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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9625, 18 October 1909, Page 5

Mr W. Beach, the unbeaten fcalling champion of the world will be a visitor to the Manawatu early in December. Information was received by the iMasterton police on Saturday that a •cottage on Mr H Holmes* Matah.wi Eatate had been destroyed by fire at iaaiarly tuur or. Saturday morning. Owing to the confusion of names between Kaikoura (Marlborough) and Kaikori Nurth (Hawk-a Bay) 'the residents of tj.e latter have decided lo change the nama uf their town to Oune. Cabinet has dtcidal to declare the National Jrark at the Sojthern 'Son ids and Lukes i sanctuary for native birds. This pplendi i park comprises an area of not less tna'i twu xniHton acres. I't is means that many of our native bird?, including some ver,y interttt'i g species that were in danger of extermination, will now Jhave an excell. Nt chance of being preserved for all time. The "New sfork Times" contends ithat there h an improvement in iinanners in Amerca. and. as instances points out that railway are issuing manifestoes to tneir employees telling them not to insult more people than necessary, as such conduct takes up valtime that might be devoted ; $o swelling dividends; that multimillionaires, are acquiring the habit of explaining that they mean no tharm; that policemen, though they are more sturdy than ever, do riot club total strangers quite as fiercely. -Cooks are giving notice the night before, ir stead of the morning of their departure; tradesmen are now waiting two or three seconds before ringing the door bell a second time; even burglars are removing their hats in tho presence of ladies sitting ur> in bed, and are using smokeless sptfWder; wives are "boiling down" tfteir curtain lectures; "summer girls" are returning more rings than heretofore; and children of American parents with incomes of more than -£5,000 a year are often quite polite when addressed by a stranger. An advertiser has for sale a breeding sow, separator and churn. Particulars oi native lands for distposal by sale or lease are advertised by the Ikaroi District Maori Land Board. 'On page IS af this issue is published :a testimonial from Mr A. Matthews, ■of Waiornngomai, in reference to merits of White Sheep Dip It should prove of to sheepbreeders generally, as coming from a recoeriaed authority on sheep and itheir care.

'lown and country residents in search of genuine bargains should note the fset that Mr P. Hamill, -draper and clothier, intend? holding .a special sale of good?, owing to "very heavy importations of all -classes of new season's drapery clothing «!"d millinery, etc. Full particulars will be advertised at an •eaily date. Thfc fertility of the lands in the Bay of Plenty lis sproverbi al, and it is adapted for mixed farming "and fruit culture. Persons invsearch of first-class farms are invited to communicate with Messrs Norris and Bell, land agents, of Tauranga, who ■•are in a position to supply the fullest information with respect to properties for sale in • that fainous district.

The furnishiDg of. Devonshire 'House, Victoria Street, Masterton, was completed nq Friday last, and •opened for the reception of boarders ■on baturday. No expense has been; spared,to make the comfort of patTons all that could be desired. Mes•dfimie Miller end Scott can be re- * lieji upon to maintain the good reputation of Devonshire House «b one of the most popular private hotels in 'the .Dominion. "The New Zealand Dairy Farmers' .Account Book," published by Messrs Whitcortibe and Tombs, Ltd., Wellington, comprises a whole lot of 'useful and practical information for ithe dairy farmer, and during the Tpast few weeks scores of them have tbeen -sold. In an advertisement on •page .7 of ithis 'issue, an illustration of the book appears, and a synopsis •<jf its contents is set out. Dairy ■(farmers generally should read the •advertisement, and then decide to ilAirchase 'the 'book. , iFisoti's speclafl fertilisers for all crops and all sails make poor land igood-and good ilai)d better. Fison's special'turnip fertilisers and Fison's rape fertilisers are scientifically constituted, and contain all the | •requirements necessary to produce and maintain the finest crops, and to benefit succeeding crops. Spores of farmers throughout the Wairarapa, who work their land on scientific principles, have <used these fertilisers with the most satisfactory results, and as a result'sales show a substank tial increase yearly. These fertilisers «re obtainable from all local merchHighlander condensed milk, which comes on to the market pure and Unskimmed, unadulterated, uncoloured.undrugged, and free from germs, has an immense sale throughout the Dominion. It has built up a reputation on sheer merit, and on its excellence for every household purpose, and its safety as an infant's food. Fresh milk is very difficult to keep sweet during the hot summer weather, but there is a feeling of security when a tin or two of "Highlander'* is entrenched behind the larder doors. "Hignlander" is obtainable -\1£ rom all stores. " The famous explorer, author and lecturer, Mr John Foster Fraser, who is now touring New Zealand, will give an illustrated lecture at Masterv ton, commencing on Wednesday October 27th. Mr Foster Fraser has enjoyed a triumphal procession through Australia and New Zealand, where he has been received by the uovernors, Premiers and, representative!? of the principal societies and organisations ar<f accorded most cordial welcomes. His lectures-at Dunedin, Christchurch an<J Wellington were packed to over- \ flowing, and at the latter place the Iflrst lecture of the series, "America Up-to-date,"" was under the patronage and in the presence of Lord Plunket, the Governor ot New Zealand, and Sir Joseph Ward, the Premier, occupied the chair. A t this-' time of the year, when the blood undergoes a change, many people suffer frota poorness of the blood, loss of appetite, and want of energy; pimples hrenk out ani many other disturbances occur. Spring troubles may aneedily be removed by using STEAUN'S f'BKEF IRON and'WINE " It makes good rich blood and toned '.:p the whole system. Price 3/6 per large bottle. J. V. Gordon, Masterton *