LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8222, 28 August 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The present ie said to be the dullest grain season experienced for years in Ofcago. The Government has deoided to acquire the Te Ohu Estate of 9,000 acres near Norsewood. The steamer Waikare, due Sidney to-morrow, is bringing anoV ther batch of nine Chinese tor New Zealand. The Inspeotor of Prisons is of opinion that indeterminate sentences should be given a trial in New Zealand. General Babington, in his annual report on the defence forces, says the physique of some of the town corps is very poor. The Mayor (Mr J. A. Renall) and Mrs Renall are expected to arrive back in Masterton bj. the late train to-night. At the first meeting of the newlyooustituted Nelson Education Hoard, yesterday, Mr A. F. Maginnity was unanimously elected chairman. The New Zealand Railways Department notify tbat the 1C.5 p.m. train, Masterton to Woodville, this evening, will not carry passengers. A meeting of the Stewards of the Masterton Racing CJub will be held in Messrs Abraham and 'Williams Farmers' Room, on Saturday, at 2.30 p.m. James Summerfield, farmer, of Te Kuitl, 'died on Sunday from injuries received on Saturday whilst buahfelhng. He was struck in the abdomen by a tree. A special meeting of the Trustees of the Masterton Hospital will be held on Wednesday, at 10.30 a.m., in Messrs Abraham and Williams' Farmers' Room. At lnreroargill, yesterday, states a telegram, two Chinese were found guilty of having opium suitable for smoking in their possession. Each was fined £lO with costs. The total amount paid by the Government Insurance Department, sinoo its foundation 36 years ago, in respect of death olaims"and matured endowments, has been £2,995,204. At a special meeting of the Masterton Borough Counoil, last evening, and at whioh there were present, Ore Feist (obair), Tempie, Elliot, Ewington and MoEwen, a resolution was passed confirming the rates struck for the year 1906-1907. The Zealandia which arrived at Auckland from Sydney at 4.30 o'olnck, yesterday morning, encountered a heavy gale. At 3 a.m. on Saturday she was plunging into a tremendous head sea, which flooded the decks, slashed the skylight, and filled th« foreoabin with water. The annual departmental examination of telegraph cadets in technical matters conneoted with telegraphy will be held in the Masterton Post Office to-morrow. Four candidates from the Masterton Post Office will present themselves for examination. The Masterton County Connoil notify that owing to unforeseen cironmstances the residence of Mr John Smith is not available as a polling place in connection with trie poll to betakenon the proposal to adopt the system of rating on unimproved value. The residence of Mr D. Farsonson has, therefore, been appointed a polling place. At Reefton, on Saturday, in a football matob, Globe United v. Reefton, R. E. Heslop, of the Reefton team, was thrown by accident on to the back of his head. He jras pioked up in an unconscious condition, and died three hours later. Deceased was Secretary of the Reefton Football Club. The committee appointed by the Borough Council to consider the questiou of obtaining a show-room where gas cookers, heaters and fittings can exhibited met yesterday afternoon. The Engineer's room and the?Druid*s Hall were visited, and various suggestions were made. So far the committee have not made any recommendations. At the {Stipendiary Magistrate's Court, at Palmerston North, yesterday morning, Christina Mary Sylvester was committed for trial at the Supreme Court, Palmerston North, on a charge of committing bigamy by going through a form of marriage with George Hobbs, being already married to Henry Sylvester. Bail was allowed. Sitting at the Masterton MagisCourt,, yesterday afternoon, Mr W. P. James, S. M., heard counsel in aigurent in the case of Thomas J. Dwyer and Margaret Dvvyer v. Arthur R. Bunny, a claim for the recovery of a deed of settlement and £SO damages. At the conclusion of argument, his Worship reserved judgment. Mr O. A. Pownall appeared for tne plaintiffs, and Mr B. J. Dolan for the defendant. Special seivioeß were held in St. Mary's Churab, Timaru, on Sunday, when Bishop Julius made an appeal for funds for the completion of the Church. The collections for the day totalled £l4O, bringing the total collected for the Church up to £5,066. The Building Committee was authorised to proceed with the work as soon as £5,000 was in sight, and consequently the contract will be let as soon aE pos-sible.-Association. IN THE HOME. A fe'lircg of security and freedom from anxiety pervades the home in which Cham berlain'a Pain Balm is kept constantly on hand. A touch of Rheumatism, Neuralgia an attack of Headache, Earache, —Tooth ache, a Sore Throat —whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain's Pain Balm drive 3 away the pain at once and cures the disease quickly. First application gives relief For Sale by T- G. Mason, Masterton

An endeavour is to be made by* the Opaki Rifle Club to form a Saturday shooting squad during the ooming season. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band rendered a specially selected programme of music in front of the Age office in Hall Street last evening. A number of lantern slides werealso shown. At Wellington, on Saturday, Petone beat Athletic at footbcll by 12 points to 9 points, and Poneke defeated Oriental by 11 points to 9 points. By their win on Saturday,., Petone wins the championship for the season. The mail steamer Sonoma, whioh arrived at Auckland on Sunday left San Fran3isoo on August sth. The congestion of freight on the wharves at San Francisco delayed the departure of the vessel. The Masterton portion of the mail arrived by the north train last evening. A Chinaman was found dead in his hut at Cockabulla, near Mareden,.. on Sunday. At the inquest, yesterday, a verdict of death from natural causes was returned. The deoesed was 65 years of age, and had resided 35 years in the district.—Association. A telegram from Greymouth states that the amount of coal exported fur the week ended Saturday was 7,034 tons. The State mine exported 3,619 tons, Tyne3ide 1,819 tons,, and Blackball 1,595 tons. The Brunner Mine exported 40 tons of brick and 45 tons of coke. A change is taking plaoe in the directorate and management of the New Zealand Times CompanyMessrs Robert and Montague Ban nister, having disposed of their interest in the paper, have resigned the positions they held. Dr Fiodlay becomes chairman of directors, and Mr T. Wardell managing director. The horses atteched to one of Messrs Pinhey Bros.' dabs bolted from the railway station yesterday. Tne animals galloped along Pin& and Bannister Streets into Colombo Road. They then turned into Kuripuni Lane, and were eventully stopped near Messrs W. Morris and Son's shop by Mr Cole. Neither thehorses nor the cab were injured. A resident of the Upper Plain is> reported to be missing from hishome. On Sunday he told a friend! that he was going for a walk, but as be did not put in an appearance two hours later a search party was organised. The party, numcering between thirty and forty persons, were out searching on Sunday afternoon and up till 1 o'clock on Monday morning. They were again out all day yesterday. The neighhoarin g; country was thoroughly searched, but without the missing man being found. Another search party will gn out to-day. Mr W. P. James,S.M., oooapied the' Bench at the Masterton Police Court yesterday morning. A first offender, on a charge of drunkenness, 'was convicted and discharged. For having been drunk and-hav-ing damaged a cell bucket, valued at 4s fid, Harry Graham was fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, and ordered to pay 5s to restore the damaged bucket. Thomas McKay was fined ss, and 7s costs, for having been on licensed premises, on Sunday,- August 19th. Defendant pleaded guilty, but stated that he was only looking for a friend at the time, and not seeking liquor. , The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Oddfellows Lodge was held last evening, Bro. D, MeKenzie, N.G., presiding. Four new members were duly initiated into the Order, Bro. P. Smith acting aa initiating master. Five friends were proposed for admission. Bro. James W. Peters was presented with a Past Officers emblem - suitably framed, in recognition of the valuable services he has rendered the Lodge during his various terms of office. After the meeting was concluded, a "pound night" was held. Several members of the Lodge gave vocal items. Bro. S. J. Johnston' was encored for the manner in which he gave his songs. Mr J. E. Blade, land agent, Carterton, advertises particulars of a number of properties whioh have been placed in bis hands for sale. A dance will he held in the public hall, Gladstone, on Friday evening next, the proceeds of whioh * will be in aid of the Carved Fence. At their rooms, Perry Street, at 2 o'clock, on Saturday next, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co. Ltd., will sell by auction a quantity of prime fat geese and turkeys. Messrs Krahagen and Chapman, merohant tailors, Perry Street, invite their numerous customers and the public to itspeot their new season's tweeda and suitings. The drapery deoartment of the W.F.C.A. invito inspection new stock just opened, whioh includes the latest spring novelties in millinery and dress goods. Spring novelties in millinery and dress goods in the very latest styles forms the subject of anew adver« ttisement inserted by v Messrs Hooper and Co. Owing to the increase in business Messrs Hendry and Buxton have just had some extensive additions made to their millinery and show room, and in view of the spring season still further alterations are to be made. Daughter: "Is this not a nice picture that Cousin Clara has sent nJe; where shall I get it framed ?" Mother (with experience): " Take to that shop in Gillespie'* Buildings, where Robt. J. Lyttle will do it promptly and well." Daughter: "Oh yes, mother! I heard it was a good[place to get v mirrors,too." A MODEBN DIGESTIVE. *-"""'] One of Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules wil digest 1500 grains of meats, egg 3, and othel wholesome food. They are a genuine tonicr because they bring about in 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 pood. For sale by H. B. Eton, Masterton, J. Baillie Carterton, and Mauriceville Cooperative store. Yov wrap up your head in red flannel, You snuffle and snort on your bed, You plaster each pane and each panel, In dread of a draught that is dead. Nay. 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