LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8187, 19 July 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Kipe raspberries were picked in two gardens at Amberley last week.

A heavy list of oivil oasea is set do>vn for hearing at to-day's sitting of the Masterton Magistrate's Court.

Coasting vessels arriving at Tampico, Mexico, report that an oil fire has been burning for several days in the Gulf of Mexioo, about 100 miles off the Texas coast. The flames cover an area of 10 square mile?, and are presumably fed by an oil spring at the bottom of the gulf.

Before Mr T. Duncan, J.P., at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, James Dalton was fined £3, in default seven days' imprisonment, for having been drunk. For a similar offenoe a first offender was fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment.

Mr Ivan James, advance manager for Edmund Montgomery's Company is in town, making arrangements for the forthcoming visit here on Thursday, 26th inst. Among special pictorial attractions will be moving HC«nes connected with the recent 'Frisco disaster.

A ooncert will be given this evening in the Methodist Schoolroom, in aid of the funds of the Wesleyan Methodist Churoh. Mr Ralph hps charge of the programme, and as a number of the leading vocalists of Masterton are taking part a most enjoyable musioal evening is anticipated.

A chess match between Carterton and Masterton will be pl&yed at the Y.M.O.A. Kooms, this evening, commencing at 7 o'clock. Carterton will be represented by Messrs Maansell, Roydbouse, Moore, MaoUoun, Lindop, Feist and Lee. The Mascerton team will be selected from Messrs Lane, Holmwood, C. Winchester, W. S. Lett, Miller, J. Winchester, H. Lett, Candy and Logan.

At the meeting of the Maslerton Hospital Trustees, yesterday morning, the resignation of the Matron of the Hospital (Miss H. Petremont) was reoeived and accepted. Four applications for the vacant position were received. Nurse E. Morrison, who bad excellent credentials, and who has had considerable experience, was appointed to the position. Nurse Morrison at present occupies the position of senior oharge sister and deputy matron at the Invercargill Hospital.

The manager of Edison's Popular Pictures Company, who recently gave an entertainment in Masterfcon, writing to a resident in this town, complains of railway mismanagement. He says: "By extraordinay railway vmismanagement we were not only robbed of our dynamo at Masterton, but coul.l not get it back in proper time for Wellington. The railways really require waking up."

The postal authorities have arranged to is3ue a new series of postage stamps in honour of the New Zealand International Exhibition. The series will consist of four new stamps—the Id, 3d and 6d the designs of which have been drawn by Mi' L. J. Steele, of Auckland. The stamp will represent. the arrival of the canoe Arawa from Ilawaiki with the first of tho original inhabitants; the Id stamp is ' illustrative of several branohes of Maori art; the 3d stamp will show the landing of Captain Cook at Poverty Bay; and the 6d stamp will represent the hoisting of the British flag at Kororareka, Bay of Islands. It is anticipated that this unique series will be\issued simultaneously with the opening of the Exhibition, on November Ist. Dk. Sheldon's New Discovery. Of all the new discoveries in medical science, the most remarkable in recen years, is one whioh will prove invaluable to thousands of people, and which it is believed will take the place of all other remedies for the cure of coughs, colds, and Consumption. The preparation is called iDr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs,"cold 3, and Consumption, and is a scientific compound of great merit. It is most healing to the lungs and throat, cures the cough or cold in a remarkably short time, leaving no bad after-effects. As it contains no opiates or other poisons, it is a perfectly safe remedy for children, and is particularly good for croop and whooping The dose is sms M, and it is pleasant to talfe. For sale by H. E. Etou, Masterton, and J Baillie, Carterton, and Maurceville Cooperative Store Co., Mauriceville West -9 New Leask fob Wbak Lungs, Dr. Bheldon's New Dujovcry for Coughs, | Colds and Consumption cares Influenza and all lung troables. For sale by H E. Eton, Masterton, J. Baillie, CartertoE and Mauriceville Co operative Store c> Ltd., Mauriceville West.—Adtt.

At Sydney, yesterday, Queensland! beat the Metropolitaa t eam a ' tall by 3 points to nil.

The Mayor (Mr J. A. Renall) left Auckland, yesterday, and is expeoted to arrive in Masterton by the late train, to night.

A Cbristcburcb telegram, yesterday, stated that Henry L. Hamilton was committed for trial on a charge of having, at Wellington, forged cheques for £24 15a and £5.

Slipper Island, off Tairua, has been purchased by the Messrs Renall, of Masterton. The island contains 550 acres, and is at present used for sheep-rearing purposes.

An old age pensioner, named Ofeldswell, dropped dead in the , Cbristchuroh Hospital last night. Ha bad been sent up from Lyttelton under medioal orders, and died in the corridor on reaching the institution.—Association.

The till stolen from the tobacconist's shop at Rangiora was fonud by the police in a backyard, yesterday. They also found two sixpences, supposed to have been part of the cash taken by the burglars on Monday night.—Association.

The following players have accepted the Marylebone Cricket Club's mvitatiou to visit New Zealand -C. B. De Trafford (Leicestershire), P. K. May (Cambridge University), G. H. Simpson-Hay ward (Worcestershire), P. R. Johnson (Somersetshire), G. M. Branston and W.' J. H. Curwen (Oxford).

Mails for the Commonwealth of Australia, Ceylon, India, China, Japan, Straits Settlements, also South Afrioa, Continent of Europe and United Kingdom (oorrespondenoe for Continent of Europe and United Kingdom must be specially addressed), per Mokoia, will olose at Masterton, on Monday, July 23rd, at 6.15 a.m.

Mr Henry James, farmer, of Wangaehu, died suddenly from heart failure at his residence, at 8 o'clock, yesterday morning. The dfcoeased, who was 67 years of age, and has been a resident of the Wairarapa for upwards of 40 years, was a native of Wales, where his relatives own large iron works. The deceased was of a retiring disposition, and took n» part in public affairs. He leaves a family of seven daughters (two married) and four sons to mourn their loss. The funeral will take plaoe on Saturday.

The ordinary mee'ing of Sc. Patrick's Club was held on Tuesday evening, Mr B. J. Dolan presiding. The Very Rev. Dean McKenna read some selections of "Irish Wit and. Humour," and also told some personal experiences of a humourous character, which were enjoyed by the members preseut. He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. In replying the Dean intimated that he would again, on a future occasion, contribute to an evening's programme. The subjeot for debate at the next meeting will be "Was the French devolution a Benefit to Civilization?"

A telegram from Wellington, last evening, stated that reference to the provision of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, whiob stipulates a maximum fine of £SOO for breaches of the award, was made in the Coart of Appeal, yesterday. There is a vagueness about the provision, and Mr Justice Edwards mentioned that when he was President of the Arbitration Court he always quoted the exact words, feeling sure that the words meant what they meant, though exactly what they meant his Honour never felt quite sure. He had heard that Justice Cooper had discovered some sense in them, but he thought his brother Justice had found the sense, and the Legislature had found the words. In the course of the argument which followed Mr Herdman contended that the limit of a £SOO fine for a breach of tne award only applied to one action. There was nothing to prevent subsequent proceedings against the same offender for any subsequent breach. Justioe Chapman mentioned that the full penalty of £SOO could be imposed when making an award, and also when making an order of the Court.

A poll of the ratepayers was takeD, yesterday, at Wellington, upon the loan proposals of the Gity Oounoil, which involved the raising of £255,952 for various purposes. Among the votes allocated in the schedule was £IOO,OOO for general electric light installation works, £IO,OOO for additions to public lighting, £30,000 for power for lifts, machinery, etc., £52,052 for tramway extension, additional oars, etc., £27,000 for reoreation grounds. All of tho proposals except two were carried, these beiug £9,000 for a new Public Library and tramway offices, and £I,BOO for the ereotion of employees' houses. Great interest was taken in the polling, particularly in regard to the sum for the installation of eleotrio light works, it being the intention of the Oounoil to supply private consumers with household lighting. Tii._ prcposal was carried by 1,133 votes to 792. The recreation grounds vote was carried by 1,270 votes to 601.—'Association.

No matter where you purpose travelling—eithor in New Zealand or to other countries—you will find that the cheapest and Best way to ensure prompt delivery of your luggage is to give it into the charge of J. JCurtis and Co., Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping and Customhouse Acrents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Write for further par ticulars.—Advt. Stubborn Cough Cured. There is no danger of pneumonia or consumption or other serious lung trouble, if Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is taken, as it will cure the most stubborn coughs the dangerous kind that settle on the lunps and may develop into pneumonia overnight. For sale by T. G. Mason, Master ton. Daughter: "Is this not a nice picture that Cousin Clara has sent me; wb<sre shall I get it framed ?" Mother (with experience): " Take to that shop in Gillespie's Buildings, where Robt. J. Lyttle will do it promptly and well." Daughter: "Oh yes, mother! I heard it was a good place to get mirrors, too." Tell us not our days are numbered ; That nothing on this earth can save Tj S) —by coughs and colds encumbered, Struggling for mastery o'er the grave. To the rescue comes undaunted, Life's panacea, strong and pure, Striking home the truth that's vaunted Of the Woods' Great Peppermint Care.

According to the latest returns there are 1,020 hotels in the oity of Melbourne. There are 304 hotels at Bendigo, and 124 at Ballarat.

Judgment was reserved in the case Gardner and Sons, sawmillers, v. the Rangitikei County Council, at the Wellington Supreme Court yesterday.

Reports from Kaikoura state that heavy rain hns been falling since Sunday. Ihe rivers are in flood, and a heavy easterly Bea is running, shipping being delayed.

Rain has fallen more or lens continuously for three days in Christchurch, but not heavily enough to raise any anxiety as to floods in either North or Mid Canterbury. A suggestion was thrown out at the meeting of the Dunedin Hospital Trustees, yesterday, that the new wing of the Dunedin Hospital should be named the "Seddon Wing," as a memorial to the late Premier. Tbe' Wairarapa South County Council has decided to strike a spec if) 1 rate of 1 l-5d in the £ on all rateable property in tbe Taratabi water-race district, and Id in tbe £ on the whole of the County. A cablegram from Sydnev, laflt evening, stated that at the first of tbe new season's wool sales only oooasional lots evoked anything lise spirited bidding. Greasy wool was 10 per cent, lower in pric# than last month. Scoured was from sto 7 % per oent. lower. At a special meeting of the Carterton Borough Council, on Monday night, the estimates for tbe current year were produced, showing the revenue to be about £1,169 10a. It was deoided to strike another rate of Id in the £ oh the capital value of all rateable property and a special water supply rate. The Hawera Poultry Show was held, yesterday, and was a gfeat success. There were 650 entries, and all classes were well represented. F. Goodacre (New Plymouth) took both the North leland Championships in Andalusinns and Hambnrgs. Montgomery (Palmerston North) bad the best bird in tbe Show—a Brown Leghorn oockerel.—Association.

A sad aooidmt occurred at Karsmea, yesterday afternoon, Btates a Westport telegram, four men— Captain Seversen, Fr*nsnn (mate), and Robert Wilson and Jonas Hunter (seamen) —being drownnd. They were out sounding on the bar, when a breaker caueht and swamped their boat and they shortly afterwards disappeared from view. Their bodies have not yet been recovered. It is understood that Seversen and Fransoii belonged to the soow Haere.

Tbe Devon, whioh arrived at Auckland from England on Tuesday, brought 114 immigrants. The ma'jority paid full passages, only about twenty being assisted by the Government. They inolade a dozen carpenters, eight farm labourers, eight labourers, nine navvies, nine miners, six plumbers, six bakers, also carters, weavers, mechanics, and clerks. Of the total, twentyfour were booked for Auckland,

sixty-two f6r Wellington, twelve for | Lyttelton, and sixteen for Danedin.

Alexander MoKenzie, a billiardmarker, was committed for trial, at Ghriuteharoh, yesterday, on a charge of having committed perjury in stating in his evidenoe in a dase heard on May 29th that be had never made any bets sinoe he became a billiard-marker. Two private deteotives stated that on April 17th they saw accused on the Christcburch raceoourse receive something from different people and make entries in s book.—Association.

A public meeting was called by the Danedin and Suburban Industrial Union of Workers, last evening, states a Dunedin telegram, to protest against the influx of navvies to the oolony, while many in the colony were unable to obtain work. Messrs S. Boreham and A. R. Barolay, M.H.R., were the principal speakers. It was resolved: "That this meeting instruct Mr S. Borebam to write a letter to one of the large daily papers in the Home Country, giving details and an aocount of tbe conditions of labour in this oolony, and also the cost of living."

In dealing, at Auckland, with a charge of supplying liquor to prohibited persons, Mr Kettle, S.M., said:—"lt has been said that some provisions of the licensing laws are not enforced—fur instance prohibition orders. It is considered by some people that prohibition orders are of no avail. They say that in other parts of the colony prohibition orders are not enforoed. There are numbers of our laws which are not prcperly enforced, but I am glid to say'fchat in Auckland the police are alive to the necessity of seeing that these laws are properly observed. These laws, to be of any use, must be rigidly enforoed, and lam going to enforce them."

FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT. In an action, the cause of which wa flagrant misuse of our firm name and other gross misrepresentation by an imi tating company, which was tried before his Honor, Ch'ef Justice J. Madden, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbourne, the prosecution showed 1. That Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains all medical constituents of the eucalypti, in a highly refined and pure form. 2. That it is much more powerfully healing (antiseptic) than ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 3. That it doe 3 no.t depress the heart like ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 4. That it contains no harmful ingredients, 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 the publio by simulating our get-up; others have relied on the "just as good" game. Therefore take care and ootain the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

Dr. Sheldon's Tabule Digetives. Taken after meals, digest the food. This is the natural cure for indigestion. Food half digested is poison, as it creates gas, acidity, palpitation of the heart, headaches, and many other troubles. When you take Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabules you can feel certain you are not taking into your system any strong medicine or powerful drug, but simple the natural, digestive elements which every weak stomach lacks. One or two taken after each meal-will positively cure indigestion, dyspepsia, and all stomach troubles. Fo* sale by H. E. Eton. Masterton, and J. Baillie, Carterton, and Maurieeville Co-operative Store Co. Ltd., Maurieeville Weßt.—Advt.

A telegram from Napier, yesterday stated that the rivers show a slight fall, bat a heavy fall of snow is reported on the highlands, which will inorease the difficulties. The sea is still running very high, and the prospects of landing the larawera'a passengers, who have been aboard since early on Monday morning, are anything bat bright.

So far prohibition does not seem to have . affected business- materially, says an Oamara telegram. There has only been one police Court case, viz., obscene language. The offence was "committed on the eve ot no-license becoming law. There is an evident disposition to give the reform a fair trial.

The Hon. G. MoLean, ex-chairman of directors of the Colonial Bank, has (says a Dunedin telegram) fled an affidavit concurring in the proceedings taken by Mr P. 0. Neill in applying for suspension of tbe order in respect to the destruction cf the Colonial Bank's books, on the ground that tbe books are necessary for defence in tbe action commenced by Mr Victor Braund against Messrs MoLean and Neill.

An Auckland telegram, last eveuing, stated that the nautical investigation into the question of whether the steamer Squall failed to go to the assistance of the Muritai, when the latter broke her tail shaft on nrofsiug the Manukau bar on June 2nd, had to be abandoned owing to tbe seotion of tbe Seamen's Act, under which the investigation was ordered, applying only to New Zealand registered vessels. The Squall was registered in Liverpool, though owned in Auckland. The Court therefore had no jurisdiction in tbe matter.

A large and representative deputation waited on the Mayor of Auckland, yeaterday, and urged that a public welcome be given to Sir J. G. Ward on his arrival at Auckland. The Mayor expressed pleasure in acceding to the request. After tbe oonspicuous ability Sir J. G. Ward had displayed, and tbe worthy manner in whioh be bad represented the colony, Auckland would be distinctly lacking in duty if tbe opportunity was missed of according a public reception to him. It was resolved to present Sir J. G. Ward with au address of welcome. A similar address will be presented by the Auckland branob of tbe Liberal and Labour Federation.—Association.

A sidelight on high renta was given at thefmeeting of the Wellington Benevolent' Trustees on Tuesday afternoon. An unfortunate widow, with two or three young children, applied for help to pay her rent. The discu6Bion of the ca9e, whioh was a most deserving one—the secretary described it as m condition induced by tbe worst of bad luok—raised a "general survey of rents. Mr G. London said be had been ot opinion for some time that it would be much more economical if the crustees were to rent an establishment suitable for housing these people Asa rule they gave deserving applicants for relief 5s a week; and this sum invested in the way he suggested would go a long way towards making them comfortable. The people in the poorest quarters were undoubtedly paying the highest rents. A house of fifteen or sixteen rooms built to suit the requirements of these people would not oosfc more than 3s per room per week. The Rev. W. A. Evans said the matter had also exercised his mind. The chairman agreed that it would be well to go into the whole subject, and with this remark the disoussion ended.

Mr C. E. Ifessannounoes a further reduction in the price of teas.

The funeral of the late Mary Ann Palmer will take place at 2.30 p.m,. to-morrow.

Messrs Dimock and Co., Ltd., advertise that during July and August they are prepared to pay 4d per pound for first quality bacon pigs.

At the Perry Street auction mart, on Saturday next, Mr R. E. Howell will sell a quantity of purebred poultry on acoount of Mr T. W. Barnes.

Messrs Mackay and Wishaw, land and stock agents, of Feilding and Masterton, advertise particulars of three highly-improved sheep farms, which they pronounce good moneymaking investments. Easy terms are offered, and every information will be supnlierl to prospective buyers.

Messrs Krahagen and Chapman, the well-known tailors, of Perry Street, are now displaying a splendid range of suitings, fancy vests and trouserings. The firm make a special point of being able to give thoir clients every satisfaction. The materials used by them are of excellent quality and design, and the styles and fit are perfect.

Dr Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment Cures Rheumatism. It will "penetrate to your very bones,-sooth and subdue the pain. Bub it in freely. It will not blister or burn the skin. Rub' it in, and the pain will stop. It ean't help but do you good. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masteiton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and Maurieeville Co op erative Store Co., Ltd., Mahricevillc West. —Advt. Can be Depended Upon. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera, and diarrhoea Remedy is the most successful medi cine in use for bowel complaints. Cures griping, all kinds of diarrhoea, and at the first unusual looseness of the bowel should be taken. It can be depended upon even in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by T, G. Mason Masterton. a 20tii century preparation. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. Small dose. Pleapant to take. Price, Is Gd; large size 3a. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, and J. Baillie, Carterton, and MftunefiVlle Co-operative Store Co., Ltd. Maurieeville West. —Advt. No Household Should be without a bottle of Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment; a reliable remedy for cuts, bruises, aches, pains, rheumatism, lumbago, etc. For sale by H. E. Eton Masterton. J. Baillie, Carterton, and Maurieeville Co-operative Store Co., Ltd., Maurieeville West. —Advt. Mr Thrifty : " How can we have this dull room with this tore paper lootf nice without spending too much money upon it?" , Mrs Thrifty: " I don't thr kw e could do better than to get Robt. J. Lyttle to do t." Mr Thrifty: "Good ideal I will look nto'his shop on my way to the office.'