LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3113, 11 February 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Those who have to pay Income Tax are reminded that to-morrow (Friday) is the last day upon which payment can be made without incurring the 10 per cent, penalty. Wi Whatakorari, the old Maori who, as reported in Tuesday's Age, was thrown from his horse at Te Wharau on Saturday last, and fractured his skull, died yesterday morning.

Mr Clement Wragge's missing specimen of radium turned up yesterday. A boy found it on Saturday nigh l " on the floor of the Town Hall, and returned it to the Masterton police, who have sent it on to the well-known meteorologist. E. J. Searl, who had been found guilty of forgery, came up for sentence at Wellington yesterday. Counsel mads a strong plea for proLai ion, and Mr Justice Cooper remanded the case until to-day in order to consider the Probation Officer's report

The Tinui section of the Masterton Rifles shot for cash prizes on Saturday last, under Lieut. Page. The ranges were 200 yards and 300 yards (rJisley target), five shots at each range. The results were: — Sergt. Schofield, Ist, 39; Trooper A. Schofield, 2nd, 37; Trooper Langcon, 3rd, 33. Much interest is being aroused in the Saturday matches. Five pounds was the amount of a fine meted out to a third offending inebriate who appeared at the Masterton Police Court yesterday morning by Mr J. H. Pauling, J.P. His name was Edmund McNulty, and the alternative afforded him to paying the pecuniary penalty was fourteen days' hard labour. A first offender was convicted only for a similar offence.

A Maryborough settler informed a Wairarapa Age reporter yesterday that that voracious pest the caterpillar has been extremely destructive to several crops in that locality. One farmer had a paddock of 24 acres of oats invaded by the scourge, and not a square yard of it was worth harvesting when the insects had finished their destructive work.

Mr J. Ewart. local representative of the British-New Zealand Meat and Produce Co., Ltd., of Christchurch, has received the following telegram from Mr Webb, secretary of the Company at Christc'iurch:— "Cable received North Island mutton light and medium, 3£d; heavy, 3fl; lamb, prime, s£d. Beef, hindquarters, 2s 2d per stone (81bs); forequarters. Is lid per stone." The Masterton Park is maintaining a vigorous popularity as a daily picnic resort for not only Masterton folk but for visitors from distant parts of the district. The lake is daily a scene of boating and picnic parties, whose average number must be a fairly respectable figure.- The fine weather being experienced is increasing the patronage being extended to Masterton's chief beauty spot. According fo a Masterton visitor to the Lower Valley the rape crops in quite a large number of instances have been attacked badly with blight. The season at first promised to be very favourable for this valuable feed, but the blight has given the prospects rather a "blighted" complexion. It is satis factory to record that rape and turnip crops in this" end of the valley, which two seasons ago'had a rather serious visitation of blight, are still healthy and flourishing. A Masterton resident recently returned from the Forty-mile Bush district statesthat the summer heat in parts he visited was considered by old settlers of quite an exceptional nature for these placs. The country, neverthele???, is looking splendid, and "the Bu«b/ : vi"htQ M Bush, id MOW a bjsy" agricultural district,} lnaking extraordinary progress on account of the great fertility of the old forest country. Dairying is bringing many th usands of pounds per month into the settlers around the centres. As a general rule the toast of "The Ladies" at social functions is responded to in a more or less inane manner by some reputed "lady killer" or nis antethesis. At the Rechabite banquet at Masterton last evening, a Sister from the far south, disregarded conventionality and treated an audience of over a hundred people to a really clever and witty reply to the time honoured toast. She touched lightly on numerous matters, some humourous and some serious, and quite eclipsed the efforts of more experienced orators present among the sterner sex.

At the Auckland Police Court yesterday morning, Mr Hackett, solicitor, who was placed in custody, on Tuesday fur alleged contempt of C)urt by Mr Dyer, S.M.. applied for an adjournment and bail in order to consult a senior counsel. This was emphatically refused by the Magistrate, despite Mr Hackett's persistent and strenuous protest. Mr Dyer intimated that if the fine was not paid within a week Mr Hackett would go to gaol for seven days. Mr Hackett refused to pay, and Mr Dyer s '.id it was a matter of indifference to him. The Dominion Kaazar to be held next month promises, according to .present indications, to surpass anything in the way of bazaars ever held in Masterton. As the proceeds are in aid of the Masterton South Band Uniform and Instrument Fund, it is anticipated that the public of Masterton will extend to the bazaar the support it deserves for such a worthy object. Novelties of a brand new description will be introduced at the bazaar. Forty ladies comprise the committee for the'affair, which will daubtless prove a big attraction. Seven stalls will vend articles of all descriptions, and various siJe-shows will assist in making the bazaar an excellent place I to spend a pleasant evening.

Fair Faces Fa irek.—Ladies troubled with growth of hair on face, neck or arms can permanently remove it by using "Violet Snow Cream." It acts directly on the hair roots, and destroys their life. "Violet Snow Cream" is splendid for Blackheads, Wrinkles, Sunburn, etc., and is a guaranteed cure for superfluous hair. Obtainable from H. T. Wood, Chemist, Mastert»n, for 4/6, or send postal note direct to llemsley Burnet, Hair Specialist* 46 George Street, Dunedin, (All parcels sent in plain wrappers), Herusley Burnet's Hair Kesf/rpr *'ov Grey Hair, 4/9.

The monthly service of the Presbyterian Church at Bideford will be held on Sunday afternoon next, at 3 p.m. Mr C. J. Tocker will preach. The privilege" in connection with the forthcoming Maaterton Show were yesterday disposed of at auction by Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co., at satisfactory prices. A special meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee is to be held this morning to discu3s the matter of Wairarapa trains connecting with the through Main Trunk service.

At Takapau sports, yesterday, J. Berry, of Masterton, won the 100 Yards Handicap, with J. Johnson, Mastertun, second. J. Berry also won the 220 Yards Handicap with J. Johnson third, Johnson won the 440 Yards Handicap easily. Herbert was committed for trial at Palmerston North, yesterday, on a second charge of stealing 120 sheep, the property of Arthur James Balfour. Accused pleaded not guilty, and reserved his de-, fence.

In connection with the banquet to be given to the Hen. A. W. Hogg in the Empire Hotel this evening, the Committee have arranged to com mence at 8 o'clock sharp. Holders of tickets are requested to attend punctually at the hour mentioned.

TheY.M.C.A. Elocution Class for men which started the first session last night, promises to be a most successful institution. All who wish to join may do so by handing in their names at the class next Wednesday night. Mr J. T. M. by's qualifications as a tutor in this important study fre well-known. The Garden Party to be given in honour of the Hon. A. W. Hogg's elevation to the Ministry will commence at 2 o'clock to-day in the Park, and will continue until about 5 o'clock. There is no charge for admission, and all are invited. Afternoon tea can be procured on the ground at a small charge. The function promises to be most successful. The contingent of Opaki Rifle Club members to visit the championship meeting next month will number about twenty. Champion G. Hyde will be amongst the number, while a number of the Club's younger shots will also be included. Trophy matches among Club members and visits to various Association's meetings have been the cause of the Opaki men havi-.g a lot of practice for the big meeting.

The monthly meeting of the Masterton Benevolent Trustees was held yesterday afternoon. There were presant Messrs R. T. Holmes. W. Morris, J. Miller and Mrs Cairns. An application for re-admission to Kenall-Solway Home was granted, also two fresh applications for admission. Five fresh case of ordinary relief were attended to. It was decided to approve of the payment of the train fare to Wellington of one applicant and to Napier of another, b?th having applied for such. The pav-sboet for the month totalled £42 10s 4d, of which £l6 18s lOd was for Renall-Solway Home. The United District Charitable Aid Board requested particulars of the ensuing year's estimates, which the Secretary was instructed to frame.

The Masterton Municipal Band emerged from a rather lengthy retirement and played in public last evening, on the occasion of the visit to Masterton ot the "Kilties" Band. It was very gratifying indeed to S3e>, such a strong muster of members, and particularly to notice the presence in the Band of Mr F. W. G. McLeod. ex-conductor, also two,., members whose resignation was recently handed in. It is sincerely to be hoped that tha\ Band will maintain its past interest in the musical well-being of the town, and will settle down to steady practice It ?? understood, that there hus bieii a revival of Interest among the members of the Band, and that from the present on the public will have the pleasure of listening to regular recicals as in the past. A writer in the Marlborough "Herald" describes a scheme adopted by Mr C. Murphy, of Springlands, to stop the invasion of caterpillars. He cut a small trench about eight inches wide and eight inches deep. The trench was wider at the bottom than at the top, the sides being very smoothly cut. In this trench, at intervals of about two or three chains, he cut small pits eight inches deep by the full width o the botto n of the trench, also wider at the bottom than at the top. The caterpillars fell into the trench in great numbers, and, owing to the o.erbangin*? walls, were unable to crawl up again. Consequently they travelled along the bottom and fell into the smaller uits and died there. By tnis means Mr Murphy saved sixty acres of wheat, but it was not until the caterpillars had totally destroyed one paddock of 40 acres of wheat that he conceived the plan and put it into execution.

DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. LTD. The annual sale at the Dresden Piano Depot, Mast«rton, will last from Monday the'Bth, to Saturday, the 27th of February. The d.'pot. is in Queen Street, and Mr T. B Hunter is the local representative. The Dresden Piano Company scarcely needs commendation in 190S), bat a few points concerning Dresden sale methods way be recalled. There is offered an absolutely new stock of pianos and organs from the Company's bulk stores in Wellington. These instruments have never previously been exhibited or offered for sale. They were selected and imported for this sale at Alasterton by exports fully cognisant of the needs and tastes of this district. The pianos are ottered at Dresden prices—the lowest prices at which instruments of their quality can be offered for sale in New Zealand. But during the sale special inducements are available. Particularly easy terms can be arranged. The Company does business in whatever way best suits the circumstances of individual clients. Mr M. J. Brookes, manager for the North Island, will be in Masterton during the sale period.

White Muslin Frocks with dainty trimmed blouses and tucked skirts at 15s 6d, lfcs 6d and 21s. White Lawn Dress Skirts, smartly made, at 6s lid, 9s (Id and 12s 6d. White Underskirts, 5s lid to lis fid. These prices are not an 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 Mathewson, Melbourne House, Laoibton Quay, Wellington (opposite Bank of New Zealand). The name of AYLMER'S, Willis-st. Wellington, is synonymous with perfection in the art of Millinery. Ladies write for a selection on approval. Designs by every mail from the leading London and Paris houses.

A reward is offered for the return of a cable bangle, lost in Masterton.

Two men for wood-cutting are required by Messrs H. Cole and Son,. Masterton.

Mr R. P. Smith, of Feilding, has: a new six horse power Rover motor car for sale.

Particulars of an excellent sheep station, which he has for lease, are advertised by Mr W. H. Cruickshank.

A notice affecting the Dixon Street Public Baths appears in another column.

A meeting of those interested in the Masterton branch of the NavyLeague will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening for the purpose of election of officers.

Messrs Dimock and Co., Ltd., announce receiving dates lor pigs as follows:—Eketahuna, Monday, February 22nd; Mauriceville, Tuesday,. February 23rd.

An interesting advertisement from the Scoullar Company, Ltd., artistic house furnishers, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, appears on page 3 of this issue, and is worthy of close perusal.

A very interesting artile dealingwith the , merits of Aertex underclothing, which is particularly recommended by the medical profession, appears in Mr J. L. Murray's advertising space on the leader page. The freehold premises of Messrs Hoar and Baillie, situated in Main Street, Eketahuna, will be offered for sale on Saturday, February 27th, by Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co., acting under instructions from the Regietrar of the Supreme Court.

The Arcadia Luncheon and Tea Rooms, in the Exchange Buildings, Masterton, are now under the management of Miss Finnis. A firstclass luncheon is provided for one shilling, and the attention all that could be desired.

At the Post Office Auction Mart on; Saturday next, at 2 p.m., Mr M. 0. Aronsten will sell over 100 cases of: assorted fruit, as well as a large quantity of household furniture andi effects. At 3 p.m. he will continue the sale of Messrs Warnock and Adkin's stock ot drapery and clothing..

Messrs C. Adams and Co., the noted milliners of Cuba Street, Wellington, intend making an elaboratedisplay of new season' millinery in the Exchanae Buildings, Queen i Street, Masterto", during Show week. The opening display will be made o» Tuesday morning next, when.over one hundred new and exclusive.' designs will be shown.

At the Masterton Auction Mkit,. on Saturday, Mr J. R. Nicol, will, sell on account of Mr E. C. SpencerCampbell, the well-known Auckland; artist, 25 valuable oil paintings.. The pictures will be on view on Friday. A quantity of furniture, fruit; and sundries will be sold on account, of other vendors.