LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 7 December 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Wellington City Council has decide cl not to purchase an elephant tor rue Zoo.

As the result of a collision on Saturday between a motor cycle he was ruling and a motor car, Mr L. Emery sustained serious injuries, to His hands am one leg.

A Sydney cable states that by clearing 6ft 0 3-Bin hi the running h'ga iumn, Charles Chert created a NewSouth Wales record. The previous record was 6ft.

A dignitary of the Presbyterian ■Cliurcli- recently expressed the opinion that Solway College has very fully Achieved the high ideals that such schools aim at. .

During the past week or two several persons in Wellington have suffered the effects of poisoning from eating strawberries which had apparently been sprayed with some poisonous fluid.

Boxing for the New Zealand featherweight championship and a purse of £lO5, Lin Robinson (Gisborne), the nolder, scored a points verdict over Dick Vcrcoe (Blenheim), the light going the full distance, 15 rounds. The ioser broke a small bone in his right forearm early in the tight. An enjoyable children's party, organised by* Misses M. Major, D. Baddefey, E. Hill, 0. Hu board arid >l. Rutherford (“old girls" of St. Matthew’s School), was held in Mrs John Berry's beautiful garden in Essex street extension on Saturday afternoon. The garden was looking at its best, and good weather allowed tennis, games and races to be indulged in. Tea was served out-of-doors. Prizes were donated by Mesdames Perry and A. 0. Major. A substantial' amount was received for the! St. Mattliew-s School building fund.

■ A meeting of delegates-, representing tlie Wanganui, W alto tarn and Rangitikei County Councils, the Wanganui City Council, Marton, Tailiape and Hunterville Borough Councils, the Marton and. Hunterville farmers’ Unions, the Wanganui and Wellington Provincial Executives of the Banners’ Union, and also Chambers of Commerce, was held at Marton on Saturday, and passed a unanimous resolution, urging the Government to establish one Agricultural College in the North Island immediately, and stressing that that college should be established in the Rangitihei district.

The programme given in the Park yesterday afternoon by the Masterton Municipal Band, under the conductorship of Mr B. J. Young, was listened to by a large number of people. The band gave an enjoyable programme, well selected to suit the public taste. All the items were well played, including the two selections, '‘ Hiawatha” and “Maritaim.”’ -A special feature of the performance was the cornet work of Bandsman Harding, and Bandsman Cooper, the solo trombone player. An old admirer of the ,band came up to the rotunda at the conclusion of the recital and congratulated the band on its programme, and handed the conductor a donation to the band’s funds.

The scenery of the Lansdownc school operetta, which commences on Friday, 11th, is of exceptional merit. The management of that part of the play is in the experienced hands of Air G. Gray, and his assistants. Some of the scenes have been lent by the Masterton Amateur Operatic Society, the menv bors of which are assisting the childion in every way possible. Many of the vdo wings- and sky borders are being painted by Smith Bros., and are a

oront credit to them. The operetta is hi four acts, the first scene being a afreet scene in Stratford-on-Avon. Then follows a scene in the High Bond near Coventry, the street outside the Mermaid Inn, Bread street, London, and finally a garden scene. The box plan opens at the Arts and Crafts tomorrow morning.

Concerning St- Matthew's School for Girls, the Parish Magazine has the following: —The past year has been one tf hard work, and in spite of the epidemic sicknesses which swept ail the schools in the earlier part of the year, one of good progress. Parents of St. Matthew's scholars arc beginning to be aware of the avowed intention of the Board to make the school second to none on its educational side. Miss Lazarus can well be proud, not only of (i !( > glowing terms of the inspector's report, but of the real progress which ii now apparent to all who have interested themselves in the school. The annual prize giving will be held on Friday. December .18th, at 2.80 p.m., in the Parish Hall.

Joseph Wilmott, who was found drunk in Chapel street at -••'0 yesterday morning, was fined Ids in the Police Court this morning by Mr. K. Brown, J.P, The man had only twopence on him when he was locked up, Put his mates supplied 30s as bail, and this sum was used to pay the line-

At the IMarlborougu motor eyde races on Saturday, K. J. Hore (Christchurch) rode 10 miles in 9.35 4-5, and lowered the miic flying record for H],.p. machines, covering the distance in yi 2-osec. The record was 52 4-5, made at Taltapuna la.it year by 11. -M oiler (Mow Plymouth). During one race, More did a mile in 50 seconds.

A plain and fancy dress social was held by the Masterton Technical School social "committee on Saturday evening Prizes for costumes were won by Z. Hope (prettiest), .15. Marsh, M. Carter and li. Costello (most original), and T. Harrington (best paper costume). Items were given by Mrs 11. A. Cairns, Misses D. Payne and Z. Carroll.

At a meeting of the general committee of the Greytown Horticultural Society it was decided to ask the following judges to oiliciate: —■Cut blooms, Mr E. Hale decorations, Miss Black (Wellington); fruit, Mr A. K. Hadfield (Bulls); vegetables and farm produce, Mr Kobinson (Masterton); home produce, Mrs E. Eagle (Gaitei ton).

The Lord Chief Justice of Ireland (Lord O’Brien of Kilfenora)", known in other days as Sir Peter O ’Brien, was on one occasion endeavouring to elicit the truth from a Munster woman —Mrs Bridget Maloney—and he said persuasively: “Come, come, Bridget, tell the jury what occurred. The woman drew herself up majestically, pulled her shawl over her head, and said. “Mrs Maloney to you, Pet her, if you plaze! '*

In connection witli the entertainment (riven by St. Matthew's school children \n the Parish Hall on Friday, “Cransford” way produced under the direction of Mrs Bulioelc and Miss Albrechtson; the country dancing under Miss Major; the drill and singing under Miss Albrechtson, and “The Crystal lali> junii” under Miss Cairns, the ladies mentioned having done excellent woilc in training aud instructing the child-

lii regard to the children .» emss-word puzzle competition, the St. Matthew's Parish Magazine, states;—The venture has certainly produced great interest among the children, and has, we think, enabled them to pick up a knowledge of Biblical and prayer bock matters which otherwise they would have neglected. The highest possible number of marks for three papers was 444. In assigning the prizes 1 11 e age of the competitor and the neatness oi the papers have been considered. In the class 12 years and over, the following are the prize-win-ners: —Ist with 443 marks, Joan Williams, Lorna Kenner, Joan Renner; 2nd (439 marks), Kewa B. Welch, (438 marks) Dudley Thompson, Jack Lett, Jessie Lett. In the elass 9 years and under 12 —Ist (442 marks) Betty Williams, (441 marks), Bernadine Major; 2nd (437 marks) Leila Loader, (434 marks-) Vida Rutherford, (420 marks) Neddy To Hula. In the class 6 years and under 9—lst (438 marks) John Bullock, (43(5 marks) Zona Williams, The marks for the others who aompleted three papers are as follows:—John Hatch 403, Connie Rose 423, Nest a Hope 420, Claude Edward Elcrs 273, Cynthia Williams 437, Zona Hope 421. The prizes will be awarded before Christmas.

Lady-help wanted. Clothing advertised as found. Five-seater Ford ear for sale. llui'ley-Davidson motor bfke for sale. Handy man wanted for Masterton Hospital. Youth or man wanted for grocer’s delivery.

Attention is drawn to the Fuller brush advertisement on page eight of this issue.

Loyal Masterton Lodge members aic reminded that to-night is the final pay idg’nt, also that officers will be instated. Visiting members must pay up medical pence to-night. Commencing to-night, 'Harold. Lloyd will be featured in “ Girl-Shy,” whiea eclipses any former of hie comedies. To-night, Tuesday and Wednesday are the only opportunities. Book your seat.

The Wairarapa Farmers are now showing a beautiful assortment of china, including Jioyal Crown Derby, Moorcroft, Bisto ware and .other tine wares, which are just suited for Xmas gifts. Inspection is invited. Just now, when women are seeking new millinery, come Hugo and Shearer’s with a special offer. What an ideal opportunity! New hats, wider in variety, better in qualities and offered : ,t particularly keen prices—for December only. Pay Hugo and Shearer's a visit at once —to-dav.

A wonderful exhibition of beautiful wristlet watches in gold or silver, from some of tjie best makers in the world, including .Rotherham, Omega. Ikuime, Longines and Eolex, are now being shown by -Mr L. S. Nicol, jeweller. Each watch is absolutely guaranteed .

A demonstration of cooking by gas w i]] bo given in the Municipal Social Hall on Wednesday, December 9th, at 2.‘io p.m.. and 1 7.30 p.m. The demon, strati on will include white bread, currant bread, cakes, shortbread, etc. Ladies are cordially invited to attend. Mr R. S. Gerrand publishes in this issue a preliminary announcement of a highly attractive auction sale of very superior household furniture, on account of Miss Cok|uhoun, corner of Worksop road and Macara street. The sale takes place on Wednesday next, at 2 p.m. Almost everything is equal to new and of excellent quality, hub particulars will be published to-morrow. Cheap eggs all the year round if you preserve plentiful supply now. Sbarland's u MOA” Brand Egg Preservative keeps eggs fresh for months. Clean and economical.*

The rush for rubber shares last week again overshdowed everything else on the London Stock Exchange.

John O’Dowd, aged 27, was accidentally wounded in the back at Auckland by a companion who was cleaning aride. His condition is not serious.

Jt: is estimated that Irvine and Stevenson's whitebait factory at Westport paid out £-000 this season. The factory lias now closed until next sea-

“It is not anticipated tliat the lirct residential sections in connection with the Hutt Valley model settlement scheme will lie" offered before, say, three months,” nsid the Minister of Lands (the Hon. A. I). McLeod), on Saturday morning.

According to a cable, Dr. Felton, speaking at Grimsby, said: “It! woman smokes, she drinks less tea. I have been called often to women suffering from, meat poisoning, but never to women suffering from nicotine poisoning. ' ,!

A Christchurch tlegram states that a bowling- re col'll was put up by a school boy, Albert Kimmer, when playing for Linwoocl seventh grade team against the Cathedral Grammar School. In two innings he took 20 wickets for 10 runs. He 'also did the “hat trick.”

A Melbourne cable states that, during a swimming carnival at St. Ivilda, the staging in the women's baths collapsed, precipitating SO people into the water. - One girl veils seriously injured, and many others slightly.

A Sydney cable states that a successful experiment of wirelessly broadcasting from the bottom of the harbour, under seventy feet of water, was carried out during the week-end, two divers explaining in detail their progress across the bed of the harbour.

About 4 p.m. yesterday two women inmates of the Porirua Mental Hospital were missed from their accustomed places in the grounds. One was discovered at the poultry _ farm, 'but the other, who is declared to harbour suicidal tendencies, was still at large last night. A search party of over 50 nurses and attendants is searching the country round the hospital.

Satisfaction was expressed by- the Auckland Education Board with the willing spirit of two teachers. One teacher was a young lady who could not get accommodation, in the district of a small school she vras teaching in tho King Country, and avlio cycles fifteen miles to the school each day and back again to her quarters' In the second case, an English teacher, who had received a country appointment at a place where there was no accommodation, had set up a tent for himself and family, and intimated that he would get along quite well until such time' as the 'board could secure a grant for the erection of a teacher’s residence. “He has. the spirit of the pioneers and will get along all right,” commented the chairman.

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