LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8473, 28 June 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The subscriptions received for the erection of the Seddon Memorial Technical School in Masterton now amount to £1,082 7s 6d. The annual congregational meeting and social of the Masterton Methodist Church, which was to have been held last evening, was further postponed owing to the inclemency of the weather. The meeting will probably be held on Wednesday evening next. A Wellington Press Association telegram states that the Rev. Father Lewis, Vicar-General of the;archdiocese of Wellington since 1898, died last night. Father Lewis underwent a surgical operation about five weeks ago. He was 54 years of age. The Managers of the Masterton Technical School, last evening, decided to place on record their hearty appreciation of the munificent donations made and sympathetic response shown by all the local bodies in the Masterton district in connection with the fund being raised for the Seddon Memorial Technical School. Mr D. McDermott had the misfortune to lose his horse, valued at about £2O, through a collision yesterday. He was riding the animal down Queen Street, when a horse and cart was driven round the corner of Park Street and suddenly collided with him. Mr McDermott's horse had its shoulder injured, and had to be destroyed.

A man named Joseph Norman appeared before Mr E. G. Eton, J.P., at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday afternoon, charged with having indecently assaulted Walter Girling, at Wellington, on June 22nd. Sergeant Miller stated that the accused had been arrested in Masterton as the result of a telegram received from the police in Wellington. Accused was remanded to appear in Wellington this morning. Mr J. Gilchrist gave his final entertainment to the children attending the Masterton District High School in the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, and despite the inclemency of the weather, the Hall was crowded. The entertainment took the form of a series of pictures taken in different parts of the world and a number of moving films. Views were shown of various countries in the world, as well as views of the Alps, sketches of rice fields in China, and pictures of the exterior and interior portions of some of the famous building's of Europe. The moving pictures were very good. At the last meeting of the Wairarapa School Committees' Association a resolution was passed asking the Education Board to insert more information regarding the positions of schools in advertisements where applications are invited for teachers in country schools. This resolution was forwarded to the Board, and Mr A. H. Vile, a member of the Board, has advised the Secretary of the School Committees' Association that he and the Chief Inspector and Secretary of the. Board had been appointed to report on the matter. Mr Vile hopes to place a proposal before the Board which will prove satisfactory and be adonted.

In connection with the petition which is to be submitted to the next meeting of the Masterton Borough Council asking that the name of the southern portion of the borough be changed from Kuripuni to South Masterton, the Town Clerk (Mr R. Brown) explained to a Wairarapa Age reporter, yesterday, that the Borough Council did not recognise the name Kuripuni. That portion of the borough derived its name from custom. Strictly speaking, what is known as Kuripuni, is only Section 1 of the Manaia Block cut up and subdivided. The only part to which the name Kuripuni applies is Kuripuni Street, and if the name of that street were altered to, say, Manaia Street, the difficulty would be overcome.

Mr W. F. Massey, interviewed by the Post after a trip over the Main Trunk route, and speaking not as an expert, said he saw no insuperable obstacle to, the rails being laid through by the end of 1908. The earthworks should certainly .be finished by then, but he was not so sure about the viaducts. He emphatically denies the allegation that the country is a desert. The soil where it is free from pumice, is rich, and the timber will, in the opinion of a practical sawmiller like Mr Mander. member for Marsden, serve the colony's needs for a century. Mr Massey adds that the worst of the land will be good sheep country. There are great scenic assets and the line ought to pay splendidly, especially in passenger traffic. MILKING MACHINE FEViSR. Never in the history of the- milking machine has there been such a Crop of putative machines ps now follow the unique success of' tho "Lawrence-Kennedy-Gillies." Numbers of hurriedly designed and imperfectly tested machines, many of which are based on systems long ago diseased,are being rushed on to the market to sbaro in tho present harvest which the "L.K.G." sowed 5 years ngo. When considering other makes, don't forget that until they have been worked for at least two years by practical farmers, you ara only buying untried machines on tho reputation which the "L.K.G." established.

The Wellington Education Board has granted three months leave of absence to Mr H. Sutton, of the Masterton District High School. A telegram received in Masterton yesterday afternoon stated that there was no change in the condition of Mr F. W. Barratt, who was injured in an acetylene gas explosion at? Levin on Monday last.

The secretary of the Wairarapa School Committees' Association has received a communication from the Chief Health Officer (Dr Mason) stating that he has asked Dr. Frendly, District Health Officer, to report upon the feasibility of establishing the septic tank system of drainage at the Mauriceville West and Taueru Schools.

Mr H. F. Gibbon, manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Palmerston North, was, last night, entertained by a large and representative gathering of citizens previous to his removal to the position of Resident Inspector at Wellington, states a Press Association telegram. He was presented with a gold watch, and Mrs Gibbon with a silver salver.

"No other school in the colony gives such opportunities for free pupils as the Masterton Technical School," said Mr W. H. Jackson at the meeting of the Managers of the Masterton Technical School, last evening. "The splendid average attendance at the School is a matter for congratulation. In one class the average attendance is twenty out of a roll number cf twentythree."

The report of the first term of the classes at the Masterton Technical School was submitted to the meeting of the Managers, last evening, as follows:—Number of pupils on the roll, 232; average attendance, 162; free pupils, 142; amount received in fees, £25 12s 6d; ordinary capitation earned, £42 15s; special capitation, £34 9s 6d; total amount earned, £102175; amount due in salaries, £135 16s 6d.

With reference to the name "Kuripuni," a correspondent writes to say that he has been informed by Mr Ihaia Hutana, the native member of the Ikaroa Land Board, that the correct spelling .of the word is Kurupuni. "Kuripuni" and Kurupuni are both without meaning, but Kurupuni was the name of a noted Maori chief in the olden times. He is not in favour of changing the name, which he considers is a very good one if correctly spelt. Speaking at the meeting of the Managers of the Technical School, last evening, the Chairman (Mr W. H. Jackson) said that there were two outstanding features in the report of the first term of the classes at the Technical School, namely, the number of free pupils in the school and the splendid average attendance. Out of a total of 232 pupils on the roll, 142 held free places. Mr Jackson considered that this fact should be made as widely known as possible.

The Auckland Trades and Labour Council endorsed the resolution of the Canterbury Trades Council protesting against the proposal to subsidise a fast line of mail steamers to the extent of £IOO,OOO. The council also resolved to protest to the Minister of Justice against the present methods of selection of coroners' juries; It was stated that the same jurymen were seen on different inquests. A certain class of men was standing about looking for these jobs for the sake of the 6s a day which was easily earned. x

The Challenge Shield of the New Zealand Wyandotte Club is being competed for at the Wellington Poultry Show, states a Press Association telegram. The special prizes of the club were awarded, yesterday, as follow:—Silver: Male, W. Sowman, Blenheim; female, J. Mead, Carterton. Goldsn: Male, A. Hickling, Mangatoa; female, T. Boyes, ftarori. White: Male, W. Boyes, Eketahuna; female, E. T. Bateman, Dannevirke. Partridge: Male, W. Sowman; female, J. Jarvis, Rongotea. Championship Shield: T.R. Boyes, Karori. with eleven points.

At last night's meeting of the Managers of the Master ton Technical School, Mr W. H. Jackson said that he considered the finances of the School to be in a very satisfactory state, but the fact of having to wait until the end of the, year for the special capitation due might cause some inconvenience. The Managers decided to write to the Department Stating that it would be found inconvenient to wait until the end of the year for a portion of their income, and asking the Department to advance two-thirds of the special capitation due in order to facilitate the financing of the classes at the School. The amount due in salaries was passed for payment.

At a sitting of the Arbitration Court, at Wellington, yesterday, Mr Justice Sim had occasion to remark that the Court did not fix wages on a profit-making basis. Under such a system men would have to go without wages if there were no profits. The Court should endeavour to give men a fair remuneration for their work regardless of whether employers got profit or not J Profits could only be taken into consideration in extreme cases where an increase of wages would wipe out a business. The employers' representative on the Bench remarked that frequently, if the Court gave the men what they asked for, the men would in consequence be walking the —Association.

MEBIT REWARDED BY CO OUT OF JUSTICE.

The acknowledged good qualities and srcoess of SAND BR &' SONS' EUOALYPTLEXTRACT have brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, bo! ore bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. His Honour, when giving judement said with regard to ths GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an article is commended to the public 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 them 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 skilled witnesses at the Supreme Court of Viotoria and by many authorities during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

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Consumption caused twenty-five deaths in the four chief centres of the colony last month. Mr J. A. Young, of Hamilton, announces his candidature as a Liberal for the new Tauranga electorate. It is understood that Mr J. Dew, manager of the Rongokokako Cheese Factory, has resigned his position owing to ill-health.

Mr Allen Bell, President of the Farmers' Union, is likely to oppose Mr J. H. Greenslade for the Waikato seat at the next election.

There was a slight improvement, yesterday, in the condition of Mrs Thompson, wife of the Rev. A. T. Thompson, who has been seriously ill for some considerable time.

The social, which was to have been held injjthe Drill Hall, last evening, undei the auspices of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, was, owing to the inclemency of the weather, postponed for a week.

The scow Tramp, from Kaipara to Onehunga. W'th ? timber, is ashore about thirty miles' south of Kaipara Heads and about a mile north of where the Kinclune was wrecked about two years ago, states a Press Association telegram. The Tramp is high up on the sandy beach, and is undamaged. The crew are safe ashore.

Nearly two years ago Mr J. K. Blinkhorne, a resident of Masterton, injured his knee while ploughing, and as the bone became diseased and serious symptoms developed,, it was found that the leg would have to be amputated. This operation was successfully performed at the Masterton Hospital, yesterday, the leg being take/i off at the hip joint. The patient is now doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. A subscription list has been opened on behalf of Mr Blinkhorne, and subscriptions may be paid either to Mr Blinkhorne himself, or to Messrs James Elliott, W. B. Chennells, S. Forman or T. Wl Millar.

A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states that the body of a fireman, named Duncan McCrae, was found floating in the Lyttelton Harbour. McCrae, who worked on the Harbour Board's tug was supposed to be on duty keeping steam up, and he left home shortly before eight o'clock to go to the vessel. So far as can be ascertained he was hot seen afterwards, and it was surmised that he fell ii;to the water when going aboard and was washed under the wharf. He was a married man, and had lived in the port for nearly forty-eight years. Tt is a coincidence that McCrae was filling the position on the tug of a fireman who was drowned under similar circumstances about twelve months ago. In connection with the representations made by the Wairarapa School Committees' Association to the Wellington Education Board on the subject of uniformity of school Mr A. H. Vile, a member of the Board, has written to the Secretary of the School Committees.' Association explaining the position. He says:—The sub-Committee appointed by the Jtfoard, after consideration of the matter, recommended that the most recent edition of Longman's Readers should be authorised for use in schools, and that ; they be used ih all the schools of this Education District. As the use of any school : book requires the sanction of the Minister, application was made in accordance with the above recommendation. The reply received was to the effect that the time for a change had not arrived. I have asked for a renewal of the application, and have some reason to think that a favourable reply will be received. The Peilding Star remarks editorially:— "A pitiful sight was in evidence at the Arbitration Court at Masterton on Tuesday, last. A young woman was arraigned on the dreadful charge of working in 1905 for five shillings a week less than the award rate! She had received no notice of the award—in fact, she was hot in the district when the award was made—her employer had since gone out of business, and although it was a year % since ...she had worked for him the Government found it necessary to uphold the jurisdiction of the Arbitration Court by bringing the offender to justice. The girl had no one to appear on her behalf (she should certainly have been informed, that anyone could appear for her)/and as she stood alone in the Court of men, explaining tremulously almost in tears that the reason for committing the dreadful crime was that she knew nothing about the award or wages, and was satisfied with what she received, one almost wished that the prosecution were reversed and those responsible for the affair were charged before a roomful of iwomen with conduct unworthy of the stronger 'sex. in making a public exhibition of a girl under the pretence that it was necessary to uphold the principle of conciliation and arbitration!"

The Ingleside held under the auspices of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society in the Foresters' Hall, last evening, proved a very enjoyale function. There were close upon two hundred people present, including a number of Scotchmen in Highland dress.' The floor was in excellent order, and dancing was indulged in by the majority of those present. The remainder devoted the evening to playing cards, for which purpose the back room had been prepared. The M's.C. were Messrs J. C. McKillop, *J. H. Pauling, R. Gray and R. Mcßae. The music was provided by Mr P. McKenzie and the supper was prepared under the supervision of Mrs> Winchester. Extras were played by Misses Brown and Sellar. Interspersed with the dances were songs rendered by Misses B. Stewart, F. Elkins and M. Sweetman, Mrs W. S. Jago, and Messrs W. Iggulden, W. S. Jago, H. Hall, G. Stewart, and T. G. Irvine. A number of Highland dances were also given. Messrs Lang Bros, danced a shauntriubhas, Mr R. Mcßae a Highland fling, and Messrs T. Pickett. R. Mcßae and Lang Bros, a Scotch pel. The Highland music was provided by the Society's honorary piper, Mr W. Smith. An enlarged photograph of the Society's late piper, Mr R. Mathieson, occupied a prominent position in the Hall. The photograph has been presented to the Society by Mr J. B. McKenzie, ex-President.

For Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is (id and 2s fid.

Sixteen hundred applications from all parte of the colony were received for four sections in the Norsewood district. They were balloted for • yesterday morning. The following were successful .'—Elizabeth Clark, W Lars Olsen, Charles Thomson, James Fell. The agitation by millers and merchants for the repeal of the Government regulation prohibiting the export of hemp condemned by the Agricultural Department's graders, has been successful. The department has agreed to allow the fibre to be sent out of the colony provided it bears a tag showing that it has been condemned. The motion, of which notice had been given by Mr Vile, rescinding the resolution in regard to the widening of Bengston Street in Eketawas carried at the meeting of '*■ the Wellington Education Board on Wednesday. The cost of removing the fence is to be borne by the Eketahuna Borough Council. Our imports from Germany for k 19C6 amounted in value to £336,960, i as compared with £277.467 in the previous year. The exports to Ger- - many from New Zealand only amounted in value to £54,952 for 1906. This was a slight increase over the previous year—the figures for 1905 being £38,958. Of course, in both cases additional goods find their way to and from Germany by indirect routes. A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that passengers on a tram going up Parnell Hill had a ' somewhat sensational experience on j Wednesday night. The switch blew j out twice, with the result that the j car ran back d«wn the hill till the conductor rushed through the car and applied the ratchet brake at the lower end. While the car was whizzing down the hill, another tram appeared on the line coming up the hill, and several passengers dreading a collision snrang off the runaway car. Most of them fell heavily, and sustained cuts and bruises. The second car was stopped, and the smartness of the conductor on the runaway brought the latter to a stop in safety.

The imports of the colony for the year ended March 31st show that the total value gave an increase of slightly over 16 per cent, upon the preceding twelve months. To a small" extent, says the New Zealand Trade Review, that might be attributed to high prices. Taking the imports into the four chief ports, an analysis gives the following results:—ln r«ce and salt there was a decrease at each port. Tea showed an increase in the aggregate, and in three ports out of four. In tobacco and cigarettes there was an increase in the aggregate, viz., tobacco, 1905-6, 1,718,4911b5; 1906-7, 1,779.4141b5; cigarettes, 1905-6, 280,2381b5; 19067, 342,7861b5. In boots and shoes there was a decrease in the aggregate, and at three of the four ports. In soft goods there was an increase j at every port At their rooms, Perry Street, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will, sell at 2 o'clock, tomorrow, a consignment of ladies' jackets, one spring trap, horse and harness, furniture produce and poultry. 4 Messrs Wacker and Thomas, boot % and shoemakers, opposite the Exchange Buildings, are prepared to execute all classes of repair work with best materials and guarantee their work. One of the latest scientific inventions for curing headaches, rheumatism, and deafness is the "Veedee" vibrator. Full particulars of the machine may be obtained from Mr H. T. Wood, chemist, Masterton, and I Mr Wills, chemist, Pahiatua. Particulars of some exceptionally cheap large sheep runs in the South Island are, to-day, advertised by Messrs East and East, of Wellington and Christchurch; also a splendid little farm property with nice house and 110 acres for £BOO. At the residence, Lincoln Road, this • afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell, on account of Mr James Jones, who has left Masterton, his household , furniture and \effects, the leading lines of which are enumerated in advertisement. Everything will be sold without reserve. At an early date Master Conway Williams, the boy lecturer, son of Mr C. de C. Williams, will give an exhibition of his elocutionary powers in Masterton. Master Williams, vwho is only between twelve and thirteen years of age, has given, since the age of nine years, a number of lectures demonstrating very high mental culture, and has received some very laudatory press notices. On page 8 of this issue Messrs James and Gillman, land agents, Hawera, advertise particulars of a sheep farm of 3,278 acre?. The property, which is partly improved, is situated in Taranaki South, and has a carrying capacity of two and ahalf sheep to the acre. The country is classed as being particularly healthy for sheep, and at the price is ' pronounced to be a bargain to any one who is in search of good land, and having the energy to continue the work of improvement. Fuller particulars can be obtained on application. "For croupy coughs," says Mr J. AbbottJ general merchant, Dandenong and North Mirboo, "there is nothing quite so good as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is the cne medicine tbat I always keep in my home, so as to have convenient to give any of the children who show symptoms of a cough or cold. The longer I ti9e it so does my faith increase as to it* efficacy. The people of Dandenong think a great deal of Chamberlain's (Jough Hemedv, and their comments are always flattering." For sale by T. G. Mason, Masterton. There are woods of high mercantile value . .'W Rare woods of great beauty and price, •And woods of such close grain and hardness As resist all white ants, rats, and mice. But the Woods of all woods to be lauded, (You all will agree, I am sure), Is the Woods to whom mankind's indebted For the only Great Peppermint Cure. To cure rheumatism, gout' sciatica, or lumbago you must treat the blood'.- The bsst remedy is Eheumo, which has cured thousands of sufferers. From all stores and chemists at 2s Od and 4s 6d. Give it a fair trial. Can'i, Shake it Om\ How often we hear persons with colds make the above remark; but Dr. Sheldon's flew Discovery shakes them off promptly \ and effectively in a few doses. Obtainable at H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Cure. 7s Cd and 2s Gd

On Saturday evening Mr E. 0. F. was the recipient of a gold sovereign case from the members of the Eketahuna Club prior to his leaving for Europe.

At the meeting of the Wellington Education Board, on Wednesday, Mr A. H. Vile gave notice to move that the site for the school at Pahiatua be seven acres instead of five.

The Auckland Trades and Labour Council has agreed to co-operate with other trades unions in urging the Government to enter into immediate competition with the Flour Trust, says a Press Association telegram.

At the meeting of the Wellington Education Board, on Wednesday last, the following appointments of teachers were made: —J. G. Bee, secondary assistant,Masterton; W.S. Bowie, sole teacher, Wharau; F. Mothes, sole teacher, Matahiwi.

At the monthly meeting of the Managers of the Masterton Technical School, held last evening, and which was attended by Messrs W. H. Jackson (Chairman), E. H. Waddington and J. M. Coradine, the Treasurer reported a dr. balance of £3 3s lOd. Accounts amounting to £lB 10s 9d were passed for payment.

High dignities were foreshadowed on Wednesday night for Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin by Sir Joseph Ward. He said he considered that the time was approaching when the four principal cities of New Zealand should have the dignity of Lord Mayor conferred upon the men filling the highest civic positions, thus bringing New Zealand into line with Australia and Great Britain. He felt certain that Mr Hislop would adorn the robes.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is for any member rf the family. It cures coughs of all kindii. It is the product of much thought and ftudy. It i 3 composed of ingrtdients v-hich cute easily and coothuigly wilhout harming the most deiicatw tissureß of thu throat. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts its easily »nd safely on the joungos on the old. It is the ideal remedy for coughn. For salo by T. G. Mason, Masterton. Great Oaks from Little Acorjw .Grow. That dr«ad disease, Consumj.tion, has its commencemtnt in a cold on the cheat. Don't leave it uatil ic is too lare You can promptly cuio your cold with Dr. Sheldon's New DiFCOvery. Obtainable at H. E, Eton's, Chemist, Masterton.