LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8392, 6 April 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A sharp shock of earthquake was experienced at Wanganui at d 0.12 o'clock on Thursday evening. Twenty thousand pounds is the sum which the sale of art pictures at the Exhibition is expected to realise. The Huia expedition to the Elingamite wreck has recovered about £2,500 in gold altogether. Mr James Colway, of Homebush, has disposed of his farm to Mr T. McKenzie, and contemplates a trip to Britain and America shortly. An old man named Eli Barter who was refused admittance to the Ranall-Solway Home on Tuesday last, has been admitted to the Ohiro Home, Wellington. Kielberg and Monier cement pipes, ! as manufactured by the Cement Pipe Company, Masterton, have been awarded a gold medal at church International Exhibition. Mr W. P. Massey, Leader of the Opposition, who has been addressing meetings in the North of Auckland, intends to conduct an Opposition land campaign in the Taranaki district at an early date. Messrs G. Heron and J. Fraser, J's.P., sat at the Masterton Magistrates Court; yesterday morning, for the purpose of hearing objections to the jurors' list for 1907. No objections', however, were forthcoming from persons whose names appear on the list. At the Trades and Labour Conference, at Dunedin, states an Association telegram, it was resolved "that flaxmill and sawmill employees and agricultural labourers should be prouided with similar accommodation to that provided for shearers." Several delegates spoke ;of the revolting conditions under which flaxmill hands were required to live. The Hon. J. A. Millar gives a flat denial to the report that an officer of the Labour Department is to be sent Home to bring out labouring men j owing to the scarcity of "skilled" and "unskilled" labour. The Minister says the policy of the Government, determined some time ago, is to give assisted passages to domestic I servants and agricultural labourers only.—Association. The American Farmers' Union, claiming a membership of 1,000,000, has become affiliated with the American Federation of Labour. An understanding has been arrived at whereby the members of affiliated unions will buy only union farm pro-1 ducts, while the farmers agree to | purchase only union-made goods. | That's where the union label comes in, remarks a contemporary. I A Nelson telegram states that at | the Magistrate's Court, yesterday, the Golden Bay Bacon Company and the Grey Valley Co-operative Dairy | Company were each fined 10s, with j £1 8s costs, for failing to forward to j the Registrar of Companies, before •January 21st, a copy of the list of members on the fourteenth day succeeding the day on which the ordinary general meeting was held in 190(5. A heavy penalty was riot asked for, and it was explained that the actions were brought in the interests of the shareholders. A SUCCESSFUL SEPARATOR. A tfye Ayricu'iural Show of tee Di uteehe Lanuwii'taetaalts-Gefellschftft, I'eld iit Berlin lil&t June, the members of the Jury. Mesflis Dr Martiny, *Dr Nnehtwelt, and Prof. Dr Vietb, recognised ih.ut to their ingenious construction, the li.ltic liund and Power Cream hepai atcrs de served ami should.he to : ted at tht-. Government Dairy Institute at Hameln undo* the supervision of Ptof. Dr Vioth. Tliase testa have now beon empleted, having lasted three months, mid on account of the excellent result? obtained, all machines have been awarded tne Society's Diploma ot Honour and Great Bronze Medal. I his award ha< only been made on three previous ocuMSions since 1887. Agents, J, B. McEwan and Co., Ltd., U.B.S. Co's Buildings, Wellington.

There is a big movement goißg bn among English miners in tne direction of a- complete, federation of all their unions. « Hares are dying rapidly in the neighbourhood of Table Flat, Apiti,' from some disease which apparently brings about almost sudden death. It is reported from Adelaide that at the Government Labour Bureau there is daily a crowd of able-bodied and willing men waiting for the chance of a job. The latest statistics of the United Staces show that 1,75J,178 children between 10 and 15 years of age have to earn a living on wages in that country. The municipal elections are exciting consideiaole interest in the several large cities in New Zealand. In each ci'y a shong La boar ticket is being run, and with somj prospects of sacjeds. Speaking at Ottawa recently Professor Gordon, principal of the Qaeon's University, warmly advicumd the construction of an AllEmpire cable between Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and India, and the establishment of a new service for sending matters of special interest to the Empire. Me contended that this would have the effect of binding the Empire closer together. An Association telegram states that an alarming incident occurred on a tram-car proceeding up College Hill j Auckland. The fuse blew out, and I the fuse-box ignited, the flames j ascending to the windows of the car. The passengers were considerably alarmed. Most of them made a rush for the door. The motorman and conductor extinguished the flames by throwing sand on them. The side of the car was badly burnt, but no one was injured. Mr Charles Buckland Pharazyn, son of the late Mr Charles Pharazyn, was married at S. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, on Thursday afternoon,to Miss Brenda Hacon, only daughter of the late Dr. Hacon, of Christchurch. The bride was attended bv Miss Lucy Brandon and Miss Phyllis Higginson and three young girls (Misses Pharazyn '(2) and Joseph). Mr Harry Pharazyn, of Hawke's Bay (brother I of the bridegroom) wai best man, and Mr Robert Turnbull acted as groomsman. The Secretary of the Mt. Holdsworth Track Committee (Mr W. M. Easthope) recently wrote to the Manager of the Tourist Department asking him to obtain some sc-dof the ranunculus lyalli for the purpose of planting on Mt. Hcldsworth. In reply Mr Donne stated that he would endeavour to obtain a small quantity of the seed from Mt. Cook, and forward it to Mr Easthope as soon as it came to hand. If the ranunculus lyalli flourishes on Mt. Holdsworth there will then be every form of alpine flora growing on it. So abnormal was the railway traffic from Dunedin over the Easter holidays that the Department found itself unabb to provide sufficient rolling stock on Good Friday. Bookings had to be stopped twenty-five minutes before the first express was due to leave. Notwithstanding that, many then boarded the train ticketless, and expressed their intention of paying their fare to the guards for the pfivilege of standing throughout the long journey to Christchurch. Fully three hundred returned to their homes disappointed at not being able to get away at all. At a meeting of the Garry Owen Hockey Club, on Thursday evening, Miss Collins was elected captain and Miss Hourigan vice-captain of the Club. It was announced that Mr Reside, had promised a gold medal for the player making the greatest number of attendances at practice. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Reside. Votes of thanks were also accorded to the W.F.C.A. for the gift of a ball, and to the Rev. Dean McKenna for the use of a paddock for practice purposes. The first practice will be held on Thursday next. With a view to keeping the members together during the season, it is probable that socials will be held at 1 Btated intervals. Mr G. W. Mace, of "Brainmerton/' Taueru, an old and respected settler of the Wairarapa, died at his residence on Thursday after a long illness. Up till about two years ago the deceased was in robust health. Since then his health has been gradually failing. The late Mr Mace, who was 90 years of age, was a native of Norwich (England). He arrived in Wellington in the early 40's, and carried on business in that city for a number of years. Forty years ago he settled in the Wairarapa. He took up land near Taueru, and followed pastoral pursuits up to the time of his death. A widow, two daughters, "one son and a number of grand children are left to mourn their loss. The relatives will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. A bold, enterprising individual rejoicing in the annexed cognomen of "Captain" John Majoribanks Steele, whose daring exploits are at present the talk of Cambridge, is under arrest in that town for obtaining goods and cash from local business people by means of valueless cheques. The following are alleged to have been victimised: — Henry Vandyke, jeweller, £10; L. Bygrave, licensee of Masonic Hotel, £5; Hallenstein Brothers (Clothing Factory), £3, Geo. Twidle, £l4; A. J. Beuth, £7. He made himself quite popular in Cambridge by inspecting the school cadets and volunteers. It is stated that he was a sergeant in an English regiment. Alter obtaining his discharge he served with the irregulars in the Boer war from 1899 to 1902. He then came to New Zealand and resided for some time in the Gisborne district. Tire CEtiinui'-Y of Sander and Hons P m.i Volatile Eucalypti fexTHACT is universally acknowledged. Hoyftlty honours it, and the entire medical profession has adopted its use. Imitations sprung tip without number. The latest of them—us styled •' Extracts "—was oil foisted upon the trusting and unwary under tfie grossed misuse of Bander ahd Sons' reputation,' Sander and Sons insii'uted an action at tbe 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 siop the use of counterfeits ou account of the irritation produced. This shows what care is required to obtain an article that is scientifically tasted and approved of. As such is surely endorsed and recommended the I GENUINE SANDER AND SONS' PUBS , VOLATILE EUO&LYPTI EXTRACT.

At Christchurch, last Wednesday, Mr J. Stevens, of Carterton, was married to Miss Thwaites, of Cflristchurch. Weather permitting the Masterton Municipal Brass Band will play a select programme of music in the Park on Sunday afternoon. At Papawai, last Wednesday, Mr F . W. Freeman, eldest son of Mr H„ Freema'i, of Greytown, was married to Miss Ruby Penrose Brew, of New South Wales. The outbreak of fruit-fly in Marlborougn was in an orchard opposite a small, fruit-shop, wnich, it is believed, had handled oranges imported by way of Auckland. Applications for admission to the New Zealand police force are not so numerous as in the past. The Com- , missioner attributes this fact tOjthe higher educational test demanded. About £1,600 was divided amongst the milk suppliers of Dalefield Jand Parkvale factories on Tuesday morning for their past month's supply of milk. The factories expect to keep on receiving milk until June Ist. During 1906 Wellington had the lowest birth-rate, with 9.19 per 1,000 for city and suburbs; and Dunedin the highest with 11.35. ' The mean proportion for the four centres was 10.35. Caterpillars are causing farmers at Otaua and Aka Aka, in the Auckland district, heavy losses, in some cases a clean sweep being made of all vegetation, so that cattle have had to be sold or sent away to graze. Nineteen deer arrived at Carterton, on Wednesday, from the Admiral Run and Longbush. The animals have been despatched to Trentham, Eketahuna and Kaitoke. Three of the animals were liberated on Thursday on Mt. Holdsworth. Mr Arthur E. Russell, of Palmerston North, has donated a challenge cup to the Mar.awatu A. and P. Association for champion Romney ram, 'to be won three times in succession or at intervals before becoming the property of the successful exhibitor. In the orchard of Mr John Kilbride, Southbridge, Canterbury, is to be seen an apple tree which is bearing its second crop of fruit this season. The first crop was picked about Christmastime. The tree is of the Irish peach variety, and the fruit is very healthy. f A Taihape resident informs the Post that a domestic cat killed a fullgrown weasel, which had taken up its haunt not ten yards from the back door of the house. This is the first occasion which has come under the paper's notice where one "of these dangerous animals has ventured so near a residence. The Minister for Justice has under consideration a scheme for the subdivision of the Auckland police district, which is the largest in the colony. It is expected that the scheme will be given effect to within a very short time, in which case Hamilton is likely to be the headquarters of a new police district. At the conference of Good Templars, at Christchurch, the election of officers of the Grand Lodge resulted as follows:—C.T., D. C,. Camerpn, Dunedin; V.T., Sister Mai*don, Christchurch; S.J.T., §ister Cameron, Dunedin; C., R. Wilson, Christchurch; Secretary, Bro. Petherick, Wellington; Treasurer, A. B. Thomson, Wellington; Chaplains, Revs. W. \Villis, Pahiatua', G. M. Clarke, Auckland, and G. E. S. Walton, Greymouth. ' . . The continued high price for cheese and the comparatively low prices for butter have had' a somewhat unsettling effect on the minds of those engaged in the butter-making industry, says the Hawera Star. There are those amongst the latter, however, who view with equanimity the present disparity between the prices and affirm that after all the difference is accidental, and that buttermaking has been the more profitable when a run of seasons' is taken. Still the big opportunity which has been missed is naturally a disappointment, while companies remain perplexed, scarcely knowing whether they should or should not risk a change now. Recently a narrative in the Blenheim Express regarding the wreck of the steamer White Swan on the east coast of the North Island whilst conveying Parliamentarians to Wei- ' lington for the session of 1862 was challenged by a correspondent, who quoted the New Zealand Year Book to show that the seat of Government wn vat Auckland till 1865. A letter to the clerk of the House of Representativejofc|| elicited the fact that the first fflfSment is quite correct, a specialsewion being held in Wellington in 1862. The fact, says a Press Association telegram from Blenheim, is not generally known, and might very well be mentioned in the next issue of the Year Book. Rumour is busy, writes the Wellington correspondent of the Christchurch Press, with the names of leading barristers who are likely to be appointed King's Counsel. Nothing official regarding the appointments has been allowed to transpire, but one who is supposed to be in the confidence of certain members of the Government states that six appointments are likely to be made. For one appointment in Dunedin the names of Mr J. F. M. Fraser and Mr Hosking are. mentioned. In Christchurch it is stated Mr Stringer will probably receive the appointment, while in Auckland Mr Tole is the likely appointee. In Wellington the names of no fewer than five barristers are mentioned, viz., the Hon. Dr. Findlay, Mr H. D. Bell, Mr C. P. Skerrett, Mr Martin Chapman and Mr T. M. Wilford. Woods' Great, Peppermint Cure. for Coughs and Colds never fails, Is Od and 2s tid. Can Jon Rlamb Hnt? If at last Fhe tires et the fault-finding ot a dyspeptic liu&band m d letves him? The worst of the dyspeptic is that he does not revise his own mtanntss. His world is entirely out of pf«>pe<!»iv6. A man is only as strong ns his stomach. When the totnach is diseased all the other organs' suffer. Dr. Sheldon's Digestive. Tabule3 are the sufferers' tree cf life. They will cure him and bring him health and happiness just as certain as he lakes them. They are sure because they are n. natural remedy, and contain exactly the same chemical properties as the dipestjw fluids in the stomach For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville Co-operatija Store, Maurioevilie West.

At the Christchurch Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Denniston sentenced Frances Michael Sellars to two years' imprisonment for stealing from a dwelling. The final for the Auckland Polo Association Cup waa fought out between the Cambridge and Eemuera teams. It was won by the former k By 5 goals to 2. L A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that at the Trades and Labour Conference it was resolved that hotels should be deemed to be shops within the meaning of the . Shops and Offices Act. The colonial mails, via Vancouver, \ which left Auckland on February 20, arrived at London on Saturday after- : noon last. The colonial mails, via Suez, which left Wellington o.i Febi Hilary 22nd, arrived at London on Monday morning last At the Te Aute Students' Conference a paper was read on domestic economy, advocating the employment of Maori girls in domestic service. It was stated that six native girls, so employed at Gisborna, had been most successful. It is rumoured that Mr Edward "Wakefield, editor of the defunct Wellington Evening Press, will be editor rof the new morning paper to be established in Wellington. Mr -Wake- ' field was formerly a member of the Uew Zaaland Parliament. The Government have appointed Mr J. C. Lewis, Deputy-Registrar, to the position of Registrar of Patents. Mr Waldegrave, who held the posi- ; tion, has resigned in order to devote his whole attention to the office of Under-Secretary for Justice. A motor-car accident occurred on the Masterton-Carterton Road, near MrC. A. Pownall's residence, last evening. Mr S. Cross was driving a car into Masterton when he collided with a cart containing four Chinamen, which was drawn across the Toad. The cart could not be seen, as there were no lights attached to it. Two ladies, who were in the car, were thrown out and severely shaken. One of them fainted. Both the car and the cart were severely damaged by the collision. The motor car was left in a neighbouring yard, and the party walked to town. Mr Cross endeavoured to obtain the names of the Chinamen, but they ran away, leaving the cart on the road. Mr Julius, representative of the West Australian Government at the »New Zealand Exhibition, on his f return to Christchureh from a tour of '"both islands, said that he was much struck by the general air of prosperity, and the fertility of the land. Be referred to what he regarded as the deplorable waste" of kauri timber —one of the most beautiful timbers in existence. He considered that in ' view of its small quantity it should never be used for any purpose for which rougher and harder wood was more suitable. Its use for structural purposes was a mistake, owing to its liability to attack by dry rot. He urged Government intervention to prevent the further depletion of the kauri forests. A parade of the Masterton J&ifle: Volunteers was held, last evening, . Captain Charters being in command. After a little routine drill, the men were taken into the Orderly Room, where 'Japtain Charters .delivered a W lecture, illustrated by blackboard, fpdiagrams, on actual patrolling work 3T done by troops in the South African •war. , Comments were then asked for, and explanations given Where required. It is interred to continue these lectures during the winter . months, and, judging from the inter- , est taken in last evening's lecture, the series should be a great sueeess ; .and of much use. The ordinary driilshed or barrack-square movements will be reduced to a minimum, and : scouting, signalling, etc., will be more of than has formerly fceen i the case. An advertiser wishes to purchase a vfluiet pony, trap, and harness- 1 "Six desirable properties" is tfee -text of Messrs Ross and Greenfield's ne*v advertisement in another column, ; -arid they specially commend them to farmers in search of land bargains. ' 'The merits of Pearson's Pepto-cMor •as a tonic and cure for indigestion ju-e fully stated in a new advertise- , ment appearing on page 4of this if 'issue. At the Masterton auction mart, -.this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell ; a quantity of leading lines of ♦furniture on account of a gentleman ■who is leaving the district, and a .consignment of ladies' and gents' .new "Rapid" bicycles. The latter ,are now on view, and acting under 'instructions from the importer they .will be sold without reserve. Mrs Male, "of the Paris Costume (Company, Wellington, will be in Masterton all day Friday, April 12th, > iand on Saturday morning, April 18th, and will stay at the Club Jfotel. Mrs Male will have a large afcock of the very latest ready-made costumes, all of different designs. A splendid selection o£ furs will also be on view. Of the Japanese seamen who visited Masterton this week, about 50 lunched at the Central Hotel. The visitors spoke in high terms of the treatment received at tsbe hands of the popular host, Mr F< S. Cooper, who had made special arrangements for them. The dining-room was | photographed by them in ©wler to keep as a memento of the pleasant luncheon hour. Mr Cooper has special facilities for catering at his establißhment on first-class lines. During the coming winter footballers ■ wrho on past occasions have appreciated Mr Cooper's efforts, will be specially catered for, To cure rheumatism. gout, Bclntion-, arid Y* lumbago the 8&C&S& poisonous unc acid: must be removed jAbeujio w ill quickly and permanently do this All ohemista and stores, 2/6 and 4/6. Just try it. Ask any mother in tbis community who has used Chamberlain's Cough lleinedv what she thinks of it. She will tell yon that she depends upon it Cot' coughs, colds, croup, hoarseness, and that by giving it to the children at tho very tint symptom of these complaints, they are never allowed to get a foothold in tho house. ?or sale by T« G. Mason, Chemist, - Masterton. Nothing could bo worse for tho system than some of those violent cathartics or purgatives that some people take to movo Ihelr bowels. They frequently cause fltftostipution, sometime*! inflammation. sjfifmbcf lain's Tablets bring oa a natural M'ion, mildly and gently, which cures the ifeal trouble without iknK oiia after effects. For sale by Mr T. G. lason, Chemist, Jlasterton.