LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8545, 28 September 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton Chamber of Commerce at present has a membershio of 38. The funeral of the late Mrs Goodgame will take place at Mauricevilie at 2 o'clock to-morrow. Mr I. Nation has sold his property, consisting of 1,060 acres, at Rakanui, to Messrs Darlington Brothers. " Consequent on the rough weather, one settler at Nireaha is reported to have lost seven cows in a fortnight.

A storm of almost unprecedented severity was experienced at Eketahuna on Wednesday last. The rainfall registered was 3.41 inches. The annual general meeting of the Masterton Tennis Club will be held in the Technical School Building at 4.30 p.m. on Fiiday, October 4th. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Wairarapa Veterinary Association will be held on Wednesday next to wind up the affairs of the Association.

The meeting of Managers of the Masterton Technical School, which was to have been held last evening, lapsed for want of a quorum, only Mr J. M. Coradine attending. It was decided to fall another meeting for Wednesday evening next. At the inquest held at Mauriceville, yesterday, ,before Mr E. G. Eton, Acting-Coroner, and a jury of six, concerning the death of Mrs Goodgame, who was found dead in her housfe on Thursday morning, a verdict was returned that death was due to natural causes. A contributor to the Dominien, who possesses, according to that paper, a most marvellous knowledge of railways and their workings, and especially of the financial position of,the New Zealand railways, declares that "outstanding Government loans to March 31st last, the end of the last financial year, aggregate £00,000,000." This seems to be quite a satisfactory state of affairs. The quarterly summoned meeting of Court Loyal Enterprise, A.0.F., was held in the Foresters' Hall, last evening, Bro. A. W. Chapman, C.R., presiding. The Court instructed the delegates to the Friendly Societies Council to support a motion urging the necessity of having Drs. Cook and Cowie placed on the active medical staff of the Masterton Hospital. Two new members were initiated, and two friends were proposed for membe-ship. Other business of a routine nature was transacted.

A meeting of the General Committee of the Carlton Cricket Club was held, last evening, Mr E. Welch nresiding. Messrs Walter Allen, Moss, W. Hope, and Collie were elected members of the club. Messrs E. Welch, G. Isaacs, and the Secretary were appointed a Finance Committee. It was decided that the General Committee should meet every alternate Friday, the first meeting to be held on October 11th. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr W. B. Chennells for the use of the room in which the meeting was held. The twenty-fourth annual social of the Stonehenge Lodge, No. 1, U.A.0.D., will be held in the Foresters' Hall, on Thursday evening next, October 3rd. An energetic Committee has the arrangements in hand, and no effort is being spared to make the gathering a success. The catering is in the hands of a capable committee. Mrs P. Wilkins and Mr Fawcett will supply the music. Representatives are expected from the various lodges throughout the district. Tickets may be obtained from members of the Lodge, and the Secretaries, Messrs E. P. Pragnell and G. L. Braggins. The Manager of the Age requires a smart youth or an elderly man to deliver papers. Particulars of a number of town and country properties are advertised by Mr J. R. Nicol. Mr J. B. Keith advertises particulars of three farms which he has been instructed to sell. The formal declaration of the result of the poll for the Masterton gasworks loan of £12,000 is published in this issue. Messrs W. B. Chenne'.ls and Co. advertise particulars of a new list of properties which have been placed in their hands for sale.

The Masterton County Council invite tenders, to close at noon on Tuesday, October Bth, for the erection of a bridge and metalling. The Salvation Army Biograph Company will cc:upy the Masterton Town Hall on Thursday and Friday next. The company includes 22 vocalists and instrumentalists whose performances, whenever given, have been highly appreciated. Af; their rooms, Perry Street, toGay, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will tell by auction a quantity of tobacconist's and hairdresser's goods and sundries. A quantity of carvings and paintings will also be offered.

Mr F. Martin, coachbuilder and blacksmith, has just completed, to order, the manufacture of two very fine vehicles —a rustic dog-cart anu a light gig—which are now on view at his shop at Mauriceville. Both vehicles are beautifully finished in every detail, and the workmanship reflects great credit on the enterprising proprietor. At the Masterton Auction Mart, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell on account of the Book Arcade Company the balance of stationery, fancy goods and glassware, A quantity of furniture and other lines will also be offered. In the evening the concluding sale of books will be held at the Book Am.de. when the whole will be sold in order to effect a clearance.

There is on view at the local branch of the Singer Manufacturing Company a consignment of the firm's well-known and popular machines. They are beautifrlly finished, and make up a most attractive display. The reputation that the company has obtained for the manufactuie of highclass, durable and easy running machines is too well known tp need comment. The firm extend a cordhl invitation to patrons to call and inspect the show; TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIED THE FAMOUS SANDER, AND SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by fxperts at the Supremo Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absoluteI}' 1 }' safe, f-fYcctive and reliable. Therefore i'o not a. guivate your complaint by the use of one if the many cinde ercah-ptus cils which are now palmed oil as ••KxtriiCis," and I'romtbe use of which a death was reported lecently, but insift npnn the GENUINE SANDER & £ONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all others. REMF.MRER th&t SANDER & FONS' SITKIJ:\ SKIN FOOD is not an crdinary face cream. and unlike any of them,products a pfrmnnent beautifying effect. All chemists and stores. For wrinkles,-sunburn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hinds, dry and inflamed skin, use SANDER it t-ONS' SUPER H A SKIN FOOD. No la-iy should be witl out it. AJUjs hritation, produces a clear and spotlesß complexion, and a smooth and supple skin.

The death is announced of Mr William Knight, a well-known resident of Dannevirke, aged 83. The Y.M.C.A. Building Fund in Christchureh has reached a total of £10,487. A Press Association telegram states that the Wellington-Napier mail train arrived at Napier nearly forty minutes late last night owing to the slip on the line near Mangatainoka.

In the House of Representatives, yesterday afternoon, telegraphs our Parliamentary correspondent, the Indictable Offences Summary Jurisdiction Act Amendment Bill was put through Committee and passed. A Press Association telegram states that the Wanganui Presbytery has decided to nominate Rev. Isaac Jolly of St. Andrew's, Palmerston, for the Moderatorship of the General Assembly of 1908. The latest dredging returns to hand are as follow Masterton, 240z sdwt; Hessey, 12oz 14dwt; Mystery Flat, 60oz sdwt. The Mystery Flat Dredging Company has declared a dividend of two shillings, which will be payable on Tuesday next. At the annual meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, yesterday afternoon, Mr E. H. Waddington, on behalf of the Technical School Managers, thanked the Chamber for their donation to the Seddon I Memorial Technical School Fund.

Last year the Masterton Fruitgrowers' Association bought between nine thousand and ten thousand small birds' eggs. As the season is now approaching, the Association will shortly hold a meeting to consider what steps shall be taken to abate the small bird nuisance this year. At the annual meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, yesterday, the Chairman, Mr J. D. Cruickshank, stated that the Secretary, Mr J. C. Boddington, had carried out his duties in a most cspable manner during the last twelve months, and, in fact, evel since he had been Secretary. of the Chamber. The present satisfactory financial position of the Chamber was due in a great measure to the efforts of Mr Boddington.

At the Knox Sunday Schoolroom, last evening*, Messrs J. and D. McGregor, sm\, delivered addresses to the Knox Young People's Association on "Early Days in. the Wairarapa." The addresses proved highly interesting, and gave the audience an idea of the hardships the pioneer settlers of this part of the Dominion had to brave. Both lectures were listened to attentively, and at the conclusion, on the motion of the Rev. A. T. Thompson, votes of thanks were accorded to the speakers.

The meetings of the Council of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce during the past twelve months were attended as follows: — Messrs T. G. Mason, 31 meetings; J. D. Cruickshank, 10; B. J. Dolan, 9; M. Caselberg 8; Donald Donald, 8: G. C. Summerell, 7; E. H. Waddington, 6; W. B. Chennells, 5; J. C. Ewington, 5; F. W. Carey 4; E. E. Chamberlain, 4: J. B. Moodie, 4; C. E. Daniell 3; C. Graham, 3; J. B. Keith, 3; H. C. L. Robinson, 3; and R. T. Holmes, 1. The total number of meetings held was thirteen.

r A pleasant gathering took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Waters, last evening, when they were waited on by the members of the staff of the Masierlon gasworks and - presented with a handsome marble clock in honour of their recent wedding. Mr E. McCord, who made the presentation, referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Waters' many qualities and wished him and his wife every success in their future life. Congratulatory speeches were also made by Messrs R. Maxtei and R. Taylor. Mr Waters suitably acknowledged the presentation/' Refreshments were provided, and the remainder of the evening was spent in a convivial manner, several toasts being honoured and songs rendered. very enjoyable evening terminated with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

Mr J. H. Pauling, J.P., occupied the Bench at the Masterton Police Court yesterday morning. A first offender, for having been drunk,

was convietei and discharged. W. Golder, who did not appear, was charged with leaving his horse standing in a street without proper control. The defendant was cautioned, and the case was dismissed. Thomas Rav and William Coulter were charged with having driven vehicles at night without lights on the Mas-terton-Carterton road. J. B. Moodie, who was in Coulter's buggy, said that their lamps had gone out just before they met arjjl collided with Ray's trap. The lamps were about to be re-lighted when the collision took place. Ray pleaded guilty afid was fined £l, with 7s costs, and the information against Coulter, for whom Mr D. K. Logan appeared, was dismissed.

The Pie no was invented in Ita'y'somi 400 years ago by Paliarino, and, as we can readily imagine, the iirst 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 diflicult to say where the best pianos are now made; indeed, there is not much to choosa in anything between the productions of the best tieimiu or manufacturers. Trie selection of a piino is pretty much a qwstion of individual tuste »nd nquiremerits, provided of course that jou have the productions of the best .makers to select from. There are so rainy makers, so many prices and qualities wh'ch a purchaser must consider, that it is aiways advisable to consult a reliable lirra of specialists, preferab'y a firm with a good refutation, a thorough knowledge of the business, and a large stcck to select from. Purchase your piano from the Dresden Piano Company. They have a reputation, and they have the best and largest stocks in New Zealand to choose from. Time payments from '2os monthly. Local Manager: A. B. Wallace. STEAM ON THE FARM. Do you recognise what an advantage it is to have a supply of livo steam on the farm? It means a liberal supply, of boiling water for washing cans or clothes, for scalding pigs or cooking stock food, and you can secure these advantages at a very small cost by purchasing a "New Century" Steamer. One good fire provides steam for about two hours, and can be left with perfect safety. The "New Century" combines the istrong points of the 01 dinary portable washing copper and the high piesbuia steam boiler without their disadvantages. MacEwan and Cs., Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington, i