LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 9908, 11 February 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho CJourt's decisioa re the Waratali is postponed till 22ud iusi. Five men were killed by lightning under a tree in the grounds of the Melbourne Exhibition. 3 The funeral of fclia late Mr and Mrs Koi l J aku will leave Home wood tomorrow afternoon at 1.45 p.m. The--Japanese exploring sohoouor Kai Man Mara left Wellington this moruiug at JO o'clock for the Aubarctic. Mr Duipre, jewelier, has today a very attractive window display of the silver cups and rose bows, to bo competed for at the forthcoming Agricultural Show. The cups presented by Lawes , Uhemicai Company and Messrs W. and 11. Beethaiu are well-wortli inspection.

Mr John Potter, for some time past a patient in the Masterton Hospital, asks us to make public his acknowledgements of the kindness and attention ho received a; the hands of the nifidical and nursing start's of the institution. Mr Potter left the Hospital to-day.

His Excellency the Governor will arrive in Masfeertou at .11 a.m. on People's Day of the Mastortoo Show, and the official opeuing will take place at 12.30 pm., when Lord Islington will riant a tree in commemoration of tli' o'.iasion. The tree has been donated by Mr B. Hala.

The rnetubprs of the ',':'iist Laudrf Trust held their moutnly last evening. There were present: —Messrs X G-. Eton (in tho chair), U. E. Dauiell, O. Pragnell, H. O. Robinson, W. H. Jackson, R. Krahagen, D. Uaselberg and T. Michell. An apology for absence was received from Mr T. Wagg. It was decided to make the annual grant of £5 to the Mastertou Fire Police."' Accounts totalling £194 Bs 43 were passed for It whs reported by the secretary that tlio £350 sinking fund for the Town Hall iia'i boon invested with the Masterton Permaneut Investment ami iJaiMing Society at 4 par cent.

In the report of tho Y.M.O. A. meeting of the Board of Management, which gives the time-tahie, terms and other details connected- with the physical work of the Association, the classes for school children wero not tabulated. The schoolboys' class will bo held each Monday afternoon from 4 to 5 for physical culture, and will continue till .3 80 for basket ball aurt other free work Thursday from 4to 5.30 will be given over to'the schoolgirls, when the same programme will be gone through. Mr It. O. Jarrett is the director of physical work, and thero are two or three other voluntary assistants mainly for tho gymnastic and the recreative free work.'

The newspapers, in attempting to find a short and happy designation for the residents of the different towns, have coined some ugly words. Our own "Mastertonian" is anything but musical ; similarly, we dislike "Palmßrstouiau" and "Wellingtouian," "AuckJaurier" may pass, but "Inveroargillite," "Duuedinite" and "Nelsonite" aie, to say the|ieasu, not euphonious. The man who, in a southern exchange-, wrote "Christ-, churchian," should be pole-axed ; and the scribe responsible for "Hokitikau" might fittingly be led gently away from civilisation, and turned adrife in the solitudes. Ie is when we attempt to Anglicise, however, the Native names that we get some fearful asd wouderfnl combinations. How about " Waifcakian"?— which is neat; or "Oamaruviau" and Tiinaruviau"? —which are simply indescribable And we once oucouutered "Kaitaugataite"; and have survived "Waihiau," Sometimes, on those rare occasions wiieu we seek eutertaiument beyond this newspaper office, we try to imagine what the good people of Wauganui, or Hawera, or Rotorua, or TemuKa, or Pahiatun, call themselves.

On tho eve of his departure for London by the Tunikina, Mr J. J. Meiklo addressed the following letter to the Post:—Sir,—l leave to-day'by the Turakina for London, with a view to place my case before the Imperial authorities. The brutal treatmeut I have received from the Seddon-cuvn-Ward Government, reflects no credit upon the administration of justice in New Zealand, Life and liberty must be protected. For the past twentythree years, ray life has been a hell on earth. Sir, had tne Government carried out the report of the M to Z Committee, and its recommendation, dated 9th- October, 1895, it would have saved the taxpayers thousands of pounds. In my opiniou there is no ueed for the Premier to go home to England over the defence of New Zealand, when justice cannot be obtained in the Dominion. Sir, I owe you a debt of gratitude for tne many good articles that have appeared in your paper about my case. I can only thank you most heartily, and, believe me, Sir, 1 live in hopes of showing gratitude not only to you, Sir, 1 but to the many friends in New Zealand who.have helped sp manfully 'on mv behalf to obtain justioe, which has been denied to me. For the help of my friends I return my most sincere thanks. —lam, etc., John J. Meikle.

A large quantity of stock arrived at Solway to-day for the Show, which opens on Tuesday next. The report on the Success dredge ia: —15oz 9dwt. Bad week; ground deep, no room to tail. , The Dannevirke Council refused to permit an exhibition of pictures to be held in the Drill Hall on SundaysPlans drawn in Melbourne for the DauuQvirke Town Hall have reached the Council, and tenders will be called forthwith. Master Q. Oress, ot Lauaddwne, suffered a* severe injury to hia arm through a fall at the school picnic at Willow Park, yesterday. The membership of the Wairarapa Egg Oirole at present totals twentyone, and it is hoped that this number will increase considerably during tho next few months. For those who are arranging private picnic parties at the Solway Showgrouuds on Tuesday or Wednesday, hot water will bo provided in • unlimited quantities. A departmental message from Wellington says: The Government meteorologist predicts strong south easterly winds, with heavy rain probable and rivers rising. On the 10th May last the Wairarapa Egg Oircle dispatched dozen eggs to_ Wellington. Since that date no less than 20,728 dozen eggs, realising £108!) os (sd, have been dispatched. The Trust Lands Trust has docided to donate £(1 to the Masterton Fire Brigade to assist the team that is proceeding to Hokitika to take part in the Fire Brigades demonstration. Permission has been granted Mr Snowball, secretary ot the local branch of the Y. M. C. A. to make an exhibit and writing bureau' at the forthcoming show of the A. aud P. Association. Mr Thos. Sedgwick, who , 'recently brought out 50 boys from Home, will visit Mastertoa 0:1 Monday next, and will endeavour to see some of the tioyg whom he has placed on farms in this district, and also if possible their employers. The Mastertou South Brass Band will, weather permitting, render a programme of music in Queen-street this evening, iv front of the Fire Brigade' Station. f.ir H. CJ. L Robinson gave notice, at tho mooting of the Trust Lauds Trust; last evening, to move at a special rneoting of tho Trust, that the Borough Council be offered a • lease of the Town Hall for a period of twentyone years at a rent equal to the nett profits of last year. Although the bank balance of the Wairarapa Egg Circle is only 4s '?'d, the organisation has a surplus of £23 •i.-j lid of assets over liabilities, which, when the money necessarily expended over the inauguration of the Circle (which will not be recurring) is taken into consideration, shows that it is iv a strong position financially. . Ladies desiring the newest stylos in millinery should pay a visit to Madame Carle's, who is now showiug choice models at moderate prices. The quality is the best, aud the styles the latest. Special attention is given to matrons' styles for good fitting aud beconiinguess. "Important matters regarding left luggage and railway fares are pending, aud ifc is hoped rhat with the federation of all tho commercial associations in the'Dominion,these matters wiJl soou ha sett-led with great banetit to the commercial fraternity." Paragraph from the annual report of the Commercial Travellers' Association. Excellent arrangements have been made for the accommodation of visirors to Mastertnu during Show week. A register of ".11 rooms available is being kept by the secretary, Mr G. Sykes. and visitors need only apply to him to-have their wants attended" to at once. Mr W. H. Buick, of Opaki, got top price for'flock rains at the Dauuevirke Bam Fair, his Roraueys realising fight guineas. In shearing Lincoln flocks, Mr W. Perry, of Mastertou, topped the market with seven and ahali , guineas. The Wairarapa sheep generally .were much sought after. The argument that the Solway Showgrounds were too far away from Mastertou has been successfully met by the action of the A. aud P. Association in engaaiug tvnntv vehicles that will ply to ami fro between tho grounds and t,'no town, for the modest charge of sixpence per passenger each way. In addition, a special train will leave the Masterton station for Solwfiy ar 13.30 p m. -\ rosiileuf. of Masterton district losr one of his buggy liouios from tha members' paddock as the Wairarapa Racing Club's Eastsr meeting last yenr, an old broken-kneed crock being j left in its place. About- tlireo weeks ago, when he went out iv the morning there was his owu mare looking over his front gate. Where she had been all the time will-remain a mystery. Evidently she had been used, as there was a set of worn shoes on her.

Some idea of the settlers' resources may be obtained from the fact that on Thursday Mr Thomas Kuthwell, of To Kowhai, was thrown under a discs harrow, through three .horses he was driving becoming restive. The disc passed over his ieft arm. The? iujurert man stitched and dressed the wound himself, no ineulical aid buiug at hanri. —Hamilton telegram.

Afe the Daunovirke Kara Fair ou Thursday the cop price in stud Lineolns was reached by Mr W, H. Wγbourne, of Waverley, at 15 guineas. In Lincoln shearling flocks Mr W. Perry, of Mastertou, fiopoerl the market with 7% guineas, find iv Roinney sbearliug flocks, Mr \V. H. Buick, of Masterton, reached the highest price with 8 guineas. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., were the auc-' tioneer iv each cases.

The ordinary meeting of the Foresters' Lodgo, Court Loyal Enterprise, was held in the Court room last evening, Bro. W. Murphy, 0. R., presiding. AH officers were present except the J. W. The balance-sheet for the quarter was presented, anc! showed the Lodge to be in a splendid financial position. A considerable gain in membership was also reported. Eulogistic references were "made to the management, showing that the Court has some good business men among its members, One candidate was proposed for membership.

The Te Ore Ore school picuio was hold yesterday on the old Tβ Ore Ore farm, which was kindly lent by Messrs Percy Bros. Sports events and miscellaneous competitions,gave much amusement to the spectators ami great enjoyment to the juvenile competitors. The chief events were won by Myrtle Watson, Leslie Donald, Sidney Oooper and Nairn Haeata, and the racing brought to light some splonriid porformers. Gift books were presented to each scholar, and the following received special prizes:— Sidney Oooper for attendance; Isa Jones, McLeori and Young's Navy League special for the girls," and George Hunter the same film's gift for the boys; Muriel Douglas, senior sewing; Myrtle Haxton, a speoial prize; Margery Lee, junior sewing; Myrtle Watsou, - a special prise. A most enjoyable picnic was brought to a close by the consolation races, one and Jill pronouncing the gathering a great sucdess.

Visitors to tho Show are reminded that Mr J. Carpenter has a special assortment of Show footwear at bargain prices. Mr P. Haiuiil, whose sale is nnw in full swing, anuouucea some specially tempting bargains. A boy's overcoat, lost between Queen-street and River-roari, is advertised for. Mr E. urown, Lausdowne, has a quantity of firewood for sale. Mr T. H. Ruine advertises for a coat; lost between Whakataki and Taueru. Mr aud Mrs-Corlefct wish to express tlieir sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy they have received in their bereavement, particularly to Dr Oowie tor his unremitting attention aud kind services Advertiser, leaving Manterfcou,. will sacrifice good piano. Owner required for half-brod l*Brmau collie. Advertiser would bs glad of information leading to recovery of brindle aud white cow (dehorned) lost from paddock, Dixou-street. The fact that a complete two' Stand plant of shearing machinery with accessories and nngine can be installed in any shed for such a small sum as fifty pounds, will surprise not a few. However, Messrs Donald aud Sous, Ltd., whose advertisement appears on page (5, are prepared for the ue*6 few months to undertake such installations. Visitors who are interested should make a point of seeing the exhibit at the Show aud having further particulars supplied by the experts in attendance. Messrs Donald and Sons are arranging an interesting display. With their usual enterprise, the W.FO.A, is looking after the farmers' interests. They will have a stand fitted up at the Showgrounds, Solway, next week, in which will be shown farm and station requisites in great variety. One item of special interest to dairy farmers will be the Diabolo cream separators, fitted with a selfbalauciug bowK that can b9 turned easily by a boy. Full pariculars wiil be given at the "stand by an expert who will be in attendance. Are you an inventor ? Do you ever conceive ideas that are capable "of developmenD into suoce3sfal inventions ? Many a notion, and the fortune in it, i-j lost to the originator through leaving noma other person to think of, and work out, the same thing. Take your idea to Me3srs Baldwin and Ray ward. Patent Agents, Wellington, who will ad vis you hone3iily whether it is likely to be « success.* .. Women's 21s costumes for 10a 6d. Ten shillings and sixpence saviug on a single costume is cmite extraordinary, particularly at the beginning of the season, when tho suits offered are of the most desirable light weight summer styles. Wβ have planned to clear out a large number of new summer dresses during our great clearance sale and to make a quick clean up of various lines we are offering these goods at much below cost price Thar is the reason for this opportunity 'and the great saving which is offored ai; Hooper's gigantic clearance sale* Thirty-seven pounds ten shillings will secure a first-class English Piano at the Furnishing Dept., W.F.O.A.* Sulphurine Lotion cleans the skin from redness, roughness, pimples, etc., and renders the skin soft and healthy. Price, Is 6d. H T. Wood, Chemist and Pharmacist fhy exam.\ Masterton.*