LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10251, 30 May 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The factory of the Tawaha Dairy Company closed down for the season on Saturday last.

The police raided five alleged betting shops inJßrisbane. Numerous nv>rests have been made, including a ; number of prominent citizens.

The canning department at the Waingawa freezing works is now in full swing. Ten, men. and youths are employed in this department. >. Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., Patron of the Wairarapa Ladies' Hockey Association, has given a donation of a guinea towards their funds.

The Governor of Bombay has notified the turf clubs that, owing to the increase of betting, races will not be allowed at Poona, Bombay, unless the racing' days are limited to ten and bookmakers are abolished, and the-to-talisator substituted: . ' , , The case of Lilias Mitchell v. thejuvercargill Taxi-baft Company, a claim for £6po compensation for the loss*,of her husband, -who -was killed by; a taxicab, has been settled by the Company paying £3OO and 15 guineas "costs. '

The Government has presented Mr R. Claude, of Westfield, near Auckland, with £SO as a reward for his prompt'and capable action;in stopping a runaway train on the night of April 17th, thus saving the Main Trunk express from the possibility of a collision. ,

The Auckland Ministers' Associa--tion has adopted a resolution strongly disapproving of the introduction of sectarianism into the arrangements for national defence. It regards such a proposal as denorainationalism run mad.

It is not expected that the Waingawa works will close down for some considerable time yet. ' Sheep are coming forwarded much" better than were expected, and about 3000 a week ar-e-Jjemgk/put through.

Nearly a thousand immigrants are ; being brought to Australia by the Shaw, Savill «and Albion... steamer Pakeha, which .is at route from England to Australi'af and |l«w Zealand ports. About 572>are booked* for Fremantle, and 395 for Sydney.

A Lepperton (Taranaki) fanner has been trying the experiment of placing goats in a small area in order to cope with black Wry. On a paddoek of 20" acres it was not possible 12 months ago for anv person to see many yards in front of him, so dense was the growth of blackberry. Now the whole eround h level right over, little else being left but stalks. The goats require special fencing, much more so than sheep.

, A man boarded, a tram-ear in* Auckland when. under the influence of drink, and, on reaching- the terininns, refused to leave. The tram 'official settled matters by running the!car to thepolice station. In-consequence of the trouble the car ran 12 minutes late all night. Accused was fined £1 for drunkenness, and his subsequent obstinacy cost him 32s and costs.

A project i,s on foot to re-establish the whaling industry in Akaroa.'"harbour. During the v past three \veek< oyer 40 whales, including several right whales, have been sighted within three miles of the coast between Per-, aki and Akaroa,'and during the past week whales have been sighted daily. , Alice Hart, aged twenty-two, residing with her mother in Auckland, was admitted to the Hospital on Friday suffering from an alleged illegal operation. She died on Saturday afternoon. An inquest was formally opened, and adjourned until June tth.

TJie old Te Arai homestead, in the Poverty Bay district, consisting of twelve rooms, and owned and occupied by Mrs Winifred Knapmann, was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. One of the workmen, who was sleeping in the house, was just got out in time by Mrs, Knapmann. The house was insured in the State office for £3OO, and the furniture for £125.

/ SODA CRUMPETS.— Two and a half pounds of flour, one ounce of cream of tartar, two ounces of lard, three-quarters of an ounce of bicarbonate of soda, two ounces o£ sugar, one quart of skim milk. Put the lard in a cup to melt, mix the powders well into the flour, put the milk, which should be lukewarm, into a large bowl, stir in the sugar, add the melted lard, and mix in the flour to make a nice smooth batter, then grease some hoops, about four and a half inches in diameter, and one inch deep. Put them on the hot girdle, and pour a little of the batter in them. In a few minutes the top will be full of holes; lift off the hoops, and with a fish sheer turn the crumpets over to brown. In a few minutes they will be done and ready for the table.

And if you take our advice you will serve "Mikado" Blend Tea, the tea that is a family tea in the best sen so of the word. The "Mikado" Blond; costs less than other teas—only Is 6d a lb— but it gives a wonderful amount of satisfaction to the palate. It has a captivating flavour, and possesses strength and richness. Just try a pound of this tea for a change.

Counterfeit florins and half-crowns are at present in circulation in Masterton. Tradesmen should beware.

The vitality of some of the native shrubs of New Zealand is astonishing. Mr R. Pinhey yesterday left at the Ago office a plant the roots of which were growing through a stone. The Rangitikei Advocate thinks that the seat of Government should be removed to some inland town, say, Palmerston North. But, again, what's wrong with. Masterton ?

A poll on a proposal to raise a loan of £350 for renewing the bridge over the Te Hoe stream is to be taken in the Alfredton riding of the Masterton County on Saturday next. The Otago Acclimatisation Society have authorised the purchase of 50,000 rainbow trout ova, for liberation in laks Hawea and Wanaka.

One Masterton poultry-keeper has been despatching to Wellington twenty dozen eggs a week since February last. The price realised has averaged Is lOd per dozen. The advance representative of the Belle Crome Bellringers was in Masterton yesterday, making arrangements for the opening of a season here on Saturday next. The Company is composed of sterling musicians, who provide a sparkling entertainment. The street sweeper, which has been given a long rest in Masterton, has again been called into requisition by the new Engineer. The effect may be plainly seen upon the streets. There is still a dearth of domest : - servants in Masterton. A young woman who advertised in Monday's Age for a position was snapped up almost before the office doors were opened. Messrs JohnJffessey and D. J. Cameron intend exploiting a new dredging claim at Frying Pan Flat. The old Antonio dredge, which has been lying on their hands for over twelve months, has been dismantled, and, is being re-erected on the new claim. Dredging operations-are expected l to be started in two months. A Masterton poultry keeper recently killed a five or six months old pullet with a beak crossed like the blades of a pair of scissors,. The bird had great difficulty in eating, but it was quite healthy before being killed. v , A peculiar-egg was picked up in a-Maste.rton the, other day. It was, a' completely formed egg with a soft-shell,- inside of. which !was. an-• other egg' with the Usual .hard shell. '., Membeils of- the Masterton- Boxing Club, and other athletes, are; invited to attend --Hke- -Boxing"Hall, "•Bixon■ Street, this evening, at 8 o'clock, when Dr. Percy Cook, the Patron of the Club, will deliver a brief lecture on "The Proper Methods of' Breathing During Training." The address should be of great interest, since the impoiv tance of controlling the lungs during strenuous exercise of any kind cannot be over-estimated.

Speaking at a meeting of the Labour Party in Dunedin last week, Mr C. W. Fisher stated that they had in New Zealand to-day what was termed a "Liberal" Administration. But, lie asked, was it a Liberal Administration? Certainly not; for in this country Liberalism was as dead as the dodo.

The "express" train which leaves Masterton at six o'clock in the morning for Woodville has already established itself as a public convenience. The very pace at which it travels permits intending passengers to break their fast and perforin their morning ablutions without any mental anxiety as to the consequences. On Monday morning a couple of settlers from Te Wharau drove to Mastertoh in a mo-tor-car, the intention of proceeding nortli. The train had' departed about five minutes before their arrival. They proceeded leisurely to Kopuaranga, and were quietly smoking their pipes on the station' platform when the train put in an appearance. There is some talk of removing the cow catchers from the Wairarapa trains. They are really of no service.

A large number of Mastertouians have signified their intention of proceeding to Wellington on Saturday next to see the industrial exhibition."

'Unclaimed letters, addressed as under, asait delivery at the Masterton Post Officer—Mrs Burney, Si Barnett, Geo'-VBuHer, Thos/ Cogney, Mrs Doree, ¥.'' Durward, Mrs Fuljer, W. G. Gillespie, G."HeatiV. Edith Thompson. G. Ivy, .Michael D. Murphy, H. B. McDonald, John Walshe, C. or N. Bob Parkes. Clem Power. N. Robinson, Mrs A. F. Saddler, W. Wilson.

An Auckland telegram says:—Wm. ,Dawe, motprman, convicted of the manslaughter of a 1 fellow nibtbrman by bumping into his car, came up for sentence on Monday. Judge Edwards lectured 4>he prisoner, pointing out the fact that he had received a shock earlier the same evening by nearly running over a drunken man. That should have made him more careful, and the plea that his attention was distracted by the constant ringing of the bell was no excuse. The Judg? was inclined to think that the accident was the result of a miscalculation of the speed of the car. Taking into consideration his good character, and the jury's recommendation, and the view of the Appeal Court, the Court dealt with him leniently, and imposed a fine of £25. ; OON'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 see a "good thing" they decide to use it to the best of their ability, as J 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 depends upon familiarity with the nu-, merous incidentals such as developers, moupts, 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 you to send for this catalogue if it was no good to you. It is useful to every owner of a Cam" I era, professional or amateur. You ] Can make the photos you take at j Easter, life" pictures if you know the best means of finishing them—this catalogue will help you. It only eosts a half-penny, the price of a postcard on which you write the I short message asking for it. Step into the post office when you are passing, buy the card, write the message, and post it to the Imperial Camera Co., Willis-street. We'ling- . I- 4*.

Martinborough is at present in th 4 throes of the measles epidemic.

The fortnightly civil sitting of thei Magistrate's Court is to be held in. Masterton on Thursday. The list is not a heavy one.

Between Saturday and Monday the aggregate tonnage of vessels in the Wellington port was 70,867 gross and 45,030 net.

Intending competitors at the competitions in connection with the Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society should remember? that entries close on June 13th.

An effort is to be made to run a pehool excursion from Masterton andi district to Wellington during the progress of the industrial exhibition.

The potato grub has ruined the major portion of the crop in the vicinity of Clyde, in Central Otago, and there are very few growers indeed who have* clean potatoes for disposal.

A lad who was reported to havai mysteriously disappeared from the Alfredton district was found last nighti by the police enjoying himself in tho Masterton Town Hall. He rode to Masterton from Alfredton on Saturday last, and had been sleeping in a shed since his arrival. -The police restored him to his mother, who lives in Masterton.

Upon his return from Auckland on Sunday, Mr Harold Kane, a chemist, made a rather startling discovery. On visiting his shop he found the manager, Samuel Taylor, lying dead. When Mr Kane went to the shop, it was locked up. He w : ent away, but returned later, and as the shop was still closed he thought that something Avas wrong and made investigations. By climbing through a window he gained , admittance and found Taylor lying; dead on the'floor. Deceased was a comparatively young man, and had been in Mr Kane's employ since January last. Ho leaves a wife and family, who were shortly to join him from England. Mr Kane's object.in returning to Gisborne was to assume control of the business. Deceased had been drinking. A meeting of the Wairarapa Ministers Association was held at the Presbyterian Manse, Carterton, yesterday afternoon. . The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of the Association, the ~Rev. A. T. Thompson, M.A. The.subject for the afternoon, I'The Attitude' 'of .' the ; Church to Modern,. Socialism,- %vas, introduced by a very able lecture by the Rev. L. Thompson. M.A. A very useful discussion followed,' after which the' -.pa(rfty , _was~eXtertaiiie6!'liy > Mr Thompson .at afterijqon. tea. T,he next" meeting will be held in Ma'sterton at the end of June, when the subject for discussion will be "The Conservation of the Sabbath." '

A well-attended meeting of the General Committee of the Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society was held last evening, at •which Mr G. R. Sykes presided. Correspondence was read which showed that entries for the competitions will be forthcoming from many outlying districts. The question of advertising was left with a sub-commttee. Several district school teachers intimated that their schools would take part in the projected school excursion on the occasion of the competitions. Mr Smith, a visitor to the town, offered a donation of two guineas as entrance fees for school children, and was awarded a hearty vote of thanks. Several minor matters were dealt with, and it was decided that the next' meeting be held on Monday, June 12,

The Trans-Oceanic Specialty Company presented a very good variety entertainment to a fair audience in the Town Hall last night. The first parti of "the- programme was occupied by a. musical comedy sketch entitled, "Mistaken."' The piece, in which a tramp and his mate are taken for a duke and his valet travelling in disguise, caused much laughter, In the second part of the programme the audience was entertained by Miss Nada Moret. Mr E. E. Martin. late of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, rendered "Go to Sea," for which he received an encore. • The entertainment was brought + <v a close by a. clever novelty sketch by Martinelli and Grossi. whose antics were particularly amusing. Each item was loudly applauded. %

A lost bicycle is advertised,; for. An owner k Avanted for, a bicycle found last night.

A reward is offered for the" recovery ' of a Burberry coat.

Warner's Rust Proof Corsets are superior from every point of view.*

Notice is given by the Wairarapa , Employers' Association that, as Saturday. June 3rd is being observed as , a holiday, on account of the King's J Birthday, business premises will re- . main ooen to 9 o'-clock on the preceding Friday evening. Mr H. Hadley announces the arrival of a. big consignment of winter footwear. The new lines includes the latest and most fashionable in ladies boots and shoes, which have all been specially selected. In the men's department Mr Hadley has a most enterprising selection, and those requiring dependable winter footwear will find that they can be easily suited, at the | most reasonable prices. Attention is {•also drawn to the fine assortment of j evening shoes of every description. 1 YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND That by using the commercial eucaIvptus oil which is now bought un at 6d per lb weight and bottled, and on account of the large profit, pushed, you are exposing yourself to all the dangers to which the use of turpen/tine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach, and mucous membranes. Bv insisting on the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTF EXTRiACT you not only avoid these pitfalls, but vou have a stimulatine;, safe, and effective medicament, the result of a special and careful manufacture. A trial will at once convince.' Quality in small dose distin- ' guishes it from the bulky and dangerous products. Remember—SANDEß'S EXTRACT embodies the result of 50 years' experience and' special study ,and it does what is promised; it heals and cures without injuring the constitution, as the oils of thf) market frequently do. Therefore protect yourself by rejectingother brands.

We ar« the agents for Messrs P and D. Duncan, Ltd., (Christchurch), McCormick Machinery Co. (America), Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch), Andrews and Beaven (Christchurch). The machinery manufactured by these famous firms is stocked by us, and we shall be pleased to supply you with full information regarding "any implement you may require.— Tlie Masterton Farmers' Implement Company, •T. H. PAULING. Mrnmr.

A sports meeting in connection with the Woodlands Hunt is to be held at Dannevirke on Coronation Day. Messrs C. C. Ross and Co., land agents, Masterton, advertise a straight-out lease of 1900 acres, and a freehold dairy farm of 90 acres for sale. A change advertisement in reference to Shaddock's well-known "Orion" range appears elsewhere. .Special excursion tickets, available for return until 17th June, will ue obtained at any station from Ist to 3rd June on the North Island railways. Extra trains will bo run on June 3rd (King's Birthday). Tho goods shed will bo closed on that day. Mr F. B. Rosson, the razor specialist, has a characteristic advertisement on the front page. Skating enthusiasts are patronising in a most enthusiastis manner the Pavilion Rink at the old showgrounds. For the benefit of those desiring to attend full particulars as to hours, etc., appear on the front page of this issue. The rink is reserved for ladies from 7.30 till 10 o'clock on Fridays. The Executive of the Y.M.C.A. Ladies' Auxiliary will meet at the rooms at 3 o-'elock this afternoon. The general meeting of the- auxiliary will be held at 3.30 o'clock. Mr F. P. Welch advertises for rabbiter with dogs, gardener, etc. Farmers should bear in mind that during the winter months is the time to wipe out the small bard pest. J. V. Gordon, Chemist, Masterton, has always on hand a sitock of poisoned grain ready for use, or farmers m-av take their own graan ajid have it treated. One grain thus treated, when taken by a sparrow or other small bird, means certain death. *