LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8389, 28 March 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

i There will be no publication of the Wairaraoa Age to-morrow (Good Friday). Purser's cabinet factory at Wanganui was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The Tramway Committee of the Wellington City Council has been authorised to arrange for procuring twenty additional cars. —Association.

A married man named Alfred Parker, aged 48 years, committed suicide at Auckland yesterday, states a telegram. A Gisborne telegram states that a Maori named Kahure, 19 years of age, was killed yesterday by a kick from a horse.

The Wellington City Council passed a resolution last night, states a telegram,; protesting against the Government's proposal to utilise Kapiti Island as a leper station. A meeting of those interested in the formation of a pipe band m Masterton will be held in the Masterton Farmers' Implement Co.'s showroom, at 7.30 o'clock, this evening.. At the Wanganui Police Court yesterday, six tobacconists and four storekeepers were fined £1 each for keeping their premises ope"h after hours.

The Dunedin Independent Political Labour League are putting forward candidates for every seat at the municipal elections, states a Dunedin telegram.

Tenders for the erection of infectious diseases hospitals at Masterton and Pahiatua have been accepted /as follows:—Masterton, Mr J. Tait, £1,323; Pahiatua, Messrs Hoar and Baillie, £1,175.

A man named Samuel Woods, aged 32 years, in the employ of the Mushett Steel Foundry Company, Dunedin, was killed yesterday morning, through an emery stone breaking and striking him on the head.— Association.

At the Methodist Parsonage, yesterday, Miss Helen Grace Exell was married to Mr Thos. Edward Price, son of the late Sergeant Price. Mr H. Price, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. N. Buttle. Mails for Samoa, Honolulu, America, Continent of Europe and the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, per Sierra, will c105e,... at Masterton, on Saturday, March 30th, at 5.30 a.m. Correspondence for the United Kingdom and Europe must Joe specially addressed. It has been ascertained that, Saturday morning's mail will be in time to connect with the steamer.

Mr David Scott, a prominent settler of the Lower Rangitikei, died suddenly on his farm yesterday, states a Marton telegram. He was one of the first settlers in that part of the district, and took a keen interest in horsebreeding, and owned many well-known horses. The deceased had judged 'stock at A. and P. Shows in different parts of the colony. •

A committee of the Masterton Borough Council, consisting of Crs Temple, Elliott, Ewington, Pauling, and the Borough Engineer, visited Cole's Estate, yesterday morning, with reference to the sewers in the roads through the estate. After an inspection of the locality, the committee decided that all the sewers should be passed as being efficient for their purpose. Thomas Wales and John Grubb, sons of Lyttelton residents, while shooting on Port Bills, yesterday, found an unexploded . Novdenfeldt shell, which had evidently been fired from Ripa Island Fort. After examination, they threw it down, when it exploded. Fragments struck Wales in the thigh, inflicting a bad flesh wound. Grubb assisted Wales, who was removed to Lyttelton. Both men had a miraculous escape from death.

MILKING MACHINE EXPERIENCE. Before purchasing, or even trjwg a Milking Machine, ask-ttie agent to give you the names and addte.* c es of a dozen farmers who have used his machine lor a period of not Jess than two jears, an? opinion based o'i shorter period is not woith atentiDn. With thin information in hand, you can easily make direct wiquir es from practical men wbo use the machines to assist in earning their living. Don't forget thao the value of your herd, as well as the cost of the plant, depends on your getting conect and disinterested information. The nvents for the "LiWuENCE-KENNEDi'-GILLIEh" Milker will be happy to supply the names of hundreds of thoioughly satisfied fanners who have used these successful machines for two, three, four, and even five year'. For full particular? apply io 3. J3. McEwan and Cq., Ltd., U.d.S. Co's Buildings, Welling ton.

The Masterton Dorcas Society desires to acknowledge a parcel of clothing received from Mrs Stuckey

The Wellington Education Board has received a grant of £l2O for the purpose of the enlargement of the school residence at Makuri. A conference of medical herbalists is to be held in Christchurch during the Easter holidays to discuss patent medicine legislation.

The Masterton District High School will close this afternoon for the Easter vacation. The School will reopen on Wednesday morning. At the meeting of the Wellington City Council, last evening, a special order was agreed to resolving to borrow £15,000 to establish municipal abattoirs. The awards in the district courts display at the Exhibition were announced to-night, the points being as follow:—South Canterbury 166, Auckland 157, North Canterbury 151, Marlborough 122, West Coast 110, Southland 107, Ashburton 107, Hawke's Bay 92. The maximum was 270. The prizes are—first 60 guineas, second,3o guineas, third 10 guineas.—Association.

The estimated expenditure in connection with the Masterton Hospital during the coming year is as follows: —Salaries and wages £787, rations £4OO, medicine £l2O, fuel and lighting £l5O, furniture £2OO, instruments and surgery £IOO, printing, advertising and stationery £25, laundry £lO, wines and spirits £lO, insurance £2l, post and telegrams £5, telephone £ll, funerals £ls, commission £22, incidentals £3O, trustees' travelling expenses £6, new buildings £550; total, £2,643. A telegram from Christchurch states that, shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a most cowardly assault is alleged to have been perpetrated by a man named Thornley on John Bridgman, a.financial agent. Bridgman was talking to Detective Bishop, at the corner of Hereford Street and Colombo Street, when Thornley came up and insulted him. Bridgman retaliated with his fists. Thornley then knocked him down, hitting him a terrible blow on the face, cutting open his cheek. Thornley was arrested and taken to the police station.

Th 3 following will represent the Masterton Rifle Volunteers in their match with the Post and Telegraph Rifles (Wellington) on the Opaki Range, on Easter Monday:—Lieutenants Morton and Brighting, Sergeants Ayson, Perry and Sayer, Bugler Harding, Privates Winteringham, J. Smith, Potter and Allen. Members of the team ehould consult Lieutenant Morton with regard to time of starting, etc. Any recruits' who are to go to the range will have an opportunity of doing part, if not the whole, of their classfiring. The fortnightly meeting, of the Sto/iehenge Lodge of Druids was held in the Foresters' Hall on Tuesday evening, Bro. J. P. Smith, "A.D. V presiding over a large attendance. Two members were impressively initiated into the ancient, mysteries of Druidism by Bro v J. P. Smith, A.D., ably assisted by Bro. A. 0. Levien, J.P.A., P.D.R. Bro., J. A. Shackleton acted as master of ceremonies.' > Five friends were proposed for membership. A trophy has been promised to the member securing the most new members during the ensuing half-year.

At the Featherston Police Court yesterday, before Messrs Barton and Gilpin, J's.P., Henry Robinson (manager for Mr A. Martin) charged J. P. English (manager for Mr J. 6'Keefe) with having committed perjury at the hearing' of a recent assault case before the Magistrate at Featherston. Mr J. W. Card appeared for the informant, and Mr C. A. Pownall for the defendant. After evidence had been taken Mr Pownall submitted that no case had been made out to send to a higher Court, and the Justices concurred with that view, and dismissed the information.

One of the largest purchasers of pictures at the New Zealand Exhibition was the Adelaide Art Gallery, the directors of which spent about £2,000. At a recent meeting of the directors three letters were received from Miv Gill, Director of Technical Act in Adelaide, regarding the purchases. Mr Gil! stated that the pictures were excellent ones, and a good return for the money expended. He advised the committee to secure a water-colour by W. McTaggart, the Scotch artist, entitled, "A Windy Day on the Coast," for £55. A cable was accordingly sent to Christchurch to secure the painting. The Borough Park Committee met, last evening,' there being present— Crs J. C. Ewington (chairman), F. W. Temple, and T. G. Hoar. The application of the Y.M.C.A. Football Club for the use of the Park practiceground was granted on payment of a sum of ss, in advance and on the usual conditions. The same conditions are to apply to any other clubs requiring the ground. Permission to use the Park Oval for cricket matches on Good Friday and Easter Monday was granted to the Carlton Cricket Club. The St. Patrick's Day Sports Association wrote asking for a refund of the rent and deposit paid for the Park on March 14th. It was decided to refund the rent and deposit, the latter on condition that all sheds and other obstacles are removed from the Parle. On the motion of Cr Temple, it was resolved to fill in the wash-out at the ornamental lake in the Park with stones in wire netting and construct an earth dam in front.

The Celkdrity of Sander and Sons Pore Volatile Eucalypti Extract is universally acknowledged. \ Royalty fionours it, and the entire medical profession has adopted its use. Imitations sprung up without number. The latest of them—as styled " Extracts " was oil foisted upon the trusting, and unwary under tbe grossest misuse of Sander ahd Sons' reputation. Sander and Sons insii'ut'd an action at the Supreme Court of Victoria, before His Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden, K.C.M.G., etc., and at the trial a sworn witness testified that he had to stop tbe use of counterfeits on account of the irritation produced. This shows what care is required to obtain tin article' that is scientifically tested and approved of. As such is surely endorsed'and recommended the GENUirJE SANDEtt AND SONS'PUKE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTIWCT,

When you fed tbe first twinge of rheumatism, gout, sciatica or lumb'go, ami for a bottle of Übkumo. It will quickly cure you. All ttores and chemists sell it a 2/6 and 4/G. A positive and lasting cure.

A match will be fired at Mauriceville to-morrow between the Fairview and Mauriceville Rifle Clubs. The Fairview team will leave Masterton by the 10 a.m. train.

Mr J. P. Elliot, late of Masterton, writing* from Victoria to a friend in Masterton, is loud in his of the Masterton Bowling Green. He states that he has not yet come across a bowling green in Victoria equal to that in Masterton.

With a view to encouraging athletics in the Wairarapa the Hibernian Society have donated a gold and silver medal for a 220 yards school championship, to be run at the combined Catholic picnic at Eketahuna on April 2nd.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at S. Matthew's Church, yesterday morning, the contracting parlies being Mr R. P. Harcombe and Miss Alice Bartlett, daughter of Mr S. Bartlett, of Masterton. The Rev. A. M. Johnson performed the marriage ceremony. The bride was given away by her father.

/■ In 1901 the number of establishments in the colony for the manufac-ture-of colonial wine was 14, and in 1906 this number had increaed to 22. The output of wine in 1900 was 26,513 gallons, and in 1905 33,842 gallons. The cider-making returns, on the other hand, show a decrease. The 1901 figures show a production, of 27,537 gallons., while five years later it was 11,596.

A man named Henry R. Neilsen appeared before Mr G. Heron, J.P , at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, and pleaded guilty to charges of behaving in a disorderly manner in, the Mauriceville Hotel on Tuesday and resisting Constable Townsend in the v execution of his duty. A fine of 10s. on each charge was imposed. At the same sitting of the Court a first offender was fined 5s for having been drunk.

It has been stated (says the Lyttelton Times) that land in the centre of Christchurch has not approached in value anything like the price recently realised in Lambton Quay, Wellington—namely, £420 a foot frontsge. A correspondent states* that that is hardly correct, as a section in High Street recently changed hands at the rate of £'soo a foot frontage. The section had very little depth.

A leaflet issued by the RegistrarGeneral shows that there has been a considerable increase in the quantity of fish cured in the colony in 1905, as compared with 1900. 'The quantity cured in 1905 was 1,886i,3361b5, against 1.082,201bs in 1900. The output of tinned fish is stated to have decreased from 288,84;)lbs to 187,3381b5, but the total value of all products of the establishments rose from £25,173 in 1900 to £28,109 in 1905.

Wairarapa farmers will be specially interested in an interpretation of award given by Mr Justice Sim, President of the Arbitration Court, at the instance of the Wellington Butchers' Industrial Union of Workers. The question put was in the following terms: —"If certain farmers and sheep-buyers who.are not parties to the butchers' award, and who reside at Carterton and Masterton, send dressed mutton to town to be sold by auction, and who send men to assist at the sale of such mutton, do they come within the scope of the. Wellington butchers' award?" The answer given by Mr Justice Sim is as follows:--" If the farmers and sheepbuyers referred to were carrying on the business in question at the date when the award was made, then they are. not bound by its provisions; but if they have. started 'in that business since the award was made then they are bound by its provisions."

Several desirable sections on Lansdowne are advertised for sale.

A notice with reference to accounts in the estate of the late William Judd is inserted by the Public Trustee.

Messrs Chennelis and Co. advertise for sale a small farm near Masterton. This must be sold, as owner, on account of old age, is unable to work the place.

To meet the convenience of farmers, Messrs Dimock and Co., Ltd., have arranged to receipe pigs at Ekctahuna on Monday, April Bth, and at Mauriceville on April 9th.

Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., will close their premises from 5 p.m. today till 2 a.m. on Wednesday next. •

Messrs C. A. Pownall, Bunny and Dolan, P. L. Hollings, and W. G. Newton, solicitors, notify that their offices will be closed for the Easter holidays from 1 p.m. to-day till 9.30 a.m. on Monday, April Bth next.

The order of services at S. Matthew's Church for to-morrow are published elsewhere. The offertory at the morning services will be donated to S. Mary's Home and that at the evening service to the Masterton Hospital.

In another column, Messrs T. Dwyer and Co. have an interesting ( advertisement, the text of which is, "Why ladies should become motorists," and in it they explain the advantages of motoring over ordinary driving from a health-giving point of view. The firm are the agents for the well-known Stuart motor car, and they notify Ehat intending purchasers will be waited on, and given a free trial upon receipt of a postcard making an appointment for the same. Cars may also be hired by the day or hour, and a competent driver supplied at any hour. In cases where cars are purchased, complete tuition is absolutely free. Dk. Sheldon's New Discoveuy.

Of all tbe new discoveries in medical science, the most remarkable in recent years, is one which will prove invaluable to 'thousands of people, anil wh'ch it is believed will take the place c'f all other remedies for the cure of corgbs, colds, and consumption. The preparation is called Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption, and is a scientific compound of great merit. It is most healing to the lungs and tin oat, and cures the cough or cold in a remarkably short time, leaving no bad after effects. As contains no opiates or other noisons, it is a perfectly safe remedy for children and is particularly good for croup and whooping cough. Tbe dose is 3mall, and it is plea, sant to take. For sale ry H. E. Eton, Chemist, Mastevton, J. Baillie, Carterton,, and the Mauricevillo Co-operative Stores Maurioeville West.

r ' ' ' ' The steamer lonic, which will sail jffrom Wellington for London to-day, will carry a record total of 308 passengers from New Zealand. A monster vegetable marrow has been grown in Waimate. It measures •6ft 6in at its largest circumference, ;«nd weights 97Jibs. The railway engine which ran half off the end of No. 2 wharf, at Lyttelton, on Tuesday, states a telegram, was replaced on the wharf yesterday. | The Otago and Southland Presbyterian Synod commenced its annual "isitting on Tuesday night. Rev. D. y&totton, of Caversham Preysbyterian ■ Church, was elected Moderator. ryjb At a meeting held at Taihape to ™ form a Chamber of Commerce a committee was appointed to interview the business people and ascertain what support is likely to be given. jThe Cambridge Borough Council lias accepted the tender of Mr G. M. Fraser (£5,692) for the erection of a "high level cantilever bridge. The total cost of the structure is over £13,000. Palmerston North is suffering from a reaction after the boom. Fully 177 civil cases have been set down for hearing at the next sittings of the S.M. Court, a number that constitutes a record. Dunedin is the first cify in the W\Australasian colonies to undertake the >mj? establishment of winter gardens for the cultivation of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, and a building for the purpose will cost £l,lOO. In the Poverty Bay district, last week, six Maori couples previously united under the Hauhau religion, were married by an Anglican clergyman, having embraced the Church of England religion. Some uneasiness, caused by the non-arrival of the French warship Zelee at Auckland, has been dissatpated by news received by cable of Jier arrival at Noumea. The warship -- was expected at Auckland sn the 15th inst. for docking. At the Dunedin Police Court, yesterday, a man named Robert Powell ' was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for assaulting his mother-in-law, who had just previously given evidence against him in a maintenance case brought by his wife. The team to represent the Carlton Cricket Club against, the Coast team at Masterton, to-morrow, will be selected from the following:— E. Y Welch, J. O'Leary, Congdon, Waters, F. Welch, Hoar, H. Welch, X. w. Welch, Darvill, Prow, Redmond,

Dunlop and J. Wickens. In view of the agitaion going on for a better mail connection with London the Wellington Chamber of Commerce has cabled as follows to the Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, at London—"Wellington Chamber Commerce strongly urges arrange weekly mail via Sydney. San Francisco service abandoned." - A book is at .present in course of printing for the Education Department containing chapters on deep■L breathing exercises, prepared by a S[ Wellington instructor. The chapters w jH be of such a nature as to enable <? .teachers to give lessons in deep breathing without further instruction. The last census shows that during the last five years the sauce, pickles :*nd vinegar industries have made The number of hands engaged in these industries in 1906 j .was 219, as compared with 128 five years previously. In 1906 sauces, pickles, with other condiments and vinegar,Jto the value of £56,826 were manufactured in New Zealand, an increase of £25,000 as compared with the figures of 1901. x Application for interpretation of iA* the award governing the bricklaying J& industry was recently made to the • Arbitration Court. The question raised was whether a man who worked 2bi hours should be paid for 29 hours' work or for 28J hours only, at the rate of Is 7d per hour. A decision has now been given by Mr Justice Sim that as lost time has to be deducted at the rate of Is 7d per hour,' the worker is entitled to be paid only for the time_he actua- - : lly works, viz., 28 1 hours. " The Arbitration 'Court work for " the Wellington district is fast growiing. An inspection of the notice board at the office of the clerk of # awards shows the following business •awaiting decision:— Wellington City: Disputes—Aerated Water Workers, Tramway Employees and Kelburne and Karori Tramway Company, Ltd., Plumbers, Saddlers, Painters and Decorators, Letterpress Printers and Machinists, Typographical. There are several other disputes in coui'se of preparation, and in addition there are already filed thirty-four, applications for enforcement of award, be- ' sides three workers' compensation cases. A large amount of country business is listed. Napier has three disputes, fourteen enforcements, and two workers' compensation cases; Masterton, three disputes and two enforcements; Wanganui, three disputes; Palmerston North, three disputes, twenty-one enforcements, and ■\7| Dannevirke.two disputes and one env forcement. Nothing coul dbe worse for the system than some of those violent cathartics or purgatives that some people take to mova their bowels. They frequently cause constipation, sometimes inflammation. Chamberlain's Tablets bring oa a natural _ action, mildly and gently, which cures the "■ real trouble without dangerous after effects. For sale by Mr T. G. Mason, Chemist, Masterton. Why suffer the awful agony cf rheumai BM, gout, lumbago, eciatioa, and kindred diseases. Bhktjmo if given a fair trial will '' quickly cure you. Sold at 2s 6d and 4s 6d