LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10284, 12 July 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Appeal Court yesterday reserved its decision in the "Wanganui Education Board appeal case. . Authority has been given by tho Public Works Department to the Masterton County Council for the expenditure of £99 10s on the Kiriwhakapapa road. Five Mastertonians will hare thp honour of having their names forwarded with the New Zealand "Georges'' to His Majesty the King They are Messrs George Phillips. Sowerby, Bedford, and Blane (2)..

A Chinaman named Ah Hoy was J fined £ls and costs in Dunedin yester- ; day, for having in his possession opium j in a form suitable for smoking. { The Masterton County Council yesterday approved plans for the s\ibdivision of the Matahiwi estate, near Masterton. Roadmen Revell and McKenna wero yesterday appointed inspectors under the wheel-tyre by-laws by the Masterton County Council. A sparrow and clay pigeon match is to be fired in Masterton on Thursday afternoon. It is hoped that, at * j meeting of shootists to be held in the , evening, a strong Gun Club will be | formed. Very little work has been done on the bridge building contract at the northern approach to Masterton during the past month, owing to the nondelivery of timber. It is understood that the timber is in transit, and is now coming to hand. The roadman on the BlairlogieLangdale section of road has complained to the Masterton County Council that damage has been done by straying horses and cattle. The Council yester- j day decided to empower the roadman to impound straying stock. The police are conducting a searching inquiry into the circumstances under which the buildings on the Masterton racecourse were destroyed by fire. Up till last night, no fresh developments I'.ad arisen. i Councillor Miller expressed the opinion at the meeting of the Masterton County Council yesterday that there was very'little necessity for a Counties The Counties seemed to be getting along very well under existing circumstances. The weather broke in Masterton at an early hour on Tuesday morning, and yesterday was fine, although cloudy. Towards the evening rain again fell, and there are indications that squalls will continue. The rivers in the district, although swollen, have not overflowed their banks to any extent.

His Excellency the Governor has informed the Press Association that the "George" Fund is now closed. As a result of the appeal, a sum of £7O has been collected. This, together with the list of the names and addresses of tho subscribers, is to bo forwarded to the Secretary of State for presentation to tho King. Mr J. O. Boddiugton reports that the rainfall recorded at the Upper Plain for the twenty-four hours preceding 9 a.m. ori Tuesday was 1.83 inches. Tho quantity of rain that ieA on Monday from 9 a.nv. to 7 p.m. was 1.69 inches for 10 hours. The remaining 14 points were recorded from

p.m. on Monday to 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

Mr C. N. Baeyertz, who is acting as judge of elocution at ttte Masterton Competitions, has very kindly offered to contribute a humorous item at the concluding demonstration in the Town Hall on Friday night. This should add considerably to the enjoyment of those present, as Mr Baeyertz has quite i reputation as a humorist. Our Tinui correspondent writes that much sympathy is felt throughout the district with the .Rev. J. T. Phillips in the loss of his infant son, and with Mrs Perry, who acted as nurse to the child since its birth. The funeral on Sunday was a lengthy one, representatives of families from all parts of the district being present. Several of tho visitors to Masterton at the present time have expressed their delight to representatives of the Age at the indications of business activity which prevail in the town. One man said emphatically; "You call things dull here; why, they are not a patch on what they have been in our township!" The entire absence of drunkenness and rowdyism has also been remarked by several. Mr Alexander Murray, who canvs to Masterton for the County Council meeting yesterday, informed a representative of the Age that, much more rain had, apparently, fallen in the Forty-Mile Bush during 'the last day or two than in Masterton. Several small slips had come down on the Al-fredton-Ekc-itahrma road, and there was one fairly large one near Harding's Hill, which blocked vehicular traffic. The Tiraumea river was in high flood. .. '

The Chairman of the , Masterton County' Council (Cr. Welch)' has-been appointed delegate of the Council to the Counties Conference to be held in Wellington next month. It was decided yesterday that Councillors desiring to bring remits before the Conference forward them to the Clerk Avithin seven days. r Cr. Murray mentioned the question of the County electoral rolls, and the Chairman that of imported timber as worthy of consideration.

A meeting of the Wairarapa Employers' Association was held in the Secretary's office, Masterton, on Tuesday afternoon. There were present: Messrs G. C. Summerell (in the chair), C. S. Graham, E. H. Waddington, G. Heron, J. Elliott, J: S. J. Alpass, and A. McLeod. A letter was received from the New Zealand Employers' Federation, on the matter of increasing the salary of the Secretary (Mr W. Pryor), so that the employers might retain his services, Mr Pryor having received an offer of employment by other bodies at an increase in the amount of remuneration now received. It was resolved that the proposed increase, as requested to be paid by this Association, be agreed to, members being of opinion that it would be very injudicious to lose Mr Pryor's services in the interests of employers of labour. The matter of the Bakers' Union demand for a new award was considered, and it was resolved to leave the matter in the hands of Mr J. S. J.Alpass and the secretary (Mr C. A. Tabuteau) to attend to.

YOU SHOULD BEAR IN 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, ~~ou are exposing yourself to all the uangers to which the use of turpentine will expose you—irritation qf 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 dangerous products. Remember—SANle 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 of the market frequently do. Therefore protect yourself hj Tpiecting other brands-

The steamer Corinthic, from London, arrived in Wellington yesterday. I The Masterton Chess Club has re- I ceived a challenge for a match from the Hamilton Chess Club. The matron of the Masterton Hos- \ pital would be grateful for donations j of old linen for the institution. I It is probable that Sir James Carroll will give a political address in | Wellington, in reply to the Leader of | the Opposition, prior to the opening of Parliament. | A Masterton resident has received a letter from a friend in the northern part of the Poverty Bay district, in which it :s stated that typhoid fever is again rampant among the Natives in that part, and the Europeans in the locality are very much alarmed. A lady resident of Palmerston has received word from her sister in Inglewood that the State school there has had to be closed through the absence of 120 scholars through sickness, principally measles and chickenpox. There appears to be a slight misunderstanding over the charge for booking for the competition 3 in the Masterton Town Hall. We are asked to state that the extra, fee for booking is only sixpence per seat per night. J The advance sheets of the New Zealand census, which are just to hand, show the population of the Masterton electorate to be 12,118, of the Wairarapa 11,563, and of Pahiatua 10,269. The latter is the second smallest electorate in the North Island, as far af the population is concerned.

Cr. Murray stated, at the meeting of the Masterton County Council yesterday, that there seemed to be a flaw in the Act, or by-laws, relating to the breaches of the wheel-tyre by-laws. It did not appear to be possible to bring a prosecution for infringement of the by-laws unless the breach was actually seen by the Council's inspector. The Chairman remarked that this appeared to be the case. The Clerk stated that the by-law had been framed in accordance with the Act. Mr James Macara has very generously given the Masterton County Council 10ft of land at the junction of the Te Ore Ore and Opaki roads, so as to remove tho acute corner of the road. Mr W. J. Hirschberg has given a similar concession on the opposite corner. The Council, at its meeting yesterday, decided to place on record its appreciation of the generosity of Messrs Macara and Hirschberg.

A reminder is given to dairymen and others interested of Mr E. Wagstaff's clearing sale at Scarborough", near the Pahiatua railway station, on Friday 14th inst. The cows and heifers are an exceptionally high-class lot, being Holstein-Jersey cross. The milk returns last season averaged £l2 per cow. The sale will commence at 11.30 a.m. sharp, on sundries, furniture, etc.

The usual meeting of the Endeavour Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held on Monday evening, Bro. C. Anderson, C.T., presiding over a fair attendance. Bro. J. B. M'Connell, from Dunedin, paid & visit to the lodge and conveyed greetings from Hope of Caversham," Hope of Christchurch, PioneerV Wellington, and Petone lodges. During the evening Bro. M'Connell gave an interesting account of the several lodges, and also contributed a recitation, song, and piano solo. Sister Waterhouse also gave -citations, and Sister Flanagan a reading.

In reply to a welcome by the Natives to the funeral of the late Nireaha Tamaki, Archbishop Redwood stated that he had come to them out of affection for a friend, out of respect for a chief, and out of sympathy for a Christian. He could fully understand why the heart of the Maori was full of sorrow. Good natives were getting rare, and when one like Nireaha Tamaki disappeared it left a big gap. The Archbishop eulogised the kindness, generosity, and true Christian spirit of their great friend, who had left them only for a while as they would all meet again.

A rather curious Fequel is reported to the visit paid to Woodville on Friday evening by a deputation from the Pahiatua Racing Club, says the Pahiatua Herald. Having stated their case the Pahiatua deputation withdrew, and it was arranged that they should wait at the Club Hotel for the stewards of the Woodville Jockey Club, who would meantime deliberate and come to a decision. Both parties reached the hotel well before 10 o'clock, but some did not notice the flight of time and remained after 10, and presently the two Woodville constables entered the room and took the natees of those present. A number of J.P. s and prominent business men are amongst those whose names were taken. There is no question of an illeg.-i', sale of liquor.

An umbrella taken in mistake from the Town Hall last evening is advertised for. Mr F. P. Welch, labour agent, has vacancies for hotel cooks, waitress, an bush contractors. Mr J. Hesp, of George Street, Masterton, advertises that he is prepared to hatch and rear chickens or ducklings. Particulars are advertised. The premises of C. Smith, Ltd., will; be 'closed all day to-morrow (Jnursday) to make final preparations for their great winter sale commencing on Fridaymorning next. Mr Frank Dupre, jeweller, directs special attention to the very fine selection of dress and engagement rings now being shown. They include the' latest 'settings of all precious stones and are well worth inspection. MAKING HOME HOMELIER., +Jtl? n Ji!? v ** no eKldran, ywi need te keep tlhe house as bright and piano. If you have children, growing up about you, you want to maki Jiome a.s attractive as possible for *™—*°« Y mt a P ia ™- I* does not matter what your circumstances are; you can affiard a piano, if you go about it in a sensible way. Let the Dresden Piano Company show you the way. The Dresden Hare-Purchase System brings splendid pianos into the reach of everybody. The Company's stock is very wide; you are offered the choice of pianos by all the great makers of the world. If—on the other hand—you can't play, make enquiry about the Broadwood Player Piano. The Plaver can. .be fitted or removed at will wW the piano, is required for ordinary solo gork. The Player itself ia made by Broadwoods. Needless, to say. it is irreproachable alike in. mechanics, material, and wodbmanslbip. In short, it is the best in tJiie market! Go into this matter now! M. J. Brookes, North. Island Man* agei\ Looal< Representative: H. Inns, Darnell's Buildings, Masterton.

Messrs Fanning and Co., land" agents, Auckland, have numerous properties of every description on theitf lists, particulars of which they will be pleased to forward to anyone on application.

Messrs Hugo and Shearer report si marked success with their great win* ter clearing sale. They promise all who visit their store to-day that nono shall go away disappointed. A few" of the latest specialities may bo found in their advertisement in this morning's issue.

Mr A. Norman announces that his end of season sale will commence this morning. Special values are offering in furs, woollen goods, blouse flanneletes, etc., all of which are marked at the lowest possible prices. There is also a very fine stock of men's underwear, nnd some tempting bargains in:' ladies' jncket3, from 2s 6d

Mr T. Knight, of Eketnhuna, has received instructions by order of the Public Tr.i'tee administering the estate of S. J. P. Alpass, to sell by public auction at the mart, Eketahuna, a; section containing 3 roods 24 perches, Parkville, together with two five" roomed cottages thereon. The sale will take place on July 15th, at 2 p.m.

One of the instruments used at thes Musical Competitions in the Masterton Town Hall is a magnificent toned upright grand Bechstein piano, kindly, placed at the disposal of the Committee by the British and Continental Piano Co., which is ho doubt being much appreciated by the competitorsu-

Arrangements are well in hand foil the Carlton Cricket Club's annual so-* cial, to be held in the Drill Hall, Masterton, on July 20th. A large attenddance is expected, and the committee 1 have decided to cater for. at least 100 couples. The ladies' committee "s working most assiduously, and a "siG down" supper will be laid out on the stage. The next meeting of the com-i mittee will be held on Saturday afternoon next, at half past three o'clock, in the Secretary's ofnce, Perry Street.

Messrs J.-Fraser and Co. J land agents, advertise particulars of a mixed farm of 850 acres, close to Masterton, which has been placed in theiil hands for sale. About 200 acres are ploughable, 100 of which consists of river flats. The property is well-sub-divided, good 7-roomed house, and all conveniences, while the price is very reasonable. Particulars of a 400 acre property, 20 miles from Masterton, are also advertised. The firm will be pleased to supply full details on application. The time for fruit tree spraying is here, and to meet the demand for a certain cure for all ordinary orchard pests, Messrs H. Beale and Co. hafe in stock what they claim to be a certain cure. This spray has been named] "Killall,'' and it will instantly mi* ■ with cold water, requires no preparing or agitating, and will not damage the spray pump or clothing. It is prepared according to the full Government formula, and having been thoroughly tested, Messrs Beale and' Co. confidently recommend it to the fruit-grower as a perfect winter spray. Although there are some who still have faith in the lime-sulphur mixture, it is fast becoming superceded by the perfectly clean and even more ef- ■ fective red oil spray, as made up by F. Cooper, Ltd., of Wellington.