LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9034, 27 February 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the month of January 123,000 cubic feet of gas was manufactured at the Carterton Municipal Gasworks.

The question of increasing the active medical staff of the Masterton Hospital by the addition of Drs. Cook and Cowie will be revived at next meeting of the Trustees, when another deputation from the Friendly Societies' Council will wait upon that body. No Carterton scarlet fever patients are being sent to the new infectious diseases ward of the new Masterton Hospital. So far this ward has not been used. The Carterton patients are either being sent to Greytown (in the opinion of a local authority) or isolated at their homes.

A bush and grass fire, which started on Tuesday, did very considerable damage on the property of Mr Wilton, a settler on Kaka-amu Road. On Dorset's Road the fire went through Mr Robert Cameron's property, and on latest reports was travelling towards Mr Larstn's place. On Mr Wilton's place trees were falling in all directions, being burn 4 : through by the flames.

On account of an error which appeared in yesterday's issue it was made apparent that Miss Edith Murray, daugher of Mr J. L. Murray, who succeeded in passing the senior scholarship and matriculation examinations in trie same sitting, and aggregated the highest marks at the sitting, was eighteen years of age. A candidate must be under the age of sixteen years to secure a scholarship, and as Miss Murray has not yet reached that age, it makes her success all the more creditable. The Knox Church Choir intends to engage in special musical work, and will commence to-morrow evening, in the schoolroom, with active rehearsals of "Christ and His Soldiers," by-John Parmer. The vocal scores, and orchestral parts are now in the hands of the conductor, from whom they may be recevied. The choir will be assisted by an orchestra and a number of musical people, not members of the choir. A full attendance is requested at the first rehearsal this evening. TWO S<>Vh',KEIGN THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS PUBK VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EX TKACT was proved by experts lit the Supreme Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, > ffective and reliable. Therefore <?o not aggravate your oomplnint by the use of ono of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed oil as "Extracts," and from tbe use of which a death was reported recpntly, but insist upon the GRNU'NE SANDKK A. SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, add reject all others.

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Mails for the Commonwealth of Australia, Ceylon, India, China, Japan, Straits Settlements, also South Africa, Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, per Moeraki, will close at Masterton, on Friday, at 6.15 a.m.

A social in aid of S. Mark's Church bazaar fund was held at Carterton last evening, and proved very successful. A number of Masterton vocalists contributed items. The fund will benefit to the exten*. of about £9. The weekly meeting of th* Carterton Methodist Christian Endeavour Society was held in the. Methodist Church, Carterton, on Tuesday evening, Mr D. T. King being in the chair. A paper on "Abraham, or the Life of Faith" was read by Miss Kussell.

The vexed question of the removal of the Show to Solway will be discussed at a special meeting of the General Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association to be held on Saturday week. A "sub-committee's report on the proposition will be received.

In connection with a recent proposal to establish a line of coaches through the back country between Masterton and Dannevirke, we are able, through the courtesy of a resident interested in the matter, to supply the following almost exact distances between the various townships on an excellent road route: — From Masterton to Alfredton, 28 miles; from Alfredton to Waterfalls, 18 miles; thence to Pongaroa, 12 miles; thence to Waione, b miles; thence to Weber, 8 miles; thence to Dannevirke, 26 miles; total 100 miles.

A sitting of the Masterton Police Court was held yesterday morning, Mr Eli Smith, J.P., occupying the Bench. A charge of committing a breach of the peace, preferred against Angus Sinclair and Maurice Cronin, was not admitted, Mr R. K. Jackson appearing for defendants. Constable Townsend and another witness gave evidence in support of the charge, and the defendants gave evidence in defence. A fine of 10s, in default 48 hours hard labour was imposed. Three first offending inebriates were each fined ss, with the usual alternative. Denis McMullen, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was remanded till Monday. The police suggested that he be sent to an inebriates' home.

The question of the erection of a bridge over the VVaipoua River to connect the Hospital with the Park extension was brought up by Mr J. C. Ewington at the meeting of the Hospital Trustees yesterday. He stated that Mr Dawson had prepared plans for a bridge to cost about £IOO, and the structure would be of considerable advantage to visitors to the Hospital and the Trustees themselves, especially as future meetings of the Trustees are to be held there. The chairman said he was doubtful if the Trustees could legally expend money on the spot in question. Further discussion was adjourned until next meeting of the Trustees. 1

"It is undoubtedly a fact that there are persons who use the Hospital as a 'resting home'," admitted Dr Archer Hosking to the Hospital Trustees, yesterday, when several Trustees remarked upon the general nature of the ailments of several

of the patients set down in the Hospital diary. "In such cases," aaid the doctor, "it is often hard to tell whether a patient is a fraud or not, but after a day or two's watching we generally can tell, and if there are malingerers out they go." Mr F. W. H. Kummer said he knew of a man who boasted how he had "rested" in various hospitals between Masterton and Waipukurau. The tramp difficulty was admitted to be an unsatisfactory element of hospital life, aod the Trustees were unanimous that only very specific and necessary cases, should be admitted to the institution.

A large attendance is anticipated at the Bowling Green, to-day, when the Masterton and Carterton Clubs commence a game for the Booth Cup. Following are the teams: —Masterton—Townsend, Johnston, Cameron, Ewington (skip.); W. Pragnell,. Boagey, Blinkhorne, Scott (skip.); T. B. Hunter, Thompson, Cresswell, Perry (skin.); Carpenter, Smith, Prentice, Cochrane (skip.); King, Finlayson. William*, Rose (skip.); Mutrie, D. Mcintosh, Henderson, Rigg (skip.). Carterton—McPhee, Inrie. F. Lindop, Fisher (skip.); Hughan, Canton, Phillpotts, Ramsay, (skip.); Pepper, Masson, Downard, White, (skip.); A. Leach, Roydhouse, Bish, Baillie (skip.) ; Reid, Eagle, W. J. Lindop, G. Leach (skip.); Cave, Oates, Lightfoot, A. Booth (skip.). The Hospital Trustees had a conundrum to solve yesterday. The secretary reported that a too-regular inmate of the Hospital, if report was to be believed, aggravated an inherent physical ailment by a too frequent indulgence in "bottled beer," and, when seasonable, oysters. This was really the cause of her being somewhat of an expensive burden upon the institution. "Cannot we get her prohibited?" asked Mr Kummer. The Chairman was somewhat doubtful on the point, but recognised that something was necessary to be done if the Trustees wished to avoid further expense. Mr Kummer moved that the Trustees ask that a prohibition order be issued against the woman. The other members thought no harm could be done by this course, and the motion was earned unanimously.

A meeting of the Pahiatua Municipal Fire Brigade was held on Tues-' day evening, Captain McAlister occu.pying the chair. The resignation of Mr Gibbons as secretary was accepted with regret. The Chairman referred in a eulogistic manner to the services Mr Gibbons had rendered the Brigade as secretary. Foreman Wallace was elected to fill the vacancy. It was resolved that Captain McAlister should represent the Brigade at the U.F.B.A. Conference at Masterton next month. In connection with the matter of a medal, which it was contended ex-Fireman Mills was entitled to, it was pointed out that there was some difficulty in certifying to the number of marks, as some of the Brigade's books had been lost about ten years go. Finally it was left in the hands of Secretary Wallace and Fireman Lawry to certify that exFireman Mills was entitled to a medal. Mr Adamson was elected a member of the Brigade.

A special meeting of the Masterton District Hospital Board was held yesterday. Present —Messrs E. G. Eton (chairman), M. J. Jackson, A. Matthews, Wm. M. Perry, W. Fisher, J. C. Ewington, F. W. H. Kummer, J. M'Carthy, H. H. Rhyder, M. Maxton and A. 0. Considine. The chairman was authorised to sign the agreement for the Masterton, Pahiatua and South Wairarapa Hospital Trustees to take over the infectious diseases hospitals. On the motion of Mr J. C. Ewington it was decided to arrange with the Bank of New Zealand for an overdraft up to £1,500 if occasion arose for such. A waggon driver is wanted for sawmill. A smart lad is wanted for the cycle trade. The Wellington Piano Company offer special inducements to purchasers of their superior instruments. The Challen Piano can be seen at the premises of Messrs McLeod and Young, the local agents. Messrs Boyes and Walsh, estate agents, Eketahuna, have for sale a painter's and paperhanging business which offers a splendid opening for a practical and energetic tradesman. On Saturday next, at their room", Perry street, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will offer at auction a large quantity of furniture and household effects, poultry and produce. A first-class "Hawk Eye" stump extractor and small log hauler, with wire ropes, pulleys and blocks all attached, is elsewhere advertised for sale by Messrs Collie and Co., woceF merchants, Dixon street, Masterton. , Mr M. 0. Ardnsten held his first auction sale in the new Post Office auction mart, yesterday afternoon, when an excellent assortment of general iurniture was sold under the hammer. The attendance was good and satisfactory prices were realised.. A splendid sheep farm of fi.OOO acres of freehold land capable of carrying 14,000 sheep and 400 head of cattle is offered for sale by Messrs R. Wilson and Co., Ltd., estate apents of Taihape. The fullest pirticulars will be supplied on application. The drapery department of the W.F.C.A., Ltd., elsewhere announce that their first autumn display of fashionable novelties will commence to-morrow and Saturday. The public I are cordially invited to call and see | for themselves the range and variety | of goods on view. ' .In an advertisement on page lof this issue purchasers of sections in the Yates Estate and the public gentrally are offered an exceptional opportunity to secure plans and specifications for residences prepared ly an expert and practical architect at moderate rates. This opportunity is only open for a short period, and should not be missed. Mr David Charteris, land and estate agent, of New Plymouth/ advertises elsewhere in this morning's issue two exceptionally cheap dairy farms which have been placed in his bancs for sale, x'he first property consists of 136 acres, and the second of 261 acres, both of which are quoted at ! bargain prices. Mr Charteris will be pleased to forward further pir[ticulars to anyone on application. The Scoullar Co., Ltd., the wellknown Wellington house furnisheis. and manufacturers, announce by special advertisement in this issue the greatest sale of furniture ever held in that city, commenncing on Monday next, March 2nd. The opportunity for exceptional bargains will. apply to every department during the sale, the whole stock being marked | at absolute clearing prices for cash. I This old established firm is well and ! widely known alike for the quality and finish of their goods; and the splendid stock and range from which to select. The special inducements this sale will afford are sure to be largely availed of.