LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 19 December 1927, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL.

A service was conducted at the Masterton Hospital yesterday by members of the Church of England Men ’s Society. The visitors also presented each patient with a suitable gift.

*‘ On February 1 next T anticipate there will be 40 unemployed teachers in this district,” stated Mr AV. L. Dunn, secretary, at a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Education Board.

Tn the 'Carterton S.M. Court on Saturday a man named Archibald Gillan was fined 5/- for drunkenness, and 10/for damaging the police cell, and was ordered to leave the town.

Ninety-five women were included in the 135 assisted passengers who arrived in Wellington from England by the Tamaroa yesterday. Among the number was a party of 23 domestics. A man who had smoked the same 2ft. long meerschaum pipe for 87 years, died lately at his home in Essex, aged 100. He was Mr Walter John Winder, lie celebrated his hundredth birthday in July.

According to a Sydney cable MiBavin has announced that Mr Treble has been appointed Commissioner of Family Endowment, at a salary of £950 per annum, instead of £ISSO as formerly. Mr AV. Nash, a New Zealand repre-i sentative at the recent Fan-Pacific Conference at Honolulu, spoke last evening at St. Matthew’s Church, Masterton, on “The Pacific, the Gospel, and the Future.” There was a good congregation.

As a result of donations by children of the Congregational Sunday School at a special service yesterday afternoon, some, seven dozen eggs and many bunches of beautiful Rowers were handed over to the Masterton Hospital.

The Sunday schools connected with Knox Church broke up yesterday and will resume on the first Sunday after the public schools re-open. Father Christinas visited the children of Knox Primary Department on Saturday afternoon, all the children and a great number of parents enjoying his talk, gifts and afternoon tea. Prizes were distributed yesterday afternoon at To AVhiti and Kaituna. In spite of the bad weather there was almost a full attendance.

A feature of the children’s service held at the Masterton Methodist Church yesterday was the singing of the choir, several items being rendered in an accomplished manner. The Rev. AV. Beckett spoke oil “Bethlehem.” There was a large congregation at the evening service, when Mr Beckett took as his subject, “Angels.” A large choir gave an excellent rendering of 1 ‘ The Messiah.” The soloists were Misses I. Donald, E. Ralph and A r . Judd, and Messrs B. Venncr and F. Pinfold. Retiring offerings for the Methodist Children’s Home realised £7. At the conclusion of the service the prizes were presented to the scholars. About twenty-live members of the Fcatherston Troop of Boy Scouts, under charge of the Scoutmaster, the ißcv. AV. J. Durrad, visited Masterton on Saturday and had tea with the St. Matthew’s Troops. An enjoyable evening was spent in Scout games, playettes and displays, supper being provided by lady members of the committee. The cups won by members of St. Matthew’s Troops were presented as follow: —Best all-round Scout, Patrol Leader Chapman; runner-up, Patrol Leader Buckton. Best patrol, Patrol Leader Ninncs’s patrol. Best all-round Cub, AV. Petersen; runner-up, Baron Grant. Best six Cubs, Sixer Jack Goldsman’s six. The Scouts and Cubs will go into Camp in January.

The annual school concert and presentation of prizes took place at Alfredton on Thursday evening. The chairman (Mr S. M. George) presented the prizes and congratulated Mr Slater, the teacher, on the result of the year’s work. The receivers of proficiency certificates were Bessie Percy, Hylton George and Oswald Percy. Attendance certificates were awarded No rah Brannigan, Athol Brannigan. and Evan Rolls. The concert took the form of three playettes by the children, who carried out their parts with distinct credit, Joan Bells Athol Brannigan, Ilvlton George, Leu Cooper, Phyllis Rolls, Frank Marsden, Stuart Johnson and Stanley Smith each taking their parts with confidence and efficiency. A dance followed, for which the music was supplied by Air L. Nation.

At the meeting of the AVairarapa ]>. and A. Society on Saturday Mr E. Dale was accorded a vote of thanks for his report on the school gardens. The opinion was expressed by members of the society that interest in the gardens had waned and that there appeared a certain amount of misunderstanding. Mr Hoddcr who accompanied the judge, said that at one school only onions were grown, while other schools grew a variety of plants. Mr J. Fisher mentioned that the school gardening was under the jurisdiction of the Education Department’s instructor. Mr Oates said that the object of the competition was to give the juveniles instruction in the use of manures and the productive nature of the soil. Messrs J. Fisher, J. G. Oates, J_. Dodder, and E. Eagle were appointed a committee to discuss the matter with the Education Department’s insrtuctor.

Part of the big wooden building occupied by one of the principal business establishments in Fcatherston, the AVairarapa Trading Company, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The building consisted of two main sections standing side by side, one of them occupied by the grocery department, and the other by the drapery department, with the grocery bulk store in rear. The drapery department and grocery bulk store were destroyed. The loss suffered is very heavy, as the section of the building destroyed was large, and heavy stocks of goods were in readiness for the Christmas trade. The alarm was given at 3 a.m. by Mr J. McKenzie, manager of the business, who lives over the grocery section. The Fire Brigade was promptly on the spot, but the fire had then obtained such a hold that there was no possibility of saving the drapery section or the grocery bulk store. Aided, however, by the fact that the wind was blowing from the south, the brigade was able to save the other section of the building. Finger-prints cannot be left on “TAN-OL” polished furniture. Unsurpassed for floors, furniture and leather goods. Easy to apply. Ail Grocers. *

The shops in Alastcrton will observe the week half-holiday to-morrow (Tuesday), and will remain open till 10 p.m. on Saturday (Xmas vEve). The butchers will close at 5 p.m. on both days. The annual Christmas Tree for the children of the Waihakckc School was held on Friday evening, when there was a large attendance. Prior to the arrival of Father Christmas, who presented the gifts, a short programme of songs and recitations was given by the pupils and enjoyed. A presentation was to have been made to 'Aliss Campbell, the teacher, but owing to illness she was unable to bo present. Spot waltz competitions were won by Miss Fra Jensen and Mr J. Churchouse; Mrs X'. S. Gadwalladcr and Mr C. Jensen; Mrs Tinsley and Mr X'. S. Cadwallader. A handsome jewel case, made and presented by Mrs X". S. Cadwallader, was won by Mrs Scott, of Kokotau. The ladies provided supper, and Air C. Jensen thanked the people for their attendance at the euchre tourneys during the winter, which enabled them to give the children a treat at the end of the season. Mr 11. Peters was thanked for supplying the music for dancing. The following gifts have been received by the Methodist ‘Children’s Home during the past month: —Mrs Vallance, bag of sugar and butter; Mrs Lahore, fruit and vegetables; Mrs Judd, jam; Mrs Wilson, cakes; Hastings Methodist Sunday School, toys; Air dressier, buns; Hr. Prior, plants; Carterton Ladies’ Guild, two dolls’ cradles; Air Braggins, magazine; Airs Wall, jam; Airs H. .Jones, fruit; Miss Donald, clothing; Y.M.C.A. Shop Day Committee, fruit and vegetables; AVaituna West children, toys, books, clothing, etc.; Airs Morton, shoes; Air D. .Smith, bag of potatoes; Airs AlcKae, butter and confectionery, Airs Hummer, plants and clothing; Apiti Ladies’ Guild, clothing; Mrs Taylor, Hastings, £1 train fare for children; Alastcrton Orchestral Society and Alunicipal Band, part proceeds of concert, £5 11s lid; Taranaki Street Ladies’ Guild, £3 for Christmas cheer; Airs AVillis, Wellington, £l.

At the monthly meeting of the Alanagement Committee of the Methodist Children’s Home, there were present: the Itev. AV. Beckett (chairman), Messrs A. 11. Daniell, A. J. Donald, J. 11. Handyside, AV II Judd, S. J. Smith, and Dr. Prior, Airs Elliott, Airs Cocker, Airs Pragnell and the Rev. J. Cocker (secretary). It was reported that the net income frhm the recent concert was £l6. A resolution of thanks was passed to Airs Roscwarnc and her helpers for their work in connection with the concert. The secretary reported that three boys and one girl had recently been found occupations in the district and that arrangements had been made to receive one child into the Home. A list of homes was read to which the children had been invited to spend the Christmas holidays. Almost all the boys and girls will be away from the Home during the holiday season. The income for the month was £4l 13s and the expenditure, £ll4 14s Id, leaving a deficiency of £33, but a considerable income is expected during Christmas and the X'ew Year. Accounts amounting to £52 were passed for payment. Arrangements were made for the members of the staff to have their holidays.

House to let. I’rain for sale. Xmas ducks for sale. Jersey bull for sale. Xurse wanted for small children. Two Building Society shares for sale. Coke orders will be taken to-morrow. House to let Trustee Street from 2nd January. The address of Poland Edwards is sought. Lost 2-gallon reserve tin of benzine is advertised for. The Gift House are holding a clearance sale at their old shop, prior to moving. Tenders are invited for laying down asphalt playing grounds at Kopiraranga School. The Xovelty Bazaar, next Allen and Co., is open to the public for inspection. Crockery and large assortment of Christmas toys on view. The offices of the solicitors practising in Masterton and the Wairarapa will close on Friday next until Thursday, 10th January, 1928. A Yuletide episode which happened at the Arts and Crafts is of special interest to everyone. The full account of it appears on page 3. Miss S. Kinley (late of Craig and Aitken, Sydney, and Stamford and Co., Wellington, is now engaged as ladies’ hairdressing specialist at Mr L. A. Wadham’s parlours. L. S. Xicol, jeweller, has just opened up a very fine indent of handsome fourquarter hour chiming clocks. These clocks are in three styles, for hanging, mantle shelf and grandfathers. All the finest in children’s books, annuals and reward books are to be found in endless variety in the large range of books now showing at McLeod and Young’s where the good books are. Buy books this Christmas. Ladies’ and men’s slippers, ladies’ fashionable shoes, shoe-trees, etc., which will make very acceptable Xmas presents, are on hand in very extensive variety at Messrs Carpenter and Evans’, the Quality Shoe Store. Attention is drawn to the exhibition and sale of 159 original works of art by Royal Academicians and other artists of repute, to be held in the Brill Hall, Hall Street, Masterton, to-mor-row, Tuesday, December 20, at 2.30 p.m. The pictures are now on view and inspection is cordially invited. During this busy shopping week, the extensive, well arranged displays at Hugo and Shearer’s will be found a great aid in the easy selection of appropriate gifts. Kew consignments of fine English cut crystal, including Stuart designs, choice china and Madiera embroidered fancy linens have just been opened up, affording excellent scope for gifts of distinction.

The total rainfall in Alastcrton from the Ist December to 19th December was 3 inches 63 points. The temperature at one foot underground has fallen since the 13th December nearly 61 degrees. Strawberries were much more plentiful at the Auckland mart last week, and at lower prices there has been a satisfactory demand. Rain, however, is badly needed if supplies arc to keep up to their present volume. Considerable quantities of hothouse tomatoes have been coming forward, and prices are low in consequence. Goosberries have been dull of sale, and many lines have arrived in an over-ripe condition.

There are considerably more houses to let in Auckland than there have been for the past five or six years, especially in the outlying parts of the city, says the “Star.” In the Avondale district, which was recently merged into the city, a revaluation is now in progress, and the number of unoccupied dwellings is fairly noticeable. In the city business area it is reported that there arc plenty of offices to let, and the supply has overtaken the demand, so that tenants arc now in the enviable position of being able to pick and choose, and practically dictate their terms.

A Wanganui business man who had a sub-agency for an American firm operating in X'ew Zealand, came to grips with the jinn and relations became strained, says the “Herald.” One of the letters from the local man was appercntly not appreciated at headquarters, so the latter communicated with the Wanganui man by ’phone. The Wanganui man replied to a question as follows: “Have you people ever had the pleasure of being told to go to —• —?” “No,” answered an indignant voice. “Our agents are only too pleased to hang round our necks. “Well, I’m not going to hang round your neck, so you can go to , and I will devil in English goods in future,” replied the Wanganui man.