LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8512, 17 August 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton Municipal Fire Brigade defeated the Masterton Fire Police, at a euchre tournament last evening by 29 games to 27 games. Mr Edgar Wylie, who managed the tour of the "All Blacks" in Australia, received a presentation from members of the team, on Thursday, before they disbanded.

At' the parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, last evening, Captain McNaught, of the National Defence League, was present, and delivered an address to the men on the aims and objects of the League, and afterwards enrolled a number of members.

At the Wellington Magistrate's Court, yesterday, James White, cabi'i steward on the steamer Rotoiti, was fined £1 and costs for illegally selling liquor to Frederick Weiss. For selling alcoholic wine without a license White was fined £1 and costs.

Mr W. Morris, who has been interesting himself in beautifying the Kuripuni Triangle, waited on the Trust Lands Trustees last evening, for the purpose of obtaining a grant with which to carry out the work. He stated that the proposal was being taken up enthusiastically by the residents of the south end of the town, and the Borough Council had promised ti assist. The plans of the improvements' might seem elaborate, but he was sure the Trust would agree that it was better that the work would be such as to last for years. For that purpose it was proposed to make an iron fence with concrete base. He had already about £35 in hand, and as soon as he had £SO the Council would do the work, which was estimated to cost £IOO. The Trustees resolved to make a donation of £5.

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The funeral of the late Rosie Allen, daughter of Mr I. Allen, junr., of Upper Plain, took place, yesterday afternoon, at the Masterton cemetery. The cortege was a large one. Rev. A. M. Johnson officiated at the graveside.

There was a good muster at the usual parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, last evening, Captain Morton and Lieutenants Brighting and Hosking being in charge. Captain Morton delivered the first of a series of four lectures on fire combat. As Captain Morton is relinquishing command of the Corps, the lectures will be continued by the other officers. Sir Joseph Ward at the reception to Webb, the champion sculler, on Thursday, said there was .a very remarkable thing he desired to point out. During the last three weeks the colonials had been doing wonders. A South Australian carried to South Australia the championship of . the world in rifle shooting, a Victorian became the lawn tennis champion of the world, and it took a Victorian and a New Zealander to win the double event. The tennis championship doubles were now held between Australia and New Zealand. The fourth champion had come single handed to New Zealand in the person of Mr Webb. There was a -fifth record in the boxing world a few weeks ago in this respect —though Squires did not win he was "knocked out" by an by an American in record time.

* A deputation from the Masterton Borough Council, consisting of the Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) and Crs Haughey and Ewington, waited on the Trust Lands Trustees, last evening, with reference to obtaining a site belonging to the Trust in Dixon Street for public baths. The Mayor explained that the site known as the "gravel pit" site opposite the Showground was an ideal one for baths. The Council would like a lease for twenty-one years, with the usual compensation clause, or in the alternative a renewal of the lease for another twenty-one years. The other members of the deputation also spoke and urged that sufficient land should also be given for a right-of-way from Queen Street. The Trustees decided to give the Borough Council a lease of the sitt for twenty-one years at a rental of £3 for the first ten years and £4 for the second eleven years.

The Managers of the Masterton Technical School sent a deputation, consisting of Messrs J. M. Coradine and J. B. Kei«h, to the Trust Lands Trustees, last evening, to ask for a lease of the site in Dixon Street on which to eiect the new Technical School. Mr Coradine explained that the section that was wanted for the school was at present occupied by the old Salvation Army barracks. He said that the Managers had already about £1,200 in hand for the school, and as soon as the site was acquired the building would be commenced at once. He went on to say that the Managers would also like to see the adjoining section conserved fur the school, because the old barracks site had only a frontage of 79ft and the new school, as far as he could see. would have a frontage of 64ft, and in anticipating the widening of the street the whole depth of the section would .be required. Mr Keith also,, urged the necessity for obtaining a site as soon as possible. After discussion, the Trustees decided to give the Technical School Managers a lease for twenty-one years of a 90ft frontage at a rental of £1 Is per annum.

Referring to the death of an old settler, Mr Murdoch McKenzie, Mr T. H. Smith, of Masterton, writes to say that he arrived in Melbourne in the same year (1852) and the same date as the late Mr McKenzie. Mr Smith arrived by the yacht "Leila," commanded by Captain Henry Smith, aftpr a voyage from the Old Country of 114 days. The yacht remained at the Cape of Good Hope for four days for a supply of fresh wateVr- as the drinking water on board had become undrinkable. Mr Smith recollects quite well the "Flash," by which boat Mr McKenzie arrived in Australia, being anchored close by the "Leila." The Cape of Good Hope Mail Department favoured the "Leila" with the carriage of the mails to Melbourne, and the yacht was subsequently sold to the Victorian Government for pilot and survey work. It is believed that she still lays in Corio Bay near Geelong. Upon the arrival of the yacht, Captain Smith and the remainder of the crew went off to the Ballarat diggings, which had just broken out. One of the crew, William Shippard, was wounded in the famous riots of 1854, and died two months later. Mr Smith met the late Mr McKenzie a few years ago in New Zealand, and they had an interesting chat on their past experiences.

At the ordinary parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteer?, last evening, Captain D. A. Morton announced that, owing to his departure from Masterton to take up a position in Wellington, he had to tender his resignation as officer in charge of the corps. Captain Morton has been connected with the vo'unteer movement for seven years, and during that time he has proved himself a most enthusiastic volunteer. It was only a short time ago. on the resignation of Captain Charters, that he took over the command of the Corps, but he held the position of lieutenant for several years, and has always proved himself a capable oft'cer. In addition he has been deservedly popular and has done much towards furthering the volunteer movement in Masterton. His ; departure will be regretted not only ,by the volunteers, but by all shootI ing men generally, as Captain Morton has done mucn to encourage rifle shooting in the district. Lieutenant Brighting will be in charge of the Corps for the present, but he has announced his intention to hand over the position to Lieutenant Hosking when the latter passes his military examinations. Captain Morton will leave Masterton in about a fortnight. Before his departure he will be entertained at a farewell smoke concert by the members of the Volunteer Corps.

Smokers consider that it is worth while knowing that Myrtle Grove Cigarettes can be obtained from all tobacconists.*

The Masterton Dredge returns for the week are 1250z 13dwt. A statement has - been made in Taranaki that] lOfd will be the ruling price his season for the best factory butter. Hfßt^ Some Taranaki dairy factories havV been approached for a supply of casein for a London firm of manufac* turers. The monthly meeting of the Masterton Hospital Trustees will be held in the Borough Council Chambers on Wednesday next at 10.30 a.m. A Press Association message states that in consequence of the high price of flour, the Dunedin bakers are considering the question of combining and importing all their flour from, Australia. An old resident of the Upper Plain informed a Wairarapa Age reporter, yesterday, that he had never seen the Upper Plain road in such a bad state for some years past as it has been in during the last month. At Knox Church, to-morrow, Mr D. McGregor, senr , will conduct the morning and evening services. The services at Dreyerton will be conducted by Mr G. Crawford, and at Mikimki by Mr F. W. G. McLeod. A Hawke's Bay sheep-farmer is suing a manufacturer of sheep-dip for £IOO damages for value of sheep aid lambs which it was alleged had been injured through the defendant's dip. The plaintiff claims that the value of one of his prize rams deteriorated 70 guineas after being dipped.

Three pedigree stud bulls that the Hon. R. McNab, on behalf of the Agricultural Department, is importing from England are due to arrive by the Papanui. These animals, which are of a "guaranteed milki g strain, are intended for the purpose of improving the dairy herds of the colony. Some idea of their value may be gained from the fact that they are insured for £556.

For the third time during the present school year, the election of a Schooi Committee for Pohui has been upset. The rival parties were heard at length by the Education Board on Monday night, and afterwards a motion was carried declaring the election invalid owing to irregularities at the public meeting of householders. The secretary was directed to take the necessary steps to hold a freshelection..

Captain McNaughfc, general organiser for the National Defence League of New Zealand, was in Masterton, yesterday, for the purpose of makirg arrangements to hold a public meeting with a view to. forming a branch of the League here. As he found there: was some difficulty in getting a' suitable hall next week for a meeting he will visit Woodville and Pahiatua and then go to Carterton and Greytown before finally holding a meeting in Masterton on Thursday,. August 29th.

The statement of receipts and expenditure in connection with the Dunedin tramways for the period June 27th to July 24th, laid on the table at the last meeting of the City Council, showed that the revenue was £3,974 6s 2d, and the expenditure £4,151 6s 9d, the Utter including working expenses £2,557 14s Gd, interest and sinking fund £1,133 0s 9d, renewal fund £402 17s Bd, and accident fund £57 13s lOd. There was, therefore, a deficiency of £177 0s 7d for the period stated.

In conversation with a reporter, MrJ. H. Blackwell, managing director of the Kaiapoi Woollen Company, stated that last year the output from the local factories failed in many instances to overtake the demand. The cause of this was the shortage of skilled female labour, and at thepresent time the place was understaffed to the-extent of over 100. "There is a continual exodus of girls, who are leaving to get married," the speaker continued, "and the wor.«t of it is, from our point of view, that the best girls are the soonest to go. That is to be expected, of course, and it shows the excellent taste of the young men who are primarily responsible for bringing about the vacancies."

An advertiser requires two good mer* for scrub-cutting.

An advertiser has to let a sixroomed house with all conveniences.

A thoroughbred mare, four years old, by Daunt—Kestrel, 1 now in training, Js advertised for sale.

An advertiser requires two or three bedrooms and a sitting room, with board, for about a month.

An extensive entry of furniture, general sundries, poultry, and produce will be offered at auction to-day by Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd. The Masterton'; Borough Council give notice to make a special order in respect of widening certain streets and other works.

Mr C. Tootell, Perry Street, notifies that he will not be responsible for debts contracted in his name without his personal consent or written authority.

Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., advertise particulars of a number of handy-sized and well-improved farm properties which have been placed in their hands for sale.

The auction sale of furniture and effects, on account of Mr T. H. Mitchell, at Pownall Street, this afternoon, will commence at 2 o'clock. Every line will be sold without reserve, and being nearly new and well-selected throughout, those requiring furniture will find it to their advantage to be present. After all there is nothing like the best obtainable. Everyone is, consequently, pleased with Myrtle Grove Cigarettes—they are the best!*

There is no opiate of any discription in Chamberlain's Cou<<h Remedy and that is one of the reasons why it has become so p:pular all over the world. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy soothes and heals, strengthens the lung 3 and removes the cause of the cough or cold. We condemn no honest medicine, but when the safety of j our life or that of jour child is at stake, take no chance for poison. For sale by all dealers. Wood's Great Teppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. Is M and <JaOd.

•"Already consumers are beginning tta feel the pinch of the tariff," says the Auckland Herald. "Patent medicines have gone up, and purchasers vwho are called upon to pay a penny *)r twopence more on some proprietary ai &fliP* ere assure( * fc kat, like the :hmr!fers, the retailers are reluctantly 'compelled to raise the price.' But ..not only articles upon which the "duty has been increased or added have been raised, but other things which ;.the revised tariff does not affect have been raised too, possibly in order to compensate for lines upon which, in any case, the profit is small, but as to a fraction or vanishes altogether if sold at the ante-tariff priee. Consequently purchasers may &ave to prepare ■ for a general rise all round of the price of many things which the tariff does' not touch at ■all, in order to recoup the dealer .forjpossible loss on things it a'fitu.ally affects."

The hands of the human figures in Maori carvings have only three fingers, with something like a claw to the thumb; and the reason -.why; there should be only these throe •fingers, instead of four, was discussed bv Professor MacmiHan Brown in a.lecture at St, James' Hall, Syd:ney. He has formed a theory on the isubjeet, and it is.this: That the hand lis really intended to imitate a bird's ■claw, and fco indicate that the image represents, not a living being, but a spirit. "We put angels' wings on the figures on our tombstones to express:.the same thnig," said the professor. - ! ' This explanation of mine is pure theory, but there is none other; andiirt .wid have toehold the ground, therefore, till it is &eplaced by some better,one."

W&en .you feel the first 4wing<* of rheu mai-iaai, gout, sciatica, or lurubago, send foraboitlecf Bheuuio. it will quickly cure JOS. All stores and chemists sell it at 2/6 zi.& 4/6. A positive asd lasting cure.