LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8448, 25 May 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Pahiatua Golf Club will open the season to-day.

' The woollen mills in the colony number ten.

Work is said to be plentiful in Auckland and alt trades are busy.

Strong corps of mounted cadets are being formed in Tasmania. Substantial cheques are being made by rabbit-trappers in Central Otago. In the last session of the British Parliament £200,000 was voted to assist the unemployed. The health of the Maori race is, the Native Minister states, more satisfactory than it has been for some i time.

At the District Court, Masterton, on the motion of Mr D. K. Logan, probate was granted in the estate of Alfred Tinsley, deceased.

According to the latest leturns available there are 38 gasworKs in the colony, 10 of which are situated in Auckland, 9in Wellington and 6 in Otago.

The Oamaru Borough Council have purchased the whole of the scenery and stage fittings of the New Zealand Exhibition Concert Hall at less than one-fourth of the original cost.

The annual social and dance of the Masterton Fire Police will be held in the Foresters' Hall, "on Thursday next, May 30th. A strong committee have the function in hand, and it promises to be a decided success.

The number of live stock in Victoria on March 31st was as follows: —Horses, 406,840; dairy cows, 701,309; other cattle, 1,103,014; sheep, 12,937,440; pigs, 220,452. The figures show an increase over the previous year in all classes save pigs, in which there is a decrease of 52,230.

A unique claim was presented at the Council meeting at Whangarei recently, the chargfe being "for sitting up and watching a hole all night, 7s; timber, etc., 35." Owing to the fact that the chairman fell into the hole on his way home he was able to say that the man never watched the hole all night, so the account was not paid. The following resolution is to be forwarded to the Government by the Christchurch branch of the New Zea land Socialist Party:—"That this Christchurch branch of Socialists urge the Government to bring before the House of Representatives a bill to bring about the electing of the hospital and charitable aid boards boards on the popular franchise and an Initiative and Referendum Bill similar to the one adopted by the people of Switzerland."

A dog which has just completed a sea voyage of 14,000 miles, as the ship's dog ofjtho barquentine Titania has, might reasonably be allowed to see his friends, says the Dunedin Star. But not under New Zealand legislation. A notice affixed by the stock inspector to the vessel warns shore dogs not to go on board and hob-nob with "foreigners," or it will be worse for the general state of their health —in fact, they will be destroyed. No doubt, the notice is designed to prevent the introduction of hydrophobia or some such trouble. The death occurred at Masterton, yesterday morning, of Mr J. O'Neill, licensee of the Queen's Hotel. The late Mr O'Neill had been ailing for some time past, and was seized with a paralytic stroke about three weeks ago. He gradually became worse, and passed away at 3.30 o'clock, yesterday morning. The deceased was well-kncwn in Masterton and the surrounding district. He was 50 years of age, and was born in Gastle Gregory, County Kerry, Ireland. He came to New Zealand over 28 years ago, and has been a hotel-keeper for 15 years past. He was at one time licensee of the Victoria Hotel, Wellington, and also of the White Swan Hotel in that city. Deceased was the first person to obtain a license for the Makuri Hotel. He kept the Whakataki Hotel for two and a-half years, and took over the Queen's Hotel, Masterton, some nine years ago. The funeral will leave St. Patrick's Church, at 2 o'clock, to-mor-row afternoon. "The Southland News states that an Invercargill resident claims to have hit upon an idea which, if it can be practically applied—and of this he is confident —will revolutionise communication by sea. His idea is to obtain motive powex by electricity, the details of which seem feasible to the lay mind. If the plan can be put into operation it would mean an immense saving in working expenses, as the necessity for fuel and firemen—two of the heaviest items of expenditure on steamers —would be entirely obviai.ed. Incidentally, he claims that the scheme for a fast service between Britain and the colonies—a 20-day one —as has been mooted at the Premiers' Conference, and been received with a shake of the head, would be a certain result; in fact, he thinks it would be possible to attain a speed of between 30 and 40 knots an hour. The inventor has forwarded a rough sketch of his idea to Messrs Denny Bros., the well-known ship-builders. PRACTICAL " L.K.G." KVIDEKCE. Mr J. Burt-Veale, tho well-known yrao tical dainman, of Woodville, writes with regard to the " Luwrenee KenuedyGillies " Miking Machine as follows: "Tbo butter-fat test and quantity are fully maintained. For the past six weeks the variations have not txcetdo'l (311)3of butter fat per week on the whole herd of fifty cows. There are no ill effects on the cows whatever, and there is no difficulty in keeping the machines clean. The milk is far cleaner, and its keepiog qualities excellent. The machine solves the labour problem for those having to employ for large herds." McEwan and Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington.

The ratepayers at Maryborough have carried a proposal to raise £B,OOO for a water supply. During the present season the Parkvale Factory has manufactured 229 v tons of cheese. Six years ago the output was 92 tons.

Swine fever is causing heavy losses on a portion of the South Coast of New South Wales, states a Sydney Press Association cablegram.

Wednesday, July 24th next, will be observed as a public holiday in the Government offices throughout New Zealand for .the celebration of Arbor Day.

The Masterton Municipal Band will attend the parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, to-morrow morning, at 10.30 o'clock. At the Park, in the afternoon, the Band will render a programme of music.

Among persons usually well informed it is being stated that in the next list of honours to be conferred by the King will be found the names of Sir Joseph Ward, the Hon. W. HallJones, and Mr James Mills, of the Union Steamship Company.

L It is reasonably supposed by those in the know at Cheviot that the South Island Main Trunk railway line i& to be completed within ten years from the time the North Island Trunk line is finished. The Ministers who have visited Cheviot lately confirm the 1 supposition. The names of those solicitors who have applied for appointment as King's Counsel have been sent on to the Chief Justice at Auckland by the Attorney-General. The question of the number to be appointed is left to the discrimination of the Chief Justice.

Mr Gow, who is making enquiries about trade prospects in Canada, was in Toronto last weeki He continues to write hopefully about his mission. One of the Canadians with whom Mr Gow came in contact has come out to Wellington with his family, preparing to start a business with Canadian goods.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that in the Magistrate's Court, yesterday. Abe Moss, commission agent, obtained judgment against Blanche Arral, singer, for £52 2s, money lent, with immediate execution, on the ground that Madame Arral was a "bird of passage." Mr Donald Reid, M.H.R., delivered an address, at Mosgiel, on Thursday night, to his constituents on the Land Bill, in answer to an address by Mr Laurenson, M.H.R., a week before. At the conclusion of meeting a resolution was passed affirming that no Land Bill would be satisfactory without giving option of the freehold.

Fourteen of the Pareora slaughtermen, who were fined in connection with the recent strike have disregarded the judgment of the Court and refused to pay the fines. Mr Stringer, Crown Prosecutor, has filed motions in the Christchurch Supreme Court for an attachment on defaulters. Mr Justice Chapman has provisionally arranged to hear the motions on June 4th, at Timaru. Last evening Misses L. and H. Wickens were entertained at a social by a number of their friends. A very pleasant evening was spent. On behalf of those present, Mr H. Sinclair presented ,the Misses Wickens with a gold necklet and locket each. During the evening musical items were rendered by Messrs Walsh, Scott, Boulcott, Mcintosh, Mclllray, Stanford, Nicol, H. Egan, and others. An unrehearsed incident occurred at the Wellington Opera House, on Thursday night, says the Post. During one of the intervals, the pony Sandow was ridden bv Mr Ernie O'Neill, of O'Neill's Buckjumpers, up the dress circle stairs, and into the circle itself. The clever little animal was taken up to the end of the auditorium and back to the street, with Mr O'Neill still on its back. Public librarians throughout New Zealand complain occasionally about the vandalism of individuals who hack pages out of books and magazines, principally magazines. Wellington has suffered with the rest. The other day*it was found that several pages had been abstracted from a ladies' magazine. When the iibrarian consulted the index he noticed that the purloiner had succumbed to a temptation to acquire an article on that topic ever dear to the feminine heart, "How to remove wrinkles."

Dr. W. C. Alexander, who had been in practice in Wellington South for about fifteen years, died at his l residence in Revans Street, Newtown, on Thursday night, after a I long illness. The deceased was -born at Greenock, in 1854, and graduated at Aberdeen University. He was surgeon on board several of the Cunard Company's steamers after receiving his diploma. About thirty years ago he arrived in New Zealand, and for a time he acted as medical officer to the Armed Constabulary. He afterwards prac tised at Hawera ,for six years, and then settled in Wellington. He had been in indifferent health for two or three years past, and had obliged to lead a retired life for over a year before his death. Dr. Alexander has left a widow and a family of two sons and three daughters. One of his sons is in the Bank of New Zealan and the other is on the staff of the Gear Company.. MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OF JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and sv.ceess of f>ANDI£R & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. His Honour, when giving judcment said regard to the GENUINE HANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an article is commended to the public by reason of its good quality, etc., it s not perimssable to imitate any of its features. Ho restrained the imitators perpetually from doing go, and oraered them to pay all co&is. We publish this to afford the public an opportunity of protecting themselves and of securing what is proved beyond all doubt by skilled witnesses at the Supreme Court of Victoria and by many authorities during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER A SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. ' Exposure to cold and damp causes lheumatism. The skin cannot give otlf the excess uric acid and it becomes deposited in the blood. Riiuumo will quickly cure the trouble. All chemists and stores. 2/6 and 4/G.

The ten rope and twine works in the colony employ 195 hands.

There are ten hosiery factories in New Zealand, employing 374 nands.,

The local banks and solicitors' offices were closed yesterday—Empire Day.

The latest return from the Masterton dredge is 38oz 19dwt for 110 hours' dredging.

There are now in the London workhouses 78,603 paupers, which; is the highest number ever recorded.

In Auckland there are 26 boot and shoe factories, in Wellington 18, in Canterbury 15, and in Otago 11. Altogether there are 72 factories.

The cost of supplying tobacco to inmates at the Dunedin Benevolent institution is said to amount to just a little under £5 a week.

At the meeting of the Masterton Muncipal Band, last evening, Mr F. O'Connor, who will take up his residence at Mauriceville next week, resinged his position as secretary.

A dividend of two shillings per share has been received, this week, by£the numerous shareholders in Masterton of the Mystery Flat Dredging Company.

At the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr M. C. O'Connell, J.P., a first offender, for having been drunk, was convicted and discharged with a caution. An Auckland Press Association telegram states that the steamer Kiwi, which grounded off Pupunga, was floated off and resumed her voyage to New Plymouth.

Empire Day was quietly observed in Wellington, yesterday. The Government, Municipal apd larger offices and banks were closed, but there was no general holiday. Patriotic addresses were given at the schools by the Governur and Hon. G. Fovvlds.

At St. Patrick's Church, Masterton, yesterday afternoon, Miss Alice Morris, .daughter of Mr G. Morris, of Kuripuni, was married to Mr John Harm an. The Rev. Dean McKenna performed the marriage ceremony.

A fatal accident occurred near Waiouru, on Thursday night. George Forsyth, inspector of the line, was riding cn a ballast engine, when a sudden lurch threw him out on to the line, and a wheel passed over his left leg. A special train brought the injured man to Taihape, where he died at midnight.

A Press Association telegram f"om Christchurch states that two young men, named Henry Walter Lilley and Thomas Moody, were charged, yesterday morning, at the Magistrate's Court, on five informations of burglary. They were remanded to May 29th. As far as can be ascertained fourteen houses in all parts of the city have received their attention. At a meeting of the New Zealand Flaxmillers' Association, Held at Palmerston North, yesterday, the Government regulations regarding flax were freely discussed, and a list of the desired amendments drawn out. It is the intention of the Association to send a deputation to the Minister in support of the desired alterations. It was also mentioned that it is of extreme importance that a chief grader should be appointed in order that a uniform system of grading should be carried out.—Association. The Masterton Town Hall has been booked as follows: —May 27th and 28th, Geach's "Human Hearts" Company; June 3rd, J. and N. Tait, "The Kelly Gang"; June 13th, 14th and 15th, Meynell and Gunn's "Midnight Wedding" Company; June 17th to 22nd, Y.M.C.A. Bazaar; June 25th, Black Family; June 26th and 27th, Mr Gilchrist, lecture* July 25th and 26th. J. C. Williamson; July 29th and 30th, Harry Rickards; August 7th, Carreno (pencilled); September 9th, Jessie McLachlan; September 24th, Williamson's Pantomime Company, "Mother Goose"; October 16th, Willoughby-Ward Company. The services at Knox Church, tomorrow, are advertised elsewhere. An advertiser has a vacancy for a young man as boarder in a private family. Members of the Y.M.C.A. Chess Club are requested to meet at- 7 o'clock on Thursday evening next, in connection with the match with Wellington. "Don't bother about the wet" is the characteristic heading of [a new advertisement inserted by Mr D. Threadweli, bootmaker, Queen Street South. The second term of the Girls' Collegiate School, Church Street, Masterton, will begin on Tuesday next. The principal, Miss L. E. Hampton, 8.A., will beat home from 3to 5 p.m. on Monday.

Cyclists and sportsmen are directed to the advertisement on page 1 of this issue which is inserted by Messrs E. Reynolds and Co., Ltd. Samples of the bicycles and other goods may be inspected at the firm's premises in Queen Street.

Mr H. C. Robinson, who is a candidate at the forthcoming election, invites the voters of the Trust Lands Trust to meet him in the Foresters' Hall at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening, when he will address them on questions of public interest. Messrs East and East, of Wellington and Christchurch, to-day, advertise several farm properties which they consider thorough good bargains. Particular attention is directed.to a small dairy farm in Taranaki. All desiring farms are requested to make known their wants at once. At the. reliability trial for motor cycles, held at Springwood, New South Wales, and in which a very stiff hill climb was experienced, the fastest time was made by a 4J-horse power Minerva motor cycle, competing in a field of 28. Messrs J. A. Lyttle and Son stock these reliable machines. "Some little time figo," says Mr J. G. Beyle, Kelmscott, W. A., "I was suffering fro til a severe cough, which threatened to tako a serious form. Hearing so much ;iDout Chamberlain's Cough Remedy I decided to give it a trial and to my great satisfaction was completely cured by the time I had finished the first bottle." For sala by T. G. Mason, Masterton. Po Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 64 and 2s fid.

A full dress Church parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers will be held.to-morrow morning. The Corps will assemble at the Drill Hall, at 10 o'clock, and then march to S. Matthew's Church, h jaded by the Masterton Band.

An enquiry into the recent fire on the Mokoia was hold at Dunedin, when a verdict was returned that there was not sufficient evidence to show the immediate cause, but in the -opinion of the jury it was due to j spontaneous conbustion arising from ;some cause of which the jury was not 'Cognisant. ♦

Mr A. B. Charters, who has been appointed Headmaster of the Greytown School, was presented during the week with a travelling companion by the boys of the Masterton School. The girls of the senior secondary clas3 presented him with a travelling rug, and the teachers at the Masterton School made him a present of a set of silver fruit knives and forks.

Mr de Lisle, District Health Officer, at Napier, states that an exhaustive examination was made of • smelf's from portions of the spleen of the late Frederick' Mangar, who died at Gisborne under conditions suggesti ing plague. The examination did not result in satisfying the investigators that the case was one of plague, but the smears have been sent to Wellington for bacteriological examination. One possible theory is that anthrax was the cause of death, as the deceased was working amongst hides.

The question of the New Zealand port of call in connection with the proposed Vancouver mail service was brought before the Council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday afternoon, by the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce. The council decided that if the proposal took definite form it would be happy to act with the Christchurch Chamber in getting Wellington made the port'of call in New Zealand, but in the meantime the council would continue to advocate a weekly connection with the Suez service (both ways), and it is hoped the Christchurch Chamber would support it in that proposal. BROUGHT TO BAY Are those enemies of civilisation, Indigestion and Dyspepsia, when Dr. Sheldon's Diges'ive Tubules are employed. 2s 6d pgrtin. Obtainable at H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton, J. Baillie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville Co-operatm btore, Mauriceville West. Bheumatism, gout, sciatica, lumbago, are oaused by excess uric acid poison in the blood, which deposits in the muscles and joints. Hhkumo quickly cure 3.. 2/6& 4/0. For Bronchial Coughs t*ke Woods Great Peppermint Cute. Is 6d and 2s Gd.