LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3057, 30 November 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Last week's Worksop dredge return was 51oz for 118 hours' work. An alarm of fire sounded in Masterton on Saturday afternoon was caused through an incipient conflagration on the premises of Mr Lang in Tararua Street. Tne outbreak was suppressed with the assistance of the Fire Brigade before much damage was dime. A horse attached to the Homewood mail coach played up and caused the team in the coach to commence to bolt on Saturday last, when the vehicle was in front of the Post Office. The horses pulled themselves up in a chain or two, through the pair taking diverse routes round a verandah post, standing by which were two bicycles owned by Miss Nicolson and Miss Hayes, respectively. Both the machines were badly damaged. _ .

To-day is St, Andrew's Day, in consequence of which the usual Government office holiday is being observed. A civil sitting of the Masterton S.M. Court is to be held in Masterton on Thursday, for when about sixty actions have been listed for hearing. Warnote, a well-known racing mare, owned by Mr J. Macara, was destroyed on Friday, the animal having become lame beyond recovery in one of her fetlocks. A re-union and social of the workers in connection with the No-License League, to farewell Mr Jabez Bridges will be held in the Foresters' Hall at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday next. The funeral of the late Mr W. W. Ellis took place at the Clareville Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of settlers. The Rev. R. Fairbrother conducted the service at the graveside. Mr F. T. Redman addressed the young men's meeting of the Masterton Y.M.C.A. last evening, taking as his subject "Christ and the Cross." There was a good attendstrangers' tea, at which six strangers ance Mr J. B. Rue presided at the were present. Between thirty and forty persons attended the tea. Another set of examinations under the auspices of the New Zealand University commences to-morrow, when matriculation and scholarship candidates are to present themselves. The examination will be held in Masterton in the new Technical School building, the Very Rev. Dean McKenna, local official of the University, being the supervisor. There are twenty-four matriculation candidates and one for ths scholarship subjects. Some of the farmers on the Upper Plain have grown some exceptionally good crops during the present season, which has on the whole been favourable to grain growing. IVr Eugene O'Sullivan has a crop of oats which can be described as perfect. An average sample of the crop which was brought to this office on Saturday last, is 6ft 7inches in height Mr W. J. Welch has a splendid crop of wheat, which is greatly admired by competent judges. The Rev. J. Ross, of Wanganui, who is at present visiting Wairarapa, was the first Presbyterian minister to be stationed in Masterton some 42 years ago. At that time his district extended from Castlepoint to Palliser Bay.. The reverend gentleman, who is now entering his eightieth birthday, still enjoys good health, and yesterday he took the services at the Carterton Presbyterian Church, when there was a very large attendance Messrs T. Wagg and E. G. Eton, J'sP. occupied the Bench at the Masterton Police Court on Saturday afternoon. Mary Kelliher, a second offender, was fined 5s for insobriety, and a prohibition order was granted against her by consent. A speedy service summons case against Coernelius Savage, the summons being taken out by P. R. Cook for the sum of £3 7s 6d, was brought before the , Bench. Defendant did not appear, and judgment was given against him by default, and execution ordered to issue. Mr H. C. Robinson acted for plaintiff. Ihe rough condition of the road in Pownall and Cole Streets extensions is so objected to by some local 1 tradespeople that they w ; ll not send their carts to customers offering in those thoroughfares. A milkman or butcher who does venture over the boulders used for metalling the road "pools" all the custom. Motor cars are never known to essay "short cuts" from Renall Street to the station via Pownall Street, and residents in the locality who own motor cars will not even ride to their resi> dences in their cars, but keep them at garages in town. The state of affairs suggests that the Borough steam roller might be a welcome introduction to the locality for a short period. The roads in question have been opened for over a year. The second meeting of the directors of the proposed Eketahuna Farmers' Co-operative Asociation, Ltd., was held on Thursday, all the directors being present excepting Messrs Heckler and Anderson. Mr T. Parsons was in the chair. A letter from Mr Heckler as to his non-attendance was read. All the preliminary business for the company to receive applications for shares was transacted. The directors agreed to guarantee personally the preliminary expenses. Mr H. A. Walker, the secretary pro tem, was instructed to proceed tj obtain applications for shares. Mr T. M. Page attended in the matter of registering the company and draft prospectus, memorandum of association and articles were submitted and adopted. The secretary was instructed to forthwith have the memorandum and prospectus with the articles, printed. Premises suitable for the company's business were suggested and satisfactory arrangements were completed to give the company possession of the same forthwith. It was decided that the secretar3' call a further meeting in about three weeks' time to make arrangements as to commencing business. The man that hath not music in his soul is ripe for—well, the things vous savez. Music stirs the imagination, brightens the outlook and sweetens the spirit. Among musical instruments for the home the piano stands incomparably first. A good piano in a house means far moie than amusement. It means stimulated and sanity. It means restored energy, which is another name for increased capacity of life —heightened appetite for joy. If you are moved to pay personal attention to this matter of music, get in touch with the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd. They know all about Pianos, and have been importing and selling the best pianos in the world for more years than one cares to remember. Once they suit you, their terms are ; theirs. See to it now. Local representative, Mr T. B. Hunter. Mr. W. C. Wockner, Toowoomba, Queensland, writes: Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy is an excellent Remedy. I have been suffering from a severe cold for the last two months and it has effected a oure. It is a pleasure forme to recommend it to anyone with a bad cold." This is the opinion of one of the oldest and most respected residents of Toowoomba,- and has been voluntarily given in good faith that others might try Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy and be benefited as he was. tfor sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

The Carterton , Methodist Sunday School teachers intend holding a garden party shortly. A good rain is badly needed in this district for the sake of gardens alone. Light rain fell for a brief period yesterday, while last week light showers on one day were of little,, benefit to the parched ground. The soil is becoming so hard that late sown vegetables will not have too favourable a chance to attain full maturity unless the early drought soon breaks. Saturday was one of the warmest days experienced so far this summer. Some time ago, says the "Rangftikei Advocate," we expressed the belief that the Farmers' Union would be a great factor in developing the country party opposed to the Socialistic element in the large cities, and in securing representation in Parliament of the farmers' interests. The results of last election show that this belief was well founded. On this coast we have the farmers and the Union directly represented by Messrs Newman, Guthrie, Buick, Okey, Hine, Pearce and Dive. Farmers' interests will also be protected by such men as Messrs Hardy, Rhodes, Scott, Buchanan and other members of the Opposition. The Union has made its mark on politics, and wi'l make a heavier one at the next election. An advertiser seeks a position in a private family. A reward is offered for the recovery of a ladies' silver mounted belt. A meeting of those interested in the Bazaar in aid of St. Patrick's Church is to be held in St. Patrick's Schoolroom this evening.' Mr W. P. James, \Stipendiary Magistrate, notifies that the recount of the votes in connection with the recent Licensing Poll will be held at the Magistrate's Court, Masterton, at 10 o'clock on Friday next, December 4th.