LOCAL AND GENERAL
The Martin borough. Bowling Club I has decided to become affiliated Ayith tho Wairarapa Bowling Association. During a. thunderstorm at Palmevston North on Tuesday, an inch of rain fell in half an hour. Excellent lambing returns are reported from the Te Wharau district, the majority of percentages being I over ninety. ( The. installation of W.M. and inves- ' titure of officers of Lodge WaihengH, ( N.Z.0., took place last evening. Visiting Masons were present from all parts of the Wairarapa. The official opening of the HinaI kura Rifle Club, which was recently ( formed ia.t Martinborough, takes 1 place to-morrow. An old age pensioner named John Warren, who lived with the Maoris at Otewa, in the King 'Country, has been burned to death in a whore. A good number of Masterton anglers were out "whipping" the rivers yesterday, and in a number of cases fair bags were secured.
It is understood that one or two further properties within a few miles of Masterton are about to be offered the Government for closer settlement.
The Court of Appeal has struck the name of Cecil Moore Townsend, of Taranaki, off the roll of solicitors, for •misappropriation of trust funds.
The Napier Borough Council has adopted a resolution protesting against the Government's decision to suspend operations at the Napier end of the East Coast railway.
Settlers on the East Coast are finding great difficulty in procuring suitable labour. Much of the work on a Climber of sheep-stations has been delayed on this account.
An estate of fifteen acres, within five miles of is admirably adapted for dairy farms, has been offered the Government for closer settlement. The 1 Premier has promised to obtain a report from the Land Purchase Board.
Masterton anglers, who have already been out this season, state, that the trout seem much stronger and healthier than in past seasons. Excellent sport is secured if a fair-sized fish is -hooked.
The sale of work Jield at Kuripuni on Wednesday was a decided success. Over .£2O was taken at the stalls, and seme valuable tilings left over will be disposed of privately. All perishable articles were sold. The ladies of the guild (Church of the Epiphany) are to be congratulated on the result of their efforts.
An Auckland telegram .states that F. H. Maspen, sharebroker, was found in his office suffering from lysol poisoning and a- bullet wound in the mouth. He was taken to the hospital, where it was found that the bullet was located in the meek. He is in a serious condition, but there is some hope for his recovery.
* A parade of the Mounted Territorials was held in Masterton yesterday afternoon, Captain Prendeville being in command. About half the strength of the corps was present. A parade of the foot infantry was also to have been held, but as only two or three put in an appearance, the parade was abandoned.
There is little doubt that at least ;i number of the bo\s brought out t°Xew Zealand by the Rev Sedge wick have proved a success. One stationowner, who lias had throe Sedgewiek boys on his- property for more than a .year, states that they are splendid workers, and are very apt to learn. He regretted that the movement initiated by Mi- Sedgewiek was not taken up more enthusiastically.
TO BANDSMEN. The ohamoionship and also the Challenge Shield at the Pahnorston North Band Contest of 1011 were won by the Wellington Garrison Band. They | used Ha wire's Excelsior Sonorous Band Instruments—a complete set. I Til the first test piece the maximum number of points was allotted, tho . ind"e that be bad never beard bettor playing:. He commended in eulogistic terms the tono and blend. The Wellington Tramway Band, also nsiii" - a complete set of Hawke's Excelsior Instruments, won the B Crude. These two successes on sur'h a n-reat occasion, are worthy wins for H.:iwke's whose instruments ;ire pre-em-inent all over the world. Bandsmen —buy a set of Hawke's—there are honours and valuable prizes to bo wo" with them! "Writ" for catalogues. Sole aronts —The Dresden Piano Company. Ltd., Wollinrrfon. Lnonl representative, H TXXS. Daniell's Buildings. Quce-n Street.
It Has forty-eight years ago yesterday sinoo Wellington was chosen »s the seat of Government. A number of Territorials at Patoa. sent to gaol, preferring to do a(> to paying the fine* inflicted for facing to attend parades. Housebreaking has been prevalent in Wanganui lately, and on Monday last n house w«« broken into* and a quiiTitity of goods stolon. The culprit* have not been traced.
The cricket team of Sow South Wales teachers who visit Now Zealand in December will moot the'local touchers at ganws to »*> playod at Palmerston North. Xapior, Wangamii. Iflotonte, Auckland,, and Wellington.
Throe married women each drew a portion in the land lmllot at New Plymouth hist week. One of them is apparently well fitted- for her prospective earner on the land (states the News), •having at one time been a Government dairy instructress in New Zealand.
A representative of a London firm in New Zealand recently booked refrigoratod space far 7000 teases 'of .New Zealand apples on a steamer of the San Francisco line. The cases will bo railed from San Francisco to London. Bv this now route transit will occupy' ou.lv 31 days compared with' an. average of 45 days by tho Magellan, route.
An industrial agreement between the Wellington Freezing Works Employees' Union and the Wellington, Farmors Meat Co., Ltd., of Ma--" ton has been filed with the Clerk of Awards (Mr E. Stocner). The agreement relates to Working hours, condition, and pay at the company s works, and will remain in force until February 22nd, 1915, and thereafter until superseded by an award or agreement.
The proprietor of a business in: Waipawa strained 'his wrist one afternoon of this weok. On the same day one of his assistants cut her 'band ljadly, and anojfcher jslippeid _ coming? down the shop stairs and sprained her ankle, while his male assistant gouged a piece of flesh from his hand while onening a lx>x. Tho remaining employees wore quite a worried look by eloisinir time, evidently feeling ife might he their turn next.
The E«d "Star Football Club concluded the season with a most enjoyable and successful dance in the Masterton Drill H-all last evening. The building was comfortably filled, and to the strains of the excellent music provided by Mr F. McKenzic's band, dancing was enjoyed until a. late hour. Messrs A. Miller and R. Milne, the joint secretaries, worked hard to ensure a successful gathering, and they are to be congratulated, upon the smoothness with which the function nass3d off.
Mr S. Gibson, storekeeper at Pongaroa, had a narrow escape from a. nasty accident when passing through. Makuri last Tuesday. He naturally took the shortest route to Pahiatua. On .attempting to. cross "Tylee's Ford" the horse pot well into thewater, and then became restless ate. its depth, commencing to plunge. The animal nearly put the gig over the grovne. After considerable difficulty Mr Gibson managed to control the horse, and backed out of the ford, escaping with a thorough, drenching and a broken breeching.
Some weeks back a mob of fifteen mixed cattle were removed from tho Tinakori Hills, near Wellington. They were trucked to Masterton, and shunted off at the Solway siding about 7.30 on the night of Saturday,. August 17th. From thence they were driven to the Opaki and placed on a farm, the owner of which. Jiaa since advertised for the person who delivered thorn. The police would be glad of information from any person who saw the cattle being driven on the night in question.
Commenting on the fact that a-'pro-hibited Maori had been recently fined for' being found-in the yard of ait hotel,, the Waimate Witness delivers itself as follows:—"It has been observed by someone that the law is an ass. But in this particular instance the law is not only an ass, but a. chimpanzee, an ape, a. ghoul, a. gorilla and several other ravening heats. It is likewise a hire, a decoy, and a snare, a travesty, a libel, and a smudge on justice."
One of the leading bacon companies in the North Island, during laat year, suffered losses in excess of £4OOO on account of pigs purchased and subsequently condemned. A Hawke's Bay company, from the same cause, lost close on £2OOO. These figures are not mythical, as they have to he chocked and certified to by Government, inspectors, prior to being accepted by the Department, which pays compensation to the amount of 2d per lb on all condemned pigs.
The members of the physical culture and gymnastic classes of the Y.M.C.A. held the first combined practice of all the classes in Masterton last evening. Mr Jarrott and his assistant, Mr Fred Graham, have brought the various classes up to a high state of proficiency. The many and varied marches and mazes were carried out with clockwork-like precision. The many pyramids, human towers and walls were built up with neatness and speed. The coming display will, it is safe to say, take the audience by storm. The various apparatus squads performed their work in a wav which speaks volumes for the detail attention which must have been given to the pupils. The utmost unamity prevails amongst the pupils, each and everyone apparently striving I his or ho>- utmost to carry out the physical director's wishes. We would v I advise those who intend to be nresent to book their seats early, as the f-ie-kets are selling rapidlv. and everything points to a record house. IT IS THF BFSOLVE. To obtain the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT which will procure for you a remedy of sterling value, and will. protect you from having your health iniured h- one of the many mule oils and so-called "Extracts" which arc now pulnied off by unscrupulous dealers as "just as good" niul which are. according to onthontic medical testimony. very donressino- to the hoa-t. ,Tho GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT is absolutely- non-iniurioMs and brings instantaneous relief in headache, fevers, colds, lim< r and stomach troubles, and its 'Treat antiseptic powers protect from • future infection. Ulcers, wounds, burns, sprains are healed without inflammation. S.AXDETTS EXTRACT is endorsed by the highest medical authorities, and is'unique in its effect : nuritv reliability and safety, and its distinguishing annuities. Therefor: Get the GENUINE SANDER'S EXTRACT— ; n«ist if von liavn to—but get it .uul derive the benefit.
At Wangnnui yesterday Lord Islington laid tho foundation stone of -a now orphanage.
The schooner Awanui, overdue on the voyago from Gisborne to Mercury Bay, has been reported off tlie barrier
The Greytoun Dairy Factory manufactured 325 tons of cheese last season, the Taratahi 188}, and the Belvedere Factorv 258 tons.
The Arawa, which arrived at Welling ni: yescerday, brought -100 passengers, all cf whom bi": 70 were in the .Tiird-clas.s. The agisted immi;grants numbered 127.
The man George Alfred Smyth, alias George Ashton, who was recently arrested, after an exciting clinic, on a charge- of robbing his mate at. Masterton. was on Wednesday sentenced at Wellington to ten months' innr"-.o"ment with hard labour. His Honor said there were two charges •of theft against the prisoner two years ago. Ho was then apparently twen-ty-two years of ace. His Honor would not give him a heavy sentence. He on edit to see that he had acted very fo-lish'v. He had gone to live in a no-lico ,w io district, and had tlien gone ■(■/■> n li-ensAfl district and got- drunk. Then he went back and robbed a mate "who had apparently been kind to him.
T'l,-,,.,, , vn ,. a j a vnr 0 attendance of members of the Masterton "Piv r ~- -pioTial Musicians' Association last •evening at the Arcadia Hall, to meet Mr Booth, the examiner of the Royal Col'ege of Music, London. The examiner, who was introduced by the president (Mr Pureell Webb), delivered an address on musical matters, which nroved instructive and interesting to those present. Mr-Bo" +1, contributed several pianoforte soles and a song, which were much nonisolated. Afterwards irnfreshmonts were handed round. The meeting proved a very enjoyable one.
\ pnnoral servant for Pahiatun is for.
Mr E. R. B. Daniel, land and estate agent, Hastings, advertises for sale 100 acres, 1.i.0., at Te Hehunga. particulars of which are well worth perusal.
The public are warned against cashing a local cheque or order on Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., for £ls 3s lOd, in favour of N.Z. Cloth'ing Factory.
In a change advertisement elsewhere, Messrs McLeod and Young, the well-known stationers and hooksellers, remind readers that this js the last quarter of 1912. In it they advertise numbers of the New Zealand weeklies, which will he on sale on the 19th inst. Tlie firm have also some ■charming books of New Zealand scenery, post cards, booklets and a fine new view book of Masterton and district. Orders are now being booked.
Mr J. Carpenter, of the Central 'Shoo Store, Queen Street, draws attention to his new stock of spring footwear, which includes ladies 1 black glace Albany shoes, English make, also with patent caps, very stylish ; black glace Lnngtry shoes, tongues and buckles, and black glace- shoes, Ennrlish make. Mail orders are carefully selected and promptly forwarded.
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