LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8318, 24 December 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There will be no publication of the Wairarapa Age on either Christmas or Boxing Day. The political parties at Manchester (England) are preparing 1 for an election.

The Masterton Dredging. Company has declared a dividend of five shillings per share. ( Mr John Anderson, of the firm of Buller and Anderson, solicitors, died at Wellington on Saturday. Henry Goodie, an old identity of the Colyton district, dropped dead on Saturday morning on the main road, death being due to heart disease.

The Masterton Municipal Brass Band rendered a select programme of music, including a number of Christmas carols, in the Park, yesterday afternoon, before a large crowd of people. To-morrow (Christmas Day) there will be services at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7.30 p.m. at S. Matthew's Church. At S. Patrick's Church, Mass will be celebrated at 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and 11 a.m. Miss E. P. Tayler, who has resigned from the staff of the Masterton telephone exchange, was ! on Saturday afternoon presented with a handsome marble timepiece by Mr W. H. Nicholls, Postmaster, on behalf of the Post Office staff.

On Saturday afternoon Mr Bryce Clayson, who has been in the employ of Messrs T. Wagg and Co. for a number of years, and who will shortly take up his residence in Eketahuna, was presented with a brief bag and a handsome silvermounted pocket by Mr F. Hunn, on behalf of the employees. fire was litjin some thick bush on Mr G. Williams' property, near the Taueru, yesterday morning, for the purpose of burning it off. The fire burnt furiously all day. A slight breeze sprang up, and carried the flames along the Tauery River towards Brancepeth, but no damage was done.

At S. Matthew's Church, on Saturday morning, Mr Benjamin Page, only son of Mr John Page, of Taueru, was married to Miss Rose Thompson, third daughter of the late Mr Thompson, of Birmingham (England). The bride was attended by Miss Alice Thompson, and the best man was Mr E. Spackman. A reception-was held afterwards at the residence of Mrs Allen, and the newly-wedded couple left for their home at the Taueru in the afternoon.

At a meeting of the Concert Committee of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society on Saturday, the arrangement of details in connection with the concert on New Year's night was left in the hands of the President, Secretary, and the town members of the Committee. The President and Secretary were authorised to secure a, stage manager. The Committee have obtained the services of a number of well-known vocalists for the concert, which gives promise pf being a decided success.

On Saturday afternoon a lad named W.! Palamontain was 'instrumental in saving, George Hyder, another lad, from drowning in the Waipoua River. In company with others, the two lads mentioned were bathing in the river near the cemetery. Hyder, who was unable to swim, got out of his depth. He was sinking for the third time when Palamontain gripped him by the left arm and brought him out of the water. It is interesting to note that, about twelve months ago, Palamontain saved a lad named Ralph Hipkins from drowning in the same river. '

The Ground Committee of the Masterton Racing Club met on Saturday morning, at the Opaki Racecourse. Messrs J. Cress, W. Piatt, J. Macara, and D. McLachlan were present. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs C. E. Vallance, A. W e l an d C. Hi Smith. It was decided to make two extra windows for the sale of tickets /in the totalisator house. It was resolved to recommend the Stewards to purchase some sheep to keep the grass down on the course proper. The custodian was instructed to get the mowing machine put in order. A report was drawn up for submission to the next meeting of the Stewards, to be held on sth January next. MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OF JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success of SANDER & 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 udoment 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 or genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE i EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

A London cablegram states that itif is expected that Mr Winston Churchill will be transferred to another post, possibly as Chief Secretary for Ireland in place of Mr Bryce.

The Hon, W. P. Reeves, .High. Commissioner, and Mr G. Hogben, Inspector-General, will represent New Zealand at the Imperial Conference on education, to be held in England in May next.

Mr H. Dunbar Johnson, who will retire from the Native Land Court Bench at the end of the year, has been appointed Native Land Purchase Officer for Wanganui and Taranaki districts.

The Government has decided to take Te Arai Station, of 10,750 acres,, situated eight miles from Gisborne, under the Land for Settlement Act. The estate is the property of this Hon. Randall Johnson,

The Hon. J. E. Jenkinson, M.L.C., has disposed of his interest in the cycle and motor firm of Messrs Jenkinson and Company, says the Post, He contemplates making- atrip to Great Britain year. At Wiaingawa on Thursday evening, a social was tendered to Mr Arthur Roydhouse, who has been in charge of the School and Post Office there for the past year. During the evening Mr Bland Rayner, on behalf of the schooi committee, school children, and settlers,, presented Mr Roydhouse with a - handsome gold albert.

Patrick, a New York lawyer, who was sentenced; to death in 1901 for chloroforming Rice, a millionaire client, in order to obtain a fortune, has exerted every trick which the law allows to secure an alteration of his sentence, and has obtained commutation to imprisonment for life. He now appeals for costs, which are stated to be £IOO,OOO sterling. The Imperial Conference on Education, which is to be held at Home in May next, will discuss,, among other matters, the following subjects:—Scheme for federation of the Empire in Education; Official. Recognition of a common central office for federal education; Future Federal l Education Conferences.

, A telegram received by the Tourist Department from Glenorchy. states that a couple of tourists have negotiated the new pass between' Lakes Wakatipu and Te Anau, discovered about a year ago. Mrs O'Callaglmn, of Hawera, has achieved the, distinction of being the first, lady to make this trip*: '/ Mr W. H. Cruickshank advertisesfor sale or exchange a farm of 304 acres, near Masterton.

A lady's dress basket, lost from the Wellington to Masterton train on Saturday, is advertised for. , There will be no pay night of the Workers' Mutual Benefit Building Society on- Wednesday (Boxing) night. • i

Messrs Brice, Broad, and Cohen, of Marton, advertise for sale a fully improved farm of 1900 acres, which .they announce to be a bargain.

On page 1 of this issue Mr Alex. Murray,, of Glasgow, House, offers exceptional value in children's hats and dresses.

The Masterton Municipal Brass Band will visit the residents of Masterton this evening, and render a programme of the latest.carols.

For the next few days,, bird fanciers will have an. opportunity of purchasing Australian parrots' - and birds of plumage; These are on view near the Post Office.

In another column Mr W. Eagle,, proprietor, of the Taueru Hotel,, announces that the improvements and additions recently made to> the hotel will provide every - comfort to the travelling public.

In the wanted column of this issue the Austral Botanic ManufacturingCompany, Masterton, 1 recommendfarmers and others that the present time is well suited for the use of their preparation "Lixall" as a weed destroyer."

Mr A. G. Bayliss, general draper; Carterton, ha,s a most attractive display of seasonable stock at his shop. The goods, which have been specially selected, include all the latest and most fashionable novelties, and are well worth inspection.

Messrs J. A. Lyttle and Co. announce the arrival- of a new consignment of: Minerva motor bicycles, « Massey-Harris, Royal Enfield, and Pearl bicycles, as well as a big shipment of accessories. The firm make a specialty of motor or gas engine repairs.

Messrs G. Hyde and Co., who recently opened a general furniture warehouse in Masterton, on the most up-to-date lines, are making a very fine Christmas display at their establishment in Queen Street. The windows and the interior of the shop are stocked wiith furniture of the latest design and best workmanship, and the show is a credit to the firm. The drawing room window is stocked with a beautiful lot of hearth rugs, overmantles, and Chippendale chairs, whilst anpther window is replete with a solid oak dining room suite. A big consignment of the latest floor cloths and linoleums, which has just been opened up, is also on view. The firm are making a specialty of pictures suitable for presents, each of which is mounted and ready for framing. The variety of pictures is very extensive, and the prices reasonable. RHEUMATISM. . The quick relief from pain afforded by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm is worth many times the cost. It makes rest and sleep possible. For sale by T. G-. Mason, Chemist, Masterton. NEH' LEASE FOB WEAK LVNGS. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption cures Influenza and all Lung troubles. For sale by H E. Eton, Chemist. Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Maurioeville Cooperative Store, Maurieeville West. CAN TOU BLAME HER?, If at last she tires of the fault-finding of a dyspeptic husband and leaves him? The worst of the dyspeptic is that he does not realise his own meanness. His world is entirely out of perspective. * A man is only as strong as his stomach. When the stomach is diseased all the other organs suffer. Dr Sheldon's .Digestive Tabulea are the sufferer's tree of life. They will ourd him and bring him health and happiness just as certain as he takes them. They are sure because they are a natural remedy, and contain exactly the same chemical properties as the digestive fluids in the stomach. For sale by H. E. Eton : Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carter l ton, and the Maurieeville Co-operative i Store,' Maurieeville West.

The oat crops in the Gladstone district are looking well.

The British Parliament has prorogued till February 12th. The Wellington tramcars will not be run on Christmas Day. Mr John Bourke Roche, a prominent citizen and the oldest Mason on the Coast, died at Greymouth on Friday.

The attendance at the New Zealand Exhibition for the week ending Friday night was 73,000, making the total to date 556,269. g

A young |man named James Ferguson was killed at Clarendon (Otago), on Friday, by a fall of earth.

Reports from the Otago Central district state that the country is very parched, and that there will be a scarcity of winter feed next year.

Mrs Fannie James was married recently at Fulton, Missouri, U.S.A., for the eighth time. She has been divorced seven times, and in each case her suit was uncontested.

It is reported at the present time that a syndicate is being formed— Auckland being stated as the headquarters —to secure and exploit all the native lands of the colony.

Auckland city is so well supplied with coal from mines at Taupiri, Huntley, and Whangarei, that the Minister for Mines has decided that at present there is no necessity to open a State coal depot in that city.

The petition in favour of substituting Saturday for Wednesday for the half-lioliday for grocery establishments met with further approval at Dunedin pn Tuesday, a number of employers in the city and suburbs appending their signatures to it.

The annual conference of the New Zealand Master Bakers' Association

will be held at Timaru early in Feb-

ruary. The Association now embraces nine Unions—Auckland, Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Wellington, Marlborough, North Canterbury, South Canterbury, and Otago.

A charge of leaving the district without making provision for the

future maintenance of his unborn child was preferred against a young man at the ( Masterton Magistrate's Court, on Saturday morning, before Mr W. P. James, S.M. In giving

evidence the, defendant admitted paternity, but denied that he had attempted to leave the place. He only went to work on a contract at Longbush. The Magistrate, in dismissing case, said he was inclined to believe that the 1 defendant

had no intention of leaving the place, but he warned him that if he did attempt to leave he would be placed under arrest. Mr B. J. Dolan appeared for the informant, and Mr C. A. Pownall for the defendant. Detective Broberg, who for five

months searched for the Maori outlaw, Hare Matenga, in the wild and untravelled district lying between the East Cape and Gisborne, returned to Wellington on Friday night. Detective Broberg had with him Constable McAlister, of Napier, and Mr Joseph Earle, late of Wellington, who was familiar with the district searched, and acted as guide. During their long and arduous search the party endured great privations, and all suffered from rheumatic attacks owing to wading in the icy-cold bush streams. At present Matenga is able to keep away from civilisation,

but when, winter, with its more rigorous weather, arrives, and when ihe bushfellers' ' camps are again established, he will .most likely be forced to emerge from his fastness and search for provisions round the camps of the bushmen. Nothing has yet been decided as to the further pursuit of Matenga.

A PANACEA FOR At-L STOMACH TROtJBLtfS

Is found in Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabules, which digest what you eat and give the weary stomach a much, needed rest. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, <i. Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville Co operative Store, Mauriceville We

DOx'l COUGH AM, NIGHT,

Bestful sleep follows the use of Dr Shel} don's New Discovery. The best Lung remedy in the world. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed, for Bale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Mister ton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Maurice ville Co operative Store, Mauriceville West.

Why suffer the torments of Hell with Bheumatism or l umbago when, Tr« Sheldon's Magnetio Linifaent will ease the pain at once, and continued applications effect a permanent cure. Price 1/6; large bottles 3/-. For. sale oy H. E> Eton, Chemist, Masterton, <T. Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville] Co-operative Store, Mauriceville West.