LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 2 May 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The divorce case of Gertrude Mary Fielding v. Alfred Charles Fielding has been set down for the next sitting ot the Wellington Divorce Court. The Southland Power Board’s hydroelectric scheme at Monowai was opened vesterday by -the Minister of 1 üblit Works. What is known as No. 1 field punishment, which authorised the tying of a defaulter in the army to a gun-waggon wheel, has been abolished. At the •aiiinhal meeting of the Kketahuna branch of the Farmers’ Union, it was suggested that' the Eketahuna and Xireaha branches should amalgamate. Several members expressed themselves in favour of this. Mr J. P. Petersen, for Xireaha, said that he could not commit the br.aneh, but he thought they would fall in with the proposal. An enjoyable, dance was held in the Kaituna Hall on Thursday night, when about 60 couples were present. Prizes were given for novelty dances, and the excellent music was greatly, appreciated. Extras were played by Messrs Edwards and Crewe. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs A. Keir and J. Stempa. A London cable states that a meeting of the Anglo-French War Graves Committee discussed the transfer of the land titles of 79 British cemeteries, which the communal authorities are refusing on the ground that overmuch land is occupied, contending that, the cemeteries' should be concentrated. The French members have agreed to do their utmost to induce the communes to accede. At a meeting of the Eketahuna branch of the Fanners’ Union, the annual statement showed considerable arrears in subscriptions. A letter w r as read from headquarters suggesting that the levy in future should be 10s per member to the Dominion Executive, apd 7s 6d per member to the Provincial Executive. This raised the question' as to how the branch was going to meet such a levy in view of the state of its finances. A .motion by Mr Matheson that the suggested fees be adopted w r as' lost, members being of the opinion that an increase in subscription would mean a. decrease in membership. It was decided to canvass for outstanding fees. Natives of the West Indies tell travells when they make their first trip to the-land where flourishes,the mangrove tree of oysters which can be purchased on branches so many to the branch. The oysters grow on trees. Most of the islands in the South fire fringed with mangrove tree's. Some of them grow in--the salt water, and their branches droop until a part of them is submerged. Oysters will cling to any surface in the water to which they can fasten themselves, and as there are few shelves or stones along the shores, they attach themselves to the branches. When the datives go oyster gathering they lean over the side of the. boat, find a branch to which oysters arc clinging, and cut it off. Three young men caused a mild sensation, and also considerable damage, in the city recently (says the Dunedin Times). According to reports, they “went wild” before they were brought up with a round turn in the country. It appears that they commandeered a doctor’s motor ear from outside the hospital gates, and careered at a reckless pace along King street. They had not proceeded very far when the car collided with two horses, one of which was so badly injured that it had to be destroyed by the police. The men then drove tire ear, it is alleged, at a reckless pace southwards, and when passing along the Main South road in Caversham collided with a shop verandah, which collapsed. Even this did not put an end to tlieir capers, as the car was seen travelling at a great pace still further southward. By this time all suburban and nearby country police stations had been notified to keep a look-out for the men, and they were caught and placed under arrest by Constable Southgate when racing through Outram at a high rate of speed. Eye witnesses stated that it was a marvel that the men and pedestrians were not killed, and that the car was not smashed to pieces. It is understood, however, that the car was badly damaged. The men were brought to Dunedin in custody, and appeared before the court. “NAZOL” acts like a charm in tackling coughs and colds. Penetrating and germ-killing. Better than mixtures or syrups. Most economical. Is 6d.

The Poppy Day sales in Dunedin realised £496. Last year the amount was £495. A - The Masterton Municipal Silver Band will render a programme of music in the Park to-morrow afternoon, wea the r pe rm it tin g. Cr. T. Bloodwor-th (Labour) headed the poll at the election for the Auckland City Council, and Cr. Armstrong '(Labour) occupied a similar position in Christchurch. i “Clarence,” she called. He stopped the car and looked around. “I am not accustomed to call my chauffeurs by their first names, Clarence. What "is your surname?” “Darling, madam.” “Drive on Clarence.” A mistake was made yesterday in a paragraph relating to the annual ball of the Masterton Golf Club. The ball will be held on June 10th. The date given yesterday, May 10th, bc.ng a Sunday, was obviously wrong. The' iron green and white, registration number-plates for motor vehicles that are being issued by the Government were imported from America. An aluminium plate has been produced in Wellington at a price which competes with, the foreign article, and these may be used in connection with the heavy traffic number-plates to be issued shortly by the Wellington City Corporation. A quaint clause appears in the official instructions covering the control of the range during the National rifle meeting at Trentham. It says: “.No competitor is allowed under any circumstances to have his rifle loaded when about to fire.” It is understood, however, that the authorities winked at infractions of this, regulation, but its appearance in the programme evoked considerable chuckling. During the storm which raged on a recent afternoon, a family at Myross Bush, Southland, had an unusual and rather terrifying experience. A particularly vivid flash of lightning struck the electric service wire leading to the .residence and travelled along it to the •switchboard. The wall-paper around the switchboard was slightly burned, and the board and the switches in the house were blown completely out. The service line continued from the house to some buildings at the back, and the lightning .ran along this, but before reaching the buildings switched off on to a tree, ran down the trunk and became earthed. The bark was Tipped from the tree, which, however, was probably the means of saving the outbuildings from serious damage. In a letter to the Auckland Star, HA Smoker’’ makes the following protests against smoking in tea-rooms: Smoking being one of man’s indulgences, is regarded even % a. smoker himself as a bad and dirty habiti When gentlemen and ladies ' prpssced to . indulge in the smoking of cigarettes and’ jfipes after luncheon, dinner or tea in the public dining and tea'rooms it gives one the impression of ill-breeding and want of refinement. To have smoke puffed into one’s face at meal time by either male or the apish bobbed and shingled-hair creatures of fashion has compelled more tliaii one person to Seek a. dainty and clean luncheon room where a placard boldly marked “No Smoking” is plainly visible. “British First *-writes_ to the Auckland Star as follows:—“I read with regret in your paper of the 24th inst., in situations vacant: ‘Chinaman wanted for kitchen work, apply Ladies’ College, Remuera. ’ Now, sir, I take it as a slur both to the college and to the young ladies that are there. Surely the management could get some decent and respectable European man or woman who could fill the vacancy, instead of a Chinaman. lam sure that there are scores of first-class young women in Auckland to-day that could run rings around any Chink. Give our own people first chance every time. The way that the Chow is treated here, and the wav the white people are treated, one can’t but think that in a few more years this country -will be ruled by the yellow race.” Whare to let. Druids’ .dance to-night. Carnation blooms for sale. Business lady requires room. Mr. T. Jordan inserts a thanks notice on page one. Out door porter wanted for Masterton Public Hospital. Jazz fiance will be held in the Exchange Hall on Monday night. A first-class Wairarapa sheep farm is advertised for sale by F. P. Welch. Mr. B. 11. Just, nurseryman, Palmerston North, advertises flower bulbs for sale. Wairarapa Old Time Dance Assembly will be held next Tuesday, in St. Matthew’s Parish Hall. If you want bargains—real bargains —don’t miss seeing Bradbury’s special 10s window this week. Be wise, be early. The members of Loyal Masterton Lodge are requested to attend social tendered to Cricket Club to-night at the lodge room at 8 o ’clock . McLeod and Young have just received supplies of Dennison ’» crepe paper in nine new beautiful shades, and are now carrying full stocks of Dennison’s crepp. The Paramount Picture Theatre, which many years ago, as the Foresters’ Hall, was one of the most popular dance halls in the Wairarapa, has been leased to the Jolly Boys’ Committee, who will in future, conduct weekly dance assemblies. A fancy dress ball will be held next week. “Specials” such as we are offering you do not happen every day. From Monday to Saturday next is special hosiery week, which means quality gods for less money. Watch for special window display; it will pay you. W.F.C.A., Ltd., “The Shopping tre. ” The Foreign Missionary anniversary services commenced oil Wednesday last in Wesley Church, will be continued on Sunday next. In the morning, the Rev. W. Beckett will prertfeli on “The City Four-Square.” In the afternoon, at 11 o’clock, in the churcli, the Rev. W. A. Sinclair, general secretary” of the Society, will conduct a special service for young men and young women, and in the evening he will occupy the pulpit. A special ten days’ young people’s campaign, to be conducted by StaffCaptain Garner, the secretary for young people’s work, commences at the Salvation Army to-day. . The special gatherings will include "an after-school rally, sand tray demonstration, primary and teachers’ instruction classes, special gatherings for Bible classes, etc. The young people will take part in the services held in the 'Salvation Army Hall to-morrow. No cold is NAZOL-proqf. And no cough or cold remedy economical as “NAZOL.’* Eighteenpenee buys 60 doses —more than three a penny. First aid for coughs, colds and inftuenza, j Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure.

It began to rain. He thought the man in front of him with an umbrella was his friend Jenkins. He slapped him on the back and said jokingly: “Hullo! Give me that umbrella!” When he realised the man was an utter stranger, he nearly collapsed, but the other man nervously handed over the umbrella. ‘‘l beg your pardon,” ],e apologised, “I—l didn’t know it belonged to you. ” Mr. Buchanan, a Glasgow Labour M.P. was questioning the Scottish Secretary in'the House of Commons about the. Treatment of Northern Irish prisoners, sent to a Scottish gaol. “In ease of death,” he asked, “and if they have a complaint to lodge—?” Loud laughter prevented him from completing the sentence. The Local Government Ministry for Northern Ireland has notified the Londonderry Guardians that when they have not had a meeting and there is nothing to record, “it will be sufficient to provide a single copy of the minute sheet.”