LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8218, 23 August 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Up to the present time the flawke'a Bay Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Association has accepted risks totalling £23,000. It la intended that a workers' home shall ce placed in the Exhibition grounds as a model until the olose of the Exhibition, when it will be ereoted in proximity to the others at Sydenham. The Hawera Star understands that both the Kaupokonui and Riverdale Co-operative Companies have sold tbeir output of cheese for the season at the very satisfactory puce of 6d per lb. This is about equal to Is 3d for butter-fat. At the Auckland Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Edwards permitted Philip Sallou, a boy 13 yt>ars of age, charged with a breach of the age-of-conssnt law, his freedom on condition tbat he married the girl within one ,week, the parents of both parties consenting. Heavy shipments of potatoes are expeotwd from California early next month and it is believed in Wellington that these new arrivals will steady the market. The steamer with the first cargo will leave San Franoisoo on August 23rd, and sbe will be followed by other potatoladen steamers. Before Mr Eli Smith, J.P., at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, two first offenders, for having been drunk, were convioted and discharged; another offender was fined"ss, in default 24 hours imprisonment, and Frank JohnLawler, a second offender, was fined 10s, in default 48 hours' imprisonment. At the Feildiug Court, yesterday, tefore Mr A. D. Thompson, S. M., Amy Curt's, a scarlet fever patient, for travelling in a railway carriage, while suffering from the disease, was fined 40s and costs 30s. Counsel for the prosecution said the offence was of a serious nature, and the Depuitment was determined to use stringent measures when dealing with such oases. We (Bay of Plenty Times) understand tbat the Ohauiti estate, comprising 7,652 acres, has been sold to Messrs Welch and Kemble, of the Wairarapa, at a very satisfactory price. Thft business was negotiated by Mr J. E. Dalton, in conjunction with Mr F. H. Wood. We believe tbat it is the owners' intention to cut up the property into small farming areas. Last week the death occurred at Futara, Mangatainoka Valley, of Mrs Christie, writes our Nireaba coriespondent. 'lhe deceased, who was 05 years of age, nad been ailing for a considerable time. 'JCbe family came to the Nireaba district a few years ago on account of Mrs Christie's health. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. Ihe funeral took place in Wellington last Saturday. The Chief Justice was engaged at Wellington, yesterday, in bearing a case in which Ah Lop, Chinese gardener and fruiterer, at Masterton, sought to recover £SOO damages from Donald Donald, general agent, of Masterton, for alleged breach of covenant in connection with the lease of a market garden at Masterton. Mr P. L. Hollinas appeared for plaintiff, and Messrs Skerett and Beard for defendant. His Honour reserved judgment.—Association. No matter where you purpose travelling—either in New Zealand or to other coun tries—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. J. Curtis'and Co., Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Write for further par ticulars.—Aavt. For Children's Hackmg Cough at plight Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle

William Thomson, who was convicted, "at Dunedin ou Tuesday, of shooting with intent to do grievous bodily narm at Kaitangata, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment. The Taranaki Cil and Freehold Company has secured the first offer of boring rights or the purohase of Mr Henry Weston's 62-aore property on Prankley Road, adjoining New .Plymouth. Mr P. H. Wood, has sold his wellknown property, "Kelatou," at Tauranga, to Mr Q. M. Yerex, of the Lower Hutt. Mr Wood has established himself in business as a land agent in Tauranga, where he is having a residence erected. At Wellington, on Tuesday, His Honour the Chief Justice admitted Mr Maurice Lavery as a solicitor of the Supreme Court, on the motion of Mr A. H. Casey. Mr Larer.y, who is well-known in the West Coast, is at present teaching sohool in the Wairarapa distriot. I The sum of £226 was paid in at the payhight of the Workers' Mutual Building Society last'; night. A ballot of £3OO will take place on August 30th. Ihure are only about twenty shares available for allotment in this Society, and ell the shareholders are expected to be satisfied in five years. A very taking march, named "Matoh'che," will b<* eiveu by the Orchestral Society at their concert, on Tuesday evening next. Tliih march, which is having a great run at Home and on the Continent jnst now, and was specially brought out j by JVlr Joseph Oaselberg, who presented the Society with complete orchestral parts. I A London cablegram states that Dr Jameson, the Premier, has been summoned to London on urgent affairs. Sir H. J. Qoold-Adams, Lieutenant-Governor of the Orange j River Colony, will also shortly pro. ceed Homewards. Lord Elgin, | Seoretary of State for the Colonies, will consult with bim regarding the Orange River Colony. In hia reference to the Po»tal Union Congress in his departmental report, the Postmaßter-General has this note:—''The , proposition by New Zealand to exclude gambling and lottery circulars from the post was met by a decision of the Congress that Countries whose legislation did not prevent the transmission of such matters should take power to prohibit delivery, and- to notify the InternationFl Bureau that such articles would not be accepted. It is the intention to amend our law in this direction." The present oontraot for the Sao Francisco mail seivice expires in November next. Proposals for a renewal are to be brought down by the Postmaster-General for the consideration of Parliament. The contract between the Federal Govern ment. and the Union Steamship Company for the servioe via Vancouver has been extended* until next year. Canada has expressed its i disapproval of Brisbane being replaced by a New Zealand port as the southern terminus of the servioe; but the whole question of the future .of., the swrvipe vfill, no doubt, be fully gone into before fch" expiry of the contract in 19^7. The Government's apparent willingness to favourably consider the appointment of a judge to be solely devoted to the Arbitration Court naturally raises > a query as to whether an extra judge will be secured for ordinary work. The opinion of the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Ptout), says a Wellington telegram, is that there is ample work even now to justify the appointment of an additional judge. Appeal sittings, be saps, take about twelve weeks in the year, a quarter of every judge's available time after allowing for vaoations, and thus causes other work to fall behind. Moreover every seven years each judge in entitled to extended leave ,of absence, an , arrangement whioh j requires an extra judge. A smart office boy, used to the typewriter, is advertised for by the Town Clerk. In a new advertisement Mr J. L. Murray announces the arrival of new spring suits from the beat manufacturers. The W.F.C. A. ironmongery department insert a special notice whiob should be of interest to builders and mechanics. Professor Williams inserts a special notice with reference to improvements to his hairdressing and shaving saloon. Mr Chas. G. Monro inv'tes tenders, to close at noon, on Saturday, September Ist, for the erection of a residence in Cole Street. The Masterton A, and P. Association invite tenders, to close at noon, on Saturday' next, for the right of grazing stock on the Showgrounds. In connection with the Wairarapa Hunt Club's Steeplechase meeting, the seuond event is open to hacks oply, and should read "Hack Handicap Flat Race." The Masterton Borough Council elsewhere invite tender? for leasing about 140 acres of land, part of the Waterworks Reserve. The tenders olose at 4 p.m on Tuesday, August 28tb, 1906, and terms and conditions of lease may be seen at the Town Clerk's office. With this issue is circulated an inset announcing that Mr P. MaCay (late London Warehouse Company) intends holding a large removal sale at his present premises in Lower Queen Street. The sale is the result of Mr McCay having decided to remove into more premises, those lately occupied by Messrs Lamming and Co. (Mason's Buildings) having been seoured. A large and varied assortment of spring goods has just arrived and the proprietor is determined not to carry any of the present stock forward. Special bargains are offered in Manchester and dress goods as well as in clothing and mercery, and the public are invited to oall and inspecs the stock. The sale commences to-morrow morning, and will last for two weeks only. For Coldsin the Head and Influenza, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle.

The Groand Committee of the Masterton Racing Club will meet on the Raceooursa next Wednesday morning. Thirty cases of fruit, forming a ,V trial shipment from San Francisco, "V and consigned to Dunedin, were condemned by the health authorities as being unfit for hdman consumption when landed by the steamer. A poll was taken at NelsoD, yesterday, on a proposal to raise a loan for laying new gas mains in the city, when 90b valid votes were recorded, of which 549 were cast in favour of the proposal, 'giving a majority of 182.—Association. The Ofcago Daily Times undeistauds that Mr A. Wilson, M.A., having accepted the editoranip of the New Zealand Times, intimated to the Board of Governor's his desire to be relieved of his duties as Rector of the Otago Boys' 3igh School. — Association. Ao exchange ieports that the sett lers on the Upper Dudley Road, weßt of lnglewood, reoently tackled the job of putting that thoroughfare in good order, and 27 men with three drays got about three miles of road in good repair within three days. This is one way of preventing an increased rate. W The Masterton Borough Counoil has aooepted the tender of Messrs Lambourne and Andrews £759 4s lOd) for the eiestion of concrete culverts over the Makora Creek in Queen and Chapel Streets. The next lowest received was that of Mr S. J. Saunders, of Falmerston'North (£760). t On Friday last James Carson, printer, of Wellington, served a wiit tiDon G. Ward, in his capacity of Premier, claiming £IOO,OOO in respect to certain lands at Chatham Islands, says a Wellington telegram. The matter is an old one between Carson and the Government. An application to have the case dismissed on the grounds that it is frivolous will be heard tc>-day. A meeting of the members of the Wairarapa Yorkshire Society was held last evening. There were pre-sent-—Messrs E. H. Waddington tOhairman), H. Faweett, W. Teal, J. A. Shackelton, T. H. Smith, D. Jackson, G. R. Syfees, T. Pinkney, G. M. Woods, W. A. Fendall, A. W. Chapman, J. A. Fieldhouse, W. Cragg, and H. H. Collins. Apologies Tor absence were received from Messrs C. H. Smith and W. A. , Nicholls. It was decided to hold the social* on September 13th instead of September 20th, as previously deoided upon. Messrs E * H. WaddiDgton and K. Russell were added to the Sociil Committee. Mr H. Remington was elected a member of the Society. Various details were arranged in connection with the social, which is to be held in S. Matthew's Sohooiroom. ; In connection with the action of the Railway Department in connecting the new railway station at Dunedin, says a telegram, with the main intercepting sewer without the Drainage Board's authority, and without notice, a telegram was sent i to the Minister of Railways asking - if this had been done on his authority, and if, so by what authority. A reply was.Teceived from the-Minis-ter that he was making inquiry into the matter. The matter was again discussed by. the Drainage Board yesterday. The Chairman said that the railway people were putting in pure lime and they knew what effect that would have on drainasre pipes. When spoken- to a reply was given that lime was oheaper than oh'oride of lime. He thought the treatment they had received ! was ocntemptaous. He would like to know what their representatives were doing. It was resolved that the oonneotion. be effeotually stopped. The seismograph record developed by Mr G. Hogben, at Wellington, r shows that there were two shocks | from Chili. The preliminary fine waves of the first disturbsibce'reaohed Wellington two and a half minutes before nopn on Friday according to New Zealand standard time; the precursory light tremors of the second and heavier earthquake 4min 24sec after n-on on Friday, and the long heavy waves, travelling more elowly, got here slmin 48sec after noon. Local mean time in Chili is 16hrs 17min behind New Zealand. Consequently it appears that the heavy earthquake at Valparaiso occurred at about 7.38 on Thursday evening. So far as Mr Hogben can tell from his records, which, he explains, are not altogether conclusive evidence, the Valparaiso earthqoake was more severe than the San Fran-. Cisco main shook. A new tape which ' Mr Hogben put into bis instrument recorded a third shook, a comparatively light one. This disturbance, j according to cable messages, was the most destructive. This is a natural | result apparently, Mr Hogben states. The heavy shock would shake up the j buildings, and a lighter earthquake would complete the ruination. j FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT. In an action, the cause of which was 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: — I. 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 does not depress the heart like ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 4. That ft contains no harmful ingredients, and 5. 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 public 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. ABE YOU COUGHING YET? It is unwise to let your cough run on, fo this frebuent coughing naturally increase he irritation of the bronchial passages. You are wondering what to take —suppose you try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy this time. It has relieved others, and will relieve you. Pleasant to take— soothing and healing. For Sale by T. G Mason Masterton. First Business Man: " I aee that Mr Up-to-date has just had that old-fashioned ~ shop Iront of his taken out and plate glass put in." Second Ditto: " Y.es 1 He got Robt. J, Ijyttle to do it, and is perfectly satisfied with the job." First Ditto: " I think I will gefan estimate fromjiim for minejjtoo,"

Mr Manchester has declined to aooeut the appointment of Engineer to the Dunedin Drainage Board. An earthquake shock was experienced in Wellinaton about 4 o'clock ou Tuesday afternoon. A man was found drowned in shallow water in the Wairau River, near Taumarins, yesterday murning. The body has not been identified. Mr G. F. Lane, who has for some time paßt been employed on the clerical staff of Messrs Levin and Go's. Masterton branch, left yesterday morning to take up a position in Auckland. On Tuesday evening i)e was presented by Mr G. 0. Summerell, on behalf of the staff, with a handsome silvermounted tobaoco pouch and pipe. Mr L. Denton, nf the firm's Wellington branch, will succeed Mr Lane. The annual meeting of the Tararua Rifle Club was held on Thursday evening, at Mr Albreothsen's office, writes ourNireaba correspondent. The following office-bearers were appointed for the ensuing season:—President, Mr C. Albrecthsen; Captain, Mr W. Bell; Vioe-Cuptain, Mr A. Rhode; Seoretary, Mr R. Thomasen; Handicappers, Messrs W, fßell, A. Rhode and R. Thomasen; Auditors, Messrs R. Charles and 0. F. Clsen; Assistant Seoretary, Mr 0. F. Ulaen. It was deuided to open the season on September 22nd with a soratch match. A parallel to the case of the live frog discovered in a piece of stone in Auokland last week comes from Windsor, New South Wales. While some workmen were demolishing an old building known as Qapkin'B Mill, and situated in George Street, Windsor, they mad ■ a peculiar discovery. Embeddtd between two solid pieces of masonry, strongly cemented together, in a portion of the foundation, they found a gigantio frog, measuring sin by din, of a bright green colour. It was in a | lethargic condition, and did no show any signs of animation until it had been in the sun for a couule of hours, when it made feeble attempts to, hop away. It was an object of curiosity unljil it was appropriated by some schoolboys. The building was erected 75 years ago. Une peculiar phase of the discovery was that in the stones were the frog was found was a recess just large enough to contain the body of the frog snugly, but no larger. A MODEBN DIGESTIVE. One of Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules wil digest 1500 grains of meats, eggs, and othel wholesome food. They are a genuine tonier because they bring about in the only, natural way a- restoration of nerve power, a building up of lost tissue and appetite by the digestion and assimilation of wholesome food. They can't help but do you' good. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. Baillie Carterton, and Mauriceville Cooperative store. DB. SHEX,DON'S MAGNETIC LINIMENT. Cures Rheumatism. It will penetrate to your very bones, soothe and subdue the pain. Rub it in freely. It will not blister or burn the ckin. Rub it in and the pain will stop. It oan't help but do vou good. For- sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. J3ail)ie, Carterton and Ma uriceviile Co operative store. In cricket field or football bounds, Sporting with gun or following hounds, In swift horse-race yachting course, Where'er a man's delight fiods source, One more delight keeps him aglowBest game of all—'tis sport to know That Woodß' Great Peppermint Cure was sent To be man's best medicament.