LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10693, 14 August 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Drain ploughs are being largely used in the Rangitikei district, and excellent results have been gained. A scarcity of coal if; being experienced in Palmerston at present. The coal merchants are experiencing difficulty in getting supplies.

Gas consumers are reminded that Thursday, the loth inst., is the lastday on Avhich discounts.Avill be alknved on current accounts.

William Scott and Henry Martinda!,b Averc yesterday -fined £5 and costs on a charge of publishing notification of betting on horse races. Mr J. O. Bocklington reports that -! poiiue; of rain, and 4 degrees of- frost were recorded at Upper. Plain to 9 a.m. yesterday morning.

Mr W. Davidson, tho Masterton County ranger, recently sustained, a badly dislocated elbow, through a fall from a horse.' The Council yesterday decided to appoint his son, Mr Alfred Davidson ] as deputy ranger.

Mr Stratford, Government Orchard Instructor, will give a demonstration of pruning and spraying fruit trees at Mr Keith C. Jackson's property, Lansdowne, to-morrow afternoon.

The Tararua ranges, viewed from Masterton yesterday, presented a delightful panorama. The deep coating of snow sparkled like crystal in the r.oon-dav sun.

■ The cost of erecting a bridge over the first crossing of the To Hoc stream, in the Alfredton district, is estimated by the engineer of tho Masterton County Council at £6OO.

The engineer of the Masterton County Council estimates the cost of repairing the damage done to roads within the County by the recent floods at £475. N

Cheltenham Dairy Company made

1 15 tones mere butter during the last > season than during the previous venI.<on, and over more than £IOOO was pxid out to suppliers than during 191011 season the amount naid out for butter fat being £15,200.

A telegram received in Auckland from Suva states that tho charge of theft against William Greenland, secretary of a fruit exporting company, has been dismissed. No evidence, was offered by the prosecuting company. A footballer, while playing in a

cup match at Wanganui on Saturday, was seriously injured by a knock on the head. He was conveyed'to the hospital suffering from severe concussion of the brain.

A start has been made with the fencing in and filling of the section of land at the corner of Hall and Chapel Streets in Masterton. This is the first step in the direction of beautifying it.

Beware of the dealer, salesman or traveller who casts reflections upon his competitor. He does so to back up his own weak position. "The Dresden" agents are instructed not to discredit rival firms. They are to rely solely on the merits of the Company's instruments. Do not think. because we offer reasonable prices and liberal terms, that we sell inferior pianos. We work on big lines. With us you do not have to pay extravagant prices to cover loss on dead stock. THE SPLENDID RONISCH. THE MAGNIFICENT LIPP. TOE BRILLIANT BROAD WOOD. THE SUPERB STEINWAY. These are only four of the famous pianos on which we specialise We take tireless pains to give you just the pianos you want, on whatever terms best suit your requirements. Our hire-purchase system is devised for your convenience, and NOT for our profit. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd. Wellington. Local representative, H. Inns, Daniell'a Buildings, Queen Street.

The Masterton County Council passed a resolution yesterday, striking the rates for the ensuing year.

The Masterton County Council set up a committee yesterday t'j re-draft its by-la «'i'.

During the month of .lime, 2611 sacks of coke, and 220 gallons of tar wore sold from the Masterton Gas Works.

The Wairarapa Caledonian Society has donated £5 5s to the Mastorton Beautifying Society. The Land and Income Assessment Amendment Bill was introduced and read a first time in the Honso of llepresontatfvos yesterday.

The manager of the Mastorton Gas Works in his monthly report stated that the supply of coal is now keeping up to full requirements. The list of subscribers to the Masterton Public Library is at present 330. During the past month subscriptions received amounted to £5 6s.

The Masterton County Council yesterday, on tho motion of Cr Percy, decided to connect the residence of the County ranger with the telephone service.

In the House of llepresentatives yesterday, the Prime Minister stated that he noped, -before the session ended, to make a statement on the subject of the Panama Canal dues. The manager of'the Masterton Municipal Gas Works stated in his monthly report, presented at last evening's meeting of the Borough Council, that the gas sold per meter during the Jtncnth of June .showed an increase of 1D.7 per cent., as compared with the corresponding month last year. In his report to the Masterton County Council yesterday, the engineer stated:—"l beg to ask the Council's reconsideration of the resolution bearing on the payment of labour. Under the existing condition, I find I am debarred from employing first-class and skilled labour while I am bound to pay 8s 6d to indifferent workers."

A'strong complaint Avas made at the meeting of the Masterton County Council yesterday at the spread of gorse on County roads. It Avas decided, on the motion of Or Fornum, that the engineer be instructed to give notice to settlers Avith gorse in front of their property that they must have it removed.

Gas sold from the Masterton Gas Works during the month of Juno amounted to 2,475,200 subic feet, shoAving an increase of 239,400 cubic feet on the corresponding month of 1911. During the same period there was a decrease in cash receipts of £124 Is 4d on the corresponding period of last year.

It Avas stated at the monthly meeting of,the Masterton County Council yesterday.that there Avas a reasonable prospect of the Government reducing the raihvay charges on hardAvood. The chairman seated that if the charges had been reduced by half, a sum of £7O avould have been saved on the northern approach works. During the month of June gas rates at the Masterton Municipal Gas Works shoAved an increase of £65 6s 4d, sale cf fittings and cookers increased by £3O Is 10d. In the sale of coke and coal there is a decrease of £33. The cash revenue for the nionth showed a nett increase of £SO,

The Masterton County Council yesterday adopted a modified scheme for the completion of the northern approach work.' The estimated cost of the scheme is £633. The County Council-is prepared to make this modification only on the condition that tho Borough Council expends no more loan money on the Queen Street end of the approaches. Mr John Savage waited upon tho Master ton County Council yesterday, and complained that the County reserve adjoining his property wa.s covered with gorse and broom, and infested with rabbits. He offered to clear the reserve if the Council would give him reasonable assistance, or a right to occupy the land. The Council decided that it had no objection to 'Mr Savage occupying the land, provided that lie did not obstruct the water course.

At the meeting of the Masterton County Council yesterday, a circular letter was read from the Kiwitea County Council asking for support in approaching the Postmaster-General, through the member for the district, to endeavour to have the present charge of sixpence on all bureau connections per medium of private telephone lines on distances not exceeding twenty-five miles from the Government office used by such private lines where such Government office is not a telephone exchange, reduced to threepence. Tho matter was introduced on account of the large number of private lines being erected by settlers in the outlying districts. The Council decided to hold the matter over till next meeting.

The following recommendations by a sub-committee were adopted by the Masterton County Council yesterday: "That two double teams, a garden and a Potham dump waggon, with a three-horse- team, be provided for use in the Ridings of Opaki, Rangitumau, Te Whiti and Wainuiourn that two double teams and a grader be provided for use in the Ridings of Alfredton and Upper Tauerri; that the prime cost, repairs and any idle time, be charged against the Ridings respectively, on a pro rata basis, and each Riding charged for the Avork performed by the teams thereon, at cost price including horses, feed, drivers' waggons, etc." The-recommendations are

not to lie given effect to until it is ascertained if there is to be an amendment of the Local Government Act this session. 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 ignorant in chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not what they contain, have caui'nJ grievous harm, and a death has resulted from their use. Do not apply ah ointment to a sore. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles, Apply Cander's Extract; 15 drops in a tablespoon of olive 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 genuine SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, and yoq will darive tho benefit.

Fittings ami cnakri'S toU\ by » tl|,J iJV'M?-rton Municipal Gas Works (lifting i.'ifi month of June amounted in' £f)s IV* Oil.

During the past month twenty horses were impounded in the Vasterton Borough Pound, the fees from same amounting to £2 15s 6d.

Seventeen new books were received in the Masterton Municipal Library during the past month. The total number of books in the Library is (312.'.!. and there were lent for the same period 2306.

Tlio Presbyterian Session has in i-io.w the question of shirting services at Matahiwi as soon as the erection of n sehoolhou.se in that locality is completand''possibly other outfidds as occasions may require.

A Presbyterian Sabbath School has been organised at Lansdowne, and tho Knox Church report states it is being carried on efficiently by Mr Falla and his staff.

During the past month the following .stock were slaughtered at the Masterton Municipal. Abattoirs—ll4 cattle, 1 calf, 561 sheep, s■lambs, and 93 pigs. Fees received for killing the same amounted to £BB 19s 3d.

The Knox Church annual report expresses gratification and pleasure at the formation of a new Presbytery, devoted to the needs of the church in the extensive area of country known as the Wairarapa.

t The /Masterton branch of tho Political Reform League has already a membership of over fifty. It is expected that this number will be increased considerably during tho next few weeks. It is proposed to form •sub-branches in all parts of the electorate.

A new organisation in the shape cf the Presbyterian 'Men's Society, has been .started during the year, in connection with Knox Church congregation, with the object of bringing into service and giving definite work to the men of the congregation. Also having as part of the scheme a boys' committee, the convener of wbicli is interested in the Cadet Corps. A deputation from Martiniborough waited upon the Minister of "Justice yesterday and asked that a new courthouse be built in that town. The Minister said that there appeared to be no doubt but that such a building was necessary, and if the Government was in a position to spend money on new MartinborouErh would be one of the first to receive consideration.

A report from Inspector Cairns concerning the unsatisfactory condition of the Lansdowne water-supply was received at the meeting of the Master/ton County Council yesterday. On the motion of the chairman, the matter was referred to the Lansdowne Water Supply Committee, with a suggestion that a public meeting be called. Or Cameron pointed out that the mat !n r had already been referred by the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board to the Health Department. , Mr W. Murray, of Auckland, waited on the Minister of Customs yesterday as a deputation from the boat manufacturers of Auckland. He said that he represented the manufacturers pure and simple, and not importers, and asked for increased duty. He suggested that the Minister should call a, conference during the recess of the representatives of both classes of manufacturer and retailers. ' The Minister promised to convene a meeting of representatives of the trade tin's -session. The Government was determined that the people would not ho hoodwinked by purchasing brown paper boots.

The Masterton Private Telephone Company has prepared a set of rales for the futr ,- e management of the Company. These rules were submitted to Masterton County Council yesterdav for it- apm-oval. It was noTnt"d out. that the object of securing the Adoption of the rules by the (Vinoi'l was to prevent private individuals from ereefinr-- unless they conformed with the rules c-f the company. Several councillors expressed the opinion that the Council had no power to take action in the mattor. It war, eventually decided, on the motion of Cr Murray, to refer the question to the County solicitor for an opinion.

A circular letter on the question of afforestation was read at the meeting of flic Masterton County Council yesterday from Mr F. S. Pope, UnderSecretary for Agriculture. Tt was poinded'out that -already i| was nreposed to exempt areas of plantations cf native and exotic t-'oes up to twen-ty-five acres from taxation. Cr Forman drew attention to thp fact that those settlers who reserved areas of native'busfo taxed on there re-sei-ves. The clerk wo-nlerH whether, if the section on which the County offices stood were planted in trees, the Council would be exempted from loe<d taxation. It was eventually decided to defer consideration of the matter.

A petition was presented to the Mastcrton Countv Council yesterday from a number of settlers in the Kai-tmi-a district, r.raying the Council to ru-prect a bridge near the Kaituna School, which had recently been washed away by flood. Mr W.- L. Falconer waited upon the Council in .support of the petition. He stated that the cost of the bridge would not be very considerable as there was plenty of metal available, and the stringers were already provided. He also pointed out that the settlers had made the roads in the district, at their own expense. The chairman nointed out that it was not the policy of the Council to spend ratepayers' money on new work .such as bridges. The Council struck rates for maintenance only. It was decided to refer the matter to the engineer for a reno rt as to cost. The chairman (to Mr Falconer): "That's all Ave can do for you in the meantime.-'' Mr Falconer : "I thank you. You could not do much less."

"For several years T suffered from bilious attacks which would last for tome titio I was myself again," writes Mrs J. W. e-Pak<\ 147 Dowlind Street, parlinfiliTOvt, N.SW. "T used various remedlies to cheek the attacks with out any effect, but at last frave tip the attempt. However, i friend pave me some Laxo-Tonv'' Pills, whicJh T took the next, time a "bil'ii--* turn came on. and thev completely cured me." Price lOjd" and 1* 6dSold by all Chorni&ts and Storeke*pkeepers. Price 10id.

The Legislative Council is to be re-f'-vinod. and. there is of course, a difference of opinion as to the details, but make sure that a workable scheme will bo evolved. This hi not the case with Cresccntac Ten, for this Tei does not require reforming. Its riavour h perfect; its nrom is a revelation ; and it is pleasing to the palate. Three grades, 1? 8:1, Is 10d, find 2g per lb.

A bfSiieh of thd Sports Proi-ectioa. League ii/is been fofitied in Darguvillo.

The gross promts jmade on tho Masttsrton Municipal 4)ns Works during the year ending fereli 3Mt last ainettfttod to £3241.

A ffie>t-ing of tin? Wairarapa' Presbytery w'M held in Mostoitori; yesterday, when ii quantity of bU'sTnoss affecting the elWrch was trants«VtodL

The estimated value of gaS used in lighting the streets of Mastertow for the year, ending 31st March tf£* £375.

Under the how valuation, the unimproved value of the property in the Borough of Eketahuna 'has been reduced by about £14,000.

At a meeting hold in Woedville yesterday of tho members of the Busk Districts A. and P. Association it wasdecided to form a cow-testing association.

The South Canterbury Education Board in diseu using the Education Commission's report was strongly adverse to a change being made in the* number of boards, and rlie abolition of committees.

Messrs A. Pragnell and J. Gray will act as referees at the Nordon Cup hockey match to-morrow afternoon between Wairarapa and Horowhenua representative teams. .

The Minister for Public Works told the Martiiiborough deputation yesterday that during the recess he intended visiting the Wairarapa. and seeing for himself, first hand, what railways, were required.

Thomas Mceham,-o»- billiard salooa keeper, a,b"Dargavillo, was yesterday fined £25 for sly-grog selling. • It is believed to be the first sly-grog case in the district.

A cable received in. Eketahuna and dated London, Augusts 9th, states that the butter market is strong and all stocks are advancing. A steady business is being done in cheese at from 60s to CBs per owt. —Express. I

During the year ending March 31sfthe Maisterton Gas; Works received 2786 tons of coal, of which 2368 tons were carbonised, and 127 tons sold. The amount of gas made for every ton of coal carbonised was 11,581 cubic feet.

During the" year endrng" March 3lst fifty-seven chains of gas extensions were made from the Master-ton GasWorks. During the same period the expenses connected with the plant, manufacturing, and purifying amount-, ed to £667 16s 7d.

The annual report of the manager of the Masterton Municipal Gas Works was laid on the table at lasftevening's meeting of the Mastertott v. Borough Council. Discus*sion on the report was held over until nest meeting.

The output of gas from the Masterton Gas Works for the- year ending 31st March,, 1912, was 27,436,70(1 cubic feet, as again5t.26,215,600 culms feet for the previous year, the increase being 1221 cubic feet.

The Masterton Harriers held their usual Club nni last evening. A very enjoyable run was taken on a course along South Head via Oh.ipel Street and ba-ck along Dixnn-Stroet. A run home over 440 yards was held O. La Roche being first in, followed 'by S. Temple, G. Davis, W. Petersen ami C. Munn.

An Auckland telegram states tha-fc. * divers arc making satisfactory progress in the work of repairing a hole* in the timbers of the steamer Taniwba, .lying sunk in the Paeroa River. The scupper holes and other air vents are being blocked, and n fire float is to commence pumping out the water from holes to-night. "The World's Finest Watches" are advertised by Mr L. S. Nieol, jeweller, Masterton. These range in price in silver from 20s- to £lO «n<l in gold, from 50s to £35. All gusramtced for quality, workmanship and timekeeping qualities.