LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10311, 11 August 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Masterton dredge shows 23ozs. 19dwts. for 133 hours' working. Efforts are being made to establish a co-operative bacon-curing factory on the West Coast of the South Island.

A man named Arthur Paulson, who is not unknown to Master ton, has been missing from Gisborne since Friday last.

During the course of an address before members of the' South Island Dairy Association, Mr D. Cuddie, Dairy Commissioner, strongly condemned home separation, and hoped that the method would never gain a footing in the south, where good roads prevailed. Not only did it tend to depreciate the quality, but it might affect the principle of co-operation.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the frost registered at the Upper Plain on Thursday morning was 7 degrees. A laboratory is being established at Auckland by the Farmers' Union for the, analysis of soils and manures. A very useful institution. His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) will preside at Mr Massey's meeting in Mastorton to-morrow night. The Pongaroa Horticultural Society made a profit of £2O on its autumn show. It is considering the advisability of holding a spring show this year.

Employers are reminded of the address to be delivered in Murray's Hall, Masterton, this evening, by Mr William Pry or, Secretary of the New Zealand Employers' Federation. As matters of considerable importance will be dealt with, it is hoped that there will be a large attendance.

The Acting-Postmaster-General has informed Mr Buchanan, M.P., that he is inquiring into the matter of opening post offices between the hours of 7 and 8 p.m. on Saturdays to give facilities for working-men to make deposits of their savings. Particulars of the Hautotara Estate, near Martinborough, have been submitted to the Lands Department, and an inspection is being arranged for, states the Government in reply to Mr Buchanan.

The "Bay of Plenty Times" appeared on Monday last as an eight-page paper. Tauranga is progressing, and the extending of the scope of influence of- its newspaper means the extension of the prosperity of the district. The Auckland police arrested an adventurer who has been exploiting various hotels in Auckland, Martoh, and New Plymouth. When arrested, he was staying at one of the leading hotels, representing himself, as the captain of a Canadian steamer. A married woman named Fanny Harris, aged /54, wife of Thomas Harris, a linesman, was found dead in a quarry at the rear of her residence in Napier early yesterday morning. The deceased suffered from illhealth for a considerable time, and last week attempted suicide by drinking a solution of match heads. At the Hastings Chamber of Commerce meeting, Mr A. L. J). Fraser stated that he had the best authority for stating that this year's which were now being Drenared, included the sum of £1,200,000 for the construction of 116 miles of railway '< connecting Hawke's Bay with Gisborne.

The Secretary of the Marine Department is of opinion that nothing untoward has happened in the shape of a marine mishap at the North Cape. He thinks that it is highly probable that the raft found there' is one of those used by the Terra Nova in the { course of her surveying operations, as the description shows it is very similar to those intended to be used. However, instructions havo been given for the coast to be searched. While in Invercargill Mr W. Pryor, Secretary of the Employers' Federation, who is at .present in Masterton, was very much struck by the progress made by that town since his previous visit two years ago. "It is," he says, "growing by leaps and bounds, many large, substantial and ornamental buildings are being set up, and altogether there is a marked air of prosperity about the place that augurs well for its continued progress. In'the last five years its growth has been wonderful, and I consider that, speaking in a comparative sense, it is making greater progress than any other town in New Zealand, with the exception of Auckland."

At the Congregational Union district meeting in Wellington, the Rev. A. Hodge, of Masterton, read a paper on ''The Conservation of the Sabbath." Mr Hodge said it was an undoubted fact that Sunday desecration was growing, and the only way to combat the tendency was to evangelize. At the conclusion of the address the following resolution was unanimously carried: "That this Wellington District Congregational Union in annual meeting assembled declares itself against Sunday desecration, and that it take into consideration the advisability of setting up a committee to work in co-operation "with other committees that are in existence for the conservation of the Sabbath."

An, extraordinary mistake was made at Werribee (Victoria) last week, say 3 the Sydney Morning Herald; Patrick Boylan, an elderly man, informed some friends at Moonee Ponds that his wife had died during the. morning at their residence at Werribee. He afterwards visited an undertaker, and ordered a coffin, and also gave instructions that the death notice was to be inserted in each of the three metropolitan papers. The death was advertised in the evening paper. The undertaker was astounded in the evening when Boylan rang him up and informed him. that on reaching home he had found his wife alive, and sitting up in bed. Arrangements for the funeral were immediately .stopped, and steps taken to prevent the insertion of the death notices in the morning newspapers. TIMELY RECIPES. ORANGE CAKE.— Rub the rind of three or four oranges with lumps of sugar to extract some of the zest. Cat ;a dozen or more oranges in .halves Across, iiot from,end to end, teaapoba scoop out the pulp; extract the juice, and put the rind aside. Melt an ounce of leaf gelatin© in a quarter pint of hot water, add three-quarters of a pin* 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 ROM,.— Two teacupfuls caster sugar, two teacupfuls flour, two teaspoonfuls baking powder, four eggs. Mix the sugar, flour, and baking powder together, and break the eggs into the dry ingredients, beating all for five minutes. Have ready a flat tin such as is u&ued'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 "Dragop" Blend, one of the best of hieh-class teas. The teas used for this blend are extremely choice and mostly first pickings. It possesses srreat body, the texture iB fine, and the aroma and bouquet are exquisite. The "Dragon" Blend is blended and packed by the Empire Tea Company, Wellington, and is soH by most grocers in this district at 2s 8d per lb.

Mr G. R. Sykos will address a meeting in tho Lansdowne schoolhouse this evening.

A man died in the Sydney Hospital yesterday after living for a week with a broken neck. He was conscious, but quito helpless. In a Nordon Hockey Cup competition at "Wanganui yesterday, Wanganui defeated Taranaki. Wangamn has now to play off with Manawatu. A meeting of the Church of England Men's Society was held in tho Vicarage, Masterton, last evening. There was a. good attendance of members. An excellent address was given by the Vicar, and an interesting discussion followed.

It is moro than likely that the bakers' dispute will be referred to the Arbitration Court for final adjustment. A furtner meeting will, however, be first held at Masterton.

A poll submitted to the ratepayers of Mataura Borough to borrow £2OOO for supplying electricity for light and motive purposes, was carried by 86 votes to 43.

A London cable states that the temperature stands at 95 degrees in the shade, and that less rain fell in July than in any July during the last fifty years, ,

Tho Endeavour Lodge, 1.0. G.T., met in Masterton last evening. The new officers entertained the members with songs, readings, etc., and a very pleasant time <was spent. The next meeting, which is to be Jield on August 17th, will be open to the public.

The Wanganui Borough Council, yesterday accepted a tender for the erection of a new bridge over the river between Wanganui and Wangamn East. Four tenders were received, that of Sanders Bros., of Wellington, at £26,000 odd, being accepted. The bridge has to be completed in two years' time.

Edward Reynolds and Annie Petersen, who were charged at the last criminal sessions in Wellington with using a certain instrument for an unlawful purpose, and who were on bail pending the Appeal Court's decision on a legal point, surrendered themselves to the authorities yesterday. They will be tried at the Supreme Court sessions which open on Monday next.

A Greymouth " telegram says : .Tarries Sweetland, a fireman on the Putiki. aged 32, was found dead in his bung at 7.45 o'clock yesterday morning. Deceased joined the steamer at Lyttelton on August 2nd. A prohibition order was issued against him there but he was drinking heavily here yesterday.

The monthly meeting of the Knox Ladies' Social' Guild was held on Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs J. Miller, Bannister Street, Masterton, when a very large number of members attended. The hostess provided afternoon tea, and musical items were contributed by Mesdames Miller, Chamberlain, Falla, and Misses C. McLachlan, McGregor (2), J. Miller, J. McKenzie, and J. Hogg. Miss N. Hogg gave a musical monologue. The gathering was of a most enjoyable character:

A rather interesting question was put to Mr G. R. Sykes at his meeting at Kiiripuni last night. An elector asked if, with a view to encouraging the birth-rate, the candidate would favour the granting of a Government subsidy to working men with families according to the size of the family and the wages they were receiving. Mr Sykes replied that this was an economic question which was engaging the attention of the world's greatest thinkers and economists. He was firmly of opinion that something should be done to ease the burdens of heads of families.

"Would you support the movement for the deviation of the Rimutaka railway?" This was a question put to Mr Sykes at his meeting at Kuripuni last night. The candidate replied that the question was one which must be viewed from a Dominion standpoint. They had to discover whether the deviation would be in the best interests of the Dominion, or whether the money could be better employed in opening up the backblocks. He would give the subject consideration, and give a more definite reply at a future meeting.

At the Congregational Union Conference in Wellington yesterday, Mr P. T. Redman, of Masterton, read a paper on the "Enrichment of the Church Services." He said that the subject was one in which ho was intimately concerned. He bad tried to bring the subject down to the conditions and needs. There were'roughly two classes of worshippers: those who hunger and thirst after spiritual life —for the sake of these then let men have nothing that was useless. There were the others who recognised the need for a service which was attractive, beautiful, and well ordered. There was a tendency to be too indifferent to the physical comfort of our worshippers. The time had passed when it was necessary to conduct religious work in barns and other out-hoiises. It should be possible to make a place of worship as comfortable as a firstclass railway carriage or the saloon of a steamship. Regarding the musical part of the service the'speaker meu tioned .that anthems and voluntaries could hardly be called part of divine worship. They filled in gaps, but they could not inspire, though they might, please. Ifwas a curious fact that whereas anthems were rather inclined to< leave confused impressions on the mind, solojs as a rule ministered clearly I to the sense of worship. * j

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 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 1 what they contain, have caused grievous harm, and a death has rei suited 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' SEXTRACT, 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS because it is from the drritating con--stituer** -contained in other eucalyptus pi'Mijiratdon. ft heals when others irritate. Insist upon tbo ""nuine SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and you j will derive the benefit.

ThoEkeialnina Goli' Club, which has lately been enjoying a season of repose, has been tesiiscitatcd.

The PahnesYston North Egg Circle despatched its first consignment o£ eggs to marked yesterday. The Court of Appval has concluded its sittings in Wellington. It will resume on September sth.

The new .school at tho Carrington settlement is to be opened on Monday next, Miss Feist being the teacher.

During the past year the member ll ? of the Masterton Fire Police put 'n. 483 attendance.* at tho Foresters' Hall, and 316 at tho Town Hall.

An anonymous donor has contributed £SOO towards the completion of the Coronation wing at the Dunedin. Public Library.

A rumour which is said to have a certain amount of foundation is in circulation in Pahiatua to the effect that at next election the town of Pahiatua will bo included in the Masterton electorate. —Express.

"If we do not carry Dominion prohibition at the next election we wil : give the other party such a fright as it never had before in New Zealand.'* Mr McGregor in speaking at the NoLicense meeting at Eketahuna on Wednesday evening.

The Nireaha Cheese Company :s considering the installation of a butter plant to take the first and last of the season's milk, and probably to treaii the whey.

The quarterly Sunday School concert was held in the Congregational Church, Masterton, last evening, an,«. was well-attended. The function, as is always the case, proved most A . enjoyable.

A dead body has been found in some scrub at Auckland with a lysol bottle beside it. The body has been identified as that of David Condon, a porter at the Hospital, 'aged fifty years, who had been missing for two roonths. An Invercargill telegram says that a Syrian hawker named Yusif Suffra, aged sixty, fell or jumped from a train at Makarewa on Wednesdaynight. He sustained a fracture of the skull and other injuries, resulting in his death in the hospital yesterday.

The Mental Defectives Bill does not seem to be quite complete (says the Christchurch "Evening News"). It has no special clauses dealing with Socialists and those who object to military training.

At last night's meeting of the Masterton District High School Committee, the headmaster (Mr W. H. Jackson) feported that a fine collection of sea shells had been forwarded to him for the museum by Mr Cornelius Dixon, an erstwhile old resident of Masterton. Gifts from Mr A. O. Levien and Miss H. Hodge were also acknowledged. Votes of thanks were accorded the donors. ■ . ■

A good start has been made with the planting of the grounds round the Masterton school museum. The whole of the two frontages have been, completed with lace barks, golden ake akes, and cabbage trees. The whole of the two latter kinds of trees were kindly presented by Mr E. Hale.

Mr Jackson, headmaster of the Masterton District High School, reported as follows to the Committee last night, in conection with the staff:— "In order to strengthen the infant room staff at the main school, the Board has agreed to appoint an assistant, and transfer one of the pupilteachers to another school. , Miss Eva Dagg, one of the probationers on the staff, is absent from duty, being ill with pneumonia."

In conversation last week with a Winton Record reporter, a well-known farmer in the Hokonui district stated that the continued hard frosts and consequent al)senoe of rain would mean ere long that farmers generally in that district would experience some difficulty iihproviding water for stock. Quite a number of swamps have dried up, and the water in the wells was as low as it had been during the middle of last summer.

In the Magistrate's Court at'Carterton yesterday, Mrs Charlotte Turley applied for a separation order against her husband, William Henrv Turley, and custody of her children, on the ground of ill-usage. After hearing evidence, the S.M. adjourned the case to give the parties an opportunity to, if possible, make up their differences^

Commenting on the fact that the Government Veterinarian had lately advocated that lambing ewes should be kept on short feed at lambing Mr A. Matthews, of Featherston, who has had about fifty years experience in the Wairarapa, and is one of the oldest Romney breeders in New Zealand, told the Dannevirke A. and P. Association that he did not think it was right, as his experience was that if they were well fed they would not have paralysis. Ewes would often mope about, and later the wool would start to come out and the sheep would die, and a postmortem examination would show that such sheep would bo carrying two dead lambs. Tf ewes were put on good feed at uunbing time, this would be obviated.

"Warner's Rust Proof Corsets are superior from every point of view.* The box plan for "Jack and the 'Beanstalk" pantomime will be opened •at Miss Rive's to-morrow (Saturday) -morning at eight o'clock. Coupons •will be given out at half past six. One hundred dozen ladies' handkerchiefs are just to hand at Messrs McGruer and Co.'s, and are being sold at the reasonable price of six for one shilling. A" special window display is now being made. Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co. Tiave for sale two fully paid-up shares -in the Wellington Farmers' Meat Co. Some very snappy styles in men's -evening dress apparel are to be seen -at the "Quality Store." It is becoming quite the correct thing to select .your evening dress goods from Mr J. L. Murray's splendid window assortments. There is a fascination for all ladies = about a ''new hat," and an opportunity of viewing all that is latest and newest in millinery creations will be afforded the ladies of Masterton and • surrounding districts by Kirkcaldie -and Stains, Ltd., on Tuesday next, loth inst., and following days. Temporary premises have been secured at 114 Queen Street, opposite the Club Hotel, where a very large assortment '?vill be shown.—Adyt. you require a casting of any* description, make a point ♦of securing a quotation from us, and also be su»o to inspect the samples -of our work. We make a specialty of casting Verandah Posts and Ornamental Friezes. An up-to-date plant • enables us to turn out any clas* oi casting in the quickest time.— Th« Masterton Farmers' Implenepnt Om•■pany