LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8260, 13 October 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Monday next is gas disoount day. A London cablegram states that the bank rate has raised to 5 per cent. The Mastertou Rifle Volunteers will Are a match the Wellington Post and Telegraph Rifles at Trentham, on November 9tn. The Ruatiti block of abou* 18,500 acres in the Whlrinaki and Manganui survey districts is being set apart for settlement. The Borough water supoly will be cut off in Chapel Street, from Renall Street to Victoria Street, and Cole Street, at 8 a.m., on Tuesday next. The death is announced in Wellington of Mrs Cross, relict of Mr James Cross, formerly connected with the shipping trade between Wellington and Nelson. The mouthly meeting of tne Trustees of tee Mastertou Hospital will be held on Wednesday, Oofcober 17th, at 10.30 a.m., in the Masterton Borough Council Chambers. Two horses attached to a bugay belonging to Mr McDonell, of Opaki, bolted in Queen Street, last gevening. 'l'hey careered along the street until they came to the lamp post in the middle of the street in front of Mrs Watson's boardinahouse. The horses took different sides of the post, with the result that the buggy collided with the post and was considerably damaged. Neither of the horses were injured. The ordinary meeting of Court Loyal Enterprise A.O.F. was held Irs£ evening. Bro. B. Braggins presided, and there were about 25 members present. One uew member was initiated into the Order. Alter the ordinary business of the Lodge had been transacted, the Foresters played a euchre tournament with the Railway Staff. The former won by 22 to 14. . The annual meeting of the members of the Wairarapa Caledonian S' oiety will be held, in the Club Hotel, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Among the business to be considered will be the following notice of motion by Mr J. Cross:—"That a vote of the members be taken at the annual meeting as to whether it is desirable to continue having a publican's booth on the Park on New Year's Day, on the occasion of the sports."

A gentleman, accompanied by a lady, who went north reoentiy to meet friends on the inuommg express at Kaitoke, suggests, says fcba Post, that the down ircin should siop sufficient time to allow travellers to change. He says that when he arrived at Kaitoke the other train was just beginning to move out. Consequently the lady joat managed to get in the guard 9 van, which is not usually ns comfortable as a Pullman oar, and stay there till the| equipage reached the Upper Hutt.

Th* annual danoe of the Wairarapa Railway employees was held in the Victoria Hall, Cart9rtou, on Thursday nigh, and was a decided success. There were nearly a hundred oouples present from all parts of the Wairarapa, including many from Masterion. The hall was tastefully decorated with nikau palms, puuga fronds, flags and festoons, and the floor was in esoellent order. The music was provided by Miss Berrill (piano), Miss Peterseu (violin), Mr Berrill (cornet), and Mr J. Barratfc, senr. (piccolo). There were no programme used "during the dance, the names of the dances being indicated on the 1 arm of a semaphore, which was worked by Guard Mansell. DIAEKHO6A. Diorrhoea in its first stages, can be cured by a few doses of that pleasant reliable and effectual medicine, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera §nd Diarrhoea Remedy. In many instances'one dose is sufficient, but as a rule three or four dost s are necessary. It is a good thing to keep it in the house. Get a bottle to-day; it may save a life. For sale by T. G. Mason, Chemist Masterton,

During September a total of 142 married and 524 single men wera assisted to g employment by tbo Labour Department in various parts of the colony. A Government parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers was held last evening. Captain Charters was in oummand, and .there were 45 members present. SergeaDt-Major Alois air was in attendance. Under a regulation just issued by thA Marine Department, any person who places a tree, log, or other obstruction in a harbour, navigable lake, or river, or on the shores or banks of the same, in such a way as to impede navigation or cause injury or damage, is liable to a penalty not exceeding £IOO. Mr Wood, M.H.R., is to acb the Minister for Labour, "whether: he will inquire into a published statement that- an alleged union repre r / sentative has been threatening em-, ployers at Palmerston Noith with actions for breaoh of award, and has been extraoting from them money for whioh it is alleged bd has not accounted?" A deputation, consisting of Pongaroa and Masterton residents, and M's.H.R., interested in the formation of a railway line between Masterton and Waipukurau, via Pongaroa, was to have waited on the Minister for Railways In Wellington, on Thursday afternoon, but the Minister was too busy and could not receive the deputation. Mr Hall-Jones has promised to hear the deputation either to-day or on Monday. Messrs McDonald, Tucker and Neilsen, of Pongaroa, are remaining in Wellington, and Mr Daniel!, representing the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, will proceed to Wellington as soon as it becomes definitely known when the Minister is prepared to hear the representations of the deputation.

Another theft of luggage yias made known yesterday, says the Post, when Job L. Munson, a shooter, employed by the uovemmenfc Railway Department, was charged before Dr. A. McArthur, s.M., with having, on September 24th, stolen a portmanteau containing articles valued at £ls, belonging to Mrs Amy Pringle. Chief Detective M'Grßth stated that the informant, a resident of Masterton, came to Wellington by the mail train on the date in question. Sue applied at the la«gage van for the portmanteau, but could not get it. tiince then the articles had been traced to aooased, and all with the exception of £3 : worth had been recovered. Accused had given most of them to bis relatives. Bis Worship remanded accused for sentence until 19th inst.,, by which time he will have .keen sentenced by the Supreme Court for other offences which be bad admitted.

The conference of delegates of the New Zealand Employers' Federation concluded its .sittings on Thursday.. It was resolved'—That in the opinon of this Federation the Workers Compensation for Aocidenta Act should be amended to cover all claims now arising under the Employers Liability Act and common law; and that; the Parliamentary Committee bd' asked to interview the Ministeri-for Labour on the subject. The following officers were appointed fur thaensuing year:—President, Mr Thos., Ballinger; Vice-President, Mr H. Innias; Auditor, Mr W. C. Stephen;Trustee, Mr W. H. Bennett; Parliamentary Committee, Messrs T.. Ballinger, W. H. Bennett, J. Allen,. M.H.R., F. U. Crease, C. M.. Luke, A. Veitch, W. Cable,. H.. Inniss and W. A. Flavell (withi power to add to their number);. It was decided that the head otlloe' should be in Wellington during: the ensuing year, and that the next annual meeting be held in frhafc city.

Busijnesa circles in Wellington aremuch interested at present id a< movement whioh is afoot to raise< the rate of insurance on Aire risks,, says the Post. Insurance men generally combine in the statement that the cutting of rates whiah resulted' on the institution of the State* Fire. Insurance Department, has not been prcduotive of business which caa in any way be regarded as sound,, and it is even hinted that the necessities of the situation have (perhaps in only isolated oases) led to a certain amount of laxity in the observance of the. "tariff" agreed upon by the various companies. Be that as it may, stepß are being taken at the 'presenc moment by certain persons interested in insurance to endeavour to bring about a revision of the tariff' in favour of the companies. So far the movement has not progressed beyond its initial stages, but developments are expected in a few days. It is understood thßt the Minister in charge of the State Fire Insuranoe Department (Hon. A. Pitt) has been tentatively approached is regard to. the proposals, but that he has declined to have anything to do with tbe movement.

EXCRUCIATING PAIN. Many a sufferer who has long endured the excruciating pains of rheumatism, lumbago,, sciatica, gout, and kindred diseases, is now completely cured -a free man- There's a reason. These diseases are eausad by accumulations in the blood of poisonous uric aoid. Rheumo, the great rheumatic remedy neutralises and drives out all uric acid, relieves the pain, removes suffering, and speedily effects a permanent cure. Your chemist or storekeeper se{ rat- 12/6 and 4/6 a bottle. That dreadful word "consumption" need never be feared if Dr. Sheldon's New Dis covery is taken in time. Thousands speak of it in the highest praise. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriiftyille Cooperative Store. Mauriceville West. . Half the unpleasantness of travelling is oaused by the trouble and annoyance of looking- after the luggage. The cheapest and beßt way to ensure prompt delivery of the luggage without trouble or annoyance is to Rive it into the charge of J. J. Curtis and Co., Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping, and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Write for further particulars.—Advt. IT DAZZLES THE WOBLD. Wo discovery in medicine has ever created one quarter of interest that has been caused by Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Oonsumption. It has brought relief in the most hopeless oases, when all else has failed. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist Masterton, J. Baillle, Cartertr.n, and the,»Mauriceville Co-operative Store,. Maurice,viUe West.

The body of Mr 0. P. Gloy, the missing Olive schoolmaster, was found at the mouth of the Ngaruroro River yesterday, afternoon, Bt«te9 a Napier telegram.

Before Mr Eli Smith, J.P., at the Mastertjn Police Court, yesterday, morning, two first offenders werß fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, for having been drunk. It is announced by the Govern meut that proposals for the development and utilisation of waterpower for generating electricity, will be laid before the House this session. The members of the Masterton Dorcas Soo.'ety wish to gratefully acknowledge paroels of material and clothing from Mesdames Miller, Beard, Mace, Cruickshank, Hosking and stuckey. In the House of Representatives, yesterday, Mi Fisher (through Mr Aitken) gave notice to ask whether the Government would by reason of the coming endowment polioy sapsend the operation of the Land Aot. The Minister of Justice will be asked by Mr A. L. D. Fraser, M.H.R., "whether the late 'art' prosecutions in Auokland were initiated with his knowledge or approval; if not, will he in the future see that the Police Department is prevented from bringing the Courts of Justice into ridicule?" A young man wants board and residence in a private family. Mrs M. Caselberg requires a good cook and an experienced housemaid. Messrs R. Hannah and Co. advertise farther special reductions in footwear. Mrs infield, Grandford House, has vacancies for two gentlemen boarders. An application by Mr F. Smith, Alfredton, for a license to allow a tramline to cross county roads is advertised elsewhere. /' The New Zealand Railways Department advertise hjoliday fares in connection with the Hawke's Bay Show. Mr B. Scannell, Carterton, invites tenders, to close at noon on Taesday, October 23rd, for the erection of a residence at Carterton. In another column Mr J. Carpenter announces a supply of the famous "Queen" shoe, and quotes prices for this particular line. The Commissioner of Crown Lands invites tendess, to olose at 4 o'clock, on Thursday, November 22nd, for the lease of pnblio reserves in the township of Brownston, Hukanui.

At the Bannister Street Auotion Mart, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Niool will sell prime meat, household furhiture, and general merchandise.

Mr A. Hollitigs, bookseller, Masterton and Eketahuna, is now taking orders for Marie Corelli's new work "Treasure of Heaven," a consignment of whicti is now daily expeoted.

At his Perry Street rooms, at 2 o'olook, to-day, Mr W. B. Chennells will submit at auction two properties in the estate of the late Mr Farqubar Gray, and an eight-acre lot fronting on the Carterton Road. The Commissioner of Crown Land? notifies that twelve sections in the township of Pongaroa and three sections in the Makukupara Villace will be sold by auction at the District Lands and Purvey Office, Wellington, at % 2.30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 14th next. Intending exhibitors are again reminded that entries lor the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society's Show will close, to-day, with »he Secretary, Mr H. S. Mobs, Carterton, and Mr G. R. Sykes, Secretary to the Masterton A. and P. Association. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., advertise additional entries for their stock sales at Pabiatua, Eketahuna and Alfredton. The date of their next Masterton sale has been fixed for Tuesday, October 23rd, instead of Wednesday, which , is the "People's Day" at the Carterton Show. The subject at the Masterton Presbyterian , Young Men's Class, to morrow, will be "Confucianism." "The World's Chilrkervs Day" will be ohserved by speoial sermons appropriate to flthe occasion. The sobolars of the Sunday .School will attend the morning service. The Rev/ A. 11.I 1 . Thompson will conduct the servioes at Masterton and Wangaehn, ar.d Mr McLeod the service at Dreyerton. To-day Messrs Hyde and Co. will open their new furniture warehouse In Cameron's new buildings, Queen Street. The firm have secured an dp-to-date stock of new furnishings, carpets, linoleums nnd further shipments doe to arrive will be displayed as they come to hand. The furniture factory has been fitted up with the latest wood-making machinery, and a large number of orders have been executed. The firm oordially icvite the public to Inspect their stock.

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, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbourne, tbe prosecution showed:— 1. That Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains all 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-UD; others have relied on the "just as good" game. Therefore take care and ootain the GENUTNE SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. taat Cousin Clara has sent me; 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." I . Daughter: "Oh yes, mother! I heard it was'a good place to get mirrors,too."