LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8481, 9 July 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At a quarter to ten o'clock on Saturday night a sustained, though not severe, shock of earthquake, was felt in Wellington. The Trustees of the Masterton hospital desire to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a large musical box presented by Mr Robert Maunsell, of Eridge.. Lansdowne. Mails for the United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (corx*espondence must be specially addressed), per Mamari, will close at Masterton, today, at 4.45 p.m. The presentation of three-year service stars to sixteen members of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers will take place at the ordinary parade of the corps on Friday evening next. The Canterbury ex-Contingenters' Association has formed a Mounted Reserve Corps. T. H. Overton (second N.Z.M.R.), has been elected captan, and P. H. Keddell (Seventh N.Z.M.R.) first lieutenant. , Dr. Chalmers Prentice, a Chicago physician, is claiming £SOO damages against the North German Lloyd Steamship Company for burying his wife at sea without consulting him as to the disposal of the body by wireless telegraphy. Motors are rapidly ousting horses from farm work in the United States. A farm of several thousand acres in Sully County, Dakota, owned by the Groseclose Brothers, is now entirely horseless. All the ploughing, harrowing, seeding, harvesting, thrashing and hauling of grain to market is done by motors. New Zealand mutton and lamb evidently continue to be in great demand at Home. A resident of a Southern city has received a circular issued by a prominent firm of Glasgow butchers, expatiating on the quality of New Zealand produce, and quoting prices for Canterbury lamb as follows: —Gigots, 61b each. 9d per lb; hindquarters 121b, 7id per lb; loins, 51b, Gsd per lb; and forequarters, 61b, 5Jd per lb. "English, as she is spoke" came in for scathing condemnation by Professor Sale, who, speaking in defence of the classics at Selwyn College, last week, declared tnat English was the worst possible introduction to any of the linguistic studies, so much so that a man who studied English and nothing else was liable to develop into a pedant. The Greek language could express in written words varying lights and shades of human expression which those with but English at their tongue's tip could only convey by modulations of the voice. THE 'LK.G." IN AMERICA.. The New Zealand agents for tin "Lawrence • K-mnedy- Gilhes" Milking Machine received advice by a recent mail that up to date over 1,700 of these popular machines had been sold in U.S.A. The Kansas Stue Experimental Stition recently issued a special Bulletin covering a lengthy and eefirchuitr investigation of the merits of the "L K G." Milker. The final judgment is not only conclusive, but highly commendatory of the "L.K.G." It is interesting to note that results in other countries bear out the judgment of practical and scientific men throußUout Australasia. Sole Agents, J. B. MaeEwan and Co., Ltd., U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington.

At the present time 100 young \ men from New Zealand are students | in the Edinburgh University. I On board the Amokura —New Zealand's training ship—forty boys are now receiving instruction. It is definitely announced that the Gothic is to be withdrawn from the New Zealand trade after next trip. The Government intends to complete the Greymouth hospital, at a cost of £5,000. A nurses' home will also be erected. Among the letters received by Mr R. Brown, Town Clerk, yesterday, was one addressed as follows: —"To Brwone, Esq., Towne Clark." It is stated that Mr Bedford will be a candidate for the Taieri seat against Mr Donald Reid, in the Government interests, at the next election. Three large sheets of plate glass were brought from Wellington yesterday, to replace three broken panes in the Exchange Buildings. When the glass was unpacked, it was found that one of the panes had been broken in transit. Active extension of the New Plymouth harbour works is expected to be in progress before long. After years of opposition, the farmers of the district have, it is reported, agreed to a harbour rate, and a substantial loan for the development of the port will probably be floated in the near future. A number of members of Parliament wili make a trip along the Main Trunk Line to Taumaranui and Auckland. They will leave Wellington on Friday, July 19th, and will arrive at Raetihi the same evening. On Sat- J urday, the 20th, the trip along the line via Makatote will be made, and j on as far as Taumaranui that day. We have been shown a splendid j sample of gold bearing stone secured 'from Ihe Ruahine ranges, says the j Dannevirke Press. The stone is part of a sample subjected to Government t analysis and proved to be worth £4 per ton. The stone is thickly studded with gold, and is of a fine, friable, easily worked nature. There is a fair prospect of an up-to-date technical college being erected in Auckland. With the donations from the Auckland Savings Bank, citizens, and students, and the Government subsidy thereon, and a Government grant of £4,000, a sum of about £30,000 is available. Plans have been approved by the department. The' Newcastle branch of the New South Wales Teachers' Association in urging the claims of married male assistants, suggests that it is to the interests ot the Department of Public Instruction to encourage its male teachers to marry, as married men are more definitely committed to the employment in which they are engaged, and have greater responsibilities. There is a great scarcity of competent plasterers in Dunedin. A wellknown contractor considers the whole trouble lies in the fact that the youth of to-day is too fastidious to become apprenticed to what is supposed to be a dirty trade. There are too many able-bodied youths serving behind counters for a paltry pittance when good paying work such as bricklaying and plastering is going begging. Some thirty extra inspectors will probably be required in connection with the recently decided upon inspection of the dairies of the colony. It will be some little time before a start can be made with the work, as the new officials will have to undergo a short training to fit them for their duties. When this is done a thorough inspection of all the dailies of the colony will be undertaken, and it is expected that the new departure will have very important results. That the Government was amply justified in establishing a State coal depot in Wanganui has been evidenced by the large volume of business transacted since its establishment, says a Wanganui paper. Last week's returns were the largest since the depot opened, and there is a good demand for the coal from many neighbouring towns up and down the coast. It is probable that in a few months a cart will be put on to serve country customers, so that it will he, seen farmers will benefit from the establishment of the depot as well as townfolk. Apropos of the speeches made in the House by Messrs Hogan and Homsby, wherein they condemned much of the administration of the Railway Department, particularly in regard to small pay and overwork in the lower ranks, the Wanganui Herald learns that resignations are con- , stantly being sent in owing to the [ extreme dissatisfaction among employees at the state of things which now prevails. Many of these are sent in by men with long records of service to their credit, whom the Department can ill afford to lose. Everywhere it is the same story, in fact, to use the words of a x-ecently resigned man, "Some of us are absolutely sick of it." Mr E. McEwen, J.P., occupied the Bench at the Masterton Police Court yesterday morning. Frank Rich was charged with having committed a grossly indecent act in Chapel Street on Sunday last. Accused pleaded ignorance of the offence. After hearing the evidence of William Pragnell as to the offence having been committed, the Bench sentenced accused to fourteen days' imprisonment. Thomas Hayes, who was charged with having been drunk on Sunday last, was fined 10s, in default 4S hours' imprisonment. On charges of having been drunk, ore first offender was fined five shillings, in default 24 hours' imprisonment and another was convicted and discharged. Tub Cku:iiui"T ov Sandkr *nd Sons Pa e Vol.vtil': Eucalypti Extract is universally acknowledged. Royalty honours it, and the entire medical profession hus adopted its use. Imitations sprung up without number. The latest of them—as styled •' Extracts "—was oil foisted upon the trusting and unwary under tne grossest misuse of Bander ahd Sons' reputation. Bander and Sons insii'uted an action at the Supreme Court of Victoria, before His j Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden. ' K.C.M.G., etc., and at the trial a sworn j witness testified that he had to stop the use of counterfeits on account of the irritation produced. This shows what care is required to obtain an article that is scientifically tasted and approved of. As such is surely endorsed and recommended the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. I

There were 14 cases of scarlet fever and two of diphtheria reported in Wellington last week. Sharp earthquake shocks were felt at Greytown and Carterton about 10 o'clock on Saturday night. At Greymouth, yesterday, a Chinese was fined £lO and costs for having in his possession 21b of opium. The Nelson City Council have appointed Mr W. Aitcheson Smith, of Port Chalmers, resident engineer, states a Press Association telegram. The Premier, (Sir Joseph Ward) has notified the Secretary of the Masterton Operatic Society, (Mr N. F. Eagar;, that he has been pleased to accept the position of Patron of the Society. A Press Association telegram from Nelson states that the Arbitration Court sat ali day yesterday. There were a number of trivial charges of breaches of award, and many of them were dismissed. The Court will sit again to-day. Two sweepstakes were fired by the Greytown Gun Club, on Saturdaylast. In the first F. Morris won, with J. Laurenson second. In the second J. Laurenson was the winner, with D. C. Humphrey second. In a double rise match, J. Laurenson was first, and D. C. Humphrey second. . A Wellington Press Association telegram states that the Court of Appeal, yesterday, made absolute the rule nisi granted some weeks ago striking Henry Stratton Izard, barrister and solicitor, now serving a sentence of imprisonment, off the roll of practitioners. Two men, named Alfred Crossey and Patrick Brosnahan, were committed for trial at Wellington, yesterday, states a Press Association telegram, on charges of conspiring to defraud various persons through a registry office business carried on under the name of Sage and Co. The Premier has received a communication from the First Lord of the Admiralty in regard to the establishment of a coaling station at Point Elizabeth, and asking for information on certain points before officers are appointed to prepare a report. The Hon. A. R. Guinness has been asked by Sir J. G. Ward to prepare the necessary staten-ent for the Admiralty. j A Wellington resident mentioned to Cr F. W. Temple, Chairman of the Masterton Borough Gas Committee, the other day, that he was prepared to float a company with a capital of £50,000 to purchase the Masterton Municipal Gasworks. "This," said Cr Temple to an Age reporter, "gives some idea of what a valuable asset the town possesses in its Gasworks." In connection with the Morris Tube Association shooting last night, H. Brighting won the "shoot-off" for the Mcintosh pipes, with the possible 35, and wins that trophy outright. W. D. McCalmont scored 32, J. Allan 30 and H. Perry 27. In the "shoot-off" for the "leg-in" for the B class trophy C. J. Taylor scored 33, A. J. Oed 32, W. Redmond 32, G. Blane 31. The second competition for the Holmes trophy will be fired on Thursday next. A meeting of the Wairarapa Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association was held in the Secretary's office last evening. Mr G. Hyde occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. Considerable routine business was transacted. The committee expressed themselves as pleased with the way in which entries were coming in. All arrangements are well in hand, and a strong committee has been appointed to carry out matters in connection with the show. At the quarterly licensing meeting of the Whangarei district (says the New Zealand Herald) Mr Carruth applied for an additional bar at the Whangarei Hotel. Mr Dyer said the Bench had no power to grant more than one bar to any one hotel according to the Act. Mr Carruth held it to be a peculiar fact that many hotels in Auckland had distinct bars. Mr Dyer said the Auckland licensees were careful to avoid the terms of the Act prohibiting extra public bars, by arranging that not more than one bar in any individual hotel opened directly on to a public place. Technically, such a bar was not a bar within tbe meaning of the Act. There was no hotel in Auckland which had a license for more than one bar. The Manager of the Masterton Gasworks reported to Borough Gas and Finance Committee, last evening, that to give a better supply of gas to the northern end of Queen Street and to meet the rapidly growing demand for gas at Lansdowne, a new sixinch main should be laid in Queen Street from the Post Office to Bruce Street, and the present two inch main from Bruce Street to Te Ore Ore Road should be taken up and replaced by a four-inch main. The two-inch main, when taken up, could then be utilised for further extension at Lansdowne. It was pointed put that there was no money available for such work at present, arid the matter was held over pending consideration of the Gas Manager's report on the probable requirements at the Gasworks during the next six years. A meeting of Masterton cabdrivers and carriers was held in the Club Hotel, last evening, to make arrangements for the costume football match which is to be played in aid of Mr J. K. Blinkhorne. Mr W. Iggulden presided. It was decided to play the match on Thursday, July 18th, The ground has yet to be fixed, but an effort will be made to secure the Park for the match. Mr J. M. Coradine was elected president of the Carriers' Team, and Mr H. G. Williams president of the Cabdrivers' Team. It was announced that Mr C. A. Pownall had agreed to act as referee in the match. It was resolved to write to the Masterton Municipal Band, the Masterton South Band, and the Masterton Pipe Band asking them to assist. A strong committee was appointed to make further arrangements for the match. Are you going awav for a holiday. Then let J. J. CURTIS & CO., LTD.. Eorvvardug. Shipping, and Customhouse Agenfs, Customhouse Quay, Wellington, take charge of your luggage. The charges will be moderate and everything will be checked and forwarded quickly, Those who are well posted as to the best means of relieving pain and curing sores, wor.nds or burns, always use Chamberlain's Pain Balm, They insist there is nothing like it. For sale by all dealers.

The gorse blight has re-appeared in Ashburton County, and in the Winchmere. Lyndhurst and Lauriston districts fences are withering away. A farmer, who was an inmate of the hotel at Otautau, on the night of the recent fatal fire, probably owes his life to the sagacity ©f his dog. The animal was left at the bedroom door, and during the night it became uneasy and scratched for admittance. *- The owner got up and let it in, and again went t© sleep. He was again awakened by the whining and pawing <©f the dog, aod got up only in time to .snatch up his clothing and escape. A farmer some miles distant from Cambridge sent to Auckland by rai 1 =the skin of a .well-grown calf. This skin was sold for half a crown, and in due time the expectant farmer received his share of the proceeds—a penny stamp!! The formal statement from the auctioneers set out carefully tthe details of the whole transaction, Irom which the following was :gathered:—Railway charge, 2s 2d-.; •carriage, 3d; balance, Id. CaDtain Mortan, of the Masterton tUtfkT Volunteers, is communicating ■with the Defence authorities with .reference to the establishment of a .reserve corps in connection with the Masterton Rifle Volunteers. When ■Captain Morton obtains the information he requires a meeting of ±hose interested will be called with ;a view to establishing the reserve ■corps. The meeting will probably be held next week. Mrs E. Mitchell, widow of the Hate Mr J. Mitchell, died at the of her brother, Mr John McKay. Wangaehu, yesterday morning. The deceased, who had been ailing for about six months, only <came to the district a short time ago from Wellington. The late Mrs Mitchell was 67 years of age, and leaves no family. The fun-ral will take place to-morrow, leaving the of Mr John McKay, Wangaehu, at noon, for the Masterton 'Cemetery. Mr J. G. Gow is still doing good work in bringing New Zealand interests before the people of Canada {(writes the Montreal correspondent of the Otago Daily Times). He •regards the prospects of increased trade between the two countries as being exceedingly good. From the present outlook he believes from 4,000 to 6,000 tons of Canadian products may be shipped every two months to New Zealand, with every prospect of large increases. He believes also there is a large market i i Western Canada for New Zealand t. mutton. "That man was never thoroughly appreciated in New Zealand," the Hon. W- C. F. Carncross declared to the Legislative Council on Thursday. "The late E. M. Smith in a sense was a hero. He fought for success, and though it never came he still persevered and continued ,his struggle." Mr Carncross said Mr Smith pmt up with'all sorts of rebukes and it was the custom of some people to treat him lightly, but he could retaliate when attacked. "I believe." Mr Carncross added, "that he died of a broken heart, because he could see no hooe of achieving what he attempted." With reference to the statement that an enormous quantity of fraudulent "sago." a compound of maize and wheat, which is called "sago," but is not that article, ; s imported into the Commonwealth, the ActingMinister for -Customs states that samples have been taken, and are iwiteifceing analysed, with a view to tW issue of some direction under the Commerce Act. It is probable that Sir William Lyne will issue an order forbidding the use of the word - "sago" in connection with anything not the genuine product of sago palms. The importer will probably be allowed to call his article "imitation sago," "granulated maize," or "granulated tapioca." The Melbourne newspapers agree in tracin? the present unusual .prevalence of serious crime in the Victorian capital to the absence of such laws as exist in the other States for the control of known criminals and other suspected characters. The Melbourne Age contends that the socalled repatriation of stranded Australians from South Africa has resulted in a considerable increase in the criminal population. In order to cope with the admitted aggregation of criminals in Melbourne, it is the intention of the State Government of Victoria to amend the Police Offences Act so as to give the police larger powers of dealing with known criminals and suspected persons. This will have the effect of dispersing these from Melbourne, and preventing crime. Though perfectly delightful in most respects, the prevailing fine weather, according to the grain merchants, will have a gloomy aftermath says the Otago Daily Times. The Oamaru farmers are unable to plough on account of the ground being hard and dry, and as the time is getting on it is believed that many paddocks will be left unfilled until next season unless rain is immediately forthcoming. Southland, whose fields for the most part are already under the furrow, may be expected to reap some benefit on the principle that it is an ill wind that bio,vsnobody any good; but the Oamaru grain is much sought after, being especially valuable for mixing purposes, and it is stated on good authority that a continuance of the present "glorious" weather will probably bring about a further scarcity of wheat, with an obvious effect on the price of bread. Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment Will relieve atonceßheunutism, Lumbago, Lame Back, Cuts, Bruises, or Burns, and continued application will effect a care in a remarkably short time. Obtainable at H. E. Eton's, Chemist, Masterton. Rheeud cures rheumatism, gout, r c'atiea and lumoa-JO quk-kly an dpernmnently. It is a thorough]/ safe and absolutely reliable ramedy. All chemists and stores. 2/6 & 4/6 •If you should contract a cold, get rid of quickly as possible, for evary cold weakens the lungs, lowers the vitality, and paves the way for more seriou3 diseases. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a preparation that can always be ''epended upon, and not only cures the cold, but counteracts any tendency toward pneumonia. For 'sale by all dealers. Wiry spend money at Rotorua and other thermal spring 3 when liheumo will quickly cure you of rheumatism, gout, sciatica oi lumbago. Chemists and stores, 2s Gd anp 4s 6d. Wood's Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. 1b 6d and 2a 6d.

The Hawke's Bay A. and P. Association has fallen in with the proposal of the Pastoral and Agricultural Societies of New South Wales for an interchange of judges, and has appointed a committee to nominate judges in accordance with the proposal. The Auckland Peace Assoeiatioe has passed a resolution to ask thu Government of New Zealand to suggest to the Imperial Government •that it should cpen negotiations with the Powers interested to declare as neutral ground the earth's surface within the boundaries of the Pacific Ocean, or part thereof, as may be defined by mutual agreement. Recently the London Daily Mail contained, in addition to others, of course, five advertisements two whole pages and three half pages—for which it was stated the record sum of £l.lOO was paid. This affords some idea of the costliness of advertising space in the great London dailies. The above is at the rate of fully £3OO a page, and that for one issue only. Messrs Hannah ar.d Co. have a new .price list on page 1 eif this issue. Messrs Gillespie and Co. require two experienced ploughmen and a boy able to milk. A new list of West Coast farms is published by Mr W. H. Lambert, land agent, Palmerston North. Mr T. C. Taylor, land agent, Wanganui, advertises particulars of two handy-sized dairy farms, which he has for sale on easy terms. To those who suffer from corns Mr T. G. Mason recommends the use of "Kornzol," a specific which he will supply in liquid or solid form. Mr 3. 8. Keith, of Masterton, has for sale a number of town and country properties, particulars of which will be found in another column. A 2,000-acre property in the Eangitikei district, 1,500 acres of which are flat land, and partly improved, is advertised for sale by Messrs A. H . A Hanson and Co.. Ltd., of Feilding. Particulars of the leas 3 for four years of 600 acres in the Mt. Bruce district and a 4,009 acre freehold bio:'* in the Taranaki district are advertised by Orchard's Agency, Wellington. The Wellington Piano Company supply high-class instruments on easy terms of payment, particulars of which can be obtained from Messrs McLeod and Young, local agents, "The Academy," Masterton. The Masterton Rifle Volunteers will hold a "Book Social" in the Drill Hall, to-morrow evening, in aid of their Library Fund, and in this case the donation of a book will be the price of admission. On Sunday next a sacred concert will be given in the Town Halt in aid of Mr J. K. Blinkhorne. Mr W. Iggulden has the arrangements i n hand, and it is understood that a3 - sistance has been promised by the best local talent. In view of to-morrow's "Book Social," which is to be held by the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, Mr C. C. Aitken invites inspection of a line of books whkh he is prepared to sell at a considerable discount on the usual price. The Upper Plain Dancing Assembly notify those who have previously received invitations to attend the assembly that in future the I dances will be held on Thursday, instead of Friday. The next dance will be held on Thursday next, July ! 11th. Those who are desirous of securing bargains in furniture and household requisites, should attend the auction sale that is to be conducted by Mr J. R. Nicol, at 1.30 p.m., on Wednesday, at the residence of M r S. R. Edwards, Dixon Street South. Every article is to be sold without reserve. A reward is offered for information that will lead to a conviction of the persons who have removed and mutilated certain magazines in the Masterton Public Reading Room. On account of the continued removal and mutilation of magazines, these will now be obtainable only on application to the librarian. A pleasant and instructive time may be spent by a visit to the fur- j nishing department of the W.F.C.A., where the latest novelties in house furnishings may be inspected. There are also innumerable examples of the handicraft of the firm's* employees in the high-class furniture made in the local factory. To-morrow (Wednesday) Messrs Hendry and Buxton v/ill commence their usual half-yearly sale, when genuine reductions are promised. Messrs Hendry and Buxton announce that they have no old stock to get rid of, but all the goods are new and will be offered at bargain prices to make room for new season's stock. On Friday next, July 12th, Mr C. Smith, draper and clothier, will commence his usual half-yearly stock reduction sale, when the whole of his large and well-assorted stock will be offered at large reductions off the usual selling prices. The sales held by Mr Smith are proverbial for bargains, and the forthcoming sale is expected to outrival all its predecessors. The staff have been busily engaged for some time re-marking the goods, and the sale prices are clearly marked so as to facilitate the work of the assistants during the rush of sale. Every department will contribute to the list of bargains to be had, and as the stock is in firstclass condition the public will have an opportunity of making selections in all lines. On the remnant tables, and in the fancy department will be found ample opportunity for the ladies to make selections of lines ever useful in the home. With to-mor-row's issue will be circulated an inset which will give particulars of the reductions made. The Latest and the Best Remedv for Chest CompLints is Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. It cures when all els 3 fails. Price Is Gd and 39. Obtainable at H. E.Eton, Chemist, Masterton. Footballers. After the match is won or lost, try Dr. Shelcbn's Magnetic Liniment for all bruises and It will make you fit for )Our next struggle. Obtainable at H. 13. Eton, Chemist, Masterton. Gout is really a speml form of rheumatism caused bv excess uric acid in the blood. Whether your goui is acute or chronic, Bheumo will cure you. All stores For Children's Hackirig Cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is (3d and 2s Gd.

Considerable interest continues* to be shown in regard to the discovery at Rimu. Experienced miners say that the-gold struck at Brookes' claim is as rich as ,any gold that has been discovered on the West Coast for the past thirty years. If the 100 acres reservation is thrown open (says the West Coast ) Times), it is believed that the whole 1 area would be taken up and a large amount of prospecting done. I An Ashbur*on Press Association telegram states that in his will the •late Mr Meredith Wilson, of Wakanui, made the following bequests:— The proceeds of a house and section in the town of Ashburton to the Primitive Methodist Mission Fund; iJ4O!Q to Dr. Barnado's Homes; £4OO to the Presbyterian Church Extension Fund, and £2OO to the Salvation Army. The three last named bequests are payable in about four years' time. The Gas Manager reported to the meeting of the Borough Gas and Finance Committee, last evening, that larger gas mains were urgently required in vario as streets in the ough, the mains at present in some of the streets being much too •small. The streets mentioned included: — Dixon Street, from Worksop Road to Hogg Crescent; Ross Street, from Dixon Street to Queen Street; Bannister . Street, from the Gasworks to Worksop Road, via Colombo Road, and Sussex Street from Bruce Street, southward. The matter was held over until consideration had been given to the Manager's report on the probable requirements at the Gasworks during .the next six years. Gisborne cyclists have formed a Cyclists' Association, with the following objects:—(l). To arrange with the council to be allowed to use the outer portion of the footpath to a width of three feet from the kerb, excepting those named by the council as the inner or restricted area. (2) To advance every measure to prevent riders aiding at| more than five miles an hour, or in any way endangering or inconveniencing pedestrians, who are to be ; acknowledged as having prior claim to the footpath. (3) In order to maintain this measure a nominal sum of one shilling per annum to be charged as registration for each owner of a bicycle, the registration number to be affixed at;all times to the bicycles; and by observing the j existing bylaws by using .lamps and I bells. (4) That all members of the j association become rangers, for the j purpose ef checking any abuse of ' the privilege, ,and upon joining the association to sign an agreement to bring to justice any offenders.. As at the conference of Iso'6 the delegate's to the Farmers' Union Conference just closed decided to "brang pressure to bear" on the Woolbrokers' Association (London) to remedy the injustice of their utile of deducting one pound off every hundredweight of wool sold by the producer. During a conversation with a Post reporter on this subject, a Wellington woolbroker stated that he could not see any reason why the London people should continue to clayn the extra woo!, which amounted to a gift of three pounds per bale. There might have been a kind of give-and-take reason for it years ago, when the trade had no finely-adjusted weighing machines, such as were in use to-day. But if the pound per hundredweight claim had now become a trade custom, it would be a hard job to make London forego such a paying perquisite. The [ pressman pointed out that the union intended to get the High Comroisj sionerto takeup'the matter. "Well," i was the reply, "Mr Reeves will find himself up against a harxl proposition." The broker went into figures on the subject, and showed that the three pounds per bale gave the London brokers a gift from New Zealand alone amounting to something like over £60,000, taking the export of 420,700 bales for the past June to June period. The levy was made on other wool-growing countries,, for this was a world-wide custom. To cure lhauaiat'sm, gout, sciatica or lumbago you must treat the blood. The I b st remedy is Rheuma, which has cured thousands of 9ul'ferers. Froai all deales and chemists at 2s 61 and 4s Gd. Give it a fair trial.