LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8139, 14 May 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-morrow (Tuesday) is gas dis count d iy. A parade of the Mastertou Mounted Rifles will be held on Thursday. A meeting of the mem bers of the ocrps will be held afterwards to disouss the question of new uniforms. The Postmaster advises that it has now been deoided that the "Moana" will herself bring on the diverted 'Frisco mail to Auckland, arriving on Ihursday, May 17. The Masterton portion is expected to arrive on Saturday, the 19th. At the Masterton Magistrates Court, on Saturday, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., William Humphries, who ba.l been fined £1 on Friday, for having been drunk, again appeared to answer a similar charge. r lhe Magistrate, after administering a caution, ordered accused to come up for sentence when called upon. The following completed returns in connection with *be reoent census have been reoeived:—Carterton Borough, 1,407 (715 males, 692 fe males); Featherston Town District, 670, (340 males, 330 females); Upper Taureu, 195 (121 males, 74 females); Greytown Borough, 1,122 (575 males, 537 females). It is expected that the Masterton returns will be available to-day. Speaking at Masterton on Monday, April 23, the Premier urged that the mines of information regarding the early history of the colony possessed by Che old inhabitants should be tapped, and Cabinet has now deoided to act on the suggestion. A commissioner is to be appointed to collect the information, ana the colony is to be divided up into districts, with a oolleotor for each. The investigations are to cover the period from the foundation of the colony to 1887. /

Mrs M'Oraig, a visitor from Fiji, was assaulted by a barglar, at Devooport (Auckland) on Friday night. The man entered her bedroom, seized Mrs M'Oraie by the throat and neck, dragged her to the door, thrusting his fingers down her throat to prevwut her soreaaiing and then bolted. When the other occupants of the house arrived the thief had disappeared, and the woman, who was in a weak state of health fainted, remaining unconscious for some time. Her luggage was overhauled, ten sovereigns being stolen.

As Mr J. C Boddington, Secretary of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, bad reoeived a number of enquiries as to what provision would be made at the International Exhibition for competitions in musio and elocution, he wrote for particulars to the Executive Commissioners. A reply has been reoeived to the effect that the musical aud elocutionary competitions programme has been prepared, and he will be supplied with copies of the programme as soon as tbey are out of the hands of the printer.

At the inquest on tho body ofjtfis Rookes, who was shot by herhusband—a released oonvict—at Sydney tho other day, the evidence showed that the parties had been liviug apart for 18 months. Rookes bad worried his wife to return to him, but she refused to do so. Just as Rookes was about to shoot. Mrs Rookes oalled her husband "silly." Rookes replied "1 will do for you " A postcard was found in Rooke's pooket, bearing the words: "It is because I love you Ido this. Where I go, you go."

Miss Olga Brandon, the actress, who, it was Cabled on Friday, died in London in great destitution, was born in Australia in 1865. Her parents were JRussian, and she was eduoated at the Geelong Convent. She made her first appearanoe on the stage in New York in 1884, and after three years in the States made her debut in 1877. Subsequently she re-visited Amerioa, and then returned to London to play leads in tragedy and high-class comedy, but eventually became an Adelpbi melodrama heroine. Miss Brandon was said to be a tall, graoeful lady, with a face of singular beauty, and was one of the best emotional actresses of her day. Don't Cough at Night. Bestful sleep follows the use of Dr Sheldon's New Discovery. The best lung remedy in the world. Small doae. PleaBant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. For Bale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, and J. Baillie, Carterton. Perhaps you wish to sena 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 and Co.. Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping, and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Not only will it be the oheapest way, but you will be saved \time and troubleAdvt.

A parade of the Masterton Kiflo Cadets will be held in the Drill Hall at 7.30 o'clock this evening.

During their visit to Wellington, last week the Mayor of Masterton and the Town Clerk waited on the Premier and mentioned to him a number of propeities in tbe Masterton district, which Were considered suitable for the Governmenfe to acquire for oloser settlement purposes. The matter is now being attended to.

The New Zealand Mines Record states that a firm which manufactures patent power-producing gas plants applied to the High Commissioner in London for 41b Bamples of New Zealand lignite, in order to have it analysed and reported upon as to its suitability for use in gas-pro-duoers, stating that if found suitable for making producer gas it might result in considerable trade. Samples .

uf lignite and brown coal have been procured by the Inspector of Mines from Otago and Southland, and have been forwarded to the High Commissioner.

Writes a praotioal farmer :—"The value of barley as feed for stock is not yet recognised as it ought to be. For pig feed it is one of the best grains that can be fed, producing pork of the finest quality, it is also a good grain for horses, keeping them in excellent condition. For milch cows barley steeped and allowed to sprout is one of the best milk-producing feeds that oan b9 given. Not only is it usful as grain, but green barley is an exoellent change tor all kinds of stock in the early spring, and is one of the earliest green foods that can be grown, and will yield several good cuttings if put in early."

The New Zealand Tourist Department has undertaken to supply Mr ti. G. Knowles, who is at present touring this colony with enough biograph films, lantern slides and photographic plates to last him on a tour round the woi'ld. The wonders at Kotorua are to be specially stimulated for his benefit, the refractory geysers soaped and made to spout to order, haka and poi dances are to be held, and, generally Mr Knowles will be provided with material regarding New Zeaalnd attractions calculated to influence the tourist. In return for that Mr Knowles will devote part of his travelling entertainment to a talk upon the sights and attractions of this wonderland of the Antipodes.

The Premier left Wellington for Sydney on Saturday evening by the Warrimoq. During Mr Seddon's absence the Hon. Hall-Jones will be A'oting-Premier. Ihe post should fall by official seniority to the Hon. Mr Carroll, but the Native Minister is so bnsy now with his own department that be is unable to undertake further duties. Mr Seddon, while in Australia, will discuss the question of reciprocity between the two countries, and probably Asiatic immigration would be another matter fjor discussion. -Defence and cable services will in all probability also be dealt with. Of late, bowever, Mr Sfiddon's health has not been of the best;, and it is largely on the advice of his medical advisers that he iB making the trip.

The Mayor and' Town Clerk returned from Wellington on Saturday. During their slay in the city they interviewed Hon. J. MoGowan, Minister of Mines, with regard to the establishment of a State 'Coal Depot in Masterton. The matter was thoroughly discussed. The Minister stated that he was anxious to do all that was possible to help the movement. Be expressed pleasure at the interest that was being manifested in the matter in Masterton, which Borough, he mentioned, was the first iu the colony to take any action. The only difficulty that stood in the way of carrying out the proposal was the question of arranging for a siding at the Masterton railway station. As soon as the Under-Secretary for Mines returned to Wellington, he (tha Minister) would visit Masterton and see what could oe done with regard to obtaining a siding at the railway station for the storage of the> coal.

A meeting of the direotors of the Masterton Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., was held on Saturday. There were present—-Messrs J. O. Ewington (in the chair), H. 0. Bertelsen,. R. Kibblewhite, J. Barron and JR. Wiltoa. The Dairy Commissioner (Mr J. Kinsella) wrote asking the directors to forward to Wellington two portions ofjthe Company's butter boxes with the Company's imprest brand thereon, as it was intended to erect an a'•oh at the International' Exhibition containing two boxesfromevery cheese and butter faotory in the colony. It was decided to ao« cede to the request. It was resolved to hold a meeting of the machinery committee on Wednesday next to consider 'the proposal of making improvements to the machinery at the Masterton faotory. The total amount paid for butter fat for the month was £722 8s 9d, the total amount of butter fat received being 19,278.Gib5. General accounts, amounting to £97 10s, were passed for payment.

MERIT, REWARDED BY COUET OF JUSTICE.

The acknowledged good qualities and spcoesq 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, etc. His Honour, when giving udoment, said with regard to theGENUINE 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 oosts. We publish this to afford the publican 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, during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE. SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE: EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

Look after the outside of your business it will have a good effeot on the inside. Prof essional men, business men, if you want. to attract attention just have a chat with' R. J. Lyttle, the up-to date signwriter and decorator, Gillespie's Buildings, Queen. Street.—Advt.

The new Inspector of the Maateiton abattoir will arrive In Masterton to-morrow. The Borough Oouuoil intend also to appoint biiu manager of the abattoir.

Messrs feist and Ronall, members of the Masterton Trust Lauds Tiusfc, retire by effluxiuD of time, and an election will be held on Thursday, 31st instant. Nominations of candidates must be lodged'with the Returning Officer, Mr A. Hathaway, before noon, on Friday, May 25th.

The frieuds of Mrs H, H. Wimaett, of Masterton, will be pleased to bear that she successfully underwent a very oriticul surgical operation, on Saturday afternoon, at a private hospital. Although suffering from the after-effects Mrs Wirasett is keeping as well as can be expected.

A telegram from Gisborne states that as showing how Ibo success of the oil-boring operations in Laraoaki is likely to lead to further developments a gentleman, instructed by outside capitalists, arrived in Gisborne on Saturday morning to investigate the indications exist in several parts of the district, and should these bo considered favourable to secure prospecting rights.

A number of oases of ptomaine poisoning oaourred in Palmerston North, a week ago yesterday, the result of eating pressed tongues purchased at a pork butcher's Bhop in Falmerston North. On Saturday the death occurred of one o! the victims, 0. Hosklng, an # elderly man and an old resident of the district. The other members of deceased'a family have been seriously affected from the same cause, but, like all the other oases reported, are now practically well again.— Association.

The following properties have changed hands last week through the agency of Maokay aud Whishaw, of Masterton, and Feilding:--1,700 aores, Bheep country, situated at Shannon on the Manawatu line, on behalf of Mr G. Young; two residences at Falmerston North, on behalf of Mr Watchorn, of Feilding; five acre seotion in the borough of Feilding, on behalf of Bramwell Bros., to the New Zealaud Loan and Meroantile Co.; 300 aoreß leasehold, Fernridge, Upper Plain, to Mr G. Shuts. All the properties were disposed of at satisfactory prices.

Thomas Clarke and Constable Rowe met with an exciting adventure, on Friday night, in the Auckland harbour (states a Press Assooia tion message). T£ey started for

Hobsonville in an oil launch and the ' journey proceeded uneventfully until well out into the harbour. Then it was discovered thai the vessel was leaking. Soon the engine was running in water, and the two men realised that the launoh would sink unless the" cargo was jettisoned. About a ton of horse feed, lime and stores had been loaded on the launoh. When the cargo nad been jettisoned they were relieved to find that the water was not gaining and the launch was slowly run in the direction of Hubsunville. The injuries to the hull have not yet been ascertained, but it is believed that while the launch was lying at Auckland breastwork during the day it was either oruahod by another boas or was run into.

A missing belt containing £5,000 was a subject raised at an inquest held at Wellington, on Friday, by Mr James Asboroft, District Coroner, concerning the death of George Oaaeidy, a Greek, 62 years of aee. Deceased it appeared resided in Cornwall iPlace, off Waiter Street. On Thursday last he got a cartload of firewood and whilst assisting to onload the vehicle, suddenly beaame giddy and three or foar minutes later collapsed on the floor of the cart. Dr. Ohapple was summoned, and on arrival ten minutes later pronounced life to be extinct. Subsequently he made a post mortem examination of the body and foand that death was due to Jieart failure. Ethel Oassidy, daughter of deceased, in the coure of her evidenoe, said her father wore a belt, and when he first came from Pi.ii it contained £5,000 in notes. She did not know of his having spent the money. The last time she saw the belt was in Fiji some seven or eight weeks ago. Deoeased had a barber's shop there, but sold out. Witness Lad searohed about, but could noli find the, mpney. The belt, she said, was made of canvas and flannel. Constable F. J, Wilton deposed to having found six shillings and a penny on deaeased. There was no belt on the body. A verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony.

Messrs Gillespie and Co. want tenders for cutting 200 cords of lirewood.

A reward is offered for the return of a gold cable bangle lost in Dixon or Bannister Streets on Saturday morning last.

Idessrs Jones and Co., of Clyde 'Quay, who are buyers of old metal, notify that they will give best prices for old robber bioyole tires.

Mr A. HBthaway, broker, noitfles that the prospectus of the Antonio's Flat Gold Dredging Co., Ltd., and forms for application for shares, are now available at his office.

The Wellington Piano Company, Ltd., offer a choice of the highest grade instruments which can be seen at the Academy, Queen Street, Messrs MoLeod and Young being the local agents.

Messrs Hannah and Co. have a fall range of gam boots and goloshes for ladies and gentlemen, and quote prices in their new advertisement, wbiori will be found on page six of this issue.

The members of the Master ton Municipal Brass Band are requested to meet in the practice room at 8 o'clock to-night to discuss the question of the Ohristchurch Exhibition Oontest.

Applications for leases in the Mahupuku and Hikawera Settlements will be received at the Crown Lands Office, Wellington, up to 4 p.m., on Tuesday, June sth next. Particulars of the leases appear elsewhere in this issue, and pamphlets containing plaus, etc, will shortly be obtainable at the principal post offices in the district.