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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Mystery Flat dredge is 19czs 17dwts for a week's working. The latest return for the Maßterton dredge is 33ozs 4dwts for 132 hours' working.

With reference to certain comments made by our sporting contributor "Zetland" in connection with the running of the trains to the Opaki Racecourse, the Acting-Sta-tionmaster (Mr Noble) informs us that the train advertised to leave at 10.57 a.m. left at that hour, and arrived at the Opaki Racecourse at 11.7 a.m., also, the time of arrival arranged by the Department Other trains were also despatched according to the times advertised. His explanation in regard to "Zetland's - ' remarks is that he ("Zetland") must have arrived at the station after the advertised time of departure of the train.

Yesterday morning Mrs Graham, wife of Mr R. Graham, Upper Plain, died very suddenly. The deceased expired while engaged washing, and was found by two of her children In the wash-house. The facts were reported to the Coroner, Mr C. C. Graham, S.M., who deemed the holding of an inquest to be unnecessary, Dr Prior stating that death was due to heart failure, the deceased having shown symptoms of heart disease for some time past. The late Mrs Graham, who was about 38 years of age, was the mother of eleven children, several of whom are quite young, while the youngest is only two months old. The funeral will leave Mr Graham's residence at 2 p.m. to-day for the Masterton Cemetery.

In regard to the Dominion's timber industry, Mr J. (J. Thomson, M.P., has forwarded the following letter te the Hon. J. A. Millar, Minister for Railways, under date March Bth:—l understand that you are leaving for Victoria at an early date. As you are no doubt aware there is a large area of birch forest in this portion of Southland. Sawmillers were sending away to Australia thuusands of feet until within a few years ago when the prohibitive tariff of the Commonwealth Government killed what was a fairly lucrative industry. Sawmilling is one of our important industries, and 1 am anxious that something shall be done to open the, Australian market again. I beg to request that when you are in Victoria you will be good enough to give this matter your attention With a view to ascertaining whether we could arrange a reciprocal argee ment. As you are aware, Australia must take kauri, and the Commonwealth Government might agree to some arrangement regarding birch if a concession were made with respect to that timber. At any rate, I trust that you will do what you can, Were there an outlet for our birch in Australia—and we have thousands upon thousands of acres—it would give a great impetus to saw milling, and the railway would gain a large increase in freights.

A claim for maintenance was heard at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday, when Horace Joyce and Edgar Joyce were charged on the information of Mr J. C. Boddingtou with failing to contribute to the maintenance of their father while in the Masterton Hospital. Mr G. H. Cullen, who appeared for informant, stated that defendants' father had been admitted to the Hospital, and had subequently died there, and a charge had been made against defendants for his maintenance, which had not been paid. Mr Pownall, for the defence, contended that unless Kis Worship held that the two defendants ,were able to contribute without j stinting their mother and sister, j they should not be ordered to pay the i amount. Defendants, in their evi- ' dence, stated that the whole of their , earnings were taken up in keeping j up their home. His Worship held j that defendants should have been | able to pay something off the debt j in question, in view of the fact that they had apDarently been earning £6 ; per week between them during the j past four months. An order would be j made for the payment of the amount i claimed (£3 16s), each of the de- J fendants to pay £1 18s, in default j fourteen days' imprisonment, the warrant to be held over so long as j defendants pay 2s per week.

The tenth teachers* convention of the Wellington Sunday School Union will take place at Matserton during Easter. A large number of teachers of different denominations are expected to be present from Wellington and suburbs.

Tenders, which will close on April 4th, are invited by the Secretary of the Workmen's Friend Building Society, for the purchase of nine acres of land and buildings near Masterton, Particulars may he obtained from the Secretary (Mr W. Donaldson).

The team selected to represeent the Wasrarapa Cricket Association in their match with the Marlborough representatives is inserted under cricket notes. The match is to be played on the Park Oval on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

The usual meeting of Endeavour Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held on Thursday evening last, Bro. H. King, C.T., presiding. General routine business was transacted. The Lodge received a visit from Bro. Carr, of Napier, Bro. Edwards, of Wellington, and Bro. Creaney of Port Ahuriri, each of whom conveyed fra ternal greetings from their Lodges, and also from several other Lodges which they had visited. One new member was proposed.

At the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday, the Secretary read a letter Irom Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., written when Mr and Mrs Hogg were recently in Christchurch, as follows:—"I don't think many people are aware of the advantages to be derived from having their luggage checked when travelling long distances in New Zealand by rail or steamer. On Mrs Hogg and myself leaving Masterton we addressed three large packages to Christhurch, and had them checked at a cost of sixpence. At Chnstcurch we simply re-ad-dressed them to Queenstown, where they were stored until our arrival a week later, the charge for storage being Is 9d. or a total of 2s 3d between Masterton and Lake Whakatipu. You can imagine the risk, trouble, loss of time and expense in volved, had we adopted tha old plan of hiring cabs or expresses, and watching the handling <v£ our luggage on board the steamer. All this we saved."

At the Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, Caleb Yeoman Dally was charged with keeping his shop open for the transaction 01 business on Sunday. Constable .Brown stated that he had seen four men in the shop on the Sunday in question drinking milk shakes. Defendant in his evidence stated that the public could not see him carrying on his business unless they moved the screens and came into the shop. Mr Hollings, who appeared for defendant, held that in order to commit a breach of the Act the alleged sales would have to be carried on in view of the public. The screen, be stated, was so hung that the public could not see. and it could not therefore be said that it was exposed to the view of the public. He submitted, therefore, that no offence had been committed. Moreover, the work was one of necessity and a? such was excluded by the Statute. Mr C. C. Graham, the presiding Magistrate, he'd that the law had been infringed, as the door had been kept open in view of the public, and a fine of 5s and costs would be imposed.

' A meeting of those interested in the matter of urging upon the Government the necessity of proceeding with the erection of the proposed new Courthouse was held in the Council Chambers yesterday. The Mayor (Mr P. L. Hollings) occupied the chair. A resolution which was passed at the Chamber of Commerce that afternoon was read as follow: "This Chamber is of opinion that the present Courthouse is absolutely unfit for the purpose of Supreme Court sittings or even that of the Magistrate's Court work, and the Chamber strongly urges the Minister of Justice to give the matter his earnest attention. In view of the fact that the sum of £5,000 was voted last session for the above purpose the Chamber trusts that the works will be immediately taken in hand, particularly as the Supreme Court is now holding periodical sittings in Masterton." After discussion the following resolution was passed on the motion of Mr G. H. Cullen, seconded by Mr J. Caselberg, "That the'member for the district be asked to interview the Minister concerned, and urge upon him the importance of proceeding at once with the erec T tion of the proposed new Codrthouse, and that the resolution of the Chamber of Commerce be also brought under the notice of the Minister."

The pupils of St. Patrick's School held their annual swimming sports in the Dixon Street Baths yesterday morning. The fine morning made the gathering very enjoyable for both competitors and spectators. Some good exhibitions of swimming l and diving were given by the competitors, and the diving of Miss Ella O'Leary was highly commented upon by those present. The success of the gathering was largely due to the untiring efforts of the Very Rev. Dean McKenna, and Mr Falls, caretaker, rendered valuable assistance during the sports. The results are as follows: —25 yards ior boys, this year's swimmers: J. McNally 1, Gol die Cress 2, Gill 3. Fifteen Yards Handicap, for * iris, this year's swimmers: Momiie MrCarty 1, Jessie Scott 2. Fifty Yards School Championship, for pi is: Nellie O'Dowd 1, Mary Olsen :!, Fifteen | Yards Handicap, ior boys under 11 years: Claude Hodgins !, Bernie Welch 2, Clarrie Hodgins 3. Twentyfive Yards Handicap, for boys over i 11 years: G. Treder 1, Douglas I Welch 2, John Hourigan 3. Fi-teen j Yards Handicap, for girls under 11 i years: Margaret Cassin 1, Monnie McCarthy 2. Twenty-five Yards Handicap, for girls over 11 years: Ella O'Leary 1, Statia Hourigan Mary Olsen 3. Neatest header, boys: John O'Dowd 1, J. McNally and Douglas Welsh, tie, 2. Neatest header, girls: Ella O'Leary 1. Mary Olsen 2. Obstacle race, boys: Douglas Welch 1, G. Treder 2. Obstacle race, girls: Ella O'Leary 1, Mellie O'Dowd and Mary Olsen, tie, 2. Diving for plates, boys, Douglaa Welch and J. McCarthy, tie, 1; J. O'Dowd, 2. Diving ior plates, girls: Mary Olsen, Nellie O'Dowd and Ella O'Leary, all , tied for first place. Relay race: Tom ; Gill's team 1, John O'Dowd's team 2 50j-ds school championship for boys : Douglas Welch 1, G. Treder 2.

To-morrow night "The Cruci fixion" will be suns; at St. Matthew's Church, at the closp of the evening service.

Messrs JSJicol and Edwards, land agents, of Queen street, Masterton, report that numerous enquiries are being received for the pioperty advertied by them on page Bof this paper.

A rather unusual position has arisen in connection with Eketahuna municipal affairs (says the Eketahuna corespondent of the Dominion), and, fir. present indications, it would ui; -jar that the Mayor has every chance, if he persists in his attitude, of defeating a resolution passed by a majority of the Council. About a month back the Lighting Committee of the Council embodied a recommendation in its report to tha effect that the electrical engineer should receive a bonus of £4O in consideration of work done outside his ordinary duties. The Mayor strongly opposed the payment of the bonus on the grounds that the money had not been earned, and that, if it had, the finances were not in a position to stand such a payment. An amendment to the adoption of the report was moved by the Mayor, and a seconder was found in Councillor Haswell. The report, however, was adopted by five votes to two. The Mayor immediately gave notice of motion to rescind the resolution, and. at the next meeting, this was rejected by four votes to three, the Mayor having jrained another supporter. Notice of motion was again given to rescind the resolution, and, at the ordinary meeting on Monday night, this received the same fste as ihe one previously moved.. Not to> be daunted, the Mayor, who now contends that tha money cannot be lawfully granted, gave further notice of motion to rescind the resolution recommending the payment of the bonus. The majority of the Council has grown weary of the Mayor's attitude, but as there is nothing in the Standing Orders to prevent him moving notices of motion from now till Domesday, and thereby holding up the business of Council, steps are, it is understood, to be taken to insert a clause in the Standing Order 3 in the direction of obviating a recurrence of the present position. In the meantime, the Mayor metaphorically has the "bull by the horns," as, in the event of one of the majority being absent, he can succeed with his casting vote in carrying the notice of motion, and even if the Standing Orderes are amended in the direction indicated, it is doubtful if the amendment will apply to a past case.

An advertiser has two nice front rooms to let, particulars at the office of the Wairarapa Age. A young lady with four years* town experience advertises for posiion in foreign fancy department. : A smart lad to learn the cycle trade is advertised for by Mr J. J. Spillane, Exchange Buildings, Que^n I street. An advertiser wants to purchase 30 to 50 acres suitable for dairying, I river flat with cottage on preferred. ' L.I.P. tenure te.not objected to. Elsewhere it is announced that the tenders for the sale of the "Ruawai'' Estate close on March 31st with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd. Train arrangements for the Easter holidays are advertised. Excursion tickets will be issued from the 22nd to the 28th March. It would be as well for travellers to note that passengers must airive at their final destination on or before the actual date upon which their tickets expire.

A welcome will be extended to the Rev. Bain Macdonald, on Sunday afternoon at the Y.M.C.A., and a hearty invitation is given to all Masterton men and strangers to be present at 5 p.m.. to take part in the Strangers' Tea at 5.30. The meetings last only half-a-hour, and a straight and vital topic is promised.

On Tuesday next, at 53 Essex Street, Messrs McQueen and Sons will sell on account of Mr J. Elder, the whole of his furniture and effects, particulars ot which are advertised in this issue.

One of the most attractive displays of footwear that has been made in Masterton for some time is to be made by Mr J. Carpenter to-day. The display includes all the latest and most fashionable footwear in ladies' and gentlemen's lines, whicb are set out in a manner that is at once attractive and pleasing. Patrons requiring footwear of any description can depend on experiencing little difficulty in making a satisfactory selection. Special attention is paid to mail orders, which receive prompt and efficient attention.

I The Sunday School anniversary services in connection with the Kuripnni Methodist Sunday School will be held at Kuripuni to-morrow. Mr Heyhoe will conduct the morning service, and at 2.30 and 7 p.m. the Rev. C. E. Porter will occupy the pulpit. Particulars of the services in connection with the Mastqrton Methodist Church appear in our advertising columns.

Asthma is painful and exhausting, enervating and distressing. Why sufi'tr, when relief can be immediately obtained bv the use of that truly wonderful remedy. MOUNTAIN KIN(* ASTHMA POWDEK, which gives prompt and refreshing relief. Use Mounta ; a King Powder; it never fails.

! JF roU HAVE A Cough,, Cold, Throat or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bnwel or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, USE SANGER'S E . EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon water. .Remember, you cannot expect the good effects from anv sort of Eucalyptus. SANDER'S EXTRACT CUKES because it contains -- ethereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other Eucalyptus products. These latter, made by persons ignorant in chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labels by trading .-.oneerns who do not know what they ct. have caused grievous harm; and a death lias resulted from their use.

Do not apply an ointment to a sore! It keeps back the secretion. To wouuds, bruises," sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER'S EXTRACT—IS drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS, ecause it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other Eucalyptus preparations. It heals when others irritate.

Insist upon the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and yoi wU derive' the benefit.

A novd sight for Dunedio res dens is furnished at the Winter Gardens where bananas are f«'*««• j;JJ plants have been local y reared and the fruit is of a good size andico bur besides being described as excellent -in flavour.

All the threshing mills in thß Ashbufton district, says the''Guardian do not complain of a low average One millowner states that he threshed out 40,000 bushels in twenty-ejght days, and the earnings of tn- men <were fourteen shillings per day, per man, clear of food expenses. "V Judge Gaynor, the new Mayor of J New York, intends to abolish the * arming of the city police with truncheons or "night sticks. many complaints of undue violence having been received. Except in districts where hooliganism is rampant the police will be expected to do their work unarmed, as in England.

There are two small Maori boys in this town win are an example not only to their own race, but a credit to the Dominion, says the Times " They manasse tor toeir fath 3 r a 30 or 40-acre farm, milk fifteen cows, get to the factory very repularlv every morning in the lean X-of milk carts, cook their own meals, i then attend school, aid then find time in between to a few shillings exercising a racehorse There is no fear for the future of the native race or the Dominion if the country cm .produce lads oi this calibre.

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9998, 19 March 1910, Page 4

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9998, 19 March 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9998, 19 March 1910, Page 4

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