LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10517, 4 January 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The rainfall at Pahiatua during the month of December was nearly double that registered at Masterton, being no less than 8.044 inches.

Authority (has been given for tlhe Makuri-Coonoor mail service to be converted into a, rural delivery.

During lost year three bankruptcies were recorded in the Pa'hiatua district, against two for the previous year.

The additions to the Masterton school will probably not be complete:! for fully a month after the resumption of school.

An effort is being made to form an "egg circle in PahjatuaV' ;Mr T. H. of, Masterton, will address a meeting tliere on Tuesday next. The competing teams in the Davis Cup contest were entertained ait a dinner at Ohristcihuroh last night by the Lawn Tennis Association of Australasia.

Bankruptcies in Dannevirke seem to be a thing of the past. Neither last year nor this year have (there been any insolvencies in the town itself.

A cable has been received by the I Ballance Dairy Company to the effect 'that the shipment of butter by the lonic realised 130s per cwt., or equal to Is New Zealand price.

Pa'hiatua No. 2 block, 3s2la 3r 32p, Mangahao Survey District, has been proclaimed Crown land. This makes over 740 acres of Native land acquired in the Paihiatua district since August last.

A Christohurch telegram says that the body of a man about sixty-eight years old was found in the River Avon yesterday morning. It lias not yet been identified.

In anticipation of the ballot and sale for £6OO itfliat is to take place on Thursday, January lltih', the sharethe Workers' Mutual Benefit Building Society paid in the sum of £l5O at the paynight last evening.

At the Airterton Police Court on Tuesday, Jabez Goodar (witlh severaii aliases), was sentenced to one month's imprisonment for being an idle and a disorderly person.

The Stratford Posi refers to a new method of protecting a crop from the small birds by tethering a number of cats on a string, thus enabling them to wander about in the padock as occasion arises. The idea, it is stated, works admirably.

Pickpockets are having a good time in Auckland just now. Wherever a crowd, gathers together there th°/ pickpockets are. Many of the Auck landers during the Christmas holidays were relieved of purees, watches, and other trifles. There is quite a tinge of excitement and expectation now anion2s3fc those who mingle with the Auckland mobs.

At a. race meeting in Taranaki recently a banker drew a dividend. He left the machine, and walked some distance a.way with the notes in his hand. Someone warned him to be careful on account of the number of spieler® about. He said that he was all right, and knew how to look after hi's money, but later in the day he admitted that someone had gone through him for the dividend.

The Pahiatua Tennis Club's tournament was brought to an abrupt conclusion, by the rain on Tuesday, and the finals of the events have yet to be played and some of the semi-finals. Most of the players left in the various competitions belong to tilie Pahiatua or Dannevirko Clubs, and it is hoped to make arrangements for tilie play-off at an early date. In another fortnight entries for tlie Feilding A. and P. Show, to take place on February 6th and 7th, will close, and those desirous of competing should lose no time in obtaining a schedule, which may be obtained from the office of this paper or direct from the Secretary. A large amount of prize money is to be competed for, and all _ classes of stock are catered for. Tills show is growing in popularity, and breeders now recognise that the competition is as keen at Feilding as at any other show.

YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND That by using 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 ta which the use of turpentine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach, and mucous membranes. Bv insisting on the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT you not only ayoid these pitfalls, but yon have a stimulating, safe, and effective medicament, the result of a special and careful Oianufacture. A trial will at once convince. Quality in small dose distinguishes it from thp bulky and dangerous oroducts. 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 the market frequently do. Therefore proteci soarself by rejecting

Harvesting was in progress yesterday on a largo number of farms in tho Masterton district.

It is stated that a well-known exresident of Feilding lias inherited a baronetcv and a fortune of between £IOO,OOO and £200,000..

A gold medal is peing presented by the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Olub as a points prize to the member securing tho most points in swimming events this season.

It is possible'that .the two Norwegian whaling ships will make Westport their headquarters. It is probably also that Oaptain Amundsen's Antarctic ship "Fram" will visit AVsetport.

The matches in the second round of fixtures under the jurisdiction of the Wairarapa Cricket Association commences on Saturday week. The fixtures are the same as in the first round with grounds reversed.

A definite assurance has been given by the representatives of an Engl is h syndicate that, should the New Plymouth petroleum investments prove successful, money will be provided for the development of the oil areas in tho Masterton district over which options 'have been taken.

A 66yds handicap is to be swum in the Masterton .park lake this evening, under the auspices of the Wairarapa Ajmateur Swimming Club. The race, which is post entry, will take place at 6.30 p.m.

As showing the increase in the cost of building to-day, compared with a few years hack, it may be mentioned that a residence in Masterton which cost £350 to erect fifteen years ago, is to-day insured for £6OO on a builders' valuation.

The settlers of Ihuraua Valley have let a, contract for the erection of a private telephone wire to connect with the Masterton bureau. _ There will be thirteen subscribers in the Ihuraua Valley. The henefit of connection with an all-night service will be greatly appreciated by the settlers of the district.

Over twenty Maoris sailed by the Somerset, Maggie Papakura being one of the number. Maggie's engagement to Mr Staples-Browne, of 14, Harrington Gardens, S.W., and Oxfordshire, is definitely announced an the English papers. The marriage will take place in New Zealand. Thirteen Maori men and seven Maori women have remained in England, l>ut their plans are not known. Mr Stoll has offered itfrem an engagement at tShe Coliseum.

- Shortly after lialf-past one o'clock yesterday morning a fire was disrobed ah a house in Tarariaki Street, Wellington. An old man, John Oalveiy. was burned to death, 'his charred remains being discovered m one of the upstairs rooms when the flames had rcen subdued. Another man, Percy McLeari, was so badly burned about the t,odv that, he had to be removed to the hospital, where he lies in a very serious condition. The house contained ten rooms. It Avas owned by Mrs Heard, and was occupied by Mr and Mrs James Scott. Calvert was about 54 years of age, and was a newspaper runner by occupation. He was a familiar figure at the Terminus Hotel corner, that being his daily stand. The steamer Aparima arrived-at Auckland from Calcutta on Monday with 7000 tons of Eastern merchandise for Auckland. Aboard tfie vesa* att over SOiPuiijabis, a number ot whom are to land there, but several of the would-be immigrants failed to pass the reouired test of education or were medacal.lv unfit. Naransiough, who is in charge of the Auckland party, states tlhat it is their intention of making Auckland their headquarters for receiving large shipments of Eastern merchandise. Rasool is in charge of 79. Hindus for Fiji, who go as servants and workers on the sugar plantations.

A.t the Trcntham rifle meeting on Tuesday, the scores of Masterton competitors in No. 4 match were as follows :—Rifleman I). Mcintosh (Opaki), 44. £1; McKenzie (Opaki) 43, £1; tyros, Rifleman C. Taylor (Opaki) 38, 10s. In match No. n, Rifleman L. Loveday scored 28 .and toii £l. Rifleman L." Percy (Alfredton) was one of the tyros to 'secure 10s. Rifleman R. J. King was third in No. 6 match with a score of 42. equal to the winner's, and he secured £2. Rifleman L. Lovedav, 39. £1: I). Mcintosh, 38, £1; G. Hyde (Opaki), 37, 10s,-were also successful competitors. Rifleman N. Willoujrhbv (Gladstone) was counted out. Rifleman C. Taylor (Opaki) 33, 10s, headed the tyros list.

The North Brumier nnd Tyneside coal mines have, according to the Westport Times, been amalgamated by those who 'have the flotation of the properties in London. A capital of £30,000 will be available for development, and the Tyneside Syndicates hulk at Wellington wili lie taken over. The Wallsend property, at Branner, near Greymout'h, is also under otter, with a working capital of £20.000. It is stated that the sh are capita! of the Lake Hochstetter water-race scheme, which Mr Matthews, of Central Otago, introduced to London capitalists, has been underwritten. Some Wellington capital was put into this venture.

Growers of strawberries around Waimate havo had a poor Christ mas harvest (says the Advertiser.) They have all complained of the continued wet weather, which has had nearly a fortnight's duration with hardly a break. The ground is sodden and berries likewise, with but a ]>oor colour and hardlv any taste. One grower said he had given up hopes of getting a crop, for the birds were hungry and unable to obtain food, and were turning their attention to the strawberry fields, and it was impossible to keep them off in the drenching rain. Another grower is reported to be £IOO out' of pocket so far this season.

WHAT ABOUT HAWKES! The Wellington Garrison Band won the Championship and also the Challenge Shield at the Pabnerston North Band Contest of 1911. They used Hawkes' Exceslior Sonorous Band Instruments —a complete set. .In the first test piece this noted Wellington Band was allotted the maximum number of points, the judge declaring that he had never heard .such playing, and commending in eulogistic "terms the tone and blend. The Wellington Tramway Band, also us ing a complete «et of Hawkes' Ex.oekior Sonorous instruments, won the B Grade. The judge congratulated this band on. _ their playing. These two successes in Grade. A and Grade B, on such a great occasion, are worthy wins for Hawkes, whose instruments are pre-eminent all over th world. Bandsmen! Buy a set of Hawkes—there are honours and valuable prizes to be won with them. Write for catalogue. Solo agents— The DRESDEN PIANO CO., Ltd., Wellington. Local Representative: H. Inn®. Daniell's Buildings, Queen Street, M&stextoa.

Fresh discoveries of cattle tick have been made in New South Wales. : "

Tho rainfall registered in Melbourne last year was 36.61 inches, the great* est since 1849. •,, j

lor the month of December, two births, two marriages ''-and no deaths; wore registered in Fcatherstozu '

An estimate of damage bv the recent earthquake at Cheviot sliowm a total loss for the district of approximated £IOOO. J '

Messrs Q. Donald. Alfivd'Matthews. Charles Matthews, J. ]). McDougall and H. C. Wilkinson ha.ve been re-eleci ted unopposed as members o£ tll€> South Wsirarapa River Board.

The cocksfoot crop on tho Peninsula will bo very late this r.ason, aa-i it is expected to be qi;ite the middle of January before any cutting is done.

The appointment of « successor to Mr W. Gray, M.A., as principal of the Wellington Training College, will bo' made at the next meeting of the Wellington Education Erard.

_ Most of .the wool from the outlying districts beyond Masterton is being sent to Wellington by train. A few years back a considerable quantity was. shipped from Oastlepoiut.

There are two caves in tho'JVfasterton/ district—one at Mauriceville and i.ie other at Mount Bruce —which areequal to anything of the kind in tho lower portion of the North Island. A pine white sparrow was recently discovered in the Temuka district.The revenue received by xuv owrce for all Crown land last year amounted to £784,843 5s sd. The Masterton Park Oval is looking: very green and the pitches are in good order at the present time. Cricketershave already commenced practicing tcr the second round matches. The contract for erecting the two* bridges over the Waipoua Kiver afe the northern approaen to Masterton is almost completed. The second bridge is quite finished, while %$ first only requires to be painted. At the ballot for the Mackenzie runs, Mr Bridrick said that before' March 110,000 acres of Crown land would he put up for ballot, the Peel Forest and Sherwood Downs having been acquired..,

Arthur Reginald Boyd will appear! on remand in the Magistrate's Court". at Masterton to-morrow morning . «b the charge of forging and uttering -aJ cheque for £lO.

Messrs Alexander Hannay", Char Teg Ernest John Knight and' Arthur Robinson have been nominated' and elected as members of the Kahautara River Board. All arc retiring; members.

Mr Hicks, Secretary of the Ausfrafc. Asian Lawn Tennis Association, stated in an interview at Oiristchurch lasfc night that he iwas in a position to state that the next Davis Cup inatdh would be played at either Sydney or. Melbourne. He could not at, present say who would be the challengers. "On the one hand," said the teacfi* er, pointing a large finger to the on the class-room wall, "we have the far-stretching country of Russia- On the other hand—what we see on. the other hand, Tommy?" "Warts!" hazarded Tommy, "hopeless witK fright. . ; •

About £1,200 worth of radium, (says. fhe'Melbourne "Argus") hag been offered by the representatives of a com* pany in New South Wales to the Vic torian Government for use i-a the establishment of a radium bank for med"ical purposes'. The proposal has been submitted by the State Treasurer (Mr Watt) to experts for investigation. The company has been formed towork deposits on the border between South Australia and New South Wales. They claim to have offered ftheradium to the Ministry «,fc slightly less. than the market value. The Victorian State authorities have for some' time past been considering suggestions for the establishment'of a radium hank of this kind, hut ffoey have not yet taken nny definite action,.

The children and their friends who were oresent at &u> Masterton Methodist Sunday School picnic on New Year's Day narrowly escaped what' might have been a. serious accident on the way in and 'out of the Solway showgrounds. The party was conveyed in five trucks drawn by ian eight-ton traction engine, which passed over a. large cess-pit on both.,journeys. The pit is six feet wide, twenty feet long, and fifteen feet deep, and is covered' by two-inch planking on four bv four inch cross pieces, with some fifteeninches of earth on top. Fortunately the. decking bore the weight'. The* driver of the engine was not aware that !lie had gone over such la dangerous place.

A young girl to assist in Kai Orrt l Tea rooms is advertised for. i Mr Robert Russell, second-hand" dealer, advertises particulars of aJ double cylinder Mountaineer motor"' cycle in good order. Messrs Hugo >and Shearer's storewi'l- be closed from 1 p.m. to-day,-Thursday (the usual weekly half holiday) to allow the final summer sale* that starts to-morrow (Friday) mora* ing- • "Get the Habit" is a Yankee expressaon, _ and now quite hackneyed beoaiise it is used under al- sorts of circumstances, wa/nranifced andS unwarranted. We wou'ld much rather urge "Break away from, the habit, aaid we urge it .in. conniection with tea'. Break away from the habit of da-inking cheap and inferior teas, and take to Orescent Bleaidl Tea, ths fi.nie.st, purest, 'and most fa-agirant tea on he market. It is sold at 2s: pea- lb, by most grocers in,- the, district. *

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