LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10593, 27 March 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Reports from Nelson state that the hop crop will this season be quite up to that of previous years. *""A-.-Wangaatil telegram states that Mr E. Gould's six-roomed residence at Wangmnii East was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The Nelson Acclimatisation Society has recently liberated fifteen brace of pheasants, in thohopo that they will breed and provide sport for the future shooting seasons. V It cannot bo wondered at that dairy farmers are urging the conversion of butter factories into cheese factories. An experienced butter and cheese maker of Taranaki recently stated that the returns for cheese last season gave to the farmer £1 16s 3d per cow better results than butter did. Applications have been made to the Postal and" Telegraph Department bv settlers of the Eketahuna district for the installation of sixty-five telephones on private lines. .The department'-: linesmen have made a commencement with the installation of the instruments.

Fifty-four Maoris were confirmed .bv Bishop Sprott at St. Mark's Church", Carterton, on Friday. The ceremony was a very impressive one. Two Native clergymen and the Revs. Young and. S. Williams -assisted, the latter giving an address to tho new member; of the Church in the Native language, the hymns being also sung in Maori. The annual picnic of the suppliers to the Belvedere Dairy Company was held on Mr E. Eagle, junr's. property at Belvedere on Saturday. In .spite of the threatening weather there was a very.largo attendance. The day was spent in various enjoyahle competitions, the races being vigorously contested.

Mr W. Tucker, Secretary of the South Wairarapa Poultry Association, lias received word from the.North Island Poultry Association, that the championship for Spangled and Pencilled Ham burgs has been ,a.warded"to the Wairarapa Association for their July show. .The annual .meeting of the local association will bo held on Friday week when this award .will he discussed and probably rejected, as there are no breeders of Hamburgs in the Waijarapa. The society applied for the Leghorn championships, but these wero allotted to Hamilton. "For several years I suffered from brliouß attacks which wouid last for some time before I was myself again" writes Mrs J. W. eake, 147 Doweling Street, Darlinghurat, N.S.W. "1 used variouß remedies to check the attacks without any effect, but at last gave up the attempt. However, a friend gave me some Laxo-TJondc Pills, which I took the next time a bilious turn came oni, and they.completely cured me." .Price lOjfd and Is 6d. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers. Did yon notice the report about the big GhristeJmrch Wool Sale held the other day? It stated: "Last month there were only a few lots (of merino) on offer, and these were not much sought after- Prices were disappointing. Yesterday the local mills oaine to the rescue, and any merino offered brought its FULL VALUE." There's another reason why you should buy KAIAPOI Gfot&BUg. Keep your money circulathere;

Tho price of land in the vicinity of Mastorton h,as an upward tendency, due, no doubt, to the number who have boon looking for land throughout tho district.

The Opaki Rifle-Glib intend sending a strong team to compete at the Hastings rifle meeting at Easter. J'he Chib will hold two more "shoots," which will conclude the season's programme.

The Secretary of the Mastorton Fire Board has received the following enquiry froltii the Wliangarei Fire Board: —"I am directed to enquire if it is the custom or practice of your Board to supply whisky or rum to firemen for their use during or after fires."

Tho Mastorton centre of tho Wairarapa Boxing Association lias, so far, not been able to procure the services of an. instructor for the coming season, but it is 'probable that a suitable man. will be appointed shortly.

Tho .town of Gisborno is a I the present time (hiiving a spell of prosperity not equalled-by any town in Saw Zealand, «nd buildings are going up in all parts of the to\ra, the only drawback being the extreme shortness of labour, which is at a premium in all branches of itrade.

Three great essentials for fat lamb raising are high-class breeding, quick railage, and sound agricultural methods. To make a permanent success of lamb-breeding, cultivatdji is essential, as the lambs should be topped off on such crops via rape, lucerne and root crops, etc. It is stated that Mr W. J. Poison, chairman" of tho Wanganui County Council, is meeting much success in his campaign for tho abolition of th'> road boards, under whose jurisdiction the county is parcelled out. Opposition to the proposal is very small, and }t is considered assured .that the proposal will be caried. ""

To ensure the departure- of the s. h. Mokoia for the Marlborough Sounds at Easter, it is essential that tlio.se who intend to make this enjoyable excursion should reserve passage .by Thursday -morning, at.the latest. " Although a considerable number of tickets have already been issued, the requisite booking has not yet b«en quite reached.

The quarterly meeting of, the IndependentxOrder of Rechabites was held last evening in Murray's Hall. There wfcs a good afctondence of members, and apologies were received from absent brethren. Business of a routinecharacter.;.was transacted. .The. ioirids for the evening: -amounted to £lB 5s 3d. . r Vi, '.. • ■ j \

Intending competitors at the annual sports of the\ :Wairo,rapa Amateur 'Athletic Gnb'oh Easter .Monday' are reminded, that close on Friday next-, with--the Secretary, Mr W. S. L. Dickson, or any member of the. committee. Local competitors would facilitate the work of the committee of they would hand iii their entries at once.

On Sunday, between-? and ( J p.m., the large woolshed and stables, the property of Mr T. Kennedy, at Dyer-tille."-near Martinborougih;. ;were destroyed by fire". They were occupiedby Mr J. Donnelly, who had a considerable quantity of hay and chaff ,in the buildings. He estimates his loss at about £IOO, ihe l>eing insured. It is at present unknown what insurance was on the (buildings.

It seems strange that if the cost of living has gone up, as is frequently affirmed, the men employed at tilie Makarewa freezing works in Southland, can be boarded at 14s per week, the food being of the-best. It is affirmed by those who have given the matter consideration that single men are better off now than they Jiavp ever been, and that it is due mostlyrto the raising of the'standard-of living -rather than to increases in the prices of necessaries t&tt. complaints regarding dear living aro attributed.

In reference, to the new Masterton firm of solicitors referred to recently in tfho Wairarapa Ago, we are «sked to explain, in answer to enquiries, that tho members of the firm will be Mr M. Lavery, barrister and solicitor, aiid Mr S. J. Moran, L.L;B., barrister and solicitor, <md the business will be con- : ducted solely by theni, under the-style of Pownall, La very and Moran. Mr Moran will sever his connection with his Wellington take up. 'his residence in Masterton soon after the Easter vacation". '•.-■-.,

A well-known lnvereargill sportyman states that ground game is fast disappearing' from Otara bush owing to the presence of stoats and weasels, which, he- adds, -arc even to be seen hiding about the swamps awaiting their chance to catch ducks and god■wit. Tomtits and Maori hens were numerous at one time in the bush, but iioav there are.very few to be seen. As to stoats and weasels, they do not seem to be numerous on the farms in the neighbourhood of .lnvereargill, and when they are caught in rabbit trap" they are generally released. Agriculturists are placing no little value on. the work they do amongst the rabbit*.

The ballot for championships, in connection with. the North Island Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird Association, at Auckland, resulted as follows: —Bantams, A.0.V., New Plymouth Association; Game, British and , Indian, Auckland ; Orpington, black and buff, PalmerstoivNorth; Leghorns, brown, white and black, Hamilton-; Wyaridottes, go 1 den, white and silver-, Lower Hutt; Plymouth'Rocks,-barred and -white, Stratford; American Leghorns (any colour), Hawcra; Hamburgs, spangled and pencilled,-Carter-ton ; ducks, Pekin and Indian Runner, Wh'angarei; canaries, Yorkshire, Norwich Plainhead, and Norwich Crested, Wellington ; pigeons. Magpie, Tumbler Owls and Turbits, Homer and Dragon, Hastings. HAIR THAT WON'T FALL OUT. How many people are to-day trying all sorts of widely advertised nostrums to secure a growth of healthy, luxur-i | ions hair, and how very seldom do they derive any benefit therefrom? I 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 by a process termed osmosis, then the trouble begins. A daily application of- i: CANTHAR" 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. "CANTHAR" is not a quack preparation. It is a genuine Hair Food, and' is sold only by J. Y. GORDON, Pre-1 script-ion Chemist (by Exams.), Mas-! terton. Fric« 1» 6d and 2s 6d per| bottle. Posted t« any address for 4d v extra. > " I

So far this season, Mi), 229 cases of apples have been exported from Hobart to European markets, which is along way ahead of last year's output. Tho Auckland Customs recently received £37,509 18s in duties for ona week, which constitutes a record for the port. On one day tli ,loo was contributed.

The biennial conference of tho Pharmacy Board, which is being held 1 in Wellington, lias decided to make representations with a view to (securing tho exemption of chemists from, service on juries.

wmi- AV<a *P° rt telt'K'-nm states that William May, a fisherman, attempted suicide yesterday by cutting his throat-while in the hospital. Hi* mind was deranged.

Cr. Ewington, during a discussion at. fho Borough Council last evening on the regulating of motor traffic wTtln'nthe Borough,.thought that 15 miles arthour was not at all excessive.

The proposed by-law for the regulation of motor-car and motor-cycle* traffic in the Borough of Masteiitonprovides that no person under-the ag«' of 18 years may drive a motor-car.

A house in Martin borough, the property of Mr J. W. .Kershaw, was destroyed iby lire on Saturday. The.cause of the fire is unknown, the building was partly covered by insurance.

A record output has so far this season ibeen experienced for the dairying districts of the Poverty Bay, and the supply in most places continues to maintain the season's average.

Cr. O'Leary, speaking at the meeting of the Mast'erton Borough Council last evening, stated that ho did not think that a man could bring up a family on 8s a day, at the present cost ov living. ' '

A Napier telegram 'states that a youth named J-ames Harold Dodds, pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing, three bicycles; and was committed tothe Invercargill lleformatory for six. months.

According to a Press -message from. Invarcaxgill, a school girl named Clarice Geddy, aged 17, fell off a tram going to Lumsden on Monday night, and received injuries from which shedied yesterday morning. '

At the meeting.of the Masterton . Fire Brigade last evening,.Hydrantman A. K. Johnston ttiade a donation. of six guineas to assist the Masterton representative team,, for., A vote of thanks Avas passed *the dontor for has generous gift. - ; v w ,> ■ r On the return of the Fire Brigade- r engine from a practice"-rim last even- ■;■ ing, orie?of■' the vhorsCs; niaitaged: to get • loose, and careeredL up. Q.ueetf. Street.: -. Despite a diligent;search by f several : members of the brigade the animal i*./ still at liberty.

Three applications for an increase iit. salary were received- by the Masterton, Borougli Council last evening, from ameers of the Borough. Tw were granted an increase, and the third applicant was informed that the Borough could make no rise.inVsalary for the. .'jresent. ■'■;'■•• •.

Buyers for freezing" works in the j Dunedin 1 districts are. confining their j attention almost entirely to the ovrchase of lambs, wethers being left sevJ er.ely alone. ; This .action is "In..- 10 the j -high prices ruling for. mutton on the, market, which is 2a above.whatds considered a good buying price.

According to a Christ/church telegram, |a fire occurred-at Woodend on ■, Monday night,.and destroyed the post office store, owned by Mr H. Lloyd, Mr J. Feltows, bootmaker's ■shop,'and-- * the Oddfellows' Hall. The hall was insured for £350 in the .South. British Co. Other insurances'are unknown.

The grass-seed market an the 'Smith „ Island is-very depressed this season, the'cause being, ©lyefly attributed to the fact .that a largo' amount of seed was held over from tlast year, and that season's crop is a particularly heavy one,' and not'of the best quality owins-to the wetness .of the season. .' The false economy that, tempts lay> men to dispense with legal assistance in order to save a solicitor's fee whs condemned by Mr H. "W. Bishop, S.M., .ut Christchurch during the hearing if t a case in which a loosely-drawn-up con- ■ tract had led to a lawsuit. In ninetynine cases out of a hundred, the Magistrate said,'contracts drawn up without the aid of a solicitor had some legal defect which ultimately led to litigation.

■ A motion was carried at'the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council lastevening, extending the-time of putting out the Borough street lamps from 10 o'clock at present) to 11 "o'clock, as residents in the outlying parts of theBorough consider that travelling : .n the streets after ten o'clock is dangerous to safety.

The usual meeting of the Masterton Fire Brigade was held last evening, Supt: T.- Jenkins presiding over a good attendance of members. The Secretary of the Dannevirke brigade wrote asking the brigade to-appoint competent members to act officially at the competitions. The Carterton Fire Brigade forwarded winning numbers of the art union. The usual meeting of Stonehenge Lodge, TJ.A.O.IX, was held in theDruids' Hall, Masterton, last evening, Bro. R. Hilton, A.])., presiding. The lodge decided to send six representatives to Mvrtle Lodge on the occasion of the installation of the District President, Bro. R. Davey. Three friend*, were initiated,.and one brother accepted from Maekay Lodge. The Lodge decided to meet ,a.s usual on. Easter Monday, and after the business a card tourney to be held, married v. single. Three candidates were proposed for mnmilinpslllll

FORMING A BAND. It is a healthy sign of the times that every town and village wants its band. If you are forming one in your locality, ft will be to your advantageto communicate at one© with the 'Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., Wellington. They are sol© agents for Hawkes' Excelsior Sonorous Band Instruments. These are the finest m the World. They are used by ehampioni bands everywhere. The Ballarat City Band won an Australasian Championship, playing on Hawkes',. _ -instruments. They are superb in quality and tone. Each instrument is specially tuned, by one of the. most highly skilled musi<ciaus in London. The inclusion of one, two, or three Hawkes' instrument's in a Band is immediately noticeable, owing to the great added richness of tone. . A band all Hawkes': must be the acme of perfection, so far as the in.stru.mens. go. Wrie for particulars'; The Dresden. Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington. North Island Manager: M. J. Brookes. Local representative: H- Thus, Daniell's Buildings, Queen Stieet.

The demand for .louses in. Masterton stall continues"Veen, and daily enquiries are being made for suitable houses to lease and for purchase. Auckland drapery firms are wonder, irg what to do with itfheir large stock •cAummer goods, which are left" on t>!ieir hands, owing to the very unseasonable weather experienced durum

the slimmer months. The flaximdling industry in the Poverty Bay district, which has practically Wn at a standstill during the past year or so, has lately shown signs of improving, and a further rise in prices is all that is required to give the industry a boom throughout that part oi tho country.

In the Oamaru district fanners have had splendid grain returns, being in many cases from 15 to 20 per cent better than was at first anticipated. The only drawback to their prosperity is the unusual shortage of sacks for bag-ging-tho season's harvest.

The St. Patricks Day sports recently hold in Auckland were the most successful yet held in that city. Over £SOO was taken at the gate, which iepresemte an attendance of 10 000, while a great number were admitted tree. The chief attraction, of course was the meeting of Postle and Donaldson, the crack- Australian runners.

-The'Otago,Education Boa«T makes '«ve£«X* to bring the goal of a cer- I S3e witlnn the grasp of cS teachers. In many casesJhese tethers are iiTthe neighbourhood, or, again, ujr S-ouplngtlein at some convement centre. A second-hand piano, in good ordei, is advertised for sale. m» ker - ,„ „. „ Tender are to «»»* a ltd. Ops. A tobacconist, i. W saloon *o^# u fS?cSaS advertised for sale. may be obtained at the Age om office, Perry Street. - .Train ' - :*■ the 28th and-?? fc h insts., ,at« f. , - 'A meeting of the Labo^ W of members is requested. In « replace advertent. #£' ?* 1/ ni /l.iwTthe .attention of readerb < cordially invites an inspection. same. . , r>„ +h« Witer page of this morning s - » the WF C A draw attention to 2SSS, te t?°«ve*B M o"f those unable to call and mspert. ri fi Boss and 00-> lam { Messrs C. agricultural agents, adverse ■££„ of conveniences, very cheap. '■-: Mr B. Brown h^^^^ J farm, *Hbi» «■*,S ?r suUlivided ton, for sale as a J»»^ h . A l so a farms of 4acregoi good roads. ' ; . ~ have a great vogue 1 u is the time-honotu-ed custom o, trict to make JW&tcr V/ister -..'.. the winter froeks ob r S^rA th tertm.Mll not be diwomted.