LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8992, 29 November 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We understand from the secretary of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust " that the plans of the proposed buildings in connection with the poll to raise £IO,OOO for buildings on Tiust Lands property have been since Tuesday last and are "till on view at the office of the Trustees. The borough road machinery is now being used to advantage in Chapel street jn breaking up the rough metal that formerly existed. The road has a good foundation, and th© present operations should result in making the thoroughfare much more comfortable to travel over than hitherto. The latest return from the Mystery Flat dredge is 81oz 7dwt for the week. SKIM-MILK AND DISEASE. Much of the disease ainop» dtiry stock in this country is spread through poo my the skim-milk at the factovifs--. In Denmark it is compulsory for all skim-milk to be scalled before beirg taken home. Y"u can safeguard your herd a? well as enjoy untold convenience by installing a "New Century" Steamer. By dropping tha steam pipe into can aid turning on the stsam, the milk con be fcalded in a few minutes without any trouble, and any chance o£ i's spreading disease will be entirely removed. Write for full particulars to MncEwan & Co., Ltd., Sole Agents, V.S.S. Co 's Buildings, Wellinj*tcn.

An inquest was held before Mr W. P. James, coroner, yesterday morning, concerning the death of Peter Jackson, who died while under chloroform at the hospital on Wednesday morning. Evidence was given by Drs. Cowie and Ross, who were present at the'time of the death, and Mrs E. Jackson, mother of the deceased. The medical testimony showed that the anaesthetic used was a mixture of chloroform and ether, and the quantity was about a teaspoonful. Deceased struggled violently, under the influence of the anaesthetic, and before the operation had been commenced his heart suddenly stopped beating. Efforts to restore animation were fruitless. The operation was imperative, and deceased ' had consented to it. Every care had been taken. When he was admitted to the hospital he was suffering from pneumonia and delirium tremens, and death was due to heart failure induced by the anaesthetic. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony, and found that no blame was attachable to anyone. Speaking at the Town Hall, last evening, on the occasion of the citizens' presentation to him, Mr R. Brown, town clerk, related some interesting facts concerning the early history of the borough, and the people who- practically laid the foundation of the town in 1877. The revenue for the first complete year of the borough had been £2,527, while last year it totalled £43,857. The borough had actually raised £64,791 in loans, and when all the present loans that have been authorised were raised the total indebtedness of the borough would be £89,941, or, including the overdraft, which is nearly £7,000, about £96,741. This, said the speaker, showed the necessity for electing the best men in the town to the council. Most of the shearing sheds in the district will shortly be cut out and the staffs at the railway stations kept busy handling the golden fleeco, which is being sent away in large quantities. Station-holders and farmers this year have been fortunate in that the weather has kept fine, and enabled shearing to be carried on expeditiously. On- all the stations' and on some farms the old hand style has given way to the shearing machinery, and the result has been that the sheds are cutting out quicker while the men themselves are earning better wages. The clip this season compares favourably with previous years. Mr J. A. Renall's the well-known' Solway Estate, containing about 158 acres, was sold to a Masterton syndicate yesterday. The price paid is said to be about £IO,OOO, and it is understood that the purchasers intend to cut the land up into residential areas. The sale was negotiated by Mr J. B. Keith. Only one crimiual case is to be heard at the quarterly sitting of the Wairarapa District Court,, which will commence in Maatertoi this morning. This is a charge against Arthur Lindop, chemisr, of Carterton, for having supplied an instrument knowing it to be required for an illegal purpose. Amplications for discharges from bankruptcy will be made by the' following insolvents: G. C. L. Jensen, W. H. Denbv, H. O. Ramsden, VV. H. Wilton, J. W. Orbell. Mr D. K. Logan will movs for probate in the estate of Wm. Baker, carter, deceased. There is a fairly keen demand for land in the Wairarapa at present, but the high prices being asked by holders militate greatly against sales being effected. We have to acknowledge the receipt, from-the Registrar-General, of a cony of the "Official Year Book"' for 1907. Further reference to this work will be found in our leading columns. An examination in the theory of plumbing look place in the local Technical School, last evening, when three candidates, two from Masterton and one from Pahiatua, presented themselves for the written work. The examination lasted from 7 to 10 o'clock, and was conducted under the supervision of the secretary of the Technical School. The practical work in connection with the examination will, be done at the Technical School Workshop, Dixon street, on Saturday afternon next, under the supery ision of an examiner seat up by the ' Wellington Technical; Education Board. During last week 467 bales of wool were railed to Wellington from Featherston. A large quantity is being forwarded this week no less a number than 268 bales having been railed on Monday last. The steamer Gothic, which will leave Wellington for London on December sth, will take a large consignment of cheese from the factories in the Wairarapa. The Dalefield factory is sending. 375 cases, Belvedere and Parkvale 2.00 cases each, and Taratahi 120 cases. Mr F.. Groube,. of Carterton, had a narrow escape from a serious accident a few ago. He was leading a young horse down a street in Carterton when it became frightened and boited. Groube had the rope to which the horse was attached wound round .his arm, and was unable to free himself. He was dragged along the road for some distance, and considerably bruised before the horse was brought to a standstill. The secretary of the Masterton Municipal Brass Band has received the score of one of the test selections for the New Plymouth contest. The selection will be taken from Kassini's "William.Tell." The Government is spending £IOO in fitting up the cookery class room at the Carterton District High, School. A match is to be played at Greytown, to-morrow, between the Greytown and Petone Working Men's Bowling Clubs. The Featherston Horticultural Society will benefit. by the late flower show held at Featherston to, the extent of about £2.0. A man named Ray Mtllan, while working at a stone-crusher at side, on Monday last, had one of his fingers severely crushed. Mr Mark Maxton, of Greytown, has been appointed to represent the Greytown and Carterton Borough } Councils on the Wairarapa District | Hospital Board for the ensuing '- twelve months, >

A narrow escape from drowning in an open well is reported from Martinborough, On Monday morning last Mr T. Hutana, while passing Mrs Morgan's residence heard cries for help, and on going to investigate found that one of Mrs Morgan's children had fallen down the well. Mr Hutana quickly secured a rope, and .jumped into the well, and was just in time to save the child from drowning. Dr. Makgill, Government tiacteriologist, has inspected the sewage system at Carterton, and has expressed his satisfaction with it. He considers the septic tank thereto be* one of the best in New Zealand. At the official enquiry at Seacliffe Asylum, on Tuesday, into the circumstances connected with the escape of Lionel Terry, evidence was elicited that the room from which Terry escaped was provided with a window, which the ex-patient has so constructed as to be able to enter or leave at will. Terry seems to have observed this device, and to have kept the knowledge to himself, utilising it when he found it convenient to do so. The inquiry was not open to the press, and the evidence will be "forwarded in due course to the Minister. An advertiser has vacancies for two boarders. An advertiser offers a comfortable home for a lady. Mr John A. Weyland inserts a disclaimer notice elsewhere in this isstie. Madame Graydon, clairvoyant, may be consulted at her residenco, Essex street, for a few days. Mr T. J. Nott notifies that on the Saturday evening from 7 to midnight he will present each customer with a memento of his occupancy of the Cafe de .Paris. At 2 o'clock, on Saturday, at the residence of Mr Clark, 83 Lincoln road, Mr J. R. Nicol will offer at auction the whole of his furnituie and household effects. The full list will be found in the auctioneer's advertisement. Mr Newton King, New Plymouth, advertises particulars of an up-to-date farm of 239 acres which he is authorised to sell. The term 3 are exceptional and the opportunity- is one that should meet the wantsMfe a man of small capital. At their rooms, Perry street, at 2 o'clock, to-morrow, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will offer at auction a quantity of goods on behalf of the Public Trustee. At the san:e time a large assortment of household furniture and general goods, poultry and produce will be submitted. Messrs Lomax, Lucena and Co., land, agents, Wanganui, have areplace advertisement on page 8 of this issue. Dairying land is now at a very high premium. The agents strongly advise those in search of this class of land to''make immediate application. Very easy terms can be arranged. Baby's Little Troubles. Bibv's cough if not attended .to, of'.sn results in croup and other serious troubles. Always keep a bottle of Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery handy, and be prepare!. Every bottle guaranteed. Obtainable at H. !•'. Eton's, Chemist.