LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8317, 21 December 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Masterton dredge is 109oz 15dwts. Mr I. Nation has sold his property at Pleckville to Mr Watson, of Pongaroa."

The body of a man named R. T. Smith, was found in the Dunedin Harbour yesterday.

Mr J. Devlin, the Irish envoy, arrived in Wellington from the South yesterday morning. The killing of Paradise ducks has been prohibited for a year from April 25th next. Messrs J. E. Joynt and E. Tregear have been appointed Governors of the New Zealand Institute.

At a meeting of the committee of the Masterton Bowling Club, last evening, it was decided to engage Mr E. Pelling to supervise the luncheon arrangements during the North Island Bowling Association's Tournament, which will commence on the Masterton Club's green on January 7th. »

1 Some symptoms of rheumatism are, a feeling ef coldness; want of. appetite; thirst; and sharp pains in the joints. Rheusio removes the cause of the trouble ( excess uric acid in the blood. 2/6<& 4/6.

A Press Association message from Nelson records the death of Mrs Elizabeth Nixon, agsd 102 years. The monthly meeting, of the Managers of the 'Masterton Technical School will be held this evening at 8 o'clock.

Fifty-eight members have been initiated by the Foresters' Lodge at Eketahuna during the last six months.

The annual Christmas dhoral recital in connection with S. Matthew's Church will be given this evening, commencing at 7.45 o'clock. The dead body of Harry Cooper, aged 35 years, who had been employed as a billiard-marker, was found in the Wellington Harbour yesterday.

Three junior rinks from the Lower Hutt Bowling Club will visit Masterton, on Boxing Day, and play a match against three junior rinks from the local club. '

The following is the result of the milking competition in connection with the Bush Districts A. and P. Association: —W. J. Miller, Mangarawa, 1; S. H. Baggarley, Marima, 2 and 3.

At Carterton, on Wednesday, Mr James Henry Billington, son of Mr Joseph Billington, of Masterton, was married to Miss Sarah Isabella Court, daughter of Mr F. Court, of Waihakeke.

Mr J. R. Nicol reports that the house and land, in Albert Street, in the estate of the late Maria Mason, was sold at auction, yesterday, for £6BO, the purchaser being a Masterton resident.

The certificates won by the pupils for good attendance at the Masterton District High School will be presented at the school, to-day, by members of the Masterton School Committee.

. A Wellington telegram states that the New Zealand Rugby Union is offering a substantial guarantee for a visit to New Zealand of a team of Rugby footballers representing the American Universities. The New Zealand Union suggests that ten matches should be played in the colony, between April Bth and May 10th.

The Timaru Post says:—''Though he says he is well enough, it is apparent that Mr Hall-Jones is not as well as his friends would like to see him. As a matter of fact, his medical adviser has ordered him to take a complete rest for several weeks, but the order has not been obeyed. There is too much to do, the Minister says, to permit of rest just now." Crs J. C. Ewington, F. W. temple, the Town Clerk, Borough Engineer, and Messrs W. M. Cole and J. Wrigley visited the Wrigley estate in Pine Street, yesterday afternoon, to consider the proposed scheme for roading the estate. The first proposal made by the Trustees of the estate was to form a road through the estate from Pine Street to Villa Street. They also submitted in writing an alternative scheme for running a road, through the estate from Pine Street to Cole Street. -Nothing definite was decided in the matter, yesterday, owing to all the members of the committee of the Borough Council not being present.

"This man is a problem; he has a mania for collecting refuse," said Corporation Inspector Doyle at the Wellington Police Court, on Wednesday, of a man named James Phillips," who pleaded guilty to having kept poultry in a place which was not a properly-constructed poultry house. The Inspector went on to state that the defendant filled every house he went into with all kinds of refuse which was more or less offensive. He had been cautioned twice before, but the cautions had no effect on him. The Bench—Messrs James Embury, R, H. Edwards, and J. G. ■W. Dal r rymple—fined the defendant £l, in default seven days' imprisonment. An old resident of the colony died at Palmerston North on Wednesday evening, in the person of' Mrs John Bowden. The deceased, who had attained the age of 75 years, arrived in Dunedin in the year 1862, and resided there until the death of her husband some twelve years ago. Since then she has lived in the North Island, for the past nine years at Napier. At the time of her death she was visiting her daughter, Mrs A. J. Graham, and had been'in Palmerston North for about six weeks. She has left a family of eight. They are:—Messrs Wm. Bowden, Ashburton; John Bowden, Wellington; Andrew Bowden, Hastings; Charles Bowden, Palmerston North; Mrs R. C. Runciman, Napier; Mrs Wm. Chapman, Mrs Jas. Galland, and Mrs J. Graham, Palmerston North.

The following are the results of the games played on the Masterton bowling green yesterday: —Feathers —Messrs J. Carpenter, J. Smith, J. Thompson and E. Richards (skip) 24 beat Messrs A. Mutrie, J. Harris, E. J. Rose and E. McEwen (skip) 15. Ferns—Messrs R. Evernden and S. E.. Wright 21 beat Messrs G. Long and 6. G. Johnson 17. Messrs W. Pragnell, F. J. Dupre, J. W. Cochrane "and J. Whittaker (skip) 24 beat Messrs J. Scott, W. Perry, G. Townsend and T. Cresswell (skip), 15; Messrs Whelch and p.' Gordon 23 beat Messrs F. Braddock and E. E. Chamberlain 19; Messrs J. Scott, R. Rigg, J. W. Cochrane and J. Whittaker (skip) 29 beat Messrs W. Pragnell, T. Cresswell, F. J. Dupre, and J. Coradine (skip) 27; Messrs J. C. Ewington, F. E. Robertson, and W. Perry (skip) 21 beat Messrs Hanna, T. Duncan, and G. Townsend (skip) 20. Mrs G. Long provided afternoon tea. FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT . 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.6., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbourne, the prosecution showed:— 1. That Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains all medical I constituents of the eucalypti, in a highly 1 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 30 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 "jußt as good" game. Therefore take care and ootain the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT

In Kussla there are no forteftnan 86 general holidays in theyear.

It ie stated that the potato blight has made its "appearance in Southlaud. '

Ibe Oonnt of Oheste, the oldest European general, has died at Madrid at the age of 96.

The Masterton District High School will "break up" to-day for the Christmas holidays.

Prinoess Mileno of Montenegro, ibe mother of the Queen of Italy, ia lying seriously ill at Getinje.

The use uf opium has been strictly prohibited ia the new Chinese army aud in sohoots.

The Mangatahi settlement (Otrig, Hawke's Bay) will shortly be opened for settlement. It consists of 12,272 aores.

Mr W. H. P. Barber, M.H.R. for Newtowu, denies that he is likely to, be a candidate for theMayoralty of Wellington.

In has been decided that the next sitting of the Meikle Commission will be held at the Supreme Court, Wellington, on January 2nd.

A proclamation was gazetted on Wednesday evening farther proroguing Parliament from the 27th iDst., to Wednesday, H'ebruary 28th.

From January Ist the inland rate for parcels post will bo reduoed from 6d to 4d for the first pound, and from 3d to 2d for each succeeding pound.

A report just, presented to the Russian Council of Ministers states that the oost of the war with Japan has been definitely ascertained to have been £187,000,000.' As a test of the legality of the exclusion of Japanese children from Californian schools an notion has been taken which will throw thewhole question into the United States Courts for adjudication. '

The hottest place in the world is the southwestern coast of Persia, on the Persian Gulf. Here, in July and August, the thermometer climbs to 130 in the afternoon, and never* day or night, falls' below 100.

The Buapehu, wbiah arrived at Wellington from London, on Wednesday, brought br 18-months'-old South Devon boll, and six Snath Devon heifers for Mr G. Pain, of Martinborough.

The Viotoria Tennis Club opened the season yesterday afternoon on their grounds in Chapel Street. There were about thirty members present, and some very enjoyable games were played. The ladies provided afternoon tea.

On the application of the Christ, church Reception Committee the Minister of Railways has granted a free pads over the Government lines to Mr Devlin, the Irish M.P., who is touring the Australasian oolonies in the inteiest of the Dome Rule, cause.

Messrs Abraham rand Williams, Ltd.; held a sale at Pahiatua, on Wednesday, of sections in Hall's Estate, Pahiatua extension. Fifty sections were disposed of at an average price of £Bl per acre.>; There Is still a big demand for the sections remaining unsold.

At the Maaterton Pol he Court, yesterday morning, Mr Eli Smith, J.P., had before bi.m three Qrsfc offenders, chared with having been drank. Two were fined 5s each, in default 24 hours imprisonment, and one was convicted aud discharged on his consenting to a prohibition order being taken oat against him.

The Ikriroa District Maori Land Board will sit in tho Maaterton Courthouse, this morning, for the purpose of considering leaseß of Maori lands in the distriot. The President of the Board JsJndgbß. 0. 'Slav of. the Native Land Ganrfc, and with him are associated Messrs R. Sheridan and ibaia Hntana.

A caretaker is wanted for Knox Church, Masterton.

A .young lady wants board .and residence in a private family.

An advertiser wants to lease for one month a furnished cottage.

A special sale of poultry and Christmas hams will be held, tomorrow, at Mr J. R. Nicol's mart.

A reward is offered for the recovery of a silver-mounted leather purse and card case combined.

A housemaid for the country is advertised for by Misses Whitcombe, of the Central Registry Office, Perry Street.

Ornaments, toys, and fancy goods in great variety are now being displayed nr the Fancy Department of theW.F.C.A. .

A notice appears elsewhere which will be of interest to the young lady who gave a parcel (to a cab-driver at the Masterton Railway, Station on Saturday, November 24th.

At their rooms, Perry Street, tomorrow, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell by auction a large s assortment of furniture and household effects, produce and poultry.

Messrs W. M. Ashton and Co., land agents, Wanganui, advertise particulars of a sheep station property of 9,000 acres. This is pronounced to be one of the best investments of its kind now offering.

Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., invite tenders, to close on December 28th, for the purchase of about 26 acres of growing oat crop on Mr James Stuckey's property at Te Rangitumau.

In a new advertisement, appearing on page 3 of this issue, the Masterton Branch of the New Zealand Clothing Factory quote special prices of new lines of dress and tennis shirts. An exceptionlly large and wellassorted stock will be found in the Masterton branch. BHEUMATISM. The quick relief from paia afforded by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm ia worth many times the cost It makes rest and sleep possible. For sale by T. Q. Mason, Chemist, Masterton. DON'T COUGH ALL night. Kestful sleep follows the use of Dr ShelJ don's Now Discovery. The best Lung remedy in the world. Small doae. Pleasant to take. Every bottle 'guaranteed* for sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Master ton. J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Maurice j i ville Co operative Store, Mauriceville West*

Daring the past tbree days over 20,000 acres of fallen hush have been cleared by fire in the Gisbome district.

Mr C. Q. Ebbid, solicitor, of Marton, di«d on Tuesday morning '•after an illness of considerable duration.

•'The expression 'second childhood' aa applied to the senile is an insnlt to children," said Dr. Trnby King, in giving evidence at the Danedin Sapreme Court last week.

Miss Louisa Kensington, who was seriously injured by the fire motor engine in Wellington on Monday, is reported to be making satisfactory progress.

A press cable message received from Sydney yesterday states that Mr Carruthers, Premier of New South Wales, proposes to take a holiday early next year, and visit the North Island of New Zealand.

The Otago Farmers' Union is enlisting the services of Mr Donald Reid, senr., in opposition to the Land Bill. It is understood he will give his first address at Balclutha •some time next month.

The annual conference of the New Zealand Institute of Architects is being held in Wellington. The delegates are—Messrs Petre (Dunedin), Ballantyne (Ohristohuroh), Wilson auveroargill), Atkins (Wanganui) Natuaoh (Napier), and Penty and Clere (Wellington).

The Taupo correspondent of he Auokland Herald atalea that the Waipiklrangi Geyser, «t the Spa, wbioh hhs been dormant for eome time past, suddenly burst into aotivity on Saturday, and Ib now giving magnifioent diaplayß, sending a huge volume of water from 150 feet to 200 feet high, af. intervals daring the day.

The pupils of S. Bride's Convent broko un, yesterday, for their Christmas vacation of six weeks. TJtje.. classes will re-assemble on February 4th. The prizes won during the year were presented to the •Bucoesßful pupils by the Rev. Dean MoKenna, yesterday morning. Prizes were douatori! by Meßdames A. W. Birsa, O. 0. Aitken and Cameron, of Napier, and the Sisteis desire to acknowledge these with thanks.

Wellington's third battalion of •school cadets, which comprises the dfetone, Hutt, Otaki, Jobnsonville, Levin and Wereroa districts, is to bold an encampment at Cbristohurob daring the first; or second week in February. The committee of the .Board of Education which was aptpoioted to deal with cadet matters has given its consent to ihe application, and baq applied to the department for the concessions offered by the Government. Major Barlinson is in enrage oC the battalion.

A pleasing ceremony took place, yesterday, at the locbl Stock otHoe when the officers of the Department of Agriculture gathered together and presented Stock Inspector G. H. JenkiUßoH, who ia leaving this district to take charge of tne Nelson district, with a handsome travelling bag, nicely fitted up inside. Mr Halligan, of the local staff, presentation in a very neat and appropriate speech, which was suitably replied toby Mi Jenkinson, Who aaidthat be never- wished to ■ have a better 'lot of ofßoora to work with than those wno were i present.

That dreadful word "consumption" need never.be feared if Dr. Sheldon's New Dis • oovery' is taken in time. Thousands speak of it in the highest praise. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Bail ilie,'Carterton, and the Mauricevilie Cooperative Store, Mauricevilie West. HEADACHE CANNOT EXIST When Chamberlair's Stomach, an Liver Tablets are taken. Their marvellous in 'fluenceon the liver and bowels puts an nd to it every time They follow &ature's own method, doing just what is needed. No other laxative ever made can compare with them for effectiveness. For sale by T.G.Mason, Chemist, Masterton.