LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3020, 17 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There is a fairly large number of shearers at present in Masterton awaiting the opening of the various large sheds. The farm labour market otherwise is fair, milkers being in most request.

The Trust Lands Trustees dealt last evening with a formidable list of by-laws drawn up for the guidance of future meetings by a special committee appointed for the purpose. The by laws were very similar to those in use at local body meetings, and were adopted after a full discussion. It was decided to call for tenders for the printing of the bylaws.

Mr John Hunter had a very successful election campaign meeting at 'Miki Miki on Thursday evening. The .chair was taken by Mr Wall, of Mt. Bruce. The candidate spoke on similar lines ±o his speeches in othtr places, and at the conclusion he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr Matthews, seconded by Mr T. Wyeth.

The Chairman of the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees (Mr T. B. Michel!) stated last evening that the Masterton Fire Brigade proposed to send away a team of men to compete at the next demonstration of the U.F.B. Association, to be held next year, and the Brigade would be put to an expense of about £6O. The Brigade were anxious of assistance towards the project. The Trustees decided to make a grant of £lO towards the funds.

A commencement will be made by the Knox Church Choir next week on a new musical work. The name of the piece selected is "Laudasion," a composition of the nature of an oratorio, the music of which was composed by Mendelssohn. There is only one soloist—a soprano—and it is "probable that Mrs Wilson, of Wellington, who sang at the Charles Maunders recital in Masterto will take the solos in "Laudasion,"

A visit was paid by Mr W. P. James, S.M., on Thursday, to a property situated on the lower slopes of the Tararua ranges, near Carterton, concerning which a law suit will be heard before His Worship at Carterton next week. Mr James had quite a unique experience in giving so much attention to the details of the case, as His Worship had to ride up and down some precipitous country which in places was even dangerous. The claim in the action is for £9l in respect of the spread of a bush fire.

The Council of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce met yesterday afternoon. There were present Messrs G. C. Summerell (Chairman), H. Donald, W. E. Chamberlain, J. B. Moodie, F. W. Carey, H. P. Wynn-Williams, H. C. Robinson, A. Henderson. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs J. B. Keith and W. B. Chennells. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of £ll6 7s 3d. The question of the interests of Masterton being watched in regard to railway workshops, recommended by the annual meeting to the Council's consideration was brought up by the Secretary, but no action was taken. Mr Summerell briefly returned thanks to the Chamber for electing him President at the annual meeting. Mr Summerell was not present on that occasion. Mr Moodie also thanked mem hers for electing him a Vice-President. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Argicultural Department to ascertain what steps were being taken in the matter of introducing natural enemies to bird pests. Liiclies irora the Wairarapa when: visiting Wellington would be wise to inspect the grand range of New Summer Hats on view at Mrs JVTathewson'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, W. Cox, Humtlray-street, JJallarat Vic, writes: " I have been a great sufferer from rheumatism, and having obtained the greatest relief by the use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm I cannot speak too highly of it. Whenever I feel the rheumatic pains com ing on, I give the affected parts a few applications and it always arrests the attack. I know several people who have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and they all speak in the highest praises of it." For sale by ali chemists and '><ipvt;keepers.

Opaki Rifle Club held a practice only on Fairview Range on Thursday, and to-day (Saturday) "shots" will go out for practice shooting. George Hughes, a second offending inebriate, was fined 10s by Mr Eli Smith, J.P., at the Masterton Police Court yesterday. The Masterton Tennis courts are now looking very well, and judging from their appearance, should play tetter this season than heretofore.

Arrangements are being made for a match between the Featherston Gun Club and the Carterton Gun Lluo. The Featherslon Club will also fire a match against the Greytown Club shoitly.

Knox Church Choir intends holding a garden party next vveek in aid of the pipe organ fund. The pr.rly will be held at Mrs H. T. Wood's residence, in Victoria street, and judging by the amount of interest being.shown in it by the promoters it shuuld prove a great success.

An lars Andersen, one of the men convicted of manslaughter of Ernest John But'rlie, and whose innocence was subsequently proved by the confession of William Connelly that he alone k ih-:d Bourke, and who died on Wednesday afternoon last, resided for some considerable time in Masterton, being i:i employment here. The Featherston Gun CJub held a shoot on Thursday. The two sweepstakes (twelve and ten birds) were won by F. Burt and T. Skipage, respectively. A six-bird sweepstake was won by A. G. Rhodes, with F. E. Meilet second. A double-rite was won by H. RocKett, A. G. Rhodes being second. At the Methodist Church, to morrow, special services will be held. In the morning, in connection with Children's Decision Day, the Rev. J. N. buttle will conduct a sp a cial service for children and parents according to an arranged form. In the evening the Rev. J. J. Le'via, from Paluiertton North, will preach in connection with Home and Maori Mifasiuns. Mr J. Bridges will conduct the services at Kuripuni at 7 p.m., Mr Thomson at Wangaehu, and Mr Boagey at Taueru at 3.15 p.m. At a meeting of the . Committee of the Masterton Lawn Tennis Club, held on the grounds yesterday afternoon, at which there were present Messis C. C. Cox (Chairman), N. D. Bunting, G G. Aitken and A. R. Sclanders (secretary/), it was decided to open the courts for play on Saturday, October 31st, weather permitting. The Committee appointed the following to act as a Match and Handicapping Committee for the current season :—Messrs C. C. f*ox, G. G. Aitken and A. R. Sclanders.

The managers of the Grey town and Featherston Presbyterian Churches met on Wednesday evening, in Featherston, when it was decided to build a manse in Featherston, at a cost of £7OO, Mr Young, of Wellington, being appointed the architect; for the building. It was resolved, in connection with the matter of Greytown's contribution to the building, that in the event of Greytown ever requiring the money for the purpose of building a manse in Grtvtown, such money would be returnable without interest.

A meeting of the Masterton Rifles was held last night at which the question of obtaining a range was discussed. It was resolved that the officers of the corps should join with representatives of the Master ton Mounted Rifles and the Cadets, and jvait upon the Member for the District and ask him to urge upon the Minister of Dsfence the necessity, if the Volunteer movement /is to continue satisfactorily in Masterton, for imntediately obtaining a rifle range in the Ticinify for the use of Volunteers:'

Correspondence was read at Inst night's meeting of the No-License League from the secretaries of the 1.0. G.T. and 1.0. K. Lodges, stating that at recent meetings of their respective Lodges, resolutions had been passed pledging support to the League. The members of the Lodges would, if desired, attend Mr T. E. Taylor's lecture on the 19th inst. in full regalia. It was resolved that the Lodges be invited to attend Mr Taylor's meeting. It was further decided that a special general meeting should be held next Friday to go into the question of making arrangements for polling day. Mr J. C. Cooper, the Opposition candidate for the Pahiatua seat, addressed the electors ia the Scarborough Schoolhouse, telegraphs our Pahiatua correspondent. In his speech, he strongly supported the right to the freehold of land and the closer settlement of both Maori and othi-r lands. He complained of the tardiness of-the Government in opening up sufficient land for the number of applicants. He considered the present administration too extravagant. He did not believe in Socialism, the effect of which would be that one half of the country would become servants of the State, and the other half only s?rfs of the soil. He desired a reform of the labour laws tQj encourage independence and individuality. A vote of thanks was accorded to the speaker.

Public body representatives are not above making a blend of humour and business. The Trust Lands Trustees had before them last evening a very lengthy set of standing orders, which were submitted for approval by a special committee. Three members of the Trust were absent, one asking to be excused and leaving the meeting prior to the discussion on the bylaws taking place, intimating that he hardly felt equal to going into such a weighty matter that night. It was shx'evvdly suspected by the members present that the same reason had kept another member away, who knew the by-iaws were to come on for discussion. After a lengthy debate on the by-laws, a motion was tabled that the absent members be appointed to read the printer's proofs of the by-laws—a rather tedious and lengthy task. The motion met with unanimous approval, and was carried amid grim smiles. The 1 absent members will, no doubt, feel now that discretion is not always better than valour.

Write to-day, if you are not contem plating a visit to Wellington, for a selection of the Daintiest Spring Creations, from 30s, each one a style of its own. Ready-to-wear in the Merry Widow and Miss Hook of Holland shapes from 15s.—AYLMER'S, Millinery Specialists, 9 Willis Street, Opposite Grand Hotel.

A special service for children wilF be held at the Methodist Church,at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning.

Mr W. C. Buchanan will address; the electors of Wairartpa at Longbush on Monday evening.

The monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Masterton Hospital will be held in the Borough Council Chambers on Wednesday next.

The Y.M.C.A. are rnd°avouring to> arrange with Mr A. T. Ngata, M.P., to deliver an address on "The relation of the Y.M.C.A. to the Maori," at their men's meeting tomorrow afternoon. Mr Ngata will arrive this afternoon trom Napier.

Mr Patrick Kavanaeh, of Hamua, informs the "New Zealand Times"' that a large legacy has been left in America to his brother. Mr John Charles Kavanagh, and also to his sister. Annie Kavanagh. There are twenty-six participants who will recieve 6.000,500 dollars each, says Mr Kavanagh!

Twenty-six assisted immigrants for Wtllington will arrive by the Karamt'.a, from England, which is due first at Port Chalmers about October 20th. Most of them are farmers air& farm labourers. The Karamea brings to the Dominion 108 assisted immigrants in i.ll, with capital rangingfrom £25 to £350. <

The annual social and dance of the Kopuaranga Football Club was held on Thursday evening, and was a decided success. The floor was in good order, and the arrangements for the function were complete in every respect. An excellent supper was provided by an energetic ladies' committee. Mr T. Wrigley supplied the music, and Messrs J. Scorrar and JDonovan were M's C.

To morrow being Young People's Day in connection with the Presbyterian Church throughout the Dominion, special reference will be made to the Church's work for the young. A special order of service has been sei.t out by the Assembly's Committee, and Siu.cay schooF scholars and members of Classes will attend service. The services at Knox Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. A. T, Thompson.

The ordinary parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers was. held last evening. Insut. Haslam was ire charge of the corps in the unavoidable absence of Captain Robinson,, who, however, attended later in the' evening. After the parade those' volunteers who can take fart in thePalmerston North Military Tournament were put through ' their drill for selection purposes. The contingent to compete at the tournament has not yet been finally selected.

At the meeting of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, la«t evening, Captain Robinson announced that an arrangement had been come to with the= Masterton Mounted Rifles,, whereby the control of the Drill Hall would; be vested in the JVlasterton Rifles, instead of the system of jfcint control 1 that had hitherto ohtained. Hestated that the Mounted- Rifles had met the loot corps in an fair manner, and he believed the arrangement would prove to be entirely satisfactory, and would tend to. promote good fellowship between the two corps.

Greytown's "Flying which usually cuvers the three reilesto JVoodside junction, with nriseworthy regul? rity, if with somewhat leisurely ease, aosolutely refused tobudge from the Grey town end yesterday morning at 8.25, states the Greytown "Standaici.'' Persuasion, coaxing, and even forty pounds of extra, steam pressure', all proved in vain—■ our "Puffing Jenny" was out oir strike. As there were a goodly number of passengeis who wanted to> connect with Ltie mail train, Wendon's coach was put into temporary commission,land saved the position. By next train time tne "Flyifng; Scotchman" had resumed its' accustomed work.

Settlers in tin 1 , back country in.' from Taumarunui, states the "Tainape Times," have by no means'* luxurious time of it. According tothe Rev. J. I. Monfries, flour in one district cost the people from 20s 28s per cwt. The staple article of diet was in consequence lentilsThings had to be taken in on pack horses, and the roads and tracks were in such a fearful state that he noticed, when in there recently, that a number of these horses had died,, through being bogged in the mud. Speaking as a man with a thoroughly practical knowledge of farming, he said the land was very good, but the progress of the country would be much retarded until roads were made.

A Chinaman, a recent arrival from the Nevis, wat-', on Wednesday afternoon, travelling in an electric «. car in Dunedin, and on the car failing to stop at a certain place, he alighted from it, with the result that he fell and hurt himself. He explained to the crowd that quickly collected that his .leg was injured, and, he thought, broken. One of the crowd was satisfied that a compound fracture of the thigh nad taken place, and splinta and • bandages were obtained and brought into use, and the man removed to his lodgings by the police. Dr Gordon Macdonakl afterwards saw the man, and found that nothing more serious than a bad bruise had been sustained. '

The man with an income of £SOO a year who preferred to lead the life of a tramp, and died in a common lodging-house at Dover, was, it appears, John Caldwell Lees, the eldest, son and heir of Sir Harcourt James Lees, of Black Rock, Dublin, and Ryde, Isle of Wight, says the London "Daily Mail." Mr Lees, who was. forty-seven years cf age, was a tall, smart looking man, witn the appearance of a military officer. He had served with the Chartered Company's forces in South Africa, travelled a great deal in Scuth America, and various parts of the world. His income was £3O a week when he first went to Dover, but this was cut down, for various reasons, to £lO per week. At the funeral his mourners included his widow and his solicitor. The Lees baronetcy dates from 1804, the first baronet (Sir John Lees, son of Mr Adam Lees, of Cumnock, Aryshire) having served with distinction with the British troops in Germany under the Marquis of Granby.

At the Dunedin Court on Thursday, two. Green Island residents were sued for £22 by a sheepowner, who claimed that defendants' dogs killed six sheep and damaged 227 others. Judgment was given for plaint iff for the amount claimed,and £5 10s costs. The revenue of the New Zealand railways from April Ist to September 12th totalled £1,242.560, compared with £1,189,907 for the corresponding period of tne previous yea r. The expenditure amounted to £925,339, as against £854,350. Fire was discovered in the Wanganui District High S:hooi at 2.45 o'clock yesterday morning. It had a strong hold of the western wing, which was completely destroyed, and spreading to the central portion, it looked at one time as if the whole building was doomed. The fire brie • ade, however, coped skilfully with the fire, and though the central part was burnt out, managed to save the eastern wing of three rooms in- , tact. The Education Board hid an insurance of £7OO in the United on the portion destroyed, but the loss is considerably more than £I,OOO above the iniurance. Immediate steps will be taken towards the reinstatement of the school in brick, and in the meantime arrangements wiil be made for temporary accommodation for three hundred scholars of the burnt-out rooms. The building, a wooden one, was erected in 1878. Two large whales caused considerable perturbation to a party fishing from the launch Awakino some miles out from the breakwater on Sunday morning (says he "Taranaki Herald"). While the party were leisurely fishing the whales rose to the surface about 100 yards away. After a few moments they headjd for the boat, and rose again, almost alongside of it. One, the larger, whs only a few feet from the launch's gunwale. Turning, it passed slowly under the ldunch. Its slow gave the party a great fright, eachman expecting the whale to rise ,and capsize the boat. The mammal then got tangled in 'one of the schnapper lines, and carried off most of it. The whales swam on about 100 yards. Sudrtenlj they leapt half out of the water, and the sea was churned into a foaming whirlpool. The whales had been attacked by thrashers. The battle raged hotly for some time. TheJJparty in the launch watched the spectacle spellaound, but their feelings were quickly changed when the battle rapidly approached the boat, and no time was lost in getting far away from the conflict. In addition to the very fine stock carried by Mr Frank Dupre, watchmaker and jeweller, of Masterton, a larere assortment of really beautiful articles in gold and silverware secured irom the best English and Continental manufacturers, will come to hand during next week, and will be referred to in a later issue of this papar. In point uf selection, variety of stock dependable character of goods, and value for money, Mr Dupre's store is unsurpassed in the Dominion. Two lines that have just come to hanu are the very latest designs in biscuit barrels and cake baskets—splendid articles for presentation purposes. They are being sold at remarkably.low rates for such quality goods.

A special notice with respect to painting and decorating is inserted >y Mr A. J. Minifie. The New Zealand Railways Department" advertise excursion fares in corr.e :tion with the Hawke's Bay Shor. Mr vV. H. Long notifies that he , sti 1 continues to carry on the Post Office Meat Marc. The business sold was the! Al Butchery of Lower Queen street. Mr J. B. Keith advertises particulars of two good farms he has on his , hands for exchange. Mr Keith advertises a list of houses to be let. Entries for the various classes in live stock and other classes for the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society's Show on 28th and 29th inst.. will close with the Secretary, Mr H. S. Moss, Carterton, to-day. A particularly fine display ot new laces is made in Mr J. L. Murray's Exchange Buildings. It, embraces ! some really beautiful creations in , Paris and white insertion, and galoons in net, guipure and filet .design. The clearing sale of McCay's bankrupt stock has been productive of good business, and Messrs Cole and Westerrnan are offering the balance of tne stock at still iurther reductions. A few priced lines will be found in the Wanced Columns. In addition to ordinary fire and marine risks, tne London and Liverpool and Globe Insurance Company announce cbat they are now prepared to accept risks under the Employers' Liability, Wsrkers' Compensation, 'accident and disease, fidelity guarantee and other risks, as eumerated ••■ elsewhere.

~ Miss A. E. Rive, bookseller, announces in another column that she has just received another big consignment of pictorial postcards. The new lines have been specially selected and include humorous cards of every description. A special display is being made to-day, which is well worth inspection. At the residence, No. 9 Villa Street, this afternoon, Mr J. R. "Nicol will sell household furniture and effects, on account of Mr Jempton, who is leaving Masterton. Every line will be sold without reserve. On' Tuesday next a clearing sale will he held at Hope Street., on account of Mr W. Barrow.

The beauty of the phonograph is that it interests and amuses everybody. The prices are now within the reach of all, and easy terms can be arranged for purchase at the Book Arcade Co. (McLeod and Young), Queen Street, who will be pleased to supply full information respecting phonographs and lists of records.

The cough that is contracted in toie winter, and which continues through the spring and summer, nearly always indicates some throat, or lung trouble, and should not be neglected. The ordinary cough medicine may soothe the throat, but it has riot the power to heal. ' Recovery is not complete, and a second attack is more liable to iollow. You cannot get a better medicine lor coughs of this description than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Chamberlain's Cough .Remedy is an excellent medicine for all throat and lung trouble, for it not only soothes the irritation, but it heals the affected parts, and leaves them in such a Healthy condition, that the danger of a second attack is removed. For eale hy all chemists and sto"ekeep«:g,

Mr J. Adams' drapery business is about to be closed, and the balance of the stock will be sold at what the proprietor terms "giving away prices." The sale will only continue for a few days. The sale of summer dress materials now I emg held at Messrs Warnock and Adkin's, Queen Street, is proving highly successful. Astonishing reductions in the latest materials in tweeds and taffetas, lustres and Sicilians, are being made, and the public are invited to call and see for them elves the bargains uffered. A meeting of all members of the local lodges and frierdly societies is convened for 10 o'clock to-morrow in the Foreslers' Hall. The business of the meeting 'will be to meet the Pre-sident-and Secretary of the Wellington Friendly Societies' Council to discuss the increased fees as proposed for maJical attendance.

Full particulars are advertise;) today by Me-sr.-; Levin and Co., Ltd., of Me G. E. Allen's subdivisional sale to hi' h Id on Monday, November 2nd, at 1 p.m.. at the homestead, Taratahi. The close proximity of the property to Masterton should make it worthy of the consideration of those who are devirous of acquiring a handy property close to the market. The Taratahi plains have always been largely os?fl for dairying purposes, and the portion of the property on the eastern side of the main road has been divided by Mr Allen into two sections of 640 acres each, and one of 91 acres. This will give the man with small capital an excellent opportunity to acquire a dairy farm at a very small outlay. About 70 acres are in crop, so that purchasers will have the benefit of an early return, as 45 bushels of oats to the a.:re have been taken off the property, while the quality and condition of '■ r Allen's sheep are sufficient indication of the adaptability of the property for sheep-rais-ing. Every section is well watered, and the homestead block is divided into 10 securely-fenced paddocks. The terms are very easy, 10 percent, deposit, 15 per cant, on delivery about the middle of December, and the balance may remain till May, 1911 at H per cent. Mr Allen is also disposing of his surplus stock, and a limited number of outside entries will be taken for the same sale. Plans of the subdivision can be had from the auctioneers.