LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10588, 20 March 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

There are at present cigiit inmates of the Solway Home.

The Masterton Homing Pigeon Club hampered fifty-nine pigeons for Ormondville, to bo liberated at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday.

The Masterton. Chess Club intends opening its season with a. sides match on Monday, 15th April. All chess-play-ers are to be invited to be present.

It is proposed, snys the Otaki Mail, to make another effort to cross the Tararua ranges, from Otaki and Greytown, by two separate parties, during the Easter holidays.

At tho meeting yesterday of the Finance Committee of tin* Wairarapa Hospital and Charita'b'lo Aid Hoard, it was decided to instruct the Board's solicitor to prepare .a transfer of a property at the cornel' of Dixon and William Street, Masterton, acquired from tho Commercial and Farmers' Club, ft was also decided to submit ground plans of offices, proposed to be erected on the property, to the Board at its next meeting.

The headmaster of the Lansdowne School, reported at the last meeting of the committee that the total number ou tho roll was 209, with an average attendanco for tho past seven weeks of •194, out of an average roll of 208. Satisfactory progress was being made in the work of tho classes, and the percentage, in spite of a few cases of mumps, was 93 per cent.

The South Pole has been discovered by Captain Amundsen, and it is very gratifying to know that this last outpost has now been attained. But it is more gratifying to know that the people of this' Dominion have discovered the remarkable qualities of Mikado Blend Tea. It is a tea thai pleases everyone, and costs only Is f«I pc. \b.

Mi J. C. Boddmgton report.-, that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hoi.rs preceding i) a.m. yesterday morning was i) points,. Work on tho roads within tin; B'.rongh of Masterton is now almost complete!, and will bo susp'Ji.lo-J until next season.

As far as tho outlying districts of the Wairarapa are concerned, feed is more plentiful this season than has been the ease for a number of years. Mr Archer, Borough Engineer, intends to experiment with Lixall for eradicating grass and weeds on the f(otpa.th/> of tho various streets in tho int'yiug parts cf the borough.

An experienced butter and cheese maker of Taranaki recently stated that the returns for cheeso '"■•■ l season gave to the farmer £1 16s 3d per. cow better results than butter did.

Plated pennies have been passed for two shilling pieces in the Dargavillo district of late, and tho imitations are so well done that quite a number of peoplo have been deceived. The Ballanec Dairy Company paid upwards of £6IOO last Friday inr milk supplied to its various butter factories and creameries during the month ol February. Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., has been advised that the Justice Department is in negotiation for the purchase of a site afc Martimborough upon which to erect a new Courthouse.

Amateur boxing has every appearance of being widely patronised throughout the Dominion during the coming season, and clubs are being formed in practically all the centres of tho North Island.

In granting an application to tho Supremo Court for admission as a solicitor at Gisborne last week, His Honor the Chief Justice expressed the hope that the applicant would pursue his studies to qualify for a barrister, and not do, as some people did, enter by the back door.

Several Taranaki dairy companies, which.-have'up to the present been strong supporters of the butter factory, are now going (in for the manufacture of cheese, as many are of the opinion, that the latter pays better than butter.

The Cartel-ton District High School Committee, at a meeting on Mo-.d'y night, passed a resolution asking the local doctors to examine the pupils of tvio schools periodically, and to Jeliver addrtsses to the older male | upils on sexual physiology, their ladies to address tho female pupils on the same subject. , • '•. , Auckland is'tho big dairy province of New Zealand, and in the most remote corner of the district-one - ., may come across a dairy factory or a creamery, and the output of butter and cheese is increasing by leaps and bounds. Tho present season will undoubtedly be a record one.

Settlers oil the East Coast of ths Wairara pa do not consider tint they will be able to bum felled scrub or bush, tliis season, owing to the quantity of rain which has fallen during the summer. They prefer to let tho scrub and bush remain until next year than to .havo a bad burn, which in .most oases docs more harm than good. In bis annual report to the Hawke's Bay Education Board Inspector Hill again urged the necessity of introducing the .vingle-de.sk into schools. "In all Canadian schools," he says, "the single desk is in use, and the dual desk is l>eing replaced by the single desk in England aiid'Scotlaud in all the newer schools."

. A fire occurred at the Middle Run on Monday, by which Mr A. E. Booth suffers considerable loss. During threshing operations a spark from the engine set fire to a stack, and before h could be checked two stacks of wheat, estimated'to contain 400 bushels, -and valued with the straw at £IOO, and a stack of oaten sheaf valued at £SO, were destroyed. Willing hands formed a toickct brigade, and managed to save five other stacks of oaten sheaf, two of which were only ten to fifteen feet distant from the destroyed stacks. Mr H. McPhee',s threshing plant was seriously scorched, but not otherwise damaged.

There is perhaps no function looked forward to with greater interest than the entertainment which takes place, to-night in the .Masterton Town Hail in honour of St. Patrick's Day. This year special attention has been devoted to tho concert. . A first-class programme has been -arranged, including music, songs, dances, and recitations 'by the >be-st available talent. Owing to a large demand for tickets, it has been found necessary to open the box i.lan. and holders of dress circle tickets wishing to reserve their seats can do so by calling at the Dresden. Tho Commit' re who have the general management of the function in hand are endeavouring to make the gathering the most, successful yet held, and, judging by the energy being displayed, there is evenreason to believe that they w.'l accomplish their object.

A juryman named Edward George Amoro failed to answer to his name when called in tho Supremo Court at Masterton yesterday. Mr D. M. Graham, manager of the Wairarapa Daily Times, informed tho-Court thatthe absent juryman, who was in his employ, had ieft for Wellington on the previous day, on urgent private business. His Honor stated that this excuse would not do. If he wcro to admit it as sufficient, no juryman need appear. It was not material to* him, as a Judge, whether the jurymen appeared. It was material, however, to the country. A fino of 20s would be imposed. If the juryman appeared before the session closed and could show a- sufficient cause for his absence, the fine would be remitted.

FOUR GREAT PIANOS. I ' The HROADWOOD! The RONISCH! The LIPP! . ..e STEINWAY! i The Dresden Piano Company has just I received a big new shipment of these i famous pianos, all new instruments, in brilliant condition and tone. Time payments if desired. The Dresden system of deferred payment is so reasonable that clients scarcely miss the instalments. Moreover, those who buy in this way are only charged legitimate' catalogue prices. This firm carries the largest stock of pianos in New Zealand, and has instruments from the highest to the lowest price, so that all can be readily suited. Intending purchasers can be assured that they will receive courteous consideration and every possible attention. The DRESDEN PUNO COMPANY, LTD., WELLINGTON. . iNorth Island Manager: M. J. Brookes. Full particulars from the Local Representative. H. Inns, DanUlt's BuiWiftgs, Queem Strwt. j

The annual sports gathering in connection with the Forty-Mile Bush Athletic Society is to bo hold at Hamua to-day. A number of Wairarapa pedestrians arc competing.

A West port telegram states that George Roberts was killed on the Junction gold dredge, Buller Hirer. He was oiling the machinery when iie wa* caught in tho shaft.

In the Supreme Court at Gisboni-.', the Chief Justice suspended the discharge from bankruptcy of Vivian lidgar Currio for three months, on the grounds of reckless trading. The timber industry in the Poverty Bay district is at present in a very flourishing condition, and large quantities are being regularly 'shipped to Auckland, and other places on the north, east coast.

A Fremantle ea.ble states that the s. s. Osterloy has arrived, having on board the Australian League footballers, who la-st year played -a series cf

matches against English League teams. Splendid crops of mangolds and turnips have been grown in the Waikato district this season. Grain crops have also given excellent returns, and toe outlook for tho winter supply of feed i; exceedingly good.

Staff-Sergeant-uVlajor McCristeli, of Masterton, is acting as regimental sergeant-major at the camp now being, held at Maraekeke, a few 'miles from Takapau. Lieut. A. Jackson, of tho Senior Cadets, Masterton, is acting as quartermaster for the No. 2 Battalion

Applications have ibeen made to tho Postal and Telegraph Department by settlers of tho Eketahuna district for the installation of 65 telephones on private lines. Tho Department's linesmen have made a commencement with tlie connection of the instruments.

There was.an outbreak of fire yesterday morning.at the drapery shop of Mr J. M'Kernan, in the Avenue, at Wangauui. The fire was early discovered and put out, but the damage by water and smoke is estimated at £6OO. The insurances were: On the building, £300; on the stock, £I2OO, in the State office.

The present season has been anything but propitious in and around Waimarino, on Trunk line. The grass seed harvest has been a grievous disappointment, only a'lxtot twenty ba.gs being harvested from areas from which five times as much had heen expected. Residents of that district speak of tlhe season as "this winter/' as though that time of the year had already arrived, so unseasonable has it been for months past. -.'.- ■

'At yesterday's meeting of the -Finance Cbmmitt«e>of : the ; Wairarapa Hospital afid Charitable Aid Board, a letter was read from the Mastertbri County Council expressing the Council's appreciationt>f the thorough manner in. which a complaint of alleged pollution of the Te Hoe stream, near Alfred ton, had been dealt with by the Board's Health Officer, Inspector Cairns, and further/stating that the 'complainant is well satisfied with the steps-which have been taken to abate the nuisance.

At the sitting of the Supreme Court in Masterton yesterday afternoon, Mr H. O. Robinson asked if His Honor would arrange the list of civil cases to suit the convenience of counsel, some of whom had to come from Wellington. Mr Justice Edwards stated that he had no objection to counsel arranging the order in which cases should be' taken among themselves. If no arrangement were come to, however, the cases would he taken in the order in which they wero set down. The reflection of fire which was observed from Masterton at two-o'clock on Tuesday morning was caused by the burning of the fowl houses of Mr Mark Wilton, on the Upper Plain. How the fire originated is a mystery, hut when it was noticed, it-'had a complete hold of the building./' The whole of the poultry escaped, hut Mr Wilton also lost a quantity of bee accessories, besides the fowl-houses. The latter were insured for £SO in the Norwich Union office (Mr W. .Gillespie, agent). Mr Wilton estimates his loss at £SO over the insurance.

At a meeting of the Carterton Lodge of Druids, it was decided to write and ask the Masterton Friendly Societies' Council to play the annual football tournament at Carterton • this year. Bro. C. Keid reported that the cricket match 'between tho combined Societies of Carterton and Masterton takes place ax Masterton next Saturday.

The Prime Minister and his colleaguers have invited Mr G. It. Sykes. M.P., and Mrs Sykes, the M.:yor of Masterton (Mr J. M. Coradino), the Chairman of tho County Council (M: W. J. Welch), tho President cf the Chamber of Commerce (Mr Alex. Henderson), and other public men in this district to bo present at the laying of the foundation stone of Parliament; Buildings in Wellington- on Saturday next.

The sinking of artesian - wells has been tried in the Xorth Auckland district,.and with most successful results. One of the oldest, settlers in the district has had artesian wells sunk in scv eral places on his property, and a remarkable flow of water has been secured. Bis deepest bore struck water at 148 feet, while his shallowest, sinking obtained good results at 84ft. Tho want of water lias been a considerable draw-back to farming in. tho north of Auckland, and it is probable that the artesian, well system will enhance the value of the land.

i HAIR THAT WON'T PALL OUT. How many people are to-day trying all sorts of widely advertised nostrums to secure a growth of healthy, luxurious hair, and how very seldom do they derive any benefit therefrom? What is the reason the hair keeps falling out? Why is it lifeless and turning prematurely grey? Simply the lack of nourishment. Each hair consists of a stem, at the base of which is a gland containing the necessary oil or food. If the.gland fails to secrete the fluid, send the oil up the hair stem hy a process termed osmosis, then the trouble begins. A daily application of "CANTHAII" with a little massage treatment will stimulate the hair glands, and make them active, and al o remove all dandruff from the scalp. You cannot, ] therefore, 'help but have a healthy, luxurious growth of glossy hair. "OANTHAR" is not a quack preparation. It is a genuine Hair Food, and is sold only by J. V. CJORBOK", Prescription Chemist (by Exams.), Mastertou. Price Is (kl and 2s 6d per bottle. Posted to any address for 4d extra. If it were not for the competition of the big Dominion WooHiem Mills, farmers' wotild not get such hagli prices for their wool. Buy KAIAPOI Goods, Help to beep op oar wool value* tfmd keep t<be money circulating here.

A twenty-one acre crop of nils recent ly threshed in the Sandon .iistriet, gave the excellent return of 92 busJiels to the aero.

The, woodwork class i.s one of t)io best attended classes in connection with the Foilding .Teclmical School, and it is evidently-an instruction which is meeting with the- approval of a wide section of the public.

The expenses in connection with the Territorial camp at Wcstoe, noar Taihapo, amounted to close on £'2ooo. Payment to tho Territorials :r. camp are included in the expenses.

Tho Feilding Borough Council ha? decided to close tho public baths as i'rom March 3Lst,, owing to the verypoor support given. For some time past expenses have be-?n £8 more per month than receipts, which amount to'about £3 Ids per month.

Mrs Glennen gave ihe first of a. scries of lessons last evening m Mutiny's Hall, Masterton. her subject matter dealing with cold meat-dishes. The following dishes were made, all being cooked in paper bags:—Casseiole, gateua, beatiue cutlets, rissole*, meat sand-wiehes, and cold meat \viti> tomatoes. Tho lesson was nns*-. instructive and interesting, and the pupils are showing great enthusiasm. Tins afternoon breakfast dishes will 1> treated in a similar manner, an<] will include fish, eggs, meat and vegetables. Ladies may take either the whole course or a single lesson.

A reward is offered for the recovery of a black and ten collie lost tu Wardell's bridge last Thursday.

Mr F. P. Welch advertises a furnished house to let for six months, and for sale building sites and dwellings.

Mrs McKemzie, dressmaker and costumier, has removed from Chapel Street, to 64 Bentley Street.

Messrs J. Macintosh and Co. notify that the time for holding the horse sale on Saturday next has been altered to 12.30 p.m.

Notice is given that the fire bell at the Central Station will bo rung at 10 o'clock this morning for testing purposes.

The Masterton County Council gives notice of its intention at a meeting to bo held on April 16th, to confirm a special resolution declaring foxglove to be a noxious weed.

Members of the C.E.M.S are reminded that the annual meeting takes placo in St. Matthew's schoolroom tonight.

Messrs ; .A. J. Johnson and Co. advertise a ■. clearing'sale to-m'orroAv afternoon .of furniture sand'household effects,.*tl2 Grey Street,.oh acconftt of M v J. J: Kerr, who;has lef t'Mastertoh.

To mako the factory pay is everv manager's aim. And to help him in, this respect Mr Albert J. Parton has an announcement in to-day's issue, relating to the superiority of hu "Vieto r" rats and cheese hoops. These goods are claimed to make the factory profits larger.

\ The Carterton Trust and Agency Co., Ltd., advertise a freehold farm of 277 acres at Featherston, with 10roomed dwelling and good sheds. Also 101 acres at Taratahi. well-fenced and watered, with first class improvements. Both farms can bo had on easy terms and at low prices.

Mr W. H. Oruiekshank, land agent, Masterton, advertises for sale 2800 acres freehold and 400 .acres native lease at very low .rental (the freehold of which can be (bought.) This •is a very, desirable- property, 6£ miles from Te Kui-ti towuship. There are considerable improvements on the. property. It is limestone country, and well watered. Full particulars can he obtained on application to the agent.