LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 18 February 1935, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL.

The opening instalment of a charmingly written story of the struggle between a rather dry-as-dust solicitor, and his dissolute cousin for a woman s love, entitled “The Awakening of Theodore Wren,” written by that noted author James Ronald, appears in to-day s “Wairarapa Daily Times.” Owing to unforseen circumstances Mr J. Alason, of Wellington, who Avas appointed one of the judges at the Wairarapa Kennel Club’s slioav at the Alasterton Slioav to-morroAV and Wednesday will be. unable to officiate, fhe Kennel Club has arranged with Air P. W. Willson, of LoAver Ilutt, to take Mr Mason’s place. The other judge is Air R. G. Makin.

The Aveek-end was a particularly busy one at the Hood Aerodrome Avhen a considerable amount of flying Avas carried out. Keen interest Avas taken m the elimination contests to decide the Wairarapa Club’s representatives at the North Island Pageant next month. Pilots from Dannevirke, Alartinborough and Alasterton took part in navigation, landing and bombing competitions and a high standard of performance Avas set.

A thoroughly enjoyable time was spent by all who attended the garden party held on Saturday at the residence of Mr and Mrs W. R. Nicol, Chapel Street, in aid of the funds of the Kuripuni Methodist Church. In spite of the rather threatening weather there was a large attendance and the financial results were quite satisfactory. Brisk and profitable business was done at tho well-laden stalls and also at the side-shows, which attracted plenty of patronage. Thanks are expressed to Mr and Mrs Nicol for the use of their grounds and to all who contributed towards the success of the party. Mr P. C. Lee, the well-known Chinese cyclist, who is riding through New Zealand, arrived in Masterton yesterday and continued his journey to Wellington this morning. He started from Timaru in January, cycled to Invercargill, then back to Christchurch. Coming on to Wellington he cycled up the West Coast to New Plymouth and then to Auckland. On the return journey he visited Hamilton, Rotorua, Opotilci, Gisborne, Napier and then came on to Masterton. He has so far travelled 2000 miles on his bicycle. Mr Lee recently won the 50 miles New Zealand cycling championship find has competed with success in other noted cycle races. He is also a well-known wrestler.

The Carterton correspondent of the “Daily Times” states- that at the monthly meeting of the Wairarapa P. and A. Society on Saturday a discussion arose regarding the painting of the building. It was decided that all buildings bo painted within 4 years, and the president, secretary, treasurer, Mr W. Howard Booth and Mr C. Reid were appointed a committee to decide Avhich buildings were to be painted first, the colours decided upon being cream and chocolate facings.

A very successful garden party, under the auspices of St. Matthew's Ladies’ Guild, was held on Saturday in the beautiful grounds of “Eridge, ” the residence of Mr and Mrs P. J. Borthwiek, kindly lent for the occasion. The grounds made an ideal setting for such a function, and the stalls under the trees were well patronised. There were many helpers and the effort was a very happy one. Financially the party was a great success, the receipts amounting to £44/9/4. The garden party was in aid of the Storm Repairs Fund.

The Dominion championship pipe band contest, held at Timaru on Saturday under beautiful weather conditions attracted a great deal of interest. The quickstep in which there Avere six entries, was a colourful pageant. The quickstep resulted: Timaru 1771 points, 1; Dunedin 1754 points, 2; City of Christchurch 1744 points, 3. The musical points were: Timaru 87, Dunedin 86, City of Christchurch 854. The test selection, held in the evening, resulted: City of Christchurch, 93 points, 1; Dunedin, 92 points, 2; Canterbury Caledonian, 88. points, 3. The aggregate for the champion shield resulted: —Dunedin and City of Christchurch 2674 points, equal, 1; Timaru 2G44 points, 3. The judge remarked that he had a difficult task, the playing being equal to anything he had heard in the Imperial Army. b

In spite of the unpromising weather on Saturday afternoon there was a A r ery large attendance at the second meeting of the Whareama and East Coast Polo Club, held on the grounds generously made available by Mr H. Carson. Some first-class play was witnessed and the combination shoAved a great improvement on that of the opening day. A feature’ of the day was the special challenge match between E. C. White’s team (E. C. White, R. HoAvitt, A. Ritchie, E. Meredith) and the Rest (W. Levin, I. Bunny, V. Vallance, R. Pilmcr). The rest won a fine contest by 5 goals to one. Scorers for the Rest Avere Yallance (2), Levin (2), I. Bunny, wdiile E. Meredith scored for White’s team. Air G. 11. Perry was a capable referee. An interesting match A\ r as also played between lady members of the club. Afternoon tea Avas provided by the ladies.

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Wairarapa P. and A; Society avus held on Saturday, the president, Mr C. Reynolds, presiding over an attendance of 16 members. The treasurer reported that the overdraft at the bank Avas now £971/16/5. Accounts received since last meeting totalled £sl 12/4, paid £23/14/10, and presented for payment £3B/9/1. The chairman mentioned that the result of the North Island district lamb competition judged in London had been announced; Wanganui being first and Wairarapa second. The McKenzie Estate, Featherston, had the best individual pen. This coinpetition evoked considerable discussion as to the desirability of barring lambs from purebred oavcs, Air Booth stating that many of the best lambs Avere bred by small men. He considered that definite rules should be draAvn up and it was decided that the Aleat Board be asked for a definite ruling. The Toavii Clerk advised that the society Avas entitled to a rebate of £7/1/11, being 124 per cent. GoA-ernment subsidy on all farm hands within the borough. The caretaker reported the grounds to be in fair order, the maintenance Avork carried out having added greatly to the appearance generally.

Speaking to a large gathering of Taranaki dairymen at Stratford on Saturday to hear the viervs of A r arious candidates seeking election to the Dairy Board, representing the Aliddle Ward, Air C. G. C. Dormer (Feilding) stated that “speaking Avith a full sense of responsibility I can inform the meeting that Air T. A. Winks, of HaAvera, a member of the existing control board, Avill be one of the Government’s nominees ucav board, and the cheese section of the industry, therefore, is assured of representation on the neAV board, even if a representative of this section does not gain a seat at the election.” The remarks caused considerable comment in vierv of the Government’s undertaking not to make nominations until after the election. Commenting.on the position the “Taranaki Daily NeAvs,” editorially, says: “A question of principie is involved if election campaigns are to be conducted on such a basis. Apart from questions of parochialism, the leakage of information and other aspects the incident demands a plain statement from the Prime Alinister Avhether Cabinet has departed from its original intention of postposting the selection of the State representatives until after the election and if so, Avhy dairy companies arc not adA r ised so that candidatures may be rcA T ised if considered necessary. ’ ’

Addressing a meeting of the Masterton Rotary Club and referring to the advances made by the Italians, Mr C. M. Bowden quoted figures to show that the population of Italy had increased very considerably, the numbers having been practically doubled in sixty years. Prior to the establishment of the Fascist Party and the appointment to what was practically a dictatorship of Signor Mussolini, the economic development of the country did not keep pace with the rapidly increasing population, with the result that the conditions of living were, generally speaking, very poor. Mussolini had led a very progressive campaign for the reinstatement of Italy in a position of equality with other leading European powers. Ho had encouraged the return of Italians from America and other foreign countries and endeavoured to persuade all of his countrymen to retain Italian citizenship oven though resident abroad. A remarkable national revival had been inspired by this strong leader. Reference was made to the recent friction between Italy and Abyssinia and Mr Bowden was of the opinion that adjustments would be made without any need for military operations on a large scale. It was a question of boundaries which was in dispute and the area at stake was not extensive. It was hoped that the League would successfully mediate between the parties before any serious clash occurred.

A Napier telegram states that Lord Aloyne’s luxury yacht Rosaura paid a surprise Adsit to Napier -early to-day. Lord Aloyne, avlio is travelling overland to Taupo, Rotorua and Auckland, landed. The yacht left again for Auckland before mid-day.

During the last 12 months 113 calls to patients in hospital Avere receHed and ansAvered by members of the AVcllington Blood Transfusion Society, an association of A T oluntary donors of blood, states the third annual report of the society. In 1932 calls on donors numbered 35 and in 1933 the number avus 84. Patrons are reminded of the dance in the Arcade Hall on Slioav Nights. On Tuesday night there Avill bo a Avaltzing competition, 10/- first prize. On Wednesday night the Wairarapa Fox Trot Championship (first prizo 10/-) Avill be held. The judges are the best that it is possible to obtain. There are also Alonte Carlo and other novelties. Good supper, floor and Mayfair Band. Some interesting information was given by Air C. AI. BoAvden regarding the international agreements (and disagreements) that existed between the major European PoAvers and smaller nations, in an address before the Masterton Rotary Club. It Avas stated that since the AYorld War 115 pacts had been entered into by the various countries. The necessity for such numerous agreements Avas evidence of the feeling of insecurity that existed but some of these arrangements Avere of great importance and the Italian-French and the British-French discussions of recent months had been the subject of faA rourable comment in other countries.

At the monthly meeting of the Wairarapa P. and A. Society on Saturday a letter Avas read from the Wanganui A. and P. Society requesting that every endeavour should be made to standardise all classes at spring slioavs and suggesting a conference at Wanganui on 25th February. Air Booth spoke emphatically against standardising, saying that the conditions in different localities Avould not alloAV it. It AA v as decided that the matter be referred to the annual meeting of the North Island A. and P. Conference Avhich is. to be held in Palmerston North on 20tli June. Delegates elected to the conference were Air C. Reynolds (president), Air C. Nix and Air L. Smart (secretary).

The one-act play Avriting competition instituted by the Masterton branch of the British Drama League attracted eight entries, including several from A-arious parts of NeAV Zealand. The judge, Air H. B. Tomlinson, M.A., Principal of the Wairarapa High School made the folloAving aAvards: “Zero Hour,” by Erie BradAvell, Wellington, 1; “Tho Prophetess,” by Airs B! Anderson, LoAA r er Hutt, 2. Commenting on “Zero Hour,” Air Tomlinson said the Avriter shoAved very distinctly that he had a gift for play writing. The dialogue Avas good and | the movement and action suitable to the stage. It was the most skilfully constructed of . all the plays entered. The one placed second, “The Prophetess,” he said, Avas a jolly little play, Avhich A\*ith good acting AA r ould get many a laugh. Detailed criticisms have been sent to all the competitors. The Alasterton branch of the Drama League has slioAvn considerable enterprise in promoting a competition of this sort, Avhich is of great value to the competitors, avlio receive much helpful criticism on lioav to improve their work. Air Tomlinson proved an able and conscientious judge. The branch intends to continue its Avork this year both in acting and writing.