LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10495, 5 December 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton Borough Council holds its usual meeting to-night. Shearing operations have been practically suspended in the Masterton district during the past owing to the variable weather.

Mr Hogg stated at Eketahuna last night that, generally speaking, he was not in favour of any of the questions submitted him by the Farmers' Union.

fi. Masterton man has still another definition for a "wowser." In his opinion a "wowser" is one who gives up the profession of saving souls in order to savo money ,

Masterton was visited by a heavy hailstorm shortly before noon yesterday. Some of the stones which fell were of very large size. A. good deal of damage was done in orchards and vegetable gardens.

For a candidate for Parliament to save his deposit he must poll at least a fourth of the nutnber polled by th>? successful candidate, The requisite number at one time was only ten per cent., but the law was amended.

The* match committee of tihe Masterton Bowling. Club requests all members entered for the pairs and singles to endeavour to complete the matches of the first round by the 16th inst.

The Masterton South Brass Band serenaded Mr A. H. Herbert at 'his residence in Bentley Street, Masterton,'last evening, and was subsequently entertained at supper by the candidate. At a special mooting of the Lansdowno School Committee, held Oast evening, Mrs- R. M. Moxham, of the Wellington Terrace School, was appointed to the position of assistant teadher. Answer ins a nu est ion at lOketahuna last nipjht, Mr A. W. Hogg stated that 'he was in favour of an increase of the wages of railway workers to 9s or 10s per day, provided the Depai'tmont could afford it. HOW TO KEEP WELL. This shJouM be something worth knowing, how to keep weflfl', and especially when it is so very simple and easy. During the hot weather tine Liver especially is apt to become sluggish, tibe heat is tiresome, we do not take sufficient exercise. The blood becomes over heated, the appetite is poor, and a feeling of lassitude generally overcomes us, a.nd we may have headaches, biliousness, etc., etc. Jiust tali© a teaspoon ful of Gordon's "Effervescent Fruit Baling in a tumbler of cold' waiter first tihing in itihe morning, two or three times a week. You wil be pleasantly surprised with tlie result. It refreshes, bsnvigjorates and purifies the entire '.system, and at .the same time is a ideTigMful beverage. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Posted to any address 4dl extra. Afflso, Effervescent Citrate of Magnesia, Is per bottle.— J. V. GORDON, M.P.S., Chemist, etc., (by Exams.), Masterton.

Yesterday was the anniversary of the most notable of Australia's labour conflicts —the famous episode of the Eureka stockade, which wa!s fought at Ballarat on December 4, 1854. Pierce diaries Freeth, proprietor of the Hutt and Petone Chronicle, was fined £5 and costs at Wellington yesterday for a breach of the Printers' and Newspapers Registration Act in failing to put an imprint on an election notice. In the motor-car accident which occurred o:i tho road between Masterton and Carterton on Sunday afternoon, Mrs Cotter was unfortunate enough to secure a fracture of the arm. Tbe remainder of the party escaped with a shaking and bruises. The Feilding Star says:—Slowly but surely .the large estates in this district are being sub-divided into small farms to meet the requirements of the dairy-farmer and small hold- | ers. Mr J. R. McLennan, of Arapata, i Waituna West, has now decided to cut up his property of some 3800 acres in- i to eleven farms, ranging in area from ' i about 150 acres to 750 acres. In answer to a question at Eketahuna last night, Mr A. W. Hogg said he had no confidence in either the Government or the Opposition. What he had confidence in was good measures and good men. If the electors did their duty, they would return an entirely new part}'. In the event of a new party being elected, he would not be surprised to see this party go into one lobby, and Mr Masgey and Sir Joseph Ward into the other. Writing to a friend in Masterton, a resident of Pahiatua, who belongs to the Moderate party, says:—'fPhere is going to be a tremendous, struggle here over the No-License question, and I think it will just about be carried.. Anyhow, I feel sure there will not bo fifty votes either way. Politically, it is going to be a 'great go' between Ross, Escott and Hawkins. If Escort gets into the second ballot I think he will win. Almost every farmer I have met is voting Opposition." The sub-committee (Messrs A. McFarlane, C. Avery and the Secretary Mr J. A. Walsh) of the Pahiatua A. and Pr Association, appointed to canvass the district to ascertain what support would be forthcoming in deiientures to the value of £5, carrying 5 per cent interest, for the purpose of financing the erection of a grandstand and other necessary buildings, h ava been rem ark ably successful. No less than £335 of debentures, has already been taken up, and-only a small; portion of othe-jdistrigt has been baiivassed. It is worthy of note that not' a single refusal ' has been met with. Tho prize schedules will be issued in a few days. Nine birds, representing six lofts, were hampered by the Masterton Homing Pigeon Club last evening for the match from Inyercargill. The air line is 540 miles, which is the longest distance that Masterton birds have flown. A£s trophy has lieen offered by Mr Rosson for the mv.ier of any bird whidh qovers the distance on t'he day of liberation. The compositors are as follow: —W. Hoar (two birds), F. Rosson (two), J. Dixon (two); A. Miller (one), R. Gourlay (one), and W. Drake (one). The birds sent to Parenga last Friday wiH be liberated tomorrow morhing at daylight. ! The airline for this race is 460 miles.

On Friday evening the children of the Lansdowne School yrill play the Kinxlertspiel "Playmates" in the school 'hall at 8 p.m. The children are well up in their parts, and the chorus consists of one hundred voices. The music is very prertty, and rather catchy, and patrons are sure of having a treat in istore for them. . The following are the characters: Mother Goose, Jack t(he Giant Killer, Simple Simon, Dick Whittington, Jack and tlvo Bean Stalk. There is another item that should prove very attractive, and that is two sets for the Highland Reel 'by Mr Sutherland's* pupils. /These pupils are taking part in the dancing events in the Caledonian jmd are in good form. Everyone knows how capabje a man Mr Sutherland is, so something good can l)e looked for from his pupils. The school has also been very fortunate in f-ecuring Mrs Cboper, A.T.C.L., L.R.C.M., as accompanists. Everything llias been arranged for_ the comfort of patrons, and tihere is seating accommodation for three hundred. In fact, this entertainmeftt promises to Ixi a great success in all ways. The usual fortnightly meeting of ■the Stonehenge Lodge, U.A.0.D., vas held in Masterton last night, llro. P. Corbett, A.D., presiding Bro. Pmckton's name was added to the picnic committee. A donation of £5 r.s was granted to a distressed brother. One brother was accepted by clearance from the Pacific Lodge. Bros. C. A. Ewington and C. H. Anderson were declared the winners of Bro. E. Pragnell's trophy* for introducing most members during the past six months. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of condolence to Bro. F. P. Boyle. The election of officers resulted as follows: —A.D., Bro. H. Hilton; V.A.D., Bro. J. Elder; secretary, Bro. E. Pragnell; treasurer, Bro. J. K, BlinkhoFne; A.D.B.'s, Bros. A. Johansen tnd A. W. Milne; V.A.B.'s, Bros. E. Hooper and A. Edwards; 1.G., Bro. J. Buckton; 0.G.. Bro. A. E. Miles; M.S., Bro. 0. C. Petersen: auditor, Bro. E. H. Waddington ; Bro. J. H. Hudson, District President, was m attendance, and daily installed the officers into thoir various positions. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the District President for his attendance, and a. 'Similar compliment to the retiring officers concluded the meeting. I

fOU SHOULD REAR TN MIND That by using the commercial eucaIvntus oil which is now bought up at (jrj per lb weight and bottled, and on account of the large profit, pushed, vou ore exposing yourself to all the dangers ta which the use of turpentiue will expose you—irritation or 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 fl.anufacture. A trial will at once convince. Qualitv in small dose distinguishes it from the bulky and dangerous products. Remember—ZANDEß'S EXTRACT embodies the result of 50 years' experience and special study ,and it docs what is promised; it heals and cures without iniurine the! constitution, as the oils of th.y market frequently do. Therefore protect yourself W reacting iah«r brand* "No one. I feel sure, can speak more gratefully of Laxo-Tonic PiUa than I can," writes Mrs Corbett, HO Fiusroy Street, Surrey Hills, N-S.W. "They cured me of settled biliousness, which seemed as though it would never leave me. I took LaxoTonic Pillsi, and they proved a perfect remedy." Bold by_ fill Chemists „ nf i w+r.r«keeper3. Price lOjd and and Is 6d.

A Gisborne telegram states that a serious altercation took place in a boardinghouse m that township, on. Saturday evening. A man named Thomas Fitzgerald wae taken to the Hospital in an unconscious condition. His supposed assailant has been placed under arrest. The Opposition candidates for the Wellington City aaid Suburban seats addressed a crowded and enthusiasticmeeting in the Wellington Town Hall last night. Many people were unable to gain admission. A resolution was carried by acclamation,. "That in the opinion of this meeting, a change of Government is desirable, and that the meeting pledges itself to> support the Opposition candidates for Wellington and Suburbs." Mr J. Goorgeson, Inspector of Factories, gives notice to occupiers of* shops and factories, that all shop assistants must receive their weekly half " holiday on Thursday next, and shops must l»o closed from one o'clock. This is required by section 123 of the Legislature Act, 1908. It is not necessary for factories to close on that day, but employees must be given' a reasonable' time off in which to record their vote.

An experienced rider wants to hire a motor bicycle for a week or two.

Notice is given that Mr Herbert's election committees are dissolved from Saturday, December 2nd.

An advertiser in the wanted column desires to purchase a good second-hand phonograph, with four minute attachment and records.

A reward is offered for the recovery of a dark bay pony gelding, 14 hands high, black points, no brand, lost from Te Parae since a. fortnight ago. An advertiser is desirous of buying mortgages or other securities for cash at a discount. Full particulars are given in the wanted column.

Anyone contemplating a cycling'tour this Christmas can be supplied with a motor bicycle and all accessories by Mr David 6. Brown, cycle engineer, Queen Street, Masterton.

The monthly meating of tli© Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held in Knox Hall this ..afternoon for the election of officers. Ail members are requested to attend.

The record-breaking capabilities of the Bradbury motor cycles are pretty well-known, but -Mr D. G. Brown, cycle engineer, is prepared to tell the whole story to all and sundry inquirers.

The up-to-date draper, Mr A. Norman, has just, opened a consignment of ladies' linen costumes,' boxed robes, and muslin dresses; also muslin and silk blouses. Samples of these with quotations may be seen in Mr Norman's shop windows,. Queen Street.

In "their replace announcement, Messrs Hugo and Shearer direct attention to their many special prices and attractive values whidh are being offered in every department, while the Christmas Fair is on. This fair,, which commenced about a week ago, has becomeapopular resort for keen Christmas shoppers.

The necessity of haying the eyesight tested at regular intervals cannot b© too often insisted upon. The reason for wearing spectacles is to conserve ' , the eyes and prevent the strain to the* J eye muscles and nerves that result in " constant headadh.es. Mr H. T. Wood, chemist and optician, Masterton, is prepared to test the s&igjht on scientific lines and fit proper glasses.

A reminder; is given of the "horse sale to be held to-day by Messrs Dal- ■- gety and Co., Ltd., at' the Solway > saleyards. The list includes 50 specially selected heavy* draught fillies, and colts (all unbroken), 10 good (hacks and harness horses, and numerous other entrieSj full details of wihidh are advertised on page 8 of this morning's issue.

The district" in the immediate neighbourhood of Hastings, j Bay, is far famed for its rich flats, jfl which are particularly adaptel h.r JS fruit growing, dairying and stock fatand it is a very difficult inat'ter to acquire any of this in small areas. For this reason it will be pleasant reading to many) tfoat an area of over 1000 acres, within, four miles of Hastings, will !>a offered at auction by Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., in conjunction with Mr J. R. Lanauze, at Hastings, on the 30th January next-. This will be subdivided into 39 sections ranging from five acres to 136 acres, and will be sold on particularly easy terms. Full particulars will appear later.