LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8272, 27 October 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The oody of James Bragg, who with Albert Gebbie, was drowned at Waimarama on Wednesday, was found on Thursday afternoon, two miles from the soene of the accident.

The latest dredging returns to band are:—Hessey, 15oz ldwt; Mystery Flat, 31oz for 127 hours work; Masterton, 220z 16dwt for ISS hours work.

Apropos of the Fijian flre-walkers' displays to be given at the Christchurch Exhibition, Professor Macmillan Brown says there is only one family who have the speoial abil'ty to walk on red-hot stones without injury.

Mr C. B. Ball has sold his farm adjoining the Opaki Racecourse to Mr Donald McKenzie, of Miki Miki. The sale was effected through the agency of Mr W. H. Cruiokshank, laud agent, Perry Street, Masterton.

The Rev. A. T. Thompson will conduct divine service at the Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. (memorial service) and 7 p.m. ("The Christian Dynamic") to-morrow. There will be no afternoon service at Dreyerton. Mr Dunoan McGregor, senr., will condaot the service at Wangaehu.

Elizabeth Hastin waa charged at the Dunedin Police Court, yesterday, with attempted suioide *y drowning. She waa convicted and ordered to come up for sentence «vben called on. It is stated that the girl is now au inmate of. the Salvation Army Home. Association.

At the meeting of the Wellington Education Board on Thursday, applications f-T grants from Pahiatua (£ll 3s 6d) and Fernridge (£4O) were declined. Applications from the following schools were deferred for further inquiry: Dalefleld, Hcngofeofcafeo, and Glareville. Small grants were authorised in the following cases:—Newman, and Greytown.

A Wellington telegram states that the body of an apparently fully developed male ohild was found floating in the harbour yesterday. The police remuved the body to the morgue. The body was headless, and had apparently been in the water about two weeks. The police are at present unable to fortn an opinion as to whether or not the ohild been the victim of fool play. The matter is now in the hands of the police and coroner.

At tbs monthly meeting on Thursday of the Wellington Iflducation Board xt wes resolved that painting and repairß at the following schuols be authorised:—Binemoa, Tane, Kakariki, Kohinui, Konini, Hamua, Scarborough, Nikau, Pongaroa,' Waipne, Rakanui, Mabu, Ihuraua, Manganiahoe, Matarawa, Hastweli, Masterton Infante, Te Ore Ore, Mangapakoha, Mikimiki, Matabiwi and Rangitumau.

During h recent visit to the *>nckblocks of Taranaki, Mr W. E. Spencer, chief inspector of education, came aoroßS a family of children who had never attended a Rohool. One of the girls, aged 14 years, oould not write, and oonld only read capital letters. The parents oomplained they were unable to send the children sunh a distance, about four miles, to school. "Yet," added the inspeotor, "another child of about 14 years, living only a mile nearer to the school, had gone right through the sixth standard. It is one of the worst nases I have ever come aaross."—News.

The following resolution bBS been passed by the Wellington Education Board:—That the Education Den»rtment bo asked to jiabe somewhat more liberal grants for the conveyance of nhildren: that, where the conditions are favourable for conveyance, nod the number of children considerable, the cost of a van should be allowed to the Board; that, as a new settlement is being established at Dry River, trial bo mßde of this nlan in tbe conveyance of the oh'irlren to Martinborough, van being provided, and the contractor being required to find the horses, harness and driver.

Tbe quarterly masting of the Masterton Cemetery Trustees was hpl.'i in the secretary's office, yesterday. There were present— Messrs 0. E. Daniell (ohairmaa), Peter Gordon and W. Seller. The treasurer reported ns follows:—Receipts, £46 13s lid; disbursements, £lO 17s 9d; balanue at July 27tb, £142 6s 3d; balance at date, £l4B 2? sd. Accounts amounting to £l2 6s were passed for payment. The tender of Mr vV. S. Lelft (£56 ss) for the erection of a building in the cemetery was accepted. A vote of condolence in connection witi his recent bereavement was passed to Mr Feist, chairman of the Trustees. Messrs Feist and Gordon were appointed tbe works committee for the ensuing quarter. FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURTS 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 Bander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains all medical constituents of tbe eucalypti, in a highly refined and pure form. 2. That it is much more powerfully healing (antiseptio) than ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 3. That it does not depress the hsart 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 effeotive 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 caro and ofitain the GENUfNE BANDEB AND SONS EUCALYPTI ' EXTRACT.

The name of H.M. late ship theSparrow has been changed to that of Amokura. Mr H. Sears, an old resident of .Greytown, died on Wednesday. Thedeceased was 70 years of age. - "We have no mote responsible servantß of the State than sohoul teachers," said Mr Stevens, M.H.'R.,. in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Mr J. 0. Conner, Vioe-Preaident of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, and others have been appointed to speak on the Land Bill during the Parliamentary recess by the Colonial Executive of the Union. ) The petition from a number of residents praying for tha acquisition, of land near Masterton upon which workmen's homes should be erected has been referred by the Petitions Committee to the Government for consideration. At the adjourned inquest at Christchurch, yesterday, touching tbe death af Mrs Euphemia Dempsey* of Lytte'ton, whose body was found floating it the Harbour, on Thursday' morning, a verdiot of found drowned was returned. The Maetoiton Municipal Band wilt take part in the Church Parade at a. Matthew's Church to morrow morning. In the afternoon the Band will play a programme of music in the Park, commencing at 3 o'clock. It is the intention of Mr A. W. Hogg. to move at the next meeting of the Wellington Education Board in the direction of effective £teps being taken for the introduction of breathing exercises in the sohools under the board's jurisdiction. At the request of several intending; competitors the Exhibition aotbori" ties have postponed the date for receiving entries for the Exhibition musical and elooutionary competitions to Saturday, November 3rd. The competitions will be held from Deoamber 10th to 15th iuclusive.—« Association.

At Wellington, yesterday, the Chief Justice sentenced the following prisoners Ernest Taylor, theft (six charges), forcing and uttering (two charges), nine months' imprisonment; Matthew Edward Pickering, theft, two . years; Edgar Michael Pell, forgery (two charges) and false pretences (three charges), twelve months; Richard Ellis, thef\ eighteen months; Edwin Arnold, theft from the person, two years.

In tho third quarter of the year now current the money-order business transacted by the postal districts showed a large increase over the figures for the corresponding quarter of 1905. ; Moiey-orders issued were lor £434,678 9s "8d f being £33,318 15s 8d more than the 1905 quarter's figures, and there was an increase of nearly .£IB,OOO in the value of the postal notes paid.

. r Returns of revenue collected at the General Post Offiae, and in the several postal districts of New Zealand, during the quarter ended September 30th acpear in the Gazette this week. A total of £141,281 was collected, being an increase of £12,874 over the amount collected in the third quarter 0f1.905. The largest revenue was derived from Wellington, £32,222. Auckland came next with £23,647, then Ohi-istchurch with £16,616, Wangaaui with £12,386, and Dunedin with £12,179.

The ordinary meeting of the Managers of the Masterton Technical School was held last evening. There were present—Messrs J. M. Ooradine (chairman), J. B. Keith, 13. 11. Waddington, and W. JEJ. Jackson. On the motiun of Mr Jackson, seconded by Mr Keith, it was decided to adjourn the meeting until Friday evening next out of respect to the chairman, Mr W. Feist. The Secretary was instructed to write to Mr Feist, expressing the Managers 1 sympathy with him in connection with bis recent bereavement.

Wellington Oity has established what may be termed a corner in Government discount stamps, which were introduced to put down the shopkeepers' piaofciee of issuing coupon stamps not redeemable in cash. Out of a total of £Bl5 10a worth sold in the quarter ended September last, £77 810 a worth tfere sold in Wellington. At the Thames the sales totalled £24. luere were sales totalling £lO 5s at Auckland. Napier, £2 10s, and Westport, ss, were the ouly other centres where stamps were bought. There were £751 6s worth, of redemptions at Wellington in the same period, £lB 7s at £9 4s at Auckland. At Dunedin a solitary shilling was paid out.

At Mr J. Wiokenß' last evening a number of friends tendered a farewell social to Mr J. Walker, who has been in the employ of Mz T. G. Mason for some time past,' and who will leave to-day to tcke up a position in Woodville. Mr J. L, Hughes occupied tbe chair. Mr L, Niool, in a neat speech, presented Mr Walker with a gold cigaretteholder. Mr Walkar suitably acknowledged the presentation. During the evening the following toasts were honoured:—"TheKing," "Kia Kaha A Hookey Tenm," Mr L. HooperMr F. Truscotc; "Kin Kaha B," Mr W. Vernon—Mr 0. Oarley; "The Ladies," Mr R. Hooper—Mr 0. Taylor. Songs were sung by Messrs M. Olds, K. Keith, J. L. Hughes, N. Hooper, W. Vernon, L. Niool, R. Hatch, and R. Hooper. The accompaniments wore played by Miss Wickens and Mr R. Sutton. IT DAZZLES THE WORLD. too discovery in medicine has ever created l one quarter of interest that has been caused by Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. It has brought relief in the most hopeless cases, when all else has failed. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist Masterton, J. Bai'lie, Carterton, and the Mauriceviile Co-operative Store, Mauriceviile West. Daughter: "Is this not a nice picture uat 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." Daughter: "Oh yes, mother!. I heard itwas a good place to get mirrors,too." THE PREPABiTION. Best fitted to relieve and absolutely cure Indigestion is Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules. They contain every known digestant and digest every kind of food. Good' results are always certain.. For Sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist. Masterton, J. Bailie, Carterton, and the Mauriceviile Cooperative Store. Mauriceviile West,

- The disbmdment of the Pahiatua Defence Rifles Cadets is gazetted. The efforts being made in Wellington to form a lacrosse oiub are meeting with success. 1 The Newcastle City Band, New South Wales, will oompete at the New Zealand Exhibition Bund Contest. A Dunedin telegram sthtes that an old woman, named Wildett, dropped down dead while getting off a Roslyn car yesterday. Robbers who raided a bank in Akeley, Minnesota, blww up the safe, wreoked the building, and seoured £2,000. They missed, however, finding £16,000 in cash and £2,000 worth of diamonds. According to Mr Lewis Emery, who is a candidate for the Governorship of Pennsylvania, Mr John D. Rookefeller controls conoerns capitalised to the colossal amount of £1,313,120,000. Tbe mysterious disease sleeping sickness is making alarming ravages in Uganda. The natives are dying in hundreds. An expedition may be sent out from the Liverpool Sohool of Tropical Medicine to make investigations. James Develin, of Michigan, a locomotive fireman, earning £3 a month, has just signed a contraot selling his patent of a method for making rotary engines reversible for £195,000. An unprecedented demonstration has been arranged for December in the interests of peaoe between France and Germany. It is to take the shape of a pilgrimage of 1,800 Frenchmen and Frenchwomen to Berlin. In North-west British Columbia a survey party has discovered a tract of country in the valley, of the Peaoe River bearing rich gold deposits. A rash is threatened to the valley, which lies along the boundary of Alberta and British Columbia. Madame Melba combats the statement of Munsey's Magazine that her voice is falling away, and, with it, her fees. She states that during her next American tour she will be paid £BOO a night, and that her previous fee in that country was £SOO a night. In the month of September last , 2,485 persons arrived in New Zeaand from all parts, while 1,764 departed. The greatest figures sr© recorded from New South Wales, which sent 1,341 peraona and received 1,150. The largest gain by New Zealand was in respect of the United Kingdom, whence 540 immi» giants came, and to wbinb only 95 emigrants took passage. The loss of population through departure of Chinese has been stemmed, for 22 arrivals were reborded in September against six departures. The excess of deposits over withdrawals in the Post Office Savings Banks of tne colony during the quarter ended September 30th total £232,408 Vis 3d. Io only two centres was the excess less than a thousand pounds; namely, Nelson £B2O 13s 9d and New Plymouth £4l 6s 2d. Blenheim was the only centre in tbe colony where withdrawals exceeded deposits, the excess being £1,857 lis 3d. the greatest exoess of depoßits over withdrawals . was at Auckland—£44,423 , lie sd—Wellington being next with j £44,202 14s 9d. An advertiser has to let on Upper Plain six acres in good grass and clover, suitable for hay. The New Zealand Railways Department advertise special train arrangements in connection with the Palmeraton North Show. The sale of boots and shoes at Messrs Hannah nnd Co.'s will bo continued far a few days loneer, and durfag that time exceptional bargains will be given. At the Bannister Street Auotion Mart, to-day, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell consignments of couches, tables, chairs, toilet sets, tinware, tea, etc. The usual sale of prime meat will also take place. The competition which the proprietors of Tiger Teas are at present running in order to induoe everyoue to sample this favourite blend of tea is understood to be proving successful. Particulars of the competition are advertised in this issue, and it will be seen that very little trouble is involved in uompoting for the valuable prize offered. All that contestants are required to do. is to pick on two words which best desciibe the quali- , ties of Tiger Tea, add them to the incomplete sentence which appears in the and attaoh the number end of a packet of the tea to shew that a sample paoket has been bought. Anyone can have as many tries to win the prize as he or she likes, the only 'stipulation being thai the end of the paoket must aooompany each completed seotenoe sent in. The editor of the Dunedin Evenpg Star has get what he considers to be the best combination of words, and anyone picking on the same words will win the prize. In the event of a tie the prize will be divided equally. The proprietors have adopted this rrethod of inducing people to try their teas, because they believe that one trial paoket will convince anyone of its superior qualities and economical use in comparison with any other brands.