LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10675, 3 July 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

; Five degrees of frost were registered in Masterton yesterday.

j Mr J. C. Boddington reports that .3 points of rain were registered at the Upper "Plain for the 24 hours preceed;ing 9 a.m. yesterday.

Considerable quantities of basic slag are being used in the Wairarapa and Forty-Mile Bush districts this year as a top-dressing to pastures.

The Otago Rugby Union, on the chairman's casting vote, suspended for the rest of the season the Port Chalmers third team for undesirable behaviour, both before and after their game with Zingari at Sawyer's Bay". At last nights meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, the manager of the Masterton gasworks stated that good supplies of coal were now coming to hand, and the position as far as the gasworks are concerned has much improved. Mr H. \i. uroves, of Bush Grove, reports that the rainfall registered for the month of June was 3.64 inches, The*" maximum fall for a single day was 81 points,, on the 23rd. Rain fell on eighteen days. The registration for June last year was 3.87 / points. The root crops exhibited by Mr John Ogilvy at the National Dairy Show, Palmerston North, will be on view at the shop of Messrs Ogilvy and Sons this afternoon. The roots were ■all grown on Pine Park, Te Whiti (the fattening farm belonging to the firm), no manure of any description being used.-- To those who are interested in agriculture a cordial invitation is extended to view the exhibits. SUFFERED THREE YEARS. "For three long yetfrs T suffered Continually from relaxed throat and cold on the elicit." writes Mr J. R. Oaif, iuiir., -Ifi" Nicholson Street, .North Carlton, Yic. "I could not shake this cold off. I tried everything without getting amy relief. _ A friend ' recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and 1 I am very thankful that he did. for I cannot speak too highly of it. It gave me immediate relief, and quicklv cured me:" Sold hj a!L :I::r!rt3 astf stci::kccp:rs.

A Featherston milkman was fined i 10s and 7s costs on Monday for wiul-.' ter'ating his milk with water. The Committee of the Masterton Fire Police Corps has under considei ation the question of establishing a library for the benefit of the fire service. Eleven births and three deaths were registered at Eketahuna during the month of June. There were no marriages. The Eketahuna branch of the Pinners' Union is endeavouring to arrance a demonstration in pruning ana' spraying by one of the Govcrmnrii's l experts. A requisition is to ho presented to the Eketahuna Borough Council by Newman residents, asking that the electric light be extended to that locality. The boxing contest of 20 rounds between Jack Johnson and Flynn, for the world's championship, is to take place at Las Vegas, Mexico, on Thursday.. In his monthly report to the Masbrton Borough Council last evenine, the Borough Engineer stated that 480 yds of stone had been crushed during the month by means of the stone crusli'er. A large amount of metalling has been done on the streets of Masterton dunng the past month. One hundred and thirtv-four cubic yards of metal were used in the work. The following stock were slaughtered at the Masterton Municipal nbittoirs during the month of June:— Cattle 105. calves 3, sheep 480. lambs 10, nigs. 135. The aggregate charges for the month amounted to £B4 17s 7d.

.During the past month fifteen horses and six cattle were impounded in the. Masterton Borough pound. Fees received for the same amounted 'to £2 14s.

In the Librarian's monthly report,, presented to the Masterton Borough Council last evening, it was stated that the total number of books in t!" ,public library is 6120. Twenty-three new books were received during th-..- ' month, and 2021 books were lent. The I fees received amounted to £3 8s 6J.

We have examples of the sturdy old British stock in the Wairarapa, says the Carterton News. Yesterday Mr T. Osborne, 94 years of age, walked into Carterton from his home at i'aratahi, about four miles distant, It was cold and showery, with a southerly breeze, but the old gentleman, having missed the train at Olareville, trudged along sturdily against wind and weather, and seemed to be really enjoying his walk.

In the annual report of the Masterton Fire Police Corps it was stated that during last winter ambulance classes were held in the station for the benefit of the fire service, but ihe Fire Police did not avail themselves of the opportunity to attend. The hope was expressed that if the classes were again held this winter, the, fullest advantage would be taken of them.

In his report presented at the annual meeting of the Masterton Fire Police last night, Secretary Lewis stated: "The members of both Prigades met recently to discuss •he,' q\iestion of amalgamation. I feel Mire 1 that if we have amalgamation it will be ! for the benefit of the fire service In I general, besides providing a more ef- i ficient Brigade." |

Messrs Thompson and Payne announce, that the great drama of hypnotism, "The Mystery of Souls," which has caused 1 such a sensation among picture lovers in Masterton, can only he shown on one more occasion at the Foresters' Hall, viz, tonight. "The Mystery of Souls" is a sterling dr„amn showing the dangers of the great "science of hypnotism. The picture ifi over 3000 feet there being three acts in the piioto play.

Tha half-yearly summoned moet'-ng of the I. O." R. was Jield in Murray's Hall, Masterton, last* evening, there heing a good attendance of members. It was decided that Bro. Easthone he the Tent's representative to the Town Beautifying Society. Bros. J. Tyacke and D. Threadiwell were appointed to represent the Tent on the Friendly Societies' Council. The following officers were installed by Past Chief Eu'er Bro. Sutherland,:—C.R., Bro. J. Tyncfce; D.R., Bro. H. Pear*; Treas.. Bro. A. Hendry; -Secretary, Bro. W. M. Easthope; C.S., Bro. W. ,T. Wise; 8.5., Bro. A. 'Whittiker; Levite. Bro. A. J. Minifie; Guardian, Bro. F. Shute. It was decided to present Bro. A. E. Wainwright, the retiring C.R., with a framed emblem of the order. A social committee was set up to consider how best to further the interests of the order.

•' There was a good muster at the Masterton Harriers' "run" last night, which took place from the Club room, Dixon Street. The Captain (Mr S. Kingston) was in charge, and led tne pack in a circuitous course, cove.ing about five miles, terminating in a halfmile handicap "run-in," with the fallowing result:—W. Langley, 150vds, Ist; P. Davies,. 100 yds, 2nd; J. Miller, 100 yds, 3rd; E. Flanagan, scr, 4th; CMunn, 70yds, sth; W. Drummond, ser, 6th. To-morrow (Thursday) afternoon a cross-country paper-chase will be held, when the members will be the guests of Mr G. W. Sellar, Coiumba Road. The "hares" will be sent out at 2-30 p.m.. IF YOU HAVE A- Cough, Cold, Nose, inroat 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 antiseptic substances not contained in other Eucalyptus products. These latter, made by persons itruoraht in chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what thev contain, have cau-.°d grievous harm, and a death hns resulted from their use. Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secre-. tion. To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcerß, eczema, and other skm troubles, Apply Cander's Extract; 15 drops in a tablespoon of bjive oil. The effect will surprise, you. Sander's Extract Heals because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparations. T+. heals when others irritate_ Insist upon the eenuine SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and yon wiJ l derive the benefit. For Influenza t?Ve Woods' Great Pepperimut Cnre. Never fails. Is 6d and 2s 6d. For Cronic Oiiesc » *w»ipTaiuts, Woods' Great Peppermiint Cure, Is 6d, 2s 6d. ~\'

A town in the Bay of Plenty district has made arrangements for the impounding of unregistered dogs. The pound-keeper should have a busy time ahead.

The Masterton Picture Company has generously offered to give a "bene-fit-night" on July 18th,.. to provide funds for the'assistance of those Masterton lady hoekey-plnycrs who may be chosen to accompany the Wairarapa team to the Auckland tournament.

The services of the district nurses under the control of the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board are now available to the public, and those requiring their services are requested to communicate with the Secretary of the Board.

Taranaki generally receives its full quota of rain, but the present wi.-toi-l's, stated to have eclipsed all past.seasons. The worst effect of the heavy rainfall i.s to make many of the roads almost impassable. /

For the information of competitors we are requested to state that the piano for use at the forthcoming comuetitions will be au upriclit grand Beehstein. tuned to philharmonic oitch. It will be sutrolied by the British and Continental Piano,' Co., Ltd. An Auckland telegram stated that the Auckland Ministers' Association passed a resolution protesting against any increase being made in-the number of permits issued to Racing Clubs, and urging that any action taken in respect to the laws controlling gambling should be in the direction of further reducing the number of permits issued".

During the last two months upwards of twenty gold and scheelite , claims have been pegged .off ; in .the Macraes district, county Waihemo, Otago, and there is.every prospect of a number of the properties turning out well. A mining engineer who, recently paid a visit to the district-predicts that within two years there wi'l be a dozen batteries at work within a radius of 10 miles of Macraes.

A well-known Greenfield settler recently brought a mob of lambs to. the Clutha works, says the Southland News. "My price was 16s on the ground," .the settler said, "and T. would not .have asked even that :i the freezing works had not been gcing here." His return at the works went from 18s Gd to 22s 6d a head. "Wo farmers must stick to the freezing works with'sheep and money,"he said. "My shares are more than paid for-al-ready." : -."'. Before the Cost of Living Commission at Wellington yester Mr Boucher, assistant Government Director' of Orchards, Gardens and Apiaries, gave evidence to the effect that the expansion of the fruit industry had been ver v y considerable of late years. In Nelson last year, oyer 100.000 trees were planted. The establishment of export trade, the witness said, did not necessarily, mean an increase In prices locally. The trouble at the present time was that there was too.large a margin between the prices paid to the growers and the prices paid to retailers.

A meeting of the Taratahi MeatWorkers' Union was held in the Druids' Hall, Masterton, on Monday evening, there being a good attendance of members A motion was carried expressing sympathy with the Waihi and Reefton miners. A motion was passed that the Union fully, recocv.ises the. danger of the Arbitration and Conciliation Court allowing "scab" Unions to be formed; It was der'decl to forward a sum of money to the Federation of Labour for the benefit of those on strike at Waihi and Rerfton, a letter to be written stating that "your fight is our fight." ' . The Mangaone Oilfields, Ltd., intends starting operations in the Pah Valley early in August. A portion of the plant has already reached Eketaihuna, and the balance is expected to arrivo hi the course of a few weeks. In conversation with an Age. reporter. | vesterday, Mr F. Cassin stated that, it was confidently expected that petroleum would be reached at a depth, of less than 3000 ft. The machinery which is/being used is all sw>el. and is of thevery newest design. It is the first of the kind put to,the test in the Australasian colonies, and, a number of experts interested have intimated their intention of inspecting it when it is in going order.

- A member of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, referring to the question of stoats and weasels, remarked that he believed these pests were changing their ways and habits. He had received snecifio information^frommany parts of New Zenland as to theso animals. The crux of the question was this: In the South Island these poachers destroyed the game. But. in the Rangitiket the speaker declared he bad never'kuojyn a feathered beast (as they said m Scotland)'io.be molested by a weasel. On the Other hand these animals were deadly to rats. As to shags: Many had vowed vengeance against' these birds, but in the speaker's own district they had not yet enough data to consign shags to that category. "The contract time for the cons'trnction of .the Otira. tunnel will be up in a. few months' time." said the Hon. W.,1). S. Macdonald '(Minister for Public Works) to a New Zealand Times representative, '-'but the contractors are barely half-way through yet. T 1 ey were delayed for nearly a year in procaring machinery and plant. The chief trouble, however; lias been the yearcity of labour offering for the vi»rk. Practically all the time only :vout half the number of men that the contractors could have employed lave been procurable. It is difficult to get the right class of men, the work ' being different to ordinary navvying. 'I cannot give any idea when the contract will bo finished. If the prepsr labour could be obtained it would not take so very long to finish the job. BUYING A PIANO. During our Annual Balance fchismonth wo are prepared to offer terms of pavmont even mWe advantageous ; than ths very liberal and exceptional ' terms w* extend in the ordinary course of business. Perhaps you do ' not want terms; but jf you do this is you>' special opportunity. All our instruments are absolutely good, bearing— in addition to the '•""•■ mop of fa mow makes such as the B mad wood, the Honisch, the Lipp. and the Steinway—the guarantee of mir wide repute and long experience. If wtf iS'Pll you a piano- during this A.nnna.l Balnnco period-,., you fire assured of a fine instrument, and the p-ivmonits will be too easv to bother ~„;, nf nl ,. th.E PR.ES.DEN PTANO naMPANY. Ltd.. Wellington. North TeJnnd Man-iger: M. J. Brookes. Loral Renresentat-ira: H. Inns. Datudl's i Building?. Queen Street.

The price of State coal was raised i-s per ton in Wellington, as from yesterday. , \

The Eketaliuna cratch of the formers' Union does not favour the establishment of a hospital in that--dis-trict, ft is evidently afraid of an iih crease in rates.

The billford table used by the members of the Masterton Fire Brigade* has produced a revenue of -Sioi' 12s during the past twelve months.

An Auckland telegram states Mat * James Mount,-a miner, was killed in the Extended Coal Mine at Huntley. A fall of coal struck him on the head.

Bro. J. Elder, A.D.. presided at tho ordinary meeting of. the Druids'" Lodge in Masterton. A Social Committee was appointed to arrange for. a progressive euchre tournament for the members and their wives, to take.place at an early date. The Hall Committee submitted a report recommending tlm Lodge to take over the future management of the Hall. The secretary was instructed to forward a letter of condolence to the Pacific Lodge, inconnection with the ■ death of Mr Quarrie, the late Secretary.

The .annual meeting of the Masterton Fire Police Corps'was held last night, Capt. Dixon presiding-, and sixteen members being present . The Secretary's annual report and balancesheet were read and adopted. Secretary Lewis gave a report of the doings? of the Fire Police since the inception of the Corps in 1900. Lieut. Bobbins was appointed delegate 1 to the Beautifying Society. The election of offiWs( resulted as follows: —Captain, J. Dixon (re-elected), First Lieut.. F. J. Bobbin's; Second Lieut.. C. Brag'giiisi-f-Third Lieut.,'F. P. Boyle: Secret,-,ry, L. H. Lewis; Treasurer, F. J. R<»V bins: Auditor, R. Russell. An. account, for 10s was.uassed for payment. Secretary Lewis was accorded a heartyvote of thanks for his able report on the Fire Police since its inception. Ononew member was elected.

Mr F. P. Welch advertises for saTe> several good town investments; alsolivery stable and sawmill, with cutting" rights. , \ A reward is offered for the recovery of a narrot. lost from the residence of" Mr H. H. Donald, Cole Street. A desirable sheep form of 900 acres in the Tinui district. i« for sale by Mr W. H. Cruickshank, land agent, Masterton. ••.■■, Mr Robert Russell, dealer, Masterton, advertises secondhand suites of furniture and othei* lines, at exceptionallv low rates. Messrs Robinson and Hand-Newton notify by that *.tbey have a sum of money to lend on first mortgage. Mr T. Miller. 16 Cole Street, advertises for sale 150 loads of dry matai firewood, particulars of .•which appear in the wanted columns. The Hinemoa Dancing Assembly Committee notify invitation holders that the second extended evening of the season will be held on Wednesday next, July 10th. The Masterton County Council elsewhere invites tenders' for road contracts on tfie Masterton-Waimata road and Waingawa to Camp and district roads.

The public are specially requested to remember the fact that Saturday; is positively the last day of their opportunity to participate in the money saving at the W.F:C.A. stock-reducing sale. Stock-taking has to he finished' this month, therefore it is impossible to extend the-sale dates. . -

The management of The Talkeries notifies that they have removed their business from Bannister, Street to the Central Garage (next Dalgety and •Co.'s, Queen Street). Complete stocks: of the latejst records nnd machines.arc to hand; "and inspection of the extensive range is invited.

' Is it not remarkable, what a disturbance the smallest mite of humanity can make,'especially, when it is cutting" a tooth? If fond mothers - iiild nse Wood's Teething and Soothing Powders baby would get much relief. Mr Wood's replace announcement in thisissue gives particulars.

•A ; ! 'v ' . • ~' ' • Messrs Abraham and. Williams, Ltd., will hold a clearing sale of dairy-stock on account of Mr E. Bodmin, of Mangamaire. who has sold his property. The sale will take, place on Monday next,' July Bth, on the farm, near the Mangamnire railway station...The catalogue includes a splendid dairy of 44 cows, and 14 Jersey cross heifers, bull, sheep, pies, milking machines, and farm implements.

In response to many repeated requests, Nelson Moate *"a'nd, Co. at length decided to supply both a, cocoa and also a coffee of such a high standard as would secure for both that wide and general recognition and appreciation for so many years attained—and retained —by this well-kown firm's brands often. It* is almost unnecessary to point out that.Nelson. Moate and Co. have exceptional facilities for so doing. Their long and intimate knowledge of the world's , markets: purchasing in such large quant'iios; having secured the services of specialists in both'these articles and made the most complete arrangements generally, enables them to supply both a cocoa and coffee of such exceptional purity, quality, flavour, and general excellence, as will ensure an ever-in-creasing demand. Ask for, insist upon getting, and give both a fair trial, and you will be fully convinced.