LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8437, 8 May 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr J. B. Eaton has disposed of his interest in the Hamua Hotel to Mr H. Clay, of the Wairarapa.

Two cases of scarlet fever were reported to the meeting of the Pahiatua Borough Council on Monday evening-

At the inquest on the body of Arthur Eiby, at Wellington, yesterday, a verdict was returned of suicide while of unsound mind, states a Press Association telegram.

There are four patients in the Hope Street Fever Hospital at the present time, two cases having been admitted on Saturday. The latter are recent arrivals from England.

At the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr M. Caselberg. J.P, a first offender was fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, for having been drunk.

The Navy League is very popular with school children in Wellington, and the local secretary has recently been inundated with applications for membership.

The roads at Ihuraua are all blocked with slips, writes a correspondent, and traffic has been suspended. In consequence the creamery has for the season.

The Manawatu Evening Standard says: —We have received a copy of the first issue of the School Journal, published by the Government for use in the public schools. The number leaves ample room for improvement. It is probable that a sitting of the Arbitration Court will be held in Masterton when the Court concludes its sitting at Wellington. The Wellington sitting will open on the 20th inst, and will last for about a week. Five Masterton cases will come before the Court if a sitting is held here.

A sitting of the Conciliation Board will be held at Masterton, on Thursday next, commencing at 10.30 o'clock. The case set down for hearing is the timber-yards and sawmillei's' dispute. All the employers in the Masterton district interested in the dispute have been cited to appear.

MILKING MACHINE TESTIMONIALS. What a few users rashly testify to, after working machines in some cases only a week or two, and in others only a month or two, is of no value whatever. Only after a machine hus worked successfully on a dairy farm for two or three years, can anv value be attached to a testimonial. Mr H.W. Potts, F.C.S., Principal of the Hawkesbury Gollego, N.8.W., where " Lawrence-Kennedy Gillies " Machines have been in use for four years, recently stated that he spoilt a whole herd of cows with an old machine after one season's use. He further states that tho success of the "L.K.G." is now beyond all question. McEwan and Co., Ltd., Agents, ,U.B,S. Co's Building?, Wellington.

Mr S. G. Wallis has resigned his" position as captain of the Pahiatua Fire Brigade. Mr H. MeManaway has disposed of the Marquis of Normanby Hotel, Carterton, to Mr W. M. Hailey, of Wellington. Crs Wilson and Westlake have been appointed to represent the Pahiatua Borough Council on the Board of Managers of the Pahiatua Technical School. A petition to the Eketabuna Borough Council asking that business premises bo closed on Saturday in lieu of Thursday, was circulated in Eket.ahuna on Monday. A counter petition requesting the Borough Council to adhere to the Thursday half-holiday is now being circulated, and is already largely signed. At ihe witting of the Native Land Couri;, at Maslerton. yesterday, the principal business transacted was in connection with some succession orders by a Ilawke's Bay native. As these cases were not contested the Court allowed them to be heard at Masterton. Several local succession cases were a'<so dealt with. Up to Ihe present time only two cases have been set down for hearing at the silling of the District Court, which will open on the 23rd inst. The eases are an action by T. Dwyer •against Ah Kin, and a charge of theft against Ernest Sinclair, who was committed for trial at the Masterton Magistrate's Court, on May Ist, by Mr W. P. James,. S..M.

The following committees have been appointed by the Pahiatua Borough Council for the ensuing year:r— Fire Brigade, Crs Baucke, Wilson, and Davidson. Finance: Crs Westlake, Sturton and Crewe. Works and Recreation Ground: Crs Baucke, Cox, McCardle, Milne and the Mayor. Library: Crs Bisdee, Westlake and Davidson. Cemetery: Crs Bisdee, Davidson and Milne.

Perry's Biorama and Specialty Company concluded their Masterton season at .the Town Hall, last evening, before a fairly large audience. The pictures shown were excellent, and were much appreciated., Miss Jennie Purchase again delighted the audience with several songs, which were deservedly encored. Master Jimmie Rowland also contributed a vocal item which was wellreeeived. An illustrated song,. "Angeline," was rendered by Mr Chas. McEwen. A clever exhibition of roller skating by Athos wis warmly applauded.

A Press Association telegram "from Wellington states that yesterday afternoon Mr .Hornsby M.H.R., introduced to the Minister for Lands a deputation consisting of Messrs J. D. Smith and J. T. Stevens, of Carterton, the object of the deputation being to secure certain timber cutting rights on the Government land near Carterton. It was explained that there is a sawmill and planing mill at Carterton employing 57 hands. The available milling timber has now been worked, and if the Government declined to do as requested, at least 40 men would be thrown out of uermanent employment. A planing mill would be kept on, but the sawmill would have to go. Mr McNab said his powers as a Minister were limited, and the proper course to pursue was to make an application for a specific area to the Land Board. He advised the deputation to do this, and they could communicate with him at a later date. It was quite possible that the requirements of the deputation opened up a big question affecting many parts of the colony. A couple of months ago Mr Walter Steer started the "European" fruit shop in Petone, a faw doors away from the leading Chinese establishment, says a contemporary. The proprietor of the latter calmly* walked into his rival's shop one afternoon and naively remarked "No good you start; me give you three months close up!" Mr Steer smiled an-angelic smile and proceeded to dress his window with the season's choicest fruits. He put in his window price tickets bearing the same figures as his neighbour's. Then'"John" came along, took careful note, and reduced his prices one penny all round. But the European had. his emissaries at work and they acquainted him of the proceedings. Then down came Mr Steer's prices with a bang, and his rival immediately went one better. This guerilla warfare was carried on every day, until with both it became a matter of "Blucher or night!" But as the little Corsican was defeated at Waterloo, so was the cunning Celestial beaten at Petone, and a British victory acknowledged by the Chinese fruiterer hauling down his colours—or rather putting up his shutters—last week.

A meeting of the Masterton Borough Finance and Gas Committee was held last evening,' there being present:— Crs Elliott, Ewington, Temple and Yarr. Cr Temple was appointed chairman of the Committee. A progress payment of £3O to Mr J. O'Dowd, Michael Street, was passed. It was decided that all accounts should be initialled by the chairmen of the committees to which they belong before being passed by the Finance Committee. It was also decided to go fully into the matter of outstanding, rates and accounts, and the financial position generally at the next meeting of the Committee. The Committee decided to recommend payment of £7 10s compensation for land taken in York Street from Mrs ■Day. The Committee decided to vote the Fire Brigade one quarter's subsidy of £25 (at the rate of £IOO per annum). The Gas Manager (Mr J. W. BlackmanV gave an interim report on the requirements of his department for the next six years and it was decided to further consider the matter at the next mseting of the Committee. Mr Blackmail was requested Lo have his balance-sheet and stock-sheet ready for the next meeting.

The Cklebmty of Sandek and Sons Poke Volatile Eucalypti Extkact is universally acknowledged. Royalty honours 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 the grossest misuse of Saader and Sons' reputation. Sander and Sons instituted an action at the Supremo Court of Victoria, before His Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Maddwn, K.C.M.G., etc., aud at the trial a sworn witness testified that he had to stop the use of counterfeits on account of the irritate produced. This shows what caro is ioquired to obtain an article that is scientifically tasted and approved of. As such is Burely endorsed and recommended the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

So far twelve thousand people have inspected the English sweating goods exhibit at Dunedin.'

Fully half a dozen Dunedin firms are having the Waipori power installed for machinery-driving purposes. ! .''''"' ] t _

A movement, is on foot to establish a branch of the National Defence League of New > Zealand at Palmerston North.

One dairy farmer in Taranaki drives his milking machines with a pair of horses in an ordinary horsepower machine*

The net profit in connection with the New Zealand tour of the Besses o' th' Barn Band is stated to amount of over £IO,OOO.

The slip on Dunderdale's Hill, on the Alfredton Road, was sufficiently cleared on Monday to enable vehicular traffic to be resumed.

A duck egg-laying competition in connection with- the New Zealand Poultry Journal commenced at Greymouth on May Ist. Twenty t pens are taking part.

Notice is given in the Gazette that the registration of the Wairarapa and Manawatu Sawmillers' Industrial Union of employers, situated at Eketahuna, "Will be cancelled.

The Christchurch City Council has resolved to take a poll of ratepayers of the Centra', Linwood, and St. Albans wards separately on a proposal to raise loans for water supply purposes. The amounts proposed to be borrowed are:—Central ward, £66,400; Linwood ward, £19,200; St. Albans ward, £29,300*

An,advertiser has for sale spring trap.

A lady's found near the Post Office, awaits the owner at the Age Office.. ,

Messrs McKay and Sods offer the highest price for a large supply of fresh dairy butter-

Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd. will sell, at their rboms, at 2 o'clock to-day, a large quantity of fishing tackle. ..",' :,! ;"

1 Mr J, B. Keijth Advertises particulars of several bargains in land. The list includes farm, ; properties ranging from 30 acre's-to 560 acres. Messrs Dimock'and Co. announce that their next' 'truck will leave Eketahuna on Monday, May 20th, and Mauriceville oh Tuesday, May 21st;

Messrs Gillespie,.'and Co. rsquire 65 first-class machine shearers for New South Wales. Early application is necessary. Six months work i& guaranteed.

An exhibition game of billiard* will be playedby Mr H. W.. Stevenson, the champion billiard player, on Monday evening next, in the Commercial and Farmers' Club..

The Wellington Piano Company offer special terms and easy payments . when purchasing 1 one of their fine instruments. Messrs McLeod and' i Young are.the local kgents and all information: can be obtained from them.

A meeting in connection with the Masterton Navvies and General Labourers' Union ; will be held in the. Foresters' Hall at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening. Addresses will be given by Messrs Reardon and Collins..

The pound-keeper elsewhere notifies that a chestnut gelding, impounded from Mr Compton's property,, Manaia, will be.sold on the 15th inst., if not claimed and expenses paid. i

The fine social hall in the Exchange. Buildings, which is most suitable' for dances, socials, meetings, etc., is now available for hire. Offices, with, .strong-room attached, are also to let. Full particulars can be obtained from Mr C. A; Tabuteau, Exchange Buildings, Queen Street.,. At 1 b'ciock, on Friday next,. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., will •-., hold a clearing sale on the premises, Parkvale, on account of Mr L. Nix, who has sold his property.. The entry comprises upwards of 1,200 slieep, 32 head of cattle, and six horses. On Saturday next* at their auction 'rooms, Masterton, Messrs Abraham and Williams,, Ltd., will sell in the bankrupt estate of Ji W. Mcßae, the interest of the lessee, comprising '<■ 1,240 acres, known as Stronvar. Full particulars of the sale can be obtained from the auctioneers. !*. Mr D. Mcintosh, hairdresser and tobacconist, has just received a very fine stock of toilet requisites of every description, which* are now on view at his establishment in Queen Street. The new goods , comprise razors, shaving soaps, mugs and brushes, all of the best manufacture. They make a most attractive display, and are certainlyjwell worth inspection. The blacksmiths of Masterton, Messrs H. J. O'Leary, Henry Nee, E. McEwen, J. C.,. Ewington, W: Cameron, J. Clune, E. Welch, Mrs Andrews and the 'Farmers' Implement Company, elsewhere announce that in accordance with the notice given by the Inspector of Factories, they are compelled to close their places of business on Saturdays from. 1 p.m., commencing frbm the 11th inst.

In another column Mr J. Burgess announces that he has taken over the Minto Villa Boarding-house, in Chapel Street. The new proprietor has had many years' experience at the and was lately in charge of the well-known • Grown Boardinghouse at Petone. The house will be run on first-class lines, and patrons can rely on receiving every attentiom A good table will be provided, and the wants of the' travelling public will be specially catered for. The terms, also, are very reasonable.

In another column Mr Arthur S. Judd, of the Wairarapa Cycle and Motor Works, Carterton and Greytown, announces that, owing to the steady increase in business, he has found it necessary to open a branch in Featherston. The business at the new branch will be run on the most up-to-date lines, and clients can rely on receiving the best possible attention. Mr Judd has at the present time a good stock of'the well-known Centaur machines, and he is also agent for the Motosocoche, while accessories of all kinds are quoted at reasonable prices.

Itheunn cures rheumatism, gout, sciatica and lumbago quickly and peimanently. It is a thoroughly sßfe and absolutely ruliable remedy. All chemists and store, 2/G and 4/6.

Edward Reiderer, for thefs of gold from a dredge, was sconced. to three months' imprisonment at Dunedln. , , (i . The Railway Department, has, comTOenced seriously to enforcejthe; regulation against smoking on station splatforras. Several persons charged *with that offence were brought, before the Court in We'llington'/'lorT Monday, and were convicted 'iand ■ordered to pay costs. In future cases the Department,will press for,,fines, Mr F. W. Fish,, accountant, at the Masterton branch of the. .Bank of New South Wales, has been appointed manager of the branch of the at Eketahuna. Mr Fish will ' up his new duties about i!he end ; , ".of the presenlJ week.' His successor •*at Masterton will be Mr 'E. R. 'Cameron, at present accountant, at i Hastings. A meeting of the committee which has been formed in connection I '' With ■ the Hibernian . Society's ball, to be ' held on May 23rd, was held on. Monday evening, when it was reported ' that arrangements for the function -were well in hand. The secretaries for the dance are Messrs B. Chapman and S. o'Regan. A plasterer and his labourers, for 1 working at the Grind Hotel, Palmer--stori North, on a recent Sunday; were, fined 15s and 10a, with 7s costs each, for following, thoir trade on Sunday. • Counsel pointed out that under the award of the Arbitration Court they - were permitted to work on Sundays, i provided they received double, wages, 'Which they did. At the District Court at Masterton,' 'on the 23rd inst.i. a'case will bo heard , in which Thqs. Dwyer claims' £l'67 ■damages from^a,Chinese markct.gar- , dener, named" Ah Kin, for damage caused to his motor-cnr through a collision with Ah Kin's vegetable'cart ■on the Carterton Road recently. Ah Kin has lodged a counter-claim against Dwyer for £3O damages. ■M y rC. A. Pownall will appear vfor Dwyer, and Mr P. L. Hollings-for,-. Ah Kin. , ' , y , : , Owing to the alteration ,|n.the . policy of the Wellington Agclimatfo-. ation Society, Mr W. D. Ayson, who; has been manager of the Masterton . Hatcheries for, si* years, has 'aevdrtjd his connection with' that body:''[Mr,: Ayson, in conversation with a Waifp rapa Age reporter, stated that 'in" ' future the Society $& not insend,s,q , keep Stocks of .fish at the Hatcheries no more nejttwg • ' for spawning troul\ was to be,c}qne y\, local rivers. Supplies would come, from "the South "Island, where health-" ier eggs could bef.obtained 'at '-ft', cheaper price than" here. ' A GhrietchurchPress Associationtelegram states that the officer commanding the volunteer district" has 1 issued a strong ." order • condeihhing* /itbe conduct of certain volunteers-atM Easter in uncoupling a train be- . ■ tween <a waggon and a caryi-and-- : making a rope fast to the seat of - ■a waggon of the train arid to fruit, cases on the platform. Apart/from 'th& 'question of inconvenience .And possible serious,'accident, such) cpq-, ■ duct on the part of. the - volunteers was a discredit to the whole force. ft 'The officers commanding the battalion • '. -and companies are 'directed to prose-'" : cute enquiries With a view to bringing a charge against the offenders'.'- "' The Evening Post j-says:— ,f A 1 "gen-' 'tleraan who was "walking afbrig 'the' Ohiroßoad shortly after 8 o'clock/' yesterday morning, informs us?-that ■ lie witnessed a^narrow escape frdhv a -collision on the Brooklyn tram-lirte. '• A'car left Brooklyn-at six minutes past 8, and started ' down the hill despite the, fact that the red light at 'the Ohiroßoad loop was showing.'. When it left Ohiro Road the up car 1 "had not reached the loop at the Nairn Street reserve. Both cars continued on their and the consequence "* was. that they almost met- on the, . single line between the'reserve,and' the Ohiro Road. One of them thereupon backed to-a loopi and the other"passed it there. Our informant says that he has several times seen twocars on a single line length on the' ' section." '■ , • -George Andrews, ttochaijteiY Vic.,'tfmf&i-' . —••JJy ooonpation of a rubblt ti'n.pycr .nl>' 'HgaS me to be nut a 6 night attending to the traps, and while bo.doing I oontraotatL rt severe cold. Af in i trying other fnfx- . turr-s on the market, I vtna vfcrnirtiendecJ 'to give Chamberlain's ; Cough Remedy fc Mai. Jtcjavo me immediate vellofi- andiTirfe bottles completely o red me. I- o in. -with every confluence recommend Cham-, ■ oerkln's Cou«h Remedy t« anybody ha" ing a congh cr cold " For sale by T. G; . Mason, IVlaßterton, . \ . PRE JJSSIS» WITH FEAII ' i -.'" < J >remnnywbo develop lung trouble.' Dr., ■ Sheldon's JSew Discovery for Coughs,, Colds;■ and Consumption will cure them.'..Price,. Is 6dan'l Bs. ; Oritiynable at H. K.'Eton, Chemist, M&atenon, J. Baillle, Carterton', and the Mauriceville\Co-operatlve' Btore-' Maurlcevillfi West. ■ Fo Children's Hacking Cough a« night 'Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. ls> 6d and 3a flrl., ' i'