LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9136, 11 July 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Woodville Borough Council has decided to provide a flag for exhibition in Auckland at the time of the visit of the American fleet; also to pay the exptn3es of the Mayor to represent the .Borough at the celebrations.

A short address on No-License was given at the Post Oifue corner, last evening, by Mr H. D. Bedfi/H, prior to his lecture in the Town Hall. The weather was not entirely favourable for an open-air speech, but, nevertheless a fair crowd congregated to hear the speaker, who was given an attentive hearing.

The Masterton South Band will give a sacred concert in the Town Hall to-morrow evening. The programme will include songs by Misses I. Graham, Miller, Pearson, E. Joyce, Mrs Ashton, Mrs Edwards, Messrs J. Bentley, J. Nicol, H. Kemp, N. H. McEwen, B. Stringer, a recitation by Mr H. Hall and selections by the Band.

A report forwarded to the meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, la3t evening, by the Rev. Dean McKenna, who applied for a grant of £lO in support of the chemistry classes in connection with St. Patrick's School, showed that the number of pupils on the roll of the school was 112, with an average attendance of 101.8.

The Masterton Municipal Band will render the following programme of music in the Park to-morrow afternoon, weather permitting, under the conductorship of Mr varnham:— Marches: "Invulnerable," "Austria," "Salutation," "f he Vanquisher." Selections: "Silver Cloud," "Gems of Song." Waltz: "Merry Widow."

A special meeting of the Masterton Borough Council will lie held on Tuesday evening for the following objects: —(1) To make by way of Special Order a special race for the purpose of providing the interest and other cnarge3 on a Gas Undertaking Loan of £12,000; (2) to make a Special Order as foilow9:—That the specia< rates made for the annual or half yearly chargas on all existing loans shall be payable Dy equal instalments on the first day of April and the 30th day of September in eieh and every year until otherwise ordered.

A number of police cases and other clvirges were dealt with by Mr W. P. James, S.M., at Masterton yesterday. August Stempa, defended by Mr B. J. Dolan, was fined £lO for feeding pig* on uncooked offal. The Magistrate pointed out that defendant was liable t> a fine of £SO, but as extenuating circumstances were showi., and defendant's employee was the real offender, the fine was reducsd lower than it'would otherwise have been. A. Allan was fined 2s 6d, without costs, and P. S. Cooper 10s, with 7s costs, fur having allowed their chimneys to take lire. William Picking was fined £1 for having been drunk while iu charge of a horse. J. Ddvonport (Mr D .dan) defended and information laid by Inspector Cairns (Mr C. A- Pownall) for a breach of tne Borough by-laws in driving an unlicensed cart. Mr Dolan staled that the object in defending the case was to protest against the injustice of reviving the by-law, an old one, the carters contending it was unreasonable. The Magistrate said it must be obeyed, and imposed a penalty of Is, with 9s costs.

The quarterly meeting of the South Wairarapa Methodist Circuit Board was held, at Featherston on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. W. J. Elliott (Superintendent of Circuit) being in the chair. The following resolution, regarding the work of the late Mr Anders Andersen, was carried:— "The quarterly Board of the South Wairarapa Methodist Circuit having heard , with deepe t sorrow, of the death of Mr Anders Andersen, one of its prominent and honoured members, desires, at tnis first session, to place on record it appreciation of the valued services which for many years ha had rendered to the Church, its keei sense of the bss it has sustained, and cxprestes its warmest sympathy with Mr." Ander?e:> in her bereavement. The Quarterly Board also expresses its satisfaction that the laie Mr Andersen, of Featherston, bequeathe'! to the Methodist Church, Greytown, the sum of £IOO, and ako the sum of £IOO towards the erection of a new Methodist Church at Fea.herston. The sums are thankfully accepted in terms of the bequest." The Inspector of the Sunday Schools, Mr J. S. Pepper, reported that the tchools were in a satisfactory s';ate. The number of member* belonging-to the Christian Endeavour Societies was reported at 80. Rev. J. T. "Pratley tendered his resignation as Home Missionary at Fnatherston. It was reported that the Rev. Mr Ballintyne would be the Foreign Mission deputation to visit the Wairarapa in August next. The Circuit will be visited id October next by the Rev. J. J. Lewis, of Palmerston North, as Home Mission deputation.

A good piano is a constant joy. A bad piano is a chronic irritation. Prom the good instrument you got delicious music, from tho bad, distracting jangle. If yon want a bad piano— not that you ever would —you can'ttrade wilh the Dresden Piano Company, Limitud. If you want a good piano—an 1 that surely is your requirement—these are the people to go to. There is nobody who can better put yon in the way of getting the cheapest instrument consistent with good workmanship or the most expensive instrument your luxurious fancy prompts. Tho Dresden Pia.no Company Limited ha 3 perfected its system of business. Perfection lies in an infinite capacity for taking pains to please the public in the matter of Pianos. Terms, spot 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 oasts 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 roly solely on the merits of the Company's instruments. JTOTE.—Annual ISalo now on at all Agencies and Branches. For Children's Hackiner Cough at night Woods' tfreat Poppermmt Cure, i/6 and 2/6.

There were 53 accidents in factories last year.

"Western Spit," Nnpier, is by Gazette notice just issued authoriaed to change its name to " Westshore."

Nineteen men of foreign nationality have taken out naturalisation papers in New Zealand this month.

The Congregationalist& will hold services in the Y.M.C.A.. Hall tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Rev. W. A. Evans, of Wellington, will conduct the services.

A Poster Carnival will be held in the Elite Skating Rink to-nigh*-. The Masterton South Band will render a programme of music during the evening.

The Rev. Evano, from Wellington, will address the men's meeting at Y.M.C.A. to-morrow afternoon. The usual strangers' tea will be held afterwards.

Cable communication was interrupted on Thursday night and a large number of cables came, to hand after we went to press, the last being received at 4.18 o'clock on Friday morning.

The Rev. J. N. Buttle will preach at the Methodist Church to-morrow morning and evening, andat.Rangitumau at 3 p.m. Mr D. B. Thomson will conduct the services at Kuripunx at 7 p.m.

The Dorcas Society desires to acknowledge with thanks parcel of clothing froTi Mrs Murray, Mrs Hosking and, Miss Vallance, and a gift of tea and sugar for use at the meetings from Mr J. D. Cruickshank.

A caae in which William Fanner proceeded against James* P. Mcßarron for alleged assault was heard before Mr W. P. James, S.M., at Master ton, yesterday. The parties live at Mauriceville, and from th evidence it appeared that defendant objected to informant paying addressej to his daughter, and took summary means to show his disapproval. The offence was admitted, and the Magistrate, who considers! the case a trivial affair, imposed a fine of one shilling without costs. Mr C. A. Pownall appeared for plaintiff, and "Mr P. L. Hoilings for defendant

The ceremonial at the graveside ■ . at the burial of the late Mr John Graham, on Tnursday, was a touching one, Me3srs W. Eastora and A. Robertson, visiting Evangelists, giving impressive addresses, and. a h'/mn being sung by members, of the Plymouth Brethren. A short service was also held at the house prior to the funeral. The funeral cortege was evidence of the great esteem a which the late Mr Graham was held, x heing one of the largest and certainly the most representative seen, here for a long time. Some beautiful wreaths were received by the ftmily, .the employees of the firm sending, a floral tribute. The pall beareis were |. Messrs J. Allen, F. Evans, W. Wliite i and P. Murray*

For the Presbyterian Summer School, to be held in Masterton during Christmas week, the following: sub-committees have been appointed by the Executive:..—Meetings and Rooms, Mr J. McGregor, junr., and Class; Sports, Messis ;H. H. Suttba and A. Thorn oson' and Young Men's' Class; Recreation. Miss J. McGregor and Rev. A. T. Thompson; Music, Mus Hogg and'Mr R.'. J.' Young; Catering, Mrs HI. T. Wood and Mr A. D. Lowe; Men's Camp,. Messrs S. Ross and D. Finlayson; Women's Camp, Misses-L. McGregor and E. Williams; Reception, Misses Wingate and M. McGregor;. Social, Mr J. McGregor, senr.., and Miss? Williams;; Finance and Membership, Mr H. T. Wood and Mr EL L. Hay; Accommodation, Miss McLachlaaand Dr J. A. Cowie.

Tha annual report of the Department of Labour was presented to Parliament yesterday. It is of a lengthy niature, covering all phases of the labour question, and . commences by the statement that "throughout the Dominion skilled labour has had a successful year." It is addfid that woollen mills have been running full time and complain of shortage of workers. "In many occupations this shortage has been reported by employers, who state that expansion of trade and business 13 impossible if some means cannot be found to promote immigration." Unskilled labour has very fully and generally found pmoloyment. In spite of the large number of immigrants., tens of thousands of whom have been quietly absorbed during the last five years, milling hands and farm labourers are scarce, and toi>n labourers have had almost continuous employment.

An extraordinary letter from a New Zealand immigrant is published in the "Carnarvon Herald? of May 15th. The writer is a Welshman, Mr William Jones, of Auckland. "In the interests of public justice,'.' he writes, "I think It is my duty to advise any of my country men who intend to emigrate to New Zealand tr> think twice before they take that insane step. ' I have taken a deep interest in the emigration system,, but cannot for the life of me understand why people should want to> leave their bright and happy homes for a country in which they will ah ways feel estranged like the children of Israel in the land of Egypt. If me what there is to be gained by it my conscientious answer is 'nothing.' At home in Wales you will be resnected and honoured, and can enjoy the benefit of Christian society. In New Zealand you will be disrespected and dishonourad. Humanity here is on a very low scale. People hardly speak civilly to a person, and they always treat everyone from England with the grossest contempt. I propose to deliver a lecture when I come back to Wales cmi life in New Zealand."

Whether resulting from, a sprain or from rheumatic pains, there is nothing so good for a lame shoulder as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Apply it freely and rub , the parts vigorously at each applicatioa and a quick cure is certain. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers. For rheumatism, backache, faceache, earache, neuralgia, and other muscular • pains nothing can equal WITCH'S OIL; (registered). Send the documents of your impor- j tations to MESSES J. J. CURTIS & CO. ' LTD., Customhouse shipping and Forwarding Agents, Customhouse ' QuayWellington, who will quickly clear, pass and forward the goods to you. charges.

'There has been an increase of 798 factories and of 3,315 workers during the year in the Dominion. The total amount of wages paid h j» factories was £5,319,019, agaii st £4,831,037 for the previous year. The average wage waa £67 13a, an increase ovtr that of 1906-7, which was £64 3s. In the Postmaster-General's annual •report, reference is made to the extended free delivery of telegrams for certain offices. It has been decided to supply at an early date a number of typewriting machines for the uae •of the telegraph operators receiving telegrams, and make a special payment to the officers selected to use them. Officers who at present own their machines may sell them to the Department. This arrangement is -expected to induce a much larger .number of operators to use typewriters when receiving telegrams.

Chas. Henry Stables, accountant at P. Hayman and Company's warehouse, at Dunedin, committed suicide by cutting his throat in the bathroom at his residence yesterday. He leaves a young w'vuow. Stables rose shortly before eight o'clock, wife that he meant to get his razor set. He proceeded to .the bath-room, where he put an end to himself. He was wicket-keeper to the Carisbrook B cricket team, a permanent member of several athletic bodies, and a good all-round sport. He has been married only ten •modlha. It is feared financial troubles affected him mentally, leading to the rash act. Stables was aged .thirty years. \ A man in the emplcy of Mr F. H. Steel, butcher, of Colombo Street, Cnristchurch, in February last W3nt for a trip to Australia. When about 250 miles from Sydney Heads he encl -«ed in a bottle, which he threw •overboard, a postca.'d, on the back of which is a photograph uf Mr Steel's i.hop. On the card was written, "When found, please post to 178 Colombo Street. Christchurch, New ..Zealand. Cast over-board from Wimmera, Monday, 24—2—'08. Having a good trip.—R.T.R." Ine i sequel to the incident is that the identical postcard, having the appearance of some wear, was handed to Mr F. H. Steel in his shop a few days ago by a Mr McGregor, who picked up the bottle at Tomakin, near Brouller Island, South Coast, New South Wales, on May 8.

At the Masterton Auction Mart, -this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will .sell a quantity of furniture that has been seized under bill of sale. Merchandise and other lines will also be -sold without reserve.

To day Mr P. Hamill will make a special display of gentlemen's clothing and mercery. The pnce3 quoted for these lines are very reasonable, and town and country residents are invited to cill and inspect the selection shown.

On nage 1 of this morning's issue, Messrs Warnock and Adkin advertise bargain prices in connection with their winter sale, which is now in full swing. The public are invi'tad to call and pee for themselves the range of values offered.

Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell at the premises of Mr B. J. Dolan, Upper Plain Road, the -whole of his well-selected household : furniture and appointments. The sale wilUake place on Thursday next, at 2 p.s. The public are reminded that to--day is the last day of Mr C. C. Aitken's picture sale at Holloway's Buildings. They include a large variety of engravings reproduced from first class paintings, embracing pictures of all subjects, and are half the price usually charged for this class of picture. In a change advertisement else-' whfre, the British and Continental IPiano Company, whose local branch :i9 in the Exchange Buildings, Queen ■ street, have a Bpecial word to say regarding the famous pianola. Full descriptive catalogues of the instrument will be sent to any one on application. An eight-roomed house with all conveniences in the centre of Martinborough, is advertised for sale. It is very suitable for an up-to-date private boarding-house, and is quoted ;at the reasonable price of £6OO. Full particulars can be obtained on ..application to P.O. Box 14, Martin borough. On Monday afternoon, at *he business premises of Mr Frank McCay. Queen street, Mr J. R. Nicol will commence a five days' sale of ■general drapery. The whole of the stock ia to be offered by auction to the general nublic entirely without reserve, as Mr McCay is leaving Masterton, the auctioneer is instructed to make a total clearsame. A npecial display of all kinds of "*■ 'tfish ia at present being made at /.-Maltby's C«fe in Queen street, oppo#te Messrs Hoar and Permain's -premises. Mr Maltby has arrangements for receiving supplies of fresh fish daily, and clients can rely on re ceiving the Dest possible attention. The supper and dining-rooms are under the personal supervision of the (proprietor, and satisfaction ia guaranteed.

With this morning's issue is circulated Messrs W. B. Chennells and C.o.'s "Property Guide and Business Register." Those in search of genuineland bargains situated all over New Zealand should make a point of perusing the list of properties set out in the Guide. The list of Wai;rarapa, Forty-mi3e'Bii3h and Hawke's Bay is particularly attractive, some very choice dairy and sheep properties in these districts having been placed in the firm's hands for disposal. The Book Arcade Company draw attention to the fact thactheyhavo Just landed a choice selection of the latest phonographs records, including •panpipes, all by first-class makers. The stocks are giving satisfaction, bath to purchaser imi to the public generally, who show their appreciation by congregating around the premises of he Book Arcade Company when the firm is trying over records for purchasers. A further shipment is expected early ne*t week, and supplies will continue to l.e kept right up-to-date. i Mr C. F. E. Livesay, Architect oE Wt? "ington, has moved to'more convenienrooms 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' <H?reat Peppermint Cure, li' 6 trad 2/6.