LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9040, 5 March 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is reported that tha fire mentioned in yesterday's issue as having swept through Mr C. Lang's property at Bideford ha« also done considerable damage on Mr Carswell's holding.

Mr J. W. Blaukman, manager of Masterton gasworks, has been engaged by the Levin Municipality to act as consulting engineer for the gasworks about to be erected in the Horowhenua County town. The works will cost about £IO,OOO.

A Kaituna settler informs us that the extensive (ires in the Kaituna and Waingawa districts on Saturday and Sunday last, although resulting in temporary losses, wiil ultimately be of great benefit to the settlers. If favourable seasons are experienced for the next few years the "burns" of this season wi'l be much appreciated. The settler in question and his family had a most trying time saving their homestead and outbuildings.

Mr C. F. B. Livosay, Architect of Wei jington, has moved to more convenient rooms in the National Mutual Chambers, Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Head Office of the Bank of N.Z.) Address— P.O. Box 771. Telephone 2692.

The tender of an Auckland firm has been accepted for the construction of a new reservoir at Woodville.

Along the Wellington-Manawatu line full-grown sheep, ewes and wethers are selling on an average at 5s a head less than they were last year.

The water in the Park Lake has almost disappeared, and it will not be until the Waipoua River increases in volume that the position will be improved.

An old soldier, named William Manning, SO years of age, has been granted admission to Renall-Solway Home. He has been prospecting for gold in* the Tararua ranges for a number of years.

The Waingawa River is maintaining a steady flow, there being now about three i'eet of water under the townvvard end of the bridge. The water has not yet recommenced to flow on the Carterton side of the river.

The district telegraph lineman, Mr H. Wilton, states that the wires artd posts destroyed by th£ bush and grass fires at Mauriceville have now been restored, and the lines are in the usual working order.

Nominations are coming in freely for the St. Patricks Day Sports, to be held on the 19th inst., on the Park Oval. They are quite up to the number received up to this time last year.'

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

A large number of riflemen, from Wanganui, Woodville r Dannevirke, and Napier, passed, through Masterton by train yesterday on their way to Trentham to compete at the rifle shooting meeting which will open today. The Acting Borough' Engineer (Mr W. T. Mansfield) paid a visit to the headwords of the water supply yesterday. He states: that satisfactory progress is being mada- with the work of cutting, the new race between" the river and the water tower.

Early this week a fire swept over M;r L.Morris.' property at Makuri, burning chiefly second growth and logs. It is not known whether any sheep were burnt. The opinion of a M'akuri settler is that the fires tnere wil! be productive' of more good than harm.

An improvement is to be made to the Park Oval as soon as the cricket fixtures and St.. Patrick's Sports are over. The custodian of the Park is arranging to give the Oval a new top dressing of soil,, which will be sown down in grass seed,, and will' greatly improve tne grounds for cricket, etc. The plans for the Seddon Memorial Technical School corns up before the Managers for final approval on Friday evening. They will be forwarded to Wellington! on Saturday.. The Managers are anxious to have the school erected as early as possible. The return of stock slaughtered at Masterton Abattoir during Februaryis as follows: —Cattle, 136; (2con« demned); calves, 14; pigs 86-* (1 condemned) ; sheep, 609 (4 condemned):; lambs, 128 (2 condemned). Thenumber of animals slaughtered for consumption was about the same as for February last year.

The local Druids Lodge intend hav ing a special celebration on Tuesday evening next, when the District President elect, Mr J. P. Smith, will be installed in office. Visiting brethren from all parts of the district are expected, in addition to a large gathering of local members.

In reference to a paragraph which appeared in our columns yesterday regarding the Makuri Gorge having escaped the attacks of bush firea> an old Makuri resident, who was- iiv Masterton yesterday, informed 1 us-that last Sunday a fire did get ai start on the township end of the gorge,, but heavy rain set in shortly afterwards, and practically no damage was done to the beautiful scenery.

Although liberal subscriptions have been made by the public towards the funds for the entertainment of the United Fire Brigades Association delegates, the local Brigades would be pleased to receive further donations towards meeting; the htavy expenditure- involved in connection with the conference. The following' officials will be glad to receive subscriptions:—Messrs El. Pragneli and A. E. Wilton (joint secretaries) and Captains T. Jenkins and J. Dixon.

The principle of rating on unimproved 1 land values has now been adopted in 76 districts, including 42 boroughs, 2 cities, 20 counties, 10 road! districts, and 2 town districts. The principle has been rejected at the polls in 15 districts, being 10 boroughs, 1 city, 2 counties and 2 road districts. The "Lyttelton Times" states that five polls have been taken on. the proposal to revert to capital value rating, and in each case the district has refused to go back.

The vexed question of the Dyer Settlement School site has been settled by Messrs Vile, Buchanan and Hogg, members of the Wellington Education Board, and the Chief Inspector (Mr Fleming), who on Monday inspected the two sites, and finally resolved that the original site, which had been strongly disapproved by some of the settlers, be adhered to, and especially as a large quantity of material for the school was already on the ground. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved, by exports of tho Supreme Court of Victoria to posses curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore do not aggrevate your complaint by the use of one of the many crude excalyptus oils which are now palmed off as "Extracts," and from the use of which a death was reported recently, but insist upon the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and reject all others. For wrinkles, sunburn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hands, dry and inflamed skin, use SANDER <fc SONS' SUPERB A SKIN POOD. No lady should be without it. Allays irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth and supple skin.

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There were, thirteen births, four deaths, and four marriages in Carterton last month.

The annual meeting of the rrembers of the Masterton Golf Club will be held in the Court-house at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday next.

It is stated that the grain crops in Canterbury have been harvested in excellent condition, and the yields generally have exceeded the estimates.

At the Napier Supreme Court, yesterday, Rangi Epiha was admitted to two years' probation for forgery and uttering at Hastings. Percy James Jones was admitted to twelve months' probation for theft at tapu.

While leaving the inner berth at the Queen's wharf, Wellington, at 3 o'clock yesterday morning, the ,Te Anau collided with the stern' of the Arawa, which was moored at another berth, and did some hundreds of pounds'worth of damage to the direct liner. The plates and angle frames of the Arawa were broken and bent, and a shelter dsck-house damaged. The Te Anau was not injured and left for Picton at 8 o'clock.

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce last week, the president stated that the continuous dry weather was* responsible for a great fallir.g-off in the shipments of lambs, the exports from Canterbury being some 300,000 carcases less than at the corresponding date last year, and this shortage was very unlikely to be overtaken this season.

Three months' hard labour was meted out to James Thorn, charged at the Masterton Court, yesterday, with having used very obscene language in Queer, street. William Wood, who grossly misconducted himself at Mangatainoka railway station, on Tue»dny, received a sentence of one month with hard labour. Both accused stated that intoxication was the cause of their lapse. A first offending inebriate was fined ss, and Michael Mooney, .convicted for the third time of being drunk was fined £l, in default seven days' hard labour.

Our Te Nui correspondent writes: —The annual tchool picnic was held last Saturday, in a paddock kindly lent for the occasion by Mr J. Schofield. The spot chosen was in a clump of native bush, and being a hot day, the children and adults were shaded from the sun. —A iittle daughter of Mr H. Mclsaacs fell off a verandah and unfortunately broke her collarbone. The child was attended to by Mrs J. Johnston, who set the bone splendidly; the child is getting or well. Mrs Johnston, with several other ladits, attended first aid lectures given by Drs Hunter and Dawson. This is not the first instance in which this lady, with her knowledge and kindness, has been of great value to the people.

An advertiser has for sale a steam runabout motor car.

Two good carpenters are wanted for Pahiatua.

The Wellington and Wairarapa Motor Company undertake repairs to motors and cycles, and guarantee satisfaction.

At their rooms on Saturday, Messrs K. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., wilt hold a general sale of furniture and household sundries, .poultry and produce.

Tenders are invited to close at noon on Saturday for the various privileges in connection with the St. Patrick's Day Sports Meeting, 011 March l&th.

At the Post Office Auction Mart, at 2 o'clock on Saturday, Mr M. 0. Aron3fcen will hold a general sale of furniture and sundries. The whole of the numerous articles will be sold without reserve;

The New Zealand Railways Department invite tenders for the lease of the various railway bookstalls throughiut the dominion. Tenders close at noon on Tuesday, March 24-tb.

Messrs Graham and Go. will make their first gaslight display of new autumn and winter goods to-morrow evening, when their windows will be filled with the latest attractions from the world's best markets.

Mr A. Norman, draper, of Queen Street, announces that he is now opening his autumn and winter goods. These include the newest styles in coats and jackets, millinery and dress goods. A display will be made next week.

In our advertising columns appears a notice of the New Zealand Retailers' Association, which should interest Wairarapa tradespeople who are troubled with outstanding debts. As sufficient support is forthcoming, a meeting will be held shortly (due notice will be given) to allow Mr A. C. Elliott, general manager, to discuss affairs with local tradesmen and explain the aims and objects of tha Association.

A 200-acre farm that is capable of earning £6OO per annum clear, ia certainly a profitable investment. This property is for sale at £l7 10s per acre, and is. situated near Hunterville. Tt is all in the best English grasses, 160 acres is good loamy soil and ploughable. On 100 acres of this property 35 cows yielded 1,4001bs of milk daily, with an average test of 3.5. It has also been used for ittening purposes with excellent results, and it is within one mi',, of creamery and post office. The farm has been placed in the hands of Messrs W. H. Lambert and Co.,\ land agents, of Palrnerston North, who advertise full particulars on page Bof this morning's issue. They will also be pleased to forward any information to anyone on application.

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Mr T. S. Arcus, of Dalefielcl, has ■donated the sum of £2 towards the funds of the Carterton Fire Brigade. A number of magazines have re••centhAbeen stolen from the Cartel ton LibrJiy, and the matter has been put into the hands of the police. "" At the Magistrate's Court, Greytown, yesterday, before Mr W. P. iames/s.M., J. J- Kempton prosecuted A. A. Mathiaa for assault De fendant was fined 5s and cos .s 21s. Captain Mitchell and Lieutenant Conway left Dunedin yesterday morning to represent the Dunedin Brigade ■at the Fire Brigades' Conference at Masterton. , . , , At the Greytown Magistrate s Court, yesterday, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., Thomas Hodge claimed from J. J. Kempton the sum of for wages. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £2O 8s 3d, with £3 ~. coaig The Magistrate remarked that h Ins dered perjury (had been committed in the case, but he would leave those interested in the matter to take proceedings if they desired do so.