LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 9894, 26 January 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Numerous complaints reach the papers of extortionate fees or tips demanded by guides at Rotorua; and of the insulting language and abuse levelled at persons who decline to pay.

On a case. William L. Falconer v. Robert Buick, a claim for £170 2s, being called at the Magistrate's Court this morning coannel asked for an adjournment iv order that a conference might be hold between parties concerned, with a view to settlement. Mr Reid, S.M., granted the application and on the Court resuming, it was announced that an agreement had been arrived at, aud the case was, in consequence, uot proceeded with.

Tlie first meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Thomas William Miller, labourer, Masterton, was held in the Courthouse yesterday before Mr W. B Ohennells, D.O.A. Only two creditors were present. A resolatiou was passed to the effect that bankrupt be allowed to retain possession of his plaut and stock conditionally on his undertaking to pay os iv the pound within twelve mouths, the title to his chattels to remain iv the bauds of the D.O.A.

The raport (which is untrue) that hot iv some violent form had broken out in the Wairarapa has readied Canterbury, aud it was discussed at a meetiug of the A. aud P. Association iv Christchurch last week. Oue speaker said local farmers should protect themselves against Wairarapa sheep. Another said there was nothing to be alarmed at in the reports, as there was plenty of hot in Canterbury already. The President stated that, to his knowledge, hot had been prevalent in Canterbury for thirty years.

His Excellency the Governor has appointed tho following as the Commission, under the provisions of the Gaming Act of 1910, for the purpose of determining tlie racing clubs, to which totalisator licenses are to be granted in the year commencing August Ist next, and the number of days on which the use of the totalisator is to be authorised by each of those liceuses:—Sir George Clifford, Canterbury, President of the Racing Conference; Mr Albert Cohen, Dunedin; Mr J. Rowe, Auckland; Mr G. P. Donnelly, Hawke's Bay; Mr R. H. Nolan, Welliugton Province. Sir George Clifford wili act as uhairman of the Commission.

A resident of Masterton, who has recently returned from a visit to the South Islaud, states that he had no idea that the Califoruian thistle could ho as bad as it is in some of the southern districts. The crops in some cases were almost smothered with them. There would be a good crop of oats about four feet high, but above it there would be a beautiful crop of thistles iv full bloom. This might readily explain the spread of Califoruian thistle iv districts where it has not hitherto been known, and every care should be takeu by buyers of seed corn,to see that it is free from this pest.

A letter appeared iv our columns yesterday from "Lausdowne Resident," complaining of the manner iv which one of the bridges of the Northern Approach had been blocked up. The County Engineer, in connection therewith, states that he is anxious to meet the convenience of the public in every possible way; but he cannot allow heavy traffic upon the bridge, because its foundations have beeu undermined, aud it is actually dangerous. He -says that there is no reason why cyclists should uot cross on the bridge, however and openings have beau made in the barriers at either end for their admission. But these may be closed whenever there is stock upon the road, as tho animals are liable to run through ou to the bridge.

The S.M. Court adjourned this morning for a quarter of an hour, in order to allow the parties concerned in a case involving over to come to a settlement if possible. On the Court resuming Mr O. A Powuall, one of the solicitors concerned, stated that a settlement had been arrived at. "You will no doubt be pleased to hear this your Worship," remarked Mr Powuall to Mr L. G. Reid, the Magistrate, "as the case would probably have taken all day to hear~" "It makes no difference to rue whether a case takes all day or not—l am here to do the work, but it always pleases me So see parties amicably settle their disputes out of court, this course being ranch more satisfactory for all concerned," replied Mr Reid.

Waihi Gold Mining Co., Ltd., nned 40s for failing to extirpate a noxious weed—viz., blackberry.

A young female servant m a Waihi boardinghouse took "Lysol" last evening and is now in a precarious state.

A hundred bowlers of the South Auckland Bowling Association opened a championship at Waihi yesterday.

There is a big demand for scruboutters on the East Coast at the present time, men being hard to obtain, at this season,

A meeting of representatives of local bodies in Wellington yesterday decided in favour of Wednesday half holiday continuance, by 6 to '6.

By 403 to 24 votes., tne GouvilleOastlecliff ratepayers have decided to raise a loan of £135,000 for construction of tramways to connect with the Wanganui Borough.

The Hon. T. McKenzie sent a telegram to the secretary of the Woodville A. and P. Associatiou regretting his inability to attend owing to pressure of business.

D. B. Phillips, the novelist and magazine editor who was shot iv New York by Goldsborough (who is believed to have been insane), has since died. Goldsborough committed suicide.

Advice has been received by Mr Hugh Morrison, of Awatoetoe, that Mr J. D. Henry, oil expert, will visit the district at au early date, and will report on behalf of au English syndicate with a view to commencing boring operations.

Another consignment of over three thousand carcases of sheep aud lambs was sent from the Wamgawa freezing works by the Welliugton Farmers' Meat Company yesterday.

The Cape to Cairo railway line is to be carefully and ooutiuually inspected for glossima palpoiis, the germ of the sleeping sickness. The conference sitting in London decided that the railway must cross the fly-bait at its narrowest portion, and that the gouud on either side of the line should be kept clear.

The Northern Wairoa climate is specially adapted for fruit, and large areas are to be planted out next season Peaches are plentiful, and in one of the orchards props are necessary to hold the branches up. One grower is getting the ground ready to plant out thirty-five thousand strawberry plants.

At the Wondville Show yesterday the Scoutmaster placed at the disposal of the secretary a Boy Scout, whose services were very much appreciated. He delivered messages with a promptitude and despatch which, if emulated later in life, should certainly he the means of his advancement in whatever occupation he may elect to follow.

The Government party that has been searchiug for huias might well turn their atteution to the bush in the vicinity of Mfc. Holdsworth. Those who made the ascent from Kopuarauga on Monday state that they hoard a huia in the distance, aud if there is oue it is almost certain that there are more.

Considerable interest was taken in the Horse Leaping Competition at the Woodville Show yesterday, for which a first prize of £15 ws offered, in addition to the Bachelors' Cup valued at £6 (is. The event was won by Mr Hassall on Mr Hart's Playboy. Last year the same gentleman won it on Fifi

Officials of the New Zealand Shipping Company and. passengers by the s.s. Rotorua on her voyage to New Zealand, give an emphatic deuial to a statement emanatiug from a Mr Smith, aud industriously circulated— viz., that a number of female immigrants who came to the Dominion by the Kotorua were of bad character, aud behaved in an ucseemly manner on board ship.

A party uf fifty resident of Kopuaranga made the ascent of Mt. Holdsworth on Monday, and found the track in excellent condition. The atmosphere a' out Masterton was somewhat Rinoky, but away in the distance it was clear and they were able to see as far as Kaikoura aud Kapiti Island, The trip proved a thoroughly enjoyable oue, the wealth of mountain flowers'beiug much appreciated.

Nine cases more of typhoid fever have developed in the Maori settlements at Rapia aud Naumai since Saturday—five at the former aud four at the latter. Tho water at Repia is obtained from au artesian well, and the supply appears to be quite pure. It is thought that the contagion is carried by Kissing rather than from insauitatiou or impure water.

Castlepoint is becoming quite a popular holiday resort duriug the summer mouths, good roads and

motor-cars tending to bring about this result. One drawback is the fact that the most suitable ground as sites for cottages is set aside as a landing reserve, for the purpose of grazing teams used by the landing contractor. If this laud could be obtained for building purposes most probably there would be a considerable number of cottages to let, where at present there are two at the most.

The Masterton telephone attendants are to be commended for the manner in -which they assisted Mr Hugh Williams yesterday when the alarm of fire was given. The "exchange" not only took the message from Mr V. Donald (who gave the alarm) but saw that it was promptly conveyed to the Fire Brigade; and later ou helped Mr Donald materially when he was ringiug up a number of people iv the vicinity, and requesting them to turn off their garden hoses and thus give tho Brigade greater pressure from the mains.

With characteristic enterprise, Messrs Thompson and Payne have decided to brine their entertainments right up to date, and have engaged a first-class orchestra to supply the incidental music. This orchestra will be under the conductorship of Mr H. Inns, a prominent member of the local Orchestral Society, and will make their initial bow to tho firm's patrons at the Foresters' Hall this evening. Visitors to the Hall will appreciate Messrs Thompson aud Payne's latest effort to add to their enjoyment while witnessing the pictures. In order to improve the ventilation in the building, it has beeu decided to iustal four electric fans, which will ensure a cool breeze through tho Hall. Mr Payne brought these fans down from Auckland with hini on his visit to Masterton this week.

With tin's issue is circulated Kirkcaldie and Stains' summer sale circular, containing four pages of interesting information fo all who are wantlug bargains. The firm of Kirkcaldie and Stains, Ltd., Wellington, has secured a New Zealand reputation and prestige for Keeping high quality merchandise aud the halfyearly sales of the firm are always a huge success. It is quite au interesting sight in Wellington ou the opening day of these sales, to see the long queue of eager bargain seekers waiting for the doors to be opan. _'he first morning is always a strenuous time, aud the store is crowded almost to suffooation. In the sale circular inserted in this issue very complete details of the bargains are given aud the conditions of sale make it easy enough for anyone in this district to secure the bargain benefits offered by Kirkcaldie aud Stains, Ltd.

The Hutt aud Petoue Chronicle in the experienced and capable hands of its new proprietor, Mr P. O. Freeth, is a very live and vigorous paper. Dr Harvey. Sutton 'gave a Lecture and an exhibition >ofe boomerangthrowing in the engineering section of the Science Congress in Sydney. The doctor explained the making of erangs, and then, with au interested somewhat anxious little crowd about him, he practised what he had beeu preaching. The flights were most successful, considering the wind. The boomerangs managed to miss the Engineering School windows, the hats of She onlookers, and a cluster of admiring human atoms dotted ou a fence. "Linni'mo, Ginger," shrieked oue atom to another," shrinking so close to a third as almost to combine with it into a molecule—"Lura'me. he's nearly took the top , off that bloke'shead 1" It would have been a pity if he had, for the "bloke" was tho President of the Congress, Professor Mas-on. Members of the Opaki Qioiti Club are notified in this issue of the last meeting of the season. Miss Elsie Richards resumes teaching of the pianoforte on Monday, tho 30th inst. j The W.F.C.A. require a smart boy ! for their ironmongery department. "ludia and its Peopl9" is the of a lantern lecture to be given tfr the Rev. J W. Burton at the Kuripuni Mehorlist Ohurc:i to-night. There will be no practice of the Methodist Choir this week. Advertiser requires a furnished room.

A reminder is given of the sal? of weaner calves and other live stock which V. L. Fairhrother conducts at his Carterton saleyards to-morrow.

There is often a fortune in a simple idea that is patentable. The thing is to invent something useful, and seatire the rights to yourself. If you don't secure 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 01 reliable and experienced people like Messrs Baldwin an 1 Ray ward, Patent Agents, Wellington.*

Women's 21s costumes for 103 6d Ten shillings and sixpence saviug 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 clejvr out a large number of new sntnmlk dresses duriug our great clearance saiw aud to" make a quick clean up of various lines we are offering ti. se goods at much below cost price. That is the reason for this opportunity aud 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.

The All-brass Kerb Suites, and Fenders now on view at the Furnishing Dept., W.F.C.A., are really worth inspecting.*'

" Coaguline,'' " Klinx, Tenasitine"— Cement for breakages, manufacturing purposes, etc.*