LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8515, 21 August 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The not overdraft of the Masterton Borough Council is £5,102.; 18s 2d. The rates outstanding amount to £490 0s lid.

The quarterly meeting of the Masterton Licensing Committee will be held on Thursday, Stptember sth, at noon.

At their recent social the ~ lasc-,; r -ton ton South Brass Band netted clear of all expenses £l3 Is sd, which sum will go towards the Instrument Fund.

Ellis and Company's carriage factory at Te Aroha was burned down on Monday night. There was a poor water supply. The damage amounts to £350.

There are at present three cases of scarlet fever in t'.ie Hope Street Fever Hospital. One patient was admitted from the Upper Plain on Monday last.

A large number of branches of the Farmers' Union in Otago are recommending the executive to use its best endeavours to have farm labourers excluded from the operations of the Arbitration Act.

A concert and dance is to be held in the Town and Drill Halls on September 11th, in aid of St. Patrick's Church. Rev. Dean McKenna has a strong Committee making arrangements for the function.

The Premier stated in the House of Representatives, yesterday, telegraphs our Parliamentary correspondent, that legislation would be proposed this session to enable municipalities to establish flour mills.

Two shocks of earthquake were experienced at Reefton at half past eleven o'clock on Monday night, with a duration of at least fifteen seconds. A smart shock of earthquake was also experienced at Hokitika on Monday night at 11.45 o'clock. A Press Association telegram from Oamaru states that a very heavy sea is still running, and the Wanaka, which put in an appearance before 10.30 a.m. on Monday, had not at noon yesterday been able to make the breakwater. The whole of the district has greatly benefited by the rainfall, and the drought has broken up.

Much uneasiness is felt at Auckland as to the fate cf two brothers John Henry and Albert Watkins, residents of Devonpor*-, who laft the harbour on Sunday morning- to fish off Mntutapu. A careful enquiry and search is being made, but so far there is no trace cf the missing men.

The following tenders have been received by the Public Works Department for the erection of the Sloven Creek viaduct on the Midland Railway, states a Press Association telegram :—G. M. Fraser, Dunedir,, £21,451 (accepted) ; J. and A. Anderson, Christchurch, £22,344: Watson, Rhodes and Son, Dunedir:, £27,465.

Mr A. J. Cameron, one of the leading shots in the Opaki Rifle Club, has been selected as one of the members of the New Zealand Rifle team which is to compete in the championship matches against the English and Australian teams at Sydney. The New Zealand team will leave on October 4th, and the matches will open on October 18th on the Randwick Rifle Range, Sydney.

A Wellington Press Association telegram states that news received by mail shews that the Norwegian barque Viking was sunk in collision with the American ship itlas, which arrived at Rio Janeiro in a half sinking condition. How Captain Peterson and his wife were lest is yet unexplained. It is believed that Captain Peterson waited too long to save some papers in his cabin, and went down with the vessel. The crew were saved.

At the annual meeting, at Ekefcahuna, on Monday, of shareholders of the New Zealand Farmers' Dairy Union, Messrs Maul (Ashhurst) and Voss (Kairanga), the retiring directors, were re-elected unopposed. Mr White (Tokomaru) was elected unopposed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr Bills, of Otaki. A motion was proposed that a dividend be paid on the capital of 5 per cent., and the balance of surplus be divided among the suppliers. An amendment that the whole surplus be divided among the milk suppliers was carried. A poll was demanded, and showed a majority of three for the amendment. The actual result will not be known till the secretary scrutinises the list of voters.

After all there is nothing like the best obtainable. Everyone is, consequently, pleased with Myrtle Grove Cigarettes—they are the best!*

Why suff-n' the awful agony cf vheumatiMii, gouf, lonih go, tc;iit'ca, unci kincli'id (hsea c is ? llheumo, if riven a fair Irial, will quickly cure you. Bold >it 1.8 Gd and 4s Cd.

Over one -fifth of the money paid in old age pensions during the year ended March 31st last was paid to pensioners residing in the Auckland postal district.

Counterfeit coins have found their way to Napier. One of the coins shown to a local reporter was made of lead, and had a faultless impression, but it was very light and easily bent.

An attempt was made, on Monday, to rob the bullion safe at the May Queen battery, Thames. The doors of the battery and the safe room were opened, and an attempt made to blow up the safe. A charge of gelignite was placed in the hole, with the object of dislodging the lock.

A Wellington Press Association telegram states that Miss Lena Thompson, the young woman who was injured through her bicycle colliding with a motor car, was much better last evening. She recently came from Dunedin, and has been residing with relatives in Wellington.

When speaking of Park Street at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, last evening, Cr Temple had occasion to refer to the road machinery, which he humourously termed the "White Elephant of Masterton.'' Cr Pauling, chairman of the Works Committee, immediately took exception to this statement, and the Mayor prevented any argument that might have arisen by saying: "It's only a joke."

The Salvation Army is doing good work among the Maoris in the Bay of Plenty district. Finding that the potato crop was a failure, the Army devised a scheme for supplying the Maoris with employment by establishing a fish smoke-house at Rangawea. The Maoris catch and smoke the fish under Army supervision. Twenty-three boats are in constant use iii the trade. There is a great demand for this fish, Auckland desiring 400 dozen a week, besides an unlimited quantity of fresh fish.

The Rechabite Tent held its fortnightly meeting in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, last evening, Bro. A. E. Prentice presiding. One member was initiated into the Order, and three friends were proposed for membership. It was stated that six members from the Carterton Tuit had intended to visit the Masterton Tent, last evening, but owing to the inclement weather their visit had been postponed for a fortnight. The report of the first meeting of the newly - formed Friendly Societies' Council was received, after which the meeting closed.

The Masterton Borough Council had before it, last evening, a circular from the Mayor of Wanganui announcing that it was proposed to organise a national testimonial to W. Webb, the champion sculler. It was proposed to present him with a house, and the Council was asked to give the matter as much publicity as possible, so that subscriptions might be forthcoming from the people of Masterton. A number of subscription lists were enclosed. "Oh! My goodness," said one Councillor, when the Town Clf.rk commenced to read the circular. "Lay it on the table." This course was immediately adopted.

A circular was received at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council last evening, from the Victoria College Students' Association stating that an effort was being made to raise funds to build a gymnasium and social room for the College. The sum of £4OO was already in hand, but about £SOO more was required and the Council was requested to bring the matter under the notice of the townspeople, as it was pointed out that not only Wellington, but the districts surrounding that city, shared in the advantages of the College. The circular-was received.

The financial position of the Masterton Borough Council is as follows: —General Account, dr., £5,701 8s Gd; Gas Account, cv., £1,428 10s 8d; Library Account, dr., £2Sl3s9d; Waterworks Account, dr., £1,290 18s Sd; Deposit Account, cr., £133 10s; Abattoir Account, cr., £lO9 19s 4d; Interest Account, cr., drainage, £l3 16s Id; Interest Account, Bannister Street, cr., £ls Gs 8d; Temporary Loan Account, cr., £185; Loan Account, drainage, cr., £ll4 4s 4d; Special Loan Account, cr., schedule A, £9 lis Sd, schedule B £403 3s lOd, schedule C £753 2s Id, schedule D £982 0s 3d, schedule E £570 4s sd, schedule F £lB6 16s sd.

1 The ordinary meeting of the Pvlastertcn Municipal Fire Brigade was held in the Centra! Station, last evening, Captain Jenkins presiding. ; Sick leave was granted to firemen ; Holmes and Check. Correspondence [ was received from the secretary of the Y.M.C.A., asking the Brigade to j assist in a torchlight procession on j Thursday evening. It was decided ;to postpone the Brigade's social i from Thursday till Monday, and ! take part in the torchlight procesj sion. The Social Committee reportled that all the arrangements for | the forthcoming social were well in i hand. The Brigade decided to accept j the challenge of the Carterton Fire | Brigade to play a game of football at i Carterton. Mr J. O'Leary was elected an active member of the Brigade. Messrs A. Haughey, B. Chapman, C. J. Mackellar and J. Arthur were elected honorary members. MERIT R WARDED BY COURT OP JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and S"cces<? of SANDISIi & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT have brought out many inntations, and one easß was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, be'ore bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. iiis Honeur, when giving judtment said ?ith regard to the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, that whenever 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 duiing the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACr.

Mr T. Parsons has been re-elected Chairman: of Directors of the Zealand Farmers' Dairy Union.

The Wairarapa Amnteur Athletic Club have decided to hold a social and dance in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday, September 19th.

There is a probability of the Christchurch Meat Company taking over the Woodville bacon works in October next.

A case of scarlet fever has occurred in Worksop Road. The patient has not been removed to the hospital, but the usual precautions are being taken by the Health authorities. A chimney on fire at Kuripuni was the cause of the nrebells at the Central and Kuripuni Fire Stations being rung about 6.30 o'clock last evening.

The Masterton Municipal Brius Band have been given permission by the Masterton Borough Council to take up a collection in the Park on Sunday next in aid of the Woodward Family. The Band intend to render a programme of music in the Park on that day.

During last month 5,261 men were employed on co-operative works throughout the colony. Of the total, 3,045 (including 125 artisans) were engaged on railway works, the North Island Main Trunk works absorbing 65 artisans and 1,816 labourers.

The friends of Mr and Mrs W. Corlett, of Bannister Street, will regret to learn that their son, Willie, who has been ill during the past three weeks, had to be removed to the Masterton Hospital, yesterday, where he will undergo a serious operation.

A return laid on the table of the House shows that at the end cf 1906 there were 3,984 primary public school teachers employed in New Zealand. During 1906 48 teachers resigned on account of ill health, and 344 were granted leave of absence owing to sickness during the sane period.

War is waging with some fuiy between the sawmillers at Okahune, states a contemporary, with the result that the price of timber lies fallen, and speculators are takir.g advantage of the position. Undressed timber is procurable at 6s, and dressed at 8s 6d per 100 ft delivered.

On a charge of theft at Masterton of 30 sheep skins, valued at £lO, the property of Dean Bros., a man named Henry Edelster appearedjjefore Mr Riddell, S.M., at WelliriMgfc yesterday. Chief Detective M'Gratn stated that all of the witnesses for the prosecution wer? in Wellington, and that the property was disposed of at Ngahauranga. He therefore asked that accused be remanded to appear at Wellington on 28th inst. Bail was allowed in self £SO, and one surety in £SO or two in £25 each. —Post.

A twelve-a-side match between the Hutt and Featherston Golf Clubs was played on the Hutt Links on Saturday last, Hutt winning by ten to two. In the following details of the play the Hutt players are mentioned first—Kirk beat Bladen, K. Duncan beat Bicknell, Allan beat Allen, Pearson beat Toogood, Howden beat Burt, Robinson beat Donald, Climie beat Carr, Macaskill beat A. Toogood, Pearce beat M'Carthy, Manning lost to Everton, R. Callender lost to Williams and Purdy beat Cundy.

"I move that that door, marked 'Public Office' be removed; this is not a lumber room," said Cr Yarr during the course of ordinary bus : ness at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council last evening. The motion referred to a door which had once done duty in another part of the Council Chambers, but which is now allowed to lean against the wall in the meeting chamber. The motion wa3 seconded by Cr Pragnell, and carried unanimously, after a good deal of good natured banter had been indulged in. The Masterton South Brass Band insert a notice of thanks for the assistance given at the recent social.

Mrs Ivey, Nursery Road, advertises for sale a pair of cream ponies broken to harness.

A reward is offered for the recovery of a brindle cow lost from the brickyards, Lansdowne.

Garden tools and seeds form the subject of a new advertisement inserted by Mr C. E. Daniell.

Messrs Hare and Davidson, land agents, Pahiatua, advertise particulars of three handy-sized farm properties which they are instructed to sell on easy terms.

Messrs Cochrane a~.d Johnston, land agents, Masterton, advertise particulars of three highly improved farms with every necessary appointment that ensures profit from the date of occupation.

A notification reminding the pu. ic of the sale of pot plants in blcorr> 'W& be held at the Masterton auction mart, this afternoon, by Mr J. R. Nicol, appears in the Wanted Column.

At their rooms, Perry Street, today, at 3 o'clock, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell at auction a quantity of furniture and household effects, particulars of which will be found in the advertisement on page 8 of this issue.

Messrs Lomax, Lucena and Co., land and estate agents, of Wanganui, have a replace advertisement on page 8 of this issue. Those on the look-out for good strong land on easy terms would do well to peruse the advertisement. THE COMING MACHINE.

There is no necessity to wait for the eomins rrrlkirg machine. TII3 "L K.G." earns Ave years ago. and is still here.

J here is no difiiculfcy about securing a coming mactuVe, as there always has been, and always will be, hundreds of machines wrrch are just at the stage of either coming or going. The trouble is to get them to remain. In this respect the "L.K.G." stands alone,—as the first and only milking machine which has yet demonstrated beyond doubt that it is a permanent scccess Why experiment when you can get (he proved and firmly established "L.K.G." machine ? MacEwan find Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington,