LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10583, 14 March 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr J. ('. Boddington ronorts that there were, seven points of rain registered ab the Upper Plain for the !2-i hours preceding 9 a.m. yesterday. Those interested are reminded of the sale by auction at Xo. 7, Victoria. Street, this afternoon, of the whole of Mr If. .Dupre's superior furniture l and ■household effects. On the Masterfon Bowling Club's green yesterday. Inder and Oresswcll, of Mastertoii, defeated Hall and Barry. of Carterton, by 23 points to 11, in acontest for the Grady medal. A large school of of the blackfish variety, was strrukd at Blueskin Bay on Sunday. Mom from the trawlers went ashore and killed twentv, and are busv towing I hem to IV-t ("hirers.

The Masterton branch of the Labour Party elected eight .new members at its meeting last evening in Murray's Hall. Information was laid yesterday by the Inspector of Awards ugainst the Wellington Tramway Union in connec. tion with tho recent striko. Tho Ali'redton sports take, place today, and it is expected that a large nu'mbor of Masterton .athletes will compete. Thoro is at present a fair demand for all classes of labour in the Masterton district, and settlers state that they are finding difficulty in procuring scrub-cutters. Mr Cameron, of Feildiug, will act as starter at tho Masterton Racing Club's autumn meeting. Mr Cameron, however, will not in future be .iblc to act, owing to stress of business. The continuous bad weather, says the Dunedin Star, lias had a marked influence on the coal trade in Dunedin, causing an increase in the summer coal consumption of 50 per cent. Tho various works at present in progress in the Gisborno district' have practically absorbed the available supply of unskilled labour, and there is an unsatisfied demand for navvies and other workers of that class. South Canterbury station-holders say that a largo number of sheep were found to be missing this year when the mustering for shearing took place, and a strange thing is that, although they are supposed to have perished, very few dead bodies are to be found.

Mr Cuddie, of, the Agricultural Department, gave an address_at Nireaha on Tuesday night, on tho separation of whey for butter-making purposes. A t tho conclusion of the meeting, the shareholders of the Nirealia factory decided to instal the necessary plant.

Tho cricket match to take place on the Park Oval this afternoon, between teams representing tho Oivil Service and Amateur Athletic Club, is arousing a good deal of interest, and a, good game should result. Play will start at 2.15 sharp. ; "" ' Many settlers in the Waikato and ■ Thames districts are greatly concerned at the spread of that noxious grass — tall fescue, which has -been rapidly getting out of bounds. Strenuous and costly efforts are now being made by the settlers to control this rank and unpalatable grass, which is already covering large tracts of country. As an instance of the number of people travelling through the North of Auckland districts in quest of land, it may be stated that, though the sale of the Omana block does not take place till/.tho end of March, before the. 'end of February six htf&tred. people; had been shown over tho block by the guide in charge. A Masterton resident bought an umbrella, which he had been told was absolutely rainproof.- He gave it an ■airing, and seemed quite pleased with himself. Suddenly a cloud of smoke ; arose from the gamp, which burst into j flan-j.es and was "-speedily consumed. i Tho ciily explanation the resident can offer for the strange circumstance is that the umbrella had been immersed in some highly-inflammable substar.ee to render it rain-proof. California!! quail are likely to become a great menace to the farmer v\ tho Auckland province, according to a' writer in tho Auckland Herald. The birds are very prolific breeders, averaging two sittings of 15 to 20 eggs each time. They aro very partial to clover and other small seeds, and will easy eat a desertspoonful of them in a day. This at about 2s to 8s 6d per lb is rather expensive feeding for such birds. A recent discovery in a local apple orchard, .says tho annual report of tho rWhangarei Chamber ; of Commerce, that in three out of every five codlin moth cocoons the grub had been eaten by a parasite, led the grower who discovered it, to hatch out the fly, with the result that it has been identified as the insect friend introduced some four years ago 'from California by Mr W. A. Boucher, the assistant director of Horticulture, .and as this proves that run- climatic conditions are suitable to the increase of tho parasite, these insects will have an important bearing on the growing of apples and pears in tho north.

Representations were ntntle to"* tiio Minister of Agriculture of tho inconvenience of tlio territorial training of young men iu. Central Ota go during harvest Lime. Tha matter-was brought under tho notice of Sir Joseph Ward (as Minister of Defence), who replied: "Instructions havo been issued to officers throughout the Dominion to arrange drills and camps so as to interfere as little as possible with commercial and agricultural pursuits. Should any men called on to drill or cam]) find it very inconvenient on account of business to attend, all they have to do* is to represent their case to tho Commanding Officer. After making due inquiries the local authorities have power to postpone the training or grant exemption for a time. Gas consumers are reminded that Friday, the .1 -Itli, is the last day on which'discounts will be allowed on current accounts. A reward is offered for tho recovery of a green cloth overcoat, lost in Bentlev Street, show grounds, or Upper Plain. Tn their replace announcement, Messrs Hugo and Shearer give further details of their noiv autumn goods, and advise ladies to inspect- these, goods and to make their'selection as early as possible.

Contributions towards the sale 'of work in aid of Dr. Bana.r.do's Homes are coming in freely, the object being known to be a worthy one no doubt accounting for the fact. The sale takes place in St. Matthew's schoolroom on Saturday next. In addition to the attraction of the stalls, there will be side shows, including moving pictures.

New Zealanders should Luy New Zealand clothing, n,ad? of New Zealand wool, 'grown on New Zealand farms, woven by New Zealand hands, made up by New Zealand skill at standard New Zealand rates of wages. When anyone offers you imported clothing, ho studies his own pocket—not yours. insist on having KAIAPOI Clothing KAIAPOI J}h<',s— KATAPOT Woollens, from the cap that crowns von, to the KAIAPOI Socks that ' make life's walk ensv. "No one, F feel sure, can spe_ak more gratefully of j-axo-Tonic Pi'llb tk '; oan," wr'tos Mrs Corb&tt, 116 f'itaroy Street, Surrey Hills, N.S.W. "They cured m© of settled biliousness, which seemed as though it would never leave me. I took Laxo-Tonic Pills, and tliey proved a P'-rfect remedy." Sold by all cliom-ist-e ami storekeepers. Price IOJd and

A branch of tho Laibour Party has J been formed at Woodville. A sum of £I2OO was raised at a gardon fete in Dunedin on Tuesday. 'llio proceeds are to go towards the improvement of the city reserves. A cricket match will bo played at Home-wood, East Coast, on Saturday, between teams representing Kaia-wha-ta and Homcwood, and Flat Point and Glenburn. An 80-acre paddock in the Oamaru district has yielded 6560 bushels of oats, an average of 82 bushels to the acre. The crop was threshed from the stook. The enquiry into the petition against tho return of Mr R. McCalhrn for tho Wairau seat opens at Blenheim, before Justices Williams and Chapman, on Monday next. Water-bottles and haversacks will be issued to members of the C Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment, at the Drill Hall this evening, -between 7.30 and 5.30 o'clock. The Palmer&ton North people are ! asking the Government for a new railway station, alleging that the patch-ing-lip of tho present station would be unsatisfactory. The recent honour bestowed on Mr Beecham has caused a certain amount of surprise in- some quarters, says a London weekly, where it is evidently forgotten that the new Knight is one [ of the leading pillars of the State. Tho Carterton Library Committee is i evidently a believer in "boosting." In i'an enterprising advertisement in the local paper of last evening it says, j "Now ;s the time to join; 10s per annum, 6s -id for six months; 7000 volumes to choose from." The staff of the Masterton Post Office will present a handsome Gladstone bag and brief bag to Mr'Jas. McMaster, avlio is. severing his connection with tho office, in which he has held a position for a number of years. An energetic band of ladies arc working in Lansdowne, with the object, of providing funds for the erection "of a Presbyterian Church in that progressive suburb. Subscriptions are reported to he coming in freely. • Recently Dr. A. E. A. Palmer, of Featherston, examined the Carterton Troop of Boy 'Scouts for their proficiency badges. The results havo now come to hand and show that five boys have, secured 19 proficiency badges between them—all they went in for. . Mr W. Brooks, of Tinni, arrived.in Masterton--yesterday with Ins wcliknown racehorse.,.; ; .''Clytie,"the :■■'; recent winner of tlie Whakataki Cup. Olytie. will very, probably -be placed in. the hands of a":local trainer;' with a view-to being prepared for; future events. . »-*■ "■"■'" ...

There is no change in the labour situation in "Auckland. Mr Webb, president of it ho Federation of Laibour, left yesterday for Huntly, "where he addresses the miners, subsequently addressing the waterside workers at ports through to Dunedin. He will return ui ten days.

Motor sprayers are being extensively used in some parts of the large apple orchards in Nelson. One grower, who has used over 12,000 gallons of arsenate of lead mixture by this means considers that the oost of spraying is reduced from Id to $d per gallon. The work is said to bo more effectively done, owing to the pressure being much greater than by tho hand pump.

Tho secretary of the Carterton Branch of tho Wairarapa Boxiaig Centre, Mr T. H. Hughes, has received two requests for matches. One is from a recent arrival' from Lancashire, Jas. Cottrell, a welter weight, who wants to fight any other welter in the Dominion, but preferably W. Cook, of Westport. Tho other is from A. D. Campbell, heavyweight, now working in, Martmborough. Both are apparently good men, but -the local association w not prepared to arrange, the matches yet.

A meeting of the Mastert'.u! I ranch of the Labour Patty was held list evening in Murray's Hall, when thero was a good attendance of members. Mr A. W. Hogs delivered an address on the State currency question, and received'«. very attentive hearing. Mr Hogg opened his remarks by reference to money and its value or equivalent from the beginning of history in different countries and various peoples, up to the time when go I 'l firstcamo to be the recognised medium of exchange, and leading to the Usue of note currency-coming into genera! use. Mr Hogg then dwelt on the; poverty ar.d want which results from the reduction, of this currency, and the prosperity which follows the increase of it. The speaker mentioned the- effects of State currency in Australia, which, under the system,had experienced very prosperous times. • A state note issue, Mr Hogg went on, expended in reproductive works created its own security, and consequently there should be no reason for a money famine. Mr Hogg's address was exhaustive, and covered a wide area, and deaHjwit'h the use made of .paper currency) n. various European and other countries, when' pressed for money. He condemned a, borrowing policy as dangerous to any country, and the issue "of a State currency would do away with all "plunging." Mr Hogg concluded by saying that New -Zealand was a lino country and still in its childhood, and capable of wonderful development. "Let us adopt a true policv of .self-reliance, and help ourselves, hy issuing ■« plentiful currency —a currency that will stimulate enterprise generally, 'both on the part of the State and' the individual." A hearty vote of thanks wa.s passed to Mr Hogg for his able address.

ABOUT THAT PIANO. You want it. So much is.admitted. But pianos are costly things, you .say. You arc afraid you can't afford it. That is where you are mistaken. You can got a superb piano from one of the •world's great makers, and you can pay for it in such a way that the purchase will involve no pinching, no serious sacrifice, no bother of any sort. And all the time you are paying, the piano is brightening your home. Until you have a piano in the house, you can scarcely imagine the difference it makes. No woman is reallv contented till she getu one. Think of that! Yv'e can help you to a selection. We offer you the full benefit of all our knowledge and experience. You can have one of the superb pianos of the four famous houses— Broadwood, Steinway, Lipp or Koniscli— or any of the others. If you are buying a piano, cash or terms, to see us is to save money. The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington. North Island Manager: M. J. Brookes. Local representative: H. Inns, Daniell's Buildings, Q\een S'.rceL.

Tho Wairarapa Caledonian Pipe Hand has been engaged to play at the' forthcoming Kopuaranga sports.

Tho drainage of tho Piako swamp is now being effected very rapidly. Tho dismal lands that one might have seen four years ago along tho railway line lictween To Aroha mvd the Thames, have given place to rankly-covered grass lands, where dairying is making good progress.

Plaintiff in tho libel suit Simson v. Hawke's Bay Tribune, in which ono farthing damages was awarded, is moving for a now trial on the grounds: (1) That tho verdict was defective, tho jury having foimd for the plaintiff on the main issue, and inconsistently on tho others ; (2) That defendants proved only'half the plea of justification; (3) That the verdict of -the jury was not unanimous.

A Blenheim telegram states that on, Tuesday,' Robert Allen, a -market gardener, 69 years of age, was getting into his trap, when the horse started, and Jig was thrown out on his head.. The injured man was taken to tho hospital, whero ho was found to bo suffering from concussion of the brain, and he died this morning. Deceased had been fifty years in the Dominion, and served through the Maori War.

The garden party, held recently in connection with the Kuripuni Methodist Church, proved very successful. Despite tho unpropitious weather, a. large number, of workers and friends assembled. By the kindness of members and friends, who lent vehicles, many who would have found the distance to the grounds too far to walk, were enabled to be present and enjoy tho afternoon in the (beautiful Solway grounds. Sheep weight-guessing,, nail-driving and bed-making competitions added interest to the gathering, whilst the ladies of the various stalls, were kept busy with their sales. The total raised,, by sales, teas, etc., was over £22. To all those who very generously helped to make the gathering so great a Biiccess the committee tender their heartiest thanks.

A Masterton resident, who has recently visited ±he Auckland Province after .an'absence of three- or four years, remarks the extraordinary progress that is evident everywhere. The volcanic soils of the North axe turning out far better than was expected. Fine crops of turnips are easily cultivated, and excellent grass is being grown, where a few years ago it was doubtful' if it could be obtained.. Around Te Awamutu, paddocks of oats could bo seen this season which would bo considered really good, even in iha dearer lands of the^Wairarapa.-.-With-in thelast few-years enormous areas of fern and swamp : ] land have been - reclaimed, and to-day settlersVre' asking £2O per acre for land •'•'that only re'< ' cently could have been bought for three or four pounds.

A gold cross, lost between Worksop road and Queen Street, is advertised for.

Mr W. B. Chennels, D.0.A., advertises payment of dividends in ti number of bankrupt estates. An o>rneT is. wanted for a dark, tweed overcoat, found iu West Bush lload. Commercial travellers will be interested to note that at the Grandford .House, Perry Street, Masterton, Mrs Peers, the proprietress, has provided a room suitable for commercial travellers' samples. Two good girls for waiting and assisting at cottage on tihe Masterton iwoecourse from Monday, 25th insfc., are advertised for. Particulars can. !)«■ obtained at the Age office. Members of the pipe-band have intimated through their Secretary, Mr W. Gillespie, that they will, weather per. mitting, give selections in front of th« Town Hall before the concert on Wednesday, 20th inst. The offer lias been thiuikfully received by the organisers, of tho St. Patrick's Day entertainment. Mr A. J. Giddings, grocer, Masterton, will bo in his new premises. Queen Street (opposite Mr J. L. Murray's) on Saturday, where he will be glad to soe all his old customers and a*, many new ones as will care to give him a trial order. A sale of toys, with a viow to clearing the whole line, will hj» hold in the old premises on Saturday .afternoon. Next Sunday and Monday, March .17th and 18th, Major Carmichael, the now provincial-superintendent of ■& lie Salvation Army work in this Island, wiU'conduct tho harvest festival meetings and services in Masterton. It is.tho Major's first visit to this town. On Tuesday, 19th, officers and soldiers from Carterton" will give a'cpecial programme at Masterton, after which a sale of gifts will be held, when orchard, garden, and farm produce will be disposed of for the benefit of the army's work in general. .Refreshments will be provided at the hall on both Monday and Tuesday nights. During tho time Mr W. G. Butcher has been in the butchery business in Masterton he has established a connection that is decidedly creditabje. Recent improvements have been made to the shop, and the proprietor is now in a position to still further cater forthe public on the best posiblo lines. The shop is in charge of a first-class siuall-goods-man, who has had a wide experience of this department of the business." The best meats are always stocked, and the prices for cash are decidedly reasonable. .

Few people stop to think that their progress and prosperity depend _ o<i that of the whole of the Dominio-i. If they did, they would not need urging to buy Dominion-made goods. Think of the hundreds of hands employed in growing the wool, shearing classing, selling, manufacturing material, then making KAIAPOI Clothing and retailing KAIAPOI Cools. Yes .think — and act as one's good sense would sugg>"s ■ "For several years I suffered from bi f liou9 > attacks which would last for some time before I was myself again" writes Mrs J. W. *. cako, 147 Dowling Street, Darlraghurst, N.S.W. "I used various remedies to check theattacks without any effect, but at last gave up the attempt. However, a friend gave me sflme Laxo-Tonic Pills which I took the next time a bilious turn came on', and they completely cured .mo-." Price and Is 6d. Sold by all chemists and st.orekopnflrs BOILER MAKER ATTACKED. "While worki-ng in the Government service as boiler maker," writes Mr J. W. Watki'ns, Pelichet Bay, Dimodin, New Zealand, "I developed a liver complaint and was often gripped with severe pains across the body. Nothing gave me any relief until a chemist at Invercargill strongly recommended Chamberlain's Tablet". The first bottle gave mo great relief, and I now enjoy good/ health."— Sold by all chrir.ists a;:d storekeepers.