LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 3 December 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Six hundred sheep shorn in six weeks is the record to date on an East Coast sheep station.

According to reports from Hawkc's Bay, the proposed freezing works in that district are to be the most up-to-date in the Dominion.

j Fruit orchards and vegetable garI dens in the Manawatu have suffered j considerably from the heavy rains of \ the past month. There was a record gathering at a complimentary ball, given by the citizens of Waihi to the policemen, who were in the town during the strike.

Auckland has subscribed £3OO towards the Godley Cadet PnV.o Fund, Wellington £BO. Napier £29, Feilding £l9. Pahiatua £lO, and Wanganui £o.

There is abundance of feed in the. bush districts, but stock are reported to be more backward than at the same period of last year.

Much of the ploughing in the Ra.ngitikci district has been done per medium of steam ploughs this season, and it is stated that the work done has great satisfaction.

Gisborne-grown lemons are meeting with a ready sale in Wellington, niv:' are stated.to be quite up to the standard of the imported article.

The rainfall recorded at the Upper Plain for the twenty-four hours ending 9 o'clock on Sunday morning, was 25 points.

A Taranaki settler recently lost five cows ill oiig day from tutu poisoning. The same settlor some time previously lost several valuable horses, also from poisoning.

Rabbits are saiJ to be increasing in some,parts of Poverty Bay, and the inspectors are kept busy in urging settlers t<> go in lor systematic poisoning.

Thus a:i export quoted by the Evening Xows:—"Onions will certainly cure a cold boiled in milk." The only difficulty seems to lie in boiling the cold.

The postmaster at"Ma>terton advises us that fresh tenders are being called: for the Masterton-Bideford-Glendonald mail service, closing on Thursday, the sth inst.

Settlers in the Palmerston district state that the present season has been the wettest in their experience. Shearing and general farm work has been at a standstill for the past month.

A farm consisting of 2000 acres in the vicinity of Palmersto-i, will be cut up for closer settlement purposes next year. There is likely to be a large number of applicants* as the property is eminently adapted for cutting up into small dairy farms.

A Xapier telearam states, that a fire occurred, on Sunday evening on the auxiliary schooner Kiritona". It is believed that the outbreak was due to the cargo of lime getting damp and; igniting two cases of benzine, which were stored on the deck. The fire was got under with some difficulty.

Mr •]{. T. Sadd. Commissioner of Crown 7'iands for Hawke's Bav in-

tends to proceed with the cutting up of some 40,000 or 50,000 acres of Crown land which lias previously been acquired from the Xatives, as soon a.s he has wot the present areas of land: for settlement open for selection. The Victoria University Matriculation examinations will commence in' the Technical School at Masterton. at 9.30 o'clock tin's morning. The first subject to he taken will be mathematics. There are ten candidates, and the Very Rev. Dean McKenna will act as supervisor.

A peculiar position has arisen in Kuniaru, where there is a shortage of Justices of the Pe»ce. The inspector of nuisances has informations to lay m connection with wandering cattle, but as all the Justices of the town, are Borough Councillors, and therefore interested parties, the affidavits are unsigned and summonses cannot be issued.

The' Dunedin corespondent of tlie Chrisichureh Press telegraphed that a well-known business man connected' with the produce trade will bo arraigned in the Police Court on a charge of perjury. The information alleges that a false declaration was signed in respect of a shipment of potatoes for Australia.

SUMMER TOILET ARTICLES. We keep a csmpleto up to date STOCK OF ALL TOILET ARTICLES; including Corahs, Brushware, Sponges, Soaps, Powders, Puffs. Smelling Bottles, Perfume, Sprays, etc., eta. We, however, specially desire to draw your attention .to THREE Toilet Articles, which have proved themselves of special merit, and should have a place of pride on every well-equipped Toilet Table. "PEROXIDE CREAM, an oxygenated, cooling, soothing eream, whcib keeps the skin clear and; smooth, and free from blemish or tan. Is 6d per inr. CARNATION TALCUM POWDER: An oxpuisitelv perfumed toilet powder, most' effective for treating expose, perspiration. chafing and skin irritations.—ls 6d per tin.; and "KURA SOAP": A superfatted soap containing vegetable medicament, which ar» sootlune an antiseptic, and impart * delightful freshness to tfl» sfcin.— is »er cake. Posted to any address, frdm J, T. GOStEfSF. M.P.S.. Ch«M!»trr>y Exais'O. *"*- tsrta».

H..M.S. Drake, flagship of the Ausaralasian squadron, arrived at "Wellington yesterday.

The olr man, Arthur Risk, who was run down by a runaway horse in Wellington on Saturday after-noon, died in the Hospital on Sunday night.

The Auckland traimvaymen are preparing demands for improved working conditions and increased wages, which will be presented to the City Council at Christmas time.

It is not anticipated that there will be any scarcity of potatoes in Otago this season. According to the Oamaru Mail, there is every likelihood: of the supply being above .normal.

A number of hay paddocks on the Upper Plain are ready for cutting. Tt is feared, however that unless the weather improves, the hay harvest will be a failure. Several settlers are considering the advisability of converting tho hay into ensilage.

Tt is expected that the bore at the Mangaone oilfields will be down 1000 feet within the next fortnight. A good deal of obstruction in the way of logs and stones was met with in The early stages of the operations, hut the boring is now comparatively easy.

"As far as farmers are concerned." stated a speaker' at a meeting of the Cisborne Shcepfarmers' Frozen Meat Company, "they are up against' a <rood year, and f can only express the hope that no international complications, or unforseen difficulties with workers will come in to mar what is likely to be the most prosperous season we have ever had in Poverty Bay."

One pleasing little incident in connection with the funeral of the late Mr D. McGregor, sen., yesterday, was the appearance of a squad of cadets in front of the Fernridgo school, with arms reversed. This showed a respect for the memory of an ex-chair-man of the Fornridge School Committee which was freely commented upon by those who formed the lengthy cortege.

The. fact that the twin of the fourteen members of the Upper House appointed by Sir Joseph Ward 1 in 1906, will expire in January next, is j evidently being considered by some | of those concerned, and already they j have obtained work in the avenue j which they 'had followed before having | the transitory title of honourable be- j stowed, upon them, telegraphs the I D.unedin correspondent of the Soutli-_| land Times. I

The N..Z. Poultry Journal says : "The Americans are quick to recognise. the egg-layinff tvpe. In our August issue we published one of the best types of layers, belonging to Mr R. 0. Jarrott', of Masterton. By tlie last mail we received- the following firm the 'American Poultry World' : 'We would esteem it a great favour if you could send us a photoerrnph of tho White Leghorn h n n. Prolific, yon print in the August Journal. We want to have a cut made, n.nd print in an early issue of tlie 'American Poultry World.' "

Laud transactions figured largely at the Supreme Court, on Thursday says the Christchurch Star. A witness stated that he bought a renewable lease in the Xorth Island, but not with the intention of holding it. The agent selling him the la.nd had stated that he would soon find another purchaser for the lease, and would 1 place witness on a block in the Mataura district. His Honour stated that the evidence was of interest, as it showed how the Xorth Island was being converted from an anri cultural country into a big stock and land exchange.

One of life's poigna.nt tragedies is described by the Taranaki News. A couple of weeks ago n young man, a resident of New t'lymoutli, went South to claim his bride. Last week the newly-married couple arrived in Now Plymouth, the wife being in somewhat, poor health. She steadily grew worse, and on. Saturday passed away. On Monday morning the young fellow had the mournful duty of conveying the corpse of bis bride to the homo of her people in the south. So much that is tragic and pathetic can happen in a fortnight.

Within ninety minutes' ride by motor ear) of New Plymouth is the new hostelry, recently built at an elevation of over 3000 feet on the sunny northern slope of Mount Egmont. The house is of concrete, splendidly furnished, lighted with eelctricity,' and conducted on the lines of a first class hotel, by Mr J. P. Murnhv. lately of The Hermitage, Mount Cook. it is fin ideal place to spend a holiday; and to get iid of that tired feeling. The secretary of the New Plymouth expansion, and Tourist League will be pleased to furnish all particulars aa to tariff. means of reaching the bouse, etc., on receipt of a postcard.

A good story comes from a country district not far from Gisbor.ne. A visitor .from town was inspecting tho sights of'the country place, when he espied a man donned in dungarees and, shirt sleeves, actively engaged; in cleaning out a schoolroom. After conversing about the climatic potentialities of the district, the Gishorn- , ite remarked that he supposed the gentleman be was addressing was one. _of the railway workmen. "Oh, no," ( replied the other, with a gonial smile, "I am the English parson." The humour of the situation (says the Times) was enjoyed by both men, al I though the visitor was somewhat tak,en aback.

GRAMAPHONES AND RECORDS

These should be purchased from the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd. That firm guarantees to s&pply only the very best gramaphones and the very latest records. You are dealing with reesponsible people who are large and advantageous importers. The Gramophones sold by the Dresden are of distinctly superior quality at remarkably reasonable rates. They include The Cinch, The Excello, The Austral, The Zealand. The Monarch Senior. The Brunswick, The Melba, The Oak Library Grand, and other leading makes. The prices are front £4 to £3O.

New Rjecorda from 3s 6d each, reach The Dresden every mail. The stock includes ,6ongs by Melba Tetrazzini, Kirky Lunn, Clara Butt, Caruso, and vocal duets, trios, quartettes and recitations by every artist of not*. Then there are instrumental solos by eminent players ,and ban«l musia by the most famous band!s. Visitors are welcomed fit Tke Dresden Granaphoae Reext in WeflingtM. They <xrn foe&r selectman witluut tfc» alfgbtetft «Migatw&i ik jtoUMßJtes*. ?&»• «fe. fiii.. *f Wtlfitttttt. M. .T. Br#«&i» H*rth Wfcmi Mfcagw.

All officer 01 t" 1 Lands Department will pay out over £3OOO to Natives hx the vicinity of Rotonia, early in Decomber, in compensation for lands taken for scenic .reserves.

Fishermen off the Oamaru coast have been securing record hauls ot proper this season. It is expected; that the season will he the most successful for a number of years.

Shipments of choose from the Carterton factories bv the Rotorua on December 12th, will he:—Dnlefield 475 cases, Belvedere 2SO, Parkvale 200 Taratahi 150. Carri-ngton 100, and Longbush 28. Total 1233 cases.

There was a phenomenal hail and rain storm at New Plymouth, between S and 9 o'clock yesterday mornins. It caused considerable damagetoroads and gardens, a-'id was the heaviest downpour for many years.

Shecpfarmers in tho higher parts o«f' Canterbury, of late have been losing. a number of sheep, and, as the result of careful investigation, have come to. the conclusion that the animals have been stolen. A sharp lookout is nowbeing kept.

The lonic, which arrived in Wellington on Saturday, brought -M-l immigrants to the Dominion. -The majority of them are domestic servants, who have come out to fill positions: awaiting them. •• fair number are farm labourers, who have also employment to go to on arrival.

The Hon. James Allen stated at Dunedm yesterday that Mr Royd Carlick, recently appointed Director of Physical Education, would rccomment for appointment three females-, and three males as a staff to start? with. The Education Department intend to cure not only malnutrition but faulty breathing also, though some cases would need an operation.

At a recent meeting of the Cambridge Borough Council the matter of municipal trading in respect of tho sale of coal came under notice. A letter was read from the Masterton Borough Council, asking the Cambridge Council's support to a petition to tlie Minister of Internal Affairs to get legislation passed enabling Borough Councils to sell coal to their citizens. The Council decided to write to the Minister of Internal Affairs in support of the proposal. Speaking at the Auckland Town Hall last week, Lord' Islington said that some people were prone to look upon the position of Governor in its local sense, as something of,a sinecure. He had been inclined to view it in that light himself, before he became one: The position, however, was really one possessing potentialities a,nd possibilities of the widest Imperial value. He did .not meanthat it was a Governor's business to preach Imperialism all the time. A Governor should associate himself intimately and sympathetically with all, that made for the national life of tho Dominion in which he resided and so, to a corresponding degree, would he advance the cause of Empire. A nation depended upon the character of its own people, and to carry out his duties on the recognition, of thafe principle was the work of a Governor. (Applause.)

A married couple for station, near Akitio, is advertised for. Application is to be made to Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited.

The line of 60 3-year steers, on. account of Mr E. Dorset, entered for the Associated Auctioneers sale, Solway. December 4, are withdrawn from tho list.

The monthly meeting of tho" W.C.T.U. will be held in Knox Church, Masterton, tin's (Tuesday) afternoon. There will be -general business transacted, and the annual election of officers will take place. Mrs Boryman is announced to be present.

The New Zcealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., advertise a supplementary cattle sale in the P. .F. A. Yards, Pahiatua, on Thursday, December 12th. The entries up to the present .number 682, and further entries are invited.

Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. are holding a clearing sale on Thursday, next, at No. 7 First Street. Lan'sdowne, en behalf of Mrs Simpson. The wliole of the household furniture and effects will be submitted to auction;

The W.F.C.A. announce a big drop in the price of cotton goods. In their No. 1 window they are making a special display of these goods, which are marked all at one price, namely G:l a yard. The firm advise clients to shop early if they wa.n-t to secure bargains.

Messrs Minifie and Gardner, grocers, Masterton, report splendid business during the past two months. This success will have the effect of enabling the firm to offer Christmas surprises, which must attract the public. Read their advertisement on page 1.

To-morrow, on the premises, No. 71.' Bannister Street, Messrs A. J. Jolmson iv.vi'. Co, will hold a clearing" sal» on account of Mrs C. A. Smith, who is leaving Masterton-. Full particulars will be given in to-morrow's Age.

To-day Messrs A. J. Johnson and. Co. hold a clearing sale at the premises, .No. 180 Dixon Street, on behalf of Mrs L. Harvey, who is leaving Masterton. Particulars are advertised:.

Yes, I heard that, on SaturdayWell, it's hard to believe, but I am going along to see it' it is true. Fancy black nnd white suitings, cotton voiles, all double width. Prints and dress linens, all selling this week for sixpence per yard at W.F.C.A. *

CAUSED MOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy completely cured my children of a dreadful chronic cough which caused; me many sleepless nights. I calledin the physician but they did not improve with the medicine he prescribed," says Mrs J. Woods of Utiku, N.Z. "My sister-in-law advised meto get Chamberlain's Cough. Remedy, and after the;.first few doses I could see that they were getting great relief, and weresoon completely cured."

LIKE MANY OTHERS. Mrs Julia Wakeley, 78 Ball Street, Wanganui, N.Z., i snct.iich and cannot have the doctor's opnion for slight complaints and therefore does thenext best thing and keeps a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea in the house. She says:—"l have always found Chamberlain's Colic and? Diarrhoea Remedy an absolutely saf« ure for Colic and Diarrhoea. For many years I suffered from colic pains but Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieves the suffering atonce."

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