LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10268, 21 June 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-day—June 21st —is the shortest day of the year.

The committee of the Masterton Borough Council sat until 10.50J o'clock last evening.

There are at the present time nine inmates of the Solway home at Master ton.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that there were four degrees of frost registered at the Upper Plain yesterday morning.

The Revs. Dawson and Dewdney, the Secretary and Chairman of the New Zealand Alliance, will take part in the No-License anniversary demonstration at Masterton on Friday week.

The members of the Masterton Borough Council have been invited to attend a special Coronation service, to be held in St. Matthew's Church tomorrow.

The Norwegian Consul at Westport wires to the editor of the Dunedin Star as follows:—"If they hang the Maori boy, why did not the Government hang Connolly for the Westport murder?"

At last night's meeting or the, committee of the Masterton Borough Council, an application for permission to open a shooting gallery and an American bowl alley in the town was refused.

The manager of the Masterton gasworks will submit his annual report and balance sheet at the next meeting of the Borough Council. The Masterton Borough Council has decided to purchase a v British Empire map, which is being issued by the help of the British Government in commemoration of the Coronation of King George V., for use in the public library.

At yesterday's meeting of the Masterton Hospital Committee the matron reported that on May Ist there were 25 patients in the Hospital, 18 had been admitted since, 24 discharged, and three had died, leaving 16 in the institution at the present time. A good deal of interest is being manifested in the No-License demonstration to.be held in Masterton on July 30th. Mr Jabez Bridges is at present collecting information which will be of great interest to the public. Several speakers from "Wellington and other parts will take part in the demonstration.

The following hockey team has been selected to represent Poverty Bay against Wairarapa at Hastings, on Friday next in the first game for the Nordon Hockey Cup :—T. Smale, O. R. Olsen, B. Kibblewhite, P. Dudson, R. Grant, J. Doyle, F. Auld, M. Rice, S. Roderick, R. Morse, V. Stagpoole. Speaking at the Rugby League's welcome to the New Zealand footballers in Sydney. Mr Phelan said they should sit on the word "professionalism" whenever they heard it. The members of the New Zealand team were purely amateurs. There had been no payments to secure recruits, and the latest to come over were not paid to desert the Union.

The monthly meeting of the Masterton Hospital Committee was held yesterday morning, there being present: Messrs J. B. Keith (chairman), D. JV Cameron, .T. Miller, M. J. H. Jackson, J. C. Ewington and H. O'Leary. The treasurer ported as follows ■:— Balance at last meeting, £331 9s 3d;) patients fees and subscriptions, £74 8s 2d; expenditure for month, £242 18s 2d, leaving a credit balance at date of £162 19s 3d. Accounts amounting to £96, lis 4d were passed for payment. A letter of appreciation of the treatment received in the Master ton Hospital was received from Mr R. Whitsett; of Eketahuna. Other routine business was transacted.

At the usual meeting of the Stonehenge Lodge, U.A.0.D., held in Mas- ! terton on Monday evening, Bro. P. Corbett, A.D., presided ovei\ a good attendance of-members. The'secretary of the Wangahui Lodge ed a wreath to be placed on the grave of the late .Bro. W. Blinkhornei The decided to take part, in the Coronation possession on Thursdayl One was .accepted' b'x-,- clearance Nelson Lodge, a»d one l eah-"* didaro was initiated. The sum of three guineas was voted to a distressed Brother of the Whangarei Lodge. The Secretary presented the half-yearly balance sheet, which showed the various funds .to be in*a sound position. Bro. A. O. Levien, P.A., was presented with a silver tea and coffee set, in recognition of his services as A.D. The recipient suitably responded for same. Other routine business was transacted, and the meeting closed in harmony. The Charitable Aid Committee held its monthly meeting in Masterton yesterday, there being present: Messrs J. B. Keith (Chairman) M. J. H. Jackson, J C. Ewington, D. J., Cameron, H, O'Leary,, J,. Miller, W.? Morris - and, Mrs Caiilis. .An apology for al>' received from Mr. W. iFislierv - Tfie treasurer reported a. credit- balance at date of £209 3s 3d-"A report ■in detail was, submitted by Inspeqtor 'Cairns'iri donnection with recipients of charitable aid, and in nearly all cases it was decided to give effect; to the recommendations made by the inspector. An application for relief was received on account of a local-resident, and it was resolved that the action of the secretary in making an allowance of 10s per week be confirmed. The pay sheet, showing £35 5s 6d in respect of charitable aid and £23 19s 4d on account of Solway Home, was passed for payment.

YOU SHOULD BEAR TN MIND That by using the commercial eucalyptus oil which is now bought up 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 turpenv' tine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach, and mucous membranes. By insisting on the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT you not only avoid these pitfalls, but you have a stimulating, safe, and effective medicament, the result of a special and careful manufacture. A trial will at once convince. Quality in small dose distinguishes it from the bulky and dan-, gerous 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 j of the market frequently do. Therefore protect yourself by rejecting i otner brands.

The examiner of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., is Mr Douglas Redman. He is expected to arrive in Masterton on or about September 27th. The Masterton Coronation Celebration Committer wish us to invite the tradespeople of the town to display on their own properties to-morrow, any bunting they have in their possession. The Masterton Dairy Company's exhibit at the winter show in Palmerston North was only two points below the first prize exhibit in the class for factory butter from block. The Masterton Borough Council has decided to present a flag for use at the Coronation celebrations, and it will be afterwards handed over to the District High School.

A New Plymouth telvgram, received last night, stated that a Crown lands 'ballot held there yesterday for rural lands was attended by a large number of applicants. There were numerous applications for the various sections, as many as forty-one being received for en© allotment. They came from various parts of the Dominion.

■a native named Wairau Tohcriri, whilst riding, came into collision with a buggy on Saturday night, the shaft of the vehicle penetrating his thigh, and his horse trampling on him. He died in the Gisborne hospital yesterday.

At a meeting of the Waihi miners on Monday night, the terms agreed to between the mining companies and the Union representatives were considered, and, on the recommendation of Mr Semple and Mr Parry, they w~— adopted. The agreement, .which stands good for twelve months, was signed yesterday morning.

The New Zealand University team for Sydney has now been constituted as follows: —Moorie, Dansie, Thomson, Tait. Potter. Ongley, Molloy (Otago). Mansell.. Blank. Grace, Parr (Canterbury), Faire, Ryan, Quilliam, Brosnan, Curtayne, Robertson (Wellington), and Schofield (Auckland). The citizens, of Duncdin subscribed funds for a cable which the Mayor (Mr Burnett) yesterday morning despatched to Maggie Papakura, requesting her to get Queen Mary to intercede on behalf of Eaka, on the grounds of the jury's strong recommendation to mercy on account of his youth.

The usual monthly meeting of the Masterton Methodist Ladies' Guild was held in the school!oom \e<4cida\. Thevßev; S"''*J. Serpeil',occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. Some musical and elocutionary items were contributed by Mesdames Daniel 1. Anderson, Ivesotf, Parton, and Edwards, also a reading by the chairman, which were very much enjoyed. Refreshments were provided by Mesdames Miller, Iveson and Reynolds. A meeting of the General Committee of the Masterton Hospital Ball will hj? held in the Technical School at 8 o'clock this (Wednesday) evening. All those having subscription lists in their possession are requested to hand them to the Secretary.

The gas manager (Mr J. W. Blackman) was granted leave of absence for a fortnight at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council. Mr OfLeary will be left in charge of the manufacturng and distributing, and Mr Stanton in charge of the clerical work.

At yesterday's meeting of the Masterton Hospital Committee, a letter from an ex-patient was read, expressing his high appreciation of the careful attention and skilful treatment received by him whi|st an inmate of "the Masterton Hospital. A cheque covering the maintenance fee was enclosed with the letter. [

A long list of outstanding rates was read out at last night's meeting of the committee of the Masterton Borough Council, and the Town Clerk was instructed as to the action to be taken in each individual instance. In most cases it was decided to give the debtor 14 days' notice, after which proceeding-; would be taken for recovery. A number were written off, and the Town Clerk was instructed to take out judgment summonses in cases where jiidgment has been given in the Magistrate's Court.

Matters-in connection with the Gor-OMatipn 'celpliratjojiß in Masterton are now"quite arranged, and the official programme is in the printers' hands. Suitable platforms, are being erected in the old Showgrounds for the accommodation of speakers and ;ichmr,;v>..ln^o^^ bined. choir, of which a practise is being held in the Town Hall to-night at eight o'clock, the Committee wish to extend an invitation to all singers who care 11 assist. Music for the "Te Deum" to bo rendered will be provided. Mr Taj To Tan has arranged for a party of poi dancers te give an exhibition at the concert on Coronation night. .

Admis.-ion to the annua? "Ingleside" to be held in the Drill Hall, Masterton, to-morrow " (Thursday) night, in connection with the Wairarapa Caledonian Society, will be by ticket only. The function promises to be a most enjoyable affair. The supper arrangements are in the hands of a thoroughly r capable' l ' and energetic ladies'committee, wlw are determined to t 6xcer"\^ ■the"'date'being Coronation night, the Hall wilf be tastefully decorated with appropriate flags,' etc. The ,following committee have been appointed to approve of the issue of tickets to' nonmembers :—Messrs Bobson, Sellar. Waddington, Georgeson, and Pauling. The prices are, gentlemen, 3s, ladies. 2s. Members free on production of their members' ticket.

A NICE FRUIT CAKE.—HaIf a pound of flour, five ounces of butter, a quarter of a pound of sugar, one mince of citron pee), two tablespoonfuls of currants, two taMesjpooiitfuls stoned raisins, one level teaspoonfml of baking powder, two eggs, a quarter of a teaspoonf-ul each, of ground ginger and cinnamon, a quarter of a cupful of milk. Beat the butter and sugar to a cream, then add the yolks of-.tho eggs well beaten, sift m the flour and baking powder, add the fruit, shred the peel and add it, then add the milk, and whites of eggs stiffly beaten, mix gently, pour imto a buttered and floured cake tan. Bake in. a- moderate oven for %wo hours.

This is an excellent eaie to serve with "Dragon" brand tea,. This tea is one of the popular brands on the market,, the others being "Elephant," '/Crescent,'? and "Mikado" blends, either of which will please the palate, The Dragon Blend is very rich and very economical in the teapot. It is very strong and less of the tea must be served, a® compared with other teas, to obtain a gjiveaa. amount, of. liquor. The "Dragpra" blend is sold at 2s 8d per lb and is obtainable from most grocers in your district.

The Masterton Fir© Brigade last night recorded its vote in favour ofi | the 1912 Fire Brigade Conference bei ing held at Eotorua.

A concert is to be given in Masterton on Tuesday evening next by the pupils of Mr Purcell Webb.

A most amusing and entertaining illustrated booklet, entitled "Coronation Crackers," has reached us from Mr J. C. Blomfield. of Auckland. They should "go off."

The Pahiatua branch of the Xow Zealand Fanners' Union wiil hold it* second annual social and dance on July 12th.

A meeting of subscribers to the Hawke's Bay Flood Relief Fund, 1897, is called for, Wednesday, June 28th, for the purpose of disposing of tho balance of the account.

Tfc is stated that "Longwood," the country residence of His Excellency the Governor, is for sale.

The Privy Council appeal, John Norton, proprietor of the newspaper Truth, v. T. Stringer, K.C., Christchurdh, was withdrawn in London.

There was a fair attendance of members at the weekly meeting- of St. Matthew's Club la-t evening. The Rev. W. Rnine gave a very interesting address on the Coronation ceremony, after which games were indulged in. It was announced that a social would be held, on July 11th.

An important meeting of the Committee, of the Competitions Society will beheld in the Dominion Hall at 5 o'clock this afternoon.

Mr F. M. B. Fisher, M.P., speaking at Petone on Monday night before a good audience, declared that thousands were satisfied neither with Mr Massey nor Sir Joseph Ward. If the people turned out the Government there would he "chaos out of chaos." They might get something: certainly they would got nothing from the party in power. The usual meeting of the Endeavour Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held in Masterton last evening, Bro. C. Anderson, C.T., presiding over a good attendance. Two candidates were proposed for membership. Fraternal greetings were received from Egmont Lodge and Royal Fenwich Lodge, England, and were heartily reciprocated. A District Lodge meeting was held after the ordinary meeting, at which Bro. Anderson, D C T., conferred district degrees on four r-'embers cf the sublodge. The usual meeting of the-Masterton Fire Brigade was held last evening, Siipt. T. Jenkins presiding. The mem-' bet\s took part in * wet practice with the engine, under Foreman Braggins. A second squad was instructed in the new electric alarm system by SuptJenkins; The Brigade decided to form part of the procession on Cbrona&ion Day, members to muster at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively. A two years' service bar was granted to Branchman. Feilding. The Brigade decided to hold a progressive euclfre tournament on Thursday week. The Veterans' Association were admitted as an honorary branch 8f the brigade. Two, new members were elected. Other routine business was transacted, and the meeting closed. The Feilding Star of yesterday says: —At the invitation of the Oroua NoLicense League, Mr J. McGregor lectured last night on "The Effect of No-License in Masterton," in the Oddfellows' Hall. There was a representative gathering of business men and others interested in the movement. Mr McGregor, quoting from the now-fam-iliar statistics for the first year under No-License, stated that the number of criminal ceses had very largely decreased in the town. Enquiries from the business men also elicited the fact that during the first year ( of Ng\ License their cash turnovers ' a a been very largely increased, and there wew very few bad debts,while business generally had improved all roiml The people, ii stead, of spending their money on drink, were saving it in the Post Office Savings Bank, the deposits of which had increased to a great extent during the period under review. Mr McGregor's figures, which he said could be relied upor. went to prove that No-License in Masterton is a success. The usual vote of thanks to the lecturer, proposed by the Rev. J. Sharp,and seconded yby Mr R. W. Neal, terminated the meeting.

Mr F. P Welch advertises for sale ajfirst-class dairy farm of 115 acres, in Hawke's Bay. '

A bay mare is advertised as lost. Anyone giving information as to its whereabouts will be rewarded. \

Messrs Snow and Co., in the wanted column on page one, advertise two farm properties for exchange.

The No-License anniversary on Friday, June 30th, will be celebrated by a monster demonstration in the Town Hall, Masterton.

Mr W. H. Cruiekshank, land agent, Masterton. advertises for sale the goodwill of a lease 42 years to run of 2400 acres of good land at Te Kuiti: also an improved freehold farm of 2906 acres.

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