LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10142, 12 November 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton Municipal Band will render a programme of music in the Public Park to-morrow, weather permitting. A native rained Ngapara, who has a dairy farm at Pariroa, in the North, is now milking SO cows, and will probably add to that number next season. The Clerk of the Danuevirko Borough Council (Mr F. Maiignusoii), has written to the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees, asking for information concerning the cost, seating, lighting, etc., of the Masterton Town Hal!. It was decided, at last night's meeting, to supply the information lisked for. At the meeting of the, Masterton Trust Lands Trustees last evening, it was decided to make a grant of .£5 each to the Masterton Brass Bands for their services in playing in tlio Public Park last year. The vote was reduced by half, as neither Band had complied with the condition under which the £lO grant was made, viz., that they should give twelvo public performances in the year. The applications for this v?ni'? '~rnv:t? have been deferred.

The Eketahuna Mounted Rifles fired a match with the Alfredton Rifle Club on Thursday. The match was won by Eketahuna by ten points.

A Whangamomona settler, Mr Saddlier, burned his bush last week. He had 300 acres down since April, and this week has been sowing it with grass seed.

Jt is stated that Mr C. Erickscn, of Pongaroa. has drawn Comedy King in one of Tattersall's sweeps on the Melbourne Cup, and will receive, the first prize of £SOOO.

Mr J. Allan, 84 Lincoln Road, late of Graham and Co., notifies that he has commenced business in the tea trade, and hopes by supplying the purest and best of teas to merit a fair share of public patronage.

It is reported tha pickpockets were at work in Christchurch on the Metropolitan Trotting Club's grounds on Tuesday, and that a number of people were robbed of various sums of money.

In the North Canterbury district on the light lands the oats are coming prematurely ir.to ear, the wheat crops look stunted, and in 'some cases are losing the green colour which they ought to have.

it is reported that late shipments of fruit to New Zealand from New South Wales have been rotten with the. maggot of the fruit fly, and in consequence have been condemned and destroyed at the port of Wellington.

The victualling of the Union Steam Ship Company's fleet forms an important item in Auckland's trade. For the twelve months ended September 30th last the company paid out £22,318 in cheques to Auckland provision merchants, and it is anticipated that as time goes on even greater amounts will be paid.

A wild boar at Slopedown, in the Wyndham district, which had been working havoc amongst lambs, was captured the other day, and was found to be eight feet in length, and to have tusks that constituted the animal a dangerous foe to meet. It is stated that fully fifty lambs had fallen a prey to its attentions.

It is reported that the lad who was seen about the house in Masterton in which the fire occurred on Friday, has admitted having set fire to the building. As he is only eight years of age, and hardly old enough to appreciate the seriousness of the act, it is improbable that legal proceedings will be instituted.

Rifleman N. H. Willougbby, of Masterton, won both the 200 yds and 500 yds matches at the Raugitikei Rifle Asociation meeting on Wednesday last, with scores of 34 and 35 respectively. He was also second in the aggregate, being only two points behind the winner. Riflemen R. J. King and W.' J. Welch, of the Opaki Club, also secured money prizes.

A plumber informs; the Eltham Argus that he cannot, at any rate of wages, procure tradesmen, and is consequently unable to meet the demands of his customers. His orders are in arrears, and overtime work does not enable him to keep pace with the demand. He attributes the scarcity of tradesmen to the restrictions of the Unions in the matter of employing apprentices. There are not, he says, sufficient tradesmen being trained to meet the requirements of the Dominion.

Tenders are invited for the drapery, mercery, and clothing business of" John Heyhoe, carried on at Queen Street, Masterton. Particulars of the values of the stock are given in the advertisement on page 1 of this issue, and stock lists, conditions of tender, and all information can be seen at the shop. Tenders, close with the . assignee, the Commercial Agency, Ltd., Wellington., on the 23rd inst.

Mr A. R. Townsend, who is leaving for Napier, has instructed Messrs Fiiuiegan and Bushell to sell, without reserve, at 32 Wrigley Street, on Wednesday next, the whole of his household furnishings, as advertised on page 8 of this issue. Mr Townsend has only been housekeeping some few, months, so that all the articles to be offered are practically new. People wishing to purchase now furniture at auction prices should make a. point of being present on this occasion. At the meeting of the Council of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Mr ' Daniell introduced the question of the railway timetable. He understood that the Hon. Mr Millar intended > giving personal attention to this matter at the conclusion of the session. The secretary road a communication which had been addressed to Mr R. B. Ross, M.P., on the subject. Mr Daniell stated that he was strongly of opinion that the early train from Masterton and the late train from Wellington should be local trains, and should not stop between Wellington and the Upper Hutt. He also expressed the opinion that the refreshment room should be either at the Upper Hutt, Cross' Creek, or the Summit, where time was taken in changing engines. In view of the fact that Mr Ross had been written to on the subject, the Council thought it undesirable to take further action in the meantime.

YCu SHOULD B-MU IN MIND. That by using the commercial eucalyptus oil which i 3 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 traeh, and mi cons membranes. T sv insisting on t..j GENUINE r,...vi)ER 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 aud 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 nthoi brands.

The Egmont A. and P. Association lias received 14 entries of dairy herds, as against 8 last year, and 20 entries for the butter-fat competition.

It is stated, says the Kaikoura Sun, that Mr C. H. Ensor, of Mount Grey, Balcairn, is the selected Opposition candidate for the Hurunui seat at the nest General Election.

The case of a tenant in Wellington with a family of thirteen whose rent has been raised from 15s to £1 per week is cited by Mr McLaren, M.P., as an argument in favour of legislation to prevent rack renting.

King George V. has revived the custom of Queen Victoria of making bounty grants to British subjects whose wives present them with triplets, and who may be in indigent circumstances.

A report is being circulated in Wellington, says the Parliamentary correspondent of the Eltham Argus, that Mr Dive has definitely stated that be does not intend to contest the Egmont seat at the nest election.

In one year ten London daily newspapers obtained a revenue of two millions sterling for advertisements. Great firms spent vast sums in advertising. For example, two soapmak'ing firms devcte £220,000 a year between them to making their wares known to the public.

A South Canterbury farmer, who uses a patent bird trap with which to catch sparrows, drew a cheque for £ll from the Leeds County Council last month, having caught 220 dozen birds. He did not devote his time to the business, but simply had the trap set while engaged in other work..

The Selwyn County Council so far this season has bought 19,504 dozen heads of small birds at Is a dozen, the cost being £975 4s. The Council has decided to continue purchasing beads and eggs at 2d per dozen during November and December, and to continue purchasing in .January if necessary.

Kaponga is talking of utilizing the spare power of the Kaponga Dairy Company's factory for lighting the town. A canvass has been made, and the Town Board considers that at least £250 to £3oo' would be forthcoming in the first year from the sale of current for lighting purposes, with the prospect ei an _ early increase.

While complaints of dry weather arc being made in some parts of the Dominion Taranaki is at present enjoying a very favourable, season. The mild weather recently experienced has been conducive to a good growth of vegetation, and the heavy rain which fell the other night, followed by a bright, sunny day, was very opportune.

Continuous dry weather -is proving a very serious matter in Poverty Bay. Many of the crops, especially oats, are beginning to change colour hefore being properly matured. Settlers in some parts are carting water from adjacent rivers. Fortunately for Manawatu so far, it has been blessed with an abundant rainfall, and the growth of feed has been marvellous for months past.

Truly America lias an affrighting race problem to solve in the near future, and that problem should stand as an everlasting object lesson to Australia and New Zealand that their lands might be saved the humiliation and horror of such a state of affairs that threatens to strangle the most prosperous country on earth.— Manawatu Standard.

A Gisborne firm lias been advised by cubic that an expedition, in chiding one of the most eminent oil experts in the world and a geological surveyor, will arrive in New Zealand on the loth prox., for the purpose of inspecting the area over which oil rights have been obtained. The operations will be conducted on tho most scientific lines as ample capital is available for the prospecting work.

The Department of Labour advises that the reciprocal application of the Workers' Compensation Act of New Zealand with the United Kingdom, Queensland and Westralia, has been gazetted. Tho effect of this is to allow tho dependents of any worker who may lose-his life in circumstances to which tho Act of the particular country in which he met his death applied, to make a claim though they may reside in any other of the states named.

The telegraph lineman at Orewa, reports that after a thunderstorm which passed over Whangaparaoa, he found that ten telegraph poles had been struck with lightning and splintered to pieces, some of the pieces -being thrown a long distance. The lightning guards at the cable poles over the Orewa River, and also at Arklo's Bay. were fused, and when the lineman reached the cable running over to Tiri he found the guards in the same condition and had to force them open with his screw-driver. The distance affected was about ten miles.

In Canterbury the earth hunger is reported to he very marked. There are phenomena] demands foi" land hy the landless—demands that the Government iinds it impossible to satisfy. The Government was recently urged to acquire certain lav.ee private for subdivision, lit some cases the owners do not wish to sell ; in others, they have, .disposed of a portion, and the balance they wish to retain. Tn some eases high, valuations prove an insuperable obstacle to eligible, properties being taken compulsorily under the present Act.

Tn almost every neighbourhood you w.ill find someone who during the summer months had a severe-attack of eolie of English cholera and who have been put to the most severe'suffering before medicine could be procured or a doctor summoned. A reliable medicine for this complaint should be kept at hand. The risk is too great for anyone to take. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has undoubtedly saved more, pain aiid suffering than any other medicine in tise. It can alwavs be 'Vpended upon for this m'T.•r;c:it.

The General Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association meets this afternoon.

The Henry-Potts Mission arrived at Palmerston North yesterday, and was welcomed at a largely attended meeting. The evangelistic services will be commenced to-morrow.

Reports which have reached Masterton concerning the wool clips are very encouraging. The fleeces are, generally speaking, well-grown, and they are producing good weights.

Vegetable and flower gardens in Masterton are at present languishing for want of rain. Grass and cereal crops in the district are also suffering. It is encouraging to note from the forecast of the Rev. I). C. Bates, published to-day, that rain is likely to fall by Monday.

Joyce Chapman, while engaged in repairing wcjic at the "Wailii Company's battwy, was caught by the wheel of the ir.achinery and killed instantly. He leaves a widow and two children.

An Auckland telegram states that a man named Coii-iiS, employed at the Aoroa sawmill, slipped on the planiiig-fioor and fell on the edge of a trap-dp:.']'. He received internal injuries, from the effects of which he died yesterday.

A gentleman who has had a very wide experience in dairying matters, informs the Patea Press that so far as observations go, the 'butter-fat tests obtained from machine milked cows are higher than those obtained by hand milking. His data is not yet conclusive on that point, however, and ho intends to follow the matter up closely this season in order to verify past results.

The Masterton Chess Club tournoy for the Age trophy was brought to ;i close last evening, when Mr Thompson beat Mr J. Winchester, thus winning first place, with Messrs Hood and Logan a tie for second place. The boys' match will be concluded on Monday. A sides match on Friday next will bring the season to a close, when the prizes will bo presented. Chess players are cordially invited, whether they belong to the Club or not.

There is, says a New York cable message, a man in Now Zealand who reckons that Manhattan Island, at the mouth of the Hudson, is his. Horatio Edwards is the man who puts forward this big claim, and he has written to a firm of New York lawyers, whom he desires to take his case in hand. At Mr Edwards's estimate the property is worth £30,000,000. The claimant asserts that lie was the heir of Robert Edwards, who came to New York when a boy, and subsequently bought 65 acres of marsh land in the central part of New York. This property was afterwards leased to the Government for a term of 99 years. It was then subleased, and finally sold. The lawyers are now investigating Mr Edwards's claim.

Now, when farming lands in the Dominion are being rented and purchased, at what may be considered, in some cases, inflated values, it is interesting, by way of comparison, to note the rates prevailing in England for good agricultural land. In the south-west generally rents vary from, say, 30s per acre to as high as double that amount, the former rental being a fair average. In the eastern counties probably 25s per acre would bo a fair average. In Lincolnshire, possibly the best farming county, and for the rich agricultural ..lands adjacent to the Wash, the estuary of several rivers on the east Coast of England, a rental of 70s down to 50s per acre is readily paid. In the marsh 'lands as much as £7O per acre has been given, prices varying clown to £SO. These .figures are for farms of one hundred acres and over. Smaller farms are dearer.

Mr J. B. Merrett, Christcinuvh, editor of the rsew .Zealand Poultry Journal, has received the following letter from Ceylon. It will show the interest being taken in poultry matters: "Colombo, Oct. 10th, 1910. Dear Sir, —I happened to see in the Wairarapa Age that you delivered an address on poultry culture at Masterton. We are interested in this subject, and we feel that the condition of "down South" Mill be more suitable to this colony than of England. Hence I writs you to ask you to be kind enough to direct me to some information on poultry breeding. We shall also be delighted to know how the Egg Circle at Masterton is getting on. My love for poultry is my excuse for writing. Yours faithfully, E.H.IV Mr Merrett further informs us that he has received letters from Germany, Italy, France, America, and Africa on poultry matters in New Zealand.

In an interesting article on the fungus industry, the "Taranaki Herald" remarks:—"No one has yet fathomed the mystery of fungus. We know what it is and where it conies from, but that is all. We know it is shipped away, but are ignorant or where it goes and what becomes of it. It may truly be said that this fungus industry was the first salvation of Taranaki, and very few people are aware of its magnitude or of tho amount of money it put into circulation. From 1870 to 1903 the Customs returns of New Plymouth shows that £305,995 was used in the actual purchase of the stuff and paid to settlers. In addition to this sum, an equal amount was spent in labour, in packing, and in freight. In 1903, Mr Chong (a Chinese merchant who specialized in the product) went to China, and the fungus business lapsed for. a time; but from 1904 to 1909, £53,793 was paid. This, with labour and freight, has caused a total circulation of £700,000 in forty years—surely a very considerable work for one man."

You frequently tear of cases of chronic constipation—cases that have existed for years. In nine cases out of ten the trouble has become chronic through improper treatment. The patient has formed a habit of taking strong purgatives and has so weakened the bowels that they will not act naturally. Chamberlain's Tablets cure constipation and cure it pcrmantly, because, instead of doing the work of the bowels for them Chamberlain's Tablets- simplv stimulate'hrrv f- ror'irro t! n>xu "'-Hc-tioiiP.

The Masterton Operatic Society had a most successful rehearsal of "Les Cloches de Corneville" in the Town Hall last evening.

The cost of producing "Les Cloches de Corneville," by the Masterton Operatic Society, will run iivfro £IOO. Practically every penny of this sum will be spent in Masterton.

The St. Matthew's "B" and Masterton juniors will continue their cricket match on the Schoolgrounds at 2.30 p.m. to-day.

It was decided by the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees last evening. on the motion of Mr krahagen, thai the Town Hall be given a; jpn»g cleaning." It avrs also decided tluu a Town Hall Committee be appointed, to consist of Messrs Wagg, Darnell, Michell and Krahagen, wit i powei to expend a sum. not exceeding ~«> in repairs to the lobby, etc

We arc' in receipt of two new hooks from Messrs McLood and Young, booksellers of Masterton One is entitled "The Raft in the Bush,'' from the pen of the popuki Australian authoress Ethel !£ - „er. The other work is by Lilian Turner, entitled ''Three Chums." -.his woi'k, which tells of the adventures of three girls, forms an exceptionally fine account of Ire in Australia. The publishers are the well-known firm of Ward, Lock and Co. Messrs McLcod and loung have fast opened up a large consignment'of presentation books, reward hooks, etc.. of every description, and a special display is being made to-day.

An advertiser wants some land person for a time to take charge of a babv boy, 12 months old.

Train arrangements in . connection v'th'the Dannevirke Races, to be rim on the. lGth and 17th inst., nre pnl.lished.

Mr A. Norman has an announcement in .inother column of special interest to ladies requiring linen or muslin frocks. These are just opened up, and the prices are within the reach of all.

Beautiful blouses for afternoon and evening wear are advertised by Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co., the New Zealand drapers, Christchurch. The leading lines are quoted, and parcels ordered are sent post free to any part of New Zealand. •

The alterations to Mr H. Hauler's boot and shoe store are now complete. The new ladies' fitting room is a most spacious apartment, and is thoroughly up-to-date In every respect. The room is weli*?Brnished, and a feature is the well-lighted appearance, which shows tho interior to great advantage. New stocks of the very latest in all kinds of summer footwear are now to hand.

Mr T. Shields,, high-class tailor, announces the arrival of new consignments of the latest and most fashionable summer suitings of every description. Town and country residents are invited to call and make an inspection of these new goods. Satisfaction is guaranteed with every order executed, and those requiring suits are invited to call early.

Poultry fanciers arc reminded that' at' '2 o'clock to-day Messrs Firniegan and Bushell will sell without reserve, at their rooms, some of the best utility fowls in the district, comprising White Leghorns, Whitci Wyandottes, Minorcas, chickens and ducks—in all over 200 head.' These birds have all been Hoga:i tested and carefully oitiJod, so that a splendid opportunity is offered tp those desirous of obtaining heavy laying strains. They have also received instructions to sell on account of various vendors, a quantity of household furnishings, including leather couch, dining tables, chest drawers, sideboard, nine pairs boys'* box calf boots of various sizes, and a lot of sundries.