LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8266, 20 October 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The funeral uf the late Mrs D. M. Molotosh will take place to-day, leaving ber late residence in Hogg Orescent, at 2 o'clock.

Six Silver Wyandotte hens belonging to Mt Thomas Stevenson, Spotawood, have given the excellent return of : 163 1 eggs in four weeks.

The African box tborn, which n few years was largely used for fence purposes, has been gazetted to come under the second schedule of the Noxious Weeds Aot.

Mr G. R. Sykes, Secretary of the Masterton A. and P. Association was present at the Oawke's Bay show canvassing for entries for tbe Master ton Show. He inet with premises of libaral support from several prominent breeders.

The proprietors of the Oanowre Estate, aoatb Australia, have paid 1,200 guineas to Thomas Millar, of Deniliquin (New South Wales) for a special stud merino ram two years old.

Tbe following are tbe latest London quotations for frozen meat:— Canterbury mutton 3%d, Napier, Wellington and Nortb Island 3%d. Lamb, first quality &%A, second Beef, h'.ndquarters 3%d, forequarers 2%d. The recent tangi over the remains of tbe late Wi Parata at Waikanae is said to be tbe greatest ever recorded in the ooloaj for 'Native obsequies.' Maoris were present from all parts of New Zealand—men, women and children of all ages.

An old Nelson identity, Mr Thomas Castle, died recently after a residence in the colony of 64 years. Be left Gravesend, England, on May 26tb, 1842, by ship Thomas , Harrison, a vessel o*f 400 tons, and arrived 'at Nelson on Ootober 25th, a passage extending over 152 days.

A. W. Crawford, a young Canadian who is roller skating round the world, has arrived at Karachi, and proposes travelling through India. Crawford baa already covered 9,000 miles on bis skates.

The gotdfields of Auckland district yielded bullion worth £41,134 for tbe past three weeks, making £921,458 for nine months of the year, an increase of £171,716 over the corresponding period of last year.

A cable message* bas been received from England (aays tbe Lyttelton Times) stating that Mr St. John Spackman of Ohristoburcb, eldest son of tbe late Mr W. H. Spackman, has been killed by an accident while playing iP"lo. He was 25 years of age', and held a lieutenant's commission in the Royal Engineers. '

A Ohristohuroh telogran states that the Government Pomologist seized a quantity of Island Oranges Infected with Queensland fruit fly. The fruit was part of a shipment which recenty arrived from Auckland. The fruit bad been overhauled at Auckland, but in some instances the Pomologist found that from 30 to 43 per cent of the fruit contained the larvae of tbe fly. The introduction is viewed with alarm.

A deputation from the Mastertoo Municipal Braes Band waited on the Maaterfcon Borough Council, last evening, with reference to obtaining a practice room."" The deputation stated that tbegßand had decided to withdraw the request for the Druid's Hall as a practice room owing to the fact that the tenancy of that building could not be permanent. They preferred to erect a suitable building on a site in the Park. Such a building they considered could be erected by individual effort, and with the co-operation of the Oounoil and the Trust Lands Trustees. Or '1 Ample suggested that the Park Committee and a committee froth the Band should confer on the mattwr. The Council decided to adopt that course.

A general discussion took place at the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, yesterday afternoon, on the question of yard qocommodation at the Masterton Railway Station. Mr J. B„ Moodie enquired if anything, had been done yet with regard to erecting a new weigb bridge at the Railway Station. "The waigb-bridge has been at the statiou for the past 18 months,** said Mr Daniell, "tut it has not yet Been put in position, as the department are designing new yards. Tbey have been designing new yards for the past three yearc. The state of the yards is a great impediment to business." Mr H. C. Rcbinson drew attention to the practice of shunting across the Akura Road, and the danger to vehicular traffic and pedestrians. 'There will surely be somebody killed there some day," said Mr RobiDson. He moved—"That as the constant shunting over the Akura Road •is a source of danger to life and limb, the attention of the Masterton Borough and County GouaoPs and the Railway Department he drawn *o the matter." Mi Caselterg seoonded the motion, whiob was carried. It was then deoided on the motion of Mr J. B. Moodie, seconded by Mr Chamberlain, to call *.he attention of the Railway Department to the inadequate accommodation at the Masterton railway yards, and the urgent need of a weigh-bridge and a more suitable orane.

FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COUET. 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, the prosecution showed: — 1. That Bander and Sohb' 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 SO 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.

A match will be played at Mae*, terton on November 9th between the Opaki and Langdale Quoits Clubs.

The contract for forming and widening the footpath on the north side of Wtigley Street to 13ft baa let to Mr E. Ooyle at the price cf £2B.

Mr 0. Thomas, manager of the Dunedin branch fof the Hank of New Zealand, has been appointed to .fill the vacancy in the bank at Obr-ist-ohuroh.—Association.

Tbe officers of the abandoned steamer Port Stephens left Dunedin for Wellington by the Talune, yesterday, eu route to London, states a telegram. Most of tbe orew remain in Dunedin.

A Wbangarei telegram states that a Post JOffiae messenger, named George Falbiuer, was arrested .yesterday afternoon charged with stealing nine pounds from a registered letter. It is understood thafc accused has oonfesssed bis guilt.

It may not be generally known that two balf-boildays ;wiH be observed in Masterton next week, on the occasion of the Oarterton Show and Masterton Races. The days on wbiob the holidays will be observed are Wednesday and Thursday.

Tbe Rev. W. J. Cowrie, of Wellington,will conduct tbe morning and evening servioes'at tbe Masterton Presbyterian Cburcb, to morrow. He will also condnot tbe services at Dreyerton at 3 p.m. Mr P. Gordon will cunduot the services at Mikimiki at 3 Priii.

An interesting gathering was held at Hastings fast week,, when ibe Rev. J r Hobbs (vioar of S. Matthew's parish) entertained a number of the racing fraternity at a eooia! gather* ing. There was a large attendance,, amongst those present being Sit Wm. Russell,, president of the Hankie's Bay Jockey Club.

The Masterton Borough Council last evening granted an extension of time to Messrs W„ B, Ohennelta and L. J. Hooper to collect the necessary information is conneotion with th« formation of a new street from Dix3n Street to Chapel Street through Queen Street,

The Maaterton Lawn Tennis Club's courts are now marked 1 oat and ready for use,, but tbe official opening will not take place until Saturday,. Ootober 27,tb. In tbe meantime, however, members are entitled to practice. Tbe handicap tournament matches will commence during the first week in November,

Last week Mr Horace Blytbe met with a most painful accident at the Castleoliff Soapworks, Wanganut, which may possibly resuft in the total loss of sight. He was engaged in,his usual occupation at the soapworks when a quantity of oaustio soda splashed up over b,ts face, severely injuring both.eyes.

The tremendous advance in the price of load, etc., is causing seme excitement in the Te Aroba and Waftawbeta distriots. The old leadf oopper r and silver' claims are again being exploited and several old claims, which were abandoned when the price of lead, copper,, and kindred metals was very "low (about ball the present quotations-),, are being lepeggecL ' / .■

Captain T. Jenkins, of the Master ton Municipal Fire Brigade,, was present at the meeting of the Masterton/ Borough Council last evening in connection with the allegation that the water supply of the borough was on certain occasions inadequate for fire purpose*.. After some discussion it was decided that a practical teat of tba pressure pf N

the water be carried out on a date to be fixed.

At the Dunedio Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr EL Y„ S M., Walter Henry Mitchell, William Mcpherson, and Patrick i Opferkuob,. three welldressed young men, were charged with that they did,- on the Bth inst., by conspiring together, frauduently obtain £170.0f and from oner Joseph Diokioson. After hearing the evidence, the Magistrate adjourned the oase until Tuesday next, the accused being granted bail, each in £3OO and two sureties of £l5O.

An Oamaru telegram states that the inquest on Mr Rennie, the bcxjool was murdered at Papa? kaio, was resumed, yesterday. The evidence taken was only a corroboration of that given when the inquest was"opened. The name of the accused man, Findlay, was not mentioned. Findlay, at bis request, was present at the inquest; The jury returned a verdict—"That William Hay Rennie met his death by murder at the bands of some person or persons unknown."

A telegram from Wairoa states that the Bishop of Waiopu and Rev. D. Raddook, Vioat of St. Paul's, Wairoa, were driviug tbroagh the Turiroa - cutting, wnen a oar frightened their horse. The oocupants were thrown oat. Mr Raddook was unoonsoious for a time. On recovery, he found the Bishop under the trap. The latter was removed to Wairoa, and it was found, yesterday, that tie bad sustained an injury to his left hip, bruises about the eyes and temples, -with facial abrasions. Mr- Kuddook suffered from injury to his back. Both are progressing favourably. DIAERHOBA. Diorrhoea in its first stages, can be cured 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 fouvdos-.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. Half the unpleasantness of travelling is caused by the trouble and annoyance of looking after the luggage. The cheapest and best way to ensure prompt delivery of the luggage without trouble or annoyance is to give it into the charge of J. J. Curtis and Co., Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping, and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Write for further pariicuars.—Advt. A MODERN REMEDY. Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption gets to the root of the trouble and effects a per manent cure. For sale by H. E. Eton Chemist Masterton, -f. Baillie, Carterton and the Maurieeville Co-operative Store.' Maurioeville West.

A London cablegram states that at the Sandown meeting the Oombe Autumn Plate was t won by King .Edward's Obeverel.

The death occurred in Masterton, on Thursday night, of Mr G. S. Wnllia. The deceased, who was 25 years of age, was a native of England. Mr Wallis was well-known in various parts of New Zealand, having been until recently a commercial traveller. About four months ago be entered the employ of Mr W. B. Ghennslls. A widow la left to mourn her loss. The funeral will cake place at 11 o'clock, this morning. Aooording to the repurt of the Un-der-Secretary for Native Affairs, the Maori oensus shows an increase of 4,588 over the number of 1901. There are now 47,731 natives in New Zealand, as compared with 43,113 in 1901, 39,854 in 1896, and 43,595 in 1878. The Maori population of the North Island is 44,962, an increase of 4,255; of the South Island 2,256, an increase of 340, - of Stewart Island 100, a decrease of 12, and of the Chatham Islands 202, a decrease of 10. There are only 30 Moriori left. The Dunedin correspondent of the Lyttelton Times telegraphs:—ln the manufacturing trade a scarcity of labour exists at present in each of the centres of the colony. In Dunedin overtime is being worked, an an usual occurrence at this time of the The position seems to be .. somewhat acute at the Kaiapoi Factory. The secretary of the Dunedin Tailoresses' Union is in receipt . of the Jfollowing communication from the Kaiapoi Woollen Company: —'•We are experiencing the greatest difficulty in securing the neoeßßary ' labour for our factories, and we write yon asking if there is any possibility of obtaining hands from Dunedin. We require ooat machinists and ooat finishera, trousers machinists, cap-makers, costume machinists and finishers, shirt machinists and finishers, and also denim machinists, So serious has the position become that at the present time we have one .hundred machines idle for want of hands. The position as regards our Industry is a very seriona one, and ) if you can do anything to euoply us with the labour required we shall ' be very grateful indeed." ' An advertiser has for sale a saddle and bridle. Mrs Mcintosh, Victoria Street, rea respeotable girl to assist In houseworg. Mesws Gillespie and Co. advertise for scrub-cutters, busbfellers, and camp cooks. 1 ; The Mauriceville County Council requests the residents of tuat County to observe Wednesday next as a holiday, on account of the Carterton Show. Dr Van Slyke, of Wellington, specialist in diseases of the eye, earind throat, will visit Masterton on/Wednesday next, and may be consulted at the Olnb Hotel. ~, An advertisement published elsewhere, notifies that the partnership between Messrs JjJMaokay and Whi- . ahaw, land agents, of Feilding, , Masterton, and . Wellington, has I been dissolved. The Masterton business will be commoted by Mr William Whisbaw on his own behalf.

Mr P. M. Rose, proprietor of tbn MauricevJlle Hotel, has just bad his establishment repainted and the interior farther renovated. Special attention has also been paid to the billiard-room, which Is now in ap to-date order, with naw Incandescent lamps and othfer fittings necessary for a good saloon.

Farmers who are willing to conduo t experiments in growing root crops are requested to hand in their nmnes to Mr H. S. Moss, Carterton, or to Mr G. R. Sykes, Master ton, the secretaries to the Carterton and Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Associations, respectively, who will supply all information.

Messrs Stem pa and Soup, butchers, of Masterton, insert a notice of thanks for the liberal saDport accorded to them, and announce that they have completed arrangements for a constant supply of prime beef and mutton from well-known local breeders. A fall supply of wellgrowu lambs is being obtained from the firm's own farm.

Mr .1. MuKenzie, whose large steam joinery factory at Maurioeville is a credit to that part of the district, makes a speoialty rf all kinds of furniture at reasonable rates. The latest machinery for manufacturing wooden toys has jnst been installed at the factory and orders for this class of work are solioited. Since Mr F. Martin commenced business in Manroevilie as wheelwright, coaohbuilder and ooaobpamter, he has been busily engaged !o executing orders for both making and repairing vehicles. Mr Martin carries a heavy stock of everything connected with the trade, and clients oan rely on receiving prompt and efficient attention. A COSTLY COUGH. The uncared for cough, the cough you let go on, hoping it will cure, itself, is the costly cough. It is the cough that annoys you, keeps on hacking and tearing the delicate and sensitive membranes and tissues of the throat, until it is impossible to cure. Take eare of your cough now. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It sooths, relieves, and cures. For sale by T. G. Mason, Chemist, Masterton. bad! bad!! bad!!! Bad blood comes from bad digestion—bad stomach, bad liver—attended with bad, foul breath, coated tongue, bad taste, bad headache, bad appetite and kindred symptoms. Bad as all these are and serious as are the diseases to which they lead, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets come to the relief and cure of all these by regulating and invigorating Stomach, Liver and Bowel?, and putting all these organs in pood order. For sale by T. G. Mason Chemist, Masterton. SPBAJNS AND BBUI6E. In such cases render First Aid to the In jured by 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 reatore the injured parts to healthy condition. For sale, by T. G. Mason. Chemist, Masterton.