LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10468, 4 November 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Wairarapa Egg Circle will be paying out over. £3OO for t'ie ;pust i'aur weeks' supply of eggs.

! The Hawera Star describes Mr Massey's Eltham pteeting as the most enthusiastic meeting held in Taranaki in recent years.

The big sporting event of New Zealand—the N. Z. Cup—is to be run this afternoon at Riccarton. The result should reach Masterton shortly after three o'clock.

The building trade is fairly brisk in Wellington just now, and there is consequently a good demand for carpenters, building labourers, and painters.

The Jatest notice of cancellation of registration under the Arbitration Act is that of the Auckland Builders. Contractors, and General Labourers' Union.

The installation of the AVorshipful Master of the Featherston Masonic Lodge took place on Thursday night. Several members of visiting lodges wero present. The Martinborough Gim Club held a. clay pigeon shooting match on Thursday afternoon for the Club Cup, and also for the tr.ophy of a silver teapot. J. Cave was first with 46 points, and H. Dykes was second with 45 points.

A photograph of bottles' Collected in Masterton by hired gatherers is being freely published in the press'of New Zealand. We have authority for saythat many of these bottles have been without contents for years past. The libel action, A. P. Major v. Blundell Bros., claiming £5Ol damages for libel alleged to have appeared in the Evening Post concerning Carroll's tearooms, where plaintiff was employed as a cook, lias l>een finally struck off the list. The chief stock event at the Palmerston show yesterday was the decision of Mr E. Short's special prize | competition for Ronmoy rams. Mr H. |S. Hadfield (Paraparaumu) and Gray I Bros. (Masterton) were bracketed . equal for first place,_ with 77 marks; | W. M. Gibson (Feilding), second, with >-74 marks. . The first prize is £25, and the second prize is £ls. Mr W. Perry (Masterton) won the Short I Romne.y ram challenge cup, valued at 100 guineas, for the best Romney ram Idn the show. Mr Perry was the winner last year.

ONLY THE BEST PIANOS.

You must not think, because we offer reasonable prices and liberal terms, that we sell inferior or sec-ond-rate pianos. We work on big lines, and witihus you do not have to pay extravagant prices to cover loss and interest on dead or stagnant stock. THE BRILLIANT BROADWOOD. THE SPLENDID RONISOH. THE MAGNIFICENT LIPP. THE SUPERB STEINWAY. These a.re only four of the famous pianos oil which we specialise. We are here to take tireless pains to give you just tlie piano you want, on iwlnatever terms best suit your circumstances. THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY LTD., WELLINGTON. _ Bear in mind that our hire-purch-ase system is devised for your convenience, and NOT for your profit. You can get all particulars from our Local Representative: H. Inne, Daniell's Buildings, Queen Street.

Fruit is scarce and prices high in Auckland at tho present time. The intc.t return from the Success dredge is 2oozs. 16dwts. for the week.

The second annual physical culture competitions of New Zealand are to be held in Masterton.

Only one bankruptcy has been recorded in Pahiatua during the past fivo months.

The official opening of the Greytown bowling season took place on Thursday.

A very large number of Masterton and Forty-Mile Bush residents visited the Manawatu show yesterday. An officer of the Apiary Division of the Agricultural .Department is to confer with the bee-keepers of Pahiatua next week." Tho Waimate Witness understands that the Hon. T. Mackenzie is negotiating for the purchase of a superior residenco in Manaia. "Whaffor ?"

New potato.?:; have been selling at Dunedin at from 4d to 4id per pound. In Auckland the price has been as low as Id and l£d per pound.

There is a lady living at Pahiatua at the present time who has the unique distinction of being a great-great-grandparent.

Nine pedigree Dabralla. Shorthorn heifers and two bulls, purchased on behalf of the New Zealand Government, were shipped from Sydney recently.

To-morrow will be Guy Fawke's Dav. The juveniles of Masterton are "remembering" the exploit of Guy >Fawke's to-day. Mr W. D. Watson's "Yeast" secured second prize in the leaping competition at the Palmerston North show on Thursday, the veteran jumper "Pickpocket" being first. Tho main electoral roll of the Masterton electorate, which has been in the hands of the Masterton Printing Company for less than a fortnight, will be completed to-day. The roll contains 6937 names.

The Masterton South Brass Band will (weather permitting) render a programme of music at the Hospital at Lansdowne to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2.30 o'clock.

It was twenty-seven years on Sunday since the mournful Great Barrier disaster occurred —the wreck of the Union Company's steamer Wairarapa, with such a sad loss of life.

Consignments of wool are reaching Masterton daily from the outlying districts, and the staff of the local railway station is at present kept very busy. A bankrupt's book debts were offered for sale in a Taranaki auction mart. They .amounted to £125, but failed to elicit a single bid.

The death rate in New Zealand from tubercular diseases last year (7.36 per* 1000) is the lowest hitherto recorded in the Dominion. The actual number of deaths was 731. against 800 in 1909.

It is undei-stood that, as the result of representations made by Mr C. Woodley on behalf' of the Ayrshire Breeders' Association, the Ccvo; . meat is importing a. bull a:ul cows for the improvement of Ayrshire herds in this country. Speaking iat the meeting held in Palmerston North to form, a Draught Horse Association, Mr Archibald, of Hastings, stated that if they .wanted a, cart'horse they should ha ve one that Avould fill the shafts. A lot of the horses they saw crawling about the streets were more fit for a wheelbarrow than a cart. *

An organ recital will be given in Knox Church, Masterton, this afternoon at 3 o'clock, ivhen a selection of popular organ and vocal solos will be rendered. No charge will be made for admission, Vat a collection will be taken up in aid of the sufferers through the famine in China. Exceptionally keen interest is being evinced in the ©lection of two councillors for the Alfredton riding of the Masterton Countv, states the Eketaliuna Expre s. "During the past fortnight two .of;the candidates'have made a personal canvass of the whole district, while deputies are everywhere at work. The contest promises to be keen and close.

The efforts of the staff and committee of the Masterton School to provide the necessary material for the scholars to engage in healthy recreation, should receive the warm support or parents and public. The entertainment to be given on Wednesday evening next in the To mi Hall 'should draw a, crowded house.- Dr. Rowe, the celebrated illusionist "Mora," the "White Mahatma," whose wonderful thought-reading feats have mystified large audiences, and "K/bko,','- the Japanese lady artiste, will contribute a large portion of the programme. A body of picked scholars will render a number of glees. The box plan is at Mr H. Hendry's, Queen Street.

A meeting of the Committee of the Solway Recognition Fund was held in Masterton last night. Accounts amounting to £4O 7s 6d were passed for payment, the principal items being printing and advertising £l3 15s 6d, competition prizes £5 2s (this does not include the two silver cups donated for the jumping events), refreshments, hire of crockery, etc., £5 6s, drag hire (lady assistants and band), and cartages #slos 6d, children's prizes, etc. £4. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded the ladies' committee and the Masterton South Bras? Band for their services. The Committee anticipate being in a position to hand over to the A. and P. Association between £35 and £4O.

The Fire Brigade Jenkins Benefit Committee met last night to ( receive reports of sub-committees and to make further arrangements to insure a successful day next Thursday. The teams for the costume football "match were submitted and approved.. A wellknown local sportsman was appointed referee. A great afternoon's amuse- \ ment is promised, and it is to be hoped that a substantial collection will be I made at the gates of the old show- j grounds. The concert in the Town ( Hall in the evening is sure to be a | success. A new comedian will appear for the first time in Masterton, I and popular local talent are heartily assisting, together with the bands. | Full details and programmes will bo advertised on Monday and following days. The marshall of processions will be "Airold English Gentleman/' The Fire Brigade Old Boys will also take part in the procession.

"A low hedge is easily jumped over," says an old proverb, or in other words, make light of your difficulties, and they will disappear. Now-a-days the dairy farmer looks to mechanical genius to save him worry from the hired labour problem. The Ridd Milking Machine .helps. It is always ready for action, simple and easy to clean. It is a perfect' mechanical milker, and as nearly human as possible in its action.' Mr E. Drew, Rahotu, says: "The Ridd you installed for me. is doing splendidly. It has proved itself a perfect milker, stripping the cows- well.". The Blackstone Oil. Engine runs very economically, and gives no trouble. For full details please call or write:

MANSON AND BARR, Palmerston North, AGENTS,

There will be a great naval display at Spit-head on the occasion of the departure of their Majesties the King and Queen for India.

A Sydney cable states that • the Colonial Sugar ltefining Company has advanced tho price of sugar by another ten shillings a ton.

The Hon. T. Mackenzie stated at Eltham that last year he spent £SOO of 'his own money, over and above his salary, and this year lie expects to spend £IOOO. The Hon. " Tarn" must, be living fairly "high." One of the features of the costume' football match in Masterton on Thursday next, Avill bo a competitor dressed in ia harem skirt, and wearing a' ' Merry-Widow" hat over 10ft in circumference.

■lhe Manawatu limes" has received a very uniquo photograph from Mr •xi ', Sandon, showing a ewe w Tr n lam , b ?' the P r °perty of Mr W. Phillips, of Sandon. This is undoubtedly a record for one ewe. At the present time six of the lambs are alive and healthy. This sounds very like a "fake."

The Government has granted £624 towards the clearing away of blackberries on the occupied sections in the Tangoio settlement. At present a gang of men are employed by the Government in cutting the blackberries on the three vacant sections of tne settlement.

: Our Carterton correspondent v rites' that a horse attached lo a buggy from Carterton, and containing Mr. J. T. £ ' |fP r . nti ky, khe Liberal candidate tor Wairarapa, and driven by Mr P Paaske, shied on the Morisou's JBusb road yesterday afternoon, rosulti lg in a capsize into a ditch. The oocupauts were thrown out, and, marvellous to relate, neither veliicle, horse, barnoEs nor occupants were hurt. Thus the journey to Mavtinborougli was able tobe resumed.

The Taranaki Maoris have now given up hopes of the return of "Ned" Skipper, who recently, disappeared.. Their belief that he is dead has become so assured that already parties of natives have arrived from Parihaka and other settlements to condone with Skipper's relatives. He was about to be prosecuted for being on hotel premises within prohibited hours. A gun which he borrowed has not been returned.

A reminder is given of the No- - License addresses to be given in the • Town Hall, Masterton, thiseveningby a number of University students. The> speakers will include messrs Lomas,. M.A., M.Sc., and It. Kennedy, M.A., L.L.M., (senior scholar and Jacob • Joseph Research scholar), and others.,. The chair will be taken at 8 o'clock.

_ A joint committee meeting of the New Zealand Romney Marsh Sheepbreeders' Association and the Masterton A. and P. Association was held yesterday at Palmerston to make arrangements for holding the inaugural Romney stud ram sale to take place at Sfolway at the time of the next show in February. All necessary details for the carrying out of this new departure were fuUy discussed and" arranged.- Prizes were donated for various classes in 2-tooth and 4-tooth rams.. Entry forms and conditions of sale will be posted to alt Romney breeders tlioughout the Dominion.

The Feilding Star says:—Mr. Bathgate, solicitor of Greytown, who was m the caiUvhich fell over an embankment near Ashhurst on Tuesday, and was reported to have wandered away after regaining consciousness, paid a visit to the Star yesterday afternoofl to set at rest the minds ox those whowere anxious as to his whereabouts and condition. He is none the worse for his experienoo beyond a rather sore shoulder, and he says that the reports of the accident were exaggerated: "It was only an ordinary smash." After coming to, Mr. Bathgate walked away a short distance, he thought; towards Ashhurst, and then waited till someone passed and told hiia where he was. Mr. McGregor is from Greytown, not from Masterton. as reported.

A position as housekeeper, in the country, is advertised for. -

t A gentleman's second-hand bicycleis advertised for sale at a low price. : Board and residence in a country home for a lady and two .children is advertised for.

Mr P. P. Welch advertises for saletwo cheap stations which have just' been placed in his hands for sale. ' On the front page of this morning's Age is published the nominations and" elections of Councillors for the Akitio Caunty.

The attention ot gentlemen is drawn to Mr P. Hamill's advertisement or hats, eaps, shirts, and underwear, suitable for summer wear.

Messrs Norris and Bell, land agents,, advertise a compact'farm of 080 acres, at a low price and on exceptionally easy terms.

\isit Hyde s great furniture sale to-day. A rare range of bargains awaits you, and the prices for such value are really astounding,*

The annual general meeting of the Wairarapa Amateur swimming club will be held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Monday evening, November 6th, at 8 o'clock.

Mr J. Kitchener has just received «'Consignment of, smart footwear (Croeket and Jones). The new lines include all the latest styles in black and tan. A special display is being made to-day, and inspection is invited". Mr H. Hadley invites the public to malco a point of visiting his great bargain sale of boots and shoes to-day. Specfiil values are offered in all the departments, as' an inspection will reveal. •

An experienced draper ieeks a, position in a Wairarapa house, dress or mercery department preferred. A competent house-parlour-maid is required by Mrs M. Caselberg, Worksop Road.

IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel, of Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, USE SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon water. Remember, you cannot expect the good effects from any sort of eucalyptus. SANDER'S EXTRACT CURE 3 because it contains ethereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other" Eucalyptus products. These latter, made by persons ignorant in chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have caused grievous harm, and a death has resulted from their use. Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secretion. Towounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles APPLY SANDER' SEXTRACT, drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. SANDER'S EXTRACT HEALS because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparation. It heals when otliers irritate. - Insist upon the genuine SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and you mi itt+nvp the benefit. Rus'yn Suits are built with a thorough knowledge of the science of correct suit-Mu<}uig. *

Mr Frank Dupre, jeweller, announces the arrival of a consignment of Wurtemberg ware in liancl-hammer-copper and brass mountings. The goods are a most unique lot and include handsome and quaint designs in vases (glass lined), and candlesticks in old English designs. They are really worth inspection, the prices being very reasonable. A consignment of now goods has jut been opened by Mr W. F. Shaw, whose premises are situated in the new Trust Buildings, next the gas office, Queen 'Street. The new lines include draught boards and men, dominoes, playing cards and cribbage boxes, pencil boxes, dog whistles, alarum clocks, Waterbur'y watches, writing l>locks and inks, and painters' suits. For the summer season there is also a good range of tents and flies of all sizes.

Particulars of on important unreserved clearing sale of live and dead stock are advertised on page 8 of this morning's issue. The sale referred to is that on behalf of Messrs A. and J. Welch, of "Willow Park" farm, Opaki, ivho have disposed of their property. The list comprises about 1200 sheep (full particulars of which nre advertised), horses, cattle, and pigs. There is al o a very lengthy ■list of farming implements and genernl station sundries. An excellent opjf? station requisites. The sale presents an excellent opportunity to buy-. «rs desirous of securing first-class stock. The sale will take place at "Willow Park." (3 miles from Masterton) on Thursday, November 23rd, at 11.30 a.m.