LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9053, 12 February 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A case of scarlet fever at Mild Mild was reported to the County authorities by Dr. W. S. Ross since the January meeting of the Council.

The mourh of the Wairarapa Lake is at present blocked up by sand, and as soon as the sea" is calm enough an effort will be made to open the lake again..

The improvements to the Masterton racecourse decided upon by the stewards are being vigorously pushed on. Eight men are engaged on the work, which should shortly be completed. It is anticipated that there will be a surplus of over £IOO available for expenditure on the Park extension as a result of the Aquatic Carnival and evening display on Anniversary Pay last.

Mutual trade protection on the part of retailers is becoming infectious locally since the recent action of the Maeterton butchering fivms in regard to overdue accounts. A meeting of tradespeople is to bp called shortly with a view of establishing a mutual trade protection agency. All arrangements are now well in hand for the' combined Catholic picnic, which is to be held in the Park to-morrow. Representatives of the parishes of Masterton, South Wairarapa, Eketahuna, Pahiatua and Hutt will be present, and the gathering should prove a pleasant reunion of friends in the different parishes, A sum of two guineas was voted by the Masterton County Council, yesterday, to the Masterton fire Brigade for services rendered by the Brigade at *he Waipoua bridge on the Upper Opaki Road, when recently threatened by fire. The residence of Mr F. J. Read, at Dyer Settlement, was destroyed by fire on Saturday night. A defectve chimney is said to have been the cause. The fire spread to adjacent grass paddocks, and travelled to Patak'anni station, where an oat crop of about 650 acres was destroyed,, besides a large . area of ' grass.

Assisted by a strong wind the bush fires burned fiercely yesterday between Pahiatua and Eketahuna. A large area of grass and miles of fencing have been destroyed, and settlers are experiencing an anxious time. At Newman and Hukanui off Monday night the Railway Department took the precaution to remove al! rolling stock out of the region of the Are. The annual meeting of trie WairarapaHiint Club will? be held in the course of a week or two.. The secretary, Mr N. H. James, is now preparing the annual report and : .balance-, sheet. The club will probably have an increased membership during the coming season, judging by information in the hands of the executive. A special general meeting of'the executive of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club will be held in a few days to wind up the affairs of the club. The meeting will sound the death-knell of amateur athletics so far as Masterton is concerned. A few enthusaists have endeavoured to stimulate a continuance of interest in the affairs of the club, but without avail.

A very important and interesting •jxhibit will be made at the Masterton Show by the Government Biologist, Mr T. W. Kirk. About a hundred square feet of space has beeri wired for by that gentleman in order to make a display of seeds and the impurities affecting them, and, also of diseased crops. To agriculturists this exhibit will have special interest.

The Pliotoniatom Company will appear in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday evening next, and will introduce the "atomatoes," which are described as life-like figures that give representations of famous English and .American artists wel 1 known on the music hall stages of the two countries. The doings of the figures are said to be provocative of much hilarity. The Masterton Municipal. Brass Band will assist at the entertainment.

Subscriptions towards Mt. Holdsworth track will be gratefully received by the committee, of which Mr J. C. Ewington if chairman. The money being collected at Mr Thompson's will go towards liquidating the debt now owing by the committee in respect of work already doneoorn r the track. In addition the committee is. very anxious to have a track cut to McGregor Fall, the beautiful cascade recently discovered not a great distance from the Holdsworth truck, and which will prove a great attraction in itself.

About 5.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Fire Brigade was summoned to attend to an outbreak of lire which occurred in t l >e back yard of Mr T. McCracken's premises in Quean f-treet. The fire was caused by some embers falling out from under a copper-arid igniting the adjoining wood-work. The outbreak was qjickly suppressed. the damage done being only trifling. Earlier in the day—at about 12.10 p.m.—the brigade was called out to suppress a grass fire which started in a paddock in Essex street, behind Mr W. G. Beard's residence. About an acre of grass was destroyed.

The party which ascended Mitre Peak.Tararua Ranges, last week, saw very few trout in the upper Waingawa River, and; those seen were large ones. Some time ago it was reported to the Acclimatisation Society that the upper reaches of this river contained only large fish which, lived on the smaller trout which /made up-stream, and consequently kept back the fuller stocking of the river. It was then suggested that the river be dynamited, in order to exterminate the big fish, and then liberate, a large number of yearling trout, which would not have to contend with enemies of their own kind. This would probably be a wise step, as the river along Valley and immediately below should be a magnificent breeding ground for trout. The water is beautifully clear, and there appears to be ample fe«d for the number of trout the river will probably hold. TWO SOVEREIGN B^MSDiE*. TEU*> FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS PU.UB VOLATILE BrCALYPTI EXTKACT was proved by experts at the Supremo Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its ovvnf and to be absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore,do not aggravate your complaint by the use of one of the many 'onide eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as "Extracts," and from the use of which a death was reported recently, but insist upon the GENUINE SANDKH & SONS' EUCALYPTI add reject all others. For wrinkles, sunburn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hinds, dry and inflamed skin, uss SANDER & SONS' SUPERBA SKIN FOOD. No lady should bo without it. Allays irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth nnd supple skin. REMEMBER that SANDER & SONS' SUPERBA SKIN FOOD is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike anj of them.produces a permanent beautifying i effect. All chemists and store*. i

An effort ia to be made to obtain telephonic communication between Pahiatua and Nikau.

The'aalc of the goodwill of the lease of a large farm in the Wahganui district, together with the stock thereon, has been effected to a Masterton resident by Mr, Eli Smith, in conjunction with .Messrs Nixon and Co , Ltd., of Wanganui. Cr J. Miller, recently elected unopposed to succeed Cr C. E. Cock-burn-Hood on the Masterton County Council as representative of Upper Taueru Riding, took his seat at the Council table yesterday for the first time. He was accorded a formal welcome by the Chairman, Cr W. J. Welch:

The residence of Mr P. Mcßarron, of Mangamahoe, was destroyed by fire at midnight on Monday evening, through the spread of sparks from adjoining bush and grass fires. The house was insured for £3OO in the Royal Insurance Company's office, the same Company holding a risk of £SO over the furniture.

A special meeting of the Executive of the Wairarapa Athletic Association was held recently to deal with an affiliated member who was reported to have competed at an unregistered meeting. It was deeMed to disqualify him for one? week, and order him to forfeit the stakes won by him at the unregistered gathering. A meeting of the executive of the Masterton Cricket Council was held last evening, when it was decided to 1 reserve a special pitch on the Park Oval for representative and final championship matches. Clubs wishing to use a pitch in the centre of the Oval; where the special wicket is to be set apart, must apply to theground committee through the secretary.

THe race meeting to be held at Eketahuna to-morrow under the austhe Eketahuna County Hark Racing Club promises to .be. highly successful. The club has been favoured with record acceptances. The track splendid order, and the stewards have spared no effort for the comfort and convenience of visitors. It is confidently anticipated that there will be a large attendance. \\ Riflemen who attended the r°.cenc meeting.of'the Ruahine Rifle AssoI ciation complained strongly of the class of ammunition sunr>]i*>d. Several misses made at short rangesunder most favourable conditions by I expert shots could only be accounted for by the indifferent ammunition.. fSeveral competitors,were served with j stray hollow-nosed bullet cartckigea, whilst in some instances the cases were to have pieces out of the side, rendering them practically valueless.

The demolition by fire of a house on the Miki Miki Road, belonging to Mr K. McKenzie, took place during the recent fires, but has not, so far. been reported. The grass around the house was not burnt, but a tree close to fhe building caught fire through sparks blown from across the valley, and in a few minutes the house itself was ablaze. Everything was destroyed. There was a risk of £IOO over the house in the' office of the Royal Insurance Company.

St. Patrick's Day Sports Committee are already receiving nominations for the gathering, which promises to be highly successful this year. Last year.it will be remembered, the unfavourable weather resulted )in the abandonment of the sports. The secretary is receiving numerous inquiries for programmes, and there is every prospect of record nominations being received, as a large number of promising athletes intend competing. The swimming events should forma decided attraction in themselves. Mr C. Bannister wishes us to state in reference to the report that the water on the Mt. Holdsworth track is unfit for consumption, that if climbers would only take the trouble to go some fifteen chains lower clown the track to the left of the Mountain House, instead of stopDing at the first hole, which contains brackish water, they would get splendid drinking water. Jt seems that very few climbers know this, otherwise the report referred to would never have originated. When the small lake on the mountain top is fijled the water is also very good, but just now the pool is almost dried up, if not quite so, through the drought..

A bush firo reflection in the direction of Mild Miki, last night, indicated that the bush fire, which was. noticed by the party returning from i Mitre Peak on Sunday, had spread southwards up the valley. Mr J. C. Ewington, who has a valuable strip, of bush adjoining the Forest Reserve, informed a Wairarapa Age reporter,, last night, that he had heard thatc j the fire had penetrated well into the Reserve, and the beautiful bush through which the creeks forming' the Miki Miki river flows, was being rapidly consumed.. If such is .the case the fire is nothing short of a calamity from a scenic point of view, while this bush, was a perfect sanctuary for native game and wildcatth. By yesterday's English mail we . received the following interesting letter from Germany:—"Darmstadt, Mathildenstrasscz, December 30th, 1907.—-Sir, —I was very much pleased when last day I received a sped- : men of your paper, and it interested me very much. But I cannot a bit imagine who. did send it to me, and so I would be very thankful to you if you know the handwriting to tell me in a line w,hcse it is. I was immensely interested in reading a paper of your district, and specially such a nice.one. Please be so kind to. give an answer to me. With thanks; for it before.—M. WEYLAND.'" '

Enclosed in th« letter was the top; line of the first page of the Wairarapa . Age, bearing the date of issue, November 21st, 1907, and the address evidently in a child's handwriting:—"Mrs M. Weyland, Darmstadt, Germany." If this paragraph comes under the notice of the person who posted the paper we should be pleased to hear from him or her. "I have much pleasure," says Mr If.. M'Curdy, Dipton, N.Z., "in recommending Chamberlain's Tablets for all disorders of the digestive organs. lean truthfully say that I have never derived so much, satisfaction from any medicine as I have, from Chamberlain's Tablets. They are* mild and gentle in their - action and'leave no bad after effect, such as constipation, and in this respect aro superior to pills. I make a point of recommending them to my friends, and all who have used them aro loud in their praise," For sale by all' dealers.

The Department of Roads has notified the Pahiatua County Council that it intends to take a strip -of land through section 58, block ,10, Mangahao survey district, for. vroad purposes. The officials of the Masterton A. and P. Association are extremely gratified at the entries received for the forthcoming Show. It has been ascertained that the entries are pro-, bably a record for such a Show for the dominion, comparing more than favourably with the leading Shows of both Islands. Although implements will not be shown in very areat numbers at the Masterton Show, the space usually •occupied by them will be fully occupied by the splendid display of vehicles and motor iars to which exhibitors from all parts of the dominion will contribute. Over thirty-five motor cars will form an attractive feature of this section. An experienced help for light ■housework is advertised for. Two first-class cabinet-makes are ■•wasted by an advertiser. A reward is offered for the r?covery of a coat lost on the MastertonTe Wharau road. Visitors during Show week are invited to inspect the display of new and artistic goocis in the fancy department at the W.P.C.A.

Mr J. B. Keith advertises particulars of several handy-sized farm properties, well-improved and with all appointments for profitable working.

Mr R. Brown advertises particulars ■of several valuable town properties . which have been placed in his hands 3k for sale. • A splendid section, 1,700 of bush country, held on lease with right of purchase, is offered for sale by Messrs Lewis and Co., land agents, Wanganui. Particulars appear elsewhere.

Messrs East and East advertise particulars of three well-improved farms in the Taranaki and West Coast districts. The properties under notice are pronounced first-class investments.

One of the most interesting displays at the Masterton Show, to be held on the 18th and 19th inst, will be the exhibit of furniture to be made by Messrs G. Hyde and Co. Visitors are particularly requested to make a point of seeing it. \

y l , The usual half-yearly clearing sale sf held by Mr P. Hamuli, at his Masterton premises, will open this morning, and will be continued for the next fourteen days. In an advertisement on page 7 of this issue a few prices are quoted, which will interest all those in search of exceptional value " for money.

Mr A. C. Trower, who for the past six years has acted as driver on the Masterton, Tinui and Castlepoint line •of mail coaches, has purchased the lease of the Club Stables, of which he took possession on the first instant. Mr Trower is deservedly popular with the settlers throughout the East Coast district, who on various occasions expressed their appreciation of his courteous and obliging manner in a practical form. The stables and plant are now undergoing complete renovation and settlers may rely on thsir orders being carried out with the utmost care.

The "Gem Junior" razor, including seven blades with all accessories, packed in a handsome case, will be forwarded to any address in the dominion for the eum of 17a 6d by the "Gem Junior" Safety Razor Company, of Wellington. With this razor the user can shave himself without a possible cjiance of cutting his face; it is so constructed that it ensures sanitary conditions at all times; it is strong, durable and will last a life time. The blades are made from the best razor steel, and have a keen and lasting edge. An advertisement in another column gives all necessary particulars. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Palmerston North,' announce an important dispersal sale of purebred Romney Flock, to be held at Feilding saleyards on account of Mr L. H. McHardy, "Beaulieu." Palmerston North, on Friday the 14th February, immediately after the ordinary sheep sale. This flock is half of Messrs McHardy Bros.' famous "Beaulieu" flock, so well and favourably known throughout the North Island. Selected 'rams have been used from the flocks of such well-known breeders as Messrs E. W. Dorset, J. Sykes,

Bealey Bros., J. Reid and E. Riddiford, and the sheep to he offered show exceptionally high quality. Catalogues may be obtained from the auctioneers, or at any of their North Island offices.

Messrs Beale and Parton, Ltd., plumbers, tinsmiths and ironmongers, have one of the most complete businesses of its kind in the dominion, and at the present time are employing a large number of hands. In the tinware factory a staff is kept particularly busy, under the personal supervision of Mr Beale, coping with orders that come from all parts of the dominion. The manufacture of honey tins alone engages the services of several hands, some hundreds of thousands of tins of various sizes being turned out annually. The plumbing, gasfitting and electrical branch is under the charge of Mr Parton, who attends to all outside work, whilst the ironmongery department and general show room is in the capable hands of Mr Thompson. The business is growing rapidly—good values and reasonable prices invariably bring ■about that result.

A splendid example of what can be done for a business by the use of progressve methods is to be seen in that of Messrs Walsh and Co., manufacturing jewellers, Queen street. A little over two years ago the firm started business in Masterton on very modest lines, and,, by industry and perseverance it enjoys to-day a very •wide connection. The firm conduct their business on the most up-to-date lines, and the most modern appliances are at hand for. turning out first-class work. Although the manufacture of jewellery covers a very wide field, the firm are prepared to undertake any class of order and guarantee to give satisfaction. A : specialty is made of gold work, particularly the manufacture of rings, which can be executed to any design the client desires. The "making up" oi old jewellery is also a feature of the business and the firm ;afe prepared to give estimates of this "daas of work, free of coat.