LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10712, 4 September 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

There are. at present seven inmates in the Sol way Home.

Ten persons received casual relief from the Masterton Benevolent Committee during the month of August. The Dunedin Star says that rhubarb seems to he as precious as the latest fashion in millinery, for the wholesale' price of forced stalks of sourness is 4d per lb. The' flag was flown half-mast from : t!ie. pole on the- Masterton. borough chambers yesterday, out of xespect for the memory of ex-Councillor Pauling. ,

The snow on the Tararua ranges is fast disappearing, and it is not anticipated that Masterton will be visited by many more frosts this year. Indications point to an early and mild spring. ■

. Mr James Archer, of Lansdowne, Masterton, has a brown Leghorn hen which regularly, produces eggs weighing between two and three ounces. Three of the- eggs, weighed yesterday, turned the scale at 7i ounces.

The country towards tlio East Coast of the Wairnrapa ha;-; never looked in moro promising condition than at present, so Mr T. C. Webb, stock inspector, informed an Age reporter yesterday. Settlers are confident that the lambing percentage will be the highest for a •iinmber of seasons, while everywhere stock is looking exceptionally well.

One of the most go-a-head districts in tho WairarapaMs Pongaroa. The settlers are spending a lot of monov in. road improvements, bridge building, etc., with the result that .they are gradually overcoming the difficulties [-attached to travelling over muddy roads. It is stated that if a railway were built through tho district, it' would prove another Taranaki from n dairying point of view.

The Masterton Hospital Committee met yesterday afternoon, there being present Messrs W. Fisher (clnn'r- | man), D. J. Cameron, J. Miller and J. IT. Murray-Jackson. A deputation from the honorary medical staff, consisting of Drs Baird, acting-superin-tendent, Cook, Cowie and Prior, waitfed upon the committee stating their requirement for apparatus. A letter was received from the Town Clerk stating that the price of gas supplied to the hospital would remain as pre- i viously stated, only ,so long as the I gas was used for the dual purpose of lighting and heating. It was pointed out that the gas was being used** for these purposes, and the letter was received. The treasurer's report, showing a balance at date of £285 4s 4d, was read and adopted. The monthly meeting of the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Committee was held yesterday, there being present Messrs W. Fisher, D. J. Cameron, J. Miller, J. H. MurrayJackson, W. Morris and Mrs Cairns. The treasurer's report was read and adopted, and account were passed for ' payment, amounting to £55 4s, including £29 7s for Charitable Aid account, and £25 17s to the Solway Home account. It was decided that the four members of the Board, who woro also members of the Charitable Aid Committee, in conjunction with Mr J. B. Keith, chairman, visit the Sol way Home at an early date, and inquire into the management of the institution. A list of recipients of charitable aid was dealt with, and a course of action in reference to each decided upon.

QUEENSLAND CLIMATE SEVERE "This climate is so severe with changes and dampness that children easily contract colds and croup .and I .am' never, without\a. bottle. .'of ...jP.ham?; berlaiu's. Coughßemedy,'!.Hyritesi Mrs L. j; F. Holt.'Denham St., Rock--hampton, Queensland. "My children have been so benefited by Chamberlain's Couo-h Remedy that I have every cause to rooommc-nd it. It always curea and cures quickly,"

Mr J. Q. Bsxliliugion reports that 4 \ degrees of frost vvae registered at tho Upper Plain yesterday morning.

Two births, two deatlis, and three marriages were registered at Ekctalnina during the montli of August.

The Eketahu.na branch of the Farmers' Union has decided to write tho Agricultural Department asking it' an officer is availablo to give an address in Ekotahuna on diseases of cows.

Messrs J. Yvascv and E. G. Eto?», J.'si', issued a prohibition order against a Masterton resident on Monday, after strong protestations on the part of tho respondent.

The Nireaha cheese factory opened on Monday morning with a supply of 516 gallons of milk, as against 37-1 gallons received on the opening day last year.

Although ploughing operations were considerably delayed by tho wetness of the month of July, it is expected that the area put down in cercalr. in the Masterton district this year will bo quite up to the usual average.

A Masterton resident who has been visiting tho back country during the last week states that.the, lambing this year is likely to constitute a record. There is an abundance of grass, and stock is looking remarkably well.

Good prices are being realised by settlors on the Ruataniwha Plains for fat sheep. A settler in that district recently disposed of .aline of 4-tooth wethers for 21s, and a line of ewes for 18s.

Mr H. G. Groves, of Bush Grove, Tinui, reports the following rainfall for the montli of August: Rainfall for month;, 2.18 points; maximum fall, .55 points on 31st. Rain fell on 14 days during the month. Tho rainfall for August, 1911, was 2.25 inches. The rabbit past in tho Wairarapa has been greatly reduced during the past two seasons, and it|s generally agreed that rabbits are senrcor in all parts of the district than has been the case for many years. The heavy floods killed many, but the settlor is chiefly responsible for the eradication of tho pest.

A cow owned by Mr T. F. Calton, of Newman, put up the individual record of those tested by the EketaJiuna Cow-testing Association last season. She produced 354 Jib of butter fat which, at Is 3d pei-rb, the. average price paid, was worth £22 3s Id. The question of holding a ram fair in Eketahuna was discussed at some length at the meeting of the local branch of the Farmers' Union on Saturday and it was resolved to write the Auctioneers' Association asking if ib would consider the matter of holding a ram fair on some date in February.

A statutory meeting of the Masterton. Borough Council was held last night to adopt and pass the audited balance-sheet. Previous to the motion being put. a vote of condolence was passed to Mrs Pauling and her family, on the death of Mr Pauling, lie being an ex-councillor. The Council decided to'forward a wreath to be placed on the coffin.

At Napier yesterday before the Arbitration Court William Watts suod Niven and Co. for £371 compensation for the loss of an arm. For the defence it was stated that defendant was not litlhle as plaintiff was receiving £5 per week in wages at the time of. the accident. Plaintiff.deried receiving more than £4 in wages, tlie other £1 being for incidentals, "whilst away from homo." Judgment was reserved.

At Christchurch on Saturday last, Joseph Alexander Grant,was charged that, on August 17th. 1912. at Christchurch, ho obtained from James Murphy the sum of £35 -by means of .a certain false pretence, stating that ho had a. farm at Masterton, and would return the money on August 20th, 1912. from the proceeds of the sale of the farm. He was remanded until Thursday,, bail being allowed in £IOO and one surety of £IOO.

A meeting of thr» members of the Masterton branch of the Overseas Club was held last evening, for the purpose of forming a committee to accord a suitable reception to his Excellency the Governor, who is to officially open the local branch of the Club on Tuesday next. Mr J. Cross presided, and there was a good attendance of members. Details in connection with tlie appointment of the Reception Committee were left in the hands of. Messrs Capper and Sharp. A further meeting will bo held on Friday evening next. At the. Wellington Magistrate's Oourt.yosteday, decision was'given in a case in. which Caotain Cowan, of tho Himatangi, failed to keen an anchor watch, in accordance with regulations, fireman was on watch, but the Marine Department contended that'ho was not a seaman. The defence was that it had been tho custom for some years on small steamers for firemen to take- the anchor watch. The captain was convicted and-fined the nominal amount of Is. and costs £1 Ss. as he had followed tho practice which had been in use for some vears.

A sale of work will bo opened at the Solvation Army Hall in Masterton this evening by the Mayoress (Mrs Coradine). A vocal programme' will be given by the Presbyterian Choir. The-stalls will, contain a variety of useful goods', including a fine assortment. of toys. There, will also be the bran-tub and fish-pond. Children accompanied by parents will be admitted-free. Refreshments will bo provided at a moderate charge. On Thursday .evening the jsalo will bo preceded by a programme given by the.Wesleyan Choir. On each evening the hall will be onen at 7 o'clock, and the programme will commence at 7.30. Tho admission for adults will bo 6d each evening.

Around my bed stood Uncle Ted, •.lonumn. .liane and. Florrie; Thflv thought T'd die, but, hang it, I Was in no .beastly hurry. I'd got 'bronchitis and laryngitis, High win miy temperature; I'm welll to-day aud pleased to Bay—lTwa« Woods' Great Pepeprmint Cure. 4 BABY BURNT WTTH RED HOT IRONS. Mrs Croty. Little Demson Street, Harrington, N.S.W., writes:— "My little baby girl. Rita, burnt both her hands until they wer« nearl' yraw, by picking up a red-hot. iron. Nothiag relieved the pain until I got Rexona. This helped her nt once to tako away it,he jpain.. »We. hay? coatined, to use it;Binee, ; and "it,b'a tjeriible burns-in-'«' wonderful i tniiar.. iß©son*.'the Rajiid Healih.' Ointment, is mold in trianeular t>otf ft Is 6d itoil 9s. Obtainable \kb. Akk for t»« flopishw "Roab/u'* Writing Pads a& P<l ui U «wh.

' la tho House of Representative yesterday, the Premier gavo notice to introduce the Valuation of Land Amendment Bill.

' A young, man named Herbert Francis Liddy, aged nineteen years, was found dead in bed at iiis parents' house- at Tauhuenikau on Sunday. Ho had been subject to opoplectic fits. ' There will be a meeting of tho lied. . Star Football Club on Saturday nights in tho Y.M.C.A. at 8 o'clock, to discuss important business.

An attack by a bull on Saturday resulted in. Mr E.'P. Mason, a farmer in tho Feilding district, having several ribs broken.

I The Masterton Fire Brigade wish, to warn tho public of tho danger involved by. leaving motor cars, perambulators, and other vehicles standing directly in front of the Central Station, as the horses and engino ar» turned out for practice daily at any hour.

' The members of tho Masterton Fire Brigade and Old Boys' Association are requested to meet at the Central Fire Station on Thursday sth. inst. at 1.45 p.m., to attend the funeral of lato ex-captain J. H. Pauling.

] Murray's Hall, was crowded on Monday night, September 2nd, when th» ' Baptist Church celebrated its first anniversary social. Pastor Swinerd presided and there were also present Rev Alfred North, organiser oi : NewZealand Baptist Church, Rov A. T. Thompson, 8.A., 8.D., Knox Presbyterian Church, and Adjutant Haltquist, of the Salvation Army. Each of tho foregoing gave congratulatory addresses, expressing tho opinion that the progress of the Baptist Church j was most pronounced. Mrs Swinerd presented tho prizes to' the Sunday School scholars, each child receiving a book. The secretary read tho annual report,, and at the termination of the meeting moved a vote !of thanks to friends for practical suj*port during the year and to tho so who had given musical items during the evening. He also expressed pleasure at the liberal way the Masterton press gave publication to church news. The new year is commenced free 'of debt.

A reward is offered for the recorery of a bay horse, lost from Cornwall street.

A competent driver for a van. i* wanted by Messrs G. Hyde and Co., furnishers, Masterton.

Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., hold their Pahlatua Spring Horse Fair on Saturday next, September 7th, at their Mangahao road yards, when they will submit draughts, half draughts, and hacks. Preliminary entries are published on page 8,

Mr S. H. Knight, land agent, Hastings, advertises for sale on page 8 of this morning's issue a confectionery, small goods and large tea and dining rooms. The business is in the centre of the town, and commands the principal catering of the town of Hastings.

Messrs McGruer and Co., drapery Masterton, announce the arrival ex s.s. Turakina of their new season's consignments of spring and summer goods, which includes a splendid assortment of blouses in the most fashionable materials, designs, and colours., A list of the leading lines and. prices is published.

The Mastorton Cement Pipe Company in a replace advertisement call attention, to Wilson's Star Brand Cement, for which they are agents. Ce-. ment pipes from 4 inches to 42 inches in diameter are stocked, also con*, crete troughs, salt pans, fencing posts? etc.

Extra interest is being displayed in the champion butter fat competition this year at the Manawatn Spring show because of the event being open to arty cross of breed, thus enabling cows competing in the dairy cattle classes for the Watchom Chp to compete also for the butter fat championship,, -.horn which they have hitherto been excluded.