LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10187, 13 March 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho Banks and public offices in Masterton will be closed on Friday next— St. Patrick's Day. Ari outbreak of measles has occurred in the Gladstone district, and many children are affected. It is reported that a Hawke's Bay i firm of stock auctioneers is contemplating starting operations in the Mastertoh' district. The weather experienced in Masterton during the' last few days has been characteristic of summer. The ther- ! mometer registered 76 in the shade, at noon yesterday. A Citizens' League has been formed ; in Palmerston North, and "is holding a meeting this week to select candidates for the forthcoming municipal elections. The lamb market is somewhat depressed. Lambs which were being bought in the Masterton district early in the season for freezing purposes at 12s 6d and 13s per head, are now only realising 10s 6d. Mr Hugo Gorlitz, who is at present in Masterton, informs us that the Sheffield Choir will leave Sheffield on its Imperialistic tour on Friday next, March 17th. . The President of tfte Masterton A. and P. Association warmly eulogised the Stewards of the Association at tho i meeting of the Committee on Saturday last, for their efforts at the recent show. He stated that Ins labours as President had been reduced to a minimum by the harmonious work of the Stewards. Mr J. Strang endorsed the remarks of the President. The policeman's life is not always i happy one. The Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday last passed a resolution which should make the local | police officials feel happy. It was decided to place on record the Association's appreciation of the .services rer- j dered by the police on the occasion of ' the recent show. The Masterton A. and P. Association passed votes of thanks on Saturday to Mrs Perry, for the presentation of a flfig; to Mr E. Hale, for preparing for the tree-planting at the recent show"; to Mr A. Henderson for the presentation of a clock s for the grandstand; tr» Messrs Flavell and Pragnell.for thetxse of their motor cars; to the stewards for their valuable services at.the show; and to the subsequent donors of sheep, etc., to the Solway fund.

A grub has attacked tho potato crops in tho Oamaru district, and is causing considerable damage.

A London cable, received yesterday, stated that tho hemp market was firm. March and May shipments are quoted at £2O 7s Od per ton. The record-breaking pianist is still at large. One Stirton completed 85 hours' continuous playing at Gore on Saturday night. The Press Association agent says he was "accorded a demonstration."

The aroma which has been diffused in the atmosphere as a result of the water being turned off from the Masterton Park Lake, has been of so pungent a character during tho last few days as to cause even the black swans which have been deprived of their habitat to turn pale.

In a sub-leader in our issue of Saturday last, it was erroneously stated" that Mr Corrigan was a director of the Wellington Farmers' Meat Company. Mr Corrigan was one of the promoters of the Company, and is taking an active part in the promotion of a Bacon Company.

Mr J. T. M. Hornsby will address a public meeting in the Masterton Town Hall'this evening. Mr Hornsby is an entertaining speaker, and he will doubtless have something interesting to say regarding the political questions of the hour.

"What would happer, it sheep, .-wet o shown at our agricultural shows in their natural condition?" This was a question put to a prominent pastoralist on Saturday by a representative of, the Age.' The answer was very emphatic. "The shows would be dead in a years, because people would not.go to see them."

. 'At/the meeting of the 'Master* om A. and JP. Association on Saturday last, it was resolved, on the motion of the President, that a letter be seht to the General Manager of 'Railways, expressing appreciation of the provision made for a railway siding, etc. It was decided to thank the local stationmaster and railway staff for their splendid .work on, the occasion of the recent show. .'''/'■'.'

The announcement that the position of supervisor of the Masterton Telephone Exchange, which has been so ably filled by Miss Williams for some years pastj is to be given to an officer °f the Denartment from elsewhere, has caused a great deal of - adverse comment amongst subscribers in the town.- A petition is being largely signed . praying that the.services of. : ■ Miss Williams as supervisor be l-etained.

. Buck-jiimping is to be barred so far as future shows in Masterton." are concerned. At the meeting of the Committee of the Asociation on Saturday last, Mr W- 'H. Buick moved that henceforth no buck-jumpers be allowed on the> grounds. He pointed out that on the day before the last show, horses had been turned loose in the bush on the showgrounds, and when-the Stewards protested/they were subjected to abusel Several members spoke strongly concerning . the conduct of the proprietors of side-, shows generally. The resolution of Mr Buick wascarried.

The Upper Plain school children's anrual- picnic was held in perfect weather on- the Solway' showgrounds. Races and games kept the children occupied for the rreater part of the afternoon. Tho chairman of the school committee, Mr Henry Evans, eulogised the work of the staff generally,' and made an appeal to those present to attend the annual meeting of householders next month. Mr R. J. Foss, headmaster, spoke a fewwords on. behalf of the staff, thanking the committee for their encouragement in the work connected with the schools. The catering Was in the hands of Mr W. Wilkes.

Both services in the Congregational Church in Masterton were largely attended yesterday, the Rev. A. Hodge occupying; the pulpit on both occasions. . In the morning the quarterly Mission Service was held. Mi- .Hodge taking as his text the words from Acts 4 : 12, "There is none other name under heaven given anion.? men .whereby ye must bo saved." In the evening the subject of ;-his'. address was based -on'the.words', in Romans 5: 20, "Where sin abounded grace did much more abound."

The fifteenth annual sports' gathering of the Kopuaranga Sports Club is to be held on Easter Monday, April 16. A first class programme of amateur and professional running eventsj horse competitions, and numerous other events has been drawn up. The prize money totals no less than £7O, and record entries should be sqcurcd. Entries close on Monday, April 9th, with the honorary secretary, Mr, G. A. Donovan. Programmes may be obtained from the Secretary, Mr'J. Bradbury, or the "Age" Office. :'■

Speaking to the Manawatu Standard in reference to the Wellington Ha rbour Board election, Mr M. Cohen, of Paluierston North, said it'had been apparent to him, and to his colleague, Mr C. E. Daniell, of the Wairarapa. •that the country representation was insufficient, and that although very good work had been achieved, it had only bo done by tho most powerful effort to bring the consideration of the country districts before the Board, i When the new constitution of members wjvs being discussed, 'Messrs Dajiiell and himself, together with other members of the Board who were sympathetic, succeeded in having the repress tation of tho two eopibined ' districts doubled, that is to say, two representatives for each, instead of one as formerly. 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 water. Remember, you cannot expect the good effects from any sort of Eucalyptus. SANDER'S EXTRACT CURES because it contains ethereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other Eucalyptus products. These latter, made by persons ignorant in chemistry, ana provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have caused grievous harm, and a death has I resulted from their use. * ] Do hot apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secretion, j To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, j ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER'S ~ EXTRACT, 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil; The effect willi surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS § because it is freed from, the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparations. It heals when others irritate. ■ Insist upon the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and you will derive the benefit*

Tho annual prize-giving to tho children of St. Matthew's Sunday School in Masterton, took place yesterday. Tho tender of Mr W.- Cooper has been accepted for the grazing of tho Solway showgrounds.

Twelve new members were elected it the meeting of tho Masterton A.' and P. Association on Saturday last.

Saturday was the 309 th anniversary of the printing of the first paper (Daily. Courant) in England. The Masterton Borough Council meets to-morrow evening as a committee of the whole.

Bananas grown north of Auckland have been, exhibited in some of the northern shops.

The Manawatu Standard states that skim milk is being pasteurised by the' Taratahi Dairy Company. As the Taratahi; Company has no skim milk —being a cheese company—the pasteurization/must be largely in the imagination.

Twenty-four young Swiss immigrants- are t shortly expected to settle in Kaponga, Taranaki. A further number are coming out about August.

Old settlers in the Mattertop, district aver that the Ruamahanga river has riot been so low for a number or years as it is d't ; the present time.

It is probable that the question, of show "faking" will form the subject' of a remit for the A. and P. Conference to be held in August next.

The premises in Quay Street, Auckland, occupied by J. Tipper, of the City Motor Garage, and Leo. Walsh, engineer, were gutted by fire on Friday night.

A cable mesago received in Masterton on Saturday-conveyed theunwelcome information that there had been a sharp fall in the price of frozen mutton at the ship's side.

A lecture by Mr Sedgwick on boy immigration does no* appeal -o * be 'armors of Ma sterton.. The A. and P. Association 'tha'uked- Mr Sedgwick on Saturday for anoffer to lecture, but? decided not to entertain the proposal.

. A collection was taken up at a recent Maori wedding at Paka Paki, 1 Hawke's Bay, towards the re-erection of a native school recently by fire, both bride and bridegroom having been educated at the school. '

Wil*d cats are said to be doing good service in' destroying rabbits in some parts of the Masterton district. Some ; years ago.; u ';Wliolft;s)npj!!eiit;of c.':ts« were liberated oil the! East Coast, but; most of these migrated to the towns.

- A splendid programme has been ;'iar--ranged in connection with the grand national concert to be held in the Town and Drill Halls on Friday evening ■next^(St. Patrick's Day) in aid of St. Patrick's School. At the close of thei concert a dance will be held. =

The subject of sheep "faking" appeared to .be the sole topic of conversation among farmers in Masterton on Satxirday. So.heated w-as the controversy at one ,street corner, that a crowd assembled, and the police found it necessary to request the bucolics to "Move on, please!": ,

'A Patea resident informs the County Press that whilst in Hawera he witnessed a, most into resting migration of starlings. , He states they formed a procession about a chain wide and flew in a constant stream towards the mountains. The migration lasted for over an hour.

; The "Hastings Tribune says:—Mr A. Reside, judge of the stock at the recent Hawke's Bay autumn show, has returned his cheque for. expenses, requesting that it be given as a special prize in the fat stock section at tha next spring show. JTe also handed/tho secretary (Mr Doijglas) a' cheque; for £2 to be divided among all thecliiidren who failed to obtain a prize in the pet lamb class. ; --'■;' ;: ;

The Tinui school picnic was held on Mr David Speedy's property on Friday. Notwithstanding the threatening weather, there* was a large attendance of children and their parents. Games of all descriptions were indulged in, and a thoroughly enjoyable outing was spent. A dance was held in the evening, when the distribution of prizes took place.

At a meeting of the General Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday, the Ground: Committee reported that a communication had been received from the Wairarapa A. and P. .Society, asking if the Association had taken any steps in regard to Clause 27 of the Rating Amendment Act, as- aj>plie-l to A. and P. Associations. . It "was resolved that' the secretary report the result of the discussion on the matter at a later date.

A New York cable, received yesterday, stated: "At Philadelphia the stomach was removed , from D. J. Sykes, who is now recovering nicely. 1 ' We have been linable to discover who this particular "D. J. Sykes'Ms, and the cable does not indicate whether or not the stomach was put back. It would be rather a pity if, deprived of his stomach, lie.should recover in any other way. We would add that the cable was despatched from New York, where they \will "stomach" most things.

The committee, who are arranging" / the Catholic social for St. Patrick's | night hare been very fortunate in sei curing the'services of Miss Simpson, I the lady flautist of Wellington. Miss ! Simpson had the honour of being sej solo flautist for he i for the New Zealand Exhibition held in Christchurch. She has appeared in Masterton before, and her music was I much appreciated by all of those who had tho pleasure of hj« irirg h»r then. THE CHEAPEST THING IN NEW ZEALAND. A halfpenny won't go far in most places—indeed that humble coin is generally/despised by most of us. However, it is all that is reQuired to put you in possession of a page Catalogue of" Cameras' Photographic Supplies that is full of interesting matter for the Gamerist. Every season has its own peculiar effect on Photography, and this Catalogue contains lists and prices of accessories for the varied requirements of all .sorts of Cameras at all times of the year. The Amateur will find within its pages many helpful aids to better work, while the pert photographer will see lllusi. a J ns of new appliances, fancy mom 's, and so on that. will enable, him .o branch out and make his fine work, even more artistic and valuable.; Don't fail to send % tin's catalogue— you will .never ;miSs the' ha'penny spent on:, tlie postcard ; send it to-davsto The Imperial Camera Co., .Willis Street, , Wellington*

TEb return from the Worksop dredge the last 130 hours' Avorking was ?90z3 Sdwts. 'There are now ninety boarders at the Wanganui Girls' College, the accommodation being so over-taxed that an adjacent cottage has been leased. An extra teacher has also been engaged. Sometimes shearing machines do their work too well. Moleswortb station, in the Amuri district, Marlborough, is said to have lost about 3000 newly shorn sheep as a result of the snowstorm on 26th January. The sheep are believed to have been shorn too close. An announcement relating to vacancies for stokers and seamen in Australasian Naval Forces appears on the front page of this issue. A nursery governess for boy of seven years of age, on station, ,is advertised for. Address may be obtained at this office. The Remnant Sale at Messrs McGruer and Co.'s closes on Saturday next. In the meantime special bargains are to be had, by those who are in time. Tenders are invited by the Railway. Department for the right to keep bookstalls on tho Auckland, Wellington-Napier-New- Plymouth, Nelson and Hurunui-Bluff sections. Particulars may be found advertised on the front page. "Tho Miliigan tailoring for gentlemen stands on tho solid basis of satis--faction to every customer." Such is the wording of an advertisement to be found on' the leader page of this issue, Mr Milligan's establishment is in Kelbume Chambers, Kelburno Avenue, Wellington.