LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14204, 5 February 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On page 2 will be found Cricket, Entertainments, and Useful Rabbit Trap; on page 3, Sporting; on page 6, War News, Commercial, General Telegrams and Cables, and New Zealand Troops in Egypt; on page 7, Serial Story.

Tho Salvation Army war emergency and relief fund has now reached £5700,

Another lot of Masterton recruits for tho reinforcements camp at Trentham will leave about February 15th.

The name of Frederick Edward Norman Gaudin, of Auckland, has Jjeen removed from the Commission of the Peace in terms of the Justices of tho Peaco Act, 1908.

The liquor case, Police v. Langlcy, which was called on at the Masterton Police Court this morning, was adjourned till February 19th, as counsel for the defence was away in Wellington .

Public notice is given that the electoral roll for the Borough of Masterton is now being compiled. Persons desirous of being placed thereon can apply at the office of the Town Clerk and fill in the necessary enrolment form.

For having ridden bicycles on the footpaths, Henry Mason and James Kain wero each convicted and ordered to pay 7s costs, by Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., at the Masterton Police Court this morning. Thieving by juveniles is becoming altogether too prevalent in Masterton, the Juvenile Court having had no less than fivo offenders to deal with in the last few days. The Court this morning decided that the birch-rod should lie set in motion, and it is to be hoped that this will have the desired effect of checking the offences.

Several cases under the Defence Act were called on at the Masterton Police Court this morning, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M. Joseph Collie, Louis George Butcher, Patrick Cummins and Francis Joseph Haftka, for having failed to attend drill, were each convicted and ordered to pay 7s costs, and Cecil B. Johnson was fined 10s and costs 7s.

At the Masterton Juvenile Court this morning, two young boys were convict ed of theft, and ordered by Mr L. G Reid, S.M., to be whipped by a constable in the presence of a police officer of a higher rank than a constable, and cautioned that if brought up again they would be committed to a reformatory. Counsel (Air Pragnell) stated that the boys got into trouble through associating with bad company.

Tho Masterton Citizens' Defence Rifle Club held classification rifle shooting, under service conditions, on the Citizens' Defence rifle range yesterday. About 20 members were present. Despite tho adverse conditions several good scores were registered. Private Alf. Caslberg was the highest scorer, making 33 out of a possible of 45. Privates A. Hoar 30, A. Pickering 30, J. L. Murray 26, A. Rippon 26, and Johnston 25, were the most successful of the other shootists.

Our Whakataki correspondent writes: —The drought which has been experienced here for the last six months 13 now happily ended. A steady down [tour of rain set in at about .1 o'clock last Tuesday afternoon, and continued till about 6 o'clock in the evening. Tlrs rain just came in time. Had there been none for a few weeks longer it would have been too late to give the grass a start for the winter. The creek is now running strongly again.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the motor cycle sports that were to have been held on the Tauherenikau racecourse yesterday under the auspices of the Wairarapa Automobile Association, were postponed until Thursday next. The committee left the matter of postponement entirely in the hands of the riders, who were unanimously in favour of putting off the sports till next wek. Every rider signified his intention of attending the sports ncrt Thursday, so that a most successful gathering is assured.

Tlio following figures concerning the number of Irishmen in the British army before the war and the number who have since enlisted, are taken from a return compiled by the British Government: —Irishmen in the army before the war, S9,000; of these men, Catholics numbered 52,000; since the war Irishmen who have joined the col ours numbered 53,489; of these, Catholics numbered 27,828; of these, Nationalist volunteers numbered 16,442; from Belfast Ulster Volunteers who have joined the colours numbered 10,512; in Belfast the Catholics are barely a

third of the population, yet they sent to the colours Nationalist volunteers to the number of 3513.

A Whakataki resident has received from a member of the New Zealand force now in Egypt a piece of bark from the tree under which the Holy Family rested, -and a frond of fern from the well from which they drank, during their journey across the desert, writes our Whakataki correspondent. He also states that he had the opportunity of examining a Ghurka's "kukri," t>r knife, like those which have struck so much terror into the German ranks. "When you ask to sec these knives," he says, "the Ghurkas draw them, then cut your finger before restoring them to their sheath. Their belief is that, when drawn by themselves, they must draw blood before being replaced in the sheath."

At tho Master ton Police Court, this morning, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., William Larson was charged with having driven a vehicle across the railwaycrossing at Waingawa when an engine was approaching. Defendant pleaded guilty, but explained that his view of the approaching train was obscured by willow trees and several sheep trucks standing on the railway line. Hβ was practically on the line before the train whistled, and the only thing to do was to make a "leap for life ,, across in front of the approaching train. The engine struck the rear wheel of tho brake, and defendant was thrown out. The engine driver, who was on the train, gave evidence to the effect that he blew his whistle when three hundred yards from the crossing. His Worship warned defendant that he must be more careful in future, and ordered" him to pay 9s coets. . A few slices of GOLDEN EAGLE PLUG! Rub them!—notice the rich, promising aroma! Light up!—TTow the blue* smoke twists and twirls —sniff its sweetness—enjoy its goodness No other for me! How about YOU! Also in tins.*

A uniform feu of 10s per annum-is suggested by Auckland solicitors for keeping clients' accounts. . The supply of water in tho Pahiatua reservoir is the lowest for ;12 years. Over 80,000 carcases of meat and 16, : 000, bales of wool will be shipped from Napier within the next fortnight. The ballot for £300 at the meeting os_ the Workmen's Friend Building Society was won by Mr F. W. Dixon.

Mr William Rayner, of Masterton, topped the list at the Feilding ram fair yesterday for Lincoln'rams, the'price obtained being 25gns.

Rifleman F. Bolton, of the Opaki Rifle Club, with a score of 64, secured seventh place in the Kaponga match at the Taranaki Riflo Association's annual meeting.

Mr A. T. Dickason advertises on page 8 a sale at the Queen Street Mart, of furniture, Hawke's Bay fruit, ducks, hens, etc., commencing at 2.15 p.m., also further entries of poultry are invited .

Angry Woman: "What are you, I should like to know —a man or a mouse?" Henpecked Husband: "A man, unfortunately. If I were a mouse you'd be half way up that lamp-post, yelling for mercy. "

At a meeting of parents at Lansdowne last evening, it was decided to hold the Lansdowne School picnic on February 26th. Donations qf any kind for the picnic will be received by Mrs Mcllattie, Lansdowne.

When a certain Dublin woman was informed, recently that her son had been captured by the Germans with other prisoners, and that ho had been put into a chain gang, she said, with great emotion: "Heaven help the man that's chained to our Paddy."

The evidence of Mrs Wilkes, on behalf of the plaintiff, was taken at Masterton yesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., in the Wellington case of Rushbrook v. Wilkes, a claim for arrears of wages. Mr D. K. Logan appeared for plaintiff, and Mr S. J. Moran for defendant.

The 17th Ruahine Regiment, under Lieutenant-Colonel A. Stevenson, will go into camp at the Opaki racecourse, from, April 12th to tho 24th. The "B" section No. 4 Field Ambulance, under Major P. R. Cook, will be in camp at the racecourse from April 16th to April 24th.

"Yes," said the coster, "it was superstition as made me marry my missus. It was a toss up atween her and Mary, and one day I was thinkin' which of 'em to hay or Anna—when I saw a cigar on the grounr. I picked it up, an' I'm blessed if it didn 't say on it 'Hav-anna,' so I took her. "

Percy Cobb proceeded against George Graham, in the Magistrate's Court, this morning, for the recovery of arrears on a maintenance order. Dr Trimble appeared for complainant. Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., made an order for payment of the arrears within 14 days, in default 14 days' imprisonment in Wellington Gaol.

Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., in the Master-

ton Magistrate's Court yesterday, gave judgment by default in the following cases: —Hallenstcin Bros. v. James F. Mcßae, claim £1 ls 3d,, costs ss; C. E. Douglas v. L. Richdale (by consent), claim £3, costs 10s; W.F.C.A., Ltd., v. W. Thomas, claim £22 17s 7d, costs £3 Ss.

A particularly good sale of cattle has just been effected by Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., on behalf of Messrs Burling Bros., of Pongaroa. . The line comprised close on 400 forward-condi-tioned 4 and f>yr old bullocks, probably one of the best lines for quality that has ever left the. district. They were purchased by clients from tho Manawatu.

The Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club hold an evening meeting on the Masterton Park Oval yesterday. Two events were decided, over distances of 220 yds and one mile. Tho 220 yds handicap was won by W. Grantham (24 yds), with F. Hartmann (32yds) 2nd, and C. La Roche (19yds) 3rd.' The one mile handicap resulted: —F. Kilininster 60yds, 1; G. Halberg 55yds, 2; W. Gemmell 100 yds, 3.

The delivery of mail matter to the officers and men of the. New Zealand expeditionary force is going to be a very difficult matter, and involve a lot of disappointment unless senders address articles with the greatest exactitude. With the view of assisting the public, the Department is issuing a printed list of specimen addresses. A copy of the list is to be publicly exhibited at every post office in the Dominion.

A case in which Mere H. Toheroa sued her husband, William Toheroa, for the payment of £S6 5s arrears of a maintenance order was called on at the Masterton Magistrate's Court this morning. Mr S. J. Moran, who appeared for defendant, applied for an adjournment, as his client was indisposed. Mr R. R. Burridge, for the informant, agreed to the adjournment, but claimed expenses for the informant, who was 1-resent in Court. Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., adjourned the case, till February 19th, and allowed the plaintiff 3s expenses for attending.

A meeting of shareholders of the No. 1 Workmen's Mutual Benefit Building Society was held last evening for tho allocation of £300 by ballot. Mr R. Krahagen (chairman) and a large number of shareholders were present at the ballot. Messrs J. W. Gordon and R. Brown were appointed scrutineers, and Mr Z. M. Hoar drew from the ballot box. The successful shareholder was Mr T. J. Harford, of Nelson, who, holding two shares, was declared entitled to £300 (free of interest). The chairman informed tho shareholders that another appropriation wall be held in the course of a few weeks.

At the general meeting of the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society, held last evening, it was unanimously agreed to commence practices at once. The opera selected will not be to hand for a week or two, but in the meantime tho society has agreed to prepare :\ programme of patriotic music and assist at a big patriotic concert being arranged by Messrs F. J. Hunn and "R. J. Young, to be given probably in March. The society promises to be exceptionally strong, both vocally and numerically, many new members being enrolled last evening. After business was concluded, an hour's chorus practice was held. Mif L. G. Keid, S.M., delivered his reserved judgment at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon in the compensation case, Nicholson v. Smith. This was, a claim by Miss Gladys Nicholson for £3 15s from her lato employer, Mrs Eachel Smith, as compensation for injuries received by plaintiff through falling into a coal box near the back door of the Farmers , and Commercial Club. After reviewing th¥' evidence, and cases cited by i for the defence, His Worship gave judgment for plaintiff for £2 compensation and 35s medical expenses, and also allowed court costs 10s, counsel's fee £1 (is, and witness's expenses 10s 6d. Mr , - Orlando Pragnell appeared for plaintiff, and Dr. Trimble for defendant.

It; is reported that during, the fast fortnight nine properties'have changed hands in the Hastings district, the total Value of *which, represents something like £100,000, one property alone au_ou»ting ot £27,000. r L

The owner of a setter slut is* dteghfcL An advertiser requires a doulJi© ben:. sitting room.

A reward is offered to. the finder of a. small handbag. ... . ~;

Messrs Watson and Co. have a change of advertisement in this issue.

Mr Edwin Feist offers a-reward for the return of a lost motor-ear hood.

Mr D. Walsh, jeweller, has jußt received a large consignment of alarm clocks at 7s 6d each, posted free to any address.

Tenders aro invited for the erection of a hotel at Whakataki for J. H. Barty, Esq. Plans and specifications are obtainable at the office of Mr J. T. Watson, A.N.Z.1.A., Academy Buildings.

To-morow is the last day of Messrs C. Smith's summer sale. For the closing day some real special plums will be offered, as the firm wish to make to- (- ---morrow a fitting termination to a greats, sale. Tho bargains in all departments will bo specially attractive,, an*|houhl not be missed by those who apfljeciate dependable goods at the lowest possible prices.

Please bear in mind that our annual Summer Sale-is not continued from week to week, but is for a fortnight only, and closes definitely on Saturday, February 6th. Do not miss the opportunity of securing Remnants, and Ladies ' Wearing Apparel, at half sale price. Never mind the other man. Come right in and secure for yourself your share of the bagains at the W.F.C.A. Summer Sale. *

A special offer in boys' smart sport suits is made by Messrs J. L. Murray, Ltd., at their "Welcome News" Sale. The goods are all-wool Kaiapoi tweed, in Harris and Donegal effects, new browns, greens and fawn shades. This line reached the firm too late for present season's trade, and must X)<W cleared. Read the replace advertisement on page 3 of this issue. It i» sure to interest you.

Mr L. S. Nicol announces in his advertisement on page 6 that dress rings and engagement rings in the daintiest designs are now being displqpsd in great variety at Masterton's jewellery store. The "new stock of gem rings comprises a magnificent' lot of exclusive designs set with specially-selected stones, including diamonds, pearls, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, turquoises and opals. A few designs are illustrated in the advertisement, and a cordial invitation is extended to those.interested to pay a visit of inspection to Mr Nicol 's jewellery store.

In an advertisement on page 7 re "Jewellery that Beautifiies," Messrs A. Henderson and. Co. point out that there is the necklace which enhances the beauty and dignity of the wearer, and there is the jewellery that gives effect of vulgar splendour. Good in the choice of jewellery is as necessary as in the selection of dress, for nothing is so likely to jar and leave an unpleasant impression as the effect of ostentation caused by the wearing of gaudy trinkets. Messrs Henderson and Co. 's jewellery is beautiful in appearance and execution, and will always be preferred for its delicacy and faultless taste.

The end of Messrs Hugo and Shearer's great summer sale is. drawinakpear. The sale has been a success, a™ the firm are showing their appreciation of the liberal patronage extended to them by making further sweeping reductions on many lines that are stylish and of absolutely dependable quality. Ladies are specially invited to take a walk through the firm's showroom and note the wonderful bargains being offered in, costumes, from which many months' solid w T ear can yet be obtained this summer. In an advertisement on page6, a number of lines are quoted, and now lady can afford to lightly pass over the,* striking values being offered at this great sale.

;.iothers will be interested in the ad- • ertisement appearing on another page >f this issue in reference to "Glaxo," the food that "Builds Bonnie Babies." Every mother should take advantage of the offer made in the advertisement, and get a free copy of the '' Glaxo Baby Book," which tells all about Glaxo, and "ontains 72 well-illustrated pages full of just those hints —about baby's feeding, bathing, sleeping, nursing, travelling, ailments, etc.—that a mother or nurse needs every day of the jteeek. All that has to be done is to dW*Out the coupon from the advertisement and send it to "Glaxo," Dept. 44, Palmerston North, and a free copy of this useful book will be sent by return post.

To Farmers and Others! —Do yon take a pride in your place? If so, why illow those Briars, Gorse, Californian Thistle and other noxious weeds to grow; in the fields, and weeds on the garden* paths, when one application of "Lixf all"- rightly applied during the present dry weather will guarantee eradication. Stocked by Bealo and Co., C. E. Daniell, Levin and Co., Ltd., W.F.C.A., Ltd., Perry and Co. *

With tho object of enabling children to have plenty of fresh air during the warm weather, tho S.S. Williams Co., Ltd., of 1.17 Taranaki street, Wellington, have manufactured a strongly constructed eot on ballbearing casters, which enables it to be moved about with the greatest ease. Over twenty of these cots were sold by rhe firm in one week recently. The S. S. Williams Co., Ltd., pack and deliver . 'ho cot to any railway station in the Wairarapa without extra charge. Enquiries by letter regarding the cot will be answered promptly. A few brief particulars of the cot are advei&sed on page 7. <s>' Mb Wood's Blood Purifier and Tonic —A powerful nerve and blood tonic. 2s 6d. H. T. Wood, Pharmacist and i, Chemist (by exam), Masterton. *

You'll best please the" "best little woman in the world" if you smoke GOLDEN EAGLE—it doesn't "hang ibout the curtains!" Every puff will iiuger with you as a pleasant memory, hough. Try n PLUG to-day!,*