LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8554, 12 October 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Masterton Dredge is 38oz 16dwt for the week. Trout appear to be very plentiful in the Kopuaranga Stream this season, writes our Kopuaranga correspondent. The number of men, women and children who arrived at Wellington from London by the Arawa, under the Government assisted scheme, was 227. Mr J. A. M'Cullough, of Christchurch, has received another communication from the Government regarding his suspension, but declines to disclose its nature. The Government, through the Tourist Department, has been invited to have a representative at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, j to be held at Seattle in 1909. I A chimney in a Qufeen Street boarding-house took fire about 6.30 o'clock last evening. The Fire Brigade were summoned by telephone, and extinguished the outbreak. A severe storm was experienced at Carterton, on Thursday night, and rain fell in torrents. There were heavy peals of thunder, and vivid lightning. Hail fell *at intervals. The weather still continues bad. An Auckland Press Association telegram states that Joseph Harrop,. aged 58, a commercial traveller for T. H. Hall and Co., who was run over by a train at Ellerslie Station on Thursday night, died at the Auckland Hospital last evening. This time last year farmers complained of the drought and its,bad effect upon the pastures. This year the "growl" is equally insistent, says the Taranaki News, but it is not on account of drought. Rather the contrary. By the death of Mrs Ann Mitchell, of North Dunedin, another link in the chain of old identities has been broken. The deceased, with her husband and family, arrived in Dunedin j in the ship Robert Henderson in the year 1858.

The animal examinations in practical music, under the auspices of the K.A.M. and R.G.M., London, will' be commenced in Masterton on Monday next. . The examiner is Mr Richard Cummings, who recently arrived from England. James Burke was charged with drunkenness, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., at the Masterton Magistrate's Cour 1 :, yesterday morning, it being his fourth offence. Accused, who was represented by Mr C. A. Pownall, pleaded guilty, and the Magistrate, after administering a severe caution, convicted him and ordered him to come up for sentence when called upon. A iirst offender, for having been drunk, was fined 5s in default 24 hours'imprisonment.

The heavy wind, last night, was responsible for some damage of a serious nature. 'About 7 o'clock a sudden gust swept down Queen Street, and broke one of the large plate glass windows in that portion of the Exchange Buildings occupied by the Wairarapa Fuivishing Company. The damage is estimated at about £ls. Since the Exchange Buildings have been erected the wind has baen responsible for the breakage of a number of sheets of plate glass in the front portion of the building. It is understood that the glass is insured.

An old map of New Zealand in th§ Canterbury Museum shows three islands, named New Ulster, New Munster, and New Leinster, but the bottom portion of the North Island, including Taranaki, Wanganui, and Wellington, and the upper portion of the South Island is South Durham. There is no Canterbury, no Christchurch, no Marlborough or Blenheim; no Taranaki, no Dunedin, and no Westland, Westport, or Hokilika. There are only two lakes in Otago. One, Lake Greenstone, is shown near the coast, where no lake has ever existed,, and Lake Ellesmere, in Canterbury, is shown as large as Banl<3 Peninsula.

Another instance of the efficacy of the finger print system for identifying criminals has been brought under the notice of the Police Commissioner. A burglary was recently committed in the Wanganui district, and two persons were suspected. One of these was induced to handle a watch belonging to the local constable. His finger • piints on the watch were photo graphed, as were also some found on ajaie of glass in one of the windows of the house which had been broken into. The photographs were sent to Wellington, and were found to correspond with finger prints in the possession of the Police Department. The man has now admitted that lie commit/,ed the burglary, and he has acquainted the police with the whereabouts of the stoien property. 1 T.-3 \M ON THE FARM. Do you re cornice what an advantage it is to have n'supply of livo steam oil the farm? Jt means tr liberal supp'y of ■hoilir.g water f r WHgliing cans or clothes, for Firukling pics or cooking &toc>< focJ, in (1 jou iwt secure these oilvantnges at a >ery cost by j.urch.nk'g ft "New Century'' Steamer. One good lire proAides Bieam for übiut t.vo Lours, and can be left with peifect snf..ty. The "Nnv Gontuiy" combines the it.ro rig points of thr> ordinary portable wash 11 > c<>pp~r iu.d the high pres.uro ttesni. btiler .with ait their disadvantages MacEw.in an i ■ Gd., Ltd., Sole, Agents, U S.S. Co.'s ; Buildings, Wellington.

Mr A. Herbert has been elected President of the Pongaroa Rifle CIUD.

There is some talk of another mounted rifle corps being formed in Duntdin.

Constable C. H. Warneford has been gazetted Clerk of the Magistrate's Court at Martinborough.

A collection will be taken up at St. Patrick's Church, to-morrow, in aid of the fund that is being raised to celebrate the Jubilee of Pope Pius X. as a priest, next year.

The annual social and dance of the Masterton Football Club will be held in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening next. A strong committee has all the arrangements in hand, and an enjoyable evening is assured. Mr J. A. Renall, an ex-Mayor of Masterton, who recently settled in the Auckland district, is spending a few weeks in town on private business. Mr Renall -is loud in his praise of the highly productive nature of the soil and the climatic conditions in the North.

Docking operations are in full swing in the Fernridge district,' the percentage of iambs being' about 90. In other parts of the district the percentage has risen as high as 110, but the bad weather on the Fernridge has militated against a high percentage.

Entries for the annual show of the Wanganui A. and P. Association will close with the Secretary, Mr Selby Morton, Wanganui, on Saturday,' November 2nd, at 5 p.m. Judging by the interest that is being taken in the Show record entries should result.

There was a heavy thunderstorm in Masterton between 7 and 8 o'clock yesterday morning, and the subsequent downpour of rain was almost tropical. "The peals of thunder were exceptionally loud. Throughout the day the wind blew with great violence. The rivers round Masterton have not risen to any great extent. It is not generally known, says a Dunedin paper, that there is practically no market for hares after the railway freight is paid for their carriage. The Farmers' Union have had the matter in hand for some time, and ha,ve asked the Government to allow hares to be carried at the same rate as rabbits. So far, however,' the Government have not acceded to the request.

Mr H. Egan, who will leave for Wellington, to-day, was presented by a number of friend?, last avening, with a handsome dinner service. Mr F. S. Cooper made the presentation, and referred to the high esteem in which Mr Egan was held. Other speakers also- made eulogistic reference to Mr Egan's sterling qualities. Mr E. Welch said that in cricketing circles Mr Egan would be very much missed, as he had always taken a leading part in anything that tended to improve local cricket. The .presentation was suitably acknowledged by Mr Egan.

A meeting of the Executive of the Morris Tube Association was held at the Central Hotel, on Thursday night, when arrangements for the annual smoke concert were complete-,. It was decided to engage the Foresters' Hall for Wednesday, the 16th inst., and the trophies won by the differer/. members will then be presented. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the following for trophies and donations: —Messrs F. Dupre, A. C. Major, F. Whitton, D. Gaselberg, Henry Holme?, D. Lett, 0. Pragnell, C. E. Daniell, F. S. Cooper, W. D Ayson, A. J. Giddings and L. H. Lewis, and Dr. Cook.

The ceremony of the Forty Hours' Adoration was commenced at St. Patrick's Church, yesterday morning, and will be concluded to-moyrow morning. Yesterday morning an extra Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. In the evening the Very Rev. Father Keogh, Hector of St. Patrick's College, Wellington, preached an eloquent wermon on the Blessed Eucharist. This Sacrament, which is the foundation of the Catholic Faith, was exhaustively explained. Special prayers set apart for the occasion were read by the Rev. Dean McKenna, and an appropriate hymn was rendered by the' choir. The Adoration will be continued to-day and this evening, and to-morrow evening Father Keogh will continue his discourse on the Blessed Eucharist.

Quite a new departure has now been made in the* shape of a sfcries of cheap booklets, which, while pleasing New Zealanders, should largely help to advertise their Dominion in other lands. There are six numbers in the series.' Each number is complete in itself, and, in a bright and interesting style, deals with some phase of the Dominion's' possessions. Itsfamous birds, for instance, are described and illustrated by Mr James Drummond, F.L.S., in the first number, "Feathered Friends of the Bush;" and the saifie author gives a short sketch of the "Stone Age Man," when he lived in New Zealand. not much more than half a century ago. Mr R. M. Laing, of Christchurch/has supplied a specially interesting number dealing with the wild flowers, and Miss Jessie Mackay has edited a booklet of New Zealand verses. Other numbers deal with the world-famous '' Wonderland,'' and with the Dominion's scenery and cities. The series is an artistic and dainty production, and as the publishers, Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Limited, have placed a low price on the "book lets, they should be in large demand. They are excellent souvenirs of New Zealand.

From an indifferent piano jou can only expect indifferent music. Even the most biilliant musician requitc3 a good insfrument, otherwise his efforts are at be.* t only second ; rate—he lacks delicacy of expression and fails in tone. A good piano is not necessarily an expensive one; Ihe Colt ige-pianu of to-day is better than the Grand of yesteiday. Wo have Pianos which are moderate in prion, exquisite in tone, handsome in appearance, and of remarkable durability. They! are just the class of instruments which the ftv. rage purchaser i'i qaivs. These Pianos cost from thirty-eight to fifty-live'guinea*., and represent the highest development in piano construction. Tbcy are made by skilled workmen, from dependable materials, and are instruments which cannot fail to give the utmost satisfaction ana pleasure. Wo shall be pleased to show those Pianfis lo intending purchasers, and explain their Advantages and meiits. Don't forpet our -easy lime-payment system. The Dresden Piano Company, Wellington. i Local Manager: A. B. Wallace.

At Featherston, on Mr TV Skipage was married to Miss Alice Stock bridge. The price of the 41b, loaf of Bread 1 in Dunedin has been raised to 7sd in consequence of the increase in the price of flour. At the Wellington Supreme Court, yesterday, Albert Roberts, aged 21, for theft of jewellery, .from a dwelling. was sentenced to three years' hard labour. The Knox Church Young Men's Class will meet at 10 a.m. to-morrow. Divine service will be held in Knox ■> Church at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Special services will be conducted at Miki Miki by Mr Crawford. The Rev. A. T. Thompson will conduct service at Kaituna. The usual services will be held at Wangaehu arid Dreyerton. A.t the Hastings Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, a man named Stephen Duggan, alias O'Brien, was fined £5 and costs, cr in the alternative one month's imprisonment, for obtaining money under false pretences. Evidence given by tradespeople showed that accused had canvassed and secured money for advertisements on a concert programme they being led to believe that the proceeds were for the benefit of a blind girl. v A correspondent writes to the Dunedin Star that he was troubled for some months with acute indigestion, when a poor woman told him to completely avoid yeast bread and all in which yeast had a part for a fortnight or so, taking as a substitute, scones, etc. She said that he then would be able to enjoy his regular meals, no matter how richly prepared, and at the same time get; rid of the attack of- indigestion, and soon be able to again enjoy yeast bread. This simple remedy proved so effectual that he desires it to be made known, with the hope that it will prove a boon to many who suffer from the complaint'.' A young man, , named James Mc~ , Allion, was charged at the Magistrate's Court, Wellington, yesterday, with x having discharged a loaded revolver at a labourer named Thomas Smith, and .was remanded ti'.l the 16th inst. , It.-is,alleged tha.; Smith, who lives iiWWingfie'id; Street, heard some men arguing in front of his house, and he outside to ask theni to'leave; -'As he 1 turned to re-enter bouse McAllion is stated to have fired two shots at him, but neittcr hit him The meji in front made a row, and ■ the police canle upland arrested them. One was drunk, • and was fined for drunkenness at the Policoqj Court yesterday morring. t Public opinion seems to. be fairly • well crystallised in the direction of • admitting that' a policeman's; life isnot a happy lot, and instances of his • sad fate are by no means wanting, i Much is expected of the constable, t but it is going ..a , little too far to I demand that ,he shall ' be,;'an ad- - vanced student in the French I language. Yesterday a representative of the Wairarapa Age saw a circular entirely .in French, emanating ; from Washington. U.S. A.;, and sent all round from Wellington to > the various members of the police 1 force. Each constable had carefully t marked it as perused and noted, blithe reporter had to be satisfied with > admiring the photo of a handsome *"• culprit and guessing at a word here and there as to his offence, descrip--3 tion and other "information." The ' Sergeant declared, "It is Espev- • anto!" and expressed the opinion, so > far.as the reporter could gather, that > the whole thing was illegal under the by-laws of the ' Masterton • Borough Council. An advertiser requires an elderly >' man for gardening., and other light ;. work. :lr .

The poundkeeper advertises. particulars of a draught mare impounded from Kuripuni. The grocers of Masterton announce a reduction in the price of sugar as from November 15th'next.

At the Perry Street Mart, to-day, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will' Offer at auction a large list of furniture and'general goods.

The proprietor of the Tip Top. and White fruit -shops* in Queen Street, announces special lines in, fruit and vegetables fresh to hand. The New Zealand Railways Departrnent announces holiday excursion: fares in connection with the Hawke's Bay Show, which will be held on, Wednesday and Thursday next. The privileges in connection wi I lithe Masterton Kacing Club's race' meeting, on the 24th and 25th inst. r , will be sold at auction to-day by Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd. At Walton Avenue, on Tuesday next* Mr J. R. .Nicol will sell, on account of Mr Simmonds, the whole of his furniture and effects. The detailed list appears elsewhere in this; issue. At the Bannister Street Auction Mart, at 2 o'clock, to-day, Mr J. R. Nicol will submit, on account of Mrs S. Ridgway, a property of acres in Nursery Road. There are 21 acres in orchard, and a seveif-roomed house and outbuildings on the property. General lines of furniture and fancy goods will be offered af the same time. Mr J- K. Carpenter, son of Mr J. Carpenter, of Masterton, has purchased the old-established boot and shoe business of Mr W. Parkes, of Pahiatua. The varied experience Mr Carpenter has had in New Zealand, Australia, and New York, during 1 which he has had opportunities of specially studying the business in its various branches, should ensure a prosperous career. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES'. TOE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXwas proved by experts Rt the Supreme Court of Victoria to possess curat'ne properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore do not aggravate your complaint by the use sf one' of the many ciude eucalyptus tils which are now faimed oil a 9 "'Extracts," and from tbo use of which a death was reported lecpntly, but insist upon the GENUINE S AND Kit & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, . add reject all others,

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No information has yet. been received by the Masterton police as to whether the body of Charles Pulford, who was drowned at the mouth of the WhareaTna River, on Wednesday last, has been recovered. "Disaopointed," a recent arrival from the* Old Country writes to a Taranaki paper, stating that he finds the conditions of farm life in New Zealand very different to what he was led to believe they were." Dairy farming, he says, as it is carried on in Taranaki, is not at all an attractive occupation, especially in such Weather as has been experienced for the past eight or'ten weeks. "With a few exceptions," he says, "the farmers appear to take no paiiis whatever to make their homes comfortable even in the least degree. As for cultivating a Hower garden or an orchard, these are entirely out of the question." Mr Tata, the Victorian Director of Education, who is at present in Europe expresses himself as being greatly impressed with the excellent characteristics of the buildings which accommodate the primary schools in the cities of Germany. Special men tion ia made of the school at Nurnherg, which was buiit at a cost of £43,000, accommodating 2,000 pupils. In the basement a gymnasium and shower baths were provided. The corridors and class-rooms were spacious, and there were no corners or ledges on which dust could rest. Everything was rounded. The desks were carefully adapted to the size of the children who used ti.en, and were screwed to the floor so that they could be tipped over to enable all the rooms to be thoroughly swept. The floors in all the class-rooms were covered wih linoleum. Including the basement the building is four storeys high. A ilUg;ish liver'gives lim to biliousness, headaches, in iubility and othtr disorders The liver wants stimuhuing pently to do its woik, and the medicine for this Js Churn btrlain's Tablets, 'lhey are mild and gentle in ther action, and thi ir use is not fWlowcd by crnst pation. For Ealo by &11 dealers. Ono often hoars the expression child caught h 6f\ere co d \vhichd vclopcd into d phtberin," when the truth was that the cold had Fimply left the lit le one particularly sue.ptible to the diphtheria germ. When Chamberlain's Cough ilemedy is givtn it riot t nly cures the cold, but givatly lessens the dang, r ( f diphtheria or any germ dis ass being contruc el. There is no dtnger in gving the remedy as it contains ro cpi mi <«r other hirnfiil drug. For sale by all dealer*?.