LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 48, Issue 14608, 6 March 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Fiji cod weighing 2021bs was on exhibition in Auckland fish shop last week.

The daily rural mail service from Master ton to East Taratalii was resumed to-day.

it is estimated that flax to the \aluo of at least £2OO per acre had been cut from the Maltcrua flax lands.

1 Eggs at present are a glut on the market, and the retailers in Wellington have dropped the price from 2s 6d to Is 9d a dozen in an attempt to blear the stocks they are holding. A small run-holder who leads a bachelor existence in the Wairau \ alley was the victim of a violent nightmare a couple of nights ago, and in the stress of his horrible experiences he kicked out violently and broke a leg. A charge of working at Dannevirlce as a barmaid without a license was admitted by a young woman, now resident in Blenheim, who appeared before Mr P. L. Hollings, S.M., at that place recently. Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay 7s costs. “Almost 5000, or 1 in 250 of our population, are in mental hospitals,” stated Dr. Young, president of the B.M.A. in his presidential address at Wellington “Insanity is on the increase, not only in total numbers, but also proportionately in re'lation to the general population.”

A writer in the Auckland Star says: —Tho cabled news re the wheat “pool” makes sorry reading at a time when millions of people are on the starvation line. The present “ingenious enterprise,” as it is described, wou.d be more, aptly designed as “orcmtiisod robbery,” anc. it is a sad commentary on the state of things that the perpetrators are not behind prison walls for their “enterprise.” To put bread up a penny a loaf to enrich greedy financiers by seven million pounds, is the kind of tiling that breeds Red Feds, and Bolsheviks, and yet in tho commercial-world is it labelled “ingenious enterprise.” Drastic measures require to be taken with the exploiters of tho people’s food.

The name Nelson Moate’s not onlj signifies Tea, but Teas of the ® eSl Quality. Their brands are: Royal Tea ; 3/-; Willow Pattern, three grades, 3--, 3/2 and 3/6 per lb *

A Sydney cable states that a fire at Brown and Poison’s mill did damage es. timated at between £30,000 and £40,000.

The Michell Cup, for most points m the cut flowers at the Aiasterton Horticultural Show (cottagers’ classes) was won by Mrs W. T. Wilton.

A London cable states that the Imperial War Graves Commission decided to refuse all applications for the removal of the bodies of soldiers from graves in the French war theatres to Britain, a>; such action is opposed to the unanimously adopted and strongly supported policy of equality of treatment to the fallen.

There should be a large attendance of citizens at to-night’s meeting in the lecture room of the Municipal Buildings, to go into ways and means for the proposed band contest. The Mayor extends a hearty mvivainn to all interested so that'there can be a full discussion and necessary arangenieins can be made.

A* Dunedin telegram states that the new award relating to the Otago and Southland harvest hands, threshing mill hands and chaff-cutters, provides for a wage of Is 7d per hour, and found, with a bonus of 3d per hour. The Arbitration Court, in a memorandum, explains that it has settled the wages on the basis of the recent North Canterbury award.

An Auckland telegram states that the Methodist Conference decided to establish a special fund for the needs of ministers who served with the Expeditionary Forces because of the failure of the Government to meet their requirements in this direction. The accumulated superannuation fund was stated to have reached a total of £113,460. The year’s revenue amounted ,to £6637. The fund showed an increase of £2500 during 1921.

There was a narrow escape from drowning near Petonc Wharf on Saturday. Mr Percy Fell ding was in a boat some little distance from the wharf when the heavy wind upset the boat, and lie "’as precipitated into the water fully dressed. Two young men (Messrs Riddell and W. Ryan) were in bathing costume on the wharf waiting for tho swimming races, and rushed to the rescue, supporting Feikling, wlvo apparently could not swim, until the steamer Pelican went after them, and they were all taken on board, none the worse for the experience.

During the races for the Turnbull and tho°Te Ruru Cups; held at Wellington on Saturday, no fewer, than four yachts suffered damage owing to the strong wind. The Viola had her main boom carried away after rounding the Pinnacle Buov, and had to put in to Seatoun. The Ailsa, after breaking her rigging screw on the .mainstay, had to turn back, while the Rawene and Windward both had jibs carried away. The Rawene, which was holding a good position in the race, would very likely have been among the placed yachts if this accident had not occurred.

A charge of wilfully damaging a bicycle at Waikanae on February 9th was prefered against George Alexander Hill at Otaki on Thursday, th e damage being assessed at £3 10s. “There is a little love romance attaching to this case,” said Constable Satherley. “It appears that there is a young girl in that district, and the defendant, who. is elderly, and a young man are paying their attentions to her. It seems that on the day in question the young man. was visiting the gii'l, when defendant came along and saw his rival s bicycle outside the house. He took, the machine away and smashed and hid it.” DefendantVas tired £2 and costs 14s 6d.

An exciting incident occurred in Evans Bay, Wellington, about 3.30 o (clock on Saturday afternoon, when the yacht Cooee was struck by a sudden squall, and turned turtle. There were five persons on the yacht at the time —four men and a young girl. There was an exception ally strong northerly wind blowing at the time. Realising the position of the occupants of the yacht, two young men, B. Jukes and R. Johnston, rowed out in a small boat and took on board the five persons. But the extra load proved too much for the small boat ,and it was found necessary to leave two of the passengers behind. The other three were rowed safely ashore landing near Shelly Bay, and were picked up by a motor car and taken home. The remaining two men were subsequently rescued by two dinghies and manned, it is understood, by members of the Evans Bay Yacht Club. The yacht was washed ashore near Shelly Bay later in the afternoon.

A Wellington telegram states that the inter-sessional committee—consisting of Mr Ilockly (chairman), Messrs Harris, Isitt, Lee, Lvsnar, McCallum, Savage, Statham, Witty, Wright, Sir John Luke, and the Prime Minister — which was set up bv tho House of Representatives last session “to consider in the interests of the public, and generally for its more satisfactory working, 'what amendments are required in the*present Licensing Act,” is to meet at the Parliament Buildings on Thursday, March 16th. The committee was established largely at the instance of Mr R. McCallum, M.P. for Wairau, who has .Introduced licensing act ameutment bills session after session with a view to improving the conditions under which the trade is carried on. Mr McCallum repeatedly urged last, session the need for an amending Act in view ■of the possibility of national no-license not being carried at the poll in December next.

An enjoyable picnic was held on Saturday, when the residents of To Whiti gathered together at the bush, Tupurupuru, where preparations had ' been made .by Mr and Mrs Cave and Mr and Mrs McDonald. There was a large representation of the settlers and .their children, and a very happy day was spent. The children indulged in the usual field games and races, and most, of them were successful in gaining prizes. The provision for creaturci comforts was more than ample. Altogether the day passed all too quickly for old and young alike.. Before the picnickers dispersed, Rev. G. T. Brown, in a few words, expressed the pratitude of the company to Mr and Mrs Cave and Mr and Mrs McDonald, of Tupurupuru, for all the trouble they had taken to make the day such an enjoyable one. He also thanked Mrs Page, of Masterton, for her generous donation of sweets for the children.

Good for young and old is SHAELAND’S FLtJTD MAGNESIA. Guaran. teed highest strength purest qualitv and best value.*

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Fix your mind on spending your Xmas holiday this year in Auckland—the Queen City of the North. The greatest attractions of any city in the Dominion. Write for descriptive leaflet, free—Auckland Advertising Club, Auckland. M

At the Temri sports on Saturday the dag race was won by Mr 0. Percy and .*!..>* i'jiiner. That second-hand dealers must keep au exact account of ail their transactions was made clear by Mr H. W. Bun.l c, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court, iiv’scrliiireh. The name and address :,t auv person from whom an article is must- be taken. These precautions are necessary to assist the police in carrying out their duties. Sub-lu-spector Simpson referred particularly to second-hand bicycles, stating that it was of the utmost importance that all details concerning them should be taken. Intending exhibitors at the Hawke’s ■Bay A. and P. Society’s autumn show, which is to take place on 2.lst and 22nd March, arc reminded that all entries close on Wednesday next, Bth instant. Seagrass pram for sale. Shorthorn cow for sale. Married couple require board, i Capable cook-general required. Tenant requires 5-roomed nouse. Young ferrets advertised for sale. Four acres standing clover for sale. Gent's lost bicycle is advertised for. Six or seven-roomed 'house advertised for.

The Oddfelows’ Bodge meets to-night at 7.30.

Tomatoes for sauce advertised for sale. '

Advertiser wishes to purchase quiet horse or pony. Mr. F. P. Welch advertises for sale several cheap town properties. Mr C. A. Geange has a few vacancies in ear leaving for Wellington to morrow.

A dance will be held in the Municipal Social Hall on Wednesday, March Bth, commencing at S p.m.

A meeting of the general committee of the combined Athletic Clubs’ “Springbok Sports” will be held in the Y.lVi .o.a. to-morrow night. Air A. T. Diekason advertises on page 8 full particulars of a clearing sale of building timber motor lorries, and lot of useful sundries, which takes place on Wednesday afternoon, commencing at 1.30 p.m., and is being conducted on behalf of Air R. Russell in his paddock, Herbert street, (near bottom end of Soldiers’ Alemorial Park and Columba road corner). Outside entries are invited, and. Air R. Russell’s motor bus will leave his shop, Queen street, at frequent intervals between 1 o’clock and 1.45 p.m.. to convey clients to the sale free of charge. Alen who appreciate the value of good headwear in relation to their appearance and comfort, will find that our announcement on page three makes interesting reading. It contains particulars of our latest values in the new season’s smartest head styles. Classy felts in all shades and by leading makers are offered at distinctly advantageous prices which are listed in the announcement. Turn to page three and obtain the “full strength of the matter.” —J. L. Murray, Ltd., Queen street, Alasterton. P.O. Box 12. Telephone H3o.

The :Wairara(pa( Farmers wish to thank the public for the support given during the sale period. It has been quite like old times to see the crowds of people crowd our store. At times it was impossible to cope with the rush - , whilst the sale tickets wil not be on the goods owing to our London buyers securing some wonderful lines in sheetings and calicoes, dress fabrics and hosiery, we are able to stil offer some thousands of pounds’ worth of goods at much under to-day’s Home prices. The W.F.C.A. millinery, costumes, sports coats and ladies’ coats have all been opened. They will esteem it a favour if you pay a visit, to their showroom. Don’t leave the lightness and digestibility of your scones and cakes to chance. Use SHARLAND’S Baking Powder—it is bound to rise.*