LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 3 July 1928, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL.

To-morrow America will celebrate Independence Day—‘‘The Glorious Fourth. ’ ’

The total number of dogs registered to date by the Masterton County Council is 1443.

One bankruptcy in the Wairarapa was filed last month. In the corresponding month last year tlicro was also one.

James C. Cooper, slieepfarmor, of Masterton, and Arthur Gebrgo Coleman of Masterton, have been adjudged bankrupts, the former on a creditors petition and the latter on his own petition,

The Masterton Borough Council issued IS drivers' licenses and 4 heavy traffic licenses for the month of June. Drivers’ licenses issued by the Masterton County Council numbered 10, which brings the total issued to date for the year to 377. One heavy traffic license was issued.

A ballot for the selection of a Labour candidate to contest the Awarua seat, reports a Press Association message from Invercargill, resulted as follows: —W. C. Denham, 91; N. -Mclntyre, St). Five votes in favour of McIntyre were received too late for inclusion in his total.

A cable states that the Sydney police are satisfied that Monica ilollv, whose body was found at the foot of' a cliff at Coogee, accidentally fell over the cliff. A message received yesterday stated, that deceased lived with Augustus Kelly in a rough hut nearby. He told the police that he believed she fell over the cliff seventy feet during the week-end.

A meeting of the Druids’ Social Committee was held last evening when ■matters in connection with the social on Thursday next were dealt with. It was decided to conduct a euchre tourney and dance simultaneously. Arrangements for supper were also made. The Gaiety Orchestra will be engaged for the dancing. Good prizes have been donated for the card tournament.

Charles William Barlow died in the hospital at Wakefield as the result of injuries received at a sawmill, reports a Press Association message from Kelson. The deceased was hit in the stomach by a piece of timber, which became pinched in the tail of a saw and was thrown back on him. A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest.

The secretary of the Church Missionary Society, states a Press Association message from Kelson, has received a cable from Hangchow stating that the society’s hospital has been handed back by the National Government after being in its possession for about a year. The hospital will require extensive repairs before being again ready for use. The society is recalling all its missionaries, doctors and other members of the staff, who had leave owing to the disturbed conditions prevailing in China.

A number of ladies met recently to consider the formation of a croquet club in Lansdownc. As a result a club lias been formed and will be known as the Lansdownc Croquet Club. A good membership is already assured, and much enthusiasm is being shown. Everything points to the venture becoming a great success. Two lawns are being specially laid down for the club in To Ore Ore Itoad. Officers for the year were elected as follow: — Patroness, Mrs Burling; president, Mrs Jas. Allan; vice-president, Mrs Aitkon; captain, Mrs A. Weller; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mrs Austin Thomas; committee, Mesdames Daubney Wilkinson and Golder.

The Carterton School Committee met last evening. A letter was received from Mr J". W. Henderson tendering his resignation as a member of the committee owing to his leaving the district. The resignation was accepted with regret and appreciation of his services was placed on record. It was decided to recommend Mr V. Welch to the Education Board for the vacancy on the committee. The Education Board advised that the resignation of Miss Shaw had been accepted as from June 30 and Miss V. L. Cable of Portobello, Otago, had been appointed assistant mistress. She would take up her duties on August 1. The headmaster reported that Miss Shaw finished duty on Friday and that Mr Lamason is temporarily filling the position. The primary roll was 365, with a quarterly average of 323, and the secondary 34, with a quarterly average of 32. Sickness and the wintry weather had influenced the attendance, which was now improving. Mr Flemming reported on the necessary work required about the school grounds. Mr Harding was appointed visitor for the month.

Children like WADE’S WORM FIGS —a safe and certain remedy for worms. Pleasant to take. All chemists and stores. *

Some catches of whitebait have already been secured this season in the Waikato river below Tuakau.

Clerical and layjnembers of the Wellington Diocesan Synod assembled in Wellington this afternoon for their annual session which is anticipated to last the greater part of a week. It is understood that a considerable portion of the bishop’s address refers to Prayer Book revision.

There was a good attendance at the fortnightly euchre tournament held in East Taratahi School on Saturday evening. The ladies’ prize was won by Miss Edith Henderson and the men’s by Mr N. liayner. The consolation prizes went to Airs Compton and Air McCauly. Supper was provided and then dancing was indulged in, music being supplied by Air Hood, Extras were given by Air Johnson and Aliss McCauly. Aliss Irene Green played the music for a children’s dance.

When proposing a toast at the Returned Soldiers’ Re-union at Carterton on Saturday night, the Mayor of Martinborough (Air W. B. Martin), who had some good tilings to say, could hardly make himself heard past the official table owing to the din in the body of the hall. The next toast fell to the Alayor of Featherston (Mr J. W. Card). Being an old campaigner, Air Card left the body of the hall anti mounted the stage and in a vigorous manner tried to make himself heard. Subsequent speakers followed tlie lead given by ALr Card, with a certain measure of success.

The keynote of the remarks of the Prime Minister and Sir Andrew Bussell at the re-union at Carterton on Saturday night was that the returned men, who had proved themselves good soldiers, should endeavour to became good and useful citizens. The appeal was not out of place, in view of the happenings of the evening, states the ‘‘Wairarapa Standard,” when such a pandemonium reigned that distinguished speakers were compelled to cut their remarks short, while others could hardly be heard past the official table.

A mimic air battle, between a Alotli and a Grebe, entertained passers-by recently in Cathedral Square, Christchurch. In a cloudless sky the machines chased their tails round and turned and swooped at one another. Air Douglas Alill in the Aloth was graceful but not speedy. Captain Buckley in the Grebe was both. He showed very vividly what speed counts for in an air tight. When the Grebe opened full out to overtake the Moth at one stage the slower machine gave the illusion of travelling in the opposite direction, so great was the difference in speed. The Christchurch Aero Club is procuring four Aloths, which will arrive some time after August, and by the same vessel four will come for the Wig rain Aerodrome. The next type of machine to come to Soekburn will be a Faircy 3F airplane, with a 450 h.p. Napier-Leon engine. This week is expected to be a quiet one in Parliament. To-day ’s sittingwill be devoted to obituary references to members and ex-members of the legislature, who died during the recess, and when the usual motions of condolence have been passed, the House will adjourn until to-morrow afternoon. Little more than the customary formal business is expected for that afternoon's sitting, and according to present arrangements, the Address in Reply debate will be commenced to-mor-row night at 7.30. The practice of Parliament has been to take only the speeches of the mover and seconder of the Adrcss in Reply motion on the first evening, and it is expected that this will be done again this year. The Leader of the Opposition (Mr 11. K. Holland) will move his no-confidence amendment on Thursday.

Piano for sale. Unfurnished rooms to let. Girl wanted for housework. Advertiser will let house in return for board. Dr. Simpson will visit Alastcrton to-

morrow. ,M rs E. Booth inserts a trespass notice. Lost leather purse containing money is advertised for. The Masterton County Council insert an advertisement on page 1 re tenders; Mr A. \V. Soutar, watchmaker, .jeweller and importer, inserts a notice on page 1. K. A. Pool, second-hand dealer, Queen Street, inserts a fresh list of articles for sale on page 1 of this issue.

Don’t miss this chance —the “chance of a lifetime” to buy all men’s and boys’ wear at sensational reductions. Lower prices mean savings—and if savings mean anything to you, you’ll come along to Murray’s “Once in a Lifetime Sale.” The Girl Guide Association will hold a children \s monster plain and fancy dress dance in the Town Hall on Saturday, July 14th. The Masterton Auctioneering Company advertise a sale of poultry at their Mart to-morrow, at 2 p.m. On Friday the contents of a six-roomed house, removed to the Mart for convenience of sale. Full details will be advertised to-morrow.

Air J. Kitchener,‘bootmaker, advises the public, that he is holding a sale of his up-to-date stock of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear (day and evening wear). There will 'be big reductions on all lines. The sale commences to-morrow.

The attention of building contractors is called to the advertisement appearing in to-day’s issue, inviting tenders for the erection of a school building for St. Matthew's Collegiate School, Alasterton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the socrctary (Mr 11. M. Boddington), Queen street, Masterton. Tenders close at noon on Monday, July 23rd, 1928,* with the architects, Messrs Swan, Lawrence and Swan, 81 The Terrace, Wellington.

A frost of 7.2 degrees was recorded in Masterton this morning.

A London cable states that Avery Hopwood, the playwright, was drowned while bathing at Juaulespins, near Nice.

H. White, a single man, aged 40, employed by the Public Works Department at Tawa Plat, received injuries to his chest when a motor lorry he was cranking back-fired early yesterday morning. He was taken to the Wellington Hospital. A cable message has been received from the Baptist Congress at Toronto stating that the degree of Doctor of Divinity has been conferred by the MeMaster University upon the Rev. J. J. North, principal of the Now Zealand Baptist College. Dr. North has held important pastorates at Nelson, Wellington, and Christchurch, and is well known for his religious and social work. McMaster is the most influential of American Baptist Universities.

The following nominations have been received for the two vacancies for producers’ representatives on the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board: —R. S. Chadwick, Dannevirke; J. 0. Coop, Ataahua, Little Diver; C. I). Dickie, Hawera; T. A. Duncan, Hunterville (sitting member); Adam Hamilton, Invercargill (sitting member); William Morrison, Maxwell, Wanganui; Bobert Latter, New Brighton, Christchurch. The election will take place on August ao.

A meeting of the Alfredton branch of the Farmers’ Union was held on Friday evening. Mr B. W. Kebbell, the delegate to the Provincial Conference, addressed the meeting and gave brief description of the business put through. Mr Gibson Smith also addressed the meeting on wool production. During the evening the matter of the Farmers’ Union supporting a candidate for the Wellington Education Board was discussed, but did not find much favour with those present. One speaker said it was a mistake and the union should keep clear of it. Others said that it was not a matter of politics but only local government. One speaker maintained that it would cause a certain amount of antagonism to the union. He was of the opinion that the matter should be left to the good sense of the school committees who no doubt would support the best man, be he a town or country candidate.