LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8130, 3 May 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the month of April 31 marriages were celebrated in lnvercargill, as against 17 for April 1905. The number is a record for the town.

A telegram from Dunedin states that Mr Basil Cooper, of Dunedin, has had two of his designs for workers' homes accepted by the Government.

The Matron of the Maeterton Hospital desires to acknowledge the receipt of newspppers and magazines from Mr A. Hollings, oook- ' seller.

The Wairarapa Standard understands that, "the Mayor of Greytown intends to ask the Ministry to be represented at the ceremony of starting the town clock in the course of a few days,"

The Taihape Post states that the difficulty of getting supplies through to the labourers on the Main Trunk line will probably necessitate closing down most of the works for the winter. Aheady ooaoh traffic is impossible in some parts.

The fea"; of travelling from Pretoria to Capetown by bioyole has just been accomplished by a Boer named Van Wyk, who has only one arm, the other having been shot away during the late war. Sixteen days were occupied, in the ride.

The unusual speotaole of a town clerk proseouting a Mayor elect for a breaoh of the by-laws was presented at the Dunedin Police Couit on Friday, when the Mayor eleot for North-east Valley was fined for allowing some horses to wander on the main road.

Since his return from a visit to New Zealand, Mr Swinburne, the Victorian Minister of Water Supply, has deolared publicly that Viotoria would willingly pay New Zealand's national debt, if it could secure this colony's mountains, rivers, and streams in exchange.

The Star complains that what may he called the "Maori nuisance" is increasing in Hawera. Praotically every Saturday natives congregate about the more imnortant businoss houses in High street and sit on tne kerbings and the doorsteps and sun themselves, smoking raurau and ohewing tobacco. The matter was brought under notice of the Borough Council some time ago, and it was resolved to communicate with the sergeant of polioe, asking that steps be taken to abate the nuisance

In accordance with the provisions of an amendment made last session to the Educatiou Aot, the Wellington eduoation diatriot has been divided into the following three wards —Wellington city, including all the school districts and schools within Wellington city; Manawatu and Hutt, including all the sohool districts and schools outjide Wellington city and situated to thu west of the Bimutaka and Tararua ranges; Wairarapa, including all the school district and schools situated east of the Bimutaka and Tararua ranges.

What would any room without a nice up-to-date wall paper? B, J. Lyttle has a seleotion of Wall Papers that will open your eyes and your pookets, too! Call at the shop, Gillespie's B ildings.—Adtt.

The sum of £79 7s was received last night, being the fortnightly paynigbt of the Workers' Mutual! Building Society.

The plans of the new Maaterton Hospital are expected to be completed in about a week, and tenders will then be called for the erection of the building.

The trophy shooting competitions in connection with the Master ton Morris-Tube Association will commence in the Drill Hall this evening. Only financial members will be allowed to compete.

A meeting of the Ladies* Committee of the Masterton Fire Police social was held last evening in the Technical School, and business of a routine nature was transacted, it was decided to meet agaij on Tuesday evening.

At a special meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, held last evening, and at which all the Councillors were present, with the exception of CrgHoar, from whom an apology for absenoe was received, all the Standing Committees were re-elected for the coming year.

The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Police was held last evening. Captain Dixon presided. The resignation of Constable Clapp, who is leaving the district, was accepted with regret. One new member was elected. Constable Russell was added to the Social Committee. The application of Captain Dixon for a long service medal was granted.

Mr Fair, manager of the petroleum bore at Moturoa is confident that the well will now yield 100 barrels of uil a day. Mr Seddon has wired to Mr Fair as follows:—"I am delighted to hear good news/ Pleased to kaow that success has orowned efforts of tnose enterprising colonists who persevered against adverse circumstances."

The wettest district in New Zealand appears to be that around Tutamoe, the largest mountain north of Auckland. Meteorological observations have been carefully recorded for the past twelve months, and the total rainfall fiom April, 1905, to March, 1906, inclusive, was 118.19 in. Qn an average rain fell on about 24 days in each month. ■ -

Mr J R. Nicol reports the sale of the following properties:— Five roomed house at Lans.iowne, I} 4 aores land at Manaia, house property at Island Bay, five roomed house at Manaia, and, in conjunction with Messrs Mackay and Wbishaw, the interest of Mr B. Speight in the Gladstone Hotel. Mr Nicol states that there is a good demand for small farms suitable for dairying and agricultural purposes.

At a meeting of the Y.M.O.A. Literary and Debating Society, held last evening, and presided over by Mr P. L. Boilings, the Rev. A. M. Johnson delivered an interesting lecture entitled "Life in the University." A vote of thanks was acoorded to Mr Johnson. The next meeting of the Society will be held on May 9th, when Mr JD. McGregor will deliver a leoture on "Books."

, The second Tiger tea juvenile competition was produotiveof an excellent border design by Miss Bertha Bakler, of South Dunedin, a girl of some.22 years of age. The design indicates considerable artistic ability on the part of one so young, and the proprietors of Tiger tea showed their appreciation of Misa Baker's work by awarding her a special prize. A reproduction of the design qpoeara in our advertising columns.,

The annual social of the Wealeyan Christian Endeavour Society was held in the Wealeyan Church Schoolroom last evening. The Eev. J. N. Buttle presided, and there were about 60 persons present. During the evening songs were sung by Miss M. Church, and Messrs T. K. Mannell and G. Lawrence, while Miss F. Miller gave a recitation. A mouth organ solo by Mr M. Peroivale was encored. The accompaniments were played by Miss L. Church. An interesting address was delivered by the Rev. Buttle, Refreshments were provided by the ladies belonging to the Society.

The Mayor Mr J. A. Renall, entertained the Borough Councillors and a number of citizens at the Masterton Borough Council Chambers, last evening. Amongst those present were—Crs J. Elliott, J. H. Pauling, J. C. Ewington, F. W. Temple, E. MoEwen, E. Feist, W. Morriu, E. G. Eton, Messrs A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., U. Heron and R. Brown (Town Clerk), H. F. L;ane (Borough Acoountant), and J. W* Blaokman (Gas Manager). Apologies for absence were received from Or T. Hoar and *Messrs 0. A. Pownall, D. Dobson, P. L. Hollingo and M. Oacelberg. During the evening the following toast list was honoured: —"The King," the Chairman, Mr J, A. Renall; "The Mayor of Master

ton," Or Ewington—the Mayor:: "Ex-Mayors, ,T Cr Elliott,—Cr Feist and Mr G. Heron; "pur Member," Or Pauling—Mr Hogg; "The Park Committee," Or Feist—Ors Ewington. Temple and Morris; "The Library Committee," The Mayor—Ors Feist and Elliott; "Masterton Borough Council," Mr Hogg—Cre MoEwen and Morris; "Trade and Commerce," Cr Etom—Ors Temple and Elliott; "The JBorough Staff," "The Mayor—Messrs R. .Brown, H. F. Lane, and J. W. Blackman; "Ihe Ladies," Mr Hogg —Or Ewington; •''The Press," the Mayor.

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For Colds in the 'Head 'and Influenza,. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and l 2/6 per bottle.

There were two births, two deaths snd one marriage in Greytown last irontb. The installation of Mr W. Udy as Mayor of Greytown North took place at noon yesterday. During the month of April there were 155 births in Wellington, 41 deaths and 126 marriages. A slight shook of earthquake was experienced in Wellington at five o'cloaK yesterday morning. One o£ the old landmarks of Greytown North, "Fuller's old brewery," at the north end of the town, is being removed. Messrs Afcrnham and Williams have purchased the Ruahine Hall at Datinevirke to hold their wool and skin sales in. , The Weber Sawmill was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday last. The owner, Mr Palmer lost 10,000 feet of sawn timber. A gale of wind was blowing at Pabiatua, Woodville and Dannevirke, yesterday, wjitea our travelling correspondent. A match is to be fired at Papawai on June 4tb, between teams representing the Greytown Rifles and Wellington Engineers. The Carterton Bowling Club will bring the season to a close to-day with a matoh between teams pioked by the President and Vice-President. At Lower Hult, on Tuesday, the death occurred of Miss Grace H. Perrin, daughter of Mr O, W. Perrin, formorly of Carterton. At auction yesterday Taranaki oil shares sold at £2B; New Zealaud Insurance shares at 71s (buyers at 70s); Waiotahi sales £8 5s and £9 4s. The Carterton News states that the population of the township of Featherflton, according to the reuent census, is 670, of whom 310 are males and 330 females. The electors at Pongaroa, writes our correspondent, have invited Mr R. B. Ross, M.H.R., to visit them on Friday afternoon. It is stated that Mr Robs is so be entertained at a banquet. Owing to the recent storm having almost totally destroyed the floral exhibits for the forthcoming Greytown and Lower Valley Horticultural Show, the committee has decided to abandon the fixture. The new Courthouse at Dannevirke is nearing completion, writes our travelling correspondent. The building is a handsome structure. The opening ceremony will take place in the coarse of a few weeks. A cable from the London Directors of the Waihi Mining Company states that the shareholders' annual meeting on April 30th, authorised the payment of a' dividend of 3s and a bonus of 2s on June Ist. The funeral of the Jate Mrs M. A. Tattersall, who died at Greytown North, on Monday, took place at the Masterton Cemetery yedterday. The cortege was a large on«. The Rev. A. M. Johnson officiated at the graveside. At the annual examination nf the Parkvale School, a boy named Loronzen gained the distinction of being the first scholar in the South Wairarapa district to gain 100 marks for arithmetic at an examination. % A telegram from Christohurob states that Mary MoKearney, an, elderly single woman, residing in lodging?, received fatal injuries, on Tuesday night, through her clothes, catching fire when she was going to bed. It is not known how the accident occurred, but when screams brought assistance she was enveloped in flamea, and died in the Hospital five hours after the ocean encw. A reward is offered for the return of a price book. A parcel of engineer's tools, lost on the road between Ngaionui and le Parae, is advertised for. The Dresden Piano Company re ceive regular supplied of hew and up-to-date instruments from the best known makers. A speoial feature of the firm's business is the time payment system. Messrs E. B. Hare and Co.. land agents of Pabiatua, advertise particulars of two good farms, both flat and ploughable land, which have been placed in their hands for sale. Mr J. R. Nicol notifies, by advertisement, that the Bannister Street Mart is now replete with all kinds of furniture. There is now on view a nice range of English specialities, which the public are invi'ed to inspect. Mr, J. R. Nicol, auctioneer, has reoeived instructions from Mr W. Booth, storekeeper, who is leaving the district, to sell, on Saturday next, at 1 p.m.. the whole of his present stock, which consists of a large assortment of groceries. The. Railway Hotel. Eketabuna, is tiow in obarge of Mr A. Cooper, who has made many improvements, and is still busy getting the appointments complete and up-to-date. The travelling public who visit this hotel will receive every comfort that the fine accommodation affords. Don't Cough at Nioht. Restful sleep follows the use of Dr Sheldon's New Discovery. The best lung remedy in the world. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. Por sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, and J. Baillie, Carterton. A Modern Remedy. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption gets to the root of the trouble and effects a permanent cure. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. Bailie, Carterton.—Advt. i BABY COUGH MUST NEVER LINGERNothing is more distressing than to see a helpless little infant suffering with a cough, and to be fearful of using a remedy which may contain some harmful ingredient, i The makers of Chamberlain's Cough . Remedy positively guarantee that tbeir pre paration does not contain opium in any form, or any other harmful substance. Mothers may confidently give this remedy to their little ones. It gives prompt relief, and is perfectly safe. It always cures, and cures quickly. For sale by T. G. Mason. Masterton—advt. For Bronchial Coughs and Colds, Wood's Great Peppermint Cure, 1/G and 2/ pei hottle.