LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11338, 30 April 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho Vicar: "Do you give your dog any exercise, Mr Hodge?" Farmer Hodge: "Oh, yes, lie goes for a tramp nearly evoiy day." The Rev. J. T. Field raised a laugh at his lecture last; night by stating that in the early days of mission work in Papua the Natives did not bother much about garments; they were, as one writer had said, "clothed in fresh air and sunshine." The total amount raised for foreign missions by tne Methodist Chinch last year was £39,000. For this year's operations £4'<i,ooo lias been sanctioned by the conference, which means that an extra effort will have to be made. "Were I Prime Minister of New Zealand,"'said Mr George Elliot, president of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, "I would mako every other question subservient to tne opening up of Maori and other undeveloped land. " Lord Islington is much interested in the .Boy Scout movement, and the Auckland Scouts have been out on several occasions recently manoeuvring before his Excellency, who lias expressed himself as highly pleased with the work ot the boys. The class was given "Oliver Cromwell'" as the subject for a short essay, and one of the efforts contained tho following sentence: "Oliver Cromwell had an iron will, an unsightly wart, and a red nose; but underneath were deep religious feelings." The employees of the Wellington Farmers' Meat Co., Ltd., will hold their annual social m the Drill Hall on Thursday oveuiug next. As this is tho iirst long night dance of the season there will no donbt be a large j attendance. The arrangements for the catering are being carried out by Mr J. Alpass. At tho Waingawa Freezing Works, during the past week, 4185 sheep, 14!3!) lambs and 28 cattle were slaughtered. The bacon factory in connection with the works lias commenced operations and 47 pigs have so far boon killed. Mr T. E. SodgwicK lias received a notification from New Zealand that j sixty more boys could bo placed on ' farms if he would send them out, hut ; ho cannot do so unless tho Government will consent to supervise the lads, as was done with the last party. Last year the local competitions decided many of our musical and literary i residents to go in and do one better I this year. Have they forgotten the j enthusiasm inspired by our friend and ' judge, Mr Bayertz? It is to be hoped j not, and that in July we will find j them holding their own with outside ! competitors. I The Main Trunk train was three i hours and a-quarter late in reaching I Wellington last night. The delay i arose through a big slip coming down on the line at Erna, about five miles north of Ohakune station. The train was pulled up in time to prevent any damage being done and the only inconvenience suffered by the passengers was an enforced wait of three hours while the lino was cleared. The usual meeting of the Loyal Masterton Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held in the Druids' Hall last I evening, Bro. C. .Perry, N. G., occuI pying the chair. A good deal of routine business was gone through. Bro. P. Smith gave a lengthy report of the Loyal P. G. 's Lodge, held at the Loyal Martiuborough Lodge. Two ' new members were proposed. Several members took degrees, ; Bro. Smith acting as lecture master. If rumour speaks true, then we are to have many more outside competitors at tho musical and literary competitions this year. The good time they Had last year was not been forgotten. Friendships formed then have not lapsed. Masterton, instead of being a spot on tho map, has become to many a place of interest and happy remembrances. Tims is the usefulness, of our Competitions Society demonstrated. When baby is restless at night with stuffy nose and head, sprinkle a few \ drops of "NAZOL" on night-gown, , and it will act like a charm.* ]

It is announced that His Majesty's ' ship Now Zealand, the Dreadnought ■ cruise presented to England by the New Ziealund Government, will visit > New Zealand immediately after commissioning, probably earl}* next year. Fatigued Felix (the tramp): "I sometimes think our profession is just tho meanest business goin'." Hungry Henry: "Wot ? s wrong with it?" F.F. : "Weil, w'en other fellers Is j abused, they kin strike, but the only ] way we could strike would be by goin' to work!" The Wellington Opera House Com- I pany have decided to build a new Opera House to hold two thousand people. It will, it is claimed, be one of the best appointed theatres in the Southern Hemisphere. The new building will accomodate 800 people in tho dress circle, 700 in the stalls and 1000 in the upper galleries. A Cardiff coal trimmer, who was a spectator in the Wales v. Ireland Rugby match last year, was " awarded £800damagesagainstthe Welsh Rugby Union ou the ground that his foot slipped into a hole due to the breaking of a barrier. The man's kneecap was fractured. A recruiting officer for the United States Army, in Colorado, the other day was approached by a well set up young fellow who wished to enlist. After making out the necessary papers he was turned over to the surgeon for physical examination, but when gruffly ordered to "peel oil - ," be broke* down and confessed that "he' ' was a girl. She decided to enlist as a nurse in hopes of being sent on service with her soldier lover. Professor Chamberlain, weather expert at the University of Chicago, referring to the success of tho South Polar expeditions, said: "Tho discovery of the South Pole, besides being a geographical achievement, will enable scientists to make long weather predictions. Hitherto they have been able to trace the wind and storms only to the Antarctic circle. Now it will be possible to make a complete map, showing the direction of the wi nd as it goes over the face of the Pole." Mr and Mrs Holdeu, of Gisborne, whilst in a launch on Lake Wainareliioana, aud rounding a headland into the Waikfiremoaua Strait, had an extraordinary experience with a deer (says a Gisborne correspondent). As the" launch rounded she crossed the path of a flue stag making Jus way across to the western side of tho arm. The launch got so close to him that Mr Turner at one time held him by the horns for a brief period. He then i turned back to the side from which Ihe started, and swam away. A child of live has died of jealousy at Yvetot, France. Mine. i>eusard, the wife oi a carpenter, gave birth to a second daughter. The birth of a little sister made the other child furiously jealous. She had scarcely stopped crying since her baby sister was born, and she was so ill that the mother put the baby into another room aud took the elder child to sleep with her. In the morning the child's first question was, "Has the baby been sent away?" When she heard that it was still in the house, she began to sob again, aud died in a convulsion of jealous rage. An interesting and uulooked for find was made in Messrs Kirk and Co. 's wool store ou Thursday, says the Southland Times, .a bale of wool was being unpacked, and deep down in it one of the employees discovered a lien's egg snugly ensconced among the fleeces. The explanation as to how it got there is fairly obvious. The bale must have been standing partially tilled, and an impatient hen evidently seized the opportunity to do the duty expected of it. The egg must have been in this unusual nest since November last, but when opened for inspection it was quite fresh, the wool evidently possessing preservative qualities. The suggestion was put before the Commonwealth Prime Minister last week that an expert investigation is needed before a scheme of railway construction can be framed for the linking up of Australia. Mr Fisher replied that no railway scheme should be undertaken without full evidence and consideration; but Australia, he thought, w T as iv the way of getting this evidence. He considered that there should be no limit to railways in Australia. "Tho worst parts of Australia," he continued, "are a great deal better than tho.y were generally thought to be. As soon as people get a grasp of the true possibilities of production m what are called "desert' parts of Australia there will be realised such results as we see near the centre of population, where 'desert' , land is becoming some of the most ] productive. Of course a large amount of money will have to be spent." Settlers coining into Masterton from Akura and Matahiwi complain of i engines shunting across the road at the railway crossing near Messrs Levin and Co. \s grain store. The buildings on the side of tho road are somewhat high, and the drivers of vehicles approaching the crossing from either side cannot see a train approaching until it is almost on them. The shunting is carried on mostly between 5 and (5.15 o'clock, and as this is about the time settlers generally are returning home, the practice is rather dangerous. No one is left on the look-out near r.he line to warn those attempting to cross when an engine is running backwards and forwards, and a horse that is any way fractious | is liable to take fright, with the result that a serious accident might occur. On more than one occasion notice has boon drawn to tho danger on railway crossings near the (own, and this ono in particular, aud something might be done to minimise r-lio risk of an accident. Tho remarkable thing is not that we are presently to have a second express train running daily over the Mam Trunk line, but that it lias been so long a time in coming and it has needed a change of Ministry to make it possible, says the Feilding Star. Everybody at all observant who has travelltd in the South Island during the past ten .years has wondered at the waste of running two express trains daily ovei the Canterbury-Otago lines, for the traffic in the second express was very meagre. Railway reform was patent even to one of our most recent tourists. "lam glad to see that your new Minister, for Railways contemplates providing better travelling facilities for passengers by train," remarked Mr H. J. Patten, of Chicago, to an Auckland Herald representative. "You badly need a permanent second express on the Main Trunk line. •'' It is something quite new to have an Aucklander as a Minister of Railways, and perhaps the change from men of the extreme soutn —Ward (Invercargill), Hall-Jones and Millar (Dunedin)—to a man of the far north (Myers) will-make for something quite new in considering the North. " The trouble in sending a New Zealand representative to compete in the Swimming events at the Olympic Sports has been practically settled, and Malcolm Champion, Now Zealand's crack swimmer, has loft by the Athenic for Stockholm. In competitions, skill and superior qualities are demonstrated, and in tea competitions Crescent Tea has, by its superior quality, strength aud richness, become the favourite of many tea drinfcors. *

Now Zealauders residing in Melbourne, says a cublo message, eutortaineci Sir Joseph Ward at dinner last night. The Hon. Sir Arthur Guin-' ness, Speaker of tho Now Zealand House of Representatives, was pre- - sent. It lias been decided by the Wollingv ton Typographical Union to commemorate.; its jubilee by issuing brocnure dealing with the incoptioi™ of the union and its progress so far as records will permit. The union was formed on Saturday, 3(ith July, ISG2. TJio brochure will contain tho photographs of as many ixisc presidents and secretaries as it is possible to secure, the present Board of Management, etc. In addition' to publishing the brochure, the union decided last Saturday evening to further celebrate the occasion by having a dinner on 27th July next. . A competition is being held amongst the members of the union for tho best designed cover for the.brochure, two prizes of £2 2s and £1 is being offered, and an Auckland gentleman connected wit.li the jobbing trade will be asked to adjudicate on r.he specimens submitted. Ifc is anticipated that a iiue specimen of the printer's art will be the result of the union's efforts. A lost collie pup is advertised for. A six-roonied house in Cornwallstreet is advertised to let. A tenant is required for an date furnished villa at Day's Wellington. A smart boy is required by Mr A. E. Winzenberg, photographer, uext Post Office. A yonn-j girl, as domestic help (no washing), is required by Mrs S. A. Noble-Campbell, 22 Work'sop-road. A small dairy farm of 40 acres is offered Jor sale, on exceptionally eusy teruis, by Mr W. H. Cruiekshank' v laud agent. Particulars appear on page 8. Mrs S. M. Scott, 55 Church-street, is now booKing orders for winter costumes and evening dresses. Orders are carried out promptly at very reasonable prices. A special meeting of the Drivers' Union will be held in the Foresters' Hall to-morrow evening. The principal business will be to receive the report of tho delegate to the Conference;. Mr Ernest M. Sandstem, of Messrs Ooote and Sandstein, opticians, Wellington, is now on a professional visit to Masterton, and may be consulted at the Club Hotel this afternoon ana tomorrow. Consultations are free. The desired ability of being well dressed is evident to every man. in their relpace announcement Messrs Jj| Krahagen and Chapman invite to try their tailoring service in order to get perfect suit satisfaction. The milk vendors of Masterton announce that from May Ist to September 530 th, the price of milk will bo fourpence per quart all round, and that no discount will be allowed from tliis price. There is now on view in the window of Mr Len. S. Nicol's jewellery store a new and select consignment of engagement and dress rings, all of whici) are set in the most fashionable designs, and with the very finest of gems. Students and teachers are reminded that the last day of entry for the practical examinations of Trinity College of Music is next. Thursday, May .2nd. Forms of entry may be obtained and entries made witli the local secretary, Mr H. S. Ciaughtou, 23 Chapel-strnet, Masterton. Quite a number of Masterton residents are now putting in Esse coke stoves. These iiue stoves are sold by Mr C. E. Dauiell, and give entire satisfaction. They are becoming popular ou account of their economy. £ as well as the absence of smoke, smell and fumes so often associated wit-h other makes of stove?. Mr T. McCracken has just made a purchase of a large quantity of carpet ends, which will be sold during the next few days at special!.} 7 (ow prices. Tbe designs are good, and the quality can be thoroughly depended upon. Mr McCracken, invites ladies who wisli to brighten up tneir homes to visit his furniture store, -and see r.he splendid lot of floor-coverings he is showing. The manager of the "0.X." fancy goods store, next Foresters' Hall, has taken over the agency for the Diploma gramaphone, and invites the public to call in and hear some of the firsfc-cluss records stocked. The Diploma machines range in price from £8 to £15. and have a very line tone, the notes being distinct aud free from the "brassy" sound so often associated with gxamaphoues. These machines are certainly the best that have ever been offered at the price iv the Wairarapa, and anyone who contemplates the purchase of a gramaphone should visit the "0.X." fancy goods store. Disc records of all kinds arc also on sale. £ Mr Arthur Tocker, of Featheraton, ™ has just purchased a 15-h.p. Daimler motor car. This car is beautifully finished, and is fitted with the famous "Silent Knight" engine, which is becoming so popular with motorists. A "C. A. V. " electric lighting plant is fitted into the car, aud tuo whole of the light required is derived from this source. Tho car was purch used thrungh the agency of Mr C. H. Mitchell, Masterton, who is Wairarapa agent for tho Daimler. Mr Mitchell gave the Daimler a trial run around. Masterton .yesterday, when the vnr was the snbject of much favourable comment. Another well-known Lower Valley resident has placed an order for a "Daimler," which will shortly be delivered.

Mr J. U. Boddmgtou reports IS) points of! rain ou the Upper Plain for "tho twenty-four hours ended 9 a.m. to-day. Walter Richard Sadler, who will bo remembered through his connection with the case arising put; ot the death of Ethel' May Bradley in his shop in was arrested iv Wellington lSt night on a charge of having attempted to procure abortion, says a Ohristchuroh Wegrarn. Tho woman concerned eornes from Christchurch, ;ukl it is believed that the case will bo heard there. In Welliutgon Sadler has been known as Richards. The Hon. Goorge Fowlds gave a definite indication of his position in national politics in his speech at a Labour meeting in the Town Hall, Auckland, on Friday night. "I have waited for some twenty or thirty years," said Mr Fowlds, "for a truly progressivo party to evolve ill New Zealand. I left the Cabinet with the idea of precipitating just such a party as is now evolving out of tho industrial and political unrest." He defied anyone to say what were the principles of the present Liberal Party, which has departed from the principles of the Liboral Party as it existed under the leadership of Johußallance. Although he was not in entire accord with the full programme of the UniJgfcl Labour Party, he could reeeivWts platform with far more readiness than tho platform brought down by tho party he had been connected with for so many years. "If tho Liberal Party hail boon true to its traditions, "lie continued, "it would never have been necessary to start a new party under the name of the United Labour Party of New Zealand." Before very long, ho considered, there would be a clear line of demarcation between political parties in the House, and the sooner this took place the better it would be for the Dominion. The time had now arrived for tho establishment .of a forward movement in favour of social justice. It was announced during the evening that Mr Fowlds would conduct a campaign throughout tne country in favour of tho United Labour Party. Hβ caught a tram, a boat, a 'bus, 8 jme fi-h, a cricket ball; Hβ caught, his typist talking to Tne • hief clerk through tna wall Hβ ca jght both 'roo and wallaroo, Upon his annual tour; But s*ved him elf from catching ccld. With Woods' ureas Peppermint Cure."