LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 30 August 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mails for America' and Europe, via Vancouver, close in Masterton .on Monday, Ist September, at 10.30 a.m. The Postmaster-General (the Hon. J. G. Coatee) announced last night that ttlie ’Frisco and Vancouver mail contracts renewals were 'practically arranged, the trips to be shortened by three days.

Doctor (watching bricklayer square the end of a broken brick with a trowelful of cement): “Ah, my man, the trowel covers up a lot of mistakes.” Bricklayer: “Yes, Doctor, and so does the spade.”

The Public Works Department have accepted the tenders of Messrs. Turner and Evans for wiring the hydro-electric sub-stations and buildings at Dannevirke, Woodville, Mangamaire and Masccrton.

The usual fortnightly social and dance was held last night in the Trades Hall by the ladies’ committee of the Labour Party, when quite a large number were prfcsent. Extras were played by Mrs. Price. A dainty supper was served, and the evening’s entertainment was very enjoyable.

Arising from a stoppage at the State mines on June 11th, 100 workers were proceeded against by the Inspector of Awards for taking part in an unlawful strike. Thdy pleaded guilty, stating that the tactless attitude of an underviewer was responsible. They mentioned that there was a long-standing grievance owning to the unsuitability of the lamps, which should be electric instead of merely oil. Each defendant was convicted and fined ss.

At the Gisborne Supreme Court yesterday, Ralph Hankins was charged with wilful mischief, the allegation .e----ing that he set fire to a motor car with intent to defraud the New Zealand Insurance Company. The Crown relied on the evidence of two boys, who said they saw accused setting lire to the vehicle. The boys reversed the evidence given by them in the lower court, and accused was acquitted.

A remarkable case which has been treated at a Gloucestershire infirmary is that of a farm labourer who was suffering from pain caused by something lying lengthwise across his eye. Ho went to the infirmary surgeon, who discovered a blade of grass ljin long lying between the tissues. This had sprouted from a hayseed, which was also removed from the eye. Apparently the seed had lodged in the corner of the eye socket, and the discharge from the tear duct had watered it. The blade of grass which sprouted received sufficient light through the eyeball to make it green. At th c annual conference of the New Zealand Sawmillers’ Federation, concluded at Wellington yesterday, it was considered that if the recommendation of the recent building by-law conference were adopted by local bodies the cost of building would be reduced. A motion for a vigorous afforestation policy was carried unanimously, and it was decided to retain membership with the Forestry League in order to have an influence in the League’s policy. It was recommended that members give preference to British goods if they are equal to other products and can be secured at competitive prices.

The Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister of Public Works, anticipates that water will be turned into the Mangahao tunnels by Monday, or possibly Tuesday of next week, and this will enable a Tun to be made with th e machinery. Owing to the necessity of slowly trying out the electrical machinery, it would not be possible safely to generate current for some considerable time, and after that a considerable amount of adjustment was sure to be required before thc Government would be in a. position to engage to supply current. The Government proposed to fix a date for the formal opening after the middle of October.

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At the Gisborne Supreme Court, Te Wekaora Tautau pleaded guilty to theft, forgery and uttering, and was sentenced to reformative treatment for two years; Albert Edward Duncan, thefts in hotel, 18 months’ reformative treatment; Raymond Woodward, on a similar charge, 18 months’ hard labour; Francis James Hodges, for uttering forged split bank notes, to 12 months’ hard labour.

The special “go to church” month, in the Methodist Church will conclude to-morrow. Mr Beckett will speak in the morning on “Spiritually Mindedness, with reference to the contribution that the followers of George Fox had made to religious life. In the evening the subject is “The Investment of Life,” and Mrs Hallam, of Wellington, will sing “Abide with Me,”

A flame-throwing device designed by Germany and used during the war is now being used in New York State to protect electric light, and telephone poles from decaying. The pole before being set up is treated with the flamethrower until a charcoal surface is formed. Creosote, hitherto hasbeen used alone, is then applied. This system of treating the poles, it is stated, lengthens their lives considerably.

Discussing thc age at which boys and. girls should be eligible for a motordriver’s license, Mr. G. P. Furness related at a meeting of the Marlborough Automobile Association, the story of a Blenheim motorist whose young daughter one clay inquired just how fast his car could go. ( ‘ I’m sure I don’t know, ’ replied the father, “but why do you ask?” “Well,” explained the girl, “yesterday we had the car out and Ron (her brother) got it going as fast as 68 miles an hour, but he didn’t like to go any faster. I just wanted to know* what the cor could really do.” News has been received in Wellington that Mr. Herbert Vereker, an employee of the Eagle Oil Company, was shot dead on July 6th by bandits at Portrero, Ycra Cruz. Mr. Vereker met his death, it is stated, because of his refusal to hand over a sum of. money demanded by the- bandits. He had insisted on remaining at Portrero -when the military garrison had been withdrawn. His body has been taken to Tampico. Reuter’s London Agency understands that Mr. Herbert Vereker •had already been twice captured by bandits, the last occasion being on May 19, when, after being held captive for some twelve days, he was released, despite the fact that the ransom of 10,000 dollars demanded by the bandits had not been paid. The late Mr. Vereker was a nephew of Lady Jellicoe, his mother being her sister. Why not put it this way (asks “Zamiel” in the Auckland Star): — “Wanted for New Zealand. —GovernorGeneral. Must be distinguished and married. Admiral preferred. Beautiful climate; kindly, intensely loyal, but rather parochial people. Duties heavy but not unpleasant; consist mostly of opening halls and bazars. Tv r o residences —one containing bed and other relics of Sir George Grey. Applicants should have a sense of humour, an irrespressible cheerfulness, and gift of praising Auckland at Wellington’s expence, and Wellington at Auckland’s, in such a way as to offend neither. Present occupant sails his own 14ft. boat; if his successor is prepared to sail a 7-footer, all the better. Residence in Wellington during greater part of year necessary, but there are compensations, particulars of which wall bo supplied on application.” A party consisting of Mr W. King, Miss J. Roesiter and Miss P. Person, had a most unpleasant experience last Saturday on the road from Puketitiri to Te Haroto, says the 11.8. Herald. They were travelling from Puketitiri to Te (Haroto to see a football match, but were delayed by the fatal lorry accident, at which Mr King rendered assistance. They decided not to turn back, but to push on for their destination 'i time for a dance. In crossing the ford at the Mohaka river, Miss Person’s horse was washed "from under her, and both: Mr King and Miss Bossiter had to go to the rescue. Miss Person was unconscious, and her companions were very fatigued. To make matters worse, their horses had crossed the river and were on the other side, while Miss Person had lost her shoes in the stream. Mr King gave Miss Person his boots, and.the party walked to the roadman’s hut at Titiokura, five miles distant. Here they spent the night. It is stated that Miss Person and Mr King are still suffering from the effects of their adventure.

Ford ear for sale. Furniture for sale. Capable help wanted. Building Society shares for sale. Lost Irish terrier pup advertised for. Messrs Hugo and Shearer insert notice on page 1. Mr V. S. Wilton inserts an advertisement on page 4.

Tenders invited for right to graze sheep on 5180 acres.

Maurieeville Football Club’s annual ball on the 3rd September. Mr. and Mrs. .T. Heyhoe insert a thanks notice on page one. Messrs Hart, Tucker and Daniell insert removal notice on- page 1. Messrs. A. Hendry and Son advertise new season’s tweed and worsted serges for suitings, Mr R. W. Ferrie, baker, notifies that his cart will call near the railway station in future.

Messrs. Watson, Gooder and Lee, invite tenders for the erection of a residence at Martinborough. The Druids’ Social Committee insert a reminder of the two dances they aEe holding during the coming week in the Exchange Hall. Arrangements are well in hand, and patrons are assured of an enjoyable time.

Attention: is drawn to the Masterton Harrier Club’s dance to bo held in the Social Hall on September 6tb. The dance is in honour of the 20 members of the, Hutt Valley Harrier Club, who will be running in Masterton in the afternoon. .

A copy of the first number of the now “Merry Magazine” has reached us from Messrs Gordon and Goth, per favour of Mr. J. Henderson, Queen Street. We have no hesitation in predicting a good future for this production. The stories, by well-known authors, are profusely illustrated.

The W.F.C.A., Stock Department, have received instructions from Miss J. Kennedy, of Christchurch, to offer by public auction, at their offices, Queen street, Masterton, on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 2.30 p.m., that piece of land situated corner of First and Totara streets, Lausdownc, containing 38.4 perches, with dwelling thereon, consisting of five rooms, scullery, bathroom, washhouse, etc. The property is situated in a good locality, within ten minutes ’ walk from the P.O. The section is so situated as to provide ample ro6m for the erection of another dwelling. Particulars and conditions of sale may bo inspected at the offices of the auctioneers. .

The following charities will benefit under the will of the late Mr Alfred Baldcy, ex-M.L.C.:—Dr. Barnardo’s Home, £1500; Salvation Amy, £SOO.

The season for the Masterton _ Amateurs commences on Monday with the production of “ The .Gondoliers.” The brilliant costuming, in blazing hues, gives a light and freshening effect to the production, which should result in the most successful show yet attempted by the Society. Mavis McClymont, daughter of Mrs (Dr.) McClymont, formerly of Masterton, was second in the girls’ recitation (under 9 years) at the Wellington competitions yesterday. Peggy Welch, daughter of Mr and Mrs Randall Welch, of Wellington, and formerly of Masterton, won the operatic dance (for girls under 9 years of age) at the competitions yesterday.

At about 2.15 p.m. yesterday a six-teen-year-old boy, who formerly followed the occupation of message boy, escaped from the Boys’ Training Home, Weraroa. He is described as being of small build and sallow complexion, with brown hair and fair eyes. When last noticed he was wearing grey tweed shorts and a dungaree jacket. “I am not able to do hard work now, but I have had a fairly lengthy job with the Public Works Department —-they are not very particular, you know,” was the*naive statement of a man at the Te Awamutu Police Court recently, when accused of being a rogue and vagabond. A new type, of electric locomotive, generating its own power, which it is hoped will solve the problem of complete electrification of railways, has been tested in America. Operated at one-seventh the cost of a steam engine, it is run by electricity generated by a Diesel fuel' engine similar to the type which has revolutionised steamship operation. ft may be run on any track for practically unlimited periods, restricted only by the amount of fuel it can carry, which is considerably higher than in the case of coal-burning engines.

An industry which lias made considerable development during the year, particularly in the Nelson district,. is cider-making. The quantity of cider manufactured was 40,000 gallons, most of this being produced from a grade of apples which in former seasons was allowed, to rot in the orchards or was fed to stock. In this connection the cider industry promises to be of great value to the apple-growers of the Dominion as a means of making a profitable use of low-grade apples, and it deserves every encouragement from that point of view alone. Up to the present the bulk of the cider produced has been consumed locally, and judging from the amount disposed of in the Nelson district it should command a ready sale throughout New Zealand'when the business has been properly developed.

Anybody looking for trouble can find it by following this recipe, given by an Australian writer (says an exchange): “If you desire diversion in the shape of testing your temper, attend any football match at any place and on any Saturday afternoon, and argue with a supporter of the losing side on the 1 merits of the umpiring. Take up the attitude that the arbiter is giving a brilliant and impartial interpretation, and your desires will be appeased. The average football barracker is the type under review, and he forms one of the most curious aspects of all human nature. He will find fault with every free kick given to th e opposing team, or oise laughs derisively—if his own team is ahead —and when his favourites are m turn the recipient of the free—be the decision palpably correct —lie will seowlingly inform you that 'cow must behave somehow,’ or, by cripes, he’ll get what’s coming to him’.”