LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8241, 20 September 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr James Lynch, barrister and solicitoi, of Westport, died on Tuesday.

Mr Bollard, M.H.R., wants to know whether the Government will establish a school for agriculture at Auakland.

A London cablegram states that Sir Frederick Lugard has resigned the High Commissionerehip of Northern Nigeria.

The interest for loans to local bodies ought to be reduced, said Mr Mussey In the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

A moe'ing of the No lioonse League and temperance workers will lie held in the Y.M.O.A. Rooms, at 7.30 p.m., to morrow.

New Zealand has done more than any other country in the world, stated the Premier iu the House, in protecting its bird-life.

William Hill, aged 44 years, who watt injured at a timber mill at Turua, near the Thames, died iu the hospital yesterday.

" The percentage of lambs in the Eketabana district Is said to be higher this year than it has been for ten years past.

Mr George R. JBoulton, accountant at tbe Bank of New South Wales,. Wanganai, died suddenly yesterday morning, while at breakfast. At the fortnightly pay-night of the' Workers' Mutual Building Society, last evening, tbe sum of £123 19s was received as subscriptions

Constable Le Ferve, of Mt. Cook Wellington, will replace Constable Learmouth in Masterton, and will arrive to-day to take up bis duties. Mr Chas. R. Cunnicliffe, ripresening the Sooullar Furnishing Company, Wellington, is at present on a business visit to Masterton, and is staying at tbe Olab Hotel. In the House of Representatives, yesterday, it was stated that a married woman's property measure, giving the wife a half share in the bomestead site, is under the oon- | sideration of the Cabinet. | "A Palmerston North last week, Mr Leonard EarJe Baylies, son of Mr J. Bayliss, of Carterton, was married to Miss Emma Marion Walther, eldest daughter of Mr U. Walther, of Palmerston North. Mr B. V. Skeet, of Manawa Station, Tinui, has been appointed to All the position lately occupied by Mr 'I. A. Cooper as stook agent for Messrs Dalgety and Company in tbe Mastertca distriot. Mr Skeet commenced his duties on ; Monday last. Mr John Jarvie Gillies, who was ! oharged, with causing an explosion at tbe Bunnythorpe Dried Milk | Factory, and who was liberated on the grand jury finding no bill at the last Palmerston North sessions, was entertained at a social attended by 300 people at Bunnythorpe, last night, and presented with a purse of 40 sovereigns.—Association. On behalf of a number of friends, Mr C. A. Pownall, last evening, presented Constable Learmouth, who has been transferred to the Mount Cook Station, Wellington, with a set of silver-mounted pipes, cigarette bolder, and tobacco pouob, ail suitably msoribed. Constable Learmouth suitably acknowledged the presenta-' tion. The annual meeting of the Dale- ■ field No-license League was held on * Monday evening. Officers for the ensuing year were felectod as follow; President, Rev. B. H. Ginger; Vice-Presidents, Messrs G. Gordon and J. A. Ordisb; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr C. E. Jones; Representatives on the Central Council, Rev. B. H. Ginger and Messrs Jones and Gordon. A case was reaently brought under the notice of tne Borough Inspector of Nuisanoes in whioh a cabman had oharged a fee in excess of that stipulated by tbe borough by-laws. The inspector now proposes to supply eacD cabman with a copy of the tariff of fees as authorised by the Borough Council and also a copy of the Borough by laws. He will insist on the former being fixed in a conspicuous place in a cab, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken. At the Hamilton Magistrate's Court, yesterday, D. Holland, hotelkeeper, was fined £5 and ooata for supplying whisby to a Maori for consumption off the premises. Tne defendant's wife was fined £2, with coats, for a similar offence. Mr Northoroft, S.M., said that as these were the first cases untfer tbe regulations, and tbe costs were beavy, he would not mflht such heavy fines as he would otherwise have dune. The Rev. A. M. Johnson, Vicar of S. Matthew's Churcb, and Mrs Tripe, who is at present on a visit to Masterton, were driving to Masterton from the Tauern, on Tuesday evening, when they met with a seri* oua accident. While driving up tbe Taueru Hill the borsd took fright at an approaching motor-car and commenced to "play up." Mrs Tripe jumped out of the buggy just as the horse and vehiole, together with the Vicar, went over a precipioe. Mr Johnson bad a miraoulous escape, and was uuinjured save for a few bruises. Mrs Tripe was severely shaken. Tbe horse and vehiole were uninjured. A compl'mentary social was tendered in the Foresters' Hall last evening by the Masterton Volunteers, Fire Brigade and Band to the ' assistants at the recent Bazaar, and was a decided suocess. There were about 50 couples present, and danaing was kept up until an early hour this morning. The music was I supplied by MrF. MoKenzie. An excellent supper was provided by Mr J. 'S. J.Alpass. During the evening songa [ were sung by Mrs Connop, Misses Bennington, E. Joyce, V. Edwards, and Messrs R. Henry, T. Thompson, N. MoEwen, and W. Norman. Captain Charters, on behalf of the Volunteers, Band and Fire Brigade, presented Miss Millar, who was pianist at the Bazaar, with a handsome gold bangle. PACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT. In an action, the cause of whioh 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, ' j 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 i 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 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 tnkc oare and obtain the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT 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 shop in Gillespie'n Buildings, where Robt. J. Lyttle Will do it promptly and well." "* Daughter: "Oh yes, mother 1 I heard it was a good place to get mirrors,too." SWEETEN THE BREATH. 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, & Mason, Masterton.

At Shannon last week Mr Touhy, of Marima, Pahiatua,, was mamed to Miss Charlotte judd, eldest daughter of Mr Judd, of Tokomaru. Mr Witty has given notice to ask I the Minister for Agriculture whether he will bring into operation tho regulation which will prevent the importation of potatoes infeoted with moth or grub. The Lyttelton Times published the following filom its Wellington correspondent, dated September 15th:—"I understand that the registrars throughout the colouy are to be instraoted to prepare for an election." The ordinary, meeting of the Masterton Hospital Trustees, which was to have been held yesterday morning, lapsed for tbe want of a quorum, only Messrs J. C. ilwington and J. B. Ke'th being present. A meeting of the Trustees will be held on Wednesday next at 10.30 a.m. Mr Leslie Reynolds, County Engineer of Wairoa (Hawke's Bay), son of the late Mr John Reynolds, of Mayfield, Wairarapa, was mar- • ried at Wairoa last Saturday to Mrs Olsen, widow of tbe late Mr C. A. Olsen, of tbe Post and Telegraph Department, and widest daughter of tbe late H. J. Williams, of Wairoa. —New Zealand Times. The 1 Festival of S. Matthew's Church will be held to day. There will be a special service this evening at which all the clergy from the neighbouring parishes will assist. There will be special and appropriate music with an anthem and quartette. Tbe Rev. V. H. Kitcat, of Eketahuna, will be the preacher. A meeting of the creditors of Harry Cole, hotelkeeper, of Masterton, was called for yesterday morning, says tbe Post, but no one attended. Even the bankrupt himself was not present. The debts amount to £94—due to eight persons and firms. The largest oreditor is tbe Phoenix Aerated Water Company, £2O. The assets consist of book debts £l5O (estimated to produce £lll 18s 4d) and furniture £2O; In the House of Representatives, yesterday, in answer to a question, it was stated that'it is not proposed to gazette a general close season for native or imported game next year (1907), but shooting will be prohibited In certain specified areas, and there will be a close season throughout the colony for native pigeon, pukeko, and kaka as pro vided by Seotion 4 of the Animals Pretention Act 1900.

dominant by the Health Officer for Hawke's Bay in his annual report to the department:—"! do not think that I am too optimistic in taking the view that the department is popular with the people In this district, and they do not look on the District Health Officer as a fiend who will pick their pooketa or augment the rates by insisting on the carrying-oat of useless fads, bat as a connaeiler and , a friend who will assist them in their difficulties."

The Argentine correspondent of the Otagp Daily Times, writing from Buenos Ayres under date of the, 20th June, flays: "Small-pox has been plsying havoo here lately, the death roll running into 150 to 200 a week. Toll has been levied n<-. all classes of the community by the fell destroyer. Last week one bailing from your tight little island waa oarried away by the dread disease, in the person of Mr Thomas Macintosh, who arrived here only a oouple of months ago fromTimaru, where, it is understood, he was on the staff of the National Mortgage and Agency Company."

At the Masterton . Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., James Downey was oharged with having forged a cheque for £l7 16a lid, at Masterton, on or about • April 10th, 1905, and uttering it to Mr A. C. Scrimgeour. From the evidence, it appeared that aooused, who bad been working for Mr G. Moore, of Epiarama, reoeived a cheque for £7 16h lid and changing *he figures and the words, he altered tbe amount on the obeque to £l7 16s lld f He presented it to ' Mr A. O. Scrimgeour, who had it cashed at Mr J. L. Murray's shop. When arrested in Wellington by Detective Oassells, and obarged with the offence, aooußed admitted his guilt. Accused pleaded guilty, and was committed tu the Supreme Court in Wellington for sentence.

Tbe other day, at Hastings, Hawke's Bay, an absent-minded bridegroom nearly caused the breakage of two young hearts, and a prospective home. He arranged with the clergyman to conduct the wedding service, but did not state that this was to be at the home of the bride's parents. T&a clergyman waited at the ohuroh, the bridal party at tbe house, and each commented strongly on tbe other's procrastination on the eve of suoh an Important undertaking. Eventually the brHal party went off to seek the minister, and found him fuming in tbe obarob. Wbep asked to go on with the belated ceremony he refused, and amidst tbe fiery indignation of the bridegroom and the tears of bride and the bridesmaids, adjourned the proceedings till next morning, when the event duly came off. No matter where you purpose travelling—either 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. J. Curtis and Co., Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping and Customhouse Aeents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Write for further par ticulars.—Advt. JAB OF CONSTANT COUGHING. 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 Remedy stop 3 the coughing ana assists Nature to repair the damage. For sale by T. G. Mason, Masterton. ACHES AND PAINS. When you have an ache or pain, it is a sign that the nerves in that part of your body need attention. By applying Chamber lain's Pain Ealm you soothe the 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. G. Mason, Maßterton.

Mrs E. Knight, an old resident o! the Wairarapa, died at 'Eketahuna, yesterday morning. The deceased was 72 years of age. New South Wales and Vanoouver are copying our Tourist Department, said the Premier in the House of Representatives on luesday. At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Rowing Association, held at Dunedib yesterday, Mr F. J. Barlow, of Ohristohurob, was eleoted president for the year. Mr A. L. D. Fraser, M.H.R., has give notice to aßk the Government if It intends bringing down legislation this session dealing with the river boards of the colony. Cable news has been received of the death in England of Mp Wm. Lomax, of Wellington, who for 32 years was inspector of works for Messrs Ross and Glendinfng. The deer are ruining our forests, said Mr M'Lachlan in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, and it was a cruel shame to continue to enoourage sport for the few. Inspectors Bakewell and Tennant are at present nonducting their annual examination of the Mastertton District High School. The examination will be finished to-moirow afternoon. The dog watob, or dort shift, which is causing thepi'esenttrouble in the Newoastle mines, lasts from until 7 a.m. The miners in New Zealand are said to prefer tbe dog shift to the ordinary day work, because they knock off work at seven in the morning, and after taking what sleep they require they have the afternoon and evening to themselves. Messrs Hooper antl Co. require a smart boy. An advertiser wauts to rent three large rooms with use of kitchen. Mrs Maltby, of the Cafe, Queen Street, requires two waitresses. An aore seotion near tbe Masterton Showgrounds is advertised for sale. Messrs R. E. Howell and Go. have several furnished and unfurnished rooms to let. "A Chat About Boots" is the subjeot of a new advertisement inserted by tbe W.F.C.A. A little girl's shoe, lost yesterday between Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co.'s office and Homebush is advertised for. Mr W. H. Cruiokshank advertises particulars of a number of town properties which have been plaaed in bis hands for sale.

The advantage to be gained by using "Kreao" as a disinfectant is fully set out in a new advertisement inserted in this issue by Mr T. G. Mason.

Mrs Kendall will olose her dancing Glasses for the season with a plain and fancy dress ball in the Foresters' Hall this evening. All members of the classes are invited to te oreseut.

At the Bannister Street auction mart, on Saturday, Mr J. R. Niool will sell, on account of Messrs Staples and Co., prime beef and mutton, and on account of other vendors articles of .furniture as enumerated in the advertisement, further entries for this sale are invited.

Mr R. D. McFarlane, tobacoonist, Queen Street, has now installed a first-class billiard table bj Aloook. The stouk of tobaccos is kept up-to-date and replete with tbe finest brands procurable, including the celebrated Egyptian oigarettes, at bedrock prices. Among the new lines in pipes will be found tbe latest silver-mounted Gallagher's and nil other leading makes. Science has achieved a triumph in DrSheldon'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, Mr Thrifty : " How can we nave this dull room with this torn paper look nice without spending too much money upon ?" Mrs Thrifty : 1 don't think we could do better than get Eobt. J. Lyttle to do it.' Mr Thrifty: "Good- idea ! I will look into his shop on my way to the office." Yo» wrap up your head in red flannel, You snuffle and snort on your bed, You plaster each pane and each panel, Ir> dread of a draught that is dead. Nay. Cast all ycur wraps to tbe needy, Such miseries never endure, For Woods has a remedy speedy In his Great Peppermint Cure.