Phylloxera in Masterton.

Manawatu Herald, 4 December 1897, Page 2

Phylloxera in Masterton.

The Wairarapa Daily Hmn has the following :- On Saturday last Mr Adolf Schulz, who baa been appointed by the Government to inspect vines in the Wairarapa, arrived in Masterton, and has since visited the vineyards and grapehouses of several residents. Although tho matter is not yet officially made known, we regret to state we are in a position to say that Mr Schulz considers he has discovered the viticulturist'a great enemy — phylloxera—in more than one vinery. The matter is a serious one, as grape growing had just been taken up with interest by several Masterton people. Mr T. W. Kirk, Government Biologist, is in Ma3terton to-day to consult with Mr Schulz. and the matter will be officially announced probably within the naxt few days. In certain instances Mr Schulz visited gardens, and explaining that he was a Govern* ment official, dug up vines aud fully exercised the inspectorial privileges with which he ia invested. It is stated that the destruction oi a number of vines inuet follow. It is under" stood the disease has existed in some vines examined for years past. If this is so it i 3 probable that it exists in other parts ot the Wairarapa.

Bigns. An inspection is advised as they are selling quickly the prices beiite wonderfully cheap. For preSeats there are Rent's travelling cases with the necessaries all neatly packed, and thus is a convenient present to make to your brother, which is better. J'ipeijricks come, also tinder this description. Tii3 dear girls are Hot torA gotten, as pretty workboxea filled with the implements ladies use in joining material together. These things afford a bashful you&g man ati opportunity to let His beat girl know how the wind blows. Pocketbooks, handkerchief boxes, purses, fancy baskets, all point to where a choice for a present can be had. There are pretty items in triple iflirrdrs which are sure to Sell, and we may mention there aro not many in stock, also mirror brackets, mirror easels, photoframes, Albums which are well bound, made to use, and not merely to sell, blotting-caSes, and some capital travelling desks so arranged that they open out as a writing pad and stationery stand. These want looking at and will take the fancy of many. Inkstands can be had of all sizes and shapes, from the cycle to the football. The illustrated Christmas numbers of English papers are on hand, as well as children's books nicely illustrated and bound, as well ad works of such authors as L. T. Meade, Ethel Turner, Hesba Stretton, David Ker, and Mrs Henry Wood. All the latest annuals are aleo to hand such as, Chatterbox, Our Darling, Boy's and Girl's Annual, Bo Peep, The Prize, Chum?, Little Dots, Child's Companion, Sunday, Children's Friend, and the Infant's Magazine. If you want anything in this way go to Fraser's.