LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXVI, Issue 11977, 14 May 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Week in Wellington on page '2Idol of France on page 3; Licensing Case, "History of the Nations," Sporting, Malicious Uncle, Trust Lands Trust ami Commercial on page G; En-tertainments-on page 7.

Mr W. H. Jackson (chairman) stated at the annual meeting of the Mastertou Trust Lands Trust last evening, that it was proposed in the near iuturc to clean the Town Hall by means of a vacuum cleaner worked by power from the gas engine. It was also proposed to provide a silencer lor the gas engine. On account of the annual general meeting of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society being held on Saturday next, and also at the request of several other bodies, it has been -decided to extend the time for receiving nominations for Queen of the Carnival until Saturday next. Nominations have been already Football Club, Whakataki Footba.il Club, and Mastertou Maoris. Mr O. E. Daniell remarked at the annual meeting of the Trust Lands Trust last evening, that the trustees wero doing their best to let the vacant Trust sections in tho town, ami would bo pleased to enter into negotiations for the lease of sections with any person who was complaining that the trustees were neglecting their duty in this respect. The teachers attending the physical culture school at Masterton were entertained at. a progressive euchre party last night, in the Assembly Hall at the Masterton school. The prizes in the ladies' section were won by Misses Morrison arid Wolff, and in the men's division by Messrs E. J. Foss and Harrison. The following is the northern team for the chess match, North v. South, at Carterton, on Friday: Fritz Kummer, G. A. Jones, J. T. Dagg, W. R. Kummer, J). Guild, Harry Kummer, F. Youlc, D. J. Thompson, F. P. Welch, W. J. Gibson, C. Hoffiens, R. Gardner. This is a very strong combination, and the southerners will have to fight hard to win. It was mentioned at the meeting of the Wairarapa Automobile Association on Monday that a movement was in existence in Masterton to have the lamps posts removed from the centre of Queen Street, arid it was resolved to write, to the Masterton Borough Council and again suggest the desirability of substituting road side lamps for centre ones. A similar letter will be sent again to the Greytown Borough Council.

A letter was received at the last meeting of tho Wairarapa Automobile Association from the Mastcrton County Council in respect to the Association's request that tho corner of Bonnet's Hill bo shifted back, and mentioned that there arc several corners on the hill in question. The Association was asked to define tho particular one which it, was desired should receive attention. —The information contained in tho letter was noted with approval, and Messrs Elgar ami Booth were appointed to locate the special corner referred to. A great sensation was caused at Sofia, on March 13th, during the trial of General Savoff, ex-commander-in-chief of the Bulgarian Army, who is appearing before the High Court to answer a charge of bribery. He asked for a postponement of the trial on the ground of ill-health. "I am not shirking my responsibilities," he told the Court, "and I have never yet shirked them. In proof of this I assert that twice I declined to obey orders from' the highest quarters, and thus saved the capital of Bulgaria from being entered by the enemy." General Savoff's accusation points directly to King Ferdinand, and has caused an immense sensation throughout Bulgaria. A well-known master of staghounds has wagered the sum of £20,000 to £5 to two members of a London club '' that they or either of them does not reach Capetown within a period of fourteen days." The fastest boats from England to Capetown take seventeen days. Tho two men may use any means of locomotion they please other than train. If they accept the bet they nui't start on or before an agreed date in March. The only methods of covering tho distance in the allotted time are by acccleratinng the ordinary speed of one of the South African mailboats, or travelling part of the route. by aeroplance. Both these suggestions are being discussed by the parties concerned. The case of John and Lillie Laura Henderson versus P. Eawiri, a native, came up for hearing at Carterton yesterday (says the Carterton News). The cail was for £50 damages caused by accused through reckless driving of a motor car on tho Gladstone-Masterton road, whereby Henderson's buggy, harness, and horso were injured. The case had been adjourned on three occasions to suit the defendant, who was away. Mr S. J. Moran, who appeared for. defendant; said he had received no communication from his client. Mr Hart, solicitor for plaintiff, informed His Worship that he and Mr Moran had agreed to come to an arrangement, the native to pay £30 and £S 18s Sd in costs, which included solicitors' fees. His Worship then gave judgment by consent on these lines. A champagne famine is assured unless the vintage this year is immeasurably superior to its two immediate predecessors. The outlook at present is distinctly bad. The 1906 vintage produced a wine of very fine quality, and so did the 1904, but the others, with the exception of 1911, an extremely- fine wine, and 1910, have been disappointing. In 1908 the vintage was a complete failure; in 1912 tho wine was distinctly acid; and in 1907 the quality was very uneven. Sunny weather and absence of disease are both essential for a good year. So jealous of their reputation are the leading firms that unless a vintage is entirely satisfactory the wine that it produces is shipped as "non-vintage," and is not dated. Only the finest wines are shipped to England, and tho 1911 vintage will not arrive hero till 1915. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woode , Great Peppermint Cwe, 1/6, 2/6. .*

A hockey match is to bo played on the Masterton schoolgrounds on Saturday,, between , teams of the lady and men teachers attending the physical training school. The men will play in skirts. Dr Finch, District Health Officer, told a Christchurch Sun representative last week that the recent outbreak of infantile paralysis was over, so far as its epidemic appearance was concerned. Matters were now normal, and only sporadic cases were in existence. ■When a Maori is to be prosecuted, the law requires that the charge against him must be interpreted. Yet the law seemed somewhat absurd when the defendant in a case at the New Plymouth Court on Tuesday morning, himself a fully qualified interpreter, had the charge debited against him "Interpreter's fee, 55." A pet emu belonging to the headmaster of the Pinaroo Public School, South Australia, escaped from its enclosure, and was driven back and tied up with a rope. It struggled severely, and after two men had been injured it lay down exhausted. Then, raising its head, it banged it hard against the ground and died. A remarkable exhibition of sheafbinding and tossing was witnessed at Ilalcombe sports. F. Hurst beat all competitors when he threw a sheaf 27ft high between upright posts. The posts then had to be dug out and an extra eighteen inches added. One the third attempt he succeeded in throwing the sheaf over that height. The anxiety for the coastal steamer Wootton has been relieved. Captain Holmes, of the Mapourika, reported, on arrival at Wellington on Tuesday night, that the vessel had been sheltering from the southerly blow at Picton, from which port she sailed at 3 p.m. on Tuesday for Foxton. The Wootton was sheltering under Long Island on Sunday. During the hearing of a hotel case at the Magistrate's Court, Maugawckn, on Thursday, the solicitor for the defendant stated that the hotelkeepor should not sell cigarettes to :i boarder on Sunday. His Worship (Mr W. M. Haselden) said it would be just as well to say that the publican should not supply a cup of coffee to the boarder.

The revenue last year from the Bradford Corporation's grease factory amounted to over £48,000. This sum represents what other people have thrown away, for the grease is extracted from waste products of the wool industry. When the crude wool is washed at Bradford some of its natural fat is washed into the sewers. By collectin ji , the "sludge" and extracting the fatty substances, the city is able to • dispose of about 120 tons of valuable grease per week. The story is told of a northern member of Parliament concerning whom tales were in circulation in his constitu- • ency to the effect that now and then he took too large doses of alcohol. The member went North to look into this. To his surprise he was met at the station by a brass band and a cheering crowd of his supporters. His chairman of committee shook him warmly by the hand. "Now about this story —" began the member. '' Not a word about that," whispered the chairman of committee; "its' made you the most popular man in the place." Mr .John Barton (Trentham) wrote to the last meeting of the Wairarapa Automobile Association to the effect that it was reported in Masterton that the Castlepoint County Council was removing the Langdale bridge (sometimes called Bellis' bridge) which carries the traffic acros the Mangapakeha stream near Langdale Junction. The result of this would be that motorists would be seriously inconvenienced if no provision is made to assist cars in fording the stream in wet weather, and climbing a greasy side cutting on to the road again. It was resolved that the secretary write to the Castlepoint County Council on the matter, and suggest that means be provided to assist motor cars over the ford. The total number of schools competing in the Schools of the Empire Shooting Competition for 1912-13 was 62, as against 61 in the previous year (says the latest number of the New Zealand Military Journal). There were in the United Kingdom 26 schools, Australia 14, New Zealand 14, South Africa 6, India 1, Channel Islands 1. The winner of the Junior Competition was the Auckland Grammar School. The average age of the team was 16 years 3 months; points, 477. In the competition the best individual scores were made by Private G. Evans, Waitaki High School, New Zealand, 63; Sergeant Jory, Auckland Grammar School, New Zealand, 63; Private G. B. Howdcn, Kugby School, England, (>.'!; Cadet A. 0. L. Roberts, Jeppe High School, Transvaal, 62; Cadet Davey, Auckland Grammar School, New Zealand, 62. "I could tell a New Zealaivdcr from an Australian or a Canadian at the j end of the street," said General' Sir lan Hamilton at Rotorua, in discussing the physique of the New Zealander (telegraphs a correspondent of the Christchurch Press). "You have a distinctive type. The Canadian walks quickly and eagerly forward upon his toes, while the Australian walks loosely all over the place. The New Zealander is about halfway between the two. I Universal compulsory training will tend to efface the difference in the walk, but it is very characteristic indeed. The physique of your people is good, •abounding with vitality and health. I thought so the moment I stepped ashoro at the Bluff, and was surrounded by the schoolboj's and schoolgirls who had been given half-an-hour off to meet me, and I have seen nothing since I came to the wild and woolly north to cause me to modify that opinion." A correspondent writes to us as follows:—"Judging by the increase in motor traffic in and about Masterton it is time that the local authorities took drastic measures to enforce any bylaws for is proper regulation that might exist. During a short walk in the heart of the township four incidents came under notice, any one of which could easily have been attended with serious consequences. About 8 p.m. a motor cyclist raced up Bannister Street without lights or even sounding a warning signal. On top of this a motor car turned into Bannister Street round the Club Hotel corner and again into Dixon street without sounding a horn in either case. On a third occasion a lady driver turned into Chapel Street hugging the right-hand corner instead of sweeping round on the left-hand side. A fourth driver crossed Queen Street at the Post Office at something like 25 miles an hour. This person certainly blew his horn, but did not reduce the speed at which he was travelling in the least. He was utterly regardless of the fact that so many vehicles and pedestrians frequent this spot and appeared to think that it was sufficient precaution to herald his appearance by tooting. Everyone else had to stop. Such flagrant breaches of tho ordinary rules of the road should certainly commend themselves to,tho police.".

**- ' The supply of milk to the dairy factories in the Masterton district haii\._ w shown considerable decrease during the ]■ past week. Some of the factories South Wairarapa are now only working on alternate days. It is probable that two or three deputations will wait on the Masterton Borough Council at its next meeting, including one relative to providing intersecting streets in portions of- the borough. The estimates for the year will also be discussed at the meeting. The third of the series of card tournaments in connection with the Pipe Band bazaar will be held in the Dominion Hall at 8 o'clock to-morrow evening. There is keen competition for the aggregate prize, and the finish is likely ■ to be close. The Paris doctors are attacking high, heels, which, they declare, are causing, a mincing toe-walk among the ultrafashionables. These heels, they say, throw the body out of the natural pose, injuring the backbone and all the muscles. ' "The trustees are not setting a good example to private owners by having v so many dilapidated buildings on properties," remarked Mr W. at the Trust Lands Trust meeting last evening. Mr Jackson said that the buildings were very old, and had served their purpose. They were let to tenants at a very small rental. He remarked that these buildings ware a legacy which the trustees would very much like to get rid of. A young girl to assist is advertised for. A furnished house, with all conveniences, is advertised to let. An advertiser wants to purchase a 7 or 8-roomed house in a good locality. An elderly man, who is steady, healthy, and energetic, desires employment of any kind at small remuneration. Two houses are advertised as to let by Mr F. P. Welch, land agent. Particulars appear on page S. Mr V. L. Fairbrother advertises a sale of furniture, etc., at the P. O. Auction Mart for Saturday. ■ An elderly man seeks a situation in a family where he can make himself generally useful in or around the houßO-. , . Gas consumers are reminded that Friday, the 15th inst., is the last day on which discounts will be allowed on current accounts. An attractive hrur.e property, and some good buildingt sites, are advertised for sale, on page S, by Mr J. B. Keith, land agent, etc. A notice to make returns of income, under the Land and Income Assessment Act 1908 and Amendment Acts 1912-13, appears on page 1 of this issue. Mr T. W. McKenzie notifies that trespassers found on his properties at Homebnsh and Manaia with dog or gun will be prosecuted. Members of the Masterton Savage Club are reminded of the opening korero for this season will be held in Murray's Hall on Saturday evening next. Owing to the bad weather during the early part of the week, Messrs McLeod and Young have decided to continue their book department sale until Saturday evening. Very special bargains will be obtainable. Mr S. M. Baird, motor engineer, Masterton, has just landed a 1914 fiveseater Clegg model Darracq. The car ■- is beautifully finished. The complete ~ A car is a combination of English and French manufacture, :>nd anyone interested in this famous make should not fail to pay a visit to the garage. Mr T. McCracken is now specialising in oak furniture, which will give practically everlasting service. The designs are neat, and the only thing about Mr McCracken's oak furniture that is ■ not solid is the price. Uuholstering work, etc., are also dove at low prices. Messrs G. H. Perry and Co. have been appointed Wairarapa agents for the celebrated "Stelastic" motor-car, and motor-bicycle tyres. "Stelastic" tyres are a combination of spiral steel meshes and pure Para rubber, working in perfect harmony, and are absolutely cut-proof and practically punctureproof. Full particulars will be supplied by Messrs Perry and Co. On another page Messrs Robinson and Sons advertise ior sale fruit trees, ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, roses, native trees, hedge plants, etc., etc. The firm this year have an exceptional fine stock of the above to ht oiler, grown at their nurseries at Nurscry road. Patrons can feel assured w that all plants are thoroughly hardy and free frim blight. Trees now on view at the Nurseries in Villa Eoad. In anticipation of rather severe winter weather, Messrs McGruer and Co. have just openod up one of the best assortments of winter garments for men and boys that it has ever been the firm's privilege to handle. On page 3 of this issue a few seasonable lines are enumerated, and a glance at the prices will show that good quality overcoats, shirts, gloves, sox, etc., are now within the reach of all. Gloves of the right kind are drawn' attention to in a replace advertisement in this issue of Messrs J. L. Murray, Ltd. The stock includes goods from the famous manufacturers, Fownes and Firkins. Ladies' smart walking, motoring and driving gloves, in suede, mock buck, dogskin, real reindeer, and gazelle, both lined and unlined; gonts , ' walking and driving gloves in knitted, wool lined kid, dogskin, and reindeer, with ileecy, fur and gazelle linings; motor gauntlet gloves for ladies and gents, and a full range of children's . gloves in knitted, dogskin and fur lined 400 kid. f

Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, Patent Attorneys, Wellington, have recently filed the following applications for Patent of New Zealand:—W. A.' Finchman and T. Love joy, Palmerston North, ticket issuing apparatus; C. E.: Storrie, Karori, Wellington, metalliferous metal treating; G. T. Phillips, Heriot, N.Z., preventing trains overrunning signals; W. O. Psere, Wellington, and J. E. Rough, Poxton, flax, etc., treating machine. * To Poultry Keepers.—Now that eggs are scarce and the price is high, we want to keep up tho supplies, and to do this we strongly advise all poultry keepers to visit the W.P.G.A. and inspect their, large stock" of all egg producing foods, which they are now displaying at their etore, of the following lines:— Pratt's Poultry Regulator, a guaranteed egg producer; meat and bone meal,' blood meal, charcoal, raw bone meal, granulated bone, laying food, sucrosene, poultry mash, granite grit, shell grit, sulphur and vermocine; aleo Gilriith's Calf Pood, at the W.P.C-A., Ltd. • > We have a fine assortment of stylee in Warner's Rust-proof Corsets, in order that we may accurately and com- A fortably fit every woman who comes to '" ; ■ our counters for a Corset. —Masterton Drapers. * . Wood's Corn Solvent, a very valuable remedy for removal of. corns, warts and bunione. Price Iβ '.■ ■H. T. Wood, Pharmacist and Chemist (by oxam.)* Masterton. • .

,-The time for receiving entries for -jMthe'' Masterton Collie Dog trials . has (mUbeen- extended to Saturday next. The first sod of the Opunako railway Will be turned by the Hon. W. Fraser (Minister of-Public Works) on Wcdnes- , day, May 20th. The Post and Telegraph handbook mentioned in a paragraph yesterday is issued gratuitously by tho Department. It is the Post and Telegraph Guido which can be purchased for 6d. Lambs brought some .good prices in Bangitikei last week. On Thursday, at Mantrawoka, a line reached l<s ->d, while on the previous day at laihape they brought as high as 19s 2d. A.concert will be given in the Congregational Church to-night, commencing at 7.30 o'clock in connection with tho Sunday School. An excellent programme has been arranged, and a very enjoyable entertainment should be the result. A collection will be made in aid of the school funds. Tho local postmaster advises that the following vessels are with wireless of Wellington, Auckland, and "■■■mkwv wireless stations:— Wellington: Victoria, Wahine, Moeraki, Maunganui, Corintnic, Kai Ora. Chatham*: Star of Victoria. Auckland: Warviiuoo, Navua, Westmeath, NorioU. Awanui: Navua, Maheno. Awanwi: Maitai.