LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8105, 27 March 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Some of tbe tomato crops in theFeitding district are rather seriouslyaffected with a disease which seemfji to be akin to the potatQf blight. It is reported that a 1 Southland? resident has just received advice that,, through tbe death of a relaf' tive in' England, he has fallen-Heir to a sum approximating £30,000: At Blenheim the local parish priest Father Servajean) was entertained by his parishioners-on Wednesday evening, and presented with a nurse containing between £loo' and'£2oo. The Parliament of Victoria this year enters- upon the fiftieth year of : its life.. Tbe question- as to whether the e?ent shall be marked by any special celebration, is now under consideration. A "Cymrodorion" Society hasr been formed in Wellington; Its chief objeofc is-to bring the Welshmen of the Empire City into closer touch, and to preserve and cultivateWelsh music and; literature. Out of tbe proceeds of two loans of £516,893,' the Napier Harbours' Board has spent about £296,000' on tne breakwater audi its approaches, and the board has- not yet gotharbouri At Napier there exists a building' "boom" on a small' scale, particularly in residential villas; and sections on the hills ana elsewhere,, which for years were allowed to> remain uautilised, are now graoeds with residences The question of local option is reoeivina attention in Victoria; The Methodist Conference is requesting the Government to lbgislkte for the-abolition 1 of compensation, and tbe substitution of a time limit of three years. At the second annual* social! of the Mataura Island branch of tbe New Zealand Farmers' Union; held recently (says a Southern contemporary), Mr Laidl&w said that Mr Chamberlain's < tariff'' proposals• originated frith the Wyndbam branch of the Unions Dr Bell, Chief Goverament Geologist, is still engaged ia the geological survey of the Westland Province,, where he has been at work<for some time. The survey, which is- being carried out on a very oomplete scale,, will not be finished* till' tbe end of April; Mr J. Mills, managing director of the Union Steamship Company, is tO' !be entertained at a luncheon at theWellington Town. Hhll,. on April 'l2th, by the Institute of Marine Engineers. Tbe chair will l be takern by the Premier,. wbo> is< a life- honorary associate of tbe institute. Mr Louis of Wanganui, will be a candidate' for tbe>vacancyon the Senate nf the New University of New Zealand, whiab will shortly occur owing to the retirement of 'the Rev. J; C. Andrew. Mr Cohent was. formerly a member of the Senate. . Mr D. Makgiil, Bacteriologist of thePublio Health Department, in a report on the Wellington city waber* supply, states that the results of his« examination are eminently satisfactory, and show conclusively that afr; the present time no apprehension* need be felt as- to, the quality of thewater. No instrument of political reform, says the Brisbane Worker,, was ever brought to such a point of efficiency as tbe Queensland Labour Party. It is pitiful; to think of' the uses to which it is being pat. No longer i& it a glittering, stainless sword of conquest, but a mere jack - knife,, jagged and blunted,, wherewith to open oysters for the ohoeen few. Tbe Victoria College Counoil has had under consideration the questi-oa of whether the holder of ft Queen's 'scholarship, who bad also gained a Junior University scholarship was entitled to the privileges of both) scholarships. The matter- was referred to a special committee, which) reported on Thursday evening to the council that there was nothing to prevent both soholarhips being held. The report, was adopted. It is alleged by Glenn, one of the New Zealand football team, that the. nervousness of Thomson probably prevented the King from shaking bands with each of the half-dozen members of tbe team at the Agrioultural show "His Majesty shook hands with Tyler," so Glenn told a Sydney reporter, "and would no doubt have extended the courtesy to tbe remainder of tbe half-dozen had it not been for the fact that Thomson, who \ was next to Tyler, got into suob a funk that he would not put out hia hand." The P. and O. Company is determined to fight the case in which two of the commanders of the fieet were a few days, ago fined £IOO for allowing prohibited t« land in tbe Commonwealth. The fines imposed will' be paid under protest, and an appeal will be made to the High Court. In the event of this appeal being unsuccessful, tbe P. and O. Company will take tbe matter to the Privy Council on constitutional grounds.

Duriuf; bis recent visit to Aucb- J| land the Hon. O. H. Mills, Minister r in charge of the Valuation Depart- / ment, inquired into questions regarding valuations brought before him by owners of property. In most instances he found that explanations only were necessary to adjust the grievances. "Many people," says the Minister, "have hardly yet realised the great inorease in the value of property throughout the colony, and the changes brought about by the continual sales. So far as Auckland is concerned, I think most of them will be settled before the Assessment Court sits." BHEUMO Has cured hundreds of cases oE rheuma tism, rheumatio gout, lumbago, and' sciatica all over New Zealand. Our testimonials prove this. Try Eheumo, ajKt you will not regret it. It is not a liniment* it is not a pill, but operates directly on the system by expelling from it the uric, acid, the real cause of these diseases. It is pleasant to take, and if given a fait trial is bound to give you relief from gout, sciatica, lumbago, and all kindred diseases. Sold by all chemists and storey at 2s 6dand 4s 6d per bott^— Myt.

Fourteen applications have been received for the position of manager of the Mastertoo Corporation Gasworks. The applications will be considered at the meeting of the Borough Council this evening.

The manufacture and fitting of oil engines in becoming a prominent industry in Auckland, and is at present the busiest branch of the eugifleering trade. Several local firms manufacture engines throughout.

Over three hundred men applied to the Sydney City Council In answer to an advertisement for 30 labourers; a number ot applications were also received from men outside the city. It took the Town Clerk nearly four hours to select the re quired number.

Grave discontent existß among tramway employees, at Cbristchurob, over the adoption of what is known aa tbe "merit and demerit" system, under which motor men and conductors are subject to the aotive control of inspectors. Tbe men, also, object to appointments that have been made of certain inspectors and "private detectives" to inspect the inspectors.

As showing the extraordinary fertility of Central Queensland, if given moisture, tbe manager of one of the largest statious a few miles out of Barcaldine, states "that on the 28th January he was perplexed how to provide fc 2000 sheep. Ran: fell that evening, and in four weeks the grass was above the sheep's back, and in a condition for haymaking."

' In a year book of agriculture issued by the Arsicultural Department there is a table showing the agricultural holdings in Victoria. Out of a total of 52.598 holdings, 25,943, or nearly one-half, consist of less than 200~acres. Of these one acre oat of every four and a half is kept under cultivation, as compared with one acre out of e.vory eight for the whole of tbe occupied portions or tbe State.

The Defence Department has decided to dispose of another of the four torpedo boats which it obtained from Chiswick in 1884. The boats, which were able to steam 17 knots when they left the builder's ydrd, were allotted to Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers. The boat sent to Wellington was sold three years aeo for a mere song toOamman and Co., of Foxton, for towing timber rafts, and now the one stationed at Port Chalmers is also to be sold.

From America comes word tfcat M. Santos Dnmont, the world-famed aeronaut and designer of navigable airships, has resolved on making a dash for the North Pole by aid of his airship. M. Dumont intends constructing an enormous airship, the largest ever built, with a lifting capacity of 15,0001b. It will be 196 ft long, and propelled by a 70-horse-power petrol engine. M. Dumont, who will be accompanied by a Mr Wellman, proposes making his aerial dash from Spitsbergen during the present year.

"There ought to be fewer in oar cemeteries and more alive and well," was the Premier's concluding remark at Poxton recently, after a reference to the Government's proposals regarding the provision of trained nurses. In his opinion skilled nursing should be within the reach of every soul in New Zealand. There ought to be a tho& sand trained nurses, and, if say, the Govenmenfc would be justified in allotting uioney to Hospital Boards to provide homes for the nurses. When the working man wanted such assistance it ought only to be necessary to send a message for the nurse to be provided. Actuarial oaloulation showed that eaoh adult was worth to the State £2OO or £3OO. and if they saved an adult, what was the few shillings spent on the training of nurses against the earning power dt the individual.

The summer throughout New Zealand has been so bad for apples that it has been found impossible (says a contemporary) to send any trial shipments to London under the Government guarantee of one penny per pound to exporters. Inquiries made through the High Commissioner regarding the prospeots of the Homo market for apples elicited a reply that the outlook is rather promising this year. The failure ef the New Zealand crop is therefore to be much regretted. As the Government guarantee holds good for three -years, it is hoped that next season's crop will be more favourable, so that the Home market may be thoroughly tested by growers in this colony.

The Westport News, in referring to what it calls "the absolute lack of business methods in the matter of controlling the sale of Seddonville coal." from the State mine, says: 'The Premier most recognise the necessity for an immediate change of policy and probably management. The coal, if put on the market in a way that the people could get it at a small oost, as is possible under good management, would find a ready sale; but if the present policy of inactivity and pessimism is continued, the sooner the State withdraws* from the business the better. Some enlightened management will then be able to take the mine in hand, and run it on business and profitable lines." t CROUrY CHILDREN If your children htp subject to croup, watch for the first symptoms of the disease —hoarseness. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, the attack can be averted. Even after the croupy cough has appeared the attack can always be prevented by giving this remedy. It is also invaluable jor colds and whooping coughs. It alway cures and cures quickly. For sale by T. G Mason, MaEtei'ton.—advt. PIT OF ALL RIGHT. 11 While out shooting the other day,' says R.London, merchant, Maldon, (Vic.). "I strained tho calf of my leg so badly that I was unable to walk, and had to bo assisted into my gig, On reaching home i bad Chamberlain's Pain Balm lubbed in* It certainly ,warmed up that part of my body, but it did the work, and to my great relief and pleasure all the soreness was gone by the next day, and I was able it walk. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a bit of all right, and I now speak from personal experience, as well as a storekeeper who lias sold it for years." For sale T. G. Biason, Mastertqn.—advt.

During last year 1900 deaths from consumption ooourred in Victoria.

Messrs Donald and Sons, of Perry Street, have received an order for a wool-press from the Chatham Islands; alsu an order for jacks from Samoa. Even Masterton is gaining by the direct trade of our "Island dependencies."

The Matron of the Masterton Hospital desires to acknowledge the receipt of a quantity of literature from Mrs Guest, of Lansdowne; also fruit and vegetable from St.'Matthew s Church, pes the Rev. A. M. Johnson.

At the Masterton Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, before Mr W. P. James, S. M., three first offenders were each fined 5s in detault* 24 hours' imprisonment, tor having been drunk. On his own application, a prohibition order was issued against a local resident.

President Roosevelt has ordered a strict investigation in the facts behind a statement by Profeapor Wiley, the head of the Chemioal Bureau of the American Agricultural Department,to the effect that more fchanthree million children die annually because of being dosed with nostrums and soothing syrups and fed on bad milk.

The snubs which a Canadian trade representative received in callina upon a hundred and fifty firms (says Monetary Titr.es, Toronto) explain why British exports to Canada do not glow. In the great majority of cases he says, he could no more get to see a principal than any ordinary tourist visitor to St. Paul's could get to see the Dean and Chapter, thanks to the coldness, proudness self-sutßciency, and absolute stubborness of John Bull. The Englishman is the best manufacturer in the world, but he is the worst merchant

The quarterly summoned meeting of the Maeterton Oddfellows' Lodge was held last evening, when there «vaa a large attendance of members present. Bro. P. Smith, N.G., occupied the chair. Twenty members of the Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge, Carterton, attended as visitors, and were accorded Lodge honours. Three new members were duly initiated into the order, Bro. T. Sparks, P.U.M., acting aa Initiating Master. Bros. P. Smith and J, R. Campbell were elected as delegates to attend the proposed Friendly Societies Council. After the meeting a social was held in honour of the visiting brothers. A long toast list was gone through, in terspersed with songs, recitations and musical items. During the evening Bro. Thos. 0. Bannister was presented with a Past Officer's Embbm, suitably framed, as a token of the esteem in whioh he is held by the Lodge members, and in recognition of his having passed through the various offioes with credit to bimseif and Lodge. v A pleasant gathering was brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

An experienced man wants work on a sheep station. *

Mrs A. Caselberg requires a good general servant.

A child's cloak, lost probably between J. D. Cruickshank and Co.'s and Mr W. Seller's, yesterday, is advertised for.

Pei Gen, grocer and fruiterer, Queen Street, announces that he has decided to discontinue the sale of groceries and publishes a price-list of the stook that he has for sale.

The New Zealand Railway Department advertise special train timetable in connection with the Masterton Races, on Thursday and Friday, March 29th and 30th.

Messrs McLeod and Young, of "The Academy," are now showing their stock of winter games. In hookey and football lines they have a splendid selection. Table games most suitable for winter evenings will, also, be found in great variety. The firm have a very large connection in the newspaper and magazine trade, and can supply any magazines and newspapers to any address at the cheapest prices. A specialty is made of attention to country orders.

A watch that never fails you is twice as much good as one that gains or loses a minute just when you need to be exact. In another column Mr H. Lloyd, the wellknown jeweller of 55 Lambton Quay, Wellington, advertises a splendid silver English hunting watch keyless, and extra jewelled, for 655. Mr Lloyd does a very large business through the mails, with country customers, and if any article purchased from him does not give satisfaction, he will at once refund the money.

Messrs Heoksher and Cc, Ltd., have received instructions from Messrs Lamming and Co. to sell by public auction, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 2 p.m., their extensive stock of jewellery, including watches, docks, and flue assortment of electro-plated ware. The stock comprises the latest and most up-to-date goods, and the auctioneers' instructions are to sell to the highest bidder The goods will be . sold on the premises now occupied ! by Messrs Lamming and Co. The sale will be continued on Saturday next, when, after the disposal of tho jewellery stock, the whole of the shop fittings, furniture, safe, horee trap, and harness, will be submitted to auction. MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OF JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success of SANDER & SONS' EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden, K.C.M.G., eto. His Honour, when giving udement, 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 permiss&ble to imitate any of its features. He restrained the imitators perpetually from doing so, and ordered them to pay all coßts. We publish this to afford the publio an opportunity of protecting themselves and of securing what is proved beyond all doubt by skilled witnesses at the Supreme Court of Victoria and by many authorities durine the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE \ VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTR&CT.