LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10139, 9 December 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest returns from the Masterton dredge are 14oz. 13dwt. for 119 hours' work.

The National Bank of New Zealand has declared a dividend of 12 per cent.

Six waggon-loads of wool, drawn by a traction engine, were despatched from Martinborough to Featlierston on Wednesday.

Knox Church cantata practice will be held to-night, at 8 o'clock. In view of the early production of the work, a full attendance is requested.

The police report that methylated spirit drinking on. Sundays, when, no other liquor is obtainable, is becoming very prevalent in Sydney.

The monthly meeting of members of the Masterton School Committee (to have been held last evening) lapsed for want of a quorum. A cable from Ottawa states that New Zealand butter is arriving at Vancouver, via San Francisco, and is obtaining favour. The latest report from the Mystery Flat dredge shows Gozs. 12dwts. for 132 hours' working. The report states that the prospects are improving. A woman, the first of her sex to do so, has ascended Mount Cook. She is an Australian visitor (Miss Dufaur). The schools in the Wairarapa will break up. for the Christmas holidays on Thursday afternoon, the loth inst. and will resume on Monday, the 30th January. . A shower or two of ram fell in Masterton last night. It had a cooling effect upon the atmosphere, but was insufficient to stimulate vegetation.

It is stated in political circles in Wellington that Sir William HallJones is to receive an extension of his term as High Commissioner till 1912.

The Eketahuna Express newspaper has been considerably enlarged, and now compares favourably with newspapers published in more important .centres." - . c.'":-

rt is understood (states the ChristI church correspondent of the Nelson Colonist) that several members of the New Zealand Parliament will visit England for the Coronation festivities, whether an invitation is received or nofc

The nineteenth annual show ol the Bush District's A. and P. Association is to be held at Woodville on Wednesday, January 25tli. Entries c'ose on 10th January. All information may be obtained from the secretary, Mr Thomas R. Husband.

The Amateur Athletic Club ran the finals for their 100 yards and 220 yards handicaps on the Park Oval last evening, with the following results:— 100 Yards, R. Messenger 9yds, 1; G. Scrimgeour 11yds, 2; J. Berry scr., 3; time, 10 1-5 sec. 220 Yards, G. Scrimgeour 25yds, 1; R. Messenger 14yds, 2; Holder 12yds, 3; time, 24sec. R. Messenger wins Mr D. Caselberg's trophy for the points prize.

A large area of land, 50,000 acres, as advertised, situated in Waiotapu Valley, 35 miles from Cambridge, is being subdivided by Messrs Nieol and Edwards, land agents, Masterton, in conjunction with Mr S. R. Stewart, land agent, of Tauranga. Those who require good farms for grazing and cropping on easy terms are requested to communicate with the local agents, Queen Street, Masterton.

A very serious accident befell Captain Robert Scully, of Half Moon Bay, on Saturday (says the Southland Times). Ho was blowing up stumps on his property, and one of the charges hung fire. Thinking it was a failure, ho went over to see, when it suddenly exploded, and the concussion broke his thigh and did some damage to his head. Captain Scully, who is an* aged man, was brought over to the Bluff in a launch and taken to the. Im'ercargill Hospital. He is progressing favourably. . .Mr W. Henderson, manager of the Rongokokako Dairy Company, who recently gained distinction as a cheese maker, is to-day one of the proudest men of the district. And he has every reason to be so. Quite recently the Queensland Government wrote to. the New Zealand Government for a sample case of the best export cheese manufactured. The ; order was passed on to Messrs McEwan and Co., dairy experts, of Wellington, who are now askingMr Henderson fulfil the same.— Express.

Importevs are invited to send their Shipping Documents to J. J. CURTIS & CO., Shipping Agents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. This firm will do your custom? work correctly and forward coo'dg. WHOOPING COUGH. This disease is more likely to be contracted when a child has a cold. According to published statistics more deaths result from whooping cough than from scarlet fever, yet in all our experience we have never heard of a case that did not recover when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. It _ liquifies the tough mucus, makes it easy to expectorate and' renders the paroxysm of couching less frequent and' less severe. Sold by ail chemists and storekeepers.

There was fine weather and a big attendance at the "People's Day" of the Stratford Show yesterday.

An old resident of Stratford, named A. W. Tennant, expired suddenly from heart failure yesterday morning.

A South Hillend farmer (says the Southland Times) is reported to have disposed of a line of about bags of ryegrass (held over from last season's crop). The transaction took place last week and the price is equal to £1 per bag, realizing tiie respectable total of £450.

The Toko branch of the Gtratford Liberal Association has followed the example of Stratford in forwarding a resolution to Sir Joseph Ward congratulating him 011 the complete vindication cf the charges made against himself and the Cabinet, and expressing appreciation of his services to the country, with a hop 6 that his Administration will long continue.

As a result of the ciisquallficatory clause' in the Municipal Corporations Bill and the refusal of the Legislative Council to pass the Hon. J. B. Callan's amendment, excluding newspaper directors, Councillor Barr (who is on the directorate of the Otago Daily Times) will cease to be a member of the Punedin City Council as from December 31st.

.It. is understood that a number of changes in the police force are contemplated by the Justice Department. Asked on Wednesday if he could give any indication of the changes, the Minister for Justice (the Hon. Dr Findlay) remarked that nothing would, be given out before he returned from his northern trip, which''begins on Monday next, and will extend over about two weeks.

Motorists and others using tlie old coach road over the Rimutakas will be pleased to learn that the latest development of the proposed bridge over Abbott's creek (011 the Wellington side of Featherston) is that the Government have offered to give £2OO, conditionally on the Featherston County Council providing £IOO and the motorists another £IOO. As the last mentioned have already agreed t-o do this, it is anticipated that the Featherston County Council will also contribute their share.

As indicative of the earliness and indifferent character of the coming harvest, says the North Otago Times, it may be mentioned that some oats at Windsor have already been cut and* stacked. They have, of course, matured prematurely under the influence of the hot and dry weather, and they were necessarily poorly developed in ipoint of straw and ears. It is intended to turn these oats into chaff, that being the only means of securing some return for the expenditure of labour and money, and a poor return, it must prove.

It is anticipated, says the Otago Daily Times, that the scheme now being carried out by the Government for the irrigation of the Stewart Settlement, North Otago, will be complete about the middle of January. The scheme, which comprises a main canal and distributaries of a total length of about seventy miles, with the Waitaki Rim- as the source of supply, will servo to irrigate about 22,i/UO. acres. The Public Works Department is about to put in hand,a scheme for the irrigation of the Otekaike Settlement. The water supply will be derived from the Otekaike River, and, as the scheme is not intended to swve more than about 2000. acres, the construction of four or five miles of race will meet the position.

Fifty'years ago, says the Press, a young immigrant from the Old Country walked over the bridle path to Lyttelton to meet his bride-elect, who had .followed him out to New Zealand. The couple walked over the path to Christcliurch, where thej have resided ever since. On Saturday, the golden anniversary of the occasion, the couple, who are now both over seventy years of age, repeated the journey, winch brought back fond memories of their younger days. In spite of the steep climb and the rough track, which are calculated even to make young people ir the heyday of their youth hesitate before making the journey, the _ plucky pair accomplished their task in good time and without a mishap.

November is described by a correspondent of a Christcliurch paper as having been a remarkably dry .month for Bealey Flat," the workers' settlement on the Canterbury side of the Arthur's Pass tunnell. There were only eight wet days during the month, and on those days the settlement experienced the extremely modest rainfall of 21.39 inches, modest, of course, in a place where people are accustomed to speak of the monthly rainfall in feet. November 14th was' the wettest day of the month, producing what would havo been on the plains a deluge of 5.20 inches. The thermometer readings were exceptionally high, the greatest temperature in the shade being 82 degrees.

Another' enterprise that is calculated tc materially assist in the growth of Kaipara's population and wealth, says 'the Wairoa Bell, is the projected establishment of cement works near Batley. Practically unlimited deposits of hydraulic lime are found in this district, and'tli'e most careful- analysis and tests have shown the necessary ingredients for a high-grade cement. Last month aft expert visited the locality, in company with Mr Jackman, and there is good prospect of -cement works being erected in the near future. There is a good demand for cement nowadays* ,and as the deposits reported lie near to deep water, Ivaipapa should experience no great difficulty in getting a footing in the market.

IF YOU WANT A PIANO. The time is now. No homo is truly complete without a piano; but not every householder can afford to 6uy a good' one cash down. For those who cannot we are always prepared to make advantageous terms for extended payments—the most considerate and liberal treatment is exended, indeed. Under our instalmenf>system you can buy a piano so easily that you will never miss the money. Bear in mind the fact that we only stock good pianos. A bad piano in a house is much worse that no piano at all. It does not pay us to' sell bad nhnos, nor would we do it if it did! - .iir ually big shipments of both pianos and organs are now open for selection. AYliy not write or call? Tho Dresden Piano Company, Ltd, Wellington. North Island Manager; M. .T. Brookes. Local representative- Tni-is a::d CoJil.-ml, next Club Hotel.

The members of the Mtfster r ou School Cadet Corps yesterday indulged in class-firing. The long spell of dry weather has very seriously affected the artesian water supply in various parts of Christchurch.

The Hon. T. Mackenzie is advised that the chamois liberated 011 the Southern Alps are 111 good condition, and thriving in their new home.

The Public Works Department is about to undertake the irrigation of the Gtekaike Settlement. It will serve 2,000 acres.

The miniature rifle range at the Mastei'ton District High School will not be opened until after the Christmas vacation.

Owing to the continued ctry spell the strawberry crops a 4 Waimate have received a severe' check, and unless rain soon falls supplies will soon cease.

"I reckon £IOO will go as far m the United Kingdom as £3OO in New Zealand," said Mr G. Winstone (who has just returned from a visit to England) at a meeting of the Mount Roskill Road Board.

About 300,000 superficial feet of bluegum and stringy bark is to be used in the reticulation of the southern area from Bay View road to St. Clair and 'adjoining areas, Dunedin. The cost of the scheme is estimated at £20,000.

The Pahiatua Herald states on the best authority that the Government's expert advisers have decided that the Makuri scheme is to be the third gone 011 with (after Lake Coleridge and the Hutt) as a standby for the Hutt scheme in case of accident.

Shearers say (reports the Oamaru Mail) that the present is one of the. best seasons for early shearing iu South Canterbury that they have experienced for many years, and a number of- sheds liave finished. On account, it is presumed, of poor grass feed the wool has proved rather tough and matted.

The Wairoa Bell states that arrangements have been made with financiers in England, and that shortly active operations will be commenced in the direction of developing copper country at the lieact of the Okamatea rivers and adjacent to the North Auckland r,ailway route. [Representatives from the London financiers are expected to arrive at Kavpara this month or during January.

Several Wairarapa runners intended participating in the Wellington Amateur Athletic Club's meeting on Saturday, but a3 the handicaps did not suit, the majority of them will not go. The only Masterton runner participating is J. Berry, who x» awarded syds in the 100 yds, and is scratch man in the 220ycTs;

Constable Anderson, of Masterton, with others, dragged the river near Werait-i yesterday afternoon, but could find no trace of the young man Mason, who has been missed since Tuesday morning. Absolutely i;o clue has yet been received as to the young man's whereabouts.

A meeting of ratepayers of the Castlepoint County is to be held at Timii on Saturday, the i7th inst., to consider a request from the Masterton County Council "for co-operation in the propbsed. deviation of the Mas-terton-Tinui..road at what is . known as the "Devil's Elbow/'

The Marlborough Herald is informed on the very best of authority that the quality of the barley grown in the, Awatere this season will surpass anything yet previously produced in this part of Marlborough. The sample is said to be excellent, and will compare more than favourably witli any in the Dominion.

The sanitary system in vogue at the Masterton District High School is one of the best in the Dominion. The method employed for disinfecting the school buildings has bervi favourably: commented .upon, and is now being adopted elsewhere. Sawdust is mixed with Little's sheep dip and sprinkled on the floor every evening before the school is swept. This method has been adopted for the last fifteen years, and the school liu« been practically immune from disease.

The monthly report of the Headmaster of the Masterton School (Mr W. H. Jackson) stated, inter alia, in regard to the attendance:—Main School, roll 623, average attendance 591, percentage of attendance 95; Side School, 184, 168, 92; Secondary Classes, 53, 49, 92. The attendance record for the month is a very good one, and particularly so in the case of the Main School. In the latter department only 32 scholars, out of a roll of 623, have been absent, on the average, every day. " This indicates, of course, that there is very little sickness prevalent, and also that the daily disinfecting of the class-rooms is worth the extra trouble and expense .it entails.

At the Magistrate's Court at Featherston, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., H. Fletcher, of Tauherenikau, horse trainer, sued W. C. Tully, of Tauherenikau, farmer, for £47 4s, fees for training two horses, and £5 damages for trespass and breaking open a loose box. Mr C. A. Pownall, of Masterton, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr H. Toogood, Wellington, »for the defendant. After hearing considerable evidence the Magistrate gave judgment for the plaintiff for £22 4s (which included £3 damages for the trespass), with court costs £2 ss, witnesses' expenses £5 os, and counsel's fees £2 12s.

YOU SHOULD BEAK 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 tho use of turpentine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach, and mucous membranes. Bv insisting on Co GENUINE SENDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT you not onlv 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 ana dangerous products. Remember— EXTRACT embodies result of 50 years' experience and' special study, and it dosa what is. promised; it heals and cures withoutinjuring the constitution, as the oils of the market frequently do. Therefore, protect yomself by rejecting a the i brands.

Several lines in cattle are added to Messrs Dalgety and Co.'s Taratalii stock sale list. A good general servant or help is B required by Mrs J. 0. Cooper, Cole Street. The attention of those interested is drawn to the date of the.next Msisterton wool and skin sale, which is fixed for January 25tli, 1911. Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. have been appointed sole agents in Masterton for Sharpies' Tubular Cream Separator, in succession to Messrs Finnegan and Bushell. To prevent disappointment and save annoyance, patrons of Mr A. Donald, fashionable tailor and costume maker, arc advised to forthwith give their orders for Christmas suits dresses. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. advertise for immediate sale a dairy farm of 350 acros, 3 miles irom Featherston. This is offered with the dairy herd and all appliances as n going concern. Particulars appeal on page S of this issue. Special preparations for the Christinas season have been made at 'Mi " Frank Boyle's store, Pine Street, near the railway station. Toys m •greaty variety, confectionery of the best, "and choice seasonable fruit, good value for the money being guaranteed. ~ Choice lines of Japanese goods have been landed at tho Art Furnitnre Warehouse of Messrs Hyde and Co., Queen Street. These goods are real Eastern, novelties that will go. to make charming Xmas presents. ; _The goods are now on view at Messrs Hyde and Co.'s warehouse. Mr C. E. Daniell has on saie at his hardware store, Queen Street, two splendid articles. One is "The Safe" regulating spirit cooking stove, and the other "The Easy" spirit stove that boils one quart of water* in five minutes. - .. 'fitMiss Rosalie Handley, (gold medallist), pupil of Mr Sydney Hoben (Leipsic Conservatorium), elsewhere notifies that she is now enrolling pupils for voice production and singing for the new term, commencing oh January 11th, 19ii. The address is Opaki ,Road, Lansdowne. The sole agents in Niew Zealand for the celebrated Wolseley shearing machines are Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. If is claimed for uiese machines that they: have the longest life and give the least trouble of any make. Anyone thinking of installing a sheep-shearing machine plant are advised to send to Messrs" Dalgety . and Co. for a catalogue. It is very necessary during the summer season that strict attention he paid to children's feet. Heavy boots should be avoided, arid-instead the youngsters should be provided with.boots and shoes, of light material and lasting wear. Mr J. Carpenter is advertising just such necessites, and they are on view a? the Central Shoe Store, Queen Street. The busy season is upon us, and Messrs D. Finlayson and Son, bootmakers, Queen Street, are prepared in every way to meet it. They carry an extensive stock of specially selec'>4 ted goods, embracing ah that is most "fashionable and of highest grade and quality in footwear. A visit of inspection is solicited. People genera,lly, at this season are looking forward to the coming Xmas festivities and the reunion of friends and relations." The thought naturally •arises in the mind as to what form this year's Xmas box shall take. It is not so simple as it looks to decide on a present, and it is a great help to know where to go to get a wide choice. This year Mr Jas Scott, jeweller, Queen Street, has specially catered for the Xmas trade, and he lias a thousand and one articles wliich to make a selection. The great question of. the present day is liow to economise. This can best Tie attained by installing laboursaving appliances. Housewives more particularly can appreciate such contrivances as will help them to get over the servant-girl difficulty, and the scarcity of domestic help. Messrs Beale and Parton, Ltd., lay themselves out specially to provide household requisites, and any novel laboursaving contrivance they promptly secure. Just'now they have an extensive stock of all household articles, which they invite the public generally to call and inspect.