LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 48, Issue 14625, 27 March 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A cable states that summer-time began in Britain, France and Belgium yesterday.

In 1913 only two steamers under the A.merican flag entered Argentine ports. In 1919 there were 335, and in 1920 there were 376.

Representatives of the WanganuiRangitikei Electric Power Board met the Manawatu-Oroua Power Board today in Palmerston North to discuss the question of raising a joint loan.

The Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society will hold the first practice of “Dorothy” next Monday evening, in St. Matthew’s parish schoolroom. It is expected that the vocal scores will come to hand this week.

The officials of the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court met on Wednesday to say good-bye to Mr Adam, on the “eve”' of his departure for New Plymouth, wdiie'h claims to he the “Garden of Eden” of New Zealand. —Manawatu Times.

The heavy downpour in Wellington last night caused another huge landslip at the back of the Grand Hotel, and several tons of clay fell into the back yard of the premises. 'The clay and water surged into the pasage in . the south side of the hotel, doing considerable damage. In some .places the clay was five feet deep.

The Chertscy by-election resulted:— Richardson (Unionist) 11,811, General Gough (Wee Free) 9490. At the general election Sir Donald Mncmaster (Coalition Unionist) polled 13,531 votes, and Mr T. T. Linsev (Labour) 3232. The Government’s majority was reduced from 10,299 to 2321.

An enjoyable dance was held by the committee'of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in. the Assembly Hall of St. Patrick’s School on Saturday evening. A tasty supper wag provided by the ladies ’ committee. The music was supplied by Mrs Curtin, extras being played by Miss Henry. The duties of M’s.O', were capably carried out by Messrs G. Hunter .and J. Bradbury. Honeymoon raptures were settling into matrimonial hard facts. He meant to “tell her about it,” but he couldn’t bf> harsh —yet. No. He- "would put it diplomatically at first. “Suppose,”'he suggested quietly, “I was the. sort of chap who got up in a temper eveiy morning, swore, and knocked things about just because the coffee was cold.” But she was diplomatic, too.' “Dearie,” replied she, “I. "would make it hot for you.”

The acting-Medical Officer of Health in Auckland (Dr. Hughes) states that an epidemic or infantile paralysis was prevalent throughout the Auckland Province and certain other parts of the Dominion at the presnt time. Thirtytwo cases had been reported to the Auckland office since the beginning of the year, ten in January, fifteen in February, and seven to date this month. * Fortunately the disease was in the majority of cases in a mild form, and was well scattered throughout the province. Only one death had been le •ported.

“The Sign on the Door” was staged at the Opera House on Saturday night by the J. C. Williamson Co. to a fairly la we audience, and was greatly enjoyed. 0 The play called for exceptionally good acting on the part of the members of the company, and they rose to the occasion, giving an interpretation oj. the various characters in 'a manner that called forth the heartiest approval of the audience. Miss Maude Hanaford as Mrs “Lafe” Regan, had a most difficult role to enact, but she performed her task in keeping with, the high reputation which she lias as 'aft actress. Mr Kenneth Brampton made a splendid villain, while Mr W. J. Kelly was excellent as “Lafe” Regan. The ether 'characters were in capable hands

Ireland, with its mild climate and close proximity to English markets, is a favourable field, tor development of the dairying industry. Much has already been done in the direction of organising the butter trade in lieland, but winter dairying lias been hard to introduce, although Scandinavian producers have, managed to operate throughout the year. In order to encourage production ot butter in lieland during the winter months, a system of bonuses has been introduced, as' well as a guarantee given against loss. This is expected to have the effect of increasing the output of butter from Ireland during the winter months. From a New Zealand point of view the greater output of butter for the English markets from Ireland means a decreased demand from further overseas.

The £7OOO invited for debentures at 6 per cent for the High School building fund was more than subscribed by Friday night and the Board of Governors telegraphed to the Minister of. Education requesting permission to increase the amount. Mr Parr’s reply was. as follows: —“Your telegram rccci\.ed. Cabinet approved the debentures being issued for £7OOO at (5 ]>er cent, and I cannot alter this arrangement without further decision of Cabinet. In view of the fact that rate of interest is now rc'dueed to 51 per cent I consider it quite improbable* that Cabinet would agree to to place before Cabinet any proposal to purchase further debentures at >) per cent, which is now. the current rate.’’ ‘ . All the best cooks say SHARLAND’S is the best Baking Powder. It is cheapest, too. Ask your grocer. Remember Nelson Moate’s do not’ find it necessary to give coupons to induce the public to buy. Absolute pur ity and value is guaranteed in every packet of !S[olson Moate’s Tea.* j

11. M. Reeve, butcher, of Mangataim cka, has been adjudged bankrV.pu

Messrs W. G. Lamb, Win. Cameron and T. Verity were this morning granted exemption from serving on the jury in the Sunreme Court at Masterton.

Sitting in bankruptcy at Masterton on Saturday, Mr Justice Chapman granted discharges to T. W. P. Hardy, of Martinborough, farmer, and William George Whiteman,. of Masterton.

About thirty motor ears which were taking part in tlio reliability trial from Wellington to Palmerston North, thence back to Wellington by way of the Wairarapa, passed through Masterton yesterday.

Three English-bred colts reached Auckland by tiie Dorset yesterday. Two are by White Knight and one by Steadfast. The steamer had a rough pasage, but the horses came through well.

According fo a New York cablegram Mr Henry Ford lias adopted the 40hour week as a permanent policy in all liis factories, closing all day on Saturday and Sunday. Eight hundred men have been added to his Detroit staff.

The steamer Dorset arrived at Auckland from Liverpool yesterday with 262 imigrants, including 37 domestics and IS weavers for the Kaiapoi, Roslvn and Mosgiel mills. During the voyage a man named James Carter died.

The preliminary run of the season was held on Saturday afternoon by the Masterton Harriers* The journey covered was about 5 miles. Among the first batch home were R. Lambess and G. McKiustry, closely followed by, J. Hunter.

A rumour was current in Masterton this morning that a third man had been arrested in connection with the P.aekakariki burglary, but enquiries at the police station elicited the fact that there was no truth in the story.

William John Port, aged 50, a farmer of Awahuri, who reached the Palmerston North Hospital on Friday with a bullet wound in the head, died yesterday morning. Ho was found lying on the floor of a who re near his house. He had been to Feilding.

A Press message from Hawera states that at a large meeting of the members of the Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Association it was decided to revert to a spring show. The date of this year ’’s spring fixture was not decided upon. Only four members voted against the change.

In chambers at Masterton on Saturday, ill- Justice, Chapman heard an application by Mr 11. C. Robinson, counsel for T. H. Rutherford, the plaintiff in the incubator case, Rutherfurd v. Waite, for permission to put in new evidence. Mr H. R. Biss, for the defendant, opposed the application, which was even, tually granted. A Foxton telegram states that a Wellington car, containing seven persons, inehuling .two women, collided with a local ear at tiie intersection of Nosbiton and Russel streets on Saturday evening. The, Wellington car turned over twice, and the occupants were penned in. Sinclair, the driver, had an arm badly cut. The fact .that the hood was up saved more serious consequences. Both cars were, badly damaged.

That the ceremony of divorce does not take as long as the interesting occasion on which the blushing bride says “I will,” was exemplified in a divorce case in the Supreme Court at Masterton or. Saturday, when His Honour 'Mr Justice Chapman arrived at the decree nisi stage in SA minutes from the time the ease was called. It is stated that the New Zealand record for a divorce case is 7 minutes.

One of the sacred treasures of the Early Settlers’ Museum, brought out from the safe only on special occasions, is Donald (\argiH'-s Bible, printed in 1670 (says the Dunedin Star). Donald Cargill was a minister "who suffered martyrdom at the stake in the Edinburgh. Grassmarket on Juno 27th, 1681. The Bible was presented to the Otago Early Settlers bv Captain Cargill, one of the martvr’s descendants.

Tiie Albion A.A.C. continued its :evening runs on the Oval on Saturday; Results: —'220yds Handicap.—B. {Po-ok 6yds 1, R. Gully scr. 2, F. Kilmisier 7vds 3. Time, 24 4-ssecs. Won by 6 yards. Gully got a bad passage on the bend, but finished strongly. SSOyds Handicap.—B. Book 25yds 1, F. Kilmister scr. 2, Y. Spademan 25yds 3. Time, 2.14 4-5. Pole- Vault. —G. Harvey scr. 10ft Kin 1, A. Picken Oft Gin 2. At the meeting of the. Wairarapa South County Council on Saturday, a letter was received from R. S. Gerrand, Masterton, applying for permission to boil down fat at Waingawa in connection. with his butchery business. It was mentioned by a councillor that the health inspector intended visiting the premises. .The chairman suggested that by-laws be framed to control this and similar business, and it was decided that this be done.

There was an unrehearsed incident at a circus performing in Auckland last week (relates the Star). A stray terrier entered the tent, and for some considerable time made himself unpopular by yelping and barking at the performers in the proximity of the ring. At last one of the artists could stand it no longer, and said a few words to a baboon, who at the time was engaging tne attention of the audience. With a bound the animal, grotesquely garbed in trousers and coat, 'made for the terrier, grasped him by the tail, and swung him round his head for a moment or so. It had the 'desired effect, and in a trice the haboon wa« back on his stool. Nothing further was heard from the terrier, except his frightened yelps as he disappeared from the tent.

During the last few years goitre lias spread itself rapidly among the women of Auckland city (writes a correspondent .... of th|^._AutEiiunT Herald). It is undeniable" that- the increase in the number of sufferers train this disease has steadily and alarmingly increased since the civic authorities added lime to the water for clarifying purposes. Although medical men are still ignorant of. an indisputable theory of the origin of this disease, yet the fact remains that lime and goitre go together. In limestone regions of Central Europe .the goitre percentage ]s very high —in’ the limestone- regions of the South. Island it also is high—while in Auckland yewes ago, when the wafer ffo ,M .the "Western Springs was "not clarified by lime, goitre was comparatively scarce, but now since lime is added to our water this disease is playing havoc, with the thyroids of the Auckland Women. Controversy on this disease is urgently needed. Now showing.—A full range. of bo vs* s trofi g school boots; all sizes; quality right; prices right.—At Carpenter & Evans.* Cakes to make—scones to bake —how easy, pleasant and sure is the work when you use SHARLAND’S Baking Powder* I

In tlie Supreme Court at Masterton this morning, counsel stated that the hearing of the case, Mrs Eliza Gallagher versus William Walker Bicknell, will occupy two days.

It is stated in a Rome cablegram .that the Easeisti threaten to murder every Russian Bolshevist arriving at Genoa. Italian communists threaten to retaliate on the Easeisti.

Mr. H. E. B. Watson, official demonstrator for'tho Jersey Breeders’ Association, will give a. demonstration at Carterton early next month on purebred and crossbred Jerseys.

A Wellington telegram states that the verdict at the inquest on the death of Eve Simes was that death was due to general peritonitis, following on septic premature labour.

’ Execution is being taken by farmers to an increase of Ml per lb in the price o' phosphorised pollard supplied by the Department of Agriculture for poisoning rabbits (states the Auckland Hernid) (The matter was discussed by the provincial executive of the Banners’ Union, when -several anembeis fisseited that the increase was unwarranted, as the price of pollard had not been increased. It was decided to write to the Department of Agriculture, protesting against the. increase.

A railway porter had a narrow escape from injury at the Levin Station through the thoughtlessness of a passenger in the Main Trunk . express. While the train passed the siding the porter sat on the points lever, and while sitting 'there a bottle thrown from a window missed him by inches. As the train was travelling at ten to htteen miles an hour, the bottle had some impetus behind it. Since Hio incident refered to it has occurred to the porter that there are other places than the battlefields in which a tin hat would be useful.

A lost silver wristlet watch is adier tised for.

A social and dance will be held at the Te Ore Ore meeting house to-mor-row night. Zane Grey’s famous new novel, “To the Last Man,” has just arrived at N. R. Brown’s.

An address on the Solomon Islands Mission will be given in the Kuripuni Methodist Church to-morrow afternoon. All members of hockey, tenuis and croquet clubs are invited to attend acombined meeting to be held in the A. and P. rooms to-morrow night at /.30.

The annual general meeting .of the Excelsior Hockey Club will be held tonight at 7.30 in the Y.M.C.A. rooms. All members and intending members are requested to attend.

Persons desiring to help the football army in the coming Memorial Silver Bullet Campaign are invited tojitteiid a meeting in the Trades Social Hall on Wednesday, at 8 p.lll.

An investment on flat mortgage with trustee margin offering 61 per cent interest until August Ist, 1925, is advertised by the Wairarapa Trustees, Ltd., on page 1. Sums from £IOO upwards can be taken, but the investment is limited, so that early application is necessary. . s'