LOCAL ARID GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 September 1924, Page 4

LOCAL ARID GENERAL.

The Cherniavsky trio of musicians are due to appear at Masterton in the near future.

Members of the Wairarapa Power Board, in company with Mr H. R. Climie, consulting engiener, yesterday afternoon visited the Kourarau development plant.

The Wairarapa Power Board decided yesterday to dispose of electric ranges to schools at net landed cost, and to charge lfd per unit for current consumed.

A man claims to be able to hear through his spine. We are surprised that it is not a woman, remarks a contemporary. Judging by the present fashion in evening dress, elm gives her spine every chance.

Yesterday the borough grader wae put into operation in Essex street. The sides of the road are to be trimmed and repair work is to be carried out on the crown, much of the gravel, etc., from the sides being used for the purpose. The finance eommitte recommended to the meeting of the Wairarapa Power Board yesterday the acceptance of the Dunedin Engineering (Jo. at £1195 for the steel pipe line in connection with the Kourarau No. 2 scheme. Tenders for copper wire were accepted from S. Brown, Ltd., £1895 16 s Bd, and P. RBaillie and Co., £Bl6l 5s 4d. A heavily laden lorry, which had arrived at the Gorge entrance on Monday morning, found its progress barred, not owing to a slip, but to the danger which its passage might entail. _ Some few small slips had started, and it was considered that the lorry, which, together with its load, weighed fully six tons, might seriously affect any weak points.

At the suggestion of Mr P. J. Small, an alteration in the method of payment of dairy farmers’ charges in respect to the horse-power of electric milking motors was made at the meeting of the Manawatu-Oroua Power Board on Monday. Mr Small pointed out that the present basis was £5 per horse-power per annum, which amounted usually to £lO per year, as most motors were of two horse-power. This charge was levied at the rate'of 16s 8d per month over the whole year. He suggested that the charge be at the rate of £1 per month for 10 mouths from August Ist to May 31 st, thus leaving the dairy farmer free from payment in his two worst financial months. The suggestion was approved. —Standard.

Tke treasurer reported as follows to the meeting of tli e Wairarapa Power Board yesterday:—Receipts for August: Loan monies, £10,000; sales current, £1075 Ss 2d; installation deposits, £I2BO 11s 9d; other receipts, £834 8s 4d; total, £13,195 16s 2d. Receipts to date: Loan monies, £220,000; local debentures, £20,998; sales current, £3880; installation deposits, £13,660 11s 4d; other receipts, £BO2B 11s 9d; total, £266,567 3e 4d. Payments to date: Waiohino investigation, £3170 18s 4d; salaries and wages, £31,940 15s sd; stores, £111,311 13s; other payments, £99,958 Is lOd; total, £246,381 10s. Payments for August: Salaries and wages, £2538 4s 8d; stores, £6482 7s 7d; other payments, £4267 14s Sd; total, £13,288 6s lid. “Are there any fresh developments in cancer research at Home?” was a question asked of Dr. Miller, of Palmerston North, who recently returned from a 12 months’ visit to Great Britain, by a Standard reporter. “Well, they seem to be getting on the right track of solving the problem,’’ replied the doctor. “They have introduced a new ray treatment known as the Erlanghen ray which has great penetrative power. While this ray is not curative it has been found to be very beneficial, and the best results have been obtained from this treatment in conjunction with surgery. There ar e possibilities for the future that a cure might be found, not necessarily by the use ot' the ray, but it might lead to something else.’’ The doctor added that, with regard to tuberculosis, patients were now being treated by electricity and the son’s rays. They had a special electric bath and with regard to the sun ray treatment patients were exposed to the direct rays of the sun. This method had proved beneficial.

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The price of gold in London is now £4 13s per oz.

Hastings is at present spending £50,000 on streets and drainage.

Says the Christchurch Spectator:— “An Ashburton bridegroom fainted while on his way to his wedding. What will happen when he begins getting the household bills?”

The official opening of the Wanganui Woollen Mills will take place ; on Friday next at the mills, which are situated” alongside the Aramoho railway station. Tweeds essentially “Scotch” will be manufactured very shortly.

Stock throughout the Mauawatu and Eangitikei districts is reported to be in splendid condition, says the Wanganui Chronicle. Lambing has been practically completed, and the percentages are decidedly satisfactory.

At the meeting of the Wairarapa Power Board yesterday, authority was given to attach the Board’s seal to the following documents: —‘(a) Contract, H. J. Byford, building', Masterton; (b) deed re crossing, Greytown railway station; (e) authorities to operate bank accounts, Greytown; (d and e), contracts, P. and R. Baillie and Co., and S. Brown, Ltd., copper wire. An official intimation has been received in Hastings from Military Headquarters in Wellington that it has been, decided to form a regimental band for the Seventh Mounted Rifles. The band will be of full strength, and the instruments and uniforms will be supplied' by the Government.

A Press message from Nelson says:— As is so often the case, a storm which on the Meteorological Officer’s calculations should have enveloped Nelson, has failed to reach here, and the weather is beautifully fine. Bad weather frequently comes as far as Jackson’s Head and shoots off to sea, leaving this locality untouched.

The late Miss Anne Slater, who died recently, by her will bequeathed £SOO to the Dean and Chap f er of the Christchurch Cathedral for a chancel screen. As her intention had been forestalled, it is not known what will be the fate of the bequest, states the Church News. In addition. Miss Slater left £BOO for the orphans of St. Saviour’s. A further bequest was to Nurse Maude’s district ■nursing association, £SOO. At the Wellington Competitions yesterday, Master Lee, of Masterton, won the clog dance by 7 points from the second competitor. In the toe dance for girls under 9, Peggy Welch, daughter of Mr R. Welch, formerly of Masterton, was second, being one point behind the winner. The canoe dance resulted: — Wairarapa No. 1, 95 points, 1; Hainua No. 1 and No. 2, equai, 94 points, 2. We are informed, says the Herald, that already several Wanganui citizens have not been slow in recognising the value of local production, and, within a few days, will be inside well-made suits of locally-manufactured tweed. Judging by the comments of those who know something about woollens and tweeds, the Wanganui product bids fair to hold its own with British-manufac-tured material.

The Sydney Town Hall staff has been greatly agitated over an accidental visit to the city surveyor’s department by the Lord Mayor and the town clerk, who found most of the men idling. Some had their overcoats on, others were telling yams, and one was reading a book. A senior officer was also found taking tilings easy. As a result a letter has been sent by the town clerk to the city surveyor, asking him to exercise eloser supervision of his men.

With reference to the erection of new headquarters buildings at Carterton, the resolution passed on June 10th, authorising the architect to prepare plans and estimates of a two-storied building for olliee and showroom accommodation on the lines of the plans submitted, .was rescinded by the Wairarapa Power Board at its meeting yesterday, and in place thereof the following resolution was adopted:—“That a one-storied building be erected on the Memorial Square site sufficient only for the Board’s own requirements, including motor garage, the whole to be built of either brick or concrete, partition and lloor, and an iron roof, in accordance with the sketch plan submitted by the secretary-manager. ’ ’

The Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society concluded their season last night, -when “ Tho Gondoliers” was presented to a. crowded house at liar tinborough, where the Society has always been warmly received, and this year's production lias added further popularity to their already long string of successes. The principals and chorus alike rendered tie work in an excellent manner, and judging by the rounds of applause accorded them, the audience greatly appreciated the opera. After the production the Society was entertained at supper by th e ladies of Martin borough, Mr W. S. Jago and Mr Kosewarne returning thanks for the hospitality accorded the Amateurs. The members of the Society were conveyed to Martinborough in cars lent by private owners and garage proprietors, who deserve the greatest thanks for the way in which they support the Society. Piano wanted. Masonic Lodge meets to-night. Two young men hoarders wanted. Woman wanted to assist in laundry. Advertiser wants to buy laying fowls. K. and H. have plentiful supply of tripes.

Mrs J. Cairns and family insert a thanks notice. Widow offers furnished room to woman, rent free, in return for company. The Caetlepoint County Council insert an advertisement on page 1 re rate levies.

The Druids’ social committee advertise that they are holding another of their popular danecs in the Exchange Hall next Saturday. C Coy., Ist Hawke’s Bay Regt., -will parade at 8.45 a.m. on Saturday next, at the Masterton railway station, to proceed to Trentham amp.

Messrs IT. J. Staniforth and E. B. Smith notify that a 7-seater Buick car will leave the Midland Hotel, Masterton, for Wellington every Sunday, as per week-day time-table, until further notice.

Parents and guardians are reminded that St. Matthew’s Collegiate School for Girls and Kindergarten reopens for the third term on Monday next, at 9 a.m. The principal (Miss P. Lazarus) will be at the school on Friday afternoon, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for the enrolment of pupils.

Masterton ladies will note with interest the announcement iin this issue of Hugo and Shearer’s display of the latest “ Rodeo” neckwear —imported lately, direct from London. The beauty and novelty of these scarves has to be seen to be appreciated, and this firm accordingly extends a' general invitation to local ladies to ,call and inspect. Keep “NAZOL” handy in your office, shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will pi event coughs and colds. 60 doses 1/6. *

The petty thief is abroad again ,in the vicinity of Worksop road. During the past few days, one resident had two door-mats stolen, and another had a big pot containing a plant lifted from the front verandah. A warm time is in store for these sneak thieves, as several residents are organising to deal out justice of the tar-and-feather type to them.

Apparently “dry” America, like certain towns in New Zealand, is “dry” in name only, says a Southern paper. A Southlander, writing of his experiences, details how he enquired of a police officer in Panama, if liquor could be procured. The guardian of the law replied that the visitor, being a stranger, would have a little trouble, but opening the lower flap of his coat, the officer remarked: “Would that suit?” The liquor was rum, but it suited.

A magistrate, who happened to be in a hurry, went to examine a woman before she was committed to a mental hospital the other morning, says the Dunedin Star. “What are these tricks you have been up to? What ie your reason for acting so foolishly?” etc., he asked, and was doubtless quite satisfied, from the confused and speechless attitude of the woman, that she was a fit and proper case for treatment. However the police matron arrived and introduced the “patient” as the assistant matron, at which announcement, it is rumoured, there was a tense moment, happily relieved by some laughter and explanations.