LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3069, 14 December 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A large numbst' of subpoenas have been served in connection with the Licensing petition to be heard at Masterton on Wednesday, a considerable number of polling officials having been summoned to attend.

Nominations for the trophy swimming race for the gold watch in connection with the Masterton Ladies' Swimming Club have been extended to to-morrow night. The first heat will be swum on the 17th jnst.

Mr 0. Fragnell addressed the Y.M.C.A. men's meeting last evening, his remarks being interesting. Mr R. Burgess presided at the strangers' tea, at which there was a good muster of young men. At the men's meeting Messrs C. Ibbetson and J. Grey sang a duet.

During the Maori war a ford near the back of Tauranga township was made use of by the Maoris, and shells were thrown into it from a man-of-war lyin* some distance out in the harbour Some days ago a 561b shell was found a short distance from the place, and there seems little doubt that iti s one of those thrown from the old Rosario to prevent the Maoris using the ford.

A well-known Mastertoa angler has been having some good sport ttris season- So far he has caught 252 fish with the fly, a catch of five on one occasion weighing llh pounds. Trout, of over six pounds weight, have been landed in the Upper Waingawa, and catching them thoroughly tests the skilfulness of the angler, as the water is very clear, and, consequently, 'fine tackle has to be used.

On Saturday the privileges for the Caledonian Sports at the Showgrounds, Masterton, on New Year's Day, were sold by auction by Mr J. R. Nicol The prices realised were: —Publican's broth, £24, purchased by Mr P- . (Mulgrave Hotel); luncheon booth, £5 108, purchased by Mr J. S. Alpass; fruit stall, £8 17s 6d, purchased by Mr J. Scorrar. Last year these privileges realised £43 15s, thi£ year's total being £3B 7s 6d.

The following twenty persons have been elected new members of the Masterton A.. and Pj Association:— Messrs H„ Clarkson, H. H. Reynolds, EL" Johnston, F. 8,, Rossun, J„ Elder, E. Bingham, J. C. Boddington, «L P. Rankin, A. J. Radomski (Masterton), T. Quirk (Konini), L. Ca&elberg <VVellington),, W. Nation (Mangamahoe), E. Ryan (Te Ore Ore), C Bannister (Opaki), J. Matthews <Mangahao), A. Strawbridge {Otaki), A. HannayJ(Kahautara), C (Tawahi), J. C, Bidwill (Pihautea), R. W. Tait (Greytown).

Abser,e3 of whitebait from the Grey River duri.ig the past few weeks is attributed by a local paper to the operations which have Leen on at the stranded steamer Hawfea. The little fish are highly sensitive, and the timber being jettisoned annoys them so that they have been seeking other fresh-water streams, and leaving the disturbed Grey River to itself. The supply at the mouth of the Teremakau (states the same paper) has not diminished in the slightest this sea son.

The Napier Borough Council, at a recent meeting, again discussed the question of town improvements, At the previous meeting it was decided to submit to the ratepayers the loan proposals totalling ,£SO,SQQ. made up of <£35,000 for friiniWays, and $16,500 for toad works. At the meeting, adlitionul loan proposals totalling .£79,750 were agreed to for submission to ratepayers, as follows:—Destructor and duplication of waterworks, £15,000; drainage, £35,000; Municipal Theatre, £25,000; Park improvements, £3,750; Fire Brigade station, iJI,OOO. The gi'and total of the proposals i 3 £130,000. The Council were not unanimous in some items in the proposals. Mr W. L. Wallace, of Timaru, who Was a member of the scientific expedition which has just completed a ten months' sojourn on Sunday Island, the main island of the Kermadec Group, suggests an explanation of the sea serpent stories. He says that in October hundreds of hump-backed whales were seen off the islands playing about and apparent! v thoroughly enjoying themselves. A favourite practice o* the animals is to rear themselves right out of the water, until they seem to be standing on their tails, and then fall back with a great commotion. The huge carcase raised in the air in this manner might "easily be taken for the head and neck of some reptilian monster.

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 reliable remedy at the first stage of the sickness. The purchase of a bottle of Chamberlain's I Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea llemedy 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 may be 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.

There is reported to be a good demand for milkers in the Masterton district at the present time, good wages being offered.

Three rinks from the Masterto n Bowling Club visited Petone on Saturday, defeating a local team by 21 points in the aggregate. An enjoyable day was spent.

Shearing is drawing to an early conclusison, the East Coast sheds being mostly cut out. The fine weather has resulted in rapid work being accomplished in the sheds.

A cold southerly set in at Masterton on Saturday and brought a few rain showers, thoueh not nearly sufficient t-.» satisfy the needs ot farmers and gardeners.

Experiments have shown that a person speaking in the open-air can be heard about equally as well at a distance of 100 feet in front, 75 feet at each side, and 30 feet behind.

The Opaki Rifle Cl.Jb intends sending a girod number of men to the next Wanganui Rife Meeting, where they have to defend the challenge shield; already won twice consecutively by them.

Dr. Haii Edsvarcis, of Birmingham,, whose investigations into the Rontgen rays have been at the cost of both hands, is still enthusiatic in his devotion to the science of radiography, and will continue his work, though, of course, he will have to depend largely on his assistants.

In the Roman Catholic Church in Dookie, Victoria, on Sunday week, previously to the confirmation service, a black snake sft long was seen entwining itself round one of the pillars of the altar. The reptile was quickly despatched. The church was crowded at the time.

Jean Pietiens, a shipping agent at Mars, in Belgium, was cold, and lit the stove during his wife's! absence, to learn when she returned that he had burned all their savings. Apart from the heavy loss, his wife can scarcely forgiva him for not knowing that a stove is the most suitable substitute for a safe.

The "Lone Hand," dealirg with the question of decimal coinage, says it is a mistake to suppose that we can escape from the necessity of using vulgar fractions. The experiment of doing without half-crowns had a fair trial in Britain some years ago, and caused such inconvenience in business that it had to be restored.

A well-known oouth Canterbury resident (Mr C. N. Orbell) can lay claim to an exceedingly creditable record as a public man, as may be judged from the fact that he was recently re-elected |for the thirtieth year in succession to the position of chairman of the Levels County Council and Levels Road Board.

It is generally expected, says the "Dominion," that after a short interval the express service from Wellington to' Napier will be diverted to Palmerston and the newly-acquired Manawatu line, which would afford a considerable saving of distance and avoid the wear and tear and delay of the Rimutaka incline. No decision, however, has yet been made".

Dr Coulter, the Canadian Deputy Postmaster-general, now on a visit to Australasia in connection with the proposed formation of an "all red" route, was in Dunedin on Wednesday. Dr Coult?r stated to a "Times" reporter that he could honestly say that he had been very favourably impressed with the country he had so far seen. As to his mission in regard to the "all red" route, he was not in a position to make any statement until he had seen Australia. He leaves for the North by the second express to-day.

In the two years during which it has been in force, the Victorian Director of Agriculture (Dr Cherry) and tha Chief Government Veterinary Officer (Mr Cameron) estimate that the Government system of stallion inspection has represented a cash value to Victoria of at least £60,000 a yeax\ They point out that out of the 1,900 stallions which have been inspected under the system, 461 animals have bean rejected as unsound. The defects of these 464 stallions, they say, would probably have been inherited by about 4,640 foals in each year but for the intervention of the Government in declaring their unsoundness. They estimate the difference in value between a sound and an unsound horse at £l2.

Tiid W.F.C.A. require a smart boy for their grocery department.

An expsrienced bullock-driver is required fpr Flat Point Station. The Mastefton Borough Council notify that Mr George Morris has bsen appointed Poun^Kefeper.

The Maaterton Borough Council notify that Makora Road is closed for seven days to vehicular

Gas consumers are reminded that to-ir.orrtw is the last day on which discount will be allwoed on currenc gas accounts.

.. The Masterton Borough Council invite tenders, to close at noon on January sth next, for the installation of an electric lire alarm system.

The first heat of the Handicap Race in connection with the Masterton Ladies' Swimming Club will be held on Thursday next, and entries close with the Secretary, Miss Gillespie at 9 o'clock to-morrow.

The New Zealand Colonial Carrying Company notify that Mr M. J. Gallagher haa been appointed their agent in Masterton. Orders may be left with Mr Pook, cycle agent, Queen Street.

Mr J. R. Nieol held a most successful sale of household furniture on account of Mrs R. E. Howell, on Saturday. The sale will be continued at the residence to-morrow, when the whole o± the balance of goods will be solil without reserve. THE GREAT PIG POOD.

"Sucrosine" 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 jaerchants.

Messrs Hansen and Co, General Merchants, Shortland, Thames, N.Z., say—- " From our experience in selling Chamber lain's Colic, Choi em, and Diarrhoea 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"

The New Zealand Railways Department advertiae special fares and train arrangements in connection with the Dannevirke Races on Wednesday and Thursday.

At the Central Bakery, Pahiatua, at 1 o'clock to-morrow, Messrs Mitchell and Griffith will sell under instructions from the mortgagee the baking tools, trap and harness, shop and window fittings, and the furniture of the diningroom.

The King's Trumpeter, Mr William < Short, who is at present on a visit to the Dominion, piays on a marvellous toned instrument. It is indeed a beautiful trumpet, and was manufactured by that great English house, of band insruments, Messrs Hawkes: and Son. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., are the sole agents.

Mr Frank Dupre has just landed a beautiful lot of solid silver goods, ex. Devon, most suitable for Christmas presents, comprising tea and coffee sets in case up to 40s. Afternoon teasets in case from 7s to 255, silver salvas up to 255, and a good o"antity of toilet ware of the latest go3igns and at all prices.

.Mr E. C. Clarson, of Has;ings„ writes as follows of White's Sheep Dip:—l have used your Dip for a number of years, and have always found the results most satisfactory, never having experienced any bad effect on either sheep or woo! after dipping, and have gone through shearing (handling every fleece myself) without seeing a tick. I consider your Dip one of the easiest to work with, very effective on all parasites, safe, and in every way answering the requirements of a firstclass dip.

Trout fishing under license-con-ditions is a refined sport which offersthe maximum physical and intellectual enjoyment at little or no risk of personal injury. Fishing stimulated the growth of habits of carefulness, patience and intelligent • application—habits which often prove strong factors in life's success. Messrs E. Reynolds and Co., Ltd.,. who have one of the mosc up-to-date and complete Fishing . Tackle Emporiums in New Zealand, have an* announcement offering complete outfits suitable for Christmas presents*. Let your boy fish.

Numbers of residents in this district will be visiting Wellington during the coming holidays, and it is--quite probable that whilst there many will take advantage of the opportunity to have their teeth attended to bv specialists. Those requiring dental! services are invited to correspond! with the London Dental lnsitute audi make appointments consultation - This is quite the best course to pursue as visitors will not then have to await their turn, but can "have the advantage of immediate The London Dental Institute haveone of the finest and most; complete* dental surgeries in Wellington. They have also by far the largest practice/ —a practice which has been built upv by their perfectly painless methods, the reliability of their work and theirexceedingly moderate charges. Their surgeries will be open throughout the holdiays, excepting on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's.: Day.