LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 2919, 15 September 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

About £1,300 will be distributed in Alastcrton on Wednesday as a result of the payment of a dividend of 5s per share by the Worksop Dredge. Good progress is being made with the erection of the new grandstand on the Taratahi-Carterton Raciing Club's course at-Glareville. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods Jieat Peppermint Cure, 1,'6 and 2/6»

A meeting of the Rechabite Tent will.be held to-night at 7 o'clock. The Rev. L. M. Isitt will deliver an address on the No-License ques T tion in the Town Hall this evening, when he will make special reference to the position at Ashburton, Invercargill and elsewhere. The death has occurred, at Wellington, of Mr W. H. P. Jones. Mr Jones was at one time a resident of Morison's Bush, having left that district about eighteen months take up his residence at the Huci. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, at the Greytown Cemetery. The driver of a vehicle had a lucky escape from a serious accident yesterday afternoon. The horan he was driving slipped on tho asphalt in Queen street opposite the Post Office and fell. The driver was thrown over the horse's head on to the road. • He fell heavily on his shoulder, but with the exception of a severe shaking, escaped injury. It is a somewhat unusual sight to see a cab being driven along the pavement, or footpath, The stony state of the road, however, yesterday induced a local jehu to try the pavement, and he adroitly guided his vehicle.along the footpath, which, it may be remarked, was not in the least damaged by the unusual traffic. In fact, there are a good many footpaths in Masterton on which a cab could be driven for at least twelve months without doing them the slightest injury.

A dividend of v ss per share, equal to a quarter of the paid-up capital, wasdeclared by the directors of the Worksop Dredging Company last evening, at a meeting held in thv> secretary's 'office in Perry Street. Mr J. Hessey presided. Messrs D. J. Cameron, E. Richards and A. berg being also-, present. The dividend will be payable on Wednesday at the office of Mr N. H. James, and will be free of exchange on cheques, the Company having arranged for the amounts to be payable at Masterton banks.

..The monthly meeting of-the Directors of the Workers' Mutual Benefit Building Society was held last evening at the Secretary's office. There were present: —Messrs K. Krahagen (chairman), Messrs W. H. Cole, T. S. Cresswell, J. W. Gordon, J. Candy and W. H. Cole. The Treasurer reported a credit balance in the Bank of over £429. Two new shares were applied for, and allotted A transfer of two shares was agreed to, and an advance payment on a loan was passed subject to a favourable repoit from the Society's valuers..

New potatoes, grown in the sunny north, are now on sale in Masterton. Local gardeners have only recently planted their crops, a fact that attests the warm and genial climate and fertile soil of the Auckland land. It is not surprising to know that land settlement is going on by lappa and bounds in the northern province. There may be stagnation in.other parts of the country, but the Auckland Province demands more Fettlers, and the settlors, many hundreds of whom have gone there, ask for nothing more than it has been their good fortune to secure. «

Tha weekly session of Endeavour Lodge 1.0. G.T. was held in the Dominion Hall last evening. Bro. Heyhop, C.T., presided over a fair attendance of members. A vote of thanks was passed •to the sisters of the lodge, and also to Bros. Gilbert and Lsete, ?arrying out the arrangements in connection with the recent social. It was decided not to hold n meeting next Monday evening, as the Ambulance Brigade intended holding their annual inspection xm that evening. It was decided not to\ celebrate the anniversary of the 1-dge this year.

St. Luke's Church, Grey'own; was neatly burnt down last on Sunday evening, says the "Standard." A larEu uuchester hanging lamp fell to the floor, through the cord to which it was suspend id breaking. Wh n the lamp fell it exploded, und but for the timely arrival of the verger it is difficult to say what migi.t have happened. Mr Thompson (the verger) procure! some water which was handy to the church building and scon extinguished the flame:'. The Communion carpet was burnt com"l.'t.ly, b.'.t otherwise llttla damage \va: do: e.

The death occurred at the Masterton Hospitnl, last evening, of Mr Timothy C. Clancy, of Masterton. livcry-stihle proprietor Mr Clancy was only removed to the Masterton Hjspital on Suniuy from his home, wnere he had been laid aside with an illness whidi followed closf'y on ths effrcti of a rather serious accident sustained by the deceased some titu • ago wl.cii riding a horse. The late Mr Clancy, who leaves a wife and one son, was well-known in this district, where he has resided off and on for many years. He kept the old Empire Hotel stables, and later stables in Dixon Street. He was a prominent fisrure in sporting circles, having raced several horses.

The monthly shooting match of the Featherston Gun tlub took place on Saturday afternoon. Four sweeps were fired, the first being twelve birds. The winner was G. Burt, who scored twenty-four from the 12 yards handicap, out of the possible thirtysix. H. Jensen (17yds) with a score of twenty-two was second; and J. S. Lauronson (16yds) with a score of eighteen third. T. Skipagc (18yds) with a score of twenty-four, won the next twelve-bird sweep. A sixbird sweep followed,.!. Skipaga, on the 20yds mark, winning; H. Bockett (14yds), and H. Jensen (10yds) were second and third respectively. The fourth swuep ie'\ to J. S. Laurenson, T. Skipige (22yds) and M. H.yland 06yds) being, equal for second place. In the shoot-off, Hybmd won. A double rise was won by H. Beckett. ONL'K. A. MAN HUTS A suit from us he is most unwilling to-' wear any otlnr make. That's why we're making suits for gentlemon all over the Dominion —genJemen wlio have tested <ho fit, comfort, style, and quality of our clothes, and have round them tho bestWhy not leave your order with us when next in Wellington. Our cash prices mean money saved to you. Morrison and Penney, Tailors, 73 Willis Street, Wellington, There is not a particle of opium or other n.-'r ioticin Chambeilain's Cough Remedy, and never has been since it was first off trad lo the public. It is as safe a medicine for a child as for an ndult. This remedy is famous for its cures of colds and. croup, and can always be depended upon. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

The death is announced of Mr T. R. Spiller, a very old residenp of Napier. For many years he was a member of the Napier School Committee. A Press Association telegram states that Mr Riddell, S.M. at Wellington, yesterday sentenced David Quinn to three weeks'imprisjnment without the option of a fine for using obscene language. Wellington North shows promise of having the greatest number of «■ electors this year. Since April sth there have been 468 removals or removals by transfer from the district, and additional names placed on the roll, bringing the total up to 9,250. Lastyear Wellington South with 9,000 names, had the greatest number of electors. A peculiar case of theft is beinginvestigated in Christchurch, s-ays the "Lyttelton Times." One night l last week, it is stated, the office of the Caversham Hotel was entered, the safe opened, and between £BO-0 and .£9O in cheques and gold, and numerous receipts, representing: £1,500, stolen. All the stolen cheques were cashed at the hotel between August 31st and September 7th. The University of New Zealand authorities are inquiring as to what support is likely to be forthcoming for an examination for MastertorT in November, when the arts and law examinations are held. If ten candidates offer, a "centre." will be located at Masterton. For two yeais past there have been sufficient candidates forthcoming, but it is doubtful whether- there will be ei.ough .this year. John McKe'izie was. brought before Mr W. P. James, S.M. at Masterton, yesterday morning, on a ciiaree of using indecent language ir* the W.F.C.A. yard on Saturday evening. The, Magistrate raised thepoint as to whether the W.F.C.A. yard was a public place within the-, sectiotfof the, Act. Sergh Miller asked for leave to amend the plaint to one of using indecent language within the ne'aring of passers-by ins Chanel Street. After hearing the evidence of J. Simonek and his wife, a remand was granted to allow of farther evidence being called as to the language being audible in Chapel Street. Bail was allowed in accused own recognisance of £5. Mr C. A. Povvnall defended McKenzie.

' Ihe youi:g man, Joseph Daly, wlowas taken to the Hospital irom, Allen's boarding house on Sunday with his throat cut, was charged before Mr W, P. James, S.M., yester- . day morning, with attempted suicidel ' Dr. Cowie said that the wound" were not serious. He considered it likely that Daly had been seised with an epikptic fit when in the act of cut- ' ting his throat. The doctor thought accused was hardly capable of taking: care of himself.- Daly said his father was a wood and cq?l merchant at Newtown, Wellington, and the Magistrate accordingly remanded him to appear there, in a week's time, to give accused's relatives an opportunity of doing something on his behalf. . .;. . : .. •

Yesterday a deputation representing the seed importers of Wellington waited upon the Hun. R. garding the Agricultural Prodece Sale' Importation Bill. It was represented by the depufation that the penal clause would apparently hamper very greatly the importation of into New Zealand. It was impossible for merchants to guarantee that 'all seed would be absolutely \ free from Californian Thistle. The Minister promised to send the Bill tothe A. and P. Committee of the' Upper Hiuse, and undertook that the: Bill wbuld not be considered before Friday next. He recognised that theBill would rot be a success unless; the responsibility was eventually put upon the farmer. The deputation, he said, could forward its views'; to the A. and P. Committee of the Upper House.

There are many curious industries, in operation in Auckland which the general public sees little of, and one of them is the production of shark oil. Quite a large demand has set in fjr thisiril, which is extracted from? the livers of sharks, a--d it is being lately u?ed for the feeding of'..„ ralves, bei-ig mixed with skimmed \ milk, but experts bold that for medicinal properties, if" the prejudice* against it could be overcome, shark oil is quite equal to cod liver oil. But the shark has m<re in him than thi3oil. The whole of the shark is marketable, the oody being converted! into a valuable fertiliser, while the fins are dried and [[exported to China, where they are esteemed as a very great delicacy, no Celestial bianquet:„ ~ being complete without at least one course in which shark fins form the foundation of a toothsome dish. Ut is urged by experts that the Government might be asked to assist theindustry by a bonus to fishermen or others who catch sharks, and thus, also, improve the fisheries by reducing the ranks of the natural enemy of the marketable fish.

Get your piano where you can rely on- " quality and value. Hundreds of people are taking advantage of the Dresden Piano Company's time payment system;. and shipment upon shipment of pianos and organs is coming in month after month. "The Dresden" with years of experience, and a remarkable turnover, ' is ever able to sell the best goods at the lowest market rate; But it is 'not. satisfied with merely gaining a new customer; it aims at making another j business friend— and usually does so. No>v, with the Dresden Piano Company Limited, absolute quality is guaranteed. Every piano issued is perfect material and. workmanship. This reputation is guarded nicit jealously. Where, for example,, will you find better instruments than the Broad wood, tho Lipp, the Ronisch, and. the Steiuway— they are indeed four great, pianos. You should certainly either call. on or write to the Dresden Piano Company Limited. U'ellington.or you could see their Local Representative is T..8. Hunter. 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 discredits rival firms. They lire to rely solely on the merits of the Company's instruments. REAR HEALTHY CHICKS. : '''-■—■ -■' t Remember half tho breeding is in the feeding. The most successful poultrymen in New Zealand to-day use "A. & P "" Chick Raiser. This is a properly blended and correctly balanced ration, and contains everything essential' for- building up and' rapidly developing the youa ■ birds.

A peculiar explanation of the disappearance of some cash assets is alleged to have been given at a private meeting of creditors held not a hundred miles from Christchurch (say* the "Press"). The gentleman who was meeting his creditors stated that, having decided to change his bank, he had drawn out the amount standing to his credit, but arrived too late at the bank towhiih he had decided to transfer his account. He took the money (about £250) home, and, considering that the grate would be the safest plate for it, he consequently deposited the notes there. In the morning his wife arose and, not knowirg that the grate had been s-jlected as a safe deposit, she lit the fire, and the £250 went up the chimney.

A correspondent writes to the "Kotorua Chronicle" as follows:—"I was present at one of the entertainments given by the Maoris on Saturday night, and among other items produced for the audience was a halca by six, who were announced to appear aa a specimen of the "starving Maori." After the announcement, there appeared on the platform six Maori wahines, any one of whom would have turned the scale at fourteen stone. All were in the best of condition, ns may be imagined, and had a very different appearance to the illustrations one has seen depicting the starving Indians during the Indian famines. With others, I am inclined to the opinion that there is little foundation for the assertion that any Maori is in a state of starvation."

Speaking at the football "social." at Auckland, on Saturday evening, Dr. Hardie Neill. medical officer for the Auckland Rugby Union, gave some interesting information as to the manner in which the Rugby game is played there. There were, he said, 700 players engaged in the various competitions every Saturday during the season, and of that number only 17 had been placed on the casualty list, and their names had not remained there on an average for more than two.< weeks. The longest space of time any player had had to remain in bed was three day, and there had not been a case repDrted where the injury was due to a uu-eoi blow, such as a kick. The junior players were usually the ones who got knocked about, and their injuries were either brought about bv padlocking the ball under their arms while on the ground or by putting their heads down and trying to burst through an opposing team on their own. (Laughter). He had found that the more skilled and trained a man was the less liable was he to injury.

A reward is offered for the return of a blacK and white collie dog* An advertiser has for sale a good horse broken to saddle and harness. An advertiser wants to purchase ing hens. A hoy to learn the ironmongery is wanted by the W.F.C.A. An advertiser wants a girl for light household duties. Fishing tackle, the latest and best Drocurable, is in full supply at the W.F.C.A. fancy department. An experienced man sae'ks employment on a station as groom or gardener. A i f xoerienced lady assistant is •w-intei by Messrs Warnock and Adkm. Mi- J. O. Bidwill requires a station hand who must have and a knowledge of sheep. A firm, situate! on the East Co 'St, U advertised for s.«le by Mr J. R. Nicol, of Bannister Street. Particila a of a heifer, impounded in the Mhiuriceville Pound, are advertised elsewhere. Noihe of an application for the transfer of the license of the Tinui Hotel will be found in another column. Mr F. P. Welch, land agent, Masterton, advertises a new list of town and country properties placed in his hands lor sale. Mr J. S. Swan, architect, invitco tenders, to close at no m on Thursday, October Ist, for the erection of a brick chapel at St. Bride's Convent. On paee 8 of this issue Mr Newton King, of New Plymouth, advertises particulars of several good freehold farms. The properties are all well improved and worthy of inspection. Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co. have on trHr books a large number - of town and country properties. Particulars of several of these appear ■—; on page Bof this issue At the Post Office Auction Mart on Saturday next, Mr M. O. Aronsten will hold an important sale of bedsteads, carpets and linoleums. Full particulars will appear in to-mor-row's issue. Nominations of candidates for the hoard of directors of the Masterton Permanent Investment and Building Society will close at 5 p.m. on Monday next. The retiring directors, Messrs J. C. Boddington and F. C. Lewis, are eligible for re-election. The Standard sewing machine it one of the most valued articles in any household where it is found. It gives general and lasting satisfaction, is light running and does excellent work. Mr C. Y. Dally is the Mas terton agent. an:l his premises artnext to Pmhey Bro*.' Ltd., Queer Street. Particulars in connection with th< auction sale of household lurnitun and eifects to be held at the Bannis ter Street Boarding House, on Wtd nesday, by Mr J. R Nicol, on accoun of Mr A. Allen, are advertised to day. As Mr Allen is leaving Master ton he has instructed the auctionce to sell every line without the flight est reserve. Write to-day, if you are not contain plating a visit to Wellington, for i selection of the Daintiest Spmij Creations, from 30s, each one ft stylo c its own. Readv-tb-wear in the Merr Widow and Miss Hook of Hollnn shapes from 15s.—A-YLMER'S, Milliner Specialists, !) Willis Street, Opposit Grand Hotel. Mr C F. E. Livesay, Architect of Vfi lington, has moved to more convemei rooms in the National Mutual Cnarabei Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Het Office of the Bank of N. 3.) AddressP.0?80x771. Telephone 2(192.