LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9050, 8 February 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A branch of the Political Labour League will shortly be formed in the Pahiatua district. Those residents of the higher levels of Lansdowne, who depend upon the borough for their water supply, are now undergoing their usual summer troubles and have to cart their own water. The following are the present bookings at Masterton Town Hall for this month:—l9th and 20th, Montgomery's Entertainers; 22nd, J. C. Williamson's '"Blue Moon" Company; 26th, Alec Verne. A son of Mr Frank Aldershaw, of Pahiatua, met with an accident on Thursday evening. A horse, which he was riding at the Pahiatua Mounted Rifles camp, bolted and dashed down the Main Street. The lad was thrown off and fell heavily to the ground, being severely injured.

; The,Alasterton A. and P. Association -have receive&record ifeintries.for the competitions to be held at the forthcoming Show. The Rev. W. J. Elliott will represent the South Wairarapa circuit at the General Conference of the Methodist Church, which is to be held this year, at Auckland. At a meeting of teachers of the Carterton Methodist Sunday School, held on Thursday evening, it was decided to hold a grand concert in Victoria Hall, in aid of the school funds, in June next. | Mr T. Shields, of Wellington, the i well-known swimming enthusiast, has intimated his intention of donating a handsome gold medal to the Waira-. rap.* Amateur Swimming Club for competition. The following have been elected hon. members of the Carterton Orchestral Society:—Messrs F. Morgan, R. King, T. P. Forman. W. Halle>, J. Moncrieff, junr., and P. Cole. Members of the Feilding and Manawatu Mounted Rifles will act as a guard of honour from the Masterton railway station to the Show Grounds to His Excellency the Governor on the occasDin of his visit to the Show. At present the New Zealand Dairy Farmers' Union at Eketahuna is turning out one and a-half tons of butter per day, a considerable decrease on the amount manufactured during the corresponding period last year. ' K "*"-' •! At a meeting of the Aquatic Carnival Committee, last evening, all accounts in connection with the recent carnival were passed for payment. Mr R. Brown was appointed to audit the balance-sheet, which will be submitted to a later meeting of the committee. Last Tuesday, Mrs Joseph tfull and Mrs Edward, the first twins born in Wellington, celebrated their sixtyfiith birthday. They were born a year after the arrival of their parents in the ship London, in 1842, and since then they have not been out of Wellington for more than a month. The Knox Young Men's Class will hold its first regular meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. Divine service will be held at Knox Church at ]1 a.m. and 7 p.m. to-morrow. Services in the outfield will be held as follows: Bideford, 3 p.m.; Mild Miki, 3 p.m.; Dreyerton, 3 p.m.; and Wangaehu, 7.30 p.m. Our Tenui correspondent writes as follows: —In connection with the school garden competition, the following are the names of the prizewinners :—No. I plot, William Groves, first prize; No. 3 to 11, Henry Paulson, second prize; No. 6, Jack Johnston, third prize. Flowers —Nos. 1 and 2 plot, Lizzie Toogiod, first prize; No. 4, Rupert Maxwell, second prize; No. 6, Winnie Street, third-prize.

Shortly after four p.m., yesterday, a fire broke out in some grass at the north end of Villa Street, near the Waipoua River, and adjacent to Mr D. Geary's house. When the fire brigade arrived with the reel and Jubilee engine, the fire had practically burnt itself out, and with one lead of water it was completely extinguished It was not-found necessary to use the fire engine. The outbreak was caused by one of Mr Geary's sons, a boy of about five years of age, who was playing with a match which he lighted and dropped in the grass. The Hon. R. McNab, Minister of Lands, has intimated to Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., that he will visit Masterton at an early date, mainly for the purpose of making an inspection of the Whareama River as to its suitableness as. a fishing ground and health resort. He will also, it is understood, take the opportunity of personally inspecting properties on the East Coast, which have been advocated as suitable for closer settlement. Among these the lea station is mentioned. A meeting of the Pahiatua Municipal Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday evening at thfi Fire Brigade Station. Captain McAlister presided over a good attendance of members. The resignation of Foreman Chapman, who is leaving the district, was received with regret. Fireman Wallis was elected to the vacant position. Pioneer J. Wild resigned the position of Pioneer, and was installed as an ordinary Fireman. Brauehman Ward was appointed to carry out the duties of Pioneer. Mr A damson was proposed as a new member. It was decided to write to the Borough Council asking to be allowed to use the office portion of the town building as sletjping apartments for members of the Brieade. A wet practice was held after the meeting. The price of sheep just now is a vexatious question amongst farmers in the Eketahuna district, and while, the di'ought continues there appears no possibility of a satisfactory solution of the problem. A well-known Rongomai settler informed an "Eketahuria Express" reporter that the position was becoming acute owing to the fact that outside markets, where settlers were wont to get rid of their superfluous stocks, were offering no better inducements than the local market. He had come to town to arrange for a buyer to go through his fat sheep. Although he was loath to part with his fat ewes, these, he said, would have to be sacrificed in order to regulate matters. His opinion was that the outlook for sheep farmers throughout the dominion was the opposite to promising. PROCRASTINATION IN PIANOS. That new v piano will cost just the same in six months' time as it would now. Not only that, but you arc without it in the meantime. Why not get it at once. All you have to do is to see the Dresden Piano Company—they'll do the rest. Tliero is no occasion to have the money in hand. Under the Dresden's admirable time payment system, 20s a month and upwards, is all that need bo paid. The children are eager for a new instrument. Let them be enbouraged in the cultivation of their talent for music. You should certainly either see the Dresden's Local Representative, or write to' Mr M. J. Brookes, the firm's North Island Manager in AVellington. Then perhaps you want an organ Y Well, the organs sold by the Dresden Piano Company are just as good as their pianos—the best made. Many school children suffer from 'constipation, which is often the cause of seeming stupidity at lessons. Chamberlain's Tablets are an ideal medicine to give a child, for they are mild and gentle in their effect, and will cure even chronic constipation. For sale by all dealers.

According to the "Southland TimeV* strong.crossbrsi,-the'.Wool most grown in Southland, was 3d to 4d lower ai the late sale than at the corresponding sale of last season. The stock market at Oamaru ia very active. For prime lamb 4fd is at present being paid at the freezing works, while in the paddocks 14a to 14s Cd is the ruling rate, arid 15s has been given. The Government intend, if a suitable site can be procured, to establish a large central mental hospital on the Main Trunk Line, with a large area of land attached on which the patients' labour]could be utilised. The oyster season opened last Saturday, and. one firm in Uunedin sold no less than 6,000 oysters between the hours of 9 p.m. and. 11.80 p.m. Thi» gives some idea of the enormous quantity which must have been consumed in Dunedin on Saturday last. It is perhaps not generally known that the kea is a protected bird in the Mount Cook region, but the kea is apparently aware of it (says the "Christchurch Press"). Just at present he is a very troublesome visitor to the huts, which he enters, and ' then he claws at everything within reach. But for the fact that the law has taken him under its wing a small fortune could be made in a short space of time in capturing the kea. i Woe to the man who puts his spare shirt, collar, and tie in a candlebox when he contemplates a trip to Lyttelton. This form of portmanteau involves a toll of 3d. The other evening a man, carrying part of his luggage in a case, was waylaid by an official. He protested that the parcel was personal belongings, which he would take into his cabin. "It's wood," persisted the official, and the traveller was obliged to retreat to the office at the gate and disburse 3d. If the outer covering had been leather, and larue enough to require the use of a horse and cart, it would have gone uirnallenged, bi'tthe wood was arrested. An advertiser requires a general servant for the country.. An advertiser requires a man to build a groyne. A lady's purse, lost on the Upper Plain Road, is advertised for.

An advertispr reonires a man-iwd couple for a farm three miles from Masterton. Messrs R. E. Howell and C 0.,. Ltd., will sell at their rooms, to-day, furniture, sundries, poultry and produce. Messrs J. Graham and Co. offer a ppecial inducement to purchasers to-day, which is the last day of their sale. Mr R. Brown advertises particulars of a number of properties which have been placed in his hands for sale. At the Masterton Auction Mart, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will hold an unreserved sale of furniture, drapery, clothing and poultry. Waitresses and washers-up are wanted by the Masterton A. and P. Association for the luncheon booths on Show days. In the wanted column in this issue, Messrs H. A. Wunsch and Co., land agents. Feilding, advertise particulars of several good,farms which will give satisfactory returns to investors. Messrs Hooper and Co. announce that they are now showing the first of the new season's goods. The firm also state that their new household lines are exceptional value. Handbooks for everybody is the subject of an advertisement appearing in another column from Mr C. C. Aitken, bookseller and stationer, Masterton. Tenders are invited, to close at noon on Tuesday, February 18th, for additions to the Post Office at Eketahuna. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Post Offices at Masterton, Eketahuna and Pahiatua. The date at which pigs are to be received at Dalefield and Carterton for Messrs Dimock and Co. will be found in another column; The firm give the higbpst price for bacon pigs, and fullest, information will be supplied by their agents. Mr T. Shields, tailor, arrived in Masterton, yesterday, bringing with him a large consignment of the latest tweeds in the fashionable brown and green tints. Patrons requiring suits forthe Show should place their orders early and secure first choicest' the new material. The purity of the drugs purchased, together with experience and care in compounding, are essential qualifications in the business of an up-to-date chemist. Mr 11. T. Wood claims that these are the guiding principles of his business. The utmost care is exercised in compounding prescription?, and only the best quality, of drugs are kept. With this morning's issue is circulated Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co.'s "Property Guide and - Business Register." The Guide comprises no less than sixteen pages, and contains particulars of desirable properties all over the dominion. The list of properties for sale in the Wairarapa and Forty Mile Bush districts is a special feature, and the firm will be pleased to submit full details to anyone on application. WHY LOSE MONEY, MR FARMER* Many farmers are waiting to see socalled "improved" machines before purchasing a milking machine. Why not, profit by the experience of scores of' others who found that they lost in labour alone the price of an "L.K.Gr."' machine while" waiting for these "new"' machines, and then * found that the"L.K.G." was by far the best and most, practical milker. The "L.K.G." has stood the test of five years daily working,, and is the only practical tried and proven machine. For full particulars write to. J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd., U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington LUMBAGO Thatstabbing pain in the small of theback.iwhich accompanies every -movement of the body, lias its cure in Dr Sheldon's: Magnetic Liniment. Obtainable at H. E.. Eton, Chemist. The soothing and healing properties, of Chamberlain's Cough Eemedy, its pleasant taste and prompt and permanent cures have made it a favourites with people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of small children forcolds, croup, and whooping cough, as it always affords quick relief. It contains no. opium or other harmful drug, and may be given as confidently to a baby as to. an adult. For sale by all dealers

Robert P. Peters, of Sioux, lowa, U.S.A., who celebrated his, ninetyfourth birthday in December last, has served in the police force of that city for seVeny-five yearts. Members of Parliament continue, to be pestered with letters from the< billet-hunting fraternity. The applications., a leading politician informs a correspondent, are becoming more numerous than ever. It would appear, too, that the Maori is joining the ranks of those who are lining up for Government billets. Evidence of the rapid increase in the value of property in the environs of Auckland may be gained from the fact that a property of 388 acres, part of the One-tree Hill Estate, has been sold for £78,000 by Sir John Campbell to a Wellington syndicate, who intend to subdivide it for building purposes. A laughable "bull" was made by one of the speakers at the meeting held to discuss the day of the weekly half-holiday at Wanganui. "How do •£b.e bakers do when a holiday falls on a Saturday?" asked a master baker. "Why Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday sometimes fall on Saturdays" was the reply. The dry weather continues, and the country pretty well from Auckland to. Cook Strait is suffering consequently. On the West Coast many dairy farmers are not getting withinfrom 40 to (50 per cent of their normal output. The long spell of dry weather wili mean a loss of hundreds of thousands of pounds to the counry, and this combined with the drop in the price of wool will result in a greatly decreased general,expenditure during the coming winter. The halfpenny postcard, the issue of which was commented in Christchurch some six weeks ago, is meeting with an unprecedented demand isUll parts of the dominion. The assistant Dostmaster (Mr Tait) told a "Lytteton Times" reporter that up to date 30,000 Of these cards had been disposed of. The new card possesses a great advantage in being practically free from all printed matter, except the stamp and the word "postcard," leaving plenty of space for writing, while a margin is left at the top to rake the cancellation stamp, so as to avoid defacement of the .address. t. MODERN REMEDY. That dreadful word "consumption" need never bo feared if Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery is taken in time. Thousands speak of it in the highest praise. Obtainable at H. E. Eton Chemist. Sore and swoollen joints, sharp shooting pains, tortured muscles no rest, no Weep. When you feel like this it means Srthat you have rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to fight, but Chamberlain's Fain Balm has conquered thousands of times and will do so again. Don't experiment with other medicine but get Chamberlain's Pain Balm at once and follow the directions; the first application will give" you relief and by continual use it will effect a cure, For sale by all dealers.