LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3030, 29 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton Fire Police will hold a parade at St. Matthew's Church on Sunday morning next. The membership of the Congregational Church will be formed this evening, when the Chairman of the Union and Ministers from Wellington will be present. The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Police was held last evening, Captain Dixon presiding. Correspondence was received from the Secretary of Mr A. W. Hogg's Committee asking for the use of the corps' rooms on election day. The request was granted. Lieutenant J. Budd was presented with a five years' service medal.

The Gas Committee reported to the meeting of the Carterton Borough Council on Tuesday night that during the month 220,000 feet of gas had been manufactured. The consumers at the present time numbered 170. The fortnightly meeting of the Carterton Methodist Band of Hope was held in the Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, the Rev. W. J. Elliott presiding. A good programme of songs, recitations and dialogues was contributed by the members. Mr J. Bridges, No-License Advocate, requests us to state that correspondence relating to the No-License question and published in our columns is paid for at casual advertising rates. Such correspondence may be purely advertising matter, or the reverse, but so far as we are concerned it is correspondence that is paid for and we can assure Mr Bridges that there will be no deviation from the rule. A sitting of the North Island Railway Appeal Board will be held in Wellington at the end of the week, among other matters to hear the appeal of Mr C. F. Hill, stationmaster at Masterton, with respect to his promotion. Mr Eyre Kenny is Chairman of the Board. Mr Ryan, of North Island will represent the first division, and Mr Reddington, of the South Island, the second division.—"New Zealand Times."' Preparations are being made for the opening of the North Island Main Trunk Railway. The Wellington Industrial Association will be associated with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce in entertaining members of the Ministry and others at luncheon on November sth. The Palmerston North, Feilding, Taihape, Marton and Levin Chambers of Commerce have each been invited to send a representative to the luncheon. The high rents prevalent in Wellington, and the manner in which they press upon the poorer classes of tenantry especially, is from time to time brought under the notice of the Wellington Benevolent Trustees when a tale is told of a struggling woman, the whole of whose earnings are consumed by rent. Under notice on Tuesday was a case in which the applicant stated that she paid 17s 6d a week for four rooms and a scullery, . in the poorest quarter of the city. New Zealand's population will receive an addition on the arrival of the Corinthic from London next week. This vessel is brineing a quota of 670 passengers travelling in' the three classes. In the third class there are 528, in the second saloon .98, and in the first saloon 44. Of the total number 247 have booked for Wellington, 163 for Auckland, 91 for Lyttelton, 55 for Dunedin, 28 for Napier, and 20 for New Plymouth. The balance are distributed over various other ports. The monthly meeting of the Carterton Borough Council, was held at Carterton on Tuesday evening, the Mayor, Mr W. Moore, being in the chair. The Treasurer reported a debit balance of £614 15s. The Engineer reported that slow progress had been made with the street improvement work. It was decided that the annual grant of £lO be made to the Carterton Library. Mr C. Lumley tendered his resignation as Fire Inspector. Mr E. McKenzie, Captain of the Brigade,was appointed Fire Inspector in place of Mr Lumley. » Dr. Arthur, as President of the Immigration League of Australia, is sending an appeal to some cf the papers of Great Britain, urging the British to send women to' Australasia. He points out that while in the United Kingdom there are a million or more females than males, in Australia there are a quarter of a million more males than females. He assures the British public that: "Australia and New Zealand could take at least 25,000 girls and women annually for many years to come, offering them work first as domestic servants, lady * helps, workers on 1 farms, etc., until they settled down • to their natural place in life." The latest industrial organisation 1 in New South Wales is that which 1 embaces the farm labourer, and the i movement is making rapid progress throughout that State. It is intended to appeal to the Arbitration Court for an award covering the • wages and conditions: of employment in the farming industry. The ?arm labourers of the Dominion will

watch the growth of the organisation and the subsequent proceedings before the court with interest, and will see whether the Austral ian will be more successful than the Canterbury union. By the way, the Hon. J. A. Millar recently told the Canterbury union that because they did not get an award at the first trial it did not follow that they would not get one at the next attempt. Canterbury unionists are now wondering what he meant, and whether it is an everyday occurrence to spend close on £7OO in an attempt to procure an award. In connection with the Government's proposal to initiate a system of free school books, the Hon. Geo. Fowlds states that after the initial cost it is estimated that it will take about £6,000 per annum to maintain the supply. The £3,500 provided for in this year's estimates will permit of the education boards providing free text books for Standards I. and 11. and the Primer calsses, and the same amount will be voted next year to supply Standard 111. and maintain the supply to the others named. During the three succeeding years, the Minister states, an increased grant will be necessary to provide books for Standards IV,. V., and VI., and maintain supplies in the lower classes. The books are estimated to last from two to three years. The money is to be allocated to the boards upon a capitation basis. Ladies trom the Wairarapa when visiting Wellington would bo wise to inspect the grand range of New Summer Hats on view at Mrs Mathewsou's. The styles are exclusive, the designs perfect, and the prices right. Please remember that the address is Melbourne House, Lambton Quay (opposite of New Zealand). EGG MACHINES. If you want eggs when eggs are dear, commence now feeding " A. & P." Laying Pood, a ready-mixed dry mash for the morning meal. Gives wonderful results, and saves time, labour and money. Try it. Obtainable from W.F.C.A., all branches. 3

Agricultural prospects in Canterbury are good, the spring having been an excellent one from the farmer's point of view. The geysers at Whakarewarewa were unusually active last week, Pohutu.giving a fine display on four occasions. The other geysers also showed to advantage at differet times. Sir Joseph Ward is endeavouring to arrange a passenger and mail service by means of a boat \connecting with the Vancouver steamer at Suva. This, with the Tahitan service, will give New Zealand a tortnighty service. A return issued by the Registrar. General states that the arrivals in New Zealand during the month of September totalled 3,922, as, against 2,345 for the corresponding month last year. The departurea were 1,821, as against 1,831 in September of last year. It is reported that provided suitable areas are available at a reasonable figure, a party of Victorian farmers possessing £40,000 in hard ' cash will settle in the Waikato. A j representative of the party was in the Dominion some months ago, and , formed a favourable impression of the capabilities of the Waikato for dairying purposes. Mr F. W. Haybittle, a leading representative of the Northern Bowling Association of New Zealand, -who is at present in London, states that his fellow New Zealanders are looking forward in hope to the longpromised visit of a Motherland team; says Lloyd's, which adds:—"The present is a most opportune time for this notable player's appeal. The fact that nearly 80 players from rinks beyond the sea (representing Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) have taken part in games over here affords a striking contrast, indeed, to but eight players volunteering from the international associations of the | United Kingdom, which comprise some 500 clubs. As this number was not considered sufficient by the International Board of the English, Irish and Welsh Associations, no official team will be likely to go out this year." Week, follows week and the weather throughout New Zealand remains very unsettled. Summer was in Masterton on Tuesday morning, and winter was represented in the afternoon by a blustering southerly. The present dispensation fits in remarkably with the forecast of Mr J. \ Cumming Ogg, published last June. ' His pick for New Zealand's weather for October 16th and 23rd was: "Conditions typical of winter obtain, cold rain, with a cutting gale throughout, and in elevated districts terrific hail squalls and snowing heavily. Seas run very high for a few days in all southern latitudes." For October 24th and to 31st the sad prognostication is:—"Continued cold and blizzards in New Zealand." Remembering that August's unpleasant visitations came almost exactly in the terms of Mr Ogg's prophecy, even sceptical New Zealanders may be perturbed about those projected "blizzards." ■ A good plain' cook is wanted for the Masterton Hospital. An advertiser wants a refined person as nurse. Messrs Gillespie and Co 1 , have vacancies for a cook in a private family, milkers and cowboys. Mr W. H. Craickshank, land agent, Masterton, advertises particulars of a number of new properties which have been placed in his hands for sale. Mr J. B. Keith, agent for the Accident branch of the Royal Insurance Company, Ltd., inserts a notice to farmers in the Wanted column. Visitors to the Palmerston North Show are reminded that Dustin is catering for their requirements in the main Grandstand.

At the Post Office Auction Mart on Saturday, Mr M. 0. Aronslen will sell by auction a consignment of first-class 'furniture, general sundries, and poultry. At thejr rooms, Perry Street, on Saturday next, Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co. will hold a sale of furniture and general sundries, particulars of which appear elsewhere." A testimonial from Mr H. C. Burley, tailor, Woodville, in favour of the Standard Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine, will be found in the Wanted column. The attention of ladies is drawn to the splendid assortment of ladies' and children's shoes just opened up by Mr J. Kitchener. These goods are of the latest styles and are reasonably priced. Elsewhere in this issue Mr W. Rooderkirk announces that he has opened a first class depot and tea rooms in premises opposite Pinhry's stables. Queen Street. It is the intention of the proprietor to keep only a first-class article and to conduct the business on up-to-date lines. Messrs Levin and Co*, Ltd., local agents for the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company, are advised that the s.s. Kia Ora will be the last steamer sailing from Wellington to catch the Jaunary wool sales. The Kia Ora will be loading up till November 28th. The new phonograph records for this month are now to hand, and can be heard at the Book Arcade Company,, Queen Street. The list includes records by Ada Jones, Len Spencer, and Manuel Romain. Will Oakland, a new tenor, presents a record of "When the Autumn Moon is creeping through the Woodlands," The comic element is well represented by Arthur Osmond, Florrie Forde, Tom WoottwelL and Billy Williams. Two good band records are also on the list.

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