LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8511, 16 August 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We have undoubted proof, says the Wellington Post, for stating that a rumour which has been current for some time in this city, that a will has been proved, or administration granted, of the late Premier's estate in England, is entirely without foundation. The stalls for the Y.M.C.A. Village Pair, which will open in the Drill Hall, on Tuesday evening next, are being erected in the Drill Hall by a working bee compos 3d of u. embers of the Association. A rather novel feature of the stalls is that they all have thatched roofs. In addition they are being painted with various designs. I

The latest return from the Mystery Flat dredge is 370z 2dwt for a week.

Colonel Elliott, mentioned recently in the cables as having made a daring escape from Macedonian brigands, is a cousin of the Rev, W. J. Elliott, of Carterton, and formerly of Wellington.

The Masterton Municipal Brass Band have decided to render selections during the football match between the Band and Fire Brigade on the Showgrounds, on Saturday. Mr L. Williams will act as referee for the match.

Since Monday last there have not been any cases before the Masterton Police Court. This morning the Court will be engaged in hearing a charge against a local tobacconist of having sold cigarettes to a youth on a Sunday.

The estimated population of the cokrny of New Zealand on Juno 30th last was 974,663, including Maoris 47,731, and Cook Islanders 12,340. During the month of June 1,878 persons arrived in the colony and 2,201 departed. The arrivals during the corresponding month of 1906 were 2,370 and departures 2,2l2.—Association.

An inquiry was held, this afternoon, before Mr R. W. Dyer, S.M., and Captains Sellars and Adamson (Nautial Assessors) into the circumstances attending the wreck of the scow Surprise, on July 20th last, off Slipper Island. The principal witness was Harry Jackson, a young Norfolk Islander, who was the sole survivor of a crew of five. The Court found that the wreck was due to the captain's error of judgment. No order was made as to costs. —Association.

A Scotchman was once heard to remark that he had listened to a Bagpipe Band of half-a-dozen performers, each playing a different tune, and he thought that he was in Heaven. "The Wee McGregor"—a Highland patrol —to be played at the Masterton Orchestral Concert, "this evening, is an imitation of the march-past of a Bagpipe Band, and, like the Scotchman's Band, a different tune is played on each instrument. The intertwining of the old familiar melodies is moat artistic, and the effect is very pleasing. This should be an ideal piece for lovers of a "bit o' Scotch."

A well-attended meeting of the United Hockey Club was held last evening, when it was decided to allot the trophies for the season as follows: The President's (Mr G. C. Summerell) gold medal for most consistent player to L. S. JNico); Messrs King and Henry's trophy for best forward to A. E. Baker; Mr G. Isaac's trophy for the best back to L. A. Denton. The Club decided to hold a dance about the middle of September, on a date to be fixed, when the trophies will be presented. Messrs C. Carley and L. Nicol were appointed secretaries for the dance, and ladies' and men's committees were appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the function.

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Litei-ary and Musical Competitions was held last evening. There were present—The Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine), presiding, and Messrs A. D. Low, E. McEwen, J. C. Ewington, F/ W. @. McLeod. J. Elder, G. Hutchinson, G. Groombridge, E. Maher, and Dr. Cook. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs P. J. Hunn, R. J. Young and 1. Wagg. Mr W. H. Jackson wrote resigning his position on the Executive Committ3e. The committee spent a good deal of time in drawing up the prizos for the various items on the programme. It was decided to call a meeting of the Executive Committee on Monday, 26th instant. A Clement Garrard motor cycle, one and one-third horse-power, is elsewhere advertised for sale by Mr W. B. Macintosh, of Levin.

The friends of Mr I. Allen, junr., are invited to attend the funeral of his late daughter, which will leave his residence, "Hope Cottage,"

Upper Plain, at 2 o'clock to-day. Special lines in ladies' jackets, mantles, and millinery form the subject of a new advertisement inserted by Mr C. Smith, draper, Queen Street.

Messrs Carrick and Co., tailors, elsewhere announce the arrival of a large shipment of new spring goods. The consignment is a well-selected one, and includes the latest and most fashionable shades in English tweeds and suitings. The firm invite inspection of the goods.

The Masterton Borough Council notify that the water will be cut off from Perry Street and Pine Street from 8 o'clock this morning, all day. Traffic will also be temporarily stopped during repairs at Pine Street from Villa Street to Pe:-ry (Timothy) Street.

In connection with the clearing sale of furniture, at Pownall Street, tomorrow, on account of Mr T. H. Mitchell, attention is directed to the fact that all the lines are well selected and practically new. As Mr Mitchell is leaving Masterton, everything will be sold without reserve. Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell at their Perry Street Mart, at 2 o'clock to-morrow, on behalf of gentleman leaving the district, a large assortment of nearly new furniture. The list, also includes a large j amount of sundries and a special line of poultry. After all there is nothing like tl e best obtainable. Everyone is, consequently, pleased with Myrtle Grove Cigarettes—they are the best !* DVIRY SKIMMING. The Baltic Separator is steadily winning its way into public favour. The following t■ s'iroony fr>m Mr A. A mstrong, of Manttfcau, is a fair sample cf the letters we receive; - "The 100 gallon prr hour Balt'c Separator is giving en'ire satisfaction. It runa smoothly, and it ea»y to turn. In capacity and skimmir g, it is all that is claimed for it. It is the most economical machine I have usad ; fo far the upkeep has been nil Having had experience with other makes, I can reeomme d it as being the best." J. B. MaoEwan and Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington. Why suffer the awful agony of rheumatism, gout, lumb-gj, sciat*QA, and kindred disea"cs? Itheumo, if given a fair .'rial, will quickly cure you. Sold at 2s 6d and 4s 6d.

The many friends of Mr and Mrs Isaac Allen, junr., of the Upper Plain, will regret to learn that their little daughter, Rosie, died on Wednesday evening after a short illness.^

Mr J. W. Gordon presided at the meeting of shareholders of the Workers' Mutual Building Society, held last evening, in the Secretary's office, Hall Street, for the purpose of appropriating by sale the sum of £309 free of interest. In spite of the inclement weather a good many shareholders were present. When the tenders were opened Mr R. D. Leach was declared the successful purchaser. The chairman, when thanking the shareholders for their attendance, reminded them that a ballot for £3OO would take place on August 29th.

In spite of the inclement weather, yesterday afternoon, a large number of ladies attended the meeting held at the Catholic Presbytery for the purpose of arranging an entertainment in aid of St. Patrick's School. It was decided to hold a concert and dance in the Town and Drill Halls on Wednesday, September 11th. Tie following ladies formed themselves into a committee to carry out the arrangements: Mesdames Bunny, O'Connell, Hoar, O'Neill, Williams, Dennis, Haughey, McCracken, Treader, Dwyer, Cork, Dolan, and Misses Stempa (3), O'Leary (2), Hourigan (2), Hanley (2), Cashion, Chapman, Donovan and McKillop.

Court Loyal Enterprise, A.0.F., celebrated its 36th anniversary with a social in the Foresters' Hall, last evening. Despite the inclement state of the weather there were nearly eighty couples present, and the function was a decided success. Those present included representatives frcm the Rechabite, Druids, Oddfellows and the Court Kopuaranga Lodge? as well as the Foresters' District Delegate (Bro. J. Jesson). The floor was in good order, and dancing Wf s kept up until an early hour this morning. The M's.C. were Messrs A. J. Giddings and F. Fear, and tie music was supplied by Mr T. Fawcelt. Extras were played by Messrs N. Mc~ Ewen and H. Cole, and Master ar.d Misss Gough. During the eveniig songs were sung by Messrs D. Walsh, C. Schubert, N. McEwen and Mrs Ashton. An excellent supper wrs provided by a ladies* committee consisting of Mesdames Ashton, Sutton, Giddirg 7 , Coradine, Churn, Collier, Piatt, Haughey, Cochrane, McCracken and Miss I. Welch. The Secretary, Mr V. G. Darroch, is to be congratulated on the manner in which the general • arrangements fcr the function were carried out. TOEliiT RE WARDED BY COORT OF JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and * s-ccess of SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried io the Supreme Court of Victoria, before bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. His Honour, when giving; judoment said vrith regard to thaGENUINE . SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever an. article is commended to tho pubuc by reason o! its good quality, etc., it s notpermissable to imitate any of its features. He restrained the imitators perpetually (rem doing 30, and ordered them topay all; costs. We publish this to 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