LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10278, 5 July 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is proposed to hold another "lngleside" in Masterton in the month of September. A conference of members of the Reform Party is to be held in Wellington to-day, to discuss matters of policy. A case of scarlet fever at Korora was reported to the Akitio Council on Saturday. Mr Cairns, health inspecto,", will visit that locality during the p. csent week. A petition is to be circulated in Masterton, inviting Mr W. F. Massey, Leader of the ' Opposition, to deliver a political address in this town. Mr Alex. McLeod, President of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society, entertained the ladies' committee in connection with the recent "'lngleside," at tea at Miss Thomas' rooms in Masterton yesterday. The function proved most enjoyable. The "Scarlet Troubadours," who have gamed such an excellent reputation throughout the Dominion, will appear in the Masterton Town Hall this evening. The company has been playing to crowded and enthusiasticaudiences in the north.

The Tougariro arrived at Wellington from London yesterday. Lord Plunkefc, speaking at the launching of the Dominion's Dreadnought on Friday, paid a tribute to the late Richard Seddon's services to the Empire. The Otago Agricultural and Tasteral Society's winter show will be hell on the Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and stn August. The annual report of the Total Ab Btinence Society of Victoria states that in two years the numl>er of charges for drunkenness has been reduced by nearly one-eighth. The total spent in Victoria in alcoholic liquors in 1909 was £4,005,571, a decrease of £91,239 as compared with the previous year. The Lord Mayor of Dublin states that if the Corporation persists in refusing to present an address of welcome to the King, lie himself will go and, as a Roman Catholic, thank the King for the deletion of the offensive words from the Coronation Oath.

(The Finance Committee of the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board decided at its meeting in Masterton yesterday that the scalo of salaries recently adopted for nurses and probationers in the employ of the Board come into operation as from July Ist. A visit was paid to the Waingawa freezing works yesterday by Messrs. Clayton and Edwards, of the Veterinary Division of the Agricultural Department. The site for the proposed bacon-curing works, the plans of which have been approved, were inspected. In fining a person for supplying liquor to a prohibited person in Nel son ou Thursday, the Magistrate ruled that it was not necessary to define the exact date of the offence in the information so long as the evidence was clear that the liquor had been supplied between certain dates. As the outcome of the injury which was suffered by a young man named Cecil F.- Hollands, who was injured by a rocket in consequence of the explosion amongst fireworks at Gisborne on the night of Coronation Day, a claim lias been made upon the Borough for compensation. There is (the Argus states) a general complaint in Greymouth thai business is dull, and business people complain bitterly of the tightness of the money market. One publican made the statement that up till 5 o'clock one afternoon recently his takings.only amounted to one shilling. Charles Henry Ashton died suddenly in his room at the Empire Hotel, at Oamaru, on Thursday night. Deceased, who came from Dunedin a week ago to work in the new picture hall, was about 55 years of age, and, it is understood (says the Mail), leaves* a grown-up family.

A police raid was made on Saturday on a Chinaman's shop in Napier, where a quantity of opium and a number of tho accessories to opium smoking was seized. Court proceedi.'^s l wi!! i follow. The Lyttelton Times states that Mrs Mary Moss, of Mangamaunu, ' Kaikoura, is the first lady to receive a commission in the Dominion to instruct a troop of Boy Scouts. She will probably take a troop of girls when she lias staxted the boys and found a suitable sooutmaster. A Stratford Ohinaoman, Jimany Ah Tuck by name, headed the list of Hospital Saturday donations in that town, with a meritorious five guineas, thufe setting an example worthy of emulation among those who affect to despise the Mongolian race, individually and collectively. . One of the remits on the agenda, | paper for the Dominion Conference of ! ■ the Farmers' Union reads as follows. I —"That ' this Conference prote:ts<> against auctioneers discriminating bet wee i dairy dTy stock, the five per cent, commission charged for dairy stock being excessive when sold in ' lots of five or more." >_ There is a larger entry of poultry, | . p-Ti rticulariy of Indian Runner luck? White Leghorns, Campines, and othc. : , utility breeds, being sent from Ma*-' terton to-day to the Carterton show than has |Toviou-.!y left this part of the district. Tho Wellington Farmers' Mea ; t Company have received the following report in regard to the May wool sales from the London brokers:— These wails sold at.top market valuer, the coarser.sorts selling remarkably well. Buyers were evidentlv satisfied \rith the get-up of the wool, irifl. in course of time we see no reason why it should not reach the same standard of excellence as that from the leading South Island companies." A milkman at a meeting of creditors held at the officer of the Official Assignee in Christchurch on Wednesday spoke -so feelingly that one. felt that he must have suffered many things at the hands of many "bad marks." "I can't afford to buy milk and cart it round to give away," he declared. "Those that oan't afford to pay should drink their tea wrtfnut it. I've told that to dosiens of them!" he added vehemently.

PUFFS AND PANCAKES. BAKEWELL PDEPS.— Required : One egg, its weight in flour, >utter, paster sugar, and, a teaspoorijful of baking powder, short pastry,l a ' little jam. Melt the butter, add the beaten egg, .sugar and flour, beat all together, with the baking powder i last. Line small haloing tins - wiLtiti the pastry, put a tea&poonful of jam into each, and a dessert spoonful of the hatter on the top. Bake in a good sharp oven for ten minutes and serve when almost cold. For a change substitute chocolate cream for the jam, and iee each tartlet with chocolate icing. PANCAKES— A quarter of a pound of flour, one egg, half a pin* of milk, and a level teaspoontful of salt. Mix the flour and salt in a basin, make a hole in the centre, and break the egg into it, or only the yolk, keeping back the white: add about two tablespoonfuls of the milk, and stir in some of the flour very smoothly, adding more of the milk and flour till half the milk is used. Then beat the mixture thoroughly. Next, stir an the rest of the milk amd beat again. Now set it aside for two hours, as this much improves the result with all batters. Take the white, beat it well now, and add it lightly to the mixture. Melt some good dripping or butter in the frying pan till a blue smoke arises, pour in some of the batter, brown it on both sides, and serve with butter and sugar, with lemon or treacle. If you feel like enjoying a oup of good honest tea, try the "New Crescent" Blend at 2s jy*r lb. Tt is a tea that has won its wav into the homes of the people. The flavour wins your favourits quality never varies, for it is blended by a connoisseur. Your grocer is certain to have the "New Crescent" Blend Tea.

According to a London cable, received yesterday, Talisman shares are quoted at £2 6s 3d and £2 8s 9d. The Masterton Homing Pigeou Club will hold a smoke concert in the Druids' Hall on Friday evening next. The annual smoke concert in connection with the Opaki Rifle Club is to lie held in Murray's Hall this evening A meeting of delegates of the Rs form Party, to select a candidate for the Pahiatua seat, is to-be held an, Woodvillo to-day. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the frost registered at the Upper Plain yesterday morning was 8 degrees. r lho Gei.eral Committee :>f th-> Masterton A. and P. Assoeiatio i meets on Saturday next. The seamen's strike, at Hull has, according to a London cable, been settled. The Feilding Star denies living stated that there are seventeen, empty shops in Queen Stieet, Masterton. It states that it has quite enough responsibility to look after its own picnics. Wo have to acknowledge the receipt from Mr E. C. Jack, Dominion Secrotary of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, of the agenda paper for the Dominion Conference to lie held in Wellingtoi on July 25th. There are. altogether, 128 remits on the order paper.

The tender of Messrs Rose ai.d Mason to erect a caretaker's cottage in the Park at a cost of £345 "s, has been accepted by the Masterton Borough "Council. The tendexs. of which tb.ijre were tour, ranged .;-. high as £360. . His Worship the Mayor moved at last night's meeting of the Misterton Borough Council "That the Council borrow from their bankers by way of an overdraft a sum not to exceed £6OOO for the year to be endtd 31st March, 1912, and that 1 he Mayor and Councillor Temple be empowered ! o interview the banker to arrange as to such overdraft on belmlf of the Council." The motion was carried.

A meeting of the General Committee of the Mastertou Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society was held jesterday morping, Mr 13 R. Sykea presiding It was resolved that the matter of supplying copies of scores, in cases where there ".re no', enough, he left in the hands of Messrs Young and Claughton, with power to act. A small committee, comprism;; Messrs Pryor an & Pragnell, was apjx>inted to make all preliminary arrangements in regard to the tickets, etc., for the competitions. It *vas resolved that in the choir competition the choir can use either organ or piano at either pitch, and that' the hymn tu.io may be accompanied.

Dairy fnrmers and others interested in that important industry are reminded ->f the meeting which takes place to-day at half-past one o'clockin the Agricultural and Pastoral Society's rooms, Perry Street. The business is to consider the question of forming cow-testing associations in the district, and its importance cannot be gainsaid. The Department of Agriculture is sending up Mr W. M. Singleton, who is weU qualified to speak on the advantages to lie /,ained by farmers in weighing aad testing the quality of the milk of every cow. Judging b; the eye as to the quality aoxd value of the milking is no criterion, it must be settled by tlie scientific means now in vogue of testing the milk value by its volume and quality. In addition to the more particular subject of testing, farmers will have an opportunity in meeting Mr Singleton for gaining information on other points on dairy farming from the expert."

Oa Monday night over twenty boys turned up at the Y.M.C.A. rooms in response to the invitation «f the Secretary to start work in connection with the Model Aeroplane Club. Mr H. J. Byford lias the class well m hand, and is giving thorough earn to the work of the boys, also assisting some of the meml>ers with the instruction of electrical induction coils, model telephones and microphones, and ordinary joinery and carpentry. The presence of the seniors on Monday made matters more interesting, for even they cannot leave their boyish days behind them, and more than ono is contemplating taking advantage of the boys' department to grind axes of their own, and to get young or .feel. young.again x .......

A most enjoyable home meeting of the local branch of the Women's) Christian.. Temperance Union was] held~at Mathon Lodge, the residence" of Mrs C. E. Daniell, yesterday afternoon, Mrs L. Devonport presiding over a large attendance of members and friends. The following items were rendered, forming altogether a pleasing programme:—Bible reading, Mrs FaJla ; x pianoforte duet, Misses I. and G. Daniell, paper by Dr. Henry, read by Mrs Ivcson; song, Mrs A. Daniell; reading, Mrs Anderson; recitation. Miss W. Daniell; reading, "Courage," \ Mrs Marley; song, Mrs A. Daniell Three nev members were initiated The proceedings terminated vith a hearty vote of thanks to the hostess for her hospitality.

YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND That by usim? the commercial eucalyptus oil. which is now bought up at ,pd 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 turpentine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach, and mucous membranes. By insisting on the EXTRACT you not onlv 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 danferous products. Remember—SAN)Eß'S EXTRACT embodies the result of 50 years' experience and special study ,and it does what is promised; it heals and cuFes without injuring the constitution, as the oils of tb.3 market frequently do. Therefore protect yourself by rejecting other brands OF RARE DELICACY AND FLAVOUR. FLAG BRAND PICKLES give to meals just that finishing touch which often draws from the diner the remark—"l have really enjoyed my dinner!" The aroma and flflavour of good pickles will always stimulate the appetite and add a relish to whatever is eaten. No pickle can be, prepared more savory or more tempting to the palate than HAYWARD'S FLAG BRAND. The vegetables in it are especially carefully selected, skilfully compounded, and the condiments used are of the highest qual- ! puntjr are considerations, then unhesitatingly you will use FLAG BRAND, and no other.

Among other local industries coin templated in the North Island is am umbrella factory at Hamilton. Sewerago construction work is noW, in progress in various parts of Gi&« borne, a large staff of men being em* ployed. Feilding i; receiving occasional visits from criminals, a couple of burglaries, having bec-n reported to have taken! placo there during last Sunday night. Dr. Cook delivers a lecture on first aid before the Ladies' Nursing Division of th? St. John Ambulance Society in Ma-.terton this evening. Sir James Carroll addressed a large" gathering in Dunedin last evening, iii which he replied to Mr Massey's statements in regard to the national debt and other matters. He was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence. The Masterton Chess Club's second! monthly sides match takes place this evening, at the rooms in th© Y.M.C.A. buildings, at which a number of visitors are expected. Carterton and Lower Valley .players intend paying the local club a visit shortly, and pos-ibly the date will be decidedl on to-night. The recent visit to Wellington as well as ladder games and matches for the Age trophy, are responsible for the keen interest that! is being taken in chess matters locally, very satisfactory numbers turning up[ on Mondays and Wednesdays, these being the club's nights for play.

In connection with the children's plain and fancy dress ball, to be held on Friday evening next, those taking part in the waltzing competitions are expected to enter in pairs (boy and girl) for the respective classes. First and second prizes will be awarded to' the boy and girl winners in the different classes. Twelve prizes have been allotted for these competitions—two first and two second in each! class —while twelve other prizes are set apart for the winners of the prettiest and the most original dress, contests in the respective classes. The classes are as follow: —Six years and under; over six and under twelve J over twelve and under seventeen years.

A two-roomed whare is advertised to let.

Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co., land agents, advertise particulars of a sheep station consisting of 2360 acres, which are well worth perusal. Ladies and gentlement requiring floral button-holes for the Hospital Ball will be able to obtain iiioely-ar-ranged sprays at the ihop nest Madame Carle's, to-morrow and Friday. A smooth-haired sheep dog, with chain attached, lost from Makoraroad, is advertised for. Finder is asived to return same to Mr A. E. A!lsworth. Mr Frank Dtipre, jeweller, has today received a special selection of dainty gem necklets, including the latest and most unique designs and mounted up in 9ct. and loet gold.* Record business is reported by M" J. L. Murray at his 'Clean Sweep' .sale, which is now in full swing. A' sovereign has almost doiibled its purchasing power while the sale lasts. In high-class articles that are to be relied on for cut, finish, and excellence of quality, Mr Murray ciaims Ms goods cannot be beaten at the price at which they are marked.* On Saturday next, Bth inst, Messrs McLean and Co. will sell at thefr auction rooms, Perry Street, a large and varied consignment of trees, plants, shrubs, foliage and flowering plants, hedge plants, roses and a Very choice lot of other plants from the well-known nurseries of Messrs Duncan and Davis, of New Plymouth.