LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9043, 19 March 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Showers fell in Masterton last evening which should do good in giving the grass another impetus On and after April Ist all bread supplied by the Eketahuna bakers will be on the cash or coupon system. No news has yet been received by the local Government Stock Office regarding the specimen forwarded to headquarters from Te Nui of the fly supposed to be the lucilia sericata, which breeds the destructive sheepmaggot.

The resignation of Mr F. W. Temple from the Borough Council has already been the cause of a move in the municipal political arena. Among the names of probable candidates are mentioned Messrs E. Peist, T. G. Hoar (ex-councillors) and Mr J. Hunter.

The Executive of the Wairarapa School Committees Association met yesterday, Mr R. Brown presiding. Mr W. Jesson (Mauriceville) brought up the matter of the despatching to country schools of new, permanent, or relieving teachers. He said that often they were sent without any definite information regarding the township or locality of the school, and frequently had considerable clifliculty in obtaining conveyances for their luggage, etc., from trains, and generally speaking were often placed in awkward situations through no one being at the train or coach to meet them. These remarks applied more particularly to lady teachers. It was decided to request the Education Board to notify the committees of the time of arrival and other necessary information when teachers were being despatched. The date of the annual meeting was fixed for June 10th.

Mr C. P. V>. Livesny, Architect of Wei [iugton, 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 2092.

So far this year about 260 dogs have been registered in Eketahuna.

Mr T. J. Rathbone has donated £1 to the funds of the Carterton Fire Brigade.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that Mr John Smart, of Clyde, will contest the Tuapeka seat in the Opposition interests.

Mr F. Jagerhorn has been uppointed poundkeeper to the Eketahuna County Council vice Mr G. Edwards resigned. Knox Church choir is at present busy practising a new cantata, "Christ and His Disciples," for production shortly.

The Eketahuna Mounted Rifles will, to-day, hold the first shooting competition for the championship belt presented by Captain A. H. Herbert.

Fairly heavy rain commenced to fall at Carterton early last eyer.ing, and there are prospects of it continuing.

The annual arize giving in connection with the" Carterton Methodist Sunday School will take place on Sunday afternoon next. Mr J. C. Cooper has accepted the position of Assessor for the Eketahuna County Council on the Assessment Court.

The Opaki Rifle Club continues its trophy shooting to-day, when a competition will be opened by Thursday shots at 200 yds, 500 yds and 600 yds ranges.

At the fortnightly pay-night of the Workers' Mutual Building Society, held last evening, the sum of £l2O 10s was received from the shareholders.

Out of fifteen buckets of fruit picked from one apple tree recently, by a Kopuaranga orchardist, six and a-half buckets had been so badly damaged b> small birds as to be worthless.

The special prizes presented by Mr Timmins, for the most marks obtained in tablet work in connection with the Eketahuna Methodist Sunday School, have been won by Beatrice Baillie and Lottie Marshall.

The winter supply of ammunition for the Master on Morris Tube Association has arrived in Mastertcn. A meeting of the members of the Association will be convened shortly, and arrangements made for the season's competitions. It is unlikely that the competitions will commence until April. The branches of the New Zealand Farmers' Union in the vicinity of Pongaroa have been merged into a district branch, which will be known as the Pongaroa District branch. Mr A. Murray, of Waihoki Valley, had been chosen chairman of the branch and Mr Ligertwood secretary.

At a conference at Dunedin, yesterday, between the members v of the Harbour Board and Dock Trust, the principle of the absorption of the Trust by the Board was unanimously affirmed, states a Press Association telegram. Legislation in this direction will be introduced during the next session. '

The following additional handicaps have been declared in connection with the Forty Mile Bush Athletic Society's Sports, to be held at Hamua to-cfay:— Half mile, G. Webb, 40yds; mile handicap, J. Guerin, 70yds; 50yds Handicap, W. Webbsys; 100 yds, T. Selby, 3yds; 220 yds, T. Selby, 6yds; 120 Hurdles, T. Selby, 3yds; 440 yds, O. E. Farrelly,' 25yds.

Mr Popplewell, sawrniller, of Kakariki, states that, in consequence of the bush fires during the past three months, his output in timber ■was less in value by £SOO than would have been the case under ordinary conditions. On top of this, says the "Eketahuna Express," his wages account has been the same as usual, and several miles of tramway have lad to be renewed at considerable expense.

The shooting season opens on May Ist. There is every prospect of plenty of game being in evidence for sportsmen. One of the largest, if actually not the largest, consignment of sporting guns ever imported into the Wairarapa' in one parcel was received by Messrs King and Henry yesterday, an indication that ample sport is anticipated by local sportsmen.

The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Police Corps was held last evening, Captain Dixon presiding. A letter was read from the stationmaster (Mr F. Hill) thanking the corps for its as&i stance at the station on the evening of the return of Rifle Champion Hyde. Authority was received from the Colonial Secretary for the holding of an art union by the corps in aid of its uniform fund.

A matter not generally known, and of considerable importance to aided country schools, is that all donations made towards the carrying on of such schools are subsidised quid pro quo by the' Government. Mr R. G. Vile, Eketahuna, mentioned the subject at the meeting of the Executive of the Wairarapa S:hool Committees Association yesterday, and the Association decided io bring it more prominently before the various schools within its jurisdiction.

Sixpence a quart for milk is a high price to pay in a country which makes exports of dairy produce annually running into hundreds of thousands of pounds, but that is what is being charged in the sulvarb of JRona Bay, Wellington, according to a letter received in Masterton yesterday. A local retail dairyman is full of anecdotes about the unusual and almost humorous situations being caused in all directions by the scarcity of milk. Masterton dairy farmers, for instance, are purchasing South Wairarapa milk from local dairymen for household use. One lady yesterday purchased a couple of gallons "to send out into the country." The price of milk is not expected to- be further increased in Masterton according to the anticipation of one of the town's largest retail dairymen. WITCH'S OIL. A compound of soothing, massaging oils for rheumatic, sciatic, and other like pairs. For cold weather aches—rheumatism, sciatica, and lumbago—it stands pre-eminent. WITCH'S OIL kills pain, and is the very best liniment in the world for all things a liniment ought to be good for. 2s Gd per bottle. 80 I

'"here was a fairly heavy frost at Kopuaranga on Tuesday morning, doing some damage to young grass. Mr Jorgenseu, of Wellington, has taken over the Mulgrave Hotel, Kopuaranga, from Mr F. Johnson.

A number of residents in Eketahuna have again been compelled to cart water for domestic purposes owing to their wells having run dry. The number of scholars Jon the roll of the Carterton School is as follow : Secondary classes, 44; primary, 268; total, 312.

The Eketahuna County Council have agreed to the appointment of a Sanitary Inspector for the district, and have decided to contribute £l2 10s per year towards his salary.

The cup presented to the Eketahuna Mounted Rifles for competition amongst members of the "B" team has been won by Trooper Clarke, who will hold the trophy for twelve months.

Very cold weather has been experienced at Invercargill for some days past, according to a letter written by Mr R. J. Young, of Masterton, who is at present on a visit there.

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

Two first offending inebriates answered the call of their names at the Police Court, Masterton, yesterday, but one, unfortunately, an- > swered five minutes after the time ' f appointed, and Mr Eli Smith, J.P., mulcted him in the extra penalty of 5s tor his want of punctuality, the total fine beine 1 10s. The other offender was fined ss.

The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants has elected the following officers: —President, Mr W. A. Veitch Wanganui; vice-president, Mr P. Hutchins, Invercargill; executive councillors, North islandMessrs S. G. Smith, New Plymouth, W.T. Wilson, Palmerston North, J. Walker, Cross Creek, R. Moore, Petone; South Island— Messr° .T. Witham, Greymouth, J. M'Nab, Oamaru, P. J. Barry, Duneuin; treasurer, R. Moore; trustees, Messrs Lee, Ryan and Ahern.

"I have yet to learn that a farmer can afford to pay more than eight shillings a day for labour," remarked Mr D. Crewe (Pahiatua) at the meeting of delegales from local bodies yesterday, when Unions, labour, Arbitration Acts and Conciliation Boards came in for some adverse criticism. T u e same speaker said: "There are labourers who are cheap at 10s per day in a gravel pit, but others who are very dear at 8s per day on the roads."

Several dairy factories in the Wellington provincs are reported in be experiencing a difficulty in fulfilling their contracts, inasmuch as they had stipulated to supply certain quantities of butter, and now find themselves inable to do so owing to (he effects of the late drought. Mr Harkriess, secretary of the National Dsiiy Association, gave it as his opinion that there was no doubt whatever that the drought" had been anotfer argument in favour of consigning. He had always advocated consigning as against selling on contract. Intending pupils for the first aid class of the Ladies' Division of St. John Ambulance Corps are requested to send in their names" as early as possible to the secretary, Miss McLaudress, or to Miss N. Gillespie. The classes commence ,in April, and already a large number of names have been received for the first aid section, but the members hope to commence with as big a roll as they did last year —namely, forty-two. The home nursing, class has a large membership roll.

Delegates to the local bodies conference, which met at Masterton yesterday to discuss the demands of the General Labourers' Union, looked somewhat bewildered when the Chairman (Mr J. M. Coradine) said, "Gentlemen, I am in favour of granting all the demands, and also of telling the Union they are very modest indeed." Mr D. Crewe (Pahiatua) gased at the Chairman in a mystified manner for a second or two, and noticing the latter wore a quizzical smile, remarked, "Ah, I see the game. Our Chairman intends giving up contracting and will apply for a labouring job."

Bowling proceeds daily on the Masterton green, which is playing very well just now, the caretaker, Mr W. H. Denby inducing the young grass to sprout by artificial methods which are very successful. A ladies' rink is the newest addition to the already commodious playing area. The ladies are to trundle the bowls along a special rink located on the south-east corner of the grounds, and though not a full length rink, will, no doubt, be quite extended enough for fair bowlers. A large staff is now engaged in completing the new green, upon which the caretaker has expended a great deal of time in digging up and putting down afresh, and which he anticipates will have a much improved surface.

The ambition of local swimming enthusiasts to have, the New Zealand Championship decided in Masterton next year, on Anniversary Day if possible, is very strong. The Park Lake will be an ideal locality for the meeting, as it will be much enlarged by next year, and considerable improvements in other directions will be effected. The most important question, however, is the accommodation for spectators, and if such an important function as a New Zealand Championship meeting were held there no doubt special arrangements would be made for grandstands if unly of a temporary nature. The Wellington swimmers who visited Masterton on Anniversary Day last were enthusiastically in favour of Masterton having the Championship meeting next year, if possible, and at next meeting of the Now Zealand Swimming Association the Masterton delegate, Mr E. Daniel, captain of the Masterton Club, will bring the matter up on behalf of the Club.

Clergyman, lawyers, public speakers, teachers, and singers, can wonderfully tone and strengthen the vocal chords by taking teaspoonfull doses of TUSBICURA whenever needed. 7d>

i , A prominent New .Plymouth citiwzfo, who is incidentally a demoWat, and a believer in < the rights of thfijndividual, has caused himself to

(fiepros'ecuted with a view of testing the right of the Railway Department to charge 2d for admission to railway platforms. Mr F. P. Welch has a vacancy for a practical gardener for station.

A white cockatoo lost from Victoria Street is advertised for.

New lines in men's footwear are to hand at Messrs R. Hannah and Co.'s boot warehouse, Masterton. The Masterton County Council invite tenders, to close at noon on Thursday next, for road works and metalling.

Messrs Rose, Ltd., auctioneers and land agents, Dannevirke, advertise particulars of a number of firstclass farm properties which have been placed in their hands for sale. '

At the Post Office Auction Mart, . at 2 o'clock on Saturday, Mr M. 0. Aronsten will offer at auction furniture, crockery, glassware, cutlery, and general sundries.

Messrs J. Graham and Co. have at the present time a whole window devoted to the display of new season's millinery.. They invite inspection of same.

At the rooms, Perry Street, at 2.15 p.m. on Saturday, Messrs K. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will hold their usual sale, when a large quantity of furniture and general lines will be offered at auction.

A At the Post Office Auction Mart, *n Saturday next, Mr M. 0. Aronsten will sell without reserve a large quantity of fat lambs. The meat will be killed at the Masterton abattoir, and will be cut into joints to suit purchasers.

Brown suitings, with wide stripes in the latest shades of colouring — viz., violet, purple and heliotrope, have been landed by Mr Alex. Donald, ladies and gents' tailor, Queen Street. These goods are suitable for both ladies' and gents' wear, being bought in light and heavy -veights. Those desirous of placing an order for costume or suit for the autumn are invited to call early and make a selection.

The trucking' dates for pige for Messrs Dimock and Co., at Dalefield, Featherston, Eketahuna and Mauriceville, will be found elsewhere. Mr G. H. Short, the firm's agent at Carterton, has been transferred to Now Plymouth, and Mr Stott, of Eketahuna, will attend to tr.e Wairarapa business in addition to his own district.

Miss Cunningham, the well-known lady swimmer, announces in another cjiumn in this morning's issue that she has decided to commence a dancing club in Masterton, the opening night for the classes having being fixed for Wednesday next, March 25tb, in the Exchange Buildings. Children's classes will be held on Saturday morning* from 9.30 to 11 30 o'clock. Miss Cunningham will be pleased to supply full information to intending members on application.

Mr G. Bedford, umbrella maker, announces in the wanted columns of this morning's issue that he has commenced business in Masterton in premises in Queen Street, opposite Messrs Pinhey Bros., Ltd., stables. Umbrellas can be'made to order, recovered and repaired. Orders for grinding and setting scissors, knives and razors will receive every attention. The proprietor has had a long experience at the business, and patrons can nsly on their orders being attended to promptly and efficiently.

There is an apparant thirst for go3d lands in, Taranaki. Buyers from all parts of the dominion have been securing farms in that district, and one firm, Messrs Gilmour and Clarke, of New Plymouth, have disposed of eleven properties in the last three weeks. They are advertising Several good properties in this issue which should command a ready sale. Tlih firm report the following sales: —Mr Duggan's fine property of 350 acres at Tataraiamaka, to Mr Sanson, of Oamaru; Mr John Jury's property of 250 acres, to Mr Woodman, of Feilding; Mr Salmon's property to Mrs Dodson, Mr Sweeting's property of 63 a-res to Mr Fletcher; Mr Fletcher's properly to Mr Remnant, of Feilding; Mesdames Spencer and Miss Galloway's property at Oakura to Mr Arthur Anderson, of South Nnrsewood; Mrs Dodson's property of 152 acres to Mr Wilkinson, of Wellington; Messrs Wright Bros, fine sheep property of -1,007 acres to Messrs Armstrong and Ross, of Waitotara; Mr Browning's 50 acre farm at Okato to Mr Tooke; Mr McMillian's 100 acres close to New Plymouth to Mr Lind, of Eltham.