LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7966, 17 February 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sir Francis Cowley Burnand has retired from the editorship of Punch. Mr Owen Seaman, assistant editor, has succeeded to the position. The Rongokokako Sohool Committee are making application to the Wellington .Education Board to build a sohool master's residence at Rongokokako. 6n the «ve of their leaving Alfredton, Mr and Mrs J. Paulin, were presented by the settlers with a travelling rug. and a set of silyermountod brushes. The Eketabuna Sports Committee applied to the 'Axeman's Association to have Mr 0. Casey's time, 2min 50 4-ssec, for a 20-inch block, made at the sports meeting on January 22nd, registered as a New Zealand record. The Rev. B. Wood will oonduot service in the Upper Opaki Sohool, to-morrow, at 3 p.m., and Mr F. W. G. McLeod in tbeDreyerton Charon, at the same hour. The latest dredging returns to hand are:—Masterton, 58oz for 133 hours; Hessey, Huzs 18dwt for the week; Mystery Fiat, 320z for 13u hours. The. funeral of the late Mr Humphrey O'leary took plaoe at the Masterton Cemetery, yesterday morning. The cortege consisted of a large number of the deceased's relatives and friends. The Rev. Fatner Kelly officiated at the graveside. In a recent case at Feilding the magistrate ruled that a competition for guessing the iength of time a candle would burn did not constitute a breach of tne "Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1881," as "some measure of time and ability were necessary to put in a guess." At the Governmaut parade, of the Masterton Kifle Volunteers;., last evening, Lieutenant Brighting was in command, and there , Were 4.5 members present. Sergeant-Majur MoNair was, also, in attendance./ The men were put through firing tactics, combiaed with drill in reinforcements, skirmishing and replenishing ammunition. We have to thank Mr H. Finney, of the "Colonist," Nelson, for the full notes, which we publish in another column, of the judge at the recent Nelson Band Contest, on the plajing of the Masterton Band. The notes, which were reoeived by tele graph last evening, will, no doubt, be interesting to the members of the Band and to their many friends in this town. A company of the Mastercon Rifle Volunteers will oompete at the Napier Military Tournament early in March, and for this purpose the men are'assiduously practising. Last evening, in the Drill Hali, they were put through physical drill, bayonet 1 and arm exercises, by Sergeant Mortou. On the occasion of the opening of thw new Drill Hall at Dannevirke, the oumpany will give an exhibition at that place. That the septic tank has come to stay with us seems assured. The Hutt borough is setting up an installation, and the Petone borough is objecting to have the filter bed in Petone. During a discussion at a meeting ol the Hutt County Council on Wednesday it was stated that Palmerston North had replied to the Hutt long ago, that their system was a perfect success, and Pahiatua is expected t'V do the same. Nearly everything appears to be in short supply in Otago and Southland this season—even oats (remarks the Mataura Ensign). The manager of a run on the Waimea Plains " recently advertised in numerous papers for 500 cats, which he intended to put against the rabbit pest, offering a good Diice. He naturally expected to be deluged with contingents of dexterous felines, nut after advertising for several week?, and waiting patiently for several more, he received on'y six forlorn tabbies! MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OF JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and .mooes* of SANDER & SONS' EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many imitations, and one ease was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before his Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden, K.C.M G , etc. His Honour, when giving udament, said with regard to the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an ' article is commended to the public by reason of its good quality, etc., it is not permissabte to imitate any of its features, i He restrained the imitators perpetually from doing so, and ordered them to pay all costs. ; We publish this to afford the public an opportunity of protecting themselves, and of securing what is proved beyond all ; doubt by skilled witnesses at ,the Supreme ' Court ofVictoria and by many authorities dining the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit,' viz., THE GENUINE SANDER * SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTR&CT.

There ia on view at Mr James Candy's music warehouse a pair of tympani. These were imported from London for the Masterton Orchestral Society. Very few orchestras are fortunate enough to possess orchestral drums, »nd the local society is to be congratulated on their acquisition. ; The Rev. D. 3. Murray will leave Ma9terton, ou Monday morning, to attend the New Zealand Methodist . Conference, which opens atDunedin on Thursday next. It is expectedthat there will be between 180 and 200 ministers and laymen p*esent. After the Conference Mr Murray will return to Masterton for about three weeks or a month. Be has been offered the oharge of the Mornington Circuit, and the Rev. J. 'N. Buttle, of Mornington, who ia President of the Conference, has been offered the Masterton Circuit. At the Opafci Rifle Range on. Thursday, the members commenced practice for the first time at the 800 yds, 900 yds and I,ooQyas'ranges. The day was not a very good one, but a feature of the shooting waa Captain J. Welch's performance. At the 800 yds range he registered the possible score, 35 prints, making seven consecutive "bull's-eyes." This ia the flrst occasion on which a shooter has accomplished that performance and it must certainly be considered excellent. A Masterton resident has received a ropy of the parish magazine of S. George's Church, Leicester, England, of which the Rev. P. C. W. Eaiee is assistant curate. In the "Vicar's Letter" appears the following:—"I am heartily glad to have such help in the parish as Mr Eiree has brought witn him from Maoriland. His arrival waa most opportune, and bis assistanqe has been valuable. The 'All-Blacks' have won their way in the football field, and I have not the least doubt that our 'All-Black' is winning his way into the hearts of bur S. George's folk." Messrs Donald and Sons intend to make some interesting and novel exhibits at the forthcoming Show. A special display will be made of theOooper sheep-shearing machinery, also the "Little Wonder" combined engine and two stand plant. A room will be fitted up with a complete ascetylene lighting plant, including a Thorn and Hoddie generator and special electric ignition apparatus. A hydro-carbon lighting and cooking apparatus will also be shown. The Massey-Barris implements will be a special feature of the stand. This year's improved harvester and anew double-furrow plough will add considerably to the usefulness of this line of machinery. "* An old and well-known farmer of the Masterton district, in the person of Mr Robert McKay, died at bis residenoe at'Wangaehu, early yesterday morning. The deceased was 63 years of age, and was born in the Caithness County, Saotlaad. He New Zealand In 1867 and took up shepherding in the South island for some years. He then came to the North Island and occupied the position of manager of Mr George Hunter's station at Island "Bay, Wellington. The deceased was afterwards engaged in agricultural pursuits in the Kopuaranga and Bideford districts. Finally he settled down at Wangaehu. A widow aud a family of several children are left to mourn their loss. A double-seated ' buggy in firsts class order is for sale at Mr J. O, Ewington's, Queen Street. The Wairarapa County Council invite tenders, to close at noon', on Saturday, February 21th, for metalling contracts. The banks In Masterton will be closed, on Wednesday next, the second day of t#e Show. Monday next is the next ntty night of the Workmen's Friend Building Society. * Messrs Hannah aud Co., Ltd., announce that a speoial display of tan boots and shoes will De made in their Masterton premises during Show week. Dt Van Slyke, specialist i a diseases - of the eye, ear and throat, will make his next professional visit to Masterton on Wednesday March 14th next. Mr E. Heoksher returns thanks for the public support extended to him as managing director of Hecksher and Co., Ltd ; and solicits a continuance of support for Mr R. E. Howell, his successor. Mr A. Hollings, stationer and bookseller, is how offering an exceptionally large writing pad of excellent quality for the modest price of sixpence, and he has, also, just received a large consignment of new picture postcards. I Tbe "Pines" private boardinghouse is now in the occupation of Mrs E. Creelmau. who has furnished the house throughout with every oomfort for the accommodation of boarders, visitors and families. "The Pines" is situated close to. the centre of the town, and will,be found a convenient residence for business men and visitors to Masterton. The covered stands, No. 1 and No; 2, which are prominently situated just within the Showground entrance, hare been secured by the Dresden Piano Company, for their intended large display of musical in-st-dments. The Company's exhibition has for years past attracted considerable attention, and the exhibit at tbe approaching Show, should prove no exception to the rule. Mr W. 1. Husband, land agent, Pahiatua, advertises particulars of a freehold sheep farm, of 1.291 acres, highly improved and with every convenience necessary for the successful management of the pro- f perty. The property is situated in the Makuri district, the land is capable of further improvement, and the terms are such that a man of moderate means in enabled to secure a really good sheep farm at a moderate price. RHEUMATIC PAINS BELIEVED. The quick releif from rhaumatio pains afforded by Chamberlain's Pain Balm has surprised and delighted thousands or sufferersN It makes rest and sleep "possible and a great many have been permanently i cured of rheumatism by the use of; this hnameht. For sale by T. G. Mason, Masterton.—AD VI.

The Auckland City Council has decided to take a poll of rateayera on the question of borrowing £BO,OOO for Town Hall purposes. the interest not to exceed i}& por cent. A telegram from Oamaru, yesterday, stated that sheep are now being railed from the South to North and South Canterbury, for the first time for many seasons. This is ow ing to the fall in the price of sheep. It is thought likely that the txafflo will continue for some tirar. The Arbitration Court dispute betweeu'the Tyueside Company, Greymouth, and tho employees has been atarted settled out of Court. Tho Company has agreed to increase the bowing rate by threepence per ton for all coal got on tho oast side, making the rate 2s 7d, whila all other coul will be paid 2s 4d per tun. A very large number of persons were present nt the garden party, at Hastings, un Wednesday afternoon, to meet the Premier. The greatest -enthusiasm prevailed at the musical -entertinmont in the evening in the ■large Dr'll Hall, which was packed. The Premier dolivered four addresses. Tho Dunedin Star's Raratonga correspondent writes that it is stated on good authority it is the intention uf stbe French Government to send an official to Taniti and adjacent French Islands for the purpose of teporting on their suitability as a convict settlement, with Tahiti as a base if the report is favourab'e. Provision is to be made to deport 3,000 convicts. A daring robbery was peioetrated -by a couple of men, named Peter Grant and John Oullen, at Mr J. H. Anderßon'a store, at Palmerston North, at 9 o'clock on Thursday night. The men entered the front room of the store, and forcibly removed a oase containing £lO in cash and a quantity of gold and silver jewellery. They were arrested at 11 o'clock, and at tho S.M. Court, yesterday morning, were remanded for a week. The jewellery and cash was found on them when arrested. The ordinary meeting of Court Loyal Enterprise, A.0.F., was held in the Foresters' Hall, last evening, Bro. J. Budd,-P.0.R., presiding. Several members wrote forwarding contributions. The Secretary of the Court Heretaunga (Hastings) wrote stating that one of the members of this Court had been acoepted as a olearanoe mem ber of that Court. The Secretary of Court Sir George Gray, A.0.F., wrote forwarding oontribulona on hehalf of a member of the order residing in .Wellington. The fcieoretary of the Wellington United Friendly Society's Council wrote stating that a conference of all the districts was to be held in Wellington, and asking that any proposals to be brought before the conference should be sent through the districts to be included In the agenda paper, which would be issued early In April. The Secretary was requested to make enquiries irorn-tbe Friendly Societies Council in Masterton, , and report to the next meeting, •when any business to be brought before the conference would be considered and discussed. The receipts for the evening amounted to £ls 17s 9d. We are prepared to assist any respectable ■energetic man or woman in poultry farm ing. Best chance ever offered to begin »ers. Particulars from Model Inoubator Agency, Christcharch. —Advt Perhaps you wish to eena a parcel to mother town either in New Zealand or across the sea. If so, you will find it best to forward it through J. J. Curtis and Co., Ltd.. Forwarding, Shipping, and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, Welling- ■ ton. Not only will it be the cheapest way, •bat you will be saved time and trouble.— Advt. ANOTHER TBIUMPH FOR RHEUMO. Mr John Cain, the popular Wharfingrr atWaitapu. tells how Rheumo cured him after four years' suffering:—"l haVB pleasure in stating that after suffering most severely for four years from acute rheumatism, and having to walk with two sticks, I was completely cured by the use ■of your Rheumo. The pain left me in less than an hour, and since that tims—• over a year ago—l have not anjaiti been troubled.—John Cain, Wharfinger, Waitapa, Nelson." Rhenmo will cure you of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, and gravel just as it oared Mr Cain. Give it a fa'r trial. All chemists sell it at 2s Gd and 4s 6d a bottle.- Advt.