LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8135, 9 May 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horse machines are being freely used in Canterbury tins year for digging potatoes, and the results are said to be very satisfactory in saving labour. From the Hawera charitable aid district there are ten persons in the Old People's Home at New Plymouth, aine males and one female. The average age of these is 73. James Stuart, 74 years of age, an inmate of the Old Mens' Home, at Dunedin, died ou Sunday, being choked while eating an orange given him by a visitor to the institution. The fishing industry is making satisfactory progress at Kaikoura. According to Sydney advices, about £7O per ton can be made out of trumpeter, blue cod, aud butterfish in the Sydney market. The Nelson Education Board have notified several teachers th<*t they expect them to, qualify for their positions, and have asked these teaohe«"s why they have not sat for examination. The Dunedia poultry grading depot will be considerably enlarged, in order to cope with an expected increase in the industry during the ooming year. Accommodation will be provided for over 2000 v head of poultry. £ttSß TREAT IX PKOrEBLV. Colds weaken the lungs, lower the vitalty, and pave the way for consumption. Pneumonia always results from a cold, or from an attack of influenza. Give every cold the attention it deserves; treat it promptly and properly. What should you do? There is but one answer. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It always cures. For sale by T. G. Mason, Masterton. For Bronchial Coughs and Colds, Wood's Great Peppermmi Cure, 1/6 and 2y pel bottle.

A cablegram from Sydney states that the last of the plague patients has been discharged from the hospital. A London cablegram states that in the House of Commons Mr G. Wyndbam, in a strenuous speech, moved the rejection of the Education Bill. The debate was adjourned. A man named John Bolman, after being in gaol in Melbourne for six months on a writ of attachment for not paying the costs of a divorce suit in whioh be was 00-respon-dent, was ordered to be released the other day. A shooting affray occurred at Waikaia on Saturday. A Chinaman named Tin Ohoy fired four shots from a revolver at another Celetial named Shin Boon, wounding the latter in the leg, but not seriously. The affair was an outcome of an old feud. The bursting of a steam gauge on board the Tyser liner, Indradevi, at Napier, on Friday, resulted in Mr Head, of the vessel's engineering staff, receiving injuries to one of his eyes,|whion necessitated his removal to the looal hospital. A meeting of the Fire Police Social Committee was held last evening, in the Fire Police Station, Lieutenant Attwood presiding. The Secretary was instructed to get tickets for the social printed. The following Decorating Committee was appointed:—Messrs Attwood, Fear, Butcher, Stringer, Campbell and the Secretary (Mr L. H. Lewis). The ladies reported that good progress was being made with the canvassing. The matter of programmes was held over till the next meeting. It was decided to hold a meeting next Wednesday evening. Good news for any surviving veterans of the Indian Mutiny resident in this colony has just been received by Colonel Robin. The matter is treated in a despatch forwarded to the Minister for Defence by the Secretary to the Government of India. The idea is to grant pensions under certain conditions to old Mutiny men. Applicants for these pensions must have been awarded the Mutiny medal, must not be less than 65 years of age, and their ordinary income must not be in excess of' £4 a month. Potatoes are getting firmer at Tiinaru (says the Timaru Herald) and the price, £9 per ton, promises to increase, judging by pre-sent-indications. The supply is not by any means large at present, and all good sorts are taken eagerly at the figure quoted. The future ot the potato market is not too rosy from the consumer's point of view, and the rise in price is steady, being influenced in this case wholly by the law of legitimate supply and demand. There does not seem to have been any gambling in the tubers in this part of the world lately to artificially influence the market. At the Masterton Borough Counoil meeting, last evening, Cr MoEweu moved—"That' steps be taken to widen Dixon Street to one chain between Mr Hooper's residence and Bannister Street." The present state of affairs was a disgrace to the town, said Gr McEwen. He had no doubt that Mr J. Maoara would meet the Counoil fairly in the matter. He remarked that the Council had derided to widen other streets in the borough whioh would not be used for years. He suggested that the question of ways and means be subsequently decided by the Council. [Or Pauling seoonded the motion, which was carried unanimously. , "Some idea of what it will cost to keep up a Zoologioal Garden in Wellington may be gathered from 'the report of the caretaker of the Botanical Gardens at Napier on the position of affairs there. The stock there consists of a kang' *oo, four oppossoms, a guinea pig, an emu, a kiwi, four silver pheasants, a golden pheasant, an English pheasant, three Qalah parrots, two swamp hens, six dovea, a I wing dove, a mandarin, 12 pigeons, a seagull, two magpies, two Rouen ducks, two Paradise ducks and six carp. The upkeep of these costs about £ls 15s per annum, besides whion miscellaneous food is given by the inmates of the Old Men's Home. The W.F.C.A. Entertainers visited Rangitumau last evening, ana entertained the residents with an admirable programme. Unfortunately the weather was unpropitious, but those who did brave its inolemenoy were amply rewarded. The first part of the programme took the form of a nigger minstrel entertainment, Messrs Frank Haughey and Harry Hall being bones, and W. Jago and T. Thompson tambos. The conundrums and jokes kept the audienoe in a simmer of laughter. The second part inoluded a trombone solo by Mr G. Hutoheson a reoitation by Mr Q. L. Steward, songs by Messrs Ralph, Jago, Haughey and Williama, Senegambian oddities by Mr Thompson, and u oharac-" ter songs by Mr Harry Hall. At intervals graphopbone selections were given by Mr A. Oaselberg. At the conclusion of the entertainment Mr Bertelsen called for three cheers for the W.F.C.A. Entertainers, and s response was made that showed how the audienoe had appreciated the concert. 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 hi* Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden, K.C.M.G., etc His Honqur, when giving udement, said with regard to the GENUINR SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an article is commended to the public by reason of its good quality, etc., it Is not permissable to imitate any of its features. 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 of Victoria and by many authoritiestiming the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz.> THE GENUINE: SANDER * SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. For Colds in the Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle,

' Mr J. Mackny bus in circulation a petition asking the Government to establish workmen's homes in Masterton. An Auckland telegram states that the Rev. 11. It. Lawry, a wellknown Metbodiet Minister, died .yesterday, aged 85. The nett overdraft of the Masterton Borough Council, at the present date, amounts to £1,628 14s 8d and the rates outstanding amount to £554 13s 3d. The Tongariro, which arrived at Wellington, yesterday, from London, brought 150 passengers in third-class, about hulf of whom are navvies. A meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Literary and Debating Society will be held, at 8 o'cloofr, this owning, when Mr D. McGregor will give an address On "Books." Owing to the «iliarr> rise in the price of oate, conaequont on the gloomy harvest outlook, tho value of oatmeal has advanced £2 par ton in the Mataum district during the past few days. The daily steam'service between Onehunga and New Plymouth will be continued during the winter months. In former years the daily service waa discontinued iu the winter, and steamers left Onehunga and New Plymouth every other day. A. valuable trophy, beautifully engraved, presenter! by Mr Troy tr the winner of the Wairaropa Cup. to be run at the Coursing Club's meeting, on the 16th, 17th and 18th of May, is now ou viow in Mr Dupre's window, Queen Street. At Wellington, yesterday, a man, named George Lee, 68 years of age, waa sentenced to seven years' imprisonment ou a charge of burglary. Accused had scoot 40 years in gaol for various oharges. G. Robertaon, on a charge of theft, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Regulations respecting the sambur deer shooting in the Manawatu, Oroua and Kairanga oountiea are gazetted. The season is from May 15th to June 14th, both days inclusive, the license fee is 20s, and no licensee must kill, more than three stags. Land in the Punakitere and Tutamofi districts, Hokianga, will be thrown open for Beleotion by the Crown Lands Department on the 23rd instant, consisting of 24,201 aores. The ballot, if necessary, will take place at the Public Hall, Whangarei, at 10a.m., on the 25th instant. » The Masterton Borough Council, last evening, accepted the tender of Messrs Cossao and Woodward, of £177, for the erection of a bridge over the Makora Stream, in Colombo Koad. Only one tender was reoeived for the erection of a stop-bank at the Waipoua River, ?lt was deoided to hold over the matter of calling for fresh tenders pending a visit to the locality by the Councillors, to*day, when the question of extending the work will be considered. A young man, named John Kilgarriff, mot with a very, painful accident at Blairlogie Station, yesterday afternoon. He was encaged at worn on a cnaffoutter, when, the fingers of his left hand were caught in the knives of the machine. His hand was drawn iuto the cutter, with the result that it was taken clean off at the wrist. Tiie injured man was at once driven, into Masterton, and oouveyed to the hospital, where he is doing as well as can be expected. The flnanoial position of the Masterton Borough Council at the present date is as follows-.-General Account, dr., £2,874 0s 4d; Gas Account, cr., £BO4 15s lOd; Library Account, dr, £ll7 4s Id; Waterworks Acoount, or, £217 13s 7d; Deposit Account, or £149; Interest Account, drainage, cr., £64 13s Id; Interest Account, Bannister Street, cr., £126 7s 3d; Loan Account, drainage, cr., £53 8s lOd; Loan Account, abattoir, cr. £555 5s 2d. A meeting of the Wnirarapa Coursing Club was held in the Empire Hotel, last evening. There was a good attendance of members, and Mr M. O. O'Connell occupied the ohair. The election of stewards and other business in connection with the forthcoming meeting, which is to be held on the A. and P. Grounds, on the 16tb, 17th and 18th May, was dealt with. Splendid nominations have been reoeived, and weather permitting the Club should have a record meeting. In accordance with bis notice of motion the Mayor moved at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, last evening,' 'that the sum of £BO be voted towards the cost of the Wairarapa Court at the International Exhibition, conditionlly that the balanoe of the £SOO required for the court be voted by the other local bodies in the district, or is guaranteed by the residents of the respective districts." 'JL'he majority of the Councillors were of opinion that the Council should know what exhibits were likely to be forthcoming before the money wbb voted. The Mayor invited the Councillors to attend a meeting of delegates in connection with the representation of the Wairarapa, to be held in the Borough Council Chambers at 2 p.m. to-day, and see for themselves what exhibits were likely to be forthcoming. Finally the Mayor's motion was held over for consideration until the meeting of the Council on Friday evening. ■ The Nuhsing Mothbb Who useß Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabulea not only keeps her own stomach perfectly regulated, oat imparts the glow of health to the cheek of her babe. Dt Sheldon's Digestive - Tablets are mild bur infallible. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton*—Advt. Don't Codoh at Night. ' Bestfal sleep follows the use of Dr Shel- ' don's New DißCovery. The best lung remedy in the world. (Smalldose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale by H. El Eton, Masterton, and J..Baillie, Carterton. Little drops of Pappermint Made by Mr Wood, Don't they do a body Such a world of good. Little drops of Peppermint Care Make your well again, , Drive away that hacking cough, < And every ache and pain.

The Taihape News states that a syndicate of young men has concluded arrangements fori leasing 20,000 aores of land in the vicinity of Ohauke. The price to be paid per annum is £IOO. The drag to convey the Lady Coons to Carterton iu connection with the entertainment to be given there, this evening, will leave Messrs Pinhey Bros. 1 Btablea, at 5.45 o'clock. Another .Irag, for the orchestra and others, will leave the stables a little later. The weekly meeting of St. Matthew's Club' was held, last evening, in the Churah Vestry. Mr S. Edwards occupied the chair, and there were fifteen members present. A debate "Football v. Cricket" resuited in favour of football by one vote. The rest of the evening was devoted to a "Question Box." The Otago Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association is opposed r to reciprocity between the New Zealand Association and. the newly-formed Athletic Union. A committee has been ; set up "to confer with the other centres, and also the cricket and football authorities, wini a view to the suppression of betting at meetings held by these bodies. A telegram from Wellington Rtates thßt the Railway Department has held an inquiry into the aooident on Easter Monday in connection with tne tiain being derailed at Eketahuna through the points having been left unlocked. Porters Morton and Porter are to be dismissed. The stationmaster will be severely punished for failing to see that the points were looked before the signal was lowered for the train to enter the station. A social was tendered to Miss A. Chamberlain, who is shortly to be married, by the members of the Ladies' Bible Gliiss, at the Presbyterian Churah, last evening. Eulogistio referenoe was made to Miss Chamberlain's many good qualities, and the members presented her with a handsome moroooo bound book. Miss Chamberlain suitably acknowledged the gift. During the evening soags were sung by Misses 0. MoGregor, L. McGregor, while Misses A. Chamberlain and J. McGregor sang a duet. Misses Mcßenzie and McEwen gave recitations, and Miss Hazel Jeukinson a violin sclo. The Masterton Borough Council,. at their meeting last evening, derided that the following works on the loan sonedule be undertaken during the first year over wbioh the loan is spread. On the basis of amounts given below the Engineer was instructed to prepare a list of the urgent works, costing up to £l3,ooo:—.Queen Street footpaths, £510; Pine Street footpaths, £925, including £IOO for compensation for widening the street; Chapel Street;, £285; Church Street, £100; Renall Street, two culveits, £65; Johnston Street, £150; Makor£ Road, two bridges, £200; Dixon Street stop bank Waipoua River, £SO; grading | Mill Stream, £1,000; extension of water mains," £1,000; Vivian Street; £150; Ngaumatawa Road, £75; Makora Street, ££lso; York Street, i £138; Junction Road, £120; Cross Street, widening, £1,500; Hessey Street extension, £250; Public' Baths and Park, £500; Gasworks, £4,000; road machinery, £1,700; shed for mixing asphalt, £2OO.

A bound copy of the New Zealand Accountancy Journal lost on Friday last, is advertised for. Mr W. Rose advertises opening entries for bis next Dannevirke stack sale on May 18th. Messrs Pain and Kershaw, of Martinborough, advertise for sale a six horse power portable engine by Clayton and Shuttleworth. ThefW.F.O.A. drapery department are at present making a special display uf blankets, quilts, etc., and quote prices for the best colonial and imported makes. The Commissioner of Crown Lands advertises that two sections in the Longbush and Table Lands Settlement will be open for selection on lease-in-pernetuity on Wed nesday, May 30th. Mr F. Dupre, watchmaker and jeweller, is showing at the present time a very floe assortment of the latest engagement, dreas, gwedding . and keeper rings, which are j well worth inspection. At the Bannister Street auction mart this a;ternoun, Mr J. K. Niool will sell the balanoe of Mr W. Booth's grocery stock, also drapery and clothing on acoount of Mr i Daroy Ford, aud a good rauge of furniture. Mr Candy has just receive} from | London a supply of music done up in packets. These contain 20s worth of music, and are being sold at 2s per packet. Mr Candy has had 20 yeirs of practical experience in tuning and repairing pianos and organs. Those who have wedding presents to buy should read Messrs MoLeod and Young's advertisement in this issue. During this montb they are offering up to 20 per cent, disaount for oash on purchases made of certain lines. As their stock is clean and new this is a genuine chance for buyers. , The W.F.O.A. ironmongery department stock a large variety of culinary requisites in aluminium, a metal which has many advantages, over the old style of cooking utensils. It is claimed for the aluminium gooda that they will not burn, tarnisb or rust, hence their popularity in the kitchen. BHEUMO GIVES IMMEDIATE BELIEF. One of Bheumo's most enthusiastic advocates is Mr P. D. Felling, proprietor ot the Temperance Hotel, at Eketahuna. Mr Felling has proved that Bheumo cures gout and rheumatism quickly and effectually. He writes:—"Kindly send me another bottle of your Bheumo mixture, as I have had no trouble with gout since I kept it in the house. It gives immediate relief i>y taking one dose. I can with confidence recommend Bheumo for either gout or rheumatic." Give Bheumo a fair trial, I audit will oure you just, as it cured Mr I Polling. All chemists and stores sell it at 2s 6d and 4s 6d a boti'e.—Advt. ( Look after the outside of your business it will haye a good effeofr on the inside. Professional men, business men, if you want to attract attention just have a chat with B. J. Lyttle, the up-to-date sign writer and decorator, Gillespie's Buildings, Queon Street.—Advt.