LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3018, 14 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr J. Hunter, a candidate for the Masterton seat at the General Election, will address the electors at the Town Hall this evening. The chair will be taken by the Mayor (Mr P. L. Hollings) at 8 o'clock.

The annual report of the directors of the Wairarapa Brick and Tile Company recommends after providing for depreciation, a dividend at the rate of 8 per cent, per annum on tne paid-up capital.

The Eketahuna County Council has decided to write to Mr Kirk, the Government Biologist, for information concerninK African box thorn before placing it under the schedule of noxious weeds.

The building trade is slack in the Carterton district just now. Improvements are drawing to a completion on the Taratahi-Carterton Racecourse in; readiness for the forthcoming meeting.

To-day being Labour Day, there will only be one complete delivery by the letter-carriers, commencing at eight o'clock this morning. * The second delivery at 12.30 p.m. will only embrace the business portion of Queen Street.

A sitting of the Carterton Magistrate's Court, held at Carterton, yesterday, before Mr VV. P. James, S.M., Mrs Bartlett claimed compensation irom a lad named Leonard iHawke for injuries sustained through 'the defendant colliding with her while riding a bicycle. Hawke was ordered to pay £3 and costs £1 15s.

The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Police was held last evening, Captain Dixon presiding. The Carterton Fii-e Brigade wrote thanking members for attending the opening of their bazaar:- Constable Stringer was granted a three years' certificate. The members present received their new uniforms. The corps decided tb play a card tournament against the Fire Brigade on Thursday evening at the Central Fire Brigade Station. The Chief Engineer of Roads notified the Masterton County Council yesterday that the following expenditure had been authorised: —Weraiti road, free, £500; Mangarai road, £250; Alfredton-Weber road, £1,000; Blairlogie-Holmwood road, £3OO. The last three named grants are on the £ for £ subsidy basis. The question of the taking-up of the loans was left in the hands of the respective riding representatives and the Engineer.

The monthly meeting of the Masterton Fire Brigade was held last evening. Superintendent Jenkins presided over a good attendance of members. Sick leave was granted to E'iremen Hounslow and Thompson. A letter was received from the Carterton Fire Brigade, thanking the members of the Masterton Brigade for their patronage at the recent bazaar held at Carterton. The Secretary reported that during the month of September' eight mustsrs were recorded, classified as follows: Meetings, 3; fires in buildings, 3; false alarm, 1; chimney fire, 1. The average attendances for the month were as follows:—Meetings, 22; alarms, 19 4-5; all musters, 20g; total attendances, 165.

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

Prompt Delivery. Importers requiring immediate delivery of their goods cannot do better than entrust their Customhouse and Forwarding work to J. J. CUETIS and Co. Ltd., Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Efficient sendee and uiodorate charges assured. 1

Shearing will commence at Messrs H. G. and A. Williams' Te Parae Station on Wednesday, 21st instant.

•Mr John Hunter will address the electors of tne Masterton electorate at the School house, Miki Miki, tomorrow, Thursday evening. A Masterton farmer who has just returned from a visit to Oamaru states that clvi pastures in that district an; n-->t neatly so forward as in the Wairarapa. He also states that the la übing season in North Otago has only just commenced. The 'Parana Rifle Club held the final competition for Mr F. H. Dowden's tronliy o" Saturday last. Riflemai H. R. Keen? secured the trophy with an aggregate score of 131, Kifleman 0. A. Ulsen (115) being se-'ond, and Rifleman A. Petersen (112) third. \ The iende- -if M ssrs Longlands and Co.. at S>k"l Hi 9d, was accepted by civ Masterton County Council yesterday f'<" the construction of a >.ruys bridge o«er the Ihuraui riv-r, on the Moroa road deviati m. One otno;' tender was received end- a 1 me; controversy which wa?e 1 roun I tie qnstion of whether or not a "Imv <>n" suspension budge shnul'l b r ? Our Li jui correso >-idcvit whites: — The Tinui School Cu.iiijjittee's ball, which was held on October 9th, was fairly well attended. Those present thoroughly . enjoyed themselves. The music was kindly supplied by the Misses Sutton, Langaon (2), Southy, Mrs Long and Messrs Stephens, Spackman and Schofield. I An excellent supper was provided by ' the ladies. A horse belonging to Mr J. Bradstock, of Rongokokako, broke one of its legs in a simple manner on Saturday evening last. Mr Bradstock was returning home from Eketahuna when the horse, which he was riding, struck a stone protruding above the level of the road, breaking the leg above the hock. The animal had to be destroyed. Cr Moss has given notice to move at the next meeting of the Eketahuna County Cuuncil that a resolution passed at a former meeting, to the effect that the Masterton and Pa'natua County Councils be written to asking that the portion of the Pah Valley Road lying within their boundaries be handed over to one body to control, 1 be rescinded.

"The new pipe line for discharging the contents of the Dixon street baths is in position,, and the works are now practically completed,'' re ported the Borough Engineer to the last meetine of the Works and Finance Committee of the Borough Council. "The baths will be ready for opening if the Council so desires by or before the date of the next ordinary meeting. Anticipating the Council would desire me to do so I am arranging to fill in the front approach to the baths with surplus soil preliminary to grassing it. Some sort of fencing should be provided lineable with the road so as to enclose the vacant space in front to secure tidiness." v

Cr A. Murray, at the meeting of the Masterton County Council yesterday, took- exception to evidence given by a roadman in the employ of the Council, at the recent sitting of the Arbitration Court in connection with the Genera! Labourers' dispute. This roadman had said he had thirteen miles of road to cover, and had also to pay a visit to the East Coast on one occasion, a distance of fifty miles from his home. Cr Murray thought that such evidence made it appear that the Council was not treating this employee justly, while as a matter of fact the roacknan in question had a whare and horse paddock situated by the centre of his thirteen mile stretch ot road, and on the occasion of the visit to the* Coast he received Is per day extra, and had his fare paid both ways.

In referring to the Dixon street baths, the Borough Engineer (Mr W. T. Mansfield) reported as follows to the last meeting of the Works and Finance Committee: —I noticed last year upon my occasional visits that a great number of the bathers visited the baths on bicycles, for the storage of which no provision 'has hitherto been made. The bicycles suffered from the rough handling to which they must have been subjected quite apart from the difficulties many riders must have experienced after bathing, in sorting out their machines from the heap. To remedy this, and to provide some shelter from the sun and rain, I am arranging to place within the entrance a simple form of stand constructed of wood, the cost of which will be infinitesimal, and to cover the space so provided with corrugated iron. I feel certain that the provision will be appreciated." In a letter to the Borough Council, last evening, dealing with the Borough water supply, Mr G. LaingMeason, who reported on the improvement of the supply early this year, pointed out to the Council the necessity to cut in the additional sluice valves, which he recommended in his report of March last. Mr Laing-Meason said that with the loss of pressure which takes place in very dry weather, immediate concentration is vitally important. The existing valves were quite insufficient to concentrate the flow at any point quickly, and should a fire begin in the closely built part of the town, it would certainly obtain a very serious hold before the present valves could be reached and shut d own. The number of additional valves mentioned in the report is 35, and the approximate cost £l2O. The matter was referred to the Works Committee.

Get your piano where you can rely on quality and value. Hundreds of people aro taking advantage of the Dresden Piano Company's time payment systems and shipment upon shipment of pianos and organs is coming hi' mouth after month. "The .Dresden" with years of oxperiense, and a remarkable turnover, is ever able to sell the best goods at the lowest market rati!; But it is not satisfied with merely gaining a new customer; it aims at making another business friend — and usually does so. Now, with the Dresden Piano Company Limited, absolute quality is guaranteed. Every piano issued is perfect material and workmanship. This reputation is guarded most jealously'. Where, for example, will you find better instruments than the Broadwood, the Lipp, the Eonisch, and the Stein way—they are indeed four great pianos. You should certainly either call on or write to the Dresden Piano Company Limited, Wellington.or you could see their Local Representative, T. B. Hunter.

The promoters of the recent Presbyterian Church Bazr.ar at Featherston in aid of the Manse Fund anticipate a profit of £l2O.

The precent supply of milk at all the Carterton dairy factories is considerably in excess uf last year at this time.

The second annual dinner of St. Matthew's Club will be held this evening. A musical programme has been arranged, and everything points to a successful gathering.

Heavy rain fell at Tinui on Sundaynight, and part of Monday. The pastures have now freshened up considerably, writes our Tinui correspondent.

The following team will represent the Tararua Rifle Club in a match with the Alfredton Club, at Nireaha on Saturday next —Riflemen J. Petersen, W. Bell, O. A. Olsen, R.Thomasen. W. Mason, A. Petersen, H. R. Keene, and J. Ashdown; emergencies, F. Schroder and T. H. McKinley.

Throughout the Lower Valley there is a prospect of a plentiful sjpply of feed this season, and the condition of cattle for so early in the year is remarkable. Cereal crops are veryforward, arid farmers should reap a good harvest, which should recompense them to some extent for the nad times of last year.

A meeting of the 1.0. R. was held last night, Bro. D. Threadwe-H, C.R-„ presiding over a good attendance of members. One now member was initiated into the Order. It was decided that the Tent should attend Mr 1 T. E. Taylor's address in the Town Hall in full regalia. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Deu* garde, late secretary of the Friendly Societies' Council for his unti'riflgf work during his term of office. Bros, F. W. Temple and J. Heyhoc were elected delegates to' the District Council meetings. Bro. Temple was nominated for the office of District D.R. A large amount'of routine businessvwas transacted.

The financial position of the Masterton Borough Council was reported at the meeting lust evening to be as follows:.—General account, dr £&,219 5s 7d; Gasworks,, en £l4 13s 3d? Library, cr £l4O Is- 6d;. Deposits, er £428 6s fid; Waterworks,, dr *357 la lOd; Abattoir, cr £213 17s 4d; Special Drainage, dr £l7B 4s Id; Bannister Strept, dr £4B 6s 9d; Loan £25,000, dr£lo4 7s lid. Loan Accounts. "A," cr£977 12s 8d; "B." cr £1,551 9s 3d; "C," cr £863 3s 3d; "D," cr £1,146 0s Id; "E," cr £2l 4s lOd. Overdraft on District Fund General Account, £B,llO 7s 7d. Statement of Rates.—Arrears of former rates, £1,653 12s Id;: rates made September Bth, IC-08,. £10,235 17s 6d; amounts collected: previously reported, £1,334 7s; reported new, £233 17s 6d; recoverable and irrecoverable arrears, £10,316 5s 4d.

New lines in tennis and croquet goods are to hand at the W.F.C.A.

A well-improved dairy farm of 130 acres is advertised for sale by Messrs Hare and Evans, Pahiatua.

Messrs Gillespie and Co. have vacancies for hotel cooler, shear.-rs, am! shed hands.

Messrs Dimock and Co., Ltd., announce futjre date* for receiving fat pigs at Eketahuna and Mauriceville.

Mr A. A. Cameron, Castlepoint, invites tenders to close on October 26th, for erecting a fence line from Whakataki to Castlepoint.

With the exception of the shoeing shop, the Masterton Farmers' Implement Works will be closed to-day (Labour Day).

The Misse3 Whitcombe notify that during the summer months the Arcadia Tea Rooms will be ooen on Saturday eveiings till 10 o'clock.

Messrs Drought and Pain,, land agents, Auckland,, advertise particulars of a number of good farm properties which they have for-sale..

Entries in connection with all the live stock sections at the Manawatu A. and P. Association Show will close' with the secretary (Mr J. C. Lane), Palmerston North, on Friday next, the 16th instant.

Ladies are recommended to use Wiolettee, the favourite hair food and hair tonic. An announcement in respect of this article, which is obtainable from Messrs A. White and Co., hairdressers, Masterton, will be found on page 7 of this issue;

Mr C. C. Aitken announces extraordinary bargains in books, stationery, and fancy goods, so that the' whole of the stock purchased from Mr R. T. Holmes may be cleared to make room for extensive alterations to the premises before the arrival-of the Christmas goods.

A sure indication of the popularity of White's Sheep Dipping Fluid is the repeated orders received year after year, and the substantially increased sales recorded. Many prominent breeders in this district use it annually, and state that it gives the utmost satistaction. The W.F.CA. are local agents for its sale.

With the advent of summer, outdoor sports, and particularly tennis, becomes the vogue with the ' ladies. To meet the wants of this trade in. this respect, Mr J. Carpenter, of the Central Boot Warehouse, has landed a large stock of ladies' tennis, shoes, of which he invites inspection., The prices of the various lines will be found elsewhere. wilt? LS SANDYS.& SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT superior to any other Eucalypti Product ? Because it is the result of full experience, and of a special and careful process of manur facture. 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 concoctions and in an action at law a witness 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 sucb 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, via: THE GENUINE SANDER AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

Parliament has been, by extra ordinary Gazette, formally prorogued till 17th November. The Otago and Southland Sheepowners' Association yesterday discussed the prices of shearing for the ensuing season. The majority of the owners were opposed to any increase in the shearing rates, on account of the low price of wool and other causes. It was therefore decided to make no recommendation, which means that 16s 8d per hun dred, with rations, for hand or machine, will be paid as undsr the existing award. Some Otago dredgemen, who accepted engagements a few months .&20 with a Spanish mining syndicate .having control of larce dredging .-areas in Terra del Fuego, have returned to the Dominion, sadder but •wiser, with a decidedly strong con tempt for everything that savours of Spain or South America. They vow that they will never be tempted to -again take on a foreign dredging job.

While returning home at a late .hour on Wednesday night, a Hastings resident was startled by two men, Tvhom he had just passed, hurrying up und walking along with him, one •on each side, sajs the "Standard." Thfiy then asked him where they -could find a policeman, and declared •they had been robbed. Putting on a bold face, the waylaid resident stated that he was a policeman, and was going to meet his relief, after which he would accompany them to the Police Station, where tney could state their case. Ons of the men thereupon took to his heel?, but the other remained until they reached a well-lighted corner. Heie the pseudo-policeman told his companion to walk on and he would catch him up later. This the latter did, and as soon as the coast was clear the former made a bee-line for home. He states that the men were roughlooking customers, and that he spent a very uncomforable time while in their company.