LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9628, 21 October 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Carterton Bowling Club will open the season to-day. Proceedings are to be taken against certain exporters in the Carterton district for loading sheep into railway trucks in excess of the legal limits.

Mr P. Feint's store and Mr G. Hughan's cycle shop, at Carterton, were broken into on ounday night, and sundry goods stolen Tie police have the matter in hand. The borough Cmncil notineu the Hospital Trustees at the meeting yesterday that they proposed to reduce the pric» of gas to all consumers sometime in February next. The monthly rerort of the Matron of the Master'on Hospital Trustees, at their meetir'i? yedterday, showed that there were seventeen patients in the Hospital at the end of last month, 23 were admitted during

| the month, and 25 discharged, leaving 15 at presen: in the institution. Two questions which are 1 being well canvassed in the lobbies just now are:—When will the Hon. T. Mackenzie be elevated to full Minis • terial rank? and will another Minister be appointed? From what can be gathered, it seems clear that the appointment to the Ministry of Mr Mackenzie is a sore point with many members of the Government party, says a" Wellington paper. With regard to the suggestion that another Minister should be appointed, it is fairly generally held that another appointment could not be defended. The cost of government, it j 13 felt, is already too high, and the j cost of another Minister could be better spent on public works. Ow-

ing to the reduction of Departments, no further appointment would be warranted. Summed up by a shrewd followers of the Government, the position is that Sir Joseph Ward will not propose to give the Hon. T. Mackenzie full Ministerial rank until at any rate after the present session. In regard to the vacancy in the Ministry, he holds that Sir Joseph will continue to dangle "the bait" in front of his supporter? in order to keep them from kicking ever the traces.

There is a considerable amount of sickness amongst children in the Kopuaranga district. A return laid on the table ot the House shows that the nuTnher nf Grown tenants who paid land tax last financial year was 570. At the Pwhce Court yesterday morning, before Mr Eli Smith, J.P., a first offemling inebriate was convicted and discliatgad. Mr Cuddie announces that experiments are to be conducted in connection with the manufacture of whey butter—to see whether or not it would be feasible to run whey from the cheese vats through cream separators and make nutter from the re • suit.

The larges petition which has come before the House this session was presented on Tuesday niuht. It contained no fewer than 11.000 names. The petitioners asked that the vast areas of fertile land in and to the north of the county of Waiapu should be thrown open for selection. The lambine in the Kopuaranga district is considered the best experienced for many years. One hundred percent, is quite a common return and one settler is reported to have obtained a return ot 147 per cent. Another settler having a flock of 3,100 ewes had a percentage of 10y. Mr Ell's Gaming Act 1908 Amendment Bill, has for its object the abolition of tire totalisator. In the event of the Bill not passing, Mr Ell will ask the House to remit the ques*tion to the peopie for a referendum, either on a special day, or at the next general election. Mr M'Laren stated in the House of Representatives on Tuesday Jast that during the recent slack season the General Labourers' Union lost from 600 to 700 members, and the Wharf Labourers' Union almost as many. It was by no means true that during slack seasons all classes of men rushed to join the unions. The average moisture in Danish butter is 14 per cent., New South Wales 13.5, Victorian 12.6, New Zealand 11.7. The recent decision of the Victorian Government to fix 14 per cent, as the maximum percentage oi moisture in "superfine" butter will not be] put into operation till next January, and may then apparently be reconsidered. Letters for the undermentioned person's are lying unclaimed at the. Masterton Post Office :~-United Kingdom. —P Ayres, H. J. Chapman, W. C. Chapmap, A. H. Gilford, Robt Maitland, Rose O'Donnell, W. H O'Mara, Alf Stevens, G. Watts, Sidney Weir Fiji.--Miss E. Ogg. New South Wales.—R. Stewart. Tasmania!— Frank Hazell Victoria. —J. Connors. A. Warton. A funny incident is reported from the North. A Maori wishing to nominate his-horse at one up-coun-try meeting, about 80 miles from where he resided sent the secretary a wire to nominate the hnrse. A few hours afterwards the secretary was surprised- to see the Maori owner walk into his office and ask, if he had received the wire. The Maori had ridden the 30 miles in order to make sure that the wire had reached its destination. The total number of pupils now in attendance at the public schools in the Wanganuj Board's district vergea on 41,000, and the number of schools open verges on 200. Nearly onefourth of the teachers are uncertificated, and accordingly the district is prepared to absorb a large number of the certificated teachers that will be set free from the training .colleges next month. There are 157 male teachers, 191 female teachers,"114 uncertificated teachers (including licensed teachers), 75 pupil teachers, and eight probationers. Mails for Commonwealth of Australia, Ceylon, India, China. Japan, Straits Settlements, and also South Africa. Continent of Europe and United Khgdom, per steamer Moana, will close here on Friday, October 22nd, at 6.15 a.m. A mail for the United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, Karatonga, Tahiti, Fenrhyn, Marquisas and Aitutaki Islands, also Canada, United States America, and West Indies, per s.s. Hauroto, will close here on Friday, 22nd inst., at 6.15 a.m. Correspondence for United Kingdom and Continent of Europe must be specially addressed.

A statement of the receipts and expenditure of the Government Valuation of Land Department shows that the salaries for last year amounted to £24,369. Feen to valu- ' ers amounted to £2,226, and travelling allowances and expenses to £5,400. The receipts included fees for valuers' reports, £10,219, contributions from local authorities for preparing and correcting? rolls, £4.617, from Advances to Settlers Office for agency work, £I,OOO, from Land Tax Department for supplying tax rolls, £8,500. The net cost of the Department is stated to be £11.121. References to the journals oi the Legislative Council show thatf the terms of office of several of its members will shortly expire. On December 13th the following, will retire: —Hons. G. Jones, Otago; R. H. 'J; Reeves, Nelson; and W. C. Smith, Hawke's Bay. Early in March next, the Hons. A. Baldey, Otago; W. C. P. Carncross, Taranaki; F. Trask, Nelson; and T. Thompson, Auckland, will retire. Then, again, the Hon. Mahuta, Auckland, will cease I to be a member of the Council (unless re appointed) on May 22nd. Four Councillors, the Hons. W. Beehan, Auckland; S. T. Auckland; T. K. Macdonald, Wellington; and H. F. Wigram. Canter- J ; bury, go out of office in the sue- I i ceeding month. I I

A patent which is likelv to prove very remunerative to the natentee is one which has heen applied for by a Masterton resident, Mr J. J. SpilI lane, cycle importer, of Queen street. The invention is a new style of cycle or motor cycle seat. Th 3 idea is very simple, embo J yjng a solid base with an upholstered spring'cushion. Mr Spillane has submitted the idea to experts in the cycle trade, who pronounce it to be one which will supply a long'felt want, as the seat is exceedingly comfortable, in fact far more so than ihe aerial spring I seats now in use., Mr A. K. Bunny, I solicitor and patent ag«nt, of Masterton, is applying for protection for the patentee in various parts of the world. The seat is likely to be very largely taken up by Home manufacturers, as it is inexpensive in construction, and is sure to be popular with cyclists who desire a comfortable ride.

The visiting days at the Mastertoo Hospital have been altered to> Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday in every week. ' It will want very ugent reasons to satisfy us (says the "Hawke's Bay Herald") that the Government shouldk be giv«n authority for a further loan. The rapid increase of our debt can only be viewed with apprehension, and yet, instead of any attempt totaper off our borrowing, the Government seems inclined to increase the pace.

There are at present seven suppliers to the Kopuaranga creamery, about 1,800 gallons of milk being received daily. The tests have decreased somewhat owing to the rapid growth of grass and the easing off of dry feed. For the week ending October Bth the highest test was 3.7, the lowest 3.5, and the average just under 3.6.

A conference of the Committee of Managing Ratepayers of the OoakiLansdowne Water Supply Scheme, consisting of Messrs A. H. Wrightson, W. H. Cruickshank, W. J.. Hirschberg, and A. Buick, and* delegates from the Maßterton County Council, Messrs W. J. Welch (chairman), J. Morris and J. Foreman, was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of approving of a set of ' water by-laws for the new scheme. The meeting went fully into the matter, and by-laws embracing about. 60 clauses were drawn up. It was decided that instructions be given to the County solicitor to frame the bylaws and bring them into force. A general meeting of the Workmen's Friend Building Society was held last night, Mr W. H. Jackson.< presiding over an attendance of about 40. Mr Rigg moved "that the Directors of the Workers' Mutual* Building Society be thanked for the coutersy extended in connection with the amalgamation proposals, and that it bj resolved by this Society tnat no further steps be taken by this Society in the matter of amalgamation." This was seconded by Mr L. H. Lewis and carried. The disposal of £3OO by sale was proceeded with, Mr Chunn being the highest tenderer (£6O) was duly entitled to £3OO free of interest. The chairman stated that now the amalgamation question had been settled he hoped, every member would put his should ir to the wheel and obtain new members.,; He pointed out that new memberb could enter by paying subscriptions single instead of double.

The monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Mastercon Hospital was held in the Council Chambers yesterday morning. There were present, —Messrs J. B. Keith (chairman), R. Brown, J. C. Ewington, C C. Jackson, H. J. O'Leary. A letterwas received from ttie Mastarton Amateur Theatricial Society, stating-' that it had been decided to donatehalf the proceeds to the next entertainment to the Hospital, The offer was received with thanks Mr R. Brown was appointed visiting member for the month. The, financial statement for the month showed : Masterton Hospital, total receipts, £9B 17s9d; expenditure, £2BB. 13b. 3d; balance at last meeting, £444 8s 3d; balance at date, £225 13s 9d; Infectious diseases hospital, receipts £2O ss; expenditure, £7; balance at fast meeting, £9l 15s 8d; balance at date, £lO5 os' Bd. A young girl to take charge of a child is required by an adveriser. A rehearsal of the "Messiah" will be held in the Methodist Church this evening at 8 o'clock.—Advt. A competent ploughman, with a knowledge of farm implements, is. required by Mr C. C. Ramsdeiu Mr E. Hodge, second-hand dealer,, has for sale furniture, carpenters' / tools, bicycles and numerous otherlines.

Notice is given to members of the Masterton Mounted Rifles that alt long-barrelled M.L.E rifles must be handed in to the Q.M.S. before October 27th.

Mr J. Carpenter, of the Central Boot Store, has a very large ,stock of men's smart and light footwear, specalty selected for s'lmmer trade. An excellent display of these boots is made in his Queen street store,, and the prices at which they are t» be retailed is decidedly reasonable.

With to-morrow's isaue of the Age will be circulated an inset deal ing with the great' .'spring * sale of new and stylish goods at Mr Hamill's Masterton store. The inset should! be carefully perused by ladies generally, as astonishingly low prices areset out on stock imported for thi? season's trade. Mr Hamill states; candidly that he wants money, and he lias made the sals sufficiently attractive to get it.

A. Harbroe, proprietor of the Royal Oak Hotel, Carterton, in another column calls the attention of the travelling public to this hotel,, which offers good accommodation to travellers at a moderate tariff. Speight's Prize Ale and the best brands of wines and H spirits are stocked. There is & first-class billiard. 1 room, also loose boxes and horse docks.

Tiierfl is eyery indication of a steady improvement in the timber business in Masterton. Messrs G. Gardner and Sons, the well-known timber merchants, have secured the order for the supply of timber, for; Mr Donald's new residence to be erected in Upper Cole Street. The plans for the house have been entrusted to Mr Cbas. G. .Muhro, who estimate? the timber wiil approximate 50,000 feet In addition Messrs Gardner and Sons are executing several, orders for country clients, totalling 53,000 feet, which will keep this enterprising firm busy for sometime. A little forethought may save you no end of trouble. Anyone who makes it arule to keep Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to be a fact. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

MrsS. H. Walker, 230' Humilray-st. B*llarat,Vic.. writes: "Have used Chamberlain's Cough Eeuaedy for four years, and know it is excellent. Have found it most beneficial. Can recommend it to anyone. In tact have done so many times, and it lias accomplished good results in every case " For sale by all chemists and' srorekeepers:

.atthis time of the year, when the Dlood undergoes a change, many, people suffer from poorness of the blood, loss of appetite, and want of energy; pimples break oat an J many ether disturbances oocur. Spring troubles may speedily be removed by using STEA&N'S "BEEF lEON and WINE " It makes good rich, blood and tones up the whole system Price 3/6 per large bottle. J. V. Gokpow, Chemist, Masterton.*