LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10248, 26 May 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meet of the Wairarapa hounds will 1» held at Gladstone to-morrow. The latest return from the Masterton dredge is 21ozs. 3dwts. 9 grs. for 121 hours' working. The Taranaki Agricultural; Society has decided to hold its • next * spring show on November 29 and 30. The Kekerangu estate in Marlborough, the property of Mr E. S. Rutherford, containing 35,000 acres, has been sold to a Christchurch syndicate for £65,000. According to Mr Bridges, organiser for the No-License League, the Wairarapa electorate will carry NoLicense at the next general,election.— Eketahuna Express. ' '•' ' "If I go to Parliament, I will, not 1)0 there to obtain Post Offices and railway stations for you. 5 '- said Mr George Nelson- ip,-a- deputetioii .which asked him to contest "the Napier seat. It is expected that a continuous telephone service will be granted to 1 Timaru from June Ist. Masterton has had a service of this character for some time past, and it has been very much appreciated. It is expected that Mr Cuddie, ! Chief of the Dairy Division, will give a lecture under the auspices of the Eketahuna branch of the Farmers' Union at an early date, on the subject of cow-testing. The Mangaramarama Dairy Company was awarded second prize at the Auckland winter show for the best case of full-cream New Zealand ched-dar-shaped cheese, suitable for export. The Masterton Municipal Band will ! play a select programme of music in the* Masterton Park on Sunday afternoon, commencing at 2.30 o'clock.

Mr J. C, Boddington reports that there were three degrees of frost registered at the Upper Plain on Thursday morning. ;.;... The "Stratford Post;?' managed and edited by Mr A; E. Copping, one time of Masterton, has been converted into an eight-page paper. We congratulate the paper and the disetrict on their evident signs of progress.

Speaking of cow-testing, Mr J. W. Jones, who presided at the opening of tho Taranaki Provincial Conference of tho Farmers' Union, said: "Much more will have to be done in this line if we are to pay the present price for land and stock and still have a little left for our year's work."

An extraordinary phenomenon. ;"s reported from Tallangatta, in Victoria. The atmosphere was full of millions of beautiful gossamer, the threads being so numerous as to cause inconvenience,; and being attributed to balloon spiders. - "•■•' '"■"•

j An excited subscriber to the Age •rang up last night and stated: "Mr Robinson secured the votes of more than half the number of "voters who, polled at the election in "Masterton to-day. Can you tell me why he was not elected?" The reply was given promptly, "Because the other three candidates polled a greater number of votes." Still, he was not satisfied. Sir Joseph Ward, in a letter to the London Truth, denies the accuracy of an article concerning the Mokau Jones Estates, which sharply reflects on the New Zealand Government. Sir Joseph Ward declares that the imputations against Dr. Findlay are without foundation, and that the Mokau Jones matter has been fully investigated. The Holstein breed of cattle for dairying purposes appear to be getting j a hold upon our New Zealand farmers. I By the s.s. Mineric, just arrived from !'Frisco, there arrived a trio of Holj stein heifers to the order of Mr J. H. i Parkinson, of Opotiki, from the noted Friar stock of California. This is the second American importation of these I cattle that Mr Parkinson has made, and he is satisfied with the results ob- | tained.

j A defendant in a vaccination case — ( Benjamin Head —was asked in the Wodonga Police Court (N.S. Wales), how he pleaded to the charge. Defendant: "Guilty, but it's not altogether my fault. As far as I am concerned, I am in favour of getting the child vaccinated, but my wife is of a different way of thinking, and I have only to* mention the word 'vaccination' in the place and 'up goes the donkey.'" (Laughter). When the police-magis-trate inquired if the child would ,be vaccinated in the event of an adjournment being granted, defendant said, "I do not think so. We mus tgive way to mother." A fine of 20s was then imposed. A good cure and a quick cure, And a eure that's cheap beside; A safe cure and a sure cure. And a cure that works inside. A nice cure and a sweet cure, One that works so speedily. Woods' Peppermint Cure for Coughs and colds, In the only cure for me.2

A man named Jack Lennian, between 65 and 70 years of age, employed as a porter at the Manchester Hotel in Feilding, died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon.

Mr 0. N. C. Pragncll stated, at the declaration of the poll in Mastorton last evening, that the apathy of the public in the local affairs of this town was "absolutely deplorable."

In thanking the electors at the declaration of the poll in Masterton lost evening, Mr H. C. Robinson congratulated, the Press upon the "fair go" it had given the various candidates. He knew of no town of the sizo of Masterton in New Zealand where public affairs were dealt with so liberally and fairly by the Press as they were in Masterton.

Mr A. W. Hogg. M.P., is to move at the meeting of the Wellington Ed-, ucation Board on Tuesday next that a resolution declining the application for the installation of gas in the teacher's residence at Greytown be rescinded, and the application be granted. All tho Moumahaki Farm ewes from the beginning of the lambing season have had a liberal supply of mangolds. For such a purpose the value of this fodder cannot,well be over-estimated. It keeps up the flow of milk at a critical time, and the lambs themselves eat the mangolds with relish at three weeks. A London writer states that the bad time for butter has yet to come. A severe fall is likely. "No end of harm is done to colonial by the great amount of bad Australian knocking about the market," he states. "Much of it is disgraceful stuff, and practically q\vi-r. unsaleable." Football referees are reported to be on strike in Dannevirke through the Dannevirke Rugby sub-union having questioned the status of the: Referees' Association, on the ground that it was not affiliated to the New Zealand Association. The Referees' Association claims that it is a fully-constituted body, and has resolved that should the sub-union approach tho Association in regard to appointing referees an apol-. ogy be demanded before the Association take any action. Referring to the purchase of the Conical Hills Estate by the Government, the Tapanui Courier suggests tliat the Minister of Lands should set aside a considerable area of the land with a north-easterly aspect for fruit culture -in small areas. , Str/iwberries, grow to great perfection on't-h© -perty, and its immediate vicinity t* the railway makes the land very suit-, able for fruit culture. " .■■-■■■. [ x A disgraceful affair, is.reported to" : have occurred in Morrinsville, where; ! some ladies gave a ball 68; friclay night. Larrikins placed a large quantity of Epsom salts in a copper in which water was being boiled to make tea. The strong flavour of the "tea" averted serious consequences. Subsequently the larrikins, stole soup which was being heated, and replaced it with water. . The opening social of the-Y.M.C.A. boys' department was held last night, when about seventy boys attended. The boys were entertained by Messrs G. Falla, D. Shoesmith, and A. Snowball. Various games and competitions were indulged in, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr Goldsmith rendered a recitation, Master Lett a pianoforte solo, Master Leslie Prior a reading, Master Bishop a vocal solo, and Mr Clough a song. Harold Miller won the musical chairs competition, Phil Hollings cockfighting, and S. Bishop, tailing the donkey. Refreshments were handed round before 'the function closed.

Beforo winter weather finally sets in sheepowncrs should make sure that the season's clipping operations have been effective—that the sheep are free from vermin." If upon examination they have reason to believe that the flock is not clean it is not yeb too late to clip. Settled weather, however, should l>e chosen for the work. A little cold will do no harm, so long as the days are warm and bright, but every caro should be taken not to have the sheep heated in bringing or taking them from the dipping-yards.

During last week 39 rats were examined at the Auckland office of the Department of Health. None of them , gave any indication of plague. The numbers of .rats received by the officers of the .Department' is still" too small to enable them to ascertain the extent of disease among rats in the city', and it is desired that all rats fomid dead should be delivered at the health office for examination. - The three patients still in the hospital are making satisfactory progress. No new ca,se of plague has occurred since May 4th.

Some interest has been aroused in legal circles in Auckland by Mr C. C. Kettle's remarks concerning the illegality of solicitors threatening to bring proceedings against debtors if the. amount claimed was not paid, together with the costs of the solicitor's letter. In conversation with a New Zealand Herald reporter, Mr Kettle said there was nothing to prevent a solicitor threatening to institute proceedings against a debtor in a just claim; it was tho demand for costs that was not lawful, and judges had expressed very strong opinions upon the subject of this practice. 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 earning 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 Bee a "good thing" they decide to use it to the best of their ability, as far as it affects them. Now, if you own a camera, or are interested in this most fascinating hobby, your success as a photographer largely de* pends upou familiarity with the numerous, incidentals such as develop* ers, 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 Cam* era, 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 I into the post office when you' are passing, buy the card, write the j message, and post it to the Imperial Camera Co., Willis-street, Wellington.

The Pahiatua, shopkeepers hav£ formed a Retailers' Association.

The Wellington Provincial Conference of the Farmers' Union is to be. held at Woodville next Meek.

The Hamua Foresters' Lodge will hold its annual social and dance on Wednesday evening.

The whole of the townships in the Forty Mile Bush intend observing Saturday, June 3rd, as King's Birthday.

Mr Massey intends to take his libel case against the Now Zealand Times to the Court of Appeal.

There aro now 7000 men on co-op-erative works in the Dominion, 3802 being employed on railways and 3198 on roads. The price of chaff is very high in the Masterton district just now. Ag high as £5 per ton has l>een paid for oaten sheaff. A statutory meeting of shareholders in the Wairarapa Bacon Company was to have been held at Eketahuna yesterday, for the election of directors. New premises for the Bank of New. South Wales were opened at Dannerirke yesterday. Grass is holding out remarkably well in.the Masterton district, and it ist not expected that there will be a shortage for the winter. One Masterton settler, who putl down a silo in the summer months , states that the ensilage is cutting well, and his cows relish it for food. Horses are still being shipped away; for Australia. The Moeraki, on her last trip, took on board at the Bluff six draught mares. There are already on board 80 draughts, of which 13 were shipped at Wellington, 17 at Lyttelton, and 30 at Dunedin. The Feilding Star thinks the suggestions of the Wairarapa Age for dealing with the native lands of the Dominion- are opportune. "But," asks the Feilding paper, "has the Ago the mind of the Native- Minister on this matter? For what Mr Carroll thinks, the Maoris will do." The dairy farmers of Masterton an 3 other portions of the Wairarapa are beginning to appreciate the value of maize as a fodder, and it is not unlikely that a good area will be pub down in maize next season. Mr Richard Warren, of Konini, was thrown from his gig the othe* evening, through the horse shying at. attraction engine, fracturing his collarbone injuries to a;«i»m* ber of his ribs. ~,- 1 : " ' "•• f There Is a slight error in the figures which: appear in. another, column,- concerning .the position of the Carterton Senior hockey"team. The figures state that' Carterton have played ' three games and have five points in the competition, Avhereas they have played four games and have seven points, being in the lead by three points. None of the ewes were "crutched" at Moumahaki Farm this year, and I consider (reports the manager) that' afjnong small flocks this custom may be advantageously dropped, as the crutching removes the protection from the very tender part of the body at a time when it is specially required*. "Turning up" the ewes for "dagging,"' etc., was also avoided as much as possible, although I do not Consider thai; this does much harm if only carefully, gone about. On several exceptionallyrough nights during the lambing season a few deaths occurred among tho newly dropped lambs. This emphasr izes the necessity of erecting temporary shelters in the lambing-padddcks. A few double rows of wire netting, the space stuffed wjth stra;W, makes a capital breakwind, especially •■; when m'jtdo in the form of a cross.

An advertiser wants to purchase a good second band set of pony harness.

A good general for the country, good at bread-baking, is advertised for.

The second term of Mrs Kendall's dancing-classes commences to-morrow (Saturday).

Messrs McGruer aiid Co., Queen Street, havo a large and well-selected stock of men's coats for winter wear now on view. Also oilskin riding and walking coats, warm tweed overcoats, rainproof coats, cycling capes, and boys' oilskins. The prices are in favour of buyers. , •..:...;.;..,..,.. ?

Miss L. E. Hampton, 8.A., announces that the Girls' Collegiate School, Church Street, Masterton, the second term begins on Monday, May 29th> The principal will be pi home on Saturday-afternoon; -

/ If you should be so fortunate to win the Wolsey underwear competition, you will be supplied every year with sufficient underwear for your needs. Mr J. L. Murray, .who imports Wolsey underwear in a large way direct from the makers, will be glad to give particulars of the contest. It is understood there are no entry fees, only one condition, and it is open to everyone.

Masterton ladies owe no small degree of their style and comfort to Warner's favourite rust-proof corsets —thanks to our local drapers in keeping up-to-date with Warner's latest models.*

Attention is drawn to Mr P. Hamill's change of advertisement in this issue, offering special inducements to ladies to purchase suitable winter coats, in view of the present weather. There should be no lack of life about Mr Hamill's establishment during the coming week. GOOD CAKES. CORNFLOUR CAKE.— Two ounces of flour, two ounces of cornflour, quarter of a pound of castor sugar, two ounces of butter, one iteaspoonful baking powder, two eggs. Beat butter to a cream, add .sugar, and max well, break eggs, and beat well in. Now star ligMly into this mixture the cornflour, flour and. baking powder, and beat well for five miiv utes. Grease and 'line a cake tin. Avith paper, pour mixture in, and put immediately into a moderate oven. Bake for threequartem of an hour. TEA CAKES. —Quarter of a pound of butter, half a pound of sugar, three eggs, one gill of milk, one pound of flour, with half tea-spoonful of baking powder sifted in it. Stir the .sugar and (butter well together, then, heat the eggs and add them, with the milk, then the flour mid last of all the juice and grated rind of a; fresh lemon. Bake in small patty pans. With either of these cakes it wouldbe quite correct to serve New Orescent Blend Tea. The tea is a delight to all who drink it, for it is a scientific combination of the fine delicate silky teas of Ceylon and the strong robust teas of India. It is a perfeot blend, and is sold at 2s per lb, by most storekeepers in tlus district.

The "Esse" coke stove, for which Mr 0. E. Daniell is agent ,seems to be creating quite a revolution in stove manufacture. They are wonderfully simple, need but little attention, and with no dust or fumes or smell ought to make their way well. Their strong point seems to be the question of economy for a nice heat can be kept up for twelve hours at the small cost of two pence. Twenty have been sold this month so far, and at present 42 are on order.

Farmers should bear in mind that during tihe winter months >s the time to wipe out the small bird pest. J. V. Gordon, Chemist, Mas-ter-ton, (has always on hand a stock of poisoned grain ready for use, or farmers, may take their own # graan and have it treated. One gram tnus treated, when taken by a sparrow or other -small bird, means certain deatih. *

On another page in this paper there is an announcement of special interest to ladies, for it has to do with ladies costumes. It is a notice from the fashionable tailoring establishment of Mr Alex. Donald, in Queen Street, who announces a new line in saltaire and other well-known materials, and makes some remarks anent the care and attention which a tailor ought to give his customers.

Half the labour and vexation of washing day would be avoided if those engaged in the work would use a wringing machine, instead of wringnig clothes with the hand. Of course, the wringing machine must be a good one, and in this respect Messrs H. Beale and Co., Ltd., of Queen Street, Masterton, advertise extra high-grade wringers, warranted for five years. It is as well to know that this firm stocks rollers and all parts to replace any part in the machine and make it as good as new «gain.

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 uiaterials k. all our work Sornfthing that is strong and not 100 cumbersome.—The Masterton Karnw-rs* T ' •*'""♦'• nf"ntw r, ' %