LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10230, 12 June 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The question of holding literary and elocutionary competitions in Pahiatua is being considered. The latest return from the Worksop dredge is 44ozs. 4dwts. for 90 hours' working.

A London correspondent states that a detective from Scotland Yard is "shadowing" Sir Joseph Ward in London.

The Express states that Mr B. Morriss, of Rongokokako, recently received a pedigree Ayrshire bull from Messrs Slack Bros., the well-known I breeders of Palmerston North.

It was twenty-five years ago on Saturday since the famous pink and white terraces at Lake Rotomahana were destroyed by the eruption of Mt Tarawera.

The southerly "buster" which the Rev I>. C. Bates promised for Saturday, arrived in Masterton in due course, but was not welcomed. Sunday w.i* about the most miserable da„. that has been experienced this winter.

At a meeting of the Pahiatua Licensing Bench last week, the Chairman said the Committee wished it to be publicly known that it was pleased at the way in which the hotels of the district had been conducted.

. One in every sixty people in New Zealand is in receipt of an old ago pension. And this is "God's Own Country"—the paradise of the working man.

The registered rainfall at Weber, last month was 9.72 inches. At Akitio, no less than eight inches were recorded in thirty-six hours during the same month.

Those interested in the Masterton ihusical and literary competitions should remember that entries for the various events close with the Secretary on Tuesday. ' ' ■■■ • ■

'.. An Eketahuna resident suggests that lathletic fchampionships be instituted in connection with the Wairarapa schools.

The Lancet has lately said that tobacco smoking produces deafness, and leads to an ,early death. _ MiHenry Burling, of Waikanae, is 110 years of age. He has smoked for* 92 years. He isn't deaf.

The Executive decided on Saturday that the law should take its course m the case of Tahi Kaka, sentenced*to death for the murder of an elderly gumdigger named Freeman on April sth. Kaka, who is only eighteen years of age,, will be hanged at the Auckland gaol.

Mr H. A. Nevins is to be invited to give an address before the next meeting of the Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association, explanatory of the proposals of the Farmers', Union in reference to sheep-shearing classes in connection with Technical Schools.

A meeting of the Supper Committee in connection with the Masterton Hospital Ball was held on Saturday last, Mrs Cook presiding. It was reported that a. liberal response had been made to the appeal for refreshments, and that the supper arrangements were well advanced. Various sub-commit-tees ware elected, and the meeting adjourned.

Mr W. Perry suggested, at the meeting of the Masterton ]k. and P. Association on Saturday last, that the shrubs recently planted on the Solway showgrounds have their botanical names affixed by tags or other means. He thought that possibly Mr W. C. Davies, Agricultural Inspector to the Wellington Education Board, might undeptake* the task of naming «he shrubs. Other members thought the idea an excellent one, and it was decided to approach Mr Davies in the matter.

In answer to a question at themeeting of the Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday'last, Mr O. C. Cooper;stated.that it was not proposed to allow the fat stock 'sales to in any way interfere with the ordinary sales at Sol way. The sale of fat stock would take place prior to the ordinary sale.

Three giant "Globe" mangolds., weighing in the aggregate 761bs, were on view in the shop window of Messrs G. H. Perry and Co., of Masterton, ok Saturday. They were grown by the Very Eev. Dean McKenna in an experimental plot, the manure used having been obtained from Messrs Perry, and Co. TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLES AGAIN VICTORIOUS. At the .North Canterbury Motor Cyclists' Club Racing Carnival held on the New Brighton Beach on May 20th, the Triumph _ Motor Cycles mode a. sweeping victory, beating machines of aM makes and horse power. Results as follow: 10 Mile Handicap.— C. H. Harrison, 3$ Triumph, Ist-, K. S. Jamieson, 3| Triumph, 2nd. 2 Mile Sidecar Handicap.— G. B. Brown and Miss Hooper, 3J Triumph, Ist; S. F. Barnett and Mrs Barnett, 3£ Triumph, 2nd. TOURIST MOTOR CO., Ltd., Hastings. Mir R. POOK, Ma-sterton, Local Agent.

The Woodlands Hunt Club holds a sports meeting at Dannevirke on Coronation Day.

Mrs Charles Bryce was found dead in a bath at Wanganui on Saturday morning. She had apparently had a fainting fit.

A fire at Marton on Saturday morning destroyed Mrs D. C. Bett's boardinghouse, andJSigS. Amer's stables.

Auckland city was flooded by a torrential rain on Saturday morning. Hotel fires were extinguished, shop goods damaged, and cellars flooded.

The cable-crammer tolls us that an American racehorse which broke its neck six months ago has just won a mile heat in 2min 16secs. Candidly, we don't believe it.

The second term of the commercial classes in connection with the Masterton Technical School commeices this week.

New Potatoes have already made their appearance in New Plymouth. They were Northern Stars and Vermonts sown on March 17th under ordinary conditions. About an eighth of an acre are all well forward.

A subscriber to a paper sent this query recently: "What ails my hens? Every morning I find one or more of them keeled over to rise no more." The astute editor's reply was: "The fowls are dead. It is an old complaint, and nothing can be done except to bury them." Anniversary services were conducted in the Masterton Methodist Church yesterday. Despite the wretched weather, the congregations were large. Appropriate sermons were preach™' by the Rev. S. J. Serpell, and special hymns were rendered by the choir. Private advice received in Masterton from Auckland states that there is not an empty house to be obtained at North Shore, and people are living n tents. Trade is brisk, and there is quite a boom in land. At Auckland itself, business is somewhat dull, and 140 empty houses are reported. The anniversary social of the Masterton Methodist .Church will be heH in the schoolroom this evening at 7.30 o'clock. The annual report of the Trustees of the Church will be read, and an address will be given by the Rev. S. J. Serpell. A splendid musical programme has been arranged, and a large attendance is anticipated.

The Masterton Territorial Battalion Band have just received their complete field-service outfit. The uniform, which is of the latest design, material, and colour adopted by the Imperial military authorities for use of the British Territorial forces is, we understand, also practically that adopted for the Dominion defence forces' working uniform, comprising, in addition to uniform, military overcoats, putties, belts, haversack, water-bottle equipment, etc. The uniform will be issued at parade to-night.

Mr N. Dannefaerd will deliver a lecture on his work among the Kiag's British and Indian soldiers in lvno\ Hall, Masterton, this evening. The lecture will be illustrated by about 100 magnificent lantern pictures. Mr Dannefaerd's work for the social and spiritual needs of "Tommy Atkins'' in India commands the sympathy and co-operation of the military and civic authorities of the land. Bather a good joke at the expense of Government inspectors was told by Mr A. H. in the course ofVhis address in Masterton last week. The candidate said he had bought a new overcoat, of which he was somewhat proud, and he was wearing; it when he called at the house of one of Msfarmer customers. The farmer looked shy, and tried to elude him, arid when asked the reason said, "Oh, I thought y»»u were another Government Inspector. They all wear good overcoats like that!"

A feature of the entertainment in the Masterton Town Hall on Saturday night by the Royal Hawaiians was the presence of scores of Natives in the audience. The Maoris were most en-, thusiastic in their applause, and when the ancient "Hula" dance was given, its striking resemblance to the Maori "haka" elicited uproarious applause from the Natives.

J At the meeting of the Masterton A. <• and P. Association on Saturday last, it was stated that forty head of fai cattle had already been entered for the opening fat stock sale on Wednesday next. The entries of a considerable number of fat sheep were received in the room. The number oi fat cattle proposed to be offered at each sale is forty-eight, and of rat sheep 300. '

j The Waihi miners have passed reso- . lutions in favour* of handing over their | dispute with the mineowners to the {New Zealand Federation of Labour, I and of confidence in the union officials ■'"■■'Mt'J.'D. Henry cables from London that the situation in London with reference to New Zealand oil has improved, and that he is confident of success in the flotation of the new company.

Children attending city schools are now visiting the Coronation Exhibition of the Wellingten Industrial Association in large parties. They have, however, l>een visiting the Exhibition independently. The visits of country children are being looked forward to by all well-wishers of the enterprise, because it is they to whom all there is to see will appeal most forcibly. It is they, too, equally with the city children, that should learn that New Zealand can produce for her own consumption. The idea that nothing good can come out of Nazareth isi less easy to remoyej from the minds of adults than from children. It is, therefore, more important, in a way, that children should be taUght- the doctrine of supporting local industries. IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, of 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 of eucalyptus. SANDER'S EXTRACT CURES .because it contains ethereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other Eucalyptus- j products. These latter, made by j persons ignorant in chemistry, and 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. Do not apply an ointment to «. sore. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruises, .sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER' SEXTRACT, 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparation. It heals when others irritate.

Insist upon the genuine SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and you will derive the benefit.

Mr F. P. Welch, labour agent, ret quires contractors for bush-felling. The W.F.C.A. have a table of 21* trimmed models on sale to-day.

The W.F.C.A. are making a display of curtain this week, all rich goods in lace, guipure, brise, and casement cloths of very fine value.

Mr C. G. Bloore, Poverty Bay landagency, Gisborne, advertises a compact sheep farm of 570 acres, the freehold of which is only £6 per acre. To investors he offers several chances in hotel properties in town and country.:

Messrs Johnson and Co. have been instructed by Mrs McGrath, who is leaving the district, to dispose of the whole of her live and dead stock, fur-, niture, etc., on Wednesday afternoon next, at her homestead, Opaki road.

Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. report a large entry at their last weekly sale held on Saturday. The attendance was good, and in most oaaes the bidding was keen. The following prices were realised :—Weaner pigs, 5s to 9s 3d; ducks 2s 4d to 2s sd; vhens, Is 4d to Is lid, pullets-to 2s 8d each. Several consignments of furniture and chattels were sold at very satisfactory prices.

"Where to stay in Wellington ?" Js a question that at once presents itself to Wairarapa visitors to the Empire City. In this connection the Hotel Windsor is undoubtedly one of the best appointed houses in Wellington, and the extensive patronage it enjoys is a tribute to the manager, Mr "A. E. Hardcastle. . The hotel,/which is a five storey structure, is most conveniently situated in the business centre in Willis Street,, and is thus admirably adapted to the convenience of the public. Visitors from the Wairarapa will find their wants catered for on the best possible lines.