LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10235, 11 May 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A very heavy downpour of rain occurred in Masterton last night. The Wairarapji Hunt will hold a meet at .Blairlogie on Saturday next. Tho price of wheat is hardening in CanteFburv. and farmers have been advised to'"hold." A strong effort is to be made to form a cow-tenting association in the Eketahuua district for next season. The total amount collected in Hastings in aid of the Home Rule movement was £l6O. Owing to heavy rain falling yesterday, the Hawke's Bay races were postponed until to-day. Several largo scrub-cutting contracts have just been let on the East Coast, beyond Masterton.

A poll taken in Taibape on Tuesday on a proposal to increase the loan for tho building of a Town Hall from £-1000 to £6OOO, was carried. A single man named Alexander Harley, aged 27, employed at Eordell, took a dosf of Lysol at 10 o'clock on Tnesdav night, and died from the effects at 2.30 o'clock yesterday morning.

The Govenrment has purchased the Cinical Bills Estate near Tapanui for cVsor settlement. H comprises 11,500 a "res mostly ploughable land. The e- tato was the property of Mr Watson a noted Otago sheep-breed-er. "-

A Wellington Chinaman named Chung was yesterday fined £ls for opium smoking and for being in possession of the drug.

A large potato, of the Up-to-Date variety, weiging s£lbs, was shown by Mr J. P. Leech, at the Northern A. and P. Winter Show, at Rangiora. ' 'I cannot get wages men for love or money," stated a contractor in a letter to the Cook County Council meeting last week.

Another charge of a breach of tb-> Licensing Act, in failing to furnish the details required by law, will be heard at the next sitting of the Magistrate's Court in Masterton.

The Chief Veterinarian states that pigs fed on pasteurised milk and whey are almost free from tuberculosis, whilst 45 per cent of those fed on unpasteurised milk are affected.

A boy of fifteen, a son of Mr Jesty, a settler in the Ness Valley (Auckland), was missing for a week. A search party found the body in a deep water-hole. The Coroner gave a verdict of accidental death.

The Borough employees' strike in Hastings has-ended, the Council agreeing to abandon the proposal to have sewer excavation done by day work. The original piecework system has been reinstated, and the men will return to work when the weather clears.

Complaints are made that the approach works at the north end of Masterton are insufficiently lighted at night, This is a matter which the local authorities affected should immediately see to, as an accident might result in costly litigation.

The Ofcago branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union has adopted the following remit from the Kaitangata branch —"That the Union should endeavour to have stock sold by live weight, this being, in the opinion of th« vendors, the fairest method."

A Nelson telegram states that the body of a girl has been found on the Boulder Bank, above the High-water mark. It had apparently been lying there for some days, and is presumed to be that of the elder of the two Wilson girls who were drowned on Easter Monday.

Mr W. B. Matheson stated at the annual meeting of the Farmers' Union in Eketahuna on Saturday, that the tacces imposed on farmers would have been much heavier than they were at present, but for the work accomplished by the Farmers' Union Executive.

The meeting between the sub-com-mittee of the Reform Party in Piahiatua, and Mr J. C. Cooper, of Masterton, which was to have been held on Tuesday last, did not eventuate, owing'to Mr Cooper being .too indisposed to travel.

An Auckland telegram states that a man named O'Brien, better known in theatrical cycles as "Charles Bryant," took'chlorodyne in his tea and died. Bryant was well-known in Masterton. It was he who, years ago, introduced the "Good Old Mother" song to Masterton, and ther are not a few who will remember the splendid local "hits" he made.

Owing to the short notice given, and the inclement state of th<j weather, the meeting which was to have been held la=t night to arrange details in fonnection with the entertaining of the Hon. J. Carroll while in.Masterton on Monday, lapsed for Want of a quorum. It is proposed to urge upon the* Acting-Prime Minister (the Hon. Jas. 'Carroll) during his visit to 'Masterton, the necessity of obtaining one building for all the Government offices in town.. '

The Y.M.C.A. has commenced a ten days' campaign in Wanszanui to raise £7BOO, and already £3175. has been promised, including £IBOO donated by a resident for the purchase of a site. On Tuesday evening an enthusiastic rally was held, which was addressed fey the Hon. Mr Fowlds.

The Te Wharau correspondent of the Wairarapa Age writes: —"Several camps of men are engaged in this district trapping rabbits for the skins, and they find the work a paying proposition. One party of rabbiters intend sending the carcases to Wellington for export."

The champion fat bullock purchased bv Mr T. W. MeKenzie, at the recent Masterton Show, .which is claimed to be the finest bullock in the Dominion, has been sold to Mr J. Ferguson, of Christehurch. The animal is to be shown at the Canterbury metropolitan show, and afterwards taken to Sydney.

At the "pay night" of the Masterton Workers' Mutual Benefit Build-* ing Society last evening, a sum of £lßl lis was paid in by the shareholders to enable them to participate in the ballot for £3OO, free of interest, taking place on Thursday, 18th inst.

A valuable timber concession has been secured by the Tongariro Timber Company from the Native owners. The land, embracing an area of over 40,000 acres, lies between the head waters of the Wanganui River and Lake Taupo.

Mr S. J. Harley. solicitor, Nelson, has been served with a writ by Mrs Effie Newbiggen Richardson, claiming £3OOO damages in connection with certain statements alleged to have been made during the hearing of the recent Maitai fencing case, Waimea County Council v. Richardson, in which Mr Harley appeared for the council. The action is set down for hearing at the next sittings of the Supreme Court, Nelson. IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel, or Liver, Complaint, Rheumatism, NeuTI g FXT U R?f4 AN , D | R,S ?™ALYP--11 &XIRACT; 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 antiseDtic substances not contained in other Eucalyotur products. These # latter, mrde Dv persons ignorant in chemistry. arnJ Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER'S EXTRACT, provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have eaused grievous harm ; and a death has resulted from their use. 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil The effect will surprise vou. SAN DERIS EXTRACT HEALS because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparations. l It heals when others irritate. Tnsist upon the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, *m* yon will derive the benefit. * I

An outbreak of scarlatina has occurred at Nuhaka, in Hawke's Bay.

Since last committee meeting, the secretary of the Taranaki Agricultural Society has added 27 new members to the list.

Labour holds the balance of power in the new Greymouth Borough Council, five nominees of the party having been successful.

Narcissi, which are generally supposed to be spring flowers, have already come into bloom in New Plymouth gardens. Tho Pahiatua County Council has declared pennyroyal, tutsart and !up/M to be no lious weeds.

| A branch of the Bank of New Zealand has just been established at ] Rongotea.

A Brisbane cable states that a young man, while playing football at Gympie, fell, struck his head, and died. The to ague of an average whale will vield a tun of oil. But the average political candidate's to ague can easily hold its own with that.

The police raided a house in Park Street, Masterton, last evening, and seized a quantity of liquor. A prosecution will follow, i

On and after Sunday next, choir boys will assist in the rendering of the musical portions of the Church services at Knox Church in Masterton. Tho charge of theft against Charles Gurote, alias "Bismarck," of Masterton, will be hoard in the Supreme Court at Wellington next week.

A sitting of Justices will probably be held in Masterton to-morrow, to hear a charge of alleged obscene language. :

Although the machinery is only running three days a week at present, there are still sixteen butchers employed at the Waingawa freezing works.

. The Kaiparoro Cheese Company directors have decided to advance 9d per lb for butter-fat for April milk supply. The amount of advance totals £273.

E. Barry, the English sculling champion, has accepted a challenge from Fogwell (New South Wales), the New Zealand champion, to row, on Fogwell's terms, for the English v championship. The "Honourable Rhoddy" nugget, which was purchased by the Government as a coronation gift to King George V. is being put into a suitable setting in Wellington.

The people of Featherston are starting an agitation in favour of holding stock sales irTthat centre. It is the only township in the Wairarapa. which has not its regular stock sale." Wanganui is the latest township to form a musical and literary competitions society. The competitions are to be held about the same time as Masterton's, and a sum of £9O is begive.a away in prizes.

Fishing in Hawke's Bay waters has conie almost to a standstill. Flounders are remarkably scarce, which is said to be due to the disturbing of the spawning grounds of the fish by trawlers.

A branch of the New Zealand Jersey Breeders' Association has been formed at Wanganui, with Mr J. W. Deem as chairman and Mr C. Hiorns as secretary.

According to the Levin paper it is not generally known that a ten of grain can be shipped to England at less cost than it can be landed at Levin from the South Island.

A New Zealander arrested in Sydney last week had thirteen glass tumblers in his hip pockets when he was taken to the police station. He accounted for them by saving that hj« had bought them for a shilling from a stranger in the street. The roagitrnto, however, fined him 40s for having goods in his possession which were suspected of having been stoles.

Master fk>orge Millar, son fif Mr J. Miller, of Ballance, Fo-ty-Mile Bush, had the misfortune to nut' a bullet from a pea rifle through the fleshy part of the right hand tin other day. Young Miller is making satisfactory progress towards recovery.

A number of Ballance sportsmen report haying beex successful in securing bags of ducks on tho Manawatu river. According to the Herald, a party from that district: contemplate making a trip tooths Wairarapa on a duck-shooting expedition.

The Ballance Dairy Company will pay out £3452 on the 15th inst. for milk supplied to the various 'utter factories and creameries during the month of April. • -

A correspondent of the Auckland Star writes as follows on the immigration question : "It seems to me that emigration from New Zealand should be first of all stopped, for all our imschemes will be useless unless we stop this emigration. It isn't good business to go paying people's passages out here, and then allow them to go over to Australia at the end of six months, as they often do."

The policy advocated by the late Mr Seddon, "keeping the cradle full," has evidently some strong supporters in Napier. According to one census schedule there is a family living in town consisting of 17 children, notwithstanding 12 others have died.

One or more dogs played havoc in the fow/l yards of two residents of Albert Stre-it, Masterton, on Tuesday night. One the h°.d the whole of his run, containing twenty purebred Leghorns, scattered about the yard, every fowl being dead. The other had twenty-six good birds killed. Proceedings will probably be taken if Wie owner of the dogs can be discovered. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 3r 6d, 2s Gel. SHEEP-FARMERS.— Please note that we are the sole manufacturers of the celebrated Zealandia and Cockatoo Wool Presses. The superiority of these presses is proved by the enormous sales which are increasing every year. Write now for full particulars. It will be time well spent.— The Mastertpn Farmers' Implement Comoanv. THE RAPID HEALER.

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.' A bay gelding, suitable for a lady to drive, is advertised for sale.

A fencing and repairing contract is advertised to let by Messrs Gillespie and Co., Academy Buildings, Masterton.

Messrs Maclean and Co. are selling by auction at their rooms, Perry Street, on Saturday, a large consignment of crockery. The sale is held under instructions from a local storekeeper, on acount of his stock in this line being heavy, and will be absolutely without reserve.

A cheap dwelling-house, on easy terms, within five minutes walk of Queen Street, is advertised for sale by Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co., Master ton.

The Masterton butchers and bakers' annual football match takes place on the Old Showgrounds this afternoon. This fixture commands a considerable amount of interest, and no doubt on this occasion will be well patronised by the public.

Messrs Watson and Co., the popular drapers, opposite Knox Church, Masterton, have a special announcement in this issue. They give quotations of leading lines in blankets, sheetings, clothing, millinery, costumes, etc., and invite comparison.

Mr J. Carpenter, of the Central Shoe Store, Queen Street, draws attention to his special consignment of ladies' winter footwear. Special prices will be found quoted in his replace advertisement, and attention ia drawn to the fact that, orders by mail receive special attention.

MR- DAIRY FARMER.— When the bottom has fallen out of your milk cart, and the wheels show signs of collapsing, there's a prospect of leaving your milk supply on the road instead of at the factory. Don't hesitate about placing that new order, but come straight to us. We specialise in farm drays, and put nothing but the best workmanship and soundest materials iv. all our work. Something that is strong and not too cumbersome.—The Masterton Farmers' T~ ••' Cotnpav*