LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10033, 2 May 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Methodist Church last evening, a short memorial service was. held by the Rev. C. E. Porter.

A Woodville resident has been ad vised that he has inherited between £2,000 and £3,000 through the death of a relative m England.

The only bankruptcy in the Mas terton district for the month of Apri was that of A. J. Hayward, of New man.

Mr Nottage, Government pomologist, intends to give a public demonstration of spraying fruit trees in Masterton at an early date. In all probability a rifle match will be fired at an early date between the Opaki Rifle Club and a combined team from the Mauriceville and Alfredton Rifle Clubs.

Seven bankruptcies were recorded in Masterton for the four months ending April 30tli, 1910. Nine jietitions were filed for the corresponding period of last year.

For the month of April ending Saturday last, there were twenty' births, six deaths, and seven marriages registered in the Masterton Registrar's district.

Owing to the Red Star seniors not being on the Showground on Saturday at the appointed time, the football match seniors v juniors was abandoned and a practice match was held. The financial statement of Arthur John Hayward, engineer uf Newman, Eketahuna, who has filed a petition in bankruptcy shows:—Un secured creditors, £173 19s Id; assets, book debts, estimated to pioduce £2l lis 6d; deficiency, £152 7s 7d. There are no secured creditors.

A new set of books is to be purchased by the Masterton Cemetery Trustees. At the meeting «f Trustees last week it vas ascertained that some of the bookß of the Trustees had been in use since December 27th, 1877, when the Cemetery Trustees were inaugurated as a controlling body. It was also mentioned that the present chairman of the Trustees, Mr E. Feist, had been a member of that body for nearly thirty years*

• The returns from the Worksop I Dredge for .110 hours works are 25 oz I9dwt.

The Canterbury College Board of Governors has opened its observatory to people wishing to see Halley's comet througu the observatory instrument.

The afternoon meetings in connection with Dr Henry's mission will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Knox Church, instead of the Town Hal), as previously announced.

On Saturday on the Lansdowne Ground, the Post andTelegraphHockey team defeated the Masterton Hockey team by fivu goals to one. V. Richards (3), R Williams and D. Loader one each, found the net for Post and Telegraph, and W. Minett for Master ton

The Railway Department has now made arrangements whereby through tickets rray be taken but from stations in the North Island to stations in the Southlsland and vice versa.The tickets do not cover steamer fares. Also, passengers' luggage may now he checked right through, including the carriage by steamer.

The first series of Dr. Henry's "quiet hour" services will be held today in the Town Hail at 2.30 p.m. Mr Potts will again sing. The services are very valuable to Christians and others who need to get to know the fundamentals of the faith, and were specially helpful to the people who attended the Wellington gatherings.

The seven a-side football tournament takes place on the Showgrounds on Saturday next, when about eight teani3 will take part, comprising

some of the best of the Maaterton and Carterton football talent. The games ate under the auspices of the local Friendly Societies" Council, with the patronage of the Wairarapa Rugby Union.

In the alleged slander case, Walsh v. Tumor, withdrawn from the Palmerston Supreme Court on February 21st and agreed by the parties to be settled by arbitration, the arbitrators, after taking evidence at Eketahuna, decided that the charge against Tumor had completely failed, and awarded costs aaainst Walsh amounting to £175, including arbitrators' fees and expenses, six guineas =:ach. The award was signed by Messrs G. C. Summerell, W. B. Chennells, J. B. Westlake, and J. H. Pauling.

We are asked to remind all those interested in the Masterton Parliamentary Debating Society of the meeting to be held to nihgt in Murray's Hall (next Club Cafe). Intend- » ing members wishing to qualify for a seat in the House are requested to communicate with the Clerk (Mr W. Gillespie, Academy Buildings) before the meeting, which will commence bharp at 7.45 p.m. As thia will lie a very important maeting, amongst other business, the Ministry will in all probability be selected, it is hoped that every member will endeavour to be present.

The Masterton Homing Pigeon Club flew its young bird Derby from Blenheim, an airline distance of 100 miles. The leading birds did excellent time. Mr J.Dixon was judge.and the following awards were made: Mr J. Syverston's "Lttle Mary," time 2 hours 56 minutes, velocity 950, 1; Mr W. Hoar's "Red Ribbon," 3 hours, velocity 941, 2; Mr H. Wilton's "foa Tui," time 4 hours, velocity 730, 3. The following are the leading members and points in the main aggregateJ. .Bradbury 36, J. Dixon 27, H. Wilton 19, H. Lett 15, W. Hoar 11, J. Syverston 15, A. Miller 11, E. Flanagan 6, H. Billington 5, W. Drake 11, Winchester 1, Ward 3. The Club has decided to hold two bracelet races this aeasan. At a well-attended meeting of the Wairarapa Egg Circle, the rules as circulated amongst the members were adopted with a few minor alterations. The Chairman (Mr Rutherfurd) said that everything was now in readiness for dealing with members' supplies. It was decided that the first consignment of eggs be forwarded to the agent at Wellington on Tuesday, May 10th. All eggs to be left with the receiving agents, Messrs J. A.J. McLean and Co., on or before that date; no eggs will be received on the mum ing of consigning unless delivered before 10 a.m., in order to allow time for carting, etc. The raceiving agents will

issue receipts for all egga received. The meeting unanimously decided to adopt the "Dawson Egg Carrier," as Bupplied by Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., Ltd.

An illustration of the close observation and keen human sympathy of Dr Henry occurred during the meeting in tne Town Hall on Saturday evening. Right in front of the stalls sat six youngsters, two of whom were Maoris, and apparently about eleven years of age. They were seated'cloaa together, and although they had no hymn books, they were to all appearances profoundly interested in ths Binging. Dr Henry had no sooner taken his seat at the table when he was seen beckoning to> the gentleman who was selling hymn books. Quickly producing some silver, tha Missioner purchased half a dozen books, and threw them to the lads, who before long were eagerly and enthusiastically joining in every number submitted. As indicating their honesty, Mr FT* J. Tocker reports that the lads afterwards came to him to return the books, unaware for the time being that they were gift 3 from the great evangelist himself, and that as such they were entitled to retain them. IF'TOUHAVfi A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, USE SANDER'S E . CALYPII EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon water. Remember, you cannot expeot the good effects from, any sort of Eucalyptus. SANDER'S EXTRACT CURES because it contains ethereal and antiseptic substances nob contained in other Eucalyptus products. These latter, made by persons ignorant in chemistry, and provided with fancy names-and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, hava 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 wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER'S EXTRACT—IS drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effeot will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS, ecause it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in ether Euo&lyptus preparations. It heals when others irritate. Insist upon the GENUINE SAN DEB EUCALIPfJ EXTRACT, and yoi wil derive the beaefit,

An open season for pheasants, quail and erev duck has been declared, in theßoforua acclimatisation district from May 14th to Jane 14th The market for honey not: brinj: so ..good as uaual this season, an 0 ,-awa. Taranak?, apianst last week •shipped two tons to Lo JL do - bv Phoney was s nfc from Waitar 'the s.s. Oiaki.

fA wrestling contest .(£atch-as-►catch-can) for the IfeW-weight championship of New Zealand and a side •stake took place at btratfo R r^ b t . • Saturday nieht between L. S. Kooerc •tn aoJ Koberf.on »o» after a very fine bout.

Speikin* of the small bird nuis ance, fit the Timaru Conference Mr John Talbot said he had -abs > ut«=lv no sympathy with »o»e People Jhat said tl at t'r.e spavrows did a « amount of good; tf ey were absolutely useless.

"The recent flood played havoc with the ordinary fishing grounds °f the Gisborne trawlers. It brought do\ n tremendous deposit ot si . covered up the fecdi.g grounos of SI M.. and it bespattered the bay with logs and driftwood most damaging to the nets.

jg' «<j wen t to Hillsborough school on Thursday, and found it closed for a picnic. I went to the Upper Kent on the Friday, and founj that school closed to allow them to recovtr from a picnic."—Thus the Toranaki Edr. cation Eoaid's impeetur at the Jait meeting.

Sydney files report that th 9 ruling wool rates from Australia remain at id and gd. Is is interesting to note ttiat the New Zealand corresponding rale 3 are §d and Jd. which show £d in favour of New Zealand shippers as with Australian shippers

With the consent of the parents, says the "North uf Auckland Times," a "child wedding" took place in one of the coastal settlements mrth of i th» other, ray, the co? trading parties being merely hoy and girl, tha latter only fourteen years of age. Tisia settlement is gamins an unenviable notoriety for 3uch unions

A com pa i y of about 40 Maoris is being got together for a tour of Australia, Great Britain, the Continent and America, extending ever a coudlb of years. It is stated that Maggie Papakura. the well-known guide, is tha leading spirit in the enterprise, and that certain theatrical people are interested It is expected that tha company will leave New Zealand in October next.

A leadirg London woolbroker. in the courae of a private letter to the head of a large firm in the Dominion says: —"i farcy we shall have a firm market now lor the remainder of the year. The consumption of wool, especially in Yorkshire, is immense; but I think America is a bit stuck with dear merinos." The reference to the conditions in Yorkshire will make pleasant reading for New Zealand woolgrowers.

Something in the nature of a record was put up at Pohangina reently, when a working bee of no fewer than 23 farmers turned out on two consecutive days to level the Pohanigna Domain. Six two«horse teams were in attendance, besides numerous drays and scoops. Mr T. Harland, the County Engineer, took charge of operation?, and a great deal of valuable work was accomplished. The ladieslrolled up in force, and fortified the toilers at various intervals with refreshments.

A report of an airship having been seen in the Windward Group, writes the Suva correspondent of the "Sydney Telegraph," was laughed at as impossible, but a correspondent writing from the Lau Group states that it was seen both by Europeans and natives to alight on the island of Totf. It is said that It came from a grey-colored cruiser which was observed in the distance. 'lhe island was visited, and investigated, when distinct footprints of booted feet were discovered, soire cigarette stumps, and a German newspaper. Another collection of highly interesting foisil remains have been discovered in the Aberciomlie Caves, near Lithgow, New South Wales, and has been identified by the Government Palaeontologist as Thylacalero carnifax and thylacinus cynnc•cephalus, Fays the "Sydney Daily Telegraph." The remains of the thylacaleo are of particular interest, as the fom. is absolutely extinct, and las no living near relatives. The teeth are of great dimensions, and in a splendid state of preservation. The thylcinus has been a species of pouched tiger, now extinct in Australia.

A reward is offered for the recover of a black waterproof carry-all containing toilet outfit lost between the railway station and the Upper Plain.

Mr and Mrs Falls, late custodian of Dixon street bath 3, return thanks to generous patrons for donations which will enable them to take a holiday.

Mr James' Whittaker elsewhere thanks the Mounted Rifles, the Com rnercia! Club, the Bowling Club and the Kuripuni Church, for wreaths and the many friends who expressed their sympathy with the family in their bereavement.

Messrs C. Smith and Co. draw attention to the enormous stock of blouse and dresd materials, which have just been opened up. Also Kaiapoi and Petone costumes of the latest cut. The firm is especially catering for' children's requirements in the shape of woollen underwear, hosiery like. FOLK GREAT PIANOS, The Broaowood The Ronisch The Lifp Tee Steinway.

The Dresden Piano Company nas just received a big new shipment of these •famous pianos, all new instruments, in brilliant condition and tone. Time payments if desired. The Dresden system of deferred payment is so reasonable that clients can scarcely miss the instalments, and clients buying in this way are only charged the legitimate catalogue prices. The farm carries the largest stock of pianos in N./. •and have them from the lowest to the highest price, so that anyone can be .readily suited. Intending purchasers can be assured that they will receive courteous consideration and every possible attention. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd.. Wellington. North Island Marager, M; J- Brookes. "Full particulars from the local agents, Inns and Goddard aiixt Club Botel, Mfl&terton.-*

[ Messrs A. White and Co., tobacconists anjK hairdressers, are at prpfcn,; making a very a tractive window display of new goods. SmoUerp' requisites of every description are shown in endless variety, and the fine stock presents a fine opportunity to anyone wishing for suggestions in matter of securing suitable preientation good?. The hairdressing and shaving saloon is conducted on the most modern lines, and the wants of patrons are attended to by experienced tonsorial artists, promptly and efficiently. I

A 25 per cent, d'scount is a rare opportunity, but it h one that Mr C. E. Daniell is now offering. Sortie days ago the firm imported 22 bales of naperhaneings, and although over one hundred and fitly new racks were built there is stil' lack of accommodation, and this enticing discount f n r May is offered "to shift things." The papers include the very latest in the wallpaper world, and wh-.n displayed on the standa in Mr Daniell's up-to-date wallpaper department show up to advantage, and any visitor may see how tfe elightful papers would appear when hung.