LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3010, 6 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The secretary of the Masterton A. and P. Association (Mr G. R. Sykes) has just received a handsome silver and oak shield Irom the executive of the New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association. The shield is for competition at the next show, and is to be awarded to the champion Southdown ram.

The Roads Department wrote to the meeting of the Pahiatua County Council on Saturday iast, stating that the grant ot' £65 for the Ohinereata Road was still available. It was decided by the Council to spend that amount together with the accrued thirds on repairing and maintaining the road.

At the meeting of the Pahiatua County Council, on Saturday last, the Health Inspector reported a few cases of infectious diseases for the month, but otherwise the general health of the district was good. The various dairy factories had been visited, and some slight alterations in some cases which he deemed necessary being undertaken. That prolific source of danger, the pea-rifle, was responsible for a large pane of glass being broken in a window at the residence of Mr Giles Chamberlain on Sunday. It was fortunate that no one was in the room at the time, or serious con~equences might have ensued. The person who fired the rifle stated that he had aimed at a hare.

A handicap swimming race, over a distance of 45 yards, will be held by the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club, on the Park Lake, at 3 o'clock on Thursday next, for a trophy dunated by Mr iij. Richards. Entries will close with Mr YV. Uren, or the secretary (Mr R. V. Hosking), at 7 o'clock to-morrow evening.

The fatest thing in rifle-sights, the McCalley wind gauge sliding' bar and traversing ladder, has had an improvement affected to it which makes the contrivance capable of being used at 200 yards without the necessity of the leaf being laid flat, as has always been necessary in the past. It is probable that the McCalley invention will entirely abolish verniers and ventometers, and will be universally used by marksmen.

At . the Masttrton Police Court yesterday morning, George Jackson was fined 10s for insobriety, and ordered to pay 7s 6d for medical treatment. Patrick O'Donohue was charged with using obscene language in the presence of a number of iadie3 near Mr Trower's stables, behind the Club Hotel. Accused pleaded not guilty, stating that he was drunk, and had no recollection of the matter. Messrs Eli Smith and J. Cross, J.'sP., who occupied the Bench, sentenced accused to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. Accused was also convicted on a second offence of drunkenness.

The monthly meeting of the Pahiatua County Council was held on Saturday afternoon. Mr R. Chase Morris, sawmiller, wmN in respect to the upkeep of the M-vima-Manga-maire ro'*d, offering to pay an annual | waggon fee towards the cost of maintaining the road. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Chairman and Crs Smith and Cornelius with power to act. An application was received, from B. Shanks, contractor, for ,£lO 16s compensation for loss of time and maintenance of trams while shifting,, but no action was taken by the Council. A copy of the Order-in-Council was received for the Department of Agriculture declaring the African box thorn a noxious weed.. In answer to a request from the Council for the use of a Government engineer to take the levels of several proposed small bridges, the Department of Roads that they were unable to comply with the request, as all their engineers were fully employed. Accounts amounting to .£523 8s 7d were passed for payment W M i ? IS SANDER & SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT superior to any otlier Eucalypti Product ? Because it is the result of full experience, and of a special and careful procoss of manufacture. It is always safe, reliable and effective, and the dangers of irresponsible preparations which are now palmed off as Extract are avoided. A death was recently reported from the use of one of these concoctipns and in an action at law a wit-noss testified that, he suffered the most cruel irritation from the application to an ulcer of another, which was sold as "Just as good as SANDER'S EXTRACT." Therefore, beware of sucl) deception. Remember that in medicine a drop that cures is better than, a tablespoon that kills, and insist upon the preparation which was proved by experts at the Supreme Court of, Victoria, and by numerous authorities during the last 35 years, to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz: THE GENUINE SANDER AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

Anglers continue to report good catches of trout from the Masterton streams. One who spent a couple of hours in the Waipoua on Sunday landed ten good sized fish. Licenses are being sold freely.

The annual meeting of the vVairarapa Thursday Cricket Association will be held on Thursday evening The annual meeting of the Wairarapa Cricket Association will most likely be called for Monday evening next.

The Masterton Mounted Rifle 3 will parade to-morrow evening, instead of next Wednesday evening, the regular parade night. The renson for the alteration is that details are to be discussed for the sham tight, to take place at Blairlogie next Sunday.

Yesterday the Parkvale Dairy Factory forwarded 50 cases of cheese to Wellington, to be shinped to London by toe tonic, wMch will sail on Thursday next. - This is the first consignment of cheese to leave the Wairarapa this season.

The Greytown Rifle Volunteer Corps has now, for the first time foxyears, a full complement of officers, having last week elected Captain Charters as officer commanding, and Messrs 11. W. King (Greytown) and Saunders (Featherstcn) as Lieutenants.

The annual festival of the New Zealand Presbyterian Church, a Sunday celebration entitled "Youth of the Church Sunday," will eventuate on Sunday week next. The scholars of Knox Church are at present briskly rehearsing special music for the occasion.

Yesterday the following telegram, concerning the Hessey Dredge, was received from the dredgemaster:— "220z 14dwt for 115 hours, all off poor side next creek Merrimac. The buckets parted off the top tumbler, I am still at the dredge recovering them."

It is not unlikely that those who took part in the recent Shakesperian costume recital in connection with the Knox Church Young People's Association will visit Carterton to give a similar recital. The piece chosen was a scene from "Jufius Caesar."

The Belvedere Dairy Company paid out yesterday the sum of £2l9' 3's 7d for the supply cf milk for September,. being an advance at the rate of 6d per pound of butter-fat. The amount of cheese made at the factory during the was 22,477' pounds.

The contractor for the street improvemenfwork at Carterton is experiencing considerable difficulty with the water connections across the street in the business centre the town. When the- connections were put in, they were only put about nine inches below the surface of the road. As the level of the road is being reduced, the plough used for the work keeps striking the connections, with the result that a leakage occurs, which has to be repaired without any unnecessary delay.

The death occurred last evening of the two-year-old daughter of Mr John Cole, of Homebush, as the result of an accident. It appears 1 that yesterday morning the child was playing'at - Mr C. H. Payne's residence in Pine Street, when a ladder fell'on her head,, rendering her unconscious. Dr. Ross was immediately- summoned, and he ordered her removal to the Masterton Hospital. Everything possible was done for the child, but she died about 8 30 o'clock last evening from concussion of the brain.

The weekly session of Endeavour Lodge, No. 203, was held last evening in the Dominion Hall. Sister McLean, V.T., in the absence of G.T.. Bro. Heyhoe, presided over a fair attendance of members." Two candidates were initiated into the order;. It was decided to ask the permission of the No-License League for the members of the 1.0. G.T. to be on the platform at Mr T. E. Taylor's meeting on Monday, October 19th. Notices of motion in connection with Lodge matters were received from Rro. Tarr, Bro. Gilbert, and Broj Leete. These will be considered at next meeting. A meeting of the District Degree is to be held at the next meeting, when Bro, Braggins,. D.D.G.C.T., will be present.

The following handicaps have been declared by Messrs B, Scannell and F, J. Lindop for the athletic events at the volunteer sports on Thursday next, at Carterton: —120 Yards (volunteer event) —Holmes per, Pulsford 4yds, G. Hall 5, Hornblow 7, McKenzie 9, Miller 9, Fairbrother 10, Lawrence 11. 100 Yards Championship Holmes, Pulsford, 6eo. Hall, Hornblow, E. B. Hall, Lawrence. 100 Yards Handicap (open)--P. Reid scr, Gayfer 2yds, Major 3, Pulsford 4 1 , Geo. Hall 5, Dudson 6, Hutchinson 7,. Lawrence 10. Half-mile Handicap, (open) Geo. Hall scr, Major- 20yds, Dudson 26, Gayfer 30, E. B. Hall 35, E. Hall 40, Lawrence 45.. One Mile Bicycle Handicap— (volunteers) —T. Parker scr, H. Miller 50yds, H. Goodin 60, C.. Fairbrother 90,. J. Underhill 10q.

The world's biggest farm—if "farm-'" it can be called—is that owned by Don Luis Terrazas, in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, says an American paper. It measures from north to south 200 miles, and from east to west 150 miles, or 8,000,000 acres in all. On its prairies and. mountains roam 1,000,000 head of cattle, 700,000 sheep and 100,000* horses. The "farmhouse" is probably the most rftagnificent in the world for it cost almost 1,600,000 dollars (£320,000) to build, and. is more richly furnished than many a royal palace. On the homestead alone are employed 100 male servants, and there is accommodatiun for 500 guests if necessary. Scattered over the vast ranch are 100 outlying statiuns, each one of which has charge of a portion of the estate. The horsemen, cow punchers, 'line riders, shepherds and hunters number 2,000. Each year 150,000 head of cattle are slaughtered, dressed and packed, and 800,000 sheep.

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are purely vegetable, and contain no ingredient that can in any way be injurious to the most delicate person. Their action is mild and gentle without, any of the painful sensations experienced by the use of pills. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets act as a tonic strengthen the system, and assist the natural movement of the bowels. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

Meat has lately been commanding high prices in Melbourne. A fortnight ago steak was selling at Is per pound.

Unusual interest is evinced in Australia in the coming contest for the world's sculling contest between Artist and Webb. A large section of the Australian public favour Arnst's chances in the contest.

The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Mail" reports tbat the Kaiser has given £5,000 to the Robert Koch fund for fighting tuberculosis. His Majesty's motive is to ensure for the fund the gift of £25,000 promised by Mr Carnegie on condition that the total of the fund is brought up to £50,000.

Marriages in France last year numbered 314,903, a figure not attained since 1872-3, when many of the marriages delayed by the Franco-Prus-sian war took place. This sudden growth in number is explained by a law passerl early last year relaxing the stringency of the legal formalities required before a marriage certificate could be issued and suquently lessening the cost.

Particular? came to hand last evening of an accident to Mr HenryEvans, a well-known and respected Upper Plain farmer. Mr Evans, it appears, was driving a' horse attached to a dray. The animal took fright at a motor cycle and bolted, and Mr Evans, being thrown out, was run over-by a wheel of the the dray, which passed over his chest. Medical assistance was summoned, Mr Evans being taken at once to his home.

The elocutionary contest at the Y.M.C.A. Debating Society, last evening, was productive of some fina oratory. Mr E. R. Wilson won the goll medal out of five competitors, tbr e having retired from the contest. An enjoyable concert programme was contributed to by the following:—Messrs B. Inn>= r R- C» Nixon, H. Hall, W. Goddard/ J. Gray. G. R. Svkes, J.. V. Gordon and W. Kemp.

The Native Affairs Committee of the Housa of Renrdsentatives reporting: on numerous petitions presented to Parliament praying that the supply of liquor to Maoris should be- prohibited, or in the alternative that.the right be given to Mauris in the Maori electoral districts or. Maori Council districts to vote on the question of whether liquor snail be supplied to Maoris, states that as a question of policy is involved the committee has no recommendation, to make.

It is>satisfactory to>note (remarks the "Otago Daily Times"} that two or three of the Taratu miners who recently discontinued their connection with, the company have returned to their work, and it is anticipated that a few more- will do likewise very soon. About five outside hands have been taken* on, and probably in the course of a week or so the management will be in a position to fill' all orders. Incidentally, it may be> mentioned that there are a fairly large number of coal-minsrs out of .employment, at the present time, consequent on the various companies shortening hands owing to the slackness of the season.

An illustration of the high rates charged on tha Lyttelton railway wa» experienced by the Rtev.. W. J. L.. Gloss,, who has just removed some of his furniture to Christrhurch from Ipswich, Queensland. Krom Ipswich to Brisbane by river is twenty-four miles, Brisbane to Sydney 502 miles, Sydney to Lyttelton 1,374 miles, a total of 1,900 miles. From Lyttelton to Christchurch the distance is six and a half mile*. The six and a half miles charge by train was almost exactly 25 per cent, of the total charge, says the "Lyttelton Times." Mr Closs had to pay 15s out of every pound for 1,900 miles,, with several handlings of the goods, and 5s for six and a half'miles, with one handling.

In two places at least on the Westc Coast mild land booms are being exfperienced at the present time. Thaplaces referred to are (according to a West Cbast paper) Stillwater and theNorth Beach. At. the- former there is a; well defined cause that has convinced residents of the desirability of snapping up all the available land. In days gone by the township, when/ known under the name of Richardson,, had a long; run of prosperity consequent upou it: being the centre of the Midland Railway works. Long since, however,, have such glories passed.. But now the North Brunneu Coal Company is about to start opej> ations on a.large scale. In regard ta the Northi Beach,, it is probable that the denrfand has resulted from the expansion, of the township of- Cobden.

On and:off. for the past forty,-five years whaling has : helped to support many families resident in Kaikoura. The season when, the whales put an; appearance is usually from May to the end of September.. This year things have been particularly bad, and so, far no whales have fallen victims to the whalers (says the "Marlborough. Herald")'. For a number of years-only two boats have been; engaged at Kaikoura in whaling, and these were manned by Maoris and half-castes. This year, however, a "pakeha" boat is also, taking part, and. the "ddrtimers" attribute tha loss of the only two right whales sighted to the inexperience of the newcomers. It appears that a large and a small whale were sighted in South Bay. The Maori crew got fast to th& big whale, and the inexperienced crew managed to secure a slight hoW of the smaller one. In the struggle which ensued the boats collided, with the result that both whales were lost. Since then none have been sighted, and the total loss of the two whales is estimated at £1,.20 Q. The experienced whaler is able to distinguish' instantly between a "right" and a "humpback'® whale. The right whale is black all ovex% and although the oil is not so valuable, the whalebone realises £1,200 to £1,500 per ton. Write to-day, if you are not contemplating a visit to Wellington, for a selection of tlie Daintiest Spring Creations, from 80s, each one a style of its own. Ready-to-wear in the Merry Widow and Miss Hook of Holland shapos from 15s.—AYLMEE'S, Millinery Specialists, 9 Willis Street, Opposite Grand Hotel.

Ladies troin, the Waimrapa when visiting Wellington would be wise to inspect the grand range of New Summer Hats on view at Mrs Mathewson's. The styles are exclusive, the designs perfect, and the prices right. Please remember that the address is Melbourne House, Lambton Quay (opposite Bank of New Zealand),

The first use of the word "strike In its present accepted sense is naid to have occurred in the "London Chronicle" in 1765. In September ■of that year are many references to .a great suspension of labour in the .'northern coalfields, and the colliers <are stated to have "struck out for /higher wages. George Farmery, a Hemswell farm -labourer, who recently won the firstprize of £4 offered by the Lincolnshire Argicultural Show for the labourer who has "brought up and fplaced out the greatest number of children without having received parochial relief," is the father of twenty-three children, says the London "Express", seventeen of whom he has "brought up." His wages are 15s a week. The Second Ballot Bill, which will now come into effect at the approaching general election, is designed to prevent any candidate at a Parliamentary electiun being returned by a . minority of the total number of votes recorded. If at any election no can- • didate obtains an absolute majority •of votes, a second ballot be held between the candidates who obtain the first and second places at,the first ballot, the other candidates being excluded. The fishing season in Auckland will not open until November Ist, but '.Southern anglers are already wielding the rod, and it would appear that "those in the Wellington and bury districts are in for a good time. The latest report received by the To iri=t office at Christchurcb was to '•thb effect that all the Canterbury rivers were in good order for fishii.g. *Lnst year the muuth of the Selwyn, which river is about twenty miles from Cbristchureh, and is noted for the excellent sport it provides, was in an indifferent state for anglers, but the late floods nave scoured it out, and it is now in excellent condition. the Wellington streams are also in good order, although considerably lower than is usually the case at the commencement of the season. Sir William Steward, the Hon. T. Y. Duncan, and Mr JVlcPliersoi', M.P's, waited on the Minister of Lands (Hon. R. McNab) on Saturday for the purpose of urging the Government to acquire part of Hakataramea (South Canterbury) for close settlement. Mr McNab stated, in reply, that the commissioner and Mr in their report on the property, pointed out that the whole of the land was recently under snow, and that this condition recurred about every seven years. An area of about 5,000 or 6,000 acres only was suitable for subdivision into small farms. It would be almost impossible to work the pastoral country without this. He promised to give consideration to any representations made concerning the advisableness of acquiring land for settlement in North Otago or South Canterbury.

On Saturday evening last Mr T. C. Bartlett, builder and contractorFarm Road, Evans Bay, shot himself in a workshop at the back of his residence. It app€ars that Bartlett left deceased at home with the children while she went into town •to do some shopping. Though somewhat worried and depressed in connection with his work, the deceased appeared well., When Mrs Bartlett returned a couple of hours later, deceased was not about the house. After a short search, his wife discovered him sitting on a tool chest in his workshop, quite dead, having shot himself through the brain. The magisterial enquiry, without a jury, the first under the new Act, was conducted by Dr McArthur,, S.M., at the residence of deceased, on Sunday. After hearing the evidence, Dr. McArthur found that the deceased had died from a self-inflicted wound, whilst suffering from temporary in sanity. An advertiser has a furnished , house to let. Special lines in seasonable footwear are to hand at the W.F.C.A. Boot Department. Mr A. Crawford, land agent, Auckland has for sale several handysized dairy farms, particulars of which will be found elsewhere. ill sheep farm of 700 acres, which can be purchased on particularly easy terms, is advertised by Mr J. R. Nicol. Particulars of a grazing run of 1,000 acres, for sale by Messrs Cochrane and Butement, is advertised in this issue. Messrs Dimock and Co., Ltd., announce that the first truck of the season for fat pigs will leave Eketahuna on Monday next, and Mauriceville on Tuesday. Mr R. McPhee, proprietor of the Masterton-Glad3tone and Longbush coach, notifies that his parcels depot is'now at the Club stables. Special brakes for luggage and goods can be arranged for. ■ \ To-morrow, at 2 o'clock, Mr M. O. Aronsten - will submit auction on account of Mrs Reeves, Lincoln Road, the whole of her furniture and household effects, particulars of which will be found elsewhere. Messrs Harcourt and Co., auctioneers and -land agents, Wellington, advertise particulars of, two sheep farms of 650 and 735 acres respectively. The properties are well improved, and are held on lease-in-, perpetuity. Crowds of skaters continue to flock to the Elite Skating Rink, in the old Gymnasium Hall. The attendances are even better now than when the weather was colder, a few week ago. The ryik will be open on Wednesday evenings in future.