LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3066, 10 December 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The use of the Park Oval has been granted to the Wairaraoa Cricket Association for the 26th and 28th instant, on which dates the representative match Manawatu v. Wairarapa will be played. The usual monthly service at Bideford in connection with the Presbyterian Church will be heid on Sunday afternoon next. Mr C. J. Tocksr will preach.

The Masterton South Brass Band are holding a concert at Dreyerton to-morrow evening, and are looking forward to a big gathering. The Band will render a programme r of music at the Hospital on Sunday next, corpmencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp. No. tenders were received by the Masterton Borough Council for the installation of an electrical fire alarm system for the Borough. On the request of Messrs Jackson Bros, electricians, the time for receiving tenders was extended to the first meeting of the Council in January.

Twenty-five applications were received by the Masterton Borough Council for the position of Poundkeeper at Masterton. The appli cations were dealt with last night. The successful applicant was Mr G. Morris, who is to be appointed to the position subject to his acceptance of an amended regulation decided upon r s last ni'ht, referring to the salary attached to the office.

The secretary of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, London, writing to Mr G. Hogben, InspectorQgneral of Zealand Schools, says that the essays sent from the Dominion on the subject 'What the Nation Owes to Nelson and Her Sailors" were far in advance of any of the others, and considerable difficulty was experienced in deciding, as the standard of merit was so high all through.

Defauting ratepayers to the Borough exchequer-are to be discussed by the Borough Council as a Works Committee next week. The Town Clerk stated last evening that he would have a list of about two hundred ready tor the Council by next week, when, the Mayor stated, the Council can decide uoon who shall be proceeded against. Crs Ewington and Elliott expressed themselves as opposed to the issue of summonses for rates just prior to Christmas. The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Police was held last evenine. . Captain Dixon being in the chair. Cards for the Christmas and New Year's seasons were re-' eeived from the Ashburton and Stratford Brigades An account for 14s was passed for payment. The fullowing committee was appointed to select the team to compete at the Auckland Carnival in March next:—Captain Dixon, Superintendent Jenkins and Lieutenant Attwood. A two years' service badge w°s awarded to C. Braggins.

The arrangements are well in hand for the grand Catholic bazaar and art union, which will open in the Masterton Town Hall on Monday evening next and run for a week. The stallholders have oeen busily collecting articles to make an attractive display, and their efforts have been crowned with success, the articles collected being numerous and valuable. The fifty performers who wiii take part in the dancing display tjeld a dress rehearsal in the Boxing Hall last] evening, and the way in which the various dances were gone through amply testified to the success of Miss SiillivaYs training. The Masterton Borough Council met last evening. Present—the Mayor (Mr P. L. Hollings), J. H. Pauling, J. Elliott, J. Hunter, A. Haughty, W. Morris, W. Pragnell, J. C. Ewiugton, J. Prentice and J. Yarr. The Works Committee report was adopted. An amendment was inserted in the part relating to the salary proposed to be paid to the new Poundkeeper, the newly agreed upon salary to be £2 8s per week of seven days. Cr Haughey considered that too much money was being spent on Lincoln Road, and entered an objection in that respect, no other Councillor making any remarks on the subject. A letter from Mr J. Macira, in regard to the water rate levied on a property of his. was held over until such time as Mr Macara forwarded a separate valuation. The Public Trustee was appointed Sinking Fund Commissioner for the gas loan of £12,000.

Sickness causes a loss of both time and money. You lose time and have expense of medical attendance, entailing a double loss. This can be avoided by using a icliable remedy at the first stage of the sickness. The purchase of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, "Cholera and Diarrhoeallemedy often proves a profitable investment, for, by its use at the first appearance, any unusual looseness of the bowels, a severe attack of diarrhoea or dysentery maybe averted that might otherwise compel a week's cessation from labour. Every household should have a bottle at hand. It never fails, and is pleasant to take. Get it to-day. It may save a life. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers. THE GREAT PIG FOOD. " Sucrosiue" fed pigs secured 55 awards (7 specials, 27 firsts and 21 seconds) at the Manawatu and Christchurch Shows this month. If you want quality use " Sucrosine" —it has no equal. Obtainable from all produce .nerchants.

The Chinamen at Stillwater Creek, near Timaru, have progressed with the rest of the town, having increased the size of their vegetable gardens from about 25 acres to 100 acres, every inch of which is under cultivation this year. The number of subscribers to the Auckland city electrical supply is steadily increasing, and it is anticipated by the engineer (Mr Wyllie) that by the end nf the first year's working of the plant, in February, there will be at least two hundred subscribers. This is regarded as a very satisfactory rate of development.

Cr Ewington stated at the Borough Council meeting kst week that he thought school children should have more free privileges in the use o£ the Puolic Baths. Cr Ewington stated that the Baths Committee were not prepared to make any recommendation on the matter, and he himself thought that the children should be permitted to use the baths free on more occasions than were now permitted. The Mayor stated that Cr Ewington's course was to give a notice of motiun to alter the regulations, as to make any change in the direction desired by Cr Ewington wouid necessitate altering the regulations. Masterton Borough Council discussions are not infrequently proportioned at an inverse ratio, regarding length, to the value of the matter under discussion. The small question, for instanca, of erecting a street lamp opposite the new Technical School occasioned quite a protracted debate last evening, the Gas Committee reporting against the Council erecting a lamp at its own expense. The Mayor and Cr Yarr thought that the judgment o£ the Committee was at fault, and referred to the fact that the school was a public and a very useful institution. Cr Prentice, in the course of the debate, said that the Borough street lighting was already £3OO a year on the excessive side. Cr Yarr eventually moved that the lamp be erected by the Council, the Mayor seconding the motion. An amendment was moved that the Technical School authorities erect the lamp and the Council supply free gas. The amendment was carried on the voices.

Mr F. P. Welch has vacancies for milkers and farm hands.

Messrs Donovan BrDS. notify that they have stopped payment of a cheque for £7, drawn by M. Kerins.

Mr H. A. Jones, architect, invites tenders to close at. noon on Friday, 3 Bth instant, for additions and alterations to a local residence.

The funeral of the late son of Mr and Mrs R. Davey will take place to-morrow, leaving the residence, Bentley Street, at 2.30 p.m. The Masterton County Council give notice to acquire certain lands in cinnection with the Opaki water race scheme.

Messrs Lee and Church, milliners, Cuba Street, Wellington, are making a special display of new English and Parisian millinery selected for them by their London representative. Visitors to the Empire Citv are invited to inspect these lovely creations.

Special tram arrangements are advertised by the New Zealand Railway Department in connection with the Championship sculling match at Wanganui next week.

Messrs Hyde and Go. invite the public to see their new collapsible pushcarts which are to hand in three grades. These'carts are simple and convenient, and adapted for easy packing in travelling. In connection with the clearing sale of furniture and effects, to be held by Mr J. R. Nicol, on Saturday, on account of Mrs R. E. Howell, the goods will be on view at the residence., Cole Street, on Friday.

Elsewhere in this issue Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co. advertise particulars of two fruit and poultry farms situated close to Masterton. Both properties have complete appointments for carrying on a profitable trade in pigs and poultry.

At the Post Offi:e Auction Mart on Saturday, under instructions from Mr Jamitson, who is leaving for Australia, Mr M. 0. Aronsten will sell by auction the whole of his household furniture and effects, including sideboards, Duchesse pairs, brassmounted bedsteads, couches, chairs, cr j. ware, glas-iware and sundries. A first-class, nearly new, four-wheeled dog cart, Champion cooking stove, gent's bicycle and a quantity of Minorca poultry is included in the list.

The display of ladies' handbags and purses, made from the best of leathers and in various colours, now on view in Mr Frank Dupre's Masterton premises, is exceptionally large and varied. The goods are the very latest novelties on the Home market, and are well suited for Christmas presents. Some really nice specimens of toilet silverware are also on view, as well as a novelty in silver sets of trinkets for distribution in Christmas puddings, comprising a wishbone, ring, bachelor's button and silver coin.

Amateur photography as a hobby is increasing in popularity, and those on the look-out for a present for a boy are invited to peruse the announcement appearing on page 2 of this issue from the Imperial Camera Company, of WiUis Street, Wellington. The company offer their "Imperial Photographic Hampers," complete outfits t'or the amateur photographers, at prices within reach of everyone, and these'will be sent by post to any address within the Dominion.

Messrs Hansen and Go, General Merchants, Shortland, Thamos, N.Z., say " From our experience in soiling Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Dia rhota Remedy, we are satisfied that a few doses of it is sufficient to cure anyone suffering from colic, diarrhoea, or pains in the stomach." For sale by all chemists and.storekeepers"

Mr William Wallace, Tarrawarra, Koto, via Hillston, N.S.W,, writes: "1 make it a point to always beep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house, having never known it to fail when given for coughs or colds." For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

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