LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9063, 11 April 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thirty-eight members of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers will visit Carterton on Sunday morning to join the Carterton Rifles in a church parade that is to take place in that town on that day. The Greytown Town Lands Trust has made the following grants during the past year:—Greytown school, £45; Recreation Reserve, £2O; Fire Brigade, £ls; Borough Library, £3O; Greytown Brass Band, £5; Greytown Town Hall, £3OO. The Rongokokako Co-operative Dairy Company intend competing in the cheese classes at the Palmerstnn North Winter Show. The New Zealand Farmers' Dairy Union (Eketahuna) will compete in the butter classes.

The Rev. H. Beggs, from Palmerston North, will conduct both services at the Methodist Church tomorrow. At the evening service, the anthem will be "Great and Marvellous are Thy Works." Mr Beggs \fill also preach at Rangitumau in the afternoon; Kuripuni 7 p.m., supply.

About G2O gallons of milk are now being delivered daily to the Greytown cheese factory, as compared with 1,475 gallons frr the corresi ponding period last season. The last consignment of cheese to the London market will comprse 55 cases, and will leave Wellington on April 23rd. Altogether this season the Company has forwarded to London 2,330 cases o$ cheese, equal to 15Sa tons. An Eketahuna settler states that he has been unable to procure grass seed from the Government, for the reason that the land he held was leased, from a Wellington firm, says the' "Eketahuna Express." The settler in question, however, considers it unfair that any distinction should be made by the Government, | and.has made a further appeal for the assistance he is sorely in need of.

During the Easter manoeuvres the staff of the Euahine Battalion willi be Jis follows:—Officer Commanding, Major R. W. Tnte; Second in Command, Captain W. H. Nelson ;; Adjutant, Captain A. B. Charters.;: Transport Officer, Captain Kent-Johnston; Quartermaster,Lieut. Cairns; The principal medical officer of. the Bairalion is Brigade-Surgeon Lieut-Colonel Bey of Greytown. The Ruahine Battalion comprises the six. volunteer companies between Dannevirlfea and Greytown.

The quarterly meeting of the South Wairarapa Methodist Circuit Bbard was held at Dalefiel J on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. W. J." Ellfotc presiding. It was reported that the membership totalled 190, and that there were 22 teachers in the Sunday schools and 204 scholars. A resolution was passed expressing approval! of the Rev. C. Blair's work during the time he had been in the Circuit. Mr R. Tucker was appointed' Circuit reporter to "The Outlook..'" .

The Masterton Rifle Volunteers held their u?ual parade last evening, when thirty-eight men assembled unfier command of Acting-Captain Blighting- and Lieutenant Haslem. Squads were sent out for the purpose of reporting what was to be seen, a military point of view, in the outskirts of th Q town, on similar iir.es-to-wh a t. will be done during the Easter manoeuvres. The company will meet on Wednesday e.enjng next for the purpose o< ! discussing the regulations for the Easter manoeuvres.

The Knox Sunday School anniversary services will take place to-mor-row in the Church, when large attendances are expected. The services .will be held in the morning at 11 and in the evening at 7 o'clock. There will also be a special afternoon service, commencing at 3 o'clock. During'this service the prizes won by various scholars will be distributed by the Rev. A. T. Thompson, who will officiate at all services. A special feature of the services will be the singing of the combined scholars and choir, led by an efficient orchestra, who have been practising assiduously for some time past. The Borough Council decided, yesterday, to take a poll, simultaneously with the Mayoral election (as requested by the Employers' Association), on the question of shops, having factories attached, being allowed to observe the one-half holiday for the two sections of the business, the holiday to be the shop half-holi-day. A Wairarapa Age reporter was informed, yesterday, by the proprietor of a business likely to be affected that he intended voting against the proposal, as did many others in his position, as it was now too late for them to elect what half-holiday they desired for their shop hands, January being the month fixed by statute; and if the proposal wore carried they would be in the same position afterwards as those who desired the poll carried now are —one section of their business would be compelled to close on the Thursday, while hands working under awards would observe Saturday.

Mr C. F. B. Livesuy, Architect oi Wellington, 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 2/J92,

For Children's Hooking at niglifc Wooiirf' Great Poppenulnt Cuve. 1/6 and -,'6.

The five-year-old aon of Mr J. Robertson, of Greytown, fell down while playing near the Greytown Town Hall, on Thursday last, and broke an arm. There are 68 licensing districts in the dominion, 1,162 licensed hotels and 203 licensed accommodation houses. The no-license districts are Grey Lynn, Ashburton, Oamaru, Clutha, Mataura and Invercargill. The tender of Mr C. C. Aitken, bookseller, of Masterton, has been by the Railway Department for the lease of the bookstall at the Masterton railway station for the next three years. Mr Aitken has been in possession of the stall during the past three years. The Management Committee of the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club meets on Monday evening next to arrange details in connection with the establishment of life-saving classes. There is every prospect of these classes having a large measure of support. The Y.M.C A. Bible Class will meet as usual to-night at seven o'clock, when an essay will be given by one of the members. On Sunday afternoon at five o'clock an address will be given on "Objects of the Association," by Mr 0. C. Pragnell. A solo will be contributed. The strangers' tea will follow. On Thursday, the Huia Hockey Club entertained the Rev. and Mrs Johnson at a farewell afternoon tea in the Wenvoe Tea Rooms. On behalf of the Club, Mr Carley spoke of their appreciation of Mr and Mra Johnson's many past kindnesses, and of the regret at their deparcure. He then presented Mr Johnson with a gold sovereign case, suitably inMr Johnson,, in reply, thanked the Club, and wished them' every success through the coming season.

One hundred and seventy-nine' immigrants arrived at Wellington from England by the Tbngariro on Thursday. Their combined wealth totals about £2,000. The' majority possess from £5 to £100; while one who classes himself as a farm labourer has £7OO. Most' of then* will endeavour, to earn their living on the land, but there are some' artisans and a few domestic servants. Thirtyfour were nominated by friends, fifty assisted, and 95 paid their own passages. Of the total number 69' booked to Wellington, 30 to Auckland, and 32 to Lyttelton.

Those who go to the country in motors are becoming unpopular with' the inspectors, who declare that the speed destroys the roads. According to the "Otago Daily Times," the inspector in the Waikouaiti County Council has made ihis the subject of a report. He says: —"The motor traffic on the Main road keeps it rough. The speed at which these vehicles travel draws out the small metal from the centre of the road, and banks it on the sides. Some motors slow down at the bridges, but generally the force of impact - culated to 'shake things up.' "

A special meeting of the Masterton Borough Council was held, yesterday at mid-dny, to fix the date of the election of Mayor and a Borough Councillor, the latter to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cr F. W. Temple. The Mayor (Mi* .1. M. Coradine) and Crs A. Haughey, J. Yarr, W. Pragnell, W. Morris, and J. C. Ewington were present. The date fixed for the election was the 29th inst. The Mayor moved, and Cr Pragnell seconded, that the Acting-Town Clerk (Mr W. T. Mansfield) be appointed returning officer. This was carried on the voices. Two "noes" were, however, heard.

, Mu3terers in the North Island will be interested in the award of the Arbitration Court in the dispute between employers and sheep musterers, when some four hundred persons, firms, and companies were cited. It is provided that a musterer when employed to muster sheep for any purpose is to be paid not less than 103 per day if engaged for less than a week, and £2 2s per week if engaged for a week or more, with an additional payment in the last mentioned case of 10s for any Sunday on which any musterer is to be required to do anv mustering. Any musterer required to d 6 any snowraking shall be paid not less than 10s per day while engaged in such work; Any worker who is employed regularly us a farm or station hand, and who occasionally does mustering, is not to be subject to the provisions of the award. The "Melbourne Age," referring;to Mr Wade and the Victorian Wages Board system, "now, world-famed as the furthest advance science has made I in the peaceful adjustment of industrial differences," says that the New South Wales Premier has divined the secret of its efficacy. The paper goes on to say "that secret may be related in.a few. words. Our system derives alii its vigour and its virtue from the facts that, instead of separating' the interests of employera and employed and. opposing them, like irreconcilable- enemies before a legal tribunal having no inherent knowledge of the matters; at issue—airJ therefore oblSigc-d. to depend on extrinsic evidence for its guidance—• it draws;the antagonists, together in the persons of thuir chosen representatives, who have an expert knowledge of the industry in; all its bearings and the cause of trouble. They meet, and discuss thair differences, and come to an agreement. The parties, are their own court. Their judgment; is a mutual decree» and honour and. interest alike* prevail upon them to respect it. TWO- SOVEREIGN REMEDIES. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS PUKE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by experts of the Supremo Court of Victoria to posses curative properties peculiarly its own, and to bo absolutely safe, effective and reliable, 'Jflicreforo do not aggravate your complaint by tlia use of one of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as "Extracts," and from the use of which a death was reported recenty, but insist upon the GENUINE SANDEE & 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 smopth and supple skin. REMEMBER that SANDER & SONS* SUPERB A SKIN FOOD is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike any of them, produces a permanent beautifying effect' All chemists and stores.

Forty-five factories have entered for tlie butter classes at the Palmer--ston North Winter Show, and twentytwo factories in the cheese classes. Kite-flying is an offence against the Police Offences Act, and a conviction waa recorded against a young 3man at the Invercargilt Police Court the other day. On and after 4th May next, no ■baker who is a member of the Wellington Master Bakers' Union will part with a single loaf except for cash. This decision was come to by the master bakers on Thursday 'night. A public meeting at Hastings on Thursday nieht discussed the price cf •coal, and resolved to urge the Go vernment to establish a State Depot •at Hastings. The price of coal at Hasting s " is 11 6d per quarter ton, ias against 7s 6d in Wellington.

Bakers' coupons, or the cash system, meets with strong public disapproval at Hastings, owing to the bakers demanding fourpence cash 1 from customers, who decline to use the coupons, which are sold at 3s 6d per dozen. Much correspondence has r appeared in the local Press on the subject, and on Thursday night a largely attended public mee ting unanimously reso'ved "lhat this meeting favours cosh as f against credit wherever practicable, yet considers the purchasing power of cesii should equal that of coupons; also that the bakers should accept each other's coupons." An advertiser has rooms to let, with use of kitchen. An advertiser wants to let part cf a furnished house. The pound-keeper advertises particulars of a bay gelding, impounded on Tuesday last. Nine aheap, two fat cows, and one horse will be sold at the Pound at noon to-day. * The funeral of the late Christian Carlson will take place to-morrow, leaving Fernridge at 1 o'clock. A number of good town properties and dairy farms are advertised for sale by Mr F. P. Welch, land agent, Masterton. A fernleaf "kai-ora" brooch, with greenstone heart and gold chain, lost in the vicinity of Cornwall Street or g- Walton's Avenue, is advertised for. f At ths Post Office Mart, at 2 o'clock to-day, Mr M. 0. Aronsien I will sell at auction furniture, dra- ' pery and fancy goods. A reward is offered for the recovery of two cheques and notes together with bank slip lost in Queen Street yesterday. Payment of the cheques has been stopped. .Mr A. Rebay, of the Dominion Cafe, undertakes to supply first-class three course dinners, breakfasts and teas, on a liberal scale. Suppers are a speciality of the Cafe. At their rooms, £erry Street, at 2.15 p.m. to-day, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will offer at auction a quantity of furniture and general sundries.

Messrs G. W. Astley and Co., land agents, of Palmarston North, advertise particulars of several farm properties which have been placed in their hands for sale. The cutting rights for firewood of 40 acres at Miki Miki are also advertised for sale. 5

At the Auction Mart, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell, on account of the British Woollen Company, a consignment of highclass drapery and clothing, including all the leading lines. Every line submitted will be sold without reserve. Mr F. Beale, bookseller and stationer! elsewhere announces the arrival of a large assortment of pictorial postcards. The stock is a decidedly varied one, and includes views of every description. The colonial curds are particularly attractive, and are well worth inspection. The lo.cal branch of the Singer Manufacturing Company received yesterday a big consignment of their well-known machines. Besides embracing all latest improvements, they are beautifully finished, and present a most attractive appearance. The local manager will be pleased to submit terms and full particulars to anyone on application. Entries for the theory examination ' in connection with the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music (London), jvill close on May Ist. Entries fot- all practical subjects will close on July Ist. Entry forms will be forwarded to candidates on appli cation to Mr A. B. Wallace, honorary local representative. The good news tbpt the famous cantatrice, Madame Tetrazzini, had made a number of records for the Gfamaphone Company, London, will be hailed with delight by local users of disc machines, who look forward with pleasurable anticipation to the end of April, when these records will be placed upon the market". Mr Dwyer, of The Talkeries, Masterton, -expects a supply of these records by an early mail. Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co.'s land guide, circulated with this issue, •gives particulars of a very large number of properties in various parts •of the dominion which the firm have on their books for sale. In addition to town and country freehold and ■leasehold properties, the firm huve ■for pale businesses of various kinds which promise profitable investment. The guide will be found a handy Teferer.c? to those in search of property of, any description. New Zealand sheep owners will be glad to learn that Mr D, B. Carrick, •manager Flat Point Station, Wairarapa, has been appointed resident manager in New Zealand for Messrs Quibell Bros., Ltd,. Newark, England, of sheep dip fame. Mr Carrick is well and favourably known as a successful station manager in the j!North Island; his knowledge of sheep, sheep dips, and wool are of the highest order, and flock-owners will find in him a thoroughly up-to-d; <:e and practical adviser in all matters re- " lating to sheep dipping and stock management generally. An easy way to find out what is wrong with you: buy a box of Dr ENSOR'S ' 'TIMER FRUIT PILLS. 133 For Bronchial. Coughs tako Woods' 'Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 and 2/6.

From 32 peach trees a Havelock North (Hawke's Bay) fruitgrower has this season obtained about five tons oi fruit.

Two first-offending inebriates were fined 5s in default 24 hours hard labour by Mr W. P. James S.M., at Masterton yesterday morning. Over 30 fresh men were put on the Stratford-Ongarue railway works recently, bringing the number up to 170.

As a result of extensive ploughing in North Otago at the present time, there is a greater demand for horses than has been the case for two years past. A New Zealander who has justl'eturned from Johannesburg says that Taieri and Peninsula Dairy Company's butter (Dunedin) i 3 selling in Johannesburg at 3s a pound, and that it never sells below 2s.

A Gazette notice alters the boundaries of the borough of Hastings. An area in the south-eastern portion of the borough has been detached, and is added to the Heretaunga Riding of the County of Hawke's Bay. In regard to the claim of Wellington College to have the largest number of pupils of any secondary school in New Zealand, because it has 320 names or. the roll, it transpires that the number of boys attending the Auckland Grammar School is 3SO.

The Government statist reports that the yield of oats in Victoria for 1907-8 only amounted *o 5,201,408 bushels, as compared with 8,845,654 bushels for the previous year. The average yield was 13.04 bushels per acre, against 23.25 for the previous ypar.

The Rev. C. E. Beecroft, President of the Methodist Conference, is endeavouring to promote a week of prayer in all Methodist circuits and home missions stations, to commence on May 3rd. Circulars have been issued asking the co-operation of ministers and others in the proposal.

The "New York Herald" states that the directors of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts have sanctioned the establishment of a smokingroom for girl students. The innovation has aroused much opposition from the Women's Christian Temperance Union, which conducts an anti-smoking crusade as a side issue. When the Queensland Estimates were being considered in the Legislative Assembly the other night. Mr Barber (Labor membfir for Bundaberg) made a request for an allowance for postage and telegrams and free passes on the railways for one month in each year for the wives of members. The Premier (Mr Kidston) promised that this would be done.

It is stated that most of the timber in Government House, where alterations are being made for the purposes of temporary legislative chambers, is as sound to-day as when the building was first completed, 37 years ago. Timber was selected for the Governor's residence with, great care, and the work of construction was carried out with solidity and thoroughness.

Six months ago a commercial traveller had a bicycle stolen from Westport. Nothing more was heard of it until last week, when the police here discovered a young man named Bell in possession of the machine. Accused was before the Timaru Court on Thursday morning, and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. He said he was not sure of his name or age, but remembered having teen brought up in Waiiganui.

It is stated by the "Rotorua Times" that a prospector in the Taupo district, who i 3 engaged by a Wellington syndicate, has discovered gold there; the prospects in some places, evidently pockets or patches, running half a pennyweight to the dish. It it evident that there is a belt of auriferous country about Lake Taupo, but the prospector in question found that the Maoris, who own all the land, declined to grant any mining areas. Intimation has been received from a Californian tourist company by the New Zealand Tourist Department that it is bringing under the notice of travellers the attractions of New Zealand,, and that it will in all probability organise a number of conducted tours through the dominion next seadon. Judging from present indications the tourist traffic lor the season now waning will constitute a record. Evidently the more extensive advertising of the country's attractions is having effect, says the Christchurch "Press."