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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8519, 27 August 1907, Page 6

SWEATED INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION. By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, August 26. The Sweated Industries Exhibition was opened in the Wellington Town Hall, this afternoon, by the Mayor, and the exhibits were subsequently inspected by large numbers of people. A BOUGH TRIP. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, August 26. The steamer Victoria, which arrived from Sydney last night, met with a mountainous sea all the way. A large quantity of water was shipped, but no damage was done. POLICE RAID AT CHRISTCHURCH. By Telegraph—Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, August 26. The police raided premises in Manchester Street, on Sunday, and arrested the proprietor, Michael Hislop, on a charge of keeping a slyg"og shop and a place frequented by thieves. Another man, named Graham, was arrested on a charge of consorting with thieves. A quantity of liquor was seized. Several residents of the city were found on the premises, and their names were taken.

INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC AT NELSON. By Telegraph-Press Association. NELSON, August 26. The mild influenza epidemic which has attacked some thousands in the city and district is now abating. Among the victims was Mrs George Talbot, of Richmond, wife of an ex-Mayor, who celebrated her golden wedding early in the month. • WRECKAGE FOUftD AT WAIHI. By Telegraph—Press Association. WAIHI, August 26. A considerable amount of wreckage is reported as being washed ashore on the Waihi beach. One piece about 30ft in length resembles the bulwarks of a steamer. A rmei'obe born of a chill and cold In a man's lung did reside, And fast multiplying, grew to bold It triumphantly defied Er.eh deadly drug and remedy Eure, Till one day it wis nlied With Woods' famous Peppermint Cure, When it collapsed ar.d died. rjpOWN HALL, M ASTEKT ON Tuesday Evening f-feitJ", SEPTEMBER 3rd. THE MUSICAL EVENT In ihe Hist-jry of Masterton. THE FIRST VISIT OP A COMPLETE GRAND OPERA COMPANY. MR GEORGE MUSGROVE'S Roya! Geand Opera Company Will give ONE SPECIAL PERFORMANCE Cf Gounod's World fnmous Opera. "FAUST. 11 "FAUST,"

The Opera will be piven with the 3:ime completeness as regards SCENERY, COSTUMES, GRAND OPERA CIIO US & BALLET, FULL GRIND OPi3RA ORCHESTRA. And General Mounting the same as in the largt cities. Prices of Aoiais:-ion—Drcrs Circle and Reserv: cl S'.alls, 7s Oil; Unresav.d Stalls, ss; Pit, 33. The Box Plan will be opened at Miss Rive's To-morrow (Wednesday), at 9 a.m. Y.M.C.A. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28th, 19j7. Subject debate— Town Life (Mr A. Billington) versus Country Life (Mr D. Heberton). MAURICEVILLE COUNTY. OTICE is hereby given that the Couacii intends?, at a mee'.ing to be held o the lOih day of September, 1907, under the provisions of Section 148 o£ "The Counties Act, 188 G." to make ft General Hate of three-l&rthings in the pound over the whole County for th 3 brginning on the Ist day of April, 1907, and ending on the 31at day of ftliroh, 1908, on the rateabio value of all rateable property in the County appealing on thq Valuation Kolls now in fore.', 'i'ho said rate will b) made payable on the 20th day c i September, 1907, at the County Office, Maurieeville, or the Post Office, Maurieeville West, where the Rata Book is open for inspection. W. GIMY, County Cierk. 25th August, 1907. MAUIiICEVILLE COUNTY COUNCIL. EXTEAORDINARY VACANCY. OTICE is hereby given that an election will be held on MONDAY, the lG.h day of September, 2 907, to fill the vacancy in the representation of the East Riding caused by the absence in England of Mr M. Kennedy. Nominations of candidates will c ose at noon on MONDAY, the 9th day of September, 1907, at the County Office, Maurieeville. Nomination papers can be got from the undersigned. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him and delivered at the County Office at any time before noon on the day appointed. The polling-place will be th 3 Clerk's house, D.eyer's Rock Road. W. GRAY. Returning Officer. 26th August, 1907.