LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10507, 20 December 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

" The application to tlie Government for a grant for ain additdomal room at the Clareville school lias been declined. Tlie the Carterton' Bowling Club purpose holding a rbairuameni the Christmas holidays. The Cairterton Brass Baind mfauds rendering a number of carols about Carterton on Christmas eve. The official recount in connection with the recent ejection for Otaki gave Mr Robertson a majority of 21 over Mr Field. The absent voters' permits wexe in favour of Mr Robertson. The animal picnic of St. Mark's Sunday School, Carterton, is to b? held in Mr Grey's budh to-morrow afternoon. . The juveniles are to be conveyed there, by means of a ti action engine .and. trucks. The Otngo Coialmdners' Industrial Union,, by 200 votes to 115, decided to withdraw from registration under the Arbitration Act. This decision affects Kaitangata, Green Island, Wairomu, Matauna, and Niglutcaps. The Land Board has intimated that tlie Grown will not at preseni resume possession of the extra land recently fenced in at the LansdoKne school.

WHAT ABOUT HAWKES!

The Wellington Garrison Band won the Championship and also the Challenge Shield at tlie Paimerston North Band Contest of 1911. They used Hawkes' Exeeslior Sonorous Band Instruments—a complete set. Id the first test piece this noted Wellington Band was allotted the maximum number of points, the judge declaring that he had never heard Buch playing, and.commending in eulogistic terms the tone and blend. The Wellington Tramway Band, also using a complete set of Hawkes' Excelsior Sonorous nistruments, won the B Grade. The judge congratulated this band on {heir playing. These two successes hi Grade A and Grade B, on such a great occasion, are worthy wins for Hawkes, whose instruments jure pre-eminent all over th world. Bandsmen! Buy a »et of Hawkes —there are ; honour* and valuable prizes to be won. with them. Write for catalogue. Sole agent*— The DRESDEN PIANO CO., I/td., Wellington. Local Repreaenrttetiv*: H, Inns, Daniell'i Bnildi*f&, Qrf«¥»

Next Friday and Saturday nnd cisc on tJio following Saturday special trains will leave Mastarton for Wellington at 2.30 p.m. Excursion tickets will apply only to the dates mentioned. Visitors desiring to travel ! y trim to the Opalci races to-morrow should note that a special train will leave Masterton station at a quartet past twelve for tlhe course. The ordinary train from Wellington will not stop at the Opalci course. A Press Association telegnaim from Gtreymoutih states that the last meet ing of tUhe Inangahua County Council unamimoUsly accorded Sir Joseph ' Ward a hearty vote of thanks fox Jiis untiring energy and zeal in the cause of the protection and defence of this, Dominion. After driving 2000 ft, says a Beef ton nrasaaige, tine St. George Goldmining. ■Co., working near the mew big river, struck a 3-foot gold-bearing reef showing good assays, which are from 2oz 7dwts, and shows an average of loz 4dwts. The property is chiefly held by local people. Word, has been-.received by the Secretary of the Wairairapa Amateur AitMetao dub tlhat E. E. Fdsher, of Masterton, has been accepted to represent New Zealand in the 800 yds championship at the Australasian championship meeting at Wellington on Boxing Day. A special train \ will jot next" night) oudati2ie ! saau©; hour .'on tihe•following Saturday.,,- ; SpecaaV, trains from' Wellington to Masterbou wilt ialsorun on the same dates; and. Vt hour as the abovejmen-; tdohed.' ' ' '■'■ iTJiiB Jshow North '- yesterday under the auspices of the National Sweet Pea Associati'ji was a brilliant success. Exhibitors from all paits of the North Island were represented. Mr G. W. SeWr, of Masterton., was awarded second prize in the Palmerston, trophy, and third in two other events. Mrs H. T. Wood, of Masterton, secured first place for decorated bowl. The annual crioket match between St. Mark's, Wellington, and St.- Matthew's, Masterton, will this season be played at Masterton, and will take place in the Park Oval on Boxing Day. The visrtdng team will arrive here on Christmas evening, and will be entertained at luncheon on Boxing Day by (the local Club.

At Ohanpo on Monday might, two drainers mined Hamllon and Marshall, bath of whom were prohibited and fined at the Hamilton Oourt tie same day for drunkenness, quarrelled over, a matter in connection with the Court case, when Hanlcm, it is alleged, picked up a fernhook, end .struck (his companion over the head, inflicting a nasty wound six inches long. Marshall was conveyed to Ithe hospital, and Hanlon was arrestee!.

The contest far "tihe Ashbiuirioh seat was not devoid of /humour. Mr "Joek^'-McLachllan, an ex-M.P. for the dislJriot, who was recently fined for drunkenness, re-contested the seat, and landed at the bottom of the poll'. At one of this meet: igs a amember of the audience asked in all seriousness if Mr McLadhlan had been invited to stand in the interests of the Prohibition party. Loud applause groeted Mr McLaehlan's. of the •■• imputation. ' The new dhurch at Kuripuni will be opened to-morrow. (Thursday). The first service will be a celebration of "Holy Communion at 7,.30 a.m'.; and'in . tihe evening jtihexe will be Evensong yt, half past seven. The preacher at this, .service will be the Archdeacon l«'anooout, and the members of St. Matthews choir will assist with, tuie music. The members of the Kuripur.i Church committee (hope that all interested in their new church will be prosent at the opanir.g services. Tlie imairoai of Vhc Master ton Hospital acknowledges .with thanks .the following Christmas dentations to tii-; Hospital:—Mr Griffiths, pair 01 ducks; Mrs de Lisle, tihre fowls; Mrs J. Dixon, cordials; Mrs Ohuinn, toys; Messrs McLeod and Young, toys; Mrs Bunny, Longbush, £1 Is; and flowers from Mrs H. jJeetiiani and Mrs H. Williams. Further donations will oe gratefully acknowledged. The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Brigade was held last evening, Supt. f. Jenkins presiding. Chniabmas 'greetings were rwived fix>m,.eleA;enibrigadcs. F.enviv.of absence was granted to Fireman L.' 0.. Sayers. Fireman Dixon,. Check, .JBlinliliorale, Hadiey, \ H. and B. gins sf@nifi.ed their intention to 'practice for the United District Fire Brigade competitions, to be held in Diinnevirke. As a result of the iocai, two men hose and hydrant coin petition on the .Park Oval on Monday,. Firemen'S. Check >and W. Bliikhome were declared the win-nets', ther time being 44secs. Also started : i'. Seiby 'and W. Murphy, 48 : 7 -ssecs: H. Braggins and H. Moore, A. K. Johnston. and A.-Hadley. The winners therefore win Supt. Jeukinc>' and hon. member A. 11. Baker's medals respectively.

' The conditions respecting the harnessing of Waikoiremoana are ideal," declared the Hon. R. McKenzie, Minister of Public Works, to a "Poverty Bay .Herald" representative who •«■ coanpanied 'him on, an inspeotion of the lake oa Thursday lagt, whilst MaParry, tlhe Goveiniment electrical expert, was, under the guidance of Mr C. E. Armstrong, District Engineer, for tlie first,time making himself acquainted with, the general features of the locality. 'As a result of his personal observations to-day Mr Parry is more thjam pleased.with tlhe schema." the Minister added. "In fact-, the e.< pert says tlhe conditions are perfect. lam satisfied," Mr McKenzie went on to say "that nature intended Waikaremoana should r>e harnessed."

Facts, not vague generalities, are wihlat Hie average I\ T ew Tteribmd farmer wants to know. In reading about farm machinery, and MaJlkdng Machines particular, the practical dairyman is influenced only by 'hard, indisputable facts tha.t mean moniey to Mm. "Facts,, feed 1 me on facts,' wrote the famous Thomas Caxlyle. Here are some facts about the success of the large number of Ridd Milking Hants/ installed this seatsom. Every miarihine is working perfectly -and giving the owner entire satisfaction. The Rridd doesi ali that it is warranted' to da—and more. It saves time, labour a.nd money on flirundreds of dairy farms. Mr W. Davies, off Kawhia, who uses, a numiber of Radd Mjlkriing <MiaoMnef, writes: "To my mind the Ridd is simply perfection, it is just a. pleasure <fc> work and. watch them milking." This 1 is the opinion of. a practical dairy farmer. In order-to get itlh* twsst out of your iRSdd, couple it up with, a. Blaokston* 081 'Hmajisi*. MANSON AND BARK,

An oloctricai stoim passed over Gisboruo yestordajy mornirg, and welcome rain fell throughout the day. Lnj-ge numbars of pigs Jiave bee?j shipped of late from ihe Forty-Milo Bush to Wellington. Christmas -a.nd New Year greetings have re:..:bed us from the proprietor and stall of -the "Taranaki Henaild." We cordially reciprocate. A. Gisbome telegram states Thai a farmer of the district named Major Shind was found dead on the road at Wactherehere yesterday A po. ? t mortem will held to-day. A start IwlS heen mad© by the contractor, Mr T. F. Hewat, with the erection of the grandstand oi\ the now showground of the Puiiiatu;! A. and P. Association. Twenty-one applications were heceived by the Wellington Education Board for the position, of Principal to the Wellington '.Training College, Tendered vacant bv the resignation of Mr W. Gray, M.A. „ Three minor burglaries occurred iis Cfliiristchxirch. on being forced open with, a jemmy. The burglars got <vjo great haiul, but thi? business community is naturally feeling uneasy. ■•- . ' ''v

A caucus of Ministerial supporters is, it ay stated, to be lield in Wellington this week to consider -the political situation. Unsuccessful as ivo3l a* I ' ; W/EffiHgt«ntf'' | '' v ':; : -'-f ;'>"' : '.'■''-''' '■■' ] ''■■■' '■'"' The votes polled for Coavtinuance in the Waararapa Mcotorat© were • 335? t , for No-License 2611, for National Pro •■ hibition .2794/ arid>agriiriJst' Na;tidnal' v ■P*dhibiti6n ; 29o2J ; V. v J , , ..At' a "fire' atjTo^.;Mdhitoga\;\"^t^bßfjv : Ifasfcraigs, recently, a collection of jewels valued at from £ISOO to £2OOO, including bracelets and necklaces, won by Mirs Douglas's racehorses, were destroyed. i The estates of the following deceased persons have been placed under the charge of the Public Trustee: — Ole A. Olesoii, Homua; George Gua"Pongaroa.; Bebecca Dohnt, Alfredton:. • "'•, - The "matron's retem of patients in the Masterton, Hospitals for the month of November was as follows: —In Hos- ' pital r<> 31st October, 15; admitted since, 28; discharged, 15; in (hospital on" 30th November, 28. A'u tlie Police Court in Invei-cargill yesterday, Ernest Arthur Hamilton. % youth detained for ieformatory treatment, was sentericed to the maximum penalty, twelve months'.imprisonment' with hard labour, for escaping from gaol. About fifteen representative shipowners and fiirmiS in Duhedin held a prelimiinairy conference yesterday morning in comheotion with the waterside workers. All the delegates from the various unaons had riot *<* riyed, and & genera'*, conference !*>- .tweeri'themsn and the employers Has been postponed tilj to-day. v . At the first,, wool held in'Dunedin there wns? a very representative atltendianc*. Bidding was keer. all round. Lig:)'.conditioied, lustrous wool met with n' particularly ready sale. Prices all round are considered very attisfactory. The top price realised do far waa Is. ' , A Christdharcfi telegriim says that three tapd a "half of Tain li.*s* fallen during tlio last few days nud ■the wea&ier'is strll'unseasonable'. -The ground lias been well-soaked, ami a spell of warm dry weather : is '"needed. Serious losses of lie ■ sheep are reported, owing fo"ihe cold, and wet^ Mr T. Lindsay Buick, of t)annevirko, author of "Old Marlborough" and "Qld Mana-watu," has just had published another historical narrative entitled, "Aai Old New Zealarider, or Te Baupanalha, the Neooleon. of the< South." Mr Bttiefc dedicates his latest work to Mr S& Percy Smith, F.R.G.S., of New Plymouth, whom he describes as "A well-deserving, pillar in the Temple cf Polynesian leatrnnig.'' • Some Waapaw* giM' formed a sewing hee, and :ai*ed £l6 by a >ale cf work in aid of )>r Barmaido's Homes. Thera lhas y.%nt beer received .i waim letter of lnanlff xJm the Treasurer. The Nc- • Plymouth papers state that the elections nav j had a bad effect on trade locally, and generally speaking .thro'jghout the provincial distract. H ''At,tne meetiiig s of' the Ediicaition Board yestei'day, the . following grants schiooils in the AVairarapa clearingand levellang residence site, £10; .Tablelands, grate; £3 10s;, Kiuv aiwai." levelling "ind fillirjr, ; Gross' ■ ' Greek, ertvtion of slicdK: £2O. The | Clerk of Works is to report upon an application for fencing .at the > Ballance School. v A Go;re telegram says:—J. Virgo, when giving a trial, run to a Cadillac rnotoi- car on Monday, "after u 'ldergoing repairs, drew it to the "side of the lvjad to examine the spnrkin? pkift. which She took out. He gave the engine a turn and a spark ignited the fumes of some petrol which had leaked fanm the tank. The car was envelopel in names, only the back axle and the wheels being "saved. The oar was insured, ibut there is a loss of £OO. .

The small hmLs have been exceedingly destructive on tflie young turnips throughout the Ckitluii district this year. The Leader hears of one farmer who has had 30 acres absolutely ruined, and there aire numoibers of others who havefaired badly. The young nape has suffered nearly as severely. Most of the farmers who have been tajble to save their crops have had to waltch from dayMght tail dark, amd wdth pea rifles, guns, and tin caps ; try to keep the bards off. The sparrows ■are not so destructive as the 'linnets, and other birds a-es«flnlbling the goldfinch, which appeav to bo new this year. As soon as ftihe young plant gets into a double leaf the danger is past.

YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND That by using the commercial eucalyptus oil 'which-is now bought up at Qa per lb weight and bottled, and on account of the large profit, pushed, you are exposing yourself to all the tine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach, and mucous membranes. , By insisting on the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT you not »roid these pitfalls, but you have a stimulating, safe, and effective medicament, the result of a special and careful niannfacture. A trial will t a't once convince. Quality in small dose distinguishes it from the bulky and dangerous nroducts. Remember—43 ANiult of 50 years' experience and special study ,*nd it doe* *rhat it promised; it heals and our*» without injuring tha constitution, as tt* oils of tla* mu-k«t frequently 4*. Wtoff«r« pr»'t4ot v*ari«]f b? tftf&ft&g

A demonstration in making stacU ensilage is to be given on the Experi--menital Pilots wt Morton Junction bjj Mr A. Dibble, Government Expert. Owing to tihe variety of weather experienced in t3ie Forty-Mile Bua.i. shearing in thiait part is much inter iShem. usual. Tlie first consignment of fat sheep for tihe season was sent from k»ket;ihuna to the Wellington' Farmers.* Meat Works yesterday morning. Mr J. Arofaer, Town Clerk, has ken granted leave of absence by the Mas-reo-ton Borough Council from Jauuary Still to l&tJh, rim. order to enable him t» attend the bawling tournament ia Wellington. In answer to from Messrs Towneead and Cbwpor and Mr J. Buipdtt for remission of rents, the Mas-ter-ton Borough Council decided fcsfc night to inform tihe applicants t'ha» the Council had no power, to remit the rates except for a compassionate allowance. At the New Plymouth Horticultural Show was an interesting exhibit of thirty different species of p«tatoc«.. grown at Waitara, for experiment! purposes. What the grower .'inuir.ert known as "Pro Bono." At condition of the meeting of tie Masterton Borough Council lagfc mg)ht, Has Worship the Mayor (Mr J M. Coradine) ./wished *he Councillors ,a aind the - mea^tsofthe eeadoin., Olifi Go^cillors ! 'flVl.r ' it-'. AirvAAiA ■ _'iT»'' :■ ■'■' ii '! ' 1. greetings from, &s■„ Vetjaff. to, the and <36a^ic^oril';)^ •• :'■*.*":'': } ".' '''•'■ '.,...0n Thursday, says.tihe Express, th©., Carroll, of Tawataoa, swallowed soue lysol. Medical aid was at once sent' for, and the doctor was driven oat from Eketahuna, 9$ miJes, in the quick time of 31 minutes. Mrs H. W. JSndce (who holds a oertrifioate froim the fct... •John Society), in the meantime axriv.. Ed on the scene and rmdered first aid. Nurse Anderson> was sent for and took enlarge oif the little patient, w.» is now out of danger. it happened in aD electorate *<>fc .miles from Masterton. A oan'didate for Parliament was also a Justice of tihe Peace. On the mornings after the first ballot, « ;ienitent "drunk" appeared before him. The inebriate pleaded that he ha. 1 been working so vlespenately in- tho interof the candidate, that be Ihcl cultivated an unquencfebile thirst. He was dußcharged without a hne. A chestnixt more lost from Carterton is advertised for. .

An energetic news-runnier 's required by tiie manager of the Ago A mass meewpg of workers wiR beheld in the Druid's Hnll tonmorrow evening. The meeting of the Masterton Borough Council && aiglhJt occupied only half an hoar, • Mr J. O. that"the rainfall registered a* J *fl»-rljipp©r Plain for. th© 24 hours pPßonaing i* ai.m. on. Tuesday was 39 points. A new houae of 6 crooiris, is advertised to be l«st, with, erory oonvanienb©. It ok'situated on Hus- i pital HiH, "Nepier, ;.atf ; : The Methodist. Church choir, amd those assisting in ocasßction with .the * "The Messiah'' «a ; Friday evening, are requested tb meet for practise at 8 tnJs.eveaV'v.; ing.-. ,;..;;;;■■' ' '""v' ':''' \ ..'•"'-■ ... ■■-,■ Messrs- Read .and DougLv3 s hair* ; ' dressers and tobacconists, QuVen Street, announce vthat they are giving away to buyers of ease pipes, quality safety razors." They have a large and varied stock of Smokers requisites suitable for presents. Messrs O.C. Ross and Cov, land agemits, Mjasterton, advertise f*r sal* iihree choice farms, 60 acres,, 200 acres, 0.r.p., and 200 acres, I.i.p. These farms are all improved, in good localities, and can be acquired on easy terms. Mr Henderson; has just opened np a very fine oonsignnieinit of ladies "Coronation" hand-bags at his establishmenft. They aire beautifully finished and ithe assortment ia a very wide one. Speciall attention is also drawn to the splendid range of plain silver manicure sets, hair brushes and mirrors. A special display of Christmas goods is beingynnde^ '; /■<;,.,; - '".--J The Christmas, display of footwear l ■at Mr J. ■;'. '. I show windows, whilst ;the. interior of I tilie shop is replete 1 with-' goals, from the best manufacturers. Special attention is directed to the splendfd assortment of boots a T id shoes'/ Mr Kitchener aiunouinces that all goods mey be secured at bed-rock prices during the festne season. The Wairarapa Friendly Societies picnic and sports take place on Boxing Day at Pigeon Bush. Mr C. 'Tringhaim has kindly plawd his grounds ait the disposal of tihe Societies. Every arrangement to ensure an enjoyable outing for young amd old is l>eii)g made. Refreslm.ents can ».o I procured on tihe grounds at to"n prices. Hot water and fresh milk will be provided free of charge. A special train will leave Mast/firion at 8.50 a.m. for Pigeon Buch, and return at 5.30 p.m. Messrs A. White and Co., hairdressers and tffiibncconiistsi, 'are making a very eiterprising dtfapbay of goods suitable Christmas presents. These are all set out in a most pleasing ami artistic manner .that at once attracts attention. The range of goods tliis season is on $. much I'arger scale than previously, the management having anade special preparations ,to meet the requirements of tllieir niumewus patirons. Those desirous of purchasing a suitable gift wH,I find Kefljeotdon from •tihis choice stock an easy and pleasant occupation. At this time of the year there aw numerous family gatherings, and much visiting of friends, and it is now that the consumption of tea expands. Many people try to economise with tea, and buy the cheap and inferior sorts, forgetful of the fact that inferior teas are harmful. It if. tr-.o economy to stick to Crescent Blend Tea,, which is pure, stroug, and wholesome. *

GET RID OF THAT OOUGH. Ragjbi to-day is the time ; tb get rid of that cough, and not after it ia 3WT». Do not wait to find you ax* ito danger of pneumonia and other troubles that require time ( and thaattention;. OhaanberiiaMi'* Remedy will relive ypuguidi%r 'ortE' 'without inooavienoe; It » *•£* and sure! remedy for cougjia jtt£ ti*Qd«. Sold by all chemi»t» and