LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10290, 19 July 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The prize money to be given at the next band contest at Gisborne will amount to £415. .

There are at present eight inmates of the Solway Home at Solway, Masterton.

The retail price jof factory butter was increased to Is 5d per lb in Mastertdn yesterday.

The entries for the Masterton A. and P. Association shows increased from 708 in the year 1900, to 2067 last year.

Although butter is dear in Masterton at the present time, it has not reached the limit yet. Factory butter was being retailed in Taihape last week at Is 8d per lb.

The truant officer of the Southland Education Board reported to the last meeting that among ten schools with the highest percentage were Waakaka 98.3, and Pyramid 97.

The jubilee of the Canterbury A. and P. comes next year, and to mark the occasion an effort is being made to liquidate a £SOOO mortgage on the association's grounds.

In view of the debate with an Eketahuna team on July 31st on the land question, members of the Masterton Parliamentary. Debating Society will holdia trial debate on Monday next. One team will consist of Messrs J. C. Cooper, E. Flanagan, W. Kemp, and J. R. Cole, and the other of Messrs J. Pryor, J. B. Rue, F. Ford, and A. Rippon.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the frost registered at the Upper Plain on Tueaday morning was 12 degrees. The monthly meeting of the Council of the Mastorton Chamber of Commerce is to be .held on Friday afternoon next.

Notices bearing the inscription "\'o talking allowed" and "No dogs allowed," are to be hung in prominent places in the Masterton reading-room. "No talking aloud" might suit the purpose.

An united service will be held in the Congregational Church, Mastorton, this evening, when the preacher will bo the Rev. R. McNaughton, of Napier. The subject will be "The Church as a business-house for Jesus Christ."

The gas manufactured at the Mastorton works during the months of May and June showed an increase at the rate of 7.71 per cent over the same months for the previous year. The gas sold per meter showed an increase of 6.05 per cent.

During the month of June, eleven new consumers were connected with the Mastorton gasworks. Two cookers were sold, and the amount for sales of fittings and cookers amounted to £lO4 2s 2d.

A petition is being signod in Masterton, inviting Mr W. F. Massey, M.P., Leader of the Opposition, to address a public meeting in the Mastorton Town Hall on some Saturday evening early in the coming session. The body of a man named Jackson, apparently between 40 and 50 yearn old, was found on Monday night in a houss' in King Street, Dunedin which he rented. It is believed deceased was employed on one of the Peninsula dairy farms.

The net increase of business at the Masterton gasworks during the months of May and June as compared with' the same two months of the previous year was stated by. the gas manager at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council to be £292 3s Bd.

Mr J. M. Johnston, of Palmerston North, is moving m the direction of getting a portion of the profits from racing clubs allocated among the various agricultural ano' pastoral associations of the Dominion. But what of the losses?

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hibernian Society took place last evening, in the Druids' Hall, Masterton, V.P., Bro. Flavin presiding. Before the usual business was transacted a vote of condolence w r as passed to the relatives of Bros. John and Jas. Hanley in the death of their father, which occurred recently.

The Representation Commissioners for both Islands met in Wellington yesterday, and commenced their work of re-adjusting the electoral boundar ies. They will first sit jointly to ascertain the quota, and then separately to adjust the boundaries in each Island. Tho work is expected to extend over about three weeks.

Considerable interest is being manifested by Masterton pugilists in the boxing tournament to be held in the Victoria Hall, Carterton, on Thursday evening. A large number of local enthusiasts, intend witnessing the tourney, in which all the best known boxers in the Wairarapa will be competing. Mr P. Maloney, "of Masterton, will give an exhibition of ballpunching.

The name,of Edward Wyllie was well-knowa in Masterton a quarter of a century ago. As an auctioneer of the firm of Wyllie and Girdlestone, a» a draughts player, and especially as a caricature photographer his memory is yet green. Of his subsequent American career as a psychic photographer, his British research work before scientists, and his death in April last, the public. are' invited to hear on Thursday night in Murray's Hall. A lecture on his life, and lantern slides of his remarkable psychic work will be given. Older residents will be especially welcome.

The Masterton Chess and Draughts Club last evening made arrangements for meeting the Carterton-Lower Valley players who are visiting Masterton on Wednesday, August 9th. Fifteen or sixteen players aside will take part, and the Valley team will prove very strong, having Messrs J. Connell, Maunsell, Paul, and W. N. Kummer and,other .experienced players at their top "boards. Thelocal men have pushed on the tourney for' the Age tropliy, and , last" evening several matches were'played. The winners in the following games, are mentioned first;:— Dagg v. W: Hood; "Guild v. St. John; JF. ,'v. Levick; Dagg v; Gibson;- J. Winchester v. Hood; Dagg v. C. Winchester; Jackson v. Hoffeins.

The Masterton Benevolent Committee held its monthly meeting yesterday mornir.g, there being present. Messrs J. B. Keith (chairman), _H. O'Leary, J. Miller, J. C. Ewingftm, and Mrs Cairns. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs M. J. H. Jackson and W. Morris. Mr Miller reported having visited Solway Home, and having made arrangements for the temporary' accommodation there of an old age pensioner. The list of recipients of charitable aid was considered in detail, and the secretary was instructed as to the action to be taken in individual cases. The pay-sheet amounted to £57 9s Bd, of which £2B 2s 8d was for charitable aid. The treasurer reported as J follows;—-Bal-ance at last meeting, £209 3s Id ;" receipts for the month, £l3 4s 6d; expenditure, £57 4s lOd; cr. balance t>fc date; £165 2s M.

SOME CAKE RECIPES. RIOH CHEAP CAKE.— Beat well the yolks of three eggs, and the whites of two, with one oup of fine sugar. Beat in one half oup condensed milk, one and two-third cups sifted flour, two heaping teaspoonfuls leaking powder, one half teaspoon lemon, one teaspoon of vanilla extract Butter generously Wo large cake tins. Put together with frosting made wit hone white of egg and twothirds cup of sugar beaten together. AFTERNOON TEA CAKES—One cup sugar, one cup of raisins, one half cup butter, one teaspoonful cinnamon, one half teaspoonful cloves. Stir this all together and put on stove and let come to the boil. Cool, then add two cups of flour with one teaspoonful of soda. Put in gem pans and bake in a quick oven. A tea that you will appreciate is the. "Mikado" Blend, a tea that costs but eighteen penoe a pound, and tastes like j that worth 2s. It is a good, strong flavoury tea with plenty of body!, and extremely pleasing to the palate. For family übo it is unequalled, for it is inexpensive and good. It i* worth a trial, and Ibe I trial mil tos4 y&i 1b OA, for 18*11 b the price of a pound of "MikacW I T*a. Ask y»*r gr««r.

The building in Eketahuna known as the Railway Hotel was sold last week for £450.

Masterton shareholders will be interested to know that Talisman shares are quoted in Loidon at 47s 6d to 52s 6d.

Seventeen patients have been admitted to the Masterton Hospital during the past month and seventeen discharged. There are at present sixteen patients in the institution.

The Masterton Borough Council granted permission last night to the contractor for the new Courthouse to temporarily place fifty tons of Oamaru stone on the road just outside tho main gate of the Public Park. At the request of Dr. Prior, the Masterton Borough Council has decided to remove a tree outside the double gate at the doctor's residence in Perry Street!

During the examination of a defendant in a debt case at the Magistrate's Court in Palmerston yesterday, he stated that he was formerly a bookmaker, and at present had a sum of £ISOO on his books owing to him in wagers that had not been paid.

A collision between a cart and a buggy occurred between the two Waipoua bridges in Masterton last evening. The cart was overtiTinod, but tho occupant was uninjured. The buggy was apparently undamaged, for tho occupants drove off without enquiring as to the fate of the driver of the cart..

In answer to a question at the meeting of the Kiwitea County Council on Saturday, the Chairman (Mr F. F. Hockly) stated that while Council had power to compel private owners to cut back trees which were damaging roa«ls, no such action could be taken in regard to Government reserves.

It seems that Australia will have none of New Zealand potatoes. A merchant states that the objection is said to be due to a scare of disease, but gives it as his opinion that it is a matter of retaliation against New Zealand's refusal to admit Australian potatoes fiee of duty. He mentioned that Whereas potatoes only realise from £3 to £4 per ton in New Zealand they would, if allowed entry, fetch from £6 to £7 in Australia at the present time. The combined committees of the Carlton Cricket Club's annual dance met last night in the Secretary's office, there being a good attendance of members. Mr E. Welch presided From reports presented by those present there is ample evidence that there will be a large attendance, and given a fine night the hall should be well filled. Club members will meet at the hall to-night to fix supper tables, etc. The Town Clerk applied at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council for permission to purchase drawing instruments at a probable cost of £ls. In answer to a question, the Clerk stated that the accounts showed that a set of drawing instruments had been purchased for the office, but he was unable to trace them. The Council decided to communicate with the late Town Clerk, asking him if he knew anything of the whereabouts of the instruments. The Clerk was granted permission to obtain new instruments if the old ret could not be found.

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Independent Order of Rechabites was held in the Dominion Hall, Masterton, last evening, Bro. A. E. Wainwright, C.R., presiding over a good attendance of members. . The balance sheet for the past quarter was read, and Showed a very satisfactory position. One member offered to provide a members sash as a prize for the member introducing most candidates during the next year, and teams were picked for competition. Letters were read from two brothers abroad, conveying fraternal greetings. The monthly meeting of the blasterton Methodist Lame?.' Guild was held in 4 he schoolroom yesterday afternoon. Rev. S. J. Serpell presided, and there was a good attendance of members. During the afternoon items were contributed by Mesdames Gillespie, A. H. Daniell, B ' Jvoson, H. Beale and Miss Jackson. Advantage was taken by members of the opportunity to wish Mrs Daniell (who is leaving shortly with her + wo daughters on a trip to Fiji) a safe and pleasant voyage. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames C. E. Daniell and Barnes.

The monthly meeting of tihe Mastertpn.Hospital Trustees%as held yesterday, there being present: Messrs J, 8.-Keith (chairman), H. O'Leary, J. C.Ewington, and J. Miller. A letter was received from Mr T. H. McKenzie of Halcombe/thanking the committee for the treatment he had received at the Hospital. The Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board notified the committee that the new scale of salaries, as adopted by the Board, would take effect from August Ist next. The Department of Lands wrote in connection with the register of the transfer' of part section 110, block 1, Otahoua, stating that the Department had now decided that it was preferable to register a direct transfer from the Board to the Department, and asked that the transfer be prepared and forwarded for execution 'and registration. The treasurer reported as follows: —Balance at last meeting, £166 18s lid; receipts for month, £487 6s; expenditure for the month, £22117s sd; cr. balance at date, £490 lis sd, less, outstanding cheques' £6B 8s lid. Accounts amounting to £lO9 7s 2d were passed for payment. Mr H. O'Leary was appointed visiting member for the month.

IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or 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 amtSseptic suhstances not contained in other Eucalyptus products. These latter, made by persons ignorant in chemistry, and ■provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what tihey contain, have caused grievous harm, and a death has resulted from their use. Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruises, sprains, bums, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER' HEXTRAOT, 15 drops in. a tablespoon, of oSve oil. The effect.will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS because it. is freed from the irritating eon■ttftuenta contained in, other sucaJypttt» Hi Stoats irfltas 3thers irritate. lW»stjjpo* tfceaanuin* SANDER fIUOALYFTI EXTRACT, and too •will derive the benefit.

Farms are still changing hands itf South Taranaki at high figures, the prices ranging from £55 to £6O per acre.

An earthquake shock was experien-* ced in Masterton at 10.20 o'clock last, evening.

Government, buildings in Masterton will be closed to-day in honour of the tree-planting which is not to be done.. It is Arbor Day.

About £IOO was contributed in the Manaia district (laianaki) towards the Home Rule movement.

The dates for the autumn meeting of the Masterton Racing Club have been fixed by the Racing Conference for March 28th and 29th.

Tho consumption of pork appears to be on the increase it? Wellington. In April one pig was slaughtered at tho abattoir, while in May two pigs were killed, an incrcaso of 100 per centl

The New Plymouth police procecute persons for riding their horses afe other than a walking pace round a street corner.

A correspondent of the Wangarau paper asserts that at the present time there are 2000 boxes of butter or 112,0001b5, stored in the New Plymouth freezing works, and tfhere is aa equal quantity in store at Wellington.

A rumour is current in New Plymouth that & wealthy New Zealand syndicate is likely to acquire several extensive oil-boring rights in the Taranaki district.

The Taranaki Acclimatisation Society is busily engaged making preliminary arrangements for stocking its streams with trout from Rotorua.

A most enjoyable euchre party and dance was given by St. Matthew's Hockey Club in St. Matthew's schoolroom, Masterton, last evening.

A Masterton resident received a returned letter marked "deceased" from a relative in South Africa by the same mail that he received a communication from the alleged deceased one.

The British-New Zealand Meat Company has received the following London cable: — Mutton.— Canterbury, 3}d to 4d; North Island, 3*d to 3§d. Lamb.—Canterbury, 4£d to sJd> North Island, 4|d to sd. Beef. —■ Hinds, 3|d; fores, 2£d.,

There are at present' seven life members of the Masterton A. and P. Association, namely, Messrs A. W. Cave, H. Campbell, E. W. Dorset, J. Hessey, J. M. Johnston, James McGregor, and J. Rose. »

The Otago Daily Times understands that the circumstances of the case which recently threatened to create trouble among ther Green Island coalminers have been referred by the union to the New Zealand Miners' Federation, and are now being considered by that body.

According to a letter read at the meeting of the Palmerston Egg Circle on Thursday night, the members of the Feilding Circle, after paying all expenses, netted 2s per dozen for their eggs for the month of May, and hoped to do as well during June.

Asked if he favoured the clergy taking an active part in politics, Mr D. Buick, M.P., caused roars of laughter at Palmerston North on Monday by saying, "Oh, I think tihey are jogging along very cicely as they are. Still, I've no objection to their having a say in politics or. standing for Parliament for that matter."

A Press Association telegram from Eketahuna Btates that a meeting of the committee appointed to go into the matter on Monday, decided to form a cow-testing association. Over 900 cows have now been promised and the district has not been completely canvassed. The association will be in going order for nexi.;season.

There was probably no more delighted person over the Poverty Bay footballers' win than a certain Maori at Tolaga Bay, who, after the match, came over to the team, and in characteristic Maori fashion, exclaimed: "Py corry, te close go; before you score that last, try, I the poor man; after you score the win, py gorry, I all the same Rockfeller. I win the two quid. Have a drink. I shout. Poverty Bay every time."

A brown skin muff found in the Town Hall awaits an owner at the Age office.

Two shops at the northern end of Queen Street are; advertised to be let at reasonable rates.

Mr R. Varnham. architect, invites tenders for the erection of a manager's cottage at the Masterton Creamory. The Akitib County Council invite tenders for metal work on the main Alfredton-Weber road (rongaroa to Waione). Particulars are advertised. AH those holding invitations to the private dance to be held at the Kaituna factory on Thursday evening next are reminded that a drag will leave Pinhey Bros.' stables at halfpast six for Kaituna.

The half-yearly tale at Mr J. CarCentral Shoe Store, Queen Street, is in full swing. Fresh bargains are announced, and the public are invited to inspect the fine rang* or boots and shoes in the showroom, as written down to sale prices.

Mr A. Norman's great winter money-saving sale is now in full swing and his premises in Queen Street offer tempting bargains in all the varied requirements of boys and girls, men and women. Seasonable suits, ladies' blouses and skirts, men's mercery of all kinds, are marked at sale prices

< Many a person has laid the foundation of a ohronic oold by not sufficiently by studying their footwear. A good sound pair of water-tight boots in winter time is what everyone should be possessed of In another column Mr a. Hadley draws attention to the splendid stock to be seen in his shop in Queen Street, and. invites inspection. Light boots for the house, slip, pers for the fireside, dancing p Um £ s for the evening social, and walking boots for the business man can all be bought at Hadley's boot store at prices to suit everybody.