LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 1032, 12 August 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Defence Force regulations were laid on the table of the House of Representatives yesterday. A social in connection with St. Patrick's Choir is to be held in the Drill Hall, Masterton, on Thursday, August 31st. A committee meeting of the Masterton Borough Council is to be held on Tuesday evening next. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band will render a selected programme of music in the Park on Sunday afternoon, weather permitting. Mr J. T. M. Hornsby. the Government candidate for the Wairarapa electorate, addresses the electors at Kaituna schoolhouse on Monday evening next. A sum of £lO 17s 6d has been subscribed to date at the Age office towards the Taylor Memorial Fund. This will be transmitted to Christchurch forthwith.

Tho Otaraia Dairy Company has dispoed of its next year's output to Messrs Oates and Gerritson.

An Otepopo farmer who, three months ago, refused an offer of £4 per ton for his crop of 400 tons of potatoes, has now his tubers under offer at £2 10.-; per ton. Even at the latter figure business is unlikely to result.

A humorous slip of the tongue was made by a member of tho Eden Terrace Road Board, who proposed that an employee bo granted "three days' sick leave in order to get married. '

The Upper Hutt Town Board decided on Thursday night to heartily support tho Masterton Chamber of Commerce in its desire to secure the deviation of the Government railway lino between Upper Hutt and Wairarapa Valley.

As showing the high price ruling for fat bullocks, it may he mentioned that an Ashburton retail butcher paid £l3 for a beats a few days ago. "And yet," he remarked, "people complain of tho high price of meat."

Mr A. H. Herbert will address the electorSjOf Mauriceville West, in tho schoolroom, this evening, and at the public hall, Hastwells, on "Wednesday next.

Tho latest return from the Success dredge is 17ozs. 17dwts. for 95 hours' work. The broken time is due to the buckets being rebushed during the week.

Members of the Masterton Savage Club will visit Palmerston North on tho 20th in at., when there will be a ladies' night in tho Municipal Hall, the visitors contributing tho bulk of the programme.

Twelve cases of scarlet fever and three of diphtheria are at present un* der treatment in the Palmerston Hospital. Only one case of infectious disease is at present under treatment in Masterton.

The Mayoress of Levin (Mrs Gardner), was before the court for having ridden a bicycle on the footpath. His Worship the Mayor (Mr Gardner) was one of the presiding Justices, and assisted to impose a fine.

A twenty-one clay pigeon sweepstake, of one sovereign, is to be fired in connection with tho Masterton Gun Club on Thursday, August 24tli. Members of the Carterton, Greytown, Featherston and Martinborough Clubs are to be asked to compete. Inspector Wilson, of Wanganui, in his annual report, says:—"The only serious crimes during the past year were a series of crimes committed by John Joseph Pawelka, at Palmerston North. In the pursuit and capture of this criminal I consider the police did a really smart piece of work in effecting his apprehension in a little over a week."

The ladies of Lower Taueru are giving a dance for the children of the district on this day week. Messrs A. P. Whatman, Guy Williams, and others are assisting in the finances of the function. The ladies of the Taueru will provide refreshments and toys for the occasion.

Bishop Wilson, of Melanesia, has made official representations to Mr Hughes regarding the unsatisfactory conditions arising out of dual control in the New Hebrides, and has requested the Commonwealth to approach the Imperial authorities with a view to the appointment of native protectors. It ha.s been arranged that the Bishop shall put his case in writing.

An Ashburton telegram says:—An accident that ended fatally occurred at Anama on Wednesday evening. The infant son of Robert Lambie up- . set the tea-pot of boiling tea over its body, and died this morning as a result of the shock and scalding. A verdict was returned accordingly at the inquest held subsequently.

Speaking to a reporter of the Ashburton Mail, a Christchurch resident, who is in a position to advance an authoritative opinion on such'matters, said he cannot remember having seen so much evidence of poverty in the city and its environs as there had been this winter. It was astounding, he said, and he knew scores or families who were shockingly clothed, had insufficient nourishing food to eat, and were compelled to sit in their homes during the cold evenings without firing. Ho advanced the opinion that if a portion of the subscriptions that are being raised for other purposes was expended in relieving the distressed, the money would do more real good.

Another successful cooking. demonstration was given at Messrs Beale and Co.'s premises in Masterton..yesterday. Ladies expressed .surprise at the wide range of' cakes, bread, etc.,. including girdle scones, ffiat were turned out, and the appearance of the dainties was so attractive in every instance that many wished to purchase them. This, however, as the demonstrator explained, is not allow-' ed by the Wellington agents for the stoves. To give an idea of what the "Perfection" stove can do, it is only to be mentioned that cakes, scones,' bread, etc., were cooked during the afternoon, and water boiled sufficient, to supply over one hundred ladies and men with afternoon tea. One of the great, attractions of the kerosene stove is the ease with which it is moved about, 301bs only being the weight of the double burner variety. As a proof of the reasonable cost of kerosene it was proved yesterday that a single burner stove is being used night and day, the being only Is for the 24 hours., Another demonstration will be given this afternoon, when a: part of the time will Ve devoted to paper-bag cooking.

IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel, or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neui ralgia, USE SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon water. Remember, you cannot expect the good effects from any sort of euoalyptus. 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 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' SEXTRACT, 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparation. It heals when others irritate. Insist upon tie genuine SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and you will derive the Iwnefit.

Tho Masterton golf championship matches commence to-dav.

Double-headed pennies have been in circulation in Masterton of late. They are of special u::e only to the fraternity known as "two-uppers." Up till last night no trace had been discovered of the young man James Kingdon, who disappeared from Masterton eighteen days ago. The Tararua ranges, wearing a heavy mantle of snow, presented a most delightful appearance as viewed from Masterton in the clear moonlight of last night. Tho Masterton Trust Lands Trustees have made a grant of £lO towards the funds of tho Masterton Young Men's Christian Association's gymnasium.

An application from the Masterton Hospital Committee for a rebate uf the rent of the Town Hall for the Hospital Ball was refused by the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees lait night.

Speaking at Sydney, Archdeacon Boyco attributed the increased convictions for drunkenness in New Zealand to a wave. lie positively states that it makes no case against NoLicense. A "wave" of what? Prosperity or thirst?

Tho man Burrows, who had been missing from Geraldine since Tuesday, was found on tho hills on Thursday night. He was very weak after his three day-s' wanderings, and gave rambling accounts. He was taken charge of by the police, and will be examined as to his sanitv. .

Harry Cooke, son of Mr Fred Cooke, it ho Socialist, who lately served a term of imprisonment rather than pay a fine for breach of a by-law, has followed his father's footsteps. Young Cooke was fined for refusing to register under the Defence Act. He refused to pay the fine, and has been sent to serve a sentence in Timaru gaol.

In answer to an application from the Masterton Evangelistic Committee for a refund of the Town Hall rent, the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees decided to inform the applicants that the charge made for the Hall to them was only half the usual rental.

Mr J. W. Blackman (engineer) reported at last night's meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees that the engine and generator for the electric light plant in the Town Hall had arrived in good order, and the work of erecting the engine was proceeding rapidly. He added that he expected to make a trial run of the engine on Monday, and it was probable that the work would be completed in about ten days.

The Pahiatua Hospital- Committee is resenting the remark made at the recent meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board in Masterton, that the daily cost of patients in the Pahiatua Hospital was high, and that "they must feed them on whisky up there." The Pahiatua people think the figures have been worked out on a wrong basis.

While applications for grants were being considered at last night's meeting of the Masterton Trust, Lands Trustees, Mr J. H. Pauling stated that he was of opinion that any new applications made should be referred to the Finance Committee, who should go thoroughly into the matter before any sums were granted. Mr Pauling said he did not favour making grants to ■ societies which lasted for a short time and then "flickered out. Mr Pragnell did not agree with Mr Pauling, stating, that if the Trustees did not know the position of . the" Trust, funds they ought to. It was, he considered, entirely unnecessary for the Finance Committee to look into such matters.

A very representative meeting of the Board of Management was held at the Y.M.C.A, last night, when Dr. Prior, the President, occupied the chair. The special matter for consideration was the Secretaryship, Mr Snowball having received a call to Dannevirk&, and upon his request he was relieved of his duties so that <he could leave within the next three weeks. It was agreed to call for applications for a part-time Secretary, and the Board will moot next week to consider the same. It is intended to have a field-night next Tuesday evening, when the Secretary (Mr Snowball) will call the whole of the sub-committees and members, and by blackboard work out the operations of every committee, according to a model Y.M.C.A. This will be invaluable to officers and others who have tho Association's interest ac heart. It was decided to hold the boys' social on Friday next, and l to securo the Town Hall for the gymnastic display on October sth. Warner's Rust Proof (Tcrsets are superior from every j»y*6 of, view.* A 98-acre dairy farm is advertised for sale by Messrs E. B. Hare and Co., •land agents, Pahiatua. Mrs F. W. Temple, Renall Street, requires girl to help with housework, and assist with children.

Mr F. A. Jensen gives notice that trespassers with dog or gun on his property at Te Ore Ore will be prosecuted.

This afternoon Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. sell at their post office auction mart a large consignment of trees, also poultry and sundries. TIMELY RECIPES. /ORANGE 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 find aside. Melt an ounce of loaf gelatine in. a quarter pint of hot water, add three-quarters of a pimt of orange juice, the flavoured sugar, and ae rauch 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 rocky heaps on a crystal dish. SWISS ROLL.— Two teacupfuls caster sugar, two teacupfuls flour, iwo iteaspoonfuls 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 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 hi<rh-cln.ss teas. The teas used for this blend are extremely choice ;>nd mostly first pickings. It possess <• "Teat body, the texture is fine, v ' the aroma and bououet are exquiv'e. The "Dragon" Blead is blended and rrp 1 ---! by the Empire Tea Company, Wr "ington, and k sold bv most ncrocers in this district at 2s 8d per lb.

A depuiatioii of Messrs R. W. I{.»l.m.ii ami H. C. Robinson waited on iliy Mnsl-orton Trust Lands Trustees last in support of an application for a- grant for the Competitions Society. Tho deputation pointed out that the competitions were solely educational, and that it was tho Society's wish, when an a sound footing, to be a bio to assist talented persons to obtain tho necessary tuition. Tho matter was referred to the Finance Committee to report.

The Masterton Y. M. C. A. invite applications for tho position of parttime Secretary. A schedule of tho duties may Ijo seen at the Y.M.C.A. rooms.

Messrs Maclean and Co. hold their weekly sale at the mart this afternoon, when a large quantity of furniture and sundries will be submitted to auction.

The box plan for "Jack and the Beanstalk" pantomime will be opened at Miss Rive's thh (Saturday) morning at eight o'clock. Coupons will, Do given out at half past six.

Mr Frank Dupre has jUst-received a further consignment of jewellery, including a special lino of dress brooches, in crescent, half-moon and spray designs, set with olivenes, diamonds and pearls.

Messrs G. Hyde and Co., in a change advertisement elsewhere, invite the public to inspect their new consignment of plant pots. The selection is a varied one, and the prices are decidedly reasonable.

This season has brought with it quite a change in the millinery line as.sHown by the large assortment of new goods just opened up by Madame Carle. All the newest shades in both flowers and ribbons are just to hand, and the prices are exceptionally reasonable.

There is a 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, 15th inst., and following days. Temporary premises have been secured at 114 Queen Street, opposite the Club Hotel, where a very large assortment will be shown. —Advt.

In the spring time, when the fowls are laying well, it is a wise and economical move to preserve all the eggs that are not required for immediate where, Mr H. T. Wood, chemist, has a special word to say in regard to the qualities of Water Glass egg preservative, which is claimed to be the cleanest, cheapest, and most effective preparation, and is sold at a very reasonable price.

Mi - R. Petersen, who has been known in the Masterton district for the past 12 years as a spot cash buyer of wool, skins, bides and tallow, has opened up in the business premises lately occupied by Mr W.* Shaw, Queen Street, Masterton. Mr Petersen is a cash buyer of furniture, household effects, and goods of all descriptions. He is prepared to call upon any householder who has goods for sale, if they will notify him of the fact.

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