LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8252, 5 October 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

I The latest dredging returns are as i follow:—Mystery Plat, 350z for 134 hocrs; Hessey, 13oz 7dwC. A meeting of the Red Star Football Club will be held in the Club Hotel, ou Saturday evening, at 8 o'olook. The Oounoil of tno League o? New 'Zealand Wheelmen decided, on Wednesday night, to hold a New Zealand championship cycle meeting in Ghristohureh ou January sfch. A telegram from New Plymouth states that Mr James Paul, a wellknown brewer, and prominent public citizen, died at 11 o'clock, laßt night after a long illnesa; aged 64. Several members of the Opaki Rifle Club intend competing at the ManawaUi Rifle Meeting, to bo heid at Falmerston North, on No--vernber Bfcb and 9th. They should give a good account of themselves. At a meeting of the Wharoama Branch of thoN«w Zealand Farmers' Union, the following resolution was carried unanimously: "That the whole of the Laud Bill now before Parliament be condemned, aa it is against the best interests of tho colony." At the meeting of tho Oarlton Cricket Club, last evening, Mr T. Flaws, hon. secretary of tho Club, was presented hy the members with a handsome leather-bound writing desk and material in recognition of his services to the Cluo. Mr Flaws suitably acknowledged the presentation. The Raupo Hookey Club brought tho season to a close yesterday, when they gave a Garden Party at Mr J. Carpenter's in JJixon Street. The trophies won during the season were presented by Mr Donald as follows:—Best forward (Mr F. Richard's trophy) Miss Dean; best back (MrO. Pragnell's trophy), Miss B. Eastbope. Mr F. Richards, who has acted as ooach for the Club during the past season, was presented with a large framed photo of the members of tho Club. Mr Richards suitably acknowledged the gift. The post card competition was won by Miss Spaokman. DIARRHOBA. Diorrhoea in its first stages, can be oured by a few doses of that pleasant reliable and effectual medicine, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In many instances one dose is sufficient, but as a rule three or Jfour dos< s are necessary. It ia a good thing to keep it in the house. Get a bottle to-day; it may save a life. For Bale by T. G. Mason, Chemist Masterton.

"You have in. this town as else* where, a ring in poultry dealing, and it is to the producers' interest that all these rings should be broken down," said Mr D. D. Hyde, Governmeo Poultry Expert, speaking at : Ohristchuroh on Tuesday night. "The majority of birds yon ses in an auction-room," said Mr D. D. \ Hyde, Governmene Poultry Expert, in the course of a lecture at Christohurob, on Tuesday evening, "are birds as a rule that have been kept long enough to obtaiu all that is to be got out of them, and they are sent to market merely for table purposes." There were two persons for the greater part that he could warn his hearers of, and they were poul-try-dealers and horse-dealers. The Dunedin correspondent of the Ohristchuroh Press writes:—" A I local commercial man, who has just. j returned from America, was parI ticnlarly struck by the laok of reli- } able information about New Zealand met with in the States. Large establishments for the advertising of tho colony are kept up by the Government in Australia, where the need of them is questionable, but in America there is nothing. At Vancouver the visitor found a few pamphlets. At Boston he had occasion to send several cable wires to New Zealand, and each time a different girl at the cable office had to be informed as to the whereabouts of the colony." The first annual social of the Garry Owen Hockey Club was hold in the Foresters' Hall last evening, and was a decided success. There were about 60 couples present. An excellent supper was provided by the lady members of the Committee. The music was supplied by Mr F. MoKenzie. Extras were played by Misses N. O'Leary (2), W. Jonen, E. Richards, Mesdames Richards and Wickeno. During the evening Mr B. J. Dolan presented the trophies won by the members of the Club last year as follows:—Best back, Mitis M. Collins; best forward, Miss K. O'Leary; most improved player, Miss M. Coyle. Mr Dolan, also, on behalf of the Club, thanked Messrs J. Bradbury, G. Tbvnne, and Hatch, for services rendered to the Club daring the past year. Mr F. Sammes sang a song during tho evening. The members of the Men's Com tnittee noted as M's.O. A reward is offered for the recovery of two horses strayed or stolen from a pad do 3k at Norwood, Opaki. The W.F.C.A. are at present making a display of new goods for cricketing and tennis clubs from the best English makers. At 1 o'clock on Saturday, Mr J. B. Niool will sell, at the Bannister i Street Mart, a quantity of grocer(ties, furniture, produoe and poultry. Messrs E. B. Hare and Co., land agents, Pabiatua, advertise particulars of three profitable farms ranging from 400 acres to 950 acres. The value of "Lixall" as a weed destroyer is set out ir the "Wanted" column by the proprietors of the Austral Botanic Manufacturing Company. • Mr W. G. Newton, 'solinitor for the exeoutors in the estate of the late J. Pringle, of Masterton, saddler, inserts a notice with reference to accounts owing to and olaims against the estate. A housekeeper and housemaid for doctor's residence and good general (wages £1), are elsewhere advertised for. Full particulars can be obtained from the Misses Whitccmbe, of the "Ceotral Kegiatry Office," Ranfurly Club, Perry Street. Jn an advertisement which appears on page 6 of this issue the Wellington Fresh Food and Ice Company notify that they are purchasers of separator cream in any quantity, and are prepared to give highest priops for same, and to pay railage to Wellington. At Smith's Siding, near Makotnkn, at noon on Wednesday next, on behalf of the Hawke's Bay Timber Company, Mr W. Rose will submit at auction 120,000 feat of sawn timber, comprising' totara, matai, rimu, jiud white pine, in lots to suit buyers. At the same time a portable 12-L.it. engine and a25-b.p. stationary engine and boiler and milling plant will be offered. Particulars of the timber and plant appear in the auctioneer's announcement nu page 8 of this issue. A COSTLY COEGH. The uncared for oongh, the cough you lot go on, hoping it will cure itself, is the costly cough. It is the cough that annovs you, keeps on hacking and tearing the delicate and sensitive membranes and tissues of the throat, until it is impossible to cure. Take care of your oough now. Take Chamberlain's Coußh Remedy. It 'sooths, relieves, and cures. For sale by T. G. Mason, Chemist, Masterton. THE PREPARATION. ' Best fitted to relieve and absolutely cure Indigestion is Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabnles. They contain every known digestant and digest every kind of food. Good results are always certain. For Sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist. Masterton, .1. Baillie, Carterton, and the Maurieeville Cooperative Store. Maurieeville West. SPBATSS AND P.MJISE. In such cases render First Aid to th e Injured bv applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. When the muscles, tendons, nerves or flesh are strained, sprained, stretched, squeezed or in any way injured, causing inflammation, pains and swellings, with rush of blood to the parts. Chamberlain's Pain Balm will give immediate relief, and a few applications will reduce the swelling and restore the injured parts to healthy condition. For sale by T. G. Mason. Chemist, Masterton. THOUSANDS SENT INTO EXILE. Every year a large number of poor sufferers, whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs, are urged to go to another climate. This is costly and not always sure. Don't be an exile when Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery will cure you at homo. It is the most remarkable medical discovery of recent years, and is an infallable remedy for Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung Diseases. The first dose brings relief. Astounding Cures result from persistent use. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Maurieeville Co-operative Store, Maurieeville West. Mr Thrifty : " How can we have this dull room with this torn paper look nice without spending too much money unon it?" * Mrs Thrifty: ••! don't think we could do better than get Robt. J. Lyttle to do it." Mr Thrifty: "Good idea! I will look into his shop on my way to the office."

Next Wednesday (Labour Day) -will be observed throughout the colony as a bank holiday. A sum of £2,000 has been promised in Auckland towardß the Seddon memorial oollege and statue. Ihe North Otago Times states that one farmer ae Maerewhenua baa obtained 159 %. per cent, of lambs this ueaaon. An official return shows that during the last week in August alone the revolutionists throughout Russia killed 1 72 Government officials. "' Instead of the proposal to lioense riokshaws during (he Exhibition being carried by the Gbristohurch City Ooiinoil, as reported by the papers, it was defeated by a large majority, Honse rents are a diminishing quantity in New Plymouth, just now (says the News). A New Plymouth agent reports a fall of somewhere about 10 per cent, on recent rateß, probably due to the inducements now offered to resiienta in the suburbs. A billiard match was played, last evening, at the Central Hotel between Messrs A. Congdon and Gns Leffler, of Australia. Mr Leffler gave Mr Oongdon 250 out of (300. The match resulted in a win for Mr Congdon, who scored 600 to Mr Leffler's 422. The winner's beat breaks were 22, 23, 34, 27, and 21, and the loser's 38, 21, 38, and 22. Mr Leffler states that be was somewhat handicapped as a different class of ball to what he is used to was played with last night. Messrs Leffler and Congdoti will meet, tonight, in the Farmers' Club, when the former will give the latter 200 in 600. The following notice appears in the Gazette published on September 27th'—The postal authorities of the Commonwealth of Australia hare nocifled that money orders payable to "George Adams" or "Tattersair' will not bo paid; and the Postmaster-General of the colony of New Zealand having reasonable ground fur supposing that the person or persons named are engaged in promoting or carrying out a lottery in connection with horse.raoing, it is hereby ordered, under section 27 of "The Poet Office Act, 1900, ' that no money order Rhall be issued in New Zealand in favour of the said "George Adama" or "Tatteraall" until this order is formally revoked. MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OP JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success of SANDER & SONS' EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many mitationa, and one case was just tried in he Supreme Court of Victoria, before bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. Sis Honour, when giving udument, said with regard to the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an article is commended to the public by reason of its good quality, etc., it is not peraissablo to imitate any of its features. He restrained the imitators perpetually from doing so, and ordered them to pay all costs. We publish this to afford the public an opportunity of protecting themselves and of securing what is proved beyond all doubt by skilled witnesses at the Supreme Court of Victoria and by many authorities during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.