LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14208, 10 February 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On page 2 will be found Entertainments; on page 3, Farming Notes and Commercial; on page 0, War Cables. Ladies' Swimming Carni\ r al Handicaps, St. John's Ambulance, Masterton County Council, and General Telegrams; on page 7, Serial Story.

Mr F. B. Lowes has purchased Mr S Holdkiworth's property at Rongomai.

During the present year fifteen cases have been heard at the Tinui Police Court.

At the Tinui Police Court on Monday, a man named T. Campbell Avas sentenced to six months' imprisonment for being a rogue and a vagabond.

Our Whakataki correspondent reports by telephone that a. whale 70ft long was washed up at the mouth of the Whakataki Creek last night.

At the Ladies' Swimming Carnival in Masterton to-morrow afternoon, Mr T. Shields, of Wellington, Avho has kindly offered to officiate as judge, Avill giA r e an exhibition of fancy swimmiug and div-

The Palmcrston Pictures, Ltd.— a company formed in Palmcrston North to run continuous pictures—has been duly registered, th capital being £6000. A site has been secured, and a building, costing £4749, is being erected. A wedding was.to have taken place at. the Napier Cathedral yesterday afternoon, but though the bride and her friends arrived, they waited in vain for the bridegroom, who was subsequently posted as missing. At the meeting of the Masterton County Council yesterday, Cr. Foreman drew the attention of the Council to the manner in which the Masterton Borough Council was filling in trendies opened for gas and water meters, on the Council's roads. It was decided that the attention of the County engineer be directed to the matter. An excellent example of the exceptionally keen demand existing .for houses in Masterton at present was afforded last week. A personal item in the '•Daily Times" stated that a wellknown Masterton resilient would shortly be leaving this district, and within twenty-four hours no less than thirtythree applicants made enquiries about the house he was vacating. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the 1.0. R. was held in Murray's Hall, .Masterton, last evening. Bro. Norris, C.R., presiding over a fair attendance of members. The usual business was dealt with. Bro. Tim was reported very ill in the Masterton Hospital. Bros. King and Stead, members of the *'-trterton Tent, were visitors, ami wen- accorded a hearty welcome. One candidate was proposed for membership. The receipts for the evening amounted to £13 4s sd.

American humour takes peculiar turns. Here is a specimen culled from an American newspaper: A dress suit in excellent condition was discovered in a collection that was being got together in this city to-day for the needy Belgians. At first it was expected that it had gotten into the pile of clothing by mistake, and the garment was searched in the hope of finding some clue + o the owner. On the sleeve was pinned this note: "This suit is contributed in the fervent hope that some good selfrespecting gentleman may have something suitable to wear to the funeral of Kaiser Willie."

Speaking to a. Poverty Bay Herald reporter regarding the growing of lucerne, Mr .7. Drummond, of Te Arab said that as far as his experience went there was no need to import Buenos Ayres seed in order to obtain the best results. He had found Marlborough and Hunter River seed to be most prolific. At- present he had a small patch of Marlborough lucerne which was pick ed just three weeks ago, and it was now '24 indies high. A growth of one inch per day was considered highly satisfactory, and his crop had done better than that even, despite the long spell of dry weather.

An officer in the Indian M.edt.'.al Service at the front writes: —I was transferring a wounded Sikh to an ambulance totake him to the ambulance train to Boulogne, when he refused to go. On my asking him why, in his own tongue, he replied: "I know the man who shot mc, and I want to meet him again.'' Another, an Afridi, who had been some days in the trenches (an awi'ui exist-

ence, as you know), was most reluctant to leave his trench; he said that lying sniping all day reminded him so much of home life in his native village. He was, of course, the typical, hairy, eagle-eyed, hook-nosed Afghan from the border. The dailies seem to have suppressed all reference to the way in which the news of the attack by two Turks on a Broken Hill excursion train was received in Germany. The following official statement was issued in Berlin, where the news created great enthusiasm: — "A notable success has been achieved Iby our arms in Australia, near Broken Hill, where a force of Turks surprised and put to flight a superior force which was being transported by rail. Forty of the enemy were killed and seventy wounded; the casualties among the Turks being only two killed. Broken Hill is an important mining centre and port on the west coant of Australia. The success of our arms practically assures the control of the valuable metal mines in the neighbourhood, and leaves the way open for an attack on Candbris, the capital of Australia, and its most strongly fortified centre ,although owing to the flooded condition of the country, an attack may bo impssible until next spring. "•

There was a very successful meeting of the V.M.C.A. Camera Club last evening at the Association rooms, when the competition of flower study was judged. The first prize was awarded to Mr Roy Gardner, Dr. Archer' Hosking being second. Mr A. E. Winzenberg, patron, kindly offered to deliver a lecture at the next meeting on "Development. ''

A rather curious weed was to bo seen last week in two pens at the Temuka saleyards (says the Leader). It is believed to be the Bathurst Burr, which is a terrible curse in the Chatham Is lands. The weed is believed to ' have been brought to Temuka and New Zealand by a draft of Chatham Island sheep, which occupied ..the identical pens where the weed had taken root.

A young French lady writes: —We had such a touching little ceremony here last Saturday. We have four English soldiers buried in the field near our house by their companions; it was left to our care after the battle. Our priest erected a cross with these words: "Thanking the braev English soldiers who by their bravery prevented our villages being wrecked. May they rest in peace. " So last Sunday all the village people came with wreaths of flowers; the tombs were blessed and consecrated.

In connection with the blackberry pest, the Commissioner of Crown Lands has received from Mr A. T. Daken, of Whangakoko, Marlborough, a sample of the blackberry blight, which is doing such good work in killing off this pest in the Sounds district of Marlborugh. Mr Daken says, in forwarding the parcel of blackberry runners showing the blight, that "it is just hatching now, as you will see by the tiny white eggs. I only wish you were able to see it and what it has done in the way of killing tho weeds in these parts. The bushes arc just white with it now. " He goes on to say that anyone communicating with him can have the blight forwarded with instructions how to use or apply it to the growing blackberry bushes or plants. For forwarding supplies Mr Daken of course expects payment.

A copy of the first edition of the Australasian Photo-Review has just reached us, and is indeed a splendid journal for camera, workers. It has been the ambition of the editor (Mr Walter Burke, F.R.P.S.) for some time to produce a purely Australasian number, with every article in the magazine specially written and illustrated, by colonial workers, and now his ambition has been gratified. The Australasian Photo-Review is a really creditable production, both from a literary and an artistic point of view, and everyone interested in photography should certainly subscribe to the magazine. The articles are brightly written, and the information contained in the journal will be of great value to camera workers. The various photographic plates reproduced are triumphs of the printer 's art. The Australasian Photo Review should have a ready sale in this district, Avhere there are so many enthusiastic amateur photographers.

There is a Masterton resident who evidently takes a very keen interest in the war news. He is the owner of a rather good orchard, which has attracted the attention of certain bad boys. One afternoon this week his wife went into town, leaving hubby to guard the orchard against the depredations of the boys. Sentinel duty was congenial enough until the "Daily Times" runner arrived, and then the temptation to devour the latest, news from the front was too strong for the patriot, with the result that he went off duty for an hour to read his paper. Evidently the enemies' scouts reported that the coast Avas noAv clear, and the boys ad\ancod on the orchard per medium of a staging made up of a number of boxes placed on top of each other. Imagine the surprise of our esteemed citizen Avhen he took post again —about the, time he expected his better half to return—to find a lovely apple tree stripped and no enemy in sight. Upon reconnoitring the staging of boxes was discovered, and the following morning the citizen's Avife, entrenched herself anil waited for the enemy to again appear. This one bad boy duly did, and av.ts pounced upon by the Availing lady. Explanations are iioav being sought and given by the parties concerned.

The Hawke's Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society's autumn show will be held at Hastings on Tuesday, March 2nd, and on Wednesday, March 3rd. The programme recently issued is on the usual progressive linos adopted by this Society. The growers of every description of produce will find themselves well catered or. The fruit section is always a special feature, and the classification is so complete, not only with respect to the number of separate classes •for named varieties of apples, pears, peaches, etc., but also with regard to champion collections and cased fruit classes, that the show should still maintain its reputation of being the leading fruit show of the Dominion. The apple packing competition should attract large entries, as. in addition to liberal prize money, a silver cup, valued at £7 7s, has been presented for this class. This cup has to be won three times. The poultry, home industries, vegetables, horticultural mid other sections arc all. well endowed Avith prize money and specials. The competitions are, as usual, a feature of the programme, and there are ten horse events set down for the second afternoon. Amongst these are ladies' leaping, maiden hunters', and open leaping competitions for good prize money. Entries for the show close on Februnrv 1 7th.

Some discussion has been current lately concerning , the meagre results obtained in recent years at the nation?.] scholarship examinations by pupils of the secondary schools in the Wellington and Canterbury districts. The following comparisons for the four university districts have been made, and disclose remarkable success on the part of the Auckland Grammar School. During the past six years the Otago University district obtained the highest, number of University entrance scholarships, 6S, of which r>o were gained by the Dunedin Boys' High School. The Auckland land University district comes next with 4S successes, of which 42 are credited to the Auckland Grammar School. Aletoria University district, including Nelson and Wangalrai, obtained 38, of which ten were gained at Wellington College. Canterbury University district obtained 35, which were fairly evenly distributed amongst a number of high schools in that district. In the 1914 University entrance scholarship examinations, Auckland secured 12. all but one coming from the Grammar School; Otago secured eight, two coming from the Dunedin Boys' High ' School and three from the Dunedin i Girls' High School; Victoria district i gained seven, three being credited to ! the Wellington Girls' College, and two were won at Nelson. You'll best please the "best little woman in the world" if you smoke fJOLDEN EAGLE—it doesn't "hang nbout the curtains!" Every puff will linger with you as a pleasant memory, though. Try a PLUG to-day!*

Conunander Edgar Grace, of H.M.S.j New Zealand, cousin of the late Mr W. L: Eees, has forwarded to Mrs Bees a veryinteresting souvenir in the form of a photograph, of the gift battleship going into action in the North Sea. The sea is Bhown to be comparatively calm, whilst the white foam at the steijjia& bow indicates the speed at whiHr tht> New Zealand is cutting through the water. A note on the souvenir by Comander Grace reads as . follows: "H.M.S. New Zealand steaming into action at 26 knots, flying the Tiinaru silk ensign at the foretopmast head. Taken from one of our destroyers about two hours before we sankthe Kohn. " The Masonic Lodge meets to-night. A competent chauffeur rcquircß a position. Mrs P. Miller, Bidcford, requires a domesticated lady help. Mrs J. McCarthy, Martinborotigh, requires a help for housework. A reward of £1 is offered to the finder of a black and white sheep dog, lost on the Bideford Road. Messrs Graham and Co. announce thp last week of their great summer sale. For the concluding days of the big bargain event, further reductions will fojk/ made, and tliose who visit Graham's sale this week can depend upon securing some really wonderful bargainsje Mr A. T. Dickason, in a prelu&flary advertisement on page S, announces a clearing sale of household furniture and effects lit the Occidental Hotel (Farmers' and Commercial Club), on behalf of Mrs Smith. Watch newspapers for date and further particulars. Messrs Watson and Co. extend an invitation to visitors to the Masterton show to call and inspect the great bargains going at their summer sale. Special values are announced in white drill , walking skirts, white pique one-piece frocks, and costumes, sports coats and ready-to-wear hats.

Mr A. T. Dickason announces on page 8 a gigantic auction sale of high-class drapery, men's clothing, saddlery, ironmongery, crockery, gold, silver and E.P. ware, on behalf of Messrs A. Saltfsf and Co., Wellington. The first day of sale will be on Saturday next, at 1.30 p.m., and as there are over 8000 lots to choose from, and cA'erything is absolutely without reserve, there will be bargains galore.

All things come to an end, and the wise people make the most of -Air opportunities. Many have done this, and in consequence they have effected a big save in hard earned cash, and thus materially reduced the high cost of living. To this end Messrs McGruer's great summer sale has contributed, and some big bargains in drapery and clothing have quitted. their establishments each day. Now the end is at hand, and with a view to a final clean up, the firm quote a few special prices on page 3. No reasonable offer will be refused during the next few days for "end of season" goods, and final cut bargains will be the order of the day.

Sulphunne Lotion clears the skh; from redness, roughness, pimples, eW.', and renders the skin soft and healthy. Price ls 6d.—H. T. Wood, Chemist and Pharmacist (by exam.), Masterton.*

The Natural Medicine for all Animals —Day, Son and Hewitt's Red Drench .-. The safest and best medicine yet produced to the public, being a thorough cleanser of the system and a subduer of inflammation. Used for over 80 years. The great animal medicine for horses, cows, pigs and sheep. Sold in packets at Is Gd or lGs 6d per dozen at the Wairarapa Farmers' tion, Ltd., Sole Wairarapa AgefKs. *

To Farnie-s and Others!—Do you take a pride in your place? If so, why allow those Briars, Gorse, Californian 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. Daniell, Levin and Co., Ltd., W.F.C * Ltd., Perry and Co. * '.m