LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 49, Issue 14852, 5 February 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Wakelin Bros., of Canterbury, have donated three special prizes of lOOlbs, SOlbs and 251bs of Golden Cream flour, as first, second and third points prizes, respectively, in the cookery classes at the Masterton show.

Entries for the Masterton Show closed on Saturday night with a very satisfactory response. The number of sheep and cattle already exceed last year’s figures, and include the stock of some of the most prominent breeders in the Dopiinion.

‘ ‘ There is a shortage of 30,000 houses in New South Wales to-day,” 3aid a visitor from Sydney to a Palmerston North Times representative. “But wo aie on the eve of a great revival in the building trade.” The illuminated address presented to Mr T. Ingley last week by the residents of Morison’s Bush was the work of Mr E. Gully, of Masterton. The framing of the address was artistically carried out by the A.P.F., Perry street Masterton.

It was stated at the Te Ore Ore householders’ meeting on Saturday night that a settler in the district had three children ,of whom two attended the Te Ore Ore school, but the third, being above St. 2, had to travel 61 miles to Lansdowne, passing Te Ore Ore. During the summer months Margate, the popular English seaside resort, has a population of over 250,000, the normal population being about 30,000. The reason for its popularity is that the attractions are so numerous and varied. Many of the attractions are provided by the City Council, and all are paying propositions. Nothing is provided free of charge, and if any department suffers a loss, it is reorganised for the following season. The amusements provided by the City Council include tennis, cricket, bowling, croquet, symphony orchestras of 45 instruments, three high-class concert parties, with occasional stars, such as Tetrazini, Melba and other celebrities, open-air arenas and indoor concerts, dancing halls, ete., while private enterprise contributes steamer trips, boating, charabanc rides, music halls, skating rinks, zoological gardens and picture palaces.

The five miles cycling championship of New South Wales, decided at Sydney on Saturday, resulted: —W. Coppins I, A. Scotten 2, E. Langford 3. Time, 13min 4sec.

A roan pony, attached to the Fish Supply cart, bolted from Chapel street along” Cornwall street about. 8 o ’clock this morning, causing a flutter of excitement. The cart was rather badly damaged < having both shafts broken. A bishop was batting in a cricketmatch, when a bowler sent a ball e»*y wide of th ewicket. “Keep the ball .n the parish!” cried the irascible bisnop. The next -ball knocked his lordship’s middle tsump out. The yokel shouted: “1 think that’s somewhere about tie diocese, my lud! ” The Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott) preached and held Communion service at Whakataki yesterday morning, and w T as at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tenui, in the afternoon. There were good congregations on both occasions. The text in the afternoon was “Thy Kingdom Come.”' The service was read by the vicar (Rev. B. D. Ashcroft). A successful field day was held in connection with St. Bride's Convent bazaar in the old fish ponds grounds on Saturday by the combined stallholders. A sports programme was carried out under the direction of Messrs T. Vaughan and J. Savage. The following were the prize-winners:—Horse events (silver cup for most points), Mr 11. Marsh; old girls’ race, M. Bunny; old boys’ race, M. Hanley; ladies 'face, Mt , Hogan.

The St. Matthew’s Bible Class held their pi«nie at Te Whiti bridge on Saturday in fine weather, although rather windy. With the assistance of several lady teachers of the Sunday School the whole gathering was a success. Various games were indulged in, including rounders and cricket. There were present about 45 members and friends. The transport was carried out by the kind use of Messrs Edward’s and Bullock’s ears, and for which the members wish to express their thanks.

The annual picnic of Knox Sunday School and the combined Bible Classes was held on Saturday at Mr J. McGregor’s residence “Balquhidder, ” instead of at Solway, as for some years past. The superintendent of the Sunday School (Mr J. McGregor, jun., Wangaehu) had charge of the games and competitions, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. The Rev. J. Davie, i na happy speech, thanked Mr MaGregor for the use of the grounds. A sum of £l6 was subscribed for the picnic fund.

The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church was held last evening. The Rt. Rev. Monsignor McKenna, who presided, presented the balance sheet, which disclosed a satisfactory position. He also gave a statement of the work done during the year. The following committee wa selected for the year:—Messrs E. O’Leary (secretary), J. Savage, S. O’Regan, G. Hunter, J. Connor, T. McGinnity, J. Siemonek, and T. McCracken. It was decided to hold the annual concert on St. Patrick’s night in the Assembly Hall, and to hold the children’s sports on Saturday, March 10th.

The steamer was ready to put to sea, but two of the firemen were missing. After the siren had shrieked its warning thrice they appeared, slightly inebriated, coming along the wharf. The gangway was lowered sufficiently to allow the men to climb on without much difficulty, but one man flatly refused to clamber up. He quoted the regulations stating that the gangway must be lowered down to the wharf, and harangued the ship’s officers on deck at great length on his steady determination not to waive one jot or tittle of bis privileges in the light of the laws governing gangways. So the gangway was duly brought down -to the level of the wharf, and with much dignity and precision his Majesty the Stoker camp, aboard.

Capable general wanted. Lost hat advertised for. Lost gold sleeve link advertised for. Lost black iur advertised for. Furnished cottage to let at Seatoun. Advertiser wishes to purchase a good rifle.

Bon Chretian pears for sale at Mr D. Allens’, Macara street. Mr Peter Kelly’s cleaning works have now been re-opened. y , , Messrs Hubbard Bros, insert- an advertisement re repairs to boots.

Euchre tournament in the Bannister street Rand hall to-morrow night. The Wairarapa Electric Bower Board invite quotations for' horse teams.

Superb"' tomatoes are now on sale at Mr B. P. L. Clayson’s, 6 Miriam street; also top-quality onions. The Wairarapa Farmers’ Co-op., Ltd., announce they can supply the full rigout for the new Wairarapa High School. A Paddy’s Market in aid of the black and gold stall at St. Bride’s' Convent Bazaar will be held in shop next Bank N.Z., opening to-night.

Mr A. T. Dickason advertises in the wanted columns choice bottling and dessert pears, also tomatoes, direct from Nelson and Hawke’s Bay,) at cheapest prices in town. Mr L. A. Wadham, Sports Depot, 110 Queen street, /Masterton, has just landed a large indent of Silver King golf balls, in blue, red and yellow dot. Bing ’phone 1686 for quotations. Mr L. S. Nicol, jeweller, is at present showing a very fine displhy of sterling silver and E.PjN.S. ware. Included in the display, are cake trays* coffee and tea sets, salvers, tea pots, entree dishes, jam, butter and marmalade dishes, etc. Mr Nicol cordially invites inspection.

“Comes Autumn with its russet shades,” said the poet of old. It also brings a message to women, a cheerful message, for it means new styles and fresh ideas in dress. . Especially does autumn bring up the thought of beautiful new costumes, and in this matter we might mention that Mr Alex. Donald has just opened a charming range of autumn costume materials. This is a most appropriate time —with the show coming on soon —to pay a visit to Mr Donald and inspect these dlightful new fabrics. * ■■,; ■ :

The Wellington, Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki Directory for 1023, published tv Messrs Stone, Son and Company, Ltd., is one or the most up-to-date reference volumes in New Zealand, and is of great value for office use. This is its 32nd year of publication, and the new edition has been added to and improved in various ways'. The names and addresses nave been compiled by means of a house-to-house canvass, while the other commercial, municipal and general information has been obtained from officials. The maps have been brought up to date, and the Customs tariff and other important figures and tables of frequent use have been carefully revised. The volume also contains interesting and useful statistical matters.

SHAELAND’S VINEGAR is not only palatable—it is wholesome. That is guaranteed. No mineral acid in Sharland’s. At all grocers in bulk and bottle*

A London cable states that the Wellington City 5£ per cent loan of £340,000 at 99 was subscribed within an hour.

At a sports meeting, at Sydney on Saturday, the sprinter, E. W, Carr,.easily won the 100yds race in 10 2-usecs., and the 220yds in 24Secs.

The election expenses of Mr A. C. Holms in connection with the last contest for the Masterton seat have been set down as £llO 16s Id.

The amalgamation of the Masterton .Municipal Band and the Citizens’ Band has now been abandoned, and the two bands are carrying on again as separate bodies.

Mr W. T. Wilton, of Makora road, Masterton, has purchased Mr J. Beech’s 40-acre property on the Opaki road. The sale was negotiated by Messrs Keith and Co.

The Masterton Municipal Silver Band, under the condustorship of Mr Wylie, rendered a programme of music in the Park yesterday afternoon. The band’s playing was much appreciated by those present.

The Ford motor car, belonging to Mr A. Knutsen, of South Carterton, which was stolen during the owner’s temporary absence on Friday night, 'was located' by the Lower Hutt police, having been abandoned in front ( of an hotel, writes our Carterton correspondent. Mr Knutsen, jun., left Carterton this morning to bring the car home. ° A Kelson > telegram states that Alfred Cotton, a well-known Taliaka settler, had a narrow escape from being gored to death by a bull at the Mardi Gras festival. A rope broke while the bull was being placed in the show pen, and Cotton fell. The bull struck him in the chest, but fortunately the horns did not penetrate his body. Quick assistance aveijed a fatality. The stock drive decided upon by the Wairarapa P. and A. Society in November last, to be held in February, has not been sufficnently advanced to allow the proposal to be completed writes our Carterton correspondent. The delay has been occasioned by the holidays, and members generally being too busy with their farming operations, those who have completed their districts have met with a very favourable response, and at a special meeting on Saturday it w r as decided to postpone... the closing date until March 10th. In the meantime stock already promised will be collected and sold. The Rev. J. Cocker, of Masterton, ■who has returned from a visit to Canterbury, stated to a “Daily Times” representative that on account of the extraordinary rainfall during the past few weeks, the farmers bf Canterbury have had a very trying time, especially those who had grown oat and wheat crops. The heavy rain came down when the crops were in stook, and the experience of the farmers in Canterbury has been similar to that of the Wairarapa. It is expected, however, that despite the unfavourable conditions the crops will be very fair in quality.

A truck loaded with wool and covered with tarpaulins, bearing the words in big letters: “Beware bees!” created considerable attention in the Stratford railway yards recently. It appears there was some need for the warning, as after the truck had been loaded at Douglas the previous day, a swarm of bees setled under onepf the tarpaulins. As it fvas not possible to dislodge them when the truck was placed, on tne train, the notice was put on the tarpaulin as a warning to the railway officials who had to handle the truck in transit to Wanganui, whither it was consigned. When the truck left Stratford the bees were still there.

Referring to the report that Mr C. J. Evans, a ranger of the Southland Acclimatisation Society, has secured photographs of a bird believed to be a notornis, in the Otago Sounds district, Mr J. Pattison, of Taumarunui, writes to the Auckland Herald tnat it is quite possible a specimen has been captured, as besides the four specimens secured during the last 74 years, a number of reports of either their footprints or faint and fleeting glimpses of the bird have been made. Continuing, he said: The discovery of the fossil remains of the notornis, along with moa bones, was made by Mr W.’Mantell in 1847 at Waingongoro, and, it is strange- to relate, it was he who came into possession of the first recorded live bird captured in 1849 by sealers at Duck Cove, Resolution Jsland, adjacent to Dusky Sound. Not long afterwards some Maori sealhunters secured a second specimen, wliich Mr Mantell obtained and forwarded to the British Museum, where the two skins are to be seen to-day.

A story that aroused sympathy for a start, but worked up to an amusing finale, was presented at the Auckland Police Court. A well-known resident of Hastings, named Naylor, who had been arrested on a maintenance charge, appeared on remand, when his solicitor suggested that he should give evidence. Naylor, in reply to questions, tearfully stated that he had come to Auckland in his car to participate in the bowling tournament. His wife came up, but had returned to Hastings. She had £SO, plenty of money for. the home. “This seems'-more like the act of a hysterical woman,” said the solicitor. Then Chief Detective Mcllveney jumped up, and in the course of a few very pertinent and direct questions the tenor of the story altered. Defendant admitted, that he was staying in Auckland with a woman who was not his wife, but he had no intention of going to Sydney with her. He was only staying on in Auckland (to : sell his car. He was remanded to appear at Hastings, but released on substantial bail.