LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9119, 19 June 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Mystery Flat Dredge is 60oz 3dv»'t,, for the week. The Minister ot Public Works has promised the Paparoa Coal Mining Company to open the Blackball railway very early next year. A large gang of men are at prasent engaged repairing the railway bridges between Kopuaranga and Mauriceville. A sitting of the Assessment Court will be held, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., at Masterton, to-day, to approve of the Masterton County Electoral Roll. Two first offending inebriates were convicted and discharged, and a second offender, named John Latin, fined 10s, by Mr J. R. Nicol, J.P., at the Masterton Police Court yesterday morning. The fortnightly meeting of Knox Young People's Association will be, held this evening, when the Association's newspaper will be read. The editors have received plenty of "copy," and an interesting production is assured. Our Kopuaranga correspondent writes:—A farmer had eight sheep worried by dogs, on Saturday night last, the animals were so badly injured that they bad to be .destroyed. Another farmer 'had one sheep terribly mutilated.

At the weekly parade of the Carterton Rifle Volunteers, on Wednesday evening. Lieutenant Hart delivered an interesting lecture on "Reconnaissance." Mr Hart was one of those who saw- service in the late Boer War, and his lecture proved of more than ordinary interest. From a private leiter the New Zealand "Tablet" learns that the Very Rev. Father Power, of Hawera, and the Rev. Father McMullan, of Ranfurlv, were presented to the Pope, who addressed kind and affectionate words to them, and sent him blessing to their parishioners. The (Jreytown Bowling Club have elected the following officers for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr W. C. Buchanan (re-elected); presidant, Mr Wm. Udy; vice-president, Mr H. Trotman; secretary, Mr H. J. Wigg; treasurer, Mr W. H. Day; auditor, 1 Mr D. P. Loasby, committee, Messrs S. Haigh, White, Williams, Humphrey and Thompson. Bro J. Fisher, P.C.R., presided at the. quarterly summoned meeting of Court Marquis of Normanny, A.0.F.. held in the Foresters' Hall, Carterton, on Wednesday evening. The Masterton Lodge wrote thanking the Carterton Brethren for the use of their banner on "Hospital Sunday." The following officers were elected : —C.R., Bro. R. Spora; S.C.R., Bro. A. Holmes; Treasurer, P. Molloy; Secretary, R. J. Chapman; S.W., J. Hart; J.W., J. M. Donald; 5.8., C. Meder; J.B , W. Vickerstaff; Surgeon, Dr. Johnsron; Auditor and Minute Secretary, C. Moore.

In past tiino the first thing done to n burn or scald was to exclude the air. To do this tho victim had to either apply a paste of oil aud flour or o!so bandage the scalded part, thus adding to his sufferings. All thai; is now necessary is to apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm. This liniment gives immediate relief, also heals the part in one-third tho tiino taken by any other application; but what is more wonderful still is that there is novev any scar left after Chamberlain's Pain Balm is used. For sale by all Chemists ond Storekeepers.

There was a light fall of snow at Kopuaranga on Wednesday night. The deputation from the Masterton Trust Lands Trust B. Michell, Chairman, 0. N. C. Pragnell and W. H. Jackson) appointed to interview the Minister for Juscice re the proposed exchange of sites, is to leave for Wellington on Saturday morning, the interview with the Hon. Mr McGowan being arranged for noon on Saturday.

The Hon. J. A. Millar (Minister for Labour), replying to a question that he should act as chairman of a special board for dealing with the Auckland Tramway Dispute, said that the confidence reposed in n»m by both sides was very gratifying, but it was impossible for him to accept the position, owing to Ministerial duties and the nearness of the session.—Association.

The Ministerial programme (says the "Otago Daily Times") is clearly' framed with the anticipation that, both because they will be unwilling to be absent for long from their constituencies and because presence at Parliament in a temporary House of Assembly will be attended with fewer comforts than usual, the members will be anxious to make the session as short as possible. A young New Zealauder from Christchurch, who was in Stratford-on-Avon for the annual Shakesperean festival, notes that among the decorations were flags from various parts of the world. "I think that nearly all the countries of the British Empire had sent flags, as also had a good many foreign countries, but I noticed with deep regret that the New Zealand flag was conspicuous by its absence." He thinks that the attention of those in authority should be drawn to this want of respect to the greatest of English poetj on part of the Dominion.

Some novel bidding was witnessed at Waverley on Wednesday last, when an impounded horse was put up for auction to pay the expenses of his board and lodging. Bidding was started at "a bob a leg." From 4s the figure rose to 6s oy sixpenny bids. Such wild speculation, however, 'could not last, and threepenny bids were resorted to. These wero. abandoned when fee price reached 83, anl a cautious penny a time was indulged in till 12s was reached. The appeal in the animal's eyes fetched the crowd again, and a rapid fire of halfpenny hids was directed at the auctioneer, who, amid great aimsernent, finally knocked the horse down at the fancy price of 14s.

President Roosevelt in a recent message to Congress condemns the demagogue who preaches envy of wealth, but says that "his countprpart in evil is to be found in that particular kind of multi-millionaire who is almost the least enviable, and certainly one of the least admirable, of all our citizens- the man of whom it has well been said thai his face has grown hard and cruel while his body has grown soft, whose eon is a fool, and whose daughter is a foreign princess, whose nominal pleasures are at the b?st those of tasteless and extravagant luxury, but who?e real delight a:.d real life-work are the ace inflation and use of power in the most soi'did and least elevating form."

Conditions ruling in the Dunedin land and property market show interesting features. In ilie city theic is a keen demand tor four and fiveroomed dwelling-houses, of which there are not enough to accommodate all the enquiries. according to one experienced agent, moat of the speculative buiidii.gs of rece-it years has been confined 10 large houses, which, in ordtr to recoup the initial heavy outlay Oil their erection, are burdened with hea.y rents. As 75 per cent, of house-seekers require the mediumsized dwellings, the demand for eight and leu-roomed houses is'dull. In the suburbs, vacant land, sells readily, as demonstrated at , a recent sale in St. Kilda, where close un £I,OOO worth of sections was disposed of in half an hour.

The annual soocial and dance of the Carlton Cricket Club was hc-ld in the Foresters' Hall last evening. There were about ninety couples present, and a most enjoyable evening wts *ipent. The music was supplied by Mr F. McKenzie, and extras were played by Misses M. Tait and O'Leary, and Mr B. Iveson. A song was sung by Mrs F. P. Welch. Messrs E. Welch, J. O'Leary, W. Hope and W. Redmond were JVI's.C. Much of the success of the function is due to the ladies' committae, consisting of Mesdaines J. Welch, J. Coradine, W. Piatt, W. Lett, Lawrence, Chunn. Giddings, F. P. Welch, and Misses W. 'Carman, Hogg, R. McLachlan, P. McLachlan, Lawrence and I. Welch. Messrs E. Welch, K Collinge, W. Piatt, C. Owen, C. Corbett, H. Welch, J. O'Leary and F. P. Welch (secretary) are also deserving of praise for the manner in which they worked. The dance was one of the most successful ever held by the Club.

The popularity of the Masterton Skating Rink as a place of healthy amusement is'established, judging from the excellent attendance at the Fancy Dress Carnival held last evening. Competition for thi) prizes offered was very keen, numerous entries being received in both the ladies' and gent's classes. The selection of the most original costumes was left to the popular vote of the audience, with the result that the prizes were awarded to Mis 3 Berthn Scott (Swiss Peasant; and Mr C. J. Leggatt ("Wairarapa Age") in their respective classes'. Mr C. J. Leggatt, whose costume was emblematical of the "Wairarapa Age," was declared, by a very large popular majority, the winner of the men's fancy dress class. Mr Leggatt appropriately remarked tnat he hoped all present would profit by the advertisement and take the "Wairarapa Age." the morning newspaper, the best daily of the Wairarapa, and in about a fortnight's time it is the intention of the management to hold a hat and poster carnival, which will doubtless prove a successful function.

A succession of colds or protracted cold is almost certain to end in chronic catarrh, from which fow persons over wholly recover. Give every cold the attention it deserves and you may avoid this disagreeable disease. How can you cure a cold? Why not try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Pit is highly recommended. For sale by all Choraists and Storekeepers.

There is an agitation in Taranaki to have co-operative dairy companies exempted from payment of income tax. There are over a thousand cases set down for hearing at the sitting of the Native Land Court, opening at New Plymouth on July 4th. A Marton tradesman tries to rouse up dilatory debtors by forwarding them a picture card of the courthouse, enclosed with his bill. The land on which stands the cairn erected to the late Sir John McKenzie is to be conveyed to Government, together with means of access to the land. The "Hawera Star" reports that the. shipping of stocks of butter and the diminishing supply have been having a hardening effect on the market. The winter has been so mild in Wellington that many trees and shrubs are blossoming out of season. Rata flowers were gathered in a gully at the Lower Hutt on Monday. Kcses and lilacs have also been in nloom. A Marlborough flaxmiller, who uses a great deal of rope for his driving gear, asserts' that he can send his fibre to Melbourne, get it made up there into rope, and have it returned to him, after paying the 20 per cent. import duty, at about one-fifth the price charged for the finished product in New Zealand. The quality also, he says, is very much belter. Mr W. Wilson, a Christchurch resident, intends to start from the Chief Post Office in Cathedral Square at 1.45 p.m. to-ir.omnv on a walk round the world. He will strike for the Bluff, whtre he will ship to Melbourne. By the terms of a private wager, he is to start without any money in his possession. He must er.rn his living afterwards by lecturing, and the journey must be completed within three years.

The frozen meat export trade, which has supplied full cargoeß for five or six oversea steamers this month, promises to be dull during July, states the Dunedin "Star." So far few orders for cargo space have'been forwarded, and a shipping representative expects that two steamers will supply the demand for space next month. Inquiry as to cause of the decrease in shipments drew.the opinion that the stock in, the Dominion cannot supply the export trade.

Mr Thomas Fleming Day, editor of the "Rudder," New York, has sent to the Royal I\ew Zealand Yacht Squadron a handsome silver trophy for a long-distance motur-boat race. The course will probably be from Auckland to Wellington, and the race open to motor boats enrollad in any organised yacht club in the Dominion. The date for the start has not yet been fixed, but it will probably be some time in December. This race will do much to excite a general interest in motor boat racing and also to improve the building of boats. Mr Day promoted the long-distance races in the United States, and they have become a principal feature of the yachting season. Last year two boats raced from New York to Bermuda, a distance of 670 miles, the winner making the .passage _,in 64 hours 37 minutes.

A silver medal, lost at the Carlton Cricket Club's social, last evening, is advertised for. A meeting of su/pporters of the NoLicense League is to be held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms this evening. A first-clas* dairy Mangamaire is advertiser! for sale by Mr J. M. Waterman. Particulars are advertised on page 1. One of the best farms in the Nelson district, consisting of 2,200 acres, is advertised for sale by Mr Eli Smith, land agent, at the bargain price of £6 per acre. Notice is given by the Masterton Borough Council to take certain lands, within the administrative area of the borough, under the Public Works Act, for street widening purposes. Mr J. L. Murray has an extensive display of blankets in the Exchange Buildings to-day. Owing to the lateness of the season these blanket* were purchased at a big discount nff ordinary prices, and are to be retailed at exceptionally low figures.

Genuine boot bargains are now obtainable at "Messrs D. Finlayson and Sons' Masterton premises. They have just received a big assortment of box-calf, Balmoral, and glace kid boots, winch are to be retailed at 12| per cent, off usual prices. Messrs Ogilvy and Son, butchers, are arranging an elaborate display of meat at their Queen Street premises to-night. Prime ox beef from Messrs J. and H. Holmes' herd have been secured, as well aa wether mutton from Messrs PiKe and McKenzie's flock. 1 Mr W..H. Cruickshank, land agent. Perry Street, reports a keen enquiry for land on the Darling Downs. Several well-known Wairarapa farmers have decided to join Mr Cruickehank, who is leaving for Queensland on the 10th July to inspect several properties placed in his hands for sale and lease by Messrs Scholefield, Godsall and Weaver, the largest firm of land agents in Queensland. One of the finest displays of ham and bacon evor seen in the Wairarapa is at present on view in the Post Office Auction Mart, Masterton. It consists of 300 hams; 200 sides and 50 rolls of the primest quality, wellcured and matured. The whole exhibit comes from the Carterton Bacon Factory—which is sufficient guarantee that the utmost care and cleanliness ha 3 been observed in the hand-

ling and curing. The goods are effectively displayed, the hams, sides and rolls are in varying sizes, and the whole are for sale. Residents of Masterton and district are invited to pay a visit of inspection, and for the convenience of those who cannot call during the day the mart will remain open until 10 o'clock each evening until further notice.

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