LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 44, Issue 134045, 12 January 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

I'arker and (Jsborn, milk, vendors, were lined £10 at Wellington yesterday for selliim- adulterated milk. "The .bed Cross is the iinest institution of the Jot," was the Ineouit- comment of a returned soldier at Auckland during a discussion regarding the respective merits of the various organisations carrying on work at the front. "The price of articles in some canteens appears to advance much more rapidly than in others, when-there is a temporary scarcity." he remarked, "but, the Mcd Cross is out to do its best for tho men the whole time. -Why, when we were coming across Australia the ladies of the Rod Cross actually came into the trains with soft slippers for us all, so that we couhl'haw a comfortable trip."" A quaint story conies from the front (says an exchange). An officer iv France had to adjudicate on the grievance of a. deputation of peasants living in the vicinity of his camp. Rabbits in that district, it seems are as scarce and precious as* venison, and the peasants' complaint was they had discovered the Australian soldiers had been enjoying rabbit stows. Where, then, did they get the, rabbits from? ' And the simple peasant minds concluded that the soldiers had been poaching. The officer listened gravely to their complaint, then patiently explained to them that the rabbits- eaten by the soldiers were tinned, and were a present from Australia, where, he also told them, rabbits abounded in millions. They wero finally convinced by a present of a tin apiece, and went away thoroughly satisfied, exclaiming loudly at the 'extravagance of Australians who made presents of anything so valuable as rabbits. At the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, Sidney Harris was charged with being found on licensed premises, to wit, tho Whakataki Hotel, when such premises were required to be closed. Defendant, who was represented by Mr Noble, pleaded not guilty. Constable Brown deposed that ho found defendant leaning againsft the bar on the night of Sunday, December 9th. Harris failed to furnish a reasonable excuse for his presence in tho hotel. " The liconsee (Robort' Morrison), stated that Harris had been employed by him off and on for about seven weeks, and had come over to the hotel to ascertain what work he should undertake in the morning; His Worship said that Morrison's explanation appeared to be a reasonable one as to Harris's presence in tho hotel, and as there -was no evidence that Harris had partaken of liquor, the case would bo dismissed. To correct acidity and flatulency take SHARLANDIS FLUID MAGNESIA. Being freshly prepared and always full strength, SHARLAND'S is the best you can buy.

A number of keepers of establishments in Wellington where soft drinks and ices arc vended were charged at the Magistrate's Court yesterday for Sunday trading. Most of the defendants wer e fined, but three cases concerned premises' at seaside resorts, and the magistrate said! that in his opinion businesses of this kind were in a different category from similar businesses in town. These cases were dismissed. At a, meeting of the Masterton District High School. Committee, held last night, the following resolution was* carried: "That this Committee regrets that the Solway people can get no reply to their application ■ fon a school in that part of the Masterton school district, especially as it is understood that a site for the school has been secured, and that tho matter be brought under the personal notice of the Minister of Education. '' In a, certain institution in Hawke's Bay some little time ago (states a Napier 'paper), the chairman of the Hospital Board was showing round a doctor who had been sent up by the Public Health Department at the request of the Hospital Board in order to give therm the benefit of his advice. At the conclusion of the tour of inspection, the chairman remarked: "Now, doctor, you have scon the condition of the whole institution; what do you advise us to do?" The doctor remained silent, but plunging his hand into his pocket, produced a box of matches, which he handed to his questioner. Frederick Noble, who described himself as a, cook, and was represented by Mr \V. Noble, was charged at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday with failing to comply with an order of £1 per week towards tho maitftenance of his wife, in which there were arrears amounting to £.0 7s. Mr A. \i. Bunny appeared for Mrs Noble. After hearing evidence, Mr Keer convicted Noble and sentenced him to two months' imprisonment with hard labour, the warrant to be suspended provided Noble kept up the payments iv compliance with the order, and paid, off £■'! per mouth on account of the arrears. In the course of the conscription campaign Mr W. M. Hughes .said, that, if the proposals of the Government were carried, it. would be a matter for consideration whether the Commonwealth. Government would go on with the collection of the tax of £10, or 10 per cent on single men. ami childless widowers between the ages of *2l'and 45, who had not enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force. The referendum proposals not having been carried, it is understood (says an Australian exchange) that active preparations are now being made for the collection of the tax. It is estimated that for the portion of this financial year, ending June 'JOth, in which the tax. is in operation, £500,0(10 will be collected. -The domestic troubles of the Rossiter family were further ventilnt'ed in the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, when James 'Rossiter, represented by Mr W. Noble, applied for the variation of an order against him for the payment <>f £2 5s per week for the maintenance of his wife and two children. .Mrs K'ossiter. who was too ill to appear, was represented by Mr Pragnell. Appellant stated that, he was a, sawmill hand and his average earnings wore about £:! 10s per week. Under these circumstances it was impossible for him to comply with the order. The Magistrate said it seemed a. pity a reconciliation could not be brought about, or the grown-up sons and (laughters prevailed, upon to asist their father in the contributions-. If the father was destitute, and so desired, he could obtain an order ■•gainst, his children for the adequate support of the family. However, Rossiter could not expect a variation unless he furnished the fullest particulars relative to the wages received, and the expenses incurred for living. The case would be. adjourned till next Court dny lo enable these particulars to be supplied. The monthly meet ing of the Trust Lands Trust \\a> held last evening, there being present: -Messrs K. Krahageu (chairman!. A. \\". Hogg, T. Wagg, T. B. Michell, A. Rippon, C. E. Daniell, W. 11. Jackson, E. (i. Eton. 1 >. Caselberg. The treasurer reported a credit balance of 'CI 05 7s !>d. An application Was made by (i. T. Sak,-r for a grant, for JIMS. .It was decided to malic him a. grant, of 'C-ld. I Vrntissioii was granted 11. Hamilton and E. Holloway, taxiproprietors, to erect a. telephone in the wall of Wickens' Buildings at an annual charge of ss, ami a. similar fee to be charged those controlling the existing telephone. Mr Daniell referred to the proposed public convenience, and suggested that, the Borough Council should erect premises similar to those in Hawera, to which a taxi-drivers' retreat was attached, and which was an ornament to the town. Mr Daniell stated he had arranged for a, photo of the premises to be sent to him, which he would, pass on to the Borough Council. Mr Hogg drew attention to the unsightly sections in 'Church street. These sections grow large quantities of docks, and were, surrounded by unsightly and dilapidated fences. Mr Hogg considered that if the Trust erected up-to-date cottages on these sections it would improve the appearance of the street, tend to relieve the pressing demand for homes, and establish a return to the Trust where none now existed. Mr Krahageu pointed out that, the borrowing powers of tho Trust were so restricted that a general scheme of building could not. be undertaken. The building committee was authorised to bring down a report on the question of improving the fences on. the Trust sections.

The affiliation case called on'aftyLSu* Masterton Court yesterday was ed till next Friday. The sum donated to the funds of the* Wairarapa Patriotic Association now totals £152,900 13s Bd. Blight lias made its appearance in, soveral potato crops in Masterton. Thocause is attributed to tho continued moist weather. Tomatoes aro also slightly affected in somo localities. Tho attention of the Minister for Defence (Sir James Allen) was drawn yesterday to a motion passed by the Women's International League, condemn- : ing tho Government for its refusal to disclose tho whereabouts of some con- , .ciontious objectors deported from New . Zealand in July last. "I am endeavouring to ascertain their whereabouts,'' said the, Minister. "At present I do> not know. The general complaint from farmers as to tho shortage of labour does not appear to hold good in regard toJiarvesters. • The Labour Departßp't has some seventeen or eighteen indications* for employment by •-harvesters, but no employment is offering. A telegram from Christchurch, received yesterday, states that thero is no demand for harvesting, and advises none to proceed South unless they haye guarantees of employment. Rolls of honour exist practically everywhere within the British Empire, but South Africa intends to have a, roll of dishonour at Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Recruiting Committee has resolved to draw up such a novel roll, on which will be inscribed the names of all eligible men in the city who have not enlisted. It is alleged, however, that a considerable, number of men have arrived on the Rand from Home to escape conscription. Owing to the abundance of feed in the lakes and rivers of the thermal 'district (says the Auckland Herald), a considerable improvement has taken place this year in the coudition of tho rainbow trout. Good fish have been taken from Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti, and in the river at Okere. Fish are plentiful at Ta.upo, and in many instances in better condition than at. this timo last year. Anglers report that owing V}._ho coo) weariier fish arc not rising :ly as freely as usual. Marriage, at the Registrar's Office is becoming increasingly popular in Gisbomo (states a local exchange). Whether this is due to tho desire to avoid the pomp and ceremony which otherwise accompanies the tying of the nuptial knot, or whether from economic reasons, it is difficult to say, but nevertheless during the year just ended 44 couples out of the 105 who were joined together in matrimony preferred the eeromony to be performed by the local registrar. Another proof of Wanganui'a progress will shortly be evidenced, says the "Chronicle," by the erection in Victoria Avenue of a block of residential flats. For some time past wishes have been expressed that there were some lints iii the town, and now the owners of a suitable site in the Avenue have decided to erect a .small number of suites. Each suite will be self-contained, with irs own kitchenette, bathroom, etc., and there will be a separate porch to each. Amide cupboard accommodation i'-i\he-ing provided, and for the tenants upper suites lifts are- furnished fo™ffl| carriage, of tradesmen's packages, etc. Careful thought has been bestowed upon making the building earthquake and fire-resisting. Each suite.is to be completely furnished by the owners. The bumble farthing bids fair to again become l an important member of British society. Now that the. coin figures in the price-list of the tobacconist, a. newspaper representative has been trying to track it down. Tn four shops he was told they did not have any, and was offered a cigarette (one of a packet of live for l]d) instead. But at last ho found if in one of the big multiples shops. Here the manager said ho "had a i'.'w, but they were a great trouble to get." An official of the Royal Mint said: • • iV ( ' are issuing farthings steadily and in ever-increasing quantities. Our cus-huiHTs are, of course, the banks, as we only put them out in £5 bags. The banks divide them out among their clients. Last, year £11,410 worth of I art kings wero issued from here, which means nearly ]1 million far tilings, a.s against- between seven ami eight millb n for the previous year.-" At Stony Flat, M'arti!iboro:t.tjL| on. Thursday, a roadman in the of; the Featherston County Council,' named Michael Edmonds, placed two straps round his neck, mounted a box, and hung himself from a branch of a manuka, tree. The man, who was about 65 years of age. and single, had been in the district for about ten years. He was seen on the Ruakokopatuna road, about ten miles from Martinborough, on Thursday morning, between six and seven o'clock, by aMr Hutton. About two hours later Mr Fossie and an employee were passing along the road in a motor car when they noticed the body hanging from a manuka tree. They immediately cut it down, but it was then inanimate. The police at Martinborough were communicated with, and the body conveyed to Martinborough. A letter was recovered, addressed to Constable Dick, of Martinborough, in which deceased stated he suffered from insomnia, and was better out of the world. An inquest was held at Martinborough yesterday before Mr E. G. Eton, District Coroner, when a verdict was returned tlwt decased met his death from hanging, tho act being brought on through insomnia. 4tj_

A committee meeting of the Horticultural Society will be held in the A. and P. rooms, Perry street, on Tuesday next, at 8 p.m. Business: To receive financial statement of rose and sweet pea show, and to arrange schedule and date for the coming autumn show. The most progressive element in Colombia (South America) is said to be, not tho Spanish population, or the natives, but a Jewish people called Antio-. .■uians, who have old testament names, raise families of from twelve to thirty children, and are fast becoming, the dominant power in the land, both in numbers and influence. Tt was argued in the Police Court at Dunedin yesterday (reports the Press Association) that the sale of soft drmks, ice cream, and strawberries and cream, was* not an offence against the law, but. ' Satisfaction by vendors of a public necessity- Mr Young, S.M.. decided that, riot being a light meal, the supply of those articles by themselves was not a work of necessity. The specific matters before the court were three charges ■•r«iiins+. Edward Searlo of keeping an American bar open for the purpose, ot: tradiii"- on Sunday. Defendant was lined £1 and costs on each in formation . Perhaps the most interesting feature of Sir John Homer's mansion at Melles Park Frome (says a writer in the Daily • News and Leader), which caught lire recently is its* association with the -'•Little'jack Horner'* of the nursery rhyme. for the gentleman who really did "mit in his thumb and pull out a. plum* was an ancestor of the Melles Homers. At the time of the Dissolution John Homer was steward ol the temporalities of the groat Abbey ot Glastonburv. and with the dissolution ol the monasteries- he secured his ''l' 1 ' I '"', --the title-deeds of the Manor ol MellSince that time the. eldest son of the Homer family has always been named John. Tt, is rumoured (.says " Agricola." the ' writer of South Island Notes in the Farmers' Union Advocate) that some ot the wool has been condemned owing to the wet condition in which it reached the stores That means that the scour will have to be resorted to. By the way. it appears to me to be somewhat extraonlinarv that when the shipping space is at such a premium there is not more scouring done. The authorities seem to have set their faces against it to some extent, and the saving in space it? not effected. When one remembers that about. 40 per cent of loss occurs m the weight ot" much of the wool that is washed, it will be scon that in sending Home wool iv the grease we are sluppino* a great deal of dirt that could, well be°left here, while the space was taken up with a more valuable commodity. Moreover, owners are not encouraged to get wool washed in the fact that the Scoured wool has never, in the local .ales', brought anything like the same money, proportionately, ns the greasy *m>ol. Plain sewing by the day is require.! by an advertiser. Mr P. Dick, Dunedin, advertises for a reliable watchmaker. An advertiser requires a girl for an ofiice for one month. An advertiser has two unfurnished front rooms to let. Mr W. F. Shaw offers a ;job line of ft.en's boots for sale. A reward is offered to the tinder of a sum of money, lost on 'Monday last. A large unfurnished room with tireplace and use of wash-house is required by an advertiser. '.Mrs L. Payne will hold a spiritual -cience meeting on Sunday evening, iv the Druids' Hall. The dates on which Senior Cadet Companies Nos. 82, S4 and S5 will resume parades are advertised on page 1. Mr L. 11. Johnson's motor lorry will leave Masterton Post Office for bYathcr--ton Camp at the usual time to-morrow afternoon. A waitress, housemaid and kitchenmaid are required immediately at Carlton boardinghouse, street. MasTerton. Savoy cabbage, celery and broccoli plants are advertised for stile by Mr D. Allen, Macara Street, who also has plums for sale, cheap. Alex. Donald, ladies' tailor, is now showing the latest in till grades and -tvles of cloths for costume wear, and ia.'dies desirous of the very he-d- should -jeako an early inspection. Once again we remind renders of the ___;■[■ eat day, Wednesday, January l»>th — the opening day of McCruer's Unlimited P .Summer Sale' As the name implies, there will be unlimited bargains. Don't ;-iiiss this great event, *" Breeders are requested to note that entries for the Manawatu and West Coast ram fair, to be held on the showgrounds at Palmerston North, will definitely close on January 24th. Entry forms may. bo had from the secretary, Box 85, Palmerston North. The Arts and Crafts have just landed a consignment of the Little Wonder records, which they retail at Is 6d each. These records are especially suitable for -the Red Boy, aptly termed the Perfect Midget, which is retailed at £3 ss, and affords a fund of amusement for any home. Come and hear them. * Plumbers' machinery cannot bo imported just now, so that Mr Macdonald's plant, which G. A. Fairbrother is soiling at Lansdowne on the 15th should ensure special attention from tho trade. In the same sale there is a B.S.A. motor car in good order, and a lot of nearlynew building materials. Free advice on the care and feedbig of infants generally will be given to every mother by Mrs Galloway, an c-x-Jk'ierienced certificated maternity nurse, JR.c the Caledonian Hall, Academy Buildings, Masterton, on Wednesday next, January 16th. An announcement in connection with the visit appears on pag-e 2. "NO RUBBING" Laundry Help should bo in every home. Housewives, hurry along your orders. £10 guarantee goes with every Is packet.—Graham and Co. * The beverage to serve on every festive occasion is KOLA-NIP. I>rink it with your meals —give it to yoar friends. Refreshing—stimulating. Try a bottle to-day. * Wood's Blood Purifier and Tonic—A | powerful nerve and blood tonic. Price 1b &d. H. T. Wood, Pharmacist and Chemist (by exam.), Masterton. * In KOLA-NIP you get a stimulant for the tired, a refrehment for the hot, a quencher for the thirsty. A tablespoonful in aerated water makes a cooling, non-alcoholic drink. Hotels and •. stores. *