LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8476, 2 July 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At a meeting of Cabinet, yesterday, it was decided to re-appoint the Hons. J. Rigg and J. E. Jenkinson to the Legislative Council for a further term of seven years.

A man, named Thomas Vaughan, was fined £SO and costs, at Taumaranui, yesterday, for keeping liquor for sale there, and £lO and costs for introducing liquor into a Maori kaiangi.

A Christchurch Press Association telegram states that a bush fire at Oxford has attained big dimensions since last Friday. A nor'-wester is blowing, and sheep are being mustered off threatened sections. Properties are all safe at. present. There is at present a scarcity of employment in Wellington for workers in the hotel and restaurant trade. The employment book of the Cooks and Waiters' Union contained yesterday the names of no less than 108 members of the union who are seeking work. The Masterton Rifle Volunteers have in view the establishment of a Reserve Corps, which' will include men who have served in any volunteer corps, and who have seen active service. An effort will be made to form the corps next week, and it is expected that there will be no difficulty in securing a membership of one hundred.

An invasion of rabbits into Poverty Bay is predicted, unless steps are taken at once to keep them in check in Hawke's Bay. It is stated that the Hawke's Bay Rabbit Board is spending £6,000 a year in dealing with the pest, in addition to which a large sum is spent by the runholders themselves. One sheepfarmer in Poverty Bay has just spent £I,OOO in erecting rabbit-proof fencing.

A Government caucus will be held in Wellington this morning. Amongst other subjects to be discussed will be the Land Bill. The country party will hold a meeting soon afterwards to decide on its attitude towards the Bill. It is stated that the Premier will make a lengthy statement to on the position of the Government regarding the Bill, which will in all likelihood be brought down next week.

The following are the drawings for the first round of the Opaki Quoits Club competition for Mr J. C. Ewington's trophy:—W. Stevenson 10 v. R. Campbell 10, Bond 8 v. H. Duekett owes 1, S. Tankersley scr v. J. Campbell 1, R. Hunt owes 7 v. Blewett 7, Searle owes 17 v. H. Hunt owes 5, J. Campbell, jnr., G v. G. Pain G, B. Chamberlain 1 v. McKenzie owes 5, Dak en 8 v. Nicolson scr, Tunnicliffe 10 v. E. Petersen owes 12, N. Wyeth 8 v. T. Wyeth 3, A. Petersen 4 v. P. Stevenson 10, C. Petersen 10 v. R. Tankersley owes 2; Christensen owes S a bye.

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Speaking at Pukekohe (Auckland) on the Land Bill, Mr R. Monk, exM.H.R., termed the framers of the Bill single-tax bandits who were trying to hobble equity and justice, and let loose single tax notions.

The Gas Committee*' of the Masterton Borough Council met, yesterday afternoon, and dealt with the applications for the position of instructress in the use of gas cookers. There were thirteen applications for the position, and Miss G. Burnett was appointed, on a month's probation.

A man named Peter Jackson was charged, before Mr| Eli Smith, J.P., at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, with having been drunk. Accused was ordered to leave the town immediately. A first offender was fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, for having been drunk. "If money was wanted for old age pensions, for education, and for charitable aid I would feel more confidence in getting it out of freeholders than out of a community of rackrented tenants," said Mr R. Monk, ex-M.H.R., during the course of an address on the Land Bill at Pukekohe (Auckland) recently. Mr D. J. Hughes, a member of the New Plymouth Harbour Board, writes to the Hawera Star suggesting that as a means of galvanising into action the dormant branches of the Farmers' Union in Taranaki, the question of harbour extension should be brought up for discussion at branch meetings.

Captain Broome, of the Indradevi, stated to a Dunedin reporter that he was authoritatively informed that no less than one hundred steamers, British and German, could be made available for the newly-inaugurated United Tyser cargo service to Australia. This is a striking illustration of the fact that the world is very much overbuilt in steam tonnage at present.

The conference which was to have been held, last evening, between the committses appointed by the Masterton Borough Council and the Chamber of Commerce, to consider the question of improving the northern approach, lapsed, owing to some of the Chamber of Commerce delegates not attending. All the representatives of the Borough Council were present, but the only Chamber of Commerce representative who attended was Mr J. B. Keith.

The mysterious coincidence with which death from accident occurs in families is illustrated by the recent fatality to George Bull, says the Southland News. Within the space of a few years one brother, who was working at a sawmill at Colac, was killed through being struck by a limb of a tree; another brother was killed through the explosion of a boiler at a West Coast sawmill; and the third, George, met his death by being run over by a cart.

In connection with the ocean mail services, Mr Aitken, M.H.R., is asking the Postmaster-General whether he intends to take steps to get the Union Steamship Company to connect their steamers at Sydney for Wellington to suit the arrival of the mails coming via the Suez Canal, and so save the time now invariably lost by the mails having to remain at Sydney for days, awaiting an opportunity of despatch; also, whether he cannot arrange for a weekly mail leaving Wellington on each Friday, instead of fortnightly, as at present? "What are the privileges of a member of Parliament?" was a pointed question put to Mr J. T. Hogan, M.H.R., at the conclusion of his address in the Wanganui Opera House, last week. Mr Hogan said a member had a free pass over the Government railways, but his time was always so occupied that the weekly journeys to and from Wellington was aim.ost the only trip he could find time to make. He was allowed to telegraph 36 words for 6d, and could post his official letters free from the House when it was sitting, but all others letters he had to pay postage on. He had also an allowance of 10s a day for both the opening and closing days of Parliament (£1 in all) if he were in his place, but not otherwise. Another privilege was that he could not be summoned while the House was sitting, but, he added humourously, no doubt his creditors would come pretty heavily on him when his term was over.

The Executive Committee of the Seddon Memorial , Technical School met. last evening, there being pre--sent —The Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine), Messrs J. B. Keith, J. C. Ewington, A. Haughev, W. M. Easthope, W. H. Jackson, R. Brown, S. E. Wright and N. D. Bunting. It was reported that the subscriptions to date amounted to £1,113 15s 6d. After a discussion as to the best means of raising more money,it was decided to issue collecting cards to the pupils attending the Technical School. Messrs Brown and Jackson were appointed to draw up the cards. It was further decided to issue! a circular to those persons who had promised subscriptions, asking that the amounts promised be forwarded by the end of the present month, in order that the Committee might pay the money over to the Technical School Managers and obtain the Government subsidy as soon as possible. The Mayor was asked to write to the Minister of Education apprising him of what is being done in connection with the new Technical School in Masterton. It was resolved to hold a meeting of the General Committee as early in August as possible. POPULAK MILKING MACHINE, The popularity of the 'L.K.G." Milking Maclrino was never demonstrated more fully than at the recsnt Palmerston Winter .Show. Numbers of intending purchasers, after waiting to see the different machines at work, placed thdr orders for the "L.K.G." b c ing thoroughly satisfied that the tried and proven machine represents the safest and most profitable investment, If you intend installirg in time fcr the ensuing season, it will be necessary to book at once to make sure of getting delivery in time. Leading farmers in every district use the "L.K G." J. B. MaeEwan and Co., Ltd., (role Agents. U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, V/ellinpton. If you should contract a cold, get rid of it as quickly as possible, for every cold weakens the lungs, lowers the vitality, and paves the way lor more seiioua diseases. Chambsrlain's Cough Kemedy is a preparation that can always be depended upon, and not only cures thß cold, but counteracts any tendency toward pneumonia. For sale by all dealers. Bheumo has cured thousands of suffer - ers from rheumatism, gout, sciatica, lumbago. It will cure you. Try it. All stores and chemists, 2s Gd and 43 (id. A positive cure,

There is at present an epidemic of measles in Palmerston North.

Trophies have been donated to the Opaki Quoits Club by Mrs T. De w and Messrs McLeod and R. Hunt.

There appears to be a brisk demand in Melbourne for New Zealand horses, and a large number are being sent from Dunedin to Melbourne.

During last week fourteen cases of scarlet fever, eight cases of diphtheria, and three cases of tuberculosis were reported to the authorities in Wellington.

Mr J. T. M. Hornsby promises to make things lively this session in the interests of the railway employees, writes a correspondent. He has made personal inquiry into the railway administration, and will give the House facts and figures.

Mrs Janet Mclnness, an old resident of Masterton, died at her residence, Bentley Street, yesterday, at the age of 96 years. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, leaving her late residence at 2 p.m.

Mr R. J. Sutton, who recently passed the dental examination in Wellington, has definitely decided to visit England in order to continue his studies. Mr Sutton will leave for London very shortly, and will enter one of the dental hospitals in that city.

Mr Alfred Lawton. who will be remembered as a member of the "Human Hearts" Dramatic Company, lies dangerously ill in the Wellington Hospital and little hope is held out for his recovery. Mr Lawton played the part of the tramp in "Human Hearts."

. A steady increase in the importation of American goods is becoming a feature of local shipping, states a Dunedin paper. . The local companies who act as agents for tramp lines agree that the expansion is unmistakeable though they are unable to state the cause.

Weasels are busy at the fish hatchery, and the Otago Acclimatisation Society's reserve at Opoho (Dunedin)-. The pheasants have been attacked, a number of the Japanese teat have been killed, and the little pests burrowed into the quails' enclosure and killed them in one night.

Mr J. C. Cooper will be one of the Wellington provincial delegates to the sixth annual conference bf the Colonial Council of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, which will open in Wellington to-day. The order paper contains 109 remits from the various branches and in view of the land proposals of the Government, the conference will, in Mr Cooper's opinion, be the most important yet held.

In Tasmania an amendmept to the Companies Act is in force which provides for the registration of "prospecting syndicates" to be similar in all respects—except as to capital—to a company. These associations are incorporated and Registered on the no-liability system under the Act in that State. This Act is largely taken advantage of, and its provisions have been found to work well.

The Opaki Quoits Club held their monthly competition, on Saturday last, in fine weather. The ladies played for Mr Searle's trophy, which was eventually won by Miss Wyeth, Mrs Wyeth being second. The men's monthly match resulted in a win for Mr Searle, with Mr H. Hunt, second, and Mr D. McKenzic third. The final round for Mr J. Cotter's trophy was played, and resulted in Mr J. Campbell, junr., securing first place.

The question of the purchase of the Manawatu railway is being brought before the s Government by Mr W. H. Field, MjH.R., who wishes to know the intentions, if any, of the Ministry regarding this matter. He thinks that the colony should give the necessary twelve months' notice to purchase the railway, so that it may be a Government line by the time the North Island Main Trunk railway is completed. v

Matters in connection with the awards given in connection with the exhibits at the late International Exhibition may be f expected to form the subject of an early discussion in the House. Mr J. G. W. Aitken, who has taken up the matter, intends to ask the Government what steps they proposer to take to place the awards on a proper basis, so as to remove the feeling of annoyance and distrust now existing in the minds of many exhibitors.

The Government will take legslative action ,at an early date in the direction of an amendment of the law regarding infant life protection. Dr. Findlay states that he will introduce a Bill providing that no infant under seven years shall be removed from a registered infant home without a medical certificate. If the child dies within two months an inquest must be held. When children are admitted to the home a medical certificate must be furnished, as already required under the regulations. The Bill is for submission to Cabinet.

Palmerston North furnishes a singular instance of local rates totally overwhelming the rental value of land. Across the road from the Palmerston Hospital is an education reserve, splendidly situated, comprising four acres, the rates on which, once it is let, would amount to £l6 per year. Recently it was offered for iease at auction, but failed to find a bidder at £4, or £1 per acre. The School Commissioners have now let it as a cow paddock, at 4s per week. The person renting it must pay the rates, which amount to iust four times the rent.

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It is stated that about £IOO changed 'hands 'over the RuahineMartinborough football match, at Greytown, on Saturday last.

Hon. W. Hall-Jones and Mrs HallJones will leave for England by the Kaipara, which is .to sail from Lyttelton for London on July Bth. Mr HallJones will be absent about six months, and will probably visit Japan before he returns to New Zealand.

Advice from Nelson states that the Wangapeka settlement which was recently purchased by the Government was balloted for on Friday last. Every section was disposed of. There ■were numerous applications from Ashburton, Timaru, Otago, Canterand other districts.

Like many of the old-time sailing ships which used to trade in China •waters, the barque Woollahra, at present in Wellington, is equipped -with an armoury containing six --muzzle-loading muskets and bayonets and half a dozen cutlasses, with which to welcome pirates.

"They have got things fixed that way in Eastern Massachusetts," said Professor Starr Jordan, in a lecture at Wellington, "that no rich man dare die without leaving a substantial sum to Harvard University. There is no plan of salvation available in those parts without that stipulation, and a very good one it is. You want something like it in New Zealand."

A visitor to Picton, who has not set foot in Marlborough for two years, expressed his astonishment to a reDresentative of the local paper, on Saturday evening, at the rather remarkable progress made in Blenheim and Picton during that short period. As an instance of the value of land in the town a few years ago, he seated that a portion of a section he had been worried to purchase at a value of £IOO per acre, had changed hands the other day at a price equal to £1,600 per acre. "When I first came to Picton," he said significantly, "£1,600 would have "bought the town."

The Wellington office of the Union Steam Ship Company has received advice that a head tax of four dollars (16s 8d) each person, including infants, payable by all, regardless of class or nationality, excepting only American citizens, entering the United States of America would be charged after Sunday, June 30th. Tourists passing through the United States will get a refund if they leave the States within thirty days of landing. The Union Company has, therefore, been instructed to collect the extra 16s from passengers booking passage by the C. and A. line, who intend to go through the United States.

There are at present 140 men engaged on the railway improvement works between Wellington and Petone, while 30 men are engaged in the Pencarrow quarries, and 10 in procuring metal at Paekakariki for the same reclamation work. Most of the men on the line are now concentrating their energies upon the section immediately adjoining Ngahauranga on the northern side, working towards Petone. It is expected that a week will see the completion of the task of filling in and preparing for the rails the two deep bights near Rocky Point, and within five weeks an additional length of about threequarters of a mile of double line will be readv for use.

There was a peculiar interlude in the Sydney Supreme Court, last week, in a case which had lasted some few days. The jury applied for increased fees for the remainder of the hearing, and Mr Justice Cohen intimated that the four would have an additional half-guinea a day each. This did not satisfy one of the jurymen, and he complained that it was not enough. He blurted out that though they could be compelled to come they could not be forced to listen. His Honour took strong exception to such a remark, and reminded the juryman that they had sworn to give proper attention to the case. The recalcitrant realised that he had committed an indiscretion and at once apologised, the amends being smilingly accepted by the judge.

The scow Tramp, which was recently stranded on the west coast, had a perilous experience, states a Press Association telegram, from Auckland. She was proceeding from Kaipara to Manukau loaded with log timber, and got caught in a fierce gale. Staggering under a stay-sail only the vessel was enveloped in great sheets of water. It was found necessary to the only boat carried for fear that in swinging it should smash the steering gear. Captain Daniels said the only hope seemed to be to beach the The captain lashed himself to the wheel and the four hands took to the rigging, and the scow headed for a sandy beach at Parkhurst. She shipped heavy seas, but got through the surf safely, and got well up on the beach twelve miles south of Kaipara Heads. All hands came through the ordeal well. The scow sustained little damage, and it is expected she will float when the wind changes.

In Hastings there are several training stables, also a clergyman who has much of the milk of human kindness in his composition. In a recent issue of the Standard it was stated:—"A right royal welcome was extended by the Rev. J. Hobbs to his young friends of the turf and their companions at St. Matthew's schoolroom last night. On a previous occasion the Vicar invited the youths to the hall to witness a private theatrical entertainment, and his endeavours to please at that time met with such success and appreciation that he felt encouraged to inaugurate a social evening for the boys on the recurrence of the race meeting. That there was an opening for his enterprise in this direction is evidenced by the manner in which the youths responded to his invitation, and the easy way his visitors made themselves at home in the club room. It was a treat to witness the cheerfulness which prevailed, and the interest that was displayed in the games, which comprised bagatelle (two tables) and cards." The latest and the Bkst Bemedy for Chest Complaints is Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and Consumption. It cures when all else fails. Is Gd and 3s. Obtainable at 11. E. Eton, Chemist, Mastertan. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Cure. 3s Gd and 2s Gd

At the Wairarapa South County Council meeting, on Saturday last, the treasurer reported a debit balance at the bank of New Zealand of £641 12s 9d.

The secretary of the Masterton South Brass Band desires to acknowledge a donation of two guineas from the Trust Lands Trust towards the funds of the Band.

The records of the Police Courts in the district show, states an Oamaru Press Association telegram, that in 1906-7 under no-license there were 134 convictions against 352 for the previous year.

Out of 49 applicants from all over the colony Mr G. A. K. Darbyshire has been appointed secretary and engineer to the Oamaru Harbour Board, states a Press Association telegram.

The spirit of larrikinism must have been in the air in Greytown, on Saturday night, says the Standard. Fences were pulled down, horses let out of paddocks, and the large cloth sign-board at Veitch and Allan's pulled down and destroyed.

A. Press Association telegram from Wellington states that,in addition to the new morning paper in Wellington, a project is on foot to start another evening journal. It is stated that it will be issued within the course of a few weeks.

The congregation of the Carterton Methodist Church decided some time prior to the departure of Rev. Mr Ginger for Home to build a parsonage, and negotiations have just been completed for the purchase of the section adjoining the church for the purpose.

The petition asking the Government to cut up 10,147 acres of native land, inclose proximity to Masterton, for closer settlement purposes, has been forwarded by the Masterton and District Workers' Land Settlement League to Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., with a request that it be presented to Parliament.

The following: additional subscriptions ,have been received towards the funds' of the proposed new Seddon Memorial Technical School: —F. Maunsell • £lO, S. Mawley £5. F„G-M. £3 jSs, R. J. Dagg £2, Chas. Lang £2 2s, R. A. Nicholl £1 Is, Su E. Wright £1 Is. N. D. Bunting £1 Is, N. McKay £l.

A painful accident happened to Mr Chas. Sayers, of Dalefield , on Friday last. He was felling bush on Mr H. Knowies' Waiohine property when a tree suddenly slipped off the stump and pinned him to the ground. His foot was caught and the sufferer lay imprisoned till Messrs Bambry, Ba'ssett and Knowies found him. He was driven to the doctor and his injuries attended to.

Another league has been formed for the ensuring of a white New Zealand. This fresh association is entitled the White Race League, and has Dr. T. F. Macdonald as president. The broad object is "the preservation and development of the white race," and this is to be accomplished by a thorough system of educating the public. It is proposed to form branches in other centres of New Zealand, and to extend the organisation to other countries.

Mrs Minifie, wife of Mr A. Minifie, of Homebush. died very suddenly at the residence of Mr David Donald, late yesterday afternoon. She had been out walking, and having complained of a pain in her head was taken into Mr Donald's house, where she died about an hour later. The late Mrs Minifie was a native of Wellington, and was a daughter of the late Mr G. Curtis. She was 42 years of age and had lived in Masterton for about 33 years. A widower and two children are left to mourn their loss, and they will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sad bereavement.

On Sunday last the residence of Mr Jas. McKenzie, of Homebush, was entered while the occupants were absent, and a small amount of money, some cigarettes and a bottle of scent were stolen. The matter was reported to the police, who, after making an inspection of the premises, were of opinion that the actwas perpetrated by some boys. The police, yesterday, sought the cooperation of the headmaster of the Masterton District- High School (Mr W. H. Jackson) in the matter, and this proved to be a step in the right direction. Mr Jackson smelt a strong aroma of scent on a certain lad's clothes, and questioned him as to how he came by the scent. The boy said that it had been sprinkled on his clothes by another lad. and the two boys, on being further questioned by the headmaster, admitted their guilt. The names of the boys,were taken by the police, and legal proceedings will be taken against them.

The fortnightly meeting of the Masterton Oddfellows' Lodge was held last evening, there being a large attendance of members. Bro. E. McCord was elected Noble Grand, in lieu of Bro. McLellan, resigned, and the installation of officers was held over until next Lodge night. The syllabus committee reported having drawn up a programme for the winter meetings, and it was announced that next Lodge night Bro. Deugarde would lecture on "The Mining Romance of Broken Hill." Five new members were proposed for membership. The committee appointed to carry out arrangements for the social to be held next Thursday night, reported that all arrangements for the same were complete, and that an enjoyable evening could be guaranteed. The vocal part of the programme will be undertaken by some of the best local talent and first-class music will be supplied. The arrangements in connection with the supper are in capable hands.

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The price of bread in Carterton was reduced by £d per 41b loaf yesterday.

There were three deaths and two marriages in Greytown during the month : of June.

Dun'ng the half-year ended June 30th there were 171 births, 57 marriages and 44 deaths in New Plymouth.

The barque Constance Craig had the worst passage she has experienced on the voyage from Newcastle, lasting twenty-nine days, states a Gisborne Press Association telegram. Head winds prevailed throughout. The North Cape was sighted fifteen days out. The vessel was then driven 200 miles north-east. Last Wednesday and Thursday tremendous seas w r ere experienced in the Bay of Plenty, and at one time it was feared that the vessel would not come through. The galley doors were stove in and a large portion of the bulwarks carried away. On Thursday night all hands were up all night stitching the sails which were in ribbons. The skipper had been in his bunk only two nights during the voyage.

"My campaign in the South Isiand against the Land Bill was most successful," said Mr J. C. Cooper to a Wairarapa Age reporter yesterday. Mr Cooper, who addressed several meetings in the South on the land question, from a farmer's point of view, went on to say that at every meeting he held, resolutions were carried in favour of the freehold tenure. Only at Temuka and Rakaia was there any opposition, but this was easily overcome. The general feeling of the farming community in the parts that were visited was, he said, distinctly against the Land Bill in its present form, and judging by the number of citizens that attended his meetings in some towns, they also were averse to the proposals of the Government.

An advertiser has a vacancy for a young man as boarder.

Two steers and one calf will be sold at the local pound, to-morrow, at noon.

Special bargains are offered during this' week in the boot and fancy department of the W.F.C.A.

The proprietors of "The Pines" boarding-house announce that there are vacancies for several boaiders. "The Pines" is centrally situated in a healthy locality at the corner of Victoria and Albert Streets, and every home comfort is offered on a moderate tariff.

At the Town Hall, Waipukurau, at 2 o'clock, to-morrow, Messrs Horace Baker and Son will submit at auction the well-known Mount Herf bert Homestead Block, consisting od 2,200 acres of first-class land, anadjoining the township of Wais pukurau. The suburban sectione range from 5 to 10 acres, and th agricultural land in blocks of from 20 to 150 acres and 500 acres with the homestead. With first-class la<id in handy sized blocks, with easy terms of payment, and being close to the railway iine ? keen competition is expected. Plans of the block can be obtained at the Age office.

The showroom established by the Municipal Gas Department, in the Borough Council Chambers, for the purpose of exhibiting the various kinds-of gas appliances, has been opened up, and in it the casual visitor sees a reflection of the progress made by the Gas Department under the management of Mr J. W. Blackman. The room used for the purpose is that which formerly served as the Borough Engineer's Office. It has been completely renovated, and now presents a pleasing appearance. The contractor has re-papered the walls and ceiling, built the necessary shelves, and provided office accommodation, and in every respect has carried out his work well. The assortment of gas appliances to be found within would do justice to any similar establishment in the colony, are gas cookers and heaters of all sizes and designs. In addition there are gas fires of every description and gas fittings of a most elaborate as well as plain design. The Manager intends to always have some person in attendance at the office to explain all the various appliances, and the public are invited to inspect the room, where it is intended all gas business will in future be transacted.

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