LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3221, 19 June 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A smart shock of earthquake was felt at Wanganui, at 8 o'clock, last evening. The Mayor of Balmain (Sydney) has threatened to resign because the Council carried against him a motion giving the outdoor staff permission to smoke during working hours. Earl Nelson, the present "Father of the House of Lords," enjoys the distinction of being the only peer who has held his title in three reigns. He succeeded liis father in 1835, when William IV. was King. The Feilding Chamber of Commerce has declined to take steps to arrange for holding an exhibition of colonial industries and manufacturers ir. that town.

Mr G. Watson, junr., of Masterton. has just imported three India!) Runner ducks- from the most noted strain in Australia. The ducks are from the same strain as the winners of the recent Australian two years' laying competition, when six birds put up a record by laying 2,844 eggs in the two years.

Yesterday afternoon the committee appointed by the South Wairarapa Poultry Association to allot the trophies donated for the forthcoming show mot, Mr "jl. Eagle, junr,. presiding, writes our Carterton correspondent. The various trophies were allotted by way of specials to Wyandottes, Orpingtons, Bantams, Pigeons, Ducks, Hamburgs, Minorcas, Game, Leghorns, and the selling classes.

An interesting feature of a football match played at Wailcanae, on Wednesday last, between the married and single men was the fact that the game was commenced by Mr H. Burling, who is 109 years of age. Mr Burling, who was accompanied oy his son, aired 71, kicked off for the teams, and was warmly cheered by the players. A collection was taken up amongst the spectators in aid of St. Luke's Church. The game ended in a draw —three points.

Various considerations, including scarcity of suitable labour, have turned the attention of dairy farmers throughout New Zealand to the possibilities of the milking machine, and since 1902 no fewer than 3,000 machines have been installed. Tinmilking machine has passed the experimental staye, and the dairy farmers are finding it a valuable aid in practice, especially were a large herd of cows is milked in one shed. The following are the judges appointed in connection with the National Dairy Show at Palmerston North: Dairy factory produce, Dairy Commissioner and staff; apples, Mr F. Cook, Hastings ; vegetables, Mr A. Booth, Carterton; farm roots p'ld seeds, Mr W. Rowe, Normanby: home industries, Mrs Bromley, Weraroa; poultry, Mr J. Casey, Khandallah; fat sftock, Mr W. McKenzie, Masterton, who will also judge the horse competitions on the Thursday afternoon. A fire broke out yesterday in the Wanganui telehone exchange. Some linemen had been working on a'sub scribers' wire in the Avenue, when one of the men let -the wire slip. It came into contact with the tramway trolley wire. The effect was instantaneous. Every shutter on the distributing board in the telephone office immediately going up to the amazement of the operators. Soon after it was discovered that the tar jute, etc., round the cables in the ceiling of the telephone room was nn fire, the flames rapidly running along the wires. The conflagration was practically subdued by the telephone officials before the arrival of the brigade. Considerable damage was done by water. All the local telephone wires at present are in contact, but it is hoped that all communication will be restored in a day or two, states a Wanganui Press Association telegram.

The Wairarapa P. and A. Society decided yesterday to authorise its * delegate to the Pastoral Societies* Conference to vote for the total exclusion of travelling pedlars from the various showgrounds, writes our Carterton correspondent. In response to an invitation by the Rev. Porter, the Hon Yung Liaing Hwang, Chinese Consul for New Zealand, will be one of the principal speakers at the conversazione in connection with the Methodist Church anniversary, to be held in the Town Hall, on July Ist. Mr Hwang is a highly cultured gentleman > and a graduate of one of the leading American Universities.

The dance held at Carterton on Thursday evening by the Carterton Fire Brigade proved a very enjoyable function, some fifty couples being present. Messrs H. McKenzie, N. McKenzie, J. McGuinness, and W. jH. Baillie were M.'s.C, and Miss Berrill presided at the piano. Extras were played by Miss August and Mr R. Crawley. The proposal of the Friendly Societies' Council to expend £2 of fts funds for a trophy for card tournaments is not meeting with approval in some quarters, writes our Carterton correspondent. It is considered that the money should be conserved for a more deserving object, by way of providing assistance to a brother who by misfortune of illness may happen to be left in distressed circumstances. The objectors contend that the members individually should , provide funds for their own amusei ment, and not through the Lodges.

A special meeting of the Mastertoa Trust Lards Trustees was held last evening, to decide the selection of the plans of the proposed new building to be erected on the Star block. The chair was occupied by Mr C. Daniell, and there were also pres-" ent, —Messrs T. B. Michel), E. G. Eton, O. Pragnell, R. Krahagen, T. Wagg, D. Caselberg, and W. RJackson. An apology for absence was received from Mr H. C. Robinson. After a lengthy discussion Mr H. A. Jones was appointed architect for the new building.

The Tableau and Gipsy Entertainment in aid of St. Matthew's Charch building fund will take place on Wednesday evening next, at 8 o'clock, in the' Town Very successful rehearsals are being held each evening, and everything points to the performance proving a musical and spectacular treat. The Gipsy Entertainment is being supervised by Mrs Taplay and Mr Branson, while the tableau portion is under the direction of Miss Wolff. Included in the programme are two quaint dances, "The Valita," and a "Swedish Country Dance." The box plan is at Messrs McLeod and Young's, where seats may be reserved for sixpence extra. Children will be admitted half price to all parts of the house.

Scarlet fever has again assumed a mildly epidemic form in the Borough of Masterton. Three cases from various parts of the town have recently been removed to the fever hospital at Lansdowne. In conversation with an Age reporter yesterday, Mr J. Cairns, Borough Health Inspector, stated that the recrudescence of the fever in Masterton was in no way attributable to insanitary conditions in the Borough. "On the contrary,'* said Mr Cairns, "the Borough is now in an exemplary condition from the standpoint of sanitation. The fact of the matter is that visitors to Masterton from "-places where scarlet fever has been existent f<»r years past have brought contagion with them, and our own efforts to stamp out the disease effectually have been stultified to a large extent."

The abduction of ths children of wealthy Americans have roused the public to suih a state of suspicion that some awkward results art; being experienced by people whose relations with children are quite innocent of faudulant intent. A cinematograph firm, anxious to meet the topical interest in abductim.s by presenting a film of moving pictures in the music hdlls, arranged, the London "Daily News" says, for an abduction scene to he carried out under their photographic instruments close to the railway in New Jersey. Everything was going well, when some railway gangers came alongthe line on a trolley, and seeing a girl being dragged from a carriage by three men, they jumped to the conclusion that they had happened on another sensational blackmailing enterprise. Leaping off their trolley, they rushed to the assistance of the supposed distressed damsel, armed with their pick-axes, and laid about them with such good-will that all the cinematograph operators are now in hospital.

A meeting of the committee of the Carlton Cricket Club was held in the Occidental Hotel last evening. Mr E. Welch occupied the chair. It was decided, on the motion of Mr A. I Styles, seconded by Mr H. Roberts., that the club's annual social be held on Thursday, July Ist. The chairman proposed, and Mr Styles seconded, that the price of the tickets be the same as last year viz., double ss, single 3s, and extra lady 2s. Mr F. P. Welch was appointed secretary and treasurer. Mr F. Welch proposed, and Mr Styles seconded, that Mr F. McKenzie's services be secured as musician. On the motion uf the chairman, it was unanimously decided to ask all those ladies who acted as tbe'eommittee lastfyear if they would act in the same capacity again, with power to add to their number, and that they meet at the secretary's office, Perry Street, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23rd. WHY IS SANDER & SONS PTJEE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT superior to any other Eucalypti Product ? Because it is the result; of full experience, and of a special and tuivful process of manufacture. It is safe, reliable and effective, and the aggers of irresponsible preparations which are now palmed off as Extract are avoided. A death was recently reported from the use of one j£ these concoctions and in an action at i w a witness testified that he suffered the most cruel irritation from the application to an alcer 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 than a tablespoon that kills, and insist upon the preparation which was proved by xperts at' the Supreme Court of Victoria, and by numerous authorities during the ast 35 years, to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz: THE tfENUINE SANDER AND SONS PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT

Yesterday was the ninety-fourth anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.

The estates'of 62 deceased persons were placed under the charge of the Public Trustee last month. Letters of naturalisation have been issued to Nicolai Robert Frey, mariner, and Frank Max, labourer, Carterton.

The Government Audit Inspector vesterdav, completed the annual audit of the Trust Lands Trust bal-ance-sheet.

A requisition is in circulation and is being largelv signed in Masterton asking Mr J Hunter to allow himself to be nominated for the vacant seat on the Masterton Borough Council.

Mr A. Hathaway has been asked by the Masterton Fire Police to act as scrutineer of the attendance of tha Masterton Fire Police at the Town Hall during the last twelve months.

Good progress is being made with the arrangements in connection with th<* social andl'dance to be held on July Ist by the St. John Nursing Division. The tickets are selling freely, and there is every indication of the function being a decided success.

At the meeting of the Trust Lands Trustees, last evening , a letter was received from the Secretary of the Masterton Fire Police inviting the Trustees to attend at the ceremony ~of the presentation of the medals to be alloted in connection with the duty of firemen at the Town Hall during the past vear.

A meeting of the committee of the St/ John District Nurse Fund social and dance was held last evening, Mr Donal& presiding. 'lhe engaeing of an l,orchestra was left in the hands of Mr A. Donald. Messrs J. McKillop, J. Cochrane, E. Collier, Ashton and J. Bradbury were appointed M's.C., and the drawing up of the programme .was left in their hands. The social is to be held on July Ist in the Drill HaH.

To those residents not enjoying such "security from fire as is afforded by the Borough high pressure water ■ system, it will be pleasant news, Vperhaps, to hear that the old Jubilee 'engine has been so thoroughly overhauled as to afford equal possibly better —facilities for coping with an 'o itbreak than the water mains. Mr J. C. Ewirigton, at whose works the "Jubilee" was overhauled, informed ai yesterday that a test •of the engine on Thursday demon.•stated that with one lead of hose 'the water pressure was HOlbs, and with two leads about 801b«, a better result than the average of the irhigh pressure water supply. The firm of S. and W. Mackay. of Lambton Quay, Wellington, booksellers and stationers, is recognised as one of the leading and most progressive in the Empire City. Their stock is one of the best selected and most comprehensive in the Dominion. Wairarapa residents will therefore he pleased to hear that this enterprising firm has taken over the business in Masterton recently conducted by Mr C. C. Aitken, and in future will conduct it on tne modern lines that nas characterised their Wellington business. In an advertisement on the leader page of this issue, particulars are given of a great sale that is to be held in the Queen street premises, and which will open on Tuesday next. The ■stock to he offered is thoroughly ;ud-to-data, and the usual prices have .been reduced by quite one-half.

A position 3S housekeeper is required by a. mother where work for her son ami''daughter would also be available.

A sale of nursery stock will be held at the Post Office Auction Mart, this afternoon, by Mr M. O. Aronsten.

A schedule of sale prices that should interest economical shoppers is published in Messrs Graham and Co.'s advertising space in another column.

Those who have not yet tasted the "Star" brar.d mullet have missed a great delicacy. It is canned by the Dominion Canning Company, Ltd., Auckland, and the mullet is tasty and reliable in every respect. All leading grocera stock it.

Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., draw special attention to the sale to be held at 2 p.m., at their Chapsl street yards, of the draught stallion "Dominion." The sale is unreseved. and the stallion will be sold to the highest bidder.

When those who are thinking of giving an order for a tailor-made costume or suit they invariably place their order with a tailor who backs up his advertising statements with serviceable fabrics, correct fit and perfect workmanship. Mr Albert Webb has built up a substantial business along these lines. Those who wish to have their garments finished for winter wear should inspect the new fabrics just received at his Masterton premises.

The whole of the furniture contained in the Occidental Hotel, Masterton, is in first-class order, and is practically as good aa new. On Tuesday next it is to be offered for sale by Mr J. R. Nicol, and in an inset circulated with this issue particulars of the various lots are given. The goods, which "will be on view on the morning of the sale, are for absolute disposal, and those in search of furniture should be in attendance.

Eminently satisfactory sales were recorded at Mr H. A. Whelch's Queen street premises yesterday, ■when the great reduction sale of his superior stock of general drapery and clothing opened. A good display in the "shilling window" formed of such remarkable bargains that scores of people were induced to enter the shop and make purchases from the general stock. Exceptional value is promised for to-day.

A special "mark-down" sale of drapery will be commenced at Mr P. Hamill's to-morrow morning. Mr Hamill states that he does not believe in carrying over goods from one season to another, and he therefore quotes prices that will effect a ready clearance. Large purchases have been made from Home, and before these arrive it is desired to clear over £2,000 worth of drapery, clothing and millinery.

Effervescent Saline, purifying, refreshing, invigorating to all who suffer from sickness, headache, sluggish liver, etc. Price, 2/6, H. T. Wood, Chemist and Pliar micist (by warn,), Masterton *

Brief particulars of the leading lines of the Occidental Hotel furniture to be sold on Tuesday by Mr J. R. Nicol are advertised to-day. The goods are nearly new and up-to-date, and the sale presents an exceptional opportuntiy to those requiring good value in furnishings. The furniture will be on view on the morning of the sale. Customs and Forwarding Agents—J, J. CURTIS & CO., Customhouse Quay. Wellington, will clear your goods and forward to you, or you may consign goods to them, and they will forward to their ultimate destination. Moderate charges. 3 The name of A YLMER'S, Wuhs st, Wellington, is synonymous with perfection m the art of Millinery. Ladies write for a selection on approval. l>o signs by every mail from the leading London and Fnis houses.