LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 46, Issue 14099, 17 April 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Two cases of influenza w*ere admitted to the Alasterton Hospital yesterday. The Wairarapa Rugby Union has a credit balance of £243 3s on its general and £75 9s 9d on its accident account. '

Air J. Scott, of Ivokotau," has disposed of his farm to Alcssrs Blatehford (Rangitumau) and Daw r son (Pahiatua). Mr Scott has purchased Air O’Neill’s farm at Featlierston.

The following is the result of Class IT. (short head, pull, drive and yard) at the Martinborough dog trials yesterday:—F. E. Perry’s Tw*eed I, T. .’Jennings' Darkic 2, W. M. Jury’s Gaff 3. A case was heard at the Native Appelate Court in Alasterton yesterday, before Chief Judge Jones and Judge Gilfeddcr, in which Pirihira Tatere, Witinitara Ilanita, Erina Korounini, arid Te Uru Ilanita, appealed against the decision given at Greytown on Juiy Ist, 1919, granting "probate to the will of the late Ngawhiro Alarakaia. After hearing lengthy argument by counsel, their Honours reserved judgment. till this morning. The judges today announced their decision, which allows the probate to stand.

The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce -was held yesterday afternoon, there being present: Messrs R. Brown (chairman), J. B. Keith, R. 11. Hill, A. C. Alajor, J. Caselberg, A. T. Spain, D. Al. Graham and A. D. Low. The treasurer reported a credit, balance of £33 10s Id. Tlie. Association of New Zealand Chambers of Commerce wrote in regard, to holding an Empire Shopping Week in 1921, during the week in wffiich Empire Day w*as held. It was suggested that the letter did not explicitly explain what was proposed,' and it was decided that the secretary write to the Association of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce for further information. AH- Alajor gave an interesting resume of the proceedings at the recent Chambers of Commerce conference, and was accorded a hearty vote of thankß. You won’t keep a cold or sore throat above a day or two if you use ‘NAZOL.’ Nets like n charm. Get it to-day. 60 dooes Is fifl.

At last night’s meeting of the Caledonian Society ten new members were elected. The Wairarapa Caledonian Society has decided to affiliate with the New Zealand Piping .and Dancing Association. The Cremona Company of musicians will appear at the Alasterton Opera House to-night. At the annual meeting of farishioners of St. Matthew’s Church, the question of what shall be' done in regard to the parish war memorial will be discussed. •.‘The railway crossing at. Kopuaranga is a veritable death trap,” remarke dMr A. T- Spain at the meeting of the Alasterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. For the first time, wonfen will be entitled to vote (for . the election of church officers at the annual_ meeting of parishioners of St. Alatthew s Church on April 29th. Air E.AlcEwan has don a ted a gold medal valued at £2 2s, to the Wairarapa Caledonian Society, for the best dancer in the Juvenile Cameron classes, the conditions to be arranged by the. committee.

At the meeting of the Alasterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday it was decided that Mr J. C. Cooper be the accredited representative of the Alasterton Chamber of Commerce on his visit to Europe.

The Wairarapa Caledonian Socioty has decided to recommend to the Programme Committee, that a school sports competition be held with a view' to financially* assisting the Cameron Sports 'Park. The secretary of the North Wairarnpa Handicap Hillc Association has just received a handsome silver cup, presented by Air J. Rivers, of Hastings. The cup is now on view in King ami Henry’s window. A telegram from Invercargill states that a general ..store at Centre Bush, owned by J. Stewart, was totally destroyed by fire this morning, together with most of the contents. Air Stewart estimates his loss at £2OOO abo\ e the insurance. The Alasterton Railway Social Club will hold a dance in the Municipal Hall on Thursday next, April 22nd. Alckenzio’s Orchestra has been engaged, and the floor will be specially prepared so that those who attend arc assured a good night’s enjoyment. The Prime Alinister has announced that the Government has agreed to make a' grant to the New Zealand Rifle Association of £2OO, being half the estimated cost of sending to Bislej foi the next meeting two * representative rifle shots from the Dominion. The men chosen will be Rifleman Croxton, the winner of the last New Zealand Kmg:f Prize, and Sergeant Loveday, N.Z.E.F., winner of the last King’s Prize'at Bisloy. This grant from the Government makes it certain’ that the team will be sent.

* ‘ The lrwole of the insulated tonnage trading in Australasia is conti oiled b) threo men in London,” said Mr G. I>. Greenwood at a meeting of the North .Canterbury Sheep Farmers’. Freezing Company this week, “and this is probably one of the most powerful rings in the world. The tonnage available aim likely ,to lie available will, in my opinion, be ample to carry all oui produce to any market, but it may be some considerable time before people 'realise that, that is the case. To-day the available tonnage is greater than, it, was in 1914, and the production of the world has decreased. P. commend these facts to your serious consideration.” Mr Greenwood added that there wins no hope of clearing the London stores, and the' difficulty to be faced when the commandeer ended was one of insulated tonnage. .

The monthly meeting of the directors of tlie Caledonian Society was held last night, Air Jas. Walker presiding over an attendance of sixteen members. Apologies were received from Messrs E. H. Waddington and W. J. Gibson. .A letter from the Association re championships was referred to the piping and dancing committee to deal with. The treasurer’s report was read and .adopted, showing a credit balance ot £l9 17s lid, after paying the. sum ot £125 to the Alasterton Soldiers’ Memorial" and Cameron Park Committee. The reports of the sub-committee were adopted as follows: —Programme Committee (W. L. Hosldng, chairman),.Piping'and Dancing Committee (G. Kay, chairman), Finance Committee (11. .1. Douglas, chairman). It was decided that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded All- J. C. Cooper fur donating J'our gold medals for the Hessey Shield ambulance competitions. It was . decided to advertise on the Competitions programme that a donation of £5 5s be forwarded' for the dational dancingsection.

Alembers of the A.AI.P. Society have cause to be extremely gratified with the splendid results achieved last year. The 7.lst annual report shows that the total funds now exceed ( the sum of forty-one millions. The total business in force, inclusive of bonus additions, amounts to over one hundred and thir-ty-three millions, whilst tlie total ney business written fur the year amounted to over eleven and a-half millions. The cash bonus dividend to be distributed amounts to over a million and a quarter, and this provides the members -with additional assurances for over two millions, it is interesting to note that, the reversionary bonus for the first year on policies issued in 19.19 ranges as high as £l7 per £IOOO assured, as compared with the pre-war bonus of £ls per £IOOO. The claims paid million and a-half, and this includes during the year amounted to over one the payment of over a quarter of a million due to the influenza epidemic.. What more eloquent testimony could there be to the benefits to be derived from life assurance- with a company which prides itself upon the prompt settlemeht of its claims. The result of the year’s operations points to a remarkable condition of stability, _and progress. ’> Alasterton Grocers contend that the present time is most opportune for circulating the new “KEEP SAIILING” Boot Polish. Price 8d per till. Joseph Nathan and Co., Ltd.' Wholesale Agents. See our Alen’s chrome Derby Bals in all sizes at 27s 6d, worth 35s to-day —at Carpenter and Evans, Alasterton. 4 Cakes to make —scones to bake—how easy, pleasant and sure is the work when you use SHARLAND ’S Baking Powder.* Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails 1/9 2/9* > Tested in thousands of kitchens, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise Costs less than others —worth more.* * Carpenter & Evans ’ noted House for all kinds of Footwear in Ladies’, Men’s, and Children’s. We Invite Inspection*

It is rumoured that a fresh valuation is to be made of the borough ol Masterton shortly. A fine bag of twenty-three trout was caught at .Rakaia recently. The heaviest fish' was just under 201bs. Apparently the Masterton Borough .Council has decided to hold . weekly meetings, as another meeting is called ■for next Tuesday. Probably the Council will shortly decide to meet every hour! Mrs Kaye, Dominion president of the Y W.C.A., will deliver a public lecture in the Social Hall, Municipal Buildings, on Tuesday evening, 20th inst., on the aims, work and methods of the YA\ .- C.A. As a result of Mrs Kaye's visit it is hoped to form a branch of the Y.W.O.A. in Masterton. A Gisborne tjjlegram states that a widow named Mrs Winter Hamon committed suicide by strangling herself yesterday. She had been indisposed for some time with a gastric, complaint, and was an inmate of a private institution; The deceased appeared to be in good spirits after dinner, but when the mirse returned she found that the woman had secured a strap and banged herself to the bed. She leaves two young sons.

A telegram from Invercargill states that a young woman pended guilty in the Police Court yesterday to a charge of concealment of birth, and was committed for sentence. She gave birth to a child at a house in the country where Me was employed as a domestic servant. The child was stillborn. On the following morning she attempted to bury it in the garden, but, her strength being insufficient, she burned the body in the kitchen range. A push chair is advertised for sale. Spiritualistic service on Sunday evening. - An advertiser requires cleaning work or. housework. An experienced laundress wants work at home. An advertiser Wants to -rent two unfurnished rooms. *” A good iron double Italian bedstead is advertised for sale. Train arrangements for the Palmerston races, are advertised. Mr B. Lowthcr, Carterton, advertises motor cycle far sale. Oddfellows ’. Lodge meets’on Mom' evening. A social will be held after the meeting. A furnished house, near Government *in Wellington, is advertised to. lot. The. Masterton County Council insert a notice with reference to the heavy traffic by-laws. Ladies are invited to inspect the display of Jovely traced needlework just received at C. Smith’s. The Junior Scouts’ parade day has been changed from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon, from 2.30 to 4.30. A vacancy has occurred in the representation of the Uruti. riding in the Masterton County Council, caused by the resignation of Cr. Toogood. Nominations of candidates are elsewhere invited for the vacancy. The Junior Boy Scouts-are ordered t 0 assemble at tiie Y.M.C.A. at 10.30 a.m. to-morrow, for a special church parade at St. Matthew’s Church. A large attendance is requested. Tenders are invited by the executors in the estate of the late M. McKenzie for the purchase of .154 acres, known as “Boyne Terrace,” situated ■2 k miles from Masterton. Particulars are advertised. Mr G. A. Fairbrother has received instructions from Mrs J. M. Meredith, “Brooklyn,” Denali street, to sell by public auction the whole of the higlielass household furniture.® Particulars are advertised on page S. Mr L. S.'Nicol, jeweller, has just received a very fine indent of solid silver butter knives, jam spoons, sugar spoons and bread forks. Also a range of A 1 cutlery and stainless knives of onlv the best Sheffield make.

L. »S. Nieol, jeweller,' is now showing a very line range of A.l cutlery and stainless knives, of only the best Sheffield make. ■ Also a fyetty selection of solid silver butter knives, jam spoons, sugar, spoons and bread forks.

Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., have received instructions from the executors in the estate of the late J. H. Tatham, who have sold the property, to sell at the homestead, Onawe, six miles from Ekctahuna the whole of the live stock, comprising 11165 sheep, 200 liquid of cattle, horses and implements. Particulars are advertised on page S.

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