LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 46, Issue 14131, 1 June 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Tenui branch of the Farmers’ Union will hold its annual social and dance at the Tenui Hall on Friday evening next. A “held day” will be'conducted at Hukamii on Wednesday by Mr F. E. Ward, tho Government Fields Instructor for the Wairarapa. Twelve claims for temporary relief were granted at yesterday’s meeting in Masterton oi the Claims Board of tho Wairarapa Patriotic Association. The Farmers’ Union rifle shield has again been won by Marlborough for tho fourth time in succession with 571 points. Greytown was second with 541 points.

A Kaiwaiwai farmer states that by reason of the unusually unfavourable weather conditions'of late, his dairy herd has been “dried off” a month earlier than the normal time. At its meeting in Masterton yesterday the Claims Board of the Wairarapa Patriotic Association decided to pay the first half-year’s rent of a soldier on Government land. A soldier’s claim for a grant of £oo to enable him to set up a home was dcl'ered for further information at a meeting of the Waiarrapa Patriotic Association, held in Masterton yesterday.

Commenting on present world commercialism, a New Orleans paper makes bold to say that if Daniel was now o)i earth he would join the “ prophetess” and charge an admission to see him perform w-ith the. lions. A recent recruit for the Marine Corp> in Kansas City was remarkably well equipped for naval service. The examining surgeon reported that he had water on the knee, floating kidney an.l web feet.

A rumour is current in Wellington that Parliament will open on June 17. This is a week earlier than at first reported, the reason alleged being that it is desired to afford Lord Liverpool the opportunity of performing the ceremony before he leaves for England. A* Masterton firm, in order to save time, had a parcel sent by post from Dunedin. The Post Oiliee promptly “lost” the parcel on the snail ways, with the result that the journey from Dunedin to Masterton took thirteen days.

The Wellington Post refers to Mr Massey’s Cabinet as “a colourless combination of ten men,” and a poor sample of the mental calibre and public spirit of the country. The law of libel probably prevents the “colourless combination of ten men’’ expressing their opinion of the Post. The Castlepoint County Council has decided to apply for the following grants to be pjaced on the Public Works Estimates: —£100 (£1 for *1), for prolcetion work at Du Croc f> creek; £.IOO (£1 for £1), for inetalling_a section of the lea-Waimimi road; £l5O (£j for £1), for metalling Annedalc road.

The fortnightly meeting of the Claims Board of the Wairarapa Patriotic Association was held in Masterton yesterday. Mr J. M. Coradine was in the chair. An advance of £2oo was granted one soldier to enable him to complete the purchase of a dwelling. It was also decided to advance .0)0 to another returned soldier to enable him to complete the purchase of a home. With the mate a deserter and her husband slowly dying, Mrs W. Cram, brought the schooned Jean E. Somerville,' from Las Palmas to within 70 miles of land before the vessel was driven from its course by strong head winds and an appeal for help was necessary. The schooner was picked up when about 70 miles out of her course, and was towed to anchorage off Pensacola. s '

At j the Featlierston Magistrate’s Court yesterday, the Labour Department claimed from Miss Mona Burt the sum of £2 as a penalty for a breach of the Wellington Shop Tailoresses’ Award. It was stated in, evidence that the defendant commenced her apprenticeship with A. C,'Drew, tailor, Featlierston, on. February , 2nd, 39.18, and left her employment on February £2nd, 1920, thereby failing to complete her full apprenticeship of three years. The Inspector of Awards conducted the proceedings, and judgment was given for the amount claimed, with costa 9su

From advice received -(states a Tauranga telegram) it appears that the last shipment, of maize,by tho Navua from Fiji contained the angumois moth, and two kinds of weevils and beetles. The indite was also musty. It is understood that the maize was' fumigated at Fiji f6r 34 hours with hydro-cyanic gas, which settles most pests in one hour, but the moth eame out unharmed. The pests aro considered a .grave menace to maize-growers, mid serious concern is felt at. the inactivity of the Department. The cabled news regarding the drop in prices of various commodities in Englatid has aroused a good deal of interest in Napier, and the slump in boots lias been especially commented upon. It is considered quite certain that this matter will have some effect on the. boot, trade in New Zealand. A slump here is anticipated by some who are also of the opinion that this will .be hastened bv an effort on the part of wholesalers’to reduce slocks whilst the market, is iirm. Retailers are bound to be very cautions, and except where absolutely enoossary there will be very little buying until the horizon clears.

Mr Geo. McKay (chairman) presided over a meeting of the orchestra and ingleside committee, held in the Masterton Caledonian Hall last night. It was decided to appoint Mr George Gray conductor of the society’s orchestra,_ in terms of the previous recommendation, and that the first practice under the new conductor take place on Tuesday,j .Tunc Sth, at 7.30 p.m. It was decided, to hold the annual ingleside in the Municipal Hall on Thursday, June 24th, dancing to commence at, 7.30 p.m. and to finish at midnight. The secretary was instructed to call the ladies’ committee together on a suitable date, to make the necessary arrangements. It was decided that the elective members of the ingleside committee be the M’s.C., and that they prepare tho floor and arrange the programme.

Mrs Ewalt Sauer, young French bride of a former soldier, was held sane by a board of examiners at Council Bluffs, lowa before whom her husband had taken her. Mrs Sauer had suffered nervous prostration over the high cost of living and what she termed “ American extravagance.” Mrs Sauer.cried for more than an hour as she told how all the money which her husband turns over to her each pay.'day “goes out as fast as it comes in-” “Why is it that when I order some moat,” she sobbed, ‘ 1 it is brought tp me in an automobile. That is extravagance, horrible for poor people. I cannot afford to have my meat delivered in an automobile, and I won’t.” It developed that the Sauers are buying a home on instalment,s and this was something the young wife could not understand. The husband, she said, gives her his pay envelope. The commission advised her that her husband was a jewel. Masterton Husbands seem to have taken a fresh lease of life since their because “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help washes all clothes clean without rubbing or injury. INFLUENZA OUTBREAKS. At Hamilton, Auckland, and elsewhere influenza has again appeared: but the violent epidemic of 1919 is not at all likely to recur. The public have an intelligent appreciation of the ne cessity of daily irrigating the throat, and nose with Fluenzol (1/6 and 9/6'' as a certain safeguard against tion.*

The sum of £SO was advanced a soldier to oraide him to purchase stock for a small farm at yesterday’s meeting in Masterton of the Claims Board of the Wairarapa Patriotic Association. The Agricultural Department has advised the Castlepoint County Council that prickly pear can be declared a noxious weed within the county.

An application for £SO was referred to the Bepatriation Department at yesterday ’s meeting in Masterton of the Claims Board of the Wairarapa Patriotic Association.

The Castlepoint County Council has declined to support a resolution of the Stratford Borough Council in favour of a universal Saturday half-holiday, as it considers the Thursday half-holiday more suited to the district.

Word has been received by Mr C. Hopkins, manager of the Masterton Idairv Company’s factory, that the company has been successful in obtaining one first and a third prize for its exhibits at the Hamilton Winter Show.

Mr Dawson, of the Miners’ Federation, at a meeting at Scremerston, Northumberland, told of a miner, forced to live in one room. Ho, his wife, and one child were ill in bed with dysentery, said Mr Dawson, while coffins containing two other children stood at the food of the bed.

Xew Zealand’s pension bill for the year ended March 31 last was £2,705,1 GO. This fact is contained in a return received by the Minister in charge of the Pensions Department (Sir William Herries) from the Commissioner of Pensions (Mr G. Fache), which details the various items as follow: War pensions £1,773,642, old ago £7J2„966, widows’ £136,'815, Maori war £45,05->, miners’ £16,652. Holding the view that marriage and courtship are regarded too lightly, the Bev. 11. L. Marsh, vicar of Mansfield (ling.), thinks it would be a good thing to hold instruction classes for courting couples. “I don’t know,” he says, < < but I think some instruction is necessary upon marriage, for there are young people who seem to know hardly anything upon the subject. Their innocence and bliss are wonderful, and it is time the, subject was spoken of.” At a further meeting of women held in Dunedin in connection with tho high cost of living, a meeting that was very largely attended, the following pledge was drawn up, which all were invited to sign, and which was to be on the streets for signature the following day:*—l promise that, for the next six months to help to reduce the high cost of living; I will practice rigid economy and not purchase anything but the necessities of life.

\ The usual meeting of the Loyal Masterton Lodge was held last night, Bro. ,T. 0. Pinliey, N.G., presiding over a good attendance. ; Seven friends were proposed for admission to the Lodge. One member was initiated into tho order. Sick visitors’ reports were received. It was resolved to urge the Friendly Societies’ Council to meet and make definite arangements for the card tournament. Final arrangements were made for the football match to be played on June 3rd, when Masterton Lodge will meet Eketahuna Lodge.

The death of Air Sigismund Kutnow, the originator and proprietor of “Kotnow’s Powder,” which occurred in London a few weeks ago, closes the career of a remarkable man who built up a big business by advertising, and by energy combined with perseverance. He started in London about 30 years ago with a .small shop in Holborn. Gradually. the business outgrew itself, and he moved to larger premises in Farringdon road, where he started advertising. on a comprehensive scale, which resulted in the name of Kutnow being known the world over. Mr Kutnow, who was 68, was as unassuming as he was persevering. The idea for his preparation came to him while staying at Carlsbad.

It has always been the custom of one of tho picture houses in Napier to refuso Natives entrance to the dress, circle. One night recently a little incident. occurred which caused some unpleasantness. A young man, of rather dark complexion, who had, with him a young lady, purchased tickets for the stalls,'but, finding that those seats were all taken up. applied for. tickets for tho dress circle. He received a rude shock when told that- it was the custom not to allow Natives to enter the, dress circle. The young man protested strongly against such action, and it was sonre time before the person in charge could • be convinced that the young man was not, of Maori extraction, and he was eventually allowed into the sacred circle.

Amember of the Auckland Returned Soldiers’ Assoeiation, at the last meeting of tiiat body, stated that his attention had been drawn to tho case of an aged couple who had been harshly treated by their landlord (states the Auckland Herald). The woman was (36 years old, and the man 67, and they were old age pensioners. The rent had been raised, and as they were unable to pay, the landlord had the doors and ■windows of the house they rented taken off. The speaker said he had investigated and found that the landlord was a returned soldier, wearing the badge of the Association. He declared that a man who would do such a thing as this was not fit to be a member of the organisation. It was decided that tho executive should investigate the statement made, and that, if it were found to be correct, the returned soldier landlord referred to should be expelled from the Association.

We have to acknowledge receipt of .garden calendar and catalogue from the well-known house of F. Cooper, Ltd, wholesale seed growers, whose head office is at Wellington. These will be found very valuable to farmers and gardeners all over New Zealand. It is interesting to note that this firm has been in business for over half a Centura'. They may be. regarded as the pioneers of seed-growing in New Zealand, and .have done most valuable work along the lines of seed-testing, seed growing, and special seed selection. Many of their strains of the principal peas, vegetable and farm seeds*have been selected Horn single plants, which have been picked out of thousands for their especially good constitution and healthy cropping qualities. This firm is the largest growers of vegetable and farm seeds (exclusive of grass seels) not only in New Zealand, but in the Southern Hemisphere. Their trade slogan, “The Seeds of Success, ” is known and amply justified from one end of New Zealand to the 01-ber. The firm wishes it to be made quite clear that for many years every line of seed which comes into thenstore is immediately tested for germ- j iiiation. both by themselves and the j N.Z. Department of Agriculture, and j no Tine is allowed to be sent out that i fines not more than fully comply with the hinrheot test of growth standard. o"der hv name “NAZOL. ” Refuse -.5. Nothing like “NAZOL” fo”- rnntH.g a cold quickly.*

It. is stated that tho Masterton Labour Party intend to move in tho direction of ’obtaining a poll on the Saturday half-holiday question in Masterton.

When the Willesden (London) magistrate refused to grant an eviction order against a tenant, the landlord retorted: ‘ ‘ Very well, 1 shall turn ■the grama-; phone on all day.” t / A system of compulsory examination/' and treatment of persons aged 40 would yield a rich harvest in saving lives declared Hr. Kolleston, medical officer for Peterborough, recently.

The Ilawerg Borough Council has written to various public bodies throughout New Zealand, asking for the endorsement of an appeal to take the duty of 6d per pair and 15 per cent ad ’valorem off children’s boots and shoes. V, A Wellington Press gram states that what is believed ‘ tobe a record price for any land sold in Wellington city has just been paid by the Union Bank of Australia, namely, £503 per foot. The land has a 45ft frontage to Lambton Quay, with a depth of about 50ft. Furniture is advertised for sale. A cleaner is required for Cole St. School. t An English setter gun dog is advertised for sale. A ladv requires unfurnished rooms or small cottage. A new Singer sewing machine is advertised for sale. A four-roomed house is advertised for sale by Air J. B. Keith. AlLss E. Al. Afortenson, of Mauriceville, inserts a thanks notice on page Black Orpington roosters and Indian Banner drakes are advertised for s aJe. Young Berkshire-Tamworth sow pigs are advertised for sale, also purebred boar. The Afasterton Citizens’ Band intends touring the Tenui district on Thursday, June 3rd, for the purpose of its annual, seernade. Donations rccjgved will be allocated to the slruiuont fund. ■ Mi- D. C. Atacdonald (late With 11. \ Beale and Co., Ltd.) announces that ho has commenced business as a registered plumber and licensed drainlayer. Air Alacilonald’s address is 56 Cornwall street, and his ’phone number 1706 (temporary). Tlu. firm of Messrs Smith and Jones, general grocers, Lincoln road, MasterTon, has "been dissolved by mutual consent. The business will in future bo. carried on by Air J. D. Smith. The newrik proprietor thanks patrons for past support, ami trusts, by strict attention to business, to merit a fair share of public patronage.

When opportunity is kept knocking at the door, it usually departs, perhaps N . never to return! Don’t let this opportunity to save pass you by! Resolve to visit Graham’s winter sale to-day and take your share of the unparalleled bargains which are offering in every department. The time is growing short and procrastination will mean bitter disappointment. —J. Graham and Queen St., Masterton. " W.

Air A. T. Diekason advertises on page S a clearing sale of furniture and effects; also a nearly new. eleven-room-ed house with all modern improvements, on Friday next, June sth. Tho sale* will be held at the residence, Highs, street, Carterton, aiid is being conducted on behalf of Nurse Grengor, who is .giving.up nursing. The residence would be suitable for retired gentleman’s homo, or either a high-class boardinghouse or apartment house. /» •The problem of dressing smartly atf' moderate cost, is one that perplexes most men nowadays. Therefore all men will be glad to know that at last wc have been successful in securing a full range of our noted tailor-cut; ready-to-wear suits, made up in highgrade all wool Colonial tweeds. Special attention has been paid to stout anct slender sizes, with the result that w« cau tit any figure perfectly. Prices, from £6 6s to £8 17s 6d. —J. L. Murray, Ltd., Quality Store, Alasterton. / “Quid Pro Quo,” translated pat, Alerely means —give this for that, And the glad content we feel, When we get an honest deal, ; When the thing for. which we pa** : does not confidence betray, That satisfaction, we assure, ;• ! When using Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1