LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8493, 24 July 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There are 115,713 landholders in New Zealand, 15,864 of whom pay land tax.

Last year forty-eight boys absconded from industrial schools within New Zealand. Sir George Clifford has been reelected President of the New Zealand Racing Conference.

The Palmerston North branch of the National Defence League now has a membership of seventy.

Dredging machinery to the value of £12,990 was exported from New Zealand last year.

The net overdraft of-the Masterton Borough Council is £4,026 6s lOd. The rates outstanding amount to £683 lis 7d.

The death occurred, on Saturday, of Mrs Youle. wife of Mr T. J. Youle, of Newman. The deceased was 29 years of age. During last year sixty-two desertions from H.M. warships whilst in New Zealand waters were reported to the police.

The Roads Department intends erecting protective works at an early date at the Mangatainoka Bridge between Hamua and Hukanm.

At the Taihane Show, last week. Mr W. A. Boyes, of Eketahuna, won the North Island Championship in White Wyandottes. At Eketahuna, Mr S. Wright, of Kawhia, was married to Miss S. Lozell, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Lozell of Putaea.

' The diseases that caused the most deaths in the four oities of the colonylast month were pneumania, which accounted for 23, cancer 18, and consumption 15. There are seventy civil cases set down for hearing at the Masterton Magistrate's Court, to-morrow. A civil sitting of the Court has not been held for three weeks. The list of police cases to be heard on Friday next is a heavy one.

The duty imposed by the new tariff on parchment paper will, according to Mr Harkness, cost the National Dairy Association. £l3O for its coming season's supplies. The increased dutv on paraffin wax will also have a detrimental effect on the dairy industry.

All doubt as to whether the land on which the Parkville gravel pit is situated is a road or a reserve has been dispelled by correspondence received from the Commissioner cf Crown Lands by the Eketahuna Borough Council to the effect that the piece of land to the east of section 3 and between that section _ and the river bank reserve is a public road. Mr R. Gibb, of Tuturau, Southland, writing to a resident of Christ church, states "that a few weeKs ago he found a skull of a notornis, together with the jaws of a tuatara lizard in some sandhills near the Bluff. In the same locality he found an almost complets skeleton of a moa, and bones which he believes belonged to the great extinct New Zealand eagle, harpagornis.

The people of Gisborne tome time ago erected a memorial to Captain Cook. They combined with it a memorial to local troopers in the Boer War. Struck with the incongruousness of the completed combination, a public meeting decided to collect funds to pay for providing a separate memorial for the troopers and wiping their names off the Cook structure.

The Ohinemuri district suffered much from the gale and flood on Saturday nigh*". and on Sunday the river overflowed its banks. At 1.30 p.m. the main street in Paeroa was like a mill race. Low-lying land was deeply flooded, and many residents were removed from their homes in vehicles. The water drained off with the ebb tide early on Monday morning.

Mr Geo. Heron, J.P., occupied the Bench at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning. William Jowett Hirst, was charged with having forged a cheque, at Eketahuna, on July 7tb, for the sum of £3 15s, and uttering same to Jeremiah O'Meara. On the application of the police the accused was remanded until Friday, bail being fixed at one surety of self of £SO and two other sureties of £25 each. Three first offenders were charged with drunkenness. One was fined 5s in default 12 hours' imprisonment, and the other two were convicted and discharged.

The financial position of the Masterton Borough Council is as follows: —General Account, dr., £5,252 3s 8d; Gas Account, cr., £1,368 8s 7d; Librarv Account, dr., £ll llssd; Waterworks Account, dr., £879 18s Id; Deposit Account, cr., £lO6 10s; Abattoir Account, cr., £174 14s 7d; Interest Account, drainage, cr., £268 3s sd; Interest Account, Bannister Street, cr., £l4 9s Dd; Temporary Loan Account, cr., £iS5; Loan Account, drainage, cr., £ll4 4s 4d; Special Loan Account, cr., schedule A £l4 6s 00, schedule B £757 lis lid; schedule C £795 4s 6d, schedule D £1,053 ISs lOd; schedule E £570 4s sd; schedule F £lB6 16s sd. THE BEST MILKLSG MACHINE. Many people nr; a; xious to Know wnicn is the bee'.' milking machine. There is only one sat I '.'ars4 to find out—'-wT.it ant i e j " It takes two full seHsons to pro-c if n m -.chine ia a rdliabh milker or n -t. \S h*r\ the fa-at that it does not ai'feci, tho avv- ha, i t-.n established, it wiJl be tircu i-uoii;;'.-! t<> ;':■ iirc the question of which dees tiv he-', m ; Y..u do not require to wait F,n.t set it' ths ''L Iv.tK" is rehab!.;; th : s was piw.-c-ti t'uee year.? n<;o, and hur.c'recU of jnwiiic d nv-n etidorie sha veulie'. tn da.T. M.-.elv.vncV, L'ei., So'.a Aqciiii, U.S.S. 0o. : s Vvu.lingtoil.

As an indication of the richness of the Tawaha land, one, settler told a Carterton News representative "that* last season he made-JE4OO out of his 1 holding by cropping. Cabinet has not yet come to a decision in reference to the proposal that a team representing New Zealand should be sent to the New South Wales Rifle Association's Meeting in October.

The inspectors under the Wellington Education Board suggest, in a Parliamentary return, the establishment of centres for instruction in wood-work for the schools in the Wairarapa district.

The Garry Owen Hockey Club have decided to hold their annual social and dance on August 22nd, and ladies' and men's committees have been formed to carry out the necessary arrangements for the function.

The Masterton Borough Council, last evening, decided to accept the tender of Mr W. D. McCalmont at £297 for erecting a culvert (wooden top) in Renall Street. The tender of Mr E. J. Kimber at £1 5s 6ci per chain was accepted for trenching for water mains in Villa Street.

The usual meeting of the Hibernian Society was held in St. Patrick's Schoolroom, last evening. The President, Bro. O. O'Sullivan occupied the chair. Several matters of a routine nature were dealt with. The officers for the ensuing half-year were duly initiated by the Past President.

"The cement we are using in Masterton now is equal to any cement in the world," said Cr Haughey at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, last evening. The speaker was referring to the quality of New Zealand cement as compared with the product imported from Home, and said he could speak from experience, if not as an expert. A similar opinion was expressed by Cr Prentice, who said he had always used the colonial cement with success.

Some disorderly scenes took place at a junior football match at Dannevirke, last week, between Dannevirke and Wocdville, in consequence of which the Dannevirke Sub-Union has disqualified a Woodvills player for two years for striking an opponent—his second offence this season. One native has been suspended for one year for using bad language, and another native for five years for using obscene language and inciting players to rough play. A fourth ca3e was adjourned and two others were dismissed.

A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that the finding of the Court of Enquiry in connection with the wreck of the Kia Ora entirely exonerated Captain Blacklock. The certificates of the second officer and chief engineer were returned, and that of the chief officer has been forwarded to Wellington, the Court finding that he was somewhat intoxicated at the time of the wreck, but the evidence was not sufficient to justify a finding as to the real cause of the disaster. The Northern Steamship Company .and the chief officer were ordered to pay the costs of the enquiry, which total over £2OO. At the meeting of the Borough Council, last evening. Cr Yarr said he would like to know what the street-sweeper was kept for, if it was not going to be used. He said that the mud in Queen Street was disgraceful, and something should be done to improve the present state of affairs. He went on to say that the crossings in Qi'een Street were generally swept where there was a cab stand, and the crossing could not be used owing to cabs being on the stands. The Channan (Cr J. H. Pauling), after a brief discussion, said he would see that Queen Street was attended to. A communication was received at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, last evening, from the President of the Municipal Conference (Hon. T. W. Hislop), forwarding the report of the committee appointed at the Municipal Conference in 1906, to frame a definition of a common lodging house. The definition recommended by the committee is as follows:—"A common lodging house is that class of lodging house in which persons of the poorer class are received for short periods and although strangers to one another, are allowed to inhabit one common room, whether or not they sleep in a common room."

The Wesleyan Young Ladies' and Men's Bible Classes held a combined social in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, last evening. There was a large attendance, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. A number of competitions were decided during the evening. M ; ss E. Daniell won the advertisement competition, and Mr W. Newton the consolation prize. The men's hat trimming competition was won by Mr R. Spademan, the consolation prize going to Mr W. Rodgers. Songs were sung by Messrs J. Barrett, jnr.,\J. Nicol, T. Mannell, and W. Nicol, and recitations were given by Messrs S. Temple and VV. Kemp. Misses E. Daniell and L. Church played the accompaniments. The piano was lent by Messrs McLeod and Young.

The Fire Inspector's report to the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, last evening, on the fire last Sunday morning contained a complaint to the effect that the Borough authorities were in the habit of taking hose from the fire station without the permission or knowledge of the Inspector. It was stated that if another fire had broken out on Sunday morning last there would not have been sufficient hose to cope with the outbreak on account of some of the hose having been taken away by the Borough officials. The Borough Engineer stated that he had instructed his staff not to take any hose from the fire station without the permission of the captain of the Brigade or Engineer Norman. These instructions had been complied with. The Council decided to reply to the Fire Inspector's letter to that effect. The Latest and the Be3t Remedy for Chest Comjil ir.ts is D.\ Sheldon'3 New Discovery fjr Colds, iind Cons -njf'tion. hj, cares when all elsa fails. iiivjd is CI and 3g. Obtainable at H. E.Eton,. Chemist, Masterton.

A sharp shock jof earthquake waa experienced at Oamaru at 6.30 o'clock last night, ,;a"Pres3 Association telegram".-'

A Chinese named Loo Lee was, yesterday, fined £l6 for having opium in his possession, says a Dunedin Press Association telegram. The annual meeting of the Masterton Co-operative.. Dairy Company Ltd.,, will be held in the Mastert' * A. and P. Rooms, Perry Street, at P p.m. on Wednesday, August 7th.

At an inquest in Dunedin, on Monday last, on a seven weeks old child, who died through being overlain by the mother, the coroner remarked on the very dangerous practice of mothers taking babies into their own beds.

It is estimated that owing to the drought between 4,000 and 5,000 head of cattle have been sent out of the Oamaru district or "potted," states an Oamaru Press Association telegram. There is considerable mortality due to the want of feed.

The weekly mail service via Suez will be inaugurated this week by the Wimmera. The intercolonial boats will in future reach Dunedin from Melbourne on Tuesdays, leaving the following day for Wellington, whence they will depart on Fridays for Sydney, via Cook Strait.

Consequent on the poor rainfall in Central Otago, sheep .are being carried into Southland, where feed is plentiful, at ordinary charge, but if the stock is returned no railage is levied. Forage ordered for the interior, states a Press Association telegram, is being railed free of charge.

"I have never known so fine a winter as this in Southland," said an old settler to a Southland News reporter. "The ground has never become sodden and ploughing operations have been carried on almost without interruption. Present indications point to early spring sowing, and, with the good prices that seem assured for grain and farm produce generally, the outlook for the grower is cheering."

An Auckland Press Association telegram states that at the Chamber of Commerce, to-day Messrs MacDonald, Wilson and Co., c of Wellington in conjunction with Mr T. Mi ndeno Jackson, will sell the new tov n of Horopito situated on the Main Trunk railway line, midway between Auckland and Wellington. The sale has created a large amount of interest not only locally jbut especially to in the districts along the Main Trunk line. A smart boy as page is lequired at the Club Hotel. Sixteen first-class working bullocks are advertised for sale. An advertiser requires a smart lad for office work. The subject for to-night's meetirgof the Y.M.C.A. Debating Societywill be the "Question Box." A dress suit, nearly new, is elsewhere advertised for sale at a cheap price. Notice is given elsewhere that tievaluation roll for the Borough of Masterton will be open for publicinspection at the Council Chambers, from July 24th till July 31st, 1907.

Messrs Abraham and Williamf,'. Ltd., Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Levin and Co. Ltd.,, and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., notify that their business premises in Masterton will be closed at one o'clock on Saturdays in place of Thursdays, commencing on Saturday, August 10th next.

Particulars of a number of the leading lines to be sold by Mr J. R. Nicol, on Saturday next, on account of Mrs Bond, are advertised to-day. The furniture will be on view at the residence, Lincoln Road, on Friday next for inspection by the public. As. there are nearly 300 lines to be submitted the sale will commence at. 1 o'olock.

Owing to the numerous enquiries, for the terms on which phonograph, outfits may be purchased, Messrs T. Dwyer and Co., of the "Talkeries," Queen Street, advertise full particulars in connection with the same on page 3of this issue. The terms for these wonderful machines that are now so popular are exceedingly easy, and by communicating 'with the firm, intending purchasers will receive prompt attention. In addition to this the firm have large stocks of the verylatest records, a catalogue of which will be posted to any one on application.

Mr W. Dimock, Managing Director of W. Dimock and Co., Ltd.,. has been visiting this district, and he states that he fully expects the price of pigs for the coming season to be higher than the season just closed, as owing to the larger number of pigs to be handled by their firm the cost per pig will be considerably reduced, and they have decided to give the suppliers full advantage of the saving effected. Their new factory is now in working order and r.he abattoir will be completed in time for the coming season. The new machinery is capable of handling two thousand pigs per day of eight hours, and they expect their factory will be large enough to handle all the pigs offering for several years. They have, however, reserved room for doubling the capacity when the supply in-j~. creases sufficiently to warrant so doing. This should be welcome news to suppliers in this district. . MERIT KWABOiSD. BY COURT OF JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success of SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI KXTJRACT hivo brought out many imitations, and one casa was just tried in the Supreiiis Cauit of Victoria, before bia Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. His Honour, when giving judement said with regard to the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that wlianc-ver an article is commended to the public by reason of its good quality, etc., it s not permissable to imitate any of its features. He restrained the imitators perpetually from doing 30, and ordered them to pay all costs. We publish thisto afford the public an opportunity of protecting themselves and of securing what is proved beyond all doubt by skilled witnesses at the Supreme Court of Victoria and by many authorities during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

i*A*l>ranch c>f the National Jksague r<sflN«w Zealapd has been ifieismediin Wellington. ';" Tfee Gaze*rte notifies tsbat itfee WhaEeama I >efenc« Rile Xlkib h*B •beeaSiisbande id as from ' &fe iSsdiinjstant, 3»lae Master rton Borough iGfoa&cil, ilast>«vening,/ decided, on ishe imotion of GnTemple, . to take steps itotpiaee thjggpajposed 1 dan for tfee 'Gasworks rat> bpayer^ 'H&eifliawke' s Bay KeasseS ;araHlß«»llttry Club's anraual show cspenedjjses■terday tstates & Press Association ttelegTßjE. The* display of dogs*was : a jpautkularly good ose, i©oniiggifc"om aIE parts of ±he colony.: In jtbejjpoultry section ifche No-Kth Hsland cifcampioirsbip f or Partridge W.yandottes w«s won by 3L .J. Chapanan ..«f and tfhat iter. Homer by T. Bailiie, rxsfi JBasth&s. i lEhe jjjjpanese Gbvernmacßt decided sto hold a grand Intee-; a* Tokio Sa 3912. : T<fcis wiJUbe called 'the "Nippon^dai; Hu&RranJsei.*' Some idea of the mag-;; ssisde of . the enter prise vtm/ be; forjaed.froin the fact tiat estimates j for the direct amountfegitoj .yen (or £l, 000,000) feave ( abready ment, while in addition to ibis: amoanitthere.will be exi>ended by ibhe municipalities of Tokio aaid the otter •; prefectures, and the <of: the new dominion, a fiutber sum of ; at teaA&jNty&fflo I At the last annual mee ting of the ; State Veterinary Association, held I at Los Angeles, ,-.a resolution was adopted "demandinrg that Ahe Californian" Legislature /.enact a law requiring daarymen ;,to ,shave off their beards keep their faces sraoQ-tih-shaven, also have their hair fe-immed a Week." The cattle-men natyraJcy regarded this as an impertinent imposition, bat it is iffltesfisting s and -instructive to note that <©» #he r r.esolisiion being published the .executive committee of the Barbers' Association jpromptly Cilled a special .meeting, ;S a-i which a resolution was p.&ssfid, ; sjappj(?t!;ing the c demand. The ordinary *neeting ,pf:,ste) Mas*tarton Municipal Fice was in the Central Station, last t £venCaptain Jen Mas presiding. Leave of absence wa# ;g-ranieji to Jackson &X.& >€&eck. %he Town Clerk notified thas a ;loaPipf been granted to i&e Brigaife. L. Murray forwarded a checjig: for gl Is for services revered by k the Brigade at the reemt fire ,ipp Queen Street. A comsiiiftee was f' appoiujed to report on the advisability i of holdisg the Fire Brigades' Confer-; ence in i? 08 in Mas<erton.. The sum \ of £1 Is was voted to Mr J. K. Blinkhorne,, who is an honorary member of the brigade. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Messrs T. *J. Nott, W. 52. Ayson and others for supplying refreshments to members of the Brigade at the fire on Sunday corning last. Hfessrs Clarke and B. SCorris were honorary memof the Brigade. Footbaifers. Afjejp the malch is won or lost, try Dr. ( Sheldjn's Magnetic Linijiient for all bruises end trains. It will make ycu fit for )ou* next struggle. Obtainable at H. E. Hfru\ Chamist. Masterion. Those $-fco are well po3ted as to the best means ci relieving pain and curing sores, worj-.ds g? burn?, niways use Ch mberlain'e Pain Balm. Tbey insist there is nothing like it. - For sale by all dealers. ,