LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8862, 23 October 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton portion of tiie English mail, which reached Auckland on Sunday from Sydney, arrived in Masterton by the late train from the North last evening. The funeral of the late Mr W. A. Andrews, who was killed by falling from the Prince of Wales Hotel building on Saturday last, took place at the Clarevilla cemetery yesterday afternoon. The cortege, which left the residence of the deceased's parents, was a large one, and comprised 37 vehicles, 22 horses, 21 cyclists, and 31 of the deceased's fellow-em-ployees in the firm of Messrs Coradine and Whittakcr. The Rev. W. J. Elliott officiated at the'graveside, and the pallbearers were Messis E. King, W. Stephens, A. Callister and T. Wallis. The number of floral wreaths received was twenty-five, in addition to a large artificial one sent by the employees of Messrs CoraJine and Whittaker. Seeing that the Railway Department is enforcing the regulations prohibiting railwaymen from taking any part whatever in politics, other than to record their votes, the members of the Masterton Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants consider the time has arrived when Parliament should be urged to delete the said regulation. The following resolution was passed at a meeting held on the 20th inst.: "That the Government be urged to give all members of the civil and railway services full civil and political rights."

The Masterton Borough Council has received notica from the Secretary of the South Wairarapa Hospital Trustees that the annual meeting of delegates from the contributing local bcdies to the hospital will be held at Greytown on December 2nd, to elect seven trustees. Of the total number of trustees, three are elected by four County Councils, and four Borough Councils in the Wairarapa, conjointly, and four other County Councils have power to appoint one trustee each.

Mr D. Elliott, manager of the Masterton Abattoir, attended the meeting of the Masterton Borough Works Committee last evening, and tendered his resignation, owing to his receiving a promotion in the Government service. He stated that Mr Gillies, of the Agricultural Department, had been appointed by the Government as Inspector of the Abattoir, and he asked the committee to accept Mr Gillies as manager of the works on the same terms as he himself had worked under. The committee decided to recommend the Council to agree to Mr Elliott's request.

Mr H. A- O'Donnell, the Borough turncock, has resigned his position, and the Borough Works Committee, at their meeting last evening, decided to recommend the appointment of Mr C. McDougall, of the Borough staff, to the position. The engineer reported that he had instructed the Sanitary Inspector (Mr J. Cairns) to take over the duties of inspector of drains as well as the plumbing section of house drainage—a work formerly carried out by Mr O'Donnell.

The Maaterton, Greytown, Eketahuna and Pahiatua Volunteer Corps, will send teams to compete at the military tournament at Palnierston North on November 9th. The Masterton team, which will take part in the physical drill and bayonet fighting competitions, will be finally chosen this evening. Eleven members of the corps, who are* candidates for positions in the team, have been practising assiduously for some considerable time past. Mr Wm. T.- Mansfield, Acting Town Clerk, has two very interesting relics in his possession. These are a reprint of the London Globe of 1805, containing the account of the Battle of Trafalgar, and a reprint of the London Times of 1815, giving a graphic account of Wellington's great victory over Napoleon at Waterloo.

The Railway Department desires to draw attention to the fact that during the Masterton • Racing Club's meeting the mail train (11.55 a.m.) will not take passengers from Masterton for Opaki. Special trains for the Racecourse will leave Masterton at i 1.15 a.m. and 12.10 p.m. on both days. The fares to the Racecourse are as follow-.—-Single, 7d first, 5d second; return, Is 2d first, lOd second. Passengers are requested to bring, the correct amount of their fares, or as nearly so as possible. At the meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Debating Society to-night, the subject f' r discussion will be "Would the formation of on Australasian Navy benefit the community?" Mr J. Cole will lead the affirmative, and Mr D. Hebeuton the negative.

The fine weather during the past few days has enabled sheepfarmers in the Eketahuna district to complete docking operations. The lambing in the district has been a record.

Arrangements have been made by the Eketahuna Mounted Rifbs with Mr Sven Nilson for a rifle range on his Alfredton property. The Mounted Rifles were unable to obtain a suitable 1,000 yards' range at the old butts, and this necessitated a new rifle range being obtained.

.Notice is given in this issue of the dates of the thirteenth annual show of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society, at Carterton. The management is to be congratulated on this year's programme, both in the competitions and prizes offered. Besides allotting larger cash prizes, the Society has received a number of special prizes in challenge cups, cash, and trophies for competition in the various sections of horses, cattle and sheep, in addition to those offered yearly in the jumping competitions and hack classes. Attention of exhibitors is called to the list of special donations in the second issue of the schedule. There is little doubt that the events taking place at this popular show on November 21st will attract one of the largest attendances yet seen on the Wairarapa Society's showgrounds. The scholarship examinations in connection with the Wellington Education District will commence on December 10th, and will conclude on the following day. The examining centres are: —Wellington, Masterton, Pahiatua and Levin. The number of candidates entered are as follow: — Board's Scholarships 217, Queen's Scholarships 174, National Scholarships 60. The conference of delegates from the various dairy factories in the Wellington Province, which was to have taken place at Palmerston North on October 29th, to consider the formation of a company for the acquisition for an extended period of a suitable piece of white pine bush, for the supply of timber for butter boxes, has been postponed until October 31st. This date is considered more suitable as it fits in with the Manawatu Show. It is stated that owing to the rise in the price of bread many housewives in the district are making their own loaves. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIED THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONSPURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTMCT was proved by experts at tho Sup reme Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to to absolutely safe, <lTectivo and reliable. Therefore c"o not ;v grnvato your complaint by the use cf one of tho many ciude eucalyptus (its which are now palmed oil as •'Extracts." and from the use of which a death was reported lecntlv, but insist upon ihoGENUINE SANDKK & EONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all others. For wrinkles, sunt urn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hinds, dry and hflamed &kin, us>6 SANDER & SONS' SUPKRBA SKIN FOOD. No lady should be without it. AlUjs irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth and supple skin. REMEMBER that SANDER & SONS' SUPEHBA SKIN FOOD is not an ordinary lace cream, and unlike any of thcm.produccs a permanent beautifying effect. All chemists and stores.

Shearing is in full swing at Mr Bidwill's Rototawai Station.

The following additional subscriptions have been received at the Age Office in aid of the Pulford Family: —E. E. Chamberlain, 10s 6d; W. Charman, ss; Sympathiser, ss.

The arrivals in the Dominion last month totalled 2,345, as against 2,485 for the corresponding month last year,. The departures were 1,831, as compared with 1,764 for September, 1906.

Three thousand gallons of milk are being supplied daily to the Featherston Co-operative Dairy Factory.

It is stated that influenza is again seriously interfering with the attendance of children at a number of schools in the Wairarapa. According to London newspapers. Scotland Yard detectives have been informed that the man suspected by the Melbourne police of the murder of Mr Bernard Bauer, diamond merchant, in June last, has landed in England. There is a reward of £I,OOO for information that will lead to the mi rderer's arrest.

Hares are reported to be very numerous at Kaiparoro.

Thare is a continued demand for milkers in the Taranaki district, and offers of as high as 32s 6d per week in some instances fail to find applicants.

The fancy department of the W.F.C.A. offer housewives special labour saving lines. The firm have tohand diaries for 1908.

To-morrow (Thursday) is declared a public holiday from 12 o'clock noon, the occasion being the opening day of the Masterton Racing ; Club's race meeting.

Messrs Wallace and Smallwood, sanitary plumbers, announce that they have removed into hew premises in Perry Street, next Messrs J. D~ Cruickshank and Co., Ltd.

Messrs East and East, land and estate agents, advertise particulars of four first-class properties in theHawke's Bay district, all cf which are reported to be really good bargains.

MrF. Staples announces that customers can be supplied with whitebait after the arrival of the North mail tram to-day. The fish and poultry business will. be carried on from the side entrance off Club Street.

Messrs Lomax, Lucena and C 0.., hotel brokers, and estate agents,. Wanganui, report the sale of Mr J. Lu-.ena's dairy farm of 301 acres,. Tariki, to Mrs Banford, of Christchurch. The goodwill, lease and furniture of the Tariki Hotel to Mr T. Sims, late of Hastings; also goodwill, lease and furniture of the Club Hotel, Woodville, to Mr C. Bird, late of Longburn.

With commendable enterprise Mr W. Bungay has introduced, a hansomcab into Masterton, and in anothercolumn he solici's a fair share of public support. The vehicle has a very neat appearance, is fitted with rubber tyres, and is decidedly easy running. Orders left at MillerV stables for engaging the hansom will; receive the prompt attention of the proprietor.

Mr J. JR. Nicol, auctioneer midland agent, advertises in this issue particulars of three choice dairy and sheep farms., situated in the Wairarapa and Manawatu districts, whichhave recently been placed in his hands for disposal. These properties are admirably situated and, the land! being of exceptional, quality, they should readily recommend themselves; to prospective buyers. Full particulars will be supplied on application.

A Painful Swelling On any part of the b3dy will, if neglected,, end in tome kind pf fore, such as a boil, carbuncle, u'eer, abscess, fistula, etc. To prevort such a result, apply Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. This will relieve the pnin, draw out tho infl.tmation, reduce the swelling, and drive away the entire troubleAccept no substitute. Price Is Cd and 3sOb'.ainub'.c at H. li. Eton's, ijheruist.