LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10486, 24 November 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It has come to our knowledge that His Worship the Mayor (Mr J.' M. Coradine) considers that a letter published in our columns yesterday over the signature "O. Stand-Up," may reflect upon his integrity as Mayor of tlie town. We .may state that, in publishing the letter, we had no idea that it could 1)0 held to convey a meaning such as His Worship thinks might be placed upon it, and we express regret if it should have ca.used him annoyance in this connection. The integrity of Mr Coradine is so well-known that we .should be tlie last in the world to. attempt to impeach it, or to allow our correspondence columns to be used for such a purpose. A good rubbing of the chest and Sack with ROOKE'S Eucalyptus Oil <md few drops sprinkled on your pil>w, will relieve a cold. Ask foi . Wilis'■ heat.—"ROOKE'S." 4

The latest return from the Masterton dredge is 27ozs lldwts. for 128 hours' working. Anotaer cliurgo of a breach of Die Lioonsing Act is to be investigated at Masterton to-day. The Masterton electoral roll contains 7528 names—6937 on tho main roll, and 591 on tho supplementary. Mr J C. Boddington reports that tho rainfall registered at the Upper I Jam for tho 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. on Thursday was 14 points. Good progress is being made with the erection of the grandstand on the Masterton racecourse. The stand will it is expected, be completed in time tor tho race meeting next month. Mr A. H. Herbert will probably be nominated for the Masterton seat today. Kb nomination paper is being signed by six residents of Masterton and six of Eketahuna.

- Jhe takings at the rose and sweet pea show in Masterton on Wednesday were £5 Os 6d less than at the same show last year. The attendance was somewhat affected by counter attractions and the weather.

Messrs J. Fraser and Co., Inn J agents, Masterton, report the sale of Mr Matthews' property, "Waihika," Wangaahu, containing 964 acres, with stock, implements, "walk in, walk out," at a satisfactory figure, to Mr Robert L. Langdon, of Tinui.

The Hon. T. Mackenzie wired to Mr A. H. Vile yesterday afternoon on the subject of the deputation concerning the agricultural school in the Wairarapa.— "Am afraid it will be hardly possible for me to .receive <a deputation iKjfor© the election, but will be glad to do so later.". ■ A beam on the new motor garage in Bannister Street, Masterton, was Loing hoisted into position yesterday, when the guy rope broke and the beam fell heavily on to a brick wall, carrying a portion of it away. Fortunately none of the workmen were in the neighbourhood of the wall at the time of the accident. At the S.M. Court in Masterton yesterday morning, before Messrs W. H; Beetham and R. Brown, J.P.'s, judgment was given for plaintiffs by default in t'he following cases: —John Graham and Co. v. John Blade, claim £4 5s Bd, costs £1; Same v. Jmes Liddington, claim £5 5s Id, costs lis; . Wairarapa A«e Company v. Thom.is ' F. Long, claim £7, costs £llos 6d., Taking advantage of the presence on the showgrounds yesterday of a number of runners who had intended taking part in the St. Matthew's Sports events (which were postponed) the executive of the Wairarapa Amateur Club offered a trophy for a 100 yards handicap. This event was successfully got off between the showers. Following is the result:—First heat: G. Scrimgeour, 11yds, 1; A. Rippon, 9yds, 2. There were four starters. Second heat: G. Hood, 9yds, and J. W; Nicolson, 10yds. dead heat; four starters. Final: O. Hood, 9yds, 1; J. W. Nicolson, 10yds, 2; G. Scrimgeour, 11yds, 3. Time 10 1-lOsec. Mr C. W. Tanner, Government supporter, addressed a .meeting at Tinui on Wednesday evening. In spite of wet weather, there was a good attendance. Mr P. Debreceny was in the chair. The candidate received a very good reception. On the previous day he held meetings at the sheep stations of Te. Parae and Manawa, where t.he station hands received him with enthusiasm. ' .--'"" - '■ ■Despite the boisterous weather on Wednesday night, there was a good attendance at Mr A. H. Herbert's meetr ing at ; Wa«gaehUi A number of ladies were also present. Mr D* MoKenzie presided. At the conclusion of the address Mr J. .McGregor, moved a hearty vote of thanks, and he con-gratulated-the candidate'on the good fight that he was putting up, and the fair manner in which'he Was conducting it.

fc At tlie Wanganui Education Board meeting on Wednesday night the question of the Use of schools as polling booths on election day was discussed. A motion was moved by Mr Dixon,-that the schools should be closed on election day, the mover claiming that neither children nor teachers could work amid the excitement on election day. Mr F. Pirani (chairman) moved as an amendment that the action of the chairman in protesting against the use of the schools on election day when other buildings are available be endorsed, and also thdt the schools remain open. The amendment was.carried by five to three.

At the Magistrate's .Court in Masterton yesterday afternoon, Samuel Keats was charged on remand with having stolen a silver watch and chain, lady ; s ring, hat and boots; and £1 in money, of a total value of £l2, the property of William Davis, cf Admiral Run. Mr C. A. Pownall appeared for accused, who pleaded guilty. It was stated by the police that the articles had been recovered, but the money was still missing. There was about £3 due to the accussed from his employer. Constable Carmody stated, that Keats had been detained in gaol for twelve days. The Magistrate made an order for the return of the £l, and fined accused.£2, in default sev?n days' imprisonment. A week was allowed accused in which to pay the fine.

The following tenders have l>eeii received by tlie Masterton Comity Council :—33 chains, Barton's Line: J. Andrew, £IBB 12s (accepted); J. Shaw £222 15s; J. Culloty, £232 1.75. 14 chains formation, etc.,- Kiriwhakapapa road: P. Lyons £BS (accepted), J. Cummins £97, J. Culloty, £ll2 Additions to roadman's cottage, Welch and Hope, £6O (declined.) 940 cubic yards repairs Alfredton-Weber road, Tawataia section: B. Cullotv £550, J. Shaw, £650 (both declined). 1450 cubic yards metal repairs: A. McLachlan £253 15s (accepted). Blairlogio rond, 2010 cubic yards metal repairs: J. Curry and Sou £415 7s 6d (accepted), S. Connell £466 15s* J. Andrew £441 17s, B. Culloty £456. Mas-terton-Waimata road, 1770 cubic yards metal repairs: S. Connell £395 (accepted), J. Gurry and Son £3ll ss, B. Cullotv £415, *.T. Andrew £428. Costello and Fouhy £432 10s. SAVED EXPENSE OF SEA VOYAGE. Mr Wm. E. Goode, 107 Victoria St., Christchurch,.N.Z., says:—"For 8 years Chamberlain's Tablets, have kept me from those terrible bilious attacks from which I suffered for years. I used to lose many a night's rest with vile attacks of baliousneßE, bait when one is now threatening, one to tihriee of Oiamberi&in'fl TabLets ward off tihe horrible suffering again. My doctor told me the only relief I could' .obtain from biliousness was to take a long sea voyage, but after T had started; taking Chamberlain's Tablets I saved tbis time and expense." Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.

The Ekotahuna branch of the Wai-rara-pa Farmers' Co-operative Association has just had the electric light installed throughout its premises.

The snow is lower down on the Tararua ranges just now than it has been at this season for many yearu past.

Electors of Masterton are being surfeited through the post oHioo jus,t now with literature concerning the licensing question.

Owing to the adverse weather conditions, Mr A. H., Herbert postponed the meeting he was to have held at Lansdowne hist evening.

An Ashburton Justice of the Peace was yesterday fined ids at Christchurch, in default forty-eight hours' imprisonment, for drunkenness. The tender of W. D. McCalmont, at £287, has been accepted for the construction of the Coronation Swimming Bath and tbe work will be proceeded with at Featlierston at an early date.

In the Supreme Court at Auckland, Mr Justice Edwards granted a decree nisi in the divorce case, Mary Stone v. John Thomas Stone, who married her at the Christchurch Registry Offee in 1906, and immediately deserted her.

Only one tender was . received t>> tho Ekotahuna County Council- for. metalling contracts recently advertised. As tho prices were considered too high, it was resolved not to accept the tender, and it was left to the Overseer to try and let the work or to again call for tenders.

The Secretary of the Eketahuna J School Committee has, says the Ex- ' press, received word from the Prem- j ier stating that he will be unable to-* meet a deputation until after the elections. The Committee is now .endeavouring to get into touch with the Hon. T. Mackenzie, acting Minister for Education. Six rinks from the Masterton Bowling Club proceeded to Carterton yesterton with the object of competing for the Shield and the Booth Cup. On their road to the neighbouring township a violent storm came up, and play was altogether out of the question. The visiting bowlers speak very highly of the treatment they received on their arrival from the players of Carterton. The weekly meeting of the Endeavour Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held in Masterton last evening, Sis.- Flanagan, C.T., presiding over'a good attendance. After routine business was transacted the Lodge went into harmony and a very pleasant Evening was spent. Members are reminded of the Church Parade at 6.45 p.m. next Sunday at the Methodist Church. The habit of drinking methylated spirits is becoming deplorably prevail ent even in New Zealand. "That's the result of methylated spirits," remarked the Sub-Inspector in reference to a young man who was seized in the dock at Palmerston Avith such <a fit of trembling that he could scarcely speak. The accused, who was charged w ;f ii being drank, and also boirp an incc.rigible rogue, was remanded for a week's medical treatment. • .

The manner in which grants for backblocks roads are doled out by the Government, was strikingly illustrated at the meeting of the Pohangiua. County Council on Wednesday, vrhm the clerk reported that out of £2OOO applied for, only £220 had" been received, whereas' other more favourad districts had received grants that were very hrach larger, although the districts were not of greater importance. ; •

There were 18 applicants, some of them with plenty of references, for. the position of ranger and dog tax collector to* the Pahiatua County* Council. Th«'job is worth about £3 per week, the ranger finding his own horse and dogs* At the annual meetins of the Council, tlie application were considered in Committee, and the appointment was conferred upon Mr M. F. P. Lloyd, of Pahiatua, after the names had-, been reduced to five and a ballot taken, —Herald. On Wednesday last Mr W. Saywell, of Dalefield, railed away, to Pahnerston ,a hull calf, son of his HolsteinShortliorn champion butterfat cow of j the Wairarapa for the oast two sear- \ sons, by a purebred Holstein bull. The cow's record for the two seasons ■' is interesting. In 1909-10, for « per- j i'od of nine months, she gave 12,4291bs j of milk, yielding 4381bs of butterfat. I In 1910-11 she gave 11,6371bs of milk | and 4351 bs of butterfat. Mr Saywell : has kept a yearling heifer calf of this cow, and the bull calf "this-year has 'j been sold to a Palmerston buyer at' a j satisfactory figure.—Jfews.' * •' '

An Auckland telegram says thatDr. W. H. Fitchetii the Australian journalist, was a through.passenger to Sydney by the Zealaridia. Inan interview 'lie said a new England is being involved, new in a political and social sense. England, in short, is growing more wisely and nobly democratic, and as the masses are brought into fuller partnership with the whole life of the city it is inevitable that the strength and resources of the city itself will be multiplied. Canada. Dr. Fitohett declares, is in a condition of what might he called effervescent prosperity. It is amusingly and exiiltingly conscious of its prosperity. A large crowd assembled on the old showgrounds at Mastcrron yesterday afternoon for the Floral Fete in connection with St. Matthew's parish. Unfortunately, at'the hour when tho Vjiioceeclings were to commence, a heavy downpour of rain occurred, and the sports had to be postponed. • The arrangements for the gathering were perfect, and a splendid'day's outing had been provided. The disappoint ment to the public was therefore as great as to the willing helpers who had prepared so attractive a programme. The public .was handed its money back at the gate, and the announcement was made that the Fete would be held on Thursday next: Afternoon tea was served in the grandstand, and this proved welcome to many who were shivering in the cold.

YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND That by usinj? the commercial eucalyptus oil which is now bought up at 6d per lb weight and bottled, and on account of the large profit, pushed, you are exposing yourself to all the dangers t<j 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 thj market frequently do. Therefore protect yourself hy rejecting

The Wellington Harbour Hoard haa secured a loan of £50,001) a> t per cent within the Dominion.

A Nelson telegram si;:t■■-■■•,• t!iat a very severe thundersto. ;n !..;ks(. over that district last evenir.;.:, i":>H;>r,<.-d by the heaviest fall of hai> i yp>rionced for some years. The onwards musthavo suffered greatly.

It is understood that. permitting, Mr A. W. Ho- ; - i]< deliver an address in Ekotahu:;:/ ' ©lection day. It is stated ii -.■: ? few j n . tercsted in Mr Hogg's intend holding public in the Eketaliuna district on chat, gentleman's .behalf .—Express.

A good cow is advertised for ,«ale in the wanted columns of this issue.

A smart girl for the sv.eoi department is required by the W. V. O A Ltd. " *

A smart lad is required .by Messrs S. and W. Mackay, boo ksollers, Queen Street.

Tenders for a number, of works wilt be received at the office of iho Akitio County Council until noon on Saturday, December 9th. Full details aro advertised.

Mr Walter Crossley. of Queen Streot South (late Smith's) notifies the arrival of a new supply of tie boxes, glove boxes, work imxos, and ladies' handbags. A new supply- of needle painting silks is also to hand. "Sandals for Summer Comfort" is the t'itlo of Mr J. Carpenter's feriw nouncement this week. Lighter ind cooler shoes demand attest itm. fho prices quoted prove Mr Carpenter's values to be of the best. The Christmas fete in connection with the Masterton Congregational Church will be held in iheY.M.C.A. gymnasium hall on Thursday next, opening in the afternoon arid continuing all ihe evening. A good concert programme has been arranged to begin at 8 o'clock. Mr Henderson, jeweller-opticiaja,. is at present making a special display of a new line of gents' nickel keyless eight-day watches. These splendid timekeepers are being retailed at the very reasonable price of 90s. A speo.ial line of ladies' gun metal wrist watches is also being shown. They are quoted at 30s each.