LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 45, Issue 13877, 10 July 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Minister of Education . stated yesterday that he had been going into tho building requirements of the educational institutions, and he estimated that not less than £3,000,000 would be required if all the demands were to be satisfied. -.

In the Magistrate's .Court at Masterton this morning, P. Hyncs, labourer, of Mt. Bruce, was ordered to pay W. F. Shaw, outfitter, a sum of £2 18s 6d "forthwith, in default three days'; imprisonment. "I'll do the three days," said defendant. "I haven't got the money, and I'll do the three days.'?

We are requested to state that the matron of the Masterton Hospital intends to expend the £15 handed her by the Mayor (Mr -W. -H. Jackson) in the purchase of four rugs for.the returned soldiers in Masterton.. These will be presented to them, if possible, on Peace Day, as a Peace Gift.

A Palmerston North telegram states that a meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Workers' Union last night carried a resolution endorsing the action of the executive in refusing the offer of the sheep-owners re shed hands wages, and pledging the Union to assist the executive to secure full rates for shed hands, Mr A, Coates was appointed local agent

The balance of the Wairarapa Red Cross Fund, namely £507 lis 9d (Masterton £189 2s, and Martinborough £318 9s 9d) has now been forwarded to the Qontral Committee at Wellington. A special committee (Mesdames J. M. Coradine, J. Caselberg and Archer) was some time ago appointed by the Patriotic Society, and is still looking after the interests of the wounded soldiers.

Many stories arc being told of the splendour of tho uew servant, and some of them are probably just good stories, but hero is one that happens to betrue, writes the Daily Chronicle: —At a suburban villa there called a very magnificent lady in a fine fur coat. The young -servant?—of the old school—wluj answered the door was muej. impressed, showed-the lady'into the dining room, lit the gas fire, and then asked what name she should give. "Oh," said the visitor, settling herself down comfortably, "just say the 'washerwoman'!''

A rather good illustration of the vagaries of the Defence Oflice was detailed (and we are assure.d that it is perfectly correct) at a social gathering the other night (says the Clutha Leader). A white-haired old gentleman, travelling in the express, told the story himself. He is within throe years, of the allotted span, and was called in the ballot, lie duly presented himself for examination, and was told by one of those "weel strappit" fellows to "get out of it, ; ' which ho did, not; annoyed a little bit. But he is annoyed to find his name in tho gazetted list of deserters, and at having to go through the legal form to secure its removal from the black list. '

The Welfare League Conference yesterday discussed tho settlement of the land at length, and added the following planks to the platform:— ' ' That a more vigorous policy be pursued in acquiring the Native laud necessary, provision being made for tho, income of the said land being applied for the benefit of the natives." "The complete'revision of the principles which govern the valuation of land." "Some control by the' State over the re-sale of agricultural and pastoral and, with a view! to checking speculation. Tho following officers were elected: —President* C. P. Skcrrett; vice-presidents, Lusk (Auckland), 11. Alregs (Palmertson N.), C. M. Olliver (Christehurch), E. H. Williams (Hastings), Jainesßegg (Dun-, edin), J. MeLeod (New Plymouth). National Executive: Major Lusk, C. Grcsson, J. Linklater, E. Kellett, J. B. Waters, J. S. MaeEwan,-A. Mcintosh, H. Wainland, B. Burns and Durward. The conference has concluded.

An urgent notice appears in our advertising columns in connection with the Trentham Scholarships Art Union. It. appears that a largo number of books of tickets were sent but to farmers and others on approval. In a great many cases no reply has been received to this appeal, and it is desired that remittances should be sent, to the secretary without delay, or the tickets returned. Those who have held tickets for sale are also requested to forward cash, butts, and unsold tickets without delay. There is an enormous amount of work involved in preparing for the drawing of the Art Union, and unless ticket-holders respond promptly to this request a great deal of -\york and considerable expense will be involved in correspondence. It is hoped that those concerned will take full advantage of this last opportunity to contribute to a splendid cause, and incdientally to participate in the prizes.

"Do you thing Hagerty would rather have had tho crack or £50f' * asked Lawyer Robinson of Dr Cowie in the Court this morning. The doctor smiled, but did not express an opinion.

The-question of whether a lady had rocontly got out of bed when a constable .saw her was under discussion in tho Masterton Court this morning. The constable was asked if the lady had the appearance of having just arisen from bed. Tho "guardian of tho law smilingly replied, "She did not. look ; as if. she had just .got up. - I know pretty well how they" look. They all look alike when they first get out of bed." There was a general laugh in court.

"In the West of Ireland, where the peasants are supposed to be ignorant, where housing conditions are bad, and where welfare visiting is unknown, tho infant death rate is .'SO and the birth rate is 45 to ."50—or about four times the birthrate in most of the cities in England. Whereas in Bradford, where £40°,000 is spent annually on welfare work, the infant death rate is 118, and the birthrate is-13.''—Dr. Saleeby "in "The New Witness."

Mr S. L. P. Free, S.M., gave judgment by default for plaintiff in the following cases in the Magistrate's Court at Masterton this morning:—Dalgety and Co. v. W. J. Smith, lis; Wright, Stephenson and Co. v. A. J. Galycr, £2 17s 9d; Donald and Sons v. Taueher Bros., £12 13s; James Kitchener v. G. L. Griffiths, £3 2s lid; Oliver Sidney Shute v. Walter Davidson, £3; Allan and Co. v. William Gibbon, £5 14s 3d.

A conference of delegates of tho N.Z. Athletic nndfCyeling Union was hold last night at' Wellington. The chairman, Mr J. Kennedy, said that, the outlook was good. Much interest-was being displayed, and now that the boys were back from the front an excellent start could be made. It was decided to wipe out all outstanding pre-war accounts a"d give centres a fresh 6tart. An Otago remit, proposing to remove disqualifications from returned soldiers, was adopted.

The Racing Conference at Wellington adopted a resolution that the programme for winter meetings should not include more than one race on each day for horses-three years old and upwards of a less distance of six furlongs. The following resolution was passed: "That tho Conference hereby requests the authorities to take steps to authorise tho working of a double totalisator on racecourses, as its establishment would tend to tho advantage of the sport and the. benefit of the public Tho president (Sir George Clifford) moved that ).'censes shall be granted by a Licensing Committee of tho Conference, to be called the Licensing Committee, consisting of the president and six persons to be elected at each annual conference, and shall be issued by the secretary of tho conference. After a lengthy discussion the motion was lost by 21 votes to 12.

The annual meeting of the Country Racing Clubs' Association was held Wellington last night. The executive,' in the annual report, considered that country clubs should endeavour to secure better representation on the Racing Conference, and advocated the introduction of the double totalisator to put down illegitimate double betting. The meeting passed the following resolution:—"That in view of the increase of population since 1910, development of new districts and the increase in popularity of horse racing, the executive be requested to urge upon the Government to legislate for the restoration of the days of racing taken away . in 1910." It was'"decided that the existing system of licensing should be continued. Officers were elected as follows:—President, Mr Walter Brijce; vice-president, Mr D. J: Evans; executive, Messrs J. H. Finney (Nelson), R. Patterson (Westport), H. H. Hayr (Avondale), and E. W. Alison (Takapuna).

The Masterton Railway Social Club will hold a plain and fancy dress ball in' the Municipal Hall on Tuesday, July 22nd. Prizes will bo given for the most original costume. Tickets are obtainable from the railway staff and at the door. -'

A good leading dog is advertised r'or sale.

A six-roomed house is advertised for sale.

An advertiser desires to rent or buy a house.

A phaeton and harness, as good as" new, are advertised for sale. '

Mrs A, Styles, Burlington Tearooms, requires a pantrymaid.

A black fur necklet was found in Queen street this morning. The W.F.C.A. advertise particulars of a clearing sale at Kahautara.

An advertiser has a vacancy for two men boarders or married couple, without children.

A widow with adult son requires two or three unfurnished rooms with use of conveniences.

A young girl as general help is required for about three weeks for Wellington; no washing.

All members of the A.P.U. are requested to meet in tho Druids' Hall on Saturday next, at 7.30 p.m.

R: H. Hill and Co. are now showing a very fine selection of ladies' mesh bags in solid silver, silver plate and oxydised.

Messrs Robinson and Sons offer free to any person for growing potatoes, :_- ---aero acres of good peat soil in Essex Street.

Winter is here, and you will want warm slippers and footwear. Read the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association's, Ltd., new advertisement on page 4. '.

Mr W. Green, 13 George Street, Masterton, is prepared to take orders for recovering umbrellas, and repairing same. Knives and scissors will also be ground and set.

Recent additions to the telephone directory are —Messrs Hart and Hogg, W.F.C.A. Stock Department Buildings, Queen street, No. 402, and Mr H. Hart, private residence, Church street, No. .403. ,

The Monster Peace Sale at Messrs C. Smith's will commence at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Those who wish to participate in the largest selection of bargains should bo among the early shoppers.

Potato Planting Time. —Choice seeds in a _great number of varieties procurable at the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-op-erative Association, Ltd. 's, new advertisement on page 2.