LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8235, 13 September 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is estimated that the tbeft of diamonds from the South Afrioan mines eaob year amounts to £200,000. The funeral of the late Air W. S. Langley, will take plane to morrow, leaving bis late residence, Albert Street, at 2.30 p.m. The colonial mails which were despatched from Melbourne on August Bth arrived in London on the night of the Bth inst, Mrs Corunna Elizabeth Roberts, the originator of Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company, died recently at the age of 59 years. The Rangitikei Advocate saya probably the oldest breeding ewes in the colony are nine stud Romneya owned by Mr E. Short, of Waituna, whioh are eighteen years old. Residents of Victoria, Albert, Villa and Bentley Streets, are notified that the Borough water supply will be out off to-day for several hours from 8 a.m. Sheep stealing is reported to h* rife in the Table Hill district (says a Milton paper). Uae owner has lost 88 owes (whioh cost him 25s a head), another has missed 25 head, while the third is 29 short in his tally. Messrs Robert Biowu, "T. T. Hillas, and Martin Kennedy, have ] been nominated for the vacancy in ' the East Riding of the Maurioeville County Council. A poll will be taken at the residence of Mr W. Groy, Dteyer's Rock Road, on Monday next, September 17th. O. M. Daniels accomplished a great performance against the watch at Richmond Baths, England, about the end of June, when he attacked the 100 yds British amateur reuord of 59seo. A few weeks previously he had beaten this time, but no official timekeeper being present his record could not be accepted. The Richmond Bath is 30yds long, so Daniels had to ewim three lengths and ten yards, a pole being stretched across the bath at the finish, Starting well, Daniels went through the whole distance with any amount of dash, and finished splendidly. Ilia time was officially given as 57 3-sseo, Daniels thus beating the previous best British record by 1 2-ssec. Correspondence from places beyond the colony is awaiting delivery at the Masterton Post Office for the following: Jack Buckingham, Harry Edwards, Harry Grant, E. J. Godfrey, Fred. Gallagher, A. Hutohison, Fredk. Johnson, R. Q. Marsh, 0. Neill, W. G. Polley, Edgar Quartly, 0. W. Steele, E. L. Thomson, B. A. Saunders, Joseph Herbert, Franois Moblugh, Jaoob Matthews, Thos. Redding, H. W. Watson, L. and H. Bennett, Mrs C, Cuff. J. Scott, J. Druinmond, H. Fawke9, R. Rickard, Jhanda Singh, *W. Sherwood, Joseph Tnnge, B'jrt Smith,E. Conrad, N.Gillespie, Misses A. and F. Jones, Mies M. E. Morris, W. E. Pearoe, A. E. Shannon, A. Twyford. Mr W. P. James, S.M., oooucied the Bench at the Masterton Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning. Reginald Pinhey, a cab pvopridtor, was fined 5s and 7s costs "for leaving his vnhiole ana going such a distance as to be unable to oontiol the animal drawing the same, contrary to the Borough by laws. An application was made by Mra Nevin to have her three children committed to the Receiving Home in Wellington. Henry Nevin, the father of the children, was charged 'with having failed to provide for them. Alter bearing evidence the Magistrate sentenced accused, who was not present, to three months' imprisonment, and ordered hi*n to pay 5a a week eaoh towards the cost of maintaining the obildren in a home in Wellington. \ 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, I K.C.M.G., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbo'urno, the prosecution showed: — 1. That Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains all medioal 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 it 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 For Colds in the Head and Influenza, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle.

The Manawatu A. and P. Assooiaion has selected Mr A. J. Gunnel, of Dugbndan, Soonab, Queensland, to judge Hereford cattle at the coming spring show. This is. the first time that the association ( has appointed an Australian as- v judge. The work of the Wool Fires Oom> mission was continued informally at Ohristohuroh on Tuesday by Dr M'Arthur] and Captain Blackburne,. the evidence of three witnesses being taken. Mr W. G. Foster, the third member of the commission,, is expected to return to Ohristaburcb on Saturday morning. After his arrival the witnesses, who have been informally examined in the interval, will be asked to oonfirm their evidenoe. Other witnesses to be examined during the week. Mr C. F. Ball, of Waiau, writing in iefereuoe to J. 11. Garter's walk round the world says:—"l met Carter in 1899 at the Bust Harbour, south of Kaikoura. He was then walking north through New Zealand under the usual conditions neither to beg, borrow or steal, and so forth—and bad started with a newspaper suit. The year previous (1898) t "met him at Hunterville in the North Island, where he was employed by a local business man. I 4 believe his walking tour was organised by a Wellington syndicate." The Masterton police were informed early yesterday morning that Walter Smith Langley, a bricklayer by trade, and for years a resident of this town, had committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence in Albert Street. The memoers of bis family beard the deoeased leave the house about 5 o'clook yesterday morning, and his son, Alfre i, upon going oat about an hour later, discovered his father's body hanging by a oord from a rafter in the washhouse. He immediately cut the body down, and the police were sent for. Dr. Cook was, also, communicated with, and upon arrival pronounced life to to be extinct. The deceased was 60 s years of age, and leaves a widow and grown-up family. An inquest was held in the afteraoon before Mr W. P.James, S. ivl., Coroner, and from the evidenoe tendered it appeared that the deceased, a prohibited person, had been drinking f , heavily of late. On Monday Tuesday last the deoeased was sober,T and there was nothing about his demeanour to suggest that be was, likely to commit suioide. The jury returned a verdict "that the deceased committed suioide while temporarily insane through drinking." A horse and van is advertised for sale. A smart boy is required for the N drapery department of the* W.P.C.A., Ltd. The Masterton Borough Council invite tenders to olose at 4 p.m., on Tuesday next, for street formation and other works. All accounts sgninst the estate of tbe late Mrs Maria Mason must be forwarded to Mr P. L. Hollings, solicitor for tbe exeuutors, not later x than SeptWber 30tn. Elsewhere in this issue the W.F.C.A. insert particulars of their stock of gentlemen's hats. The newest lines include Panamas, boateis and other straw hats. Ail accounts against the late bazaar must be rendered to the honorary secretaries, Messrs A. K. Johnßton and P. G'Gunnor, by Saturday, September 15th. Nominations of candidates on tbe directorate of tbe Masterton Permanent Investment and Building Society will be received at tbe Secretary's office up to 5 p.m. on Monday next. The Wairarapa JRaoing Club invite tenders, to olose on September 25th,. Jfor various privileges at the next Summer and Autumn Meetings. Particulars and forms of tender will be k supplied on application to the seore- ' tary, Mr E. A. Laery. Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., Masterton, report having negotiated tbe sale of Mr A. J. StoneWigg's property, Mangaone Valley, uear Eketahuna, comprising 2,300 acres, to Messrs H. O. Toogood aod P. O. Lewis, of the Wairarapa. Tbe transaction, it is understood, was a cash one, the price paid for the property and stock being about. £3C,000. Mr A. East, who started the Central Tea and Refreshment Booms in Pabiatua, a few years ago, has now a business connection in both town I and country that does him great I credit. The Booms have always .' i been conduoted on the most up-to- f date lines, every attention being ! paid to the wants of patrons. ' Catering is also a special branch of the business, and in this connection Mr East guarantees to give every satisfaction. In another column Mr F. Martin (late' of J. C. Ewington) announces that be has oommenued business in Mauriceville as a wheelwright, coachbuilder, and coach-painter. Mr Martin has had many years of experience in all branches of the trade, and patrons oan rely on all work being promptly and efficiently executed. A specialty is made of vehicle repairs of every description, the prices fcr which will be found moderate. In order to cope tetter with their a< ever increasing business, the well-**" • known Wellington furniture andf house-furnishing warehouse, Sooullar and Co., Ltd., some tim» ago. decided to erect a large additional factory on Thorndon Quay.fitted with the most up-to-date machinery. This has now been completed, and taken possession of, and will be followed by extensive alterations to the present show-rooms. In order to facilitate the contractors in this work, it has been resolved to hold a speoial sale. This will apply to all departments, and the reductions that will be made offer an exceptional opportunity for the purchase of furniture, carpets, linoleums, bedsteads and bedding at bargain prices from a firm who have since established a reputation for their goods, both as regards variety,; quality, and workmanship. Special/ quotations are given in the advertisement appearing on page 2 of this issue. For Children's Haek'ag Cough at Night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle]

Those concerned in the various athletic organisations in Dunedin have decided to form an amateur sports club on the lines of the Auckland institution. As the Government is plaoing modern conveniences in its homes for workers, Mr Greenslade, M.H.R., thinks the Education Department should see that teaohera' residences should be aimiiaily equipped. Ihe Otago Institute intends calling attention to the recent great destruction of penguins 'on the Maoquarie Islands. The Jessie Niooll recently brought up 300 barrels of oil, all from penguins. The Timaru Herald says that it was seated at the Arbitration Court at Timaru tbe other day that thpro are 700 traction engines in New Zealand, and that half of them are in Canterbury. No fewer thai 245 owners of traction engines had been oited in uonneotion with the case before the Court. The general opinion amongst the freehold section of the House is that the Laud Bill will never find its way on to th<> statute in its present form. "They say they will go to the country with their proposals," said one country member to a Post representative yesterday morning. "Let them. They will return with their foroes divided just as they are at present. The leaseholders in their hearts don't believe that the BiJl will get through." Iu conclusion he said: "The Estimates alone will keep the House busy for a considerable period, and when they are through there will be little or no time for a Land Bill if the session is to close at the end of October." At the inquest, held yesterday, upon the body of the late Walter Langley,' the Coroner (Mr W. P. James, S.M.) commented strongly on the action of persons who assisted prohibited people to obtain drink. Some, he said, did it probably under tbe mistaken idea that it was an act of kindess, but those persuns shonld have the manliness to refuse to assist prohibited men in getting drink, when they were asked to do so, and thus confer a benefit on the person, who was unable to resist the temptation of drink, without the restriction of a prohibiton order, and also on his family. Probably those who had given the deceased liquor would feel tbe weight of their offence, when they refleoted that it was by their conduct that he had been driven to self-destrootion. There was always a difficulty in detecting persons carrying liquor to prohibited persons, but if a case was brought before him be would most assuredly infliot the heaviest punishment the law allowed. Science has achieved a triumph in Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. Absolutely guaranteed For sale by H. E. Eton, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville Co operative Store, SWEETNE THE BKEATH. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets will clear the sour stomach, sweeten the breath, and create a healthy appetite. They promote the flow of gastrice juice, thereby nducing good digestion. For sale by T. G Mason, Masterton. JAB OF CONSTANT COTJQHIHO. Hammer blows, steadily applied, break the hardest rock. Coughing day after day jars and tears the throat and lungs until the healthy tissues give way. Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy stops the coughing ana assists Nature to repair the damage. For sale by T. (1. Mason, Masterton.