LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Sixty per cent of the children attending the Upper Plain school were affected with measles, before the school was closed.
The final meeting of the Gisborne Borough Council was characterised by lively scenes, in which sharp criticisms and personalities were freely indulged in. The rileeting terminated at 12.30 a.m.
The Pope greatly disapproves of the harem skirt, and denounced it in a recent inspired editorial in the Vatican organ, Osservatore Romano. A Gisborne telegram states that the Co-operative Butchery Company's shop has been broken into and £7 13* stolen.
An officer of the Public Works Department visited Masterton yesterday .to arrange for a sife for the new police station, lock-up and residence. Influenza and strangles are reportec l to be prevalent among horses In the Foxton district.
The Manawatu Amateur Atheltic Club concludes its season with a five-, milo amateur road race o-n Wednesday next. .
The three Irish delegates arrive at Wellington on' May Ist. An effort is to be made to induce Mr R. Hazleton, who is said to be the most forcible speaker of the party, to visit Masterton. ' . '
The following Councillors have bee<i elected unopposed for the Borough of Carterton :—Messrs W. J. Berrill, J. Callister, G. Hughan, T. H.* Hughes, J. Freddy, B. Roberts, W. E. J. Stevens, C. J. Smith, and W. H. Whyte.
In a letter received by Mr R. Fletcher, Chairman of the Wellington Harbour Board, from the manager and secretary of Lieut. Sherase's Antarctic expedition, at Tokio, it is made clear that the Kainan Maru ; will return to Wellington after .landing the exploring party in the Far South.
The following question will be placed before all candidates for the Wellington City Council:—"lf returned to the Wellington City Council, will you endeavour to enforce the observance of the By-law 373 relating to the use of the Town Hall, and will you further assist in generally conserving the sanctity of the Sabbath?"
The.outbreak of measles in the Masterton district is supposed to have been the result of the contact of children with the menagerie of a circus which recently visited the town. The disease is what is known as German measles.
The Chairman of the Lansdowne School Committee has written the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, inviting members to visit Lansdowne and give ; addresses in the local schoolhouse on Trust matters. \ *
The Easter pairs tournament, was concluded at the Masterton bowling green yesterday. The final match was between Messrs J. Prentice and E. E. Chamberlain and Messrs W. M. Cole and A. W. Chapman, and resulted in a win for the latter by 17 to 16, after a very exciting game.
The dairy factory employees of Tarar naki are holding a big meeting at New Plymouth on May 3rd to discuss the demands made by the, workers and the position that has arisen through the Dairy Factory Employees' Union refusing to register under the Arbitration Act, and the employers refusal to confer as to a new award until it does so.
"This is the only country in the British Dominions,"' said Mr A. L. Herdman, M.P., in a recent speech.in Wellington, "where you can find a Government that is absolutely afraid to declare its policy on a big question. The policy of the Government on the" land question," he added, "is as great,a mystery as the disappearance of the Waratah.*'
Messrs E; Feist,and J. Wingate. J.P.'s} presided at the civil Htting of the Masterton Magistrate's Court, yesterday. Only one case was dealt with, judgment by default l>emg given in the case of Nicholson and Son, Masterton, v. Vincent Bockman, Masterton, for £2 17s, with costs' ss. In four cases the amount claimed was paid into Court, and six cases were adjourned till May 4th.
A. narrow escape from a drowning fatality occurred at Foxton on Sunday. Three or four residents of that town were going for a row, when one fell out of the boat. One of his companions, knowing that he was not a good swimmer, jumped, in after him, and as the two were some time coming to the surface, another of the' party followed. The second man,' who was a strong swimmer, had finally to rescue both of his companions, whom he was fortunately able to bring to land.
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 becatise.it contains ethereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other Eucalyr>tus products. These _ latter, made by persons ienorant in chemistry, antf provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have caused grievous harm, and a death ha 9 resulted from their use. Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secretion To wounds, bruises, sprainr, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER'S EXTRACT, 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil The effect will surprise yon. SAN DER'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, ac* you will derive the benefit.
A consignment of pigs was despatched to Wellington yesterday by the TarataM Dairy Company.
The plumbing classes at the Masterton Technical School will commence this evening under Mr C. H. Russell. A Gisborne telegram states that Mr J. Parker's renowned prize-winner, the rough-coated collie, Mosgiel Wallace, has been poisoned, and is not likely to recover.
The people of the Wairoa district indignantly deny the report that rabbits have made their appearance in th-tt part of the East Coast.
Edward South, licensee of the Raivgitikei Hotel, at Bulls, has been fined £2O and costs for permitting drunkenness on his promises. The five typhoid fever patients in the infectious diseases ward of the Masterton Hospital are progressing as favourably as the nature of the complaint permits. *
Messrs J. Garnett, W. Lane, and T. J. Thompson have been nominated for the Mayoralty of Hastings.
It is expected that, owing to the bljght,. potatoes will be a scarce commodity, in Masterton this winter, and that high prices will rule.
I Eggs were being i-etaxled in Wellington yesterday at 2s 4d per dozen. The utility breeder in the Wairarapa should bein clover.
Rabbit-trapping is not being carried on in tho Masterton district this year. Poisoning operations are'a stire.preventative; r •
Thus thi* Carterton 'News esting statistics were, gathered by a party of ladies driving to Masterton yesterday. They counted 101 u dead marines" on the roadside from the Clareville store to the' Wa>T:<Tawa bridge. .. / .-,-..
As Mr W. T. M.P., was parsing through his electorate last week he came across a couple of settlers who were severely burned in the recent bush fires. One young man at Awakino was burned about the face and right arm owing to a sudden change in the wind driving the fire right on to'him. He had been attended at Awakino, but his injuries were so bad that last Saturday he had to be brought into the New Plymouth Hospital. Another settler south of Kawhia had his legs and hands burned with such severity as-to make it necessary for him to have to go out to one of the hospitals in the Waikato.
The Otago "Education Board has resolved :—"That all uncertificated and partially-certificated teachers in the board's employ be. informed that they are only temporarily engaged, and that unless they make reasonable efforts to qualify "for certificates at the next annual examination, the board in' March, 1912, wil,l take steps to fill their positions-with, certificated teachers."
A ■ Dunedin telegram says:—The pauoity of fat cattle yarded at Burnside sales on Wednesday was responsible for another increase in the prices,' making an approximate rise of 30a per: head" in two Weeks. There is now no reason for doubt that there will be a serious shortage of fat- cattle throughout the winter and early spring. Prices are expected to rise still higher
Mr A. Snowball, of Mastorton, was called upon at a No-License convention at Waikanae on Easter Monday to answer the question, "What's wrong with Masterton?" Mr Snowball replied, emphatically that there was nothing at all wrong. He quoted statistics to show that the newspaper statement that business was going back in Masterton was false.
Speaking at the meeting of the We!- ] lington Harbour Board on Wednesday. Mr C. E. Daniell, of Masterton, with others, referred to the expense of the Harbour Board election. He said he/ had endeavoured to stir up interest and secure opposition... The resulting election would demonstrate, that 'the Jaw would have to-be changed. He could easily have let tho election by default, but thought it desirable to show the public the position. » ; In conversation with a Daily Times repojrter, the Hon. Thomas Mackenzie (Minister of Agriculture) stated that his department was doing its utmost to find some means of exterminating the .potato grub, which has caused so much havoc in the Oamaru district.A report has been submitted to the Minister, setting out the treatment which has been tried in the district, and Messrs A. H. Cockayne tand'T.iW. Kirk (of the biological section of the 1 Department) have baeri engaged on the matter for some time, but, as far as latest advices go, have hot yet discovered any effective remedy. The following; definition of the word "wowser" is given by the, Melbourne Leader in answer to a correspondent ■:—"Our Rechabite visitor is no;t the only one puzzled by the origin and meaning of, the word, and his explanation "can be taken only as a humorous compliment to the energy of those who wish to impress their own views on other'people. The meaning of tho word may vary according, to the user, but we should (define wowser as a moral hypocrite, one who is ready to condone the sins he is inclined to, by damning those he has no mind to. Or, ! in other words a sort of modern scribe and Pharisee, who places on" other people's shoulders burdens too heavy to be borne."
DON'T BE BASHFUL.
■ "There's many a good thing lost by not asking for it." The man who is now grinding away at a labourer's wage might have been earn r ing a Cabinet Minister's income if he had exercised his will power earlier in life. That',s the great secret of some men's success—when they see a "good thing" they decide to use it to the best of their ability, as far aa it.affects them, Now, if you own a camera, or are interested in this most fascinating hobby, your success as a photographer largely depends . upon familiarity with the numerous incidentals such as developers, mounts, re-touching apparatus, etc. , There is one good way of familiarising yourself with these necessary articles, and that is by looking over the catalogue of Cameras and Photographic Accessories which is sent post free to any address by the Imperial Camera Company. '" We wouldn't ask you to send; for this catalogue if it was no good to you. It is useful to every owner of a Camera, professional or amateur. You •can make the photos you take at Easter, life pictures if you know the best means of-finishing them—this catalogue will help you. It only costs a half-penny, the price of a postcard on • which you write the short message asking for it. Step into the post office when you are passing, buy the card, write the message, and nost it to the Imperial Camera Co., Willis-street, We'lingrm.
An effort is being made to form a Bowling Club in Eketahuna.
The population of Dannovirke borough is shown by the census to be 3374, a decrease of 135 compared with the previous census.
The census returns show the population of Dunedin and suburbs to be 59,899, an increase of only 3879 on the population of five years ago.
Timber is now oemg sent from Akitio on the East Coast to Wellington by steamer to bo transhipped to Sydney.
Information received from well-in-formed circles goes to show that the Eketahuna-Shannon track will soon be an established fact.—Express.
Owing to the increasing supply of milk to the Dalefield dairy factory, and a desire to economise the hours of labour, ths directors of the company intend replacing tho present vats with others of larger capacity.
The proprietors of the Tararua cheese factory at Ballance have, says the Herald, received a cable from their London agents stating that the shipment of nine crates of cheese by the Turakina realised 62s per cwt. and that the market was firm.
The daily milk supply at the Ballance Dairy Company's .creamery at Scarborough is about 900 gallons. The tests are vei-y good, tho highest being 5.7, while the majority range between 4.0 and 5.0.
J ■ Satisfactory progress* has been madfe \ towards the establishment of -a Disj trict High School in Eketahuna, and a j full report; will be submitted at . a • meeting of householders to be held on l Monday evening.
Mr J. Dawson, who is at present in Masterton, has received advice from the Awatero Road Board, Seddon to the effect that the Board has accepted lias offer to build two suspension bridges in the district. These bridges will be,built on a new model, and will be constructed ettiiroly of iron m r! concrete.
The difficulty of procuring ■lo.nestic servants is probably at its most-acuta stage in Auckland at present, and is is virtually impossible to find any young ■woman to accept engagement for domestic duties. ......
At the Nb-Licens9 picnic at Waikanae on Easter-Monday, Mr R. A; Wright, M.P., told his audience that Nelson hop-growers are putting down their land in orchards, "as they were, convinced that there would ;e a re- : stricted demand for hops before long, and the demand for fruit seemed increasing year by year.
Starting £romthe bottom rung of the ladder, in fact almost penniless after two,months' Search for employment, a Gisbome boy entered extensive'shipbuilding yards in San Francisco. He was told to pick up belts and scrap iron. It was the bottom it was given as a test. He had no other work to do, and lie did. ■■. it. To-day this Gisborhite has ' ewwd the well-earned distinction of being tlu» treasurer and.secretary or that big institution, with but one man at:e:i'l of him—the prosi'lent. ~ ~
This season is alleged to,'hare been the most disastrous on record for those depending for a, living on the land in North Otago.' Owing to the unprecedented drought condition's the main hope of the season centred onVth'e potato crop", which has now been more than half destroyed,by the potato grub. -. .'' .■ ' :>:
Speaking at Feuding on Wednesday night, Mr D. H. Guthrie, M.P., said that he was afraid that so many members were judged solely by what they could do f or their'districts, that there was a; great danger of lowering the standard of Parliamentary ropreser.tation.
A reward is offered for the recovery of a black cat lost at Lansdowne.
An owner is required for a carriage lamp socket, found on the MastertonCarterton road.
A reward is offered for the recovery of two pointers (dog and bitch) lost between Rangitumau* and Carterton.
A convenient £eyen-roomed house in Worksop Road is advertised to let by MrT. Dixon.
Art established hairdressing 1 and tobacconist business is offered for sale cheap. Particulars may "be found on the front page, i
A dairy fai?m, comprising 255 acres, is offered for sale as a going concern, on reasonable terms, by the agents, S. R. Edwards and Co., Qaeen Street.
Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. will hold a sale of pigs, poultry, etc., at the Post Office Mart on Saturday afternoon..
Cartyres and Tuges dry accummu- ' lators and motor car accessories are advertised for sale on the front page of this issue.
Plans of the Richmond Downs Estate, Walton, which is advertised for sale' by auctioneers at Hamilton on May 27th, can be obtained from the Farmers' Auctioneering Co., Hamilton, or any branch of the New ZeaJ land Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. throughout the Dominion.
Tt is something new for a store so up-to-date as Mr J. L. Murray's to hold a sale of new goods at the season's commencement. Yet that is what Mr Murray's "suprise" sale isto be. Prices of all winter goods—the bulk of the stock only just out of. the cases—are lowered from ten to fifty per cent. Clothing buyers will hardly fail to be interested in such an announcement at such a time.
The attention of dairy farmers is directed to a change of advertisement on page Bof this morning's issue by Messrs Husband and Finch, land and estate agents, Woodville. These properties have a'lj Been specially selected by 1 the agents, and those looking for a small dairy farm should make a point of perusing the list. The firm will be pleased to supply full particulars to anyone on application.
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