LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3117, 17 February 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The live stocK judging competition at the Showground yesterday was keenly contested and resulted in Mr A. Swift being placed first and Mr J. A. Welsh second.

In connection with the freezing classes of the Masterton A. and P. Association no less than 880 sheep will be consigned to the Meat Export Con.ipanylto be killed and forwarded to London for t. e purpjses of judging. A detailed a,ccou:it will be : end-red by the L union agents after judging at Heme. The abolition of the cycle track at the Masterton Park Oval was decided upon last evening by the Borough Council. Cr Ewington brought the matter up, and the general opinion of Councillors wa3 that the not only unsafe, but that it was an obsolete sports adjunct. Cr Haughey opposed the proposed dj.uolition of thi track, bjt he sto-d alone in this attitude.

The Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club inte.id holding a carnival on the 11th of March, and last evening Dr. R. V. Hosking and the secretary of the Club (Mr J. A. McEwen; waited upon the Council to ask permission to use the Park Lake on the afternoon of the date mentioned v it j a right to take up a .oluntary collection from adults The permission was granted unanimously.

Tl e Tararua Rifle Club and Eketahuna Mounted Rifles will fire a match a' Eketahuna on Thursday ;ext. I'ne following will represent the Eketahna Mounted Rifias:—-Captain Herbert, Sergeants Hill and Ren merit, Corporals Marshall and Rashleigh, Troopers Marenzi, Wise, W. Olsen, E. Olsen, and S.yversen. Taraiua will be represented by Riflemen Bell, J. Petersen, Olsen, Thomasen, A. Petersen, J. Ashdown, Alex. Petersen, C. Hukstep, and Daysh.

The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Brigade was held last evening, Superintendent Jenkins presiding. Leave of absence for a month was granted to Hydrantman Matthews. Permission was granted to the Carterton Fire Brigade team to practice on the Oval on a date to be arranged. Fireman McEwen was elected delegate to represent the Brigade at the Fire Brigades' Conference at Auckland. A three years' certificate was granted to Fireman Holmes. Other routine business was transacted.

The Mayor (Mr P. L. Holiings) brought up the matter of the wreck of the Penguin at last night's meeting of the Borough Council. His Worship said that such a terrible disaster called for an expression of sympathy from the whole district. He moved that * resolution of sympathy be forwarded to the Union Company on behalf of the whob district. Cr Ewington thought that the Council might go further, and if subscriptions were necessary, to assist those who were rendered needy, that the Council take steps to open a list therefor. Eventually it was decided to send a resolution of sympathy to the Union Company, and to request the Company to forward a subscription list to the Council, the Town Clerk to have charge of ihe list, and to invite tne public to contribute.

Chamberlain's Con<.'h Remedy has proved itself, times out of number, to be an absolutely sale and reliable leinedy. Analysis has proved that it contains no narcotics, and experience has proved its nnfaiiing efficacy in coughs, colds, croup, iniluen/,.1, and even in warding off pneumonia. Doesn't your commonsense prompt you to purchase a bottle now, and keep it in the house for eases of emergency ? If it doesn't it should. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers. White Muslin Frocks with daintv trimmed blouses and tucked skirts at 15s b'd, l'-s (id and 21s. White Lawn Dross Skirts, .smartly made, at 6s lid, fls (Id and 12s fed. White Underskirts, 5s lid to lis 6d. 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 bhould coma and inspect them for yourself. —Mrs Mathewson, Melbourne House, Lambton ij'iay. Wellington (opposite Hank of New Zealand).

At the Palmerstun North Supreme Court yesterday Herbert Bergstrom was found guilty on two separate charges of sheep-stealing, and was sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment with hard labour on each, the sentences to be concurrent.

The sixth annual sports meeting of the St. Patrick's Sports Day Association will be held on Wednesday, March 17ih next. The programme includes the St. Patrick's Day Handicap of £\s, Half mile and One Mile Handicaps of £5 each. Other events include music, dancing and wrestiing, and a social and dance will be held in the evening. Entries for the Handicap events close with the secretary (Mr 0. A. Tabuteau), Masterton, on March 6th.

The following are the handicaps in connection with the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club's fi6 Yards Handicap for Mr A. Henderson's trophy, to he decided in the Park Lake o,i Thursday evening, at (i.30 o'clock:—P. Phillips and J. scr, W. Darvill 2sec, U D. McLean 3sec, E. B. Wadding ton and F. Ball 4sec, B. Gardner Csee, J. Kunnington 7sec, V. Gray, A. Donald, and M. Iggulden Bsec, T. Byn, and A. Falkner 9sec, A. Iggul.ien, H. von Keisenberg, D. Donald, H. Simonsen, G. Forman and H. Williams lOsec.

The Oaraaru police desire a claimant for 52 bottles of whisky and a half dozen of beer. At first sight, s-iys the "Mail," it would appear easy to piace such delectable refreshments, but ownership would carry with it certain responsibilities. If a thirsty soul gave way to the temptation to make it his own, the police would ask him all kinds of questions, such as: Why is it not labelled? or, Why did not the clerk of the Court receive notice of its being sent in? The magistrate, during the hearing of -* case affecting this same liquor, remarked that these mivjht, under certain circumstances, be viewed as technical offences. Is there anyone daring enough, in order to become sole proprietor of the necessary adjuncts to a small bar, to acceppt the risk of the

Bench adopting such a view? "The present demand for fresh flat fish in New Zealand exceeds the supply," said Mr J. J. Niven, Napier manager of the New ZealanJ Trawling Company, to a press representative, "and there should be scope lor further enterprise by trawling companies." A possible deterrant, however, was to be found in the initial expenses, which very great. The Sydney market absor",e J all the fish unsold Dy his company in the Dominion, and which were shipped in a salted condition. Asxed how ic was that, in *he main, the country districts between Napier and Wellington were so badly served a* reg*r is a fish supply, Mr Niven stated that it was because the fish wo*;id n.t keep. New Zealand fish were caught in warm waters, and \\e:e always subjected to a higher tempe: aturt: than, say, those captured i n the great fishing grounds \ near Iceland. Such fish were laid on j tne deck of a ship during a thiee weeks' voyage to Great Yarmouth, I snd then sold in a quite fresh conditio;).

The Maaterton Borough Council met last evening, a full Council, presided over by the Mayor (Mr P. L. Hollings) being present. The Works Comn.itte/s report of last wetk was adopted. In it permission was grantf-d to Mr J. H. Redfern to use certain premises in Qaeen street I'm- a gallery. A fortnight's holiday was granted to Mr D. Jackson, custodian of the Park, i:i addition to a bonus of £lO, in appreciation of his good work at the Park. Mr A. P. Rawsun, was givm permission to put a pipe li'.ie under Donald street subject to conditions A substituted lease was granted to Mr E. W. Peters for a portion of the waterworks r serve. It was resolved to inform the Fire Board that the Council would not supply a horse for fire purposes after May Ist next. It was resolved after division to refer the matter of street lighting charges on the Borough, to the Borough Engineer and the Gas Manager with a view of a settlement being arrived at. The Town Clerk reported that he and the Gas Manager differed on a point in the matter and the question was referred to the Works Committee. It was also resolved to extend the water main 20£ chains along High street.

New lines in footwear are to hand at the W.F.C.A., and amongst them is the Health Brand, specially designed for comfort.

Messrs McLeod and Young announce further special reductions in all goods during' their stock reducing sale.

Mr A. J. Minitie, painter and paperhanger, inviied country visitors to call and get quotations for house riecui-'itions. First-class work at town prices will he guaranteed.

Mr F. Dupr? has t) hand a specially selected assortment of ladies' engagement and dress rings. Country visitors are cordially invited to inpect the stock.

Visitors to Mastertor. to-day, for the purpose or attending the Show, may obtain luncheon at the Arcadia Luncheon Rooms (Exchange Buildings), from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The suitability of a Challen piano as a bridal gift is the subject of an advertisement inserted by the Wellingto i Piaro Company. These fine instruments can be seen at the Academy, Masterton, Messrs McLeod and Young being the local agents.

Messrs Hendry and Buxton, of Queen Street, Masterton, are to be complimented on the splendid display of new season's millinery >now on view in their shop windows. It is tastefully arranged, and embraces many really pretty hats of decidedly uncommon and attractive design. The exhibit is well worthy of close inspection.

Mr William E. Goode, 107 Victoria Street, Christclmrch, N.Z., says: "I have been a bilious subject nil my life, and although I have tried all sorts of things for it, I have never found anything like Chamberlaid's Tablets for warding off bilious attacks. When 1 feel one of these attacks coming on I take two of Chamberlain's Tablets, and I am soon well again." For sale by all chemists and storekeepers. The name of AYLMER'S, WiJlis-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 notice under the Bankruptcy Act is inserted by Mr W. B. Chennells, Deputy Official Assignee. A'milk'round of 20 gallons per day with the necessary plant is advertised for sale.

The Castlepoint County Council invite tenders to close at noon on Saturday, 27th instant, for 2 miles 67 chains of road formation.

Notice of a special rate and rating area in connection with loan proposals is advertised by the Castlepoint County Council.

Mr VV. B. Chennells, Deputy Official Assignee, invites tenders, to close on Wednesday next, for the stock-in-trade in the estate of A. E. Williams, tobacconist, of Masterton.

At the Masterton Show Ground, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell a fine collection of valuable oil painting-:, which are now on view in Messrs Sinclair and Brown's Show stall.

The exhibition of new season's millinery, made in the Exchange Buildings, Masterton, by Messrs C. Adams and Co., of Wellington, attracted a deal of attention yesterday. Some very smart models were shown and good sales recorded.

Mr C. E. Daniel! invites farmers and others to inspect the Titan windmills, which will be found invaluable for raisin? wator tor stock purpose. These windmills are simple in construction, noiseless, and will give the utmost satisfaction.

Mr P. Hamill announces that he will open his new show room to-day with a new season's stock of trimmed millinery, jackets, costumes, and every description of the latest fashions. Mrs Kelly (late of W.F.C.A.) is ii charge of the show room, and ladies are cordially invited to call and see for themselves the range of seasonable goods.