LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10254, 5 June 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mount Egmont is- still, almost entirely free from snow. ! The latest report from the Success dredge sfyows 16ozs. 16dwts. for 120 hours' working. A proposal is being made to erect 1 Coronation swimming baths in Featherston. | The Inglewood (Taranaki) Bacon j making extensive adj ditions to its factory. r An inebriate was accommodated in the Masterton police cells on Saturday night. He will occupy the penitent form to-day. Rangiora is one of the few townships in New Zealand in which a' Chinaman cannot live. They freeze him out. Objections to the Electoral Rolls for the County of Masterton will be heard at the Magistrate's Court, Masterton, on June 13th, at 9 a.m. Miss Richards, the soprano of the Belle-Cromc Compa-nv. met with a painful accident at Eket-ahuna. She was stepping from the stage, when her foot twisted and she sustained a fracture of a bone in her ankle. The injuries were set- by the locnl doctor, and Miss Richards was brought to the Masterton Hospital, where she is progressing nr. favourably as can be ex-; pected. i

For Chronic Chest Complain**, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, l r 6d, 2s 6d.

The latest return from the Worksop dredge is 73ozs. ludwts for 127 hours' working. The Minister of Defence has sanctioned an extension of time for registering under the Defence Act to June 17th.

In an Association football match played on Saturday, Manawatu defeated Wanganui by three goals bo one.

The question of suitably celebrating the Coronation will probably be discussed at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council to-morrow evening.

An unfortunate man, upon whose mental capacity the strain of life had become too severe, was committed to a mental hospital from Masterton on Saturday.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that the Exhibition was very crowded on Saturday, when 9641 persons passed through the turnstyles. The score (824) P u t up by the Wellington Suburbs Rifle Club has won them the Daily Mail Cup. The contest was won last year by the G-rant-ville (New South Wales) Technical College team, with a score of 816.

King's Birthday passed off very quietly in Masterton on Saturday. The flag was flown from the tower of the Post Office, and the town wore a holiday, appearance. A large number of residents proceeded by train to Wellington and other centre^

A Levin resident' is very much annoyed at a report that he has been appointed the public executioner. This honour (P) is said, to have been conferred upon a man at present in gaol, and who is not unknown to Mksterton

' In a letter to Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., the Hon. I). Buddo says the Government can take no action in the matter of amending the law with a view to enabling endowments to be made in private townships such as Martinborough.

As at Addington, some dissatisfaction exists .among the men at the Petone Railway Workshops over the method employed in paying out. A deputation representing the workers is to wait on the Minister of Railways shortly, asking that some improvement be made.

In the matches for the Coronation golf medal, played under the auspices of the Ladies' Golf Union on the last Friday in May on the leading links of the Dominion, Mrs Murphy, of the Hutt, was the winner, and Miss Symons, of Christchurch, runner-up. A Masterton settler, who recently made a tour of the South Island, has no hesitation in saying that the hotel accommodation at Invercargill is the best he experienced on his tour.

The Ma&fcerton Amateur Theatrical Society has just received from Melbourne an additional supply of copies of the opera "Dorothy." These will be available at a rehearsal to be held to-morrow evening.

At the meeting of the Ma'sterton Ifarliamentary Debating Society to l>e held this evening, the subject for debate will be "That the present system of Free Trade is in the best economic interests of Great Britain." Mr G. R. Sykes will lead in the affirmative and Mr S. R. Edwards will take the negative. ,

An; alarm of fire was -sounad on the , Master ton firebells shortly "after vnine o'clock 'din Friday night. ' The cause of the alarm was a burning shed on the banks, of the lake in the Mas- ' terton Park, belonging to Mr Z. ■MiHoar. ' The building and contents were totally destroyed. The cause of the outbreak is a mystery. Among those u;ho took part in the Gabriel's Gully .celebration -at Law?-' rence (Otago) was Mr W. T. Dunn, of Masterton. Prior to leaving for the south, Mr Dunn had his photograph taken, dressed as of yore, with shovel in hand and pick and wash-pan by his 'side. The Gabriel Gully medal is pinned to his side. Mr A. H. Herbert, an Opposition candidate for the Masterton seat, will address the electors in the Masterton Town Hall on Wednesday evening next. Mr Herbert will deal with all the prominent political questions of the day, and, as he is reputedly a fluent speaker, he should be greeted with a large audience. His Worship the Mayor will probably preside. • At the Supreme Court in Palmers- ■ ton on Friday, last, August A. Stempa, formerly of Masterton, who was found guilty of obtaining money from a hotelkeeper at Marton by means of ,false pretences, was '-admitted to probation for a period of three years. He was ordered to refrain from all,intoxicating liquors, arid tio contribute £lO towards the cost of prosecution by monthly instalments of 10s each.

At the conclusion of the sly-grog-ging case in Masterton on Friday last, Sergeant Miller asked for an order for the destruction of the liquor which had been seized. Mr C. A. Pownall said it would be a pity to destroy the liquor, when there were institutions such as the Hospital and the Old Men s Home to which the liquor might he supplied. Sergeant Miller stated that he would not like to hand it to either of these institutions, as he was not sure of its quality. Mr Pownall: .Why not satisfy.yourself bv trying it?" Sergeant Miller said he had instructions from his Department to apply for an order for the destruction of the grog. His Worship stated that -he had no power to order the liquor to be destroyed. He had power only to order that it be forfeited to the Crown, and this order would be made.

TF 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 "f Eucalyptus. SANDER'S EXTRACT CHORES because it- contains ethereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other Eucalvotur products. .These latter, nirde by persons ignorant in chemistry, antf Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema, and skin troubles APPLY SANDER'S EXTRACT, provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have caused grievous harm, and a death has resulted .from their use. 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil The effect will surprise vou. SAN DER'S EXTRACT HEALS because it ia freed from the irritating constituents contained in v other eucalyptus preparations. It heals when other's irritate. Tnsist upon the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, an* von will derive the benefit.

Immigrants are arriving in Canada at the rat© of ten thousand weekly.

During the past week there has been a distinct shortage of labour on the Wellington wharves. Mr R. Martin, Opposition organiser, was in Pahiatua and Eketahuna last week.

A London cable intimates that the House of Commons has adjourned until the 13th inst.

A Kanaka in one of the .northern suburbs of Sydney is suffering from what is believed to be leprosy.

The estate of the late Mr Alexander Mackay, an Australian merchant, of 50 Lime Street, London, has been proved at £269,471.

The final census figures give the population of Sydney and suburbs as 637,794, an increase of 144,887 since the census of 1901.

The Irish envoys collected £1072 at Auckland, which is the largest amountcollected so far in any town in New Zealand.

Income-tax returns.indicate that a wave of unprecedented prosperity is passing over New South Wales, and that previous records have been eclipsed.

It is reported that five acres of land in Hastings has been offered to the Government free of charge for the purpose of erecting Government railway workshops. f Walnuts are now being harvested on Banks Peninsula, and are in great demand, 6|d and 7d per lb being freely offered. -

Mushrooms are still growing plentifully in various parts of the Manawatu district, which is rather unusual at this time of the year.

Mr G. It. Sykes, who is a candidate for the Masterton sea.t at the coming election, intends addressing the electors at the beginning of next month. Mr Sykes is an out-and : out opponent of the present Administration. The appearance of the Masterton Park has been greatly improved of late by the caretaker (Mr D.' Jackson.) Several of the larger pines have been cut down, and additional flower plots and lawns have been prepared. A robbery occurred at one of the Carterton hotels on Friday night, a young lady being relieved of a considerable sum of money. The pblice have the matter in hand.

A maintenance -case presenting somewhat unusual features was heard in the Magistrate's Court at Master-, ton on Friday. It was eventually adjourned to permit of divorce proceedings being instituted.

Two natives under sentence of death and one serving a life sentence escaped from the Broome in Western Australia. ' They were recaptured after a lively fight, during which one prisoner and one black tracker were injured, but not seriously.,

An old miner, named James Langley, who has been nearly sixty years in the Dominion, residing at Waikaka for close on 50 years, was last week removed by the police to the Old Men's Home at Invercargill. Langley, who has always lived alone, is 104 years of age.

It would seem, according to a cable received by the secretary of the South Island Dairy Association (Mr J. R. Scott), that a "bear" movement in regard to New Zealand dairy produce is in force in London. The message says:—"Some - large importers of< New Zealand and Canadian cheese are sacrificing New Zealand cheese with « vview to depressing the market for the Canadian article."

Mr J. M. Symes notifies that he lias not sold his business, but; is' still dealing in marine stores. A lost cheque, drawn on the Bank of New South Wales, Masterton, and signed by G. H. Shute, is advertised for.

-4-Iwe 11 ty-horse-power Beeston-Hum-ber motor car is advertised for sale in the wanted columns of this morning's issue by Mr W. Russell, of Waihi. A reward is offered for the recovery of a black, white and tan sheep pup. Finder is asked to return same to the Post Office auction mart.

Always, ask Ma-sterton drapers .pleasantly yet very impressively for ißoslynAll Pure Wiool Blankets, and you will -scone every'time.

Messrs Atkins and Bacon, architects, Wellington, elsewhere invite tenders for the erection of the "Buchanan" Home," ahd other additions to the South Wairarapa Hospital at Grey town.

Messrs McGruer and Co. announce that they have opened up a very fine range of moirette skirts at prices that should at once attract attention. Pull details appear j.n the firm's change • advertisement on the front page of this morning's issue.

Many persons are prejudiced against the wearing of glasses, and sometimes positively decline to use them, evenwhen their use is imperatively needed. To take this stand is positively wrong, and is inflicting a further injury to the eyesight. In this respect Mr H. T. Wood, chemist, of Masterton is prepared to test the sight -of anyone reguiring it, and. invites a visit of inspection. 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 havp been earni 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 as it affects them. Now, if you own a camera, or are interested in this most fascinating hobby, your success as a photographer largoly depends upon familiarity with the numerous incidentals such as developers, "mounts,?, re r 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 I 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 post it to the Imperial Camera Co., Willis-street. WeMing*">n.

War and challenges, friendly and otherwise, social, political, national and commercial, are consistent with the present trend of things, and the change advertisement of H. Oscar Hewett and Co., Ltd., in respect to "Wertheim" machines bears the interpretation. These machines are undoubtedly of the highest grade, and the repeated testimonies of ladies who, after twenty years of use, still find the Wertheim to do their work better than new machines of other makes is in itself very gratifying to all concerned, Hence the increasing popularity of the "Wertheim."

Farmers should bear in mind that during the winter months _is the time .to wipe out the small bird pest. J. Y. Gordon, Chemist, Masterton, (has always on hand a stock of poisoned grain ready for use, or farmers may take their own _ graiim and have it treated. One grain thus treated* when takein by a sparrow or other small bird, means certain death. *

Messrs Reid and Gray are agents for the celebrated Hornsby oil and petrol engines: This make of engine is gain- • ing in favour with farmers, and, being of English make, its strength and durability may be relied on, with a minimum of cost for upkeep. They are in great favour for driving shearing plants, and in combination with the Bur man shearing machine, for which Reid and Gray are the agents, are coming into general use. Mr A. E. Upton, local agent, will fait on farmers will all information. 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 safes which are increasing every year. Write now for full particulars. It will be time well spent.— The Masterton Farmers' Implement Company.