LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10114, 8 October 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr J. C. Botldington reports that-j 5j degrees of frost were registered at the Upper Plain on Friday morning. ■ Shearing is now general all over the Timaru district, and all shearers are being paid £1 per hundred. It is reported from Wyndham that the "red-water" trouble has re-ap-peared in the dairy herds, as a result of which several cows have died. A cable w'as received from the Mayor of Gisborne from London this' week, conveying a satisfactory offer for the supply of material iov the municipal tramway. It is understood, says a southern exchange, that the Westpcrt coal miners have just entered into a working agreement with the company for two years. It is stated on excellent authority that His Excellency--the C4overnor, Lord Islington, is making enquiries for leasing, for two or three years, a residence and grounds close to Timaru, says the Timaru Post.

New Zealand is evidently not the only country that produces weighty bullocks. At Omes, a station in New South Wales, a bullock placed on the scales turned 17091b, about 7001b above the-average weight. The Thames Jockey Club is circularising the country clubs in the matter of coming legislation re the reduction of tota'lisator permits, etc., states the Star, and it is believed that some concerted action on the part of the small country clubs will be the outcome.

It, is reported from (iisboriie that the building-trade has resumed its briskness, particularly in the matter of private residences. A well-known contractor stated that he had nearly as much work as he could handle. Additional brick premises are in contemplation.

A Vancouver company is planniug to import a number of Japanese rickshaws for use in that city. There are many trained rickshaw coolies in the Japanese district of Vancouver, and it is the intention of the company to station these men with vehicles about the city. It is thought that there will bo a demand for this method of transportation by business men and women and shoppers.

In the Magistrate's Court at Masterton yesterday, before Mr lleid, S.M., D. K. Logan was ehars.\od witli a breach of the Uo.O ign bylaws in riding a bicycle in the si root after sundown, without lights. A plea of guilty was entered. His "Worship stated that the practice of riding bicycles and driving vehicles without lights was a dangerous one. A fine of os and 7s costs was imposed.

The übiquitous Prophet Rua, says the Whakatane Press, is at the present timo one of the daily promenaders along the local Strand, and from the perpetual smile that is playing across his dusky features, such would seem to indicate that he is well-pleased with the result of the land-purchase negotiations as recently organised by the Hons, Carroll and Ngata.

The potato blight has again made its appearance this season, says the Taraunga Times, and is leaving its mark in both the town and country.

A well-knoAvn Ashburton professional man is, says the Mail, reported to have departed suddenly, without his creditor's knowledge. It is stated also that a somewhat awkward position arising out of a series of business transactions is likely to lead to further proceedings.

"A preference clause is all right for the incompetent man," said Mr D. Robertson in the witness box at the Arbitration Court at Wellington. "The good man does not want it." He insisted that men ought to stand on their merits, and a job should be given to the man who could do it.

Diplomatic representatives who have returned from the Far East agree m declaring that there is sure to be an uprising in Korea. The Japanese aie said to have captured several Chinese steamers on which car?>?s cf arms were being conveyed to Korean poits.

Very satisfactory progress is being made "with the construction work on the Tauranga-Te Puke railway, which is "now nearly completed from the terminus to Mangatawa. A start has been made "in fulling, in the swamp eastward of Mangatawa, and the cutting of drains will soon be commenced.'.

A new source of radium supply has been discovered in Turkestan. Radium bearing uranium ore has already been obtained in considerable quantities. The native miners have found that cuts and other wounds which would take a long time to heal in other mines are quickly cured by applying a small quantity of powdered uranium to the spot.

A northern exchange in noticing, the series of moving pictures respecting London remarks that such, pictures are decidedly educational to the colonial youths, who have no idea.of. the size, importance, and the beauty spots of the chief city in the British Empire. -They certainly impress the mind of the magnitude of living London.

While passing- through. Cook Strait on September 25th, at 6 p.m., the captain of the Petone (Captain Muir) reports sighting an object which looked like a target nsed in connection with gun practice. It had four masts up, with Canvas between each. The position of the target was six miles south-east of Wellington Head (near Tory Channel).

An influential syndicate of Waiapu settlers is at present acquiring- oilbearing options over an extensive area in the Waiapu County. The options include the scene of the Southern Cross Petroleum Company's operations about 25 years ago, near Tuparoa. The syndicate's application recently came before a meeting of assembled owners in the Waiapu, and was endorsed by those present.

A resident of Bathurst,. N.S.W., makes a curious statement respecting'the wattle tree. He says:—"As thousands of trees-are likely to be planted in our public parks and school grounds, also in private gardens, I think it only right to say that some years ago people who had wattle trees growing close to their: houses had to remove them, as it was thought they were the cause of many persons suffering from bad throats. It would be well to venti-: late this question. For the sake of the trees I hope such may not prove to bo the case.

The Canadian Government lias acquired the only remaining: Ikerdi of American bisons on the continent, known as the Pablo herd, in Montana, and numbering 600 to 7CO animals. The corralling and despatching by train of the herd to the Canadian National Park, Banff, Alberta, has been attended with great difficulties, but the last of the animals has now been, safely delivered. An area of country of 100 square miles has been specially fenced for the buffaloes. These measures will probably preserve the buffalo from extinction.

It seems as if the day is not far distant when the sounds of tuneless organs and discordant music will, be unheard of in the streets of the larger cities of Australia. According to Melbourne files there is every probability of the Commonwealth making provision for destitute persons who solicit alms from the public for an existence. This proposition is the outcome of representations made to Mr Fisher, the Federal Premier, and he has promised his support. This item will be-of interest to those New Zealanders who have.visited the cities of Australia.

An interesting case is at present before the Court at Timaru. The Mackenzie County Council is seeking to enforce its heavy traffic by-laws against a certain traction engine owner Mho has failed to comply with them, and as counsel for defendant Mr W. E. Kinneruey has raised the; point and enlarged on it at great length, that the Mackenzie County was never properly constituted, and that the Mackenzie County Council having no legal standing has no. power to enforce bylaws made by it. The case stands adjourned until October 10th.

I A warning to Hawke's Bay people was uttered by Archdeacon Walsh in a lecture at the Auckland Institute on the effects of deforestation in the Dominion. The great floods Avhich swept the district in 1893 ,he said,, had their origin in the destruction of the bush, which had since been pushed on to a much greater extent! In the future there must be other floods, greater ami more destructive. If Napier people did not forsee these floods, and provide readier egress from the lagoon into which several rivers empty themselves, cither the northern part of the town would be inundated, or the harbour works at the Spit would be carried awav.

I An Auckland correspondent telei graphs that a powder which has been 1 put on the market lately for rapid electro-plating and gilding has been seized upon by some nefarious indi-. vidual for converting sixpences to lialf-sovoreigiis- and pennies into florins and passing them off on the public. Quite a number of trades people, newsboys and tram conductors have been victimised by this lately. The imitation gilding and silvering have been so remarkably good that the tellers in banks have been warned, o be careful in regard to both gold and silver coins. !

When winter's, cold blue Is afeared by all tongues, „ ACACIAN BALSAM is Best for the lungs. Take a doss now and then, T''e remedy's sure, For coughing, if loft, is Not easy to cure. Harrac!oii£h'» Ac&ciaa Lung Balsam, I

[The Masterton South Band will, weather permitting, render a programme of music in the Park on Sunday afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock.

Mr Begg, of Wyndham station,, has harnessed the river adjoining to provide liglit for his residence and power for driving the shearing machines in the woolshed.

The wanton destruction of sea-gulls by young fellows who go out to the Opihi with guns should be put a stop to, says the Timaru Herald. Dead sea gulls are to be seen in all directions.

An Auckland auctioneer sold, says the Star, 35,000 shares in the Imperial Gold Mining Conipanj which were forfeited for non-payment of the call. The price realised for the lot was 10s 6d.

The Masterton Cricket Club will open its season this afternoon at the Park Oval with a practice match Married against Single. All members and intending members are invited to attend.

best lamb tally so far recorded in this district comes from Mr Jounneaux, Te Matai, Stoney Creek, wlio has docked 226 lambs from 140 Romney ewes which were mated with Southdown rams.—Psslnierstom Stan-: dard. »

"It all the material comes to hand November will be an exceedingly busy month," states the Gisborne Borough. Engineer. The Pututahi tramline, sewerage reticulation,-, road construction, and botanical gardens are some of the works that will be in. handu In his- annua- report to the Mastertoi Fire Board, Jinkins made no complaint against Mr Stewart as. custodian* of the Fire Brigade. His report stated that "the engine-driver appointed by th» Board had not proved altogether a> suitable man for the position." There was a. lengthy and animated discussion in committee of the House of Representatives last night on a proposal to reduce the vote for fuel for Government House in Auckland, as an indication- thai? one Governor's residence in New Zealand was sufficient. The vote had not been taken when the telegraph office closed.

The annual concert in aid of the Lansdowne School Piano Fund will take place in the Schoolroom on Friday evening: next. The Committee have secured the services of a number of leading vocalists in the district to assist them in their worthy object. A first-class _ programme has been arranged, which will include quai'tettes,. duets and solos (in character), recitations, and a number .of. instrumental and other items. The committee are working assiduously, and judging by the manner in which the tickets are selling, and the enthusiasm displayed, the concert will be a decided success from, every point of view.

At the fortnightly meeting of the Knox Literary and. Musical tion, held last evening, the Rev. Bain Mac Donald presided over a good attendance of members. The Rev. Lawrence Thompson, of Carterton, delivered a very instructive lecture on Scottish Songs, which was listened to with close attention throughout. At 'intervals during the lecture songs of an appropriate nature were sung; Mr R. J. Young (2), Miss J. McGregor, and Rev. Thompson being the soloists. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Thompson for his kindness in coming from-Carterton to give what proved a highly interesting'; lecture. Thof meeting closed with those present singing "Auld Lang Syne.'' Excursion train fares for. Labour; Day are advertised. A good quiet horse, with: harness, t-.nd a good strong dog cart are advertised for sale. An advertiser wishes to purchase a lady's bicycle in good order. Apply by letter to "Bicycle,," at this office.

A wellr-furnishod 5-roomed house ;-is advertised to let at 13s per week I by Messrs. Cochrane andt Buteineorty land agents, Queen, Street. Tordarvyat 2.15 p.m., a large entry of purebred and laying fowls will be offered by Messrs Finnegan and Bushel] a.t their rooms. Further entries of! poultry are invited. Invitation holders for- the Huia Hockey Club's evening on October 13th, are reminded that the function has been postponed till the 14th.

Withi this- issue- Messrs; Robinson, and Sous, proprietors, of, "The Masterton Nurseries," Villa. Street,, ch> culate an inset, containing a list of bedding and herbaceous- plants. Full particulars are advertised,, and the details should be read witli interest by town arid country residents.

Messrs Husband; and ; Finch, land and.estate agents,. Woodvilhy advertise three special land bargains on page 8 of this issue. .These properties have all been specially selected,, and the firm will be pleased to suprply further particulars on application..

Mr James A. Dolicrty, fashionable tailor, Wellington,, announces the arrival of a fine assortment of spring suitings of the very finest quality. Satisfaction is guaranteed; in fit,, style, and workmanship;,, and inspection of the new consignment is invited.

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Messrs C. Smith and Co., Ltd., .advertise for a boy to deliver parcels.

Mr W. H. Cruickshank advertises the goodwill of the lease in perpetuity of 508 acres ni Lower Wairarapa at a low rental.

Mr J. J. Spillane, cycle importer and manufacturer, has received another big consignment of , "The Coventry" cycles, which, in order to quit'them as soon as possible, have been reduced from £lO to £7 10s. Inspection is invited.

Breeders in the .tenui and surrounding district should be_ interested in an advertisement inserted elsewhere, in which it is announced that the thoroughbred stallion Saxifrage (Quarryman—Gold Leaf) will travel the district. Full particulars may be obtained on application to W. or J. Collerton, Tenui.

Mr H. Hadley's great alteration boot and shoe sale is in full swing, and an exceptionally busy week been experienced disposing of the bargains. Every line is marked down to the lowest selling point, and town and country residents are invited to avail themselves of the opportunity to participate in the sale. The selling prices are all plainly ticketed in every department.

With the season for summer games and outdoor sports at hand, special'provision has been made-by Mr J. Carpenter for seasonable .goods. The new consignments include a big variety in tennis, bowling, and cricket shoes, all of the best quality, and guaranteed .durable. The goods have just been opened up, and a special display will.be made to-day. The prices throughout are very reasonable.

31r A. Henderson extends an invitation to. his numerous ■ patrons to call and inspect his first direct •consignment of silver rose bowls, prize Cups, silver vases, and photo frames. The second consignment will arrive in November, when the public will have an opportunity of seeing one of the finest displays of Christmas , goods of every description. Mr Henderson is prepared to indent direct any article not procurable from stock.

In view of the busy season, Mr Claude Corbett, hairdresser and tobacconist, has just received a large consignment of goods, which are now on view at his shop in Queen Street. The new lines include the very latest in pipes, cigar anil cigarette holders, and in the matter of case pipes and presentation goods there is a very fine selection, which is well .worth inspection. The saloon is under the personal supervision of Mr Corbett, and is conducted on first-class lines, and patrons can rely on receiving every attention in a prompt and efficient manner.

Messrs Granville and Co. announce on the first page of this issue that they have opened up a store at Lansdowne. It is the intention of the firm to conduct the business on the most up-to-date lines, and they trust, by the stocking of the very best quality goods, and retailing them at the lowest possible prices, to merit a lair share of public patronage. "Honest »weight and good quality" is the motto of the firm, and they guarantee satisfaction in every ... Department. With the •growth of Lansdowne and the prosperous future that undoubtedly lies ahead of the district,- a successful career should be in store for the new business.