LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10256, 7 June 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P.; will address the electors in the Miki Mild schoolhouse this evening. The schools in the Masterton district will "break-up" on Friday next for the term holiday of a fortnight. A Vienna cable states that a lady has bequeathed £70,000 to the Cancer Research Society. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. on Tuesday was 4 points.

Mr G. Morris, caretaker of the Masterton Borough pound, has been appointed to succeed Mr Cairns as registrar of dogs, at a remuneration of Is per dog.

There was a fair attendance of members at the usual meeting of the Independent Order of Rechabites, held in the Dominion Hall, Masterton, last evening, and presided over by Bro. J. W.-Andrews, P.C.R.

At its meeting on Saturday last,, the Akitio County Council decided to reduce the estimated amount of charitable aid to be administered within the County for the current year from £SO to £25. ■

-There is absolutely no truth in a statement which has been given surrency that Mr J. P. Rankin, of Masterton, is missing. Mr Rankin has been ill for several days, and is now at his home.

A search is being made by the Railway Department for a case of watches, clocks, etc., valued at £3O, consigned from Westport to Seddonville, and which has gone astray or been stolen. Rabbiting has proved a particularly lucrative occupation during the past few months in portions of South Canterbury contiguous to the Waitaki River. Within five weeks one company of three men earned £59 each on a small run.

The health inspectors have come across some queer residences around Dunedin. One is described as a shed in which men and horses are accommodated and sleep, and vegetable marrows are stored in the same place without any partition.

A party of Pahiatua residents who were motoring through Palmerston on Monday came to grief, their car skidding and coming into forcible contact with a verandah post. The car was smashed, but the occupants escaped.

The President of the Masterton A. and P. Association (Mr W. Perry) has given notice to move at the meeting of the General Committee on Saturday next, "That the acceptance of the Secretary's* resignation be re-consider-ed."

Masterton electors are reminded of the address to be delivered in the Town Hall this evening by Mr A. H. Herbert, an Opposition candidate. The chair will be taken by His Worship the Mayor. The Akitio County Council has approved the suggestion of the Stratford County Council that the Minister of Hnilways be urged to repeal the charge of rato and a-half on imported .hardwood timber, where used by County Councils for bridges and culverts.

An active demand at present exists for freehold properties in the Masterton district An agent informed a representative of the Age yesterday that he lifts had numerous enquiries of late. At th meeting of the Akitio County Council on Saturday last, the Chairman and Councillors congratulated the ratepayers upon having decided to shoulder the burden of opening up tho country by carrying a loan of £28,000 for road and bridge work. It was announced that the Government had already promised a sum of £SOOO in addition to the £28,000. Conversing with a representative of the Press, a Christclxurch medical practitioner stated that the X-rays treatment for rodent ulcer was no new thing in medical science. The successes obtained by an Auckland doctor were not unique, as the value of the treatment in question had long been recognised. ft was practically a certain cure for the form of ekin disease mentioned. Eighty per cent was the approximate average of cures, and in his own practice he had used X-rays treatment on some CO or 70 patients j affected with rodent ulcer, and had j met with gratifying success. It may | be mentioned that Dr. W. H. Hosking, of Masterton, has been using tho X-rays treatment for the complaint referred to for years past. BUYING A PIANO.

Din ing our annual 'balance in June month wo are prepared to offer terms of payment even more advantageous than the very liberal and exceptional terms we extend tin the ordinary course of business. Perhaps you do not wnmt terms; but if you do this is your special opportunity. All our instruments are absolutely good, hearing—in addition to the •nainies of famous makes, such as the Broad wood, the jftoaiiiisch, the Lipp, 'and -the Stein way—the guarantee of our wlide repute and long experience. Tf we sell you a piano during this annual balance period, you are assured of_ a fine instrument, and tlie payments will be too easy to bother yoji at all. The Dresden Piano Cornimiv, Ltd., Wellington. North Island Manager: Mr M. J. Brookes. , Loral Representative: Mr H. Inns, Daniell's Buildings, Queen Street. j

Mr L. F. Ayson, Cliief Inspector of Fisheries, was in Pahiatua yesterday, and inspected a site in Crewe street (where the springs are located), mentioned as one suitable for a fish hatchery for the Wellington Acclimatisation Society. Mr Ayson was accompanied by Mr W. Wakeman, a member of the council of the Society.

A couple of young men—one a European and the other a Native —engaged in a desperate stand-up fight in the main thoroughfare of Masterton last evening. Both of them were knocked about a good deal. A constable appeared upon the scene and conducted them to a spot where tKey will have time to relent.

There must be plenty of money for investment in Dunedin. It is understood that the Christchurch Tramway Board recently wrote to the Dunedin Stock Exchange, offering its new loan of £35,000 at 4J per cent to place. Within ten days the whole issue had been placed by two members of that institution, one disposing of £'30,000 and another £SOOO.

The police report to tho annual meeting of the Hawke's Bay Licensing Committee commented on the substantial decrease in drunkenness during the past three vears, the figures being 205 in 1909, 183 in 1910, and 169 during tho last year. The licensee of the Central Hotel was cautioned against allowing women of ill-fame to use his hotel as a resort.

The - Under-Secretary for .Public Works has informed tlie Akitio County Council that the site selected for the Aohanga river bridge, on the Ponga-roa-Akitio road, is eminently suited for a truss span structure, and thn + the Engineer-in-chief has prepared a plan for such a bridge, which he suggests should be adopted instead of the proposed suspension bridge. The. two kinds of structure are estimated to cost about the .same sum, viz., £BOO. The Council has decided to call for tenders for a truss bridge, for labour only and for labour and material.

A report of the Borough Engineer presented at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, stated that there were at present seven horses used by the Council. It had been the custom to turn out two of the horses every "winter, but two of them were now not suitable for the work of the Council, and he recommended selling them. —The recommendation contained in the report was adopted.

Superintendent Jenkins, of the Masterton Fire Board, states, in reference to a letter which appeared in yesterday's Age, that the Brigade is not aware, when an alarm is given, whether it is being summoned to a chimney or other fire, and it makes every attempt to reach the fire with as much expedition as possible. It is proposed, he says, to place a gong on the fire engine, so that the public will be warned of its approach. Superintendent Jenkins suggests that, in future, when chimney fires are being reported, the telephone be used instead of the fire alarms.

On the motion of Cr. Hoar, it'was decided at last night's meeting of tho Masterton Borough Council that -t be a recommendation that the Council's representatives on the Fire Board suggest to the Board the desirability of having a gong placed on the engine as a warning to the public to clear the streets. It was also decided to recommend the board, to secure a new ;ilarm bell, as the present one could not be heard far enough away.

A deputation from the Mount Hector tourist track committee will wait on the Featherston County Council on Friday to protest against the Council's decision to ask the approval of the Land Board to expend thirds amounting to about £7O on making a road to Mr H. Hart' s property, instead of applying it to the construction of the track as originally allotted. The following rates for the year 1911-12 were struck at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council:—General rate, 2.20 d; drainage, .25d ; library, ,08d ; Bannister Street improvement , ,08d; £25,000 loan improvement, ,56d; northern approach, .09d ; water, 4 and 2 percent on annual value, and on those properties rjot exceeding £l2 10s in annual value, a, minimum charge of 10s.

The gas manager (Mr-J. W. Blackman) reported as follows at last night's ■ meeting of the Masterton Borough Council:—Gas manufactured shows an increase at the rate of .09 per cent, and gas sold per meter a decrease of .05 per cent, as compared with the corresponding month or last year, i During the month eleven new consumers were connected up, and six new cookers were fixed, the price of the above being £B7 12s 7d. At a sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Featherston on Monday, T, Gordon Lennox, a veterinary surgeon, claimed ££s os from James Burt, for treatment of a mare belonging to defendants, who are farmers residing at South Featherston. Defendants in evidence stated .that they had agreed with plaintiff to treat the mare on the "no cure, no pay" principle, and offered to pay him £5 5s only on condition that a complete cure was effected. As the result of an operation the horse had died. His Worship held that a letter from them to Lennox, „ put in by the latter's solicitor, went to show that defendants were liable to pay the amount- claimed, less £2 already paid, and gave judgment accordingly, with costs 15s. DON'T BE BASHFUL. j "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 or some men's success-—when they see a "good thing" they decide to use it to the host 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 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 post it to the Imperial Camera Co., Willis-street. WellingKu.

The grain traffic in Southland this season was 643,892 sacks, an mere i<3 of 82,959 compared with last season.

The military proclamations on telegraph poles in Wellington are to bo removed. There are a few in Master* ton which might be treated similarly.

An Auckland telegram says that tho fire on the steamer Haupiri had its origin on the 'tween decks, where some bales of hay and an empty package alone were destroyed by fire, though other damage was done bv heat, smoke and water. Tho extent of the damage done, however, is comparatively slight. Skating enthusiasts are taking advantage of the low prices which prevail at the Pavilion Skating Rink on tho old Masterton showgrounds. Tho management advise that they intend holding a fancy dress carnival ati Greytown on Juno 16th.

The funeral of the late Mr William Blinkhorne will leave the residence of his son, Mr J. K. Blinkhorne, 71 Church Street, to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, for the Masterton cemetery.

The Pahiatua Borough Council has donated £ls towards the Coronation celebrations, and the County Council is to bo asked to vote a similar amount.

Mr Sargusen, ail employee of the Eketahuna County Council, had the misfortuuo to have the top of nisi thumb pinched off from the first joint' by being caught in the tip of a-dray;, whilst unloading metal.

The poll taken on Saturday last m the Alfredton Riding of the Masterton County, on a proposal to raise a loan of £350 for rebuilding the bridge over the Te Hos stream, on the AlfredtonWeber road, was carried by 80 rotes to 18.

During tho past week the premises of three business firms have been burgled in Feilding, the loss, in each instance. being considerable. The depredations are accredited to an organised gang.

The export of draught horses to Australia is still proceeding. An Okaiawa (Taranaki) settler took away last week six Clydesdale stallions, among them a championship winner.

In recognition of her husband's 'Jt years' service as member of the House of Representatives for Paine) l , Mrs Frank Lawrv was on Wednesday made the recipient of a present ntiot: from the electors valued at £SOO.

The British New Zealand Co. ha>- received the following London cable Mutton, pime Canterbury, 3id to 3 10-]6d; North Island, 3Jd to 3-3 d; lamb, Canterbury, 4-|d to 4|d; North Island, 4£d to 4Jd;"beefs, hinds, 3|d; fores, 2gd.

A returi match between tlu: Aifredton and Ivaitawa Rifle Clubs was tired at Alfredton on Saturday .King's Birthday). Showers of rain fell at intervals, r»nd there was also a stiff, changeable wind, but, nevertheless, creditable scores were registered by the members of both teams. Tie ranges were 200 and 500 yarcfs, the 300 yards range being abandoned owing to the rain. The scores were :—Alfred : :ou 584, Kaitawa £76, and the average per man was, Alfredton 32.5, Kaitawa 32. At the conclusion of tho 200 yards range, the visitors were entertained to luncheon by the Alfredton members. Another match has been arranged for r. later date.

A boy is wanted for a week at Messrs Maclean and Co.'s auction mart.

Messrs Gillespie and Co. require for two friends private board and lodging. The result of the poll on the prrposal to raise* £350 for rebuilding the Te Hoe bridge, is published.

Always ask Masterton drapers pleasantly yet very impressively for Roslyn All Pure Wool Blankets, and you will score every time. * Messrs S. R. Edwards and Co., land agents, Masterton, advertise particulars of two sheep and dairy farms for sale, on reasonable terms.

An inset to-day from the W.F.C.A. quotes closing prices for the of Hooper's stock at Hooper's shop. The sale ends on Saturday next, 10th inst, and remnants and oddments will go at half sale prices. LITTLE COUGHS of LITTLE CHILDREN need quite <as much if not more attention than those of elder people. Protect your child from "the dangers-of a negleqted cold,' by giving it Gordon's "Black, Currant Cough Elixir." It is made specially for children, and it is most pleasant to take. Price Is 6d per bottle. J. V. GORDON, Chemist, Master ton. (Posted anywhere, 4d extra;)*

The great pale of isooper's stock at Hooper's shop closes positively on Saturday, June 10th. To mark their appreciation of the way the public have patronised this sale, the W.F.C.A. will throw out 250 remnants and all oddments of laces, ribbons, etc., at 'half the marked prices. This is an opportunity to secure great bargains that should not be missed.

On Saturday next an important sale of trees will take place at Messrs McLean and Co.'s auction rooms, Perry Street, Masterton. The catalogue comprises a splendid range of fruit trees of all the chief kinds, beautiful and ornamental flowering shrubs, shelter trees of all sorts, deciduous and evergreen trees and,hedge plants. There are also hardy climbers, native trees, and named varieties of roses. These plants are the pick of one of the finest nurseries in the North Island, and should command a ready sale.

We aru the agents for Messrs P and D. Duncan, Ltd., (Christchurch), McCormick Machinery Co. (America), Booth, MaeDonald 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.— The Masterton Farmers' Implement Coinpanv J. R. PAULING. Manner.