LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11509, 6 November 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thirty animals (22 horses and 8 head of catt-e) were impounded in the Boroogh pound during the last mouth by the ranger.

A special summoned meeting of the Loyal Masterton Lodge, 1.0.0.F, M.U., will be held in the Druid 'b Hall ou Friday next, at 8 o'clock, to meet the District Officers. After the meeting a social will be held, to.take the form of a "pound" night.

Cr. Ewington referred at the Borough Council meeting last night to the question of laying down a bowling green on the Park Oval. He considered such a step would give an opportunity to play bowls to those who were not in a position to join a club. The Mayor said that the matter was one which deserved consideration, and he was sure a proposal would be well supported by the Council.

An unprecedented accident occurred at Waihakeke yesterday morning at about 11 o'clock, when Mr Albert Udy's house was totally destroyed. For blasting operations in tho paddocks Mr Udy had between 201b and 301b of gelignite stored in the house, and through some means this exploded. The house was blown to fragments, the pieces being sent skywards and sideways with teirific force. Bits of broken timber fell some distance away from the site where the house had stood, but not a stick of furniture or any part of the house remained on the site. The origin of the explosion is at present a mystery. The house was owned by Mrs Udy senr., and Mrs Albert Udy and her children were visiting 'her at the time. There was no one in the house at tho time of the explosion. The shock was distinctly felt in Carterton, about five miles distant.

Reckless steering by the driver of a motor car (a native) on the GladstoneCarterton road last Sunday was. nearly responsible for serious consequences, says the Carterton News. It appears that a landau, in which were seated Mrs W. Redmond, accompanied by her daughter and two other ladies, was overtaken by the car, and although the driver of the landau allowed ample space for the car to pass, the Maori chaffeur evidently endeavoured to run as close as possible to the other vehicle, with the result that the car collided with one of the horses, which action resulted in the horse suddenly plunging and almost capsizing the landau and its freight over a fence. It was only the splendid presence of mind of the cabdriver which averted a disaster. The car was not stopped, but it is understood the number was noticed, and that inquiries are being instituted with a view to further action.

The annual social afternoon of the W.C.T.U. was held in Knox Hall yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of ladies. The chair was occupied by Mrs Devonport, the President. The meeting was opened with a hymn and a prayer by Rev. Thompson. In the course of a few remarks, the President spoke of the work done during the past year. Tho Union was indebted to the managers of Knox Hall for the free use of the hall, and also to the Young Ladies' Bible Class for use of their room. The following read reports for the year:—The secretary, the treasurer, Mrs N. Miller (superintendent of back-blocks work), Mrs Anderson (superintendent .of home meetings). Apologies for absence were received from Mrs Te Tau, who is laid aside with sickness, Miss E. Jones and Miss 0. Sutherland. The following rendered items:—Recitation, Miss Serpell; song, Miss G. Church; recitation, Miss D.' Dixon; song, Mrs Redmond. Interesting addresses were also given by Revs. Thompson, Swinerd and Young. Two friends became members, and were initiated. A dainty afternoon tea was partaken of, and much appreciated.

At the of the Bornngh Council 'as- evening, Cr. F'afagan brought up the question of havirg a shower bah erec ed for tne of the mernbers>f b°d'es who 'ran on fhe Ova. Cr. Fla-agao referred to the present sys em, by wh cli f he runners, by throwing wa'er fr _ a hotr'e Tea* n»her fro a baMi.'* Af r er the matter had been ri'scossed Cr. F anagan moved that the K»gi«eer fnrnfsh an esfrna f e cf the erst < f erectng a shower bath in the This was lo«t. Cr. O'Leary then moved that the Engineer furnish an estimate of the cost of erection of a shower batli providing the sports and ath etic bodies pay the cost of erection. This motion was carried.

Port Erin, the well-known water-ing-place in the Isle of Man. was put under arrest on September 16 by the coroner, acting under an order in Chancery in an action against the Port Erin Commissioners. Some years ago the Commissioners agreed with the late High Bailiff of Peel. Alfred Nelson Laughton, to purchase the "Brows," a property overlooking the bay. A new Board of Commissioners refused to complete the purchase, and litigation resulted in an execution for £2250, the purchase price of the property, together with interest at 4 per cent from 1906 and £400 costs. In July a member of the House of Keys moved a vote of £1000 from the revenue in aid of the Commissioners, but Lord Raglan refused to accept tho motion, and a constitutional question arose involving a deadlock between the two branches of the Legislature. The Tyuwald solved the difficulty by allowing Port ■■-Erin to borrow for twenty-five years a sum sufficient to meet their obligations, and, as the Commissioner failed to take prompt steps 'to raise the money, the execution was put in. All properties, moneys and rights in rates wore arrested.

Tho number of subscribers to the Masteriion library is now 800.

Thero are seven inmates in the Kenali-Soiway Home at the present time.

At the S.M. Court this morning, a first offender was fined os by Mr G. Heron J P., for having been drunk.

The librarian reported to the Borough Council meeting fast night that the books in tho Masterton library totalled 6112. The number of books lent during the past month was 1592.

The manager" of the abattoir reported to the Borough Council meeting iast evening chat the fouowing stock had been 'Slaughtered at the abattoir during the past month —11G cattle (31 cows 23 maiden heiiers, 52 b.iilocks, 5 calves); 532 sheep (260 wettiers. '2?2 ewts), 66 lambs and 18 pigs.

At a meeting of the Masterton Y.M.O.A. Ladies Auxiliary last evening the following, officers were elected: — President, Mrs Devonport; vi.e-presidents: Mesdames Beale, Joy, Blackman and Falla (reelected, se retary, Sister Isobe'i; treasurer, Mrs Flanagan. A at od deal of routine business was gone through.

Mr J. Bradbary waited on the Boroogh Council >asfc evening and brought under the notice or that body the letting of the tea kiosk at tho Park, free of cost, to .MrPatrick lor the purpose of providing afternoon tea to visitors on Thursday, this being, said Mr Bradbury, in the nature of an experiment. The request was complied with, Mr Patrick to pay lor the gas used.

The natal fortnightly meeting, of the Lodge Waipoua, LOO F., A.0., was held in the Druid's Hall last evening, Bro. J. JJ. Smith, N.G., presiding. There was a good attendance of officers and tnemoers, and a considerable amount of routine work was transacted. Arrangements were made for the initiation of several candidates for membership at the next regular meeting, when it is expected that Bro. France, G.S., from Palmerston North, will be present.

A lady's bicycle is offered for for sale cheap

Two unfurnished rooms with use of conveniences are advertised to let.

A ploughman, with team, is required to plough 100 acres flat H , by Messrs G. H. Perry and Co

A meeting of i he Masterton Cycling Club wiil be held in the Dominion Hall to-night at 8 o'clook The business is of an important character.

Tenders are invited for the erection of a pavilion on the Alfredton Road Domain. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of Mr H. A. Jones, architect, Masterton, or at the Borough Council Office, Eketahuna.

ihe manufacturers of the great weed exteiminator "Lixall" notify on page 1 of this issue that the preparation is guaranteed to be genuine only when it is sold in screw-top tins or five-gallon drums bearing the registered label. When it is sold in bulk, the casks containing "Lixall" will also bear the registered label.

Mails to reach the Old Country for Christmas, close in Masterton oil Mfch November. Those who wish to send a present to friends abroad are advised to see the choice stock of goods suitable for Christmas and New Year presents now being shown by Mr A Henderson In addition to his usual comprehensive stock, Mr Henderson is now receiving new goods daily, and it will be. easi to choose a present from his splendidly-selected stock.

Mr D. Thread well points out in an advertisement ou page I that tiie more comfortable a boot or shoe is, the better it is likely to wear, because the strain is evenly distributed. This is one of the reasons why the bootfc sold by Thread well wear well; the> fit well, wear where they're meant to wear, and so wear well The prices charged by Mr Threadweli for his foot a ear are very reasonable.

It is always pleasant to be able to record the growth of any business in our town as it slio.ws the prosperity or the district To-day an announcement is made on our front page by Mr D. Walsh, jeweller, to tho effect that he is removiug to larger and more up-to-date premises next to the Bank of Australasia (the shop lately occupied by Mr W. Parkhouse, tailor.) The prem ses have undergone a thorough renovation, and Mr Walsh wi 1 now have a rooni\ shop in which he can display his choice stock to the best advantage Mr Walsh will be open for business in his new premises by the end of the week.

Friends in the Old Country with keen interest for the arrival of the New Zealand Christmas mail It should be noted that the last mail from Masterton for Christmas in Great Britain, closes on the 14th inst. To those who wish to send something illustrative of the Dominion, tney cannot do better than look over the fine stocks carried specially for this event by Messrs McLeod and Young, booksellers and stationers From the dainty New Zealand postcard to the elaborate vie.v boons costing 12s fid each, not to mention calenaars, Christ.ras cards and the various Christmas numbers, one surely must get suited at "The Academy.''

Some interesting war news gets into the papers occasional!*. Thus, this morning's Age informs us that:—"ln Mustah Pasha's rearguard the action was magnificent. The Third Division was annihilated for' fi o hoars and "Tl stood their gound read to die, as , * the Bulgarians found to their cost, when fleeing themselves from the Turkish bayonets. A heap of Bulgarian dead co ering the ground in front of the Third Division for half a mile. Tin's was a grim testimony of the .. . fierceness of the struggle." As the. Frenchman ought to have remarked 'Vest magnifique et c'est la guorre." By the death of the Mayor of Pahiatua a va an y has been caused on the Wairarapa Hospital aud Charitable Aid Board as Mr M Cardie represented the Eketahuna and Pahiatua borouyhs on that body. In refernug to the matter at the Borouah Council meeting on Monday eveniui, says the Express, the Mayor stated that an arranreorient had been uiade a few years back that each Borough should alternately have a representative on the Board and he saw no reason why Pahiatua should depart fro v that arrangement. After a dis nssiou, it was ; resolved to nominate Cr A. H. Her- : -*at bert for the va an y and the Mayor undertook to remind the Mayor of Pahiatua of the understanding exist-• ing. The action in which William Mozart Nicol claimed £1000 damages, through his agent, William Holt, from tho hypnotist, Melvia H. Norwood, for alleged breach of contract, was disposed of in the Practice Court at Melbourne on October 25th. The action was commenced last July, and Norwood told the Court that Holt had since left for South Africa, where the plaintiff lived. The plaintiff's solicitor had stated that they did not intend to further proceed with the case, and they therefore asked that it be dismissed on the grounds of want of prosecution. Mr Justice. Cussen granted the application. The plaintiff in this case was " Nikola," the conjuror, arrd the defendant Norwood, who appeared in Masterton a few-- : months' ago.