LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 9011, 21 December 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Izard and Weston, solicitors, Wellington, have submitted to th 3 Trust Lands Trust an opinion, as requested, as to whether I e procedure adopted regarding the taking'of the recent poll in connection with the £IO,OOO loan for building purposes had been in compliance with the Act. The opinion set out that the advertisement regarding the proposed buildings to be erected was sufficient and there was nothing in section 15 of the Act binding the Trustees to adhere strictly to the plans.

A subscription list for funds for the proposed new Parliamentary Buildings on the line suggested by the Premier at Taihape was, says the "Dominion," circulated in a prominent club n Wellington on Wednesday evening. The yield amounted to Is l£d, a few postages stamps, and three buttons. A meeting ot thd Masterion Swimming Club waT held lunt evening, Mr C. E. Daniell presiding over a to hold three sweepstaka races for trophies at the opening of the public swimming baths in Dixon Street, which will probably be opened on New Year's Day. A motion was carried changing the name of the Club to "Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club," the costumes to be black, bearing the silver letters, W.A.S.C. with an arrow passing through. The secretary was instructed to write to the Wellington centre of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, inviting a team of swimmers to give an exhibition game of polu on the Park lake, on Anniversary Day. A motion to make the Park lake the headquarters of the club was lost, an amendment to hold the matter over until another meeting, being carried. Rule?, similar to those in existence at the Thorndon Club, Wellington, were adopted. Twenty-five new members were elected. It was decided to admit ladies t'j membership j of the club.

A man named Phillip O'Brien was charged at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, before Mr Eli Smith, J.P., with having used grossly obscene language in Queen Street. Accused stated that he did not remember what had occurred. After hearing evidence the Bench imposed a sentence of three months' imprisonment with hard labour, without the option of a fine. Three first offenders were fined 5s each, in default twenty-four hours' imprisonment for drunkenness. '

The latest dredging returns are as follow: Hessey, 40oz 14dwt, for 138 hours; Masterton, >7oz 3dwt for 133 hours, off the top-plate only.

The funeral of the late Mrs A. Robinson, an old resident who died in Masterton, on Wednesday last, took place yesterday afternoon, the cortege being - a large one. A short memoriam service was held at St. Patrick's Church, and was conducted by Revs. Dean McKenna and Father Kelly. Rev. Father Kelly officiated at the graveside.

It is urderstood that Mr R. Brown, of Masterton, will he .a candida'.e for the next vacancy on the Wellington Education Board.

Messrs J. D. Cruickshank, Gi C. Summerell, J. B. Moody, D. Cas'elberg and G. R. Sykes (secretary), representing the Masterton A. and P. Association, visited Wellington during the week for the purpose of canvassing for donations for the next annual Show. They received a good many promises of support from merchants and business men of the city. The Trust Lands Trustees, at the meeting last evening, received the following letter from Messrs Bunny, Petherick and Ayson, in connection j with the £IO.OOO loan for building purposes:—"We observe that your Trust is proposing to raise a loan of £IO.OOO for building purposes. We shall be obliged if you will supply us with details of the proposals as we think it likely that a client of ours would be prepared to advance the money at •'»£ per cent, for any term desired; principal payable in Masterton and repayable in Melbourne;, interest payable in Wellington. If you will forward these, particulars we will submit them to our principal, and let you know if the money will be available within a fortnigh'." The Trustees decided to inform the writers that they were only empowered to rai e the money at tha rate of £3,000 per annum, and they were not yet ready to raise any portion of the cum. They, would, however, inform Messrs Bunny, Petherick and Ayson when they wished to have the money. It was mentioned that the .money could be raised with the Wellington Harbour Board. The march, "Ingleby," written by Mr F. W. G. McLeod, conductor of the Masterton Municipal Brass Band, has met with a very favourable recention at Home, and has been included "in the "Champion Brass Band Journal" for 1908. Full printed parts have been received in Masterton, and the Masterton Band, whit.h has been practising the piece, will shortly render it in public. Referring to the composition, the editor of the "Champion Brass Band Journal," a well-known authority on band music, says: "This marc!) may be described as 'colonial.' The composer is a well-known New Z?a'and bandmaster, and was over here with the New Zealand Band on their tour through England. It has been sent over as a message of gooi-will to the English bauds, and will be accorded a hearty reception by them. It is easy and playable, and not common-place."

A notice in this week's "Gazette" reads:—"l. Joseph George Ward, Minister for Railways, hereby declare that the provisions of 'The Government Railways Superannuation Fund Act/1902,'shali extend and apply to persons permanently employed by the Wellington and, Manawatu Railway Company, as from January Ist, 3908." ; "

"The balance is getting small," remarked a member at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, yesterday. "It's that small," added another member, "that I can't see it without spectacles," and he proceeded forthwith to don those useful articles, in order to penile the bank pass-book.

The erection of a t!Tee-story building for the Youla Wool Company, near the Kuripuni' railway station, was commenced yesten ay. New regulators have been gazetted which piovide that cadets or officers in the sixth class of the Pest and Telegraph Department who may pass and officers in the second grade of the fifth class who have passed the senior examination (excluding the matriculation examination) shall be graired a double increment, provided that the conduct of such officers' has been satisfactory, and they are otherwise favourably reported upon for promotion. The regulation takes effect immediately. TheY.M.C.A. have obtained permission to hold their annual picnic on Boxing Day on Mr Welch's property at Opaki. A long list of events has been drawn up, and, given fine weather, a very enjoyable day should be spent. Special Christmas services will be held in Knox Church, to-morrow. In the morning the subject will be "The fuiness of time" or the "Preparation in history for the coming of Christ," and in the evening '''The star in the East" or "The visit of the wise men ,to Bethlehem, and its significances." In the outfields services will be conducted as follows: Mild Miki, 3 p.m., Rev. A. T. Thompson; Dreyerton, 3 p.m., Mr McGregor; Wangaehu, 7.30 n.m., Mr A. G. Crawford. TWO S< VBRFIGN RFMEDIE . I THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS* PUKK VOLATILE Iit'CALYFfI EX-TRA-CT was proved by exports at tho Sup rems Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, > ITectivc and reliable. Therefore do not a gravale your eomplaint by the use (f one if the many eiude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as •'.Extracts," and f'omtbe use of which a death was reported rewntlv, but insist upon the GENUINE SANDBK & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, acd reject all others. ,l''or wrinkles, sunburn, pimples; blackheads, freckles, cracked hxruU, dry andinflamed skin, use SANDER & fcONS' SUPEKBA SKIN FOOD. No la-iy should do without it. Allajs irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth nnd supple skin. REMEMBER that SANDER & SONS' SUPERB A SKIN FOOD is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike anj of them,produces a permanent beautifying effect. All chemists and stores.

The ice-making plant has been erected at the Masterton Dairy Factory, and operations were commenced yesterday. A supply of ice will be available to-day.

The first Crown tenant in the Wellington district to take advantage of the right to acquire the freehold under the Land Laws Amendment Act, 1907, is Mr W. J: Coulter. His application to be allowed to purchase the freehold title to section 56, Horowhenua Village Settlement, came before the Wellington Land Board yesterday. The Board resolved to draw his attention to Section 20 of the Act, so that he might take the steps prescribed therein. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band will give a concert in the Town Hall., on Christmas night, when a popular programme of vocal and instrumental items.will be given. A brass band has been formed at "Kaiparoro. Mr Rasmus Hansen has been apjjointed conductor, and Mr 0. Falkner secretary. During the past four weeks 1,058 bales of wool, have been consigned from the Eketahuna railway station to Wellington. As the result of a protest made by the Eketahuna Borough Council as to the irregularity of the election at Pahiatua to appoint a representative' to the Wellington and Wairarapa United Charitable Aid Board, the seat occupied by Mr R. Smith has been declared vacant. A successor . will be appointed by the local bodies concerned going through the process of a fresh election, or else by the-Goveruor-in-CouHcil.. The settlers in' the Forty Mile Bush district arc experiencing the best summer known for years, which is in-striking: contrast to the coiditions obtaining in the sirrounding districts, where the drought has been playing havoc with everything.

An erroneous impression exists in outside districts that timber has been "cut out"' in the Forty Mile Bush, says the "Eketahuna Express." When it is stated that during the last four weeks no less than 550,800 superficial feet of sawn timber has been trucked from Newman, Hukanui, and Eketahuna, it will be seen that the industry is still in a very flourishing slate. In audition to this, sixty-one trucks of firewood were consigned.

The Receiver-General (late Secretary to the Treasury), Mr R. J. Collins, inserts the "following in this week's "Gazette":—"The Minister of Finance directs me to acknowledge the receipt of 5s in stamp's forvv aided with the memorandum, 'Kindly pay to public account.'" The Commie--sioner of Stamps also acknowledged the receipt of £1 13", forwarded to his department by some person unknown as "amount due to the Crown. for death duties."

At a meeting of the programme committee in connection with the acquatic carnival on Anniversary Dr.y next, the first prize trophy for theWa'irarapa championship race was increased to £5 ss. The prizes in several other races were also largely increased. It was decided ,to make arrangements for the effective lighting of the lake on the night of the sports, and to have a fireworks display.

Somebody caclulated lately that it: costs New Zealand £6,ooo'a day—Sundays included—to pay interes*; on, the public debt of the dominion, says, the "Taranaki Herald"; in addition there is the interest on local and private indebtedness to be paid;ar.di the amount is steadily increasing,, not only in the aggregate, but per head of population. Sooner or later a halt must be called, for the pace: cannot be maintained for ever. Owing to the high wages that have to be paid, it costs as much to .slaughter stock at the Christchurch abattoirs and retail the meat at the shops in the city as it does to slaughter and freeze ii: at Belfast, (near Christchurch), and pay the freezing charges to . the London market. This statement was made by a witness in the Canterbury farm< workers' dispute. A prominent wool buyer, who had; been out to Flaxbourne, informed a coirespondent of the Christchurch* Press that no one would sell his clip* at the price he was able to offer—from 7d to Sd. The settlers, seemed inclined to ship on their own account rather than accept what-they considered a "beared" price. The bioker stated that he had so far bought only about 100 bales of wool, as compared' with 18,000 bales purchased by this, time last year. People abroad in Wellington on Christmas Day will have to resort to the almost forgotten art of walking. For once the streets will be strangely free from the clang and clamor of the electric tram. The cars will stay at home for a holiday. In previous years an abbreviated service has been run on Christmas Day by asking for volunteers at an increase in pay. The decision not to run the cars st ail on Christmas Day is understood to have been arrived at owing to a demand on the part of the men fur 5s per* hour.

On November 4th an old man, 90 years of age, entered the Crown Office of the Law Courts, London, and set down a voluminous document, which proved to be an affidavit. Asked what it was, lie said it was an action he was taking- against "the King,. Crown, and Parliament of England for £20,000 damages for neglect," and added that he wanted to sue in forma pauperis. It turned out that the old man was Mr John W. Burt, a Ta, c manian, once an employer of the late Hon. Richard John Seddon, and that the coming trial (for theaffidavit was proved to be regular and in order) arises out of an action iin Tasmania nearly twenty year, l * ago. Burt now resides in the London* County Council lodging-house in* Drury Lano. THE PREMIER SEPARATOR The new principle covered by the"Haltie" patents is ra.pidly establishingthis machine as tin; Premier Cream Separator. The split' wing system has been discarded, ami a special ahd very simple- arrangement feeds the wliolo' ; milk to (lie separating plains without disturbing the cream layer. Results achieved in actual practice with the "Baltic," have astonished practical factory-men, and {he really marvellous capacity and clean skimming have exceeded auything hitherto known. Practical proof will be given on application to J. 15. MacEwan and Co., Ltd., TJ.S.S. Co.'s Buildings Wellington.

A Gisbome correspondent writes to a contemporary:—"We are having very hot weather at present, as hot as I have felt it in-Melbourne. ; What makes it worse just now (for we usually have cool nights) is the burning bush on all sides, the wind carrying ashes and partly burn 1 - leaves to us, and the smoke, especially when a westerly is blowing, makes the nights very trying." Wanganui is proud of its fasters, and has issued the following challenge to Dr Bakewell, of Auckland,, who ridicules the allpged cures:—"A Wanganui man is ready to stake £IOO that he will last for 25 days; he is willing to submit to the strictest supervision that Dr Bakewell can devise, and the only stipulation he makes is that he is to be allowed to go about his daily work and take such air and as he pleases. He will si4sall necessary facilities for watchersrollowing him wherever I;e may go." Dr Bakewell intends to visit Wanganui to further investigate the fasting cases.

Dr. Hugh Stott, medical officer of health for the combined districts of East Sussex (England), speaking at a public meeting at Cuckfield, said that the linen pocket-handkerchief was an abomination, and could not be too strongly condemned from a health point of view.

A general servant is advertised for.

At their rooms, to-day, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd.-, will sell Christmas poultry and numerous lines of furniture, sundries and produce. At the Masterton Auction Mart, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell a quantity of furniture; also drapery, clothing, fancy goods, poultry, and produce. The Wellington Dramatic Society will stage the comedy "Dr. Bill," in the Town Hall, on the evening of December 2b'th. The box plan is open.at Miss A. E. Rive's, Queen street.

Messrs R. Wilson and Co., Ltd., Taihaoe, have for sale a firat-clasa sheep-run of 4,500 acres, at a nominal rental. Particulars will ba found in the firm's advertisement, which appears elsewhere in this issue. "Bright and attractive" is the general verdict of the display of Christmas novelties made at C. Smith's shop in Queen Street The arrangement of goods in the windows and inte-rw of the establishment is most amactive, and immediately the attention of the passerby. Fancy goods, costumes, millinery, general novelties, a thousand and one lines too numerous to mention, but well worth inspection, are to be seen. The public are invited to call and see for themselves the profusion of goods shown, all of which are quoted at reasonable prices.

For a considerable time past Mr C. C. Aitken, bookseller and stationer, has been making extensive preparations for the busy season, and the attractive display at his shop in Queen Street is evidence of his enterprise. The shop is overflowing with noveluies, and those requiring suitable Christmas gifts should be able to make an easy selection from the large stock. Particularly good value is shown in leather goods, postcards and albums, reward books, children's picture books and annuals, pictorial postcards and photo frames. The stock of toys and fancy goods is numerous, varied and well worth the inspection of the public.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory with their usual enterprise are_ making a display for this Christmas season that is in thorough keeping with the up-to-date business methods always adopted by them. All three windows of their establishment are dressed most attractively with the newest of most fashionable goods. One window is devoted exclusively to the display of every description of footwear, while the second is replete with a fty.Q show of gentlemen's hats, summer -shirts, ties, dressing cases and leather goods. The corner show window is devoted to clothing, a special feature of which is the array of gentlemen's tailor-cut suits, guaranteed in both style and fit. Gladstone bags, overland trunks, and travelling rugs make up a most com'prehen3ive display.