LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10300, 1 August 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tii? measles epidemic has reached Mnurieeville, and 'nearly every household has l>ecn invaded. Many adults, as well as children, are .suffering. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the frost registered at the Upper Plain on Sunday morning was 6 degrees.

The caie in which an application was made to the Sheriff of the Supreme Court in Masterton for an order m bankruptcy has been settled. Only one civil case has so far been set down for hearing at the sitting of the Supreme • Court in Masterton in September. A settler of Te Ore Ore told an Ago representative yesterday that he, v,a* tired of turnip-growing. For three successive seasons his crop had been a failure. ... - . , . One Masterton farmer intends growing ten acres'of maize this season. Another is putting down a ... plot m kohl rabi. The diamond-back moth is causing farmers to think. Masterton contains an old ago peiv sioner who has served in three wars, fought in four engagements, reared ;i family of twelve, and is still hale and hearty. Search parties failed to find any trace of, William Douglas, shepherd, who has been missing from Takapau. Poverty Bay, for a week. It is believed that he has been drowned in a swollen river.

The question of erecting the OornI nation Hall in the Public Park will / probably be discussed at the meeting | of tlie Masterton Borough Council to- { night. A young man nemed Eric Smith was thrown from a horse on ■•••he Opaki road, near Masterton, yesrer day, and sustained an injury to his spine. The Dunedin correspondent of fciiu' I.Lyttelton Times telegraphs, that l the .Minister of Railways intends to add J sixpence, per day. to tho pay of jrail-' i way engine-drivers; :an!d- a .'like..; Isuin; |,to skilled artisans in the railway!serVvice. . ...,,. ■ ■ ....

The Hawke's Bay Herald says that Captain Sivert ("William") Holland, of the lighter Moa, has been missing from Port Ahuriri since Wednesday night, and all efforts to trace bis whereabouts have so far proved - ; anavailing.

News was received at Wairoa yesterday that two men named Higgins and Baker attempted to cross Waikaremoana on a raft last week. They were discovered by the Maoris and wero in a feeble condition. They were taken ashore to a pa and cared for. But for this timely discovery they must have died. The weather w,-s bitterly cold on the lake.

A Nelsonyouth who, by his parents' orders, refused to register for military service from conscientious scrup'e.s. paid the fine, and is leaving New Zealand by the Tpngariro to avoid compliance. \

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 contain* ethereal and antiseptic substances 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 they 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, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER' SEXTRAOT, 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. SANr DER'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.

A weasel was captured in a Masterton poultry-yard on Sunday evening. These little animals prefer feathered gamo to rabbits. Fifty-seven signatures have been attached to the petition at the Dannevirke Evening News office for the release of Lionel Terry. A fairly large area of bush is reported to he coming down throughout the Poverty Bay district this season. A scarcity of bushmen is being experienced. An old Taranaki resident states that such a mild winter as the present has never been experienced for thirty or forty years. A Palmerston grazier states that the feed is coming along fairly well, al-' though there is not much growth so far. He says the soaking rains of last week havo proved beneficial to the country generally. Mr E. Newman, M.P. for Manawatu, will introduce a Bill early in the session to increase from one. to two the representation of Crown tenants upon Land boards. Daniel Condon, a porter at Auck--1 land Hospital, disappeared from th.9 1 institution six weeks ago while suffering from influenza, and has not since been heard of. His disappearance is a mystery. The Manuka, it is stated, will be ' the first of the Union Company's in-ter-colonial boats to be fitted with wireless apparatus. The system to be employed is the Telefunken, which is in use on the Ulimaroa. The Blenheim borough schools reopened on Monday after having been closed for ten" weeks owing to an out--1 break of measles, of 450 children, 200 1 are still absent, mainly, perhaps, oa > account of the wet weather. I Speaking at Parnell on Tuesday j night, Mr F. Lawry, M.P., stated that he would be a candidate for Parnell, though it was true that he had been offered a seat in the Legislative Council when he wished to retire. Pre- ; cisely! The Hawke's Bay Herald has a special wire from Wellington to the effect that the Hon. Sir James Carroll recently attended a banquet at which the-toast of the "Pope and the King''' was honoured!

It was stated in Wellington last week that a New Zealand butter factory had been offered 105s per cwt. for some portion or the whole of. its next season's output. The offer, in other figures, was f.o.b. Wellington, so the report goes. The Gisborne Herald of Saturday says:—Samuel Pearson, who was remanded to appear at Masterton on a. charge of failing to supply his child with adequate maintenance, was again brought before the Court to-day, when the warrant was cancelled, owing to the proceedings having been withdrawn. Mr J. R. Kirk appeared for defendant, who was discharged. A meeting of the social committee of the Red Star Football Club was held in Masterton last night, when preliminary arrangements were made in connection with the annual social and dance, to be held on the 10th inst. This function has always been a popular one, and it is anticipated that this season's gathering will eclipse its predecessors.

J The Masterton Parliamentary Debating Society passed the following resolution last evening:—'TPhat .this Society desires to express its sincere, condolence with the family of the late MrT. E. Taylor, M.P., and to express. 1 its recognition of the brilliant career of that gentleman and the good Work done by him as a debater in the Par- . liament of New Zealand, and to acknowledge- the loss sustained by the whole Dominion by his decease." The ordinary meeting of the Stonehengc Lodge No. 1, U.A.0.D., was held in the Druids' Hall last night, I Bro. P. Cprbett, A.D., presiding over J / a good attendance of members. Three ( candidates were initiated into the or- i der. Fifteen members signified their, intention of attending the Royal Arch Chapter meeting at the lodge room this evening. Other routine business was transacted. '

Good sport and plenty of game is tho general verdict in connection with this year's shooting season up North. The game licenses taken out to date in the Auckland Acclimatisation Society's district represent a return of £BOO, which is easily a record for any single year. Tin's means that 800 sportsmen have taken out £1 licenses, and goes to show that game is plentiful in the North'.this year, good,bags; being reported from iall parts of the district.

I The Blenheim Express office was one I of the very few places .of, business ; in ! town that was not entered by the flood. Preparations were made for the invader , btrtr'these," as"'events. showed, were not necessary. Several members of the staff, however i were unable to reach the office, so no paper .could be I published last Tuesday. Sheep-worrying by dogs is becoming I a grave menace to pastoralists and farmers in the neighbourhood of Hastings, involving serious loss to the surrounding settlers, many of Whom have to sit up at night to safeguard their flocks. Stud rams and ewes frequently fall victims to these marauding canines, and now that the lambing season is at hand the position has reached an intolerable stage. : ~ -■ TIMELY RECIPES. ORANGE CAKE.— Rub the rind of three or four oranges with lumps of sugar to extract some of the zest. Cut a dozen> or more oranges in halves across, not from end to end, with a teaspoon scoop out the pulp, extract the juice, and put the rind aside. Melt an ounoe of leaf gelatine in a quarter pint of hot water, add three-quarters of a piiufc of orange juice, the flavoured sugar, and as much more sugar as may be necessary, >and bring nearly to boiling point. Have ready in a large basin three whites of eggs, strain in the hot' liquid, and whisk until quite stiff. Pile in rooky heaps on a crystal dish. ' SWISS ROLL— Two teacupfuls caster sugar, two teacupfuls flour, ', two (teaspoonfuls baking powder, four eggs. Mix the sugar, flour, and baking powder together, and break the I eggs into the'dry ingredients, beating all for five minutes. Have ready a flat tin such as is usued for a batter pudding ,and pour the mixture in evenly, baking for eight or ten minutes in a sharp oven. Turn on to a sheet of sugared paper, spread with jam quickly, and roll the cake carefully while still hot, otherwise it will crack. Serve with these "Dragon" Blend, one of the best of hkrh-«laiss teas. The teas used for this blend are extremely choice, and mostly first pickings. It possesses great body, the texture is fine, k and the aroma and bouquet are exquisite. The "Dragon" Blend is blended and packed by the Empire Tea Company, Wellington,' and is sold by most grocers in this district at 2s Sd per lb.

A few early lambs have already made their appearance in the Masterten district. The Carterton Golf Club was defeated by seven games to three at Feafcherston on Saturday by the home team. Frosts wero experienced in Masterton on twenty-one nights during last month. This is by no means a bad record. Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., has donated three guineas to the funds of the Wairarapa Rugby Uniou, of which he is Patron. The New Zealand Tablet states that there are now no less than nineteen Catholic educational institutions m greater Wellington, all of which are conducted by members of religious Orders. A defence was yesterday filed in the alleged libel actior.> J. J. Kelhher, law clerk, of Mastertoiv, v/. The Wairarapa Age Company. The case will be heard at the sitting of the- Supreme Court in Masterton on September 11th, before a jury of four. About fifteen hundred claims for registration have so far been received by the Registrar of Electors at Masterton. The claims are continuing to. come in from outlying parts of the district. The Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., have received the following cablegram from their London House :—"Sheepskins: Merino combing sheepskins have declined sd, except best sorts. Crossbred combing sheepskins have declined id." There is one ypung lady in -Masterton who is a student of nature. la an essay on "Man," she wrote:—* "Man is like a kerosene lamp. He is not over bright; he is often turne4 down; he generally smokes, and h<* frequently goes out at night." The cement industry Zealand promises to be one of great importance in the near future. Up Whangarei way there is an inexhaustible supply of limestone, said to be almost natural cement, needing only burning with coal, whicli is abundant in the same locality, to be made almost perfect. Patrick O'Connor, who arrived in Australia recently, looks down upon the rest of his fellow-men from a height of Bft 3in. When he comes into the room, bending instinctively to pass the door, the startled beholder's first impulse is to hide. But a glance at his good-natured face is reassuring, says the Melbourne Argus.

This season has been an excellent one, says the Gore Standard, for fattening stock. Mr J. Waddell (Macaura) has this year fattened over 4000 lambs, beside a large number of ewes and wethers, at his Glen Stuart farm, and is at present topping off 200 head of cattle on turnips. This speaks well for the fertility of the soil in the Mataura district, and although the summer months were very dry, there was plenty of feed all through.

A house of seven rooms near Kaiwarra, owned by "Alex. W. Newton and occupied by Robert J. Pope, headmaster of the Kaiwarra school, was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon, together with its whole contents. It is supposed fch-it some clothes left to air in front of the kitchen range took fire during the absence of the family. The house was insured in the Sun office for £6OO, anil the furniture and effects were covered in the State office for £250. Mr Pope estimates his loss at £2OO above tie insurance. , ■* •■■* An instance of the importance of wireless telegraphy in commercial matters is afforded by the use to which the Corinthic proposes to put her apparatus on her next run home. The Corinthic will sail finally from Wellington on 10th August for London, via Monte Video, Teneriffe and Plymouth. The London wool sales close on September l&th, but the Corinthic by means of her wireless telegraphy, will be ah|e to report her whereabouts on September 17th. All her wool will thus be included in the catalogue to be submitted,at the sale. Charles Searle, a young 'man, gave himself up to the Wellington police on Saturday, admitting being concerned in warehouse thefts for which two men were sentenced on Saturday. Searle was charged yesterday with k-eceiving a-case of cocoa and tobacco to the value of £l3, knowing it had been stolen. He was remanded for sentence on Wednesday, bail bein;* allowed. ' "

There is a weed (generally known as "ink weed'') which is giving Taranaki settlers some apprehension and which is said to be a great nuisance in the iiorth of Auckland, where it v covers hundreds of acres. The Department states, however, that: its presence in Taranaki is well-known, but as it is not gazetted a noxious weej, and does not threaten to become troublesome, they have not taken any action with regard to it. Mr F. P. Welch requires -shepherd, ploughmen, cadet for station, etc. A six or seven-roomed house in Masterton is wanted, by a permanent tenant. Mr F. W. H. .Rummer. Mauriceville, advertises for sale sheaf chaff, first quality. A first-class laundress, also a housemaid, are required at tho Club Hotel, Queen Street. A drag will leave the Club Stables at 7.30 a.m. on Thursday next to convey people to the Lower Vallev ploughing match. • -. Mr R. Aitken, "Orui," Masterton, advertises for sale one heading and leading dog, five years old, one huntaway dog, four years old; also three lurcher pups, 4 months old, suitable for rabbit pack. Particulars appear in the wanted columns.

DAIRY FARMERS' INTERESTS.

One of our friends -wrote us as follows: "I miojht here state that a friend drove 9 miles to see mv \JJJBD" MjLlfeing Machine and "BiLAOKSTOkE" Engine a* work! Ho was so satisfied with it, that he .sent an, order for a similar plant to ibe put in, at once, and it has givem him every satisfaction. From what I can see of it, if it is not too mucih trouble for owner to keep plan* clean, it will do all he asks it to, and anyone with a lot of cows wlio doeis not like slavery should go audi see one work on a, farm, he would at once decide he must- have one, both on account of economy and comfort, for the drudgery has gone.'* We would bo pleased to.send you il-lustrated-catalogue.-artd estimate for planrt., and when, writing please mention size of, herd, and we can then gauge size of Dlant required. MANSON AND BARR, Babnerston North, District Agents, Wellington, Bawkea Bay and Maaa/vratu.

If was 'fifty years, ago on Saturday last since the Bank of Now Zealand was incorporated. Rumours are current of an impending strike of the sawmill workers in Southland. Mr C. W. Tanner, a candidate lor the Wairarapa seat, addresses a meet ing at Featherston on Friday evening jiext. It is estimated that the funeral of the late Mr T. E. Taylor in •church was witnessed by 50,000 people. The Committee of the Masterton 'Commercial and Farmers' Club decided last evening to issue a challenge to the Eketahuna Club to play a combined billiard and euchre tournament "in Mastcrton at an early date. The following team will represent the Featherston Golf Club in a match with the Masterton Club, at Lans--downe on Saturday next: —Messrs G. T. Femvick, Toogood, Bladen, Balfour, G. Fenwick, Card, Bicknell, Speedy, Everton, Cotter, Benton, and .McDonald. . Mr F. D. Pelling. one of the old Rugby representatives of the Wairarapa, still takes a keen interest in "the Fame. He has just presented a 'cup to the third-grade footballers j' the Bush. The trophy is to be known -as the 'Telling Cup." Mr Pelling was oue of the Wairarapa reps, wh-> played against tho Englishmen away "iwck in the eighties. It is probable that a return debate between the Masterton Parliamentary Debating Society and the Eketahuna branch of the Farmers' Union will take place at Eketahuna at an early date. ''.'',' A telegram was received by the management of the Thompson-Payne Picture Palace at a late hour last evening, intimating that the Coronation filip.-p". would arrive to-morrow, 'for presentation to-morrow night. At- the conclusion of the debate in Mas'e-ljon l°st evening, tho visiting <team from Eketahuna was entertained at "-utw* 'sit the Commercial ind "Far^err.' Cb:b. The toasts of the Mn-s----.terton Parliamentary Debating Club, the vi?ito v s. tho, judge (]\£r Hollings), and tho Chairman of the debate (Mr 'G. R. Svkes) were honoured, and a very pleasant half-hour was spentThe monthly meeting of the WoChristian Temperance Union vill b« held in the Knox Hall this Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock. AH-interested are cordially invited. Mr H. A. Jones, architect, invites tenders for tho erection of new brick premises, Haill Street, for the Masterton Farmers' Implement Coy., Ltd. Plans and specifications may bo seen ■ at tho office of the architect. Messrs J. H. Bowater and Co.. land ■ agents. Wanganui, draw attention to the sale of the famous Woodland Downs Estate, Waikato. The area is 2113 acres, which has been sub-divid-ed into 15 dairy farms, suitable for dairying, sheep-farming, cropping or fattening. The land is all ploughable, and can bo ridden 1 over in a buggy, and is well grassed and watered. It is admirably situated for railway convenience and markets, school and creamery,' while a new creamery site has been surveyed off on the block. The terms are exceptionally easy, only 10 per cent down, and the balance at 5 per cent on mortgage. Improvements to the extent of 15 per cent of the purchase money will have to he made in twelvemonths. ,