LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 48, Issue 14624, 25 March 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Levin has been made- tho headquarters of the- HoTowhenua Power Board. 4. resident engineer is to be appointed at a salary of £IOOO a year. An inventor in Japan has succeeded in preparing -cement'from coal refuse, tho cost of making which is but onefourth that if the present article. When you ask for BHARLAND ’S FLUID MAGNESIA don’t tako anything “just as good,” but get SHABLAND’S. Best that money can buy. Why make easy word hard, toiling at the washtubt Simply use ‘‘NORUBBING Laundry Help and tne work disappears.

IThe Wairarapa District Poultry Far,mers’ Association’s eggs are now selling at 2s 8d per dozen wholesale in Wellington. The market is firm. Mr C. W. Lovell, secretary of the newly formed Wairarapa amateur athletic sub-centre, 'has received a request from the New Zealand centre, asking that the delegation representing the Wairarapa wait on the centre at their earliest convenience.

The following athletes have been requested to go into training, in view of the country clubs’ championships, to be held at Otaki at Easter:—W .J. Candy, R. A. Rose, J. Atkinson, F. ■Parker, J. Perry, G. Neilson, It. Gully, E. Gully, L. Melrose, R. Keats, P. J. Henderson, B. Pook, J. Ferguson, V. Spademan, F. Kilmister, J. Nyhane, C. A. Keats, G. S. Fraser, W. Hall, G. McEwen, E. Chamberlain, G. Harvey, W. Harvey, J. D. Piper, W. Grantham, B. Lozelle, T. Emerson and A. Morgan.

A thrilling accident, with a miraculous escape from death, occurred to a workman in Adelaide last week. He was engaged on the third storey of. a building in the course of construction, and when. testing the .scaffolding fell and took some of it with. him. Luckily the heel of one boot caught in the stonework of the building, and the man hung suspended. A f ellow employee immediately held the heel in the crack, and the ’man pulled himself to a nearby window and made his escape from a terrible predicament, having sustained onlv a few bruises.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that returns of land must be furnished not later than April Bth. Forms of return may be obtained at any postal money order office; they will not ,be sent ito taxpayers from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes unless written application is made for them. Lessees in occupation of land owned by natives are now required to furnish, a return of land so occupied.

’ Anglers fishing in the upper reaches of the Ashburton river the other day saw the fish going up the ripples side by side, in perfect shoals, but the salmon were evidently intent on gaining the -upper reaches of the river to spawn, and the anglers had to return with empty bags. They, however, saw two splendid fish landed on the Timaru side of the Rangitata river, one of which scaled 271 - and the other ovqr 301 b. One of the anglers was enthusiastic in his description of the 30q)ounder, which is the largest salmon. that has yet been taken from the Rangitata.

The extortionate- prices charged for rooms in Auckland were commented upon by a Salvation Army officer, who has had a good deal to do with assisting immigrants, when conversing with a Star representative. “There are some people, you know, who are not paying more than 25s to 30s for the whole house, and yet they charge almost as much for one room. Well, up to 25s at least,” he remarked. “It is simply ridiculous. People cannot pay these prices. And as for children, they will not have them near.” He believed there was a great lack of sympathy among women. He had had several cases of real distress, including a young mother just out of hospital with her baby, and had experienced the Very greatest difficulty in finding rooms for them.

A meeting of the parents of children attending Solway School was held in the schoolhouse on Thursday evening to protest against the removal of the headmistress (Miss K. Campbell) to the Fernridge school. Mr W.- T. Grundy, a member of the Education Board, very clearly explained .the teachers’ grading system and the circumstances which led to the proposed transfer of Miss Campbell. The chairman (Mr T. Aplin) moved that the ,meeting protest to the Wellington Education Board against its action in removing Miss Campbell, and that a petition conveying this sentiment should be signed by every parent and householder in the school district and forwarded to the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr A. C. Chalmers and carried unanimously. Those present attached their signatures to the petition.

A deputation from the Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce, which waited upon the Minister for Railways (Hon. D 11. Guthrie) and the General Manager (Mr R. W. McVilly), asked that the afternoon train from Mas ter ton connect with the Palmerston NorthDannevirke evening train at Woodville, thus enabling travellers to make the journey from Dannevirke to Pahiatua and back in one day. The chamber also desired to know if the train which left Palmerston North at 4.50 could not ,be put back about 17 minutes to allow a train from Wanganu ito connect with it. Mr McVilly assured the deputation that he Avould look into the suggestions, and if .there were- no insuperable difficulties lie would see what could be. done in the direction sought. He pointed out that Palmerston North was a •busy railway centre,- and it might be a difficult matter to alter the time-table in regard to the connection with the Wanganui train.

“My clock fast,” was the explanation offered to Inspector Burley by Chung Leo Hop, when asked why he was selling tobacco and cigarettes after hours. In consequence the Chinaman was charged in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court yesterday with three breaches of the Shops and Offices Act. Inspector Bailey said that he saw three people enter the shop and purchase* crigarejfctes or tobajcco. told it ho defendant who he was, and the Chinaman replied, “Me watch the clock next time.” The inspector went outside, -and another man entered to make a purchase. Defendant said to him: “Him an inspector. Wait and sc-e if he go.” The inspector, however, waited. “No good,” remarked the Chinaman, “Him waiting.” The Magistrate said that ho had better inflict ,a. -good penalty. Defendant would be fiiied 40s on each charge.

In the work of supplying the district with electricity from Mangahao, the Horowhenua Power Board stops short at the wiring. . The installations (says the Levin Chronicle) have to be made by tho consumers, and, as the cost is not light, doubt was expressed by members of the board at a meeting- on Wednesday that people might think twice about utilising tho current. Mr. A. Seifert mentioned in this connection that he had acquired an estimate of the cost of supplanting with electrical energy tho steam plant operating the n ino stripper flaxmills at Miranui. The figure was £3OOO. “That is«, big consideration,” said'Mr. Seifert, “and a .man would not spend that amount, of money unless there was a. big saving assured.” The chairman (Mr. Monk) was qndmmayed. Hp.admitted that the cost ofl 'installation might in many oases be heavy, but- was sure the use of electricity would turn an expense into an economy. " In SHARLAND’S FLUID MAGNE SIA you always get highest strength, purest quality and best value."

The average price paid for fowl wheat by merchants of Christclnueh is at present 4s 6d per bushel. IThe tender of Messrs Goodman and Maguire for the Greytown memorial cates has been accepted. The price is £204.

Advice received in Dunedin states that, freights from Sydney to Hongkong have been considerably reduced. Wheat is now quoted at 25/- per ton to Japan. Mrs. Miller, of Redlaiul, Bristol, who celebrated her 100th birthday recently, goes out every day to do her own shopping, and can read without the aid of glasses. A London cable states that the Admiralty has decided that Ac! so mis ship Victory must remain in dock at Portsmouth, where visitors will be allowed on board.

Owing to the uncertain state of the weather, the tennis match between the Kelburn and Masterton clubs, which was to have commenced in Masterton this morning, has been qjrandoned.

Charles Harris and Thomas Hcapy, charged at Greytown yesterday with damaging motor lorries at Tauherenikau on January 2nd, were remanded to Masterton,' where the case will be- resumed on Friday next.

A Roll of Honour to those from the Taratalii district who saw war service in.the late war is to be unveiled tomorrow at 2.80 in the East Taratalii school. tßev. G. T. Brown will perform the ceremony.

The secretary of the Longburn School Committee, lias been advised by the Minister of Education that Cabinet has granted the sum of £2248 for the erection of a new school. The work will Do proceeded with immediately. Press Assn.

It has been suspected that the shooting of native pigeons has been commonly indulged' in by certain people in this 'district. It may be pointed out that native pigeons, pukekos, and tins are absolutely protected, and that the penalty for shooting either of these birds is £25.

Harvest thanksgiving services are to be held in Kuox Church to-morrow. The church has been prettily decorated with flowers, fruit and vegetables, and these on Monday will be railed as a contribution from the congregation to the Presbyterian Orphanages in Wellington. !£hose 'Still desiring to contribute to this worthy object may send .their gifts to .the church up till Monday forenoon.

Two Masterton breeders were successful in securing prizes in the poultry classes at the Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Association’s autumn show. Mr L. A. Keats, Mt. Bruce, gained first and third prizes for a Brown Leghorn pullet and cockerel respectively. He also won second prize for a pullet and third for a cockerel in the classes for any other variety of purebred light breed of bird. In the classes for White Leghorns, Mr W. Harding, of Masterton, secured second prize for a pullet and third prize for a cockerel.

Underclothing i s a type of clothing which it is always economy to buy when values are good, because.it can .be worn all the year round, and will not become “old-fashioned,” as outer garments do. Thus Masterton women will be quick to take advantage of the splendid values now offering in underclothing at Hugo and Shearer’s. Some of the styles are very dainty indeed;, others are made of warm fabric for winter wear; all are made from highquality materials. As evideneo of the large number of girls out of work at the present time, the recent experience of the Lyric theatre management in advertising for three ushers is worth citing (scares the Auckland Star). The total applications were in the vicinity of 300, quite a number being from wives whose husbands were out of work. Another case was that of an agent who advertised for a typist and received 50 applications the first morning. . \

The reduction in the number of ordination candidates has brought the Church of England into a position of grave peril, said the Bishop of Duiham, preaching in his cathedral. It uus stated that there were 4000 fewer clergy than in 1014, and the question arose whether the inherited resources of the Church were being used to the fullest advantage. The outstanding requirement was to make the ministry as open to the sons of the artisan as to any other.

A visitor who recently left Thames to return to Fiji, where he is engaged in mercantile pursuits, stated that the ability of the Fijians in acquiring European methods in sports was remarkable (reports the Auckland Herald). He organised a Fijian Rugby football team, which had beaten all-comers during the last three years. It was probably the first time‘that' an all-Fijian football team had been officially henrdfef, and it would be interesting to sec .how they would fare at the hands of a Hew Zealand team. ;

Francis lekcrka, who was fined £lO and ordered to pay costs at Hamilton, on Monday, for trespassing on a racecourse, was evidently not satisfied as fo the justification of his. conviction, and remarked: “You’d take a man’s living away.” This reference was to the fact that his conviction would settle his chances of securing a position in a racing stable. In the afternoon, to the surprise of the Court, Iskerka sauntered in, drunk, hat on head, and smoking & cigarette, to again voice his protest. He was promptly removed, and a fine of 10s for drunkeness was added to his account.

After the harvest was gathered Capital and Labour fell to disputing. “You would not have been able to reap with, 'out me, .said Labour, “so I think I should have all the harvest.”' “'There would have been no harvest to reap without my foresight, my laud, and my machinery,” replied Capital. “I took the risk, "and when I have paid you for vour work I am through.” Being unable to agree they consulted a lawyer. “Labour has the most votes,” remarked this worthy, “and .so deserves the harvest; but Labour cannot, be trusted with the seed corn in these days of silk shirts.” Accordingly he divided the grain into three piles. “There,” lie said, pointing to .the smallest pile, “is Capital’s share.” “This,’’ indicating the middle-sized pile, “is Labour’s wages.” “What, is the big pile?” asked Capital and Labour together. “That,” Teplied the learned man, “is economic loss due to friction in the relations of men.” And he began to shovel the large pile into his "agon. —George Martin in Life. Now showing.—A full range of ladies’ slippers in velvet, cosy felt, etc., all colours. —At Carpenter & Evans, Footwear Specialists, Mastcrton.* 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.

“There are two hundred returned soldiers in Wellington trying their hardest, but failing to get work,** said Sir W. Perry, president of the R.S.A., at tlie Soldiers’ Club 1 ‘ smoker” at Wellington last night.

The Government taxation in connection with the recent Masterton Racing Club’s meeting amounts ito £949, made up as follows:—£Totalisatorand gate receipts £3OO, dividend tax £530, winning owners’ tax £IOO, amusement tax £lB. While travelling along the Hauraki Plains, near Waitakaruru, a. sevenseater car, driven by an Auckland resident, suddenly went over the bank, a distance of several feet. Fortunately the drivqr escaped without serious injury. Six horses had to be procured and hitched to the ear before it could be extricated. Iso serious damage was sustained by the car.

A fisherman’s extraordinary adventure in a gale was reported at Grimsby, England, when the trawler Sesos.tris landed a badly-injured deck hand named George- Cook. He was engaged forward when a great sea crashed on deck ■and swept him overboard. He had been given up for lost, when a second wave fiung him back on deck, maimed but living.

A voung woman named Eva Symcs ,was admitted to the Wellington Hospital and died there yesterday morning. The police are making investigations ■regarding -certain circumstances that arc alleged to have necessitated her removal to the institution. It is stated that deceased came to Wellington recently from Wanganui, but that she belongs to Christchurch. A London cable states that a liquidator has been appointed for the Brinsmead Pianoforte Manufacturers’ Company. formed in 1916 with a capital of £IOO,OOO to acquire the company formed in 1899. The failure is attributed to losses in 1919 and 1920, due to the low output, and to subsequent labour troubles. After the assets are realised there will .still be £35,000 owing to the second debc-nture-'holders, and £23,000 owing to unsecured creditors.

The success achieved by the Prisons Department in providing healthy and profitable employment for good conduct .prisoners in farm work and in breaking in of rough country for settlement has led the Department to further extend its operations. Recently a notice appeared in the Gazette setting aside for .prison- purposes an area of country bordering on the road skirting Dake Tail]!o, and on this land a prison camp is to be established.

The long-standing dispute between .the Government and the Maoris regarding the ownership of the- lake-beds at Rotorua and Taupo has been settled, but the terms are not yet disclosed. The Attorney-General (Sir Francis Bell) recently conferred with the natives in the north and made important progress towards settlement. A further confercnee "was held in Wellington to-day, the Maoris being represented by Mr F. Earle, K.C.. and the Hon. A. Ngata, M.P. Agreement was .then reached on the outstanding points. The terms are stated to be satisfactory to both the natives and the Crown. Four-roomed house to let. Position as help required. The train arrangements for the Trcntharn races appear on page 1. Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club’s dance to-night in Trades’ Hall. The Defence Department have for sale a number of B.S.A. miltary pattern bicycles. Mrs. L. Payne announces that the public meetings for Sundays and Thursdays are closed for a season.

Mr Albert Donald, saddler, Perry street, has now" for sale Silt cr Ling golf balls; also horse covers and waterproof canvas coats. Members of the Foresters’ Lodge are invited to attend the funeral of late Bro. Henry Fuller, wrick will leave Oxford street, Lansdowne, at 2.30 p.m. to-day.

Prize-winners at. the recent horticultural show must collect their prizemoney within the next few days, otherwise the money goes hack to the funds of the society." The secretary’s office is in Smith’s Buildings.

Tenders are called for the. purchase of itlie corrugated iron buildings, timber and telephone wire used on the Government rifle ranges at Eketa’huna and Belvedere, Carterton.

Parishioners of St. Matthew’s Parish are reminded of the special collections at all services to-morrow, being the- last Sunday of the financial year, t£. enable the vestry to meet all existing liabilities. The men and cadets of the No. 7 Regimental District (Wairoa County to Featherston, inclusive) are directed to attend a muster parade on Monday, April 10th, at 2 p.m. The places of parade are advertised‘on page 1. The members of the Foresters’ Lodge are reminded of the quarterly summoned meeting, which takes place on Monday night. As the business to be transacted is of the utmost importance fo all members, a full attendance is re-

quested. i A first-class new novel by Zanc Grey, that has been announced for some time, entitled, “To the Last Man,” is on .sale at McLeod and Young’s. This in a good Western story quite up to the writer’s usual standard. Two good new 3/6 editions are also to hand, “Kindred of the Dust,” by Peter Kyne, and “Man of the Forest,” by Zane Grey. From the Bluff to Auckland, ladies have been asking for the useful and dainty wool frock. The W.F.C.A. have a big shipment opening on the Remuera, also their noted black cashmere hose, a + 3 S 9d, 4-s lid and 5s lid, and fifty dozen ladies’ black silk ankle hose at 4s fid pair. Ladies will do well to call at the Wairarapa Farmers’ when the goods arrive. Watch the papers for the date of goods ariving. In a preliminary notice on page 8, Mr A. T. Dickason advertises an absolutely unreserved sale of stock and fittings. including shop furniture, of the well-known Kandy Kitchen, Queen street (next L. S .Nieol, jeweller), on behalf of the proprietor, who is giving up tell confectionery part of the business. The sale takes place on Wednesday next, and full particulars are advertised. The portable soda fountain and shop furniture will be sold between 11 o’clock and 12.30 p.m., when the sale will cWe down for an hour, reeomeneing again at 1.30 p.m. with the confectionery.

The name Nelson Moate’s not only signifies Tea, but Teas of the Best Qualitv. Their brands are: Royal Tea, 3/-; Willow Pattern, throe grades, 8~, 3/2 and 3/6 per lb.* Now showing.—A full range of boys’ strong school boots; all sizes; quality right: prices right.—At Carpenter & Evans.* There is no inferior or . low grade Tea used in Nelson Mo&te’s Blends. They purchase direct through their own office in Cevlon, and their importations are carefully selected.*

A dying'woman’s life was saved by the permission which Attorney-General Daugherty gave for William C. formerly cashier of the First NntionnHp Bank of Santa Rosa, to leave San tin Prison under guard and go to the bedside of his wife at Merritt Hospital, Oakland, California. Grant was sentenced, two years ago, to five years’ imprisonment for implication in the wrecking of the Santa Rosa Bank, says the Central News. His wife went to work, in a restaurant to support their two children, spending all. her spare time in her husband’s behalf. Finally she fell ill and was thought to be dying, when permission was granted for her husband to visit her bedside. The doctors believe that his presence did what medical science had failed to do — turned the tide towards life instead of death. Grant sat constantly at his wife's side, a prison guard just outside the door.