LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 48, Issue 14609, 7 March 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A job at £4 per week, which was advertised in Auckland, brought no fewer than 443 applicants. In conection with the use of forged totalisator tickets at Dannevirke, it now transpires (says an exchange) that the same system was put into operation at the remit meetings at Foxton and Ashhurst.

According to a New York cable, the first news story ever sent by radio telephone from a steamship came over an ordinary telephone yesterday from the steamer American, which was 370 miles at sea. The experiment is declared to be ft complete success, the voice being clearly audible. Slates for the use of school children have Ion'; since been obsolete in Canadian sehols. Mrs Silcock, a Canadian teacher at the Tinwald school, Ashburton, said she had not seen a slate until she came to New Zealand. lii Canada slates are regarded as unhygienic, and therefore not to be thought of for the use of children. Easel blackboards have also been scrapped, and boards let into the walls are the only kind in use.

The Prince of Wales surprised and pleased the soldiers of the Sixteenth Rajputs to-day when he addressed them in ' Urdu, after presenting them with new colours for their regiment (says a Delhi message to the Australian papers of February 19th). This was the lirsf public utterance the Prince had made in the vernacular. He spoke in simple, clear language, with an accent which was highly praised by critical members of the audience.

A statement was published last month that an Australian Minister of the Crown had said that in the. event of trouble arising in the coal mining industry of the Commonwealth, steps would be taken to secure coal supplies from New Zealand. Tim secretary of the New Zealand Miners’ Federation (Mr. P. O’Rourke) states that the executive of the federation has decided that no coal should be allowed to go to Australia in the event of trouble with the miners there.

Flame less fire is a scientific curiosity that is now becoming of practical use, with a prospect of flameless heaters for homes in the near future. Such heaters have already been tried, with much success, th e heater appearing like a white-hot slab of marble, movable a trout tbe room like a gas stove. The. official name of flameless fire is surface combustion. In simple form, Homeless heaters arc made of some porous material, like fire-brick, with a shallow metal box back of tbe slab. Gas is supplied to the metal box, with a small amount of air, and the mixture works its way through the porous slab, and burns just at the surface. With a small slab a very high heat is the result. The device is easy to control, and undor some, conditions is very economical.

Science is investigating the jam jar and its contents, and we learn that an improved jam, containing the vitamines of fresh fruit, has been manufactured at the Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Long Ashton, near .Bristol. The ordinary method of storing fruit for jam making is to pulp and partially sterilise it by steam, and then to add preservatives. It is pointed out that not only is the process wasteful, but, unless carefully carried out, the pulp is likely to deteriorate. Experements are now in progress of improved methods, which will cheapen the process and result in a more dependable pulp and also in the manufacture of jams and jellies by a cold process. Although a product of high quality has been manufactured, certain practical difficulties in the process must be solved before it can be recommended to jam makers.

Having smoked approximately 600,000 cigarettes since his boyhood, Sir William Orpen, li.A., the portrait painter, who is 43, was recently taken seriously ill with nicotine poisoning. He is now well on the road to recovery, “Until my illness 1 averaged 50 cigarettes day,” he said to an interviewer afterwards. “The doctor tells me that there would have been no trouble if 1 had not inhaled. I began smoking when 1 was seven. I think I have smoked every day since, it was my custom to smoke before my morning bath, and in it. But I am afraid those days arc past. Nicotine poisoning is a lesson. The chief symptoms were loss of appetite and ‘smoker’s heart.’ Let nie tell all excessi\e smokers that nicotine poisoning is a mo3t painful business. Fortunately, in may case it has been cured. I have appeared at my club as an awful example of the cigarette habit, but I am afraid I have not so far got any converts.”

Tho usual meeting of Loyal Masterton Lodge was held last night. Lodge officers were supported by officers and brothers of Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge, Carterton, also Grey town and Cketahuna members. Bro. Y. C. Bradley, delegate to the recent District Conference, gave a lengthy report on conference matters, and, with P.G. Bro. I’. M. Smith (his co-delegate), were accorded a vote of thanks for their report. Two new members were initiated imo the Order, and five proposed for membership. Visiting members were accorded a hearty Lodge welcome. Bro. A. P. D. Reed was also presented by 1’.8.G.M. Bro. O. .1. Be Lacey with a past officer’s emblem for his services as officeof the Lodge. A very dainty supper was provided by the Lodge, and a pleasant game of cards was also indulged in by all present. Bros. Torrance, Pinhoy and Roy Reid were appointed a football committee. It was decided to run card tournaments during tlie winter, and the secretary was instructed to purchase crockery for Lodge use. The freshest FLUID MAGNESIA if SAARLAND’S. Always pure, agreeable and full strength.*

Last year 128 mountain, climbers lost their lives in the Alps.

Entries for the Hawke’s Bay A. and p. Society’s autum nshow close to-day. A Sydney cablegram states that the Haheno arrived there at six o’clock this morning.

Owing to a judge not being available on the date fixed for the opening of the sessions of the Supreme Court at Masterton (March 14th), a postponement to March 20th has been arranged.

The competition held under the auspices of the Eketahuna Horticultural Society for the Matheson Shield (most points in school gardens) resulted as follows: —Nireaha 198, Ronglokokako 195, Kongoinai 190, Hamua 151.

Mrs W. McKenzie, who judged the cookery classes at the Eketahuna HortiP. Society’s autumn show close to-day. dard was above that of Masterton. "‘it is quite safe to say,” says the Express, “that never in the history . of the show have the remarks of the judges been so commendatory.”

A Nelson Press Association telegram states that early yesterday morning a lire was discovered in the brick premises of Louisson’s, Ltd. The outbreak was found to be in the millinery room. The entire stock was destroyed, but the progress of the lire was stopped. The estimated loss is about- £IOOO.

A petition from electors of the Akitio County, against being transferred from the Pahiatua to Lite Masterton electorate, has not been allowed by the North Island Representation Commissioners. The Akitio county will, therefore, at the next general election, form part of the Masterton electorate.

On Saturday morning word was received by the police at Martinborough Miat a niau .named Tim Donovan had attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor at Lagoon Hill. Constable Hewitt, accompanied by Dr. Webb, went out immediately, and found the man weak from loss of blood from an ugly but not serious wound. Donovan was attended to by the doctor and afterwards taken to Grey town Hospital.

As the result of a visit of a health inspector to a- Melbourne cafe, the proprietor \asos £ o graph on, appealed in the Court on a charge of having sold fish that wa.s not of the nature, substance tor quality of the food demanded by the purchaser. The inspector stated that lie went to the cafe and ordered Murray cod. His suspicions having been aroused by the fish that was brought to him, the inspector paid . a visit, to the kitchen, and in the ice chest found eight gummy sharks. It was with a piece of one of these he had been served. Zographon, who pleaded that the shark had been sent down in mistake, was fined £lO. He admitted that he also used shark for oyster soup.

Colonel G. Mitchell, M.P., reporting to the Central Progress League on the development of the Ilutt Valley, says: —‘‘ Should the Rimutaka deviation go via Wainui-o-mata, the lower end of the Hutt Valley would be opened up by this means. On the other hand, if the Woodside route is decided upon, in all probability the. railway duplication would cross the Hutt river between the Hutt and Petone boroughs, going up the centre of the valley and connecting at Silverstream. In either case it will be seen that an improved railway system would be brought about. Wliato\ er decision is come to in regard to this deviation, it behoves the Government to acquire the land now, which is mostly open and available, before it becomes built on and expensive.”

In replying to a Wellington gathering which bade him, farewell prior to his departure on a visit to Rome, Archbishop O’Shea stated that he expected to have a strenuous time when he returned, because it had been decided to proceed with the erection of a portion of the new Cathedral, which would be on the St. Patrick’s College site. The sum of £IOO,OOO would be-re-quired for this purpose, and each parish would be required to contribute its quota. They had not pushed the campaign for the Cathedral fund in the past owing to other works taking priority such as schools; but now he was happy to say that the Wellington archdiocese was splendidly equipped with up-to-date schools, which left them free now to raise a building worthy of the Empire City. It was their aim to lay the foundation-stone on March 17th, 1924, wnich would be the fiftieth anniversary of the consecration of their revered Archbishop and Metropolitan Archbishop Redwood —as Bishop. “Rugby tales from the Touchline,” by our football contributor, -appears on page six.

Tramear body for sale. Four-year-old hack for sale. Firewood is advertised for sale. Mr J. Pomeroy, grocer, stocks “Koor Ak.”

Old umbrella wanted for Soldiers’ Sports. Advertiser wishes to buy or rent small house.

The Solway Cup will be on view in Mr J. Bradbury’s shop window to-mor-row. The tobacconist shop of Mr L. A. Wadhani is now connected by telephone No. 1686. - Past officers of Druids’ Lodge invited to school of instruction to-morrow evening. Messrs. Fly and Young, Ltd., have loading space on lorry to Palmerston North to-morrow. A meeting of the general committee of the combined Athletic Clubs’ Springbok Sports will be held in the Y.M. to-night. The Wairarapa Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Ltd., have just landed a shipment of Stevens’ enamel ware, also Humphries’ stainless knives and a patent sharpener. The prices will be found to be lower than previous shipments.

A final reminder is given of the clearing sale of building and fencing timber, marquees, motor lorries, etc., which is being held on behalf of Mr R. Russell, in paddock, Herbert street, near bottom end of Cameron Memorial Park. The sale takes place to-morrow afternoon, commencing at LUO o’clock, and is being conducted by Mr A. T. Dickason.

If there is one garment that is promised greater popularity than another during the coming winter, it is the silk knitted jumper for ladies, and rightly so. These can be worn on almost any occasion and be in absolutely good taste, whilst their undoubted smartness and comfort cannot- be overestimated. A particularly pleasing display of the latest ideas in silk knitted jumpers is being made by Hugo and Shearer, Ltd. Smart dressers should make a point of seeing these new jumpers.

The name Nelson Moate’s not only signifies Tea, but Teas of the Best Quality. Their brands are: Royal Tea 8/-; Willow Pattern, three grades, 3", 3/2 and 3/6 per lb.* No more grinding of teeth with WADE’S WORM FIGS.*

The matron of the Masterton Hos pital desires to acknowledge, witl thanks, the following donations:—Mrs w - Beetham, papers, fiowers and fruit; Mrs. Coradine, fruit; htoLcox and Mrs Ewington, apples; TinijflPhbJic. Library, two boxes books; McKenzie' jamb.

Spurious coins are at present in cirdilation in Wanganui. They axe eas ily detected, being much lighter in weight than the geuuine article while the lustre is much duller. Curiously enough, the common test of “ringing** the coin is hardly applicable, as the spurious coins “ring” fairly well. The most common “dud” in circulation is the fiorin.

'<■ In .1844 28 working weavers met together in a small house at Rochdale and founded the first co-operative store. Each of the weavers had saved £l, and, ihoy invested the combined capital in. the purchase of flour, oatmeal, butter, and 'Other groceries. Under the name of the “Rochdale Equitable sPhonears/* they opened a store in the house of on# of their members in Toad Lane, Rochdale, for the sale of these articles among themselves. The jßfsiness was quick to extend. after the first store had been opened the sale of linen and woollen goods was added to the original scheme. In 1850 the society commenced to sell meat, and in. 1567 it embarked upon the building"sT bakeries. It’was not long before other towns followed suit, and the movement has continued to expand, until to-day: there is 'only one county an England in which it is not represented. In 1919' there were 1357 societies, with a total of 4,131,477 members, and their sales in that year amounted to £198,930.437* m