LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 45, Issue 14004, 15 December 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On Wednesday the polling booths throughout the Wairarapa and Masterton electoral districts will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A boxing match took place in Auckland on Friday evening between Clabby and Pooley, for a purse of 200 sovereigns. Clabby won the fight,_Pooley throwing in the towel in the fifth round. Clabby is, to fight Uren at Hastings on January Ist.

Sybil Frost, who was elected Queen in St. Patrick's School, sent in her resignation during the past week. In consequence of this a new election was gone through, -with the result that Louie Curtin is now in the running. She runs under tho name of "Gloaming," and comes this week within a neck of the leader. "Mascot" has made some wonderful strides since last week. She is now at the top with. 5479 votes, Gloaming 5207, Hurry Up 4950, and Desert Gold 4916.

The programme for to-night's concert, which is advertised on page 1, shows the splendid quality of the entertainment, both vocal and instrumental items, and a big house is assured. The band items include the two test pieces (march and waltz) set for the Napier contest, and the two "own selections," all of which the band has been practising assiduously for some time. The dance will follow the concert at about nine o'clock, and the music for this will be provided by the Gaiety Orchestra and the Band. The floor is in good order, and should leave nothing to be desired in this direction.

A correspondent writes from Waewaepa (Dannevirke) to a Wellington newspaper as folows: —I am forwarding the record shearing tally of the. Maori shearer, John Hoppy, who claims the world's record by shearing' 373 sheep in a day's work of nine hours on Mr Pharazyn's station. Yon may note that previous to this wonderful tally of- 373, John Hoppy held the world's record with 361 sheep, shorn at Mrs Barker's, Waitahora (Dannevirke) last year. This splendid work was done to-day (December Bth) with ewes and lambs, the grand total of the four shearers being 1296. The other shearers were R. T. Pattison 311, K. Hotereni 309, and R. Chase 303. These tallies can be testified to by Mr -lames Morton, manager of the above station.

Speaking at the meeting of the Masterton Trotting Club on Saturday, the chairman said that the reason that the committee appointed to interview the Minister of 'Internal Affairs re obtaining a fotalisator permit had not gone down to Wellington was that Mr Sykes had informed him that he had seen the Minister, who told him that there were no rnoer permits available at the present, but that the matter would be brought up early iv the next session. Mr Sykes said, he liad seen Messrs Wilford, Nash, G. Hunter, and other members, who had promised to support this Club's claim when the subject for additional permits came before Parliament. There were several other clubs applying for permits, but he was assured that Masterton, being the first to apply, and having such a large membership, would be the first, to be considered.

At the monthly meeting of Ihe Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday last, thirty-six new members were elected and five resignations received.

At a. meeting of the Finance Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday, Mr A. T. Spain was authorised to obtain extra clerical assistance at the office.

The Masterton Labour Party has decided not to nominate a candidate for tho vacant seat on the Trust Lauds Trust. This decision has been arrived at iv order to avoid the expense of taking a poll.

The General Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association decided at its meeting on Saturday afternoon "a forward a letter of appreciation of the services rendered to tho Wellington canvassing committee of the Association by Mr T. Wagg. It was decided to send a similar letter to Mr J. I). Cruick shank.

The Masterton A. and P. Association's Ground Committee has decided to forward a letter of appreciation to the caretaker for the manner in which the Show-grounds at Solway were being kent. '"Mr J. C. McKillop, at the meeting of the Ground Committee, stated that the Masterton Show-grounds compared more than favourably with any show-grounds ho had visited on the other side of the world.

The Malays and Bataks of Sumatra have solved their labour problem in a unique way. An important part of their food is the cocoauut, and this also forms an important part of their commerce. They have trained monkeys to pick tho nuts. The monkeys are not paid a salary, but are virtually slaves. Trained coeoanut-picking monkeys sell at from Bdol to 20d01., according to their skill.. They are very savage, and will inflict a nasty bite whenever tliey get; a chance.

"Some Liberal electors, who place leadership of the party in a. position paramount to the principles of Liberalism are hesitating as to whether they should cast their votes in some other direction —for candidates pledged to vote for Mr Massey in a no-confidence motion or the official Labour, aspirant— than for me, simply and solidly because I refuse to bind myself over, bound and gagged, to party dictation! They prefer to chase the' shadow of un-domocra-tic leadership rather than follow the substance of true Liberalism. My record of loyalty to democratic principles speaks for itself," said Mr Holms in a recent speech.

If drunkenness were due to the presence of drink, all mankind would be drunkards. Prohibition sophistry blames a material substance for a spiritual defect. Incorrect reasoning is the bugbear of modern politics. *

A Youth of 18 years wants a position on sheepfarm.

An oak sideboard and linoleum are advertised for sale.

Mr J. L. Murray has a five-seater Ford car in good order for sale.

A good housemaid and relieving niai are required at the Club Hotel.

The National Prohibition Campaign Committee inserts an advertisement on page 1 of this issue re rewards.

Prohibition voters requiring a car to take them to the polling booth are requested to 'phone 1760 or 1409.

Tho public are requested to note that the business places will observe a halfholiday from 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday next, Election Day.. An advertisement on page 1 states that continuance and restoration voters can have, a motor car sent for them on jelling day by ringing up the Club Hotel.

The hairdressers and tobacconists of Masterton insert a notice that their premises will be closed from Christmas Eve' until the following Monday morning.

A final rally of the Dominion Prohibition Party and local No-license League will take place in the V.M.C.A. Social Hall to-night.

Mrs Gertrude Sorcnseu will hold a class for the psychometry of letters and articles to-morrow night, at 7.-15 o'clock.

Mr W. Hedley, of the O.K. Toy and Fancy Goods Depot, announces that his shop will be open to-day till Christmas Eve, up till 9 o'clock each evening.

Oddfellows are reminded that it is quarter night to-night. Lodge tyled at 7.1i0 o'clock. There will be a social evening after lodge business. Visiting brothers cordially invited.

Mr Matheson will address the electors in Masterton on Tuesday evening, at 7.40, at the Post dfltce corner (weather permitting). Should the weather be unsuitable, Mr Matheson will speak in the Social Hall, Municipal Biulding's.

Messrs Vaughan aud Wilkinson, traction engine contractors, ask customers to ring up messages to Mr Thomas McKenzie, Westbush road, as they have not yet been able to get their telephone connected.

Members and sympathisers of the W.C.T.U. who are contributing donations' to committee for lunch on polling day, are requested to leave same at the Methodist Schoolroom on Wednesday morning.

If prohibition did ever happen to get enough votes to make it law, it would be the duty of every self-respecting person to ignore such a law. Law-mak-ing may become so utterly opposed to true social relationships that the only course is to turn the judge out of court.*

We insert particulars of a sale which Mr G. A. Eairbrother is conducting on behalf of Messrs Davis and Clater at tne Featherston Camp to-morrow (Tuesday). Opportunity to secure nearly new building material is given, as two buildings for removal will be sold. The stock-in-trade will also be disposed of. . Sec advertisement.

One of the most popular gifts for Xmas is the Indian hand-crochet d'oyley or table-centre. Messrs Hood Bros, have secured an agent's sample range at most measonablo prices. The centres are both circular and oval shape aud there is only one of each pattern Call and see the Indian art goods now on view at Hood Bros., Queen Street.

The work in connection with the erection of the Cole street school has been completed, and the key of the building was handed over to the school committee to-day.

A London cable states that the East London firm of Glaniields, the biggest suppliers of Army clothing, has purchased from the Government 2,000,000 yards of uaberdine for £1,000,000.

It will be twenty-one years to-morrow since the Brigidine Nuns came to Masterton. During those years clos-3 on 2000 pupils have passed through their schools, and the work of education, to which the Nuns have devoted their lives, is being carried on by them with greater vigour than ever.

Speaking at Eketahuna on Friday, Mr G. R. Sykes said that the principle of pensions as introduced by the late Hon. R. J. Seddon was a good one and would stand for ever to his name. There were plenty living now who would bless the name of that great Liberal statesman. (Applause.) Pensions had been liberalised but lie believed would ultimately be superseded by universal superannuation subsidised by the State.

In the course of his address at Eketahuna on Friday night, Mr Sykes stated that Mr Matheson said that his and the speaker's politics materially differed. That was correct. He had been with Mr Matheson at various conferences where they would say that Mr Matheson was the biggest ultra-Conser-vative at those meetings. The speaker claimed to be Radical in nature—and his politics would always be that way. Then it was on record that' Mr Mathe : son had advocated the handing backof Samoa to Germany. He (the speaker) disagreed there. Samoa was the strategic key to the Pacific and it was unthinkable that what was won should be handed back to Germany. We had got to hold Samoa. (Applause.) Again Mr Matheson did not agree with the woman's franchise. The speaker was in opposition to him there. He believed the ladies were just as well, if not better qualified than the ■men. (Hear, Hear.)—Eketabuua Express.

A meeting of the members of the Masterton Trotting Club was held in Murray's Hall,' Queen Street, on Saturday evening. Mr C. Traill was in the chair, and about 50 members were present. The chairman said the meet-, ing would have to pass a resolution adopting the Rules and bye-laws of the Masterton Trotting Club as drawn, up by the Executive Committee appointed for that purpose. Mr G. H. Yates moved, and Mr A. J. Percy seconded, "that the rules and bye-laws as drawn up be adopted by the Masterton Trotting Club.''' —Carried. Two new members Were erected. The treasurer reported a credit-balance in the Bank of Now South Wales of £63 10s, and sundry accounts, amounting to £8, were passed for payment, Mr'Hodgkins moved, and Mr Land seconded, "That the member's of the Masterton Trotting Club do their best to return a member to Parliament who is in favour of granting a totalisator permit to-this Club" — Carried.

Dalgety and Co., Ltd., report having held a most successful land sale at Masterton on Saturday last on account of Mr George Hume, of a portion of his Tauanui Estate, situated in the Lower Valley, tho major portion comprising first-class dairying and fattening land. There w v as"a large attendance of buyers from all parts fo the district. Bidding was keen for every sectfou, and we are pleased to have to record a total clearance at the following satisfactory prices":—Section 1, 221 acres, to .A. F. Beal, £67 per acre; Section 2, 158 acres 2 roods, T. Hardy, £67 10s per acre; Section 3, 147 acres 3 roods, R. McLaren and Sons, £46 per acre; Section 4, 133 acres 2 roods, R. McLaren and Sons, £56 10s per acre; Section 5, 170 acres 1 rood, W. B. V. Pearce, £40 per acre; Section 6, 246 acres 2 roods, W. B. V. Pearce, £51 an acre; Section 7, 373 acres 2 roods, Geo. Busc'h, £19 per acre: Section 8, 625 acres E. C. Stackwood, £10 per acre. The first six sections offered, containing 1077 acres, averaged £55 per acre, the total land offered realising over £73,000.

Prohibition parades as the saviour of the drunkard, but there arc traders who vote for prohibition in the hope of getting more trade; employers, to get more work oiit of their workers; idle women feed their vanity by- feigning concern for the sot, and clergymen try t 0 salve their accusing consciences _by desperate efforts of outward action. According to our motives shall our reward be. *