LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9022, 8 January 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

' Pursuant to his* notice of motion, Cr Ewington moved at the meeting of the Borough Council, last evening, that the motion passed by the Council at its last meeting, deciding to appoint Mr Laing-Meason to report on the extension of the water and drainage of the town, be rescinded. The mover stated that his reason for bringing forward the motion was to allow of applications being invited from other prominent engineers in the dominion. He considered that New Zealand had several engineers who were at "the top of the tree" in their profession, and these should be given a chance to put in an offer. Cr Temple seconded the motion, and supported it on the grounds of economy. He did not'believe in .paying £l5O for a report on a subject 'which had already been reported upon to the Council. Crs Morris and; Elliott also spoke in support of the resolution, the latter contending that the engineer who had carried through the present scheme should be given an opportunity of reporting upon any extension thereof. No councillor spoke against the motion, which was, however, lost on the casting vote of the Mayor. "Peeping Tom" seems to have already made his appearance around the Municipal Swimming Baths, as a written complaint was received at the meeting of the Borough Council last evening from a gentleman residing in the vicinity of the baths, who alleged that youths are already climbing over the fence or gazing into the enclosure when other people are swimming. This was considered undesirable in view> of- the fact that the baths are already being used by women. The Council thought the bestvthing that could be done would be to keep a sharp look-out for offenders in this respect and make an example,of the first one caught. "If the practice is ' said 'olrie' Councillor, "a policeman should be told off to protect swimmers, especially females." The monthly meeting of the Masterton Mun;cipal Fire Brigade was held last evening, Captain Jenkins presiding. Leave of absence was granted to Custodian Morris. The secretary reported that the average musters for the month of December had been —At meetings 25 2-3rds, alarms 23i I-3rd. In conection with the half yearly return of musters the secretary reported that; Foreman Jenkins had attended the possible number of times, viz., 28. A circular is being forwarded to all the sheepowners in the district, asking them to attend a meeting to be held in the A. and P. offices in Perry Street, to consider the shearers' dispute. As the Farmers' Union has taken all responsibility in connection with the hearing of the dispute, the circular requests individual farmers not to attend any; sittings of the Conciliation Board unless advised to do so by the Executive of the Union. The Masterton Borough Council, last evening, decided to make the usual annual grant of £25 towards the Technical School for lighting and heating. v The Masterton Municipal Brass Band continued their programme of Christmas carols last evening, when they playsd in the various streets on the western side of Queen street. They intend to visit other streets on Thursday evening. A first offender, who did not appear, was fined 10s for drunkenness by Mr G. Heron, J.P., at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning. A. Cartel ton baker informs the correspondent of a Lower Valley piper that if everyone paid cash for their bread the bakers in that town could reduce the price % to 3d per 2'b loaf. The settlers who took up sections in the Dry River Settlement (Lower Valley) have had some very fair crops this season. Two or three very good oat crops are to be seen. During the past twelve months the valuti of the buildings erected at Carterton totalled £15,000, the majority of the structures being residences. During the year the gasworks, which cost £6,00.0, have been brought into use. A proposal is now on hand to raise a loan of £4,500 for street improvements. A big bush fire is f raging at Ruakokopatuna, Lower Valley. The fire has spread to the Awhea station, and has done considerable damage to the pastures. In Carterton during the year ended December 31st, 1907, there were. 113 births, 27 weddings, and 30 deaths. New potatoes are said 'to be so scarce in Carterton that none are procurable at the shops. Local growers are' holding for a rise. The dry weather and intense heat that has betn experienced of late has had a detrimental effect on the potato crops in the Mal'tinborough districts.. A number of the crops are becoming: withered, and it is doubtful if rain will prove of any benefit when ifc does come. A large number of small farmers in the Eketahuna district who have hitherto employed one or two shearers, will, if a shearers' award comesinto force, shear their own sheogj. says the Eketahuna Ejipress. TWO SOVEREIGN RTiMiS'DIE*. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS ; PURR VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTKACT was proved by exports at the Supreme Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, < ffective and reliable. Therefore do not aggravate,your oouaplaint by the use of one ol the maay crude eucalyptus oils which aro now palmed oil as "Extracts," and from the uso of which a death was reported recpntly, but insist upon the GENUINE SANBKK dt SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all others, For wrinkles, sunburn, pimples, hlaokheads, freckles, cracked hinds, dry and inflamed skin, use SANDER A SONS' SUPiifcßA SKIN FOOD. No lady should be without it. Allays irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth f<nd supple skin. 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Twelve hundred and seventy persons booked passages from the Eketahuna Railway Station during the Christmas and New Year Holidays, Twelve bands have entered in the A grade at the approaching band contest at New Plymouth, and seven in the B grade. The following are the additional entries in the competitions: — Baritone solo, 17; flugel horn, 10; E-flat bass, 15; B-flat bass, 8; BB bass, l'£; euphonium, 14; Bflat cornet, 36; E-flat cornet (soprano), 13; tenor trombone, 20; bass trombone, 8; tenor horn, 27; trombone trio, 11; quartette, 18; drums, ,7 each. So far no bands have notified > withdrawal from the contest. The tender of McWilliams and Andrew, of Wellington, has been ac • cepted for the reconstruction of Harding's road bridge, Woodville. The price is £2.427. There were three other tenderers. Recrudescence of the movement to send a team of New Zealand schoolboy cadets to England,, to participate in the annual rifle shooting contests between English and colonial cadets, has been the result of the offer cabled last week, from London,, on behalf of the' London City Boys Shooting Guild to provide hospitality iot any team of visiting colonials. The.guild is ere organisation formed _ unddr Lord Roberts' scheme of national' training. When subscriptions towards the cost of sending; a-team of cadets were invited last year the public proved lukewarmj. but it is considered fchttfc there "is a better prospect of sufficient response being macfe to an offer this year. The Government steamer Hinemoa; returned to Auckland l on Monday evening from her visit to, the Kermadecs, where she landed the party of scientists from New Zealand, who are" to remain on the island for twelve months. Caprain Bollons, the master of the steamer, states that splendid weath&r was experienced both on the outward and inward passages, and all on board spent a most enjoyable time. o*i reaching the inlands the members of the \ scientific party were landed, and the various depots, which were found intact, 'overhfitiled,* ahd; ,! urtiere nereseary, the renewed- Captain. Bollons states that mere were great quantities of fruit, prirjeipa'ly oranges, growing, but in places where it would be almost impossible to ship them to a vesspl. No wreckage was seen at any, of the islands called at. An advertiser: requires a-lady, helg) in small family. The Misses Whitcombe notify that the Arcadia Tea Rooms will be closed to-day from noon till 3.30 o'clock. The poundkeeper at Alfredton advertises elsewhere particulars oft three heifers impounded there on December 31st last. Mr W. H. Cruiclcshank advertises particulars of a number of new properties which have been placed in his hands for sale. Messrs Dimock and Co., Ltd., will* receive pigs at Eketahuna on Monday, January 20th, and at Mauriceville on, the following day. The display of footwear at Mr p. Peterson's Boot Palace is particularly attractive at the present time. Inspection is cordially invited. , . „ The Friendly Societies' picnic, arranged for Anniversary Day, has been postponed on amount of the committee being: unable to arrange for special trains on that day.. Messrs Ross and MacGregor, land agents, advertise for sale a first-clas&n sheep station' of 50,000 acres;. Theproperty is well watered, winters easily a sheep to the acre, and is pronounced a bargain at the price asked for it In an inset circulated with this morning's issue, Mr H. A. draper, announces that having decided to leave Masterton before the winter, he is holding a huge reduction sale, which will commence on Friday morning next, at ten o'clock.. Great bargains in. every department are o'Tered, and the* public are invited to visit the sale and see'for;' themselves ' the bargains that, areoffered. i With considerable enterprise l , Mr*A. U. Maltbjr has opened very up-to-date supper afcd djning rooms in the: new brick premises erected opposite Messrs Hoar and Permain's shop in Queen street. The rooms have been specially constructed to the order of ' the proprietor, and are fitted with every .convenience, being.' weliJigbted; and commodious. The main dining, room will accommodate over 40 persons, while the private supper>rooms are- in; thorough keeping* with the general up-to-date style of. the establishment. Fresh fish will always be. available at meals, and clients nan rely on receiving the best possible attention. * At the Foresters' Hall, Masterton, at 2 o'clock, on Saturday next, Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., will submit at auction on account of Mr Wall, the Riverside estate, hear Maryborough. The property consists of 2,380 acres, subdivided into* nine' sections ranging from 116| to 720' ; acres. The property, is within easy distance of the Maryborough township, and all the sections front good> i,roads, giving access to all the principal stock markets of the Wai[rarapa. The land is of good quality, ! and well watered;, and is all ploughable and adapted either for dairying,, agricultural or pastoral purposes.. 'Plans of the subdivision and full particulars may be had on application) to the auctioneers." THE PREMIER SEPARATOR. The • new principle covered bv the' "Baltic" patents is rapidly establishing; this machine as the Premier, Cream. Separator. The split wing system, haa been discarded, and a special aliri verysimple arrangement feeds the wholemilk to the separating plains urithQUt disturbing the cream layer. Results, achieved iu actual practice ■with the "Baltic" have astonished practical; factory-man, and the really marvellous: capacity and clean skimming have eixmuled anything hitherto known.. Practical pwvof will he given on application to J. Uv MacEwan and Co., Ltd., F.S.S. Co.'s Ifnildings, Wellington. When attacked with Diarrhoea or bowel complaint, you want a medicine that acts quickly. The attack is always, sudden, generally severe and with increasing pain. Even a, slight delay in procuring a remedy increases the risk. Keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house and you are absolutely safe.' It has never been known to fail in case of colic, oliolera diarrhoea, or summer oomplnint in child'* ren. For sale by all dealers. * -