LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8152, 30 May 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr R. E. Jonea was supervisor at the plumbers' examination held recently in Masterton. Dr. Cook reported a case of diphtheria in Dixon Street to the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council last evoning. Entries for the Eketahuna Poultry Association's annual show will close with the seoretary, Mr R. G. Vile, on Saturday, June 2nd. A special meeting of tho Directors of the Masterton Cooperative Dairy Company will be held in the Secretary's office at 11 a.m. to-day. Mr E. Heoksher, Inspeotor for \ew Zealand of the Australian Widows' Fund, is at present *n Masterton en route to Napier in connection with 'his official dnties. The weekly meeting of St. Matthew's Club was held last night, and was attended by eighteen members. One new member was eleoted, and another proposed. The ohairman, the Rev. A. M. Johnson, gave an address on some old manuscripts and anoient versions of the Bible, traciug its development from the earliest parchments to the present day. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Johnson for his address. The Dunedin criminal sittings were resumed, yesterday, before Justice Cooper, says a Dunedin telegram. Alfred Walker Cooper was found guilty of stealing a sum of money. Sentenoe was deferred. William Hornby and Thomas MoNamara, oharged with stealing rabbit skins, were acquitted, the jury flndipg that there was,not suffloient evidence es to the identification of the property. The skins alleged to have been stolen were valued at £29, and it was shown that accused had sold skins to the value of £69. Plate Glass ! Plate Glass ! Plate Glass ! A stock of plate glass held in readiness for your order. R. J. Lyfctle, Queen Street.—Advt. Shall hacking cough ray rest destroy, And all my pleasure here alloy? Are pains that cut me like a knife To make a misery of life ? Hhail Bror.chial troubles wear me out? No—never, all are put to rout By best of medicines, simple, pure, W E. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure]

FA Wanganui telegram, last evening,, stated that the Supreme Court opened yesterday before the Chief! Justice. Richard Howell was acquitted on a] charge of robbery under arms. At the meeting of the Eketahuna branch of the New Zealand Farmers* Union, on Saturday last, it was decided to invite Mr W. M. Singleton to deliver an address on the individual testing of dairy herds. The residents of the Eketahuna district, writes our Eketahuna correspondent, have presented Mr E» O. F. Von Eeden with a gold watch, suitably inscribed, in appreciation of the services rendered by him oa various local bodies. Mr Von Redea is retiring from publio life. Mr Gilrutb, Chief Government Veterinarian, gave an address on "Scour in Sheep" at the Conference of the New Zealand. Farmers' Union, at Pabiatua, yesterday. He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The annual social and dance of the CarltonCrioket Club will be held in the DriJl Hall, Masterton, tomorrow evening. The stage of the Drill Hall is to be arranged as a drawing room with card tables. The stage of the Town Hall has been secured for the supper tables. A number of improvements are being effected at the Eketahuna Railway Station, writes our correspondent. The yards are being enlarged in order to cope with the increased goods trafflo. The Railway Department also intend to lengthen the platform of the station about 200 feet. At the Conference of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, at Pahiatuaj yesterday, Mr o. A. Kiosella, Chief Dairy Commissioner, delivered an interesting address, writes our correspondent. He urged the farmers to improve their herds. He was of opinion that the farmers in the colony were behind the times both with regard to the breeding and feeding of stock. Mr Kinsella was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

Many thousands of persons who were afforded'' an opportunity of seeing Mr Holmau Bunt's» pioture, "The Light of the World" will learn with regret that the artist by whom it was executed has become so blind that he is never likely to resume the use of his brush,, and that "The Lady of Sbalott," upon* which ha has been engaged since the year 1893, mast be regarded as tbo final production of his genius. It is separated from the first by an inter* val of sixty-two years. Atlhough Mr Hunt is in the eightieth year of his age, bis conversational powers are as bright and animated as ever, and his mental faculties generally are full of activity. ,

Amongst the delegates present at the Conference of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, whiob opened yesterday, iat Pahiatua, writes our speoial correspondent, are:—Messrs E. Smith, Pahiatua; W. M.Matheson, Eketahuna; W. L. Facloner, Kaituna; Miller, Kaitawa; MoFarlane, Konini;A.Eedpatb,Nireaha;Kummer and Cooper, Ma'uriceville; Bousted, Alfredton; Moore, Makuri; JNivens, Tinui; Morrison, Whareama; Foreman, Gladstone; W. Perry, Masterton; J. T. Marriott, Ballance; McLaren, Olareville; R. J. Barton, Whakataki; Mannington, Mangamchoe; Manson, Mangatainoka.

The manager of the Gasworks submitted a report to tbe Masterton Borough Council, last evening, with reference to tbe 3harge for the cartage of coal and coke. The manager stated that he fonnd that the oatting of coal and ooke was costing the gas department a considerable amount—not less than 3d per bag for small quantities and 3s 6d per ton for bulk loads. The demand for coal and ooke was good, and likely to exceed the supply. He would, therefore, recommend that the price of ooke be 20a per ton, or Is per bag at the gasworks, and that cartage be oharged at tbe rate of 3d per bag for small quantities, and 3s 6d per ton for bulk loads. Further, he would recommend that the price of coal be 40s per ton, cartage to be oharged at tbe same rate as the coke. Ihe report was referred to the Works Committee.

As the Govern" w.-.Traovng up to the platform at the unveiling ceremony on Thursday (says the New Zealand Herald), a very frail and aged., soldier—one of the Empire Veterans' Association's contingent, who had arrived on the scene supported on either side by a comrade—was escorted to a seat by tbe other veterans, being too frail to take bis plane in the ranks; but when his Excellency the Governor arrived, and the veterans were preparing to stand at the salute, the aged soldier rose from his seat, unnoticed, and tottered over to the others with the remark, "1 must stand to cheer." His comrades, with instant and unquestioniny recognition of the spirit actuating the old hero, tpok hold of either arm, drew him into the ranks, and supported him while the Governor passed on to tbe platform, and tbe old fellow's voice was heard in the cheering—an almdst unnoticed incident, but full of the pathos that has lived in suoh pictures as "The Last Muster" and "The Guards' Cheer." MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OP JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and sncoess of SANDER & SONS' EUGA LYPTI EXTRACT hive brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried in the Supreme* Court of Victoria, before his Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden, K.C.M.G., etc. His Honour, when giving udcment, said with regard to the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an article is commended to the public by reason of its good quality, etc., it is not perrcussable 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 mid of securing what is proved beyond all doubt by skilled witnesses at the Supreme Court of Victoria and by many authorities during the la3t 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods' Gieat PepperainfCure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle

A, London cablegram states that the'Frenoh raoehorse Jardy has been Bold to a purchaser in Argentina for j£3O,OOQ The annual general meeting of the Wairarapa Employers' Asssooiation -will be held this evening in the Y.M.O.A. Rooms, at 8 o'clock. The nect overdraft of the Masterton Borough Council, at the present date, is £2,055 12s 4d, and the ratea outstanding amount to £506 5b Bd. Mr R. J- Barnes, champion of New Zealand, will captain the Wellington Chess team in the match against Wairarapa, at Masterton, on Saturday. Pahintua and district have just passed through the wettest season experienced by farm-rs in tbop&st twelve or fourteen years. Dairy farming has boomed, and a moat successful season has just resulted. Top prices were obtained for butter, and tho outlook is very bright. The Hon. T. Duncan performed the ceremony of opening the bridjje at Marima yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large attendance of aettlers. Messrs Hornsby and Robb, M's.H.R.'j were also present. The visitors were eutertaiued at luncheon—Association. "It is obvious," says the L.yttelton Times, "that until Sir Joseph Ward returns to the oolony the Premier mil be in very grave danger of having his strength overtaxed, and we are afraid that during the next few months ho will have reason to regret himself that ho did not persist in his determination to reconstruct his Cabinet during the recess." The financial position of the Masterton Borough Council at the present date is as follows:—General Account, dr., £3,301 15s lid; Gas Account, or., £853 15a lOd; Library Account, dr., £144 5s 4.1; Waterwjrks Account, or., £226 18a 9d; Deposit Acoount, cr.. £112; Interest iAcconnt, drainage, cr.,i £72 4s 9d- Interest jj Account, Bannister Street, or., £l2B 9s 7d; Loan Account, drainage, cr., £55 8s lOd; Loan Acoount, Abattoir, or , £4Ol lis 3d. A settler named Mehaffy of New Plymouth, sustained serious injuries as the result of being knocked down by a tramcar in Symonds Street, Auckland, yesterday. He got off an up car and immediately started across the road to a neighbouring hotel carrying a portmanteau. He walked straight in front of a down car, which knocked him to the side of the road. Mehaffy sustained a fraoture of bot'a legs below the knee and a compound fracture of the left arm. He lies in a serious condition in the hospital. An luve.oargill young man who has been knocking about the States for some time writes in the Southland Times of his experiences in' Alaska. /Not thinking much of Vancouver, be went over to Washington, and then on to Alaska—the end of the world, in his opinion. Seveu weekß' work ashore was enough for pirn. Life was intolerable among the Swedes and Germans, who worked an Englishman to death, while the cold was terrible. They wore canvas glov«3 nil the time, and worked twelve hours a day, including Sundays. The food 'was hardly fit for doge, and he slept iu a bunk-house, ten or twelve men iu a room, at from 50 cents, to a dollar a! night. Anyone making for Alaska, he adds, should take pleury of money. Only the capitalist has any ohauce of making money in that oountry. An important case under the Municipalities Act is reported in the Sydney Daily Telegraph. Charles Boyd proceeded against Alderman John Wyllie on an information charging him with having contracted with the Municipal Council of Wyalong for the construction of kerbing and guttering within the municipality. It was admitted that defendant did enter into a contract with the council as alleged, but it was contended that the words ''by the council" mentioned in the section meant by the council through its contractor, as in framing the section the Legislature had taken into oonsiduration the fact that it was necessary to have practical men as aldermen. The magistrate imposed a fineof £SO, with £2 12s oosts, which carries disqualification for seven years; in default two months' hard labour. A stay of proceedings was granted for twentyeight days to allow of an appeal to the Supreme Court. Tne Manager of the Age requires a smart lad to sell papers on train. Mr Henderson's jewellery sale will conclude to-day, when some excep tional bargains will be offered. Messrs Hooper and Company have to band new goods in blouses, golf jerseys, new millinery and hosiery. Mr E. Hale announces that he has a large quantity of well-grown cabbage plants at the Wairarapa nurseries. Messrs Hendry and Buxton, drapers, announoe the arrival of a further supply of Kaiapoi costumes. New millinery models in latest styles are on view in their showrooms and windows. Mr J. Stott, agent for Messrs Dimook and Co., Ltd., has appointed Tuesday. June 12th, as the next day on which live pigs will be received at Mauriceville. This will be the last receiving day of the present season. The Masterton Borough Council notifies that Columba Road, at Makora Creek Bridge, will be closed again&t wheel and stook traffic, temporarily, during repairs, commencing on Thursday, May 31st. THEpKBIC/OFOnnTIME la lung disease. Dr. Sheldon's Near Discovery for Coughs, Colds and Consumption cures lung trouble. Smalt dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guarnnteed For sale by H. E. Eton, Masteiton, J Bail]ie, Carterton, and Mauriceville Co operative Store Co., Ltd., MauriceviUe West.—Advt. For Colds in the Head and Influenza, Woods'Great-Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2J6 per bottle.

The Borough poundkeeper, Mr O. H. Savage, reported to the meeting of the Borough Council last evening that for the month, r ended May 20th, there had been eighteen imponndings from the Borough, and five from the County. The amount reoeived iu fees had been £9 2s. The Library and Fire Brigade Committee recommended to the Masterton Borough Council, last evening, that the annual grant to the Fire Brigade be increased by £lO, but the Council refused to acoept thfl recommendation, and deferred consideration of the matter untilfthe estimates for the year were being considered. A meeting of the Stewards of the Masterton Trotting Club will be held this evening, at 8 o'clock, in the Club Hotel, for the purpose of considering the now rules of trotting, which have been issued by tbe New Zealand Trotting Association, and also to elect a delegate to attend the conference which is to be held in Welling! on on July 4th. Tho weekly meeting oP St. Patrick's Club was held Inst evening. Mr B. J. Dolan presided, and there wab a large attendance of members. During tho evening a debate took place on "Socialism." Four new members were elected. The subject for the next debate will be "la Preference to Unionists desirable"? Mr J. R. Cole will lend in the affirmative and Mr J. Bentley in the negative. A meeting of the Rechabito Teufc was held, last evnnine, in the Foresters' Hall. Bro Sutherland CR. occupied the chair and there was a large attendance,' including members of the Carterton Tent. Several items for the Order Paper at the forthcoming district meeting were discussed at considerable length. It was decided to hold another conference at Carterton at which the members of the Masterton Tent will be present. One clearance member was accepted from the Ohristohuroh Tent, and nine candidates were proposed for initiation. The fortnightly meeting of the Masterton Municipal Fire Brigade was held, last evening, in the Central Station, Captain Jenkins presiding. Leave of absence was granted to Bireman Selby. A letter was reoeived from Mr J. G. Gilberd with regard to a donation to the Jackson Relief Fund. Fireman Johnston reported hs to the progress of matters in connection with the Volunteer, Fire Brigade and Band Bazaar, 'lhe Brigade decided to uhallenge the Borough Staff to a game of cards. Brancbman Piokering was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for adjusting the gas fittings in the meeting room.