LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10410, 2 September 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return firora the Sucesss dredge shows 22ozs. 6dwts. for 115 hours' working.

Good progress has been made by the contractors for the erection of the bridges at the northern approaoh to Masterton during the last few weeks. Twenty new members have been elected to the Wairarapa Employers' Association as a result of Mr William Pryor's visit to Ma&terton last month.

The rate of advance to be paid by the New Zealand Farmers' Dairy Union, between August 26th and September 30th, will be Is per lb for butterfat.

Unskilled labour is said to be at a discount just now on the West Coast of the South Island, and a great many of this class of workers are out of employment. Young cattle are said to be very scarce in Waikato, and local cattledealers have been operating very freely in Taranaki, where prices are considerably lower for that class of stock. Southland has recently been suffering from an unseasonable absence of rain. This has been followed by a cold wet snap, which' is proving fatal tq young lambs, though the rainfall is proving beneficial to the farmers. At the special meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees yesterday, '.Mr Pauling described the new bridge over the Waipoua river as "an abortion of a thing." Mr Krahagen said it was "a botch, to say the least of it." -

The agricultural school for teachers will be opened at Greytown on Monday afternoon next, and will last for a fortnight. It is expected that between fifteen and twenty teachers will be present. Mr W. C. Davies, agricultural'instructor to the Wellington Education Board, will give demonstrations during the progress of the school.

A Native named Reeti Hoera, residing in Dannevirke, was charged at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., with having kept a dog rver the age of six months without having registered it. A fine of Is with costs was imposed. The proceedings were instituted by Hone Kereoma, registrar of dogs for the Maori Council.

Mr T. Page, of Messrs Page and Page, Eketahuna, waited upon the Wellington Land Board on Thursday, with reference to the proposed purchase <by Mr W. B. -Godfrey, of certain small areas of Crown land in Block IV, Mjangaorie, along the banks of the Mangaone River. It-was resolved to adhere to the previous decision that he must purchase the road as well or none at all.

Mr G. R. Sykes addressed a meeting of electors at Pongaroa on Thursday night, and met with a splendid reception. There was a, good attendance, and Mr A. Dickens occupied the chair. A vote of thanks was passed on the motion of Mr P. R. Kent, seconded by Mr A. E. Pond. Mr Sykes spoke at Rakaunui last evening'.

A meeting of the Wairarapa Employers' Association was held in the Secretary's office in Masterton yesterday, Mr C. E. Daniell in the chair. It was resolved that Messrs J. Caselberg and C. E. Daniell, with the Secretary (Mr C. A. Tabuteau) be appointed delegates to attend the annual meeting of the New Zealand Employers' Federation in Wellington on Wednesday, September 20th. YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND That by using the commercial eucalyptus oil which is now bought up at 6d per lb weight and bottled, ana 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—SANDEß'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 by other brands.

Recovery from wasting and weakening diseases is hastened by use of PHOSPHOL. Phosphol begins with a P.

A meeting of directors of the Masterton Co-operative Dairy Company is to be held this afternoon.

The Sugar Refining Company has advanced the price of all sugar £l< per ton.

According to the Government meteorologist, yesterday was the first day of spring. The weather experienced in Masterton yesterday was a confirmation of the fact.

The system of skim-milk and whey pasteurization has now been introduced into 70 cheese factories and 28 creameries in New Zealand. A number of settlers in the Masterton district .are devoting portions of their land this year to the cultivation of lucerne. A considerable area of country in the Lower* Valley and in the neighbourhood of Masterton is just now being prepared for rape crops. A resident was fined 2s 6d and 7s costs at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, for having ridden a bicycle at night without a light. The poll of ratepayers in the Featherston County on the proposal to rate on unimproved values is to be taken on the 15th inst. A child named Irene Dolsie M'Oabe, died at the Auckland Hospital as the result of scalds. The mother of the child stated at the inquest that ishe was lifting a pot of boiling soup off the fire, and accidentally spilt some on the baby, who was playing on the floor. ' The reflection of the lire at Eketahuna was distinctly 'seen from Masterton on Thursday night. Most peo- : pie were of opinion that the conflagration was much nearer than it turned [ out to be. At the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., made an order for the removal of 196 names from the Masterton electoral roll, on the ground that the piarties concerned had ceased to reside in this district. The application was made by the registrar of electors (Mr M. Foley). The Park Beautifying Committee met the Masterton Borough Council iii, the Park on Thursday morning, wthen a site was seleoted upon which to erect the new Coronation Hall. The building will 'be situated just beyond the oval, with its back close against the trees alqng the cemetery fence.

Mr C. E. Daniell expressed the opinion at the special me-oting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees yesterday that hundreds of pounds had been wasted in the construction of two bridges over the Waipoua river at the northern approach to Masterton. Mr T. B. Michell concurred in this opinion. At a meeting of the Presbyterian session at Featherston, a resolution was passed approving of a petition being isen/t to the General Alssembtly, which will meet in Dunedin shortly, in flavour of forming a Wairarapa Presbytery, embracing the congregations between Pongaroa and Featherston, inclusive, and probably Woodville.

The Kaiwaiwai school, which was destroyed by fire on Wednesday, was insured by the Education Board for £2ll with the New Zealand and National Insurance Coys. The building was about thirty years old. It is believed that the fire wias .caused by a spark from a chimney in a building elo*e by. An-official enquiry is be held.,

Great interest is being manifested in Masterton in the annual football match to be played next week, in which law, dollars, chilled beef and i molars will be concerned. It is thought that "Taylor's Medical Jurisprudence" will be in request to settle the overdraft of ivory "stock" which will be provided by painless extractors. ' A Southland horse dealer confirms previous reports regarding a decided drop in the. Australian draught-horse market, and states that while he was in. Melbourne advices were received from Western Australia that a slump j had also set in there. Nevertheless he l was able to dispose of four of .the mares which he took over, at a price aggregating £360. In his opinion, for a time, at least, intending exporters will have tb exercise a prudent discretion in tlhe matter of consignments. A Press Association telegram from Hiawera is&y.s:—While riding home from school on Monday, the two children of Mr Lovell, aged eight and five years, were thrown from a pony which bolted. Both received injuries to the head. The younger boy took a ibad -turn on Wednesday and was operated on the same evening, but died . this ■morning. The elder.child is progressing satisfactorily. ' Adjutant Gunn, of tjjfe Salvation Army,-and Robert Hogg and James Eagle, of the Socialist Party, were each fined 5s and 7s costs, in the Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday, for remaining in ia certain place when ordered to move on by the police. The prosecutions were the outcome of recent street scenes at anti-militarist meetings. All the defendants expressed regret, and the Magistrate inflicted nominal fines under the circumstances, but emphasised the fact that the police must be obeved. I

TIMELY RECIPES. , ORANGE CAKE.— Rut 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, ana puti the find aside. Melt an oxtnCe of leaf gelatin© in a quarter pint ft? hot Water, add three-quarters fcf Bt 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 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 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 high-class teas. The teas used for this blend are extremely choice and mostly, first pickings. It possesses great 'body, the texture is fine, 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 8d per lb.

Paradise ducks are said to be a pos* itive nuisance in some districts in the South Island.

In the course of his address at Pongaroa, Mr. G. R. Sykes strongly advocated the construction of a railway line betwen Masterton and Waipukurau, which he sand would open up 1,250,000 acres of laud.

A ladies' debate was held in connection with the Pahiatua Literary and Debating Society last evening, the subject being the rights and wrongs of the recent strike in England. At, latest accounts they were still aping strong.

Up till last night, no clue had been obtained as to the whereabouts of the escaped prisoner, Joseph Pawoika. All sorts of reports have been circulated, but none of them have stood investigation.

A monster Nb-license meeting is to be held in the Masterton Town Hall to-morrow evening, after the church services, when an address will be given by Colonel Birkenshaw.

A shooting party in the Waimate district bagged 32 wallabies on Sunday last. These marsupials are now fairly numerous in that district. It is not likely, however, that t'hey will become a pest, as they are easily thinned out with gun end dogs. The fur of those secured by the party mentioned was in excellent condition. Opossums are also said to be making headway in various parts of the Dominion.

During the past season four herdtesting associations were in operation in the Dominion. The Dalefield Association was continued for a second sea-i son under Departmental auspices. The Stratford Association comprised 27 members, testing 772 cows; 29 members of the Kaupokonui Association tested 1,880 cows; 25 members of the Cambridge Association* tested 1,016 oows. In the fouif associations there are 102 members testing 4 317 cows. It is just three years since the Rev. A. Hodge began his work in Masterton, having been invited by the Congregational Union ti form a church here, in response to a strong representation made by local Congregationalists. Since then, 92 members have been received, and a Sunday school, numbering 70 children, is well organised under the superintendence of Mr I Shoesmith. The new year begins tomorrow, and the anniversary sermons will be preached by the Rev. W. A. Evans, chairman of the Wellington district, on Sunday week. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that rain fell at the Upper Plain on thirteen days in the month of August. The maximum fall in twenty-four hours was 44 points, registered on the 28th, and 41 points on the 29th. The minimum was one pointeon the 29th. The total for the month was 1.80 inches. The average for August, during the previous seven years was 3.07 inches. The total for the past eight months has been 28.77 inches, and the average for the corresponding period, 29.80 inches. An advertiser wants gardening or general work in town or country. A smart boy to learn the trade is advertised for by Mr D. Threadwell, bootmaker, Queen Street. Sittings of utility white leghorns and Silver Wyandottes are advertised for sale. Mr P. L. Person, 62 CornWall Street, invites a call. Sittings of Ruen duck eggs are advertised for sale in the wanted columns of thisissue by Miss.Pearce/' Upper Plain. Messrs Maclean and Co. will sell at their auction rooms, Perry Street, to-day, crockery, linoleums, drapery, costume lengths, baize, clocks, plate, furniture, etc. Messrs Watson and Co., drapers, elsewhere announce that they will open business to-day in their new premises, Queen-street, lately occupied by Messrs L. J. Hooper and Co. Particulars of a special land bargain are ■advertised on page 8 of this morning'is 'issue by Messrs C. C. Ross and Co., land agents and sharebrokers, Masterton. The property referred to is three-isheep country and is for sale at Government valuation. The firm will be pleased to supply full particulars on application.

Mr Chilwell. Waipukurau, tises for sale sittings of eggs, white leghorns and silver wyandotte hens, and Indian runner ducks. Particulars as to .prices, etc., appear 'n an advertisement or) the front page.

An important sale of town and suburban sections in the town of Matierei -is advertised to;be held, at the.Town. Hall, Taumarumu, on Wednesday, 20th September, by the Farmers' Cooperative Auctioneering Co., of Hamilton. Particulars will be found on page Bof tliis isue. Mr and Mrs J. D. Reardon and family insert a notice of thanks in connection with their recent bereavement. Three quiet, sound, first-class dairy cows, .just coming into profit, are advertised for sale. Special attention is called by Messrs J. Elliotit and Co., saddlers, Queen Street, Masterton, to their large new stock of Gladstone bags and overland trunks,, suit cases, •. hat boxes, and other necessary lines in leather goods. There is, probably, no gentleman's ring more becoming than the plain, signet, with crest engraved. These are locally made to any design and size, in 9 and 18-carat gold. Mr Henderson, jeweller, would be pleased to give quotations to purchasers.