LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8469, 22 June 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The health of the Hon. W. Hall- . Jones continues to improve. \ A Press Association telegram from Gisborne announces the death of Mr , W. B. Milner. a well-known East ; Coast settler. ; The Tramways Band, Wellington, ' is to be taken over as a municipal s band, and the amount now due on the instruments (£3GO) will be paid by the Corporation. The instru- i ments are valued at £375. Speaking at a social at Milton, a tew days ago, Mr J. A. Duthie said that on his" trip to the Old Country he was in a town of about the same size as Milton, which had 95 hotels and 95 policemen. Milton had four hotels, and one guardian of the peace. At the meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, last evening. Messrs A. and L. Collie were granted a lease of part town acre 103, in Church Street for 21 years, at a rental of £5 for the first ten years, and £7 for the remainder of the term. The Auckland City Council has referred to the Finance Committee, for consideration, a proposal to establish a depot for the sale of humanised and other milk for infants. The Inspector has been instructed to exercise constant supervision over the milk shops. At the Ashburton Magistrate's Court, yesterday, William Gillott, a police constable, was committed for trial on a charge of perjury. The offence was alleged to have been committed when Gillott was giving evidence in a sly-grog case in which the informant (Thos. Sutherland) was convicted and fined £lO and costs.—Association. At the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, yesterday, it was resolved tojjwrite to the Minister of Justice asking him whether there was any truth in the rumour that_ a new police station was to be built on the Government property fronting Queen Street, near the Post Office. Mr J. C. Ewington, who brought up the matter, said that if there was any truth in the rumour, the Chamber ought to oppose it, as the Government had plenty of land fronting Hall Street for a police station. "With the. object of having consideration given to a proposal to make the unoccupied Trust lands productive," said Mr Krahagen at the meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees, last evening, "I move that the Secretary be instructed to prepare a list cf the unoccupied properties belonging to the Trust in the bomjgh, with the Government valuation on each and the taxes paid on them." Mr D. Casslberg seconded the motion, which was carried. A committee meeting of the Masterton Operatic Society was held in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, last evening, Dr. Ross presiding. Between forty and fifty persons handed in their names as members, and were duly elected. The subscription for honorary members was fixed • at £1 Is, which entitles them to three tickets each, and the active members' subscription fee was fixed at ss, which includes music and use of room for rehearsal purposes. It was decided to hold rehearsals on Monday evenings. The scores are expected to arrive from Sydney next Wednesday. It was decided to notify members through the press of the date of the first rehearsal. The Society appears to have an excellent future before it.. A group of icicles of an average length of three feet, is a sufficient rarity in Dunedin to call for more than passing mention. Such a phenomenon was seen last Saturday afternoon by a pack of harriers who,in spite of the elements, showed sufficient hardihood to venture forth. Whilst they were passing along a road at Pine Hill, where, in the process of road formation a high, overlapping bank had been left, the sight mentioned attracted their attention. The soakage from' the hill at the back dripping over this bank had formed a very effective display in ! icicles. The sight was undoubtedly a uniquet one. and was a most convincing testimony to the keenness of the atmosphere. The second annual Wairarapa NoLicense Convention was held at Carterton, on Thursday night. There was only a fair attendance, the weather being bitterly cold. At the afternoon session officers for the league were appointed. In the evening addresses were to be given by Mrs A. R. Atkinson and Dr. Chappie, of Wellington, by Mr Hawkins, ex-, M.H.R., for Pahiatua, and Mr Fisher, M.H.R.. Wellington, but owing to other engagements they were unable to attend. Addresses were given by the Revs. W. J. Elliott and F. W. Isitt, president of the New Zealand Alliance. The latter spoke strongly on the question, and also attacked the Justice Department's administration of the licensing laws. Some time ago a utilitarian lamppost was unveiled at Cheviot, as a memorial to the late Mr Seddon, and there was a considerable ceremonial stir about the uninspiring monument, which found an honoured place in illustrated papers. This record has, however, been eclipsed in the far North. "An interesting ceremony was pei'formed at the Little Hanna Settlement on Friday last," states the Auckland Star, "when a large kerosene lamp, presented by Mr J. T. Stembridge to commemorate the memory of the late Premier, was unveiled. The ceremony was performed by Mr F. Lawry, M.H.R., at the request of the Govern ment. The ceremony was a very impressive one, especially ths singing of a Seddon memorial hymn by the school children. Subsequently a sumptuous repast was partaken of in the hall, and many toasts were honoured. A dance was held in the evening." MILKING MACHINE FEVKB. Never in the history of tho milking machine has there been such a crop of putative machines rs nowfollotv the unique success of the "Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies." Numbers of hurriedly designed and imperfectly tested machines, many of which are based en systems long ago diseased are being rushed on to the market to share, in the present harvest which the "LK.G." 30\ved 5 years ago. When considering other makes, don't forget that until they have been worked for at least two years- by practical farmers, you nre only buying untried machines on the reputation which the "L.K.G." established.

Rumour hath it, says the Greytown , Standard, that Mr A. D. McLeod, of , Glendryneach, may be a candidate for South Wairarapa electorate at the next general election. There is really no short aay this year in the meridian of Wellington, states a contemporary. June 22nd and 23rd, by the Nautical Almanac, will each have 9 hours 12min 15sec sunlight. The Masterton Trust Lam- Trust intend to have the voters' roll i.rought up-to-date prior to the next unctions. At the meeting of the Trustees last evening, it was, decided. <<n the motion of Mr D. Caselbenr, to cmploy a man to canvass the Masterton Small Farm Settlement prior to the elections, so that every voter would have an opportunity of ha\ ing his or her name placed on the roll. !A prospecting syndicate hus been formed in Masterton. and will be known as the Masterton Prospecting Syndicate. Mr Bert Hall, representing the syndicate, will proceed to the Woodville district on Monday. Mr Hall has a high opinion of th..- copper lodes existing in that locality. Mr A. Hathaway is the hon. secretary of the syndicate, and the shares were over applied, which is evidence of a somewhat keen prospecting spirit in the community. At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, a letter was received from the Masterton Borough Council stating that a committee had been appointed to act in conjunction with the Chamber with reference to improving the northern approach. A committee consisting of Messrs J. D. Cruickshank, W. H. Cruickshank, B. J. Dolan, J. B. Keith and H. C. Robinson, was appointed to meet the Borough Committee on Wednesday next, at 8 p.m. In accordance with the Masterton Trust Lands Trust Empowering Act, one of the newly-elected Trustees, as well as two of the old Trustees, will retire, but are eligible for re-election, at the end of the present year. Messrs T. B. Michell and J. Hessey will retire at the end of the present year, and the question before the meeting of the Trustees, last evening, was which one' of the new Trustees should retire. It was decided to ballot one member out this year, three other members to retire at the end of next year. The result of the ballot was that Mr E. McEwen will have to retire at the end of this year, and Messrs C. E. Daniell, T. Wagg and E. G. Eton at the end of next year. A resolution was passed at the meeting of the Trust Lands Trustees, last evening, on the motion of Mr E. McEwen, to the effect that steps should be taken to have the annual meeting of the Trust and the election of Trustees held in July instead of in May as at present. "This," said Mr McEwen, "will give an opportunity to complete the annual audit of the Trust, and allow of the balance sheet being jssued before the annual meeting." iAs this change would involve an amendment in the Act, it was decided to hold a special meeting, next Friday evening, to consider this and any other suggestion that might be considered advisable to embody in an amending Act which it is proposed to introduce during the. next session of Parliament. The matter of increasing the term of the Trust leases from 21 years to 42 years will also be discussed at the meeting. The half-yearly meeting of Court Loyal Enterprise was held last evening, Bro. A. Chapman, C.R.. presiding. It was decided to vote the sum of £lO 10s towards the proposed new technical school. The election of officers for the ensuing term re • . suited as follows:—C.R.. Bro. Chapman; S.C.R., Bro. Johnson: S.W., Bro. Blinkhorne;' J. W.. Bro. Brassei: 5.8., Bro. Morris: J. 8.. Bro. Fitzgerald; Secretary, Bro. Darroch; Treasurer. Bro. Candy; Auditor, Bro. Waddington; Minute Secretary, Bro. Gardner. Bro. Jesson. District Officer, Wellington, was present at the meeting, and : addressed the Court on matters appertaining to the order. He was received with the usual Foresters' Fire. After the Lodge business was concluded a social evening was spent, when the following toast list was honoured: — "The King," the Chairman; "District Executive," Bro. W. Candy—Bro. J. Jesson; "Court Loyal Enterprise," Bro. Jesson—Bros. Chapman and G. G. Johnson; "The Chairman and Musicians," Bro.■ Jessen—Bros. Chapman, Chunn and T. Fawcett; "The Press," Bro. V. G. Darroch. Songs were contributed by Bros. Chunn, T. C. Morris. A. J. Giddings, H. Russell and Croxton. The gathering terminated with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Messrs J. M. Coradine and M. C. O'Connell waited on the Trust Lands, ' l Trustees, last evening, with reference to obtaining a grant in aid of the funds of the proposed new Technical School. They showed how popular the movement for a new school had been in Masterton and how well it had been supported. It was stated that nearly £BOO had been promised for the school. No particular amount was asked for, but it was left to the discretion of the Trustees to fix the amount of the grant. In answer to a question as to whether the Trustees would be approached with regard to a site for the new school, Mr Coradine said that it had been practically an unwritten agreement between the Irustees and the Technical School Managers that the site on which the old Salvation Army barracks stand would be used for a new Technical School. Mr Jackson moved that the sum of £250 be voted for the new Technical School. He considered such an amount was well within the means of the Trust, and there was no reason for cutting down any other grants for the sake of this one. Mr Krahagen seconded the motion, and said that he considered the new school was well worth the grant. The motion was carried unanimously. The Celebrity of Sandeii and Sons I'jk b Volatile Eucalypti Extract 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 Sander ahd Ponß' reputation. Sander and Sons instituted 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 witneßß testified that he had to stop the use of counterfeits on account of the irritation produced. This shows what cave is required to obtain an article that is scientifically tested and approved of. As such is surely endorsed and recommended the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

A contemporary learns, on good authority, that the portfolio of Minister of Railways, now held by the Hon. W. Hall-Jones, will shortly be i transferred to the Hon. J. A. Millar. The members of the Masterton Pipe Band will commence a canvass of the yS town, next week, lor the purpose of raising money to provide uniforms and instruments for the Band. Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., has received the following letter from the Minister of Lands (Hon. R. MCNab):—"ln reference to the letter oi" January 25th last, forwarded to you by the Town Clerk, Masterton, regarding the desirability of land in the vicinity of Masterton being purchased under the Lands for Settlement Act, the Chairman of the Board of Land Purchase Commissioners submitted the proposal for the acquisition of Mr Renall's property, known as the Sol way Estate, for land for workers' dwellings. On the proposal being referred to the Labour Department, my colleague, the Hon. the Minister for Labour.informed me that he did not desire that any land shpuJd be purchased for workers' dwellings in the Masterton district. This be-} \.j, ing so, the Land Purchase Board does not propose to make any purchase of land for that purpose in the Masterton district."" A girl for housework is wanted by an advertiser. / An advertiser has a vacancy for a young man as boarder |hi a private family. Messrs Varnham and Rose invite tenders, to close at noon on Saturday, July 13th, for the erection in brick: of the Prince of Wales Hotel. Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will hold a sale of furniture ar,d general lines ft their Perry Street Rooms, at 2 o'clock to-day. Mr W. H. Lambert, iand agent, Palmerston North, advertises particulars of several payable sheep farm properties which have been x placed in his hands for sale. The Masterton branch of the New Zealand Clothing Factory have a large stock of colonial wool blankets and rugs, best quality, and in their new advertisement give a list of prices. , The Wairarapa Furnishing Company have just received a large ship- ' ment of brass bedsteads, which are on view at the shop in the Exchange Buildings, Queen Street. The consignment includes all patterns, and they,are quoted at reasonable prices. At their rooms, Perry Street, at 2 o'clock, to-day, Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co. Will submit at auction 99 acres 3 roods 13 perches, at Akura, in the estate of the late Mr Edward Dixon; also 26 acres st Manaia on account of Mr Jas. Hourigan. Particulars of "Frootoids," a valuable medicine for the cure of headache \ and indigestion, is advertised on page 2 of this issue by Mr W. G. Hearne, chemist, of Geelong, Victoria. Mr , Hearne's New Zealand branch office is in Hume's Buildings, Willis Street, Wellington. - ;J Mr Newton King, of New Ply- '• mouth, advertises particulars of a 1 number of handy-sized dairy farms, which may be had on exceptionally easy terms of payment. The properties are well improved, are situated 1 close to dairy factories and are recommended as A sheep farm of 4,700 acres is also included; : in the list. Divine service will be held at Knox Church, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. ' and 7 p.m.. when the Rev. A. T.. Thompson will preach, taking as his subjects "The Humility of Christ'" and "Do Men Pray .To-day?" Theafternoon services at Wangaehu will be taken by Mr F. W. G. McLeod, and Mr D. Finlaysoh will conduct; the services at Dreyerton.^|s^iS||| On page 8 of this issue Mr Warwick Redway announces that he has been instructed to sell fifty Exhibition? Century bicyples, comprising 25 ladies'and 25' gents', which arrived] too late for the Christchurch Exhibition. The machines may be seen at Messrs R. E. Howell and Co. 's. rooms and will be sold privately. The sale will be continued until Saturday, June 29th. Messrs G. Hyde and Co. have just fitted up a very handsome show-case , in the shop of Mr A. Henderson, jeweller. This case is of cedar, polished black and elaborately finished with curved glass and rounded ends, dust-proof doors, very light but strong in construction. The workmanship and general effect is super- ( ior, demonstrating great care and attention to detail. The show case is a decided acquisition in Mr Henderson's display, and reflects the highest credit on the manufacturers. Me. c srs J. A. Lyttle and Sons elsewhere announce that, having entered into contracts for the supply of shipments of bicycles from the factories, they have overstocked. To make room for the new consignments, the firm are offering bargains at prices that should appeal to prospective buyers. For the moderate sum of eleven guineas the firm offer a firstclass machine, fitted with free wheel % and Dunlop tyres. The public are' invited to call and inspect the machines, which are on view at their establishment in Queen Street. The trees ard shrubs to be sold at the Masterton auction mart, this afternoon, by Mr J. R. Nicol, on account of Messrs W. T. Benefield and Sons, nf the Aramoho Nursery, are a specially selected lot suitable for Masterton and district. They are now on view at the mart, and can be inspected by probable purchasers. On account of Mr T. C. Fowler, of the T.C.F. Cyclery, a number of Imperial Rover, Premier, Popular and T.C.F. cycles will bo sold. The machines are first-grade throughout, and will be sold without reserve. Leading lines of -furniture will also be offered during the afternoon, as well as ten shares in the Masterton Dairy Company. Rheumo haa enabled many a poor sufferer from rheumatism, gout, sciatica, and lumbago to once more enjoy health and happiness. 2s Gd and 4s 6d. Sold every where The comfort of elderly people depends very largely in keeping the bowels in a * healthy condition. After certain,, age, muscular weakness causes chrome constipation, a complaint which invariably causes senous illness. No medicine is so safe, pleasant or certain for old people's relief as Chamberlain's Tablets. Try them. They are just what you need. For Bale by I T. G. Mason, Masterton.

A branch of the Y.M.C.A. has been formed at Timaru. The price of flour has been reduced ten shillings per ton by the Auckland millers, states a Press Association telegram. Mr Ben Tillett, the British labour leader, who is at present on a health recruiting visit to Australia, has written to the Trades Council that he expects to reach Wellington at the end of July. He will give a series of lectures in Wellington under the auspices on the Trades Council. The State Coal Department has purchased a Straher steam waggon for the delivery of coal in Wellington. It is fitted with a hooded hopper capable of carrying five tons of coal, and can climb the steepest part of Woolcombe Street (a grade of about one in, eight) at the rate of four miles an hour. Mr W." Matravers, cleric of the Court at Feilding, committed suicide, yesterday morning, by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. No cause is at present assigned for the deed. The deceased had been in the service since 1877, and before [ that he took part in the Maori War. 1 ' He was 61 years of age. "If we can't possibly let our unoccupied sections, let us sell them," said Mr R. Krahagcn at the meeting , of the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees, last evening. This remark produced a chorus of "No's" from the other Trustees. It was explained to Mr Krahagen that the Trust could not sell uny of their land unless the constitution was amended by Act of Parliament. The Post Office offers facilities in the direction of posting inland letters ana circulars by prepaying the postage thereon in cash instead of affixing the necessary stamps. Hitherto the rule fixed the minimum number of articles to be so posted at one thousand to be tendered simultaneously. It has now been decided to reduce the minimum to two hundred and forty. "Unfortunately," says the Otago Times, "the decision of Mr Justice Williams in the Pareora cases leaves us still in doubt whether we are to regard the Arbitration Act as an efficient piece of legal machinery or as a statute so one-sided in its operation as to be a travesty on justice, and so ineffective as to be powerless to secure that repect shall be paid to decisions of the Court." It is assumed that the Crown will carry the case to the Court of Appeal. Mr B. J. Dolan has given notice that he will move at the next meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce—"That the Chamber approvas of the projected universal Saturday half-holiday." At yestermeeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr Dolan, in giving notice that he intended to move the motion, said he was probably "throwing the apple of discord" among members, but it could not be denied that the general trend of opinion seemed to be moving in favour of a universal Saturday half-holiday. A meeting of the Masterton South Brass Band was held on Thursday evening last, Mr W. Biggs presiding over a large attendance of members. The chairman explained that the business of the meeting was to elect a secretary in place of Bandsman H. Kemp, who had resigned, and also to appoint a conductor. He further drew the attention of members to the fact that a large amount was still owing on the set of instruments in possession of the band. Bandsman D. Foster (late secretary of the Timaru Marine Band) was appointed Myto the position of secretary. BandsBiggs being appointed assistant secretary. Mr T. Rodgers was unanimously appointed conductor for a further term. The secretary and assistant secretary were instructed to make enquiries and procure, if possible, a practice room in a more central position in the town. Several schemes were suggested by members as to ways and means of reducing the debt on the instruments, but it was decided to further discuss the matter at a meeting to be held shortly. The secretary will be pleased to acknowledge, any donations in aid of the "Instrument Fund" of the Band. To cure rheumatsm, gout' sciatica, or ) lumbago you must treat tbo blood. The bfist remedy ib Bheumo, which hns cured thousands of sufferers. From all stores and chemists at 2s 6d and 4s Cd. Give it ■ a fair trin 1. For Bronchial. Coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Cute. Js Cd and 2s 6d