LOCAL AND GENERAL.
An Auckand baker was fined £5 last week for selling light-weight bread.
The monthly meeting of the Masterton Borough Council is to be held this evening.
A reward of £SO is being offered for the apprehension of an absconding Wellington bankrupt named Jack Vinegard. A draughts tournament is at present being played by the youthful members of the Masterton branch of the Y.M.C.A.
The prize which is being offered by Mr James McGregor, senr., of Masterton, for hay-stacking, is £5, and not £25, as stated in our issue of Monday.
So far, there has been no indication of blight in the potato crops of Masterton. It is usually about this time of the year that the blight makes its aonearance.
A drag will leave the Prince of Wales Stables, Masterton, on Wednesday morning and on Thursday morning for the Taratahi Racecourse.
It is stated that a Palmerston North resident ■held the winning ticket in one of Tattersall's Melbourne Cup sweeps. He. will receive £4OOO.
The member for Masterton is making enquiries from the Government whether effect has yet been given to the scheme promised earlier in the session, under which workers on payment of a deposit would be able to get dwellings erected.
The chairman of the East Coast Rabbit Board, in an interview with the Poverty Bay Herald, states that the position in regard to the rabbit invasion in that district, is very serious.
' There are promises for the rose show from far and near. The hand'some bowl presented by Mr Dixon has evidently proved a great incentive. The chow will be a great sight to lovers of the king of flowers. Exhibitors are reminded that entries close on the 19th inst.
Some 800 bales of chaff for the North Island arrived at the Bluff from Melbourne on board the Moeraki on. Monday. The shipment is probably the first of the season from Australia, and it was possibly arranged for owing to the shortage of chaff in the northern markets.
Mr W. W. H. Edwards, a recently appointed veterinary officer of the Agricultural Department, who is stationed at Palmerston North, has been engaged among the dairy herds in the Pahiatua and Woodville districts.
' The following Fire Brigade events are to be included in the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club's sports on Boxing Day:—Five Man Hose, Reel and Ladder; i'ive Man Hose, Hydrant and Union (dressing), and the One Man Ladder event.
The members of the Masterton branch of the Navy League met last evening, to make final arrangements for the school excursion to be held at Wellington on the 24th of this month. Mr H. Williams presided over a '.large attendance, and apologies were received from Mr J. Caselberg and Rev. W. Raine.
Mr Fred Fox, painter, of Masterton, is at present an inmate of the local Bospital. He was driving in from the country in company with Mr W. Sheppard, when his horse shied, and overturned the vehicle. Mr Fox had. one.of his ankles dislocated, whilst Mr Sheppard suffered an injury to one of his shoulder's.
An experiment with the spraying of Canadian thistles was recently made at the Ruakura State Farm. The Department reports that the thistles were sprayed, when in flower, with one part of sulphuric acid to twenty parts of water. This killed the tops, but has not affected the roots, as the young plants- are springing up vigorously.
Mr W. C. Davies, agricultural instructor to the Wellington Education Board, is taking an active interest in the work of securing school exhibits for the next show to ho held in Masterton, He was in attendance at the meeting of the Horticultural Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday last, and will probably be present at the meeting of the General Committee of ilie Association on Saturday next. Best for Children. There is no narcotic or other harmful substance in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It can be given to a hahj as confulenily *>,s to an adult. It is pleasant to take, an,d always cures and cures quickly. It is a favourite with mothers of small child-
The estate of the late Mr F. E. Baume, M.P., was proved at £1757. An engine is being fitted up at the Petone railway workshops to consume Taranaki petroleum. A London cabb -1 " says that Gray, the young Australian billiardist, defeated Nelson by 4602. The first of the New Zealand wool sales for this .season opens in Wellington to-day. Only about 1200 bales will be offered. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at Kaikoura, in the South Island, at 6.23 o'clock yesterday morning. It is proposed to ask His Excellency Lord Islington to become patron of the Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Society. The totara bush on the Kempton estate at Greytown was sold by Messrs' Dalgcty and Co. on Saturday, Mr C. E. Darnell, of Masterton, being the purchaser at £212. The Eltham County Council is proposing to borrow £20,000 for metalling, etc;., on the main roads in the county, also £'2ooo for expenditure in the Kaponga Town District. The ancient custom of investing the Prince of Wales with his title is to be revived, and will take place at Carnarvon Castle in July next. An attempt to reach the summit of Mount Cook, a feat accomplished by but few, is contemplated by Mr T. Gran, ski expert of the Terra Nova expedition. The Masterton Homing Pigeon Club last night hampered ten birds for the interval race from Christchurch, to be flown on Thursday. This race is for the Old Bird Championship. All those who have kindly promised articles for the stalls at the forthcoming floral fete in Masterton are requested to forward, same to secretaries of the various stalls before Saturday, 12th inst. A unique wedding took place in Tiinaru on Wednesday, the bridegroom wearing Highland garb, and being accompanied by two kilted pipers. Leaving on their honeymoon, the couple were i arewelled at the station by the skirl of bagpipes, and confetti, mixed liberally with common "parritcli meal," which was used in, place of the customary rice. ~ '
A man who recently served a month's imprisonment in the Wanganui gaol for failure to maintain his wife and children, on his release promptly repeated the offence, and described his incarceration as the "time of his life."* To enable him to have a further experience of the joys of prison, Mr Kerr, S.M., on Wednesday morning, sentenced him to three months, with hard labour.
Dr Thacker has received a letter, dated October 3rd, from R. Arnst, who wrote from Johannesburg. The letter states that the sculling champion is in good health, and is having a "good time." He had recently been out shooting game, and the captures of his party included a lion and a leopard. He arrived back at Livingstone on September 23rd, thence proceeding to Johannesburg, where he had b<xu engaged-to give an exhibition of rowing for a large fee.
The rules for the. secondary schools shooting competition for 1910 have been issued. The match is open to one team of eight pupils under theage of nineteen years from each secondary school having a defence corps. Seven shots, with one compulsory sighter, at 200 yds and 500 yds will he fired. At the long distance the Bis- ' ley figure target will be used. Tins ! will be the eighth competition. Last : year thirteen schools entered, and : the contest was won by Nelson Col- j lege with 60G points. ;
The Masterton Orchestral Society is sparing no expense in providing a first-class concert .on Thursday evening next. Mr Wesley Woodhouse, probably, the finest flute player in Australasia, lias been engaged to play a solo, and also to assist in the orchestra. Miss Rosalie Handlsy has also been engaged to sing. Extra enthusiasm has been displayed in preparing the music,also in the disposal of tickets. Honorary members are advised to book their seats, as every seat in the dress circle will certainly be taken.
The usual monthly meeting of the Veteran Fire Brigade Association was held hi the new station in Masterton last evening, V.P. J. Symes occupying the chair. There was a good attendance of members. Apologies for absence were received from Secretary Pickering and Mr J. P. Prentice. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Fire Board for their invitation to the opening function of the new fire station. Two new members were proposed. It was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to the relatives of the late Superintendent Lucas, of the Spit Fire Brigade. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of sympathy to Veteran H.' T. Marsh in his serious illness. Superintendent Jenkins, on behalf of the Brigade, welcomed the Veterans to the new station. V.P. Symes' tendered his thanks to the Brigade for their cordiality. Other routine business was transacted, and the usual vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting.
YOU SHOULD BEAK IN MIJVD. That by using the commercial eucalyptus oil which is now bought up at Gd per lb weight and bottled, and on account of the large profit, pushed, you are exposing yourself to all the dangers to which the uSte of turpentine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach, and ir neons membranes. By insisting on t..- GENUINE SENDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT you 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 doss what is promised,- it heals and cures without injuring the constitution, as the oils of the market frequently do. ThereFore, protect yourself by rejecting othex brands.
On Friday, Mr E. Short's champion Hereford bull and his champion draught stallion were weighed. The bull, Crusader, turned the beam afe 25961b, the horse, Royal Treasurer, being an undignified second with 19951b.
A special meeting of the Council of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce is to be held on Friday next, when business relating to theßimutaka railway deviation and proposed new street in Masterton will be discussed.
The Wangnnui Garrison Band, which arrived at Auckland on Sunday, was given an official reception in Albert Park yesterday afternoon. The members o c the Band left for their hom»s i;> by the express train h ,i night.
The Dannevake Lawn Tennis team to visit Maswiton on the 30th inst. (St.'Andrew's' Day) will be chosen from the following players:— Cox. Vartan, Giesen, Mair, Howe, Ransom, Fraser, Barker, Nome, Green, Whitcombe, Pidduck, Baker, Biekforcl, Robertshaw and Russell.
In the House of 'Representatives last night, tbf managers appointed to confer with the Legislative Council on the By-laws Bill reported that it had been agreed to amend subsection 2 of clause 3 by extending the time within which application can be made for the confirmation of the by-laws from twelve months to three years.
A meeting of the committee appointed by {ho Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society to pre];:«. rules was held last evening. Tli. s was a full .attendance of fflornli'-;, and a set of rules was carefully drafted. These will be submitted to a general meeting to be held in a few days' time, Avhou permanent officials will be appointed.
At a sale of pedigree stock held at Palmerston North by Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., two Rmoney rams were sold on behalf of Mr W. Rayner, of Masterton, at 22-J- guineas; one four-tooth Romney ram on behalf of Messrs Gray Bros, at 45 guineas, and one two-tooth Romney ewe at 15 guineas; and on belialf of Mr William Perry, one two-tooth Lincoln rain at 35 guineas, and one two-tooth Lincoln ewe at lu guineas. The sh( j ep of Messrs Gray Bros, and W. Perry were purchaser] for South Australia.
It is very satisfactory to note that the number of students in Masterton for law, arts, and the various other subjects in the New Zealand ¥niversity curriculum is steadily increasing. Entries from ten students warrant an examination centre being established, and it speaks well for the importance of the district that during the last four or five years these examinations have taken place in Masterton. The examinations are now being conducted here under the supervisor, Very Rev. Dean McKenna, and some dozen candidates, about half of whom • are law students, have entered the lists.
A situation "as lady help, or housemaid is advertised for.
The friends of Mr P. Can - are invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, which will leave his residence, 22 Chapel Street, to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, for the Slasterton Oenieterv.
Now that the supply of ice from the Masterton' Dairy Factory is tobe considerably increased, it will interest consumers to know that the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., has been appointed agent for the Kreissig ice chests. The sample chest exhibited by the Company appears to be all that is desired, and is well worthy of inspection.'
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