LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8120, 14 April 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

?,Tbe Wairarapa Ago will not be published on Monday, April 16th (JWaßter Monday).

Four lascars from the steamer Bursfleld have reached Philadelphia suffering from plague. Owing to the plentiful result of the excellent wool and wheat seasons, the banks are reducing their rates of interest;. ,

The Postal Department in Victoria is removing telephones from establishments' where betting is con duoted.

Seventy-five per cent, of the students attending the Aberdeen University have teen " sent there by means of the Carnegie benefaction. At a meeting on Tuesday it was deoided to hold a band contest at Waimate on 9th and 10th October. A oommittee was appointed to make arrangements. The New York people are now advised to erect tents on the roofs of their houses and live in them, in order to avoid consumption, savs a New York paper.

An Auckland telegram states that the Pelican party has returned from another unsuccessful sua-eh for the gold lost in the wreck of tho steamer Elingamite.

Lieutenant Cullack, who was accompanying the Royal Sooiety's Commission on Sleeping Sioknesa to f Uganda, accidentally contracted the' malady. He returns to England.

There are now 7,761 persons employed on the co-operative works of the colony-4,563 on railways and 3,198 on roads. The number on the North Island Trunk Railway works is 1,720.

On April 23rd the Selwyn settlement of 37,44.4 acres, on she Auckland'Rotorua railway line, will be open for application under the Landa for Settlement Act. The areas raugeirom 100 acres to 6,606 acres.

The Taranaki News' Tataraimaka correspondent writes that the prospecting in the Kaialci ranges is gettng on very well, and the quartz that is being followed looks very promising. DB. SHELDON'S NEW discovery Is the moat wonderful remedy ever discovered for the euro of Coughs, Colds and Consumption. It will cure you when all others hctve failed. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. Ballio, CartertonAdvx.

The German Imperial! lbam of i has been> covered one and a-half times.

The latest dredging returns are:*— Mystery Fiat, 260z for 132:hoarB;; Masterton,47bz, for 134, hours;,ileasey, 19ozs.

Misa E. von. has received au aopointment as pupil teacher' at the Masterton Diatribt High School.

The suppliers to the Masterton Co-operative Dairy Factory held a picnic, at Soiway, yesterday, and an enjoyable afternoon-was spent.

Mr J. Heyhoe has signified his intention, of notoffering ,himself fbr re-election at the forthcoming election for the Masterton School Committee.

On. Saturday last a Palmerston N. land and house agent bad over thirty applications for a.four-roomed housead vertised ; to-let at 10s per week.—— Standard.

As there is not a. sufficient number of the Masterton Rifle able to go into camp the corps is not represented at the' present JSastsr encampment). ,

At Rookhampton three more cases of Dlagiie, in the same premisea aa the previous cases, have been reported. A boy attending a publio school has died of what is believed to be plague.—Cablegram.

Lovers of music will learn with pleasure that Mr Andrew Black, the lam oils English baritone,' whose voiqe has been universally praised in Australia, will give a concert in Masterton during his New Zealand tour, which will oommence shortly.

The Government Insurance Recorder abates that the progress of the Government Life lusurance Department's business for the year was of a very favourable nature ail round. The new business increased from £694,556 in 1904 to £716,021.in 1905. ......

The Clergy Association, at Kalgoorlie urged the Committee of the Goldfields Poottall Association to discontinue playing matches on q Sunjday. but the.. Committee baa unanimously decided to continue. Sunday play.—Cablegram.

Aa a result of considering the Landlock case, reported to them by the Avondale Jockey Club Stewards, the Auckland Raoing Club have extended the disqualification of thfe jockey, Jospeh Sceats, from Bix months to 12. months. —Association. At the meeting of the Masterton County Council, on Thursday last, on the motion of Cr Harris, seconded by 'Or Welch, it was decided to riace a light on the Lansdowne side of the further Waipoua Bridge from the town, and another one at Boyd's corner. '

A telegram from Dunedin, last evening, stated that "the Premier had informed the . Members 1 for Dunedin that he will advise the Colonial Secretary hot to agree to the Otago Acclimatization Society's request to continue a close season for duck-shooting. At the Masterton Magistrate's Court, on Thursday, before Mr W. P. James, ,S.M.,\ * native named Kuiueroa was charged with, havingprocured liquor.for a'native woman, named Annie Kemiui, Defendant was fined £2 and costs 7s. Mr James remarked that in future he would deal more severely with cases of this nature,

The PrenJier has received a cablegram from Sir Joseph Ward stafcine that he and his party are well, and that ho has been appoiuted a member of the Grand Committee of the Postal Conference at Rome. Sir Joseph Ward stated that the subject of penny postage will come up for discussion at the Conference next week.—Association.

Special EaHter services will be held at the Masterton Presbyterian Church, to-morrow, when the Rev. Alex. Miller will preach In the morning on "The Fact of the Resurrection," and in the evening, the subject for the sermon will be "Wh&t Think Ye of Christ." The Rev. Miller will also take, the afternoon service at Dreyerton, and Mr P. Gordon will conduct the Upper Opaki servioe. At the residence of Mr R. Anderson, Bentley Street, on Thursday, Mr Robert M. C. Anderson, second son of Mr Robert Anderson, was married to Miss Mabel Lewis, youngest dan?hter of Mr Francis Lewis, of Geraldine (Canterbury). Misses Jessie MioLeman and Minnie Blackburne, nieces of the bride, and Mis 3 Evelyn Olds, niece of the bridegroom, were the bridesmaids, And Mr Oscar Anderson was best man.

The Treasurer o! the Masterton Hospital acknowledges with thanks further donations in aid of the Building Fund, as follows, viz. :~ Moral Fete Committee, £205; Opaki Quoit Club, £5; Ladies Opaki Quoit Club, £1 Is; and the following collected by Mrs 'Almon Boulcott, u£ Alfredtou: John H. Harding and Alex J. Rutherfurd, £1 each; Almon Boulcott, F. H. Dundei'dale, J. H. George, Rev. V. H. Kitcat, John Reilly and W. J. Saunders, 10s each; C. Benton, G. Benton, K. Barf;, A. H. Harding, W. Harding, and W. Jones, 5a each; J. D. Asbury, L. J. Beer, W. Ruthorfurd, and R. H.T., 2s 6d each; total colleotod by Mrs Boulcott, £7. Also the ' following annual subscriptions:—John Wilson, £2; G. C. Bennington, C.; 11. Payne, J. C. Wrigley and W.'L. Wrigley, 5s each. "COCOtH, cough !" Night and day, until the strength is entirely exhausted, and that dreadful word ' Consumption" begins to be whispered amongst fviends. Tint's a common story, familiar to the people of all- parts of Austra lia. There's another story which ought to be as widely known as the story of the disease—and that is the story of the cures affected by the use of Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Csugha, Colds, and Consumption. Bronchitis, obstinate deep-seated coughs, bleeding of the lungs, and other forms of disease whicli effect respiratory organSj are permanently cured by the use of Dr, Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption. Small dose; Pleasant to take Every bottle guaranteed, For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J, Bailie, Corterton.—Advt.

Perhaps you wish to aena a parcel to another town either in New Zealand or across the sea. If so, you will find it best to forward it through j. J. Curtis ahd Co.. Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping, aild Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, Welling-: ton. Not only will it be the cheapest way, but you will be saved time and trouble-* Advt.

The Union Bank of Australia ia Siaaiag a now £1 not®, the design, boating a figure of Britannia in the centre, and of Queen Victoria on the left hand.

•The Bishop of Melanesia has cabled from Auokland supoorti ng Bishop Frodsham's scheme for the formation of a colony for returned Queensland kanakas.

A few days ago Mr. Branford, of Maitai, Nelson, lost three cows through the animals eating the overhanging leaves of the yew trees in the paddocks and on the road.

The Workmen's Compensation Bill, introduced by Sir J. L. Walton, Attorney-General, has been read a second time in the House of Commons, and referred to the Committee on Law.

The New Plymouth municipal stall have received to date 50 applications for private electric lighting, equal to 1,300 eight candle-power lamps. About six miles of wire have been used on the low tension lines for private lighting.

A cablegram from Pekin states that foreigners and foreign vessels will from way Ist be free to enter the Antung and Tatungkau, on the Yalu River. Foreign consular officers will reside at Antung, and from June Ist at Mukden.

Arrangements have been made by the Viotorian Sutter Freights Committee with the White Star, Aberdeen and Lund lines, extending over twelve monthß. Provision is made for cancellation of the contract in the event of irregularity in the arrival of steamers at London.

Through the Department of Tourj ß ts and Industries an exhibit of New Zealand fruit will be sent by the Ruapebu to the Boyai Agricultural Society's Show, opening in London, on June 7th. New Zealand will be competing against other colonies.

During the month of March 700 men were assisted by the Department of Labour to aucure work. The published details show that of this number 253 came from irhe North jlaland, 339 from the aouth Island, 81 from the Commonwealth, and 52 from Great Britain.

At the Hastings Police Court, on Thursday, Con Boyle was committed for trial at the Supreme Court on a charge of manslaughter. The case arose through a young woman named Daniels being killed in an accident to a buggy, of which accused was the driver.

Thomas Henry Goodger, who stands charged- with serioußy wounding John Prestidge, at Newtown, ' was before the Wellington Police Court on Thursday. Sergeant Phair stated that the injured man was not in a fit condition to appear yet, and acoused was further remaodod until the 20th instant. Bail was renewed.

There is every reason to believe that the Bank of New Zealand has had a most successful year, says the Evening Post. The surplus on the transactions for 1905-6 will, it is stated, be larger than ever, partly due to the realisation of certain inferior assets, and 't is anticiapted that the figures in the balance-sheet when published will be of a gratifying character.

Of the six exhibitions awarded by the Trinity Oollese yearly to New Zealand, Tasmania, and Canada combined, two of these have come to Dunedin as a result of the praotioal examination held in November last. The Baccessful candidates are: —Miss Mary Miahell Brown (inter mediate division) and Miss Annie Glass (junior division).

The following appointments of teachers have been male by the Education Board:—Masterton, male assistant, Mr 0. N. Haslam, of ~ Carterton School; Waikanae, head teanher, Mr 8. Duncan, of Waione School; Te Ore Ore, head teacher, Mr G. Jones, of Kaitawa School; Gladstone, head teacher, Miss Piggford, permanently apnointed; Pona*tahi, sole teacher, Mr G. Lee, of Akitio School.

A man, named Thomas H. Morri.Bon, caused some attraction in Queen Street, Maaterton, on Thursday afternoon, by his curious oondpot. Ho stopped several persons and enquired if they "know'where Cooper was?" Several times he went into Mr J. Wickens' shop and put the same question to the lady aaistants there. His curious demeanour caußed some uneasiness, and » customer was asked by the ladies to reaiain in the shop for a few minutes. Morrison came into the shop and again asked if "they had seen Coopei?" He was told that "Cooper" was not there, and on being asked to leave the shop, Morrison drew a revolver, which was loaded, and presented it at the customer, who is said to have at, once decamped. Almost at the same time | Constable Heffernan, who had previously been informed of the man's strange behaviour, appeared on the scene, and arrested Morrison. He was brought before Mr Eli Smith, J.P., yesterday morning, at the Masterton. Police Court, on a charge of having a revolver in his possession, and remanded until this morning, ; QUITE DIFFERENT. The ordinary cough medicine may soothe the throat, but it hiss no power to heal; recovery is not complete, and a second attack is more liable to follow. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is quite different, beca'use it not only soothes but also heals, so that the affected parts arc restored to a healthy condition, and tho danger of a future attack is removed. For sale by T. G. Mason Masteiton.—Advt. SflBE LUNGS. When your lungs are sore and inflamed from cpughing, is the time when the germs of pneumonia, pleurisy, and consumption find lodgment and multiply. Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Golds and Consumption stops tho cough, heals and strengthens the lung 3. Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery is a safe and never-failing remedy. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. Bailie, Carterton.— Advt. VOUE COMPLEXION. It ifl an index to the state of the stomach. If you h&ve pimples, boils) carbuncles, or »ny other public signs of distress, your " blood is full of impurities from your Stomach. Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules l will remove the cause of your mottled appearance, and will cure "the headache, indigestion. sleeplosFness. and all other evils *' that arise from a disordered stomach. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. Bailie, Carterton.—Advx.

A cablegram from London statetbat the British Jfarliament has ads journed till April 24th.

King Edward and Queen Alexandra are staying at Oorfu. —Cablegram.

A cablegram from New York states that Maxim Gorky, the well known Russian author, has arrived in New York, on a mission to raise funds for revolutionary purposes.

A Sydney cablegram states that the direotora ot the. North Broken Hill Junction and North Junction Mines have decided, to flood the mines in order to extinguish the Are which ia still smouldering.

Since the two arrest 3 ma do last week in Chriatoburch by the detectives, no further burglaries have been reported, but the scare appears to be still general, and strict precautions are being taken by householders, especially in the suburbs.

At the inquest at Maryborough on the body of George Herbert Stubbs, who was shot while deerstalking at Pirinoa, a verdict was leturned that deceased met his death through being accidentally shot by P. Hawke, and that no carelessness was shown by Hawke.

Towards the end of last year a scheme was broached for the federation of the whole of the house painters unions in New Zealand. The scheme was favourably received by all the painters' unions except Dunedin. It has now been decided to hold a conference of delegates at Wellington on April 17tb,

A cablegram from Sydney states that Lord Northcote, GovernorGeneral of tbe Commonwealth, opened the Royal Agricultural Show on Thursday. Speaking at the luncheon, the President of tbe Royal Agricultural Society mentioned that New South Wales last year received £12,000.000 for exported live stock, and that their products represented £lO per head of the population.

The Thames-Harbour Board has granted permission 10 the Taupo Totara Company, a Wellington organisation, about to conduct the export of timber on an extensive scale, to ereot a private wharf at Kopu, near the Thames. It is estimated that tbe wharf will cost £IO,OOO. It is stated that when all the companies are in full swing the export of timber from the Thames, from all sources, will amount to a million feet per week.

An advertiser requires a furnished bedroom.

A notice with, reference to the JSaater day offerings at St. Matthew's Church appears elsewhere.

Mr A. Henderson announces special value in ladies' dress rings. A perusal of the advertisement will be interesting.

The Maßterton Borough Council give notice of speoial orders to be made in connection with by-laws relating to the abattoir management and also the erection of public buildings.

Messrs "A. Jones and Co., cab proprietors, announce that they are prepared to supply vehicles of all descriptions on hire, including cabs, drags or baggies. The firm pay particular attention to the requirements of parties and all clients.

Mr E. B. Jurp advertises a new line of waterproof overooats, made to urder at £3 10s, and new winter tweed suits, also marlo to order, at £3 109, both of which he states are the cheapest order goods ever offered in Masterton.

Seasonable goods, particularly gentlemen's rainproof overooats, gentlemen's blaob flexible hats, caps, and Mosgiel and Kaiapoi rugs, form the subject of a new advertisement inserted by the New Zealand Clothing Faciory. A special display of these lines is at present being made in their windows.

A sale of considerable interest to those in search of good farm land in moderate sized blocks will be held by Mr W. B. Cheunells, at his Perry Street rooms, on Saturday next, April Slat, when four farms of 95 aores each, at Lower Manaia, on account of McGregor Bros., and 151 acres part of the late W. B. Buick's Estate, situated at Taratahi, will be offered at auction.

At 2 o'clock, to-day, Mesrs Hecksher' and Co., Ltd., will hold a special unreserved sale of furniture, bicycles, eleotroplated ware, poultry, etc., also a good mare, harness and spring dray. At the same time, on account of MesHrs A. B. Pownall and ,Co., the whole of their remaining stock of bicycles. _ The firm are giving up the bicycle business in order to devote their attention to motors only. Full particulars of the various bicycles to be offered are published elsewhere.

FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT. In an action, the cause of which was flagrant misuse of our firm name and other gross misrepresentation by an imitating company, which wns tried before his Honor, Ch'ef Justice .T. Madden, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbourne, the prosecution showed: — 1. That Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains _ all medical constituents of 'the eucalypti,^in a highly refined and pure form. 2 That it is much more powerfullv heading (antiseptic) than ordinary eucalyptus preparations. ;5. That it does not depress the h-wt libi ordinary eucalyptus preparation:!. 4. That it con'nins no harmful ingredients, and ; That it is highly commended by many authorities for the last 30 years as a safe, reliable and effective ran»dy. Some imitators hnve tried to deceive the public by simulating oUr get-no; others hive lelind on the "just as good" gime. Therefore take care and ootain the GENUINE SANDER AND.. SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. JUST WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD 1)0. _ Mr S. G. Mather, proprietor "Chronicle" Normanton (Q.), always keeps a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand, ready for emergency, for there is no telling when it may bo needed. He says"lt completely cured me of chronic dysentery, from which I had suffered for year?. I feel confident that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved the life o£ my infant daughter, who, when teething was severely attacked with diarrhoea, t-nd was given up by the doctors." For sale by T. G. Mason, Masterton. —ADVT. Pretty Pictures want Pretty Frames. Ym can get the Finest Selection and the Best Workmanship at It. J. Lyttle's, Gillespie's Buildings.—Advt.