LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3093, 16 January 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Th.; latest return for the Mystery Flat Dredge is 41oz 7dwt for hours' work. It is stated that the Hautotara Estate (Martinborough) is to change hands shortly. The Otaraia Co-operative Dairy Company have forwarded to London by the steamer Morayshire 87 cases of cheese, valued at £270. The debt on the Congregational Church, which was standing at £175, has been reduced by a further £25, leaving only £iso to piy out of srnie £1,050. The financial burden will, therefore, fall very lightly on the growing congregation. For some time past the Borough Engineer (Air W. T. Mansfield) has been engaged in cleaning and other operations at the septic tank of the Borough drainage system. During the course of these operations the tank has heen completely emptied. It is understood that an important report in connection with the tank will be presented to the Borough Council by the Engineer at an early meeting. i Mr E. Bannister, of the W.F.C.A., Masterton, accompanied by Mr Rupert Perry, sou of John Perry, Tinui. met with an accident whilst driving to the Langdale Sports yesterday in a gig. The breeching broke, "'and the horse bolted and kicked the gig to pieces. Mr Bannister was kicked in the face and shoulder, and Mr Perry was badly injured. Dr Gum attended the injured men. Mr Perry was removed to his home. Mr Bannister is able to get about. A fire occurred at Te Whiti, at 6 o'clock, yesterday morning, which destroyed the sawmill owned by Mr W. J. Birrell, of Carterton. The origin of the outbreak is unknown. The machinery sustained very considerable damage, while about two thousand feet of timber was also destroyed. The main stacks of timber were saved through being situated at such a distance from the mill as to be beyond the reach of the flames. There were no insurances. Seven men will be thrown idle as a result of the fire. As there is only six months' cutting it is uncertain whether the mill will be re-installed. The question of whether Masterton should have its own Supreme Court sittings recurred at a meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday. In reply to a letter from the Chamber the Registrar of the Wellington Supreme Cmrt stated that the amount paid in connection with Masterton witnesses' expenses at the last Supreme Court sittings was £B4 lis Bd. Mr Wagg said that nothing could be done in the matter of Supreme Court sittings at Masterton until after the exchange of sites had , been legalised. Other members concurred, and the letter was held over. At 3 o'clock yesterday morning a baker's assistant, on thfi road to work, saw smoke issuing from a block of buildings in High Street, Carterton, opposite the Marquis of Normanby Hotel. He rang the firebell, and the brigade was promptly on the spot with a full pressure of water. The fire originated in a small bicycle shop occupied by Mr J. Chew, which was completely destroyed, together with the contents. The adjoining shop of Mr F. Maenkin, clothier and dealer, was also destroyed, and the shop of Mr H. Catt, saddler, the contents being saved. The premises consisted of a one-story builoing in three sections, and were owned by Mr W. Parker. The building was insured for £4OO and tlv stock for £4OO. Mr Chew's stock of bicyles and sundries was insured for £IOO. The premises of Mr T. Foster, furniture dealer and upholsterer; H. H. Armstrong, saddler; Rains and Churchill, tailors, were saved by the brigade, but were considerably damaged, the contents being injured by water and removal. The committee of the Master'on Chamber of Commerce met yesterday afternoon. There were present: Messrs G. C. Summerell (in the chair), A. Henderson, D. Donald, fc. H. Waddington, E. E. Chamberlain, J. W. Carey, C E. Daniell, H. Wyim-Williams, T. Wagg, W. B. Chenneils. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £l2 14s 3d. Messrs John Hunter and J. Gordon were elected members of the Chamber. A letter was received from Mr D. McPhee, asking a subsidy from the Chamber of £25 towards his mail coach contract between Masterton and Longbush, as he was losing on i;. It was decided to reply that the Cham ber had no money to. devote to this purpose. The County Clerk wrote to state that the Chamber's suggestion regarding the two arms of the Waipoua river at the northern approach being combined in one channel had been received by the County Council, and stating that while the economic aspect wa? undoubtedly important it was impossible to say what would be the outcome in other respects of the adopting of the suggestion. WHY IS SAND*t]K>& SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTKAC'J superior to any other Eucalypti Product ? Because it is tho result of full experience, and of a special and careful process of manufacture. It is always safe, reliable and effective, and the dangers of irresponsible preparations which are now palmed oil as Extract are avoided. A death was recently reported from tho use of one of these concoctions and in an action at law a witness testified that he suffered the most cruol irritation from the application to an nicer of another, which was sold as "Just as good as SANDER'S EXTRACT." Therefore, beware of sucb deception. Remember that in medicine a drop that cures is bettor than a tablespoon that kills, and insist upon the preparation which was proved by experts at the Supremo Court of Victoria, and by numerous authorities during the ast 35 years, to be a preparation of enuine merit, viz: THE GENUINE SANDER AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

The Bible Class wlli meet at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms to-night, at 7.30 o'clock. Mr C. J. Tocker will take the chair. His Grace Archbishop Redwood, of Wellington, is ' at present in Westport, and will open the large extension added to the Catholic Church there to-morrow. An inmate of the Renall-Solway Home named Wilson, an elderly man, was conveyed to the Masterton Hospital yesterday, somewhat seriously ill. Very Rev. Father Clune, of the Redemptorist Monastery, Wellington, who is fit present conducting the Retreat of the Sisters of St. Bride's Convent, will preach aQ Vespers in St. Patrick's Church, tomorrow evening. A well-attended meeting of ladies was held yesterday in connection with the Masterton South Brass Band's Bazaar, to be held shortly. A number of preliminaries were arranged, and it was decided to hold another meeting on Tuesday. The erection of the new fire station at Masterton is hung up pending the final selection of a site. A meetingof ttie Fire Board is to be held next week, at which the, matter will probably be again brought up, The new weighbridge to be erected the Masterton Railway Station will be put in order in the course of a few days. The Secretary of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce stated at a meeting of the Council yesterday that he was informed to that effect by the Stationmaster afc Masterton (Mr Falla). Yesterday furnished a sample of the eccentric climatic conditions fcr which New Zealand is noted. For midsummer the weather turned very cold towards evening, rain accompanying a southerly turn of the wind. This is a striking contrast between the weather of the two Januarys this year and last. An officer ot the Government Purchase Department, Mr J. Bould, visited Masterton on Thursday in connection with the proposal to acquire a rifle range at Opaki for the Masterton Volunteer Companies. Captain ti. C. Robinson, of the Masterton Rifles, drove Mr Bould over the property. The latter is to report to the Defence Department on the question of valuation. Nat Goodwin, the actor, who recently divorced Maxine Elliott, the famous beauty actress, for desertion, was recently married to Miss Edna Goodrich, who has been his leading lady for some time past. This is his fourth matrimonial venture, his former wives being Eliza Weathersley, who died; Nella Pease, who divorced him; and Maxine Elliott, whom he divorced. All his wives have been women' noted fot their beauty. The W.F.C.A. great sale of drapery and clothing opsns to-day. An advertiser has 100 frame beehives for sale, in lots to suit purchasers. Train arrangements for Anniversary Day are acve.-tised in another column. Mr A. J. Minifie, painter and decorator, does excellent work at reasonable prices. Estimates are given free. The water supply will be shut off from Queen and Dixon Streets, from between Ross and Church Streets, from 9 a.m. till noon to-dav. At the Masterton Auction Mart, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell a good range of furniture and general merchandise. Intending,, purchasers of furniture should read the advertisement from the W.F.C.A. appearing on page 6 of this issue. It is interesting. Particulars of some good investments in freehold uroper.y, which they have for disposal, are published in another column by Mes.-rs Barcourt and Co., auctioneers and estate agents, Wellington. "The Word of Life," ar.d "Three Men Going up to God, or The Pilgrimage of Sacrifice," are the suojects announced by the Rev. A. Hodge at the Congregational Church to-morrow. When one contemplates that one can get along fairly well without any sense—except sight—one will understand how important it is to take 1.0 chances with it. Eye tmublea are scientifically treated by Mr H. T. Wood, chemist and optician. ' Messrs J. Grainm and Co. announce further reductions in all departments during the continuance of their sale. The firm invite the public to see the display of goods at their premises and note the reductions. A cordial invitation is extended to men to attend the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, Church street, at 5 p.m., tomorrow, when Mr R. Wood, late of India, will deliver an address. The Scrangers' Tea will be held consequently. The Mew Zealand Clothing Factory opens its second low price sale today, and those purchasing goods there can rely upon getting genuine bargains. The stock is of exceptional quality, built has to be greatly reduced during the next few days, even at a substantial loss on its original cost. The prices of general drapery and mercery have been greatly reduced by Mr P. Han.ill, who invites the public to visit his shop and see the splendid value offered. The goods are new, and have been selected from the most up-to-date stocks. White Muslin Frocks with dainty trimmed blouses and tucked skirts at 15.-, t>d, ]>s Gd and 21s. White Lawn Dross Skirts, smartly made, at |6s ltd, !)s (id and 12s Cd. While Underskirts, 5s ltd to 11a Gd. These prices are not ail indication of the value of the goods. I am clearing these lines —whilst summer lasts—at prices much below usual. You should come and inspect them for yourself. —Mrs Matliewson, Melbourne House, Lambton Qiay, Wellington (opposite Bank of New Zealand). If your complaint is incurable you must bear your sufferings with patience, but if they can be quickly and permanently cured why let thorn go on? Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Toothache —all tliesa are among the many ailments that can be cured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and since they are most wearying, and Chamberlain's Tain Balm only costs Is Gd per bottle, why go on suffering. For sale by by all chemists and storekeepers.

Methodise Chuvch mvicßs for tomorrow are elsewhere advertised. The Akitio County Council insert a notice re wheel tyre by-laws. Tenders for various works are advertised oy the Akitic County Council. Those who are on the look-out for bargains in dress goods should certainly rna!-:-3 a point of voicing Messrs Hendry and Buxton's premises to-day. Decidedly low prices are ruling there for superior gu»iU\ Residents of Masturton and district sncuiKl rcruenv»;r Lint Mr J. h. Murray's great Steele induction sale opens at tho Exchange Buildings roday. Exceptional bargains will : ;c obtainable. The .nnual Shrv in cornier Hon with the Bu-h Districts A. and P. Association is to be held on ti;eWoodviil« Rac;:course on Wednesday, February 27th. Entries close on Tuesday, February 9th, at 9 p.m.. with the Secretary (Mr J. 11. Escoft). So'icd' 1 .!?'? ii'::iy be obtr.in'id locally fro \i Mr G R. Sykes, Secretary or tho Masterton A. and Society. i-"~