LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8538, 19 September 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There are 427,091 sheep in the Featherston County, according to the latest returns. For having been drunk while in charge of a hoise, Hugh McCaggan was fined 10s at the Masterton Folice Court, yesterday morning, by Mr E. G. Eton, J.P. Turing last month fifteen patients were admitted to the Masterton Hospital, and nineteen discharged. There are at present thirteen patients in the institution. Thero are in the Masterton County 3,128 dairy cows; in the South Wairarapa County 3,730: in the Akitio County 2,234; and in the I Castlepoint County 183. The Wairarapa School Committees' Association, yesterday morning, decided to ask the Education Board to substitute writing tablets for slates in schools. The latter, it was considered, were injurious to children's health, and should be abolished. The death occurred at the residence of Mr and Mrs D. McGregor, senr., Upper Plain, yesterday, of their young daughter Maggie. Thecause of death was congestion of the brain. The funeral will leave the residence of the deceased's parents, Upper Plain, to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m. A matter in connection with the celebration of Dominion Day (September 26th) was mentioned at the meeting of the Wairarapa School Committees' Association yesterday morning. The Chairman (Mr R. Brown) said the change of New Zealand from a colony to a dominion was history, though it might not be a big page, and he thought the schools should have the matter placed before them because an event that was to be marked should be instilled i" the minds of the children. . He moved that the Government be asked to supply each school with a copy of the King's Proclamation in connection with Dominion Day and a picture of the scene of the reading of the proclamation in London. The motion was carried unanimously. The monthly meeting of the Masterton Hospital Trustees, yesterday morning, was attended by Messrs J. B. Keith (chairman), W. Fisher, W. Harris, FY W. H. Kummer, J. C. Ewington and M. J. H. Jackson. An apology for absence was received from Mr A. W.Hogg, M.H.R. The Treasurer reported as follows: — Cr balance at last meeting, £sl lis sd; receipts, £303 17s; disbursements, £222 7s; cr balance at date. £133 Is sd. Accounts amounting to £59 10s were passed for payment. The secretary ?tated that nothing definite had been done since last meeting in connection with the drainage of the new Hospital. Messrs Keith, Ewington and Harris were appointed a Committee to invite tenders for the work as soon as the plans came to hand. Mr Harris was appointed visiting member for the month. The quarterly meeting of the Wairarapa School Committees' Association was held in the Masterton Borough Council Chambers, yesterday morning, there being present—Messrs K. Brown (chairman), Masterton; C. C. Jackson, Kopnaranga; W. Jesson, Mauriceville West; R. G. Vile, Eketahuna; W. Fisher, Clareville; A. Turner, Te Whiti; F. Court, Waihakeke. Mr C. D. Waldie was elected a member of the Executive Committee of the Association. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Kangitumau and Upper Opaki School Committees asking them to appoint delegates to the Association. The other three vacancies on the committee were allowed to remain open for the present. On the motion of Mr Jesson, the Secretary was instructed to again write to the Education Board and the Health Department urging them to proceed with the installation of the septic tank system at the Fernridge School for experimental purposes. The Association decided to endorse the resolution passed by the Masterton School Committee in favour of uniform school books. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCiLYPTI EXCT was proved by experts at the Sup rerne Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore do not aggravate your complaint by the use of one of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed oil as "Extracts," and f omtbe use of which a death was reported lecently, but insist; upon the GENUINE SANDaiH & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all otfiei's. REMEMBER that SENDER & SONS' SUPKM3A MvlN FOOD is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike any of them,produo*-s a p-miHnens beiutUying effect. All chemists and tiores. For wriuliloi, sunburn, rjimpics, blackheads, freckles, cracked Innds, dry and inflamed skin, u-<6 SANDER & fcONS' SUPERB A SKIN FOOD. Nolaly should . bo without it. Allays irritation, produces i clear and spotless complexiori, and a , smooth and supple skin. J

At the Taihape Police Court, on Monday last, a man named George Stephens was sentenced to two months' imprisonment for having played an illegal game known as "two-up." The condition of Mr James Mackay, Chief Inspector of Factories, who has been seriously ill for some time past, continues to be critical, and is causing his friends and relatives much anxiety. All the seats in the dress circle were booked, yesterday, for the performance of the "Mother Goose" pantomime in the Town Hall on Saturday evening [next. There are still a number of seats available in the orchestral stalls. Beginning to-day, the Postal Department is running a mail service by coach daily from Horopiko to Makatoto, which will give through communication along the Main Trunk route, states a Press Association telegram. A meeting of the Building Committee and Parishioners of St. Matthew's Church, interested in the proposal to erect a new Church, will be held in the Schoolroom, at 8 o'clock to-night. A Press Association telegram from Carterton states that the body of an elderly man, supposed to be Peter Jackson, was found on Tuesday night washed ashore on Wairarapa Lake, near Pirinoa. The body was brought to Martinborough. The Masterton Rechabite Lodge held a very enjoyablo social and dance in the Foresters' Hall, last evening. There were about 60 couples present and dancing was kept up until shortly after midnight. Messrs W. Darvill and E. McCorr acted as M's.C, and the music was supplied by Mr F. McKenzie. Extras were played by Miss Gleeson and Messrs A. Birley and Kite. An excellent supper was provided by Mr W. Wilkes. The arrangements for the function were ably carried out by Mr A. E. Prentice, the Secretary, who was assisted by an energetic committee. During last month Nurse Isla Stewart, of the Masterton Hospital staff, contracted typhoid fever from a patient in the hospital, and is still seriously ill. Thia, according to the report of the Matron of the Hospital submitted to the meeting of the Hospital Trustees, yesterday morning, had necessitated several alterations and additions being made in connection with the staff. Dr. A. Hosking said it was a frequent occurrence for nurses to contract iyphoid fever from patients. The Trustees expressed their sympathy with Nurse Stewart, and approved of the Matron's changes in the staff. At the annual meeting of the > Opaki Rifle Club, last evening, Mr W. J. Henry stated that owing to pressure of business he couid not again accept the position of secretary to the Club. Captain Welch made eulogistic reference to the manner in which Mr Henry had carried out the duties of Secretary, and regretted that he had to relinquish the position. Several other members present also snoke in terms of praise of the manner in which Mr Henry had carried out his duties during the past year. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Henry for his services to the Club. Mr George Morris, snr.. died at the residence of his son, Mr George Morris, jnr., Kuripuni Lane, yesterday morning at the age of 78 years. The deceased was born in Kent, England, and came to New Zealand in the ship "Caiard," which brought out some of the first immigrants to New Zealand. After landing in Wellington the late Mr Morris resided in Johnsonvilie for about six or seven years, ard then came ti the Wairarapa, in which district he had resided for about 49 years. The deceased was one of the earliest settlers in the district, and was well and favourably known among a large circle of friends. He followed his trade as a shoemaker up till a few years ago when he was obliged to relinquish it. Three sons, Messrs George, William and Charles Morris, of Masterton, and four daughters, Mesdames Allsworth and Clarke, of Masterton, and Mesdames Cooksly and W. Bailey, of Palnierston North, are left to mourn their lo*s. The late Mr Morris' wife died about eight years ago. The funeral wil> leave the residence of Mr George Morris, at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

Mr F. P. Welch has vacancies for ploughmen and grooms. Mr F. Siemonck inserts a notice of thanks for sympathy and assistance in his recent bereavement. Mr J. L. Murray notifies that during the last week of his re-build-ing sale he will offer a number of lines at specially reduced prices. Tie proprietor of the Austral Botanic Company invites those subject to colds and chest complaints to try Dr. Ridgway's Creasoted Lung Balsam. The management of the Wairarapa Furnishing Company announce .that prior to removing to new premists they will hold a monster cleaving sale of their stock of furniture and house furnishings. Particulars will be published later. As the seasons change so do the fashions in hats. The New Zealand Clothing Factory announce the airival and invite inspection of their stock of straw hats. These will be found in all makes, qualities and shapes. It is interesting to know that Myrtle Grove cigarettes are made by the well-known manufacturers— Taddy and Co. The cigarettes in question are remarkably popular, and this fact is a tribute to the success which the manufacturers have achieved. Readers are reminded of the sale of timber at Mr A. McLeod's mill, Opaki, this afternoon, at 1 o'clock. The timber to he offered totals some 70,000 feet of the most useful allround class and sizes. Owing to Mr McLeod shifting his mill plant to another district, buyers may look forward to securing good timber at a low figure and in lots to suit their ; i-eauirements. The New Zealand I Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., I ] Ltd., are the auctioneers. ] Whooping Cough is a very dangerous J lisease uuless properly treated. Statistics ihow that that there are more deaths from c t than from scarbt fever. All danger may ( >e avoided, however, by giving Chamber- ( jerkin's Remedy. It liquifies the ( '•U£'hmucu3, making it easier to expecgrate, keeps the cough loose at d makes a he attacks of coughing less frequent and * evere. For sale by all dealers. J v

The number of sheep in the Akitio County is 167,038, and in the Castlepoint County 162,279. The Hawera County possesses moredairy cows than any other county ia New Zealand, viz., 43,716. • -'4ir~* In Auckland there are 19,889 holdings, in Otago 14,517, in Canterbury 11,917, and in Wellington 11,205. Last month there were 5,073 cooperative workers employed by the Government in the colony. Of this number 3,202 were employed in railway construction, etc., and 1,871 in road formation. A large area of land in the Hatiams district, the lease of which has just come into the hands of the Hawke's Bay Land Board, is abouc to be subdivided to provide workers' dwellings. At the annual meeting of the Opaki Rifle Club, last evening, when the election of Vice-Presidents to the Club came before the meeting, Mr G. Hyde stated that he considered that the election ox a large number of Vice-Presidents was on the wane, and he thought three or four good men were quite sufficient. Captain W. J.. Welch said that Mr Hyde had voiced his sentiments in the matter. Mr G. R. Sykes moved, and Mr Hyde seconded, that the number of VicePresidents be reduced to four. The motion was carried unanimously. Dr. Frengley, at the meeting, held yesterday, in connection with the charges to be made on local bodies for the upkeep of infectious diseases hospitals in the district, had occasion to refer to the number of cases from the Masterton Borough and County that had been treated in the Masterton Hospital for infectious diseaser, when he was interrupted by Cr W. J. Welch, the Masterton County's delegate, and asked if all the cases referred to were true ones. Tl e speaker explained that the reason ftr asking the question was because he knew of one case that had been taken to the Masterton Hospital from the* County, and had been kept in the hospital for a week "trying to develop the disease," and was then; discharged. fcTSWI ON THE P-KITY Do you KCDt-nije whai. an ■»rivH./.tiß» it is ro have a supply of live steam on the frm? It means a liberal supply of hodii.g water f.T washing cans or clothes, for tcnldmg pins or cooking stock food, you can secure these advantages at a very sma.l cost-by purchfibitig a "New Century" Bteam°r. One good fire provides sieam tor about two hours, and can ba k'ft with peifect safety. The "New C mtury" combines the ftrcng points of the ordinary portable washing CGpper and the high presmra sterna boiler without their disadvantages. MacEwan and C>., Ltd., Role Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington. ' ■-- There nothing ihn, 1 -- will so eff lotual'y refresh and brnce up the system, cU-ar the brain, cleanse the complexion and brighten theeyei hs a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. Their effect is to stimulate tha bowels to reform tbtir work in a natural and f/eatle marine', thus cleaning ihn syt-iem of all those poisonous matters that cause biliousness and sick huaoaoha. For sale by all dealer.-.