LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8488, 16 July 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There are 20 cadet coips in the colony with a strength cf 14,848 members. Mrs J. H. Colman and Mrs H. Lan Simpson have been made life members of the Napier Hospital, each having contributed £SO to the funds of the institution. The Auckland Chamber of Commerce are urging the Government to abolish the bank holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday following Easter Monday. A petition bearing some 400 signatures' of Otago civil servants in favour of superannuation ha:, been forwarded for presentation t > the II out e of Representatives. The number of children receiving instruction in drill in the public schools in the -colony is, reports Lieutenant - Colonel Loveday, Officer Commanding the Public School Cadets, 1^5,363. The Palmerston North Chamber cf Commerce have decided to request the Government to send an engineer to survey the Katarawa River with the view of obtaining electric power j for Palmerston North and neighbouring towns. Farmers in Timaru are complaining of the long-continued dry weather. It is said that the young wheat is dying in the ground for want of moisture, and that if rain does not soon come it will spell ruin to South Cantsrbury. A letter has been received from London by the manager of a wellknown cheese factory acquainting him with the recovery of a long-lost scrubbing brush, says the Taranaki Herald. It was found embedded ir the substance of a prime cheddar. Messrs Varnham and Rose have received the following tenders for the erection of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Masterton:— Coradine ant Whittaker, £5,377 (accepted); King and Son, £5,440,; F. Bacon, £5,840 : J. Hunter, £6,200; S. tfartlett, £6,600 10s; Taylor and Hodge £6,600; Davis and Browman £6,750. Manufacturing jewellers have t grievance against the existing Customs tariff, states a contemporary. Rings are imported "unset"- thai is without any stones in them. The value of such may be 30s, on which duty isw)aid. Accompanying the ring is a stone upon which no duty is paid. The unset ring and the stone are sent to the jeweller, who sets the jewel and makes the ring worth, say, £ls. Therefore the working jewellers want the importation of unset jewellery prohibited. Those women in Australia and other parts of the English-speaking world who seek what has been called the "emancipation" of the sex and equality- or more—of right with men in the daily life will, says the Sydney Daily Telegraph, read with interest some statements by Professor David, expressed during a lecture on Mexico, last week. He pointed out that the nrimitive system of mother-right, together with descent of property through the women of the tribes still survived in*the south-western part of Mexicp. It was the woman of the family there "who made the family will and signed all official documents. From a business point of view, the husband was still of very small account. "One perhaps sees evidence of a piospect of history repeating itself in the recent movements for the so-called emancipation of woman." concluded the Professor, amidst laughtei'. An important petition from the tea merchants of Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin has been circulated amongst members of Parliament. It points out that large quantities of teas are imported into New Zealand which have been packed outside the colony in packets of IGJ oz, which is clearly an evasion of the spirit of the Act to avoid the duty. Coolie and other cheap labour is exclusively employed in preparing these packets, the quality of which is generally inferior to that of the teas imported in bulk. Teas imported in bulk receive less handling by coolies and keep better than those enclosed in imported packets and boxes. Tea merchants in this colony are placed at a disadvantage with foreign tea dealers, who can obtain labour for packing at nominal rates, and who contribute nothing to the income tax or the revenue of the colony. The petitioners ask that, with a view to promoting industrial development, a duty be imposed upon teas imported in packages of less than 201b weight. THE >L.K.(i" KSDOIISKD 'Jli? a'Ufinfages re c uHincc from th.i us-3 of Ukj Miikinf? Machine vee clearly set out in :i v iy able papev icad at the Dftiiy Conf re; a* \ki b'g 'ih<j rec nt Palmerston Wir.tr i?h,v.Y by'Mr J. Burt-Venlo, of Wo''<ivi!le, who us'S two ''L,K,G." nvn-lriu-d. ll>j i-liilu 1 . "that the machines miik-j iU'i'.vi«;i more of a pleasure and of t.i said that they folvo the labour problem for tlioj-e V'avirg to employ for 1.-i';,'o Lo'dy. Mr experience is borne out by d lirvni.ui throughout Au-t'a'ia, New Zealand, Nor h Arr.crica. and Great Britain, \vl ere hiu.d<cd~ of these machines are rov ir. u-t. Mtc Ewan'si, Ltd., f-o!o Aycct-, Co.'* Euiklitigs, Wellington. For Bronchial Coughs take Wo ids Great Peppermint Cure. Js6dand2s6d

According to the Greymouth correspondent of the Lyttelton Times, the State coal mine anticipates an export of 200,000 tons this year and 250,000 next year. A Press Association telegram from Blenheim states that the six-year-old child of Alexander Hogg, of Flaxbourne, settler, who was badly burned about three weeks ago, died on Sunday. Mr Walter Monk, representative of the Julius Knight Company, arrived in Masterton, yesterday, to make arrangements for the company's apnearance here on July 25th and 26th. The Premier has informed the organiser of the Anti-Asiatic League that, if it is at all possible, he intends to bring down legislation this session to deal with the Asiatic question. The return from the Antonio Dredge, last week, was lOoz. The dredgemaster reported that there was a rich wash making last week, and better returns are expected at the next; Wash-UD.

| At the Oamaru Magistrate's Court, yesterday, a milkman, named William Waiker, was fined £3 and 7s costs for selling milk adulterated with water, states a Press Association telegram. The death is reported of Mr Henry Blackett, of Rangiora, at the age of 88 years. Mr Blackett was the first Mayor of Rangiora, and that position has since been held by one of his sons. A correspondent writes:—Two Maoris, named J. Akiteo and Kura, caught a large eel in the Ngaumatawa Creek on Sunday morning. The eel, which was captured by means of a spear, weighed 501b. I Late on Saturday night, an able ! seaman, Nelson 0. Stred, aged 52 I years, belonging to the barque Helen Denny, walked over the Dargaville railway wharf and was drowned. He had no relations in the colony.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that Mrs William Fenwick, widow of the late editor of the Otago Witness, was found by her niece, on Sunday night, on the floor of her bedroom, life being extinct. Of the Workers' Unions in the colony, the Waihi Amalgamated Miners and Workers' Union has the largest membership, viz., 1,187. Of the Employers' Unions, the Canterbury Sheepowners' Association comes first with a membership of 414. j During the month ended July I 14th there were 48 impoundings from the Masterton Borough and 43 from the County. One hovse and three calves were sold, but the prices realised did not pay expenses. The receipts for the month amounted to £l3 10s Bd. " A meeting of the Building Committee of St. Matthew's Vestry will be held, to-morrow evening, at 8 o'clock, to consider the question of ways and means of obtaining funds for the new Church, which it is proposed to erect in Church Street, near the Vicarage. Annie Roose, a single woman, aged 27 years, whose parents reside at Pukekohe, committed suicide, yesterday morning, at the residence of her uncle, J. T. Stevenson, Nelson Street, Auckland, by cutting her throat with a razor. She had been suffering from insomnia. No .other cause is known. Professor Lichtwark, horse-tamer, was found lying in a pool of blood on the North Road, Invercargill, at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, with his throat cut in two places, states a Press Association telegram. He was removed to the hospital, but died three hours later from loss of blood. No weapon was found. It is supposed to be a case of suicide. A Tauranga telegram sent by the Press Association states that Mr John Cameron Galbraith, formerly a storekeeper and later a farmer, of Te Puke district, died on Saturday morning, aged 46 years. The deceased landed with Te Puke settlers in 1881. At the time of his death he was Secretary of the Bay of Plenty Dairy Association. A Press Association telegram from Nelson states that, on Saturday night, a Chinaman, named Sow Ting, was found by the police in possession of a quantity of opium suitable for smoking, and was arrested. Yesterday he was fined £2O, in default six months' imprisonment. Having no money, the accused was sent to gaol. A certain resurrection of sawmills is impending in the South. The big mill at Niagara, on the Waikawa, River, which closed down three or four months ago, is to recommence work at the end of this month. Also one of the existing Waikawa companies is likely to put up another mill. These additions will make five mills at Waikawa, one at Tautuku, and two at Stewart Island. Mr N. Mcßobie, who has been for the past two years managing partner of the Pahiatua Herald proprietary, was the recipient of a silver-mounted hallstand and brushes from the Herald staff, yesterday morning, prior to his departure to assume the management of the New Zealand Times. Mr Petherick, editor of the Herald, referred to the good work Mr McRobie had performed during a most trying time of the Herald's existence, and wished him and his family every success and prosperity. Mr Mcßobie, says a Press Association telegram, suitably replied. TIIS CEnERRITY OF S.\NDKR AND SONS Pj Volatile: Eucalypti Extract is universally acknowledged. Koyalty honours it, and the entire medical profession has adopted its use Imitations sprung up without number. The latest of them—as styled •' Extracts " w;is oil foisted upon the trcsting and unwary under the grossest misuse of Sanaa' ahd Pons' reputation. Sander and Sons insii'uttd an aeilon at the Supreme Court of Viciorii;, before His Honour Cbief Justice Sir J. Madden, K.C.M.G., etc., and at the trial a sworn 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 ait vie that is seien- : tifioally tasted and ar-primd of. As such is mi relv endorsed and recommended the GK.NUiKE SANDELI AND SONS' PUItF VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT

There are twenty-five Unions of Employers in the Wellington district, the total number of members being 526. The number of mutton carcases exported from New Zealand for the year ended April 30th last was 1,921,465, which is an improvement upon the previous year's export, but does not come up to the figures of 1903 and 1904. The number of carcases exported, however, has creased to 2,519,417, a record for the colony. The Lake Wakatipu Mail states that an industry which may in the near future assume large dimensions is being carried on by an Arrowtown firm. A soil formation containing a large percentage of lime exists at Lake Hayes, arid an experimental shipment was forwarded some weeks ago, with a view to ascertaining its suitability for manuring farm lands. As a result, an order for 500 tors was received, and is being executed.

A mild sensation was created in High Street, Carterton, : at about six o'clock on Saturday evening, by the explosion of an acetylene gas arc lamp under the W.F.C.A. verandah. The lamp had been cleaned about an hour previously, and apparently the tap had been accidentally shifted, so as to cause an escape of acetylene gas. * When one of the boys went to light the burner, the accumulated gas within the globe exploded, shattering the glass to atoms. The boy escaped injury. A meeting of the Wairarapa Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association was held in the Secretary's office last evening, Mr G. Hyde occupying the chair. A quantity of routine business in connection with the, forthcoming show was transacted. The following officials were appointed:—. Supervisor, Mr T. Barnes; Judges' Stewards (poultry), Messrs T. G. Hoar and A. Hendry, (pigeons), Messrs H. Madely, R. E. Graham andH. Pickett; [Penning Stewards, Messrs L. Richards, G. Hyde, P. Spackman, T. G. Hoar, T. Barnes and R. E. Graham; Feeding Steward, Mr T. Barnes: Watering Stewards, Measr? H. Madely and R. Spackman. The ex-secretary of a country cycling club, which had been billed by the League of New Zealand men for a subscription, says the Lyttelton Times, recently wrote to tie League to say that the club had been disbanded. There was not much satisfaction, he explained, in running sport in the district. The CountyCouncil would not allow fast riding on the roads, and an accident had discouraged certain cyclists who had taken part in a road race. A man had been thrown out .of his trap'and had had his arm broken through his horse being frightened by a party of racing cyclists, and they had had to pay damages amounting to £2 10s each. Then, in ..the final of a race, all the other riders had backed j£p man to win, a,nd the bookmaker wflo had laid the odds had paid him to lose. Two of the riders had fallen off their machines in order to avoid beating the man whom they had 1 backed,"and the incident had discouraged the club and hastened its decease. The fortnightly, meeting of the Masterton Oddfellows' Lodge was held last evening. Seven friends were 1 proposed for admittance, and two ' others were duly elected as members of the Lodge, Bro. D. McKenzie,. ' G.M., acting as Initiating Master.. Bros. S. Deugarde, P. Smith and J.. Lyall were appointed delegates to ■ attend the next meeting of tthe- ' Friendly Societies' Council, to be held on the 22nd inst. Bro. R. Buxton was elected to the office of V.G., and Bro. W. L. Carrick as E.S. Thefollowing Brothers were duly in- ' stalled to their respective offices:— i Bro. J. Lyall [as G.M.; Bro. E. Mc~ Cord, N.G.; Bro. R. Buxton, V.G.; Bro. W. L. Carrick E.S.; Bro. S. J. Johnstone, G.; Bro. R. D. Dagg,. W. It was decided to hold aninvita- • tion social and dance on Thursday, ! August Bth. As Bro. D. McKenzie had passed through the various offices of the Lodge with credit to himself and the Order, it was resolved {that he should be presented with a past officer's emblem suitably framed. After the business of the Lodge wasconcluded Bro. S. Deugarde gavean interesting and instructive address ■ on the history of the town of Broken ■ Hill, New South Wales, and on the motion of Bro. R. Krahagen was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mr W. J. Burling, chairman of the Akiteo County Council, waited on the Minister "of Public Works, on Saturday, states the Post, in support of an application made over a year ago for a subsidy towards the cost of metalling the principal roadd • in the county. The settlers, he said„ were prepared to borrow £B,OOO, provided they received a similar amount from the Government. The roads they wished to improve and complete were mostly main trunk lines, and would bring the settlers into communication with the railway at Pahiatua and the shipping place at Akiteo. If this were done many of the settlers in and around Pongaroa would be able to gat their merchandise from Wellington at £3 to £4 per ton, instead of £5 to £6 per ton, the present charge. The Hon. J. McGowan, in reply, said that owing to the urgent and imperative demands for railway construction he feared the amount available for roads wS>uM be less this year than last. If, however, the County Council would submit their proposals he would see whether it would be possible to meet them to some extent. In allocating the portion of the Public Works Fund for the benefit of the l settlers, he had a difficult task, but the people of Akiteo could rely that their reasonable claims would not be entirely overlooked. Footballers. After the match is won or lost, try Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment for all bruises and strains. It will make you fit for jour next struggle. Obtainable at H. E. Eton, Chemist, Masterton. Bheemo cures rheumatism, gout, sciatica and lumbago quickly andpermanently. It is a thoroughly safe and absolutely reliable remedy. All chemists and stores. 2/6 & 4/6 For Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d and 2a 6d.

In the Wellington district there are sixty-three Unions of Workers, with a total membership of: 9,311. The Works Committee-of the Masterton Borough Council will meet this evening. There are, according r -to a Parliamentary return, twenty Employers Unions in the colony which have only one member. Masterton Band will assist at the costume footjball match, on Thursday, in aid of Mr J. K. Blinkhorne and family, and will take part in the procession prior te the match. Dr. Valintine, Inspector-General of Hospitals, paid a brief visit to Masterton on Sunday last, and inspected the Masterton Hospital. He found everything at the - institution very satisfactory. The condition of .the youth J. Clarke, who has been confined to the Masterton Hospital during the past few weeks mving to injuries received through a fall from a horse, has greatly improved. He lias now regained censdousness, and is able to converse with his relatives and friends. j Crs W. Prsgnell and A. -Haughey, | the committee .appointed by',the Masterton Borough Council to consider the question -of disposing .of the River Road gravel reserve, met last evening and decided to recommend the Council to Bell the reserve in sections by publ'ie tender or auction, provided the Engineer is satisfied that the reserve will not be required for a gravel quarry. At the Marton &.M, Court on day last, before Mr Stanford, S.M., S. J. Gibbons, licensee of .the White Hart Hotel, was committed for trial on a charge of having incited a man named Atkinson to make a false statement with regard to the purchase of a bottle of whisky. Bail; ■was allowed in one surety of self £SOO, and two sureties of £250, each. ■ Considerable interest is being #aken in the literary and tousical (Competitions which the Masterton Municipal Brass-"Band intend to hold sjsome tim 3 during November. The •assistance of the citizens is needed in ■the movement, and for that purpose the Mayor has convened a meeting of those in the matter to be held on Wednesday evening in the Borougd Council Chambers, at 7.45 .o'clock. The work of re-arranging the inferior of tihe Masterton Post OfS ra' 'building has been partially completed.; *The telegraph operating room has. ,been removed upstairs, and the oper-: #tors commenced work in their new j compartment Cor the first time yes- j ierd&y. The m=w room is large and and the operators should find it & welcome change from their former limited quarters. Access is gained new operating room by a the back oi the building. It is Wis intention of i&e Department to remove the Exchange .upstairs in ihe near future. Judging by a question gsked by Mr Hugh Mahon, in the New South Wales House of Representatives last week, there are occasional exciting times on the North-West Coast of .Australia. He called attention to a ' report that occasionally foreign pirates descended on Australian pearling fleet?, captured vessel?, and sailed their prizes to Dutch islands. As'these raids were generally on the high seas, Mr Mahon asked if the matter would be brought under the notice of tho Imperial Government, and with regard to depredations within the three miles limit Mr Mahon wished the Government to assist pearlers in procuring the extradition of offenders, and in recovering their property. Mr Deakin replied that no such information had reached the Government, but if Mr Mahon would supply details, the Government would take whatever steps were possible ti prevent raids, and recover stolen property. Messrs Chamberlain and Son, Masterton, have for sale a first-class line of oaten sheaf chaff. Mr W. H. Cruickshank advertises particulars of a number of town and country properties which have been placed in his hands for sale. Mr A. Murray, draper, of Glasgow House, Masterton, announces in the wanted culumn that he is clearing all trimmed millinery at less than half cost. Other lines are quoted at special prices. Messrs East and East, of Wellington and Christchjrcb, insert a new list off specially-selected farm properties which they thoroughly recommend as cheap bargains, and invite buyers and sellers alike tQ communicata with them. Particulars of a splendidly improved farm of 520 acres are advertised by Mr R. Woodhouse, New Plymouth. In addition to its value as a grazing property there are good indications that the country is oilbearing. Full particulars will be supplied on application. The Dresden Piano Company sell pianos and organs by all the leading makers, and direct special attention in -another column to the favourite instruments made by Lipp, Broadwood and Steinway. These pianos be seen at the Company's Mas- - terton branch. Queen Street. At the Masterton Auction Mart, on Saturday next-, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell, on account of Mr H. C. B?rtelsen, of Te Rarsgitumau, who is leaving the district, one harness • gelding, one express gelding, one pony mare, daisy trap and harness, . also furniture, effects, and a large range of tools connected with farm work. The horses are worthy of those requiring staunch and quiet workers, and everything will be sold entirely without reserve. Brief particulars are advertised to-day. Gout is really a speciil form of rheumatism caused by excess uric acid in the blooi. Whether your goul is acuts oi chronic, Rbeumo will cure you. All stores Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment Will relieve at once Rheumatism, Lumbago, Lame Back, Cuts, Bruises, or Burns, and continued application will effect, a cure in a remarkably short time. Obtainable at H, E. Eton's, Chemist, Masterton.