LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3137, 13 March 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A farmer at Akura states that blight is very serious among his swedes, a valuable crop 'looking very bad. Potato crops in that locality are also said to be more or les3 affected with Irish blight, while rape and turnip crops are also touched with disease. A very fine and valuable specimen of a rare South African orchid in bloom, the bulb of which was brought to Masterton from Table Mountain some vears ago by Mr H. M. Boddington, is now on view in the shop of Mr F. J. Dupre, jeweller, of Queen Street, Masterton. At the 3f.RI.CA. ti-night the Bible Class will meet at 7.30 o'clock. To-morrow afternoon the usual men's meeting and strangers' tea will be held at 5 o'clock sharp. The Association's orchestra will provide music. A cordial invitation is extended to strangers to attend these gatherings. The funeral of the late Mr David Thomas took place yesterday afternoon at the Chreville Cemetery, in the presence of a large gathering of friends, writes our Carterton correspondent. Bro. C. J. De Lacey, N.G., conducted the Oddfellows' service at the grave, and the Rev. F-. Young the Church of England service. Information was received in Masterton last evening from Auckland, which states that in the hose, hydrant and union competition at the Fire Brigades' Demonstration, Masterton were leading. In the one-man ladder compotition Superintendent Jenkins and an Auckland fireman hai tied, and would decide the event this morning. William Gill was charged before Mr W. P. James, S.M., at Masterton, yesterday morning, with the theft of a bottle of sauce, valued at Is, tha propertv of H. M. Clarke, and also with being drunk. Accused admitted hoth charges, stating that he was quite ignorant of what had occurred, being too inebriated to be responsible for his actions at the time. The minimum penalties of 5s on each charge were imposed. A bolt on the West Taratarii road on Thursday caused some antietyto those immediately concerned. Mr Sam Broome was driving in a irap on the road, with his father-in law, Mr J. Petrie, when the horse stumbled so violently as to throw Mr Broome clean over the animal's head, on the road. The horse then bolted for a considerable distanc?, being eventually p'uckily stopped by a swagger. Mr was not greatly hurt, sustaining or.lv a severe shaking, Mr Petriri also fortunately receiving nothing but a t r ying experience fir the nerves while the horse pursued its wild career after stumbling!. The question of whether the Trust Lands Trust should assist the Borough Council in the erection of a combined bath undar Ihe scheme formulated hv the Council in connection with the offer of Dr W. HL Homing o c £SOO, came up at the meeting- of the Trust last evening. The chairman reported that a committee of the Trust had met a committee from the Council, and the result was that the Trust committee recommended that the Trust could not see its way trt assist the Council. The recommctdation was approved by the Trust <,n the voices, one dissentient voice being heard. Deer shooting regulations for the Wairarapa district are gazetted as follows:—Red deer stags may be t;iken or killed from April Ist to May 15th inclusive. Licenses to kill deer may be issusd by the Chief Postmaster at Wellington, and the postmasters, at Masterton, Carterton, Greytown North, Featherston and Maryborough, on payment of a license fee of £2; provided that not more than one license shall be iasued to the same , person. No licensee shall take or kill more than four stags, and no stag shall be killed carrying antlers with less than ten points. No hind or fawn shall be taken or killed on any pretext whatever; and no licensee shall allow any dog to accompany either himself or any attendant, he may have with him. Nothing herein contained shall extend to authorising any person to sell any deer or portion thereof. Any person committing a breach of any of the regulations shall be liable, on conviction, to a line not exceeding £2O. WHY [S SANDER* SONS PUKE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRAC'I superior to any other Eucalypti Product ? Because it is the result of full experience, and of a special and careful process of manufacture, ft is always safe, reliable and effective, and the dangers of irresponsible preparations which are now palmed off Hk Extract are avoided. A death was ' recently reported from the use of one of , these concoctions and in an action at law a witness testilied that he suffered the most cruel irritation from the application to an alee** of another, which was sold as "Just as good as SANDER'S EXTRACT." Therefore, beware of such deception. Remember that in medicine a drop that cures is better flhan a tablespoon that kills, and insist upon the preparation which was proved by experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria, and by numerous authorities daring the ast 35 years, to be a preparation of enuine merit, viz : THE GENUINE SANDER AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

The R.M.S. Makura. which left Brisbane on February 16th, arrived at Vancouver at 4 p.m. on the 9th inst.—one day early. On Sunday morning the Carterton Rifle Volunteers will hold a Church Parade, at St. Mark's Church, writes out Carterton correspondent. Private Bubbers has been pnmoted to Lance Corporal. The Rev. A. Hodge will conduct the services in the Congregational Church to-mnrrow. The morning subject will be a study—St. John's epistle, and the evening subject, "A Homely Topic for Homely People— Friendship." The number of births in the four centres during the month of Januarv ' was r.s follows:—Auckland 143; Wellington, 161; Christchurch, 137; Dunedin, 132. The deaths were:— Auckland, 49 (0.65 per 10,00); Wellington, 56 (0.76 per 1,000); Christ- !, church, 44 (0.71 per 1,000); Dunej din, 65 (1.06 per 1,000). There were | 63 deaths of persons of 65 years and j upwards. I The myriads of insects that have been on the wing during the past few I days in and around Aihburton, records the local paper, are said to be pests that attack the turnip and rape crops. In most of the districts in the country these crops have been badly damaged by disease and pests during the pas* - , week. Feilding has had a plague of the woolly aphis this week. A boy r.amed George Saker, aged about 14 years, and residing in Pine Street, was severely injured yesterday morning at Mr C. E. Darnell's factory, near the railway station, through some timber falling oti him. He was rendered unconscious, and also had a collarbone broken. At a late hour last night the unfortunate lad had not regained consciousness, and his condition was considered to be serious.

Harvest fesitival asfvicsS will be conducted at the Methodist Church, to-morrow, when the Rev. J. N. Buttle will be the preacher for the day. The subjects will be—-Morning: "Our Daily Bread"; evening, "Man's Indebtedness to God." Special hymns and anthems suitable to the occasion have been prepared by the choir, and the offertories will be in aid of the Circuit Fund. The services at Kuripuni will be con ducted at 7 p.m. by Mr F. Shute; while at Rangitumau at 3 o'clock, the Rev. J. N. Buttle will preach.

The Masterton Trust Lands Trust are the proud possessors of three green lizards —alcerta viridis, they are scientifically called—and casual visitors to the office of the cenial Secretary of that institution might be forgiven on seeing, tnem for jumping to the conclusion that Masterton was going in for a "Zoo." But what to do with this asset is a question the Trustees evidently are not prepared to consider seriously just yet. Meanwhile the Secretary has had a ided to his multitudinous duties tha: of feeding the lizards, and the am u t of training he has to put in catc ing flies for them—lizards by the way are very partial to flies—sh u!d qualify him for the position of ce it:e forward in the next New Zealand football team, or some other substantial remuneration.

It is now thrae months and twelve days since the British Antarctic Expedition ship Nimrod set forth from Lyttelton for the Far South, carrying news of the outside world and relief to the little band of fifteen men who for over twelve months have been sojourning in the icy regions. What they have accomplished during, all those months none can tell, but it is safe to say that Lieut. Shackleton and bis party have not been idle, and if the proposed dash for the Pole has not succeeded, it is certain that they at all events have accomplish id something useful. thing i? certain, that the hardy explurers will have a tale to unfold of adventure and hardship that will be read with interest in all parts of the w-rld; but the telling of that tale depends on the safe return of the Nimrod.- Those interested in the doinus of the Expedition are looking forward to the return of the Nimrod during the next two or three weeks, and are now on the watch for news ot' the ship.

Quite a mild sensation was created on board the German steamer Prinz Sigismuiirl , berthed at Sydney, one night last week, when an encounver took place between two lady visitors to the vessel and a Customs House officer (says the "Svdney Morning Herald.") It seems that for some time past the authorities have suspected that the Chinese smugglers employed the services of women to assist them in landing the contraband, and two women who boarded the vessel and remained on Loard for several hours aroused the suspicions of Officer Anderson, who concealed himself on the wharf. As the women were walking along the main decK with a view to making for the gangway. Officer Anderson suddenly sprang on board, and the women shrieked and fled. The officer gave chase along the deck, and through one of the dining-ruoms, but before he was able w overtake the women they divested themselves of their petticoats, which they left on the floor of one of the compartments, and continued their flight. The petticoats were secured by the cfficer and found to contain 37 tins of opium. The garments had evidently been specially constructed for the purpose of smuggling. There were rows upon rows of flounces, in each of whi;h was a pocket sufficiently large to hold one tin of opium. By an ingenious arrangement, upon an alarm being given the wearer could drop the garment without difficulty. The petticoats and r,heir contents ware taken to the King's Warehouse, but the women are still at large. To appreciate music you need to form a daily intimate companionship with it. You need a piano in the home. The Dresden Piano Company will provide you with a p°rfect piano or an excellent organ ou terms so easy that you'll pay w ; thout noticing the outlay. It is the safest of investments, if only because it is of incalculable benefit to your children. Mr M J. Brookes is manager tor the North Island. But why not see the local representative, Mr T. B Hunter ? Effervescent Saline, purifying, refreshing, invigorating to all who suffer from sickness, headache, sluggish liver, etc. Price, 2/6. H. T, VV ood, Chemist and Pharmacist (by examj, Masterton.*

The London correspondent of the- - "Lyttelton Times" writes:—A trial shipment of New Zealand eggs has arrived on the London market, and on being tested were found to be in very good condition, despite a journey of almost eight we°ks' duration. The eggs were sterilised immediately on being laid and packed in aingJelayer trays in a patent case, each egg being held s ourely in its place by a wire spring. It is possible, of course, that the expensive method of packing and freight chages, etc., may prevent the New Zealand article from entering seriously into competition with the Europea and Home product, but over confidence in this regard is certainly not warranted.

A handy dairy and poultry farm: is advertised for sale. Monday next is the last day on which discount will be allowed on current gas accounts. Sufferers from eye troubles should read Mr H. T. Wood's advertisement appearing in another column of this issue. All the latest noveltie3 for the coming season are exhibited in Messrs John Graham and Co.'b showroom at the present time. At 2 o'clock today, Mr M. O. Aronsten will sell by auction an assortment of household furniture, fruit, poultry and produce. Tenders are invited for fencing at the Congregational Church. Specifications are to be seen at Messrs Gillespie and Co.'s office. Dr. van Slyke, specialist in diseases of the eye, ear and throat, will pay a professional visit to Masterton on Wednesday, 24th inst., and may be consulted at Eton's Pharmacy. An advertiser has for sale a sidenoard, bicycle, sewing machine and sundry articles of furniture. The Pahiatua County Council invite tenders to close at 10 a.m. on March 16th, for forming and metalling 60 chains of footpath. To-day at 2 o'clock, at the rooms. Perry Street, Messrs J, A. J. Mclean and Co. will sell, on account of various vendors, office and household furniture and sundries. Particulars of two splendid properties which Mr W. lnglis Husband, land agent, of Pahiatua, has ■ for sale, are advertised on page 8 of this issue. Bandsmen will be interested to know that the Petone Citizens' Band won the Grade B Championship at the Hastings Band Contest. This Band was conducted by Lieut. Herd. and the instruments (Hawkes' Excelsior Sonorous) supplied by the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd. It should also be said that the Manaia Municipal Band, using Hawkes' models, came third on the second night's playing—■ a splendid result for such a young Band.