LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9040, 25 January 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest dredging returns are as follow: —Masterton dredge, 50oz 15dwt for 130 hours work from the top plates only; Hessey dredge, 530z sdwt for 110 hours. It is stated that the various branches of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, in the Pahiatua district, have decided to merge into one central branch, with headquarters at Pahiatua. A whare belonging to Mr A. D. ' McLeod, of Blackburn (Lower Valley), was destroyed by a grass fire on Wednesday last. The building was valued at £IOO. A number of whares in other parts of the district have been burned clown through the grass fires. A horsa attached to a gig, belonging to Mr C. C. Rainsden, bolted from the front of Mr W. G. Beard's residence in Chapel Street, yesterday, but was brought to a standstill in a rather unexpected manner. In endeavouring to turn into the yard of the Masterton Club, in the same street, the horse fell into a hedge, and while it got safely through the obstacle, the vehicle remained on the other side until assistance arrived and separated the two No damage was done. A ITKOACHKI) IN THK EIGHT AY AY. Your expenditure in clothes can be reduced without sacrificing any of the essentials of n good suit, namely, perfect (It, correct style; and high quality. liy doing a strictly cash business, we can < make you a suit which we guarantee to i he satisfactory in every way, at a price which means a decided saving to you. I Call and get quotations for your next i suit. —Morrison and Penney, 73 Willis I Street, Wellington. <

The Eketahuna Mounted Rifles are at present in camp at Eketahuna. Mr R. Goodin, of Nireaha, caught a trout in the Mangatainoka river, the other day, which weighed 19£lbs. It is reported, on good authority, that .one of, the recently appointed dairy inspectors will be stationed at Eketahuna. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band will give their fortnightly programme of music in the Park, tomorrow afternoon. The items will include the test selection for the New Plymouth contest, "William Tell," the march, "N.1.8.8.A.," and 1 "Gems of Schumann." ! * There was only a small muster at the ordinary parade of-the Masterton Rifle Volunteers last evening. Act-ing-Captain Bnghting was in command, and exercised the corps in company manoeuvres. Staff-Sergeant McNair was also present. One new member was elected.

The Masterton Rifle Volunteers will hold, an encampment with the Greytown Volunteers at Papawai on Saturday and Sunday next. This encampment, which is expected to be the forerunner of similar short ones | to be held in different parts of the district, will be devoted to practical field work and class-firing. The monthly meeting of the Y.M.CA. Board of Management was held last evening. The resignation of Mr S. Earee as treasurer was received, and Mr D. Hebenton was appointed to fill the vacancy. Mr W. Kemp and the general secretary were appointed a committee to revise the members' roll. It was mentioned that a membership campaign would in all probability shortly be undertaken. The Association's Bible Class also met last evening under the leadership of Mr A. G. Crawford. The class meets every Friday night. Quite a large number of people are attracted to the Park every evening, where the Masterton Municipal Brass Band is engaged in rehearsing the Quickstep for the New Plymouth Band Contest. The public are inters ested in the music, but it is not only for the music that the bandsmen assemble in the.Park every evening. They are put through *> course of dri'l by Drum-Major Hunn, and exercised in all the movements required for the Contest. The Band is aho actively preparing the test selection, and is making good progress with rather a difficult piece.

Special services will be conducted at Knox Church to-morrow, when Mr Hector McLean, 8.A., Deputy from the Theological Hall ani Otago University Christian Union, will conduct both services. He will bring under the notice of the congregation the special need of outpost work in the various back-block districts and the neglected areas of the dominion. Collections will be made in support of this work. Services in the outfields will be held at Dreyerton at 3 p.m. by Mr H. McLean, 8.A., and at Miki Miki at 3 p.m. and Wangaehu at 7.30 p.m. by Mr A. G. Crawford.

A general meeting of the members of the Masterton Fire Brigade and Fire Police was held in the Fire Brigade Station last evenirg, Captain Jenkins presiding, to deal with matters connected with the approaching Conference of the United Fire Brigades' Association, to he held in Masterton in March. Messrs H." Gardner, L. Lewis, V C. A. Ewington, C. and E. Braggins were appointed a programme committee. A number of other sub-committees were appointed to arrange for the entertaining of the delegates to the Conference. The canvassing committee reported that the public generally were responding liberally to the request for funds to entertain the delegates during their stay in Masterton.

The quarterly meeting of the Masterton Cemetery Trustees was held yesterday afternoon, there being present —Messrs C. E. Daniell (chairman), H. O'Leary, and W. Sellar. The Treasurer reported as follows for the past quarter:—Receipts, £45 8s sd; disbursements, £47 6s 2d; balance at last meeting, £94 13s 9d; balance at date, £92 16e. Accounts amounting to £sl 2s 8d were passed for payment. The sexton's report showed that during the year 1907 there had been 79 interments, as against 93 for the year previous. Messrs Daniell and O'Leary were appointed a Works Committee for the ensuing term", and were authorised to have repairs effected to the fence at the back of the Cemetery, which was partially destroyed by fire some time ago.

Mr W. P. James, S.M., occupied the bench at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday moraine:. Judgment lor plaintiff by default was given in the case of E. Reynolds and Co. v. P. Kirkby, a claim for £2 5s with costs 10s. In the case of Neils W. Albrechtsen and John Elder, a claim 1 for 9s 4d for meat supplies by plain--1 tiff to defendant when the latter was a partner in the firm of Bartlett and Elder, judgment was entered for plaintiff with I2s 4d costs. Mr B. J. . Dolan appeared for plaintiff. The hearing of charges against Frederick S. Cooper, licensee of the Centi-al Hotel, and Nellie Fielding, barmaid in the same hote', fcr breaches of the licensing Act by supplying liquor to I a person under IS years of age, was adjourned until February 7th, owing to Mr C. A. Pownall, counsel for the defence, being absent in Dannevirkc. A judgment]! summons case, Wm. Cragg v. F. Will, a claim for £9 2s Idt was adjourned for two months, Mr B. J. Dolan ("instructed by Mr D, K. Logan) appea~ed for the judgmenl creditor. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIE THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS PUIiR VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EX TfWCT was proved by experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, >i¥ective and reliable. Therefore do not aggravate your complaint by the use of one tf the many cinde eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as "Extracts," and from the use of which a death was feported reupntly, but insist upon the GENUINE SANDSR & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all' others. For wrinkles, sunburn, pimples, blockheads, freckles, cracked hinds, dry and inflamed skin, use SANDER & SONS' SUPERBA SKIN FOOD. No la<3y should be without it. All.tjs irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth and supple skin. REMEMBER that SANDER & SONS' SUPEBBA SKIN FOOD is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike anj of them,produces a permanent beiutifying effect. All chemists and etore3.

Thirteen young Australians passed through Christchurch the other day, en route for the North Island. They are of good stamp, and intend to settle in New Zealand. It is understood that these are the pioneers of further contingents.

The haymaking season in the Wanganui district this year is marked by the great amount of hay being made, the area reaped being rruch greater than for many years past. A large number of dairy-farmers are also making ensilage for winter feed. Strong disapproval of the system of allowing cyanide of potassium to be sold with such few restrictions by photographers and others was expressed by the Government analyst, Mr J. A. Pond, at an inquest at Auckland, a few days ago. Mr Pond considered that the drug should not be allowed to get into the hands of all and sundry who wished to purchase it. Oxalic acid was also largely used in commerce, he said, but its sale was restricted. The statement of Mr Wilford, M.P., regarding the excessive speed of trains on the Main Trunk line is substantiated by Mr W. Davidson, of Mornington, Otago, who states that when he was travelling on the line a few days ago, the train, at one part of the -journey, was allowed to gather speed until it seemed to be going at a tremendous pace. For a few minutes he stood on the platform of the carriage, and [while there saw a woman in an adjoining car thrown off her seat. Finding a great difficulty in keeping his hold and footing he entered the car. Everybody seemed more or less terrified at the apparently terrific rate at which they were travelling. Later on, when passing through the train, the guard said that., the driver was- making up time, and that the rate of speed was about .42 1 miles •an hour. Mr Davidson says that it seemed more like 60 or 70 . A cook is wanted for the Maori College at Clareville. Tenders are invited up to Wednesday next for grubbing, narrowing and sowing 150 acres land at Opaki. A reward is offered for the recovery of a gold chain with greei - ston! harp, lost in South road or Queen street. Notice is given by "the Masterton County Council of their intention to conform several resolutions at a meeting to be held on February 11thBargain seekers in. drapery and clothing should attend the great, sweep-out sale at J. L. Murray's, Exchange Buildings, Masterton.

A new 5x4 Premo camera withi all accessories, and also a . i-inch piate carbine is offered for sale cheap.

Mr J. Carpenter has to hand a consignment of new lines infootwear, including the latest styles from the' best British and Continental markets.

Mr .las. Whittaker, general grocer, of Queen street, has been appointed agent in Masterton for "Oxo'," the celebrated stock preparation.

The New Zealand Railways Department invite tenders, to close on February 22nd, for shunting waggons at Masterton station for a period of three years.

Mr D. Mcintosh, tobacconist, has just received a big consignment of Gallahci's well-kr.own shilling pipes. The pipes are silver-mounted and. well woith inspection.

The value of good toilet brushes' can scarcely be over-estimated. The brushes stocked by Mr H. T. Wood,, chemist, of Masterton, are the sortthat wear well, and do their workwell, and the prices are low.

The first term of the Wellington Girls' College will begin on Wednesday, February sth. The Principal will receive parents and guardians and enroll new pupils on Tuesday, February 4th, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Mrs W. Home ha 3 purchased the? confectionery business in Queen Street, MasUrLon, conducted for tome years past by Mr H. F. Fraser.. Complete stocks of high-class sweets will b3 available at reasonable prices.

At their rooms, Perry street, today Messrs if. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell at auction a large entry cf household furniture ' and effect?, two matched cream ponies, trap and harness. Twenty-fourpure-bred canaries will also be offered. Artistically hand-carved dining and sitting-room furniture is exhibited in the Post Office Furnishing Warehouse, next to "Wairarapa Age," Lincoln Road. It has been specially imported"by Mr M. O. Aronsten, the manager, to the order of local residents. Mr R. Brown, land and estate agent, advertises for sale a number of sound investments. The list is well worthy of perusal by those intending to purchase property in the Wairarapa, one of the most thriv- | ing and progresisve districts in the dominion. The New Zealand Clothing Factory have to hand a large consignment of boots and shoes from the best makers. These are in all the latest styles, and suited to the requirements of the season. A list of speciaL prices will be found in the firm's advertisement appearing in another column. THE RUSH FOR MILKING MACHINES.

Now that the "Lawrenec-Konncdy Gillies" Milker lias, after 5' seasons' use- • on numbers of dairy farms, proved an unqualified success, there is heavy and , increasing demand for this popnlar machine. Throughout Australasia a. tremendous number of machines are being booke/l for the coming season, and . in New Zealand alone some thousands will be required. On all sides one hearsof people going in for the "L.K.G." , machine. If you wish to get a plant installed in anything like time for thecoming season book up your order without delay. Plants will only be supplied in priority of application. J. B. MacEwan, Ltd., Agents, U.S.S. Go's Buildings, Wellington. A bad taste in the mouth always .irises from a disordered stomach, and may becorrected by taking a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. They cleanse and invigorto the stomach, improve the digestion, and give one a relish for food. INTEREST AWAKENED. Interest awakened everywhere in the marvellous cures of Cuts, Burns and Wounds with Dr Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. Price. Is Gd and 3s. Obtainable at H. B. Eton's, Chemist.