LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 14 July 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Christchurch telegram states that a serious dislocation of the tramway traffic occurred last night through a telegraph cable falling across and snapping the trolly wires on the Papanui line. The repairs took nearly three hours.

A ‘Melbourne cable states that the Postmaster-General states that during the financial year ended June 30th last, 58,129 subscribers were supplied with telephones. This number is by far the greatest ever supplied by the Commonwealth in one year. The number of services outstanding then was 8621.

A Wellington telegram states that* Reg. Trowern hopelessly outclassed Norman MeKnight in a professional boxing match last night. The winner was clever and speedy. The referee stopped the bout in the fourth round, when 'MeKnight was staggering helplessly on the ropes.

The ordinary meeting of the Mast«rton Foresters’ Lodge was held last night, Bro. A. D. Miller, C.R., presiding over a very large attendance. The, woodwards reported upon the sick, and accounts for £33 2s 3d were passed. The Christmas Tree committee reported that another dance will be held in the Foresters’ Hall on Monday, July 20th. The retiring C.R. installed Bro. W. J. F. Cairns as C.R. for the ensuing six months. It wat decided to celebrate the anniversary of the Lodge with a dance, and a committee was formed to report. One new member was initiated into the Order.

Bro. A. Pay, A.D., presided over a large attendance of officers, past officers and brethren of the above lodge at last night’s fortnightly meeting of the Druids ’Lodge. Correspondence from G.L. Trustees was received, stating that they now have ample funds available for loans to members of the Order. It was decided to visit Fern Leaf Lodge (Greytown) on Thursday evening. A considerable amount of ritual work was verv pleasingly carried out b} r the various' officers. Six friends were proposed for membership of the Order. 1 After Lodge, members and visitors sat down to a tasty supper, after which the ial committee held their usual meetings A meeting of directors of the Workers’ Mutual Benefit Building Society, of Masterton, was 'held last night, there being present: Messrs R. Krahagcn (chairman), 11. 0. FowlCs, A. 11. Gardner, A. Cambourn, T. S. Cresswell and J. P. Prentice. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs G. Hyde and J. C. Ewington. No. 1 Society.—The treasurer reported: Cr. balance £llß9 18s ■lOd; liabilities, loans £ISOO. Accounts totalling £1 12s 3d were passed. No. 2 Society: Treasurer reported cr. balance £2183 7s 9d; liabilities, loans £I2OO. An account for 9s 9d was passed. Two new shares were allotted to an applicant,, and a transfer of two shares was granted. A Wellington security for a mortgage of £567 was accepted. A ballot and sale of £SOO was fixed for July 30th.

There is a pretty general idea that America is the great country for millionaires, and that, though Englishmen talk loosely about millionaires, there are actually very few in England. This is hardly borne 'out by the remarkable income tax figures just published. England has 134 people paying tax on more than £IOO,OOO a year, which, at 5 per cent, represents a capital of over two millions. If we take an income of £50,000 as representing a millionaire, then there are at least 529 millionaires in the country. Even this is by no means the whole story, for there arc 284 people paying on amounts between £40,000 and £50,000, and 563 between £BO,OOO. and £40,000, and it is probably safe to say that a good many of these are really on the milionaire mark. Altogether England has probably a thousand millionaires.

After full consideration of all the conditions that obtain in connection with the Moturoa bore, the board of Taranaki Oilfields, Ltd., has decided to utilise this well as a composite one for loth gas and oil, a 9 is so frequently done in the United States of America (states a Taranaki correspondent). It was at first thought that the pressure of gas coming from the well would 'be too great to permit further boring without effectively sealing off the gas, the potential value of which could not be .Jsregarded. a result of further investigations, the general manager after consultation with the company’s experts, reports that he anticipates the well can be equipped to produce both gas and oil at the same time.

The central committee of the Hospital Board met yesterday, Mr W. Fisher presiding. There were also present:— Messrs E. G. Eton, S. Bolton, W. B. Matheson, 11. H. Mawley and Arch. Clark. Leave of absence was granted to Mr J. C. Ewington. The treasurer reported as follows:—General account, cr., £2928 13s 9d; special accounts (P.O. Savings Bank), £740 Is. The receipts for the month include the following:— Levies from contributing local bodies, £2857 19s 4d; patients’ fees in Masterton Hospital, £l9O 12s 9d; Greytown Hospital, £7B 10s lOd; Paliiatua Hospital, £2O 14s. Old age pensions: Buchanan Home £54 I.ls Bd, Solway Home £l9 10s, charitable aid refunds £26 7s. The return of patients for the month of June is as follows: —Masterton Hospital, admissions 68, discharges 57, deaths 4, remaining at end of month 73; Greytown Hospital, 25, 23, 0, 19; Paliiatua Hospital, 10, 12, 1, 11. The daily average number of occupied 'beds whs respectively 71, 17, 10. There were 30 inmates domiciled in the Buchanan Home during the month.

The Opera House was packed last night on t'he occasion .of the Dickasou benefit concert, and the result was a distinct credit to all concerned. An. excellent programme was submitted, encores being the order of t'lie evening. Those who contributed were: —The Masterton Band, which played selections outside the hall and opened the programme with a selection from “The Mikado,” and whose playing was highly commented upon, showing a marked improvement; Mr E. Stokoe, Mr A. E. Vnre, Miss Edna Simpson, Mr Harry Hall, Mr B. Vcnuer, Miss Esme Biddings, Mr E. .1. Ileffer, and Mr J. A. Jvosewarne. The accompaniments were played by Miss I. Thompson and M'r T. Vaughan. During an interval, Mr W. :H. Jackson, on behalf of the AVaipoua Lodge of Oddfellows, thanked the audience for the excellent support given, and said that it proved that, if an appeal were put in t'he right way, the people of this fine little town were always ready to respond magnificently. Sincere thanks were due to the Press and to all who assisted. During the concert a special picture, “The Tiger’s Claw,” was presented by Mr W. E. Kemba.ll, and it proved most entertaining. A word of praise is due to the Masterton Picture Company’s orches- r tra and staff, who gave their services free.

The booking this morning for the Moscovitch season in Masterton constituted a record for the town. Long be fore daylight patrons were waiting outside the booking office. Fifty-one coupons were issued before the booking opened, eacii entitling the holder to six seats. A premium of five shillings a seat was refused later in the morning by a holder of four reserves. On Sunday the Masterton and Cross Creek railway staffs met at Solway in a friendly game of football. After an interesting game Cross Creek proved the winners by 5 points to nil, O 'Tlalloran scoring for the visitors. Mr W. Darviil was referee. After the game the visitors were entertained.

The Masterton contingent of mounted rifles to go into camp at Dannevirke as a unit of the 7th Wellington Mount-' ed Rifles, will comprise 33 men from Masterton and 15 from Tinui. Captain J. A. M. Clachan left yesterday for Lannevirke, and the troop will leave the Drill Hall, Masterton, at 8 a.m. tomorrow. The camp will last f6r nine days, including 3 extra days in lieu' of six half-day parades, this being of greater convenience to employers. It will en a blithe musketry course to <be carried out in camp. 'Tho Masterton Defence O&ce will be closed from July 15th to 26th, but the infantry parade will be held as usual next Tuesday, under Captain J. H. Irving.

The quarterly meeting of the Wairarapa Methodist Circuit was held at the Masterton Parsonage last evening, the Rev. W. Beckett presiding over a good attendance. Resolutions of sympathy were passed to Mr C. E. Daniell in the 'loss of his mill, and to Mr D. Donhld, sen., who met with an accident a few weeks ago. The financial statement was encouraging, showing a cr. balance of ISs, after a previous debt of £4 had 'been paid off. It was decided to advance £lO towards the erection of a .shelter for the heating arrangements/at Solway Church. The Foreign Mission returns showed that the record sum of £l5O had been raised. The Kuripuni Church anniversary services were sanctioned for August 2nd, the Rev. J. Knowles-. Smith (Greytown) to be the preacher. The 'Home Missions anniversary is to be held at Masterton on August 30th. The Rev. A. J. Seamer !(llome Missions Superintendent) and a Maori party will hold services at Kuripuni on August 29th, and at Masterton on August 31st. Misses Blinkhorne (Colombo road) were appointed sacramental stewards. A committee was formed to confer with the Kuripuni Church congregation regarding ministerial supply for next year. It was decided to sanction a Masterton no-license appeal at the Masterton Church on July 26th. The next quarterly meeting of the circuit was fixed for October 12th. A vote of thanks for the refreshments [provided by Mrs and Miss Beckett was passed.

Benzine cases for sale. Found child’s glace shoe. Girl wanted for housework. Lost roll of music advertised for.

Young lady wanted for general office work. "v.

Hugo and Shearer require girl as junior sales. Messrs. Hubbard Bros, insert change of advertisements on page one.

Mr J. Betty advertises a 4-aere property in our wanted column.

Mr C. N. Cole inserts advertisements in our wanted known columwK

The W.F.C.A., Ltd., insert special advertisements in our -wanted known column.

The committee of the Dickason benefit concert insert a thanks notice on page one. Messrs. Hugo and Shearer, Ltd., advertise special bargains in our wanted known column.

Dance in Kaituna Hall on Thursday night. Richards’ bus will leave the Post Office at 7.30 p.m.

The Wairarapa Farmers advertise the arrival of further shipments of linoleums, carpets and art serges. f The Masterton Auctioneering Co. advertise an unreserved sale of furniture at their Mart, Hall street, to-morrow, at 2 p.m.

Mr R. S. Gerrand reminds the public of the sale of motor cars at the Occidental Auction Mart to-morrow, at 2 o’clock. The cars have been well cared for, are in good order, and purchasers are assured of getting real good value for their money.

Brailsford’s, Queen street, 2 (loors from Empire Hotel, will hold a sale of all winter goods, commencing at 9 a.m. to-morrow* (Wednesday). All millinery, coats, girls’ winter coats, woollen jumpers and evening frocks at half marked prices, and bargains in all departments. “All is-not gold that glitters” and the word “bargains” —the catch-word of all sales sometimes belies its meaning. But it’s genuine when applied to the remarkable offerings to be sacrificed daily at Murray’s “Talk of the Town” Sale. Come along and benefit by the savings.* “There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in your philosophy, Horatio,” so quoth the lad Hamlet. It’s the same with Hugo and Shearer’s sale. There are more opportunities to save therein than are dreamed of in your philosophy, 0 people! Anyone requiring White Leghorn pullets or laying liens will have an exceptional opportunity at the clearing sale of the Reliable Poultry Farm on Wednesday, July 29th. The birds will be crated in lots of five to suit buyers. The Reliable .strains are bred from the best Australian and English stocks. The Masterton Auctioneering Co. advertise particulars on page 8 of this issue.

Following the tragic death of the artist, Air A. J. Bird, of Wanganui, and the wish of his relatives that the art union which he had instituted should be successfully concluded, and the net proceeds be devoted to the Cancer Fighting Fund, the Alinister of Internal Affairs has generously sanctioned the proposal. The hope is expressed that all to whom tickets have been, or will be, sent, will retain them, and so pay a tribute to t'he memory of one wlio lived an heroic life, and whose beautiful pictures are being devoted to this noble cause.

The K. and H. Butchery Company, in announcing that the new shop just erected by them in Queen street south will be opened on Thursday morning, .July 16th, wish to thank their numerous customers for their liberal support in the past, and to solicit a continuance of their patronage in the new premises. New customers will also be welcomed, and all can depend upon getting the best quality meat and the best of attention. The ’phone number of the new shop will be the same as usual, 1523. The new shop is almost opposite Messrs. Wagg and Co.’s garage. KAY’S “LINSEED COMPOUND” for Coughs and Colds. Of proven efficacy for chest complaints.*

A special meeting of the committee of the Wairarapa Automobile Association was held at Greytown last night to frame remits for the conference id be held at Auckland on July'3oth. Among the remits is one that the Highways Board be urged to use its powers? to compel local bodies to put the roadsinto good order. Another remit recommends that all vehicles should carry a, tail light, except push, cycles, which, should carry a red reflector.

His' .Honour Mr Justice Ostler, at yesterday, entered judgment by consent for £I22S ISs damages and costs in the ease in which Ada. France, of Eketahuna, widow, soughtto recover £2OOO damages on account off the death of her husband, James John France, postmaster, of Eketahuna, while engaged on official business, oilWednesday, December 17th. Mr France# was being driven in a departmental car on the Pahiatua-Eketahuna road, when the vehicle went over an embankment, as a result of which he was killed. The widow claimed damages on behalf of herself and her children, Mary IsobeL France and Stewart John France. The -■ case was settled out of Court. Mr P. J. O’Regan, who appeared for tho claimant, explained that, pursuant to the Public Trust Office Amendment Act, the children’s share must 'be paid to the Public Trustee, and the practice®was for the whole amount to be so .paid, the moneys apportioned subsequently by a further order of the Court, and. the widow’s share paid to her. Judgment was entered accordingly.

Motor vehicles continue to be imported into New Zealand at an increasing: rate. According to a report, specially compiled by the Comptroller of Customs, figures for the first six months off this year show that on an average vehicles are entering the Dominion every week. The actual figures showed a. total of 11,922 vehicles of a value off £2,267,027. The returns for the corresponding period of the previous year showed a total of 9336 vehicles, the aggregate value being £1,707.280. The increase is thus 2556 vehicles, the increase in value being £559,747. If the importations continue for the remainder off the year at the same rate as for the first six months, the year "s importations: will easily eclipse those for 1924, when 18,629 vehicles came into the country, the total value being estimated at £3,537,578. Motor vehicles include cars, lorries, vans, trucks, buses, and also chassis, bodies for which are built locally. Canada again leads the countriesfrom which New Zealand imports her niotor vehicles. During the past half year 5924 vehicles came from Canada, 4907 from the United -States, and 1873 from Britain. English cars are being imported in increasing numbers, and English chassis, for heavy vehicles, arealso being imported at an encouraging rate. .As a matter of fact, the value of the chassis imported from England during the past half-year was greater than, the value of vehicles imported from Canada, though the number was smaller.

The dashing sailor with a girl in every port he visits has been famed in prose and rhyme for uncounted years. On the arrival at Auckland last week of an overseas vessel the officers who have the handling of a dark-skinned crew naturally desired to take part in such social diversions as were available to reputable members of the honouredprofession. Strangers to the city, they sought advice from a local residentwhose duties led him to interview them. In enumerating the -various attractions of the city the Aucklander mentioned a well known cabaret where dancing parties are provided with, soothing music amid pleasant surroundings. The cabaret suggestion was hailed with delight by the officers, but on being informed that they would have to bring their own partners further advice on the matter was earnestly invoked. The counsellor, imbued with a. keen sense of the value of advertisement, suggested that a notice in the daily papers asking for partners to accompany the officers to the cabaret would probably prove effective. Replies to the advertisement poured in by the dozen, the total ex-ceeding 100, and in addition bevies of blushing applicants invaded the wharf, and made personal application to be included in the party. The response, in fact, was so overwhelming that tho party which was fixed for Saturday evening was wisely abandoned, and a new avenue of social activity is now- being sought by the visitng officers.