LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3016, 12 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Workshop Dredge is 620z lldwt for 123 hours' work. Mr J. T. M. Hornsby, M.P., will address the electors of Wairarapa at the Schoolhouse, Miki Miki, this evening. Mr J. Neill, a well-known settler of Rongokokako, has purchased a farm in the Waikato district, and will shortly leave for thei'e. An Eketahuna settler informed a Wairarapa Age' reporter that it is generally estimated that the lambing returns in the Eketahuna district will be from 85 per cent, to over 100 per cent. The committee appointed by the Masterton A. and P. Association for the purpose of canvassing for donations and subscriptions for the next Show will visit Wellington on the 11th November next.

A Pongaroa settler informed a Wairarapa Age reporter on Saturday ast that the roads in his district during the past winter had been in a worse state than he had known them to be in a residence extending over twenty years. The following were elected members at Masterton A. and P. Association by the' General Committee on Saturday last:—Messrs R. A. McKenzie and L. 0. McKenzie (Palmerston North), F. Clancy, W. H. Kummer, R. McGregor, S. Dalgleish, E. W. Toogood, A. Grant, W. N. Kummer, J. Steel, C. Holmwood, J. A. Leahy (Masterton and district), J. McLeod and H. A. Evans (Martinborough). The Ikaroa Maori Land Board, which concluded its Wellington session on Friday, agreed to recommend the removal of restrictions upon Pahiatua, Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, on the application of Mr W. Moffatt, acting for Messrs Warren Bros. (Pyhiatua). A sale between Natives of Awa-Awaroa, No. 1, Subdivision 36, Wairarapa, at the Government valuation, was approved. Restrictions were removed from the sale to A. Yule (Pahiatua), of Mangatainoka, 2b, 2h, No. 2D. An adjournment was then made till October 20th, at Masterton.

The improvement of Solway Showgrounds was a matter which the General Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association discussed to some length on Saturday afternoon. The Secretary had prepared two alternative plans containing suggestions for laying-out the grounds, each one embodying the leading ideas contained in the plan drawn by Mr J. M. Johnston, of Palmerston North. These two plana were gone into in detail, and various suggestions were made whereby improvements might be effected in the general laying-out of the grounds. The meeting, in adopting the Ground Committee's report of Saturday, have committed themselves finally to the circular enclosure for ring purposes, judging, parading, etc., as against the oval ring common to most New Zealand Showgrounds. The arrangement of the pens, grandstands, and other departments, was held over for further consideration. The Ground Committee were instructed to have the circular enclosure pegged oft".

Ladies tram the Wairarapa 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). Mr C. F. E. Livesay, Architect of Wei lington, has moved to more convenient rooms in the National Mutual Chambers, Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Head Office of the Bank of N.Z.) Addres3— P.O. Box 771. Telephone 2692,

An old resident of the district, MrHugh Morrow, died in the Masterton Hospital on Saturday, after a pro- -- longed illness. The deceased was ninety-five years of age. The funerals will take place to-day, leaving the >. Hospital at 10.30 a.m. On Thursday afternoon Me George Pearcey, of Pahiatua, lost a. valuable horse through an accident. While-. Mr Pearcey was returning from the railway station to Pahiatua a couple of young horses, which had bolted, collided with his waggon,, one of the:, leaders receiving such severe injuries that it had to be destroyed. The Eketahuna Mounted Rifles commenced class firing for the season on Thursday last, the ranges being,; 200 yds, 500 yds, and 700 yds. The best scores were Trooper Svversen : v (88), Sergeant Hill (88), Trouper A Marenzi (84), Trooper W. Olsen > (83), Trooper E. Olsen (81). The Masterton Racing Club's privileges for the spring malting"* - (to be held this month) were sold by auction by Messrs Abraham and Williams on Saturday. The inside and outside publican's booths were both purchased by Mr P. Jor—genson, licensee of the Dreyerton Hotel, for £47 10s. Mr O. R. Petervsen was the successful bidder ■ for the vehiicle paddock.

Mr W. G. Buchanan addressed a well-attended meeting of the electors of Wairarapa at Tinui- on Saturday night, Mr H. A. Nevins presiding. The candidate, |who received , an attentive hearing, answered a., number of questions satisfactorily, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his address. Mr Buch- • aiian will speak at Whakatake to--night. The Masterton Municipal Band's . Sacred Concert in the Town Hall lasc evening was atfended by a small but appreciative audience. The Bandl contributed a number of selections * during the programme, which also composed vocal and instrumental', items by the best local talent. The various performers were--very successful in their numbers. The Band will net a small credit balance as a result of the performance. In the Rongokokako Hall on Wed- - nesday evening last a successful concert was held in aid of the Methodist Circuit Fund. Amongst those who contributed items were Miss. Cody (pianofortesolo). Misses Morris and Edmonds (duet), Miss Niell (club drill), Miss Cody (sons), Misses » Hare (duet), Mr Pike (song), Mr • Henderson (violin solo), Mr Curry (recitatios), Mr Marshall (cornet . solo), Messrs Pike and Bnillie (duet).

Ihere is every indication ot an excellent fruit crop in the Ekecahuna district this season. "We have been very fortunate in regard to climatic conditions." remarked a well-known Eketahuna fruitgrower to a Wairarapa Age reporter. "We have had a capital spring, nice warm rains, and there has "bean an absences of those boisterous winds \£hich we usjally have at this time of the year,, and which play havoc with our orchards." An enjoyable plain and fancy dress ball was held at Hukanui on Fridaynight. The music-was supplied byMr Bluett's orchestra, and Messrs Stoodley and (Juodtn carried out the duties of M.'sC. Among those whowore fanjy dresses were the following:—Misses 0. L. Simmons (Brit--nia), A. Say well (Cherry Ripe), A. Foss (Dutch Lady), A. Eades. (Ivy), C. Udy (Hoses) V. Fosa (Dolly Varden), H. Eades (FlowerGirl), Mesdames k Henry (Joan ofi; Arc), McKenzie (Maori Wahine),. Mowbray (Japanese Laily), De Loree: (Powder and Patches), Hunter (Tea),. Messrs Foss (Chinese), Morris* (Clown), P. Goodin (Harry HotspurV Stoodley (Dummy.) V

A meating of the Committee of St. Patrick's Day Sports Association was. held o:i Saturday evening, Mr A. Haughey being in the chair. The business which necessitated the meeting was a report and balancesheet from the secretary (Mr C. A.

Tabuteau) in regard to the recent. ! social. A credit balance of nearly j£s was shown, the report being adopted by the meeting. A hearty j. vote of thanks was passed to MessrsJ. O'Meara, T. J. Porter, A. R. Barclay-and Mrs M- O'Neill for donatons, and to the Ladies' Committee (inclusive of Mrs J. Cullen,, whose name was previously omitted, in the report) for valuable assistance rendered in connection with the. function. At a meeting of settlers son's Bush, it was decided to proceed > with a scheme for the extension of" the Moroa water races in with plans submitted Drummond, ing committee was out matters conng|flߣ^^^^^H —Messrs M. J. Hodge, T. A. Marchant, J. son, W. G. solved that a by the committee to the Fea asking that body lands to be a tension of the race district. Nineteen sigrratures have been attached to the petition, representing holders of 2000 acres. The sham fight between the Masterton and Tinui sections of the Masterton Mounted Rifles at Blairlogie yesterday was a great success. Captain Page commanded the Tinui men and Lieutenant Whittaker the Masterton units. Major Cameron and Regimental-Sergeant-Major Collier were present at the manoeuvres, for which squadron Captain J. C. M<j* Killop acted as umpire. The latter did not make a definite award, but after the skirmish complimented the squadron on its efficiency, and pointed out what he considered were the weakest points of the attack and defence work.- After the reconnaissance, lunch was partaken of at the Blairlogie Junction Hotel. A mounted squadron parade was held later, some useful work being gone: through under Captain McKillop. Mrs Greenbank, of the Junction Hotel, provided afternoon tea, and for her hospitality was accorded three hearty cheers. The return to« Masterton was commenced at 5 o'clock, Masterton being readied by about 8 p.m. Rain was encountered at the Taueru, the latter part of the ride thus being more on the linesof actual campaign experience than the usual parade work.

Rain commenced to fall in Masterton yesterday afternoon, the downpour for some time being fairly heavy. Rain fell during the greater part of the night.

At a recent meeting of the Pahiatua Gun Club it was decided to hold a meeting on the King's Birthday, when a prize of £25 will be competed for. Special sweepstakes will also be arranged.

There is every indication that there will be a plentiful supply of grass m the Newman district during the summer months. Stock at present are'looking well, and there has been a success ful lambing.

1 Mr W. Whiite Scott, of Mangamaire, las been appointed assistant master at the Pahiatua District High School in place of 'Mr J. S. Webb, who has been appointed to the Tokomaru School. Before Mr H. W. Brabant. S.M., at Hastings on Saturday, James Marsden, ex-bookmaker, was charged (1) with being a disorderly person, and( 2) with consorting with thieves. He was convicted and sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment.

A weakening tendency was apparent in the egg market in Wellington lastwetk, and the bulk of the sales made locally were at Is Id per dozen (wholesale). New potatoes from Auckland district came to hand on IViday, and they were sold at a guinea a hundredweight.

In view of the announcement that I,3rd Kitchener intends to go on tour at the termination of his appointment in India, the suggestion is made that he should be invited to viait the Commonwealth. He leaves India in about twelve months' time, and proposes to pay a leisurely visit to China and Japan.

At Hastings on Saturday, Mr Brabant gave a lengthy reserved judgment in a by-law case, in which a shopkeeper was charged with unlawfully permitting a signboard to project over a footpath. Defendant was convicted, but no penalty was impose 1. The decision is import mt, it will result in the removal of all signboards so placed.

Very little hemp is coming into the grading stores at Auckland this year. Last month's quantity was less than a fifth of that of the pre viousAugUft. 'lhe quality of the hemp, moreover, is not particularly good (says an Auckland paper), many of the hanks being bruised and poorly scutched, while others are Ftained the re-mlt in many instances ©: the lea* being cut too low,, and in others of being insufficiently washed. Jt is held that prices will be firm, and that the demand will be for the better qualities, and "fair" to "good fair" will be wanted by the merchants.

The medical boycott in Auckland has aroused the ire of the Feilding "Star. 1 ' The "Star" says:—"lt is well-Known to every ore that the British Medical Association is the closest corporation in the world. It is as . close and as exclusive as an oyster, and, like that bi-valve, keeps itselt to itself. The British Medical Association's laws are like tho''e of the Medes and Persians, and in New Zealand its members take unto themselve3 powers of inflicting pains a d penalties that would not b? tolerate J in any other trade union. And the strange thing is that these British Medical Association men grow arrogant after they have used the friendly societies to climb well up to the top of the tree. Then they kick the ladder from under them, selfishly refusing to allow others to climb the same way. Auckland doctors, chemists ard nurses have not been exceptionally treated in the matter of the boycott. Members of these professions in othir parts of the Dominion hive been Ehnilarly treated."

The Auditor-General is not beloved of local bodies, says th 3 "Taranaki Herald." He is too much of a "stickler." A tag he has attached to the Taranaki County Council's balance sheet for the past financial year will certainly not endear him to local bodies. He has objected to an item of expenditure amounting to £l7 10-i for the expenses of the Council's legates' visit to Wellington, On the ground that it is not authorised by law. All local bodies are affected by this. But in the present instance the Auditor-General is certainly acting unreasonably. Section 3 of the Public Revenues Act, 1893, with which he is surely familiar, allows "unauthorised" expenditure by local bodies, provided it is within certain limits and is in the service and interests of the inhabitants of the respective districts. The item in question does not exceed these conditions, and the Auditor-General's tag can therefore only be classed as an arbitrary one. The New Zealand Farmers' Union propose to present a testimonial to Messrs David Jones and Richard Evans, who conducted the case for the Union against the Farm Labourers' Union, before the Arbitration Court, at South Canterbury. On Saturday a circular worded as follows was received by the general Committee of the Masteiton A. ai d P. Association:—"lt is proposed to make some recognition of the splendid services rendered to ths farming community of New Zealand by Messrs David Jones and Richard Evans in the conduct of the farmers' case before the Conciliation Board and the Arbitration Court. It has been decidec' *> present these gentlemen with a tional testimonial and donations towards that object are solicited from the members of the Farmers' Union and from the farming covnmunity generally. Mr G. R. Sykes, secretary of the Masterton branch of the New Zealand Farmers' 'Union, is authorised to receive donations on behalf of this testimonial." Some liberal donations were made by several members present at the meeting. Effervescent Saline, purifying, refreshing, invigorating to all who suffer from sickness, headache, sluggish liver, etc. Price, 2/6. H. T. Wood, Chemist and Pharmacist (by exam.), Masterton.* ONCE A MAN BOTS A suit from us he is most unwilling to wear any othsr make. That's why we re making suits for gentlemen all over the Dominion—gentlemen-who have tested the fit, comfort, style, and quality of our clothes, and have found them the best: "Why not leave your order with us when next in Wellington. Our cash prices f mean money saved to and Penney, Tailors, 73 Willis Street, Wellington

"We hope for the best, and we feel it will be a good best," said S-r Joseph Ward, in the House of Representatives, on Saturday morning, in referring to the coming General Elections.

The Headmasters' Association, at a meeting at Wellington on Saturday, decided to approve of proposals submitted by the local hon. secretary of the Navy League in regard to the celebration of the 103 rd anniversary ot Trafalgar on the 21st instant at the various city and suburban schools. They are as follow: —"At a pre-arranged time during the day the scholars are to be assembled at their respective schools, and short speeches made by the hsad teacher and a member (or members) of the school committee, having reference to the great bat! 1c as aftVcting the heritage of sea power handed down to us by our forefathers, and which is so essential to our security, our national existence, and the peace of the world. Reference is also to be made to the many pri\ ileges and advantages pertaining to British ci'izenship and the diz'e results likely to arise should the nation become apathetic and indifferent to its naval requirements. The school fiag is to be hoisted saluted, and patriotic songs are to be sun^.

An experienced bodice hand is wanted for the dressmaking department of the W.F.C.A.

The New Zealand Railways Department advertise special train arrangements with and excursion fares for Wednesday next (Labour Day). Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., will hold their annua! Spring Cattle Fair on Tuesday, October 27th. A large number of entries have been received, and are advertised.

At the residence, Pine street, tomorrow, Mr J. R. INicol will sell on account of Mr Miidenhall, Who is leaving Masterton, his household furniture and eff-cti. Particulars of the various lines ate advertised.

New season's mercery and clothing are now fully displayed at Mr J. L. Murray's new premises next to the Club Hotel. At the Exchange Buildings his laly patrons will find an array of laces from the best manufacturer.

Particulars of one freehold and two farms or. lease are advertised elsewhere by Mr Alfred Perry, land agent, Hunterville. Mr Perry has also for sale livery stables, billiard rooms and a butcher's business to dispose of. Particulars will be sent on application.

Lovely clear skins are co-incident with the use of "Tei'ma Fluor Cream." The Teilma natural water it contains cleans the pores, prevents and cures chaps, surburn, and redness, and gives a lasting sense of cool comiort. Teilma has a great sale in England, where it is regarded as the greatest face cream ever discovered. Mr H. T. Wood, chemis 1 ", of Masterto", is agent for its sale in this district.

The October number of "Progress," r-CPivfd from Messis Baldwin and Rayward, Patent Agents, Wellington, iriauitains the reputation of this well known monthly for general interest, and is as usual a splendid example ot typographic art. The various sections are particularly up-to-date. The engineering section, for example, deals with the Erennan Mono-rail, compares the Indomitable with the latest German battle-ship, and has descriptions of electromagnets, Captain Brude's unsinkable boat, a factor fitted with the chain drive system, etc. The mastery of the air section keeps up with the latest events, associatied with the name 3of Wright, Zeppelin and others. The motor section gives prominence to the caterpillar motor, that marvel which defies bogs and bad roads, and there is an article containing the interesting controversy on Bartial Impact, which has beep going on for the last three issues. There is a list of all patents applied for up to date. "Progress" still maintains its reputation as the "Scientific Nev. Zealander."