LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9061, 9 April 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We have been favoured with an unofficial copy of the statement of the municipal receipts and expenditure for the year ended Marcn 31st last. The statement has been very expeditiously issued, and may enable thorse interested in the finances of the Borough to form an opinion upon the year's transactions. The figures are published in another part of this issue. It will be observed that a considerable proportion of the actual expenditure has no corresponding amount set against it in the estimated expenditure for the year just closed. Mr VV. Strang, of Gladstone, has donated £lO towards the funds of the Wairarapa Hunt Club. A fir°t offender charged with drunkenness appeared before Mr G. Heron, J.P., at the Masterton Police Court yesterday. He was convicted and discharged with a caution. The heavy bank of clouds which rested on the Tararua ranges since the present cold snap sat in lifted last evening, and disciosed a mantle of snow on the ranges as heavy as a mid-winter fall. Last night a slight frost wa& experienced. Two teams are now at work on Matahiwi station doing the winter ploughing. Fifty acres of oats are to be put in. Milking has practically ceased on the station, only a small quantity now being supplied to retail vendors. The turnip crops are coming on well. A member of the. Wairarapa Hunt Club, in conversation with a Wairarapa Age reporter yesterday, prophesied that the ensuing season of the Wairarapa Hunt Club wil' be the most successful in the history of the Club- Twelve new members were elected at the annual meeting yesterday, and the large number of members present were enthusiastic over the prospects. A largely attended meoting of influential citizens was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of furthering the candidature of Mr J. M. Coradine (the present Mayor), for the Mayoralty. A strong committee was formed to promote the object of the meeting, and it was decided to initiate a supporters' campaign immediately. Lady supporters held a separate meeting, and displayed much enthusiasm. A canvassing committee was s?t up. I

During the quarter ended March 31st there were 39 births, 10 deaths, and 13 marriages in Pahiatua. The recent floods in the north-west of Australia killed hundreds of thousands of rabbits. Eighteen application" for removals or grants of old-age pensions were made in Masterton for the quarter ended March 31st, two being refused. There is an established Court at Whareama, but it has not a formidable list of cases to deal with. A solitary case was commenced last quarter, and this is still unsettled. For the whole of last year no civil cases were taken, and only eight minor offences, including insobriety, were dealt with. ".The following will represent the Masterton Mounted Rifles in a rifle shooting match against the Fairview Rifle Club nn Saturday next: —Major Cameron, Reg.-Sergt.-Major Collier, Sergt.-Major Welch, Sergts. Hood and Bannister, Corporals McLachlan and Hood, Privates W. Bannister, S. Bannister, L Barker, Rawson, Morris, Entwistle, Field, Meredith. The following is the return of the business transacted in the Magistrate's Court at Pahiatua during the quarter ended March 31st:—Amount sued for £1,371 18s Gd; amount recovered, £952 14s 4d; number of summonses issued, 67; number of distress warrants issued, 10; judgment summonses, 7. Forty-nine males and three females were charged with various offences, and 43 were convicted. The ordinary meeting of the 1.0. G.T. Endeavour Lodge was held last evening, Rev. J. N. Buttle presiding. At the conclusion of the business a social function was held. The following contributed to the musical programme:—Misses Grace Toobey, Doris Dixon, Gladys Church, Mrs Vibert, Messrs J. Nicol, W. Nicol, Morris, Kemp and Master Eric Toobey. Short addresses were given by the chairman and Mr Newcombe. The following circular has been issued to members by the hon. secretary of the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club (Dr R. V. Hosking) :—At th« general meeting held on March 31st, 190'8, it was decided that classes and lectures should be held to illustrate the methods taught by the Royal Life Saving Society, providing enough members will agree to attend. It is proposed to hold the classes during the winter evenings, once a fortmight. IGndly notify the undersigned if you are desirous of learning life-saving methods, and what to do> and' when to do it.. Bring your friends a-lb-ng, for the loctures and demonstrations are open; to' the' public of both sexes without charge..

The Masterton Benevolent Trustees had a hydra-headed mor.ater before it yesterday in the shape.- of a; blank half-yearly statement;,, which has in future to-he filled in by the secretaries of the various benevolent societies. The chairman and other members considered i't another sample of the vagaries of officialdoms,, and thought that in due course this statement, which, was quite a yard in width, and enumerated countless trivialities to be supplied, would; in its turn be soon superseded by another official monstrosity. The chairman carefully handed the document to the secretary, wishing him success in his efforts to appease the powers in supreme authority.

Captain Jonasaen, \vho>gave a successful exhibition im the Showgrounds last Thursday, will make another balloon a3cent from the Showgrounds this afternoon, and will, descend by metns of a parachute. In the South Island Captain Jonasseu has given a number of successful exhibitions. A contemporary says with reference to a recent ascent in Dunedin: —"Captain Jonassen ascended to a great height, about 6&.000 feet, which is much higher than on any other previous occasion, and; before he severed his connection with the balloon, it had become a mere speck. The captain dropped to terra, firma in safety by means of a parachute. His plucky performance was warmly applauded by the large number of' spectators p asent."'

At the Carterton Magistrate's Court,, yesterday, an elderly man, named Archibald McLennan, was charged, with having had liquor in his possession during the currency of a prohibition order. Accused was fined 10s„ and. 7.s- costs. H. H. Wo Iters,, clerk to the W'aiirarapa South County Council, proceeded against Arthur' bishop,, of West ! Taruttahi,. for deviating the water in the Taratahii water races, at a point near the northern boundary of his property,, and. alilowing it la ran into another channel, contrary to "The Water Supply Act, 1891." The defendant, who pleaded not guilty, was fined 10s, with. 28s costs. For being drunk and disorderly, whilst in charge of a horse, a man named Frederick White was fined 20s, and costs 7s. The Treasurer of the Masterton Hospital acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following subscriptions and donations: —W.F.C.A., H. G. and A. Williams, £5 5s each; Douglas Dobson, £5; F. Holloway and Son, £3 3s; C. Smith, Ltd., £3; Cbradiine and Whittaker, Levin and Co., Ltd., J. L. Murray and H. T. Wood, £2 2s each; P. Hunter and Sons, £1 7s; J. C. Boddington, Bunny and Dolan, Joseph Caselberg, Chamberlain and Son, J. D. Cruickshanlc and Co., Ltd., W. H. Cruickshank, C. E. Daniell, E. G. Eton, J. V. Gordon, Z. M. Hoar, L. J. Hooper, and Co., G. Hyde and Co., J. B. Keith, James Macara, A. C. Major, J. Payton, G. C. Summerell, Varnham and Rose, Wong Way Kee, £1 Is each; G. Heron, £1; Joseph Dixon, James Elliott, Fly and Young, Ogilvy and Sons, Pinhey Bros., Ltd., Thos. Wagg and Co., 10s Gd each; R. Brown, Wm. Rolls, 10s each; G. C. Bennington* A. Caseblerg, D. Caselberg, W. Mc P. Cole, C. 8., J. H. and W. E. Gledstono, A. J. Hathavvay, W. J. Hirschberg, E. Morgan, C. H. Payne, E. Richards, F. H. Sutton, P. Whitton, J. C. and W. L. Wrigley 5s each. " VEKMOOINE." The perfect internal parasite destroyer and tonic. Unequalled for all internal parasitic diseases of Stock. Destroys stomach-worms, intestinal worms, and lung worms. It's tonic properties are especially valuable, as besides killing and expelling parasites, it immediately oper- | ates in building up tho weakened system. Prepared by tho A. and P. Food ! Co., Ltd. Obtainable from W.F.C.A., ' Ltd.

j A movement is on foot to form an 1 Old Settlers' Association in Feilding. The retail price of meat in Adelaide has been increased by Id per lb. A scarcity of fat cattle is predicted for the winter. A Sydney engineer has invented a sugar-cane harvesting machine, which, it is claimed, will cut 100 tons of cane an hour. A Bill will shortly be introduced by the Commonwealth Government to more effectively deal with the traffic in opium. "A disgrace to the country," was the way in which Mr W. F. Mass?y, M.P., referred to the new Gaming Act during the course of an address at Maungaturoto, last week. The number of charitable aid cases attended to by the Masterton Benevolent Trustees last year was 256, which, of course, included a large number of "casuals." Out of the £613 19s lid expended, the sum of £l7 lis 4d was refunded to the Trustees. A grave charge against the Education Department of overcrowding a school was made by C. H. Opie, at a re:ent meeting of householders at Linwood, Christchurch. He said he could take anyone to a school in tho North Canterbury district where 181 children were crowded in tho space that was allotted by the regulations to seven. If a farmer packed two bullocks in a truck big enough for one, said Mr Opie, he would hear very quickly from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Renall-Solway Home was visited last week by Miss Kirk, the recently appointed charitable aid administration inspector, and she expressed the utmost satisfaction at the cleanliness and general management of the Home. The cost of the upkeep of the inmates in the' Home amounted to 103 2d per head per week last year —indicating economical administration which Miss Kirk also favourably commented on. The Inspector considered, in fact, that Renall-Solway Home was one of the best appointed and best managed institutions she has visited. In regard to the statement that during the last ten years the increase of trade at Tirnaru Hurbour has been 138 per cent., this highest of any port in the dominion, Wellington coming next with 132 per cent., the "Taranaki Heralu" remacKs that New Plymouth is not far behind,, for the increase there has been 12G per cent. The same paper says that if we go back eleven years there has been an increase of 164 per cent., while the revenue has grown by 232 per cent, in that period. With this completion of the harbour a greater rate of increase may be expected. There were amazing coincidences in connection with inquests held on two men at the London Hospital, on February 19th, states a London paper. Both men were named George Lee. Both were window-cleaners. Both were fatally injured by falling from windows. Both were taken to the London Hospital. Both accidents occurred at three o'clock on Saturday afternoon, February 15tb. Both men died on the following Sunday. The cause of death in each case was fracture of the skull. The inquest on both men were held on the same afternoon, by the same coroner, and with the same jury. The men were not related to one another.

When people start talking of the chances they have missed, the chat becomes interesting. A few years ago, aays the New Plymouth "News," a land-owner wished to sell his suburban land, and oifered it to one of his neighbours at £l2 10s ner acre. The offer was declined. The land was sold at the amount askeu, and since then has changed hands several times. A week ago the same land was offered to the man who originally refused it. This time the price asked was the moderate sum of £B2 an acre. The neighbours said ' the sight of that man running after and kicking himself was heaps funnier than a Manx cat chasing its tail.

"I advise every young man who enters the Church to begin in the back-blocks," lemarked the Rev. John Walker, when Lidding farewell to Sydney Presbyterians recently. "The Church needed them there," he said, "and it was a great place for gaining experience that stood to one in after years." "I often hear people pity the man out in the backblocks," continued Mr Walker, "but they don't require pity. There are no finer people than those to be met with in the back-blocks. ' S-)me of the most cultured people in the State live there. They are hospitable to a fault; they are kindly; they are patient —except as to long sermons —and if you don't give yourself airs it is all right; if you do, they will soon knock them out of you. Yes, I urge all young men to take their apprenticeship in the back-blocks." Building contractors in Christchurch have experienced great difficulty, in securing the services of plasterers for some time past. Inquiries made by a press representative went to show that the completion of a number of large buildings had been delayed owing to the shortage. The difficulty had been very pronounced during the past six months, but some relief had been felt during the last two weeks. One contractor stated that he had advertised for plasterers for weeks without getting any response. He also stated that, as iar as he was aware, employers had not offered to increase the award rate of wages in order to attract outside plasterers, as any increase given in such a case would be instantly demanded by all hands on the job. DON'T NEGLECT YOUR COUGH DISTRESSING SYMPTOMS QUICKLY ENDED. Don't look on a cough as merely a and nothing more. A cough is always a symptom of somo complaint of tho throat or chest, and because of what lies behind and what may had 10, attend to it at once. TUSSICUIIA heals and sooths tho sore and inflamed membranes of the throat bronchial tubos, and lungs, sub-> dues all irritation, loosens the phlegm, invigorates and strengthens the tissues which have been worn and weakened by incessant coughing. TUSSICURA contains no opium cr other narcotic, and may be taken by persons of cither sex and of any age. TUSSICURA is not •aly a cough and cold euro, but also a powerful stomach tonio. Sold in bottles —ls Bd, Ss (id, 4s fid; all chemists and stores. SQi

Mr A. L. Herdman, a Wellington .solicitor, who represented Mt. Ida Jin the House from 1902 to 11)05, thaa definitely decided to contest the Wellington North seat in the Opposition interest. The sitting member is Mr C. H. Izard, also a Wellington lawyer, who was elected on the •Government ticket at the last election.

The Masterton Benevolent Trustees met yesterday afternoon. Present — Messrs R. T. Holmes (chairman), J. C. Ewington, W. Morris, and Mes- • dames Cairns and Kean. The Chairman reported that Miss Kirk, the newly appointed Inspector of charitable aid administration, had visited Masterton last week, and expressed the greatest satisfaction with the ■ careful manner in which the local Trustees administered its funds. The pay sheet for the month was passed for payment, ordinary expenditure amounting to £l9 9s 6d, and RenallSolway Home to £2l lis 8d; total, -£4 l Is 2d.

Dealing with the sparrow as a nuisance, a writer in a New South Wales contemporary says:—"lt shoud be a part of the curriculum in all schools, in connection with Na-ture-study, to instruct scholars as to the life history, good and evil deeds of the commen animals, especially -instilling into young minds the necessity of following up this knowledge by 'protecting the useful' and 'destroying the noxious.' Much can be done by encouraging 'the boy' to a life-long sparrow war. This trouble ia largely a matter of education. There "should be a 'bird day' in all schools, and special instruction, looking to the desired end of circumventing the sparrows' efforts to live and multiply in a hostile world. The Australian farmers use a method unknown to us." The method is thus described:—"Tu prevent sown seed from being taken, dip it, before planting, in tar water, afterwards drying it. One pound of tar steeped in boiling water overnight, and made up to 25 gallons, should be strong enough. Another plants to moisten the seed with water and sprinkle on it nowdered red lead, stirring it until well coated, drying it before use. Still another plan is to sprinkle the seed with kerosene."

A peculiar case of hallucination occurred in Napier this week. A rasident of the town was a bachelor for the time being, having sent his wifo uway on a holiday. The following day he was absent from the house, "leaving it locked and hiding the key in a supposed safe place. On returning home late in the evening he found the house lighted up and an elderly woman in charge. Naturally he was amazed at this unexpected ■davelopment, and, on his knock being answered, he asked what the intruder was doing there. She immediately retorted by asking what the questioner wanted; the building had been given to her, she had taken possession that afternoon, and was going to stay there. After a little persuasion she gave her name, and she was returned to the bosom of her family. The remarkable feature of the affair is that the woman had not been in the vicinity of the house she took possession of since it was erected. By some instinct she discovered the key, and she went about the house as if she had been acctistomed to it all her life, having made use of the cooking utensils, the wardrobes, and various other parts of the residence. Once previously she took possession of a house where she was unknown to the occupiers. A smart boy is wanted for the drapery business A kitchenman is wanted at the Central Dining Rooms. Mr J. R. Nicol advertises for sale a good boarding-house. An advertiser wants to purchase :a quiet gig hor3e. An advertiser wants to purchase a good trap horse. An advertiser has to let a shop in ;g)od central position. Particulars of several sheep and cattle impounded from Brancepeth are inserted by the poundkeeper. A set of trap-horse harness, in first class condition, is advertised for sale. The New Zealand Railways Department advertises holiday excursion fares for the Easter holidays. Mr C. H. Savage inserts a notice ■of thanks for messages of sympathy in connection with his recent bereaveiment. At their rooms, Perry Street, at 2.15 p.m. on Saturday, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will submit /at auction a large quantity of furniture and general goods, poultry and produce. Mr W. H. Cole, painter and house • decorator, Chape! Street, has to hand a new stock of paperhangings and freizes in the latest designs, from the principal factories of the Old World. "These are now on view, and inspection is invited.

Messrs Samuel Vaile and Sons, land and estate agents, Auckland, have for sale several exceptional bargains in grazing country, both freehold and leasehold. The firm haa.no less than 1,450 properties on their catalogue, which will be piated to applicants on payment of postage.

"Maltby's Cafe," which was recently opened in Holloway's new buildings, has established a connection in both town and country that is highly creditable. The rooms, which are fitted up on the best possible lines, aro under the personal supervision of the proprietor, and clients can rely on receiving the best of attention in every detail.

Messrs A. White and Co., hairdressers and tobacconists, announce the arrival of another big shipment of smokers' requisites of every description. The goods, which were all specially seLcted, are now on view at the firm's shop, Queen Street, and they make a most comprehensive display. Ir. the saloon a capable staff is in attendance, and patrons «n rely on receiving the best atten.^in.

Mr C. F. B. Livesay, Architect of VVellington, 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.

For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' «■ Great Peppermint 'Cure. 1/6 and 2/6.