LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 1 December 1926, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL.

It was stated at a- Sheffield inquest that the driver of a motor car which knocked down a middle-aged woman and killed her, had only a .month’s driving experience, and was on his way to take out an insurance policy. The coroner said there was in Sheffield a great deal of very bad, discourteous and toofast driving.

Miss Folly Ward, a young actress engaged in a minor capacity in the revue, “R.5.V.P.,” at the Vaudeville Theatre, •Strand, London, achieved the feat of learning the whole of the leading woman’s part in one day, and playing, singing and dancing it at the evening performance. Miss Mimi Crawford, whom Miss Ward temporarily replaced, fainted on the stage at the end of a performance.

A man with a. genius for holding the affection of women in Spite of considerable complications, has just been sentenced to two years’ penal servitude: at Warsaw. It was proved that he had bigamously married seven girls of good family, although all seven refused to give evidence against him. Each declared, however, that, she would be happy if he could 'marry her when lie was discharged from prison. A Christchurch message reporting an incident at the Opera House in that city on Monday night, observes that international courtesy appears to form no part of the equipment of some aliens. The reference is to a party of American citizens who, when the British National Anthem was played at the close of the performance, ostentatiously kept their scats, and the men of the party deliberately put on their hats as the first chord of the Anthem was played by the orchestra. One .of Ihe men, the message adds, is on a temporary business mission to Christchurch. ,

Pure cane sugar produces the best vinegar. Try SHARLAND’S TABLE VTNEGAR. and prove it. In bottle or bulk. Best for all purposes. *

Cream suppliers in the Alakomako district have received during the past three months 1/8, l/fi and 1/2 per pound for their butter-fat.

Clement Archibald Hulsc, aged 25. was knocked down by a motor car m Auckland yesterday and sustained a fractured skulL

A Melbourne message states that Captain Williams (who has abandoned his Pacific flight) has reached Port Moresby on his homeward journey.

H.M.S. Dunedin arrived at Napier yesterday from Nelson and will remain at the Hawke’s Bay port for several days. H.M.S. Diomede is due to reach Napier on Thursday from Picton. The following took part in the Picture Scene, at the St. Matthew’s! School concert last night: —Jocelyn Betts, Betty Bunny, Margaret Watson. The Teddy Bears- were—-Barbara Kebbcll and Richard Kebbcll.

We heartily reciprocate Christmas and New Year greetings from Mr Toomatlf, National Secretary of the New Zealand Natives’ Association, Auckland.

‘ ‘ When on a visit to India you enter the Benares express you immediately come to thet conclusion that the New Zealand Government has been asleep for years,” said Rev. J. J. North, speaking at Palmerston North. The Indian train, lie explained, is the last word in luxury.

At the annual general meeting of the Masterton G’olf Club, held last evening, it was pleasing to note that all the lady members of the club residing in Greytown were in attendance. On making enquiries, it was ascertained that they specially made the trip, to show their appreciation of the excellent attention that had been given to the golf course, during the past season, by Messrs Stalllev McLaren and- A. F. Coom.

Heavy toll from live wire electrocution was' taken at Tauanui, near Alorrinsville, on Sunday morning, when twelve cows, owned by Mr F. Klaus, came into contact with a 230-volt wire, and were killed instantaneously, except one, which was delivered from its obvious suffering by the owner. All were valuable cows, and, with one exception, were the best in the herd. The total value of the animals is estimated at £2OO.

A week ago Mr J. L. Stout, S.M., at Palmerston North, made reference to silencers on motor cycles, and at the Magistrate’s. Court, on Monday, a youth, William Pollard, appeared before him charged with failure to place a silencer on his motor-car. Information was given that the defendant had been previously warned. “Fined £5,” was the verdict from the Magistrate, who added, “This thing has got to be stopped.”

A proclamation issued by Governor ■Hobson on January 30th, 1840, prohibiting the purchase by private individuals of many native lands in New Zca-' land, has come into the possession of Mr A. Clemas, of Masterton. On the reverse side there is another proclamation dealing with “an illegal association,” which is interpreted to be the notorious New Zealand Land Company.

A successful dance and euchre tournament was held last evening in the Municipal Hall in aid of the St. Bride’s Convent funds. Air. A. Curry vas'Al.C., and Air. ,T. Cross controlled the euchre tournament. A ladies’ committee provided supper. Air. S. Hoar won the travcloth with ticket number 317. the raffle for which was conducted by Airs. AlcNulty. A Sydney message states that J. O. Anderson refused the request of the Australasian Tennis Association that he remain an amateur until next year, to enable Australia to compete for the Davis Cup. Anderson stated that ho is joining the professionals next month. Since the message is dated November 30, this means during the present month.

Colin Leighton, lately an auctioneer of Stratford, was admitted to probation for three years at the Supreme Court at New Plymouth yesterdhy for having been found guilty on fourteen charges of failing to account for moneys received on behalf of customers through tho sale of goods. live conditions of probation were that he pays £SO towards the cost of the prosecution and refrains from entering into an auctioneering business during the term.-

The British tramp steamer Harmatlan, which left Auckland last Wednesday afternoon for Newcastle and encountered rough seas, making only slow jmogress possible returned to port yesterday afternoon. On Sunday morning, when the vessel was about 150 miles iu a north-westerly direction from Cape Maria Van Dieman, it was discovered that the ship had not sufficient coal in the bunkers to allow her to complete her voyage. Accordingly, the vessel put about and made for Auckland. Despite a severe buffeting in the gale, the Harmattan escaped damage

The hearing of the claims of eight ratepayers for a total of £5392 compensation for alleged depreciation of property owing to the aromas from the Northcote Borough Council’s sewerage system, was commenced at Auckland yesterday before a Compensation Court presided over by Mr. Justice Ostler. The sewerage scheme was only completed in August, 1925. It was aileged that the escape of offensive gases from the septic tanks was the source of the nuisance and discomfort to residents. The case was adjourned until to-morrow.

The following resolution has been passed by the Wellington Builders’ and General Labourers’ Union: “That this union views with the greatest alarm the interference with the cause of justice by the members of tho Prisons Board. Public statements have been made at massed meetings which have remained unrefuted, and cause a feeling of disquiet and suspicion in the minds of the community, wdiich has placed implicit confidence in the Justice Department.’'

The cold weather- which is being experienced is causing considerable mortality among shorn sheep having weak connstitutions. One Wairarapa farmer is reported to have lost 2DO sheep; and other smaller losses have also been sustained.

Tiie Inveresk Paper Company, of Musselburgh, Scotland, which some time ago took over from tlie- Stinnes group, the Koholyt Company, has nowacquired two other German paper mills, the Xicderlahnstein Pergament Papier factory and the cellulose works of Re-' gensburg. It is not known what price is being paid. Both the German concerns are stated to have been at the end of their financial resources, v

The general committee of the Masterton Golf Club met last evening after the conclusion of the general nieteting, .and the following sub-com-mittees were appointed, viz:—Match Committee —Messrs E. W. B. HornabrookpW. 11. Robieson, and R. McKenzie. Handicap—Messrs W. H. Robieson, and 11. F. Coom. Ground— Stanley McLaren, and A. McKay, and Dr. Moser.

Tight lacing was said to have been a contributory cause of the death of a Birmingham woman, Alice Ellen Cullimore, 39, according to the medical evidence given at an inquest. After supper Mrs Cullimore went" out- to meet her husband. Soon afterwards, however, she called upon a neighbour, evidently suffering great pain, and asked that her corsets should be' cut. This was done, but the woman died later. A verdict of natural causes was returned.

Air A. C. Taylor, secretary of Peterborough Infirmary since ISSO, was presented twith a cheque for £7OO and a silver tray, publicly subscribed, as a testimonial to his X-ray work, to which lie has been a martyr, having lost several fingers on both hands as a result of his research. In replying to the presentation, Air Taylor said if lie had sacrificed six of his fingers he had been more than compensated, for lie loved the work and its excitement. “If I could live my life over again,” he concluded, “I would do the same.”

Neither Hampstead nor the parishioners of South Alimms, near Barnet, are likely to enjoy seeing their archdeacon galloping about on horseback. When South Alimms selected a horse as a wedding present to the archdeacon they were hoping he would ride into the parish at least once a year. But the archdeacon had misgivings. “Aly parishioners have no desire to endanger the life of our benign Archdeacon,” writes the vicar of South Mimms. “It is evident that lie shies at the horsewhich would undoubtedly, shy at the motor traffic in the crowded thoroughfares of his archdeaconry.” Soikh Alimms now thinks a motor car would be more appropriate. The archdeacon think so, too.

With the approach of the big fish season in the Bay of Islands vicinity, a Russell correspondent recalls the lassooing of some sharks by Captain Cook, present master of the whaler Hununui 11., in 18SG. He was a passenger on the schooner Olive, journeying from Auckland to Tonga, when, during a calm, his shipmates were amusing themselves in an endeavour to catch sharks circling round the vessel. After watching with amusement their ■futile attempts;, Captain Cook got hold of some light line, well greased at the end, and soon made good a boast to lassoo some sharks. Until blistered hands put a stop to his astonishing feat, he hauled several “ten footers” on board. Though everyone was amazed, the other passengers were soon engaged trying to emulate Captain Cook’s example, with what result is not recorded.

i “The old familiar type of sergeantmajor whose language in drilling men was so vivid, has disappeared,’’ says the Rev. C. H. Olds. “Now', chappies,” said the sergeant-major, “I’m going to show you how to slope arms. By the way, Smith, you woren’t here last parade. You really must send an apology next time. I was quite worried about you. Now, then, Jones, please don’t talk while I’m explaining things. I’m really surprised at you. Always remember your manners, and Re considerate of other people, and then, if you're good, I'll tell you a story later on. Now —Squaaad—•Sloo-o-pe—Hipe! ! Tut! Tut! Brown, you seem to have forgotten all about it; please pay more attention next time I' explain it, or I’ll really have to ask the captain to speak to you about it. Well, I suppose you’re all quite tired now, so that’ll be enough for to-night. Thanks so much for coming along, and I hope you’ve all enjoyed yourselves. Ta ta! See you next week.” House to let.

Cottage wanted, h-mall boy’s overcoat lost. Dressmaking work wanted. Business man wants board.

Board wanted by working man. The Wellington Education Board invite tenders for painting. Particulars on page one of this issue. Messrs S. M. Baird, Ltd. advertise a special display of new model Morris cars, which takes place on Friday afternoon and evening.

During Xmas. Carnival, the W.F. J’.C A. are making a special attractions i ntheir Manchester section of 10 per cent, discount. This* is a great chance tr* replenish the linen cupboard with “Quality” goods as generous savings.

The Pacific Cable Board announces by advertisement appearing elsewhere in this 1 issue, that* Christmas and New Year Greetings cablegrams for United Kingdom, Canada and Australia will be accepted at reduced rates.

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