LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10446, 11 October 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Horiiowood to Kaiwihata road has been opened for wheel traffic. Mr 6. R. Sykes addresses the electors at Rangitumau to-night, and Mr A. H. Herbert at Wangaehu. The barquentine Carla, which went ashore at Wangamii some weeks ago, was re-floated yesterday. The Masterton County Council decided yesterday to advertise for the services of a ranger for the Alfredton Riding.

The Treasury has forwarded a sum of £52 to the Masterton County Council for expenditure in metalling on the Miki Miki road. The contractors for the road formation between the two bridges intend proceeding with the filling in of the approaches to the structures.

At the suggestion of Cr. Temple the Masterton Borougjh Council (has decided to secure an extra supply of coal for. the gasworks in anticipation l( pf a I strike of the officers of coastal vessels.

The Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) and C?r. Ewington have been appointed to representee Masterton Borough Council at the conference to be held in connection with the proposed Agricultural for the IVairarapa.

In; answer to, im inqtiiiy froni - thje Town Clerk. the Masterton Borough Council jdecided at its meeting last night» to, adhere to a past. not ailloW the Chambers to be let for meetings other than in connection with pubUc affairs.., The Masterton Borough Council has decided to allovt members of the Masterton Amateur Athletic Club to use the Park Oval for training purposes. The club was aliso granted permission to use one of the rooms in the old tea kiosk, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made with the caretaker. Mr J. W. Blackman (manager of the Borough gasiworks) stated at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council that, judging fromthe returns for the half year ending September 30th, he anticipated that the working for the first whole year at the new works would be very satisfactory.

The scheme for educating Judges as considered by the Wairarapa P. and A. Society is to 1 be inaugurated at the Society's show at Carterton on 25th and 26th insts. All desiring the expert advice and assistance of those engaged to judge should communicate with tlhe Secretary at Carterton, and obtain a copy of the rules regulating the education. The fee for entrance is fixed for this show at 2a 6d.

Little progress has been made with the construction of the two bridges at tihe northern approach to Masterton during the past montJh, the contractor Slaving been delayed for the want of timber. He will, however, with the timber in hand,, be able to complete ono>- ha If' the mit of traffic passing over, and he ufill then proceed with the dismantling of the old truss bridge.

A letter was read at the meeting of the Masterton County Council yesterday from the Secretary of the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, stating that the.Council would be called upon, in conjunction with tihe County, lo <eiect -four • re-. nresentativies; -of the Hospital aiid, Charitable; Aid Boarcl at the ; County elections, which' take place in November next.

•'if&t the' meeting of 'the Masterton County? GoUhc}| yesterday; pointed but that the resolution passed at a special meeting of the Council in reference to the Waipoua bridges was a direct negative to a resolution passed,at the ordinary meeting. He wished to know if it was not necessary to rescind the former motion. : The clerk stated that Councillors had apparently changed their minds on the subject. The Chairman ruled that the resoiutions did not conflict.

Information was received from the steamer Tofua, which arrived at Auckland from the Islands on Thursday, that there was a great scarcity of shipping labour in Samoa. It was difficult to get sufficient men to work cargo, and traders were contemplating the advisability of importing labour. Already one trader has experimented with 19 Punjabis. ! It is stated that bricklayers leaving Auckland at the rate of six or seven each week. On - enquiry an .Auckland reporter wa» informed that* bricklayers are being induced to go to" Sydney by offers of hour more titan the prevailing .rate of pay in, Auckland, . and were being refunded theif passage -money on arrival. In Brisbane it is said as much as Is lid hour ,is being paid, with an 4td- r ditional bonus if the men stay six months.

At the meeting of the Council of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, distribution of trout fry from the Masterton fishponds was agreed upon as follows:—Rainbow trout fry: 10,000 each to Palmerston Nortih, Marton, Mangaweka, and Taihape. Brown trout fry: 20,000 each to Palmerston North, Eketahuna, Pahiatua, Marton, Mangaweka, Hunterville, Tai'liape, Wairarapa, Masterton Ponds,, Akatarawa; 30,000 to Levin, and 60,000 to the streams around Wellington.

Or. Temple asked at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council if the Wairarapa.Cricket Association had paid for the use of the Park Oval for last season. On being answered in the negative, Cr. Temple added that an arrangement 'had 'been made whereby the Cricket • Association had agreed to pay the first instalment on December'lst, and the balance on April Ist. Cr. Temple stated that; lie considered that the Association should not be allowed 1 the use of the Oval until they had paid for it. It was pointed out that the Association had been informed that they were in arrears with their payments. UNCONSCIOUS FROM GRIPING PAINS. "For ten years I was a constant sufferer from attacks of eolic, and at times unconscious from the griping pains," says Mi- Alex. J. Oresswell, of Birregurra, Vic. '.'The only thing that gave me relief was Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. failed. I have recommended it to hi any friend® and customers, who have always met with tha same results as myself. 1 My advice is to aliwayg keep a bottle in the house. It is the most effective relief and cure for severe griping pains in the stomach and for Diarrhoea." Sold by all chemists , and storekeepers. It makes one anxious—any loss of weight. PHOSPHOL will re-build a constitution. Large bottles sold by all stores.

During the past six months 48 new connections have been made with, the Masterton Borouglh gasworks. "Titles are easily obtained now-&-days."—A subtle joke at the performance of "Our Miss Gibbs" in Masterton last night. It was appreciated.

The extension of the gas main in Kuripuni street has been oompleted by the manager of the Masterton gasworks.

The cash revenue of the Masterton gasworks for the six months ended on September 30th, totalled £5,756 15s 4d, as against £5,165 2a for the same period of last year.

Entries for the Wairarapa P. and A. Society's show on the 25th and 26th insts., are closing shortly, and intending exhibitors are requested to send in their entries at an early date .

The Rev. A. Hodge, of Masterton, addressed a No-Lioense meeting at Wiangaehu last night. Mr C. Ibbetson presided, and there was a good attendance. The speaker was ed a hearty vote of tihanks.

The eiectric light system at the Masterfcg«l>Town Hall'- its first genuine test lastn ight. The lighting of the stage and the body of the ihalL was splendid, and the audience as well as appeared to appreciate the new order of things.

The Davis Cup sub-committee of the Lawn Tennis Association has instructed its architects 'to cali tenders'forthe erection of stands, 4*> accommodate 5000 caster Park, Christchurch. The Tourist Department is ak present arranging •for the-issue; of ticket; ;ai>. Vextfiiifeioit rates. The Davis Cup will be on exChristchur<jh hen,,it H" 'rivesfromAustralia.

The Masterton County Council, as at present constituted, held its last j meeting yesterday. At tihe conclusion of the business, the Chairman (Or. W. J. Welch) thanked members for the kindness and courtesy extended him during the period of his Chairmanship. It had, he said, been a pleasure to preside over the meetings. Members had.' together to work and not ; to He acknowledged he. had shortcomings. (Members: No I) 'He paid a warm tribute to the staff, and particularly to the Clerk (Mr F. G. Moore), who had made, the work of the Council comparatively easy. He also acknowledged the services rendered by the Press.

Atilast night's meeting of the Mas- \ tert-on Borough Council the gas mana- j ger submitted the following returns in connection with the gas department j for the month ending September 30th: j —Gas manufactured shows an increase of 6.67 per cent, and-gas sold per meter a decrease of 3.5 per cent., as compared with the corresponding month of last year, the figures for the first six montihs of the current year being as follows: Gas manufactured, cubio feet,-as against 14,481,400 cubio. feet; gas sold, per met§r, 13,372,400 cubic feet, as against/,lsss 522,900 cubio feet for 1911 and 1910;* respectively, the average rate of in- ; crease being 6/per cfent of gas made, ! and 6.78 per cent. ga&'Bold. Since' my last report ten additional services have been laid.

A party from the Upper Plain, consisting of Messrs V. and L. McKenzie} and G. and R. E. Graham, made the ascent of Mt. Holdswor&h on Saturday, and returned home-on Sunday. ;They:found the track' in'splendidorj der. bet&r/than in the summer j Tdiile ■ house was Also in 'good-, order. A party from Masterjton joicts !ed tliera at two o'clock. on • iSundiay ;morningy -Aii ! early, t start was mijde for tlie summit.,. After reacl&ng the snowline a good many pai)ch<?s and drifts of snow were encountered, and some teplendid tobogganing was indulged in. After the top was reached, a splendid view of the country , was obtained. The party descended down ''Threepenny Grally" and past Channel Falls, and followed thp creek until' it joined the Mangatarere stream, thence ; ,down the Mangatarere Valley to Mr Thomson's. v

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Independent Order of Rechabitest was hpld in the Dominion Hall last evening, Bro. W. Andrews, D.R.-, in the dhair. Routine business was transacted, after which the meeting adjourned to Murray's Hall, where an enjoyable social was ilield. The chairman was Mr,.C. E. Daniell, and the following contributed items to the programme:—The Misses A. Jones, A.T.C.L.y J. Jpy, ; iM.. AUsworth, E. Jones, and Messrs Sleeman, Wilson . (2): •: encored/:; L; - .Donald, encored,' W: *M. -Easthopey Glough-. (2),:.aml Sykes, ; "The prizes. for the! best boot- 1 title; representation were won -by Mrs .Hendry -aud Mr E. R. Wilson. -Mr ,0,. Pragnell acted judge. • ments were provided by the ladies,' and -the, singing &f '"Antel Lang Syne" brought-an enjoyable -evening to a close.

The directors of the Wairarapa ! Brick, Tile, and Drainage Co., Ltd., • will present the following report at the annual meeting to be held in Carterton on the 17th inst: —W<e have pleasure in. presenting to you our twelfth annual report and balancesheet. Our volume of business has increased by £556 during the year. Our stock has also increased 'by £495. We are pleased to show a net profit of £345 10s 6d, and after writing off 5 per cent for "depreciation, of plant and buildings, £167 9s 8d; payment of Directors' fees, £35 10s; we recommend paying a dividend of 6 per cent., amounting to £lB9 14s on paidup capital, and ask the authority of the shareholders to carry the balance to reserve account. We purchased during the year a new ipipe machine at a cost of £l3l, which'has proved a great success. Trade prospects for the coming year are good, and we hope to show a larger profit next year. You will be called upon to elect two Directors in the place of Messrs J. A. Dudson and A. Booth, who retire by rotation, but being eligible, offer themselves for reelection. You will also .be called upon to elect an auditor and to fix his remuneration. TAKEN SICK" IN SYDNEY. 1 'When in Sydney some time ago I had a very bad attack of indigestion with sioknfes® lasting for some hours," writes' Mr J. F. Holmes, 231 Auburn Road, Hawthorne, Vic. "It left me so weak I was unable to go to business. A friend gave me a sample of Chamberlain's Tablets, and after taking three tablets I was so much better that I was able to resume work, and in less than a week I was quite well." Sold by all chemists and storekkepers. REXONA. The Rapid Healer is an Ointment which heals with remarkable rapidity. Unlike the old-faßhioned ointments which are very slo« in their actions, Rexona speedily effects its cures after a- very few applications. Bold in triangular pots at Is 6d and ( 3s. Obtainable everywhere. I

Six gas cookers were soJd by th» Masterton Borough gas department during tihe month of September, making a total of 24 since the 'beginning of the financial year. The value of fittings sold for the same period was £371 lis 7d. A good harness horse, suitable for a lady to drive, is advertised for sale.A respectable willing boy to help on farm in the country is advertised for. Particulars can be obtained at the Wairarapa Age offioe. Some important oontracts are advertised .by the Akitio County Council —including formation, bridging and cartage. Particulars may be found on page 1 of this issue. Mr. A. Hendry, Queen Street, Masterton, advertises in this morning's "Age**, MadtoMto-Measufre-Suits, th» produots of the best woollen mills in the Dominion, and English worsteds. Prioes will be found quoted in th 6 advertisement. \ Messrs, Hyde and Co. have a large number of very useful remnafnts in linoleums and floorcloths for disposal*. Quiteja lot ' will cover a fair, sized room. A prompt clearance must be made at extra special clearance •prioes.* i "V* • A meeting ,of thie 'Masterton, Amateur Athletic Qlub is to ibe;held tonight; in Murray'® Buildings, at 8 o'clock.