LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10711, 15 October 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Four now Tmiklinss arc at present in course of erection ot Lansdowne. Several of the smaller stations in the Masterton district liave installed sheep-shearing machines this season. Bricklayers are said to lie in great request at Wellington at the present time. As high as 17s pels day is being offered for competent men. The donations received to date towards the Ha.wke.'s Ray A. and P. Association's new showgrounds fund iinonnt to £2973. A number of Masterton settlers leave to-day for Hastings, where the Hawke's Bay Spring Show opens torn or rovr. Ask loral Drawers to show you the famous Roslyn Pads. 6d and Is each.

A number of shearers recently arrived from Australia, wore in Master- t ten yesterday. The have t shed's to go to almost immediately. The annual meeting of the Car- 1 tor ton Cricket Club, adjourned from las't week, is to be held in the secretary's office, Perry Street, Masterton this evening. ' The Ormond Gun Club, Poverty Bay, believes in pi - aetical prizes. At a recent shoot ; tbe winner of the two principal events received a cow and i a horse respectively as tho first prize. j Good baskets of trout have been se- , cured by Masterton anglers during ' tlie last day or two. The rivers are [ reported to be in excellent fishing orI der. I It is stated on good authority, says the Stratford Post, that a well-known j Hawora resident drew Ihike Foote in the Tatter sail's sweep on the Metropolitan. A Wellington -wire states that His Excellency tho Governor, opened tho new wireless station at Tinakori yesterday in tho presence of a large number of people. Labour Day is to be celebrated on Monday, the 28th inst. The day will not be observed as a general holi--1 day in Masterton, although certain factories will be closed. A native resident at Maungakahia,. on examination by a- medical man, was found to have his heart on the ' right side of his body. Hitherto the Native has enjoyed good health. j The Wanganui river was in high I flood on Saturday, and considerable damage was done. The flood is said to be the highest experienced for a number of years. The raspberry growers of W<:?imate district will be heavy losers this : season because the grub is in nearly all the gardens, and mrrny of • I cangs are not shooting at all, , and th others will only hear fruit on about half of the canes:. It is understood that « company was registered in Christ <jlmr.eh on: Saturday, with a .capital of £75,000, to establish a new evening paper. A statement to this effect was made on Saturday night by Mr K. C. Huie, late editor of the Evening News, who will bo editor of the new journal. The promoters are said 'to be prominent supporters of the Reform Party. A mass meeting of miners was held at Waihi on Saturday night, about one hundred being present. "The proceedings were considerably hampered by numerous interjections, all the speakers being heckled to such an extent that- it was impossible to get the trend of the .speeches. A resolution was passed protesting againsl the imprisonment of the Waihi miners. and demanding their immediate release. This resolution was passtx | by twenty to one. the remainder re-

framing from voting. J •( The Auckland Acclimatisation Society have despatched a number of the eggs of the mallard duck to Hobai'fc for purposes of breeding. Itv return the e£gs of the -Mongolian pheasant will bo forwarded to Auckland. This is the first time that the Society has; son't eggs so far afield, ond the result of the experiment is awaited with interest. I-Tuntly reports sCate that owing to tlie cessation of work at the Taupiro Coal Company's mine, four trains liave been discontinued for want of freight from the Brick and Tile works, which have closed down, owing to want of coal. There is an anxiety amongst business people and resii dents generally. People are leaving 'the town, as they cqnesider 'that the results may bo serious. As the result of charges made by the members of the Christchurch Fire BrigK-c against the superientendent, the Fire Board met, and after discussing the matter, decided that there were no grounds for 'the accusation. Seven men were dismissed and two others resigned. Tlie Board had no difficulty in filling the vacancies. The majority of those complaining were newcomers to the Brigade. An Auckland telegram states that a number of men engaged under a. contractor in putting down wood blocks in Fort 'Street were visited bystrike pickets yesterday, and were called upon to "down tools." All the ; arguments of the strikers were, however, unavailing, and the men stuck 'to their work throughout the morning. While they were at dinner, ' more strikers arrived', and warm arguments ensued.. Afterwards the > men resumed work amid cheers from ' the crowd which had gathered. Tho action of dairy farmers and others paying exceptionally high prices for land is evidently not approved by Mr Justice Edwards. A wftne&s in the Supremo Court at Napier the other day was endeavouring to oxplain that certain land increased in value to nearly £6O per acre on account of tho erection of a creamery close to it. "Well, well," interposed his Honour, "with all the cream- • eries in the world there, there must surely come an end 'to people paving these absolutely ridiculous prices for land.'' "But they still do it, sir," put in counsel, a remark which called forth the rejoinder from the bench, "Oh, very well; but it will not be surprising to see somo of them in the Bankruptcy Court before long." Get your piano where you can rely on quality and value. Hundreds of people are taking advantage of the Dresden Piano Company's time payment system; and shipment upon shipment of pamos and organs is coming in month after month. * file Dresden," with years of experience, and a remarkable turnover, is ever able to sell the best goods _at the lowest market rate. But it is not satisfied with merely aimng a new customer; it aims at making another business friend—and msually does so. Now with tho Dresden Pianc Co., Ltd, absolute quality is guaranteed. Everv piano issued is perfect material and workmanship. Ini£ reputation is guarded most jealously. Where, for example, will you tine better instruments than the Broadwood the Lipp. the 'Roniscb anc tho Steinway—they are indeed ioiii areat pianos! You should certainlj either call or write t,o the Dreader Piano Co.. Ltd.. Wellington ; or vol could see their Local Representative —H Tnns, Daniell's Buildmp "Queon Street. MastertoMo need to worry over ,-tbose Cus I tome entries u~til your brains a" ' Pass them along to Meesrf J."'J. Curtis and Co.— they are e* pert 8 at the came. There s no tim< to be lost (and time u money to yon) •when your entries ars pisM bj Messrs J. J. COimS AM) CO., Ous tomhouae Quay, Wellington. Tneachargos, too, are verr uoQ^rate.

Tho Roman- Catholics of Gore intend creating a new church at a cost oi' between WJUU and £iKKX). A full-mouLhed wether, tho dressed weisiht of which was loi lb, was recently slaughtered at the Nelson abattoirs. Tho Nelson Coalfields, Limited, anticipate making an almost immediate commencement with coal boring operations at Stoke. / Mr J. C. Boddington registered 26 ' points of rain at tho Upper Plain on Sunday morning. There were five degrees of frost on Saturday night. Til the Arbitration Court Wellington the other day, the fact was remarked, that there had never been a strike in the Taranaki district. A fire occurred at Otaki on Sunday morning, by which several buildings belonging to tho Hornbersley Estate wero destroyed. i An elderly Native named Hirini died at Kohunui, Lower Valley, on ! Thursday. The funeral took place I on Sunday. At a mooting of Timaru ladies yesterday, it was decided to take up Mrs Godley's Senior Cadet's prizes scheme.— Association. •In the House of Representatives last night, the Standing Orders were suspended, on the motion of the Premier, and several local Bills were put through all their stages. Mr John Harris fell from a vehicle at Grey town on Saturday, sustaining three broken ribs, severe bruises, and other minor injuries. The Standard states that Mr R. Tilson sustained a sever less on Sunday, through a valuable mare getting badly staked in the lower quarters bj coming in* contact with a wire fence, Tho animal died shortly after the ac cident.

The wind-up of Mrs Kendall's dancing class was held last evening at her residence, Cole Street, Masterton. There was a large attendance, and an enjoyable evening was spent. j Bot flies last week caused the ; death, of a valuable draught horse belonging to Mr Isaac Harvey, of Happy Valley. When the animal was opened about seven dozen bots were found in the. horse's intestines. A social gathering in connection with the Masterton branch of the Political 'Reform League will be held, in the Exchange Hall on Monday evening next. An attractive programme is being arranged, byj a committee of ladies. . It is expected that i a number of visitors will be present I •from Wellington, including several members of . Parliament. A Wailii telegram states that Richard Benjamin Harris, a slaughterman "by occupation, was burned to death iii his shanty at an early hour on Sunday morning. The charred remains woro found in the debris. D©ceased was a single mar. about thirty--1 three years of age. A number of South Island sheepbuyers ore at present in the Waiiarapa in .soa-rch of stock. Last week a mob of 300 wethers was purchased at an average price of 18s, for shipment to Cbristchureh. and another draft of 1200 mixed sheep is being i sent to Timaru. The Rov. J. secretary of the N.Z. Alliance, met several representatives of the No-license party in Masterton last week, and' discussed with thorn the question' of the political pledge. It is understood that the leaders of the local party are averse to the pledge. The Rev. Dawson however.' make another visit to the 'town to discuss the matter. The remains of Mr Stanley J. Beattie., who Avas lost on the ranges from Otaki'some months ago. were found 'bv some boys on Saturday in tho sand on the bank of a river at the back of Waihoanga.' The body was minus a portion oT tho left arm, while the left leg was broken. '' riding pants were torn, and it is evident that Beattie had had; a rough experience. There has been every reason for the committee and stewards of the Wairarapa Show to feel pleased at tho , entries received • for the 35th annual fixture. Many herds and, flocks not brought to the show in Wairarapa before, will be represented', and compei tition will be Very keen, especially in ' tho Breeders' Association having donated their N. I. Championships to the for this year. The • class will make a splendid represento- , tion of the breed. ' An interesting lecture will be given in the Salvation Army Hall at ' Masterton by Major A. B. Carmichael, on the life of the late Mrs GeneI ral'Booth, one of the most remarkj able women of the. present century; 7 a great preacher; a- pioneer for woi men's rights, and "The. Mother of > the Salvaton Army." Jt is said to be - a wonderful life story—Pathetic, roi mantic, tragic, and will be well woith hearing. [ IT IS THE RESOLVE. To obtain the GENUINE SANDER t EUCALYPTI EXTRACT which will r procure for you a remedy of sterling J! value, and , will protect you from i having your health injured b- one oi tho mnn'v crude oils and so-called 'Ex- " tracts" which are now palmed off by ' unscrupulous dealers as "just as & good" and ' which are. according tc 1 outhentic medical testimony, ver, ' depressing to the heart. TheuEJNUINE SANDER EXTRACT is absolutev lv non-injurious and brines instantane•f ous relief in headache, fevers, colds, e luntr and stomach troubles, and its - great antiseptic powers protect from a future infection. Ulcers, _■ wounds, :- T>urr><? KDrains are healed without ine flammaS SANDER'S EXTRACT , is endorsed by tho highest medical r authorities, and is unique in its et- ° feet • puritv reliability and safetv anc t its distinguishing ouanities. There * fore: Get the GENUINE SANDER S :r EXTRACT— insist if vou hnvo to--3 but set it and derive the bonent. The Influenza nro. m is »ffain makinf itself prominent, as is usually the caß« is during this season of the year. Every bodys knows-if it once enters a home d it seldom leaves again until every - member is attacked, and with more o d less serious results A spe ,f £ ir and preventative will be found m v "Gordon's Infieunze and Cold Mix n ture." u If taken in the earlv stages it pre e vents influenza and Colds and als< will remove tho trouble in advance* stages. Remember that prevention i better than cure; have a bottle ready 3 rtnd take a dose as soon a* you fee the first symptoms. Headache, Tn. rs orishness, Aching of the Limbs Sligh i- Coii"h. alternate flushes of Heat an< ie Cold, Weakness, etc. etc. Our In \ fluenze Cold Mixture also prevents tn it serious after effects of Influenza. Sol< I only bv J. V. Gordon, Chemist etc ir (by exams.),( M*"terton, m bottles a Ir 6d and 2b f 40b.

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