LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 9893, 25 January 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Millions of ponnds are being spent on railway extension in Canada.

An Australian wheat cargo sold in London at about Bfis per quarter (4s Gd per bushel).

Big wheat yield in Victoria. Two miiilou bags at the raiwlay stations, awaiting transport.

Irish blight is ravaging the potato areas of Viotoria. Some districts are quarantined. Spraying is general.

District news from our correspondents at Eketahuna and Whakataki appear ou page 3 and ?.

The uew German airship "Siemenshucckest," 387 feet loug, carries fifty passengers. Her trial trip was a snooess.

Pearce has not yet fouurl the full amount of the stake in connection with his proposed sculling match with Arnst.

It is reported that tho Mexican insurgents occupied Montequma City on Sunday. Mauy shipments of arms are being made across the United States border.

It is probable that Messrs G. G. Aitken, of Masterton, aud J. G. Swaiuson, of Pahiatua, will be included iv the Wellington representative teunis team to play Canterbury shortly.

Mr Tai Te Tan wishes us to state that he has no knowledge of the arrangements that are said to be in progress, iv connection with securing a Maori war canoe for the Park Fete on February 2nd.

The Trust Lands Trust has donated £3 3s to the Floral Fete Committee, to be allotted to the boys' and girls' swimming races. This generous donation ought to result in large entries for both events.-

The members of the Wellington Hospital Board had a lively meeting last evening. The Dominion reporter says the atmosphere of the room was for a few minutes "dangerously near boiling point."

A police officer in England, when giving evidence recently concerning a woman arrested for drunkenness and obscene language, said her language was so violent that "it stopped all the traffic, even the motor 'busses."

Competitors are reminded that entries for running and swimming events at the Floral Fete close on Thursday, 2(>th inst. Eutries xnay be left with the club secretary or with Mr .Lamb, who will be in attendance at the old gas show-rooms from 7 to 0 on Thursday night. Substantial prizes are offered.

A somewhat interesting tennis match was played this morning on the Mastertou tennis courts, between four men who are all distinguished in the teunis world—Messrs H. A. Parker (New South Wales). F. M. B. Fisher (Wellington),. O. O. Cox (Dannevirke). aud G. O. Ollivier (Christchurch). No importance was attached to the play itself, the men being tired after yesterday's exertions, but the fame of the piayers made the game worthy of note. Parker aud Fisher, playing agaiust Cox and Ollivier, won by (.5—4, 6—3.

The Oromw-.il Argus record the fact that five persons met during the Holidays to spend tho r ay at Mr Jas. Mackenzie's farm. Ti.o combined ages of the five was 377 years. The ages ranged from 79 years to 74 Four ot tha party were ladie.3, and during the afternoon two of them danced a "step" to the bagpipes.

The ordinary meeting of the Church of England Men's Society was held last night at St. Matthew's Church, the president (Rev. H. Watson) being in the chair After routine busiuess was disposed of, the president gave a vory interesting address on "Inspiration," which was closely followed by those present.

Sarvarkar has been charged with aiding in the murder of Jackson, at Massah. The prosecutiou states that he sent fifty Browning pistols through a cook employed in a London house, by means of a box with a false bottom, thus evading the Customs. One of the pistols was given to Jackson's murderer.

Mr H. A. Parker, by winning the championship singles at the Wellington Provincial Tenuis Championship Meeting which has just concluded at Masterton, registered his hundredth championship win—a record probably unequalled by any other player in the world. In addition Mr Parker has wou 198 other prizes at tenuis tournaments in various parts ot the world.

The British Note, in reply to Persia, points out that the improved conditions iv Southern Persia are due to the excessive severity of the wiuter. Britain awaits the results of Per siau measures before insistiug ou her demauds. The Indian offiuers are unable to regard the surcharge of 10 per cent, on southern import duties, since this will fall on the British imports, unless the British officers organise the gendarmerie.

The win of Messrs Cox aud Aitken against Messrs H. A. Parker aud H. W. Browu iv the Oliampiouship Doubles, at the Tennis Tournament yesterday, was a very popular one. and the winuers were heartily congratulated on all sides for thoir magnificeut play. Of all the compliments bestowed upou Mr Uox, the most novel came from a small boy of about nine, who had been keenly watching the game. Wheu everyone had finished shaking Oox's hand, this scion of the British race apparently thought it was incumbent upou him to also show his appreciation of the splendid exhibition of tennis. So, gravely marching up to Mr Cox, who was surrounded by a group of admirers, he said: "Look here, sir, yer out on yer own. you are." Mr Cox heartily appreciated the rough, but honest, compliment, aud graoefuliy acknowledged it.

Considerable amusement was caused in the Adelaide Police Court last week by a dispute as to the out of a "hobble dress." A barmaid claimed £3 from a dressmaker, as the va'ue of some material which she had supplied to be made into a fashionable "hobble skirt," aud which-, she alleged, had beeu completely spoilt by defendant. At the request of his Honour, Mr Commissioner Russell,plaintiff retired to a room and donned the dress, so that it might be better seen. When she returned there was a simmer of amusement iv Court. The sleeves manned dowu to the fingers, aul the neck was bare both back aud front tor several inches, while the whole dress hung loosely at the waist. She gatnered up the slack cloth at the waist aud, turning; to the Court, said, "There is absolutely no figuro in that thing, and I would not wear it either in the; street or in the house. It is shocking. " When asked what she thought of the cut of the dress at the neck, she said she did not think anyone should be allowed to wear such a thing in the streets. Defeudant, on the other hand, was confident that if she was given au opportunity, she could alter the dress so that it would suit the plaintiff. The case was adjourned for a fortnight to allow the dressmaker to try to remedy the misfit. " Linseed Compound " for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy for chest complaints.*

N.S.W. Parliament is prorogued till j 21st March !

The South African Minister of Education (Mr s F. S. Millan) will attend the Imporial Education Conference.

United States Navy Board warmly supports the President's plea for fortifying tho Paua ma Canal.

Mr A. R. Sc'anders, who carried out the duties of houorary secretary of the recent Provincial Championship Tennis Meeting at Mastertou was complimented on all sides for the able manner in which he had carried out his duties. During the course of his speech at the presentation of prizes, the Rev. Dean McKenna specially mentioned Mr Sclanders tor his excellent work, his remarks beiug greeted with cheers. "I was going to say that Mr Sclanders was as keen as mustard in his work," humorously remarked the Dean," but mustard is not a keen enough description. The only thing I can compare him with is Parker's Embrocation"—tho witty reference to the world-famed tennis player, who had just won the championship singles at the tournament, bringing forth roars of laughter.

A d vertiser has a second-hand motor car for sale; also piano. For particulars see advertising columns.

Messrs O. Smith, Ltd. have four counters for sale, two nine feet long and two twelve feet.

A reward will be paid by Miss Asbdowu, of Brooklyn, for the return of a diamond bracelet, lost last night between the Park and the Foresters' Hall.

lutending competitors are reminded that entries for the swimming and running events at the Masterton Park Fete, close with the secretary (Thursday) the 2(>th inst.

The Masterton branch of the N.Z. Labour Party are holding a meeting to-morrow uight at H p.m. at the Druids Hall (the old Fire Brigade station).

Cole's Cash Drapery Company are now offering some exceptional bargains in drapery. A lot of remnants of summer dress goods are being sold at much below cost price.

There will be a large salo of superior English-made bicycles at the Post Office Auction Mart next Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. A rare opportunity to acquire a good bicycle at a cheap figure.

Some 500 weaver calves will be sold on Friday next by Mr V. L. Fairbrother at his Cartertou stock sale. A variety of other stock, including 400 good rape lambs is advertised.

Iv the rush of business during the opening days of the W.F.C.A. great alteration sale there were many lines it was impossible for you to see. It you call to-day as early as possible, you will pick up many overlooked bargaiu lines.

A public meeting will be held in the Lansdowne School to-morrow night (Thursday) at 8 p.m., when addresses on the poultry industry and Egg Circle movement will be given. Ladies are cordially invited to attend.

Messrs R. Hauuah aud Co. report good busiuess for the opening days of their footwear sale. The price of all lines of boot* and shoes have been cut as fine as possible, aud as the stock is of good quality customers know that when they buy at low prices they are securing genuine bargains

Ladies are liable to grow enthusiastic over beautiful furniture, aud foresighted housewives are very particular in choosing new articles lor the home, for iv spite ot the trend of modern times that is woman's true sphere. It will, therefore, be of interest to most lady readers to notice Messrs Hoar and Permaiu's announcement regarding the good qualities of their furniture. If you are re-furuishing, or even ouly moving into a new house, a visit to Messrs Hoar aud Permaiu's will result in a saving of money in the buying of your requirements.

There is often a fortune in a simple idea that is patentable. The thing is to invent something useful, and secure the rights to yourself. If you don't sesure these rights, someone else will, and they will make a fortune out of your idea. The best plan in patent matters is to seek the services of reliable and experienced people like Messrs Baldwin an I Ray ward, Patent Agents, Wellington.*

Women's 21s costumes for 10s 6d. Ten shillings and sixpence saving on a single costume is quite extraordinary, particularly at the beginning of the season, when the suits offered are of the most desirable light weight summer styles. We have planned to clear out a large number of new summer dresses during our great clearauce sale and to make a quick clean up of various lines we are offering these goods at much below cost price. That is the reason for this opportunity and the great saving which is offered at Hooper's gigantic clearance sale.*

Effervescent Saline, purifying, refreshing, invigorating to all who suffer from sickness, headache, sluggish liver, etc. Price, 2/6. H. T. Wood. Chemist and Pharmacist (by exam.). Masterton.

Mirror-front Wardrobes, 65s_; Duchesse Chests, 455; Couches, 355; Easy Chairs, 27s 6d. Only picked heart of rimu used at the W.F.C.A. Furnishing Department.®

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