LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXII, Issue 9767, 30 August 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Deem, supervisor of fields i'or the Agricultural Department.returned to Masterton from Oarterton last evening. He will probably leave for Wellington to-morrow.

One hundred tons of pumice arrived at tho new freezing works of the Wellington Farmers' Meat Co. at Waingawa on Saturday, aud it is now being laid iv tho floors.

Mr E. McKnnzie, tho veteran footballer of Oartertou, has been engaged to referee in the match between Taranaki and Auckland, to be played at Aucklaud ou Saturdaj 7 , for the Ranfurly Shield.

Mr E. W. Abbott, secretary of Mastertou branch of tho Shoarers' Union, informs us that the Press Association telegram stating that representatives of botli parties to the shearers' dispute had signed an undertaking to abide by the award of the Court is incorrect, aud that uo undertaking lias been signed.

There was a fair attendance at the annual Home Mission meeting in the Masterton Methodist Church last evening. Mr O. Pragnell occupied tho chair, aud an interesting address was delivered by the Rev. Thomas Fee.

The scientific journal Progress, instituted uy Messrs Baldwin aud Rayward some live years ago, has been purchased by Mr Harry Tombs, of Whitcombe aud Tombs, who is leaving the latter firm to take up the control of the paper.

The Mastertou Co-operative Dairy Co. has commenced operations for the season, aud is now receiving cream from the suppliers. Many of the suppliers' cows are not yet in, but it, is anticipated that in the course of a few weeks tho supply will be considerably ahead of that for the same period of any previous year.

An invitation has been extended to the members of both the House of Representatives aud the Legislative Council to pay a week-end visit to the Tarauaki Petroleum Works. The idea of the trip is to enable members to become personally acquainted with the development of this new urancli of industry.

In the course of his interesting Homo Mission address m tho Methorlist Church last evening, the Rev. Thomas Fee stated that of the J,5u0.000,000 people in the world 1.000,000,000 have never heard the Gospel, which meant that two-thirds of the inhabitants of thn earth are living in spiritual darkness.

Anglers iv Alascertou are already commencing to overhaul their fishing tackle in readiness for the opening of the season iv about four weeks' time. It is generally considered that trout in the Wairarapa rivers will bo fairly plentiful this season, aud some good catches should bo recorded.

Iv conversation with a representative of this journal this morning, Mr W. fir. Laiib stated that he iuteuds to grow grapes this your for table purposes ami will retail them at ;s:i per lb. Although the grapes are Pinall. they are statrsrt to bo exceedingly sweet.

So nvpirt has been the progress with the work of erecting the new freeziug works at Waingawa that Mr J. O. Cooper, chairman of directors, nosy has the assurance ot the contractors that if necessary they can finis!) tho works within two mouths—that is, by the em* of October.

The National Bank of New Zealand has purchased Oopeland's Corner, Pahnerstou North. The section is on the corner of Cuba ami liaugitiueistreets, with KJ2 feet front-ago to Onua-stroet ami -iOffc to itangifcikeistreet. The price was £8000, aud the purchase was made from Mr Percy Mcliardy, who about four years ago purchased the site from Messrs Copulanri at £7000.

As tho result of n dispute about Mrainage, Mr H, Rix-Trott. engineer to the Lower Hutt Borough Council, last night tendered his resignation, on three mouths' notice. Subsequently, in committee, the following resolution was carried,aud confirmed in open council: —"That the resignation of the engineer be accepted, aud that the whole of the clerical aud engineering staff receive three months' notice, with permission to apply for reinstatement, aud that the council proceed with the reorganisation of the stall' and adjustment of salaries."

A match for a purse of £.jO Has been arranged for SH-li September, between W. Rndd, who svou the amateur heavyweight ciiampiouship at the last provincial boxing tournament, and since turned professional, and James Griilin, the New Zcalaud heavyweight, who has many good contests to his credit. The Hastings Boxing Association is offering the purse and expenses.

The Hon. 0. S. Rolls, who was killed during the aviation meeting at Bournemouth, had many sensational escapes during his career as a motorist. Here were some of his adventures: —Three times had a boiler burnt out on the road. Once had to push car three miles in dress clothes. Once stopped a lew feet from a quarry. Once had to be towed out of a boy , . Once had to walk twelve miles in Franco for petrol. Twice had a wheel come off. Once had a steering-column break adrift. Once had a horse and cart on top of him. Once ran into a tree at seventy miles an hour. Twice overturned. Once had head bashed in by starting-haudle. Once mistaken for dead when lying uuder the car examining the clutch—an old lady suddenly shooting out, "Oh, there's a man benn run over and killed by a motor-car." Twice ran away down hill forwards and three times backwards. Once upset au applecart in tlie Strand. Twice had car burnt up.

Tho "siucing-spark" system of wireless telegraphy, which has been installed on the Huddart- Parker steamer Uliin.iroa, has of Jate been widely adopted on numbers of foreigugoiug vessels, and some exceptional records have been achieved. The capacity of the Uiiiuaroa's station is only two kilowatts, which represents a very small factor of tho total energy of the generator iitfced on the vessel. Similar stations equipped on other vessels have exchanged communication iv the daytime at six hundred and lifty miles, and at nighttime at thirteen hundred miles. The singing spark in tho special feature of tho system, and gives a distinct individuality to each station. Once an operator has been in communication with a steamer, ho will again immediately recognise, through the particular musical tone, which steamer is sending the message. Another advantage of the system is that it is net interfered with by atmospheric disturbances, and this is a very importnut question for vessels trading in Australasian waters, whore atmospheric disturbances are very considerable.

A dividend of Is per share, payable on Wednesday, has been declared on the Worksop "Dredge.

According to the revised bookings puolished in the Wellington papers, Masterton has been cut out of the Nellie Stewart tour.

A school excursion on a large scale will be run from Masterton and other Wairarapa township 3to Wellington in October next, on the occasion of the visit of H.M.S. Powerful to the Empire City.

Mr Walter Mouk, touring manager for the Hugh Ward Company, is now in Mastercou making arrangements lor the production of "The Girl from Rector's" at the Town Hall on September Bth.

A Masterton bee-farmor states that every care should be taken, when putting up honey for the market, to maks the packages as attractive as possible. A little mouey expended in procuring an attractive label will be found to he a good investment.

Home Missions—Methodist auuual report, on page 2; Sporting (by "Nimrod"), Lengthy Auction, Old Dances Revived, aud Fireproof Man, on page 3; The Dairying Industry—a popular breed, aud Canterbury Shearers—early settlement probable,on page (i; Wairarapa South County Council, on page 7.

In speaking of much-needed reforms last night, Sir William bteward stated that the people should certainly have the right of a referendum iv regard to all important aud distinct issues. The people now had a direct vote upon the licensing question, aud this privilege should be extended to other questions.

The value of having shelter trees on their farms was brought forcibly Jiome to Mastertou farmers during the rough weather of the past two days. It should be remembered, too, that trees of this description have a double value; they provide shelter from the bad weather in winter and grateful shade from the rays of the sun in summer.

"Government by contradiction" was the term used by Sir William Steward last evening to describe the system of Goverumeut at present obtaiuing iv New Zealand. Forty members were elected to do a certain thing, aud thirty-five wore elected to oppose it. The first object of the Government was to save its own life, and the chief object of the Opposition was to take that life as soon as possible!

Mrs W. Pragnell, of Mastertou, sustained a serious accident yesterday afternoon. She was walking aloug the passage of her house,when she tripped aud fell, striking her head against a projecting stud in the wall, aud sustaining a severe cut, which rendered her temporarily unconscious. A message was at ouce soot to Drs Cook and Prior, who rendered the necessary medical aid. Mrs Praguell is now progressing favourably.

The leper—a white man—who was placed on Quail Island, Lyttelton, on Wednesday last, came from Tarauakistreet, Wellington, where lie had been residing with a wife and children. It is understood that the man, who is said to havo come from Queensland origimuiy, had been undergoing medical treatment in Welliugtou for two years past. It is further stated that fiie wife of the aillir-.ted man is in very poor circumstances, ami is now in receipt of charitable aid.

A local, resideut, speaking in regard to the care aud treatment of horses, states that the habit of indiscriminately using riie whip is one chat cannot l>9 too severely eourleinued. The whip, he states, can be used with judgment to persuade the horse to be prompt, and obedient, without eastigation ; but when a well bred colt is thrashed he never forgets it, and the next time any tiling happens to cause him to plunge, the plunging will probably be so bad that it will ba almost impossible to control him.

It is always pleap.iut to hear visitors say nice tilings about the town in which we live, and in this connection Sir William Steward struck a happy note last night when he said that Masterton had progressed to such an extent that it was difficult for him to realise that this was tho smaJi town visited by him a few years ago. These statements by n distinguished visitor do not by auy means agree with the views of some local residents who claim that Masterton is "standing still" through having adopted a "goslow" policy iv regard to public works.

A 7-roomed house with all conven iences, No. i! 7, Cole-street, is to let. :

An advertiser has a vacancy for a young lady boarder in private family.

The two Irimisome chairs used at tho Parliamentary Debating Society's meeting last evening were kiudly lent by Mr G. Hyde.

Messrs O. C. Ross aud Co. report the salos of several lots of shares today, Talismaus aud Ross iv miniug and Wellington Meat Exports in permanent stocks changing hands.

Messrs Cole aud Westermau annouuee a ruthless sacriiice of drapery at their establishment duriug the last few days of their stocktaking bale. Some of the lives that are being offered are mentioned on page 1.

Messrs Ross and Uo. laud agents and sharebrckers, advertise particulars of a 1401 acre properly, situated near Waipawa, which the owner wishes to exchange for a Wairarapa iiroperty. The firm states that this is oue of the best exchanges that iias ever come into the market ami is worth inqu.'riug iuto.

To those who missed the cooking demonstration on the "Perfection" kerosene cooking stoves given last December, an opportunity of witnessing a second demonstration is offered by Messrs Beale and Partou, Ltd. This will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next weok at the firm's premises, Qneenstreet, when three or four stoves will be in use from '2 to 5 p.m. Afternoon tea will be provided, which will give visitors ail opportunity to see for themselves what can actually bo done with the stoves. The firm extend n, cordial invitation to ladies and gentlemen interested to call and see what a useful and economical cooker the "Perfection" is. Local testimonials will he shown, which fully endorse what is claimed for these cleanly, economical workers. The stoves are not merely a makeshift, or kettle- and saucepan boiler, but they will do all that an ordinary coal stove will do. Being made of light, well enamelled steel, there is uo cleaning to bother with, and they can be placed just where the user wishes.

The Mystery Flat Dredge Company has declared a dividend of Is. Cheques will arrive in Masterton today.

Mr Hausmann, engineer for Messrs Chamber and Sous, Ltd., and a good staff of mechanics are how busily employed erecting the machinery at the Wellington Farmers' Meat Compaq's new works at Waingawa,

A man, whose name is unknown, was killed on the railway yesterday about a mile from Pleasant Point, Canterbury. As the train was approaching a culvert the man, who was hidden from view beneath the rails, stood up,and the engine severed his head from Ills body.

Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M., is at present suffering from an attack of influenza, and in consequence was uot able to leave for Christchurch to preside over the commission of inquiry into the allegations of Sunday drinking, gambling aud abuses of the locker system recently made against the Add"iugton aud Sydenham Working Men:3 Club. Owing to Mr Riddell's illness the inquiry will be postponed indefinitely.

A large whale made its appearance in Lyttelton harbour the other day, and a hunting expedition was hurriedly 'organised, two launches setting out down the harbour. The seemed to be very old, aud its body was covered with baruacles. There was only one harpoon in the party, aud that was so blunt that it could not penetrate the outer skiu of the whale. The huge creature, seemingly sick, made efforts to resent the attack, and fiually swam quietly away.

As in the case of weasels, farmers iv the Vincent County. Otago, are finding that the latest importation — the little owl—"can bite two ways." Accordiug to an exchange, a county councillor mentioned at a meeting recently that a covey of some fifty or sixty Californiau quail had taken up their quarters in the trees at a certain homestead. One of the little owls soou put in au appearance, aud found the quail an easier prey than the wary sparrow. Each evcuiug the owl was seen to secure a bird, aud the numbers of the covey were soou reduced by half. When one bird was shot another took up the runuing. The small birds, which the owl was specially imported -to deal with, are very numerous this seasou, aud ifc would Keein that the owl is not going to prove i\ successful means oE coping with them.