LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10434, 27 September 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A iMasterton shareholder received a wire from Reefton yesterday as follows: —" 'Just-in-Time' gold mine has struck 5 a reef sft wide, showing gold; very promising;" Application is to he made by the Wellington Education Board to the Government for a grant in aid of acquiring several acres of land to enlarge tihe Kaiwaiwai school site. Two English veterinarians, employed by the New Zealand Agricultural Department, are at present en route to the Dominion. REXONA. The Rapid Healer is an Ointment which heals with remarkable rapidity. Unlike the old-fashioDed omtirenta which are ver> slon in their actions, Rexona speedily effects its cures after a very few applications. b<>H in triangular pots air Is 6d and &i. o» ui.iiii'tlrt everywhere.

Mr J. McGregor, of Masterton, addressed ' a meeting on ' 'Masterton Under No-License" at Bongotea last night. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the twenty-four hours preceding nine o'clock on Tuesday morning was seven, points. The Wellington Education Board yesterday decided to ask officers of Fire Brigades to give instruction! to school children in this district in firedrill.

A German writer tells an English paper that when a benzoynapthylanid is treated with nitric acid, two isomericmonitronamiasbenzonphtylamide are formed, one yielding monononamidobenzenapthylamide, and the other, All parents'should impress this fact upon the minds of their children.

The Eketahuna Borough Council on Monday night decided to apply to the State Guaranteed Advances Department for provisional approval of a loan of £13,000, for a water supply.

The officials of the Agricultural Department at Wallaceville are making important experiments just now, with a view, if possible, to discovering a satisfactory remedy for mamitis in cows, v One of the experiments is in the nature of injecting the serum of mammitis.

Tenders were yesterday accepted by the Wellington Education Board for a new residence at Kaiparoro; new school at Tablelands; additions to residence at Bideford; painting and repairs at Taueru; painting and repairs at Tenui; additions to school, etc., Whakataki; and additions to residence at Kohinui.

His Majesty the King has donated six portraits of himself and the Queen to the Wellington Education Board. The Board yesterday decided to ask His Excellency the Governor to convey ite titianks to His Majesty. Two of the Portraits are to come to the Wiairarapa. One of these, is to be hung in the Masterton District High School, and the other in the Pahiatua District, Hicrh School-

The Education Department has informed the Wellington Education Board that a guarantee of an average attendance of twenty pupils is necessary before the Eketahuna school can be converted into a District High School. The Board decided yesterday to forward a copy of the Department's letter to the Eketahuna Committee.

- A Nireaha correspondent t'.~ Age relates an incident which was certainly novel to those who witnessed it. A farmer whose cow was down with weakness called in the aid of his neighbours, but the united .efforts of four or five of them could not get the animal on to its legs. A passer-by joined the group, and on learning what was the trouble, he walked up to the animal and gave a yell into its ear. Thereupon the astonished cow sprang up unaided, and walked away. , ,

Dairy farmers in the Wiairarapa will be interested in a statement made by the v mama'ger of the Longburn Dairy, Factory, in his monthly report, complaining of very strong feed flavours in the milk, caused chiefly by thousand headed kale heing. -used for cow feed, and he thought tihat if the kale was cut several days before being used the flavours would not he so pronounced. ' ■ '

A proposal was made at the mooting of the Wellington Education' Board; on Tuesday "by > H. Field, M.P., that the agricultural class,for teachers be held next yearon the West Coast, instead of Greytown. Mr Field ventured the opinion that the change of teachers from one district to another would be beneficial. The Chief Inspector agreed with Mr Field, but stated that Greytowni was the only township which possessed a satisfactory laboratory.

In connection with the hockey tournament to be played to-morrow afternoon on <the old showgrounds, afternoon toa will be provided bv Mr W. Wilkes. This, innovation should be greatly appreciated by the visitors to the tournament. Arrangements will probably be made for a band to play selections during the intervals between the matches.

j Mr Wise, organising secretary for Mr A. H. Herbert, who is at present in ' Masterton, informed a representatjye of the Age yesterday that he has practically finished a tour of the, elec-j-toratej The results are very saiiifac|.tory,t especially in Masterton.; Mr rWisestiates that-'he- found that Mr

Herbert had made a good impression and" strong, committees have been formed. .It is intended to open a permanent office, in Masterton in the old bicycle jslhop at.the Club Hotel at an early date.

The Wellington Education Board yesterday made a grant of £5 for ground improvements at Hukanui, but deferred an application for a well, etc., at the same school. A vote was made for.a residence shed at Martinborough v It was decided to ask for further information regarding an application from Ballanco for 'painting and repairs.

Ci\ Temple stated at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council that the library committee had never been called together, and stat the librarian had been instructed to cease purchasing books. He added that he did not like interfering with the librarian. She was the person who understood the .requirements of the subscribers.. Cr. Temple resigned from tihe committee. Cr. Hoar said there ought to be a censorship, and if he had the time he would foe only\tqo willing to act on the committee. Cr. Donald said that it would foe just as bad to.leave the matter in the hands of one Councillor as to leave it to one librarian. He would therefore, also resign from 1 the committee. Both members of the committee having resigned, the purchasing of books will be attended to by Miss Jago as previously.

It makes one anxious—any loss of weight. PHOSPHOL. will re-build i constitution. .Large bottles sold by all storeß. HELPED CHILDREN THROUGH WINTER. "In my opinion ohiMren's should never be neglected," writes Mrs M. E. Elbourn, Piper Street, South Broken Hill, N.S.W. "My two sons, Arthur and Frank, were always catching colds during the winter months, hut I managed to get them through the winter oy the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. If either of .them wakes up coughing I always give him a dose' of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which has always been successful in ridding them of the usual winter colds." For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

A grant of £421 has been made by the Government for a school residence at Alfredton, and £4OO for a , residence at Pongaroa. j The iMasterton Borough Conn-Ml has '« agreed to invite the citizens to observe ; a holiday from 12 noon on October 26, people's day of the Wairarapa P. and I A. Society's show at Carterton. |

Mr A. H. Herbert addressed a re- j cord attendance of electors at Putara ( on Monday night, Mr Keas presiding, j At the. conclusion of the meeting a vote of .thanks was carried on the motion of Mr T. Priest, seconded by Mr L.'S. Christensen.

The adjourned annual general meeting of members of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce will be held on Friday, the 29th September, at 3.30 p.m., in Murray's Hall, Queen Street, next Club Cafe.

The Mastert«xi Muncipal Band will render a number of selections in front of the To An Hall this evening, prior to the concert-. Selections will also be played at the Park Oval on Sunday afternoon.

An Auckland man, the Star says, has promised to become financially responsible for the mother of the late Mr T. E. Taylor as long as she lives. It is hoped lo raise £IOOO in Auckland ior the Taylor Memorial Fund.

A man named Joseph Youngman, aged fifty, a cook, was found drowned in the Wairoa rover on Monday afternoon. He had been missing since Saturday. He is supposed to have a son in the Telegraph Office in Auckland. Mr J. D. Rockefeller, viiio would give half his huge fortune for a good digestion, is forbidden by his physician to eat anything which has been cooked, not even bread or cakes. His diet is confined to uncooked meat, with eggs and vegetables. After closely studying the habits of the starling, Mr Brannigan, of the Agricultural Department, has come to the conclusion that the bird is a most valuable one as an eradioator of tne grass grub and other insect pests. A petition for the removal of the Matahiwi school to a more suitable locality has been referred to the Inspectors of the Wellington Education Board to report. Michael Creene, a single man, aged sixty-five, was found drowned in a creek near Kohukohu, Auckland district. It is supposed he fell into the water owing to sudden heart failure. *

Mr G. R. Sykes, one of the candidates for the Masterton seat is . addressing the electors at Newman this (Wednesday) evening, and proposes to deliver a speech at Pleckville to-mor-row (Thursday) evening. The chair will he taken at each place' at eight o'clock. \ ■

The ordhiary meeting of Stonehenge Lodge was held last evening, Bro. P. Corbett, A.D.,(presiding over a good of members. Two candidates were initiated and one was proposed for membership. The lodge decided to meet at eight o'clock during the summer months.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Masterton Fire Brigade was held last evening, Superintendent Jenkins presiding. One new member and eight honorary imembers were elected. Dr. J. A. iCowie attended and instructed the members in practical ambulance work, which was much appreciated. The .question of the operations of the Mormons among the natives of the Wairarapa again came up for consideration at the meeting of the Wellington Education Board yesterday. It was decided to write the Government, drawing attention to the, poaition of affairs.

Special tests of Wairarapa dairy' herds have recently been made by the officers of the Agricultural Department. Mr C. J. Reakes, Chief Veterinarian, yesterday told a representative of the Age that the result of the} test had, been highly satisfactory. The body of the; woman who was cut to; pieces on the Hutt' railway: line near Thorndon station on Mon-r day night has been identified as that; of Mrs Maria Donovan, aged 56, the wife of Edward Donovan, for many! years gardener at. the Government Buildings on Lambton Quay. She left her home on Monday night stating, that she was going for a walk.

Permission was yesterday, granted by the Wellington Education Board for the establishment of Saturday agricultural classes for teachers 'at Pahiatua. .

A reminder is "given~of. Trust Lands Trustconcert which takes place' thisrevening. A very fine programme willybe jand. a most enjoy-i able evening should be spent. It is understood that the electricians at the Town Hall have completed the installation of the electric light, which should be greatly appreciated by the public attending the concert to-night. The quarterly summoned meeting of the Independent Order of Eecha-v bites was held in the Dominion Hall, Masterton, last evening', Bfo. A. E. Wainwright, C.R., presiding'oyer a very good attendance of' members. Four new members were initiated into the order, and two friends proposed for membership. A committee meeting was held after the ordinary busi- j ness, to discuss the annual social to be ! held on October 10th. j

Since Mr W. I. Lovelock's return from America, with a consignment of pedigree Holsteins, Ijis champion .but-ter-fat cow, Ladyof Cliffside, has given birth to a fine heifer calf by King Segis, the bull imported last year. In this calf there are two strains of the old Mercedes—julips Pietertje, the world's champion cow of 1901-2. Lady of Cliffside has been entered for a but-ter-fat competition at the forthcoming Palmerston Spring Show.

Recovery from wasting and weakening diseases is hastened by use of PHOSPHOL. Phosphol begins with n P. Ladies, be considerate and tactful, yet firm, with any refractory draper who may try to substitute any other make for the famous Warner's Rustproof Corsets.* A MOTHER'S PRAISE. There is no better medicinie made for children . than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs Gsneig, of Rowntree Street, Balnmin, Sydney, in the following letter tells other mothers about it:—"My /two children have derived great benefit from taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy; they both suffered from colds, but .Chamberlain's Cough Remedy afforded them instant relief, and by the-time two bottles were taken a cure"' was effected. I can thoroughly recommend "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to mothers whose children suffer from an? kind of colds. Sold by all chemist* and. storekeepers.

Roslvn Suits are built with a thorough knowledge of the science of correct isuit-huolding. *

Mr H. H. Wall writes to a Poverty Bay paper to the effect that the details of the Port of London's Authority's reform scheme are not so satisfactory as it would appear at first sight, and that in all probability it will be a long time before the necessary accommodation is provided for ISTenr Zealand steamers carrying frozen meat. The Port of London Authority's engineer informs Mr Wall that the New Zealand wharf will be the last one to be done, and from what he can gather, it will rot be finished for at sis er seven years.

The Telegraph Department has allowed itself to run out of a. supply of telophases. The Dannevirke News states that applications received afc Dannevirke cannot be granted; the officials can only put in the wires and leave them as meaningless ornaments. At Takapau the position is worse. A new exchange has recently been opened in that locality, and tlhirty-six subscribers are waiting to be connected, but the Department has no machines to supply them. It is anticipated that a new stock of telephones will arrive in about three weeks, but in the mean- ; time the Department can only 'offer . : "; the excuse that it has allowed its stock to run out. Someone has blundered. Two igood saddle and harness horses -.-'a are advertised for immediate safe. '■■''*• Messrs W. B. Chennells ! and.. Cb. advertise a number of houses to let. Messrs Gillespie and Co., labour agents, require an experienced ploughman and a milker. :,

Cricket and tennis enthusiasts will be interested 'to learn that Messrs J. Elliott and Co., are opening ; cases of every description of this class' of goods. A special consignment of . i? the latest English leggings is aJso to. '" hand.

Attention is called to the W.F.C.A. advertisement on page 4 of this morning's issue. The firm have just received fine stocks of all varieties of grass seeds, Tape, turnip seeds, wool-packs, etc., all lines of which are of special interest to farm >and station people. Messrs S. R. Edwards and Co.'y land: agents, 'Masterton, report that'there is a very keen demand for the various sections of land in the subdivision .sjale of Mr H. A. Bygum's estate, Matahiwi. The easy tennis offer special inducements to purchasers. Mr Tanner, a candidate for the Wfcirarapa seat, will address the electors at Gladstone in the Pubic Hall oil Friday evening next, and Te Wharau on Saturday evening at eight o'clock.

All who require household furniture at auction prices are reminded' that Messrs Johnson and Co. are holding a clearing sale by public the. furniture and effects of Mr £>. R. Edwards, South Road, who .is giving up housekeeping. There i& absolutely iio reserve. The sale starts punctually at one o'clock to<tay.,(Wednesdayy.

At the Solway sale on October 4th, Messrs Dalge'ty and Co., Ltd., ; witt offer on account of Mr James Cooper (who has lately sold hfe property)t 111 head of cattle, and 238 sheep. The cattle are an exceptionally good lot* being well-bred and in good condition. The hoggets to be offered are also a firstrclass lot. The stock rwill he of - fered without reserve, and full particulars of the different,.finest wffl..■ be found in our advertising columns.