LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8312, 15 December 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Miss H. Jenkinsou, of Masterton, who will leave shortly lor Nelson,was made tbe recipient of a gold brooch by Miss E. Keiseoberg, on behalf of tbe Masterton Orchestral Society, on Thursday evening. Influenza has been prevalent in the .Wairarapa, and as a result tbe attendance at some 30 schools visited by the Wellington Education Board's Truant Inpector, has been only fairly good lately. On and after January Jat*.1.907, interest will be allowed on Post Office Savings Bank deposits at tbe rate of 3% per cent, up' to £300; and 3 per oent. on sums over £3OO. No interest will be allowed on sums over £6OO. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band will piay a select programme of mu9io in the Park to-morrow afternoon. Among the items to be rendered will be "I Lombardi," tbe test piece for tbe .International Exhibition Contest. A collection willy betaken up iu aid of the Contest Funds. A telegram from Dannevitke last evening stated that in tbe case, (toneluded yesterday, of Sfeelly v. Gurr, a olaira for £l3O for compensation for breach of agreement, Mr James, S.M., gave judgment for tbe defendant, on costs being allowed. The case has occupied tbe attention of the Oourfc for the last three sittings. Mr Geo. Lett, of Taueru, met with an accident, yesterday, 6u the portion of the Tuueru Road known as "Tbe Devil's Elbow." Owing to tbe btaka on the vehicle Mr Lett was driving falling to* apt the horseß bolted, and Mr Lett was thrown heavily on tbe road. On being brought to Masterton he was attendei by Dr. A. Hosking, and was foundjo have dislocated his arm. Special services will be held in the Presbyterian Churoh to-morrow. The name that bas ,been chosen— Knox Church—will be officially given to the Church. The Rev. Dr. Gibb, of St. John's Ohurob, Wellington, will officiate at the morning and evening services. Appropriate Churoh masic will be rendered, About a week ago, said' Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., «t the meeting of the Wellington' Education Board, on Thursday, the Wellington School Commissioners granted an additional three aures of land to the Lansdowne School. This gave great satisfaction to tbe settlers.—lt was deoided that the thanks of the Board be extended to the Commissioners'for their generous action. Mr W. H. Cruicksbank acknowledges reoeipt of tlie following subscriptions in aid of the Keeble Fund: —Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., £2 2a; Mr B. Merdith, £2 2s; Messrs W. B. Chennells!and Co., £1 Is; Mr W. H. Cruiokshank, £1 Is; Mr H. C. Swan, lOsGd; Mr J. Moodie, 10s; Dean MoKenua, 10s; Mr D. MbNair, 10s; "Stranger," 10a; Mr E. W. Mactavish, ss. • MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OP JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and sncoesq of SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many imitations, and one casß was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. His Honour, giving udament 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 I 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 jnany authorities during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., 'THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTR&CT.

The dredging returns for the past week aie as follow:—Mystery Flat, . 430z; Heseey, lloz 13dwt; Master ton, ltttiz 6dwt, from the western aide • of she claim. ■) * Henry Oakes Ramadan, storekeeper, of Martin borough, has been > adjudicated a bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held in the Official Assignee's office, . Wellington, on Thursday next, a*; noon. '<".''.:■ Tne Master ton Town Hall has been booked as follows:—December 17tb, Lecture by Dr, Gibb: December 18th, Vernor Drama Company; December 19tb, Convent Pupils' Conceit; December 25th, Master ton South Band; January Ist, Caledonian Sooiety; January 2nd and 3rd, Austral Lasses Band; January Btb, Meynell and Gunn (pencilled); January 16tb, Marie Narelle (pencilled); January 18th, J. 0. Williamson; Jaauary 25th and'26tb, Brough-Fleming Company; February 4th, J. 0. Williamson; February 19th to 25th (Show Week), Charles Holloway Company; March 2nd and 4th, Ear<]ley Keynolds; Maroh 14tb, S. Patrick's Concert. Messrs L. J. Hooper and EH Smith, J's P., oooupied the Bench at the Masterton Polioe Court yesterday morning. John Stemson waa. sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour*6n a oharge of having insufficient lawful ,meanß« of support. Charles Wagland and William Ironmonger were charged with having ridden their tioyolea at night without lights. . The former, who did not appear, was fined lQs and 7a costs, while Ironmonger was flued Is and 7s costs. , Ueriry Scott and Frederiok Allen wereoharged'with having left their cabs unattended in Queen Street.and were each fined 5s and 7s costs. A similar information against Thomas Pinkney was dismissed. The defendant stated that be always chained the wheel of his oab when be left it unattended on the road. A young man wants a situation aa cadet on,a sheep station. Mr F. P. Welch, 'abo'u'r' agent,, has vacancies. for mill hands, axemen, domestic help* and others. A special show of wedding eakes> and mince pies will be made byMr W. Wilkes, at his shop in<" Queen Street, this evening. At the Bannister Street auction raoms, today, Mr J. R. Niool will submit at auction a large assort* ment of boots, drapery, clothing, household furniture and sundries. The monthly meeting of the Trusteeslof the Masterton Hospital will' be held on Wednesday, December 19th, at 10.30 a.m., in the Boronght Counoil Chambers. The Masterton gasworks department gives notice that Monday next is the last day on which discount .will be allowed on current accounts. A meeting of the general committee in connection with the reoertion offibe, Irish' Envoys will be held in the Teobniqal School, at 8 o'clock, to-night. At the Perry Street mart, at 2: o'clock, today, Messrs K. E. Howell, and Co. will submit at auction a consignment of pot plants, furniture, glaas, crockery, poultry, produce and sundries.

The services in oonneotion with the Seventh Day adventists Miskioa nil! be oooduated in the Tent, HaJI Street, to-morrow evening, be 7.30 p.m. The subject of a special addresß -"will be found in the advertiaing columns. Intending competitors nJ the Maurlceville Sports Club's annaajt sports meeting: on Boxing Day, are reminded that entries for events* Nos. 2, 4, 10, 12, 17 and 21, will dose with the Secretary, Mr Ohas. Brooks, Maurioeville, on Monday next, December 17th. Messrs JMoLeod and Young will open : to-day, a Christmas display of toys andfanoy goods in the Academy Buildings. Tbe interior of the shoo ia fitted tup on the, most up-to-date lines, and the publio are cordially invited to call and inspect the stock. A. lecture of exceptional interest will be delivered by tbe Kev. Dr. Gibb, of Wellington, tbe TownHall, Maßterton, on Monday even-; jng. Dr. Gibb Is reoognised to excel iu tbe exposition of Soottish life aod character, arid the Drum-, toobty sketches..■■*. will give him excellent scope to display hisversatility. A number of/ vooal items are included in the evening's programme. Mr Of &. Young, one of the pro prietors of 'the Taba Branding; Liquid, was in Masterton, yesterday, having just returned fruni a business trip to Australia. Mr Young reports having had a very suo • oessfui trip. The branding liquid gave complete satisfaction on every station where it was used. He anticipates that the branding liquid will have a very big sale in Australia. : ,<■■;,... Over seventy years aao there wa« launched on tbe market a liquor, tbe great purity of which, oomblued with its stimulating and medicinal properties, quickly j brought it under publio notice. Surely and steadily tbe demand inI creased year by year, never onoe fal- [ tering, till to-day Wolfes Schnapps... has a hold on th» publio favour I unequalled by any other liquor or. stimulant at present known; and to | such an extent has its success been \ ' endorsed that the sales in Austra- \ lasia, alone have now reached, 1,300,000 bottles annually. Leaaing i analysts throughout tbe *orid have j fully testified to ite absolute purity as a family stimulant, and it is pleasant to add a few words lof praise and recommendation to an article of consumption which, has by pure merit alone established* r such, a great and lasting reputation. pOWEti COMPLAINT INT CHILDREN. Jui'ing the'summer months children are • subject to disorders of the bowels, and should receive the most careful attention. ! As soon as any looseness ef tbe bowel 3 is i noticed, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea .Remedy ahould be given. Get a bottle to-day; it may savs a life. For > tale by T. G. Mason, Chemist, Masterton Liniments cannot remove the real trouble 1 in rheumatism, gout, sciatica, and lum ' ! bago. Rhiuho does, by removing the | excess uric acid from the blood. Kheumc- ' effects a thorough cure. 2/ft and 4/6.