LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8287, 15 November 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A sitting of the Arbitration; Court will be hold in Masterton this afternoon. The yonngest member of tbe Wanganui Agricultural Association is 15 months old, an'd tbe eldest 86 years. The Palmerston North Borough Council has decided to apply to Mr Carnegie for £IO,OOO for a library. Summonses have been served on several ratepayers for the recovery of outstanding rates. The oases will be heard at the S.M. Court on the 22nd inst. Daring the beating of a compensation case at tbe Dunedin Supreme Court, on Monday, Mr J. P. M. Fraaer referred to tbe practice of buying old buildings for removal, and using tbe material for erecting private residences. Counsel said this practice was becoming a grave scandal in the suburbs, and was a practice wbicb, in the intyieats of public bealtn, should not •be allowed. ' A meeting of the Exeoative Committee of the Irish Envoy Reception Committee was held last evening. It was decided that when Messrs Devlin and Donovan, the lxish Envoys, arrive at the Bluff on December 3rd, a telegram be sent welcoming them to the enlony. With regard to fixing a date on which to hold the meeting in Masterton it was / resolved to allow tbe matter to stand over until tbe arrival of the Irish Envoys in New Zealand. The monthly mooting of the Masterton Municipal Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday evening, Captain Jenkins presiding. Sick leave was granted to Secretary Pragnelt, and leave of absence to fireman Johnston. Tbe monthly report of tbe secretary with regard to marks and musters showed that the attendance at meetings averaged 26, and at alarms 2'i. Correspondence was received from the U.F.B.A. enclosing draft programme of the events'to be contested at Obristoburob. A uopy of tbe Fire Brigade Act was also received from tbe U.F. B.A. Fireman McKwen was granted five weeks and Branchman Pickering two. weeks leave of absence. Mr Thomas Stone, formerly of the Waikato; who baa just returnutf from a visit to tbe Old Country, remarks that he is not balf as conceited regarding New Zealand as be was before be left. Tbe market and consumption at Home are marvellous. He is one of the few New Zealanders who say they would like farming in England, and if it were not for hie family he would have heen • tempted tu stay in tbe Old Land. J Mr Stone says good agricultural land within fifty miles of London is Belling for from, £l2 to £l7 per acre. Forty-pound lambs fetuh 40s, fat sheep 60s to 755, and fat steers £25 per head. There N are equally high prices fur poultry. TheEngiiab farmer is losing millions through not adopting uu-tn-date methods. He ,* attended the Smitbfield Meat Market fur u week, and he oame to the conclusion that tbe Government would have to grade the meat like butter, although Canterbury will be the loser. In the butter market there is not so muoh to complain of as there is in regard to frozan meat; Thousands of middlemen are making fortunes in handling farmers' prodnoe. Mr O. A. Pownall, instructed by the Masterton Borough Council, took proceedings against several persons at the Masterton MagisCourt, yesterday morning, for falling to cooneot their premises with tbe Burougb drainage system. John Soutbwood Pinhey and Reginald Pinhey, were fined Is and 34s costs. Walter Perry, Richard Evernden, senr., George Pomeroy and Cosmo Leonard Beale, were eaah fined Is, with 28s costs. For having been drunk JamesDalton was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with bard labour, it having /been his fifth offence within six mbntbs. Two flrsl offenders were fined 5a each in default 24 hours' imprisonment for having been drunk. In the case of C. Burvktbougbt v. E. F. Buokthought, a claim for maintenance airears, tbe defendant was ordered to pay tbe amount forthwith in default one month's imprisonment, the order to be suspended for 14 days. The defendant applied to have the order oahoelled, but the application was refused with 21s costs. Mr C. A. Pownair appeared for the plaintiS, and Mr H. 0. Robinson for the defendant, Several questions in connection with tbe introduction of the. Queensland fly intr New Zealand were discussed bytheHawke's Bay Fruitgrowers' Association on Friday. In the course of discussion, Mr Griffiths, of the firm of Griffiths, Wellington, expressed tbe opinion that Miero was no fear of the fly spreading south of Auckland, as frost would in all cases destroy tbe maggot or the fly. The meeting decided tu make a levy not exceeding one shilling per ajore on all members of tbe Association, suoh fund to be expended in telegrams or rail fares in communicating with the Government to ensure active steps being taken in the event of an outbreak of the fruit, fly in the Hawke's Bay district. It was reeoivfld to draw up a paper which would show to tue pnblio the effect tbe establishment, of the fruit fly in the colony would have on fruit prions, snob letter , to be published throughout tbe cojony.

j CONVINCING EXPERIENCE. "I was badly scalded some months ago," whites Mrs Knight, storekeeper, Lutwyche (Q,), "and after trying many remedies gava up the idea of their giving me any relief. I was about to call in a doctor, when I remembered Chamberlain' 3 Pain Balm was highly recommended for burns and scalds, and concluded to give it a trial. The way it stopped the pain and reduced the inflammation and swelling in such a short time was really magical. This experience convinced me that it is a splendid liniment, and ever since I have been recommending it to my customers and friends." For sale by T. G. Mason, Chemist Masterton. ' stop it! A negleoted cough or cold may lead to serious bronchial or lung troubles. Don't take chances, for Dr Sheldon's New Disovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption affords perfect security from serious effects of a cold. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterten, and the Maurioeviile Co-operative Store, Mauriceville West.

A telegram from Cbristohurob states that the Hon. A. Pitt's condition, last night, WBB not so good. The charge against F. S. Cooper, proprietor of the Central Hotel, of having allowed betting on bia licensed prem'ses, has been withv drawn ey the police. Tbe Masterton Municipal Fire Brigade made a test of tbe pipe leading from the underground well near Mr Stempa's shop, in Qaeen Street, last evening. The Jubilee engine was used for pumcing, and it was found that tbe water could bo drawn satisfactorily from tbe well. . . i Few bouses in Wellington are ohanging hands jnst now. A few months ago the people were land speculating mad, buying up seotions on the small deposit, long-time payment system, and awaiting a further rise in prices. They seem have about "out-run tbe constable," as seotions are now a drug in the market, everybody wanting to sell and few caring to buy. When suburban seotions, says an exchange, reach £8 a foot it is almost time the public recovered their senses, and hesitated before committing themselves to crippling liabilities. The Oamaru Mail states that the Hon. MoNab, Minister for Lands, Is in tbe best of health, and in excellent fighting trim. He is, therefore, looking forward without the least apprehension to the Land Bill campaign, which be will open at Naseby on December 14th. Ha will also speak at Omakau on the 15th. He has reoeived pressing 'requisitions to address meetings'at Auukland and In centres on the West Coast of the North Island, whilst numbers of members have asked him to enlighten the people of their districts on tbe all-important subjeot. « Mr Blopdgood Havilaml Cutter, who died at Long Island, United States, reoently in his 90th year, was immortalised as the "poet lariat" fn the "Innocents Abroad." Mr Gutter aooompanied Wark Twain on that famous journey, and he always preserred an enthusiastic interest in royalty, for kings, queens and princes appealed to tbe poetio side of his nature, and Queen Victoria once received him. However, he wan always a loyal' Ameriean. For 70 year* he never missed composing a patriots verse for recitation or: publication on tbe Tourth of July, and his countless poems 'Vfere dedicated to almost every person of prominence in the country. For tbe last ten years be had lived tbe life of a hermit, his only attendant being a man named Porpbine, who was 95 years old. The new Gambling Bill of New South Wales, says tbe Sydney Morning Herald, appears to bave set Its seal upon the fate of professional pedestrianism in Sydney, at least as far as the handicaps which bave been held every season at the Golden Gate running tracks in Sydney are concerned. The season was reopened, but the attendance was very poor, which is asoribed to tbe fact that betting is not allowed to be carried on in connection with this form of sport. No bookmakers plied their calling, and the small number of spectators failed to work up any enthusiasm, notwithstanding the fao; that some fine finishes: were witnessed, Tbe promoters, therefore, have resolved, until some amendment in the Act is made, not to run any more races at this onetime popular sporting ground. Only one other professional pedestrian meeting is held around Sydney. The extent to which it will be affeoted by the new law is not yet known. The failure of the public to attend these meetings seems conclusive that the opportunity to be* was the main feature. American newspapers to hand tell of a oampaign just concluded at Henderson, Kentucky, similar to. that carrried out in Wellington recently in the interests of the , Y.M.C.A. The original was 35,000 dollars, and finally 15,000 dollars was left to be raised in fifteen days. Tbe headquarters for the campaign were established in a bank in Main Street. The newspapers gave freely of their space, and in addition placed a line in large blaok letters across tbe entire top of one page, reading"ls,ooo dollars in 15 days," this Leing [>tbe of the oampaign.< The two telephone companies installed telephones free of charge, and the Postal Telegraph Company franked all telegrams. A large dial in the window at headquarters kept all posted as to the progress of the canvass. On the morning of the last day 3.600 dollars still remained to be raised. Tbe livery men of the city furnished _ "rigs" for the day, and a large mocking-bird whistle blew J every time 100 dollars was sub- 1 peribed. At 6 p.m. tbere was still 1,100 dollars to be secured.' Several hundreds of people were on the . street watching the progress of the • oanvass, and whenever the hand of tbe dial registered another hundred dollars they gave vent to their feel- ; lngs with a hearty cheer. By 10.30 p.m. the full amount ha J been pledged, and when tbe announcement was made the crowd in tbe street went wild with enthusiasm. The school and fire bells and faotorjr' whistles all over the city announced the victory.

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A Press Association telegram from Greymoutb states that Mr Henry Smith, Inspector of Schools under the Grey Education Board, died, yesterday, after a six weeks 1 illness.

The recent concession in the letter rates, whereby letters weighing up to 4bz are carried for Id, ouly ? applies to letters for delivery within the colony. Letters posted •for transmission to other countries have still to be paid fo* by the halfounce. A widespread misoonoetpion appears to have arisen as to the •scope of the concession. Mr Upton Binolalr, the author of the novel, "The Jangle," wbioh led to investigation of the Chicago meatpacking industry, is in ill-health, and will consequently retire from active work and take a long rest. It is believed that his condition is dne no strain of bard work and privations previous to his success. He Jis compelled to give up for some time any 'idea of carrying out bis intention to visit England. A reward is offered for the recovery of a light ohestnat mare leat from Lansdowne. Messra Gillespie and Co. require a cook, housemaid-laundress, and several maohine and blade shearers. Messrs Wbishaw and Co., land agents, advertise, that they have £1,500 to lend on first-class security. At the Bannister Street Auction Mart, at 2 o'clock, on Saturday next, Mr J. R. Niool will hold a special sale of furniture and household effeots on behalf of two resi dents who are leaving the district. The publio are invited to attend the evening services which are being he'd in the camp of the Seventh Day Adventists at Lansdowne. The subjeots of the special addressws will be found in an advertisement appearing on page 1 of this issue. In a new advertisement appearing on page 3 of this issue the Masterton branch of the New Zealand Clothing Factory announce that they are prepared to supply complete outfits for holiday-makers and those about lo 'travel. , Mr J. S. J. Alpass, baker and confectioner, announces that he I'as made special piovision for catering for the wants of patrons. Particular attention is being given to the small goods and confectionerydepartments. Patrons of the tea rooms will find verything up-to-date. Mr F. McOay, draper, of Queen Street, aunounces a clearing sale of a •apeolal purchase of manufacturers' samples commencing to-morrow and continuing for two weeks. Particulars of the price? whioh will obtain . daring the sale will be found in an inset circulated with this issue. Although the Y. M.C.A. has only been In existenoe in Masterton 18 months it fs gradually extending its operations. At present the Association is endeavouring to form a ladies auxiliary, and all ladies interested are reminded of the meeting to be held in jihe rooms, tonight, at 7 o'clock. The piotorial programme to be inaugurated at the Masterton Town Hall, on Friday evening, includes a repressntation of the famous grand opera "Faußt," Goethe's masterpiece. This will be shown in natural living colours, accompanied" by . musical and orchestral effeots. Included in the programme is a series of moving pictures taken by Mr G. West, of the West-Bresoian Company, for the Ne,w Zealand Govern"s ment. In Auckland the entertainment attraoted orowded houses. At the residence, Chapel Street, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Niool will sell, on aocount of Mr J. P. Elliot, the whole of his household furniture and effeots, beiiug the contents t>f a nine-roomed bouse, trie leading lines being enumerated n an advertisement. " As Mr Elliot * js leaving the colony, everything is to be sold absolutely without reserve and an exceptional, opportunity is thus given to those wishing to seoure furniture at good value rates. Owing to the large number • t)f lines to. be submitted ,the sale will commence at 1 o'olocjf. The auctioneer's flag will denote the ' 'location of the sale.

The Mastertou 'Jrchestral Sooiety perform at their third concert ' Of the season the overture "Si J' Etais Roi" (If I Were King), by Adam. This is a piece likely to bring out the strong points of the . 'Orchestra, and a feature of this work will be a glockenspiel solo -played by Master Gougb. This instrument has been made familiar 'through the phonograph, but has not been actually played yet in Masterton. The wood-wind section

of the Orchestra has been strengthened by a bassoon played by Mr M R. Varnham, who is well-known in musical circles, and the brass by another cornet and a French born. The Society has now a foil complement of instruments, and intend next season to perform some of the •classical works of Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn, as well as maido of a lighter order. ' MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OF JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success of SANDER & SONS' EUCA- "• LYPTI 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 udcment' said with regard to the ' GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever, an article is commended _to the public by reason of its good quality, etc., it is not permissable to imitate any of its features. He restrained the imitators perpetually • from doing so, and ordered them to pay all costs. We publish this to afford the public an opportunity of protecting themselves 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 EITCAIYPTI EXTRACJ. Half the unpleasantness ot travellingis • caused by the trouble and annoyance of looking after the luggage. The cheapest and best way to ensure prompt delivery of the Inggaga 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 pnrcicu Mars.—Advt.