LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10101, 24 September 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

"I think he is a good Minister because he has given me i\ railway," confessed Mr rierries in the House ;n referring to the "Hon. R. Mciienzie.

One of the newly elected members of the Johnsonville Town Board rejoices in the name of "0. Jerusalem!"

A public meeting at Feilding approved of the proposal to raise a loan of £7500 for a town hall. There was a lot of discussion both for and against the proposition.

Within five or six years, says Sir Joseph Ward, the Dominion would be so well roaded that only a comparatively small amount .would be required each year for roads.

A candidate for the Cpunake Town Board having announced himself as progressive, ,a "woman elector" writes to the Cpunake Times asking why if he is genuinely progressive he does not get married.

The majority of the factories in South Taranaliir have resumed running for the season. The first of.the returns for August supplies are to hand, and the results may be considered satisfactory for this period of the year. .

"I believa in saying what 1 think of people."—' 'lf other people told you what they think you'd be in a state of chronic uncomfortableness." A piece of repartee at the Stratford County Council meeting.

A Maori named Hinaki is a candidate for the Borough Council elections at Taumaranui, and considers he should be returned because he has "a good eye for the see, a good ear for the hear, and he can jump in the right place."

On a farm along Stoney Creek way a farmer has rugged the whole of his dairy herd. How long will our dairy farmers generally be in recognising the value of rugging cows.

It is announced that a representative of an Australian syndicate has recommended his principals to purchase a huge tract of land in Vancouver Island' that is estimated to contain three billion feet • of tember.

A motor cyclist who' traverses the Ashburton county described a peculiar phenomenon he witnessed -upon the Maronan road recently, when he road into a cloud of small flies, or midges, and did not ride clear of their dense numbers till five miles had been covered. ■-.■'

The Lyttleton Times says it is reported that a brother of Wells, the English heavy-weight boxer, who is regarded as the. best man in his class that England has produced for many years, is residing in Christchurch. He is an amateur welterweight, and is very highly spoken of as a boxer. ,

Gisborne is not likely to be far behind the rest of New Zealand in the matter of aerial developments. Two young men (says the Poverty Bay Herald) have imported one of Wright Bros, aeroplanes from England. It is expected to have "the parts assembled in about three weeks' time, when a test will be made.

The appeal that was made some time ago for the addresses of miners who were at the Otago goldfields in 1861 has resulted ill unearthing over eighty from all quarters of the globe, and they express a wish to be present at the re-union. Although death is thinning the ranks rapidly, a large number will take part in the fifty years' jubilee, which is to be held on May 20th next.

There has been a remarkable run of sea trout in Southland rivers this season. Stripping operations conducted by Mr L. M. Barr (curator for the Acclimatisation Society) have resulted in 856,500 ova being secured, which is 356,000 more than was obtained last season. One direct result is the saving of £75, which was paid away by the Society for ova last year.

Mr Massey, speaking at the Yorkshire dinner in Wellington on Monday night said :—"Some people—fortunately not of the British race —talked of a decaying Empire. In their case the wish was father to the thought, but there was no possibility of decay so long as their was lasting loyalty and vigour within the great branches of the Empire—Canada, Australia, South Af-rica-and New Zealand." '

I A hearty laugh was raised at the meeting of the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association in Timaru on Saturday, when one of the speakers drew attention to the fact that the directors had granted £5 towards the search for the South Pole. The speaker said he thought the directors had not a very clear idea of their duty to throw money away like that, and he assured them that they would find neither gold nor broadleaf posts down there.

In the course of his reply to a deputation which asked for the extension of a suburban area on theManawatu line, including Plimmerton, the Hon. Mr Millar said that these demands for extension |had to be refused, especially as travellers for long distances took advantage of sxiburban rates and continued the remainder of the journey at ordinary rates. By these means the Department was losing thousands of pounds a year..

', In time to come, remarks an English writer, the only servants who will "live in" will be housekeepers, ; and powered footmen; the other domestics will be specialists, who will charge so much a visit to dust the China, peel the potatoes, and take the dogs for a %valk.

Acetylene gas lias now been installed in Milton for about five months for municipal and business lighting, and at the last meeting of the Borough Council the Mayor presented a statement, showing the result, which was a deficiency of only £1 8s 6d on the five months' working.

There is considerable activity just now in the trade between the Auckland province and Sydney in draught horses. By the Victoria, 30 draught and 47 light horses were shipped, and about 100 urauglits >.ui be despatched on Thursday. The consignment by the Victoria is a good, even lot.

It is rather remarkable, says the Sydney Shipping List, to hear of a full cargo of produce being sent from the Commonwealth to New Zealand, yet such was the case on August 30th, when the barque Marjorie Craig left Geelong for Auckland with the following cargo:—4o6s bales of compressed chaff, 181 bales of dumped chaff, and 1000 bales of comj pressed fodder.

Excellent weather is being experienced in South Canterbury, and prospects are very bright all round. The sowing of spring crops has made good progress, the ground being in fine order, while winter-sown wheat is showing well above the ground, and is growing vigorously. The season has been a favourable -one for lambing, and in all parts of the district the percentage is satisfactory. Grass is coming on well.

At the international lawn tennis tournament at Ostend A. F. Wilding, of Christchurch, the English champion, was seen to advantage in the final of the'singles, his driving and volleying being extremely effective. The New Zealander won the doubles with Paul de Borman, and, with Mille. M. Trasenster, was also successful in the mixed doubles. He defeated C. in the singles final,

Mr Waata Hipango (Walter Williams) speaking at a gathering held in Taranaki recently to celebrate the installation of a milking machine on a Maori farm, remarked that they were all very pleased to see a number of the Maori race alive to the necessity of keeping pace with his pakeha neighbours. Farming meant health, wealth, and happiness for the Maori race.

Some parents relying on the fact that the law inflicts no penalty unless the child is absent without reasonable excuse at least three halfdays out of 10, keep their children from school one day a week. The time has now come, says the Minis T _. ter of Education in his report, in the interests of the children and the State,' to amend . the Act so as to provide that every child must attend school whenever it is open, unless some reasonable ground for exemption can be shown.

President Fallieres, of tells of a native evangelist who knew'very little English, but who was fond, none the less, of; speaking publicly in the unfamiliar tongue. One Sunday he was exhorting a congregation, composed chiefly of Americans and English, and startled his hearers by launching forth into a prayer ending with—"And, now, good Lord, we pray Thee to protect; and pickle" ! us all the rest of our lives." When the service was over, the ambitious linguist's .attention was called to his expression, "pickle us." "Well, what would you?" said he. "Is it "- not the same to preserve and to pickle ?'■'

Some time ago the Y.M.C.A. Boy Scouts met for reorganisation. ,The troop was formed, and in "consequence Dr. Cook and Mr Snowball, after much conferring together met several gentlemen of the; town, whereupon a committee to cqntrol the,movement was formed. It < was decided to form Masterton into a district of its own, and the Chief Commander has granted Masterton this, on the request of the newly formed district committee. Dr. Cook is District Inspector, and Mr Snowball District Secretary, but owing to the removal of the Rev. W. Raine, who had been appointed District Scoutmaster, the work is at a standstill pending the appointment, or rather the finding of a suitable gentleman to take his place. The boys are anxious to work, and Dr. Cook, or the Secretary, will be greatly relieved if some one will volunteer.

At the last meeting of the Nelson Hockey Association the following resolution was carried, to be forwarded to the N.Z.L.H.A.:—"That in the opinion of this Association it is desirable to continue the hockey tournaments as carried out in the past, it being the general opinions of teams competing at the Nelson tournament that such is desirable in the interests of the game; and we further suggest that the next tournament be held at Auckland." Re- '■ commending Auckland as the place for holding the next tournament seems hardly fair, considering that the Wairarapa girls put up a far better showing than the representatives of the northern centre, and I also taking into account the recognised rule that the runners-up should be given the next chance. K the tourney were awarded to Wai- r " rarapa there should be no difficulty . in arranging grounds, etc., at Masterton. IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, USE SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon water. Remember, you cannot expect the good effects from any sort of Eucalyptus. SANDER'S EXTRACT CURES because it contains etEereal 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 concerns who do not know what they contain, have caused grievous harm, and a death ! has resulted from their use. Do not apply an ointment to s sore. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema ,and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER'S EXTRACT 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparations. It heals when others irritate.

Insist upon the GENUINE SANDEREUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and jou will deem "il» benefit., ..■■

A meeting of the Managers of Technical School, to £ve been held last evening, has been postponed till next Friday. A photograph of Mr H. M. Boddington, secretary of the Wairaraja Ecrf Circle, appears m the Poultry Journal" of this month.

" A painter named James Barron fell from a ladder while working on the wall of the Princess Hotel in Wellington yesterday. He was token xo the Hospital, where he died.

Over 1500 applications have been made to the English Anti-Sociahst Union for the enrolment in. the speakers' classes as a result. o the offer to give contracts- or ~ u,u d year and upwards to suitable speakers against socialism.

It is rumoured in high circles that Archbishop Farley, of New York, Archbishop O'Connell, of and Archbishop Kennedy, ol ± luladelphia, will be created Cardinals" at n Papal Consistory, to be held in November.

On Monday, the 26th inst., Dominion Day, all Post, Telegraph, and Telephone offices are open m all branches, except Money Order and Savings Bank, between 9 and 10 a.m.

. The Wellington South Chess Club will commence a match with the Masterton Chess Club this evening. The team arrives by the mid-day train.

Mr A. Clark, secretary of the Wellington Homing Pigeon Club, will be in Masterton to-day. While here, he will complete arrangements with Mr J. Bradbury,. secretary of the Masterton Homing Pigeon Club, to fix a contrivance, of which he is the patentee, to the local timing clock.

A message received from Stephen's Island yesterday morning stated that the" Union Company's collier Kotukii was off the island m a disabled condition, her shaft being broken. Assistance was immediately despatched from Wellington.

At a meeting of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society last week, fifty new members were enrolled. The enthusiasm of those managing the affairs of the Wairarapa Society is demonstrated by this splendid accession to its membership.

An Imprest Supply Bill was put through in the House of Representatives last night, after a protracted debate on mail services, the Imperial Conference, Lascar, seamen, and several other more or less' foreign subjects.

The. award l of the Arbitration Court in the shearers' dispute will be given in Wellington at 10.30 this morning. Mr Pryor, for the employers, yesterday asked the \ Court* to make an award, if possible for three years, and the Court agreed 'to do so,

■ The members of the South Wellington Chess Club will be entertained by the Masterton Club at supper to-night, and at luncheon on Monday. They return to Wellington by the Monday afternoon train.

The Prime Minister received a telegram from the Manager of the Union Company yesterday, stating that a contract had been entered into with the Fairfield Shipbuilding Co., of Glasgow, for a sixteen-knpt /passenger steamer for the intercolonial service.

The cable tells us that a resident

of Goulburn fasted for forty-two days, drinking only three cups of "" coffee daily. • They do that kind of thing in Wanganui, but the craze has not yet reached Masterton. Those with large families and small incomes will be interested to know that fasting has proved to be an absolute cure for indigestion, i.e., if one fasts long enough.

Potato growers in Victoria and New South Wales should note that New Zealand is now a big factor in the Australian markets, says the Sydney Evening News. New Zealand is buying heavily in Victoria, about 400 tons per week being shipped from Victorian ports to Wellington, N.Z., Port Lyttelton (for Christchurch), Port Chalmers (for Dunedin), etc. This buying by New Zealand will have a solid effect on the Sydney market within a week or two.

The annual gathering of the Masterton Fire Brigade will be held on Thursday next, in the Exchange Hall. It will take the form of a euchre and dance. An energetic committee is working hard, and an enjoyable evening is promised all those who attend. The Fire Brigade is one of the local bodies which deserves the support of the public. They are endeavouring now to raise funds for the purpose of sending a team to compete at the forthcoming competitions to be held at Hokitika.

At the Congregational Church tomorrow evening, the Kev. A. Hodge will tell one of Harold Bigbie s remarkable stories of conversion, at the close of which Mrs Stanhope and Miss Hodge will sing Mr Potts impressive duet "Drifting." Mr De Lisle will assist in the service to-morrow night.

On the front page of this issue it is announced that the examinations in connection with the University of New Zealand will commence on Tuesday, 29th November, 1910, for the following:—Matriculation; Junior University, Senior National and Taranaki Scholarships; Medical and Engineering Preliminary; Solicitors and Barristers' General Knowledge; | Mus Bac. Intermediate. Candidates' notices must be sent on or before Monday, -7th October, accompanied by the Examination Fee, or lip to 31st October, with a fine ot two ginueas extra to the fee or up to 14th November, with a fine ot four guineas extra to thefee. *or regulations as to scholarships, application may be made to the Act-ing-Registrar, Wellington. NEEDED EVERY DAY.

A good liniment, and one that can always be relied upon, is nowhere til appreciated than in the country. Scarcely a week passes I but soL member of the familj >h™ need of it. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is more widely knqwn than any liniments for cuts, hums and sprains, and it net only gives relief but heals the wound in about a third of the time required by any other treatment. The great power Chamberlain's Pain Balm has over pain is ihown in the relief it affords in cases of acute and inflammatory rheumaLr, Chamberlain's Pam Balm is alio an antiseptic-Sold by all chemtste and storefcergers..;

A young girl to assist with housework, with no washing or cooking to be done, is advertised for.

Messrs John Graham and Co. have just opened up a large consignment of linens in all the leading colours.

The services in Knox Church tomorrow, morning and evening, will be conducted by the Rev. uibson Smith.

A drapery business is advertised for by Messrs Snow and Co., Palmpi'uioii North, in the wanted columns of this issue. ■

Mr W. Blinkhorne, in another column, returns thanks on behalf of himself and his sons, to his neighbours and friends for their kindness to him and to his late wife.

Messrs McGrucr and Co. have a notice of interest to gentlemen at this time of the year. They have I jti.it opened up their new fashions in collars, hats, suits, and mercery, iiiid invite inspection. A crowded house is expected at the Y.M.C.A. on c-unday, when at the strangers 1 tea Mr Hornsby, the popular speaker, will deliver an address oil "Robert Burns' Success and failure." Masterton men and strangers generally are cordially invited tsi attend. Public attention is drawn to the fact that to-day is the last' day of Mr J. Carpenter's great bargain sale. Those who want to secure bargains under the special conditions at this establishment have only this one day left for the pur- ; pose. ' . I

Farmers should be interested in the particulars of two very desirable dairy farms for lease, which are advertised by Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. ,on page 8 of this morning's issue. Full particulars may be obtained on application to the firm.

"Attractive Washing Fabrics" is the title of a new advertisement inserted by Messrs Hugo and Shearer on the leader page of this morning's issue. The display of new dress fabrics is a most comprehensive one, and a credit to the firm. Inspection is invited to-day. Messrs L. J. Hooper and Co. call attention to their advanced novelty designs in embroideries. They are also displaying neckwear novelties of a very attractive character, and rich laces of all descriptions. They invite the public to pay them a visit of inspection. Mr Frank Dupre announces the arrival of a new consignment of dress and engagement rings. The new lines embrace the latest and most fashionable designs, and a special display of the goods is being made to-day.

The Rev. C. H. Olds will conduct services to-morrow at Masterton in the morning, Rangitumau in the afternoon, and Kuripuni in the evening, At the latter service Sacrament will be administered. Mr S. T. Harris, will taue the morning services at Kuripuni, and Masterton in the evening.

Messrs H. Masemann and Co., land and estate agents, Wanganui, in a replace advertisement on page 8 of this issue, give particulars of a small sheep run of 640 acres L.1.P., and two freehold dairy farms of 45 acres and 158 acres respectively. These properties are all well-improv-ed and in good situations.

A final reminder is given to those* in search of bargains, that Messrs Finnegan and Bu shell are hold hit;'a clearing sale of Mr Donald Lett's household effects, at hTs 81 Cole Street, this afternoon, at 2.15 p.m. A complete list of the articles to be offered appeared in Tuesday's issue.

Messrs C. C. Ross and Co., land agents, advertise a high-class dairy farm of 219 acres, advantageously situated as regards proximity to dairy factory, ec-liool, and post office. Also a compact little farm of 73 acres. Particulars of both may be found in their advertisement on page 8 of this issue. Have you seen Hyde and Co.'s window display? It is smartness itself—one of the choicest furnishing shows to be seen—featuring as it does oak, curtainings, coverings, and hall attractions. They advertise on page 2 this week a magnificent high-grade massive sideboard for a remarkably low figure, and anyone requiring new goods would do well to see their show.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., under instructions from Mr R. D. McKenzie, of Kopuaranga, will offer to-day at their rooms, Queen Street, at 2.'30 p.m., 30 acres of freehold property situated opposite the Kopuaranga Railway Station. The property is divided into five paddocks, is well watered, and contains a good five-roomed house with all conveniences, three-stalled cowshed, fowlhouse, etc. Mr M. G. Olds, who is leaving Masterton, has instructed Messrs Finnegan and Bushell to sell by auction at his residence, 79 Lincoln Road, the whole of his household furniture, including a very fine toned upright Grand piano, camera, new sewing machine, and banjo. On page 8 of this issue will be found a list of the articles to be offered. The sale will be held at 2.15 p.m. on Thursday next.

Since Mr A. R. Maltby first established the popular dining and supper rooms known as "Maltby's Cafe," he has, by energy and enterprise, and a strict regard for the wants of patrons, established a connection in both town and country that does him infinite credit. The rooms are admirably adapted for the purpose, and possess the essentials required for the successful

conduct of an up-to-date cafe, being well lighted, commodious, and splendidly ventilated. Mr Maltby is making special provision this season for catering for the. wants of town and country, and the travelling public and patrons can rely on receiving the best possible attention, the whole of the business being under his personal supervision. > OF RARE DELICACY AND FLAVOUR.

FLAG BRAND PICKLES give to meals just that finishing touch which often draw r s from the diner the remark—"l have really enjoyed my dinner!" The aroma and flavour of good pickles will always stimulate the appetite and add a relish to whatever is eaten. No pickle can be prepared more savory or more tempting to the palate than HAYWARD'S FLAG BRAND. The vegetables in it .are i especially carefully selected, skillfully compounded, and the condiments used are of the highest quality. The vinegar is the finest malt. If merit and purity are considerations, then unhesitatingly you will use FLAG BRAND, and no other.

We have been asked to draw attention to the large entry of grown

bullocks, the bulk of which are said

to be in very forward condition and of good quality, to be offered at the Thursday, 29th September, by Messrs Abraham and Williams, Limited, on behalf of Messrs Arthur Martin, Thomas Kennedy, and Jas. Orr, of Martinborough. We understand the vendors intend to realise, consequently buyers on the lookout for superior cattle for fattening should make a point of attending the sale, which will commence at the usual hour of 1 p.m.

Wairarapa residents will be interested to learn that Mr John Eraser, who recently resigned the position of valuer with the Government Land Valuation Department, has decided to establish himself in business in Masterton, where he is well and favourably known. Mr Fraser has opened a land agency office, in Beard's buildings, Queen Street, where lists and plans of properties, either town or country, may be inspected by those desirous of investing in real estate. Mr Fraser's ability as a valuer is wellknown, and his experience has been so varied and his responsibility so great in the work that he has undertaken for years past, that it is almost superfluous to refer to his capacity. It is Mr Eraser's intention while conducting the business of a general commission agent, to give .special attention to land valuing—to specialise, as a matter of fact, this department of his business. His services will always be available to anyone requiring a competent valuer, and there is, no doubt, but that they should be frequently requisitioned.