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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9596, 16 September 1909, Page 5

The first annual social of the Masterton Pipe Band was held in the Exchange Hall last evening, and was a decided success. were about 70 couples present. Excellent music was supplied by Messrs R. Mcintosh (piano) and R. Boyes (violin).. extras being played by Miss L- Goueh, Mrs W. G. Taylor, Messrs H. Fawett, F. Mc Kdtizls, R. Mnckay (pipes). F. Langton (side drum). B. Gough and R, Mack ay. A first clnss supper was supplied by Miss Firms in the Arcadia Tea Rooms. Much of tie siccess of the function) was due to the capable secretary, Mr L. A. Tabuteau TJn? floor was in capital order, having been prepared by Mr J. Arthur.

The spread of prohibition in New Zealand hits, according statu ment made in the Auckland Supreme Court, inaterially p-dded to the tnaiket value of existing hotel licenses It was not unusual. Mr J. R Raea stated in a case before the Courn for £5,000 or £6,000 to be paid now for going into a hotel. In view or these and other vested interests, counsel thought that the provision whereby one offence of supplying prohibited persons rendered the licensee liable to the forfeiture of his license was penal in the highest degree.

A very interesting demonstration of the capabilities of the Miramax" hand fire extinguisher was given on Messrs Abraham and Wil liams' saleyards, yesterday afternoon, at the conclusion of the sale. The proceedings were witnessed by a large gathering of both town and country residents In order to thoroughly test the extinguisher, Mr F. C. Matthews, who is introducing the machines into the district, had previously secured eight large packing casas, which he filled with tar, kerosene, shavings and other inflammable matter. Having ignitpd the boxes, the demonstrator waited until the flames had obtained a thoroughly strong hold. The which bad alreadv been charged with the necessary mixture was put into operation. The machine responded to the touch of the operator, and a thin jet of fluid immadiately shot out, which was directed on to fthe flames. The time recorded to ext.in guish the flames was recorded by Mr Johnson, one of the members of fne Brigade, and it was exactly twenty seconds. The demonstration was a great success, and those present were quite satisfied with the demonstration. Mr Matthews is ap • plyi&g to the Borough Council for permission to'.give another demonstration on Friday evening. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., Ltd , have been appointed local agents for the appliance. A good general servant is requi red by an advertiser. A reward is offered for the return of a motor glove in Masterton. An advertiser has a vacancy for a lady help A shearers cook is required by Messrs Gillespie and Co. A handkerchief with sovereign tied in corner lost in Queen street is advertised for. As a protection against a chill and giving generous vigor to the system the public are recommended to use Colman's Mustard in the bath. Mr J. Carpenter, of the Central Shoe Store, has a very fine assortment of children's dainty yet serviceable shoes for sale at prices set out in an advertisement on page 6 of this issue. A smart motor run from Wellington was accomplished by Mr F. % Warren Fowler in a, 22-30 h.p. "Scat" car yesterday. He left the Wellington Post Office at 11 a.m. and reached his Masterton garage at 2.3 p.m., twenty minutea being occupied in stoppages on the road. The "Spinsters' Concert" which is | being held in the Methodist Schoolroom this evening in aid of the new pipe organ fund, is creating a considerable amount of curiosity. The nature of the programme is at present a mystery, and this accounts for great deal of interest that is being taken in it. The committe have been working Very hard to ensure the success of the affair, and it is anticipated that the Schoolroom will be crowded. Judging from the number of tickets already sold the sum of between £lO and £l2 will be carried forward to the organ fund. The Mason Simplex shearing mac hine is popular amongst Hawke's Bay sheep breeders, who claim that from points of clean cutting, durability, and general satisfaction it is the best obainable. In some of the leading sheds in Hawke's Bay the Simplex has been subjected to every reasonable test, and in every instance has given splendid results. The coat of a machine of four stands, complete, with engine, grinders, and fitted in shed, is only £165, and the services of an expert will be given free for first shearing. Particulars are given in an advertisement on page 7 of this issue.

There is no more reliable firm of seedsmen in the Dominion than that of Messrs Arthur Simmonds and Co., Ltd., of Napier, who conduct one of the largest businesses of the kind in New Zealand, Success has followed on excellent business methods, dependable seeds and right prices. The firm sells everything for the garden, field an d orchard, and careful consideration is given to every order placed with them. Wairarapa residents will be pleased to learn from an advertisement on page 1 that Messrs Simmonds and Co. have, appointed Mr F. J Bobbins, fruiterer, of Masterton, agent for the sale of their seeds. A splendid descriptive catalogue is Issued by the firm containing information of value to gardeners generally, one of which may be obtained on application to Mr Robbins, or direct to the firm.

Mr M. A. McFarlane; Tobacoomst, Maryborough, Vio., writes: "My boy had been troubled with bronchitis for some time, and though I had expert opinion and their prescriptions he still seemed to be getting worse. I was really afraid that he was developing consumption. At length I concluded to give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial, and can truthfully say the result was wonderful. From the very first he commenced to pick up, and is to-day quite healthy." At the least symptom of an attack I now give him a few doses, and it always checks the complaint at once. Have also given Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to my other children when attacked with croup, with he same good results." For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.