LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8440, 11 May 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A State coal depot, is being opened at Wanganui. The latest return from the Hessey Dredge is 12oz. 7dwts. There are nearly thirteen thousand more horses in New Zealand to-day than there were a year ago. Permits for the erection of new buildings to the value of £60,000 were granted in Timaru last year. "It costs £l5O more to build a house in Hastings than in Oamaru," writes an erstwhile resident of Oamaru now in Hastings. The largest cheque paid to any one supplier to the Masterton Dairy Factory for the month of April was £62 19s. It has been decided to revive the Ladies' Nursing Guild in connection with the "Masterton Ambulance Corps. The Wellington City Council propose to erect salt water baths at Kilbirnie and Island Bay, and are seeking an estimate of the cost. It is estimated that Canada will require from fifty thousand to sixty thousand men in railway building operations as soon as the spring opens. The dispersal sale of the Whangaimoana stock, on Thursday, must he credited with a series of record prices. A line of 106 fat and forward bullocks realised lOgns a head, and record prices were also obtained in sheep and horses. SUCCESSFUL MILKING MACHINE. Writing in reference to the "Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies" Milking Machine, Mr John Mathieson, of Tomahawk, says: "I have come to the conclusion that the money was well invested installing the "L.K.G." 1 have been usiiiß four machine?, and can honestly bay have found no ill-effects after the second year's milking on the same cows. I have tried the cows at interval?, and always found the quantity fully more with the machine than by hand. Since obtiininc the new inflations and mouth-pieces nine months ago, have had practically no License with the upkeep." McEwan and Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co's Buildings, Wellington,

Miss Gillespie has been appointed Secretary of the Masterton Ambulance Corps.

At the Ashburton Magistrate's Court, yesterday, states a Press \ Association telegram, John Hunt j pleaded guilty to a charge of selling beer and was fined £lO. The total amount of butter-fat supplied to the Masterton Dairy Factory for the month of April was 21,3081b5, for which the Company paid at the rate of per lb. Another proof of the loyalty and pride in their city of the people of Ballarat, Victoria, is afforded by the \ will of Mr R. W. Holmes, who has ! bequeathed over £7,000 to charities. As a result of a continuous agitation, the New York State Parliament has passed a Bill which provides that female school teachers shall receive the same pay as male school teachers. The Masterton Borough Council has been notified by the Treasury that the £7OO loan is now available for the installation of a high-pressure water supply to the'" Abattoir. Councillors Cohen, Smith, and ShirtclifTe, have been selected to represent the Wellington ,City Cor- \ poration on the Fire Brigade Board, constituted under the Fire Brigades Act of last session.

"Ambulance Saturday," which was postponed from last Saturday, will be held to-day, when collections will be taken up in aid of the fund for providing an up-to-dace ambulance waggon for the Ambulance Corps.

The illness of the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, it now transpires, was an extremely dangerous one, much more so than was known outside his immediate family circle, but he is now quite convalescent. The price of coal in Auckland is gradually going up, through, among other causes, the failure of the Government to provide sufficient trucks to bring the coal into the market, says the Auckland Herald.

The Customs officer at Port Darwin reports that there has been during the last year a material increase in the revenue from, spirits and rice. This is attributed to the suppression of the- sale of" opium.. The mineral yields in the Northern. Territory continue to increase, as also the beche-de-mer industry.

Following are the tests for the varous creameries, supplying to the Masterton Co-operative Uairy Factory for the month.of April:—Mangamaire, highest,test i.9<, lowest test 4, average test 4.55; Nikau, highest s,,lowest 4>2, average 4.55; Rangitumau, highest 5.4* lowest 4, average 4.5.

At the. Hastings Magistrate's Court, yesterday, John Raynor was remanded, tojjappear at Wellington on Tuesday next on a charge of. obtaining a pair of boots, valued at 18s 6d, and £4 from John Ryder, of Wellington, by means of a valueless £5 note on the Provincial and Suburban Bank, Melbourne.

An occupier, of a. factory at Ashburton was fined five shillings and costs, yesterday, for failing to give employees a half-holiday on March 30th, the day after Good Friday/ Defendant contended that as he had given a special holiday in one week there was no need to give the usual half-holiday in the same week. — Association.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that many complaints were made during the recent municipal election of persons entitled to vote having been struck off the roll, and the Wellington City Council has appointed a. committee of investigation. Mr McLaren, Labour representative, declared that the condition of the recent roll was worse than that of any he had ever seen, but whether that was d:e to anybody's carelessness he was not prepared to say. The value of principal lines of produce exported from the colony during the month of April are officially given as follow: Butter, £100,182; cheese, £70,678; beef, £28,160; mutton, £78,885; lamb, £178,917; potatoes, £142; hemp, $75,058; tow, £5,933; wool, £550,123; skins, £72,545; hides, £14,824; tallow, £46,806; grain and pulse, £6,954; hops, £1,254; poultry, £193; kauri gum, £36,941; timber, £23,064; gold, £102,011; total, £1,392,67.0. — Association.

I A case arising out of the recent sly-grog prosecution came before the Ashburton Court, yesterday, , states a Press Association telegcam, I when William Gillam, Otherwise William Brown, a police constable of Wellington, was charged, information of Thomas Sutherland (who on April 12th was fined £lO for sly grog selling),' with committing perjury during the hearing of the said case. The defendant applied for a remand, which was granted. The case was adjourned till May 31st. After working hours, yesterday! the employees of Messrs T. Wagg and Co. assembled to bid farewell and to present a token of their esteem to one of their number, Mr T. Flaws, who is leaving the firm to take_up a position with a Wellington firm. Mr T. Wagg made the presentation, which consisted of a handsome travelling bag and a silvermounted cigarette case, on behalf of the employees, and in doing .so referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Flaws' capability and character during the seven years he had been in his employ. Mr Flaws, in a neat speech, thanked his employer and fellow-workers for their valuable presents, and well wishes, and said he would always strive to do his best to uphold the reputation of Messrs T. Wagg and Co. MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OP JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success of SANDER &■ SONS' EUOALYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before bia Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., oto. His Honour, when giving judgment said with regard to the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an article is commended to the pubiio by reason of its good quality, etc., it s not permissable to imitate any of its features. He restrained the imitators perpetually from doing so, and ordered thom 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 skillod witnesses at the Court of Victoria and by many author! ties during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUGAL-YFTI EXTRACT. "

The Auckland City Council has fixed the minimum wage for casual labourers at Bs.

The annual meeting of S. Matthew's Club will bo held on Tuesday evening next, at 7.30 o'clock. Lieutenant Morton intends to deliver a series of lectures to the members of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers on military training.

There was a muster of over thirty at the Government Parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, last evening, Captain Charters and Lieutenants Morton and Brighting being in command. The company were put through the new squad drill. Captain Charters gave the last of his series of lectures on patrol work, which was listened to with attention. A return laid before the Southland County Council, yesterday, states a Press Association telegram,, showed that during the 12 months ended March 31st.last, over £1,024 was spent in the extermination of small birds. Of this amount over £778 was paid for 1,121,028 eggs and heads.

It is understood that the lease held by Mr Hume, of the Aohanga Native Reserve, consisting of 18,000 acres of pastoral country, will expire inJifour or five years. It is stated that the land could be sub-divided into 15 or 16 excellent homesteads, and the Government is being urged to have it placed at the disposal of settlers as soon as possible.

At a meeting held in Knox Church Sunday School-room last evening, it was decided to form a Young Persona Social and Intellectual Improvement Association in connection with Knox Church. Rev. A. T. Thompson delivered an interesting address on "Spiritualism," in the course cf which he dealt largely with the researches of the Physicological Society and the works of Mr Myers anc other authorities. Several sorgs were contributed, and a very pleasant social evening was spent.

A meeting of the Committee 'of the Masterton Thursday Cricket Association was held, in Mr W. B. Chennells' office, last evening. It was decided, to- notify the Carterton Club-that they had. won. the Senior Championship and Henderson Cup for the past season, ,and that their Juniors had. tied with Star B in the second-grade competition. In the Senior Championship, Carterton had scored five wins, and had lost one game. Star A and Carlton A tied for second place, with three wins and three losses each. Mr D.. E.. Partoa secured the best batting average fctf the season with an average of isi., and Mr T.,-E.. t Maunsell the be£t bowling average with an average of 5.26.

A. reward is offered for information that will lead to the conviction of persons destroying trees and fences on Mrs Dorset's property at Mauriceville.

Mr Donaldson, Secretary to the Workers' Friend Building Society, is now located in the Bank of New Zealand Buildings. The Society's next paynight is on Monday, May 13th.

Elsewhere in this issue Messrs Hannah and Co. announce that their bargain sale of boots and shoes will continue for seven days only.' The prices of specially reduced lines will be found in the advertisement.

Messrs R..E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell, at. their rooms, to-day, a large quantity of general furniture and sundries, poultry and produce. A Baltic hand cream separator will be offered at 3 o'clock, and prior to the sale will be.shown.at.work..

An extensive list of superior household furniture will be offered at auction, at 1.30 p. m to-day, by Mr Nicol, on account 'of Mrs W. Judd, on the premises, Villa Street. The freehold of the house and half-acre of land will also be submitted.

At their rooms, Queen Street, at 2 o'clock, toklay, Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., will submit at auction, under instructions from the Deputy Official Assignee (Mr W. B. Chennells), the unexpired term of the leaae of 1,240 acres small grazing run, known as Strpnvar.

The ball to be held in the Drill Hall, on Thursday evening next, under the auspices of the local Lodge of Oddfellows, promises to be highly successful. The committee have arranged for a first-class string band, and all other arrangements for the success of the gathering are now complete. ) At their rooms, Perry Street, today, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., .Ltd., will submit at auction,, a splendid assortment of fishing tackle oiy account of Messrs G. H. Price and Co., Napier. The list includes rods, reels, lines, flies, and minnows by the best makers, and as the line must be cleared, there is a good opportunity for the local fishermen. To-day Mr W. D. Ayson will open his fish supper rooms, opposite the Exchange Buildings, in Queen Street.. The rooms have been renovated throughout and fitted with every convenience - for carrying on the business in an up-to-date style. Mr Ayson's long residence in Masterton, combined with his business ability, should ensure the success which his enterprise deserves. Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co. report that, in conjunction with Messrs Levin and Co., they negotiated the sale ot the lease of the Tauherenikau Hotel to Mr A. Nitz, of Pahiatua, a well-known farmer, late of Te Wharau and Pahiatua. The firm also report the sale of the good-will of Mr J. Wickens' Queen Street establishment to Mr J. P. Rankin, of Timaru. Mr Rankin will take possession during the present month. A new and up-to-date confectionery business will be opened to-day in Queen Street, opposite Mr Wood, chemist. The proprietor announces elsewhere that only the first quality confectionery will be kept in stock,, and a glance at the lines displayed in the window is certainly in keeping with Mr Fraser's announcement. First quality at a reasonable price will no doubt appeal to the public and ensure satisfactory business. BKOUGHT TO BAY Are those enemies of civilisation, Indigestion and Dyspepsia, when Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules are employed. 2s 6d. per tin. Obtainable at H." E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillio, Car-, terton, and the Mauriceville Co-operative Store, Maurioeville West. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Cold" never fails. Is 6d and 2d 6d.

The Rev. R. Inglis, of Shoalhaven, i :New South Wales, has accepted a call I to the ministry of the Onslow Presbyterian Church, states a Wellington •Press Association telegram. At the Masterton Police Court, Yesterday morning, before Messrs E. McEwen and Eli Smith, J's.P., A. C. R. S. McDonell was charged, on the information of Mr F. G. Wayne, Stock Inspector, with having exposed sheep infected with lice in yards where sheep are offered for aale, on April 10th, at Masterton. Defendant was fined 20s, and costs 7s. The native Land Court concluded •Its sitting at Masterton last evening. ■Tl&e Court sat till about 10.30 o'clock ;;in order to conclude the business. » Se'/eral blocks were partitioned the .sale of one block was confirmed, and .several succession cases were dealt with. Judge Sim will now proceed to Wanganui where a sitting of the ■Court will commence on Tuesday .next. At the parade of the Masterton Volunteers, last evening, Captain Charters intimated that he intended to resign his position as captain of the corps, as he would be leaving Masterton shortly to reside at Greytown. He said that he intended to :make application to be placed on the active unattached list. He intended to nominate Lieutenant Morton as his successor. At the Invercargill Polled Court, ' yesterday, states a Press Association telegram, Donald Williamson, fol* having exposed lice infected sheep for Jsale at the Wallac ;town yards, was fined 40s with 28s costs. Henderson and Co. were charged with a similar offence, and pleaded that the sheep had been bought from farmers for freezing, and being found unsuitable for this purpose had been sent to the yard. They were fined Is with 28s costs. • A quiet but pretty wedding took place, at Greymouth, on Wednesday .last, the parties being Mr John B. • Burns, late of Westport, to Miss '. Harriet Braddick, eldest daughter of Mr John Braddick, farmer, Wairarapa. The bride was dressed in a pretty dove grey costume with hat to match. Miss Meherns, of Brunner, was bridesmaid, and Mr Geo. Webster attended the bridegroom as best man. The happy couple were the recipients of | many valuable presents and telegrams from their friends in the North Island and Westport. Mr •and Mrs Burns will make Greymouth their future home. An Invercargill Press Association telegram states that atameeJng, held last evening.it was unanimously decided to form a Universal Saturday -Half-holiday Association, with a view to promoting an interest in the -question, and supporting legislation that may be brought down next session in the direction of a compulsory universal Saturday half-holiday. The speakers strongly approved of the Hpn. J. A. Millar's enforcement of the Factories Act, and contended that the half-holiday should be observed in all classes of employment on the ■ same day and that day should be Saturday. A committee was appointed, and a large number of members were enrolled. number of residents- of Master\Tc?|h are anxious to obtain access to ' Nwe Whareama River with a view to providing a supply of fresh fish for the district, and Mr H. Cole has obtained about 230 signatures to a petition addressed to the Minister of Lands asking that a road be laid off to the river. The petition has been forwarded to the Hon.R. McNab by Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., Who has also requested the Minister to ascertain from the Survey Department whether a legal road does,not exist at the present time. There is a shipping place and a reserve of about five acres at the river, and it is alleged that about forty years ago a road was surveyed to the locality and was in use for a time. "The shed, which was erected at the shipping place, was removed and now forms part of a woolshed, and it is believed that the road • has been obliterated. FHENZIKD WITH FEAU Are many who devtlc]D lung trouble. Dr. •gheldon'tUNi w Discover,? for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption will euro them. Price, lsCuNnd Bs.' Obtainable at H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, •and/he Mauriceville Co-operative BtoreJMi/.iriceville West.