LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 3 July 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ado nation'-by 'Mr O. N. C. Pragncll of one dozen rose 1 trees for the Park rose garden, ii-_acknowlodged by the Master tour Beautifying Society. The Government Statistician reports that while the entertainment tax yielded £137,546 for the financial year ended March '3lst, .1923, it fell to £78,700 for last year. Taxation in general was £ll 19s Sd per head in 1923; but had risen to £l2 4s in 1925.

The Memorial Park Board’s mortgage to the Hew Zealand Rugby Union has now been paid off, by the citizens who recently made a generons offer to help free the' Park. This automatic-al-ly terminates the agreement with the Wairarapa Rugby Union regulating the sum that the Union pays for the use of the ground. It ia possible that the •terms of that agreement may now be varied.

At a meeting of ladies in connection with the Masonic Ball, a strong committee was formed for the purpose of taking charge of the supper, which is always one of the chief features at these popular functions. The decorations will be carried out by Mr E. Payton, assisted by the ladies’ committee and other helpers. The ball, which will take place on July loth, promises to be the most successful of its kind yet held by the Masonic fraternity.

A billiards and snooker match for the Y.M.C.A. challenge eup resulted in Y.M.C.A. beating the N.Z. Farmers’ Co-op. Distributing Co. by 8 games to 2. Only four of the F.C.D.C. team played, 3 games being forfeited. Following were the results (Y.M.C.A. being mentioned (first): —Billiards: Henry 100, Livingstone 80; Eider 100, Welch 25; (Gardener 100, Smith 65. Snooker: Jones 27, Livingstone 68; Lovell 46, Welch 52; L. Clarke 40, Smith 20; Pinkney. 35, Rui-shton 27." : The monthly meeting of'the Masterton branch of the W.C.T.U. was held yesterday afternoon at Knox' Hall,' Mrs J. Cocker presiding over a. good attendance. Arrangements were made foT the visit' to 'Ma'st'erton of Mrs Don, the Dominion president, who has rec’entlv returned' from a: tour through America. It was decided to hold a meeting on Sunday, .July 12th, a ; t the Opera House at; 8.15 p.m., at which Mrs ■Don will speak, giving some experiences of her travels. Arrangements were also made for an “a't home” meeting •on'Thursday, July 16th, at which Miss Burl (N.Z. Alliance representative) will speak. Miss O. Sutherland gave a concise report from the Prohibition League, stressing the young" people ’a work and soliciting th? help of the members of the Union during the campaign. A' collection was taken for Maori work. A donation of £lO was received for the work of the Union from a sympathiser. Campaign fund collecting cards were taken' by many of the members.

A very successful concert was given in the Opera House last night by the Hall-Vaughan party in aid of the Masterton Dental Clinic. There was a large audience, and the programme submitted was an excellent one. Those present greatly enjoyed the bill of fare, encores being the order of the evening. Those who contributed to the programme were the Savage Club Glee Party, Mr T. Vaughan, Miss Zelma Carroll (whose dance was one of the. most popular items of the evening), Mr Stuart Petersen, Mr 11. llall (whose comic songs were the hit of the evening), Mr 11. Miller, Mr A. E. Vare (whose clever banjo solo was deservedly encored), Mr S. V. Ellis, and the Greytown party (Mesdames W. J. Reid, J. F. Thompson and J. 11. Kidd, and Mr G. R. Jury, wso staged the sketch, “Molly the Milliner,” which was greatly appreciated). The accompaniments were nicely played by Mrs W. G. Perry and Mr T. Vaughan. During the interval .Mr Alex. Donald (chairman of the Dental Clinic Committee) returned thanks for the pleasing response to the appeal, and .remarked on the useful work of the Clinic.

A meeting of the committee of the Masterton Beautifying Society . was held last night, there being present: —- Dr. A. .Ilosking (chairman),. Messrs. A. W. Reynolds, ,1. Allan, H. M. Peacock, E. W. Payton, G. Selby, F. Norris, J. Horton, W. Kemp, A. Evans and Dr. H, G. Moser. Owing to indisposition, Mr R. S. Halliwell (secretary) was not present. It was decided to plant trees in Lincoln road ,as far as the railway station, Rena 11 street, from Chapel to Pownall streets, Po.wn.aH street from Re nail vstreet to Cole' street, and Miriam street. It was reported that a good, response had been made to the appeal for roses for the Park rose garden, and with suitable weather the garden should be completed shortly. It was decided to replace damaged trees in various streets, and to plant shrubberies on the two sides and back of the. Essex street section. A plan will be drawn up for the lay-out of the middle of the section as a rest place. The Masterton Borough Council’s permission is to be asked for a survey to be made of the island at the Park, and for its development by the Society.

The Lyttelton Times finds no difficulty, in the light of utterances by prominent Reformers, before and .during the fusion negotiations,, to guess at the cause of failure. The Hon. A. D. McLeod, who has a reputation' for blunt honesty, has laid it down that his party has r.o intention, of sacrificing any part of its principles nor , any member or Mippoiter of the party. That, says the Canterbury journal, is an attitude that bangs, bolts and bars the door against fusion. Not in the matter of. principles-nobody expected the Reformers, if they have any, definite principles beyond a devotion to, office, to lay, them on ithe altar of fusion —but in the matter of persons. Mr-McLeod takes the view that it is of supreme importance that the vested interests of supporters of the party should'.,<n»t be prejudiced by any realignment of political forces, even though such a, rearrangement should be demonstrably in tlie national interest.' . .7,

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Among some Indian tribes it is considered improper for a mother-in-law to speak to her daughter 's husband. Martin Joseph (VJBrien, a solicitor, of Timaru, who had been convicted of forgery and theft, was struck off the rolls by the Full Court at Wellington yesterday. A Sydney cable states that it is officially announced that the suggested race between Hannan and Saul will not take place, Saul having failed to answer the invitation of Hannan, who returns to Hew Zealand to-day. The Secretary of the Treasury acknowledges in the Gazette, the following amounts forwarded to various Government Department® in Wellington as conscience money: —os 6d, forwarded to the Collector of Customs; £1 10s forwarded to the Railway Department; 2s 6d forwarded to the Post and Telegraph Department; £1 forwarded to the Treasury.

There was a good muster, at tbe,prae- ; t.ico of the Masterton Municipal' Hand last night. A prominent player of the late Citizens’ Band hd's'joined up. The band will play in front of the Municipal Hall this evening for the poultry show. It has been decided to assist at a benefit concert to be held shortly. Owing to the hall being engaged, tlie. band’s usual fortnightly concert will not be held on Sunday.- The next one will take place on July 19th. Weather permitting the band will play in the Park on Sunday week. A shunting accident, happily not attended witli any serious results, occurred at Masterton’ early yesterday morning. It is reported that one of the Jock blocks was not removed before an engine" started to slnint the early train for Woodville on to the main line. It was pi ten dark at the time, and the driver, it is stated, failed to observe, the oversight. As a. result the engine became derailed, and the north-bound train, which should have left at 6.20 sun., was delayed for nearly two hours.

The Rev. - E. P. Blamires brought to a. conclusion last evening his scries of teacher training classes-. The subject on Wednesday evening was “Phases of Unfolding Life,” send on Thursday, “Good and Bad in the Making.” The lessons have been most instructive and helpful. Many questions have been asked and answered, and the teachers have a nobler conception of their work thaTi ever before. The thanks of the teachers were expressed by Mr C. B. Iloare and Mr L. Donald. At the close of the session, all present personally expressed their appreciation of the help received, and many ordered books to still further assist them in their work.

: Nearly every town has a “white elephant'-’ of one kind mr another. Hamilton is no exception, for.it has its Town Hall and borough offices, a group of inconvenient and uncomfortable buildings with no pretension of. architectural beauty, and situated half a mile from the centre.of the town. The Town Hall is a notoriously .unprofitable proposition to the towns, says the N.Z. Herald. The feelings "of Hamilton people regarding the Town Hall were, well expressed by. ; thg Mayor, Mr. J» ,-R.Fow, at a function held under the auspices of -the Hamilton Fire Brigade. In wishing everyone present a very pleasant time, the Mayor turned to the members of the brigade, and said: “And if the Town Hall should catch on fire, don’t move.’ The sally was greeted with loud laughter.

An interesting development has occurred in., connection- with <t.he famous Welsh mansion, Gwyrch Castle and estates, which were left by the late Lady Dundonald to the King, if he wished, to be used as. a. permanent royal residence in Wales. His Majesty disclaimed all interest under the will, and , the castle , and estate, under an alternative bequest, then became .the property of the Welsh Clmrch and Welsh Priory of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, together with £30,000 for their maintenance. It was acknowledged that possession of the castle by the Welsh Church and Welsh. Priory would involve serious responsibilities, and negotiations were opened with Lord Dun-d-onald, who agreed to purchase the castle for £70,000. This had .now been accomplished, and the Welsh, Church and Welsh Priory will accordingly benefit equally.

Two rooms to let. Lady’s bicycle for sale. (Girl wanted for cake shop. Young lady requires board. Side curtain of motor car lost. Strong girl wanted to do housework. Y-oung girl to assist with housework sought.. Advertiser wishes-to purchase three or four-roomed cottage. Messrs. Watson and Co. insert special scatters on page one. 1 '•••

:The W.F.C.A., Ltd., advertise special bargains for to-night. ’ ' : Tie .-service on Sunday evening at Solway will be conducted by the Mission Baud.

Awatea bridge- is elosed to traffic weighing over three tonsWaltzing and jazlz dancing'will be taught to-night at the dance-in the Foresters’ Hall. •- J

The Wairafiapa Farmers’' advertise the arrival of their first lot of seed potatoes from Canterbury.,

The young people of Solway are arranging for a social evening in the 'church on Wednesday evening. Some attractive house properties can be bought through Mr. J. Betty, land agent. See advertisement on-page.B. , The envelopes distributed- in the Methodist churches on Sunday last are to be returned next Sunday with an •offering for the Young People’s Department, whose chief officer is Rev. S. P. Blamires.

There’s great enthus'iiism being di&f' played in Mastertoii amongst the shop l ; pers, and the reason is evident—Mur-i ray’s Great “Talk of the Town” Sale; is in progress. Be sure to joihthd' throng of wise folk—you’ll'benefit considerably by the tremendous savings/ avaihaole.* , •

Mr H. G. Yates, plumber,- notifies that he has removed., from his Queen street premises, and will in future carry on' his business from the workshop ■at the rear of his residence in Renall street (just over Pownall street). Orders by ’phone 2441 will receive prompt attention.

MissioneT 'Grice, assisted by a. party of Kuripuni singers, will, eon duct divine service at the Rangitmnau Church on Sunday morfaing. As this is Mr Grice’s first service at Rangitumau, a good attendance is expected.' • 1 . ►v- •

Ladies’ and Men’s Slippers for Winter Evenings. All kihds to select from. Also a l ; aVge - variety of Child-' ren’s Slippers. At Carpenter and Evans, W airara^lf’s'Lehd ing Foot we ar Store.* ' KAY’S IjINSUEII ' "COMPOUND’ ’ for "knd I 'Cdlds. Of proven efficacy for chest complaints,* '

A New Plymouth telegram states that Walter Batterbee, who recently escaped from gaol, and was recaptured, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment in addition to the term of ten years he is now serving. There was a fair number of spectators at the Soldiers’ Club last night to witness the final of the billiards tournament, when E. Meredith (owe 50) beat C. Devonport (owe 190), in a game of 150 up.

A Dunedin telegram states that a meeting of the Otago Labour Council decided by nine votes to eight to recommend the Trades and Labour Council’s Federation to affiliate with the Alliance of Labour.

Yesterday a motor car, driven by a young man named McMaster, ran into a mob of sheep on the road near Otaliuao. No less than ten of the animals were killed. Mr. H. T. Hume is the owner of the sh ep, which were valuable, ewes.

A prominent prohibition official who called at an.-.-office in a public building in no-licenso Masterton last night to gather up,,some papers, was rather surprised to find -several well known citizens enjoying a convivial glass. Although invited to “have, a spot,” the prohibitionist said he preferred coffee.

A Whangarei telegram . states that the workers engaged in repairing the railway tunnel at Waikieke held a stop work meeting on Wednesday night and -decided to ask the Union officials to ■interview the engineer-in-charge to ascertain the reason for the dismissal of a tunnel employee, all hands downing ■tools iii the meantime. Serious developments are not expected as there are hopes that tbe parties’concerned will reach a satisfactory arrangement.