LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10717, 22 October 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The em rics for tbo- Palinciston North dog show total 60S this year, as against 'last year. The opposum trade is assuming conr siderablo dimensions in Southland!, and quite a nr.mbor of men make good by trapping tliP nninv.ls. Raspberry growers in- the "VVaimate district will bo heavy losers, owing to the depredations of the grub, which has appeared in large numbers. A number of cows in the Masterton district are reported to bo suffering from mammitis in a more or less severe form.

The flaxmilling industry is in a very prosperous condition in Souliland at the present time, and indications point to an. excellent season:. The Wanganui Acclimntisaion Society has this season liberated- 150,000 rainbow trout in the streams and rivers in the district.

High pi-ice® aro prevailing in the Manawatu district for milk. 'Dairymen state that the price ruling for butter fat is [responsible f° r the high price of milk. The children attending the, Masterthe District- High School i saluted the flag yesterday in honour of Trafalgar Day. The Hag was also flown from the tower of the post office. Southland farmers have of late been buying land in considerable areas in Westland, where it .is s.iid that land values are not nearly so high, as in other pares of the country.

Tt is anticipate'! tliat a company will shortly be formed iii Feikling tr> exploit the T-'irua opal beds. Samples of the scone have been examined, and are of considerable value.

Unoccupied houses are at present unknown in Dargaville, North Auckland, A Dunedin resident, who contemplated settling there, telegraphed to an, agent to get him a house, and received a reply thnt there was not a.-vacant, residence in the place, nor was there likely to be.

'The pioneer settlers in the King Country are greatly hampered' says the Wanganui Chronicle. The main drawback is want of better means of communication. Living is exceptionally high, and in several places as much as Is is charged for the 41b loaf.

The Government of Ontario Ins announced that at the next session of the Legislature a Bill will be introduced to prohibit "treating." To some exont this measure is meant to offset the policy of the Opposition for : • the abolition of the bar. Tt will ho made a . 'misdemeanour to either "treat" or "be treated," a.ril the hotolkeoper will also incur a/ heavy , penalty for permitting such a thing on his premises. The timber industry of the Main Trunk railway has developed into immense proportions. There aro now fully fifty miles operating between Marton and Tauunruimi. The cutting capacity of tliese mills is equal to over 8,000,00 ft per month, and fully 100,000,000 feet per annum. Excellent , progress is being made with the construction of a ut.?w timber line .at Ongarue, the objective point being about six miles into the bash. It is anticipated th.it the industry there will shortly afford employment for fullv 200 men.

The following letter from Cfc-ron C. W. Carrington, a well-known and popular clergyman, appearec!; in a Christchurch paper on Thursday last:— "Sir, —In representing some words of mine at the Anglican Synod your reporter has conjured up a beautiful picture of brotherly convivility—'lndividual churchmen could make friends. ancli talk to them over a pint.' J liaeo liiwlly the heart to spoil this charming vision of amity, but the fear of the prohibitionists is upon mo. What I said was not 'over a pint' but 'over a pipe.' With regret I ask you to accept this correction.

The Masterton agent of the Labour Department reports to the "Labour Journal" for the month of September:—"During the month just ended trade and labour conditions have remained fairly normal with respect to the town ; in the country, however, I work is getting very much more active ; preparations are proceeding quickly with regard to agricultural operations. A considerable amount of labour is required in connection with sheep-work, and in getting everything ready, for shearing, which is about to commence. The dairy industry in respect to the manufacture of butter and cheese is now busy, and a number of additional assistants have been engaged in various factories. The building trades have improved considerably, and tradesmen in all branches ai-(fc making full time. The textile trades have shown an advance, all operatives are working full time, and in some branches workers are required. Flax-milling has again commenced, giving employment to a considerable number of workers. Retail businpss has maintained a fair level." IT IS THE RESOLVE. 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 injured b- one of tho many crude oils and so-called "Extracts" which are now palmed off by unscrupulous dealers as "just as good" and which are, according to outhentic medical testimony, very depressing to the heart. The GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT is absolutely non-injurious and brings instantaneous relief in headache, fevers, colds, lung and stomach, troubles, and its great antiseptic powers protect from future infection. Ulcers, wounds, burns, sprains are healed without inflammation. SANDER'S EXTRACT is endorsed by the highest medical authorities, and is unique in its effect : purity reliability and safety and its distinguishing quanities. Therefore : Get the GENUINE SANDER'S EXTRACT—insist if you hay© to — but tret it and derive tho benefit.

A slight shock of earhtquake was folt in Masterton at 4 p.m. yesterday.

The Taranaki Oil Wells, Ltd., have in stock 500,<KK> gallons of crude oil, ready lor treatment.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that four points of rain, were registered at tho Upper IM'iu on Sunday morning, and' two points on Monday. It is authoritatively stated that no thirds will be added to the purchaso price of the Ahuaturangn block ■it Woodville which is being throvwi open for subdivision.

Scarlet, fever is reported to be pre- % alent on the Fernridge, and it is net unlikely that the lo;al school may have to be closed for a while.

A Hotoriia. telegram states that a nrisoner from the Waiotapu treeplanting camp escaped yesterday afteroon, hut was recaptured about two hours ,afterwards.

The one-time popular hansom cab is now apparently a past number. A vehicle-of this description and in f :ir order was sold in, Tnvereargill the other dav for ten shillings.

In a- conversation a day or two ago a well-known sheep exporter frankly admitted that the best mutton was sent out of the Dominion and that little else but ewe mutton was kept for local consumption.

We (Nelson Colonist) understand that there is a probability of a big deal in Mooters apple landis taking place at an early date, a strong outside syndicate having in view the purchase of the Ruby Bay estate for cutting up purposes. The following birds engaged i,u< the Masterton Homing Club's race from Timaru arrived home yesterday morning:—Mr F. Rosson's Fireworks, Mr fiV. Drake's Tinatoa, and Mr F. Keen's Full Rate. These will take tho places 'sfter Mr Dixon's birds, which reached home on Sunday.

Edward Paw son, sawmillor, of Dmnevirko, arrested on warrant in connection with his bankruptcy in 1910, lias since his examination in Wellington been released* from custody. It is understood that he has retained Mr M. Myers to act- in his behalf, and some interesting legal developments are anticipated.' A trophy has been donted to the Wairarapa and' East Coast P. and A. Society through Messrs Lindop and Kmitscn, value £2 lf)s, and has beo" ,1 warded to the winner of most points in the milking classes, 144—513 inclusive—crossbred dairy cows and heifers. Points will be counted isi' the usual wav.

An attraction at the Carterton show this week will be the Bleriot Monoplane. This machine, which has been s exhibited l at several shows in the Dominion, has attracted a great deal of attention. It is the invention of a New Zealander, and possesses the greater interest on this account. The engine by which, it is driven is a fifty horse-power, and the propeller makes 1000 revolutions a minuto.

The Masterton case Whatman v. Abraham and Williams was mentioned at the Supreme Court in Wellington yesterday morning. A summons Was tak<vii out by the defendant company asking to have the action tried before a special jury instead of a common one. The application was dismissed with costs to the plaintiff. The hearing will take place in Masterton on the 30th i:nst, • before the Chief Justice.

A lady parishioner confuted in tlio vicar of TaJjapmm (the Rev. W. G. Monckton, M.A.) th.it she had to read a paper upon a snbjert of which she' had Absolutely no knowledge.- The vicar replied—so he s.sjitl at a recent Synod Mission meeting—that it could not be easy to sprak about something with which one was 'unfamiliar. "Whereupon," said Mr Monckton, "she .replied with that subtle flattery th:t only a .womaih can use: "Well, it seems to comp very naturally to you." The audience was convulsed.

A prize ram died in its.pen at the Hastings show and a little .story is told in connection 'therewith. A well known Government veterinary surgeon was asked his opinion as to the cause of death, and replied that it w:is duo to fatty degeneration • of the liver. God, he said, had mado sheep so that they conic! 1 forage for Themselves and thus get what exorcise they desired, whereas man penned them v.p and pampore.d them up. so that what else eould they expect them to get- but degeneration- of some kind.

A lad named Reginald Aver-v, -;.bout fourteen years of age, was '-charged in the Magistrate's Court at Masterton yesterday, before Messrs Eli Smith and 1 R. Brown, J.P's., with having, on or about September 16th, 1912, stolen a saddle of the value of £1 10s, the property of Harry Martin of Lansdowne. The accused pleaded guilty. Sergeant Miller stated'thatAvery had been committed to the Hurnhain Industrial School from Wellington on August 22nd. He bad immediately escaped, and mnde his way to the North Island. Asked if he had anything to say, the/ lad, sobbing, exclaimed, "Let me off this time, I won't do it again. I didn't take the things that I was charged with when I was sent to Burnlrnn." The Bench admonished the accused, convicted him, and ordered that lie be returned to the Burnham School.

Get your piano where you can rel.v on quality and value. Hundreds of people are taking advantage of the Dresden Piano Company's time payment system; and shipment upon shipment of panos and organs is coming in month after month. "The" 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 aining a new customer; it aims at malcin" another business friend—and lusually does so. Now. with the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd, absolute quality is guaranteed. Everv piano issued is perfect material and workmanship. This reputation is guarded most jealously. Where, for example, will you find better instruments than the Broadwood. the Lipp. the Ronisch. and the Steinway—they are indeed four great pianos! You should certainly either call or write to the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd'.. Wellington; or you could see their Local Representative —H. Inns, Daniell's Buildinp Queen Street Masterto" SUFFERED FOR TEN YEARS.' Sold by all chemists and storekeepers, i "I have been a constant sufferer I from severe attacks of Colic for the j past ten years, afc times being un- J conscious," writes Mr A. J. Cress- { well, Birregurra, Vie. "The only j thing that gives me relief is Chamberlain's Cough and Diarrhoea Remedy, a»d I am never without a j tofcti© in, the housa." I Sold bv all die mists aod storekeepers. <1

In a P/icrt speech :<* the Reloi/ti League social in Masterton Inst even--iufC," Mi* G. R. Sykos, M.P., stated thai tlio Prime Minister and tlie Hon. VV*. Fraser lind promised to visit tho Wairaraia on fly in flic iu ;v year. wouid make a tmir right through tlio district, visiting L'ongaroa and other parts.

Mr W .0. Buchanan (Wairarapa) has given notice, to move that there be laid before the House a rctur.n giving, separately, details of the chief engineer's estimate of the cost of (a) duplicating the Hutt railway lino and (b) wid eniug the Wellington-Hut-fc road.

Mr 11. Smith, an employee at tho Belvedere cheese factory, met with a rather severe accident to o:;o of his bauds last week. ■ He. was (savs the Xcmvs) working at the curd cutter and his hand was caught .rnd severely lacerated, necessitating surgical treatment and several stitches.

Tho sub-committee of the Wairarapa, Hospital and Oharit.ihle Aid Board met Dr V ah'ntine in Masterton yesterday, and discussed jn, detail ilia question of the administration of tho Boaird. An important report wi 11 probably he submittedi to tho next meeting of the Board.

A report th:;t there was a demand tor snearers in the Masterton district. c °" tra dicted l) * v; a f ' ori ' es P°indent of ft Wellington paper, who alleged that appeals had been made to the Labour Department in vain. We need only say that machine shearers are advertised for in our issue of this mora—wig.

A reminder is given of the tea meeting to be .held to-night in connection with the Anniversary of tho Congregational. Sunday School. Tho tea will commence at*6.lo, admission to which will .be one shilling, mind children, sixpence. This will' bo followed by the _ annual public meeting, when the prizes will be presented, annual reports read and special liymna will be rendered by the children.

Mr L. S. Nieol, a prominent Carlton cricket supporter, lias kincfly donoted a gold medal as a trophy, to bo presented to either the bowler or batsman, as the committee may decide, who has the best average for the coming season. Mr R. Kemball has also promised a trophy to be allotted by the committee, and M r T. Wyeth, an old club supporter audi a' vice-presid-ent, has promised a donation of a guinea, towards the funds.

The usual fortnightly meeting of tii© U.A.O.D. was held last evening in the Druids' Hall, Clnpel Street, Masterton, Bro. Dayey presiding, in tha unavoidable absence cf A.D. Bro. Elder. The projected establishment o2 a hospital bod by the lodge, which is at present under consideration, was deferred until next meeting. An effort is also to be made to take concerted action in regard to the annual picnic. Considerable enthusiasm was manifested -by those present, which augurs well for the success of e proposal.

According to the Wangauui Chronicle, the Seventh Day Adventists of tho Manawatu .have acquired thirty acres of first class land at Longburn, for the establishment of an Agricultural College. The land 's a portion of the farm formerly owned by Slack Bros., the remainder being secured fcr his own use by Mr C. F. Wright,- late of Wanganui, who " will give advice in the matter of cropping when, the college course of instruction is under way. Tend'ers have been received for the erection of the buildings, and have been sent to Australia, where they will be considered by tha controlling body for Australasia. Tho cost is expected to be in the vicinity of £3OOO. In due course it is hoped to establish a similar college in the-. South Island.

Although there arc prospects of several visiting cricket, tei'.ms visiting Masterton during the coming reason, there has so far beeii little or no enthusiasm shown by supporters of the old game. The Masterton Club held its annual meeting last evening, when the attendance was very small. Mr T. Jordan, who has been one of the leading cricketers for some years, in* referring to the coining se.rson, hoped that the officers of the various clubs would do their utmost to arouse as much enthusiasm as possible. Favoured with excellent playing grounds there seems no reason why the game should lose any of its attractiveness to the young men. of Masterton.

Hie monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening, there being present Messrs G. Hale (chairman), B. R. Ravner, C. P. Spencer, W. H. Yickers and A. J. Cooper. The headmaster's report showed that the average attendance for the month was 211, the roll 255, and percentage 94. Mr Fleming, chief inspector of the Wellington Education Board, examined the school last week. The committee decided to confirm the appointment of Miss M. G. Johnston to the position of assistant teacher. Accounts amounting to £3 10s 3di were passed for payment. Messrs Ravner and Spemcer were appointed visiting members for the month.

If you hare no c&Mren, .yon need to keep the house as bright and cheerful as possible—yon want a piano. If you have children growing up abotit you, you want to make home as attractive as possible for them — you want a piano. It does not matter what your circumstances are; you can afford a piano, if you go about it in a sensible ivay. Let the Dresden Piano Company show you the way. The Dresden Hire-Purchase System brings splendid Pianos Into the reach of everybody. The Company's stock is very wide; you are offered the choice of pianos by all the great makers of the world. If—on the other hand— you can't play, make enquiry about the Broadwood Player Piaaio. The Player can be fitted or removed at will, when the piano is inquired for ordinary solo work. The PJayer itself is made by Broad woo-s. Needless to say it is irreproachable alike in mechanics, material and workmanship. In short, it is the best in the market I Go into ~ this matter now! M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local representative of the Dresden: H. Inns, Da'""ell's Buildings, Que© Street.

JUST SPLENDTD. "Two years ago I was thoroughly run down from biliousness and constipation," writes Nurse Carr, 28 George Street, Caniperdown. N.S.W. "Ono day I saw Chamberlain's Tablet- advertised and as I knew Chamber.oik's Cough Remedy was so good decided to give the tablets a trial. I found them just splendid, for they soon comoletely cured mo, and I naturally recommend them to my patients."

A reliable waggon driver is advertised for by Mr W. Crocker, Eketahuna. Two machine shearers are advertised for by Mr F. P. Welch, labour agent, Masterton. A reward is offered lor tlte return of a roll of £1 vx:tes lost in It asterton on Saturday night. A • special meeting of the Ladies' Swimming Club Committee w'ul be held to-night at 8 o'clock in the Dominion Hall. Arrangements are well in hand lor the euchre party to he held bv t e Foresters' Lodge on Friday, ana everything points to a record attendance. Two special snips in house picpoity are advertised in this morning s issue by Messrs W. B. Cliennells and Co., land agents. Those interested are invited to make early application . Messrs Inglis Bros., the well known motor car importers, of Wellington, will have on view at the Carterton show grounds a 16-20 H.P. WoUoley Car, which has a 10 inch clearance and is specially adapted for hack country roads.