LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10715, 21 September 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

During four days in August seven and a half inches of rain fell at Collingwood, in the Nelson district. We understand that a number of the athletic bodies of Masterton are to be represented at the funeral of the late Mr James Pryor in Masterton to-morrow. A meeting of the Masterton branch of the Overseas Club is to bo held on Thursday next, to elect officers and transact other business. The latest returns from the Masterton dredge are 240z 2dwt for 123 hours' work, and the Success dredge 330z 17dwt for 120 hours' work. Weather permitting, the Masterton Soutli Brass Band will render a programme of music in Queen Street at 8 o'clock this, evening. A collection will be taken up in aid of the band funds. The Wangamii Beautifying Society has so far advanced that it lias been found necessary that the committeo should make a neekly inspection tour of all placer; which, havo been tak->n in hand by the Society. Tho balance-sheet of the Auckland Jubilee Institute for the Blind shows that a sum of £l9 7,< ; 6d was: contributed- in Masterton last year in aid of the institution.. The total contributions for the Dominion amounted to £1394 4 S Bd. Misg Gillespie, the lady superintendent, acknowledges with thanks a donation of 20s from Mrs W. H. Cruickshank, Lansdowne, towards the funds of the Masterton Nursing Division cf the St. John Ambulance Brigade. A handsome silver cup, presented to the Manavvatu A. and P. Society by the Hereford Herd Book Society of Great Britain, has been received by the A. and P. Society. During the hearing of the Beck trial at the Supreme Court, Xapier, on Wednesday, his Honor Mr Justice Edwards made most favourable comment upon the capable and most fair manner, in which the police conducted criminal cases in the lower courts. To-day's Friendly Societies' annual football tournament, which takes placo at Carterton, promises to be the most successful yet held in the Wairarapa. A largo number of teams have entered, and some keenly fought games should bo witnessed. There is evidently a boom in Marton just now, for it is reported that houses in that town are scarce, and although many have been built, they do not seem to have satisfied the demand. Tn many cases owners have had offers for their houses even while the piles aro being put in.

I The Dannevirke A. and P. Association decided yesterday to extend the annual show to two days. The show is to be held on February 12th and 13th next, on the new ground. Plans have been approved for a grandstand to cost £I2OO, while extensive other facilities, including what is considered to be the best oval between Napier and Wellington, will be furnished on the new grounds, which are rapidly being got into order. Whilst he was at Temuka recently (says the Timaru Herald) the orchard instructor for South Canterbury, Mr A. Bailey Mansfield, condemned tome apples which badly infected with black spot, a fungus disease affecting this variety of fruit, particularly in South Canterbury. The whole supply of apples was destroyed, and a good specimen of the disease was retained by the inspector for preservation. From all appearances there will be a larger export of cheese this season than last, and some big factories iare. intending to concentrate their efforts! upon cheese. The large factories in Taranaki have decided to consign their output of cheese, and several others in the district meet this week to decide the question. Most of the Auckland factories have already sold their output of butter on a basis of 12jd to 12-Jd per lb. Buyers do not seem inclined to advance the price of butter, and the offers from London are for 12gd per lb f.o.b. Wellington, and no more.

A Marton telegram states that IT. J. Edmunds, aged 59, an architect, was found hanging in a shed at Turnkina on Thursday. He had been about Turakinri for a weok, but war, missing since last Tuesday. He has a brother residing at, Wanganui, and it is believed hi; wife resided in tho south. The body was discovered on Thursday in a standing position by ah old man. who spoke, but received no answer. He then informed two resident, who investigated. They found the sash cord to have been broken, and it is believed Edmunds had been hanging since Tuesday night. Thirty thousand British troops were recently given a severe test. They had to'bivouac in the cold and rain without fires, and then tao march twenty miles along a single road. v\a wish jwe could tret the ladies of this district to put Crescent Tea to a severe test. This, tea will come up to exnectations because i* is a good tea and is good all the time. Go.'little verse, upon thy way, And proud the joyful tidings-tell; "There is'no cold nor;cough to-day That cannot be made well." Go, tell the name, the magic name, Inscribe upon the heights of fame. The perfect balm, the secret sure. "W. E. Woods' Great Pc-ppermint Cure." I

!Tke Pahiattf* i<wm for fiext "Wed- ] nesday's. boxing ifri>rmvnont in the i Mastert-on Town JHfslJ hav been under ■.the supervision of fVtor Cook, the |clever professional who jis- fighting Gault, tho Ancklauder, at ' Ptftiiatua next month. I Mr W. C. Buchanan. M.P., wires that instructions have, heed issued by | the. Prime Minister to open for settle- i ment 15.000 acres of Crown land to tho south-east, of Mirtinborough. Thc> Education Committee of the Houso of Representatives has referred (to tho Government for favourable i consideration a petition that training hostels 'be established in connection with technical schools. At an inquest regarding the death of Tracy Wills, manager of the Friendly Societies' Dispensary at , Christchureh, the Coroner returned a verdict of suicide. The evidence, showed that Wills, who had been worried financially, took pntssic, acid. Catlins settlers have struck a gold mine in opossum skins, .and they are being sent away by thousands at 3s 6d to 5s each for good pelts (says the Invercargill News). As showing to what proportion the fruit-growing industry may be developed, a visitor from Tasmania who i.s at present in Timaru, informed a \ Herald reporter that Tasmania ex- \ ported just under a million pounds' I worth of apples last year. I Tn response to an invitation from I tho Masterton Tru-.>, Lands Trustees. 1 Sir Robert Stout, K.C.M.G., will deliver a lecture in the Town flail, Masterton, on Thursday, September 26th. I at 8 p.m., his subiect being: "The Educational Requirements of a Country District." Professor Charlie Richardson, the ) local boxing instructor, is very well 1 satisfied with the members of his class that- will represent Masterton and Carterton at the championship meeting on Wednesday next. j

In the Legislative Council yesterday, the Prisons Amendment Bill was passed. The-Gold Duty Amendment, Waihon and Ohinenniri Rfvers Improvement, and Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Bills were recoived from the House and read a second time. The Hawke's Bay Rivers Amendment Bill was read a third time. The monthly meeting of the Masterton Y.M.C.A. Board of Management was held last evening. A motion of sympathy with tho widow and family of the late Mr James Pryor in their recent sad bereavement was carried, those present standing. The meeting then adjourned till Thursday next. A summoned meeting of the Foresters Lodge was- held! in Masterton last evening, Bro Faulkner, C.R., in the chair, and all officers being present. Bro H. Gardner was appointed Court Trustee, and Bro J. B. Buo was appointed delegate fro the triennial meeting to be held in Masterton in December. Three new members were initiated into the order, and three proposed for membership. The Lodge will meet at 8 o'clock during the summer months. The following nominations are already to hand for next Wednesday's boxing cliampionshin: Bantamweight. E. Miller, W. James, J. Hannan, X. Holbrooke; feather-weight, S. Treweek. J. Kelly. A. Ouinn, O. Olsen; light-weight, J. Seo.rrar, C. Graham, E. Thomas, H. Menkin, B. Peers. B. Kellv; welter-weight, 0. , Oadwallador. T. McLachlan. H. .Bil-I lington, 0. E. Jones; mkldle-weirrht. F. Taplin, S. Evans: heavy-weight, Tai?. Smith, J. Collertnn. Nominations finally close on Monday at 12 o'clock.

There wns a good attendance at last night's meeting of the Kuripuni Band } of Hope, over which Mr A. J. Minifie presided. Recitations were {riven by Cecil MoCbrmick. Pearl Butcher. F.dsar Wilton, Stephen Hewson. Alice Pond, Norm.in Si van son, Thomas Can*, Ivy Yollheim. Ernest Waters, Mabel Adams, Percy McCormick, , Fanny Pond. Ha.rold Butcher. Lucv McKonzio and Lily Holmes, A reading was given by Mahel Budd, six hovs recited "The Choice of Trades/' and five girls. "Our Ba.hy," while an action song. "The Jealous Fireirons." w,v. given by u hand of little girls. A7i address was aTso given hv Mr Minifie:

Messrs Gawith and Logan require an office boy. A lawn can't be kept neat unless well cared for. In their replace announcement Danieli's Hardware draw attention to their fine stock of the leading lawn mowers and rollers. Those interested are reminded that the Friendly Societies' drag will leave White's, tobacconists, for Carterton at 1.30 o'clock to-day. All persons interested in the egg and poultry trade are invited to a public meeting in the Druids' Hall to-night to discuss matters of special interest The W.F.C.A. draw ittentioi to the unique designs and colourings which are r.ow bei'tg. sh:,.v.> in their cotton dress department. Every niece and every pattern heirs The hallmaric of I good taste, which will at once appeal [ to tho ladies, , A beautiful display is at present being shown of a now shipment of silver ware by Mr L. S. Nicol, jeweller. The consignment includes a lovely selection of silver biscuit barrels, sugar bowls, tea nots (in unio.rie- designs), cake baskets, hot watev jr.gs, and tea sets. These new j'oods are well worthy of an early inspection. The Influenza germ is again making . itself prominent, ae is usually the case J during this season of the year. Every- ; bodys knows if it once enters a home, i it seldom leaves again until every member is attacked, and with more or, less serious results. A speedy cure and preventative will be found in "Gordon's Influenze and Cold Mixture.". If taken in the early 6tage9 it prevents Influenza and Colds and aleo will remove tho trouble in advanced stages. Remember that prevention ie better than cure; have a bottle ready, and take a dose as soon as you feel the symptoms. Headache, Feverishness;; Aching of the Limb?. Slight Cough, alternate flushes of Heat and Cold, Wenknessy etc, eac. Our Influenze Cold Mixture also prevents the serious"after effects of Influenze. Sold onlv by J. V. Gordon, Chemist, etc, (by exams.),(Mastertoa, in bottles at ls'6d and : 2b 6d «aeK

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Mi' A, J, Giddmgs is making a spe* cial offer of seeded rasin s at 5d per ~ packej or 3 packets for J.s. t Messrs Saba and Son extend a cordial invitation to the ladies of Masterton and tho surrounding district to oall at their shop in Queen' Street and inspect the fresh arrival of new season's millinery and dros* goods, blouses and latest nook wear. Gentlemen «lso are invited to call and inspect new goods in their line. _ Mr ,Y, Carpenter is at present Waking a special show 0 f Js os todc ladies' shoes at the Central Shoo Stor#» Queen Strewt. This lino i 3 tho essence of perfect fit, comfort and quality and the. range i« such as to please/ the most fastidious. Full particulars a s to prices appear* on page 6 of this morning's issue to which special attention is drawn. For those requiring pyjamas a visit to Mr J. L. Murray, mercer, Masterton, will prove interesting:. Largo shipments of men's ar.d Ih>,vb' sleeping; suits have just been opened. Included in the lines are the newest patterns m merella, Ceylon flannel, cotton Ijntcx, aertex cellular. Special attention - has been given the selection of these goods, and all lines eaabe recommended thoroughly unshrfnfcable. The attention of farmers is directed to an advertisement in this morning's issue having reforenco to an important land sale by the Farmers' Co-opera-tive Auctioneering Company, Hamilton. The W-eharoa estate, of .riclt evel land, containing 31 sections, largely, first-class swamp, varying "m° area from 100 to ISO acres, will bo offered. Tho land is adjacent to railway station and three creameries, and adjoining the well known Matamatav estate. A portion of tho estate has been subdivided in one acre lots for township properties, which will also ' be offered for sale.