LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8987, 23 November 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Members of Parliament are making a rush for their homes. Within the last two days some fifteen have shaken the dust of the legislative halls from their feet, and have left the remaining legislation to be dealt with in their absence.

On the motion of the Premier, an amendment to the Shops and Offices Bill was agreed to extending the half-holiday provisions to employees of hotels, including those employed in private hotels. A new clause was added at the instance of Sir Joseph Ward, to provide for a poll of electors to determine the statutory halfholiday on a petition signed by not less than one-tenth of the electors.

In the House of Representatives, yesterday, the Premier intimated that he proposed to look into the question of teachers' superannuation during the recess with a view to introducing legislation next session, but he thought teachers would have to be kept separate from the public service superannuation scheme.

The question of the amalgamation of the Wairarapa and Masterton A. and P. Societies for the purpose of holding one show in the Wairarapa district was freely discussed on the Carterton showgrounds on Wednesday and Thursday last. The general opinion of prominent visitors seemed to be that such a combination would be beneficial and the ultimate result would be a show that would approximate to, if not equal, the Palmerston North fixture. One of the judges expressed the opinion to a Wairarapa Age reporter that a com • bined spring show would "shake Palmerston up," as, so far as he could see, there were more local exhibitors in the Wairarapa than at the Manawatu show, which largely depended on outside exhibitors for support. The chief difficulty in the way of an amalgamation would probably be to fix the locality for the combined show, or in other words, whether it would be held at Masterton or Carterton, or on a site somewhere in the vicinity of the Waingawa river.

After the meeting of the Technical School Managers had concluded last evening, a telegram, addressed to the Mayor, arrived from Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., stating that the Minister of Education expresses his regret to pressure of work the application of the managers for a grant in aid of the proposed Seddon Memorial Technical School for Masterton had not yet been considered by Cabinet, and adding that the matter will be definitely decided in a few days.

A well-known local merchant informed a representative of the Age, yesterday, that flour in Masterton will be reduced in the same proportion as in Christchurch, where it dropped 30s per ton on Thursday. The reduction fn Masterton will probably take place from to-day.

The funeral of the late Mr A. E. von Keisenberg, who died on Wednesday mornfng last, took place at the Masterton Cemetery, yesterday afternoon The cortege was a large one, and comprised, in addition to a number of prominent citizens, the brethren of the Masterton Masonic Lodge, of which the deceased was a member. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. A. M. Johnson. Bio. F. J. Hunn r W.M., read the Masonic service. The pallbearers were Bros. W. Wins-lade, R. J. King, A. E. Winzenberg and R. J. Young. The wreaths received were numerous.

The damage effected! at the New Zealand Clothing Factory's premises, Queen Street, by a bolting horse dashing through a front window on Thursday morning last, is estimated by the manager, Mr E. Frost, at £SO. This includes the breakage oC glass, and the destruction of a quantity of stock.

The following pc-son* have accepted the invitation of tlie ME-jter-ton A. and P. Association to judge at the next show in February :—Mr E. D. O'Rorke, of Auckland, light horses; Mr W. Hay ward, jnr., of Christchurch, harness horses; Mr S. W. Luxford, of Palmerston North, Ayrshire catth ;: Ml" A. Madtay, garcjencr at Government House,. Wellington, horticultural exhibit?..

A case connected with the land agency business was decided by Mr W. Pi James, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, when Arthur A. C. Stewart sued Mackay and Whishavv for the sum of £SO ISs, percentage of commission and balance of salary due to plaintiif while in the employ of the defendants as manager of their Wellington branch. Mr D. K. Logan appeared for the plaintiff, Mr A. G. Carty, of Feilding, for Mackay and Mr C. A. Pownall for Whishaw. Plaintiff alleged that he had negotiated two exchanges of property on which percentage of commission would entitle' him to the amount claimed. The'defence was that Stewart had not reg-otiated the exchanges in question,, and therefore was not entitled to any percentage of commission. Apart from that he had been settled with in Wellington when the firm of Maekay and Whishaw dissolved partnership, according to a statement written by himself. The Magistrate agreed that Stewart had been; settlted with, and gave judgment for defendants with costs, amounting to £4! 6s, On the application of Mr Logan,, leaive to appeal was granted on condition that the costs of the case and an additional .£lO 10s were paid iutoi Court. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS" PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by experts at the Sup reine Court oE Victoria, to possess curathe properties peculiarly i4s own, and to he absolutely safe, < ffeetive and reliable. Therefore do not a gravate your complaint by tho nso of one of the in any crude eucalyptus oils which aro now palmed oil as ''Extracts," and from tbe use of which a death was repeated recf-ntly, but insist upon tho GENUINE SANDKK & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, acYl reject all others.

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Divine service at Knox v Church, morning and evening, to-morrow, will be conducted by the Rev. A. T, Thompson. In the morning the preacher will give "Some personal impressions of the General Assembly"; in the evening the subject will be "Discontent—the two kinds." A special anniversary service will be conducted at Wangaehu in the tfternoon, and the usual services at Mikimiki and Dreyerton conducted by Messrs Crawford and McLeod, respectively.

The monthly meeting of the managers of the Masterton Technical School was held last evening, and was attended by Messrs W. H. Jackson (chairman), J. M. Coradine and J. B. Keith. The treasurer reported a dr. balance of £G3 17s 4d. General dissatisfaction was expressed at the reticence of the Education ftspartment with regard to whether they intend to make a grant, in aid of the Seddon Memorial Technical School at Masterton or not. It was decided to again telegraph to the Minister asking him his intentions in the matter. It was reported that two scholarship pupils had failed to comply with the (Departmental regulation regrading the minimum number of attendances to be mads, and as the school had lost the capitation on these pupils, the managers decided to claim the amount of the capitation from the parents of the pupils, and if necessary enforce the payment. A resolution was carried expressing satisfaction at the results of the recent plumbing examinations.

A Government p?.rade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers was heid in the Drill Hall, last evening, Captain Hosking and Lieut. Brighting being in command. Staff-Sergeant McNair and Major Tate were aiso in attendance. The company was exercised in company and the new musketry drill. Notice was given that all members who have not signed for Governmenfop'roperty in their possession, must 'do so before Friday next.

The Masterton South Band will render a programme of music on the balcony of the Exchange Buildings this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock.

The Wellington centre of the New Zea'.and Amateur Athletic Association has intimated to the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Association that they will favourably consider an application from the local assoc* tion to hold the championship meeting at Masterton on January 22nd next. Providing sufficient public support is received the local association will make an application as suggested by the Wellington centre.

Mr W. P. James, S-M,, heard two cases of vagrancy at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday mnrning. John Strong, alias Anderson and a number of other aliases, against whom the police read about EG previous convictions, pleaded not guilty to his charge, but after hearing the evidence of tire police, the Magistrate sentenced him to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. Kate Burns, alias Bird, alias Sullivan,, pleaded guilty to a similar charge. She was given a very bad characterby the police. A sentence of three months' imprisonment with hard labour was imposed in this case also.

Jn another column is published the programme of the Mar.gatainoka Athlecic Society, whose annual meeting is to take place on the Domain, Mangatainoka, on Boxing Day. The? meeting, which has always been a popular one, should be a great success this season. No less than £GS is offered in prize money, while there are 24 events to be competed for. The list should offer an excellent day's sport for those interested in athletics. Mr J. A. Walsh, the secretary, has all arrangements well in hand, and entry forms and programmes may be obtained on application to him. The railway tunetable has been arranged to suit/The convenience of patrons, and trains will stop, close to the ground.

"What's the idea of these camps?'*' jaid Mr A. W. Hogg, when the matter of holding cadet camps came up for discussion at the Wellington Education Board's meeting on Thursday last. "These boys get cut on the loose, and smoke cigarettes. Far better to take them to Wonderland and give them a gocd day's outing."' Mr W. Allen indignantly repudiated, the chaiges of loose conduct insinuated by Mr Hogg. He had a high opinion-of. the boys of the present generation, and considered that eamp> life afforded the grandest possible training for the boys. He hoped,, however, that if the camps were undertaken care would be taken to have them supervised by responsible persons.

The Tourist Department's latest publication starts off with the following text, which, presumably, is to be applied to this dominion:- "A. laKj.l wherein thou shalfc tread without scarceness; thou shalt not lack anything in it." This, remarks the Free Lance, is a sweet and touching sentiment, but it doesn't seem to apply too well to a.country where the humble loaf is rapidly getting beyond the reach of. the masses.

At the Wellington Education Board's meeting.,, on Thursday last, as letter was received from Mr R. G. Knight, offering- to donate a wall, copy of the Ten Commandments,, mounted on linen, to each of the. Board's schools,. Mr Allan remarked! *

that there was.great need for copies, of the Commandments in the schools.. Mr Field considered there was still; greater nead 'for nne to be hung in, the Ij omul's own room. It was decided to accept the donation., a.nd a, vote of; thinks .was passed to Mr Knight..

The third annual sports mealing of the Carterton United Friendly Societies" Sports Club will be held on, the showgrounds, at Cur.terton, on. Boxing Day, when prije-money an<£ trophies to the value of £l4O will be competed for. This is, now a popular gathering, and desewedly so, as the profits from the spcats are in aid ot the Fir» Brigade. 'Entries wiVi close with the secretary Mr Gavin Stove, Carterton, on Saturday, December 14th next. A series of. 'entertainments has been given in, Wellington to enable the newly-fojnied Girls 1 Realm Guild to adopt a blind and destitute child. The pieces chosen for presentation were cheerful and cheering, viz -.- '"A, Pair of Lunatics," "Shattered Nerves," and "Freezing -a Mcti\Q\>

A meeting of the ladies' committee of the new Masterton Hospital will be held on Monday next in the Borough Council Chambers, at 3.30 p.m., to make arrangements for providing tea for the opening of the new hospital, which is anticipated to take place on December sth.

The committee which is arranging the testimonial for presentation to Mr R. Brown, town cleric, met last •evening, and decided that the presentation should take place in the Town Hall on Thursday evening next. It was resolved to invite Mr M. Caselberg, as senior ex-Mayor of Masterton, to take the chair, and make the presentation. There will he a musical programme and a num'ber of speeches will be delivered. A substantial amount has been received towards the presentation fund.

The EduS&tion Board has decided '■to establish schools at Tablelands, between Maryborough and Gladstone; Manahara, nr'ar Waihi junction (Pongaroa); and Pakaraka, near Masterton, the last-mentioned being ••a household school at the residence of Mr D. Donald.

Sheep farmers in v the Maharahara •district have been suffering from the ■depredations of sheep-worrying dogs. 'One farmer recently lost eleven hoggets through this cause.

The Wanganui Collegiate School cadets are the first corps to take advantage of the regulation permitting Defence cadets to hold a paid daylight parade. The paid daylight parades are held in lieu of annual camos, and the cadets receive 2s 6d for the turn-out.

Shearing operations are in full swing in the Kopuaranga district. The clip, though dry, is of good average weight.

It is feared, writes out correspond-

ent, that the Kopuaranga School will be without, its assistant mistress * after the Christma3 vacation, owing to the falling off in the number of scholars attending the school. A reward is offered for the recovery of a collie pup.

An advertiser requires a furnished house.

Mr J. R. Nicol will hold a sale of fmniture and general goods at the Mast.erton Auction Mart this afternoon.

Mr W. H. Cruickshank advertises for sale the lease, with four years to run, fli* a compact farm of 142 acres. ~W-

The Akitio Count} Council invite tenders to close at 10 a.m., on Wednesday next, for several contracts of road works and metalling. Particulars of the contracts appear elsewhere.

Mr Bert. J. Atkinson, representing Messrs Inglis Bros., of Wellington, will be at the Club Hotel for the n ixt few days, and will be pleased to discuss motor cars with those interested in the purchase of up-to-date machines.*

Under instructions from Miss Hall, of Te Kapu, Cornwall street, who b kavine: Masterton, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell, on Wednesday next, the household furniture and effects. Particulars will be published on Tuesday.

Mr W. Bungay, who with considerable enterprise recently established a hansom cab service in Masterton, desires to thank patrons for thdir excellent support. Clients can always rely on receiving prompt and efficient attention. Orlers left at Miller's stables will receive every attention.

The sale taking place at Mr J. Candy's music, stationery and fancy good 3 warehouse will positively close on Saturday, November 30th. After that date music will be sold at us.ial rates. Pianos by Sames, of Birmingham, and other makes of English pianos, are advertised at greatly redu^fiprices. o'clock to-day, at their rooms, Queen Street, Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., will submit at auction 150 first-class building allotments in the township of Maryborough, The sections are centrally situated, close to the post office, an:', offer a splendid opportunity to the business man or speculator. Full particulars and plans may be obtained from the auctioneers.

"Great reductions in prices" are announced by Mr A. J. Giddings, grocer and produce . merchant, on page G of this morning's issue. Thrifty housewives are invited to inspect the list of prices set out in the advertisement, awl the cheapness of the liins quoted should qppeal to one and all.

Farmsr's requiring a good set of harness of durability and strength, combined with reasonableness of price, are invited to call at Messrs Townsend and Cowper's, where their wants will receive every attention. The firm make a specialty of making harness to any design, and they guarantee clients every satisfaction. They have also in stock a very fine lot of English hunting saddles, which are well worth inspection. Disorders of the Stcmach A>e responsible for nine-tenths of the ills that bumai flesh is heir to. If jou kee your stomach viybt, you can be pretty surf* of pood health. Cure your stomach and ■you cure the veil. Get it in good eon 'ditioii and keep it so, and you will be able to stop all the dosing and physicking that scans so necessary to you nu\v. There is ...only one way to accomplish this purpose f und that is to ensure tho digestion of the food you eat. Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabu les represent the natural juices of <i : geslkn a3 tb<y exist in a healthy stomach, combined with tonic and recmstiuctive properiies Tbey actually cl > the work t f the stomach, and enable that or-jan to rest, recuper tie, and become strong and we 1. In fact, under their influence a man forgets he ever had a stomach. He again becomes a good fellow and a rran among men. Obtainable Lorn 'H, E. Eton, Chemist. A RECORD HAND MACHINE. Th 3 folbwing letter from Mr W. F. Alexander, cf Tauranga, is a sample of dozens of testimonials received by the Agents for the Baltic Separator. "1 have ■used a 13*H'.c Separator of -.10 gallons • 'capacity for two seasons, and it has given every siti.-faction. This is a real good little machinr, easy to turn, tikes the fill' quantity claimed, very simple, and the upkeep for the two seasons has only been the cost for oil. Tests of skim-milk by the factory mamger have been under ,02, which I ors'cbr must bs a record for a hand machine." Mac Swan and Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington. If yon are an importer, send your docu - merits to J. J. CURTIS & CO., LTD.. Customhouse, Shipping, and Forwardirg Agents, Wellington. They wiH quickly tpasa trie goods through the Customs and del ver them»to^cu