LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8264, 18 October 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In the Legislative Counoil, yesterday, the Eketanuna Borough Bill was read a seoond time.

It was stated in the House, yesterday, that the Government do not propose to increase the graduated land tax this session.

Tbe Masterton Hospital Trustees have decided to establish the eight hours a day system in connection with tbe nursing staff at the hospital.

At the meeting of the Masterton Hospital Trustees, yesterday morning, it was decided to ask Dr. J. A. Oowie to aooepl a position on the honorary staff of tbe hospital. It was stated in the House, yesterday, that the question of a reduction in the inland parcel post rates is now receiving consideration, and the Ministers hoped to be able to effect a considerable reduction at an early date.

Ou Tuesday afternoon, Miss Grant, youngest daughter of the late Mr George Grant, of Dunedin, was married to Mr Thorick Gifford Palgrave, M.R.G.N.S, of the veterinary section of the Agricultural Department. The ceremrny was performed by the Bev. Gibson Smith at the house of Mr Malcolm Ross, the bride's brother-in-law.

The following team of ladies will represent the Masterton Gymnasium in a competition against Mr Dovey'a team of ladiea from the Wellington Gymnasium at Wellington, on October 26th:—Misses O. Wintringham, M. Wintringbain, M. Smith, B. Church, K. Fraser, L. Fraser, E. Chapman, 0. Richards, and F. Reardon.

In tbe House, yesterday, in reply to a question by Mr F. M. B. Fisher, whether, by reason of tbe proposed endowment policy, the operations of the Land Act would be stopped, the Minister stated that the matter of opening Crown landß for selection is in the hands of the VHrious Land Boards, and the Government will carry out the provisions of the existing law, viz., "The' Land Act 1892," until it has been amended or repealed. ,

Mr G. W. Sellar, A.1.A., N.Z., who for the past twelve years has been in the office'of Mr W. B. Chennells, has been admittea" to a partnership in the business, which will in future be carried on under the style of "W. B. Chennells and Co. : ' Mr Sellar is well-known and respected, and has many friends in this town who will be pleased to hear of his advancement in commercial circles—the reward of integrity, industry and ability. Sir William Steward is asking the Minister of Agriculture whether, with a view to the development and extension of the manufacture and expors of phormium fibre, be will ofEer a bouus or otherwise take steps to encourage the nutivaticn of the best of New Zealand flax, and, generally, what steps he proposes' to take with a view to turning to the best account the large national asset which tbe oolouy possesses in this valuable indigenous plant? Walter Riohard Webb, a boy under 16 years of age, was charged in tbe Auoklaud Police Court, yesterday, with having forged a cheque for £338 in the name of Edmund Mahoney. The evidence showed tbat though accused was not employed by Mahoney, he discovered Mahoney's method of perforating cheques, and copied it so cleverly that be deceived the bank clerk, though the signature was a forgery. Accused made a full confession of Bis crime, and was committed for trial.

Tbe following resolution has been adopted by the New Zealand Federal Council of tbe Australasian Federated Seamen's Union, now sitting in Wellington—"That, in view of the Australian steamship owners having increased the wages of seamen and firemen by ten shillings per month, which places tbe Australian rates ten shillings above those ruling in New Zealand, and believing also that the steamship owneis of this colony are in a better position to concede an increase, tnis Council is requested to forward a communication to all steamship owners in New Zealand asking them to voluntarily grant an additional tea shillings per month to seamen employed in coastal and intercolonial trade; or, as an alternative, to meet this, Counoil in conference to discuss the subject." 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 Mauriceville Cooperative Store. Mauriceville West.

The London Daily Mail states that' it is possible that President Falliores may pay an official visit to-' London in the near future. A meeting of the Park Extension and Mt. |Holdswortb Track Committee will be held in tbe Borough i Counoil Chambers this evening, Large numbers of Jewish emigrants aro leaving Odessa for Palestine, and it is anticipated that fully 10,000 will have saled before theend of the year. Jt is stated that certain.of the undesirables who have been attracted to Ohnstohuroh by the Exhibition, are occupying a portion of their timeby visiting tbe outskirts of Christchurch and the town of Lyttelton ostensibly as hawkers or canvasseis for tbe sale of goods. Some of them, it is said, have miscellaneous collections of small artioles, which they offer for sale at low rates.. An Auckland telegram states that at the inquest, yesterday, ou Charles Leitob, alias Pollard, who committed suicide on Rangitoto Island, evidence was given as to a book on spiritualistic psychology, which deceased had written "and wished to get published. Dr. Lowe stated that his opinion was, in view of the whole circumstances, that the deceased wau of unsound mind, .and very fanatical on one point, and; that was bis book—just the a"ame as Terry with tbe Chinese. A verdict was returned that deceased committed suicide whilst of unsound mind. '\ Inoluded in the legislation of the present session of Parliament is the passing of "Tbe Registration of Births Extension Act 1906," by / which persons or parents of persona who were born in New Zealand before the 24th March, 1906,.. but whose births have-not previouslybeen registered, are afforded the I opportunity of affecting a speoial, registration by application to the Registrar-General, Wellington. The fee in every case is five shillings, to be paid on application. The evidence required will b« a stamped affidavit of facts. The form of affidavit will be communicated from tbe Registrar General's Office on application. The Act is operativefor one year only from September 24th, 1906. , The monthly meeting of the Masterton HosDital Trustees, yesterday morning, was attended by Messrs A. W. Hogg (chairman), W. Fishes, J. C. Ewington, J. B. . Keltb, W, Harris, ajd J. C. Cooper. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs J. A/ Renall and M. J. H. Jackson. The Treasurer reportedthat the receipts for the month bad been £255 18s 6d, and the disbursements £214 16a 3d, leaving a credit balance of £194 12a Bd. Acoounts amounting to £73 15s were passed fcr payment. The Matron reported that there were 14 patients in the hoaokttf at last meeting, 11 had since been admitted and 13 dis-/ charged leaving 12 patients in theinstitution at present. In connection with two patients who were in the hospital, but who no longer .required medical attention, it wfrs decided to apply to have the patients admitted to .the Renall-Solway Home. It was also decided to adopt that course in mmilar cases in future. Mr J.' B. Keith was appointed tbe visiting member for the month.

Dr Spear, eyesight specialist, of; Manners Street, Wellington, has a. special notice appearing on page 6 o£ this issue. Mr W. £J. Ornickabank advertises particulars of a number of town and' leountry properties which have been' placed in his hands tor sale. Farmers and station-holders are notified that the W.F.C.aV have to hand their supply of wool packs, grain- and grass seeds, turnip, rape, and clover seeds. Messrs Varnham and Rose invite tenders, to close at noon on Wednesday next, for the efeotion of a caretaker's office and other work; at the Masterton cemetery. The Masterton Borough Council invite tenders, to close at 4 fc.m. on Tuesday next, for various contracts of street formation and gravelling. Mr F. P. Welch advertises for a cook and waitress for the caretaker's cottage at the\Opaki racecourse. Mr Welch also requires two youths to leurn tbe engineering trade, and axemen. Elsewhere Mr J. B. Keith, estate agent, inserts an advertisement. His. local representatives are Messrs W. Sellar and J. W. Cochrane. K list of properties will be published later on. The W.8.0.A. have to hand a full supply of Australian grown table and see 3 potatoes of prime quality. The firm stock veterinary vaseline, an artiole indispenßible for farmer's uee. Poultry fanciers have a special invitation to inspeot the firm's window display, i In a new advertisement appearing elsewhere the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., notify farmers that tbey have made special provision for tbe supply of manures and seeds for the coming season. The Company are agents for a number of superior agricultural implements and Btook wool packs, dips and station stores. The dates of the forthcoming wool sales are set down in the advertisement. 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, ibe 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 ingreiients, 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 jon the "just as good" game. Therefore take care and obtain the GENUINE I SANDER AND SONS EUC&LYPTI EXTBACT.