LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9046, 12 March 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A notice of motion has been handed to the Secretary of the Masterton Hospital Trustees by Mr W. Fishei', to the effect that the active medical staff of the Masterton Hospital be composed of the four resident medical practitioners. The motion will come on at <ne:ct meeting of the Trustees, a month hence.

Yesterday Mr W. P. Jame=, S.M., was occupied for over three hours in hearing legal argument in the claim of H. Evans and Benjamin Ruyner v. J. Compton, a claim of £2OO for alleged breach of contract, evidence in which case was taken on Thursday last. Dr Trimble appeared for tiie plaintiffs and Mr P. L. Hoilings ior the defendant. The magistrate reserved his decision.

The Trustees of the North Wairarapa Benevolent Society met yesterday aftern>cn. There were present —Messrs R. T. Holmes (chairman) and Jno. Morris and Mesdames Kean and Cairns. The District Board notified the appointment of Miss Kirk as Inspector of Trustees accounts, etc. The pay-sheet was passed for payment, the amounts being £24 7s 7d for Renall-Solway Home, and £29 6s 2d for othsr expenditure-

Masterton's new ambulance waggon has been somewhat unceremoniously treated by the Customs Department, who, irrespective of the fact that it is to be used in a public service of a very wcrthy nature insist on a duty of some £22 being paid on it by the Masterton Hospital Trustees. A letter was read at the meeting of Trustees, yesterday, from the Minister of Customs (Hon. J. A. Miller) statins that several applications for rebate of duty in similar cases had been refused, and he saw no reason to deviate from the rule in favour of Masterton. The Secretary (Mr J. C. Boddington) informed the meeting that Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., did not even now despond of moving the Minister lo forego the duty. The following results of the examinations held in Masterton, under the auspices of the Trinity College of Music, London, in December last, have been supplied by Miss E. von Keisenberg, local secretary:—Junior Honors/—Effie Hopkins, 93, teacher late Mr A. von Keisenberg; Myrtle Toline Kenall, 85, teacher Miss Livingstone. Junior Pass —Grace Myrtle Tooby, 77, teacher, the'late Mr A. von Keisenberg and Miss Hampton, A.M.T.C.L. Preparatory Division—Gladys Esther Murray, 97, teacher Miss Bishop; Oswald Lincoln Sykes, Do, teacher Miss BishoD; Cyril George Orlando Sylces, 91, teacher Miss Bishop; Eric Parry Tooby, 78, teacher late Mr A. von Kei.senberg; and Miss Hampton, A.M.T.C.L.; Myrtle Hoffeins, 63, teacher late Mr A. von Keisenberg.

The estimates for the Mas'terton Hospital expenditure during the ensuing year were discussed at the meeting of Trustees yesterday morning. The receipts were estimated at £570, and expenditure at £3,500, leaving an estimated deficit of £2,930 for the District Board to meet. Mr W. Fisher considered the estimates for lighting and fuel (£350) was very high, and moved to reduce it by £SO. This was negatived on the casting vote of the Chairman, Messrs J. C. Ewington, B. Brown, and H. J. O'Leary also opposing it. and Messrs F. W. H. Kummer, M. J. Jackson, and W. Harris supporting it. The estimates, as prepared by the sub-committee, were finally adopted. Mr C. F. B. Livesay, Architect of Wei pngton, has moved to more convenient rooms in the National Mutual Chambers, Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Head Office of the Bank of N.Z.) Addres3— P.O. Box 771. Telephone 2092. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by exports of the Supreme Court of Victoria to posses curative properties peculiarly it's own, and to be absolutely safe, eit'ectivo 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 & SONS' SUPERBA SKIN FOOD. No lady j should be without it. Allays irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth and supple skin.

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The Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) has declared Thursday next, March ,19th, to be a public holiday from noon on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day Sports meeting. Owing to being late in forwarding their nominations, quite a large number of intending competitors have been debarred from competing at St. Patrick's Day Sports on Thursday next. Several such nominations were received from New Plymouth and Napier.

A number of flax mills in the Wairarapa are being closed down, and a Wairarapa Age reporter has been informed thst, owing to the bad season experienced this year, farmers, stationholders, and others inton.l to carry out only rpally necessary operations during the winter and dispense with as many men as possible. Judging from these facts, there will evidently be rnorj men out of employment this winter than is usually the case. At the Fire Brigades' Conference, yesterday, Captain Mitchell moved a hearty vote of thanks to the Wairarapa Fire Brigades and Masterton Fire Police for the manner in which they had entertained the delegates to the Conference. The motion was carried by acclamation. On the suggestion of Secretary Robbins (of Haw era) a subscription was taken up in the room to procure a memento to leave in Masterton as a record of the Conference. The sum of .£5 was collected, and it was decided to present a seat to the Masterton Park.

A wall-attended meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Debating Society \va3 held in the rooms last .evening. Mi* J. B. Rue was voted to the chair. The following officers were elected:— President, Mr R. Brown; vice-presi-dents, Messrs A. Donald and A. Hendry; committee, Messrs W. Ksmp, J. B. Rue, W. Palo3n, J. Cole; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr D. Hebenton. On the motion of Mr Hsbenton, seconded by Mr. Kemp, it was decided that the Society meet on Monday nights, the first meeting to be held on Monday, March 23rd. The drought has been severely felt in the Hawke's Bay district. Owing to the bush fires and scarcity of grass and water, farmers have been disposing of their sheep for boiling down purposes. A Masterton farmer informed a Wairarapa Age reporter that the other day, while passing in the train between Dannevirke and Waipawa, ha counted over forty dead sheep lying in paddocks alongside the railway line. The paddocks were bare- of grass, and there appeared to be no water. The sheep had, no doubt, he said, died from starvation.

Te Ore Ore pah was visited yesterday by the delegates to the United Fire Brigades' Association Conference, at the invitation of Captain Dixon of the Fire Police. A tangi was being held at the pah, and the assembled natives invited the firemen to attend the funeral, which was a doubl? one —a young woman and a bany being buried. This request was acceded to, and the customary feast was then partaken of. The Maoris entertained their visitors in their usual hospitable fashion, and Moana Paratene thanked the delegate's for honouring the pah with their presence. Several hakas were danced, and other native, functions. carried out, the delegates being keenly interested in the proceedings. Our Carterton correspondent writes:—At about 5.30 last evening a fierce gale raged from the southwest for about half-an-hour, during which time considerable damage was done about the town. The principal damage done was on the Showgrounds. Wirth Bros, circus had arrived by special trams in the morning for their performance in the evening, and had erected two large tents, viz., the menagerie and performing tents. The men were away at tea when the gale commenced, and in a very short time the menagerie tent was practically blown to shreds. The performing tent was also considerably damaged, and had to be pulled down. The circus was unable to show.

The monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Masterton Hospital was held yesterday morning. There were present:—Messrs J. B. Keith (chairman), W. Harris. J. Mead, W. Fisher, F. \V. H. Kummer, H. J. O'Leary J. 0. Ewingi;on, M. J. Jackson and R. Brown. The treasurer reported as follows: —Receipts since last meeting. £l6 15s 6d; disbursements, £213 14s 7d; balance at last meeting, £732 17s 7d; balance at date, £538 18s 6d. The agreement between the District Hospital Board and the Trustees regarding the taking over by the Trustees of the Infectious Diseases Hospital was ratified, and it was decided to complete it by the signature of the chairman. The Hospital diary was read and showed that 22 patients were in the Hospital at last meeting, 10 had been admitted since, 33 had been discharged, leaving 19 remaining. Mr Ewington was appointed visiting member for the month. Accounts amounting to £134 2s 8d were passed for payment. THE "L.K.G," IS A GOOD INVESTMENT. Regarding the "L.K.G." Milking Machine, Mr W. Nicholson, Chairman Taieri and Peninsula Dairy Co., Hampden, writes: —"l am using four 'L.K.G-.' machines, milking over 100 cows, and it takes barely two hours by two hands. Th \ butter-fat test and the quantity of milk are fully maintained, if not better. 1 have no trouble with the milkers, the milking being much easier and cleaner ; and the cows stand much quieter. I strongly recommend the 'L.K.G.' to dairymen as a good investment." Puller particulars from J. B. MacEwan and Co., Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Welington. Sore and swoollen joints, sharp shooting pains, tortured muscles no rest, no sleep. When you feel like this it means , that you have rheumatism. It is a stub- : born disease to fight, but Chamberlain's Pain 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' Many school children suffer from contipation, 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 gentla in their effect, and will cure even chronic constipation. For sale by all dealers. THAT INCESSANT TICKLING lii tho throat, and all throat and chest troubles promptly relieved by Dr. Shel don's New Discovery. Price Is. 6d. and 3s. per bottle. Obtainable at H. E. Eton, Chemist.

Three first offending inebriates appeared before Mr W. P. -Dimes, S.M., at Masterton, yesterday, and were each fined ss. A prohibition order was issued against one. The Masterton Friendly Societies' Council are organising a Hospital Sunday Demonstration, which it is proposed to hold on Sunday, May 3rd, It is intended to make an imposing procession, and the assistance of local bodies is to be invited. Yesterday the Hospital Trustees appointed Mr J. C. Ewington their delegate to a meeting to be held on Monday, 30th inst., at 8 p.m., when details of the proposed demonstration will be discussed. The erection of a Dawson suspension bridge over the Waipoua river to connect the Hospital with the Park extension, and thus lessen the distance from the town to the Hospital very materially, was again brought up by Mr J. C. Ewington at the meeting of the Hospital Trustees yesterday. He moved that the District Hospital Board be asked to subsidise an amount up to £SO towards the construction of the bridge, which would, he said, prove valuable to the water supply system alone, as the present pipe line across the river was a mere temporary arrangement. Mr Ewington said he had every reason to believe that the other £SO required to bui'd the bridge would be forthcoming. The Trustees agreed with Mr Ewington's -remarks regarding the utility of the bridge, and his motion was carried unanimously. An advertiser wants to exchange 10 or 12 6-tooth Romneyrams for the same number of Lincolns. A reward is offered for the recovery of a collie dog lost about Lansdowne. The price of haircutting at Mr H. P. Fraser's saloon will be 6d. The saloon will be opened on Saturday next. Mr F. P. Welch advertises for sale one of the best fattening farms lately placed on the market; also good house on easy terms. Messrs W. B. Chennells anr* O. advertise particulars of a number of first-class town properties, with up-to-date residence and other improvements. Mr J. K. Blinkhorne, hairdresser and tobacconist, announofs tli^ f be will reduce the price of haircuttingto 6d. .T5 from this dafe. The saloon will still be under the old management. At their rooms, Perry Street on Saturday next. P. F. Howell and Co., Ltd., will offer at auction an extensive list of furniture and general goods, poultry, fruit, and produce. A parade of the Masterton Pife [ Volunteers will be held on Fridaynext at 7.30 p.m., when certain properties must he brought for inspection in view of the Easter Encampment. All accoun's against the estate of the late-Ernest Ryalls. of Masterton, ] labourer, must be rendered to the I Public Trustee, or to Mr W. B. I Cheimeils. his agent, in Masterton, , on or before April 11th next. At the Post Office Auction Mart, on Satnrdav next. Mr M. 0. Aronsten will submit, at auction furniture, crockery, cutlery, fanry jrnods and glassware, absolutely without reserve.-. •■ ■■-'■.,. .:. ■ -■■., ... '-,■

Messrs Keslino and Wvnn-Wil-liams, Ltd., seed, grain and produce merchants, have been apnointed agents in the Wairarapa for the Hartnett milking machines, Thorley's combination shearing machines, and the Sharpies tubular cream separators.

Messrs Hendrv and Buxto*-, drapers and clothiers, of Queen Street, Masterton, employ the services of an exceptionally clever milliner, and a very fine exhibition of her handiwork is now made in their premises. The display includes many original and attractive designs in millinery, and the prices asked for such .quality goods are decidedly reasonable. Ladies generally are asked to inspect the display. ,

By announcement elsewhere in this issue , a meeting of tradespeople is convened for the purnose of forming a branch of. the Retailers' Protection Association, The promoters of the Association contend apart from the collection of debts, the Association nroves its worth by protecting traders in the future, as once the agency is in full swine in the Wairarapa, much of the credit system must disappear. On Tuesday and Wednesday next the Town Hall will be occupied by Cooper's OperascoDe Company, when Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera "The Mikado" will be reproduced. Other novelties in the entertainment will be the reproduction of incidents in the world of science, sport and travel, and comedy sketches, and songs by Miss Louie Fisher and Mr Hugh Wilson. A matinee will be given on Wednesday at 3.30 p.m. Particulars of the Company's entertainment will be found in an inset circulated with this issue.