LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9018, 3 January 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The reduction in the price of the two-pound loaf of bread by hd in Masterton came into force on January Ist. The death occurred, yesterday, of Mrs Diamond, wife of the late Sergeant 15. Diamond, of the New Zealand Police Force, and mother of Mrs H. Nee, of Masterton. xhe deceased was 83 years of ag?, and spent the last twenty years of her life in Masterton. She lived in India for over twenty years, and well remembered the troubles connected with the Indian Mutiny. A pretty wedding was celebrated at S. Matthew's Church yesterday, when Miss Olive Ida Wintering'ham, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas. Winteringham, of Masterton, was married to Mr Norman Stevens, of Napier. The bride wss attired in a beautiful gown of white embroidered muslin, with hat to match, trimmed with ostrich feathers. The bridesmaid was Miss Myrtle Irene Winteringham, sister of the bride, and she was attired in a dress of champagne voile over pink glace silk. She also wore a floral hat to match, and carried a shower bouquet. Mr David Walsh was best man, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. M. Johnson. Subsequently a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, "Namathan," Villa Street, where the usual felicitous toasts were honoured and good wishes extended to the newly-married couple. The bridegroom's present to the bridesmaid was a handsome gold bangle. A large number of presents were received. The newly-wedded couple left by the afternoon train for the south 'on their honeymoon tour.

At the recent meeting of the Lower Valley Jockey Club, the dividend 3 paid in connection with the first day's racing appeared in the second day's programme, anrl it is understood that action will be taken by the police against the club and the publishers of the programme for a breach of the Gaming Act of last session. The Municipal Swimming Baths are reserved for ladies between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Mrs E. Clarke, mother of Mrs R. Sutherland, died at the residence of her son-in-law, yesterday morning. The deceased was 84 years of age, and had suffered from paralysis for about six weeks prior to her death. She came to New Zealand about 45 years ago, and has lived in Mastcrton for the last fourteen years. Out of a family of eleven, only three survive th? deceased, via., Mrs G. Johnson, of Auckland; Mrs G. J. Clarke, of Napier, and Mrs R. Sutherland, of Masterton. Five defendants, charged with having been drunk, appeared before Mr J. H. Pauling, J.P., at the Masterton Police Court, yejterday morning. Four were convicted and discharged, und one was fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment. The receipts in connection with the recent meeting of the Lower Valley Jockey Club amounted to about £IOO more than the previous meeting. Nomination fees amounted to £76, acceptance fees £95, entry fees for Maiden Race and Scurry £34 10s, bookmakers' fees £BS, sale of race cards £4B 19s, publican's booth £43, gaces £35 13s, lawn and stand £44 15s. The amount'given in stakes was £865, and the totalisator tax amounted to £9l 19s. The Masterton Friendly Societies will hold a combined picnic and sports at Pigeon Bush, on Anniversary Day. January 22nd. A special train, at excursion fares, has been arranged for, and plans have been made for a holiday in one of the prettiest »pots in the Lower Valley. Full particulars of sports and general arrangements will be notified later. The Wellington bakers, yesterday, reduced the price of bread from 4d to 3£d the 21b loaf. Speaking on the question of farm labour the Gisborne "Times" says:— As a rule, the farm labourer is fairly well paid, and is treated reasonably by his employer, both in regard to hours of labour and general conditions, but there are exceptions, and the man who helps to till the land for another is as much entitled to protection from an oppressive employer as the artisan in town is from the owners of sweating dens. Says the Auckland "Observer:"— "Sir Joseph Ward wants every adult in the dominion to contribute £1 towards the cost of rebuilding Parliament House. Considering that Parliament, for years past, has been engaged in the congenial task of forcing up the cost of living by truckling to thd demands of trades unionists for new labour laws, it is hardly likely that Sir Joseph's request will be received with any great degree of enthusiasm by the public generally. But the trades unionists, of course, will be only too ready to fall in with the Premier's ideas. Their generosity has already been conspicuous in connection with the Seddon Memorial schemes. There are about 38,000 trades unionists in the domin'on. £38,000 would be quite a nice little sum to start with, and ougnt to afford much gratification to Sir Joseph—when he gets it." The unexpected has happened at Home —nothing less revolutionary than a strike of men for less money. The tinsmiths employed at. the Daimler Works at Coventry—an industrial centre where the bicycles are built in England—actually struck work, according to the latest files, because the company insisted upon paying them too much! It appears that all the workmen are paid on the bonus system, under which they re ceive bonuses in addition to their X'egular wages. This appears to be against the principles of trade unionism, though the arrangement worked out so well for the men that, with the excepton of the tinsmiths, the unions did not object. The Tinsmiths' Union remained true to its principles, says the "Autocar," and did not allow its members to accept thfi bonuses. The firm meanwhile continued to credit the men with the bonuses to which they were entitled, and went so far as to open separate banking accounts tor each, so that the men could have the money at any time, if permitted by the union. At last the accumulated funds presented I too strong a temptation, and twothirds of the men decided to have their portion regardless of the consequences. They were at once expelled from the union and the rest of the tinsmiths called out of the works. The men who took the bonus, however, started a little union of their own, and, at latest advices, were finding good tinsmiths to replace those who have preferred i to stick to the union and refuse the i extra money. I

In his report to the Imperial Government on the British exhibit at the Christehurch Exhibition, the British Commissioner, Captain Percy Alk in. after acknowleding gratefully the hospitality of the Government and citizens of Christehurch, speaks of the wonderful resources of the dominnn, its salubrious climate, and the energy and industry of its people, and quotes Dr von Hochstettev's description of New Zealand as "a country which appears destined before all others to become the mother of civilised nations." TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIED THE FAMOUS vSANDF.R AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by experts (it tho Sup reme Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, dlective and reliable. Therefore do not avgrnvate your complaint by the use of oue of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as "Extracts." and from the use of which a death wa« reported recently, but insist wrort Hi*GENUINE BANDKU * SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all others. For wrinkle?, sunburn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hands, dry and inflamed skin, us« SANDER & SONS' SUPERBA SKIN POOD. No lady should De without it. Alleys irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth «nd supplfl skin. KEMEMBER that SANDER & SONS' SUPERB A SKIN FOOD is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike any of them.produces a permanent beautifying effect. All chemists and stores.

During 1907 eighteen bankruptcies were filed throughout Hawke's Bay, as against twenty-one last year. The realised assets fall short by £3,019 of the liabilities, whereas in 1906 the deficiency was nearly £7,000. "There is a fiendish desire to cut down every tree," remarked Mr Campbell, New South Wales Director of Agriculture, in giving evidence before the Forestry Commission at Sydney the other day. "And it is prevalent everywhere. Hundreds of instances have I noticed where magnificent timber has been massacred. Do what you will you will not stop it. I have given instructions to our managers to prevent it; but no, the public seem to have inherited the practice from the early settlers, who cleared the land." He had always told settlers to preserve timber areas, and unless belts were allowed to stand for the protection of the country ne believed the results would be disastrous. This was becoming a serious matter all over the world, as forests were being depleted. A novel rescue in mid-Atlantic was. reported by the German tank steamer Phoebus, which arrived in the Tyne recently. While on her' voyage from New York in the latterpart of October distress signals were observed flying from a vessel which was tossing about in heavy seas at the mercy of a sale. A boat was launched, but on getting alongside the derelict the men were amazed to find the only livirg creatures on board were two dogs of a Labrador' breed. The poor animals sent up piteous cries, and as soon as the rescuers'boat was near enough they leaped into it. An examination of the vessel proved her to be the schooner Anna, of Groningen, laden with a cargo of dvied fish, which was: in good condition. She was seaworthy and a smart craft, so the captain thought of taking her in tow, but the heavy weather made *his impossible, and as there was a danger to he set her on fireand sent her to the bottom. The dogs were well cared for.

A Japanese doctor never dreams of asking a poor patient for a fee. There is a proverb among the medical fraternity, of Japan, "When the twin enemies—poverty and disease invade a home then he who takpq aught from that home, even if it: be given him, is a robber." "Often," remarked a recent lecturer , on life in Japan, "a doctor willnot only give his time and medicine I free to the sufferer, . but he will [ also give him money to tide over , his diie necessities. Every physician id his own dispenser, and there are very few apothecaries' shops in the , empire. When even a rich man callsin a doctor he does not expect that he will receive a bill for medical ; services; in fact, no such thing as a : - doctor's bill is known in Japan, although nearly all modem practices are in vogue there. The strict hon- ■ esty of the people does not make it ; necessary for the doctor to ask a. ) fee. When he has finished his visit : to the patient a present is made to ' him, just as much as the patient can ■ afford. The doctor smiles, bows, thanks his patient, and the transaction is settled." Last week a provincial paper ad--1 vertised for a stone hand. This advertisement was perfectly intelligible 5 to all who have been connected wiMi the practical department of a ' newspaper, but judging by some of" the applications (which were receivj ed from all part" of the dominion) the term "stone hand" has had 1 many interpretations placed upon it. For instance, a monuirental i mason thought he was applying for r congenial employment, while others, who are used to the pick and shovel, expressed themselves quite willing . to work among stones. Needless to 3 say, a man accustomed to the manipulation of type and the "makeup" of a newspaper received prefer- ! ence. ! The heritors of the parish church of Carmylie, near Arbroath, have decided, by means of two beautiful stained-glass windows, to perpetuate '■ the memory of the Rev. Patrick Bell, LL.D, who invented Hhe reap- ' ing machine in the year 1827. One 1 of the windows, which are to occupy the pulpit end of the chruch, will have for its subject, "Ruth and Boaz " a pastoral scene, with the text, "J, wisdom, dwell with understanding, and find out knowledge of witty inventions."' The other window will have reference to Dr. Bell's work as a preacher. The finger-print method of identification has been extended to commercial uses by the Postal Savings Bank of the Philippines at Manila. This bank has recently issued a series of stamp deposit cards on which are spaces for stamps of different values to be affixed. When the depositor has stamps to the value of one peso on the card, it is exchanged at' the bank for a deposit book showing the amount to his credit. Opposite the lines for the owner's signature and address is a square ruled oft" for the reception of his thumb-print, so that, even if illiterate depositors, may readily be identified. An advertiser requires a position, as housekeeper in town or country. A married couple require board and; residence in private family. A youth is wanted to assist in. fixing steel ceilings. A notice to the owner of a Tarnworth sow straying on the property of Mr J. Siemonick, jm\, appears elsewhere. The fur.eral of the late Mrs B. Diamond will take place on Saturday, leaving St. Patrick's Church at 11 o'clock. Diaries are nowadays a necessity to business men and in fact to everyone. Messrs McLeod and Young, of the. "Academy," have an advertisement in this issue dealing with diaries for 1908. In order to avoid disappointment it will be necessary to* order early. Persistent coughs that continue through the spring and summer usually indicate some throat and lung trouble, and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. 'Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature, and a few doses taken in time may save a doctor's, hill and perhaps years of suffering. For sale by all dealers. INTEREST AWAKENED. Interest awakened everywhere in themarvellous cures of Cuts, Burns and Wounds with Dr Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. Price. Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at H. E. Eton's, Chemist.