LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10424, 15 September 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

j The latest return from the Masterton dredge lis 37ozs. 16dwts. for 131 hours' working. Telegrams to hand last night indicated that good rains had been experienced throughout the Canterbury district. The freehold properties of the WaiFarmers' Coroperative Association, Ltd., are valued at £65,535 4s $&. ' The Masterton South Brass Band will, weather permitting, render a programme of music in Queen Street on Saturday evening, at 7.30 o'clock. Mr Dalziel was further examined before the Native Affairs Committee of \ idle House of Representatives yesterday concerning the Mokau ; transaction. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the twenty-four hours preceding 9 o'clock on Thursday morning was six points. A welcome downpour of rain occurred in the Masterton district yesterday. The protracted spell of dry weather was creating a good deal of uneasiness in the minds of farmers, and orops were beginning v to suffer. The hockey tournament which, was to have been held on the old showgrounds, Masterton, yesterday, in aid of the Sol way Recognition Fund, was postponed until Thursday next, on account of.,.the rough state of the weather. Messrs Colin Campbell, W. Robieson. G. W. Deller, W- Howard Booth, H. McPhee and E. Eagle, junr., mem-', bers of the Committee of the Wairar-a-oa and East Coast P. and A. Society, made a canvass of Masterton tradesmen on Wednesday last, and succeeded in gathering a very substantial sum in special prizes for the forthcoming show. Mr C. Campbell, one of the member* of the' Committee which canvassed Masterton for prizes for'the forthcoming P. and A. Show at Carterton, informed an Age representative that the donations given this year in Masterton were in excess of the money and trophies given in either of the last three years. The hearty response, he remarked, made canvassing this year a real pleasure EVERYONE A PIANIST. With a Broadwood Player Piano in the house, everyone can play. The piano may be used fo rsolo work by the most brilliant executant, or, with the player mechanism attached, an untaught child can make delightful music. The Broadwood Player Piano is every ounce British, all made by British craftsmen in one British fac- ! tory. It i sbuilt to last, the ordinary perishable rubber tubes being re- j placed by aluminium. , THE BROADWOOD PLAYER PIANO. | the name in mind, and when you are buying a piano ask us about it. Our great and rapid turnover enables us to charge the lowest possible prices, and a precisely relative benefit applies when hire-purchase payments are arranged. THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, LTD., WELLINGTON. Local Representative: H. Inns, DanieJl's Buildings, Queen. Street, Masterton. Phosphoi is an emulsion of God Liver Oil with Fvpophoßphites. and is the finest nerve, bone, fat and | rao&cto builder known. 0>

Tho South Island Electoral Boundaries Commission sat in Ghristchurch yesterday, and will continue to-day. Tho proceedings are not open to the Press. A ten-roomed house at Takapuna, belonging to Mrs Warimil's estate, and occupied by Mr "\V. J. Tye, has been destroyed by fire. The house was insured in the South. British for £6OOL The police are still looking for Bawelka in tiho Palmerston North district, and although numerous thefts are reported, they have been unable to find him. Mr M. Laracy stated to a Lyttelton Times reporter that he did not anticipate there would bo any trouble this season between the shearers and the shee-powners, as it was probable that £1 per hundred would be given all round. The activity of the building trade in Dunedin is most pronounced. Since the beginning of September contracts amounting to £26,000 have been accepted. Plans and specifications are also being prepared entailing expenditure of an additional £40,000. The District Engineer of the Public Works Office invites tenders for additions to the Carterton Post - Office. I Plans may be seen at the Masterton and Carterton Post Offices . and the I District Public Works Office, Wellington. J The Endeavour Lodge, No. 203, met i in the Foresters' Hall, Masterton, last ' night. A social programme was supplied by the gentlemen, who entertained the fair sex in an admirable I manner. A splendid supper was pro- | vided, and served by the hosts. j At the close of the boxing tournaI ment in Masterton last night, the j prizes won by the various competitors I were presented by the President of the Club (Mr A. P. Whatman.) Mr Whatman congratulated the various competitors upon the sportsmanlike manner in which .they had conducted themselves throughout the tournament. Mr W. H. Jackson, in his report to the Masterton District High School Committee last night, acknowledged the donation of a book entitled "Alcohol and the Human Body," from Dr. W. H. Hosking, and museum specimens from Mrs Rees, Mr F. Groves, Castlepoint, Mr W. D. Watson and several very fine entomological specimens from scholars. The annual combined social of tho Masterton Non-Conformist Bible Glasses was held in the Methodist Schoolroom last night. The funption, which was attended hy a large number of young people, was a decided success. An enjoyable programme was presented, interspersed with games and competitions, at the close of which a dainty supper was handed round by the ladies. During the recent examination visit, the headmaster of the Masterton District High School pointed out to the Chief Inspector the unprotected state of the lead gutters on the whole of the school roofs, and explained that the Committee had to meet a constantly recurring expenditure to effect repairs and renewals. I A Press Association telegram from ' Elth&m says: —Arrangements have been made by Mr G. W. Buckeridge, representative of Lane and Co., London, for export of 15 tons of-butter per month, and also trial shipments of frozen-meat, to North-West Canada. It is believed that a profitable market for New ZeaJand produce can be opened up there. Supplies will be drawn principally from ihe«Nbrth Island. A number of important school building works are to be carried out in the Wairarapa by the Wellington Education Board, tenders for wiiioh a-re now being called. The new contracts include .-—New residence, Kaiparoro; new school, Tablelands; additions to -residence, Taueru; painting and repairs to school and residence, Tinui; and .painting, repairs, and additions to school and residence at Whakataki. Tenders will be received until Monday. September 25th. . The Rev. T. Keith-Ewen, of the Berhampore Baptist Church, Wellington, formed a Baptist Church in Murray's Hall, Masterton, last night, baptising and receiving several friends into membership. , The Church has been formed in connection with the Central Auxiliary of the Baptist Union of New Zealand. Pastor Swinerd, who is the recognised minister of the newly-formed church, has, together with Mrs Swinerd, for many years been identified with Christian work in the Baptist denomination, and has always been to rhe fore in any good cause. In his monthly report to the Mas'terton District High School Committee last night, the headmaster (Mr W. H. Jackson) stated that the number of names on the main school roil was 641; the -and the percentage For t<he side school tee figures were 181, 166, and 92, aid for the secondary classes. 54, 49 and 91. The attendance at the main school and at the side school has been very satisfactory during the month. The majority of the pupils in the secondary classes are attending with commendable regularity. In a few cases ihe attendance is far from satisfactory. It is pr.i.hable. that-the *ree places of one <ir two scholars will be cancelled at the end of the quarter, on account of unsatisfactory attendance.

THE REASONABLENESS OF MACHINE MILKING. Milking by hand is a branch of farm khour unique in its primataveness, and has often to be done at unpopular hours. We must admit that there is a wide gap between a good hand milker and a had one. Stall the work is purely manual, and calls for little in .the way of mental exercise. How different at is in every other department of work on: a. well ordered form. The drudgery is lightened, and a certain pleasing (interest evoked in tne mind of the. operator by manipulating, say aoi ingenious machine likethe "RIDD." The average man would sooner operate a ■ machine than engage in work which iiis wholly manual. Wherever the mechanical milker is installed, a revival of interest, can. at once he noticed. We (shall be pleased to send you catalogues and fall particulars of the "RLDD" MILKING MACHINE, and "BLACKSTONE" KEROSENE ENGINE on receipt of your postcard. It will save you a lot of worry, and will increase your milk cheque to put in these time and labour saving machines. MANSON AND BARR, District Agents. PALMERSTON NORTH. I

A sensation was caused in Marten* on Sunday afternoon by two wellknown ladies appearing in harem. skirts. About 80 individual entries have: been received for the Pahiatua Competitions, a gratifying total for an icitial venture. At the annual meeting of the Woodville Jockey Club, Mr S. Bolton wasPresideit, and Mr $. Leithead vice-president. The other officialswore all re-elected. i At a meeting of the Greytown Borough Council tho tender of Mr H. Humphries was accepted for the erection of the Coronation Baths. Atthe same time it was reported that the • gas would be turnoi on next Saturday, but the official opening would not tako~ place till the following Thursday. A meeting of the Mount Hector" ( Touri&ts Track Committee was held on Tuesday night, when it was decided to' write to the Featherston CouDty Council for the Government grant of £IOO, and then proceei immediately with the work. A number of "Rhode Island Reds," a strain of fowl which has not been previously imported to Wellington, were included in the manifest of the Aorangi which arrived from San Froncisto yesterday. • The birds were, brought out by Mr W. J. Lovelock, cf Palmerston. A meeting of the Pahiatua No--License Council was held at Woodvilb on Wednesday afternoon, when there was a full attendance of delegates. Satisfactory reports were received of the organising work for the coming campaign. The next meeting will be held at Pahiatua. Mr R. B. Ross, M.P., has notified the Pahiatua District High School Committee that he may possibly be abteto arrange for one of the Cabinet Ministers to officially open the new school building. The Hon. G. Fowlds, ex-Minister for Education, ■was asked prior to his resignation toperform the ceremony. There is a distinct moral to be drawn from the following paragraph from the Carterton News:—The dairy farmer's row is trying enough to hoe, without having to cope with the mad delinquencies of "gay" young men. A farmer on the Carterton-Masterton road had very recently built a stani for his milk cans at the roadside, where • they could be placed and easily pick- ! Ed up by a passing cart. On the night jof its completion it was demolished I and red ucedto matchwood by some-passers-by. The matter has been reported to the Carterton police,, who* are investigating. 'Mr W. C. Buchanan, member for Wairarapa, writing on the. 12th inet., states that he had just received intimation from the Hon. the General that a tender from Mr GGaskin had been accepted for a thriceweekly rural mail delivery from Carterton along Belvedere road to Cobden road, Hinau Gully, Hururua road, Mangatarere road, and Rimutaka road to Clareville and Carterton. We aresure this is a boon which will be greatly appreciated by the settlers of the district. The service is now inoperation. A boy to assist on farm is advertised for. Mr A. Meikle notifies that persons, found trespassing on "Oakdale,"" Mika Miki,' will be prosecuted. Mr E. Hodge, second-hand dealer,: advertises for sale a number of special lines. Eight quarter acre-sections, Lansdowne, in a good locality, at the low price of £4O per section, are advertised for sale in the wanted colum-is. Tenders are invited for ploughing: and working 50 acres of ground, wihich was under crop last year. Further particulars may be obtained from iMr W. C.poulter, care Messrs Dalgety and Co, Masterton. ' A reminder is given of the sale of boots and shoes which will commence at Mr H. Hadley's shop this morning. Great reductions are announced in 1 every department, and the'sale price* of every article is plainly marked. Miss L. E. Hampton, 8.A., Princlipal of the Girl's Collegiate School, Church Street, notifies that the third term will begin on Monday next. The Principal wall .be at home on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. Ex. Ruapehu, Mr Henderson, jeweller, Queen Street, Masterton, has just landed a direct importation of -beautiful enamel goods, which ladies: are invited to inspect. The lines include enamel brooches, bangles, pendants, Jinks, hat pms, and other articles. A concert is to be given in Carterton this evening by Mr Purcell Webb and .his Masterton pupils, assisted by Mr E. R. Wilson. Mr W. J. Warren, representative for Messrs Colmore-Williams, land and estate agents in the Northern Wairoa district, is at present on a threedays! visit to Masterton. Mr Warren, who is staying at the Club Hotel, will be pleased to give particulars of #properties for sale in that rapidly rising part of the Dominion. Attention is drawn to an advertisement on the auctioneers' page of this morning's issue. Never hurry, never worry. Don't get in a rage; ; Try to keep your .temper always, Says a good old- sage. If you get a oold and shiver, Don't take doctor's pile— Run at once and get—'tis precious— Woods' Peppermint Cure foot* chills. - ■ " - 9 •

Warner's Rust-proof Corsets, universally popular. * 5 HELPED CHILDREN THROUGH WINTER. "In my opinion children's colds should never be neglected," writes? Mrs M. E. Ellbourn, Piper Street,, South Broken. Hill. N.S.W. "My two* sons, Arthur and Frank, were always catching colds during the winter* months, but I managed to get then* through the winter by the nse of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. If either of them wakes up coughing E always give ham a dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which has always been successful' in ridding them of the usual winter colds." For salebv all chemists and storekeepers. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. NOW is the time to work havoowith the small bird pest. For a fewr pence you will save several pounds,; and with <a minimum of time and labour. GORDON'S POISONED GRAIN brings certain death to aU birds which live chiefly on cereals. I On© grain is sufficient to kill a bird, and it is so trated that the bird cannot hielip getting the poison, even if it has only the grain in its mouth for a few seconds. We have, the Doisoned grain all ready made, to sell in any quantity, from'lib upwards, or if pre* - ferred, bring your own grain, and we will treat it for you.— J. V. GORDON (Chemist, by Exams.), Masterton.