LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10128, 26 October 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

v The director of: the meteological office advises that a storm area is approaching from between north and west, and very heavy rain expected in many parts, and unsettled and stormy weather for several days. The Masterton Fire Police held their ordinary meeting last night. Captain Dixon presiding. Five years' long service medals were presented to Lieutenant Fear and Constable C. Morris, and a two years' bar to Constable C. Braggins and Secretary A. Wilton.

The gas manufactured at the Masterton Municipal Gasworks during September last was 2,135,000 cubic feet, and for the month of September, last year, 1,995,100 feet, an increase of 139,900 cubic feet.

Captain Palmer, secretary of the Palmerston Military and Naval Tournament, yesterday received a letter from the Staff-Sergeant-Major at Adelaide, enquiring for a schedule to consider whether South Australia could be represented. •

According to the Dominion, the Public Works Statement is expected to be brought down on Thursday. Should the Government decide to go on with the Licensing Bill and Land Bill, the session cannot possibly end within the next month or five weeks.

The fortnightly meeting of the Independent, Order of Rechabites was held in the Dominion Hall last evening, Bro. J. W. Andrews, C.R., presiding over a fair attendance of members. The usual Lodge business was transacted, and one new member initiated. The quarterly balance sheet was read and adopted, which showed a credit balance to sick fund of £784.

Though the frost on Tuesday last, says the Napier Telegraph, was most destructive to the grape crops on the lower levels around Hastings, it is satisfactory to learn that at the Te Mata vineyard, which is on a higher elevation, the damage was very slight, and it Will not make any perceptible difference to the operations in the coming wine-making season.

As a result of the drainage operations in the Piako swamp, an area of six thousand or seven thousand acres will he thrown open for settlement in January next, and a further area in April. This extends from Kerepuhi to nearly opposite Pipiroa, and lies "between the Piako and Thames livers. It is said to be excellent dairying country. It will be cut into blocks of one hundred acres or a little over, and offered on the optional tenure.

The committer' of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club met in Mr J. Coradine's office last evening, Mr .las. Pryor being in the chair. Correspondence was read from Mr W. L. Dunn, accepting the position of delegate for the Club on the Wellington centre of the N.Z.A.A.A. It was decided to make a strong effort to get all the applications for rein* statement in before the meeting.' Seven new members were elected, two of them being from Carterton and one from Tenui. The "matter of; including . some ',-Fire ' Brigade' events on the Boxing Day programme was left over, pending word from .the Municipal Fire Brigade, who are making enquiries as to ''what support would be received from outside brigades.

The secretary of the New Zealand Fire Brigades' Association states that the Executive has decided to hold the next conference and tournament at Hokitika.

Owing to the scarcity of work in the Masterton district, several Masterton contractors are sit present in the Taihape district inspecting jobs that tenders are being called for. If successful they intend to drive their teams up and return iu the following season.

Notice is given on page one that all claims in the assigned estate of John Heyhoe, draper, Masterton, are to be' sent to The Commercial Agency, Ltd., assignee, Wellington, before' the 26th November, prox.

Mr Abe Bailey, speaking at Krugersdorp, said that the late Free State Ministers, who are now General Botha's colleagues, had prepared a bill containing certain political disabilities for poorer Jewish immigrants, but that, under pressure, they withdrew it. The statement has created a profound sensation.

Seven thousand tons of rubber may be expected from the plantations in Singapore four-years hence, declared Sir John Anderson, the Governor, in opening the seventh agricultural show of the Federated Malay States. He urges planters to "cultivate the land they have and give up grabbing more."

Mr John Barr, orehardist, at Havelock, informs a Hawke's Bay paper that last week's frost did absolutely no damage on the Havelock hills. Speaking of his own orchard he says that there is still more fruit in it than the trees can carry, and he expresses the opinion that the same conditions exist in other Havelock orchards. He says that the delegates' to the Fruitgrowers' Conference in spreading the "damage story" all over the Dominion did far more damage than the frost.

"Les Cloches do Corneville," the comic opera to be produced -by the Masterton Operatic Society next month, promises to be a great success. All the costumes and properties arc being made locally. Mr D. Walsh, who took the part of the "Sergeant" in the "Pirates of Penzance," has been cast for the part of "Gobo." Rehearsals are being held three nights a week, which shoves the interest the members are taking in their work.

At the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council last night, the Treasurer reported the net overdraft at the Bank at £5519 17s Id. The accounts in credit are Gasworks £1175 15s Id, Library £37 5s 2d, Deposits £367 10s, Abattoir £496 8s 4d, Bannister Street £45 16s lOd. The accounts in debit are:—General account £7231 15s 6d, Waterworks £213 7s 4d, Special drainage £l4 16s, Loan (£25,000) £237 7s 6d. The Treasurer holds on loan account £124 13s lOd. states outstanding amount to £7696 3s Bd.

The daylight saving proposal, so strenuously advocated by Mr M. Luckie, chairman of the Wellington Cricket Association, is to be urged on all local sports, bodies. At a meeting of the Association on Wednesday evening a sub-committee was appointed to approach all sports bodies with a view to holding a conference to take concerted action in arousing public interest in the proposal and also support in securing the passing of Mr Sidey!s Bill :

A West Australian delegate to the Presbyterian Assembly at Sydney was telling of t,he great extent of that territory, and incidentally, the lack of knowledge as to Australian geography. One letter arrived addressed "Freemahtle, near Melbourne, New Zealand." That letter found the person to whom it was sent, said the speaker, and lie added that he often received requests between his morning and evening services to visit people near Sydney.

In the circumstances the proposal to throw the burden of an extra £IIO,OOO of taxation upon the shoulders of the income tax payers, without offering any compensating reduction of taxation in other- directions, is extraordinary- and monstrous. The Government may possibly hold' that because the income tax payers are numerically not a very large class and not capable of exercising a great many votes at elections they are fair prey. But the community possesses at heart a strong love for justice, and it cannot but feel that the unnecessary taxation of any class of the people'is indefensible.—Otago Daily Times.

As the Christmas holidays are approaching, and as Christmas Day and New Year's Day on this occasion fall upon Sundays, some doubt has been expressed as to what week clays should be observed as public holidays. The question was brought up at a recent meeting of the Council of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, and was referred to the Finance and General Committee, to make an early pronouncement on the subject. The committee decided to recommend the council to urge merchants to observe both Monday and Tuesday in each week as close holidays.

At the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council last evening, the Mayor reported that he had, with the Borough Engineer, attended the opening of the tenders for the' Northern Approach, which were well within the estimate. Cr Temple thought it a matter for congratulation that the work was to be done so cheaply. The Mayor referred to a condition in the contract which provided that ail the material taken from the old bridges should be carted to the County Council's yard at the expense of the contractor. He thought that as the. Borough Council was paying half the cost of the bridges it was entitled to half the timber. -ue Council decided to make an application in this- direction.

Mr J. Vigour Brown, whose frequent and long absences from his Parliamentary duties are strangely commented on in Wellington, was the leading and only figure in an absurd situation created by him in the Boiise on Friday morning. With a movement which a Napier paper refers to as characteristic of him, Mr Brown had loft,the other members to carry on the business of the country while he enjoyed the restful retirement bis bed afforded. An urgent messenger suddenly arrives with the information that a division on Mr Taylor's amendment was about to be taken. The member for Nap-_ ie'r, it is said, "whisks oxit -of bed and appears attired in pyjamas and white top hat in the lobby -and records his vote." These little comedy acts are being paid for at the rate of £3OO a vear.—Hastings Standard.

The Brunner Borough Council ia urging the Government to take over the Wallsend coal mine and work it.

Several sharp frosts have been experienced at Clive lately, damage to the potato crops resulting.

Messrs W. Howard Booth and E. Eagle, Jnr., of Carterton, are represented in the list of erftries for the Palmerston North spring show.

The Premier stated in the House on Friday that it was not intended to continue daylight parades, and that there would be no manoeuvres at Easter.

Messrs R. Keene and J. Reid, of Wellington, have disposed of their Rumunga station (66,000 acres) in Hawke's Bay, to Mr Thos. Ballin, of Christchurch.

• It is stated that Mr George W. Armitage, of Milford, Teniuka, who is a member of many local bodies in South Canterbury, will stand for the Geraldine seat at the next election in the Opposition interest.

Ihe entries for the Timarift A. and P. Association's show, to be held today and to-morrow, are as follows: Horses, 364, sheep 340, cattle 58, pigs 4.6, dogs 57, produce 226, woolclassing 15; total 1106. Last year the entries numbered 1099.

The following figures have been gathered to show the expenses of some of the large funerals of the past .-—Queen Victoria, £43,000 ; Lord Nelson, £50,000; Duke of Wellington, £87,500; Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia, £50,000; Emperor William of Germany, £31,250. The sum of £6OOO was spent on flowersalone at the funeral of the murdered President Carnot.

Thus the Palmerston Times on a n point that has caused some comment of late: It was the Seddon system to allow no opinion but the one opinion within the party. It is the Ward system to allow a wide freedom of opinion on debatable questions. The stockwhip and the big boot are not regarded as essentials.

What are claimed to be the finest superphosphate works in the world have been erected at West Guilford, Western Australia. They cost £IOO,000 and are designed for the manufacture of superphosphate, sulphuric, nitric, and muriatic acids. The plant is capable of producing 20,000 tons of superphosphates per annum.

The committee on the Oamaru Harbour Board Enabling Bill has presented its report to the legislative Council. The. only amendment of any consequence is in clause 15, dealing with the raisiug of the £225,000 loan. A new sub-clause is added, setting out that provision shall be made for the creation of a sinking fund by annual payments of not less than 10s per cent.

Complaints are rife concerning the ravages of the small birds in the vicinity of Te Aroha (states a correspondent) and there have been enquiries concerning the little German owls lately sent to Rotorua. If these birds are found to do all that is promised in the direction of reducing the sparrow population, the farmers in the Thames Valley will welcome their advent in the district.

The person who has been selling at the show grounds and in- the streets of Hastings a scurrilous pamphlet entitled "Unauthorised Biography of Sir Joseph Ward," had his ardour most effectually . cooled on Wednesday.'; (says-'the Standard). He was parading Heretaunga-street offering his abusive publication and crving, "h'expo'sure of Sir Joseph . Ward, most h'interestiiig huk yet c-e-r-k-i----1-a-i-t-e-d,"'when a bystander threw the contents of a bucket of beerhouse slops over him, greatly to.the amusement of a large and unsympathetic audience.

Farmers throughout Southland have for years past strenuously protested against the protection of seagulls under the Animals Protection Act of 1908, pointing out that lambs suffered severely through the depredations of this bird. In fact so strong did agriculturists feel upon the matter that at the last, meeting of the Southland branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union a strong (protest was forwarded to the Minister of Internal Affairs against the damage being done to sheep by seagulls, and asking that steps be taken to have the protection removed.

A representative of a Southern paper forwarded a letter to a*North Island Agricultural Association asking the Association to obtain him lodgings, or rather, a bed, without meals, on the show 'dates. The chairman said it was difficult to make such an arrangement at Show times, because niost houses were then full v.p,. A member who is evidently a disciple of the "simple life," and a believer in fresh air treatment, facetiouslv suggested that the matter be referred to the grounds committee, with a direction to allot the scribe some of their valuable space. The matter was finally referred to the secretary.

The question of straying stock came before the Waimate County Council in a new phase on Wednesday. The engineer reported that a mob of 1800 sheep had been driven round the county roads for weeks past, grazing as they went along, and being camped hi various paddocks at night. Settlors were complaining of the nuisance caused by these itinerant sheep in disturbing their own animals at lambing time, and beating down the grass. The ranger was of the opinion that he could do nothing in the matter, as the sheep were on the move, and could hardly be termed straying. The Council'decided to got legal opinion on the subject.

YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND. That by using the commercial eucalyptus oil which is now bought up at 6d per lb weight and bottled, and on account of the large profit, pushed, you are exposing yourself to all the dangers to which the use of turpentine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach, and •mucous membranes. By insisting on t„3 GENUINE SENDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT yon not only avoid these pitfalls, but you have a stimulating, safe and effective medicament, the result of a special and careful manufacture. ~A trial will at once convince. Quality in small dose distinguishes it from the bulky and dangerous products. Remember— SANDER'S EXTRACT embodies the result of 50 years' experience and special study*, and it does what, is promised; it heals and cures without injuring the constitution, as the oils of the market frequently do. Therefore, protect yourself by rejecting nthei brands.

A site for a teacher's residence is to be purchased at Kaiparoro, at a cost not exceeding £2O.

The Wairarapa Valley is in a parched condition just now. Rain is required for the restoration of both crops and pasture.

It is stated that the only two lineal male descendants of the original Taimii Natives, who are the Maori aristocrats of New Zealand, reside in the Wairarapa.

A grant has been received by the Education Board of a sum sufficient to complete the residence at Hukanui. The previous grant proved inadequate.

The Masterton District High' School Committee was yesterday granted .permission by the Education Board to erect a miniature rifle range in the" school grounds.

The Wellington Education Board has granted six months' leave of- absence to Mr C. W. Lee, headmaster of the .Martinborough school, on hall pay. Mr Lee will then retire from the Board's service, after being in charge of schools at Pahiatua, Otaki and Martinborough.

The Minister for Education has advised the Wellington Education Board that the teacher's residence at Pahiatua cannot be condemned. The question of the Kohimii resi deuce is to be considered at a later period.

The Conference Committee in con nection with the Malum water sup* ply scheme have engaged no less than seven motor cars to convey the visitors to Malum on Friday. The arrangements are" most complete, and have been made to lit in with the running of the trains for the convenience of those attending from outside districts.

The bootmaking trade in Palmerston North is said to be almost at a standstill, not because ef the lack of work, for their are more orders in hand than manufacturers can do, but because of the impossibility of obtaining workmen. It is declared that a factory will have to close down this week owing to this reason. Napier and Gisborne also require workers in all branches of the building trade, and six months' work is guaranteed stonecutters at Timaru.

In referring to an attack on him by the Dominion, the Wellington opposition paper, the Prime Minister remarked that the other newspapers opposed to the Government, viz., New Zealand Herald, Christchurch Press, Otago Daily Times, Hawke's Bay Herald, etc., which, of course, includes the Wairarapa Age, all report him fairly, and indulge in criticism freely, to which no one could take exception.

The matter of beautifying the Park was brought up by Cr Ewington at the meeting of the Committee -(if the Borough Council last evening. He thought that a special Park Committee should be set up with a view to holding a floral fete for raising of the necessary funds, and he would move in the direction. The Mayor was of opinion that a Park Day would be a great success, and it was resolved that a special meeting of the Council be called early in November to 'deal with the matter, and that the public interested be asked to attend.

The Masterton Homing Pigeon ■Club hampered 45 birds last night for the Cbristchurcll f|oek race. The birds will be liberated by Mr Kingsford, secretary of the Christchurch Club, at 9 o'clock, and should arrive home about 5 o'clock. The following are the •members of the club who have entered birds::—E. Flanagan, W. Hoar, J. Dixon, A. Miller, H. Wilton. W. Drake, It, Person, W. Dowling, J. Winchester, F. Itossoh, E. Wickens, W. Gourloy, E. Perry, and S. Hoar.

The following grants for schools in the Wairarapa district were yesterday made by the Wellington Education Board:— Lower Taueru, residence repairs, etc., £2O; Horoeka, furniture, £3 2s fid; Pahiatu'a,*residence, £3B; Bideford, papering residence, £3. Applications from th*< Mauriceville West Committee for drainage, and from the Eketahuna Committee in reference to the. teacher's residence, were referred to the Clerk of Works for reports. It was decided to make application for an additional grant of £3O in connection with the Hinemoa contract. It was resolved to inform the Committee that the School Commissioners have declined to leasp sections 8 and 9 at Lansdowne. A tender, at £7 17s, was accepted for drainage at Bideford;

The question of the proposed street, connecting Queen and Chapel Streets, came up for discussion at the Council meeting last evening. The Mayor stated that he quite recognised the importance of this connection. At the same time there were a number of urgent works required in the near future, and he was inclined to the opinion that these should have first consideration. After some discussion it was resolved, on the motion of the Mayor, that a letter be written to the Chamber of Commerce, informing them that the Council would pre* pare a statement of the area - and submit the same to the Chamber, with a proposal to place the matter before the ratepayers at the next election in April, it being understood that if those interested could get an extension of the option over the necessary land, and a petition was signed by a sufficient number of ratepayers within the prescribed urea, to guarantee the loan, the Council do all in its power to assist the Chamber.

WHAT IS PECTROL ? This question will probably seem to most people a very easy one to answer, considering nearly every home throughout the Masterton district lias used it during the past -winter, when colds have been so prevalent. Still there may be some who have not yet heard of "Pectrol," and to whom this memorandum may prove helpful. It is certainly worth VOUR While to remember the name "PECTROL," and where you can get \jt. So kindly note. "PECTROL" is ■a scientific preparation for the prevention and SPEEDY CURE of COUGHS AND COLDS, Sore Throat, Influenza, and all Bronchial and Chest Affections. .It is not-a quack remedy, „ but contains ingredients recommended,by the medical • profession, and purest drugs which are not in any way injurious. .It is only sold by J. V. GORDON, M.P.S., Chemist and Pharmacist (by Exams.), Medical Hall, Masterton, in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d.

A reward is offered for the recovery of two young sheep clogs, lost in Masterton on Monday.

Mr J. L. Murray gives notice that his premises will be closed on Thursday (to-morrow) and Friday, from 12' o'clock noon each day.

Attention is drawn to a change of advertisement inserted by Mr Milligan, the well-known tailor, of Wellington, on the leader page of this issue.

Messrs J. Graham and Go. have decided to close their premises on Thursday from noon, and on Friday from 1 p.m.

The dates of wool sales to be held under the auspices of the Wellington Woolbrokers' Association during the current season, are announced elsewhere. Other information of importance to pastoralists is also given.

Two special house properties are advertised for sale by Messrs Finnegau and Bushell. One is at. Lansdownc and the oth?r is i:i Cole Street. : Full particulars may be found in their advertisement c.i page < 8.; *

In connection with the Masterton Races on the 28th and 29th inst., special train arrangements are published. Holiday excursion tickets, available to 31st inst. will be issued and every railway travelling facility given to the public to visit these popular races.

An extra large shipment of tennis goods has arrived in Masterton to the order of Messrs King and Henry, consisting of rackets ,presses, covers, nets, and balls, and are ready for the inspection of players. Anglers have also been well catered for, there being a varied stock to choose from. Guns and ammunition can also be seen in all the leading lines.

At Mr J. Carpenter's Central Boot Store, Queen Street, may be seen today a large assortment of coloured canvas shoes, with Gibson tie, in champagne, white, brown and heliotrope. Also the cleaning liquid for the several colours. Canvas for footwear is cool and comforting and is becoming very fashionable.

Mr J. V. Gordon has a replace advertisement elsewhere, in which he gives an explanation of "What is Pectroi?" In the wanted columns above the name of J. V. Gordon may be found a quick and painless remedy for corns, also particulars of the wonderful "Egg Julep Shampoo Egg-powders," which it is claimed wiU remove dandruff and make healthy, soft, glossy hair.

," Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., J. D. Cruickshank and Co., Ltd.,. Dalgety and Company, Ltd., Levin and Co., Ltd., and the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., give notice that their offices will be closed from noon tomorrow, and from noon on Friday, and for the convenience of ."their customers will remain open all day on Saturday, 29th inst.

In our advertising columns, Oscar Hewe.tt, Ltd., the well-known Sewing Machine Importers, have a change advertisement. The that the firm are specialists and have ahvays made it a point to handle only the very best machines that the world produced has been a large factor in the splendid reputation which they have won for their specialities, sewing machines, knitting machines, and washing machines being their chief line. Their name is a guarantee of satisfaction to all who are requiring these household conveniences. Their system of 'deferred payment, has also been most favourably commented upon, as both just and equitable, affording clients, every possible advantage. The world ' famed Wertheim sewing machines are noted for absence of noise and vibration, simplicity of all working parts, strength and durability, complete mastery over difficult work, speed and easy-running powers.