LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9056, 15 February 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Swimming classes have been inaugurated at the Carterton school.

The Court Makakahi, A.O.F. (Eketahunu), have elected the following officers for the ensuing term C.R., Bro. P. Fauvel, jnr.; S.C.R., Bro. M. Carter; S.W., Bro. B. Nicol; J.W , Bro. A. Cox; S.R, Bro. Cittadini; J. 8., Bro. J. McKenzie; treasurer, Bro. Knight. The supply of milk to th* Pongaroa and Makuri dairy factories (which amalgamated this season) has decreased considerably during the past two months. The output now is only about half what it v/as estimated it would be. This has been brought about by the drought and the bush fires. The attendance at the Masterton District High School during the past month has been as follows:—Main School, roll 648,, average attendance 579, percentage of attendance 90; Side School, roll 198, average attendance 176, percontage .of attendance 90; Secondary Classes, roll 69, average attendance 65, percentage of attendance 94.

A feature of the. Wanganui Ram Pair on Thursday was the keen demand for stud Lincoln sheep, these making as high as 64 guineas, this price being paid for a sheep bred by Mr 'W. Rayner, of Masterton. A sheep of Mr W. Wybourne's breeding was knocked down at 60 guineas. The highest average of the day was £34 ss. Messrs McGregor Bros., Masterton, realised this highly satisfactory figure for their entry

The following nominations have been received for the various offices in connection with the Greytown Fire Brigade for the ensuing year:—Captain, Captain Webster; first lieutenant, Lieut. Workman, Branchman Coe, Fireman T. Fisher; second lieutenant, Branchmen Newport and Gates and Fireman 11. Workman; secretary, Firemen E. Workman and D. C. Humphrey; Branchmen, Fireman C. Tolley, J. Workman, F. Morris, J. Haigh, A. Haigh, J. Braggins, D. C. Humphrey; treasurer, W. Gates; auditors, Lieut. H. Haigh and Firfi- [ man Humphrey. The monthly meeting of the Masterton School Committee was held on Thursday evening, Mr R. Brown presiding. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of £25 lis 7d. Messrs Perry, Townsend and Waddington were appointed visiting members, and they were instructed to make an effort to have the younger boys at the school taught swimming. The Committee expressed very great satisfaction at the success of the scholars attending the school at the recent examinations, and decidea to congratulate the headmaster and staff at the result. A resolution was passed strongly protesting against the serious and unnecessary expense inflicted on parents by the recent changes in school books, and deciding to bring the matter under the notice of the School Com.nittees' Association, and the Education Board.

Many school children suffer from constipation, which is often the cause of seeming stupidity at lessons. Chamberlain's TaMets are an ideal medicine to give a cliilil, for they are mild and geutlo in their effect, and will cure even chronic constipation. For sale by all dealers.

.10IN THE ARMY Of those who have tested the wonderful curative virtues of Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. It gives quick relief and speedy cure whenever applied to a burn, blister, bruise, or a pain or soro of any nature. Accept no substitute. Price Is. Gd, and 3s. Obtainable atll. E. Eton, Chemist,

Several dairy farmers in the Pongaroa and Makuri districts have had to sell their herds on account of the scarcity of feed.

The weather during the past two months is considered by old settlers to be the driest ever experienced in the Forty Mile Bush district.

The second direct shipment of cheese to Glasgow has been made by the Featherston Co-operative Dairy Company, 232 cases having been forwarded to that city by the Thorpe Grange.

At a meeting the other day of suppliers to the Ballance Dairy Factory, a resolution "That the directors be asked to call a meeting to discuss the question of going into the cheese business," was negatived.

Tennis is becoming a popular pastime at Te Nui. On Saturday last there was a large attendance at the practice of the local club, and some enjoyable games were played. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Sutton, and was much appreciated.

During the month of January 8(5,692 gallons of milk were supplied to the Featherston Dairy Factory. The average test was 3.78. The Company paid out the sum of £1,134 8s lid for milk supplied during the month.

At the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, tomorrow afternoon, there will be an address to men at 5 o'clock, the subject being: "Youth, the builder." A solo will be contributed by a local tenor singer, while suitable hymns will be sung. At 5.30 the second strangers' tea will be held.

So far no arrangements have been made for holding a meeting in Masterton after the Show of either the North Island Sheep-breeders' Association or the Romney Marsh Sheepbreeders' Association. The respective executives of both these bodies met here after last Masterton Show.

The Government has stated its willingness to give a sum of £BOO towards building the front portion of the Greytown Hospital in brick, providing that £I,OOO is raised by public subscription. Messrs Vaivjham and Rose, architects, Masterton, have prepared plans of the proposed new addition, and these will be forwarded to the Health Department for inspection.

The Masterton Bowling Green is suffering severely from the effects of the prevailing drought. "It's condition has never been worse," said une enthusiastic member of the club, who apparently keeniy regrets the fact, "and things are that way now that it takes players all their time io get excited over a game The drab surroundings suffice to damp the ardour of the most consistent votaries of the game."

At Eketahuna, on Wednesday evening, the officers of the Wellington No. 2, Regiment tendered Major Bolton, a farewell dinner on his relinquishing command. There was a very representative gathering, including Captain Cameron and Captain Lascelles, chief staff instructor. Speeches were made expressing regret at Major Bolton's retirement, and extreme appreciation of his unselfish efforts in promoting volunteering.

The price of butter will, we understand, be raised one penny per pound by the Masterton Dairy Cjmpany next week. The abnormal shortage in the cream supply caused through the drought, has, it is t-aid, necessitated this step. An official of the company informed a "Wairarapa Age" reporter yesterday that the qemand for New Zealand butter in South Africa at the present time is phenomenal, and merchants find it quite impossible to supply both the local and the foreign demands.

The hairdressers and tobacconists of Masterton held a meeting last evenine: at which it was decided to rai?e the price of haircutting for adults from 6d to Is on and after March Ist. The charge for cutting children's hair will remain the same as usual, viz., 6d. The decision, it is stated, was arrived at on account of the shortness of the employees' hours, the cost of labour and the high rate of living and rents. It was further decided to close the hairdressing saloons and shops at 8 o'clock on week nights, except Thursdays, and at 10.30 o'clock on Saturdays.

A shed at the rear of Mrs Rochell's residence in Lincoln road, was gutted by fire yesterday afternoon. When the Fire Brigade arrived on the scene the pressure of water in the Lincoln road main was very low indeed, and had not the supply been promptly concentrated towards that quarter, the Methodist Sunday School, close by the shed, would have been greatly endangered. Ultimately a good pressure was available, and the fire was soon got under. A mangle and clothes-wringer were destroyed, besides a quantity of hay and a number ot books stored in the loft. There were no insurances.

That a cleared area around Mt. Holdsworth Mountain House is desirable for many reasons has impressed the Track Committee, ever since the climbing season commenced, and the secretary, Ly authority, wrote to the Commissioner of Crown Lands on the subject. His reply is as follows: "I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 4th inst. asking permission to fell five acres of land on Mt. Holdsworth for a horse paddock near the mountain house. The matter has been referred to the Crown Lands Ranger for a report, and as soon as I receive his reply your request will be considered and you will be advised.—J. Strauchon."

TI-IE BALTIC SEPARATOR IS A MONEY MAIvEE For capacity and clean skimming there is 110 other machine to equal the Baltic Cream Separator. Its now special arrangement of feeding the milk to the separating planes is as superior to the split wing system of othei; machines as the modern railway train is to the old stage coach. It is the most reliable machine, easy running, gives no trouble, and will pay for itself in increased output of butter. Write for further particulars and practical proof to J. H. MacEwan &. Co. Ltd., Sole Agents. TJ.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington.

When a man has smoked them once—cigarette buying is no longer a question of choice, for he naturally asks for Taddy's Myrtle Grove Cigarettes.* I/UMBAGO Thatstabbing pain in the small of the back,'which accompanies every moveuien of the "body, has its euro in Dr Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. Obtainable at H. E. Eton, Chemist.

A notice appears in this week's Gazette referring to an alteration in the boundaries of the borough of Carterton.

The new Clerk of the Masterton Magistrate's Court, Mr* M. Foley, will arrive in Mast3rton on Monday. Mr E. Rawson, S.M., leaves Masterton about Friday next for the West Coast.

The contractors for the new Prince of Wales Hotel building, Messrs Coradine and Whittaker, expect to have the building completed in about a fortnight's time.

A general meeting of members of St. Patrick's Day Sports Association is to be held pn Saturday evening next, when officials for the forthcoming gathering will be appointed and o*;her important business trans- ! acted.

Services will be conducted to-mor-row, at Knox Church, in the morning and evening, by the Rev. James Patterson, and at Kaituna at; 2.30 p.m., Mild Miki 3 p.m., and Dreyerton 7.30 p.m.'

The vacant section of Queen Street, on which the old Empire Hotel building now stands, was to be filled by a , row of fine two-storey brick shops. It is now understood that the buildings will not be gone on with at. present.

The first meeting of Managers of the Masterton Technical School, after their re-election on Thursday evening last, will be held on Friday evening next, when a chairman for the ensuing year will 5 be elected*. the arrangement of classes decided upon, and other business attended to.

Three or four months ago empty houses were rather more plentiful in. Masterton than was desirable for its welfare. Speaking to a couple of' local house agents, yesterday, a Wairarapa Age reporter ascertained that the number of dwellings "to let" has considerably decreased of late, anu those that are empty have mostly grown behind the times through the large number of new modern houses which have been erected of late.

The Tourist Department has still' a remit of £ls to forward to the Mount Holdsworth Track committee in connection with the building of the Mountain House, to which the Department contributed £SO. In a recent letter to the Secretary of the Track Committee (Mr W. M. Easthope) the Manager of the Tourist Department, Mr T. E. Donne, stated that the Crown Lands Ranger in this district would insriect ihe house, and on his giving a satisfactory report the amount due by the Department would be forwraded.

Careful and systematic breeding is undouotedly earning a name for Wairarapa sheep in other parts of the dominion. The fact that at the War.ganui Ram Fair, on Thursday, Mr D. McGregor received £327 for ten Lincoln rams is sufficient indication of the popularity of locally bred sheep, and breeders like Messrs Wm. Perry, B. Rayner, and others, whose urremitting care in the selection of their sheep always insures for them a ready sale at the various big fairs, are the class of farmer the district has every reason to be proud of. At every, ram fair onu or other our leading Wairarapa breeders is to be found on the list of top-price scorers.

Messrs Gillespie «nd Co. have to let furnished and unfu'-nishpd rooms.

Messrs Varnham and Rose invite tenders, to close at noon on Fridav next, for alterations and additions to the Age office.

Mr Sam Shing announces in the wanted column that he has commenced a laundry business at No. 34 Lincoln Road.

Messrs H. A. Wunsch and Co., the up-to-date land aeents of Feilding, have two good money making farms advertised for sale in \ our wanted columns.

Messrs C. Dahl and Co.. Ltd., of Palmerston North, will make a display at the forthcoming Show which will be of particular interest to dairy farmers and settlers generally. The "Hartnett" milking machines, "Perfect" separators and churns, and a large assortment of dairy utensils will bo exhibited

The work of Messrs Andrews and Wyet, of the London Dental "Institute, situated at the corner of Willis and Manners Streets, Wellington, is thoroughly dependable and dependable by the test of time. Highly-trained experts preside over each branch of dentistry, and the parlours are equipped on the most perfect scale, for every modern scientific labour-saving machine is installed io ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and dependable dental work. Particulars and prices will be found in the firm's advertisement on page 7 of this issue.

Elsewhere in this issue Messrs Warnock and Adkin, drapers and milliners, notify the ladies of Masterton and district that Miss Hamson, who has charge of their Wellington millinery department, will visit Masterton, and may be consulted specially on matters concerning this department from 2 o'clock on Monday, also during Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Hamson will bring with her a large assdrtment of the latest models which the firm have recently received from London find Paris, the most fashionable centres of the old world.. This is an opportunity of which ladies will doubtless appreciate. The firm have also to hand the latest in blouse and robe materials for day or evening wear, and these will be on view at the same time.

Lovers of home music have a special opportunity in Masterton just now. From the, 17, to the 29th, instant tho Dresden Piano Company, which has become as assured a national installation as tho bubbling places of Whakarewarewa, holds its Annual Sale at the Dresden Piano Depot in Queen Street. A splendid lot of specially imported instruments have been brought up. These are not pianos ■and organs left over in tho metropolitan showrooms. Every one of them was imported from famous factories for sale in Masterton. Lipps, Broadwoods, Ronisches Stoimrays, others .- all latest models, all perfect examples of quality and dependable construction. The terms of payment are especially easy during tho sale. If you want an instrument for the home, for the church, for the assembly room, for any purpose, there will be no such exceptional opportunity as this for another year. For detaied information apply to Mr. 1. B. Hunter, the Local Agent, or to Mr. M. J. Brookes, the Dresden Manager in the North Island. Don't fear to give trouble. r l he Dresden Company long ago found out that taking trouble is tho quintessence of good business.

An advertiser has for sale purebred Berkshire weaner pigs. Gas consumers are notified that Monday next is the last day on which <3nscount will be allowed on current accounts. Tenders are invited to close at nodn on Friday, February 28th, for additions and alterations to the Greytown Post Office. The New Zealand Railways Department advertise special fares and 4rainj arrangements in connection with the Masterton Show and Woodville nces respectively. In a new advertisement on page 2 of this issue, Mr J. L. Murray has something to say about his ready-to-wear summer suits, which are particularly adapted to tha> present season. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., ftjtd., specially invite farmers to visit 'their stand on the Masterton Showgrounds, where a large and well-as-sorted selection of grass and clover seeds will be shown. These seeds the firm guarantee clean and true to variety. r The pot plants to be sold at the Masterton Auction Mart, to-day. by Mr J. R. Nicol, on account of Mr J. N. Atiderson, florist, of Napier, are now on view at the mart. A quantity of leading lines of furntiure will also be sold during th'e afternoon. Mr H. T. Wood, chemist, Masterton. makes a specialty of fitting spectacles to suit .the most difficult cases. A careful examination of the eye is made on the most approved methods, .nid lenses arranged to meet the deApts in vision. Mr Wood's announcement in this rapect will appear in a later issue. An interesting exhibit at the forthcoming Show will be that of Messsrs Beale and Parton. This firm is the only one in the district that stocks beekeepers' supplies, and they are showing a number of these 4jnd honey extracting machines. The exhibit will also include a glass hive that allows the onlooker to watch the busy insects at work. The phonograph is an excellent means of entertaining children as well as their seniors in the home without the aid of a special musical ■education. The phonograph will reproduce music from grand opera, songs and ballads by the world's best vocalists, together with dance and music. A new selection of Edison's best gold moulded records are to be heard at Messrs Dwyer and Go's Central Garage and Talkeries, Masterton. A Hawke's Bay land bargain is •elsewhere advertised for sale in this morning's issue by Messrs Wratten j and Spence, land and estate agents, -of Dannevirke. The property con- j sists of 900 acres on the L.I.P. tenure, and is situated near a township within twelve miles of a railway station.

It is all in grass and ploughable, is well-watered, and is at present carry-

ing 1,800 sheep and cattle. The buildings are all first-class and with ■every convenience. Full information as to the property will be supplied by the firm. The Taranaki district.is renowned alike for its climate and the fertility >of the soil for grazing and dairying purposes. Taranaki, no droughts, is the heading of an -advertisement on page 8, in this issue, in which Messrs Gilmour and Clarke, land and estate agents, New Plymouth, give particulars of four well-improved farms which are on their boolt3 for sale. The properties range from 150 acres to 1,700 acres, and are pronounced to be first-class investments. The firm will give fullest particulars? to applicants, and with their intimate knowledge of the district they are in a position to advise those in search •of profitable investments. The Manavvatu and West Coast districts are famed for the quality of their land, which is well adapted for grazing or mixed farming. Those in search of good land investments are invited to coi'isult Messrs Aatley and Co., land agents, of Palmerston North, who have a large list of properties on their books for sale. In another column in'this issue the firm advertise particulars of three handysized farms suitable eitber for mixed i farming, grazing or dairying pur- ' poses. These properties the agents recommend as some of the best investments on their books. Messrs Astley and Co. will be pleased to •supply fullest particulars to prospective buyers. Mr Henry Baker announces elsewhere in this morning's issue that he has taken over the well-known Club Hotel, at Dannevirke. It is the new proprietor's intention to conduct the establishment on the best possible lines. With this object in view a contract has been let for making most extensive alterations and renovations, and when these are completed the hotel will be one of the most up-to-date along the line. A specialty will be made of catering for the* wants of the travelling public, and patrons from the Wairarapa

can be assured of receiving every •>v attention. The situation of the hotel is admirably adapted for the W convenience of travellers, being directly opposite the Dannevirke railway station. Commodious and welllighted sample rooms are, also, attached to the establishment. dr. Sheldon's digestive tabules. DIGEST WHAT YOU EAT. The only practical method of curing indigestion is to use a combination oi' all the natural digestants, such as are united in exact proportions in I>r Sheldon's Digestive Tabules. In this way it is possible to digest all classes of food, so that the body can bo supplied with the variety of nourishment necessary to health. If you are suffering from indigestion, we suggest the use of .Dr. Sheldon's .Digestive Tabules, because they completely digest what you eat, and allow you to eat all the good food you desire. Price 2s. (id. per tin of 80 Tabules. Obtainable at H. E. Eton, Chemist.

Make it one of your regular habits to keep Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in your home as a safeguard against a sudden attack of bowel complaint. It is certain to be needed sooner or later and when that time comes it will be needed badly; it will be needed quickly. Buy it now. For sale by all dealers.

.The soothing and healing properties •of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt and permanent cures have made it a favourite with people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of small children for colds, 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.» baby as to •an adult. For sale by all dealers