LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10701, 23 August 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The.latest return from the Success Dredge is c'ioz lOdwt for 128 hoiks' woVk.

The return from the Masterton Dredgo for 112 hours' work Is 220/> lldwt.

At the Wellington sitting of the Supreme Court yesterday decrees nisi were granted in nine divorce cases. During the past year 520 trees were planted in the streets of Auckland.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that there were 5 degrees of frost registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. yesterday. Voters of the Masterton Lands Trust are reminded of the meeting convened by Messrs Robinson, Wagg and Micholl, to be held in the Town Hall this evening. . A Masterton labour agent assures us that he has had applications for work from 276 persons describing themselves as agricultural labourer.; during the last three months. Mi- C. KebbeN, J.P., acting coroner, hold an inquest on the body of John Richardson, which was found in the Te Hoc stream, near Alfredton. A verdict of "found drowned" was returned.

At a recent sale of dairy cows in Hawke's Bav high prices were realised. One Jersey cow brought £l(s 7s 6d. which is said to be a record price for the district. An Ayrshire cross cow mado £l4 10s. and finite a number were sold at-from £'ll to £l2.

A subsidence occurred in the footpath near Messrs Pinhey Bros.' stable in Masterton yesterday, and when Mr Xels-on Pinhey .was investigating it the top of a cesspit collapsed, and ) was precipitated a distance of eight or ten feet into mud and water. Fortunately he was extricated without having sustained serious ininrv.

During the annual football match between the Stock and Station Agents and Banks and Law on the old show grounds yesterday a good deal of amusement was created by the antic; of a little terrier, which picked, up a cap discarded by a player, and careered round the field of play. Tho little fellow seemed to enjoy his game better than a few of the footballers did theirs, that is if one judges by appearances.

_ A witty remark. During tho discussion of the Licensing Bill in the House of Representatives, the. Hon Mr Fisher stated that the opinions expressed by the member for Kaipara were more sound than those expressed by the member for Riccarton (Mr Vvitfcv). Mr Witty: "As far as that goes, they were more -sound because he spoke- louder." Hon Mr Fisher: "Xow. that is really witty."

The euchre tournament which has been' played amongst the employees of the Mataikona station, was brought to a close on the 17th inst., and was won by Mr H. Williams, head shepherd. Mr Fi. Barton, of Mataikona. presented the winner with a solid silver sovereign case. Following tlr Mr H. Loader, in an appropriate speech, presented him (as the most popular young man on the station) with a beautiful pendant, suitably inscribed.

Kenneth Currie, a youth under 16 years of age. was arrested at Auckland yesterday. He confessed to thirteen burglaries, the proceeds of which were found Under his parents' residence, and consisted chiefly of electrical appliances, valued at close on £IOO. Gurrie states that he accomplished the robberies without accomplices, and in tho majority of cases entrance to business places was obtained by prizing open the side and back windows. •

News was received at Feilding on Wednesday of a very sad fatality which occurred- at Huntorville on Tuesday, when Mrs Ryder, wife of Mr E. Ryder, manager for Messrs Skerman and Swainson, of Hunterville, was burned to death. The affair is shrouded in mystery. Tt appears that My Ryder left home early in the. morning to attend tho Hunterville sale, and on his reurn at night at 8.30 he. found that his home had been destroyed by fire, and the charred remains of his wife lay in the ruins. His little son escaped hi night attire, and was subsequently fount! at ft neighbour's.

Spinning operations are now being actively conducted by .Masterton ■•>rchardists.

At the Burnside (Dunedin) sale on Wednesday, a prime bullock realised £2O.

Although warm, soring days • luuv been experienced in Master ton this week, there is still a heavy coating fo snow on the Tararua ranges, ai;d this points to the certainty ol 1 Further frosts.

There were 1737 lives registered in the Dominion a,s bavin;: been lost through drowning during the past ten years, according; to the chairman ol the Wellington Centre of the Royal Life-Saving Society (Mr G. S. Hill). According to a return laid before Parliament, 522 Maoris have been enrolled in the Territorial force —105 in the Auckland district, 81 in Wellington, 17 in Canterbury, and 10 in Ota go.

The Carterton News states that the decision of the P. and A. Society not to hold its annual horse parade this year has been received with disfavour by owners of stallions.

The news of the win of the Wairarapa footballers in their match against Taranaki was received with incredulity in Masterton last evening. It was not until the actual telegram announcing tho result was exhibited at the Age office that many would believe the news. Needless to say, the announcement was received with general satisfaction.

The members- of. the choir of the Masterton Methodist Church gave « concert in the schoolroom last evening. An excellent programme, arranged by Mr D. B. dough, choir conductor, was rendered and included glees. Quartettes, duets and solos-. Every item was awarded its duo share of applause, some of tho renderings calling for special commendation. The concert was n. fjreat success and reflected the highest credit on the performers, and on Mr dough, for the energy he expended in. providing such, an excellent entertainment.

A very enjoyable progressive euchre tournament was hold last, evening +ho auspice') of the Masterton U.A.O.T). A large number of ladies and gentlemen were present, nnd tho eanie.T resulted i*> Mrs Buck ton winning the ladies' prize, and Mrs J. Elder th? ladies' "booby" prize. The gentlemen'. l ; prize was won hj? Mr W. Horhblow. and t.he "booby" by Mr Mexted. During the evening refreshments provided by the ladies were partaken of end much enjoyed.

At tho cl-'y-bird shooting matcii which war; hold, at yesteiday members of the Masterton Club were fairly successful. The chief event of the day was a £25 fifteen clay-bird match which resulted an follows:—T. Fonwick (Feathorston), 15, Ist; E. Buick (Masterton), Lanrenson (Carterton), R. King (Masterton) and H. Jensen (Carterton) with 14 birds each divided second and third money. A sweepstake was also held, in which F. Cooner (Masterton) and H. Jensen (Carterton) tied for first place. Tn the shoot off Jensen won.

The 100 yds foot-race on the. old showgrounds in Masterton yesterday afternoon, was won in fine style by Mr T. Jordan, who demonstrated that legal jurisprudence does not seriously affect either wind or limb. There were about a dozen starters in the race, including three representatives of the institution of which Mr Jordan is a member, and it says much for the; stamina of the firm ••that its representatives were first and second in theevent. No time was taken, but' it is confidently asserted that the New Zealand record was broken. The winner of the race is qualifying fast for recognition as a "Flying Jordan."

A meeting of shareholders of the Workers' Mutual Benefit Building Society of Masterton was held in the secretary's office. Queen Street, Masterton, last evening to ballot for £'3oo. free of interest. Mr R. Krahagen presided, and about twenty shareholders were present. Messrs A. H. Johnston and J. W. Goi'don were appointed scrutineers, and Mr E. Jones drew from the ballot box. No. 224 was tho first number drawn, bein<>. held by Mrs Ellen Palmer, who, holding two shares, was declared the successful shareholder. The chairman reminded tho shareholders present that the share list closes on the 31st hist, and advised prospective shareholders to make annlication for shares as soon as possible, as the number for allocation is limited. During the last month a large number of shares have been taken up by outside applicants, including a number from as far south as Balelutha, and north as far as Auckland.

The concert held in the Presbyterian Church at Kopuarauga on Wednesday night was well attended, and proved a great success. A splendid programme was presented, and the chairman (Rev J. S. Young), on behalf of those present, thanked Miss Mclvenzie for the able manner in which nil-arrangements had been carried out. The following programme was presented : —Pianoforte solos, waltz by Chorjin. Miss Ellen McGregor and fantasia (Rosenthal) Mrs A. ,1. Cooper; Mr J. Gray, solo, "The Yeoman's Wedding Song" and "Time was T Roved the Mountains'': Mrs Anderson. "Scots Wha Hac" : Miss McGregor. "Nearer My God to Thee", "Aftou Water," Miss Anderson ; "Rose of My Life." Mrs R. J. Young; "Down in tho Yale"; Messrs Young and Gray, duct. "Anchored" ; Mr T>. Hebenton. recitations. At the conclusion of the entertainment Mr G. j Bruce proposed a hearty vole of thanks to the friends who had so willingly journeyi?d from Masterton to assist tho function. Tho proceeds are to bo devoted towards the purchase, of .a motor bicycle for the mm- i ister.

\OV SHOULD BEAR TN MTND That hv n-sVnrr tne commercial eucalyptus oil which is now bought up at 6d per lb weight aind bottled, and on account of the large profit, pushed you (are exposing yourself to all the dangers to which the use of turpentine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal trach. and mucous memhra.ws. Bv insisting on the O-ENULVE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRAOT you not only avoid these pitfalls, but you have a. stimulating, safe and effective mendicant, the result of a special aind careful manufacture. A trial will' nt once convipto*. Duality in small dose distinguishes it from the bulky and dangerous products. Remember— SANDER'S EXTRACT embodies the result of 5 Oyeare' experience and special study, and it floes what is promised ; it heals amd cures without injuring the constitution, as the oils of the market freoeuntly dn. Therefore '"protect yourself by rejecting all other braHs.

Wattle trees in and around Muster* ton are already in full bloom.

The funeral of the Into Mr T. G* McCarthy too): ;->laco at Wellington yesterday, and was very largely tt~ tended. The Hon A. L. Herdman VCi presented the Government. The .Rev J. T. Young desire!; us to state that the service which was t<v have been held at' Maurieeville F.aet on Sunday next has been cancelled. Several cans of trout fry were s<>nfc" from Mastertou to Pahiattia yesterday for liberation in the Mangatainoka Hive*'.

Land value;; in the Rketahuna dis, trict are evident on the upward grade. A property of 90 rfcres in the Xireaha district recently changed hands at £3l per acre. ,

At Tim am yesterday the WestCoast representative .Rugby team \> ei'O defeated by South Canterbury Ivy G point;! to 5. The game was played in heavy rain.

The late Mr Eugene O'Connor, of Nelson, by his will bequcather a sum of £IB.OOO for the institution of a, home for the rearing and training oC destitute children of both sexes aft Westport, and to provide for all old people. Tho homo will be open to all denominations, and will bo controlled by tho trustees.

The weekly meeting of the Endeavour Lodge, 1.0.G.T.. was held in Murray's Hall, Masterton, last evening. There was a fair attendance of members, presjded over by Bro Congdon, C.T. Routine business wastransacted. A vote of sympathy was passed to tho relatives of the lateGeneral Booth, which was carried in, silence, all members standing. Thoitem on the syllabus was harmony; night, several members taking part. The programme for next week isgrumblers' night.

Under his will the Into Mr T. G. McCarthy makes tho following- legacies : To Charlotta Noad, wife of Lewis Noad. barrister, of London, sum of. £5000; to Annio Tottman,. sister of Charlotta Noad, the sum of? £5000; to Edith Laurie, daughter off" Mr Samuel Gilmer, hotelkceper, thesum of £1000; to and Kathleen Henry, daughters of the iate-Di*-Henry, the sum of £IOOO each; to the Rev Mother Mary Joseph Aubert, or her'successor, the sum of £IOOO, for the benefit of charitable charges, of her order'; to Mrs Batkin. wife ofCharle'i Batkin, of Wellington, tobacconist, the sum of £1000.; to such charitable'institutions'for the poorand afflicted of the town of Geelong; as the Public Trustee shall the sum of £IOOO.

F. P. Welch advertises for shepherds, drainer, ploughman, busftmen, mother and daughter for station.

An experienced general servant iswanted in a family where a housemaid." is kept, and good wages are paid.

Somo ono to look after an invaliJ" lady is required a t once. No experb' knowledge of nursing necessary.

There will he a Presbyterian Church'', service at Bideford on Sunday mora-'-ing, at Wangaehu in tho -afternoons and Lansdowno in,the. evening.

Mr Mita Waata, Gladstone, notifies that ho has a Ford motor car for hire. Orders left at the Gladstone Post Office will receive prompt attention.