LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10409, 1 September 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton school will "breakup" for a week's vacation to-day.

The latest return for the Masterton. dredge shows 31ozs. 16dwts. for 127 hours' working.

There were aio fewer than six police officials at the steeplechase meeting at Clareville yesterday. Their -services were never required. A e;ve with four lambs, all doing well, may be seen on the farm of Mr Sven Nilsson, near Eketahuna. , -

An organiser has been appointed by the "Trade" in the Masterton electorate, and it is reported that a determined effort is to be made to secure the restoration of licenses. The itinerary for Mr D. Jones, who is about to visit the Wairarapa in the interests of the Farmers' Union, is being arranged by Messrs H. A. Nevins and W. B: Matheson.

The Eket'ahuna Borough Council has resolved to proceed with the scheme for the improvement of Cliff road. It is stated that when completed, this will be one of the finest walks in the Wairarapa. During a fireworks display in Gisborne on Coronation Night, a spectator was injured by a rocket following on the accidental explosion of a box of fireworks. He proceeded against the men in charge, claiming £lO damages. The Magistrate has given judgment for the plaintiff.

A most successful danoe was held in the Drill Hall, Masterton, last night, in aid of the St. Patrick's Church choir. There were about 80 couples present, and the floor was in perfect order for dancing. Mr J. Bradbury made an efficient M.CY, and excellent music was supplied by Mr Frank McKenzie. A sumptuous supper was provided by the ladies' committee, to whom much credit is due. The gathering was brought to a plose at an, early hour this morning. Colonel Birkenshaw, late Principal of the Melbourne Training College, is making liis jfirst visit, to Masterton as Provincial Commander. He will deliver a lecture in the local Salvation Army Hall to-night on "General Booth and his Work." Colonel Birkenshaw is recognised as one of the leading speakers of the Army, and he should be greeted with a good 'house. • The Mayor will preside. The Poverty Bay Herald reports that while exploring on the hills adjacent to Run No. 1,~ Whakatane," a party of boys discovered a cave almost hidden by dense scrub. On entering, the lads came upon three muzzle-loading revolvers and one carbine in a fairly good state of preservation. The pistols were encased in leather considering the time these must have been left in the cave, bore a fairly,new appearance. It is curious to think how the guns came to be abandoned in this fashion. The Auckland Fire Brigade struck at 3 p.m. last Friday, to enforce a demand for increases of wages amounting to sixpence per day. Early in June a revised scale of wages had been presented to the 1 Board by the men, but the board decided to communioate with the southern boards before acting. The men got tired of delay, and at noon gave an hour's notice. A special meeting of the board was called. The men were persuaded to stay till 3 o'clock, and at 3.15, after the/city bad been unprotected for fifteen minutes, they were informed that their demands had been acceded bo. The top wages asked were £2.15s 6d per week. At the S.M. Court yesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid, Ernest John Suitor claimed from William Andrew a sum of £9 Bs, being one month's wages in lieu of notice for wrongful dismissal and one month's board. Mr Hollings appeared for plaintiff and Mr Jordan for defendant. The plaintiff stated that he was engaged by defendant on July 4th through Miss Gillespie. The engagement was a monthly one, and it was agreed that it should be terminated by one month's notice from either party. After eleven days defendant paid witness.his wages to date, and told him he was dismissed. Andrew gave as his reason for dismissing plaintiff that the latter had not left a certain room on the order of the cook. The defendant did not put in an appearance, and judgment was accordingly given for plaintiff for the full amount claimed with costs £2. YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND That by üßinj; the commercial eucalyptus oil which is now bought up at 6d per lb weight and bottled, and on account of the large profit, pushed, you are exposing yourself to all the dangers to which the use of turpentine will expose you—irritation of 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—SAN>Eß'S EXTRACT embodies the 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 hv rejecting other brands.

A HINT TO THE WISE

A man is seldom sick when his bowels are regular, and never well when .they are irregular. Bear thisi in mind and 'take inamberlain's Tablets as occasion may require. There is nothing better. They ore gentle and mild in ttheir aotion> and are pJea■slanit to take. Try itinera, aaid you will never wis bto take another dase- of pills. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

The rinking "craze," as it is generally termed, is now on the wane in most parts of the Dominion. There will be only a light criminal calendar at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court in Masterton to-day.

A father recently obtained prohibition orders against two of his sons on the same day at the ISiapier Magistrate's Court.

The examination of the Territorial recruits in the Masterton district by Surgeon-Qtptiain Cook, is now practically completed. The rainfall registered at Eketahuna for the month of August was 2.31 inches. Rain fell on ten days. Charles Johnson, an old offender, was committed for sentence in the Supreme Court at Greymouth yesterday morning, for breaking and entering, and theft from the roadmen'.s cottage in Otira Gorge.

John Chisliolm, aged 40, died from injuries received through .\ fall from a stable loft where he was living at Gisbopne. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.

* Mr Frank Moore's Clydesdale stallion, Bancor," which was awarded the champion prize at the Masterton Show, has been -sold to Mr Donald McDonald, of Edendale, Southland. Timber for making fruit-boxes is becoming so scarce in Motueka, Nelson, that huge blue-gums are being cut down to supply the demand for ', this season.

The Masterton South Brass Band will (weather permitting) render a programme of music at the Solway Home on Sunday, September 10th, commencing at 2.30 p.m. A Wellington resident, who is visiting Masterton, states that *he No-License Party in the Empire ,Oity are posting placards in different parts of the town, referring to the remarkable absence of crime in Masterton as a result of No-License.

A brilliant scholar at the Masterton District .High School startled his teacher by declaring that "Captain Cook was the founder of Christianity." And yet it is said ifehat religious instruction should be imparted in the schools.

Questioned by Mr Ross, M.P., the Acting-Minister for Lands stated that the Government will consider the advisability of amending Section 39 of the Valuation of Land Act, 1908, in the direction of securing to Crown lessees the full benefit for loan purposes of improvements effected on their sections.

Mr Buchanan's suggestion for enabling country settlers to borrow funds through the local bodies for the purpose of constructing telephone lines, as in Canada, is being enquired into by the Government. The. Kaiwaiwai state school was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The average attendance at this school is between forty and fifty. This is the fifth school destroyed by fire in the Wairarapa during the last few years. *

MrW.H. Buick, of Opaki, is securing an excellent percentage of lambs from his Romney ewes this season. Last year his average was 127 per cent, and ihe expects this year to beat that record.

Mr J. T. M. Hornsby is announced to speak at the Public Hall, Lower Taueru,- to-morrow evening, at 8 o'clock, when he will deal with the land question and other important subjects. Ladies are specially invited to attend. The Mokau enquiry was advanced another istage before the Native Affairs Committee yesterday, [when Mr Walter Harry Bowler, President of the Waikato Maori Land Board, was examined at considerable lergth.

When a sentence of four months with hard labour was recorded against a man who was charged at the Magistrate's Court, at Hokitika on Saturday, with using obscene language in Revell Street, the accused thanked Mr Hewitt,-S.M., and added: "Tildo it on my head."

The Greytown Presbyterians held their annual meeting this week, the Rev. G. K. Stowell in the chair. The annual report and balance-sheet were read and adopted, the latter showing a small credit balance. In his introductory remarks to his lecture at .the Y.M.C.A. Hall in Ohristchurch the other evening, Mr H. W. Bishop said that some people thought he was "an old fool" for troubling about such subjects, but he expressed the opinion that the com-, munity would be none the worse for a leavening of similar "old fools." The approving round of applause that followed showed that the audience/agreed with the lecturer. The monthly "At-home" in connection -with the Congregational Church in Masterton was held at the house of Mrs Yalden yesterday afternoon. During the afternoon, Mrs Kitchener recitedj Miss Green gave a piano, solo, Mrs G. L. Joy sang a song and a hymn in Welsh, and the Misses Green contributed an instrumental duet. The Rev. Av Hodge, presiding, said that it was just three years since the Church wias formed by a small handful of members. Since then the Church and Sunday School had become strong, and the members had been constant and faithful to their duties and privileges. Mrs Yalden entertained, the company with afternoon tea. Mrs , Green, on behalf of the ladies, thanked Mrs Yalden, who suitably replied.

FAMILIAR MUSIC.

If you are a lover of music, you must have music in your home. Theatres and concerts are all right, but they have not the intimate and familiar charm of home-music. Don't make the mistake of supposing that you "can't afford a piano." By the Dresden Piano Company's Hire-Purchase System you can buy a piano and scarcely notice the cost. If you are interested, get into communication with "The Dresden" now. Full information will be given gladly, and advice that will be absolutely trustworthy. You can get a piano by any of the famous makers. Specially commended for New Zealand are : The Broadwood. The Ronisch. The Llpp. The Steinway. The Dresden Piano Co. have no specia linterest to serve. They want you to have just the piano that suits you. M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local Representative: H. Inms, TDianieH's Buildings, Queen St., Masterton.

REXONA

The Rapid Healer is an Ointment which heals with remarkable rapidity. Unlike the old-fashioned ointments which are very slow in their actions, Rexona speedily effects its cures after a. very few applications. Sold in triangular pots at is 6d and 3s. Obtainable everywhere.

A Roman Catholic "social" is to hot held at Hamua on September 6th.

A Maori axe of formidable size was picked up at the Mokomoko a few days ago. Careful polishing has given a smooth surface to the weapon, and the edge is fairly sharp. The Wellington Education Board. distributes public money amounting to between £IIO,OOO and £120,000 every year.

A local cheese company has (says the Eketahuna Express), been offered 6 l-16d for their output for the coming season. The outlook for cheese suppliers is excellent.

A considerable number of Taranaki cattle are now finding their way to the Auckland district. There was one deal this week down the coast, by which 462 head of mixed cattle wero transferred from a Taranaki owner t* an Auckland buyer.

At a meeting of delegates from Fire Brigades, held in Dannevirke on Wednesday, at which several Wairar&pa Brigades were represented, it was decided to form an "United Fire Brigade Association," to comprise the area from Gisborne to Martinborough. It waa decided, if possible, to arrange for the holding of the first demonstration in Dannevirke about March next.

The person who took a gentleman's tweed overcoat by mistake from the Drill Hall last night is requested to return same to the Age office.

A woman to do washing and ironing one day per week is advertised for..

A Milner, Tann, or other good make of safe as advertised for.'

A pig-skin pocket purse} found on the Whareama road awaits ownership at this office. l

The person who took by mistake a brown "Dexter" rainproof coat from the dressing room on the night of the Golf Club's dance is requested to kindly return same to the Age office.

Messrs McGruer and Co. announce that they are making a special display of beautifully embroidered unmade muslin blouse pieces in numerous dainty designs. Inspection is invited.

Mr D. G. Brown, Wairarapa agent for the Bradbury mote* cycles, in a change advertisement on another page of this morning's issue announces that he has just landed in Masterton a number of 3£ horse power machines. Those contemplating investing iin a motor cycle would do well to make a point of inspecting these machines, % which are claimed (to be remarkable hill climbers. Another point worth noticing is that these motors can be fitted with a two speed free engine for side car use. In addition to the above mentioned stocks there is also to hand a big shipment of ladies and gentlemen's bicyclSs, a specialty of which is the "Argyle" make. They are of the best English material,' beautifully finished, and a guarantee of 12 months, goes with each machine. Inspection, and correspondence invited. •„