LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 18 December 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

It is anticipated that tho wool sale to be held in Napier in January, will bo the biggest ever held in. that town. Mrs Godley's New Zealand cadet musketry prize fund now amounts to £I4OO lis 6d„ plus a few cups as trophies. The coal mines on the West Coast 'of tho South Island are working at high pressure. Last week 19,486 tons of coal were shipped from Westport. It is anticipated that the products of tho Tara-naki Oil Wells, Ltd., will be put upon the market shortly, and arrangements are being made for the export of tho oil. Settlers on the East Coast have, in 'the majority of cases,, completed shearing, and* are satisfied that this year's clip will be the best that has left the coast for many years. Mr J. Vile, of Tahiatua,.drew the second prize, and Mr W. Taylor, of Masterton. the fourth prize in T.K. Attwood's art union, which was drawn at Palmerston. North. Splendid fishing has bee,n enjoyed by angling enthusiasts on Lake Waikaremoana this season. The fish are of excellent quality, and some have weighed as much as twelve pounds. "What a sunset!" said one of the South Melbourne cricketers, to anAge reporter last evening. The like of it, ho declared, he had never seen before. To Mastertonians,_of course, it was no new thing, although a very \ fine of colours was presented. Tho Pahiatua Tennis Club's annual tournament will be held on January Ist and 2nd, 1913. Matches have also been arranged with Palmerston North, Danneyirke and Masterton. !A number of the members intend competing at the Marton tournament at Christmas. A Makowhai (Taranaki) poultry fancier has a curiosity on his run of which he is rather proud. Three ' years ago a black Minorca moulted, and afterwards showed a white feather. A year later the feathers showed a number of white snots, andi this vear the bird is pure white.

The members of the South Melbourne Cricket Association, who arrived i,n Masterton by the afternoon train from the north Yesterday, visited' the Park Oval and other parts of 'tho town in tho evening. The manager stated that the tenm was charmf(l with th« surroundings of the place, f<nd the cleanliness 'of the town. Thev had not- pxpected to see such a bright and busy place. ' We are credibly informed/ that Mr J W. C. Buchanan, M.P.. had noconnecjtion whatever with the placing of porI Lion of Brancepeth Station under offer to the Government other than to convoy to the formal offer to the Land Purchase Board. Mr G. R. Sykes, M.P., first approached the owners of Brancepeth on the subject of obtain- ! ing access to the back portion of Te , Poro Poro estate. More than ordinary interest is centred in the civil .sitting of the Magistrate's Court in Masterton to-mor-row, by reason of the fact that the claim for £2O damages, preferred by Sister McKay against the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, is to bo hoard. Messrs Hollings and Pragnell will appear for the plaintiff, and Mr W. G. Beard for the defendant Board. Referring to the price of timber "j throughout the .Dominion, a prominent member of the Now Zealand Builders' Federation, stated that prices I still showed an upward tendency. Tho price of first class kauri timber had advanced about 3s per"looft during tho last few days. Other timbers had not risen in equal proportion, but thero was, nevertheless, still a tendency towards an increase in price. It-is reported that a Native runaiura on a very large scale, is to be held at Parawanui, near Bulls, on Christmas Day, to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. All the tribes in tho North Island, and some from the South, are to bo represented, and.it is anticipated that about 4000 Maoris will be present at the gathering. Tho Hon. J. Carroll, Dr. Pomare, and a Cabinet Minister will be present. The meeting will bo of a religious nature. | Nine out of ten Gouty and Rheumatic subjects do not know tbat their healt hhas been seriously undermined by an excess of Uric Acid in the blood. There is but one certain cure, and that is RHEUMO—it removes the Urio Acid from the blood, and seldom fails, even in stubborn cases of Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago and Sciatica. Sold by all chemists and stores, 9& 9A and 4s 6d bottle. Every four years the great American Republic is violently stirred by politics through the election of a President. America has just passed through such a political upheaval, and has elected Dr Woodrow Wilson president of the United States. Those who elect Crescent Tea for the family inv.. -ably act with good judgment, because it is really the best family tea procurable in New Zealand. BROAD WOOD! ' RONISCH.' LJPP! STEENWAY! We have a new and complete supply of these delightful instruments. The latest models! Every possible inv provement included. Full and brilliant tone. We hold the largest stock of pianos in tho Dominion, and have instruments to suit all classo sandi all purses. It is our endeavour to give the fulelst satisfaction, and to eenablo anyone who desires a piano to get one on the easiest possible terms. Deferred payments from twenty shillings per month. No harrassing conditions. We treat all our customers with tho greatest consideration.and spare no pains to give satisfaction. Our reputation has, indeed, been built up on such methods. THK DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, LTMTTED. WFLLTNGTON. j M. J. Brookes, North Island Mana- [ flier. Local Representative:— H. j la»8, Daaioir* BMildiug, Qoeaji St. t

A South American firm hasttlrcndy ♦©cured shipping spaa* lor W,OOO cftset* >f New Zealand apples to bo delivered loxt season. The annual picnic, in connection frith St. Mark's Anglican Sunday school is to bo held at Carterton tomorrow. Tho average attendance at the Carterton District High School, including the secondary department, was 319 for last month. Wo understand that the Uoverntnent has agreed r.o survey and undertake the fonu:i;io.u of a ro.iU t:«n> Whakataki along tho I Wit Coast, as far as Mataikona, :. di aan-je of e:ght miles. The troublo that has occurred o.m soveral East Coast .stations of J ate, over tho shearing of daggy shcv»p, has. boon settled by tho payment ot Jn Cxi por hundred extra to cho uvmi Lai.diing such sheep. At tho conclusion of business at last night's meeting of the Mastorton Borouqrh Council, the Mayor took the opportunity of wishing tho councillors present tho greetings of tho season. The case of Smith v. the Jnvercargill Corporation, a clainrof £SOOO damages, in respect of tho death of the plaintiff's husband who,.was killed by :i tramcar, has been settled). It is understood the plaintiff roceivod £SOO without cost*. The inquest on the body of an iafant, found in a brief bag on the* Auckland wharf, on 22nd November, was resumed yosterdiiy. T.io police reported that there was no clue to th» child's identity. The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against soma person or persons unknown. A letter received by the Masterton Borough Council from the Akitio County Council, stated that a number of local bodies in tho Wairarapa Hospital district, aro discussing the advisability of taking their own risks in connection with accidents to their employees. It is understood that iha gr;i;: i,g; runs in the Masterton dihtiicT, with the exceptions of portions reserved to the lessees at present h occupation. are to be thrown open to -ielecfor'. It is probable that seven or eight dairyfarms will be available :n the Mauramahoe district. It was decided at the ordinary meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, held last evening, that the* caretaker of the Municipal Library be instructed' to leave the doors open during the whole day on Sundays, instead of ior\a # £ew hours, as has been the practice in the past. (Representatives of the .North Island Meat Freozing Companies meet in Wellington to-day, to consider the demands of the Slaughtermen's Federation. The demands will be discussed; in Christdmrch at the end of the. week, by a conference of representatives of all freezing companies in tho Dominion. ' At Huntly a meeting of Federationists resolved not to attempt to causetrouble, but to endeavour to control the new union,, and oust the present executive; also to continue paving sick and accident funds into the old union and support the Federation, by levies' Arbitrationists denv the possibility of *edenationists gaining control of tho new union.

At last night's meeting 0 f the Mastertoa Borough Council, Cr. F. W Temple gave notice to move at ' the, next meeting of the Council that BvJ™. No - 22 of the Consolidated Buildings By-law 1906, be amended, as follows:—Line 12 to be altered to read . the external walls of all buildings, instead of tho present reading - j the external walls of any building?'' [ During the month of November 1 VO i^° kers and fit t>ngs, valued.' jit '* I 3 ~' were sold froi » the Mas, i T 1 Municipal Gasworks Departf--1 f 6n j P 6 amount of gas manufactured tho same period was 2,489,500 S', m , heTn & an increase' of 4V2,300 cub. feet on the corresponding month of 1911. The cash receipts for the month wore £968 19» 9d '. a ? ™ aso of £145 on th e snrao period of 1911. A well attended,, meeting of gentlemen interested in the formation of League, was held in. &t. .Matthew's schoolroom, Masterton last evening, the Rev. Watson presiding The Rev. £J. Serpeli briefly explained) the objects of the meat, and it was unanimously decided that a branch of tho League he termed, aud a strong committee was set up to further tho objects of the cOT*A i* r' as d V ded tbat Oanoa Garland, the League's organising secretary, bo invited to address a public meeting in Masterton at an early date The Rev. E. T. Olds was appointed acting-secretary. At last evening's meeting of the Masterton Cunnl, lite question of the state of the Dixon Street Baths was iio.ight up by (Jr. Donald, who said i:e would like the engineer's opinion on the matter. ~Mr Archer stated he edited Uo baths a week dgo, »>:<: found thai the condition of the water wa* not as ic was represented by ;ho mr.vsipfi'iers. The water had ru.t boon run out, en the Sunday complained about, as diuing tho week previous the baths had not been used to any extent, but when he found that, with an improvement in the weather conditions, the baths were more largely used, he had the water run off. He had' since given orders that, in future, both baths be run off and refilled twice a week, and even three times weekly if necessary. On Thursday evening at 6 o'clock, the Wairarapa Swimming Chin will hold a 50 yards swimming handicap on the Park Lake, tho Cricket Association having kindly granted; the club permission to use the Lake for the fourth race on_ their programme of evening events'/this season. Ovdy thirty now members have been elected since the beginning of the season, and as most of these aro young, active swimmers, a record number of starters will compete to-morrow evening. Th# secretary (Mr A. H. Eddy) will be pleased to give any information re the coming carnival. If tho fine summer weather, experienced of late, continues, the club will compare favourably with a.ny kindred branch in tho Dominion. Tho club has on hand several valuable trophies* for competition, donated by supporters of one of the noblest of rur past/roes. It is difficult to credit all the war stories that, are cabled to New Zenland, but it may bo accepted that tho Allies have beaten back the Turks, and look like being able to force terms of peace at the gates of Constantinople. Absolute reliance can, however, be placed in the statement tbat Crescent Tea is the best tea procurable in New Zealand at 2s, 1»lOd and 1« 8d per lb. Try a free Ask ts se* tJhe new low bust': longskirted model in "Warner's" Riastprftof Offsets. Every pair guara»tfleU Local Drapers.

be in the *«W "Ration <ve™ tr&Str.^SeX-. paay paid out £1748 lis oa j ' Two Pahiatua freU^s-Jo^ K Carpenter and &. <-■ " it SiL'eV'T/p.n, on Saturday, December 7th. A Welhngtor> £S^ f what & Stxt session a , 8 intended, rtawa w Stro «Vthe *w »5 oW clubs, remsome ot the *\y opinion, stated, and he »* e ? n £f in that there is a majo tv in tn oi Representatives in lav our v course. Thi9 alto rn r and =voni iS x.ivi.u.a., » h occasion of :ff a 'aCal Chfemasfete. The high quality, t^^htw-| Sen which hcarg. loaded with handsome toys, and the usual Christmas presents. A plea iant time win store for those »ho . •visit the Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium Hall. A youth for a milk cart is advertised for. Notice is given that No. 85 Company Senior Cadets will not parade again until Wednesdav 22nd January. The Loval Orange Lodge, No. 59, ■meets in Murray's Hall to-night, at 7.45 o'clock. / The owner of a lost parrot is requested to communicate with the Age Dffice. Tenders are invited by the District Hio-h School Committee for the supply of "kindergarten and other chairs for the Assembly Hall. Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co., will *ell by public auction-, at their rooms to-day, E.P. ware, Doulton ware fancy goods, silk lengths, furniture, peaches, new potatoes, etc. Have you realised just how near it is to Christmas Day? Jolly time coming—presents will be exchanged 'with the customary good-wishes andi Yuletide greetings. But have you purchased your gifts? Mr_Herbert T. Wood is making a bold bid for consideration. See the announcement •in this issue. Ono of the most useful Xmas presents that it would be possible to •buy a bey or a girl is a Governor Juvenile Bicycle, now being sold _ at ißrown's Motor and Cycle Work's. These bicycles are built on .. exactly the same" lines as an adult machine, lieing strongly constructed, and fitted with freewheel, etc. The Governor is Ibuilt in 16in and ISin frames, and is just tho thing for riding to school. Mr :D. G. Brown> invites parents to call :in and inspect these juvenile bicycles. Among the many Mnsterton .stores that have catered for the Xmas season, one that stands out conspiciously this season is that of Mr A. Norman, *»i Queen Street. His windows are particularly attractive with the class of jjoods that just now are so much sought after' for presents and keepsakes. All the usual Xmas attractions in toys are prominent, and there ■is a choice assortment of useful lines on sale. An early call is invited. Holiday makers will do well to.inspect the display of rugs and travelling requisites being made by Messrs J. L.-Murray Ltd. A splendid range of overland trunks _n re being shown.. .including solid leather compressed' •fibre, waterproof, canvas, etc. Suit cases in solid leather, canvas. compressed cane and fibre. Brief hags, all sizes. Gladstone bnjrs in Pennine cowhide. Dress and handy baskets in all ehanes sizes. Rusts from thr, Po+nno. TCainpni and Roslyn Mill "a. All branches in travelling goods an* wdl entered for. p""d goods ;».(•" being offered at Xmas Fair Sale ■Prices.