LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9053, 31 March 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Another case of scarlet fever has occurred in Masterton. The patient was removed to the Fever Hospital, Lansdowne, in the ambulance on Saturday. Hockey practice has already commenced, and early morning coaching is being carried out by the newlyformed Y.M.C.A. Club on the Lansdowne ground. Thefre is every indication that the game will enjoy increased popularity this season. Thie Masterton Municipal Band are negotiating for the services of two first-class comet players. "If these can be secured an admittedly weak section of the Band will be greatly improved, aud the playing all round thus brought to a high stajidard.

A first offender was fined 5s for drunkenness at the Masteitm Police Court yesterday, while for a similar offence James McKee, a second offender, was fined £l, in default a week's hard labour. Messrs M. Caselberg and Jj, J. Hooper were the presiding justices. The decision of the Masterton A. and P. Association to remove the Show to Sohvay was the means of inducing six persons to hand in their names to the secretary on Saturday wishing to become members of the Ikssociation. Another good effect the H»iect had was to bring in numerous HBrnanding subscriptions from memjgHgkvho were anxious to record their HHw the scheme, upon which only HHRI membera could vote.

The first meeting for the season of the Y.M.C.A. Chess Club takes place on Friday evening. The Masterton . Butter Factory is now only manufacturing butter for local consumption, the output being about five boxes (2801bs) per day. The matron of the Masterton Hospital wishes to acknowledge the receipt of toys from Mrs Lang, tomatoes from Mrs Welch (Lansdowrie), pot plants and fruit from the Rev. Johnson. The Kopuaranga branch of the New Zealand Dairy Farmers' Union will close down in a week or two. The supply of milk is now very small, and the factory is only running every other day. The increased price of timber, as decided upon by the Wairarapa Sawmillers' Association, and to which all local timber merchants intend adhering, comes into force to-morrow. The prices will then stand at (approximately) : —Totara, heart, 255, 0.b., 15s; rimu, heart, 20s, 0.b., 14s; white pine, 13s. There passed through Masterton, en route for Tuhitarata, on Saturday last, a prime line of Polled-Angus bullocks, numbering two hundred. They were purchased by Mr John McMaster, through Mr A. Reside, and we understand were bred on the Maianianga, Estate and Akito We3t station. These bullocks will make splendid winter beef. "When will the first Solway Show be held?" was asked a prominent Masterton A. and P. Association official yesterday, by an Age reported. "It is not impossible that the next Show may be held there," was the reply; "but I am inclined to think the present grounds will be the scene of one mare Show. It will all depend on the time of sale of the present grounds." It is satisfactory to report that the expenses of entertaining the delegates to the recent United Fire Brigades' Association Conference at Masterton were fully defrayed by public subscription. In fact, a small credit balance remained, and this has been divided equally between the fund 3 of- the Fire Police and the P»rigade. These two'indispensable organisations deserve every credit for having carried through to a successful issue so large and important a function. The competition for the Booth Cup between the various Wairarapa Bowling Clubs will be continued on Thursday next, when Masterton will play Grey town. The local club is endeavouring to arrange for a match with Carterton on Saturday, also in connection with the same trophy. The recent rains have greatly improved all the greens in the Valley. Friendly games were played on Masterton green yesterday afternoon, and will now continue until further interruption by the weather. The Mount Holdsworth Track Committee has received the final instalment of £ls from the Tourist Department in connection with the £SO subsidy given by the Department for the erection of the mountain house. A donation of £5 has also been made to the funds of the Committee by Messrs W- H. and H. Beetham. The climbing season will not really close until after Easter, when several parties intend making the ascent of the mountain. Mr Thompson is now rebuilding his homestead at; the foot of the track. This residence was destroyed by fire recently, when the Maungatarera Valley was ravaged.

A meeting of the Board of Management of the Masterton Y.M.C.A. takes place this evening, when some important business is to be transacted. Arrangements fbr the visit of Mr W. Gillanders (organiser) and Mr H. N. Holmes (Wellington branch secretary) are to be made. A citizens' banquet is one of the chief functions to be included in the programme of the visitors' campaign, which has for its object the liquidation of the present liabilities of the Association and the general improvement of its position. A very successful result is anticipated, as the two visiting campaigners are excellent speakers. The evidence of Constable Doyle in the case against a "clairvoyante." at the Masterton Police Court yesterday, when a charg-i of fortunetelling was heard, bad a humorous touch. The constable visited the I prophetess in plain clothes to have his fortune ityld. The seer predicted | a very brilliant career for the 1 young officer, whom she did not, of course, recognise. She said he would make a splendid Government official—in fact, a model policeman! The balance of the "fortune" consisted of the orthodox "water journeys" and legacies. The wcrk of grading the west side of Queen Street, from the Queen's Hotel to Renall's creek, is now being carried out by the Borough staff. When this has been completed, the drainage of storm water from that end of the town will be much more effectively accomplished. Last year the overflowing of the Waipokaka stream and the collection of large quantities of storm water in Queen Street, near Knox Churcb, caused several shopkeepers to be flooded out, and the Council thereupon decided to obviate any repetition by enlarging the culvert of the Waipokaka stream in Rena.ll Street and grading Queen Sti'eet from the Queen's Hotel to Renall's creek. Undertaking to tell fortunes was the basis of a police prosecution at Masterton yesterday, when Madame Lee appeared before Messrs M. Caselberg and L. J. Hooper, J.P.'s. The evidence of Constable Doyle was to the effect that he paid 7s 6d to defendant, who predicted certain happenings which she averred would certainly occur. Defendant, who pleaded guilty, said she was unaware that she was breaking the law, and declared that she came of a clairvoyant family. Sho said that the crippled condition of her husband and the support of her children necessitated her doing something for herself and them. The Bench took a lenient view of the and convicted and discharged defendant, after cautioning her against 1 a repetition of the offence. I

Mr C. F. B. Livosay, Architect of Wei ■[ington, 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 Carterton Ladies' Hockey Club intend holding their annual meeting on Wednesday. Just about ten o'clock on Saturday night a sharp shock of earthquake was felt in the city and suburbs of Wellington. "Perhaps the most sweated men in Australia to-day are dairy farm labourers and clerks," says "Queensland Worker." The recent rain in the Kopuaranga district has been of considerable benefit, writes our correspondent, and the grass is now coming on well. The Wellington branch of the Navy League has written to Sir Joseph Ward and to the Governor asking them to use their influence to induce Admiral Evans to extend the visit of the American fleet to Wellington. Mr Keir Hardie, writing in the Labour Leader, says of Wellington's Mayor:—"The Mayor (the Hon. T. W. Hislop, an ex-Minister)—Scotch, of course —is a gem. He is also a Socialist."

Strong pressure has been brought to bear upon the Government with a view to securing the establishment of experimental farms in Canterbury and Otago. ! The matter has been under consideration for some time, and a decision may shortly be arrived at.

The Prohibitionists at Christchurch held a great no-license rally on Sunday night. It was decided to open the campaign with a ten days' canvass, to raise £1,500 with which to conduct a more vigorous campaign than in former years. The Wellington No-License Council has passed a resolution congratulating the Auckland Licensed Victuallers upon the prominence which thdy have given to the deplorable increase! in drinking among women, but strongly protesting against "their barefaced attempt to intimidate (he police in the faithful discharge of their tiaty.'V The funeral of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Symonds, of Lansdowne, who died on Saturday, will leave the residence of Mr M. Andrews this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Th6'fuitteral of the infant daughter of Mr Robert Bavey will also take place this afternoon, leaving his residence stt 2 o'clock. A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states . that it is understood that the Lalour Department has collected; amounts aggregatitfc several hundred pounds from the local slaughtermen fined in connection with last year's strike. Distress warrants. recently issued against some of the steiteeirs have not vet been returned.. The annuali harvest festival services were held at St. Mark's Church* Carterton, on Sunday. The church was prettily decorated for the occa- 1 sion. The holy sacrament was administered to a large number of communicants at the naorning ..service, and at the evening service the church wast filled, every sea t being; occupied. The Rev. R. Young, Vicar, conducted the servicesThere is a steady/ rise in the price of coal throughout the Australasian colonies, due to various causes, but principally to the increased cost of mine labour, laws, the heavy cost of horse fodder, and other, charges. Since last December ' the whole, of the mines throughout Newcastle, and later, in January last, the local mines in the North of Auckland, raised the coal at the pit's mouth. The Taupiri Coal Mines'are' now following in their footsteps, and are raising \ the price from to-moi-. row. The Auckland coal dealers are accordingly advancing their . retail, prices to meet this increased first cost, and the advance in cost of horse teed, and other charges occurring in retailing/

The monthly .match, of the Opuki Quoits Club was held at the Miki Miki centre on Saturday, afternoon. Seventeen ladies entered for the competition for Mr E. Welch's trophy. The winner was Mrs Tunnicliffe, Miss L. Foreman being second. The men's match was won by Mr T. Chamberlain,: Mir H.' Hunt being second, and. Mr. R. Hunt third. At" the afternoon tea adjournment, Mr Nicholson pz-e.sffir.ted the trophies previously won. lb Mrs H. Duckett he presented Mop Pain's trophy; and to Miss E. Foreman, Mr J. Duckett'a trophy. Mir Nicholson stated that Mrs Duckett,, senr., had promised a . trophy for the competition among the ladies, and Messrs Leyin and.Co. one for competition amongst the men. A hearty vote of thank was accorded to the donors,, and also to the ladies for serving afternoon tea. The annual meeting 'of the Huia Hockey Club was held in S. Matthew's Choir Vestry, last night. Twenty-two members were present. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £ll 4s 6d. The sum of £5 was voted towards the new piano for the Sunday School. It was decided to apply to the Wairarapa Ladies' Hockey Association to make provision for Saturday players, and - to enter a team for 'Saturdays. The following officers were elected:—President, Mis H. Watson; Vice-Presi-dehtsy Mrs W. H. Hosking, Messrs J. Macara, A. C. Pragnell, C. Carley ; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss M; Hampton; Captain (Thursday), Miss 0. Richards; Vice-Captain, Miss Wrigley; Captain (Saturday), Miss La Roche; Vice-Captain, Miss Blomquist; General Committee, the Captains, Vice-Captains, Misses Ri Hooper, M. Sutton and M. Wagg. It was decided to begin practice at once, and to hold a social gathering on April 30th. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. - THE FAMOUS SANDER AND'SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by experts of tHa Suju'eme Court of Victoria to posses curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore do not aggravate • your complaint by the use of one of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as "Extracts," and from tlia use of which a death was reported recenty, but insist upon the GENUINE SANDER & SONS'EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and reject all others. For wrinkles,, sunburn, pimpleß, blackheads, freckles, cracked hands,, dry and inflamed skin, use SANDER & SONS SU.PERBA SKIN FOOD. No lady should be without it. Allays irritation produces a clear and spotless complexion and a smooth and supple skin. REMEMBER that SANDER & SONS' SUPERBA SKIN FOOD.is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike any of them, produces a permanent beautifying effect' AH chemists and stores. , ~

Several changes are about to be made in connection with the staff at the Masterton railway station. Mr F. j- Unsworth, who has held the position M of head clerk for about two and ahalf yearjs, has been promoted to the position of stationmaster at Makotuku (Hawke's Bay), and will leave for his new station on Thursday /next. His place will be taken by Mr Petrie, of the Peatherston station. JMtr W. Pawson, for five years goods •clerk at Masterton, has been transferred to the stationary stores at Wellington, and Mr A. McVeagh, clerk, ha* resigned his position. Hia ;place will be taken by Mr Brady, of Wellington. A New Zealand engineering graduate recently visited the University of London. In a letter to .a friend he records his impressions thus: —"In order.to remind myself of what I was out for I went to the University of London, and was shown over the School of Engineering. Here I was rather startled by being asked whether New Zealand is not a suburb of Sydney. The - school itself was years behind our «own at Canterbury College. The testing apparatus, now worn out, on which past researches have been made. Besides equipment being •considerably inferior to our own, "the course itself «vas far easier." There were nearly two hundred members of the various Friendly Societies in Masterton present at the 7 foresters' Hall, last evening, when the first innu a 1 smoke concert under the auspices of the Friendly Socie•ties' Council was held. Mr H. O'Leary, President of the Council, presided. A lengthy toast list was 'honoured, the principal toasts being, _/'Friendly Societies' Council," "Doctors and Chemists," and "Friendly Societies of Masterton." Vocal items were contributed by Messrs H. Hall, T. Thompson, F. Haughey, H. Ogier, Jackson, Murray, N. H. McEwen, S. J. Johnstone, E. Collier, and a recitation was given by Bro. Russell. During an interval the Secretary of • the Council; Bro. S. Deugarde was presented by the Chairman with a framed'photograph of the members of the Council, .in recognition of. his services. A qualified lady shorthand writer, typist, and bookeeper requires a situation. Prime ox beef, lamb and mutton is to be sold at the Post Office Auction * Mart to-day from 8 a.m. to 12. Messrs Gillespie and Co. have < : vacancies for a bullock driver and station hands. ' ; The special sale of high-class furniture at the Post Office Auction Mart starts on Wednesday next at 2 p.m. Mr H. Hadley, boot and shoemaker, and importer, announces the arrival of high quality winter boots and . shoes. A new list of properties for sale by Messrs H. A. Wunsch and Co., of Feildirig, is advertised in another column. Sheep and dairy farms, well-im-proved and reasonably priced, are advertised for sale in this issue by Mr Alfred Perry, "f Hunterville. Members of the Masterton Fire are requested to attend at the station on Wednesday evening next, in full uniform, for inspection by 1 ■" the Board. Mr H. A. Whelch has to hand new winter goods,. which will be offered at sale prices for the next fourteen , days. Inspection of the new goods ia ! invited. , In connection with his candidature at the forthcoming election, Mr J. Hanter announces that he will address the electors on municipal matters prior to the election. Messrs Hendry and Buxton, drapers and clothiers, have made an importation of oilskins, coats, trousers, legg- ; ' inga, sou'-westers and cycling capes. A price list is published on page 3 of this issue. Mr P. L. Hollings invites , those interested in his candidature at the Mayoral election contest to meet at the Misses Whitcombe's rooms, Exchange Buildings, at 8 o'clock on k Thursday evening for the purpose of 1 forming committees. The British Woollen Company of London and Wellington has instruct- - «ed Mr J. R. Nicol to sell by public ■auction at the Masterton auction mart, to-morrow and Friday, a consignment of high-class drapery and clothing. The goods have; just ;arrived ex s.s. Arawa and Athenic, «hd will be found up-to-date throughout. Particulars of the lines for the sale are advertised, and everything -will be sold absolutely without resserve.

Mr W. 'Wilkes, baker, of Queen •street, invites all prospective brides to place,their orders with nim for wedding'cakes, of which he makes a speciality. During the past month 3is has exhibited at various times half a dfrzen wedding cakes, made to the order of residents in different parts of the Wairarapa, and is at present engaged in a particularly 3argeoneto be used in connection with the marriage of two popular '.young residents of this district. Just about now most men in Masterton and district will be placing •Orders for winter suits: In this connection the name of Mr Nicol, and costumier, will doubtless suggest itself as one that should be interviewed before the order is definitely. placed. This capable tradesman has a reputation lor stylish work, ®nd reasonable prices, and he enjoys the permanent support of a big list of satisfied customers. Mr Nicol 3earnt the arj; of scientific tailoring in orie-ofthe! -'leading London establishments, arid added to this he has . gained practical and varied experience,in many parts of the Old World. His selection •of materials is large, comprehensive arid ■ fashionable, and , suih as all chose who desire to dress well are anxious to Jiave, Suits made by Mr are characterised by splendid ;fit, distinctive style, and general finish. Orders for new sea- - son's suits are now being taken, and t those anxious to secure the best possible valua Should place orders now. PAEASITIC DISEASES OF STOCK. At this season young animals- are' more or less affected by parasitic diseases, •causing scour and general weakening of the system. "VERMOCINE" is unequalled for- all internal parasitic diseases of stock. Prepared by .the A. and P. -Food Co., iLtd. (Obtainable from W.F.C/A., Ltd.

No time is being lost by the Department of Agriculture in bringing into active operation the Dairy School, which is to be established at Palmerston North. The survey work is being carried out with all expedition m readiness for the land being finally handed over to the btate; the Manawatu A. and P. Association has intimated to the Government its willingness to place any of the existing buildings at its disposal, and the Minister confidentially anticipates that the school will be in full swing during the coming winter.

Mr R. Brown delivered a highly interesting lecture to the Y.M.G.A. Debating Society last evening on "The Aims and Objects of a Debating Society." Summing up his remarks on the aims that a member, of a debating society should have in view, the speaker said that what was required of a good debater was good sense, sound judgment, strong sense of right, lively emotions, quick perceptions, clear and vivid conceptions, powerful will, perfect self command, and good taste. Mr Brown returned thanks for his election to the position of President. On Monday next there will be a debate on the subject, "Is the Arbitration Court a failure?"