LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8271, 26 October 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A maetlng of the members of the No-license League will be held iu the Y.M.O. A. rooms this evening.

An Animals Protection Bill is to be introduced this session, but it will only be circulated. Ibe heavy rain that fell on Tuesday flooded the road between Soarborough and Konini, fully a mile of its length being oovered.

The spring has been very dry in the Tarauaki province, and the milk supply is already beginning to decrease. Rain is urgently needed.

An Auckland telegram states that Mrs Lahmann, a private nurse, fell off tbe Newmarket train, on Wec 1 ,- nesfiay night, and died in the hospital. The. deceased was a widow, and formerly resided at Nelson.

A London cablegram states that the South African footballers defeated Middlesex by 9 points to nil. On October 4th, 1905, the New Zealand team beat Middlesex by 34 points to nil.

The Wellington Coroner, at the request of the police, has decided to hold an enquiry into the fire at Wellington, on Monday, and has requested the Underwriters' Association to appoint experts to sit with him.

The latest London frozen meat quotations are as follows:—Canterbury mutton 41; Napier, Wellington, North Island, 3%d. Lamb, first quality 4%d, second quality 4)£d. Beef, hindquarters 3%d, forequarters 2%d.

The suspension bridge across the Tntaekuri Kiver, at Fuketapu (nine miles from Napier), was opened on Wednesday. The structure is the longest of its kind "in the North Island, the span being 424 feet. Tb« bridge is adapted for light traffic.

There is keen enquiry for eggs In the Pahiatua district just now, and a very large quantity is being sent to Wellington each week. One poultry man alone is sending away about 120 dozen per week, and his returns give him one shilling per dozen clear.—Pahiatua Era.

A man, named Claude Colbcun, aged 56. employed on- the Napier Harbour work?, died in the Hospital, on Wednesday night, from injuries sustained earlier in the day. He was caught between the buffers of two trucks and both his legs were badly smashed, death ensuing from shock.

A Westpovt telegram states that a man, named James Wilson, a coal miner, who was returning from work at 2 o'clock yesterday morning, fell over a cliff n distance of 100 ft and was killed. His lamp went out in the storm, aud ha missed bis track.

A drowning fatality occurred at Walmarama, fourteen miles from Hastings, on Wednesday. Three men, named Albert Qebbie, James Bragg and Frank Donnelly, were out at'sea in a boat. When returning through the breakers the boat aapaized. Donnelly struggled ashore, but the two former were drownd.

The Makuri Rifle Club held a trophy shuotiug competition on Saturday. The leading scores were aa follow:—Rifleman Elliott 91, Rifleman Palglase 74, Captain Edestrom 66, Rifleman Murphy 65, Rifleman Jaok6l, Rifleman Taylor 61. Rifleman Elliott has now won the W.F.C.A. trophy outright.

The following are the results of the games played by members.of the Masterton Bowling Olub on tho bowling green yesterday afternoon: Messrs Carpenter, Smith, William?, C. Perry (skip), 24, beat Messrs Cresswll, Rose, W. Pragneli, McEwen (akip), 17. Messrs Evern den, Sootc, Mntrie, Prentice (skip), 25, beat Messrs Moss, Finlaysou, MoParlane, Rwington (snip), 13. Messrs Cresswell, Rose, MoEwen, W. Pragneli (skip), 26, [neat Messrs Carpenter, Smith, C. Perry, Williams (skip), 15. Messrs J'-hnson aud Blackman, 17, beat Messrs Seilar and Boagey, 10.

Tho member for Pahiatua asked the Government whether any provision waa being made this session for money neiug made available for the testing and development of the natural (undeveloped) motive power that, existed in nur livers and waterfalls. If so, would the Government favourably consider the advisability of the testing arid development of tho Maknri Falls for light, power and railway purposes? The Minister of Public Works, in the House on Wednesday, replied that the department was not at present considering tho development of the smaller water-power schemes suitable only fcr immediate lcoal requirements, 'l'he schemes now under consideration were of great magnitude, and capable of supplying power to tho several districts where there was reasonable probability of the power being largely used, thus making the undertaking a financial success. The question of development of some of the smaller power schemes would doubtless, receive consideration later on. HAVE AND SOKE. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cannot injure the most delicate tissue of the body, and can be safely taken by a child. They are the safest medicine for people of feeble constitution, and are sure and effective in the case of the most robust. by T '}. Mason, Chemst, Masterton.

An Ashourton telegram states that the twenty-ninth annual sammer show opened yesterday. The totalled 1,138, an increase of 36 on last year. The principal inorease was Id the horse classes. The prizes were mostly seoared by local men. The Minister for Agriculture has. intimated that as soon as opportunity offers the matter of seeing whether the present restriction imposed upon tbe importation of grapes from South. Australia should be removed will be dealt with. Tbe btate is said to be free from phylloxera.; At tbe meeting of tbe Masterton, ' Borough Council, last evening, the tenders received for road machinery were finally dealt with. The following tenders were accepted:—Traction engine and convertible road roller with Bonford scarifier, McLaren and Co., £1,054; crusher and elevator, Baxter and Co., U.S.A., £408; road grader, Austin and Co., U.S.A., £IOO. A telegram from Auckland states that a news runner, named CharlesEdwards, was set upon and severely maltreated on his way home on Wednesday night. Be bad collected the newsboys' takings, aud when reaching a dark part of the road was seized by tbe throat and knocked senseless. His assailants were evidently alarmed, as though Edwards carried, several pounds no money was taken from him. There appeared on remand at tbe Poliue Court. Wellington, yesterday, before Messrs E. Arnold, Arthur Young, and T. S. Lambert, Justices, a sbeepfartnor named John O'Keefe, obarged witb having, on Ootober 10th, 1906, at Otaraia, stolen, nine sheep, valued at £7 13s, the property of Arthur Martin. On tbe application of the police, aouused was further remanded to Ootober 29th, to appear at Poatherston. Bail was fixed at self £SO and one surety in £SO. The body of an unknown woman, about 50 years of age, sft 3in high, of medium build, witb Jbrown hair turning grey, was found on the beach at Erskine Point, Uyttelton, at 6.45 a.m. yesterday. It bad apparently been in tbe water at least fen days. The features were unrecognisable. The woman was dressed in a white blouse with red and grey spots, a black woollen dress, and black cashmere skirt. All the upper teeth were missing. A wedding ring was on the left hand. No woman has been reported missing from Lytteltou. (The body has eince been identified as that of ' Mrs Euphemia Dempsey). In tbe Press Room at the Masterton Racecourse, yesterday, Mr Ulio Shannon, on behalf of the representatives of tbe Press at the races, presented Mr Tbos. Duncan, who is resigning bis position as secretary of tbe Mastertoo Racing Club, witb a handsome silver cake basket suitably inscribed. Mr shannon, in making tbe presentation,'referred to the courteous treatment the Press nad always "received from Mr Duncan. He regretted Mr Duncan's departure, and wished him every success in tuft future. Mr Duncan suitably acknowledged tho gift. The following is the inscription on the cake basket:—"Presented to Mr Thos. Duncan by the Press, Masterton, 25. 10-06." gggg The Executive of the Wellington and Wairarapa Charitable Aid Board met yesterday morning. There were present—-Messrs R. C. Kirk (chairman), U. McLaren, F. Cohen, W. H. Morrah, and Coles. Correspondence laid on the table showed that the various institutions which received funds from the board have agreed to allow on expert to inspect their books and give him facilities to enquire into their financial methods. It way mentioned that Mr Clarke the City Council's special auditor, whom tbe board has appointed to report as to tbe methods of the various bodies referred to above, would commence his duties iu n few days. Tbe chairman exI plained that all tbe levies made I upon contributing bodies bave been met. The question of improviug the Northern Approaoh '* to Masterton was discussed at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council last evening. The Mayor stated that under the Publio Works Act tbe Minister had power to compel the Masterton County Council to do the work, Tbe County Council, be said, were the controlling authority, and if they would not do tbe'wnrk the Minister could do it at their expense. He suggested that n letter should be seut to the Minister setting out the faote, and asking him to a3t in tbe matter. Cr , Ewington moved that a letter be sent to tbe Minister as suggested by the Mayor. An amendment was moved by Cr Eton that the letter already received from the Minister be sent to the County Council witb a request that it be considered. The amendment was lost and the motion carried. Misa Reardon, Queen Street, requires an experienced .bodice hand and improvers to dressmaking. A second-hand, 10 horse-power Cadillac motorcar, is advertised for sale by Messrs Whisbaw and Co., land agents, Perry Street. Mr F. P. Welch has vaoanoies for a general servant on station, and cook for shearing shed. At their .rooms, Perry Street, on Saturday, Messrs R. E.- Howell and Co., Ltd., will iell on account of a Wellington Arm, seven second- band pianos and throe organs. The firm will also submit a quantity of general goods, iuoluding bouts ana shoes and furniture. MERIT REWARDED'BY COURT OF JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success of SANDBR & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. His Honour, when giving udement' said with regard to the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an article is commended to the publio by reason of its good quality, etc., it is not pertmssable to imitate any of its features. He restrained tbe imitators perpetually from doing so, and ordered them to pay all coats. We publish this to afford the publio an opportunity of protecting 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 EUCAIYPTI EXTRACT

The municipal authorities of the Island of Elba . hate approved the scheme for erecting a monument to Napoleon 1. at Portoferrajo. A movement initiated by Captain A. H. Russell, commanding the flawke'a Bay Mounted Rifles, is being started to ,'raise a No. 3 Troop io tbe Dauoevirke district. Designs for an official coat of arms for the oolony are now before Cabinet for consideration. They will probably be exhibited after a decision has been arrived at. From the beginning of next December oopper money will gradually be withdrawn from circulation in France, and be replaced by pennies and halfpennies in nickel. Sir Wm. Steward wanted the Chatham Islands included in one of the European and one of tbe Maori electorates. Tbe Premier replied that section 232 of the Electoral Act prevented this being doue. '■ A suggestion by the member for Oulnenmri that a portion of the fast disappearing kauri forest in his district should be reserved is to be brought before the new Soenery Preservation Board shortly. Referring to a recent suggestion by the Employers' Assooiatioh to tbe head of the Labour Department, which was favourably received, that before officials of the department proseouted employers for alleged breaches they should confer with tbe seoretary of the association with a view to amicable settlement, the Auckland Star says: "This course has been pursued for some time past in the Auckland district, and where employers have erred through ignorance, the matter bad been satisfactorily arranged by payment of any back wages that may bavo been involved."

The Huia Hookey Club concluded the season with a Euchie Party in S. Matthew's Sobool-xoom last evening. There was a large attendance, and an enjoyable evening was spent. The Rev. A. M. Johnson, during the course of a short speech, oongraiulated the team on its sucoesß during the paßt season, and reminded the members that the oiub had provided the captains for both the senior and junior ladles' representative teams in toe Wairarapa. Mr Johnson congratulated the captain (Miss R. Hooper) and the secretary (Misa E. Smith) for the way they had worked in the interests of the clun. He then presented the medals won during the season as follow:—Best forward, Miss R. Hooper; most improved player, MisaL. Barker (Mr A. O. Pragnell's medal); best back, Miss M. Sntton. During tho evening musical items were given by Mrs Johnson, Misses E. Richards, W. Jones, an<3 Messrs Schubert, D. Walsh, P. Todd and R. Sutton. Refreshments were provided by the ladies.

When the Mining Bill was in Gommtitee in the House, on Wednesday, the Hon. Mr Guinness moved a new clause, under which preference of employment was to be given to memers of the Miners' Union. The .Minister in charge of the Bill, Hon. Mr" M'Gowari, said that, in its proper place, he had no objection to the new clause, but such a proposal belonged properly to the Conciliation and Arbitration Act. This was an endeavour to introduce a new clause into a Bill with which it had no oonneotiun. Mr Guinness failed to see* that it waß out of place. The Leader of the Opposition objected to the clause, pointing out that union 3 were being made close corporations. Wherever the Arbitration Court gave preference to anions it stimulated that the union should be open to any one who came along and paid his fees. Mr Guinness replied that there was no desire to _:ake the unions close corporations. On the contrary their object was to get every one to join. Mr Alison was glad to see the Minister opposing the motion. There were others besides miners employed in mines. Mr M'Gowan: 1 don't say I don't approve of the clause, in its proper place. Mr Guinness contended that as Parliament was paramount, it could put tjje proposition on the Statutes if it thought miners should be given treatment. Mr Massey claimed to be a union man—A voice: The Farmers' Union —•and he would be sorry to ask for preference for his union. (Laughter). On a divison being taken, the new clause wa9 rejected by 38 votes to 27. THE PREPARATION. Best fitted to relieve and absolutely cure Indigestion is Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules. They contain every known digestant and digest every kind of footl. Good results are always certain. For Sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist. Masterton, J. Bailie, Carterton, and the Maurineville Cooperative Store. Mauriceville West.