LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9130, 1 July 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The vital statistics for Masterton for June are as follow:—Births, 25; marriages, 7; deaths, 6. . The funeral late Mr Robt. Maunsell will take place on Thursday, leaving "Eridge," Lausdowne, at 2.30 p.m. Leonard Cook was charged before Mr G. Heron, J.P., at' Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, with having been drunk whilst the subject of a prohibition order. He did not appear and was fined 10s. There were two bankruptcies in Wairarapa last r/mnth, as against ori'j in June last year. Up to June i3oth there were eight bankruptcies recorded for the year, as against seven for *he cjrrcsponding period of last year. A gold me ial for the best debater has been given by Mr H. D. Lockhart, of Masterton, to the Y.M.C.A. Debating Society. The Society has now two medals fur competition, the other having b:-e:i presented by the Society's President, (Mr R. Brown). The scarlet fever epidemic prevailing in Masterton is not of the same widespread nature as previous epiderui.-.s of the same complaint, it is now over a month sines a case was reported within the Borough. The sanitary appointments of the town are being inspected with the utmost strictness by the local health authorities, which no doubt is lessening tfie spread of the infection. Mrs Sarah Mcßumey, Upper Ilulfc N.Z, says : '• Chauibcst'liun'.s Cough Remedy is the best mtdicine for croup in children that is made. .1 have no fear in locoinmoiiding it, as, afkdr a lengthy trial, 1 1 have found it to have no bad effect. Have used it for years, and will have no other. All my friends say the same," For sale by all chemists and storekeepers. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Vreat Peppermint Cure ] ,'6 and 2/6.

A burning flue in Bannister Street was the cause of an alarm being sounded on the Central fire-bell yesterday afternoon. The following well-known Wairarapa settlers have booked passages per the s.s. Ulimoroa, en route to Queensland:—Messrs W. H. Cruickhhank, Thomas, W. McKenzie, R. Gray, Simon Campbell, Lance Vailan:e, Guy Mace, and Allan A. Cameron.

The danger of allowing young children wearing flannellette garments to get too close to a fire was again exemplified in Masterton one evening last week, when a little girl, daughter of a resider.t in Perry Street, was somewhat badly burnt through her night-dress taking fire. A euchre tournament was played at Carterton en Monday night between the Fire Brigade and Carterton railway staff. The Firs Brigade proved victorious by 31 games to 23. A social evening was held subsequently. Songs were sung during thn evening by Messrs A. S. Judo 1 , P. Molloy and H. Hutchinson, and Mr W. Tootnath gave a recitation.

At the sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Pahiatua yesterday, Frank Fulcher was charged on the information of one Holden, of Pahiatja, farmer, with the theft of three sheep, the property of the informant. After the evidence of several witnesses had been taken the case was dismissed. Mr C. A. Pownall appeared for the accused.

There was a large attendance at the Elite Skating Rink last evening, and a most enjoyable time was spent. A competition for the best lady skater was held, a well-know local skater acting as judge. The prize was won by Mrs K. Johnston. The management have decided to hold a competition for the male skater on Tuesday evening next. Two judges will be selected from those present on chat evening to judge the competition.

The granting of charitable aid in country districts was mentioned by Mr.ti. C. Kirk at the meeting of the Wellington and Wairarapa Charitable Aid Board yesterday. He stated that country districts had to pay for chaiitable aid according to rateable value, irrespective of what they might need to spend in their own areas. A« the amount collected in country districts was much larger than the necessary expenditure for charitable aid, there was a tendency on tre part of. local bodies to grant requests for charitable aid without the same discrimination as was seen in the centres

The collecting of funds for the additions and alterations' to Knox Church, and the purchase of a pipe organ, is a matter into which the congregation has entered with the ut-

most enthusiasm. "Indeed," said a member of the Church, yesterday, "you have no idea how much energy is being thrown into the work of procuring funds; and especially by lady members of the congregation. We want somewhere about £1,200 to go on with, and of this amount about iiSUO Una been collected or promised." A sale of work in aid of the funds will

take place in Knox Sunday School'dn Wednesday next, and a very fine assort.nanc of tne miscellany solj at mz\ fairs has been donated or made by the ladies of the congregation. A Maaterto'i farmer, who visited the National Dairy Show at Palmerston Norch, speaks in high terms of the exhibition made by Mr J. A. Gilruth, Chief Government\ Veterinarian, comprising a collection of specimens of affected parts of animals ,th.3 diseases represented covering the whole category of complaints. A competent bacteriologist was in charge and explained in an elucidating way the symptoms and treatment of the various diseases, and the amount cf valuable information disseminated among farmers by this splendid exhibition was very great. Tne utmost int*er?3t' was shown by breeders in the display,, and the Masterton farmer referred to, who is a prominent member of the 'Masterton A. and P. Association, mad'? representations to Mr Gilruth to have the exhibition brought to the next Masterton Show.

Yesterday the Wairarapa South County Council wrota to the Wellington and Wairarapa Charitable Aid Board in reference to the hitter's refusal to pay the accounts for tl.e maintenance of two patients at the Otaki Sanatorium. Tne Council pointed out th it in both the<e instances the patients wer3 destitute, and were proper subjects .for the Board to deal with. They would have t> be supported by the institution in any case, and as it was deemed necessary to send them to thesanatorium, in the hops th-iC they would be improved in health sufficiently to earn taeir own living, and i so , to be a burden upon the funds of the Boivd, the Council were of opinion that the Boa;rd should certainly pay the accounts, i'he Council when sending the patients to the sanatorium, acted in good faith as the agents of the Board, and fully expected the liability to be recognised. The chairman, Mr R. C. Kirk, submitted that the Wairarapa people had a hospital district of their own. If thsy wished to treat their own consumptives they would have to go to th; l expense of a sanatorium. Not doing that, thay sent them to ■Otaki, in tha Wellington district, and wanted charitable aid to pay for them. It was decided to recommend referring the matter to the InspectorGeneral of Hospitals for his decision as to who should pay the accounts. A good piano is a cjusianfc joy. A bi piano is a chronic irritation. From the good instrument you got delicious music, from the bad, distracting jangle. If yon . want a bad piano— n:t that you ever woufd —yon can'tirade wilh the Dresden j Piano Company, Limited. It' you want a j good piano—an '■ that surely is your re- j i(uirotmmt —thes-j aro Unpeople to go to, There is nobody who win better put you \ in the way ot getting the cheapest, iujtru- { inenfc consistent with goad workmanship j or the most expensive instrument your I luxurious fam-.y , prompts. The Dresden Piano Company Limited has perfected its system of business. Perfection lies in an infinite capacity for talcing pains to please the public in the matter of Pianos. Terms, spoc cash, if preferred or extended payment, arranged to suit yourself. See the company's Local Agent,*T. B. Hunter or write to Mr M. J. Brookes the North Island Manager, in Wellington. Beware of the dealer, salesman, or traveller who casts reflections upon his competitors. Ho does so from interested motives—perhaps to back up his own weak position. Our Agents are instructed not to discredit opposition firms. They are to ■ rely solely ou the merits of the Com- : pany's instruments. MOTE.—Annual ; Sale now on at all Agencies and Branches. ;

The Carterton bakers have decided to adopt the "cash system as from today.

The ball to be held in aid of the Masterton Hospital, to-morrow evening promises to be a most successful affair, in fact it will be one of the largest functions of the kind held in the Wairarapa for Most elaborate supper arrangements have been made, and extra care has been taken in the preparation of the floor. An energetic ladies' committee has been working hard for weeks past, and the result of the effort augurs well for the function.

The " Winslow" Skating Rink will open in the late Boxing Hall, Dixon Street to night, under the proprietorship and management of Mr G. Coker. Mr Coker has taken great pains over the preparation of the floor, and the famous Winslow skates will there- . fore give skaters every satisfaction. The rink generally has been made attractive, and the opening night should see a good attendance. Tuition will be given to learners by Mr Coker personally, who is an expert o»-$h«§* roller skate.

Bro. G. W. Hart, A.D., presided at the fortnightly meeting of Totara Lodge, U.A.0.D., held in the Foresters' Hall, Carterton, on Monday evening. The secretary-of the Loyal Unity Lodge of Oddfellows, Featherw" ston, wrote inviting the Cartertoaf Druid 3 to their annual social, to be*

held on July 16th. The Court Marquis of Normanby also extended an invitation to its installation social to be hald on Wednesday evening ( next. One friend was proposed for membership. Bro. Stone was added to the Entertainment Committee.

/" A meeting of butchers, and bakers was held in Mr Stempa's room?, last evening, to make final arrangements , in connection with the football match, to be played on July 2nd. The following toams were selected:— Bakers—<Turnbull, Pelling, Stevenr, Stewart, v Fawcett, Bo wen (2), Clarke, Johnstone, Fisher, Hunter, Frejth, Davis, Coikell, Wickens;. emergencies—Ferris and SpackmanJS Butchers— filley (2), .Morris (3), LockwooJ (2), Percy, Thompsor, , Stempa, Maxted, Youlden, Jones (2), Green, Narby, Hilton. Referee, Mr J. O'Leary.'

The fortnightly meeting of the Stpnehenge Lodge, U.A.U.D., was held in the Drill Hall last evening, the Arch-Druid, Bro. R. Smith, and there was a large attendance of members. Six new;; members were initiated into the: Order, and five candidates nominated, for .membership. A challenge; rev ceived from the Yorkshire Society,, to a' card tournament, to be held on' the 20th inst., was accepted. After routine business ~ had been transacted the Lodge closed, and themembers engaged in a card tournament with the local cab-drivers. The tournament resulted in a win for the. Druids by sixteen games to thirteen. Refreshments were provided by the? Lodge. i A largely attended meeting of ,young men was held in the Dominion Hall last evening for the purpose of forming a Young Men's League in: connection with the Masterton NoLicense League. Mr D. McGregor,. President of the General Mpgue,. - occupied the chair. The election ofofficers resulted as follow :~Preei~ dent, Mr A. Donald; vice-president,. Mr R. Buxton: secretary, Mr .W. King; committee, Messrs Ji. Nieol, A.. Kees, N. Marshall, T. Gray, E. Ainoore and J. A. Donald. Mr J. Bridges outlined the objects of the League. The Rev. Buttle also , addressed the raeetirg. The Young; Ladies' Auxiliary League forwarded the following message:— "The La lies' Auxiliary sends greetings to the Young Men's League, and trusts that united clforts will contribute .largely to the success of the No--License movement at the approaching; election."

A wonderful story comes from Philadelphia anent 400 monkpys takI ing possession of the British steamer Braunpels, which recently ' arrived there from Calcutta, says the London "Daily Mail." The monkeys were liberated from a cage between decks by a pet baboon, and for two s days there was no rest for officers or crew. Parties of them would, rush, down on deck, pick up belaying pins, or other handy objects, and quickly climb back into the rigging. Then, when" an officer or of the* crew walked across the decks, theanimals would kt fly , their belaying .- pins. While *.he vessel was going up. the harbour the captain hit upon a •scheme to capture the monkeys. He secured a large quantity of molasses, mixed it with brandy and rum, and. put several pans of the mixture where the apes had Soon 'here were 400 "lonkeflßflHH ger,ing around the decks, the"y - were helplessly, drunk ' mals were picked up and ]pBKl back in the cage without further trouble.

The Scots golfer who has undertaken for a wager to drive a ball a mile in a dozen consecutive shots has (says the "Westminster Gazette") probably set himself an'easier task than some of his predecessors north of the Tweed. Among the most interesting wagers of this kind was onetaken in the Burgess Golfing Society,

as long ago as'l79B, that no two members could drive a ball over thespire of St. Giles's steeple. The feat was attempted by a Mr Sceales, of" Leith, and Mr Smellie, a printer, each beinc allowed six balls; and both competitors succeeded, sending them well over the weatherj/cock, a height of 160 ft from the ground. Some years later Mr Donald McLean, a writer to tha "Signet,"

won a substantial bet by driving ball over /Meville's monument, in

St. Andrew's Square; while several Scotsmen have'performed the difficult feat of driving the ball from Burnts-

field Links to the top of Arthur's Seat, a species "of golfing steeple* chase which requires considerable

stamina as well as skill. /

Mrs. J. Horwick,, Grey-sfc., Shortland, Thames, N. Z., says: "Some time ago when my little boy had his hands severely burnt, Hanson and Co. recommended me to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm.' I applied the liniment as soon al possible and after a few applications jito pain., disappeared and his hands heaJW with- i out scars. Since then I have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for headache, toothache and rheumatism and I find... that it always gives relief. I can vecoin--mend it to anyone wanting a good, family liniment." For sale by all chem-.' ists and storekeepers.

Mr Smith, conductor of the Mornington tfand (Dunedin) has been offered the conductorship of the Wanganui Garrison Band, Mr Crichton being laid aside through illness.

"What the country needs is not a unanimous Parliament, but an Opposition sufficiently strong to ensure the full discussion of every important proposal, says the "Lyttelton Times."

The number of deceased persons finally 'Certified for stamp duty last month was 186. The largest were those of John Duncan, Wanganui, £76,775; James A. Miller, Auckland, £35,247; Herbert Austin, Wellington, £32,662; Isaac Sargeant, Canterbury, £23,646; James Reid. Auckland, £23,320; and Wm. W. Hirst, Hawke's Bay, £21,17?. The decision of the Government to apply for attachment orders against the Blackball miners in order to recover £75 imposed by the Arbitration Court on the Union came as a great surprise to the men,' some of whom contemplated that the matter would not be proceeded with. The fact is, however, that the orders are well under way and will be issued this week. A meeting of the Union is to be held to consider the matter and an important move is probable.

For years it has been a source of complaint that many people gravitate to the city from country districts in order to undergo treatment at Wei-ll-gt-jn Hospital, thereby crowding out local residents who have better title to treatment, Fays the "Post." The matter was mentioned at the meeting of the Wellington Hospital lii -ard* yesterday morning, apropos of tt.e case of an ir.digent Wairarapa pntient who was treated at Wellington Hospital because of the urgency of his case, and for which expenditure the Wairarapa authority concerned has shown an apparent disin-= clination to pay. Some discussion on the subject took place amongst the trustees, in course of which regret was expressed because many country authorities were disinclined to pay for such treatment without recourse bei'-'g had to the law courts as a preliminary.

Mr G. B. Browr, representing The Triumph Motor Cycle Company, England, will be at the Club Hotel, Musterton, during to-day (Wednesday) to demonstrate the latest 1908 Model Triumph. All those interested ' i'i motor cycles are invited to inspect. Adams, Ltd., sole agents, Mercer Street, Wellington.

An experienced man wants a situation at milking or general work.

The E.ita Skathing Rink will be open every evening from 7.80 till 10 o'clock..

In another column in this issue the proprietors of Van Humeri's Cocoa insert a notice with regard t) this pupul tr and invigorating beverage.

Mr W. H. Cruiekshank advertises particulars of a number of farm prop.rties which have beun placed in his h:.r.:'.s for a:. 1 .:.

At their room;-, to-day, Messrs R. E. Howell ind Co., Ltd., will sell at auction a large consignment of fiuit, flower and forest trees from the Morshead Nurseries, New Plymouth. In another column appears the result of the drawing for the Art Union of the Maaterton Fire Police, which took place last evening. Crs Yarr and Paulins and Sergeant Miller 3S supervisgvij of the drawing. land and estate agents, Eltham, advertise particulars of a, first-class property of 3,850 acres of sheep country in the Taranaki district* This property is all in grass and is pronounced to be an investment that has few equals.

At the residence Jean Street, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell on account of Mrs Crichton, who is leaving Masterton, the whole of the furniture and effects. All the various lines are in good order, and form a good selection of the most useful household furni?hing. Everything will be sold without reserve.

The South British Insurance Company is a purely New Zealand owned institution and its popularity has been secured by prompt and liberal settlement on all claims. The Wellington Branch is managed by Mr E. E. Hammond, and Mr J. R. Nicol is the sub-agent at Masterton. The Company's' business announcement will be found on page 1 of this issue.

The pictures of the Rimutaka Incline, published by Mr C. C. Aitken, forne' time ago, have found a very ready sale, and repeat orders are coming in hand from all parts of the Dominion. The heavy demand for the pictures has resulted in only a limited number being left, and residents of Masterton requiring copies to mail away to friends should make a point of doing so during the next few weeks in order to avoid disappointment.

The A.M.P. Society is advertising the issue of its Bonus Certificates for the year 1907. There are about 36,000 Policies in New Zealand entitled to receive them. The average rate of bonus is rather better than last year, being: equal to 36J per cent, of the participating assurance premiums received during the year. The Society has now nearly seventy million pounds worth of assurance in force, secured by an Accumulated Fund of nearly twenty-three and a half millions sterling. , /

There is circulated with this* issue an inset from Mr W. H.Cole, painter and decorator, Masterton, in which he invites tho a e who are contemplating decorations in their homes to inspect his stock o? wallpapers and friezes, imported direct from the best manufacturing houses. Mr Cole employs a large staff of expert workmen, and is in a position to execute all work entrusted to him with despatch. The Intent contracts which have been undertaken by Mr Cole, the re-painting and decorating of the Club Hotel, and the work of painting Gray Ores', palatial new shops are evidence of the class of work which can be carried out with entire satisfaction to his clients.

Mr C. F. E. Livesay, Architect of Wt? lington, has moved to more convenienrooms in the National Mutual Chambers, Customhouse Quav. (adjoining the Head '.fflce of the Bank of N. 55.) Address— P.O. Box 771. Telephone 2692.

Clergymen, lawyers, public speakers, teachers, and singers can wonderfully tone and stregthen the vocal chords by taking teaspoonful dosos of 1U bblO U KA whenever needed. 2o

A Licensing Bill in favour of the prohibition issue being decided on a bare majority is ta be brought forward this Region. Notice of a Bill to amend the Licensing Act has been given by Mr George Laurenpon, M.t'., (Lyttelton), and he brought forward on Monday the fh>t batch of petitions from the New Zealand Alliance in favour of - the simple majority method. Both were from Wellington. They contained four hundred signature is.

Mr Ross, M.P., intends to ask the Government:—"Whether they will this session so amend the Government Valuation of Land Act that in future land values as assessed for taxation purposes will be based on what the land is capable of producing instead of sale-values as at present, with full valuation being allowed ror improvements?" "Land -values," states Mr Ross, "according to Government valuers are, it is asserted, increasing by leaps and bounds, notwithstanding the low prices ranging for only main products. Improvements are also being shamefully undervalued."