LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9047, 13 March 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There is a mild epidemic of measles at Carterton.

A movement is on foot at Eketahuna to obtain a night-watchman for the town.

In the semi-final of the men's singles in connection with the Martinborough Tennis Club's competitions, Mr A. B. Balfour (7) 20 beat Mr S. R. Gawith (owe 15) 34. The final will be played between Messrs Balfour and Vaughan shortly. Visiting firemen to the Brigade Conference expressed the opinion that the Exchange Hall, in Masterton, in which the meetings have been held , is one of the best they have ever had placed at their disposal for the purpose.

At a meeting of the Trustees of the South Wairarapa Hospital, held at Greytown on Wednesday afternoon, it was reported that Mr G. W. McDonald had donated the sum of £lO to be placed to the credit of the General Fund.

The monthly meeting of the Masterton School Committee, which was to have been held last evening, lapsed for the want of a quorum. The meeting has been fixed for this afternoon at 5 o'clock.

The latest dredging returns to hand are as follow:—Hessey Dredge, 350z ldwt for 136 hours work'; Masterton Dredge, 550z ldwt for 139 hours work; Mystery Flat, 620z 14d-vts. A dividend of 2s will be declared on Saturday in connection with tho Mystery Flat Dredging Company. The Masterton bowling green was crowded with players yesterday afternoon, a number of whom were delegates, to the U.F.B.A. Conference. The Hon. J. Carroll was also among those present in the early part of the day. A number of very enjoyable games were played, and the visitors were sociably entertained. Afternoon tea was provided by several lady friends of the Club.

The settlers about Mangarei, between Bideford and Wairere, are advocatiag for a bridge across the Mangarei river, and to have the road continued for the remaining distance, about two miles. If these requests are acceded to, a loop line of some importance will be op?ned up between Mauriceville and Masterton.

Mr C. F. B. Livestiy, Architect of Wellington. Ims 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 2092.

The Carterton Library Committee has sent an order to an English firm for £25 worth of new books.

There are indications that a largely increased area will be put undec wheat in New South Wales this year.

Several large and well designed temperance hotels are at present in process of construction in Wellington.

In order to assist the flax fibre industry the Government has decided to remit the charge for grading when theprice r of New Zealand hemp falls below £25 f.o.b.

A large bush fire has been burning during the past few days on Messrs Tilson's property at Moiki (Morison's Bush). Very little damage has been done so far.

A railway league has been formed in Eketahuna for the purpose of advocating the construction of a loopline of railway from Eketahuna to Waipukurau. Those persons residing in the new street at Carterton, recently opened up by Mr A. King, are petitioning the postal authorities for a letter-box to be placed opposite the Anglican Church.

Transfers of licenses were granted by the Masterton Licensing Bench yesterday as follow: —Mauriceville Hotel, Eraser M. Ross to A. A. Harris; Alfredton Hotel, James Donald to W. J. Conder.

Only about eighteen pupils are attending the Technical School classes at Carterton, and the School Committee are disappointed at the support that is being accorded the classes.

The Railway Department have informed the Eketahuna Chamber of Commerce that on Wednesdays and Saturdays an extra carriage will be attached to the train leaving Masterton at 6.30 p.m. for the North.

The Greytown Fire Brigade has elected the following officers for the ensuing year:—Captain, Captain Webster; Ist Lieutenant, R. Workman; Ist Branchman, A. Haigh; 2nd Branchman, A. Coe; 3rd Branchman, J. Workman; 4th Branchman, F. Morris.

The total destruction by fire of the -residence of the late Mr E. S. Maunsell, "Riversdale," Waihakeke, is reported. Nothing was saved, the occupants escaping with their lives. A valuable collection of curios and. trinkets was destroyed. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The insurance on the house is £450, and on the furniture £l5O.

Something of a reccrd in Minis terial travelling was established by the Prime Minister during his tour of the north of the Auckland province. In thirteen days approximately 720 miles were traversed by road and water, despite the fact that many of the former were not worthy of the definition, and the motor car by which Sir Joseph and Lady Ward travelled was only • able to make very slow progress in places. The following, from a Wellington exchange, will interest Mastertonians:—Students of dentistry from all part of the world seem to make their way to Philedelphia, U.S.A., and every now and again we hear of the successes achieved by New Zealand boys who have travelled thither with the object of perfecting themselves in the profession they have chosen. Mr Rupert Sutton, of Masterton, in his last examination has made the fine average of 91J per cent, of marks, beating an exceptionally brilliant young Canadian by half per cent, marks.

A boy to learn the painting trade is advertised for by Mr A. J.Minifie, of Homebush.

A general servant is advertised for by Mrs J. W. Card, of Featherston.

Messrs Gardner and Sons, timber merchants, require three good bushmen and a "slabby."

Mr F. E. Lamb, architect, Masterton, has a vacancy for a pupil willing to learn the profession.

Messrs J. Graham and Co. invite the ladies of Masterton to inspect the new millinery now being shown in their windows.

The Masterton Borough Council invite tenders, to close at noon on March 17fch, for earth work in the Public Park.

The Wellington Butchers' Union notify employers that the employment book is open for inspection at Mr A. Stempa's shop, Queen street. Mr J. V. Gordon, chemist, has an advertisement in another column dealing with "Puctoral"—a certain cure for coughs and colds.

Notices to the owners of stock impounded in Masterton are published in this issue from the local poundkeeper.

Messrs W. M. Ashton and Co., land agents, Wanganui, advertise particulars of several first-class dairy farms which have been placed in their hands for sale.

A meeting of traders and others interested in the formation of a branch of the New Zealand Retailers' Protection Association will be held in the Exchange Hall this evening.

Messrs A. White, A. E. Williams, J. L. Hughes, and W. Cragg, hairdressers, announce that the price of hair-cutting at their establishments in future will be 6d.

Mr J. Carpenter, of the Central Boot Store, Masterton, in an advertisement on the leader page of this issue, gives particulars of exceptional value he ia offering in boots and shoes-

Prospective purchasers of bicycles, who are anxious to secure a firstgrade machine, at an exceedingly reasonable price, should note the offer made by Mr H. Sinclair in another column of this issue.

An advertisement from Messrs Finlayson and Son, the well-known boot makers and importers, uf Street, Masterton, will appear in a later issue. They are to receive, per s.s. Rimutaka, due in Wellington tomorrow, a big shipment of new season's footwear.

Many school children suffer from constipation, 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 gentle in their effect, and will cure even chronic constipation, For sale by all dealers.

The Carterton Fire Brigade are making an effort to raise funds towards the Durchase of uniforms.

"' The New Zealand Farmers' Dairy Union will pay out the sum of £4,791 for butter-fat supplied, during the month of February.

The Featherston Voluwteers ; hav6 obtained permission to use the rifle butts at Featherston, and will commence class-firing shortly.

The quarterly sitting of the Masterton Licensing Bench was held yesterday morning. Present—Mr W. P. James, S.M. (chairman), Messrs F. C. Turnor, J. H. Pauling, F. Bright, and E. McEwen. The police reports were to the effect that all houses were being well conducted. Constable Collerton reported on the action of the licensee of the Te gj|fc Hotel (Wm. S. Barr) in refereiffl to a recent assault case. The Chairman said that if the facts were as alleged, the master should be brought up at the annual meeting, and the licensee's chance of a renewal would be seriously prejudiced. Repairs ordered to be done to both the Te Nui and Whakataki Hotels had not been carried out, and the Chairman said it was a pity the wishes of the Committee in this respect were ignored. At the annual meeting probably drastic action would be taken by the Committee if the repairs were not carried out by that time, and the licenses would certainly be refused until the rep airs were done. •■; TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EX- ' TRACT was proved by experts of the 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 &' SONS' SUPERBA SKIN FOOD. No lady should be without it. Allays irritation, produces a clear and spotless complexion, and a smooth and supple skin.

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