LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8860, 21 October 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On Saturday evening, William Douglas Ayson, fish merchant, of Masterton, was arrested on a charge of having, on or about June 4th, at Masterton, stolen the sum of £l7 8s 2d, the property of Stonehenge Lodge, U.A.O.D. Ayson was treasurer to the Lodge, and the information was laid by two of the trustees of the Lodge. He was formally charged with the offence before Mr E. G. Eton, «J.P., and remanded to appear at the Magistrate's Court this morning. Bail, which was forthcoming, was allowed, accused in £IOO and two sureties of £SO each.

The rise in the price [of the 21b loaf to 4£d and the 41b loaf to 9d, decided upon by the Master Bakers' Association of the Wairarapa, will take effect from to-day. The decision of the master butchers to advance the price of meat all round will also come into fo r ce to-day.

The directors of the Masterton Cooperative Dairy Co., Ltd., held a special meeting on Saturday, at which it was decided to sell this season's output to Messrs Pearson and Rutter. The price agreed upon was v not divulged, but it is understoud thai the figure is a very satisfactory o:6.

The School of Instruction for officers and non-commissioned officers of the various Volunteer Corps in the Wairarapa, which has been in progress during the past week under the supervision of Captain H. H. Browne, of the Defence Department's Instructional Staff, was concluded on Saturday. Captain Browne has expressed himself as highly pleased with the week's work. The attendance has averaged between 30 and 40, and all the men ax - e credited with having taken a keen interest in their work. Captain Browne left for Eketahuna on Saturday evening, whsre he will conduct a five days' class of instruction, similar to that held in Masterton.

Yesterday was the day set apart by the Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand on which reference was to be made in all churches in the Dominion to the.advancement of the Young People's movement in connection with the church. At Knox Church, Masterton, the preacher at the morning and evening services was the Rev. A. T. Thompson. In the morning a very instructive address was delivered to the Sunday School children, and at the evening service the preacher's remarks were specially appropriate of the movement among the young men and women of the church. The music at both services was of a special nature. In the morning a number 6f anthems were rendered by the Sunday School children. The Postmaster-General has agreed to open a telephone office at Nikau conditional upon the settlers undertaking to guarantee a payment of a subsidy of £4 per annum for a period of five years.

!U the meeting of the North Island Brass Bands Association, at Palmerston North, last week, the Masterton Municipal Brass Band was placed in grade "B" for the contest to take place at New Plymouth in February next. The Masterton Band is, however, desirous of playing in grade "A," and has telegraphed to that effect to the Association. The other bands in grade "A" are as follow: — Wellington Garrison, Wanganui Garrison, Woolston Brass, Kai--korai Brass, South Canterbury Brass, Nelson Garrison (by request), Code's (Melbourne) Brass, and Newcastle City. In connection with "a paragraph which appeared in Saturday's issue of the Age, reporting the discovery of a thin seam of solid gold, in its pure state, at the new Alpine mine, at Lyell, it might be mentioned that about 1,200 shares in the mine are held in Masterton.

At the annual meeting of the Eketahuna Lawn Tennis Club, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mr r. C. Turnor; Vice-presidents, Messrs F. Symes, A. H. Herbert and W. Summers; Secretary, Mr T. M. Page; Treasurer, Mr P. 11. Passau; Committee, Mrs Turnor, Miss Toohill, Messrs Greathead, Bray,,E. Page, VV. Toohill and Wright. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band provided an enjoyable programme of music in the Park, yesterday afternoon, and despite the unsettled appearance of the weather there was a large attendance of the public in that popular resort. The following additional subscriptions have been received at the Age office in aid of the Pulford fund:—R. and F. Maunsoll £2 2s, L. J. Moore, Puketoi, £l, J. McLennan 10s, F. P. Welch 10s, a friend ss. The October number of the Labour Journal, which is just to hand, contains the Conciliation Board's recommendations in the bakers' dispute. The number of working hours per week have been reduced from ,51 to 48, and the wages, increased to: —Foremen, £3 5s per week; all other hands, £2 10s. Jobbers' wages have also been increased to lis per day. Taken altogether this is equal to an average increase in wages paid by employers of about 7s 6d per man per week.' Overtime is to be paid at the rate of time and a quarter in addition to weekly wages. Holidays are the same as in the old award. The board payable by apprentices living wich employers has been reduced by 2s 6d per \veek, whilst their wages remain the same as formerjy. One apprentice is allowed to each three journeymen. Preference is granted to unionists under the usual conditions. Under-rate permits in country districts can be obtained through the Stipendiary Magistrates. No boarding of employees (except apprentices) is allowed within a radius of 25 miles of the following Post Offices:— Wellington, Napier, Masterton, Wanganui and Palmerston North. AH wages must be paid weekly. STEAM ON TIIB FARM. 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 for washing cans or clothes, for scalding pigs 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 steam lor about two hours, and can be left with perfect safety. The "New Century" combines the ttrong points of the ordinary portable washing copper and the high pressura steam boiler without their disadvantages. MacEwan and Cd., Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington-.

A pen of five Romney Marsh hoggets, belonging to Mr W. Buick, of Opaki, secured a second prize out of twelve pens, at the late Hawke's Bay Show. Competition was very keen in this particular class, and the judge experienced considerable difficulty in making his awards.

Yesterday being Young People's Sunday, special services were held at the Carterton Methodist Church, writes our correspondent. Mr F. T. Redman officiated at the morning and afternoon services, and the Rev. p. Blair at the evening service. At the weekly meeting of the Qm'terton United Friendly Societies' Sports Committee, held at Carterton, on Friday night, the following officials were appointed .for the forthcoming sports, to be held on Boxing Day, writes our correspondent:—Programme Committee, Bros. G. Stove, C. Reid, A. Petersen, J. Johnson, F. Jackson, E. Martin, and M. Davidson; Advertising Committee, Bros. Tucker, Stove and Wallis; Timekeepers, Messrs Keltie and Strang; starters, Messrs T. H. Hughes, E. Margin and C. Reid; Handicappers, Messrs U. Shannon (running), A. McLeod (chopping); I Judges, Bros. J. Reid and J. M. Nijholls.

Some representations have been made to the Minister of Lands, through Mr Ross, M.H.R., for Palliatua, in regard to the values placed upon the sections in the Tamaki Block, which are to be disposed of this week. It is alleged that the values are altogether too high, arid compare unfavourably with those of improved lands held by private persons in the district. The Dannevirke Advocate understands that the Government have promised to make an enquiry into the allegations and if they can be sustained, it is possible that some reductions may be made.

The tender of Messrs Knight Bros , at £lO, has been accepted for the lsase of tho Eketahuna Town Feserves on the Alfredton Road, for one year.

The Eketahuna Tennis Club wiil opan its season on October 31st.

A bachelors' ball was held jvt Makuri, on Friday evening, and a decided success. There were alout fifty couples present, mi:l excellent music was supplied by Mr ar.d Mis Bluett.

According to advices received I y ' a Wellington merchant, the price of flour in Sydney is £ll 5 f.o.b. The local market price at Sydney is £l2 per ton. Wheat has also advanced. The weather is very dry and'the cry of "drought" is to be heard on every hand. Should rain fall in a few days the crops will only be sufficient for home requhements, but if it holds off for evtn a week or so the crops will be a total failure. Potatoes and onions are also hardening, the former having gone up £2 per ton.

A settlsr of the Masterton district, who has just returned from a visit to Gisborne, informed a Wairarapa Age reporter that building operations are very brisk in that town. Wooden buildings are being pulled down and replaced by brick. The country is looking well, and there is every prospect of a successful season for farmers.

Mr J. C. Cooper, a member of tl e Advisory Board of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, is mentioned as a probable candidate for the Pahiatua seat at the next general election.

A reward is offered for the recovery of a black and white greyhound pup lost in Masterton last Thursday.

Mr F. P. Welch has a vacarcy for a married couple for a Hawke'sY Bay station. Shearers and shed hands; are also wanted.

Dr. Van Slyke, specialist in diseases of the eye, ear and throat, will: visit Masterton on Wednesday next, and may be consulted at the Club* Hotel.

The Austral Botanic Companynotify the public that the present is a suitable time to destroy weeds, and recommend the preparations,. Lixall and Dethoweed, for that purpose.

Messrs Abraham and "Williams, Ltd., announce that at the request of" several vendors, and owing to the shortage of feed consequent on the lateness of the season on both the East and West Coasts, as well as the Hawke's Bay districts, they have decided to postpone their annual Spring Cattle Fair at Masterton till ! Wednesday, November 13th. The. firm anticipate yarding some two thousand cattle of all classes, and as numerous buyers from outside disi tricts have notified their intention of being present at the sale, vendors should realise full value for their cattle. An advertisement of interest to the farming community and relating to Sutton's pedigree mangel seeds will appear regularly in Saturday's nf the VI airarapa Age. The firm are / celebrated for their seeds, and special pains are taken, these being supplied true to type and name. By a special system of selection, similar in fact to that observed by careful stockbreeders, the firm are enabled to keep all varieties of seeds distinct, and only the best plants are used for seed production. Sutton's name and reputation is world-wide and farmers can rely on all seeds supplied by the firm. ' Mr J. L. McGregor, late of the Manawatu district, has joined Mr C. Ross in the land agency business, and in future the firm will be known as "C. C. Ross and Co." The new partner is a thoroughly practical farmer, and has an intimate knowledge of. land values all through the ! Wanganui, Manawatu and Taranaki districts. Clients can rely on receiving the best of advice from the firm in respect to northern properties. In another column is choice list of properties situated on the Main Trunk Line and Rangitikei districts. There is a keen demand for land in the localities referred to, and those in search of bargains would do well to consult the firm. One often hears the expression "My child caught a severe cold which developed into diphtheria," when the truth was that the cold lifid pimply left the little one particulasly surc'ptible to the diphtheria germ. VYh?n Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given, it riot only cures the cold, but greatly If ssens the danger of diphtheria or any germ disease being contracted. There is no danger in giving the remedy as it contains no opium or other hamful drug. For sale, by all deaierc'.