LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9613, 6 October 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr A. Matthew's stated during the course of his address on Romney Marsh sheep, yesterday, that the breed had made surprising headway in New Z?alHnd, particularly in the North Island. In the New Zealand Romney Marsh Plosk Book in 1905 7ii flocks were entered, but in 1908 the number was l c ß. Sixty-three fishing licens a have b2en issued so far in Mastertw this season. The annual meeting of the members of »he Masterton Cricket Club will be held in Messrs Gawith and Logan's office, to-morrow evening. Wool buyers are already operating in the Masterton district, and one or two sales at satisfactory prices are recorded. "Depend upon it you will always lose more sheep by under feeding than by over-feddirig," said Mr A. Matthews, it the course of his address at the Showground, yesterday. The Mastertoi Fire Police and Salvage Corps will hold a progressive euchre tournament and dance oil Tuesday, October 12ch, in the Foresters' Hall. "I have grown Romney Marsh wethers for show purposes that weighed over ninety pounds when only fourteen months old and fed on grass only," said Mr Matthews in the course of hia re-narks on Romney Marsh sheep yesterday. "There is no fixed type of Romney as far as wool is concerned either in England or. New Zealand," said Mr A. Matthews, in the course of his address on the Romney Marsh sheep at Masterton, yesterday. "At the English shows you will see sheep from the same flock carrying qiite different wool, and in New Zealand if you wish to sell your rams readily you must grow two different classes ol wool. With our climate we should be able tc grow some of the best iong wool in the world, but we have to be careful not to allow wool to carry us away and suffer constitution to be neglected." "In order to produce healthy wool and well-prown sheep we must feed the Romivy well," said Mr Matthew - , the will-known Romney Marsh sheep'ireed r, in the course of his address on Romney Marsh sheep at theShowgro mds yesterday. "The Romney is credited with being one of the hardiest of longwoi.ls. but in its original home in the marsh or uplands of Kent it was accustomed to rich pasture, and consequently we cannot hope in New Zealand to bring the breed to unless we treat it well. It is a large sheep and an ea ly maturing one, and if you treat it fairly is fit for market at from sixteen to eighteen months old."

The itinerary of the Chambers of Commerce delegates' vißit to New Zealand has now been definitely fixed. The party of 55 will reach Bluff on Monday, 11th inst., and they proceed the same day to Queens • town; thence to Dunedin on the 13th, leaving Dunedin for Christchurch on the 15th, and Christchurch for Wellington on the 16th, arriving there on the morning of the 17th. The party will leave Wellington for Rotorua by way of the Wanganui river on the 19th, reaching Auckland on the 23rd, and taking their departure for Sydney on the 25th. So far as is known at present the whole of the visitors will travel together. Sir Albert Spicer (President, of the Congress), accompanied by Lady Spicer and Miss Spicer, will arrive at Bluff on , the 18th, Dunedin on the 19th, Christchurch 20th, Wellington 21et, Rotorua 23rd, and Auckland 26th, leaving for Suva oi the 27th inst;. '

Last week a New Plymouth auction irm disposed of 11,900 calf-skins. A meeting is to be held at Eke;ahuna on Thursday to consider the question of forming a branch of the Wairarapa Buxing Association there. The ReV. K. E. Davies. of Sydney, has accented a call to Knox Church, Dunedii. He leaves Sydney on the 30th in si:. The usual met-ting ot Stonehenge Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held last evening, Bro. A. Gourlay, A.U., presiding. Routine business was transacted. In the Tararua Rifle Club's competition for Mr 0. Olsen's trophy, the leading scores were: —Rifleman A. Petr.rsen, 89; Rifleman R. Thomasen, 75; Rifleman 0. A. Olsen, 74; Rifleman J. Petersen. 71. Two hundred and fifty yearling trout have been liberated by the Eketahuna Sub-branch of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society in the Makakahi river between Kaiparoro and Hiketahuna. John Sutherland Rutherford, a single man, aged 50 years, accountant in the local office of the Huddart, Parker Co., at Auckland, shothimself through the heart early yesterday morning in the cottage where he resided in Jermyn street. His mother lives m Dunedin, and he leaves a married sister in Christchurch. The deceased had been despondent. His accounts are reported in good order. A Press Association telegram from Dannevirke states that M. Fischer, storekeeper, at Mangatera, met with an accident on Monday afternoon, which ended in his death a few hours later. He was driving his own trap, when the animal got beyond control coming down a hill near Mangatera, and capsized the vehicle. Fischer sustained a fracture of the skull and other iniuries, and nevei recovered consciousness. The deceasec was highly respected. He leaves J widow and one son. The winter session ot S, Matthew'' Club was brought to a close in S, Matthew's Schoolroom, last evening when the proceedings took the fern oE a progressive euchre party ape dance. The winners of the ladies and men's pnzes at euchre wen Misa Murrell and Mr E. Harper, re spectively, Miss Hilda Berry am Mr J. Berry annexing the "booby' prizes. After euchre dancing wa indulged in and a very enjoyabh evening was spent. Refreshment were provided by members of thi Club.

Sir Joseph Ward states that the price of the million loan raised in London for Public Works and Ad vances toSettlers is 3£ per cent.These terms hi; considers extremely satisfactory 1 , and a gcod indication of how the country's credit stands in the London money market. The loan was not raised on short dated debentures. The rate of interest to local bodies on the money arranged by Sir Joseph to be advanced to them on a grouping system will not exceed 3J per cent.

The Prime Minister,*- Sir Joseph Ward, questioned regarding the probable duration of -^the' session, said that if the House went to work in a rational way, there was no reason why a full session's work shoyld not be accomplished betore Christmas, and this without driving or sitting unreasonable hours. Some very important matters have to be dealt with, members will no doubt be expected to curtail their eloquence. Several members, however, hold that little work of real practical value will be done before the end of November

A Dantzig newspaper has been causing some alarm by its account of the seamanship of the British armoured cruiser Cornwall during her Baltic cruise. Without a pilot she navigated the difficult Kiel fiord in the darkness and mist and went to her assigned moorings. Trie report stated that -she repeated this performance at Dantzig . and Swinemunde, in both cases without a pilot. "It is obvious," concludes the journal," that ifßritish naval officers are so thoroughly conversant with some of our most difficult harbours they would not have the slightest difficulty in bottling up the High Seas Fleet in Kisl or elsewhere."

The steamer Alexander returned to Wellington yesterday from the Chatham Islands, and reported that the trawler Duco, wh>ch left Wellington on September 7th, for Chatham Islands; a 48 to 50 hours' run, had not arrived. The Alexander had been down to the Chathams on a special trip, witK coal aDd stores for the Duco, leaving Westport for Waitangi, the settlement at the Chathams, on September 21st. To the surprise of all on board the Alexander, they-learned when they arrived at the Chathams, that the Duco had nut put in an appearance. The Alexander stood by until Saturday last, and then left for Wellington. The Alexander kept a sharp look-out for the Duco, but nothing was seen of her. '

The following is a list of the live stock judges for the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association's Spring Show to be held on the 3rd, 4th and sth November next: Leaping and hunters and driving in rin<?, Messrs Armstrong and W. Hayward, senr.; thoroughbreds, saddle and ponies, Mr F. Armstrong, Akitio; harness horses, Mr W. Hayward, senr., Gloucester Christchurch; draught horses, Mr W. D. Watßon, Masterton; Shorthorns, Mr A. Mckenzie, Featherston; Herefords, Mr B. Chambers, Havelock North; Ayrshires, Mr Jas. Gait, Mataura, Southland; Jersey, Mr H. E. B. Watson, Tai Tapa; Holsteins, Mr E. Eagle, janr., Belvedere, Carterton; fat stock, Mr John Strang, Gladstone: Lincolns, Mr D. Kirkpatrick, Pahutahi; Romney ewes, Mr G. N. Hunt, Wakefield; JRomney rams, Mr Watson Sheenan, High street, Dunedin; Leicesters. Mr R. Killand; Southdown, Mr W. B. Andrews, Southbridge; Shropshire and Hampshires, Mr R. Patry, Salisbury, Timaru; pigs, Mr W. R. May, Richmond, Nelson; poultry, Mr J. J. Casey, Khandaliah; ,dogs, bulldogs, collies and hounds, Mr J. HorJ rax, Donald street, Karori; all terriers, Mr K. G. Makin, Levin; setters and pointerr, Mr Paul Hunter, Porangahau; spaniels and other breeds *Mt Paul Hunter, Porangahau. Mr P. Robinson has for sale a quantity of large red and large yellow tomato plants. The address of his ; agents will be found elsewhere. <

A lady's bicycle is advertised for sale. A widow with one child seeks posi-' tion as housekeeper* An advertiser seeks a situation on a bee farm or fruit farm. A reward is offered for the recovery of a bay mare lost from Kenall J and Chapel streets. The owner of a sack full of sun- * dries found on the Taureu road is advertised for. Farm hands, cooks, milkers ands ahearers are wanted by Mr F. P. Welch. At their rooms, on Saturday next, Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co. will offer at auction by order ot the mortgagee, a section of seven acres of t land with new six-rnomed house J situated at Te Ore Ore. Mr T. McCracken has now taken possession of his new premises wherean up-to-date stock of furniture and general furnishings is open to view.' The stock is new, well selected and inspection is invited. A new supply of up to date bicycles is to hand for Mr J. J. Spillane, of the Exchange Buildings. These are from the best known manufacturers, and are fuily guaranteed. Repairs are made/a specialty by Mr Spillane, who invites inspec- • lion of the new models. , "*<l The W.K.C. A. are holding a special > sale of their "W.F.C.A." sewing machines. These machines are guaranteed to give satisfaction, and embody all the latest improvements. The cabinet work is of oak, handsomely finished, and makes an ornament in the home. Mr F. Dupre, watchmaker, and jeweller, makes a special display of new a»d up-to-date jewellery and fancy geoeff" admirally suited for presents. The quality of the goods may be relied upon, and the public are invited to see the display made in the windows. Those about to insure are notified 1 that policies issued before the er.d of the year „by the Australian Mutual ' Provident Society will participate in 1 this year's bonus dividend. Examples * of bonuses will be found elsewhere 1 in this issue, and fuller particulars [ maybe obtained from Mr Francis,; district secretary. ! Mr W. Pauling, tailor, has re- * ceived a very fine assortment of new , season's patterns, embracing over thirty exclusive styles and colours. f The goods are the product of some of 3 the leading English manufacturers, 9 and were relected specially for the 3 coming summer trade. Mr Pauling invites those wno require a stylisto b suit to place'the order wjth I iro. n Remarkable bargains are obtain-. able in chiffons and tulles at Messrs : e Hendjyand Buxton's relinquishing* '"' sale. These goods are""now' bei-g sold n at 9d per yard, as against 2s 3d'elses where. Silk ribbors, five inches e wide, the cost of which beft re the sale ranged from Is 9d to 1 lid is 0 now 9d per yard. VfiJings woith 2s * 6d are now going at 9d. These bar--0 gains are being eagerly snapped up, 4 as the shop will be definitely closed on the 16th inst.* h Readers are reminded of the salei- of Mr Gaskin's stock,, implements,, d poultry and furniture, which is td< n be conducted by the New Zealand n Loan and Mercantile Agency C 0.,. £ at Opaki, at noon, to-morrow. Ow- , , ing to Mr Gaskin having sold his g farm and leaving the district the* i- sale will be held without reserve. * Mr J. H. Block ley, who is well- :" known in Masterton, announces that. '•' he will shortly commence business as* lfc a furniture manufacturer in the pree mißes lately occupied by Mr T. Mc~ K Cracken, opposite Knox Church. Mr Blockley is a thoroughly capable n and experienced tradesman, and it those placing orders with him cam h rely on getting satisfaction.' A fine' r collection of pictures and moulds Willi e foim part of the stocky end Mr Blockn ley has secured the latest appliances. 0 for a turning out cheap work. t Great interest is being taken itii -the amateur musical competition !-' (piano) at the Blossom aoid Butter- ;. fly Fair to be held In the Town; - Hall on 20th and 21st inst. Mr Mce Leod, of Messrs McLeod and Young,. i has the matter in hand and will t*eLt ect the music- "Entrance will "be one- ■ shilling, which will aiso admit the* s fair, and a gold medal will be eiven for each division. The age for juKforsi j will be under; sixteen. With theamount of talent displayed at the * recent examinations there ought t& " ' be a very substantial list of entries for the honour of being Masterton's t Gold Medallist. Particulars with re- | gard to the music selected can be ob--1 tamed from Mr Young. j On Saturday next, at the Fores- . ters' Hall, Grey town, Mr J. R„ . Nicol will offer for sale by publicauction, under instructions from Mr J. T. Hodder, a' very desirable farm property of 570 acres at Tauherenikau, admirably situated between' Greytown and Featherston, close tr> railway, stock markets, and dairy factories, with a frontage to the main road, the property is most suit- —a able for grazing, fattening, cropping and dairying. It is well grassed and watered thfdughout, and the buildings, including a substantially built seven-roomed house, are in good order, and the property should meejb with a ready sale. Intending purchasers will be shown over the place by applying at the homestead, and fuller particulars will be supplied by the auctioneer. .

The spacious hall on the second floor of Mr Rankin's pastry shop in Queen street, Masterton, has been fitted up in a most attractive manner as a tea-room, the appointments being of a comprehensive character. Alterations have been made to the main shop in order to provide an entrance from Queen sireet to the stairway, leading to the second floor. In the arrangement of the tea rooms no expense has been spared to secure comfort of patrons. The tables are fo arranged that while enjoying the fragrant c.y patrons cm: ootain a full view of all that is passing in Queen and Perry streets. A refreshing cup of tea and the ci.uicest of cakes will be obtainable at all hours, and a superior service is guaranteed Mr Rankin should receive liberal support in his new undertaking. 41 this time of ihe yt-ar, when the blood undergoes a change, many people suffer from poorness of the blood, loss of appetite, and want of energy; pimples break out an i many other disturbances occur. Spring troubles may soeedily be removed by using STEAEN'S "BEEP IRON and WINE " It makes good rich b'ood and tones ::p the whole system. Price 3/6 per large bottle. J. V. Gobdon, Chemist, Masterton,*