LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8226, 1 September 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The annual general meeting of the Carlton Crioket Club will be held in the Occidental Hotel at 8 o'clock on Wednesday next. The following dredging returns are reported fcr the week:—Masterton Company, 83oz 12dwt; Heasey 9oz 18d\vt; Mystery Flat, sioz. A London cablegram states that in the crioket matoh Yorkshire versus Somerset, Hirßt made 111 runs and 117, and . captured 11 wickets for 116. A meeting of the General Com mittee "f the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held in the A. and Jf. Offices, Perry Street, on Saturday, September Btb, at 1.30 p.m. There were twenty-one births, five marriages and ten deaths recorded in Masterton during the month of August 1906. bor the month of August, 1905, there were 24 births, four deaths, and seven marriages. There were no cases of bankruptcy recorded in tbe Wairarapa during the inunth of August, 1906, neither were there any in tbe same month last year. For the period of the year ended August, 1906, there were nine bankruptcies as against six for the period endqd August, 1905. Before Messrs E. G. Eton and E. Feist, J's.P., at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, a Native woman, named Mrs Moses, was fined 10s for threatening and behaviour calculated to cause a breach of the peace. Mr O. A. Pownall apppeared for the accused. Repelling recent interference by tbe Vatican, King Alfonso bas signed a deoree declaring that the civil code cf 1889 unconditionally authorises civil marriages, Irrespective of the religious tenets of tbe contracting parties. The supremacy of the State over the Church is thus reaffirmed. The San Franoisoo mail has again brought news of the suooess of a young New Zealander studying music at Home.} Miss F. G. Sealy, studying at thej Royal Academy of Music, passed ier recent examination with great suooess, and was awarded in July three medals—a silver medal for piano, bronze medal for harmony and bronze medal for sight singing. Miss Sealy, having completed her second year at the Academy, hopes to return to New Zealand by the beginning of next year.

A man, named John Byron Hamilton, was arrested by Constable Grey, at Eketahuna, yesterday morning, on a charge of obtaining money by false pretences in Masterton on Wednesday last. It is alleged that the aaoused tendered a cheque for £l6 8s 6d in payment of a deposit of £4 on a suit of to a Masterton firm of tailors. He received in change £l2 8s 6d. He was brought before jMr E. MoEwen, J.P., at the Masterton Polioe Court, yesterday afternoon, and remanded until Thursday next.

The fortnightly meeting or uoart Loyal Enterprise, A.0.F., was held in the Foresters' Hall last evening, Bro. J. Kitchener, C.R., presiding. Bro. I. Boweu wrote with reference to bis contributions. The Mayor of Wellington wrote regarding the proposed national memorial to the late Mr R. J. Seddon. It was deoided to hold over the matter till the next summoned meeting of the members. It was deoided to challenge the railway staff to a game of euchre. Bios T. B. Braggins, W. Candy J. Budd were appointed a committee to arrange matters in connection therewith. Three candidates were proposed for membership, and two initiated as members of the order.

At the sitting of the wool fires commission, at Wellington, .yesterday, the ohief officer of the Rimutaka gave evidence that on examining the wool after the recent fire on board that veBSBI at London, he found that the fire apnoared to> have started in tho conl.ro of the bales. On going into the adjoining held he found the iron of some of the bales quite hot. 'I he wool in the hold where the fire oeourred was dry outside when shipped at Wellington. Evidence was also given by G. H. Scales, who chartered the steamer Pitoairn Island, and others, to the effect that no damp wool was shipped on board that vessel, and that no baleH were pluced on the wharf wheu it was wet or were rolled through pools of water on the wharf. The commission has adjourned to Lyttelton. 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, Clvef Justice J. Madden, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbourne, the proseoution showed : 1. That Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains all medical constituents of tho 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 hoart like ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 4. That it contains no harmful ingredients, and 5. That it is highly commended by many authorities for the last 30 years as a safe, J 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 otitain the GENUrNR SANDEK AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT For Coldsin the Head and Infln&nza, Woods' Great Poopermin* Cure,, 1/6 and 2/(3 per bottle,

No trace has yet beea found of-Mr K. Dagg. Yesterday the Mikimiki district was searched; and a party also scocred the country around* Marfcinborough..

The Palmerston Nurth Chamber of Commerce, says a telegram, (last night decided to organise an agitation in favour of the purchase of the Manawatu railway before the November option expires.

Mr A. B. Wallace., honorary representative of the R.A.M. x and R.C.M. London, has been advised that Mr Walter Wisohe, examiner for the Kuyal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music, will conduct the practical musical examinations in New Zealand, and will be in Masterton early in Uotober.

At a representative meeting of Uivil Servants, held at Wanganni,. last evening, the following resolution was carried unanimously:-—-"That this meeting of Civil Servants expresses pleasure at the fact that the Government has signified its intention of introducing legislation this session to deal with superannuation and trusts that every effort will be made to place such, legislation upon the Statute Book this session.—Association. A Wellington telegram states that Re". Father McGratb, parish priest, of Patea, fell down dead in Willis Street last evening. The deoeased had been Buffering from heart affection for some time, tie had given no sign of serious illness during the' day, though he bad always complained lately of a pain.. He bad come to Wellington to spend a few days with bis brother, Mr McGratb,. contractor. Father McGratb'was 45years of age. He had been in New Zealand 14 years.. 'The death is announced of the Rev. William Keall, t one of the best known memberß of the Methodist ministry in this colony.. Death occurred at an early hour yesterday morning, at Palmerston whither he had' retired after relinquishing active work last year.. He bad been in ohargo of many circuits in different parts of the colony;; was eleated President of the Metnodist Conference id 1893;. and chairman of the Palmerston North district iu 1892: He is survived by bis wife and three sons and: oue daughter. One of the sons- is the Rev. R. F. Keall,. in the Methodist ministry at Paparoa.. Tbedeoeased was well-known in Masterton,. On Thursday it was telegraphed' from London that the Daily Telegraph in a leading article* indioatedi the possibility of a public subscription on behalf of the family of the late Premier—"on the ground that he only left £2OO sterling, having refrained from amassing wealth or proviling for his family." It is difficult to understand how a great London daily paper 'could have been influenced' to make suc+i a [statement in its leading article,, for it has been stated' here, says- the Post, fcy those who should be well informed that tbe value of the [ united estates of the late MV Seddon and hia widow cannot be set down at less than £20,000; while three members of the family draw from the Treasury an aggregate of more than £BOO per annum An active'man wants employment as a gardener on a farm or station. Board and residence is wanted in a private family for twu young girls for two or three weeks, Mr C. Smith, draper,, of Queen Street, Invites inspection of his new spring and' summer novelties in millinery and dresß goode.. Messrs MoLeod and Young, of The Academy,, have on sale Allen Ralne's new book;. "Queen of the Rushes." Tbe person who took; tbe mat from Maltby's Cafe is elsewhere requested to return the same immediately, or proceedings will' be taken. New novels by Miss Marie Oorelli, Allen Raine,. and Winston Churohill are pdveitised by Mr a. Boilings, who is now bookingorders for them. Mr Rl E.. Jonesj, pl'muter, bas for sale,, cheap,, two i 0& gallon tanks with stand, connections and taps; also patent bath-heater and gas laundry stove.. At their Perry Street Mart, at 2 o'clock to-day,. Messrs R. E. Howell and C 0.,. Ltd..,. will sell by auction a quantity of fat geese and turkeys, after which a quantity of general goods and sundries will be offered. Owing to an objection made by the .Masterton Borough Council, Mr J. R. Nicol notifies that tbe sale of meat,, to day, will be made from Messrs Staples and Oo.'s delivery carts, near the auction room. A sale of furniture and effects will afterwards take place in the Mart. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd,, draw attention to the clearing sale of dairy stock which they intend to hold on acoount of Mr H. N. Fowler, on Tuesday next, at 1 p.m. The sale will be held at tbeTaratahi saleyards for the convenience of intending purohasers. At the Bannister Street Auction Mart, this affcernuon, MrJ.R. Nicol will sell, on account of a leading manufacturer find importer, a large consignment of boots and shoes. An absolute clearance is to be made, and as the goods are high grade the sale should be worthy of the attention of the general public, f don't diet. It needs all kinds of Uoi to supply the numerous demands of the body. That*s why nature gives us such a generous variety. Eat all your appetite calls for. That's what your appetite is for, to let you know what elements of nutrition you really need. Bit all sou want. Dr. Sheldon's Digestive tabulets will digest.it and make a new person of you. They will give you strength, new life, ambition, and enable you to enjoy living as you have never enjoyed it before. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton .1. Baillie, Cartert m, an d the MauricevilloCo -operative Store. ACHES AND PAINS. When yon have an aohe or pain, it is a sign that the nerves in that part of your body need attention. By applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm you soothe the irritation, stimulate the healthy nerve activity, and reduce the- inflammatory poison that is causing the nerve to ache. For all pain, Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a perfect cure For sale by T. Q. Mason, Masterton. Science has achieved a triumph in Dr< Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. Absolutely guaranteed. For sale by EI. E. Eton, Masterton, J, Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville Co | operative Store,

The member for Palinerston thinka the Education Department should provide for the teachiug of breathing exercises in the State schools. Mr Field wants the Minister of Lands to get a flying survey of a traok for tourists or a road to the high peats of the Tararua Range, lying to the east of tbeOtaki Gorge. Mr Tanner has succeded Mr Arnold as Chairman of the Labour Bills Committee of the House of Representatives, and the Hon, T. Y. Dunnau has been elected Chairman of the Lands Committee, succeeding Mr A. W. Hogg. Mr William Sterling had the misfortune to",fracture his left leg while bushfolling at Te Parae on Thursday. A party of men were fellina a large white pine tree, and as the tree fell it caught Sterling and pinned him to the ground, breaking bis left leg. He was admitted to the Masterton Hospital on Thursday night, and is progressing as favourably as can be expected. The final match of the inter-ool-legiate football tournament, at Waugaoui, yesterday, between Christ's College and Wellington College resuited in a draw—three points eaoh. The tournament has consequently been won by Christ's College, with one win, and one draw; Wanganui, one wiu and one loss; and Wellington, one draw and one loss.—Association. The first, annual ball of the Opaki Qur'ts Club was held at Mr T. Wyeth's Shed, last evening, and was a deoided success. There were about forty couples present, and daneing was kept up till 4 o'clook this morning. During the evening the trophies won by the members in the various competitions sented by Mr E. Welch, who congratulated the club on the successful gathering. The following were the winners of the trophies:—Miss J. Campbell, Mr A. MoLeod's trophy; Mhe Wyetb, Mrs Wyeth's and Mr Boyd's trophies; Mr H. Christensen, Mr J. OampeH's trophy; Miss Elsie Campbell, Misßes Wyeth's trophy; Miss A. Wyetb, Mr J. Cotter's trophy; Mr G. Pain, second prize in Medal Competition; Miss Petersen, Dalgety and Oo.'s trophy. Music was supplied by Messrs H. Hunt and M. Stevenson. Mr l Welch haa donated a medal to ■> the ladies for competition. v Why suffer the torments of Hell with Bhetimatism or Lumbago when Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment will ease pain at once, and continued applications effect a permanent cure. Price 1/6; large bottle 3/For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville Cooperative Store. BWEETNE THE BREATH. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will dear the sour stomach, sweeten the breath, and create a healthy appetite. They promote the flow of gastrice juice, thereby inducing good digestion. For sale by T. G. Mason, Masterton. Daughter: "Is this not a nice picture that Cousin Clara has sent me; where shall I get it framed ?" Mother (with experience): " Take to that Bhop in Gillespie's Buildings, where Robt. J. Lyttle will do it promptly and well." Daughter: "Oh yes, mother! I heard it L was a goodjplace to get mirrors.too."