LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8986, 22 November 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In committee on the Gaming and Lotteries Bill the definition of "racing clubs" was, on the Premier's motion, amended to read "any club, association, or body of persons, whether incorporated or unincorporated, established for the purpose of conducting or controlling the sport of racing." Replying to Mir T. M. Wilford, the Premier said section 3 was intended to make the sale of Tattersall's tickets in New Zealand illegal. In the House of Representatives, yesterday, an amendment was brought down by Governor's message altering the commencement of operations'of the Chinese Immi jrants Restriction Bill from March, 1905, to three months after the date of.,the Royal assent to the bill. The Premier explained th-fs was in accordance with constitutor, and the amendment was agreed to.

Mr T. Mackenz-'o, on Wednesday last, called the attention of the Min ister for Justice to the remarks of Mr Justice Denniston at Dargavflle, regarding kinematograph pictures of bushranging scenes, and th« ;r harmful effect on boys. The Minister replied: "I have seen the newspaper report of the remarks referred to. The hon. member's question apparently contemplates the establishment of a State censorship of plays and" pictorial representations such askinematograph exhibitions. At this stage of the session I can only promise that I will look into the matter during the recess."

The Legislative Council 1 , yesterday evening, agreed to the second reading of the' Native Land Bill by 25 votes to 2.

The Premier states that, owing to epidemics or sickliest, the leave due to some members of the rail way's taff in various parts of the dominion was in arrear, but this was being rectified as quick By as circumstances would permiit, and adcifcian? were being daily made to. the staff for this purpose.

In the House of Representatives, on Wednesday Mr Witty asked the Minister for Education whether he would during the recess try to formulate a scheme whereby teachers who were temporarily out of employment at the time of the coming into operation of the Teachers' Super-

animation Fund should receive full benefit from the same. "1 will endeavour to do so,", said the Minister, "'but do not think it wise to hold out any hope that the result will be satisfactory." Mr J. A. Young-, of Hamilton, has announced hjs candidature for the new Tauranga seat. He will stand in the Liberal interest. Messrs Williamson and Co . Jiirdah. Q., recently wrote:—"Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera nr:d Diarrhoea Itcmfdy enjoys a grenlt reputation in these parts. It effected some really r-niaiknbta cures and scarcely a heme is without ti bottle,' 1 j'or s ile by all dealers. *

A large number of bowlers were present on the Masterton BowlingGreen, yesterday afternoon, when the following games were played:— Dupre, Hunter, Long, Richards, 36, beat Whittaker, Daniell, Perry, Carpenter, 19; Whelch, Rankin, Cameron, 0. Pragnell, 19, beat Finlayson, Blinkhorne, Scott, Ewington, 14; Tabauteau, Mcintosh, Moss, Boagey, 13, beat Robertson, Thompson, Watchorn, Townsend, 8; Finlayson and Mclnf-osh, 25, beat Daniell and Blinkhorne, 17; FeathersBogey, Thompson, Carpenter, Richards (holders), 17, lost to Hunter, Long, Perry, Dupre, 25; Buckles — Pragnell, Scott, Ewington, Townsend (holders), 31, beat King, Rankin, Cameron, Whittaker. 9. Afternoon tea was provided ny Mrs D. Finlayspn. The list of drawings for the handicap singles and doubles will be announced to-morrow.

The Rev. H. L. Blamires, organising secretary of Methodist Young People's Forward Movement, visited Masterton, yesterday, and addressed the members of the Young Men's and Young Women's Uible Classes in the Wesleyan Schoolroom last evening. The speaker enlarged on the growth of the Movement throughout the dominion, and said that the membership had increased during the year by 600. The total number of senior Bible classes was now 180, with a membership of 3,000 (1,400 men and 1,600 women). There were also 1,300 members of the Personal Workers' Band.

At the Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning. Mr W. P. James, S.M., gave judgment by default in the following cases :—O. E. Daniell v. J. Payne, claim £5 lis 6d, costs £1 10s 6d; J.J C. Ewington v. Gosling and Gosling, claim £lO5 12s 6d, costs £5 18s 6d; C. Smith v. Edward Marryatt, claim £5 lis lid, costs 8s; Carrick and Co. v. A. Noonan, claim £5, costs £1- 0s 6d. In the judgment summons case of W. F. Shaw v. Edwin Gunther,' claim £lo* 16s 3d, "there was no appearance of defendant, who was ordered to pay forthwith, in default 10 days' imprisonment, order to be suspended for fourteen days. In . the case of C. A. Pownall v. James Kennedy, claim £lO 13s| defendant was ordered to pay 5s per week, first payment to be made on November 28tb.

E. Wrigley, of Masterton, who is a member of the New Zealand team now touring the district under the jurisdiction of the Northern Rugby Union, is attracting Ihe attention of Northern Union critics and the public by his play, which is described as magnificent. The following Masterton candidates succeeded in passing the last plumbing examination held under the auspices of the City and Guilds of London:—Norman L. B. Hatch, ordinary grade, practical pass; Leonard V. Norman, ordinary grade, practical pass; Robert JReardon, ordinary grade, pass; Robert Wallace, ordinary grade, pass; Thos. J. Goodfellow, honours grada, second-class pass.

The latest return from the Mystery Flat dredge is 73pz 16dwt for the week.

The ordinary parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers will be held this evening, when Major Tate will be in attendance, and will inspect the company.

The following will represent the Masterton A team in a cricket match agah st Carlton B, on Saturday next, on the Schoolgrounds .-—Perry, Parton, Bevvley, Redmond, Esson, Mackellar, Prow, Richards, Rawson, Isaacs, Madsen. The following will represent the Masterton B fifteen against Featherston on No. 2 wicket at the Park, on Saturday next: —Morris, Phillips, Kingdon, Galwey, Hebento-., Claughton, Minett, Edwards, Monro, Dwyer, Baker, Baird, Lyttle, Winter; emergency. Chapman.

Messrs Macmahon Bros, concluded Hieir Masterton season in the Town Hall, last evening, and true to their announcement gave a complete change of programme with the exception of the film depicting Rolfe Boldrewood's story "Robbei-y Under Arms." Thft audience was a large and appreciative one. . The work of erecting the Huangarua bridge at Martmborough is expected to be completed by the end of next week. *

There are i:oa- 172 children on the roll of the Martinbor6ugh State school.

There a"e at present ten patients (including, fever cases) in the Greytown Hospital. During the past week 230 bales of wool have been railed from Feathersun to Wellington. This week the Otaraia Dairy Company will send four tons - of cheese to Wellington for transhipment to London.,

Root crops in the Carterton district are looking well. Farmers anticipate a recurrence of the potato blight.

Mr W. Brown, who was until recently engaged in farming operations at Atea, has purchased a property at Mangararaa near Pabiatua^.

The football season in the Bush district is evidently not over yet. On Saturday last a match was played between the Kaipororo and Nireaha teams, resulting in a win for the former by six poirits*to nil. Trout are reported to be very plentiful in the Kaiparoro district'thiisseason, and some good bags amstated to have been obtained.

The fruit crop in the South Wafeirapa promises to bz an exceptionally good one this season.

TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIED. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONSPURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by experts at the Sup reme Court of Victoria to possess ourathe properties peculiarly its own, and to ,be absolutely safe, > ffective and reliable. Therefore do not aggravate your complaint by the use of one of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as "'Extracts," aad frorntbo use of: which a death was reported recently, but insist upon the GENUINE,. SANID>BK A SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all others. •'■'•■

For wrinkles, sunburn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hands, dry and inflamed skin, Use SANDEK & SONS' SUPERB A SKIN FOOD. No lady should be without it. AlUjs irritation, produces' a clear and spotless oomplexion. and a sraooih and supple skin. > REMEMBER that SANDER & SONS' SUPERBA SKIN FOOD is not a.n ordinary face oream. and unlike an) of | them.produces a permanent beautifying effect. All chemists and stores. I

The factories in the Carterton district are shipping to London, by the steamer Rimutaka, about 700 cases of cheese, \

A large crowd of Ohakune residents assembled in the main street, last Friday hold an indignation meeting "and demand an apology from the writer of alleged slanderous statements contained in a letter published in the Petone Chronicle, insinuating that the population consisted of grog-sellers, spielers, gaol birds, and thieves, besides deprecatory statements affecting the town, writes the Taihape correspondent of the New Zealand Herald. The consequences iright have been serious for the man, he being threatened with river," had not an apology written and signed for publication been received. The man in question left town on Saturday.

The Christchurch Press, referring to the establishment of the common battery system in connection with the telephones, urges that the Deshould adopt *he plan in operation in other countries of connecting large steamers at the chief ports with the telephone system*. "Within half-an-hour of the time that a passenger liner has been cleared by the health officer in Naples," says the Press, "a telephone is fixed.up on board, and it is possible to ring up hotels to make arrangements about accommodation, or to communicate with friends in any pait of the city.,. If the Telegraph Department does not take the matter in hand, we would suggest to the harbour boards in the chief ports that they should press this comparatively small but desirable reform on the attention of the Government/'

Small birds are not considered a nuisance in the Patea County. The county clerk, in reply to a suggestion from the Taranaki County Council that a joint effort should be made to cope with (he small birds pest, wrote that the council had arrived at the decision that small birds were productive of more good than harm.

It is not intended by the synd'cate to make a further attempt *.o secure the balance of the Elingamite treasure at the Three. Kings until early in January, the most favojjgable time of the year for the operations t« be carried out. The auxiliary schooner Huia, under Captain D. McKen2ie, will be again employed,and the party are sanguine of success.

The new Anglican Cathedral, which will be erected in Dunedin soon, will; cost about £IOO,OOO. Mr E. H. Sedding, of Plymouth, England, th© architect,. has adopted a foim of Gothic style, which, it is felt, will, be ecclesiastical and impressive. It is proposed to erect the cathedral in such a way as to satisfy the conditions imposed by the Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge,, m regard to its subscription of £1,.G00l Dean Eitchett, who is in Engiaiid,, states that it is hoped to be able to command £60,000 in funds soon.

The storage 1 zeservoir being erected in connection with the LeithrWaitati (Otago) water scheme will have a holding capaci% of 45 million gallons.

The promoters of a bazaar held at Timara recently ran a daily paper during: the currency of the fete. * ' A very successful bachelors' ball was held at Pongaroa last evening. The music was supplied by Mr C. Blewett's orchestra.

The Wanganui College Board of Trustees have decided to place an area of endowment close to the centre of the town of Wanganui in the market for leasing shortly. ' ' \ Mr F. P. Welch, requires tfeflpod blade shearers by Monday nexrt.

The balance sheet of the district fund of the borough of Masterton, is circulated with, this issue/ At the Masterton Auction Mart, tomorrow afternoon, JMr J. R. Nicol will sell a good range of lurniture, crockery, fancy goods and , general sundries. * '. .

Edwin Whitefjeld Gunther, labourer, of Masterton, was,, yesterday adjudged a bankrupt. The first meeting' of creditors will be held in the Masterton Courthouse on the 30th inst., at 10.30 a.m. *.

Messrs Husband Bros, advertise for sale a freehold farm of 650 acres, which they propounce to be a firstclass investment. Particulars of the property will be read with interest by those in search of good land. The Misses Wrigley haVe decided to establish their millinery business in the Exchange Buildings, in the, shop next to the Arcadia tea rooms. The date of opening will be on Saturday, in place of to-morrow, as previously notified.

The business owned by Mr T. J. Nott. and the lease of his premises at the corner of Queen Street and Lincoln Road, were yesterday sold to Mr A. Rebay, through the agency of Mr Ji R. Nicol. Mr Rebay will take possession at the beginning of next month.

Mr T. Boyd, manager of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Com • pany, has returned to Pahiatua from Balclutha, where he was on a visit. !Vr Boyd informed i-apa Age representative that crop's between Christehurch and Oatnaru are looking remarkably well, and some are out in ear. There is,, said Mv Boyd, every prospeut of a jccofj katrvest this season. The crops. in the- Oamaru district still show signs of the recent drought. The: crops in the Balclutha district toov are looking well.

A RECOKD HAND MACHINE. Tha fnlbwing' JeUt-r fivm AJr \V. F.. ; Alexander, cf Taurnnga, is a sample of dozens of testimonials recemd by ihe Agents for the Bailie Separa'or. "1 have, used a Baltic Separator of 40 gallons capacity for two seasons, and it has giv. n, eveiy s'9ti»fact : on. This is a lenl good little machine, tafy to turn, tnk s the full quantity claimed, very simple, und th.6' upkeep fnr the two seasons has onh been, the co-t for oil. Tests of skim-mi. It by the factovy man»gev have been urdar .02,, which 1 cii shh? must bs a lecord for a, hand machine." MacEwan and C 0.,, Ltd., Sole Agants,.-U.S.S. Cjo's Buildings, Wellington.

"Have followed the shearing season through Ntw Zealand aad nil over Australia, " si-ys Mr R. L. M«Bean fc Dunlroon, New iStalsnU, '-and the changes of water and tucker always bring on an attack g$ diarrhoea, and tb§ only relief I eati obtain is fruu Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, andTafc Diarrhoea Keucedy. Every shed r.ow haav-'" some shrau-is who ufq this wonderful medicine, ar.d always carry a bottle with \, them,," For sale by all cUftleis,

Arrangements are now being made to hold the next Easter encampment of the United Methodist Bible Classes at Palmerston North next year. At South Melbourne last Tuesday •an exhaustive trial of the MooreHeskett process for the direct production of iron and steel was made with entirely satisfactory results. There was a large gathering of those interested in the mineral industry representative of the Commonwealth and New Zealand. Although there are several direct processes of making steel all of them have the defect that vthey are expensive. It is claimed that the new process reduces the cost of the indirect method by 25 per •cent., as wail as effecting an enormous saving in time. Mr Heskett, the inventor of the process, was connected with the work in Onebunga •twenty-five years ago, when efforts were made to deal with New Zealand ironsand. He then fi r st conceived his idea of a direct process, which culminated in Tuesday's demonstration. At 11 o'clock in the morning the ore shafts were charged with limonite ore, and within a couple of hours the charge was withdrawn, and the molten steePand iron were sent into the refining chamber. Just before four o'clock the charge from the refiner was drawn, and ingots of steel were cast with a six-inch by seveninch cross section from ore which had gone into the reducers five hours before. It is claimed for the procass that it will treat New Zealand iron?and without the necessity of the siind first being converted into briquettes, and that the special plant for the purpose of treating the sand will be no more expensive than that for treating the ore.

A Painful Swelling On any part of the body will, if neglected, end in some kind of tore, puch as a toil, carbuncle, u)cer, abscess, fistula, etc. To prevert such a reeult, aiply Dr ; Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. This will relieve the pnin, draw out the irjflunation, reduce the swelling, and drive away the entire trouble. Accept no Bubelitute. Price Is 6d and 39. Oblainable at H. E. Eton's, Jhemist.