LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8545, 27 September 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A pioneer settler of the Wairarapa, Mrs M. A. Waiker, of Moroa, died on Wednesday last.

The death occurred at Greytown, on Tuesday last, of Mr R. W. Murray, of Wellington, brother of Mr* A. Murray, of Greytown.

Mr F. H. Wood, late "of Masterton, has disposed of his business at Tauranga to Messrs Keir and Matthews.

The annual horse parade of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society will be held at Carterton to-morrow.

The Otaraia Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd., Martinborough, have sold the season's cheese output at s§d per lb f.o.b. Featherston. The heavy rain during the last few days has caused the rivers in the Masterton district to become flooded, and in some cases they have overflowed their banks. No damage of any consequence is reported. At Featherston, this evening, a farewell social is to be tendered to Messrs J. Bicknell and M. J. H. Jackson, in recognition of their services as Directors of the Featherston Dairy Company, Ltd..

There is reported to be a scarcity of farm labourers in the Lower Valley. It is stated that several dairymen ill the district are considering the question of trying to secure girls for the milking and harvesting seasons.

Just as the Dominion Day celebrations were about to commence at Napier, yesterday, an alarm of fire was sounded, and the crowd flocked to the scene of the outbreak, a four-roomed cottage in Milton Road, owned by D. C. Hitchman. Under- the influence of a strong wind the 'building was quickly gutted. A Press Association telegram from Chiistchurch states that the body of a well-dressed woman, 60 years of age, was found in the Heathcote River at seven o'clock, yesterday morning. The body has not yet been identified, A woman, on Wednesday night, called at several houses in the neighbourhood and asked for food.

A meeting of the Glengarry Hockey Club was held, yesterday afternoon, at which trophies won during the season .vere presented. The Rev. A. T. Thompson presided, and presented the trophies as follows Most serviceable player (Mr b'. Iveson's medal), Miss J. McHattie; best of this season's players (Mr B. Iveson's trophies), Mis&es A. Pike and E. Devenport. During the afternoon songs were sung by Misses McGregor and Miller and pianoforte solos were ( played by Misses G. Gordon and J.' Miller. Refreshments were provided by the members of the club. A vote of th inks was accorded to Mr J. B. Hue for coaching the club during the season.

When a man has smoked them once —cigarette buying is no longer a question of choice, for be raturally asks for Taddy's Myrtle Grove Cigarettes.* STEAM ON THE FAItM. Do you recognise what an advantage it is to have a supply of live steam on the farm? It means a liberal supply of boiling water f>r washing cma or clothes, f >r scalding pigs or cooking stock food, a d you can secure these advantages at a \ery £tna 1 cost by purchui g a "New Century" Steamer. One good lire provides steam l'jr abiut tivo hours, and can be left with perfect sifety. The "New Cjntury" combines the ttrong p-intsnl tha ordinary poitible wash n? o&py.r and the high disadvantages- MucEwin ana Cd., Ltd., Sole Agent;?, U S.S, Co.'s Buildings, Wellington.

The Council of the League of New Zealand Wheelmen have decided to offer the championship events for this season to the Otago Cycling Club.

The number of cadets in New South Wales has increased by about 2,500 during the last twelve months. The total number in the State at present is 5,666. The rainfall in the Bush district during the past few days is reported to have been phenomenal. Around Pahiatua the country has been flooded, the water in some parts rising to the fence-tops. A boy named Trevor Hurfit, aged ten years, a son of J. D. H. Hurfit, motorman in the employ of the Tramways Company at Auckland, was accidentally drowned in a dam near his parents' home, at Ponsonby, on Wednesday.

An old identity of Auckland, Mr Thomas Cheeseman, father of the curator of the museum, died at his residence, Remuera, on Wednesday night, at the advanced age of ninetytwo years. He arrived in New Zealand in 1854.

The new American cargo steamship line is not appar2ntly going to be an unmixed blessing to New .Zealand farmers. I f . is stated on good authority that 20,000 sacks of American oats are .now on the way to New Zealand.

During the voyage out from London of the Ruapehu a slight epidemic of measles broke out. The first case occurred just after leaving Tenerifi'e, and under the care of the ship's surgeon, the outbreak was confined to ten of the children of the second saloon. A thorough recovery of all was. made shortly befbre the vessel's arrival at Wellington.

The Dunedin correspondent 'of the Post states that Mr Robert Hughson, the deputy-bandmaster of the "*Dun- k edin Salvation Army Band, is the successful competitor for the prize of £lO offered by the Army headquarters staff in Melbourne for a design for the army almanac for 1908. There were 260 competitors from all parts of Australasia. At Palmerston South, on Wednesday, John McGregor, a Dunback boardinghouse-keeper, pleaded guilty to two charges of sly grog-selling, and was fined £4O in all and costs. From the statement made by the Crown it appears that systematic trade was carried on during some eight or ten days. A plain clothes constable was living on the premises. A subsequent raid unearthed a small quantity of liquor. A copy of the "Dominion," the new morning paper published in Wellington, yesterday, for the first time, is to hand. The copy under" notice consists of sixteen pages, and as it was published oh Dominion Day a great deal of space is naturally devoted to the important event just celebrated. The "Dominion" claims to be an independent newspaper—in our opinion it is the duty of a newspaper to be independent. The following advertisement appeared in a Taranaki paper:— "Wanted (by healthy girl) position hi good home in country; able to milk and do house-work." Within half-an-hour of publication the applicant had found an employer to her mind. The fortunate one had his prize sent to his home by the express train next morning. Fully 50 inquir ies, oral and written, came too late.

An elderly man named Thomas Conn, who had resided at Lambton (New South Wales), died on the 17th inst., under somewhat iragic circumstances. In conformity with an old habit, he went to view his wife's grave in the Wallsend cemetery, and as his long absence occasioned some alarm among his friends, a search was made. The old man's body was found lying prostrate across the grave, death having occurred some time previously. The Coroners' Bill, of which the Minister for Justice (Hon. J. McGowan) has chaige, provides that an inquest may be held before a coroner alone unless the Attorney-General directs in any specified case that the enquiry shall be held by jurors. In the absence of any such direction the coroner may have the inquest taken by himself or jurors as he thinks fit. The bill also provides that it shall not be necessary for the coroner or any juror to view the body. Another provision is that at an inquest any person who in the opinion of the coroner has a sufficient interest in the subject, may attend personally or by counsel, and may examine and cross-examine witnesses. It is also specially provided that where the subject of the inquest is a person who at his death was a member of an industrial union, a repre&enta tive of that union shall be qualified to conduct such examination of witnesses.

Rather a nice question of law was raised at the Magistrate's Court, at Dunedin, the other day, says the Otago Daily Times, as to how far an employer who sends for a doctor on behalf of one of his servants is liable for payment of the fee. While cleaning knives a girl had cut herself severely. Her mistress telephoned to the doctor in haste. Her husband applied a tourniquet, and then telephoned to the doctor not to hurry. The doctor came, and attended the patient four times, but on sending in his account to the master of the house had it returned with a repudiation of liability. The girl said she believed she was responsible for payment of the bill, and had wondered why it had not been sent to her. Judgment was given for plaintiff, with costs.

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There was a shock of earthquake at Blenheim shortly after four o'clock yesterday morning.

The mortality in the city of Christchurch and vicinity during the present year has been remarkable. It is stated that to date 916 deaths have been recorded, compared with a total of 874 for the whols of last year.

Last evening the members of the Albion FootbalLClub presented Mr I. O'Connor, a member of the Club, who was married some weeks ago, with a handsome set of silver carvers. The presentation was made &y Mr W. Darvill.

The Nppier organ is the largest in the colony, and it is interesting to know that it has 45 stops and 2,112 pipes. The Christchurch Cathedral organ has 44 stops and 2,054 pipes. The new organ in the First Church, Dunedin (to be erected), will have 45 stops and 1,750 pipes.

A lucky discovery was made at Linton (Victoria) the other day, by Mr D. McDonald, a farmer. He dropped his whip from his waggon, and on going back he found it lying on a nugget of pure gold, which weighed about 12oz, valued at about £SO. This is the second nugget picked up on the roads thereabout within the last three months. The Dunedin Star understands that the steam lines trading between New Zealand and Home are now quoting increased freights as follows —Greasy wool (dumped) 9-16 d per lb; slipe and waste wool (dumped), 11-16dperlb; rabbit skins, £d; tallow and pelts, 40s per ton weight. The increase is said to be in sympathy with the increase of freights Homeward from Australia.

A break in the shipping trade with Sydney seriously affects the Dunedin fruit market. There will be no shipment of fruit from Sydney this week, and as a consequence the prices have already increased. At the auction sales, on Monday, oranges, mandarins, lemons, and cucumbers realised almost double the prices of the previous week.

Few people are aware that Mr 7. E. Taylor is a sculptor of conside*able merit, but those who have Wen his clay model of a bust of his late: father have no doubt of his ability in that direction, says the Auckland; Herald. In an exceptionally busy life he has been able to execute a number of works of undoubted As an artist in black and white he often affords considerable amusement to his his caricatures.

A sudden death occurred at Mauriceville, yesterday morning, Mrs Goodgame, wife of Mr J. Goodgair.e, an old resident of the district, being found dead by her bedside at about 9 o'ebek. Her husband was absent from home at the time, and the deceased was last seen alive by her niece who prepared her breakfast earlier in the morning. The deceased was 65 years of age. An inquest will Le held at Mauriceviile to-day.

Fullers' Advanced Vaudeville Company concluded their Masterton season in the Town Hall, last evening, before another large audience, who thoroughly enjoyed the capital pro • gramme submitted. Each of the "turns" was heartily applauded. A matinee performance was also given yesterday afternoon, when the audience was composed, for the most part, of children. The programme was specially suitable for the juveniles. who were well pleased with the bill submitted.

' According to the Rev. A. Parker, the London Missionary Society's deputation to the Congregational Churches of Australasia, the postal, system of India is the cheapest in the world. A letter can be sent all over India and to Aden for a halfpenny, and a post-card for a farthing. A telegram contining t?n words is j forwarded for fourpence, whilst in [ connection with the parcel post the cash-on-delivery system is in vogue. Under this system the postal authorities collect the amount which the goods cost from the person they are sent to and transmit it to the person. | who supplied them. The members of the Huia Hockey CJub held a social in St. Matthew's-School-room, last evening, during the course of which the trophies won during last season were presented to the successful members by-Rev. A.. M. Johnson. The captain's medal was awarded to Miss M. Sutton, the President's medal to Miss E. Barr, and Mrs Hosking's trophy for the most improved player to Miss W. Rayner. Rev. A. M. Johnson also presented the captain of the club, Miss R. Hooper, on behalf of the members, with a toilet set and a framed photo of the club. A special vote of thanks was accorded to the secretary, Miss O. Richards, for the able manner in which she had carried; out her duties during the past season. Several times during the present, session of Parliament various members have urged the claims of theirrespective districts for railway extension, and v the construction of branch lines. On Wednesday afternoon further claims were made in the same direction, and elicited a definitereply from the Premier on the subject. In view, he said, of the very Jarge sum of money that was being expended on railway construction in. New Zealand, it must be recognised that the Government was doing all that it was prudent for them to do. There were seventeen lines of railway already on the schedule of authorised works, which was as much as the colony could afford. Next year some of the larger works would be finished and with an increased amount available the Government would consider the whole matter.

The Pigno was invented in Italy soni3 400 years ago by Pal'arino, and, as we can. readily imagine, the first p ano was a crude affair, not at all like - either in tone, touch or appearance—the beautiful instruments with which some of us are familiar.

It is difficult to say where the best pianos are now made; indeed, there is not much to chooso in anything between the productions of the bfist tie: man or English manufacturers. Ti.e selection of a piano is pretty much a question of individual taste and requirements, provided of course that yon have the productions of the best makers to select from. There arc so nriny makers,, so many prices and qualities wh'ch a purchaser "must consider, that it is ftiways advisable to consult a reliable firm of specialists, preferab'y a firm with a good, tq.utation, a thorough knowledge of the business, and a large stock to select from. Purchase your piano from the Dresden Piano Company. They have a reputation, and they have the best and laigest stocks in New Zealand to choose from Time payments from 20s monthly. Local Manager: A. B. Wallace.

It is a constant boast that the law Tinder the Union Jack recognises no distinction in the rich and poor. Yet (says the Sydney Morning Herald) a seaman named Dowie, who was acquitted the other day on a charge ©f stealing from the person, has been Jocked up in Darlinghurst Gaol for ■ -Cthe last four months. Dowie was * brought up on the same charge in . last?,. A material witness for Crown being absent on the 'Ormuz, then en route to England, the case had to bo remanded. The accused could not find hail, and had to go to gaol. Now the jury finds he is an innocent man. News from Samoa, by way of Fiji, states that whooping cough and dengue fever are prevalent and there have been several teiths among children. Several other death" from various causes are reported. Mr Grevsmuhl, an old and prominent resident of Samoa, died at Apia on August 31st. The deceased was an ertswhge resident of Fiji, and took a trip -to the colonics some three months .ago. Through the fall of a boat from the davits of the warship Condor, at Api 3, a sailor belonging to the ship had both his legs broken, and the unfortunate man succumbed to lockjaw In the hospital a few days afterwards. Two other deaths occurred ; one a well-known house

deesrator and painter named E. Griffiths, whofcad seen active service ip the the Mediterranean many years ~ jirevioasly, and ihe other death was that e£ a trader on the island of Savail. There is a widespread belief, says the Southland Times, that during an electrical disturbance of the atmosphere, persons who occupy a house in the disturbed area will find greatest safety from stray lightning flashes by taking up a position behind ' the glass of, a window. This belief is bas3d on the scientific fact that glass is one of the b&st non-conduct-ors • of electricity, and the pseudoS :ientific disciples of the theory laugh at those who make the first lighting flash an excuse for an unreasoning dash beneath the bedclothes. A heavy thunderstorm which occurred on Friday morning about four o'clock rather discounts the theory mentioned. Lightning struck a house at Waimahaka and the broken sashes seem to indicate that the flash entered by and found exit at another. A bed beneath the first broken pane was occupied, and a3 the occupants were unscathed the old bedjrfL clothes' protection act during a thunderstorm remains exalted over the modern and scientific expedient. Mr F. P. Welch hai vacancies for station hands of all descriptions. In a new advertisement, Mr C. E. Daniell invites inspection of his stock of mantles ar.d hearth tiles. Tenders are invited, to close at next, for painting anaother works at the Masterton Town Hall. Messrs Chamberlain and Son have for sale a line of first-class clover seed 3. which they are able to thoroughly retominend to farmers. Mr J..L. Murray invites inspection of his first shipment of spring and summer goods which are now displayed in his prem : ses, Queen Street. The New Zealand Railways De-. partment advertise special holida}' fares to Hastings and Napier in conh nection with the show and races.

Mr A. Norman, draper. Queen Street, has just received a big ship- ' ment of the new season's millinery. The consignment includes the very latest in ladies' and children's hats, silk blouses and dresses, which are well worth inspection. Mr Jas. Elliott has to hand a consignment of nfew goods for the cricket and tennis seasons, and players are invited to inspect ihe selection of cricket bats, which experienced cricketsrs state to be the best ever shown in the Wairarapa". The Wellington Piano Company special facilities to purchasers of the celebrated Challen pianos. These fine instruments can be seer, at the -Academy, Mastertoo, the local agency of the Company. In the Wanted Column in this issue Mr H. A. Whelch invites inspection of the latest season's novelties in millinery. A choice display of flowers is made in the window, which attracts a considerable amount of attention. On Saturday, at 2 o'clock, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell at auction, in their rooms, Perry Street, a quantity of tobacconist's goods and sundries,, also painted mirrors and carved mantle brackets and panels: Commencing to-morrow, and for the following tan da>s, Messrs Graham and Co. will hold a special sale of hosiery and ladies' undervests, of which lines the firm have an extraordinary supply just to hand. These have been bought at such prices that Messrs Graham and Co. are enabled to give the public exceptional value at reduced prices. Particulars of the lines and sale prices will be found in an inset circulated with this issue. "I havi us?d Chamberlain's Colic - Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and fpeak with exper'ence,'' ta*s Mr F. Schmtka, WA. "I h*»ve never known . it a-3 attack of colic, cramps or diarrhoea, bo.always recommend it (o my friends and customers. To my mind no x mother should be without a bottle if Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Beiudy in the house." For sala bj all dealer?.