LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9101, 29 May 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest dredging returns are as follow: —Mystery Flat, 550z 2dwt., for 138 hours' work; Masterton Dredge, 60oz 16dwt, for 123 hours' work; Hessey Dredge, 19oz ldwt, for "136 hours'work. xast season 1 several dairy farmers in the Carterton district were disposed to give up dairying and go in for sheep farming. Since the slump in wool and the drop in the price of sheep there is not so much talk of making the change. There was a good attendance at the Chapel Street Skating Rink last evening. The novice race will take place to-night, when the successful competitor will be awarded a pair of gold sleeve-links. Season tickets are now being issued by the management. Kenneth Matheson, a second offending inebriate, was lined 5s by Mr E. G. Eton, J.P., at Masterton Police Court yesterday morning. Two first offenders for a similar offence were also dealt with, one being fined ss, and the other convicted and discharged with a caution. The factory season is just drawing to a close, and milk is now received on alternate days. The Taratahi factory closes down this week. The Belvedere factory is still keeping up 'a eood supply, and will run into the middle of June. The Parkvale and Dalefield factories will also continue operations for two or three weeks longer. The advice of the Acting-Town Clerk (Mr W. T. Mansfield) to the Borough Council, to proceed against unlicensed persons pursuing occupations requiring licenses, is being acted upon. To-day four cases are to be heard before Mr W. P. James, S.M., in which neglect to take out a license under the Borough By-laws is the basis of the information.

The following are the handicaps for the second medal competition of the Featherston Golf Club, to be played to-morrow:-B. Speedy, J. F. Fenwick, J. W. Card scr, F. Bladen, j. T. Bickhell 2, G. T. Allen 3, E. W. Toogood, J. B. Hammond 5, Q. Donald, G. T. Burt 7, Everton 9, A. J. Toogood 10, S. Cundy, J. Cotter, J. R. Williams 11. A. W. Gray, Hodder 14, C. Carlyon, G. Cundy 18, T. Willis, W. Benton, W. A. Donald, J. Shaw 25. I At the sitting of the Pahiatua S.M. Court, yesterday, Richard Patrick Haiti was charged with the thefc of two horses, the property of Patrick O'Dowd, of Aohanga. Accused, who pleaded guilty, was committed to the Supreme Court at Wellington for sentence. Edward Pilkington was fined for drunkenness, assaulting Paul Debreceney, and refusing to quit licensed premises, and on a further charge of resisting the police, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment, with hard labour, in Wellington Gaol.

That there was justification for the establishment of a female employment bureau in Wellington by the Labour Department is borne out by the applications made thereto during the first week of its existence. About twenty employers have applied for servants, while about forty applications have been received from persona desirous of obtaining employment, the various callings represented being housemaids, waitresses, houskceepers, nurses, cooks, general servants, ladyhelps and charwomen. The bureau has been instrumental in securing employment fur a fair proportion of the applicants. A Press Association telegram from Palmerston North states that a deputation, consisting of Mr Essex, chairman, and Mr Armstrong, secretary of the recently formed river conference, waited on the Hon. R. MeNafo yestoiday regarding the suggested Koval Commission to deal with watsr shed and delta of the Manawatu and Oroua rivers. Mr McNab stated that the matter had been considered m Cabinet, and the Government were not opposed to the Commission, providing it was unconditional. It had bci-n made a condition in the resolution passed at the conference that the report of the Commission should be referred back to the conference. This the Government could not agree to, but providing the ratepayers were unanimous, the Commission would be granted, and its report would come before the Bills Committee of the House. Mr C. F. B. Livesay, Architect of Wellington, has moved to more convenient rooms in the National Mutual Chambers, Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Head Of lice of tho Bank of N.Z.) Address— P.O. Box 771. Telephone 2002,

Mr O. Ammundsen has purchased Mr P. Mcßarron's farm at Hastwell. A civil sitting of the Magistrate's Court will be held at Masterton to-day. About forty cases are set down for hearing. The Union Steam Ship Company has decided to launch the stranded steamer Taviuni through the western breakwater into the Buller river. It is the intention of the Otago Education Board to establish classes at Oamaru, Owalca, and Tapanui for the instruction of teachers in health and first aid. The tally of birds' eggs and h"ads paid for by the Greytown Fruitgrowers' Association exceeds 21,000 this year. Last year the number was 15,000 odd. A new library is being built in Timaru with the assistance of Mr Andrew Carnegie, and is to be controlled by a committee of management of seven members', one of whom is to be the Mayor. As a result of the visit of Mr Pryor, Secretary of the Employers' Federation, to Hastings arrangements have been made for the formation of a strong branch of the Federation there. There was an attempted burglary at Storey's Hotel, Wairoa, at halfpast two yesterday morning. The burglar extracted a pane of glass in the private office, but the noise of falling glass woke the landlord. The burglar, however, got away. Nothing was taken except a pair of boots. There are growers in the Willowbridge and Totara districts, says the "Oamaru Mail,'" who have in this one season taken out of the ground sufficient potatoes to make every acre under cultivation pay for itself, and land doesn't sell cheap in these localities. In many cases eight tons of potatoes, worth on an average £4 5s per ton, have been t&kui from every acre of ground planted. The steamer Crrnwall, which is due in New Zealand next month from West of England ports, is bringing a total of 125 passengers, travelling in the third-class, who are booked to various parts cf the Dominion. Males are in the majority, and most of them appear to be in the young and ambitious stage of life. Ages from 22 to 30 predominate. Labourers, both farm and citj, ara alio much in evidence. The valuations of properties in the Ormondville Riding of Dannevirke County are now out, and almost without exception show a rise of 100 to 200 per cent, in unimproved value. Of course there is a dismal wail, says the "Hawke's Bay Herald," but those who raise the loudest laments are in most cases those who, with a rise of £3 to £8 per acre on the unimproved value, and whose sole improvements are a seven wired fence, would not sell for less than £2O an acre the properties on which they pay rates on a valuation of £B. Colonel Collins, Executive Officer of the New Zealand Rifle Association, speaking at the Rifle Club dinner at Well'ngton, sa ; d that the Commonwealth Council of the Rifle Associations of, Australia intended to make the year 1909 a memorable one. Arrangements were being made for the second Empire match, and there was a prospect of the Empire being represented not only by the Mother Country but by several units of the Dominion. Colonel Collins considers that New Zealand should be represented and steps should be taken to»induce representatives of the Empire who visit Australia to extend their tour to New Zealand. *>.

There is no doubt, we think, that the present primary school syllabus in New Zealand, With the attention that is being given to "observation," to nature study, and to technical edueducation represents the reaction from the cramming system of former days, when success in the examinations was the be-all and end-all of education, says a Christchureh paper. Tho reaction was inevitable as soon as educational authorities and the public grasped the fact that education meant more than stuffing a child's head with a mass of undigested facts of history, geography, grammar and so forth. The new movement no doubt worked for good, but it is seriously open to question whether the erthusiasm of its advocates and promoters has not carried it too far, and whether we have not in some degree sacrificed the substance , for the shadow.

Our country is too young to think of establishing a school that will vie with the great art academies of the Old World, yet something should be done to encourage young artists who show unusual talent to develop to tho best advantage the gift with which Nature, says the "Auckland Herald," has endowed them. If our Government offered once in three years a travelling scholarship of the value of £l5O per annum, and tenable for three years, the country would be more than repaid for this modest outlay if only a few talented artists returned after completing their studies to assist in tho "aluable historic work which Mr C. F. Goldie has begun of preserving on canvas the types and characteristics of the dying Maori race. But if Nature and environment aro the chief sources of artistic inspiration, it is a school of landscape painters that New Zealand ought to foster. Our skies are as clear, the colours on our hills as beautiful and as varied as those of Italy, and no country can offer to the ' artist more suoliine subjects than the glories of our mountains, rivers, lakes and forests. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES THIS FAMOUS SANDER AN).) SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by experts of tho Supreme Court of Victoria to posses curative properties peculiarly its own, and to bo absolutely safe, eileetivo and reliable. Therefore do not aggrevate your complaint by the use of one of the many erode eucalyptus oils which aro now palmed oil' as "Extracts," and from the use of which a death was reported recently, but insist upon tho GENUINE SANDER & SONS'EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and reject all others. For wrinkles, sunburn, pimples, blackheads, freckles, cracked hands, dry and inflamed skin, use SANDER & SONS SUPERIiA 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 & SON'S SUPERIJA SKIN FOOD is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike any of them, produces a permanent beautifying effect All chemists and stores.

The overdue scow Maroro has arrived at Raglan. She was delayed by bad weather. A Pohangina (Manawatu) settler, who recently sold his farm, has repurchased it at a £3OO advance. He could not find a more suitable property in the North Inland, though he spent a considerable time on a land hunt. The recovery after the bush fires in the coastal districts of Taranaki has been remarkable (says the "News"). On one farm which was swept by the fires cows are still giving about two gallons of milk a day, and the supply is quite equal to the time of year. The "Manawatu Standard," referring to the effect the Government's local borrowing has on the money market, mentions that it has information that last year the banks of the Dominion advanced three millions more than they got on deposit, showing that financial institutions had to supply the deficiency created by State borrowing. Despite the fact that this is the off season, fairly large quantities of poultry are still being received at the Government depot at Auckland. The average number of birds coming forward every week is about 1,00(7, and the fact that there are so many may no doubt be attributed to the recent rise in the price of feed. Although the market has lately declined alittle, the rush will begin again in July , and it is safe to astume that the season will be a br sk one.

The Taihape Chamber of Commerce, in its annual report presented the . otbpr evening, urged that strenuous efforts be made to get the Government to take over the large area of native lands hold by several individuals, paying the present holders fair consideration for their holdings and subdividing them into blocks from 200 to 600 acres each. The report further held that there is sufficient Maori land in that district to warrant an invitation to the Native Land Commission to either visit Taihape or to otherwise deal with the lands with a view to speedy Europan settlement

A recent number of the "Navy League Journal" Eels out pictorially by means of varying size sacks of wheat the sources from which Gmt Britain'draws her daily bread. TheBritish Isles supply a larger quantity of. grain to the people of Great Britain than any other country—--7,577,305 quarters annually. The United States of America send 7,546,909 quarters, South America 4,480,490, Russia 4,448,715. India 2,952,383, Australia and other countries (including New Zealand) 2,842.413, Canada 2,642,453. The dependence of Britain on the imported crust is used by the Navy League as an illustration of the necessity of protecting the element essential in all crusts by means of an efficient navy, larger and stronger than any other two r.avies.

A few days ago a Melbourne lady complained to the Postmaster-Gen-eral of Victoria that a letter which she said she had posted had not been delivered. The complaint had ' been the subject of three official reports, a number of telegrams, and a lot of worry to officials, when a communication was received from , the lady, stating that she had found the letter under her tablecloth. 1 She expressed regret for the trouble she had caused. The Post-master-General says that this case is only one of many of a similar kind. His enquiries went to show that in fully 95 per cent, of recent cases dealt with the fault was attributable to persons outside, who had to do with the correspondence, and not to the officials of the department. He did not admit that even 5 per cent, of the complaints were well founded, because several of them wert''.still the subject of enquiry.

An eccentric Oamaruvian died recently who had long had a hobby for accumulating books, says the*'Dianedin "Star." i-I.e had acquired a heterogeneous collection of some 2,000 volumes, comprising history, theology, philisophy, New Zealand literature, and literary curiosities. It had been his intention to bequeath these to the town in which he spent his hermit life, but he passed away without specifying this wish in his will. The library, therefore, came under the auctioneer's hammer at? Oamaru on Saturday. Bidding 1 throughout was brisk. Wright's"Caricature History of the Georges" (issued at 3s 6d) fetched 6s 6d, "Kirk's Forest Flora of New Zealand" (obtained new at 2s fid) fetched 22s 6d, Hully's ''New Zealand Scenery" realised 2| guineas, Robley's "Moko cr Maori Tatooing" 2J guineas, Buller's "Birds of Now Zealand" (second edition, two volumes) £ guinea, Mrs Heatley's "Native Flowers of New Zealand" 3 guineas, the facsimile of "The Treaty of Waitanei" (issued by the Government printer at ss) fetched 2s; a 3s Gd Shakespeare'ran up to 7s.

I A strange story is related of a party which went out in a launch on Saturday last for a cruise to Motutapu (Auckland). When the launch was returning on Sunday afternoon an accident happened to the engine, and some difficulty was experienced in making St. Helier's Bay. When darkness set in the weather was boisterous, and the launch ran on the Bastion reef; ivhere she remained for about five hours. She canted over to an angle of about 75 degrees, and the seas breaking onboard wet the occupants of the launch through and through. Two boys in the party suffered greatly from exposure. About half-past ten p.m., so it is stated, a launch with three men on board was sighted. The launch was hailed, and after proceeding about three hundred yards returned to enquire What was the matter. The party on the reef related its misfortunes, and the other party agreed to tow them off. A line was run out, but it is alleged was almost immediately thrown overboard, and the strange craft faded avay in the ness. Left to their own resources, the stranded mariners succeeded in getting the launch off the reef, and then taking to the dinghy towed her to Auckland, the moorings being made about 2 a.m. on Monday. For Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 and 2/6.

A smart waitress is required at Mr A. Rebay'a Dominion Cafe An experienced farm-hand requires aa situation on a station. A six-roomed house in Renall street Sis advertised to let. , Messrs 0. N. C. Praejnell and ' fl. «C. 'Robinson insert notices of thanks "-for support received at yesterday a ; poll.. The Gastlepoint River Board Rive ■ nnticeiof a special meetingto confirm x resolutions in connection with raising . a lean for river works. The Returning Officer (Mr A. " Hathaway) in another column gives "notice of the result of the poll y® ster " •>day in connection with the Trust »Lands JFrust election. "The Friendly Societies' Council iinsert a notice of thanks for the support accorded to them in connection with the Hospital Saturday and Sunday function. _ Mr W. Bruce, land agent, Wangcmui, elsewhere advertises for sale a :985 acre sheep property, situated in ■y-.e Waitara district, which is quoted ijjft a decidedly reasonable price. Mr R. W. Cook, gardensr, Lincoln > JRoad, announces that he is prepared to lay out gardens and grounds according to the latest approved Meisrs Long and Co. announce that the Post Office Meat Mart will be op' n until 9 o'clock to-morrow ("evening with a choice assortment of prime ox beef, lamb, mutton, pigs, poultry and geese. The goods are of 1 the primest, and the public can rely l on getting the best at the most renisotiable prices. To-inorrow, at the Masterton Auction Mart, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell, •on account of Mr G. E. Manning, 'Te Kangitumau, who has left the district, his furniture and effects. A good range of furniture will also hf? sold on account of Mr J. Adams. 'Pull particulars appear in an advertisement on page 8 of this issue. An important sale of flrst-claas .building allotments will be held by .Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., .at their rooms to-morrow (Saturday) at 2 p.m. The Rale is on account of ■ +he Trustees of Mr R. C. M'"Kenzie s and the land is situated near Masterton A. and P. Showgrounds. Full particulars may be • obtained from the auctioneers, or Mr W. G. Beard. "The Wellington Muffs" will produce Mr l Chas. Fawcett's cume< y "Tragedy" in Masterton on June , 3-d. This is -said to be one of the iroit amusing, at the same time, intersting comedies on record, and it »has never been before staged in Mew Zealand. The piece is being i produced by Madame Nita Steele, who has been specially engaged for 'the performance. An important sale of high-class •furniture will be held to-morrow by Mr M. 0. Aronsten at the Post •Office Auction Mart at 2 p.m. Goods to value of £250 are to be sold withi -out reserve, and are guaranteed to be 'of the best quality. The auctioneer • announces that the consignment must be cleared in order to make room for new goods arriving shortly. The list ■ Includes every description of furniiture, including bedroom suites, Duchess pairs, Chesterfield couches and Devon ohairs to match, exten-, ! sion (lining tables, brass mounted double bedsteads, dinner sets, etc. i Included in the list is a big lir-e of ornaments, pictures and engravings too numerous to mention. The goods are on view to-day, and a gaslight display will be made during the evenThe Geacb Premier Dramatic Company gave its concluding performance :at the Masterton Towi: Hall last evening, when -there was,again an • excellent attendance. "The Midmight Hour" was the title of the piece staged, and as it was replete with thrilling situations and wellmounted, the audience were well , satisfied, the applause being spontaneous and frequent. There was ;again a humorous ripple permeating the otherwise sordid scheme, ■ and the mirth provoked by the car-rrings-oti of one Bertia Lamb and Martha (his wife) was very great. 'The leads were taken as follow: Squire Henderson, Mr R. H. Longford; Arthur Henderson, Mr 11. W. Diver; Richard Blair, Mr K. Hunter; Walter Wallop, Mr W. Welch; Bertie Lamb,' iVr W. Ellison; Amy • Henderson, Miss Helene Burdette; Olga Martin, Miss Rosa Brownrigg. 'The characters were well sustained throughout, Mr Diver being particu- < larly successful in his role, and also Mr Wilton Welch. Miss Olga Martin was a convincing adventuress, and IMiss Helene Burdette a heroine wlioae sufferings were realistically depicted. The gruesome cellar scene • called for some difficult work, but it was treated with'true, artistic skill. The scenery was again a conspicuously good feature of the production, ft -——===