LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8485, 12 July 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Mystery Fla 1 ; dredge is 60oz Bdwt for 137 hours' work. During the week Mr W. P. James, S.M., has granted two applicants the old-age pension. The Canterbury Rowing Club, the largest rowing club in New Zealand, has 761 members. Nine Chinese arrived at \V> 'lington ®by the Monowai from Sydney yesterday morning. It is anticipated that a co-opera-tive cheese factory will be erected at Kaiparoro before the commencement of the next milking season. A quarter of a million trout ova were received at the Masterton Fish Ponds, yesterday. They will be placed in the hatcheries. At the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr G. Heron, J.P., a first offender was convicted and discharged for having- been drunk. Mr W. P. James, S.M., has fixed August 9th as the date for the hearing of the case, G. Heron v. the Masterton Borough Council, a claim for damage to property. At Kaivvaiwai, on Tuesday last, Mr J. H. J. Toeker, son of Mr J. Tocker, of Kaiwaiwai, -was married to Miss Mary Feast, daughter of Mrs Fenwick, of Kaiwaiwai. A Press Association telegram from New Plymouth states that a special meeting of the National Park Boai'd is to be held to consider whether or not they will give permission to work the gold reef recently discovered on Mount Egmont. A short time ago eighteen houses in Walker Street, Dunedin, occupied by Syrians and Chinese were condemned as unfit for habitation. The necessary notice has now been served on the owners to have the buildings pulled down. The Auckland City Council is protesting against the erection of any more unsightly telegraph and telephone posts in the city. It suggests that if the Government cannot at present place its wires underground, should be strung- on ornamental ferro-concrete posts. A statement made to the Wanganui Herald by a local resident having close touch with labour conditions sets out that there is "not a single artisan idle in town, and no man who can do felling need be kilo in the country. There is no rush or boom, but a steady 'tap' all the time." It is stated that two weii-known settlers in the Feilding district have acquired interests in connection with the native lease of 1,054 acres in the Hamua district, and that they intend, with their families, to take up their residence on the land as soon as possible. A fortuitous rescue of a feathered aristocrat from obscurity was made in Southland recently, the bird adjudged to be the best duck in the Gore Poultry Show on Friday last, having been purchased by a local resident at an auction mart on the previous Saturday for the • modest sum of eighteen-pence. Constable McGovern, stationed at Pukekohe, has reported by telegraphto Inspector Cullen that William Gillan Begbie, aged 23, who had been missing since the 7th inst., was found dead in the bush at Pukekohe East, yesterday morning, with a revolver lying alongside him. It is supposed, states an Auckland Press Association telegram, to be a case of suicide. The monthly meeting of the Masterton School Committee, last evening, was attended by Messrs R. Brown, (chairman), G. Townsend, C. Peiry, H. H. Cork, E. H. Waddington, YV. A. Fendall, H. O'Leary and Rev. J. N. Buttle. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of £47 Is 3d. Accounts amounting to £43 lis were passed for payment. The Education Board wrote notifying the Committee that the Board had approved of grants of £ls and £lO, respectively, for providing a door at the northern end of the main school and for re-grading the southwestern corner of the playground. Messrs Perry. Townsend and Waddington wove appointed visiting members for the month. H [MiAM ON Til!J FAItM. - 'I li" up to (late dairy f trm-r finds many o, sin ply of live steam There are milk ens i>mf u'cn.nls tint want Uuirough vvashiraivl seilding, fco I to be cookc-tl, ykim milk to ba .swrili-cd, t.nd lots ( I ether woi k that c in 1)3 rapidly and oas-ily done if a cheap, cj lick and ellecive steaming nppsratnr, is employed. The '•Now Century Steamer" ha l ; been designed to fill this wanf', and tin un-"ol c te i testimonial 1 ! from dozens o? t'arme.s prove that its many advantages and comforts are appreciated on tha farm. From all leading ironmongers, or J 15. MaeE.van and Co , Ltd., U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellinpton. For TSi'onihi.il Craqhs tike Wo ids Qre.it Peppermint C.ue. ]■} 6:1 and '2j Gel

The colonial maite Which left Wellington per the Warrimoo on May 31st, to connect at Sydney with the Naples mail by R.M.S. Oruba, arrived at London on the morning of July Bth. Two native cases which have been before the court for eight and nine years, respectively, are at present being dealt with by the Native Land Court, says a Press Association telegram from Gisborne. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that the New Zealand Rugby Union has undertaken to guarantee the Wellington Union against any loss it may be occasioned through the suspension of A. H. Baskiville from entering any football grounds under the Union's jurisdiction. Mr F. Thomson, Government Dairy Expert, is at present engaged in a systematic inspection of all stores where butter is packed in the district, says the Manawatu Times. He says that so far he has found the premises to be well-kept. While in the Wairarapa he was pleased at the facilities and the cleanliness observed. We wish to direct special attention to the programme of the sacred concert which will he held in the Masterton Town Hall on Sunday evening next, in aid of Mr J. K. Blinkhorne and family. A special programme has been arranged, in which a number of leading vocalists will take part. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band and the Orchestral Society will also contribute items. It is confidently anticipated that there will be a very large attendance, as not only is the object of the promoters most deserving of support, but a really good concert will be enjoyed by those who are present The following cablegram was received, yesterday, by the Premier from the High :—"During their visit to the International Exhibition at Dublin, their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra visited the New Zealand section, where they were received by the Hon. W. P. Reeves (High Commissioner) and staff. '1 heir Majesties were pleased to walk round the court and examine the exhibits, showing much interest in them and asking questions concerning them. His Majesty the King referred to the extent of and the importance of the New Zealand frozen meat trade, and also drew the Queen's attention to a photograph of some fine deer heads. The King complimented the High Commissioner upon the good display made by New Zealand. The High Commissioner presented a bouquet to the Queen on behalf of the colony."— Association. Messrs Gillespie and Co. have a competent gardener who wants employment. An advertiser requires board and residence in a private family near Post Office. The Graphic English Dictionary, a new and up-to-date volume, is obtainable at Mr C. C. Aitken's book depot, Queen Street. In the Wanted columns, Messrs Hendry and Buxton advertise special lines, and the prices at which they are being offered during their sale. Mr W. Rose, auctioneer and land agent, Dannevirke, advertises particulars of a number of good farms to suit dairymen or sheepfarmers Mr Rose has on his list several businesses for sale, and will supply particulars. In the Wanted column, the Austral Botanic Manufacturing Company have a replace advertisement in which they enumerate a few of their famous herbal remedies. The business is conducted under the capable manage ment of Mr C. Y. Dally", who gives particular attention to the wants of patrons. An important sale of land and stock was effected, yesterday, by Mr W. H. Cruickshank, land agent, Perry Street (in conjunction with Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., Ltd.), Mr H. Judd's Matarawa Estate, containing 1,0.10 acres, together with stock and plant, changing hands. Mrs Emily Stratford, late of Kaitawa, was the purchase!'. This estate contains some of the best fattening land in the Wairarapa. Messrs A. Collie and Co. elsewhere announce that they have opened a coal and wood depot in South Dixon Street, opposite the District High School. Both partners have had years of experience at the business, 1 and it is their intention to run it on ' the most up-to-date linos. Arrangements have been made for large stocks of the best wood and coal, and all orders by telephone (No. 267) will receive prompt: attention. I Messrs Fairburn and Silk, land and estate agents, of Wanganui, have a replace advertisement in this issue which should repay perusal. The property advertised is a 900-acx'e farm close to Wanganui, and is considered by experienced farmers to be one of the best in the district. All but $0 acres have been ploughed, there be- j ing only 50 acres not ploughable. I The land is wonderfully dry and healthy, is divided into 13 paddocks, watered by two streams, and is generally in first-class condition. The buildings consist of an almost new nine-roomed dwelling, 12-stall stable, milking sheds, etc. To anyone desiring a model farm giving handsome returns, Messrs Fairburn and Silk can thoroughly recommend this property. It is stated that at the price asked, namely, £lO 10s per acre, a handsome profit is assured to any purchaser cutting up into several dairy farms. Good terms can be arranged. For Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods' Great Peppsrmini Cure. Is lid and (>d. Footballers. After the mitch is won or lout, try Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment for all bruise 3 and ,-train3. It will make you fit for \our next struggle. Obtainable at 11, E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton. Those who are well posted as to the best means of relieving pain and curing seres, wounds or burn?, always use Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They insist there is nothing like it. For sale t>7 all dsalers.

A movement is on foot to form st White Race League in Napiot. A similar league has been formed in Wellington, having racial purity as a plank in its platform. Some ships' biscuits of a very hard variety were brought to the Nautical Court to illustrate the fare the survivors of the s.s. Kia Ora existed upon, says the Auckland Herald. They were very large squai'e biscuits, and one is said to be sufficient for a number of men for one day. Mr Earl, solicitor, for the first officer, held up one, and remarked, "If my learned friend, Mr Mays, will eat one of these, I'll forgive him everything." A biscuit was handed to each member of the Bench, and the chairman, after rapping one on his desk for a while, cautiously bit off a corner, and Mr Mays suggested that two or three of the biscuits would have done for a raft. Section 33 of the local Government Bill, which was under the consideration of the Counties' Conference, at Wellington, on Tuesday afternoon, confers upon the chairman of a county council the commission of Justice of the Peace during the term of office. When the clause was reached, a southern delegate moved that the clause be struck out. "There are far too many ; J's.P. already," was his argument. The Patangata delegate also protested and exclaimed: "It is some distinction to be chairman of a county council, but it is not so to be a J.P." Other delegates agreed that it was neither useful nor necessary for a chairman to be a J.P.; but the conference did not delete the clause. An interesting return of the area under crop in New Zealand during last season, and the yields, appears in last week's Gazette. It is shown that for the season 1906-7, 206,185 acres were cropped with wheat, the yield' being estimated at 5,605,252 bushels," or equal to 27.18 bushels to the acre, against 222,183 acres. 6,798,934 bushels, and 30.60 bushels, respectively, for the previous season. In the same order appear oats (the figures for 1906-7 being placed fir&t) 351,929 acres, 11,201,789 bushels, against 290,644 acres and 12,707,982 bushels. Barley 1,035,346 bushels, against 29,644 acres and 1,024,045 bushels. Rye grass—2s,B93 acre 5,579,399 bushels, against 30,626 acres and 987,243 bushels. Cocksfoot—3l,633 acres, yielding 5,795,915 lbs, against 37,039 acres, yielding 8.783 ; 5 i ?llbs. Potatoes —31,289 acres, yielding 169,875 tons, as against 26,834 acres, yielding 123,402 tons. The average per acre for potatoes during the past season has been 5.42 tons, against 4.59 tons the previous season. Kjieumo lias permanently cured thousands of sufferers from rheumatism, gcuf, sciatica, and lumbago. It will cure you. All stores. 2/(5 and 4/G. Give it a trial.