LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 46, Issue 14099, 16 April 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A movement is on foot to form a golf club at Carterton.

The number of pupils n't the Mastertoil Technical School is 795. The Red Star Football Club will open the season to-morrow with a practice. There dro 35 pupils receiving instruction in wool-classing at the Masterton Technical School. The Red Star Football. Club intend to enter senior, junior, and third class team* - for 1 the Wairarapa Rugby Union’s competitions. Eleven Soldiers from the Wairarapa training ijarm are receiving instrue tions in wool-classing at the Masterton Technical School., . p .

At the meeting of the Star Football Club last evening—oho of the most enthusiastic held in the history of the Club —it was decided to support the district scheme in regard to the Rugby Competitions. The three tallest trees in the world arc believed to be a sequoia near Stockton, California, which is 325 feet high, and two eucalypti in Victoria, Australia, estimated to be 435 and 450 feat respectively.

A thousand passengers have been carried by Captain Euan Dickson since the Avro airplanes were :put into commission at Sockburn. On the recent southern trip 500 passengers were carried, and, during the past weejr, 1300 people tasted the joys of flying. The Masterton Progressive League has appointed' a sub committee to go into the question of the publication of a suit ably.illustrated handbook of'Masterton and ,tbe Wairarapa district. The local bodies, freezing works, and large business concerns will lie approached in the matter of the cost of the work.

“Tho Masterton Club suffered as much as the Stars through the semiprofessionalism that has gone on in the past in the Wairarapa/ ’ remarked a speaker at the meeting of the Red Star Football Club last evening. “But for this the Masterton Club would never have ceased to exist.”

“Rugby football in New Zealand is supposed to be an amateur game,” said a speaker at the, meeting of the Red Star Football CJnb last evening. “But there is more humbug and hypoerisy displayed in regard to its amateur status than in any other branch of amateur sport. In 'every rugby football centre in New Zealand professionalism in some shape or form is practised more or lcs§, secretly. ” Woods' GreaWPepperinint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails 1/92/9* Masterton simply* love to hear their wives singing “Home Sweet Home” while “NO RUBBING” Laun,i,v Help and “GOLDEN RULE” Soap do the weekly vVliS’liing.

Mr 11. Dagg, of Masterton, purchased the Hereford bull Lustre 6th at Mr E. Short’s Parorangi dispersal sale for Sogns.

Frank Price, who had allowed .'Six heifers to stray upon a public road iu the Masterton County, was fined 30s and costs at the Magistrate’s Corn* this morning. . .... .. i;4WT

' ME S. Morrison, of Carterton, while riding a motor cycle along, the Carter-. ton-Mastcrton road, had the misfortune to run into a cattle beast and fracture his collar-bone yesterday morning. Lucy Wellington, for having allowed cattle to be at large upon the Upper Plain road on January (ithf'jwas Jiinul pis and costs at the’ Masterton' Police Court this morning.

The membership of the "W airarapa. Returned Soldiers’ Association now .{stands at 1006. Of this number 656 have been enrolled since March 3.15 t,. 1919, including three nursing sisters.

At the Ekctahuna sale yesterday, a line of 6-tooth to 4-year owes, on account of Messrs Dickens Bros., of Alfredtou, made 29s 6d, and a line of : shorn w.f. lambs, on account of Mr F. Hooper, of Kaiparoro, realised 225, The receipts of the Wairarapa Returned Soldiers’ Association for the year ended March 31st amounted to £705 18s 9d, and the expenditure to £514 17s 4d, leaving a credit balance of £l9l Is 5d at the bank. At the meeting of the managers of the Masterton Technical School last evening it was resolved, on the recommendation of the director, that twelve •'additional drawing boards and teesquares be obtained for the dinning classes, aul that all the typewriters be given a thorough overhaul as soon as a reliable repairer visits Masterton. At a meeting of the executive of the Masterton Progressive < League last night, it was decided to get into touch with Carterton and Feathorstoh concerning Progressive Leagues, with. a view to acting in concert with the Wellington Expansion League in Ihe matter of the Rimutaka deviation, .and other questions affecting the district. The following are the results of the races by the Y.M.C.A. Scouts yesterday, afternoon on the Park Ovai:—looyds Running: R. Gully 1,. C. Morris L. Collinge 3. 220yds: R. Gully 3, DDyer 2, L. Collinge 3. 440yds: R. Gully 1, :C. Morris 2, J. Laing 3. 220yds Walking: L. Chamberlain 1, R- Gully *> M. Winsladc 3. 440yds "Walking: L. Chamberlain 1, E. Gully 2, J. Hunu 3. At the executive meeting of the Masterton Progressive League last" night it was decided to recommend to the Masterton Borough Council that the taxi-stand at present in Bannister street be removed to Church street, at the back of the present stand. Also that the cab stand be moved from the centre of Queen street to the H.B. corner in Church street. A most enjoyable function was held at the Masterton Fire Station last evening, as a “wind-dp-” to the work of the Demonstration Committee. The Mayor (Mr W. H. Jackson) presided over a large attendance. The proceedings were of a very enthusiastic nature, anti the balance-sheet received in connection with the recent demonstration was the cause of much satisfaction. After transacting formal business, the proceedings took the form., of .a social, when a lengthy toast, list n.nd juusie.nl items concluded a most enjoyable evening.

The following were" the results of the events at the sports gathering at Carterton yesterday:—Seven-mile cycle road race:* 11. Peters (Masterton), 3 min., 1;' W. Risk (Masterton), 4min., 2; P. F. Downs (Carterton), 4min., 3. Peters also put .up the fastest time — 27min 27 4-osees. Nine started. 50 yds Handicap: R. K. Booth (41ydsj .1, W. Osborn (syds) 2, W. Smith (4vds) 3. lOOvds Handicap: W. Smith (81 yds) 1,“ W. K. Osborn (10yds) 2, E. Booth (64yds) 3. 120yds Handicap: F. Booth 3. L. Welch 2, R. K. Booth 3. Half-mile: E. Booth (20yds) 1, F. Butcher 2. •

Speaking, at the Martin borough branch of the Farmers-' Union yesterday, Mr P. Hebeiiton stated that the Wairarapa district now demanded a provincial standing, and they were now working to obtain that object, as at present it was only a “sub-centre with headquarters at Palmerston North. The geographical position of this district was such that there was little interest in Palmerston North as the head of the Union. Provincial status was necessary, and was badly wanted for the Wairarapa, as several members of the executive resided in this district, and it was too far to expect them to attend at. Palmerston. On Saturday last a new form of activity.was! inaugurated in Eketaluma. This was a meeting of the PahiatuaEketalinna, branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute. ‘ It was decided that-Eketahuna should in the future be the centre. The following officers were elected: —President, Mr K. J. Foss; vice-presidents, Messrs Warwick and Thomson; secretary and treasurer, Mr C. S. Gordon; committee, Mr Best, Misses Burge and Greerson, and Mrs Harrison. Two new members were elected. The following resolution was passed unanimously: “That this body of teachers pledges itself to support the executive of the N.Z.E.I. in whatever steps it fakes to advance the interests of the teachers of the’Dominion, and especially supports the resolution recently passed by tlie Wellington branch with reference to salaries. ” This, it may be explained, refers to the fact that teachers are tired of .piecemeal “doles” in increases of salary, and demand an increase 1 ' adequate to the increased cost of living. Sir Oliver Lodge, the British scientist, has added his bit to the current discussion on planetary comniirnica.tioit j.and suggested a novel method of attracting the attention of the inhabitants of Mars. ‘ ‘ Nonsense, ’ ’ was his comment, when asked if he thought it possible to communicate with the planets bv wireless telegraphy, but went on to say he l , still believed some means will be devised for establishing communication. !*’ 1 It would be possible to describe an immense geometrical figure, say on the Sahara desert,” he said, “and then, if the inhabitants of Mars are of a high order of intelligence, it is possible that, with their powerful means of magnification, they might be able to distinguish the figure and determine that jit had been the work of hum. Geomefjry is a universal science, and it is not unlikely that if they are of a higher o|rder of intelligence than we, they would interpret the giant figure as an effort at communication.” The - queenly rose knows no decay, Though spurred and crushed it lies, And while it slowly wastes away Its fragrance never dies. With other gifts that. make, life'glad, And in ourj. thoughts endure. It, chop-* our hearts when sick and sad Like AUccdsf -Great Peppermint Cure.

The output from the West Coast coal mines-for last \veek was 8773 tons, against 14,854 tons for the corresponding period of last year.

Samuel Trass pleaded guilty at the Masterton Police Court this morning with i.having allowed horses to stray on tlje Upper Plain road, and was filled'. 2ffs and costs.

Mrj D. Grant (director) reported to the meeting of managers of the Master ton Technical School last evening that (he attendance in' all classes was .good, and 1 1 e cases excellent. . A coimi'nt Visitor to Levin, ou Saturday Evening created a diversion by taivinh- liis horse into a shop and mounting it there and riding outside again!, The horseman made a- scatter on the footpath, and will l>e asked in a few days’ time to explain his eonduet befove the local Police Court. Chronicle.

At the meeting of the managers of 1t,,. Masterton Technical School last evening, some discussion took place with regard ao the lilting up of the workshop as a laboratory for chemistry, agricultural and dairy science, etc. The •director stated that all ot .the eleven men from the Training 1 arm would lie prepafed to attend fin afternoon class .in agricultural science, and njuie other students had already enrolled. It was left with the director to obtain further information, when the equipment of the room would he proceeded with should! there be suflieient encouragement. ' .. .

Speaking at the meeting of. the. lvcd Star Football Club; dust ieyetoirig,' one: member stated that it was time that The Hug by Union took steps to deal with the veiled hypocrisy, in the shape of professionalism, which was carried on iiv one or two clubs in the'Wairarapa.' It was pointed out by another member that though it was a wellknown, fact that certain players expenses were paid, the trouble was to prove it. “We caif think a lot, said the spfeaker, “but we must not think too loud.” Another speaker stated that'it was freely rumoured about town that certain players were, to be paid this season for their-services; but of course lic could not s<iv whethei this was trite or not.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Martinborqugh branch, of. the Farmers UnionJthe following,remit was unanimously endorsed, to be forwarded to the annual provincial conference of the Union:’ “That auctioneers should bo require!! to state the name of vendors to intending purchasers.’: In moving the resolution, Mr H. Adamson stated that the buyer should have the right to know the name of the owner from whom he had purchased stock, otherwise it often place,(i“him in an unfor/thiutte position.' Tf the -stock belonged to dealers, then it should be announced as such. Mr L. B. Wanen seconded the motion, and, with . other speakers, heartily recommended its adaption by the conference. The Otago Daily Times says:—“The charge of profiteering brought at Wellington •;under the Board of Trade Act ' sigtoinstUi grocer in respect to tlie sale of Mellin's Food has resulted in the defendant being convicted and lined £]oo. The case will have been watched by ,the public with some interest. Nothing butj good can come from the. enforcement of the provisions of the Board ojf Trade Act, designed to check profiteering. The detection of the ptofitoer is! attended with many difiicultj os. Unfortunately!; the authorities seem to!be dropping upon offenders in quite a small way, while possibly there are offenders in a much larger way whose irnpeachment serve more effectively the general interest. . ,Tn this Wellington case the Department Tuts fallen upon a retailer who seems to have been running a somewhat small business hit a rather low rate of profit. Henry! Octavius Waite, an educated young man and a member of a rich and respected family, was charged m London recently with theft. IBs eaieer was igiven ,ai; the Old Bailey by Detectivd-SergeaVit '• .'Huniphroys, who said the man’s parents had spent, thousands of , pounds in clearing his debts, and had done everything possible to reform him, but without success.. Twice he obtained situations as a motor salesman in Gloucestershire and Eastbourne, sold cars Belonging to his employer for £287 and £4OO, and then absconded, lie met a ypujng girl in Loudon, and was introduced jto her .parents. He njariiod her; but after taking her to Brighton he pawned her clothing and t jev\ elite v and left her. Waite admitted stealing a fur coin and a perambulator, and fhe evidence showed that he pieteiulyd to be thq proprietor of a- well-known firm of grocers, and asked that the boat be Tent to one of the firm’sbranches. « He then went to the branch, •‘said ‘ he Was the proprietor 's brother, took his coat off. and assisted in the shop until the fur coat arrived. Having gained it, he walked- out and sold it for £l7 . A lost- wheel-cap off Fiat car is advertised; for. A reward is offered for the return of a lost brown fur. , Indian motor-cycle and side-car are advertised - for sale. A gent’s secondhand bicycle, is required by advertiser. White Lefihorn roosters and ducks are advertised for sale. Mr B. H. Just, Palmerston North, advertises green tomatoes for sale. The Castlepoint County Council elsewhere invite tenders for contracts. ' Mr G. A Fail-brother will hold his .usual mart' sale' to-morrow afternoon. Smart young girl for showroom is required by Messrs McGruer and Co. The Castiepoint County Council insert; ;a,.notice ..re the heavy traffic bylaw. • ! Thc very: latest in winter novelties are -now being displayed in Messrs Hugo and showrooms. A well-built 4-xbomed house, in perfect condition, is advertised for sale. Possession will be given as soon as desired: j. The! balance of the goods in the estate' of the late G. W. Schroder will be sold by auction at the. P.O. Auction Mart on Saturday. Mr G. A. Fairbrother reports having held a most successful sale of furniture yesterday ! in the estfite of the late G. W. Schroder to a large attendance of . buyers. Those women who make their own “Undies” will find much to interest them in our present display of embroideries and laces. There are handmade Laces, Insertions and Muslin embroideries in many exceptionally beautiful designs, and the prices are really rea-sonable.—-The I.Wairarapa Farmers’ Coop. Assn., Ltd., Queen Street, Masterton.* A sure and: pleasant specific for removing Worms is WADE’S WORM FIGS. j , Sulphurise Lotion clears the ski» from redness, roughness, pimples, etc., fcnd renders the skin soft and healthy Price Is «d.—H. T. Wood. Ohemiat T"* Pharmacist (by exam.), Masterton * |

A working bee will be held at” th<| W Cameron and Masterton Memorial Sports Ground on Saturday afternoon, to prepare the ground for football. Judging by the names submitted to the annual meeting of the Red StarFootball Club last evening, the Cidy should be able to place good senior ... and junior teams in thq field. ■ Wonders will never cease! “Do you ask'for a solicitor’s fee?” asked the f Magistrate of a lawyer in the Masterton Court to-day. “Not in this particular case!” came the unexpected reply. Certain members of the Red Star Football Club who, it whs reported, hud left with the object of joining another club, have rerurfted to theii old love,” and_w ill again don the black and white jersey. The curse of boo/.e was given further publicity in the Masterton Police Court this morning, when a young woman asked- the Magistrate to issue a prohi- -UjJ bitiou order against her husband. The- ' applicant stated that her husband got drunk and caused disturbances. He also, stayed away from home. The prohibition order was granted. A traveller in Central Otago hears „■ wonderful tales of cheques made by rabbiters these • days. Some of the rabliiters are becoming employers, of labour. One man is employing a lad from town to help him. He gives the J lad £0 a week and found. The rabbitter’s cheque runs from £4O to £SO ,a fortnight, leaving him a handsome return front his labour. Three pounds per day is now considered a very or— . dinary return for a rabbiter.

At last night's meeting of managers of the Technical School a letter was read front the’secretary of the Plumbers’ Board of New Zealand in connection tfith the plumbers’ examination held last January, which stated that “the practical test, showed decidedly better ;work in wiping and pipe bending as compared with recent previous examinations, but the candidates had still room for improvement in scale and sheet-lead work.” ' .A Christchurch man passing through Palmerston on Wednesday said that the boardinghouses at Rotorua had now put their tariffs up to £2 per day. Seats on the .grandstand being erected on tho racecoiirsb fof the Maori demonstration were to cost £2 2s a day. The Government was making an extraordinarily lavish expenditure in connection with details of the visit. The visitor remarked that the over-staffing at tho military hospital Was still a topic of comment. The staff and attendants were literally falling over one another. —Palmerston North Times.