LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10149, 20 December 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is expected that the Tokomaru Freezing Works will be opened about the middle of January.

It is not unlikely that Mr J. Hodge, the English Labour M.P., will be invited to visit Masterton.

The potato- blight is reported to have made its appearance in some of the gardens in the Patea district. The' Hawke's Bay County Council has adopted the system of numbering a 11-bridges, and the county carpenter is now busy on the work. The contractor for the bridge over the Ruamahanga river near Martinborough (Mr D. Burke) has now got most of the plant on the site.

' Quite a number of shearers with respectable cheques have passed through Masterton for the South during the last few days.

A number of Christmas."hampers" which have evidently been brought surreptitiously into the district, have been found on the banks of the Waipona river, near Masterton, during the last day or two..

The Taranaki Herald advocates the establishment of another meat freezing works in Taranaki, and suggests Stratford as being a more suitable locality than New Plymouth.

Amy Bock and Martha Bazan, having served part of their sentences in the Dunediri Prison, were on Tuesday of last week taken north on their way to the prison at New Plymouth.

Notice is given that the office of the Masterton County Council will be dosed from noon on Saturday, 24th inst., and will be re-opened on Monday, 9th January, 1911.

The meeting of the committee of the Masterton branch of the Navy League, which was to , have been, held last evening, lapsed for want of a quorum.

An interesting exhibit was on view at the Southland Show on Tuesday and Wednesday last, in the shape of a swing plough, which is credited with being the first plough to be introduced into. New Zealand. It occupies a prominent position on the stand of Messrs John Stevenson and Sons, and was imported from Great Britain in 1849, and was landed from Ruapuke Island by the Rev. Mr Wohlers, the earliest missionary. , In 1885 it was brought over to the mainland, and was some short time ago purchased by Mr, Stuck, and used by him on his farm at Otaitai Bush. It was at Mr Stuck's clearing sale, held some three months ago, that Mr Stevenson, sen., purchased it.

At jM-oseut there are twenty-three patients in the Masterton Hospital.

For the convenience of Mastertonians who will be employed on Saturday evening, and are anxious to proceed to Wellington, two passenger cars will be attached to the goods train leaving Masterton at 11 o'clock on that evening for Wellington. The following team has been selected to represent the Masterton Eire Brigade at the Hokitika Demonstration in March:—Superintendent Jenkins, Foremen B. Braggins, E. and C. Jenkins, and Branchmen Feilding and Brooks. Assistant Engineer S. Dixon is emergency.

From the N.Z. Express Co., Ltd., we have received a "perpetual calendar." This is a novelty in its way, as it supplies on one sheet the days _ of the week, for four "centuries ending 1999. It is named the "Simplex," and is a marvel of simplicity. A judgment order obtained against Mr J. Bockmann. of Masterton, ab the S.M. Court, at Masterton, on

' Thursday last, was, we are informed, j made under a mistake, as the judgment had been settled by private unknown to counsel.

The Directors of the M'angatainoka co-operative cheese factory received a cable on Saturday stating that the first shipment of this season's cheese, which was taken Home by the Atlienic, had realised 56s per cwt. This is considered an exceptionally good price for the first shipment.

A body found washed up by the sea on New Brighton beach on Sunday proved to be that of Thomas Southworth, a well-known building contractor of Christchurch. Mr Southworth left work on Saturday, and intended to stay the night at the seaside. He had not been in good health, but he was apparently cheerful. A two-storey shop and residence in Eden Ten-ace, Auckland, owned by Mackay, Logan, Caldwell, and Company, and occupied by W. Gribble, draper, was gutted by fire on Sunday evening. Gribble's stock was valued at £2OOO, and was insured in New Zealand, Commercial Union, and Royal.

"Hone Tiki Dialogues," by A. A. Grace, a pressman of more than colonial repute, have just been issued by Messrs Gordon and Gotch, Ltd. They embrace a series of charming little I dialogues in "pigeon-Maori," and pourtray the characteristics of the j modern aboriginal in a remarkably vivid manner. They are well worth I reading.

"Picton and the Marlborough Sounds" is. the title of a handy little brochure which has just reached us. It is well printed, and nicely illustrated, but it conveys only a meagreidea of the charming variety and unrivalled splendour of the Pelorus and the Queen Charlotte Sounds. These Sounds, which are only a few hours' run from the Empire City, must be seen to be appreciated.

According to an exchange, there has been a steady advance in the price paid for heifers in Marlborough of late. Springing heifers which a couple of years ago could be secured for £4 or £5 now command from £6 to £9, and the female calves that used to be knocked on the head are now carefully preserved, and fetch £1 or so straight awav if of any breeding at all.

Recent observations in Australia go to prove that the practice of "greening" seed potatoes, practised by many farmers prior to planting, does not prevent blight, although it assists to,some extent by producing more vigorous sprouts. Attention is now being turned to disinfecting the seed before planting, and the following treatment is recommended: —1. Soak for two hours in a solution of one-half pint" formalin to 15 gallons of water;.or, (2) one and a half hours in 2oz. corrosive sublimate dissolved ia 20 gallons of water.

Recently an applicant for the old age pension at Ashburton stated that he was 65 years of age, and had been born in the county of Eden, North Island, on October 4th, 1845. The applicant, who had been a whaler in the early days, put in the usual documents, which included a baptismal certificate, signed by the Rev. John Frederick Churton, of St. Paul's, in Auckland. The case is probably one of a very few in which a New Zealand born applicant has established a claim to the old-age pension. --.,

The' 1911 calendar issued by the National Mutual Life Association (of which Mr C. A. Tabuteau is the Mastertou agent), is combined with a very useful map of the world. It is a commercial and strategic map, showing Britain and her possessions coloured "red." All the trade routes are shown, including the proposed Cape to Cairo railway and telegraph line. Naval stations and fortified points are shown, giving some idea of the vast work Britain has in hand in protecting her trade interests.

Taumata Island, in the B-uama-hanga River, is a delightful place for a .summer picnic. It is reached by a good road through Waihakeke, Carterton, and it is at this pleasant spot the Auckland Central Mission Band and Glee Party have decided to hold their picnic on New Year's Day, Monday, .January 2nd, 1911. Drags will leave Masterton Post Office at • nine o'clock sharp for the scene of the festivities, and all who take part, given fine ueather, may anticipate a very pleasant outing. The Band consists of t3O instrumentalists of great ability, and includes several gold and silver medallists, the bandmaster, Mr Bornand, being a prominent member of the Austral Guards Band.

IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, USE SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon waters Remember, you cannot expect the good effects from any sort of Eucalyptus. SANDER'S EXTRACT CURES because it contains etEereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other Eucalyptus products. These latter, made by persons ignorant in chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have caused grievous harm, and a death has resulted from their use. Do not apply an ointment to » sore. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema ,and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER'S EXTRACT 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyp tus preparations. It heals when others irritate. ; insist upon the GENUINE SANPFR EUCALYPTI RXTRACT, and ft • vi)' ivnvr .h* b ueii.

Out of 16,000,000 tons of salt produced in the world iu a year, the British Empire provides 3,500,000 tons. The Auckland City Council lias resolved to take legal action to determine its rights in connection with the reported'encroachment of private properties on lower Queen Street. "The young men of England," remarked an English clergyman, "an.* the backbone of the British Empire. What we must do is,to train' that backbone and bring it to the front." The North Canterbury Education Board has decided that certificates in agriculture and nature study shall bo granted to all teachers who take the full course satisfactorily and pass the final examination.

We are requested to state that there will be no service in Bideforrt Church on Christmas Day; but there will be morning service and Holy Communion on Sunday, January Ist, 1911, at 10.30 a.m.

Mr Sievwright, of Cl.-indeboyc, who purchased a colony of 100 hives of bees from Mr Robert Frizelle, Ashburton, reports that lie is having a most successful season, the proceeds of his. colony having already exceeded £SO.

The Dunedin Education Board have granted ex-Inspector Goyen twelve months' leave, and appointed Mr Richardson, Chief Inspector, and Mr Park permanent secretary. An additional inspector is to be appointed at £350, plus travelling allowance.

A meeting of tho Auctioneers' Association at Auckland passed a resolution expressing regret that in the Auctioneer's Amendment Act a clause lias been introduced compelling a. seller of fish, fruit and vegetables, to sell without reserve, and instructing a committee to use every effort to get the clause repealed.

A plague of beetles is adding to the anxieties of farmers in the Glenavy district. They are of the variety known as the grub beetles; and (says the Oamaru Mail) myriads of them voraciously devour any grass or green leaves that may have been spared by the hot nor'-westers that sweep the district.

The solemnity of church service was somewhat disturbed when the minister pictured in 'gWwing words the selfishness of men .who spend their evenings at a club, and leave their wives in loneliness at home. "Think my friends," said he, "of the poor neglected wife, rocking the cradle of her sleeping babe with one foot, ans wiping away her tears with the other."

A 400-acre farm on the Ahapaipa road, Okaiawa, is reported to have just changed hands at £6O per acre. This seems a big figure for dairy; farming purposes, but experienced dairy-' men state that the highest 'priced land in South Taranaki is returning easily the best results.

Several northern prospective land buyers are in Southland at present, says the Daily News. Most of these are on the lookout for small dairy farms, which, by the way, seem difficult to secure. Those engaged in the dairying industry no doubt find it too profitable to relinquish unless something in the way of a tempting price is offered for their holdings.

Writing to a friend in Canterbury, Mr Edward Taylor, a well-known Ashburton farmer, now in England, advises New Zealand agriculturists that bacon is the foodstuff needed in Great) Britain. At the present time it is very dear, and he advances the opinion that an enormous output of New Zealand bacon could be absorbed if the trade was managed well and the meat put on the market in a satisfac--tory condition. -

The annual meeting of. the. Masterton Fire Brigade "Veterans' Association was held last evening, Mr J. Prentice presiding over a large attendance. The- report and balance sheet were read, and showed a most satisfactory state of affairs, the latter disclosing a credit of over £5. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the retiring secretary for his work during the past year. The election of officers for the year resulted as follows: President, Mr J. Prentice; Vice-presidents, Messrs P. Gilbert, J. Symes, J. Check, and P. Hunter; secretary, Mr E. J. McEwen; treasurer, Mr D. A. Pickering; executive committee, Messrs E. Braggins, B. Gardner, and W. Dixon. Messrs J. lorns, Diamant, S. Bartlett, and J. Mills were elected members of the Association. Mr E. Braggins, s'enr., was elected a life member of the Association.

The committee of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club met last night, Mr J. Pryor being in the chair. A sub-committee consisting of the secretary and Messrs Pryor and Bradbury, were appointed to "arrange the order of .events for the sports. The soft drinks booth was sold to Mi- J. Scorrar, and the afternoon tea stall to Misses Thomas. The various officials for the meeting were appointed, and a strong work-, ing bee was formed to prepare the ground. The control of the Fire Brigade events was left to the Masterton Brigade. Mr W. L. Dunn, secretary of the Wellington Centre, wrote stating that he had numerous Wellington entries for the sports.

Tire ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Masterton Oddfellows' Lodge was held last evening, Bro. A. Wheeler, N.G., in the chair. Bro. Robert MeKenzie was appointed to represent the Lodge upoii the Executive Committee in connection with the beautifying of the Park. The secretary reported that" Bro. A. Wheeler had Avon the medal presented by Bro. P. Smith fov introducing the most members, during the present year. Two new members were introduced into the Lodge. The delegate to the Friendly Societies' Council reported that tickets were selling freely fov the picnic on the 26th inst. and that all arrangements were now complete.

FOUR GREAT PIANOS. ... THE BROADWOOD THE RONISCH THE LIPP „ THE STEINWAY. The Dresden Piano Company has jiist received a big new shipment of these famous pianos, all new instruments, in brilliant condition and tone. Time payments if desired. The Dresden system of deferred payment is so reasonable that clients scarcely miss the instalments. Moreover, those who buy in .this Avay are: only charged legitimate catalogue prices. This firm carries the largest stock of pianos in New Zealand, and has instruments from the lowest to the highest price, so that all can be readily suited. Intending purchasers can be assured that they will receive courteous consideration and evtfry possible attention. THE DRESDEN PIANO CO., LTD., WELLINGTON. North Island Manager: M. J. Brookes. Full particulars from the Lecal Representatives, Inns and. Godclavd, next Club Hotel.

The Manawatu ci-icket eleven is (savs tho Manawatu Times) to be congratulated on scoring first blood in the competition tor the Lord Hawie Cup by defeating Wairarapa. The team was depreciated, but those best acquainted with the cricket rethis year believed that it was *iimch stronger than the general pub- " lie estimated ,and their estimate has proved correct.

Boarders in a private home are advertised for. The -W.F.C.A. "request their patrons who may require'cooked ham for Christmas, to place their orders early to prevent disappointment.* For the convenience of patrons, Mr Frank Dupre's jewellery store will be open every evening this week until 9 o'clock.

A great sale of Christmas poultry will be held by Messrs J. A. J. Ivtaclean and Co. at their rooms to-mor-'row. (Wednesday), commencing at 1 t>*nbck.

A purse containing silver has been lost in the neighbourhood of Perry Street. Finder is requested to return same to "Widow," cane-or-Age office.

A meeting of the Masterton Nolicense League, and others interested, will be held in the Y.M.O.A. Rooms to-morrow night, to ..make final arrangements for thejcoming ot the Auckland Central Mission Band. Every line practically a gift! Tna| ought to be good news at this time ol the year, when presents are so much in evidence, and Messrs Watson and *Sn' s offer of sensational values at shop in Queen Street, opposite Knox Church, should be of particular interest to the general public. They are showing an extensive variety of lace and embroidery, handkerchiefs, collars, hosiery, and fancy soods. They offer bargains m skirts, blouses, and dress pieoe goods, and general lines. Men and boys are not forgotten, .as-may be proved by their display of mercery, suits shirts and clothing-suited to the holiday sea-~-~J son. The two great'industries in this district are "both in the most flourishing condition. The wool growers are shearing a splendid well-grown clit& and the dairy farmers are gettjfiWa high price for their milk. So there is peace and plenty in our midst ,and a tidy surplus in each home, wherewith to make Christmas, 1910, a happy one. The great stores have anticipated this period of merry shopping. To-day Mr J. L. Murray's replace advertisement invites the great crowd of gift buyers to come along and buy their Christmas requirements thjjre. Never before, says the notice, have such splendid stocks been offered to -Christmas shoppers as are; now shown at Mr J. L. Murray's.