LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14206, 8 February 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Oh page 2 will be found Sporting; on page 3, Entertainments and Relics -of War Surgery; on page 6, War Cables, Cricket, Bowling, A. aud P. Association, A Street Bra-wl, A Trooper Killed, Rifle Shooting, Wrecked Japanese Cruiser, aud .Masterton Ram Fair; on page ,7, Serial Story.

Why do the Germans spell culture with a ki Because Britain has command of the C.

One of the finest crops of wheat obtained in the Masterton district this seasAn was secured by Mr McKay, of Te Ore On;.

The Wanganui Herald states that a boy, while going in for a bathe at Casilecliff on Wednesday afternoon, was bitten juat above the knee by a shark. Medical attention was necessary.

" What do the suffragettes want, anyhow?" "We want to sweep the country, dad," replied the daughter. "Well, do not despise small beginnings. Suppose, you ma Ice a start with the diningroom, my dear."

The American explorer IM a.c AI ilhi n has provided a new Arctic, sensation by assorting that Crocker Land, which Peary claims to have discovered eight years ago, 3s 71011-exist.aui.. He says lie. has himself travelled 130 miles north from Capo Thomas Hubbard without finding the supposed continent, and contends that Peary's discovery was a mirage.

An officer with an Indian regiment in France writes:—! had an excellent night, as the enemy were as jumpy as cats, and kept up their fusillade most of the night. ft is quite amazing the amount of ammunition they push off in the course of every evening. Their latest success is a. noiseless rifle. Fortunately they have not got a great many of them.

The plates of all values of the new issue of New Zealand stamps, with one exception, have arrived in Wolliniit on.

and are now in the hands of the Government printer, and lhe new stamps should be on sale shortly. Tho designs are of the King George head type, ami the different values to be issued are: —

!.d. Id, 2d, 3d, -Id, Ud, (id. 7Jd, 9d and Is. The design of the present Id stamp will not. be changed.

Pat Ryan, of the Connaught Rangers, thought he ought 1o do something to celebrate his birthday. Without telling a soul lie went out of the trenches in the afternoon, and came back at dusk with two big Germans in tow. How or where he got them nobody knows. The captain asked him how he managed to catch the two. "Sure, and I surrounded them, sorr," was the answer. There is a marked improvement in the relations between employers and employees engaged in the hemp industry, to what obtained some time since, when employers' were harried by paid agitators (says the Manawatu Herald). Employees are beginning to find out that better results can be obtained by discussing industrial matters with employers themselves, than by introducing the paid agitator into the argument.

We have to acknowledge receipt of a song entitled "Beloved." written and composed by Mr Arthur Williams, piano tuner, of Masterton. Mr Williams ha« composed a pretty melody and simple, the words being, as the title suggests, oi a sentimental character.- The arrangement is good, and altogether the

song should prove a popular one. The song is nicely printed, and is published by 'th<» H. Kirkus Dugdale Co., of Washington. Copies are on sale at the various music sellers in town.

With reference to the forthcoming motor cycle race meeting to be held at Tauhcrenikau on Thursday next, the 11th inst., the committee would like to bring prominently before the public that those who cannot arrive at the course before 2 o'clock will not miss any important events. All tho finals and the important events, including the Svvr Zealand championship and the light weight championship, will be run after that hour. The races run before are the heats of the novice and open handicap.

At tho meeting of the Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday last, the following new members were elected: — Messrs John Bannister, junr., .1. Beckett, J. R. W. Fisher, Joseph Jiidd, Cecil Kemp, lan Mcßae, H. B. McMaster, Alexander Stewart (Hawke's Bay), Donald Stewart <.(Hawke's Bay), W. G. Wood, E. J. Clendon (Thames). E. Creswell, F. A .Deller, Fernie and Richmond (Hawke's Bay), E. C. Gaisford (Bulls), H. D. Hunt (Castlepoint), Jas. Knight (Feilding), P. W. Williams J. .f. Bryce (Feilding), J. H. McNiven (Clivo) and Mrs Macßae.

On August 2nd (two days before war was declared between Great Britain and Germany) the following letter was forwarded by the Leader of the Opposition to the Prime Minister: —Dear Mr Asquith, —Lord Lansdowne and I feel it our duty to inform you that in our opinion, as well as in that of all tho colleagues whom we have been able to consult, it would be fatal to the honour and security of the United 'Kingdom to hesitate in supporting France and Russia at the present juncture; and we offer our unhesitating support to the Government in any measures they may consider necessary for that object. — Yours very truly, A. Bonar Law.

Five advances have been made in the price, of sugar since the outbreak of war, and the maxiumum of £20 per ton, which has been fixed by agreement between the Government and the Colonial Sugar Company, was reached on December 22nd. At the beginning of August the wholesale price of sugar was £15 2s 6d. The-first advance of 25s was made on September 12th, three advances of £1 each were made on October 23rd, November 7th and November 26th, and a further advance of 15s on December 22nd brought the wholesale price to £20 2s Gd, the odd halfcrown representing the cost of cartage. The total increase of £5 is equivalent to slightly more than Jd per'lb.

"As tho now season's wheat will soon be available," announced the Prime Minister on Saturday, "the Government havo reconsidered the position in accordance with their original intentions and, in what they believed to be tho best interests of all concerned, have decided to remove the existing restrictions on the sale of wheats The producers are entitled to the fair market value of the article they raise, and to pay them less than this would be to confiscate part of their earnings and discourage tho cultivation of 'tvheat in the future. Care will, however, bo taken to see that no exploitation takes place, and that various prices are not inflated for speculative purposes. By arranging for the importation of a large quantity of wheat, the Government to a certain extent regulate tho market and prevent anything in tho way of panic or speculative prices."

Farmers in the Ballance district are how experimenting in wheat growing. .

Masterton farmers are now busy sowing rape and turnips for winter, feed.

Mr J. Afleek haß Bold his farm at Mahgahao to Mr T. Wilton, of Wairarapa.

Tho Eketahuna Lodge of Oddfellows has a membership of 94, while the funds total £2261.

The Pahiatua mounted signal troop will go into camp at Waikanae from March Sth to 20th.

Present indications point to the Solway show on February 16th and 17th being the most successful yet held by the Association. ' -

The work that has been carried out at Lower Hutt with the aid of the newly-acquired tar-sprayer is proving very satisfactory.

Mr Vowell, of Mangatainoka, has purchased Mr Grant's farm at Mangatainoka. Mr J. Wright has sold his farm at Marima to Mr W. Wells, of Mangamutu.

On. account of M.r Peter Dawson's

song recital to-morrow evening, the practice of the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society- will be held on Thursday evening instead of Tuesday.

The iYfnngahao correspondent of the Pahiatua Herald states that the correspondence .passing through the Mangahao post office has been greatly reduced by the aggregation of .laud in the neighbourhood.

One. of the features at the horticultu rai exhibits at the A., and P. Association's show in Masterton next week will be the decorative classes. The prizes offered for the best decorated table will bo 20s and 10s.

The public are being specially catered for at the Solway show in the matter of competitions, and it is generally agreed that the competitions will prove the best ever held at any show in the Wellington province. Some of the best horses in New Zealand will contest the jumping events.

A deputation from Greytown waited upon the Prime, Minister on Friday, and asked that the lleagerty estate be taken over for closer settlement. Mr Massey said he could, do nothing in the matter, as the owners of the estate wanted £50 per acre for it. and the Government, valuer had valued it at £.'57 per acre.

The Prime Minister staled on Saturday that the Government had decided that when soldiers obtain leave from their ollicors to visit, relatives, prior to the reinforcements JeaviiiLT New Zealand, they are to be granted return tickets on the railways at single rates.

''Then you don't think I practise what 1. preach, eh?" queried the minister, in talking with one of the deacons

at a meeting. "No, sir, I don't," replied the deacon. "You've been preaching on the subject of resignation for two years, an' ye haven't resigned yet.'' Married men in Canada, says Miss Lefroy, lion, secretary of the British Women \s Emigration Association, are not allowed to join the expeditionary contingents without the written consent of their wives. Of the married men who wish to volunteer, 40 per cent had received that permission.

"Tipporary" is now so popular in Brussels, writes a Dutch correspondent of the Daily Exuress, that small boys in the streets invariably whistle it when they pass a German soldier. One of the Landsturm asked a boy the. other day what tune it was they were so fond of whistling. "Why, don't you know?" said the boy. "it's the National Anthem of your allies, the Turks!"

A polo.match was played on the Te Ore Ore polo grounds on Saturday afternoon between two teams selected from the Wairarapa Club. The teams were as follows: —Reds: R. N. Barton, E. Williams, C. Bennett, D. Buchanan. Whites: D. Riddiford, F. Evans, .1. K. Strang and G. Elkington. Tho game was fast and interesting, and resulted in a win for Whites by 5 to 3.

In reply to the resolution passed by the New Zealand Farmers' Union at the Dominion conference held in July hist, "that, in view of the proved efficiency of the application of crushed papa to clay land, the Department of Agriculture' be asked to make an extensive experiment with the same," the Secretary of Agriculture, by direction f the Minister, has just intimated that certain experiments are being carried out at various points, and a note of the results will be sent to the union as soon as they are available.

At the meeting of the Masterton A. and P. Association's general committee on Saturday, Mr E. Harper informed the members that the agricultural committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association has still the question of an Agricultural High School under consideration. Mr Harper said that much information had been collected, and a movement would be made as soon as the time was opportune. The outbreak of the war had caused the committee to hold its hand in the meantime.

The monthly meeting of stewards of the Masterton Racing Club was held on Saturday last, Mr C. F. Vallance occupying the chair. A letter was receiv-' ed from the secretary of the New Zealand Conference calling for nominations for district representatives at the conference. On the motion of Mr Vallance, seconded by Mr Macara, Messrs W. E. Bidwill and O. C. Cooper were nominated by the Masterton Club. It was decided to call for tenders for the right of selling temperance drinks at forthcoming races. Tho sccrtary Was instructed to send a letter of condolence to Mrs Hodge. Sundry applications for licenses were dealt with. The secretary reported that the club's wool had realised 11-ld per lb, which price was considered very satisfactory.

Mr W. Ray worth has apples and pears for eating or cooking from Id per lb, plums from 3s per case, for sale.

With the object of enabling children to have plenty of fresh. air during the warm weather, the B.S. Williams Co., Ltd., of 117 Taranaki street, Wellington, have manufactured a strongly constructed cot on ballbearing casters, which enables it to be moved about with the greatest ease. Over twenty of these cots were sold by the firm in one week recently. The S. S. Williams Co., Ltd., pack and deliver tlie 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 advertised on page 7. Sulpliurlne Lotion clears the skir from redness, roughness, pimples, etc. and renders the skin soft and healthy. Price Is 6d. —H. T. Wood, Chemist and Pharmacist (by exam.), Masterton * The Natural Medicine for all. Animal? —Day, Son and Hewitt's Red Drench The safest and best medicine yet pro duced to the public, being & thorough cleanser of the system and a subduer oi inflammation. Used for over 80 yeare The great animal medicine for hoi'ses cows, pigs and sheep. Sold in packets ai Is 6d or 16s 6d per dozen at the Wai rarapa Farmers , Cooperative Associa tion, Ltd.j Solo Wairarapa Agents. *

An advertiser requires small cottage. *A half-draught mare ia advertised Jftr . sale. Vivifie, tho great herbal medieia*. ia obtainable at Mr H. T. Wood '«is,«he»ist, Queen street. "i«.S-. Mr F. P. Welch advertiadßk/f *rt« r on behalf of an absentee owner, an oxceedingly cheap town property, comprising 2 sections of 2-acro each, and a «- roomed house.

Mr A. T. Dickason reports that prices at the Queen street mart on Saturdaywere as follows:—Hens, la 4d to 1b 8d; roosters, Is 7d to Is lOd; ducks, Is 9d to 2,s per head; Hawke's Bay plums, 'M 6d to 4a Gd per case; peaches, 4s to 4s Gd.

The Methodist Church Ladies' Guild extends a cordial invitation to all members and friends to be present at the annual meeting, to be held in the schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon, February 9th, where a pleasant time can be spent. A short musical programme is provided, also afternoon tea.

Messrs Minific and Gardner, grocers, elsewhere notify that they hu'vc dissolved partnership by mutual consented that the. business will in future be carried on by Mr Minifie. In reference to the change, Mr Gardner 'tjkiaks the public for their past supporelßlnd solicits a continuance of patronage for Mr Mini/io.

Messrs C. .Smith, Ltd., announce on page (j that they are now offering a lot of after-sale bargains. The firm's sale has been a great success-, but, heavy as the outrush has been, they are, still overstocked, in some sections, and although the sale is declared closed, special jiric.es now ride to move out the balance of stock.

To Farmo-s and Others!—Do yon take a pride in your place? If so, why allow those Briars, Gorse, California)! Thistle and other noxious weeds to grow in the fields, and weeds on the garden paths, when one application, of "Lixall". rightly applied during the present dry weather will guarantee eradication. Stocked by Beale and Co., C. E. X&niell, Levin and Co., Ltd., W.F.C.A., Ltd., Perry and Co. *