LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8357, 14 February 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton portion of the San Francisco mail arrived last evening by the last rain from the North. A slight earthquake shock was felt in Wellington on Tuesday night about 8 o'clock.

Mr Y. M. Richards, of Masterton, ran third (off the Byds mark) in the 120 Yards Sheffield Handicap at the Hawke's Bay Caledonian Sports, yesterday. Mr W. Newton, Inspector of Factories in Masterton, has been promoted to Christchurch, and will leave for that city at the end of the present month.

At the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr E. G. Eton, J.P., a first offender was fined five shillings, in default' 24 hours' imprisonment, for having been drunk and disorderly.

The ordinary meeting of the Masterton School Committee, which was to have been held this evening has been adjourned until to-morrow evening on account of the presentation to Mr C. E. Daniell takingplace to-night. The monthly meeting of the North Wairarapa Benevolent Society, which was to have been held yesterday afternoon, lapsed for the waht\>f a quorum, only Messrs R. T. Holmes and W. Morris attending. Accounts amounting to £49 3s 9d(Solway Home £ls 17s 7d) were passed for payment.

The annual gathering and games of the Takapau Caledonian Society will tye held on Wednesday next, and will be followed by ra concert and dance in the evening. A good programme of events has been arranged, and it is reported that several competitors from Masterton will be present.

A Wellington telegram states that the slaughtermen have adopted an ultimatum for delivery to the employers, but its terms have not been divulged, and up to a late hour last night the employers had received no communication from the men. It is currently expected that the men will take 23s per hundred.

The matron of the Masterton Hospital wrote to the meeting of the Hospital Trustees, yesterday morning, applying for the services of an extra probationer at the Hospital. Owing to the eight-hour system being introduced at the Hospital the work was increasing at the Hospital. The Chairman (Mr A. W. Hogg) agreed with the matron that the work was increasing at the Hospital owing to the increasing number of patients. He said that the Hospital had been lately overcrowded to a .considerable extent, chiefly with cases of accident. Dr„ A. Hosking, who was present at the meeting, thought the Trustees should interview the matron on the subject before acting. He was not at all convinced that an extra nurse was required at the Hospital. Eventually the Chairman and Messrs Keith and Harris were appointed a committee to report on the matter at next meeting.

The Dunedin correspondent of the Wellington Post writes: —The latest addition to the cost of living is a rise in the price of locally-manufactured woollen cloth of ten per cent. In two years the price of wool, which is governed by the London market, has risen by about 15 per cent., and this has reduced the profits of the mills 1 to nil, or thereabouts, thus threatening to kill a .valuable local industry.' The mills have endeavoured to cope with the situation in various ways; some mills were manufacturing woollen goods into which a considerable admixture of cotton found its way, the obect being to cheapen the cost of production. This, however, threatened to kill the local article in the local markets. To prevent this from happening in future will be one of the objects of the recently-formed Woollen Association, but to pay even moderate dividends the rise in price above-men-tioned has been found imperative. The following is a list of the judges in connection with the forthcoming Show of the Mksterton A. and P. Association: —Thoroughbred and ljght horses: Messrs M. F. Baird,' Hastings; R. H. Aldworth, Rangitikei. . Harness classes: Mr J. R. Redstone, Gisborne. Draught horses: Mr J. C. N. Grigg, Longbeach, Canterbury. Herefords, Mr G. C. Wheeler; Shorthorns, Mr A. McLean, Hastings. Ayrshires: Dr. Levinge, Christchurch. Fat cattle and fat sheep, Mr T. A. Bamber, Wanganui Lincolns: Mr Wm. Wilson, Whenuakura, English and Border Leicester: Mr J. Sowden, Canterbury. Romneys: Mr P. Mungavin, Porirua. Southdowns: Mr Thos. Brooks, Thorneycroft, Canterbury. Dogs : Mr PAuI Hunter, Porangahau. Pigs: Mr J. 0. Batchelor. Agricultural produce, Mr L. S. Abraham, Palmerston North;. Dairy produce: Mr J. B. MacEwan, Wellington. Horticultural: Mr A. McKay, Wellington. Bread, scones and knitting: Miss Talbot and Mrs Wm. Perry. School plots: Messrs J. McGregor and F. C. Lewis.

Weak Backs. The'weak spot in many men and women is the back. It gives out before the other part of the body. It gets tired and aohee terribly after a day's work or night's pleasure. A tired, weak back, pulls a person right down and renders life misorablo. The kidneys are often supposed to be the cause but usually the muscles and tendons in the back have been strained. Or Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment is the proper and only permanent remedy. Rub it into the pores of the baok, and a feeling of renewed strength and vigour will come immediately, and a few such treatments will fix you up all right. Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment takes out soreness and inflammation. It invigorates and freshens all the mnsoular tissues. It contains ingredients that you never used before. For sale by H, E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville Co-operative Store, Maurioeville West. The Nebbing Mothk* Who uses Dr Sheldon's Digestive Ta ules not only keapß her. own stomaoh perfectly regulated, but imparts the glow of health to the cheek of her babe. Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabules are mild but infallible. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Maurioeville Co-operative Store, Mauriceville West.

Mr J. Parker, late of the Welling ton Garrison Band, is playing solo cornet for the Masterton Municipal Band at the Exhibition Band Contest at Christchurch.

Carterton has been enveloped in smoke for a couple of days. The fire was on the property of Mr. A Daysh, Maungatarera Valley, where a splendid burn has been experienced. The area cleared is 100 acres.

A Sydney cablegram states that the Income Tax Commissioners are suing W. N. Willis for £2,475, income tax for three years with fines. The Commissioners allege that Willis' statement of his income is not true.

On Friday afternoon a sensation was caused at Palmerston N. by the news of a runaway marriage, s?iys the Wanganui Chronicle. The daughter of a very prominent resident of Palmerston North, with her intended husband— a well-known Wanganui resident—slipped away to Longburn and went through the marriage ceremony without interruption. The parents, arriving on the scene by motor directly after the ceremony, tried to bring back their erring daughter, who, to avoid trouble, left by the mail for Christchurch. Her husband joins her there later.

A special telegram from Raetihi to a Wanganui paper, dated Febru-, ary 11th, states that there is great excitement and indignation felt throughout the district at the action of the Government in knocking off the teams and stopping the metalling on the main coach road between Raetihi and Makatote and Ohakune and Kanoi. An indignation meeting is mooted for Saturday. The County Council passed the following resolution: —"That this council regrets the action of the Government in ceasing metalling the various roads during the present fine weather.'? The Plon. Mr Geo. Jones, who was conductor of the : Oamaru Garrison Baind when it was the champion band of the colony, is at present conducting that band at the Exhibition Contest, at Christchurch. The band played Wagner's "Tannhauser," in the "Own Choice" selecton, and were only three points behind the leading bands. It is many years since the Hon. Mr Jones last had charge of a band. The old Oamaru Band, of which he was conductor, included Mr W. S. King, who is now judge in the solo competitions at the Exhibition Contest, and Mr T. Rodgers, of Masterton, who is at present conductor of the Masterton South Band. The Oamaru Garrison Band of those : days had a record of ten firsts, two seconds and one third out of fourteen contests.

The owner of a dog straying at Te Ore Ore is advertised for.

An advertiser requires a domesticated lady-help.

Gas consumers are notified that to morrow (Friday) is the last day on which i discount will be allowed on current accounts. The Masteron A. and P. Association require a number of waitresses for the luncheon department on Show days.

The branches of the various banks doing business in Masterton and Eketahuna will observe a holiday on Wednesday next, on the occasion of the People's Day at the Masterton Show.

In view of the approaching seedsowing season, the W.F.C.A. advertise a list of specially-selected and reliable seeds which they have now in stpck. Samples and price-lists will be forwarded on application. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., Ltd., are now offering specially selected Hawke's Bay and Canterbury rye-grass seed, clover, and other fodder seeds. The firm stock Cooper's Little's and Highland sheep dips. The Masterton Borough Council invite tenders, to close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday next, for carting the gasholder material from the railway station to the gasworks.

In the grocery department of the W.F.C.A. there is at present a wellassorted stock of fruit extracts for summer drinks, dessert fruits and all table delicacies.

At their mart, Queen Street, at 2 o'clock on Abraham and Williams, Ltd., will submit at auction the privileges in connection with the St. Patrick's Day Sports meeting on March 14th.

On Monday next Mr J. R. Nicol will s.ell, on account of Mr R. Evernden,' who is leaving Masterton, the whole of iiis furniture and effects. Particulars will be advertised in tomorrow's issue.

A social is to be held in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, to-morrow evening at 7.30 o'clock, to wind up the season of the Thursday Cricket Club. A good programme has been arranged and all members of the Y.M.C.A. are invited to attend.

Messrs Hendry and Buxton, who are at present holding a big drapery sale, , report record business from the opening day. The . firm extend an invitation to the public to call and inspect the bargains, and they guarantee to sell new goods at sale prices. At 11 o'clock on Saturday next Mr J. R. Nicol will sell by auction the whole of the furniture and effects contained in "Ring well" House, Chapel Street. The list is a very large one, and includes everything necessary for a well-appointed board-ing-house. The particular lines appear in the auctioneer's advertisement.

The annual sports meeting of the St. Patrick's Day Sports Association will be held, on Thursday, March 14th, when prize-money to the value of £152 will be given for the various events. The St. Patrick's Day Handicap has beeni allotted £4O, and for the Two Mile Wheel Race the prize money amounts to £l7. Nominations for all handicap events will close with the secretary, Mr C. A. Tabuteau, at 9 o'clock on Saturday, February 23rd. Why Go Hongha? If your stomach is weak and you are suffering from indigestion, don't saorifice your health and oomfort. Eat all the wholesome food you want. Then take one of Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabules after eaoh meal. They digest your food and hus nourish and build you up, while the tora&oh is recovering its natural tone. I'or sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Btullio, Carterton, and the Maurice-villeJGo-operative Store, MauriceviUe West.

Mr D. T. King, of Carterton, received the sad news yesterday morning of the death of his mother, which occurred on Tuesday at Palmerston North.

In the Sculling Tournament, on the Parramatta River course, N.S.W., Arnst, of New Zealand, qualified for the final in the All-Comers' Handicap, beating L. Pearce, who conceded him 8 seconds. Arnst won by a couple of lengths in 11J minutes.

At the Dunedin Supreme Court, on Tuesday, the case of P. J. Shanks v. the Dunedin and Roslyn Tram Company, claim for £SOO for injuries alleged to have been sustained on the company's property on September 18th, was concluded. Judgment was given for the full amount claimed.

The Napier Telegraph says that Mr W. L. Rees, the well-known Gisborne solicitor, was approached by the Government with a view to appointment to the Legislative Council, but that gentleman declined the honour. Mr Townley, Mayor of Gisborne, also refused appointment.

Mrs Seddon, who is at present on a visit to Greymouth, received a cablegram, yesterday, announcing that Mr T. Seddon, M.H.R., had passed his second section of the L.L.B. examination. Mr Seddon is at present on a visit to theWilberforce Reefs, and will not return to Hokitika before Saturday.

The West Coast Trades and Labour Council are holding their annual conference in Greymouth. Twenty delegates are present. The President (Mr Foster) presented the annual report, which was of a satisfactory nature. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Presient, Mr J. Foster; Vice-President, Mr G. Newton; Secretary, Mr Henry Betts; Treasurer, Mr Turk; Trustees, Messrs Avery and Young. The Conference is likely to last a week.

Rheumatism can be cured—then why will you continue to suffer. Eheusio has effficifid wonderful cures for others, after all else has failed. It will cure you. Try it