LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8549, 5 October 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Masterton dredge is 38oz 15dwt. There were 12 marriages, 4 deaths and 30 births in Pahiatua during the month of September. The Makuri Road is reported to be blocked again with slips on the Pahiatua side of Ngaturi, disorganising the mail service. Miss Dougherty, an old Wellington resident, daughter of the late Captain Dougherty, died at Carterton yesterday morning. Heavv rain fell in some parts of the* Bush district yesterday. The Mangatainoka River was in flood and the Konini flat was all under water. The number of nominations received for the Spring Meeting of the Masterton Racing Club total, 316 as compared with 280 received tor the Spring Meeting last year. The death occurred at Kaitoke, on Thursday night, of Mrs Collie, senr., after a long and painful illness. _ The deceased leaves a large family to • mourn their loss.

A Press Association telegram from Hastings states that Mr T. J. Thomson (Mayor) announces that he has definitely decided to contest the Hawke's Bay seat at next election in the Government interest.

Knox Young Men's Class will meet at 10 a.m. to-morrow. Divine service will be conducted at Knox Church at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The services at Mild Miki will be conducted by the Rev. A. T. Thompson, and at Dreyerton by Mr M. Gordon. Mr W. H. Gundry, who died at Christchurch o*l Thursday last, was a brother of Mrs Nicholls, wife of Mr W. H. S. Ncholls. formerly postmaster at Masterton, and an uncle of Mesdames C. G. Monro and H. H. Donald, of Masterton. The deceased was a former President of the Incorporated Institute of Accountants of New Zealand.

The Masterton Lawn Tennis Club has been established for over twentysix yea*"s, and Mr N. D. Bunting has been secretary of the club for the past fifteen years. At the annual meeting, yesterday, eulogistic reference was made to the manner in which he had always carried out his duties.

The directors of the Union Steam Ship Company have considered the case of Captain Mcßeth, who was in command of the steamer Warnmoo when she grounded on Farewell Spit. After fully considering all the facts, and taking into account that the Court had exonerated Captain McBeth, it was decided t« reinstate him in command of the Warrimoo.

The Salvation Army Biorama Company concluded their Masterton season in the Town Hall, last evening, before a fairly laree audience. A new set of moving pictures were shown. These covered a variety of subjects, and were thoroughly enjoyed. The selections by the Band and the vocal items were highly entertaining.

( The Masterton Rifle Volunteers paraded last evening, there being about thirty men in attendance. Captain Hosking., and Lieutenant Brighting were in command and exercised the corps in various field movements. The Company will parade at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday next, Labour Day, and will be exercised in the open country in the Akura' district. The Corps will lunch in the open, and return to the Drill Hall at 3.30 p.m. The Masterton Municipal Band will render their fortnightly programme of music in the. Park, to-morrow afternoon, weather permitting. The items to be played will include the following:—A selection from one of the late Sir Arthur Sullivan's most popular works, "Jubilation" (fantasia), "Star of Bethlehem" (cornet and trombone holo recently played by the Besses o' the Barn), "Impassioned Dream," and "JNapoli" (euphonium solo). The programme will commence at 2.45 o'clock. A slip occurred on the railway line at Mangatainoka yesterday morning/ The 6.30 a.m. train for the north did not leave Masterton till 6.55, the delay being caused in connection with obtaining men to go up by the train to assist in clearing the slip. The WoodviJle-Masterton train in the morning was delayed at the slip for some time. A large gang of men were put on to work, and in a very short time enough of the slip was cleared away tj allow traffic to be resumed. i In a letter to Mr D. Burido, M.-H.k., in regard to a particular case put before him, the Hon. G. Fowlds states that a woman who is not a registered nurse can, under the Private Hospitals Act, 1906, obtain a license for a private nursing home by engaging a registered nurse as registered manager. He adds that the law does not allow the registration of nurses trained in private hospitals, but the Registrar of Nurses has now under consideration the question of making some provision for training in those private hospitals of which the management and equipment reach a certain standard. A return giving the number of applications for twenty-five sections in the Waioeka, Waiaawa, and Uruhawa survey districts (Auckland) was presented to Parliament, on Tuesday last, and is an object lesson, states a Wellington correspondent, as showing the favour in which a land tenure with the right of purchase is receive:! in the country. The total number of applicants for all the sections was I,ooo—on the cash system 1, on the occupation with the right l of purchase system 930, and on the lease-in-nerpetuity system 69. , The successiul applicants numbered—cash, nil; occupation with the right of purchase, 25; and lease-in-perpe-tuity, nil. KTBAM ON THE FARM. Do yon recognise what an advantage it is. to have a supply of live steam on the farm? It means a liberal supply of boiling water lor WAshing cans or clothen, for scalding pips or cooking stock food, and you can secure these advantages at a very small cost by purchating a "New Century" Steamer. One good fire provides Hiearu lor ttbout two hours, and can he left with perfect safety. The "New Century" combines the strong points of the ordinary portable wash'])!!: copper and the high preH-uto stetm boiler without their dinadvantagee. MncEwan ana Co., Ltd., Role Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington,

There was a heavy hailstorm on the Upper Plain yesterday afternoon. The Lyttelton Times states that an Australian firm of boot manufacturers is likely to open a factory in Wellington to employ 300 hands. So scarce are vegetables in Christchurch that turnip tops are marketable at lOd a dozen, while moderately-sized cauliflowers are worth 10s a dozen. Considerable difficulty is being experienced in Christchurch in the matter of mail deliveries in the city, owing to a large proportion of the letter-carrying staff being laid aside, with influenza and kindred ailments. The funeral of the late Mrs McCormack, who died in the Masterton Hospital on Wednesday last, took place yesterday The cortege was a large one. The Rev. Father Kelly conducted the services at the graveside. The pall-bearers were Messrs T. Bannister, F. Price, E. Welch, and W. Falls. A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that Henry Noton, an elderly man, of 65, residing at Ponsonby, met his death under shocking circumstances. About 2 a.m. yesterday a noise was heard in his room, which was full of smoke, and Noton was found lying with his'head in the fire, dead. Apparently he had been seized with a fit, while sitting before the grate, and fallen into it. The question whether a person convicted of illegal fishing is debarred from receiving a license in future cropped up at the Kaiapoi Court the other day. Leniency was asked for in the case of an angler who had held a license for ten or twelve years on the ground that a conviction for having a trout out of season would debar him from getting a new license. The Magistrate pointed out that the regulations provided for the cancellation of a license if a holder was convicted, but did not, so far as he saw, prohibit the issue of new licenses. A ,conviction was entered, because the possession of a trout was admitted, but the lowest possible penalty was imposed. Speaking in connection with the truancy cases which came before the Court, Mr*V. G. Day, S.M., remarked at Christchurch, last Wednesday, that it would be far more satisfactory if the Education Board were allowed to demand the appearance of the truant children before the Court, instead of summoning only the parents, as was the custom at present. The cases would, of course, be heard before the Juvenile Court, and the Magistrate would be enabled to severely admonish truant children for not attending school. This would have a deterrent effect, and would be far more effective than the present system of holding the parents alone responsible. An advertiser has for sale two horses, trap and harness, and a good cow.

A full supply of first-class fruit is on sale at specially reduced prices at the Tip-Top fruit shop, Queen Street. At their rooms, to-day, at 3 o'clock, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell at auction a quantity of household effects, produce and poultry.

Messrs Rountree and Co., estate agents, Auckland, advertise? particulars of several first-class dairy farms which have been placed in their hands for sale. Messrs A. H. Atkinson and Co., Ltd., of FeUding, have for sale a leasehold property of 500 acres firstclass dairy land. The lease has a currency of twenty years and easy terms can be arranged. A powerful 10 h.p. Ford motor car, to seat four persons, complete with cape, hood, lamps and full kit of tools, is advertised for sale by Messrs T. Dwyer and Co.. of the Central Motor Garage, Queen Street. The Cement Pipe Co., Ltd., manufacturers of, the patent Kielberg and Monier cement pipes, have a business announcement in another column. The Company are also agents for Wilson's "Star" brand Purtland and hydraulic lime.

Four properties of exceptional value to farmers are elsewhere advertised for sale by Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., auctioneers, Masterton. They include both sheep and dairying country, and farmers on the lookout for good investments would do well to peruse the particulars set out in the advertisement.

Mr T. H. Thompson, saddle and harness maker, Queen Street, has a special announcement in another column with reference to his repair department. A specialty is made of this part of the business, and ail work will be executed promptly and efficiently a-id at a reasonable charge. Mr Thompson has had many years' experience at the trade, and it is his intention to conduct the business on the most up-to-date lines, and by so doing merit a fair share of public support. Good stocks of everything connected with the trada are kept, and the proprietor cordially invites public inspection of thb same. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. THE .FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS" PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by experts at the Sup remo Court of Viotoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore i'o not aggravate your complaint by the ur.a of one of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmfd oif as -'Extracts," and from the use of which a death was reported recpntly, but insist upon the GENUINE SANDER <v SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all others. REMEMBER that SANDER &■ SONS' SUPERB V SKIN FOOD is not an 01 dinar? face cream, and unlike any of thorn,products a permanent beautifying effact. All chemists and stores. For wrinkles, sunburn, 'pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hands, dry and inflamed skin, use SANDER & SONS' SUPERBA SKIN FOOD. No lady should be without it., Allays irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth and supple skin.

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