LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10574, 4 March 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Napier has returned unopposed its former Licensing Committee.

Tho latest reft urn from the Worksop dredge is 71 ozb. Sdwts for 125 hours' working.

All out door sports in Doanedin were postponed on Saturday last owing to the inclemency of the weather. Eight nominations have been received for the election of five members on the iGisborne Licensing Committee.

Entries for the Masterton horticultural show close at nine o'clock this evening with the Secretary, Mr H. M. Boddington', Queen Street. Mr J. O. Boddington reports thai there were G points of rain registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceeding 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Manawatu flaxmillcrs will meet Mr P. Hally, Conciliation Commissioner, at the Courthhouse, Palmerston Nortii to-morrow, to discuss the demands _>f employees. A meeting of tho Manawatu liugbv Union delegates, will bo held on Tuesday evening to discuss the district scheme.

Only thirty-five lynchings took place in the United States last year, as compared with 47 in 1910, and 57 in 1909. Tho country will soon become so civilised that it won't know itself.

An egg circle movement has been definitely started in New Plymouth with 23 financial members, and there are prospects of a big increase in this number at iaai early date. ' * The Dunedin Harbour Board last week granted increases in salaries to their employees, involving a sum of £592.

It is steted -■' "> poles will be required for the Wairoa electric works, and the average weight in ferro-con-creto would be three-quarters of a ton each;

Miss Margaret Bender, of St. Joseph., Missouri, is claiminf £2OOO damages against Mr W. T. Maget, a farmer, for seven kisses he stole from her. A special English class in a ; Paris school of'languages''has eighty-two students, who are all cab drivers or chauffeurs.

The show of (fruit to bo exhibited at the forthcoming Hawke's Bay autumn show, will be the equal, if not the superior of anything of the kind yet seen in the Dominion.

A Press message from Napier states •that rain has fallen steadily since Saturday afternoon, and *he country is receiving a much needed- soaking.

Ten candidates have been nominated for the election of the Hawke's Bay Licensing Committee.

Tho general committee of the Mastcrton A. and P. Association will meet on Saturday next, when the statement ,' in connection with the recent show will be placed before the meeting. Mr H. G. Groves, Bush Groves, reports that the rainfall during tho month of February was 8.60 inches, maximum fall 1.30 inches on the 9th, days with rain 9. The rainfall for February of last year iwas 4.63 inches. Wool classes are making "headway in the Gisborne district, 5 a.class recently formed having 70 members enrolled, and it is expected that this yearclasses will be commenced in many of the centres of Poverty Bay. As showing the wonderful productivity of the soil in some parts of Central OtagOj southern papers record that one grower (Mr Iversen) took thirty-three cases of Bon Chretian pears off a single tree, -while' several plum trees actually fell over'owing to the enormous weight of fruit the trees were carrying. This is said to be not an isolated case of heavy bearing, as numbers of other growers in tho same district havo had similar experiences.

Tim harvesting of crops in the South Island is-still ibeing greatly hampered by wefc weather. A.certain amount of crop is in the stack, but the greater quantity is still in stook, wliilo in some districts crops have not been cut. Tho crops gave every promise of being exceedingly heavy and of good quality, but tho out-look is not now so good, and farmers generally are becoming very anxious.

Homo papers report tho.death, at the ago of 102, of Mrs Cohen, of Westminster, who appears to have been a remarkable and interesting personality. She had not needed tho services of a doctor until-she was 92 years of ago, and v.hen. she was a hundred years of age she could see clearly without spectacles. She left 14 children, 21 grandchildren!, and 18 great grandchildren.

The overcrowding of sheep in tracks is becoming a scandal, and it is time that tho Society for the Prevention of Cruelty /to Animals took action against someone (says the Feilding correspondent of tho Manawatu Times). A couple of dead sheep were on a recent morning dumped out on to the side of the railway pens. It is cruel the manner in which sheep and lambs nre carried over our railways, particularly at tins time of the year, -when heat 'by midday is intense. Overcrowding should be prevented at all costs.

IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel, or 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 cures because it contains ethereal and antiseptio 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. To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles, Apply Sander'e Extract; 15 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 preparations. T*-. boals when others irritate. Insist upon the genuine SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and you will derive the benefit. eta.

No bankruptcies havo boon recorded for January and February in the Fahiatua in the district.

Up-to-date this season 150 tons of cheese havo been shipped to tlio Homo market from the Mangatainoka dairy factory.

A Sydney cable states that Dick man won tlio Milo swimming Championship of New South Wales in 24min 3-1 2-5 sec*.

Mr G. Fall a presided over a very good attendance at tlio Strangers' Tea in the Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday, when a very helpful address was given by the Rev. T. G. Butler, who took for bis subject, "Life Planning."

A notice in the Gazette states that 3900 acres of Hawke's Bay Native land in the Kuripapanga survey district and 7700 acres'in the Timahanga 'block have been acquired by tho Crown and will bo dealt with under the Land Act, 1908.

For the period Ist to 15th February there were exported from the port of Oamaru 1845 carcases of mutton valued at £7BO, 12,595 carcases of lamb, valued at £7477,' seven tons of tallow valued at £175; and 740,5721b of wool valued at £28,221. The Postal Department has approved tlio daily mail service .between Pahiatua and Pongaroa being continued throughout tho winter. Last year the service during the winter was on alternate days.

A grant of £248 has been made by the Hawke's Bay Education Board for the equipment of the Woodville High School. A motion iby Mr R. B. Ross, that head teachers.forward a quarterly report on the progress made by probations was carried. —Pahiatua Herald.

Pastor Swimerd preached at both morning and evening services held in connection with the Baptist Church, Masterton, yesterday. The evening subject was "A Night among Lions." Next Sunday a harvest thanksgiving will bo held.

.Lord.lslington gave some interesting particulars at his initiation as a member of the Order of Oddfellows. The order, lie said, had been in existence for over 100 years. It began as a> convivial institution, and it had become a powerful agency for good in the life of the British.people as a whole. Its members numbered over 1,000,000; its financial strength exceeded £15,000,000; and it had close on 6000 lodges established in various parts of the British Dominions, and among British speaking communities. . -'" The usual services in the .Congregational Church yesterday were conductr <?d by the Rev. T. G. Butler.' "In ,the evening Mr Butler gave his, congregation a very interesting address on "The Claims put forth by, Jesus Christ." The text was taken from Luke 21. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away," these words stating one of the great claims of Christ. The Communion of the Lord's Supper was administered after tho evening service. A meeting of directors of tho Masterton Dairy Company was held on Saturday. There were present:— Messrs Cotter (Chairman), R. Wilton, J. E. Kjestrup, W. R. Boyd, and W. H. Buick. Business of a routine nature was transacted. It was reported that /the supply of cream was keeping up fairly well. A call of 2s 6d was made on the uncalled capital". This will be the last, call for the season. Messrs Cotter aaid Ewington were appointed visiting members. At the meeting of stewards -of the Masterton Racing Club, held on Saturday last, it was decided that . the Secretary 'be instructed to issue complimcnitary tickets to outside patrons of the Club more freely than has been the case in the-ipast. This step .should go >a long way to ensure the success of the autumn meeting, as thero.doea not seem much doubt that the Club which is liberal with complimentary tickets receives the most patronage, and from the class of men who tend to make a meeting a success.

The Masterton Homing; pigeon race from Kaitoke on Saturday resulted as follows P. Gilbert's "Peter Taylor," shrs smius, 1; Mr E. Wickon's "Tui," shrs lOmins, 2; Mr Gourlay's "Equinox," ohrs 59mins, 3. The weather was hazy, and only the three placed birds readied home on Saturday. About twenty other birds have arrived since. The next race takes place from Dannevirko on Thursday next.

1 A case of considerable interest has been heard in the Blenheim Magistrate's Court. The case was one in which Councillor Parker obtained possession cf 932 perches of laud in Collie's Hollow in exchange for land .taken by the Council in widening High Street. The summons was isued on an affidavit by Cr. Corry, who claimed that Cr. Parker, being concerned in the ipurchaso of land from the Council for £IOO, is under the Municipal Corporations Act, ineligible to sit as a councillor. Counsel for Councillor Parker objected to the .short notice of the summons, and the Magistrate agreed to adjourn the hearing till Thursday. Tho following arc the winning numbers and the ticket-holders in Mr W. H. Kirkwood's art union, which was drawn at Wanganui on Friday evening :—lst, 7072, Mrs McLood, New Plymouth ; 2nd, 1503. Mrs Colquhoun, Palmeraton North ; 3rd. 547, Mr E. H. Richards, Grey town; 4th, 1598, Mrs Holloway, Wanganui East; sth, 30, W. 'Gracey, Upokongaro ; 6th, 4002, Miss L. Reynolds, Masterton; 7th, 7920, Mrs 'Southerland, Wanganui; Bth, 4867, Cooper, Masterton; 9th, 147, Mrs Hope Gibbons, Wanganui; 10th, 6833, Mr E. Short, Feilding; 11th, 7431, G. T. James, Wanganui; 12th, 829, W. Lee-Martin,, Wanganui; 13th, 6062, Freddie Locker, Pa tea ; 14th, 2289, Mr B. Short, Feilding; 15th, 378, F. M. Grange, Wanganu ;i 16th, 658, C. Austin, Wanganui; 17th, 2215, Peterkin, Feilding; 18th, 795, E. dark, Hawera, 19th, 7415, Master Good. Hawnrn ; 20th. (!203. M. j Barnhill, Wanganui. STEINWAY PIANOS.

Mr Leonard'Borwick, the distinguished pianist who recently inured the Dominion, in a letter to Meysrs Steinway and Sons .says: "I know el' no pianoforte in the world to compare with your own make in what are the essential qualities of tho instrument—Jjeauty of tone, and evenness and elasticity of touch." iPaderewski writes: ".Nothing new can (be* said of the Stein way Pianos', it is true, for they have been justly praised by all the modern masters, and I thoroughly concur in every word that has already been said. All who play Steinway pianos can but thank the manufacturer." Write t«-day for particulars of the famous Steinway pianos. "The Dresden" will give you easy terms. Sole Agents: The Dresden Piano Co., Wellington. Jr. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local Representative: H. Inns, Daniell's Buildings, Queen Street, Mastertou-

! A lady has been nominated for tlia Licensing Committee elections for ths j Wellington Suburbs.

Tho executive of the Sawmill Workers' Union hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, Mr J. Als-weiler (president) being in the chair. The business transacted was mostly of a formal nature.

Tlio Wellington City Licensing Committee, which held office last year, has been re-olestocl unopposed. An election is necesary at tho Hutt, and-for tho Subursbs.

Tho difficulty in procuring labourers for Co-operative ar.d other work in tho Wairoa district, seems quite as pronounced, as in other parts of tho Dominion. There is a strong tendency, it is stated, for tho young men of the district' to make for tho towns.

Tlio heavy rains, recently experienced throughout tho Poverty Bay district, have gladened tho hearts of the farming community, as no rain had fallen for quite five months .and tho country and stoelc were suffering considerably.

The following is clipped from tho Daily Mail of January Gth:—''Fatal shouting: While shouting at a football match between Newport and. Neath on Saturday at Newport, a spectator swallowed his .false teeth and was suffocated."

Lake Taupo is said to bo teeming with fish, but, while they are apparently of normal size, they arc not half tho weight they should be. It is stated by experts that the natural food supply of he fish is deficient, and either food will have to ibo supplied, or else that the trout will havo to be thinned out by netting.

At an extraordinary meeting of tho Gisborno Co-operative Bakery a resolution to -wind up tho company for the present was carried. Comment was made.upon the enormous loss the company had suffered, and tho chairman remarked that tho shareholders would gefc nothing out of tho concern. Some would lose heavily, two of the guaraivtors as much as £IOOO each.

The weather conditions at Trentham have been anything but pleasant during tho opening matches of the Dominion Rifle Association's meeting. Yesterday a severe storm of wind and rairr was experienced, which blew down a number of the .tents and marquees on the range, and the men on the whole have experienced a very rough time. The shooting, however, has been good under,such trying conditions, and reflects'the greatest credit on the endurance of the men.

■'■ The largest Estate of a deceased person nnally.'/certified .for. S.tamp Duty last month, was that if" Ilobert; McLachlan(Southland)^,66s. . The/ largest; Wellington provincial district estates were: Jas. Fry, £14,792; Alexander Shaud, £5027; Caroline Lewis r £4208; Edwardv Brady, £3404; 'William Phillips, £3600; Robt. C. Cook,. £3097; Wm. Guise; £2327; IsobellaAlexander, £2114; David A. Anderson, £2060; David Anderson, £1998; George Row, £1946; Charles Harding,. £1899; Harriet Maclean, £1835; Richard- Finn, £1454; Hugh Key, £1277.; Ellen Davies,'£lol2; Ellen Moore, £lOll. A nurse girl is advertised for. An owner is wanted for a hard felt hat that has been found. An advertiser wishes to sell two sections in Hessey Street. No reasonableoffer, will bo refused.

Mr P. Hamill's special show of nutumn and winter millinery is advertis' cd.

Train arrangements in connection with tho Dannevirko races, to be held at Tanuiki on the 6th and 7th insts., are advertised on the front page.

Electric Liniment is stated to be. tho latest cure for rheumatism, lumbago,- sciatica, sprains and the like. It can bo obtained afc Mr H. T. Wood's, chemist, Masterton.

If you fine it difficult to get the shirts you want, call and seo Mr J. L. Murray about it. His replace announcement in to-day's issuo give* somo parieulars. When tlio familiar old wallpaper begins to pall on the visage, it is thro to have it covered up. In another column Mr C. E. Baniell draws attetition to his finely assorted stocks. Inspection is well worth while.

The Masterton Farmers' Implement' Company arc- turning out some particularly fine vehicles just now. They manufacture all kinds from a wheelbarrow to a four-horse coach. -Theirworkmanship and material is gna •an - teed.

Mr Walter Crossley, of Queen Street South, bookseller and stationer, notifies in an advertisement that he has taken over the newspaper rounds of South and West Masterton for tho Dominion and New Zealand Times from Messrs McLood and Young, and will deliver those newspapers daily to any address in South or West Mas-* ' tertou from date.

To-day, "Tho Scoullar C 0.," the en.-, torprising .household furnishers, nf Lambton Quay, Wellington, commence their great annual sale of reliable furniture and furnishings. Tho firm have been busily engaged for some time past in making 'preparations for the event, and exceptional reductions- are announced in every department. Special attention is drawn to a line of 5000 yds of superior axminster carpet and 500 yds of good floor coverings, price* and particulars of which appear in the firm's advertisement on page 7 of this morning's issue. A sale catalogue will bo forwarded to anyone on. application, where patrons may see for themselves tho range of bargains being offered.

•Mv F. 13. Rosson. whose steady and increasing .business has compelled him to remove into the more commodious and up-to-date premises of those lately occupied by Mr A. E. Winzenhcrg. opened business at; his new address on Saturday. Tho premises haVe bora thoroughly renovated, and have been arranged on (ho most modern lines. There is plenty of light, and the ventilation is all that could Ixt desired. Throe chairs are at, the. disposal of customers. iMV Rosson has also a full stock of all smokers requisites.' The lighting of the .now premises is excellent, and a. powerful three-burner Graetziii! gas lamp has bee,n installed by tho Gas Department for the purpose of lighting the window.

KEEP HIM IN PERFECT ORDER. "For the past seven years I have kept my system in perfect order by the occasional use of Chamberlain's Tablets," writes Mr W. MoWilKam. J.P., Waimana, N.Z. "Whenever I feel dull I take a dose and find that two tablets taken at night leave me a fresh man next morning. Chamberlain's tablets are particularly good as they neither gripe nor purge." Sold ! by all chemists and storekeepers. ie*Jli£.-iZ3LIi-±i'Zz,rjit*ssu 1J53