LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8547, 3 October 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Fat sheep and cattle are in short supply in this district at present. This is probably due to the fact that the growth of grass is backward. The prices ruling for this class of stock are, however, slightly better than those prevailing this time last year.

Two men were charged at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr E. McEwen, J.P., with having been drunk. One,' a first offender, was fined ss, in default 24 hours imprisonment, and Henry Haines, a second offender, was fined 10s, in default 48 hours' imprisonment.

During the past quarter six new claims for old age pensions were made at the Masterton Magistrate's Court. Of these four were granted and two' were refused. Six cases are now pending. Twenty-five renewals were granted during the same period, and four were refused. Twenty-two applications for renewals are now pending. Mr J. Moore, Stock Inspector, who has returned to Blenheim from a visit to Pelorus, referring to the experiment of eradicating blackberry with Angora goats, says he is more than ever gratified at the progress of the test. The blackberry has been cleanly eaten out of the paddocks in which the goats were confined.

It is stated on excellent authority that the Hon. Mahuta Tawhaio, M.L.C., intends to divide half of his interest in the Moerangi iilock among his landless followers. The gift means.the partition of 15,000 acres among those who agree to the only condition of the gift, which is that the land shall be worked and not allowed to remain idle.

The other day the wind in a frolic, blew so hard in Dannevirke, says the Press, that windows were blown in and pots, pans, sheets of iron, clothing, etc., were strewn everywhere. In one instance, ferious damage was done; a big plate glass window in the vacant shop next door to the Bradford Woollen Company was blown out and it is reported that other windows were fences blown down, and minor damage caused. "Forward delivery" sales of stock are fairly frequent in the Wairarapa at the present time, delivery in most cases to take place about January or February next. The pric?s ruling at this class of sales are about on a par with those prevailing in October last year. One well-known firm has already sold upwards of 20,000 lambs in the Bush district, the conditions being that delivery is not to take place until weaning time, in January next.

A case was recently reported in which a hen that had died at Whitfield (Victoria), on being dissected, was found to contain six pea rifle cartridges, a screw half an inch long, and a piece of copper wire. Mr Hawkins, Government poultry expert, pointed out that the heri\ swallowed these articles because it could not obtain grit, without which poultry could not exist for any length of time. The foil's craving for sharp substances drove it to pick up nails, tin, pins, etc. Thousands of farmers, he added, neglected to supply their poultry with grit. Hens required not only food, but sharp pieces of grit, and plenty of oyster shells and burnt bones, the latter at the rate of 7lb per bird per annum, in order to furnish the eggs with a strong shell.

- Mr T. B. Michell moved at the meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees, last evening, "that a poll of the voters be taken to raise £IO,OOO for building on Trust sections." Mr R. Krahagen said he supported the motion because he wished to see'progress made. He was sorry that some of the Trustees were not in favour of progress as far as the Queen Street section was concerned. Mr Jackson said it was a nity that a poll of the voters could not be taken at the same time on the exchange of sites question. As this would not be allowed, he would oppose the motion. The motion was carried, and the date of the poll was fixed for December sth. It was resolved to hold a public meeting previous to taking the poll of voters, and to explain the proposa 1 . STEAM ON THE FARM. Do you ltcofcMsise what an advantage it is to have a supply of live steam on the (arm? it means a liberal supply 0 f boiling water f.T w'Hshing'cans or clothes, lor scalding pigs or cooking &tock food, urcl you can set'ine'these advantages at a very * until cost by pnro!i-ui' , 'g a -'New Century" Steam*!-. One good lire provides steam for alnnt two hour.*, and can be ltfft with pei feet sut'etv. The "Npw Century" combines the strong points of the ordinary partible wash irz c&pp- r and the high pies-nta ste<mi boiler with ut their disadvantages. MaeEwan ana C?,, Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington.

During the month of September only one petition in bankruptcy was filed in Wellington. The postponed meeting of Managers of the Masterton Technical School will be held to-morrow evening at 8 o'clock.

The number of Chinese arriving in Wellington for the quarter just closed was twenty-one. The number leaving the port was twenty-three.

The tender of Mr E. Pelling, of Masterton, has been accepted by the Taratahi-Carterton Racing Club for the luncheon booth at the forthcoming meeting of the club.

A Palmerston North Press Association telegram states that the young man, Christensen, who shot himself afc Shannon, some time ago, died at the Palmerston North Hospital yesterday.

Mr Martin W. Littleton, a noted American advocate, has been engaged to defend Harry K. Thaw during his second trial for the murder of Mr Stanford White, at a fee of £5,000. The funeral of the late Mr Stanley A. Hanson, who was accidentally killed on the banks of the Waipoua River on Monday afternoon, took place yesterday. The Rev. A. M. Johnson conducted the services at the graveside.

The following tenders have been accepted by the Akitio County Council:—Contract No. 112, coast road, J. Castles and Co., £1,449 7s fid.; No. 116, Huia Road, S. R. Weatherley, £133 10s; No. 121, Glenora Road, D. Kelicher, £l6O.

Mr E. E. Lelievre informs the Akaroa Mail that New Zealand cheese is certainly very well known. When he was dining at Nagasaki (Japan) he was given some "Akaroa" cheese. He had some of the same cheese also on the boat coming down the Chinese coast.

A Wellington Press Association telegram states that the Government has appointed Mr E. P. Turner, of Christchurch, as inspector of scenic and historic reserves. He will commence his duties on the reserves in the South Island, afterwards turning his attention to the North Island.

The recent rough weather has had a detrimental effect on feed in the Masterton and Bush districts. The present indications, according to a well-known local stock agent, are that there will not be much growth in the spring grass in either districts before the end of the present month.

Nine shillings a day, with food cooked and served up for 15s a week is a good wage for navvies, but still it fails to entice town labourers to leave the city, says the Dunedin Star. They appear to prefer the city life, for out of 25 men Written to "asking them to take on work at the above wage at Waikaia, the Labour Department have only succeeded in placing nine altogether.

At a meeting of the Masterton Football Club, held last night, it was decided to hold a social and dance in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday, October 17th. Strong ladies' and men's committees were appointed. It is proposed to make this social an annual one. There is every indication of the dance being » decided success. Messrs W. G. Lamb and J. P. Lyall have been appointed joint secretaries.

The seven o'clock train from Frankton to Paeroa narrowly escaped disaster on Tuesday evening. Tne points on the Thames side of the yard were fixed at half-cock, and wedged there with a piece of wood. The train was travelling slowly, and only the engine was derailed. Three and ahalf hours were occupied in replacing it. A similar attempt to derail the train was made on the same line six weeks ago.

"Some idea of the rapid progress and the magnitude of the motor industry," says the committee of the Wellington Automobile Club, in its annual report, "may be gathered from the fact that it is estimated that at present over £IOO,OOO a year is being paid directly and indirectly to workers in this Dominion, in connection with motoring, and now that some of the duty has been remitted, it is estimated that the increase in motor cars t will be so great that over one million sterling annually will be paid in wages in New Zealand alone within the next few years while only 10 years ago there was probably not a single person in New Zealand earning a livelihood from the motor industry."

The Morris Tube Association completed the Renall Cup competition last Mr H. L. Brighting scored 35, the possible, making his aggregate for the six matches 201. A. Lewin (score 34, aggregate 200) and Mr J. McHattie (score 35, aggregate 200) being the runners-up. As Mr Brighting has won the Cup twice in succession it becomes his own property. The win was a very popular one among the members. The B class aggregate was won by Mr W. Redmond with 196, Mr R. Spademan and Mr W. Hodges being next with 195, and Mr W. Hornblow -193. In the final for the Holmes Trophy Mr H. L. Brighting and Mr A. Lewin tied with 34, the former winning in the shoot-off on the fifth shot. The B class competition in conjunction with the Holmes Trophy was won by Mr R. W. Cook, Mr J. Sutherland being runner-up. The date for the annual smoke concert and presentation of prizes was fixed for Wednesday, October ICth.

The Pigno was invented in Italy some 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 choose in anything between the productions of the best Geimau or - English manufacturers. Tbe snleetion of a piano is pretty much a question of individual taste and requirements, provided of course that jou hava the productions of the best makers to select from. There are so ninny makers, so many prices and qualities which a purchaser must consider, that it is aiways advisable to consult a reliable firm of specialists, preferably a firm with a good reputation, 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 largest stocks in New Zealand to chooso from. Time payments from 20s monthly. Local Manager: A. B. Wallace.

The Premier has given notice in the House of Representatives to move that on Monday next, and for the remainder of the session, the House sit at 7.30 p.m. on Mondays. With reference to the price of gas charged at the Masterton Gasworks, Mr Blackman states that under the new rate the net cost of lighting gas will be 7s Id per 1,000 feet, for cooking stoves 5s lOd, and for engines 5s sd. This latter price is, Mr Blackman states, exactly thesame as that charged for motive f. power in Wellington*

Tenders for various works at the Town Hall were cpened at the meeting of the Trust Lands Trustees "last evening. The tender of Messrs Rose and Mason at £BS 7s 6d was accepted for concreting the floor under the staere and building new dressing rooms in that portion of the hall. The tsnder of of Mr W. H. Cole at £34 10s was accepted for the painting of the front of the Hall.

A Press Association telegram states that at Carterton, yesterday,, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., John Standen sued William Abbott for £6, being the value of a pig which it was alleged defendant had in a "highhanded, drastic manner murdered." The pig had trespassed on defendant's property, and the defendant had advertised a notice that all pigs trespassing on his property would te destroyed. The magistrate held that as the fences were in bad order, and not according to the Fencing Act, !tbe defendant had no righ*. to shoot the pig. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £5, no costs being allowed.

On Saturday last the men at work on the newly-discovered lode at theMaharahara Copper Mine reached thewall, and the reef is now proved to be 3ft from wall to wall. It is understood, says the Woodville Examiner, that throughout the whole reef thereare rich chutes of ore—bornite (the best form of copper ore), sulphide, and chalcopyrite. The men are now employed driving along the wall of the reef, and at different intervals r short drive will be made into the reef for testing purposes.. This latest development has undoubtedly added ■ great value to the ore reserves in the Maharahara mine. There are no hundreds of thousands of tons of ore ready for smelting, and it is fully expected that a smelter will be erected at Maharahara at no distant date.

The discussion at the Masterton Trust Lands Trust meeting, last even- , ing, on the exchange of sites question was enlivened by frequent passages-at-arms, and remarks of a semipersonal nature were more than once heard above the din of a heated debate in which every Trustee seemed to be taking part at the same time. One Trustee becoming somewhat heated, after a brisk "talk" with one of his colleagues, remarked that he would "poke his finger'' in the latter's eye. The Trustee, who was thus threatened, replied that he would leave the room if the remark'were not withdrawn, and exclaimed "he threatened to poke his eye in my finger." This remark was productive of laughter, which eased the situation considerably. The observation was then withdrawn, and the Trustees: proceeded with the business^

The Y.M.C.A. Dehating Society met, last evening, Mr A. Rollings, presiding. A letter was received from the Board of Management stating that they were considering the recommendation of the Society with reference to abolishing the billiard table, and adding that they were pleased to note the progress of the Society. On the motion of Mr Hebenton, seconded by Mr Fielding, it was decided "that the Society places on record its appreciation of the support of the Press in giving publicity to its meetings." The debate for the evening was "Should compulsory : military training be adopted in this country." Mr R. Strange led in the affirmative, and Mr J. Cole in ( the negative. Messrs L. Daniell, A. P. Fielding, A. Vaughan, A. Billington and D. Hebenton spoke in the affirmative, and Messrs A. Rees, W. Kemp, A. Donald and the Chairman in the negative. After an interesting debate, the meeting decided in favour of the affirmative by twelve votes to two votes. The Society will hold a mock Trust Lands Trust meeting, next week, when the exchange of sites question will be discussed.

An advertiser has for sale sittings of eggs of purebred Brown and White Leghorns.

Mr W. H. C-uickshank, land agent, Masterton, has to let on lease, a good fattening property of 220 acres. Mr J. V. Gordon, chemist, Masterton, invites the public to use waterglass, the popular and reliable egg preservative.

Particulars of an improved freehold farm of 1,016 acres are advertised by Messrs R. Wilson and Co., Ltd., of Taihape.

Tenders are invited to close at 4 p.m. on Monday next for carting coal for the Masterton Corporation Gasworks.

Mr Douglas Dobson, civil engineer, architect and authorised surveyor, Masterton, has a business announcement on the leader page of this issue.

Having purchased the stock at the business - premises of the Book Arcade Company prior to removal to the new portion of their fine shop, "The Academy," Messrs McLeod and Young will keep the Book Arcade open for a few days only, when exceptional bargains will be obtainable in all departments, embracing stationery, books (scientific, fiction, and awards), and fancy goods. In order to dispose of large consignments coming to hand, the firm are offering special terms to country storekeepers to take up lines of the new goods.

When a man has smoked them once—cigarette buying is no longer a question of choice, for he naturally asks for Taddy's Myrtle Grove Cigarettes.*

Mr Percy Crampton, Singleton, N.S/W., ( sa« s:—"Not so long ago I was seized with } a very heavy cold. Having heard of the wonderful qualities of Chamberlain's Cough ltemedy I decided to give it a trial, and am glad 1 did, for after taking two bottles 1 was eompl-tely cured I have mnch pleasure in testifying to the curative qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and can say from experience tint it does all that the makers claim it will. do. For sale by all dealers.