LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 14 October 1929, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL.

At a meeting of the Mauriecvillc sub-branch of the Plunket Society held at the residence of the president, Mrs E. A. Miller, there was a.large attendance. At the close of Lie meeting Mrs Miller entertained members at afternoon tea.

That portion of the roadway south of Martinborough on the journey to Lake Ferry known as the “.Switchback Railway, ’ ’ on account of its ujrs and downs, is in a rough state just now as the result of operations having for their object the improving and levelling of the road.

At the meeting of the Featherston Children’s Temperance Club, held last Thursday evening, 14 children and 4 adults attended. The evening was spent in games and songs. Recitations were rendered by Ivor Jensen and Joe Saba. New members received were Muriel Fuller, Joe Saba, Ivor Jensen, Raymond Jensen, David Clark and Ron. Evans.

Ministers attending the Baptist Union Assembly at Auckland were addressed on Saturday by the Rev. Thomas Weston on the subject of “The Minister’s Aim.” A visit was paid in the afternoon to the Manurewa Children’s Home. In the evening the Tabernacle Chorus Choir gave a musical festival. A Unitel Bible Class rally was held yesterday afternoon. Visiting ministers preached yesterday in Auckland city and suburban churches.

Whippet racing opened in Wellington on Saturday. The results were as follow:—Wellington Cup, 130yds: Mrs F. H. Brewer’s The Brewer (11yds), 1; Mrs Barnes’s Glenrossie (9yds), 2; Mrs 'F. H. Brewer’s Forty Winks (10 yds), 3. Time, 8 l-ssecs. The winner hails from Invercargill and the second dog from Palmerston North. In taking delivery of the silver cup, Mr Brewer said that whippet racing was the finest sport in the world. Patting his dog’s head, he said: “You can safely put your money on these fellows. They do not talk and there is no one on their backs to jmll them.”

At the first demonstration of television pictures in natural colours, given recently in New York, the Union Jack was Hashed on the screen in all brilliance of its colours. It appeared about the size of a postage-stamp, on a screen placed above an ordinary telephone, while a spectator viewed it through a peep-hole in a darkened room. Then a man appeared eating a water-melon, the red of the fruit and black of the seeds and green rind appearing true to nature.' Geraniums, a bouquet of roses, and a girl in a coloured frock were further demonstrations of the new art. The small size of the pictures does not prevent the finest detail being shown. Coloured television is achieved bv the use of a new photo-electric cell liko three sets of electric : eyes, which transmit the primary colours. Mirrors combine three images into one coloured picture on the screen.

Saturday night marked the conclusion of the Winter Sports Club's ping pong season. Competition for the various trophies occupied the. attention of players during the evening, which provided some very keen and exciting contests. The cup for the men’s championship singles was won by M. Winslade, who beat Whitburn in the final, 31/27, 22/31, 31/22, 31/19. In the semi-finals Winslade beat G. Joy, 31/18, 31/19 and WHitburn beat W. Eoss 31/27, 31/39. The Allan Eose Bowl for the winner of the ladies’ championship went to Miss M. Bright, who accounted for Miss D. Allan in the final, 31/23, 31/2J. Miss Allan beat Mrs Garvitch in the semi-finals, 31/20, 31/27 and Miss Bright beat Mrs MacDonald, 31/10, 31/20. The Spalding Cup, for the team’s contest, was ivon by Whitburn’s team after a good contest against Winslade’s team. At the conclusion of the games Mr G. Joy presented the trophies to the winners, whom he congratulated. Thanks were accorded to Messrs L. Person and Joy for the enthusiasm they had shown in running the affairs of the club.

Tho management of the Masterton Picture Co. advise that in future the pictures at the Cosy Theatre and Opera House will commence at S o’clock.

There was a very large attendance at the service yesterday morning at the Masterton Methodist Church on the occasion of the parade of the Girl Guides.

It is reported that good fishing is being obtained at Palliser Bay and at Lake Ferry, some splendid hauls having been made during the past week.

At the annual meeting of the Farmers’ Co-operative Auctioneering Company, at Hamilton on Saturday, a dividend of 8 per cent was approved. The net profit was £51,069, showing an increase of £10,003. Cabinet has decided to pay a shilling a snout for all wild pigs destroyed, in accordance with a scheme that has been formulated to relieve settlers in outlying districts from the depredations of these animals.

With the approach of longer days week-end visits to Lake Ferry and Western Lake are becoming popular. Both these places were well patronised yesterday, the visitors including several people from Wellington and Masterton.

A new club, “The Has Been Smokers’ Club,” the name of which explains its objects, is being formed in Christchurch (states an exchange). The founder of the club is Dr. HI T. J. Thacker, Deputy-Mayor of the city. The Wairarapa Bands’ Association intend to hold massed performances at Masterton on the third Sunday in November. An afternoon performance will be given in the Park, and an evening one in the Opera House. The bands which- will take part comprise the Upper Hutt, Greytown, Martinborough, Carterton and Masterton bands.

Sheep and cattle in tho Lower Valley are looking in splendid condition just now, and there appears to be an abundance of green feed everywhere. Masterton visitors yesterday were greatly struck with the neat appearance of many of the farms, and the intensive farming that was being carried on.

The League of Mothers is increasing in popularity in Masterton as a worthy institution, and it is justifying its existence by its policy. Oh Wednesday afternoon, in the Arcade Hall, the League will entertain mothers and their children at a social function, at which a pleasant time is sure to be spent.

A London cable states that an outstanding novelty at the Motor Show at Olympia, which is to be opened on Thursday, is a sun-bath motor car, resembling Cinderella’s glass coach, but it is made ( of unsplintercd-glass and enables ladies, suitably attired, to undergo a sun-burning cure while motoring.

“A very good sporting bird, difficult to shoot,” was the description given/by Mr C. M. Gordon, secretary of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society, to the Asiatic quail which has recently been liberated in small numbers in the Lower Waikato. They fly a zig-zag course, not unlike the snipe of Great Britain, which is generally recognised as the most difficult of all to hit.

The Pongaroa Queen Carnival, organised in aid of improvements to the hockey ground on the domain, -was brought to a close on Friday evening and resulted as follows: —Rakanui Queen (Miss Olivo Darlington) 1; Pongaroa (Miss Dickens) 2; The School (Miss Mary Kent) 3. The contest was fairly close and the carnival realised tho splendid sum of approximately £175.

The name of a certain Maori district was mentioned in tho course of tho

discussion on missionary assessments at tho Diocesan Synod at Napier on Friday evening as not having made any contribution to. the great cause. The native minister of the district, one of the most respected members of the synod, concluding a speech which evoked considerable amusement at times, brought down the house by saying: “Talk about scenSry! We have the best scenery in New Zealand, but silver and gold we have none.”

Speaking at the opening of the Auckland branch of the Junior Reform League, the Right Hon. J. G. Coates (Leader of the Opposition) said there had been childish attempts at criticism of the Reform Party, such as over the loan mystery. It was stated by tho Prime Minister that he had been prevented by tho Reform Party from approaching the London loan market for two years. This was - a ‘ ‘ frame-up, ’ ’ with no semblance of justification, at would bo further dealt with before Parliament concluded.

The monthly meeting of the Mauriceville County Council, was' held on Saturday. There wero present Crs. E. Judd (chairman), W. A. Miller, D. Bennett, J. IL MacDonald and P. W. Parry. Leave of absenco was granted to Cr. Porsberg. The treasurer reported credit balance of £7(5 los sd. Accounts passed for payment amounted to £637 5s lOd. An agreement for the purchase of a new' Vulcan lorry through the Main Highways Board was submitted, and duly executed. Contracts for opening a pit and for metalling on the Wangaehu Eoad were also submitted and executed. The Clerk reported that building permits had been issued to Messrs C. B. Judd and C. Algie, with the approval of the Building Inspector. Cr. MacDonald reported that a certain settler had voluntarily rendered the council a good service in suppressing a fire whieh occurred recently at the Mangaranga Eoad Bridge, and it was resolved that a letter of thanks be written to him and that he bo compensated for his services. The chairman and Crs. Miller and Parry with the Overseer and Clerk, paid a visit of inspection to a bridge on Cleland Eoad and there discussed the best means of improving it.

William Brooklands, an elderly newsseller, was fonnd gassed in his rooms at Christchurch. He had been repairing a gas stove, and it is said he had not observed that it was leaking. He was admitted to hospital in a condition that was then serious, but he is now recovering.

A freak of Nature in the form of a two-headed trout fry is reported from Here (states the Poverty Bay Herald). This was noticed at the private hatchery of Mr Hugh Roberts, who had charge of hatching 50,000 ova from Rotorua. The trout mentioned had two distinct heads, and it appeared to be well and thriving splendidly. It is now about a month old, and Mr Roberts is considering catching the freak, and preserving it in case it dies and becomes lost. ,

“People who have travelled the world live next door to me. When they heard that I was going to New Zealand, they told me I was going to see the most beautiful country in the world. Their words were that if New Zealand was nearer the Continent, Switzerland and all the other resorts would not be in it. These glowing reports, of course, were transmitted by me to the boys of the club, so you can understand how keenly the South Sydney team has looked forward to this visit. ’ ’ These were the remarks on Friday of Mr C. J. Lynch, the manager of the 'South Sydney League team.

General help wanted. Picture Co. shares for sale. Two unfurnished rooms to let. Position wanted as cook-general. Anemone and poppy blooms for sale. Child’s lost reefer coat is advertised for.

Ten meres, lj miles from Mastcrton P. 0.. to let. F. P. Welch and Son advertise for 2 good bushfellers, 16/- day. Mr D. Allen, Macara Street, advertises tomato plants and flower seedlings for sale. Subscribers are reminded that Tuesday, 15th inst., is the last day for receiving telephone rentals.

Messrs Ball Bros, wish to draw attention to their advertisement re special offer of tulip bulbs grown by Mrs Johnston, “Airlie,” Upper Plain. For tennis, beach and holiday wear, there’s nothing gives the feet such ease and comfort as Fleet Foot tennis shoes. The W.F.C.A. have a wide stock for men, women and children in white and colours.

A dance in aid of the Dental Clinic will be held in the Mauriceville Hall on Tuesday, October 15th, at S p.m. Music will be supplied by the Gaiety Orchestra. A bus will leave the Masterton Post Office for Mauriceville at 7.15 p.m. The Mastcrton Auctioneering Co. advertise an auction sale of superior household furniture and effects on Friday next, at 1.30 p.m., on account of Mr G. C. Summerell, Renall Street. The goods will bo on view on Thursday afternoon and morniffg of sale. Full particulars appear on page £ of this issue. 4