LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10685, 3 August 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

km i l! "'Wm»toii reports that ' degrees of frost were registered yesterday morning at the. Upper Plain". .

It is reported that on one property in the Lower Valley, two thousand sheep have been isolated for some days on twenty acres of land. Chaff and other food has been conveyed to them by boat, but a number of the animals have succumbed.

Auckland is excited over a-rumour that One Tree Hill is showing signs of volcanic energy. It is allaged that the rumour originated through some golfers who, when hunting for a ball, noticed a murky warmth in the air.

A Hamilton telegram states that a Maori who was severely injured in a stand-up fight with an European at Taihape on Sunday last, died on Thursday night. An inquest will be held.

On Wednesday next Mr Buchanan. M.P., will ask the Government whether a survey could he made of the most suitable mute for a line of railway from Featherston to Martinborough, with a view to early construction.

A deputation consisting of Mr L. G. Reid, S.M. in Wairarapa, and Mr D. K. Logan, of Masterton, waited on the Minister of Justice (Hon. A. L. Herdman) yesterday, and urged that the furnishing of the new Courthouse in Masterton he proceeded with more expeditiously. The Minister undertook to see that the work was-completed in time for the September sitting of the Supreme Court.

A deputation from the New Zealand Institute waited upon the Prime Minister yorterdav', and asked for an in.cTna.*." 1 h the ail mini grant from £SOO to £IOOO. and also that a committee of the House be appointed, with a view to setting un an Advisory Board to advise, upon the publication of all scientific records. Mr Massey promised that a Committee would be set up', and that the matter of finance would come before Cabinet.

A Palliatua telegram states that Mr ,T. I. Fox, who resigned his seat on .the Pahiatua Borough Council owing to the legality of his election having been challenged on the ground that lie was not a British subject at the time of his election, lias been returned after a keen contest. He was opposed by Mr David Crewe, the ex-Mavor, and the poll taken yesterday, which was- a record, resulted :J. I. Fox, 239; David .-Crewe, 203; majority for Fox 3G. The monthly meeting of the managers 'of the Masterton Technical School was held last evening, there being present: Messrs W. H. Jackson (Chairman), J. M. Coradine, H. J. O'Lear.v, and C. E, Daniell. It was decided that the expense incurred in connection with the recent examination in plumbing be paid. It was decided that the erection of a 'fence in front of the school be left until the matter has been settled by the Department of Justice. The Treasurer's report was read and adopted, and accounts amounting to £8 10s were passed for payment. Mr Justice Cooper has granted probate in the estate of the late James Olliver, junior, of Taueru, on the application of Messrs Pownall, Lavery, and Moran, of Masterton; also in the estate of Annie Eliza Oates. of'Taumata, Carterton, by Sir Robert Stout, on the application of Mr P. H. Putnam ; in the estate of John Thomas Smart, of Longbush, bv Mr Justice Cooper on the application of Mr W. G. Beard of Masterton; in the estate of Hans Christian Petersen, of Masterton, by Sir Robert Stout on the applica-. tion of Messrs Gawitli and Logan of Masterton. Letters of administration in the estate - of William Henry Oates, of Alfredton. were granted oil the application of Mr P. H. Putnam, of Wellington. STOPPED HOURS OF MISERY. "The excruciating pains of rheumatism have caused me many hours of misery," says' Mrs Jane Pierce, 1310 Sturt St., Ballanvt, Vic. "It seemed as though J would never get relief, then T started to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm. T-ho first bottle showed the merits of the Balm. Now I apply hot fomentations and have the Balm well rubbed in -nt the first appearance of- pain, and it wards oft' what used to be days of misery for me." Sold by all chemists and etorekeep®r».

A new and up-to-date store is shortly to be built at Kuripuni.

Tiic promises and plant of the Masterton Co-operativo Dairy Company, Ltd., are valued at £3901 12s.

The next meeting of the M.'.srerten Beautifying Society .will be held on Fridav next.

The Masterton Beautifying Society purpose holding a concert at an early date for the purpose of raising funds to aid the work of the Society. Enquiries are at present being made in the Wairarapa for beef cattle for the South Island. Similar enquiries are being made in the Wanganui district.

During the month of July two births were registered in Eketalnma, but neither a death nor a marriage was recorded.

The rainfall registered at Eketahuna for the month of July was 11.31 inches. For once, therefore, it has iteen beaten by Mastertor,.

The snow on the Tararua ranges has driven the deer on to the low-lands, and several small herds have been seen browsing in paddocks at the foot of the hills during the last week.

Agricultural lands in the neighbourhood of Masterton are drying up remarkably well, and it is expected that ploughing operations will be resumed next week.

Mr John Payne, M.P., has introduced eight Bilb during the present session of Parliament, and is still going strong.

Settlers in the Masterton district state that stock has come through the recent severe weather remarkably well. There is an abundance of feed, and this, will be hardened up by the frosts of the last few davs.

At the meeting of the Masterton Beautifying Society last evening, it. was decided to recommend to the Borough Council that the Park custodian attend to the trees in Cornwall Street.

A special meeting of the Managers of the Masterton Technical school will be held next Friday to consider the appointment of teachers to take over the classes vacated by Mr C. X. Haslam.

According to a Gisborne telegram, the stranded, vessel, Star of Canada, has been much damaged lately from heavy seas. The water is now entering the engine room.

An Auckland telegram states that a boy named David Smith, who has been missing since Sunday, was discovered at Birkenhead yesterday, having apparently taken a holiday trip on a scow.

The . Education Commission's report has been presented to the Hon. James Allen, and forwarded by- him to the Governor. ■ As soon as it is returned the Minister will present the report to Parliament,. "What is England's principal export of raw products?" asked Inspector Bakewell at the Petone West school. "Meat," came the ready answer of a boy amidst the hearty laimhter of his class mates.

at the meeting of the Masterton Beautifying Society last evening, a member stated that the great mistake made in planting trees was in planting them too close. This did not allow the plants to thrive properly.

A conference of representatives of the .Reform Party from all parts of the Dominion opens in Wellington to-dav, ancl is to he continued on Monday. It it proposed to initiate a thorough scheme or organisation from one end of the Dominion to the other

Competitive designs were recently invited for the new Presbyterian Church at Lansdowne. The design of Mr Herbert A. Jones, architect, of Masterton, has been accepted. The erection of the building, which will be cammerated concrete, will lie put in hand at once.

The Masterton Picture Company is putting on a special matinee programme this afternoon. Each picture has been carefully selected with a view to tlie amusement and education of the little ones. In the evening the management will submit a complete change of programme, the star attraction of which is "Drummed out." a pathetic and sensational military drama.

At the meeting of the Masterton Beautifying Society last evening, the opinion was expressed that the vacant section at the corner of Chapel Street and Lincoln road would be a .most suitable snot for the erection of a band rotunda. -On the motion of Mr Henderson. it was decided to recommend to the Trust Lands Trust the advisability of utilising the property for this purpose.

H. Goodin, cycle dealer, who became bankrupt on July 24th. was examined at Greytown yesterdav. He showed that he was forced to file, owing to pressure. He pujt £25 into the business when he. started, and had a partner with £lO. The latter, however, soon withdrew. Tt was resolved that the official assignee close the estate, and Messrs Maxton and Go. were instructed to collect the book debts and sell the business.

The Masterton Beautifying Society held a meeting in the Borough Council Chambers last evening, there being a small attendance of members. A letter was received from the Tourist Department, stating that no trees were available at present for the Masterton Society. The Masterton Trust Lands Trust wrote, stating that that body was prepared to co-operate with the Society in improving the appearance of the Trust section at "the corner of Chapel and Church Street, and that the sum of £lO was voted for this purpose. It was decided that Messrs Donald, Ewington and TeSnple be appointed to meet the Building Committee of the Trust Lands Trust to discuss the best means of improving the section named. It was also decided that for the present the efforts of the Society concentrated upon the, beautifying of the section in question.

Hie Parliamentary turmoil has begun*, and the question now is whether the Miatssev Government will liinld out this Pii'rliaemnt. Whether the l Ma&sey GovPirniment goes out or not. we know tli'at Crescent 'iea will hold out against all competitor?. It is a good tea; good all the time'; and .is sold 1 at pqpulhtr prices, Is Rd, Is Ifld, and 2s per lb. Aisk for the popular "R-oslyn" Writing Pads prl °nd li each. For Chronic Che sit Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Oure, li 6d, 2« 6d.

' u '° canvassers arc advertised for

An advertiser wants a .small room clioap for a workshop. *

sin!,!' S00 r i XCAX ' frovhok! Property, lime--1 stout and papa iomiation, isadverj Used for sale by Messrs J. Fraser and . o, land and estate agents, Masterton.

It's early but not too early to look aii ' :ls Zealand is concerned will to see the new goods after all the dull "et weather. The W.F.C.A. arelea l\ fortunate in being ahlo to thus. !• o ™ cl } a » "■•'•rly exhibit. Arrange- ■ ! IV\ y 1111(1 sl)end a » lloU|- look--11 . , ,' e hats - Mouses and dreses—• the.i mi]] interest you.*

Its early, but not too early to. look at the fashions. It is really a change to see the new goods after all the dull wet winter. The W.F. (••A. are really fortunate in being ■iNo to thus early make such an exhibit. Arrange for Saturday, aiid spend an hour looking at the hats, blouses and dresses. They will interest vou. ' *

1 ho Docket's Strike in London lia?. ended. What its effect has been sofar as New Zealand is concerned will probably never become known. It; has certainly disorganised shipping, consequently spring goods are just a little late in arriving. However, it;, has its compensations for Messrs. Hugo and Shearer are continuing theic.sale for a few days more. Bargains are their in abundance. To-day wily be a record bargain day. Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd, have received instructions from Mr W. Nmm, who is, giving up dairying,* to sell at Longbush on Friday August' 9th, 70 first class dairy cows, in calf' to Holstein bull, 10 springing heifers; 2 Holstein bulls, 40 ewes- in lamb toSou'fehdown rams, 3-year draught gelding, broken- to chains, also Zealandia Milking plant (double), (i machines (slight reserve). The auctioneers state tlwt these lines canbe thoroughly recommended as a bight grade herd in splendid condition, Mir Xunn having secured the highest factory tesis for the last three years.