LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9031, 18 January 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

, The rumours that reached Masterton on Thursday evening to the effect that the Miki Miki Schoolhouse and the accommodation house on Mt. fcloldsworth had been, destroyed by the bush and grass fires, prove to be groundless. There were - sixteen people in the mountain house on the night it was stated to have heen burnt..

The judges,: Messrs T. P. Lett and G. Shaw,, have made ,the following awards in connection with the school children's garncn competition held undei: the. auspices; of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association :--.Plot No. ,4 '(G., Hendry and M. Ewart), 1; plot No. 5 (J. Fuller and Reg. Ford), 2; plot No.- 22 (W. Hampton and P. Fraser), 3. The produce had to be grown oy school plots, but the material for the collections of vegetables, etc., exhibited, could be gathered wherever available. Points were allowed for general appearance of plots, conditions of soil, freedom from weeds, sfcraightness of rows, quantity and quality of vegetables grown, condition of tools and adverse circumstances, i.e., poorness of soil, absence of water and exposed situation. The hours during which ladies may use the public swimming baths are such as to preclude a large number of young women engaged, in business during th 3 day from using the baths. Consequently they are petitioning the Park Committee to erect a bathing shed at the end of the Park Lake nearest the Oval, where the hoars need not be so restricted as at the public baths. Some forty signatures have been attached to the petition.

The ordinary meeting of Court Loyal Enterprise, A.0.F., was held last evening, Bro. G. G. Johnson, C.R., presiding. It was ; decidod to take part in the torchlight procession to be held in connection with the Aquatic Carnival on January 22nd.. Two new members were proposed for membership and one was initiated. The proposed agreement between the Friendly Societies' Council and the" chemists nf Masterton was discussed and approved of. -At -an enthusiastic-meeting of ladies held in St. Matthew's School- | room, last evening, Mrs Biackman I presiding, it was decided to form a. lad ids.' swimming club. i.< There were over fifty ladies present. The.meeting unanimously resolved that the i: headquarters of the club should be at the public baths in Dixon street..The ; annual subscription was fixed; at 2s 6d. Fifty-nine members : \yere en- ; rolled. The colours chosen were navy blue and red. Officers were I elected as follows:—President, Mrs | Blackman; vice-presidents, Mesi dames A. Casalberg, A. R. Bunny, W. P. James, D. Donald, D. M. Graham, Hosking, E. N. Campbell, |Dr. Cook, Hives, N. Beetham, W. , B. Chennells, Hester, Coradine, Rutitora, Yarr,, Eton, Wagland;, confirm ttee, Mesdames Moore, Kyle," ;Dolan, and Misses Burnett, Whitcombe, and Gillespie; hon. secretary, Miss M. Holmwood; hon. treasurer, Miss G. Burnett.

As a result of the long spell of dry weather, many of the creeks in the Masterton and Eketahuna districts are dryi'ig-up. It is stated that in the Mangamahoe district the creeks have never been lower during the past" fifteen years" than they are at present. There is a serious shortage/, of water in Eketahana, most of thtf •tanks having run dry. r Thirty entries have been received from Wellington swimmers for the events to be competed for at the Aquatic Carnival in Masterton on Anniversary Day. A farmer informed a "Wairarapa Age" representative, yesterday, that, despite the long spell of dry weather 'that has been experienced, he had plenty of green feed on his farm, is situated at the foot of the Tararua Rangis.

Divine service \vill he conducted in Knox Church, to-morrow tnorning and evening, by the Rev. A. T. Thompson. The subjects of discourse will be "The Remnant Doctrine," and "The Voice Crying in the Wilderness—the mission of John the Baptist." Outfields services .will be conducted as follow: —Kaituna, 2.30 p.rrr., Rw. A, T. Thompson; -S.p.m., MiU-i Milci. Mr D. McGregor; 7.30 p.m.„ Dreyerton, Mr G. H. Gibb. Miss Caldow, one of Wellington's leading contralto soloists, will sing a<t the evening service in Knox Church to-morrow.

The Whareama annual sports meetling: was held yesterday. There was a large attendance of the public, and a most enjoyable day was spent'; The \ following are the results of some of the % saveral events: —Maiden Race, |W. White (Masterton), 1. 100 Yards 'Handicap, B. Collerton, 1; J. Berry UMasterfcon), 2; W. White, 3. 220 : Yards Handicap, W. White, 1; R. McKenzie (Masterton), 2. 440 Yards ! Handicap, G. Scholfield, 1; W. Scholfield, 2. Hop, Step and Jump, : B. Collerton, 1; R. McKenzie, 2; J. Berry, 3. High Jump, R. McKenzie, 1. Consolation (150 yards), J. Berry, 1; C. Taylor, 2. One Mile Handicap, C. G. Fletcher, 1. B. Collerton won the points prize. A number of horse events were also decided!. TWO PCVEREIGN RHMEDIE*. THE SAND Kit AND SONS PIIKK VOLATILE EIY.U.YPTI *BX TRACT was proved by experts at the Rupreni9 Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its. own, and to >he .<ib=;oliitely sttfe, • ffective and - Therefore do not a gniivate your complaint by the use of" one <■!)' the many cunle eucalyptus cils which airu now pa m'd oil a3 "Extracts," and'&sintba use of which a death waf? reported; recently, but insist upon theGRNUiNE SANDffiH & POMS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, ac?d reject* all others, For wrinkle*, sunburn, Dimples, blackheads, freckles, crueked Innds, dqjt and inflamed skin, »»• SANDER & : SONS' SUPKRBA SKIV FOOD. No la-ly should be-without H. AlUjs irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion,, and n smooth »nd snppln skin. REMEMBER that R4NDEK * PONS' STj'PEIfBA SKIN FOOD w not an ordinary faoo cream, mid anj of , thetn,protluoes a pprtumiciu beautifying | effect. All chemists and stores. When attacked with or bowel complaint, you want a sipdicine that act's quickly. .The attack i ; s. always suddon, gene-rally severe hm\ with' increasing pain. Even a slight) delay in procuring a remedy increase;?. ■ the risk. ICoep a ■ bottle■ of Chan\bcrlain' , s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcca Remedy in the house and you are absolutely safe. It has never been known to. fail in case of colic, cholerfl diarrhoea, or summer complaint ii\ ol\\V;\-> en. Fw sale by fill dealevs".

.J. ; : \ : i The Napier dairymen ha!ve warned their customers that their wiil be a, difficulty in keeping up the supplyipf . milk. ; ' ■■ i .. ; - i s;vui* ■■ -.-• Writing of the iown of Grfeylfio'uihV " the "Gre.v Star" says it 'is'a^Vaticj''"' ing with leaps and bounds. Property has doubled in value within'the pakt few-years, and is still advancing. * A. different class of building is being erected. Substantial brick 'edifices : are taking the place of the "goldfteltp • buildings" of years ago* A dumber' ; ; of large wholesale establishments ' are being established, and Everything indicates that Greymouth is "looked upon a 6 one of the more important centres of population in-the dominion.

A few have been directly approached by the Department cf Industries and Commerce have agreed to help NeW, Zealand'to make a good display at'the FrancoBritish Exhibition, but others have not'come forward, though ; a general invitation has been extended toV.a)J,- ; The department is now very ., collecting goods, which ■ riiost all, be " shipped by February 13th; . vC

The arrivals of Chinese in the dominion during the past yriar-were 247 men, seven women, and oneWhjfdt. " Only three Japanese Vrived during this period. The largest numberofforeign immigrants from ; any 'oite ;i country, after the Chinese, was from .; Germany, the number Austria accounts for 1791; 'Wtiffitiitt < r 123, and America 169. j .THe'n: fe* figures drop to the tens, arrivals being from Dehmark i 575, Italy. 41, Norway 26, Sweden 26,' Greece Other countries represented, but only by ones and twos, were\;Finlarid, Hoiland, Poland, Roumania, Swit2eriar.*d> ' , Turkey, Siam, Syria, ;and- Brazil;—' Altogether 1,304 persons gf dther ftiari nationality arrived in the "•■■ domii&iori, but it does follow that they remained "her«> '-<'•') •'■■•

j, An advertiser requires Iwq ■ j 7s. ','.<■•!" ' \ I 'At their rooms, |i o'clock to-day, Messrs' R. EBiHoweH ;: iiand Co., Ltd., will sell at aactiorila j large' entry- ot fiMmiturejand'igeneraß Pg(H>dk,.pouttiiy„andl produce; ori'F,,, ,p •!

Builders , and cab^net-maK|^' v rt^ f .''f.''. qpiring the., services, of wood-carver should read an %sfki%isf!~* v ment from Mr . W. ' ing on; page ,'f The members of the'Stoneheng&iv Lodgfi are elsewhere: Jirequested tojoin in the torchlighti'.pßocession ch> thß?,,evveningi of th& ,l22nd instant : ' .-i; I .&.&'<'} mi- ; Tne sale of drapery and'cio'6ifirfg at the Masterton: Auction 'M^N, u "|e , sGß / r.: i "! , ; h day, was a successful one. It'lwWtee* continued to-day and Monday!; when "'' the balance of goods will withouitreserve.. *■* ■■'"*'

Eye troubles are carefully diagK. nosed and'Scientificallyytreated/byi Mp A. Henderson,, optician,, of; Qneem Street,. Masterton.. Sufferers from failing. should consult him/. ' ...... .-<

Genuine bargains are obtainableat J. Graham and Co. 's great sweep-out sale, now proceeding. Residents should make themselves acquainted with the substantial price reductions made by calling at the firm's premises. '.. ■■ ■ *'• '• : ..-'.

"A .genuine offer" 'is- the title ot'at new advertisement inserted in this morning's issue by Messrs , Ryan Bros.,' jewellery importers, whose, offices are at-Hhe Exchange Buildings,- Queen street. The offer is a, special one> the*pub!ifcare invited; to perus&the particulars:- seti. outtin. the announcement.

Particulars relative to thfl--clearing sale of furniture by Mr J. R. Nicol, on account of Mrs Butler, JSTo. 5 Wrigley Street, are advertised to-3ay. The sale will be an u reserved one, and is worthy of the attention of those requiring furniturey, as the«. various-, lines ares? well selected and nearly u&n. .......> •

SUCCESSFUL MILKING MACHINE Writing.in 'referenoe.to.the "Lawrence- • •KennedyTGillies " Milking.-, Machine, Mr. John Mathicson, of. Tomaliawk, says, "It have come to # the. conclusion, that the money was well invested installing the"L.K.G." I have been using;; four; inach-> ?i ines, andean honestly say/have fpund no ill effects after, the second - yeaifs milking, on the same cows. I have tried the' cows at intervals, and always found thl?;qyahtity fully,.niptC; with, the machine thari by hand.,' Since obtaining thoiiew; inflations" and mouthpieces nine nioiitlis;ago,ihave. had practically no expense, with. ; tlie irj)--keep." MacEwans, Ltd.,., sole agents,. U.S.S. CoJs Buildings, -Wellington., J