LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8140, 17 May 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

An important conference is to be held at Brisbane shortly, at which all the licensed victuallers 1 associations of the Commonwealth and JNew Zealand will be represented. - At a meeting of the Christchuroh Education Board yesterday Mr Jas. 0. Drotngool, 8.50., at present in the Stratford Distriot High School, wan appointed instructor in agriculture.—Association. A telegram from Wellington last evening stated that the ikaroa Native Land Board will consist of Mr reusrugton (Under Secretary of Lands), Mr Edgan (Under-Secretary of Native Affairs), and Mr Hupuha Biange. * During the time Mr Hood, professional golf coach, has been in Masteeton a large number of membe- a of the Masterton Club have taken lessons from him. Mr Hood will leave Masterton on Monday »e:;t to fulfil various engagements before returning tr> Auokland.

A telegram from Ohristohnroh last evening state! that the adjourned inquest on the boy Leonard Hills, who was fatally injured by a traction engine at Rotherham, on May 7tb, was held yesterday afternoon. After bearing the evidence a verdict of accidental death was returned.

Messs Levin and Co., Ltd., the Masterton agents of the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company, have been advised that the insurance held by the company on the damaged portion of San Francisco amounts to £870,000. It is impossible to state the aotual loss, but all olaims can be met without touching the Reserve Fund or affecting the dividends. The Fire Reserve Fund of the oompany amounts to £2,30 C,OOO. Mothers. Do you know that Dr Sheldon's New Discovery will relieve Croup instantly? As it contains no harmful drugs of any kind, it is perfeotly sgie for your children. Small Dose. Pleasant to take. Price Is 6d, large size 3s. For sale by H< E. Eton. Masterton, and J. Baillie, Carterton. LUt'e drops of Peppermint Made by Mr Wood, Don't they do a body Such a world of good. Little drops of Peppermint Cure Make your well again, D.ive away that hacking cough, And every ache and pain.

The next meeting of the Direotora of the Wairarapa (Jaledonian Sooiety will be held on Saturday, May 26th.

The Ballanoe Oo operative Dairy Company on Tuesday distributed £3,000 among suppliers for milk during the month of April.

At the fortnightly payment inconnection with the Workers;' Mutual Building Sooiety, last evening, the sum of £ll7 12s was, taken.

The colonial malls whioh left Melbourne on April llth, via Naples, per R.M.S. Oruba, arrived in London on the morning of the 14th inst. —one day earl v.

The firm of Hallenstein Bros has been converted into a lim'ted Company, and will in future carry on business under the name of Hallenstein Bros., Ltd.

A meeting of the Exeoutive Committee of the St. Patrick's Day Sports Association will be held on Monday, 28th inst., for the purpose , of making final arrangements for the concert which is to be held on June 4tb.

The amount expended by the Wellington Acclimatisation Sooiety on the fish hatchery at Masterton for the year ended March 31et, was £BB3, Rangers cost *he sooiety „ £2BO in wages, and their expenses amounted to another £lO9.

Mr D. Elliot, lospeotor and Manager of the Masterton Borough Abattoir, arrived in Masterton oa Tuesday, and will commence his new duties on June Ist. After June Ist, ;he slaughtering of stock at any plaoe in the Borough, except the abattoir will be prohibited.

Ed ward Quinn, licensee of an Auckland Hotel, was fined £2 and oosta. yesterday, for neglecting to defaoe a beer duty stamp on a barrel of beer. Richard flewitson, dairyman, was fined £1 and costs for selling milk found to be adulterated by the addition of water.

Mr J. Butement, of Masterton r has presented to the Masterton Museum, a copy of the first issue of the Otago Witness, which appeared on February Bth, 1851, in the form of a four-page journal, each page containing four columns. The paper wps published once a fortnight, and sold for the sum of sixpenoe.

In connection with the Government proposal to introduce and pay probationer nurses in different hospitals in the colony, the chairman ot the South Canterbury Hospital Board, Mr J. Talbot, suggests that such appointments be made as th» result of a competitive examination, otherwise there is likely to be a scramble for the positions, resulting in a system of patronage.

The census returns show th» population of AJasterton to be 5,003. In 1901 the population was 3,946. The other returns to hand are West Ofirterton riding 1,180 (an increase of 66 since 1901); East Oavterfcon riding 912; Ureytown riding 584 (an increase of nine); Alfredton 573 (an inorease of 110); Mauriceville County 1090 (a decrease of 36).

A telegram from Westport states that in connection with the death of Lily Herring, her brothers varied their story when on oath at the inquest. Edwin Herring, aged 15yeais, said he loaded the gun in the kitchen with the intention ot shoot ing a blue orane that he had several times seen outside lately. He pinked up the gun and placed it at half cock threw it over his shoulder and was walking down the passage when it accidenally went off and shot his sister, who was behind him. He and hi# brother, when they saw she y/as dead, were frightened and ran.a way. A verdiot of accidentally killed jvas returned. ■ ,

A situation in a godd home is. wanted by young girl used to housework.

The Commissioner of Taxes elsewhere inserts a notice in connection with the famishing of income returns under "The £and and Income Assessment Act, 1900."

The members of the Opaki Rifle Club are elsewhere requested to attend at the Drill Hall on Thursday, 17th inst., at 2.30 p.m., in Club uniform, oivilian hate, and rifle.

Mr 0. E. lvess, tea merchant, who has removed to premises opposite Pi u hey'a Stables, notifies that he is prepared to supply flrst-olass tea? from Is per pound, and will supply samples on application.

The Wellington Education Board gives notice that a meeting of house holders Will be held in certain, specified districts at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 28th, to eleot School Committees for the current year. The name* of the distriots appear in the advertisement.

Messrs A. White and ' Co. have just added to their saloon a new and very .convenient water-heater. The vesssel is highly finished, and a novel arrangement ic added whereby razors oan be sterilized, and the cover is divided into two compartments for holding dry or wet hot towels. The heater is also fitted with a thermometer and glass watergauge. The innovation should be rnuoh appreciated by patrons of Messrs White and Co.'a saloon.

The Masterton Farmers' Implement Company announae elsewhere that they are prepared to take orders for the manufacture of vehicles of any description. As with the other departments, the coachbuilding has gone ahead in a manner chat' refleots the greatest credit on the firm. Nothing but the best material is used in the manufacture of vehicles and this combined with good workmanship ensures satisfaction. All orders are oromptly executed, while the prices are reasonable. The Peril of Our Time Is lung disease. Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and Consumption cures lung trouble. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J Baillie, Carterton.—-Advt. A Modern Remedt, 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. Pretty Pictures want Pretty Frames. Yeu can get the Finest Selection and the Best Workmanship at ft. J. Lyttle's, Gil* Buildings.—Advt.

Chicken-pox is prevalent in some of the Hawke's Bay districts.

A obess match will probably be played at Maaterton next month between teams representing tbe Wairarapa and Wellington.

There are 53 cases set down for heariug a the fortnightly civil sitting of the Masterton Magistrate's Court this morning.

Mrs Bell, wife of Mr James Bell, died at Reefton on Tuesday uigbt. The deceased lady was a daughter of Mr Job Palmer, of Hope. The Cadet branob of the Education Department has at present in hand applications for the formation of seven new oadet corps.

Speaking of the relative values of land as between dairying and flaxmilling, a Shannon flaxmiller told a representative of the Levin p (per that he last year made thy sum of £2,500 from 200 acies of swamo land. A friend of bis who owns 800 acres of good dairying land made (he sum of £1,500 in the same period.

A "long night" dance ii> connection with tbe Maaterton Baftd A Fire Brigade and Volunteer Assembly was held in the Drill Hall last evening. Despite the inclement weather there was a large attendance. Messrs W. Douglas and N. McEweu acted as M's.O., and tbe refreshment* were provided by the ladles. Mr F. McKenzie supplied the music.

Mr A. Davies, Seoretary of the Wellington Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, is at present on a vl»lt to Masterton. During bis stay here Mr Davies will take tbe ooportunitjr to ex plain to the offlaials and members of the Maaterton sab-centre tbe attitude of the Wellington centre in regard to tbe reciprocal proposals of the New Zealand Athletio Union,

The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Polioe was held, last evening, Captain Dixon presiding over a good attepdhnce of membevs. Ooiraspondence was received from the Secretary of the U.F.B.A. regarding Captain Dixon'a service. Mr McLean, an of the in - ve'Oßcgitl Brigade, was elected a member of the corps. The Social Committee's report was read and adopted.

A concert will be given in the Town Hall, .Masterton, on June 4th (Prince of Wale 9' Birthday), under ♦be auspioes of tbfl Masterton St. Patrick's Day Sports Association. A lengthy and varied programme has been arranged, and a number of first-olaaa singers have been engaged. Among those who will appear are MisH Lillian Irvine, of Wellington, M. Cameron and O'Erien, and Messrs D. Walsh, F. Haugbey and F. Crewe?, and Harry Hall.

Two Whangarei boys, 11 and 14 years of age, have been playing at bushrang'.ng, and have, it is alleged, been indulging in somewhat dangerous practice with a pea rifle. They left home on Tuesday last with a pea rifle and 12 boxej of ammunition, and spent Wednesday and Thursday seeking fun. They eventually fell into the hands of the police, who took possession of the rifle and ten boxes of cartridges, and they were .called to answer for their extraordinary behaviour at the next sitting of the local Court.— Exchange.

According to the Scotsman," tlje Saltan of Turkey has recently developed a* considerable in teres S; in natural history, and oddly eaorgh, seems to be part'oularly interested In the mineral products and fauna of Australia. fle is bent on forming a collection of such things from that part of the world, and commissions have been recently executed on h.'s behalf with the object of getting together a ?epre?entative series of mineral* and preoious Btones, as well as a collection of Antipodean birds.

The first compilation of a census of the British Kmpire thai, has ever been attempted is mado in an important Blue Book issued recently by the Local Government Board, England. Nothing is more remarkable than the rate at which the Empire has grown daring the last half century. In 1861 it comprised in round numbers 8,500,000 square miles. By 1901 this had increased to 11,908,378 square miles, agi'uwfcb of nearly 40 per cent, in the short space of 40 years. The population daring the same period b«8 risen from 259,000,000 to 398.401,704, or practically 400 millions.

A tram accident opposite the Government Buildings, Wellington, at five minutes past nine o'clock, yesterday morning, resulted in a conductor named W. Forbes sustaining a <cut on' the back of the head and oonenssion of the brain. Forbes, it is Baid, was on the front step of a double-deuker proceeding towards the Government RailwayHtation when he looked round the side of the oar to see another car at *he rear. In an instant his head struck one of the poles carrying the overhead wire, and he was knooked violently on to the street. Be was removed tn the hospital. A similar accident occurred to a oonduotor named Marshall last Saturday week.

FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT. In an asllon, the causa o? whioh was flagrant m'ause of our firm name and other gross misrepreaental'oa by on irai tating company, which was tried before his Honor, Ch'ef Justice J. Madden, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., inths Supreme Court, at Melbourne, the p: showed : - 1. That Sander Bad Bona' Pore Vola' e Eucalypti Extiv.ct contains' all medic 'l. constituents of the eucalypti, in a h'ghly refined and pare form. 2. That it n much more powerfully healing (antiseptic) than ordinary eucalyptus preparation. 3. That it does not .depress the haavt like ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 4. That it contains no harmful ingraii?aL3, and That it is highly commended by many authorities for the last 30 years as a safe, reliable and effective remedy. Some imitators have tried to deceive tbe public by simulating our get-up; others have relied on the "just as good" game. Therefore take care and obtain the GENU (NB SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

Perhaps you wish to senu 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, Welling - ton. Not only will it be the cheapest way, but you will be saved time and trouble — Advt.

Mr Felix Tanner says be intends to construct a "barrel," and will endeavour to sail it to Liyttelton, afterwards exhibiting the oraft at tbe Exhibition.

Mrs Smyth, relict of the late Mr J. N. Smyth, surveyor, was found dead in bed, at Hokitika, yesterday morning, at the residence of a friend, where she wad making a short stay. Death was due to natural causes.

At the Maaterton Magistrate's Court, yesterday afternoon, John Smith, was. on the information of Stock Inspector Jenkinson, fined £2 and costs, for having exposed sheep infected with lioo at a puMio saleyard, at Alfredton, on May 3rd.

Says the Eltham Argus:—By next summer Auckland is likely to snatch some trade from VVanganui, as the road betwen Kaurimu and Raetihi is certain to be finished, ami gives promise of one of the finest roads in the colony for vehicular traffic.

An Amerioan, who some time ago became a naturalised Japanese subject,/has now joined the navy of hia ado/ited country, and is undergoing at Yokoauka. He first American who ever en tered the naval service of Japan. Tbe oldest tailor in the United Kingdom is probably lvir James Bell, who has attained his one hundredth year. He commenced business in 1827, and carried it on at Galashiels for many years. He has lived to be a great-great grandfather.

According to the Brisbane Worker, th° sum of £14:8,000 of public money was paid last year in bounty to sngar-growers in Australia who employed white labour. And now the sugar-growera declare that the bounty will have to be doubled.

Tbe t Canterbury Acclimatisation Society distribnted in rivers and lakes in its dißttict last season no fewer than 134,386 trout. The distribution inoluded 86,250 fry and 24,600 yearlings of rainbow trout, 17,000 fry and 2.100 yearlings of brown trout, and 4,000 fry of Loch Leven trout.

Treasurer Brown stated at Edinburgh recently that the city gardener had in a scheme for a common meeting ground for the citizens where they might have music and tea gardens and winter gardens. The cost of the scheme would probably involve £50,000 or £70,000.

The "boned meat" export seems likely to develop into quite a useful oolonial industry. U'he Waitara Freezing Works (says the Taranaki Herald) have now commenced the export of this, and in such oapable hands it should mean a considerable sum in the pockets of Taranaki settlers.

Captain Dixon presided at the meeting of the Social Committee of the Masterton Fire Police, held last evening. Matters in connection with the social and dance on May 24th were dealt with. The programme of dances was drawn np. Captain Dixon, Secretary Lewis, and Constables Attwood and Campbell wei'e appointed M's.C. It was decided to engage Mr F., MoKenzie to supply the music. The Secretary stated that a number of flags were required for decorating purposes. It was reported that gooi progress was being made with the canvassing, and that indications pointed to the function being a very successful one. It was deoided to again meet on Tuesday to make flnpl arrangements.