LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 10 January 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Hawke's Bay ram fair is to be held on January 30th and 31st.

The annual teachers' examinations are at present being held in Masterton, i

The Masterton Fire Brigade has made arrangements for holding evening practises on the Park Oval. The Whungaimcana beach is a favourite resort just <:W\V for Lower Valley holiday makers.

Reports from the East Coast, state that excellent bush and scrub burns have been recorded this season. A large number of Masterton amateur and professional athletes intend competing at the Gladstone Sports' Club's annual'meeting to be held on .Boxing Day. The milk supply at all tile Hawera Dairy Company's branches has been exceptionally good tliisi. season. For November, practically the flush of the season, it was 790,0001b more than for the corresponding month in 1911. At the conclusion of the inquest in Masterton yesterday, Dr Archer Hosking and the District Coroner emnhaaised the necessity for providing life-saving ..apparatus at the Park Lake. The" Coroner seemed to him ail extraordinary thing that no such apparatus was provided at a place so much frequented by small boys. He hoped the Borough Council vyould give this important matter its immediate consideration.

The report reached Martinborough pn-Mondav evening that one o.f Mr M. Gaskin's wool wagon? had come to grief on tho road from Stoney Creek. It appears that on turning a bend, and the..clay formation bwbg greasy, the wheel slipped' over the bank. George King, who was driving, jumped clear, and the wagon rolled to tho bottom. Strange to say none of tho 'horses were seriously'injured, though King slightly sprained his knee in jumping from the «ago:i. A gentleman from Grey mouth, who is in Christohnrch at present, »s<ys that tlia farming districts of New Zealand, audi particularly those devoted to dairying, .must awake to a

new rival. Westland has dairy factories now, turning out butter 'equal to the best, which must soon turn to other markets. Dairv country is cheap there at present, and 'as it gives feed equal to land much more •highly priced!, its comparative remoteness must be discounted. This, he says, applies not only to South. W e ~t_ land, but to land lying right alongside the route of the Midland railway.

Ihe News' Stratford reporter states that the Midhirst Co-operative Dairy Company is erecting a building and installing a plant for the initial operation in the manufacture of cawin namelv. tho precipitation of curd from the .skimmed milk. The curd will then be sent to Wangauui, where the casein, will be extracted. At the present time, the company is confining it.r. operations in this direction to the main factory, and is only treating the milk of such suppliers a,s are willing to accept whey and an 'extra ,1-Jd per lb on their butter-fat tests . instead of skim milk.

An inquest was held in Masterton yesterday morning by the District Coroner (Mr J. T. M. Hornsbyi) on the body of the lad William Murtle Sinclair, who was drowned in the Park Lake on Wednesday. Evidence was given by tho father of the deceased, Noel Andrew, Charle f . Groom bridge, William Andrew, Leslie Kyle and Dr Archer Hosking. No facts of importance were elicited beyond those published in our issue of yesterday. The. Coroner returned a verdict 'of accidentally drowned. The funeral of the deceased takes place at two o'clock this afternoon.

BECHSTEIN, BOYD, EAVESTAFF,

HAAKE, HOPKINSON

We hereby tender our thanks to the residents of the Wairarapa and surrounding districts, for the splendid support accorded! us during the past twelve months, and assure them that wo shall endeavour to deserve their continued support during the coming year. We hold a large stock of high grade pianos, pianolos, and organs, His Master's Voice grama phones and records. Our terms are the easiest in existence. "Wishing you ono and all a Hapov New Year.— We are, yours faithfully, The British and Continental Piano Co. J. Lowndes, local manager, 196 Queen Street, Masterton-

The Hessian fly has tuado its appearance in a crop of r.ve corn growing at Ruakapuka, near GoraWino, and the crop is ratlior hadly affected. A number ol' Mastertonians nave signified their .hitentiion of being presont at tlie Lnujjdnk) sports to-mor-row. '"

The monthly meeting of the general committee of the 3lastertoai A. and P. Association is to lie held to-morrow afternoon.

I The Commissioners appointed to I report on the. working of the Public I Trust Office will hold their first busij ness sitting to-day.

I The foxglove is reported to have made a prolifi;; <aowth in tlie Muuriceville county this summer. It is also growing luxuriantly in some parts of the M'asterton county.

| A Territorial who is alleged to have, obstructed a military parade at Hast* ings, will be called upon to explain his- conduct at tho next sitting of the ; Magistrate's Court.

1 The post year, states the Evening Star, has been one of the best on record for tho building trade in Dunedia The present year also promises to be a busy one for builders.

I It was stated sonu* time back that, the term of appointment o 1 'furteen Legislative Councillors expired this month. ... It now transpires that the term does not ' expire until January of next year.

I A considerable number of Masterton and -WeiHuston people have patronised Castlopoint >d!urincr the holiday season, and have secured excellent sport at fishing. etc. Castlepoint is coming; to be recognised as one of the finest seaside resorts in the Dominion.- -

) Members of the Mastcrton Fire | Brigade spent some time in valuable hose drill on the Park Oval last eveninff. The enthusiasm of the Fire .Brigade men is'to be highly commended, as it is tfiis practical form of drill that tends to the highest efficiency.

I : The Masterton Borough Council will be required during this month to fix- the weekly half'holiday .for the current year. So far as can be ascertained, there is no general desire t change the day of closing from Thurs day.- -

! The "Merry Widow" Opera Company is to appear ii* Masterton on Saturday. January 20th. _ presenting Oscar Strauss-' famous comic opera, "A Waltz Dream," which had such exceptionally long runs in Australia un- • dcr J.. C. Williamson's management.. ! At the conference at Blenheim 'yesterday of the N.Z. Cycling and, Athletic Union, the Masterton delegates brought under notice the conduct of three officials of the Mai'tinborough Caledonian Society in connection with a recent snorts gathering. The matter was left to the in-coming committee to investigate. ■ A meeting of the Wairarapa Thursday Cricket Association was held in the Dominion Hall last evening, delej gates from the various Masterton ' clubs being present. It was decided that a representative match take place on January 22nd; between team's; representing the Thursday and Saturday Associations. Mr E. A. Collinge was appointed sole seTector. I A youthful wool-classer ha? recently made his debut in Australia. The 15-year-old son of Mr William Ross, <;f Beaufort, near Glen Innes, did all the .classing in connection with, his fathler's wool'clip, which subsequently reaI liserl the fine price of 112-d per lb at the Sydney wool sales. The lad was? formerly a student at the technical classes in woolclassing.

' A Hastings telegram states that Carol Frederick Goldammef, 84 yens' j of age, a widower, a visitor from Dunej din, met with" a fatal trap accident on the Pakowhai ißtoad, four miles; from^ J Hastings on Wednesday evening';-' In ( company with friends he was driving, towards Meanee. when the horse shied at a mob of cattle, and jerked the trap backwards. Goldammer was thrown, on his head, and, died in a few minutes. He has married daughters, residing at Palmerston North and Dunedin.

i A resident of Sydney has written to the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, ofFering to give two cages of hardy insectivorous birds in exchange .for throe pair of Californian quail and fix tuis. The society 'has no means of procuring the birds asked for, and has decided to recommend* the applicant to communicate with the manager of the Wellington Zoo or -with tho New Zealand Tourist Department. ,

Tho monthly meeting of the Masterton School Committee was held lust evening, there being present, Messrs R. Brown (chairman), W. Pragnell.-D'. Thread well, A. Hyde, W. Kemp, Falconer and W. Gourfay. The treasurer'!? report showing a credit balance of £44 9s Bd. was read and adopted. A letter- (was. received from the headmaster making suggestions regarding the asplialting of the , boy's playground, and enclosing a •rough plan in connection-/with same. It'.\was decided that the;, matter be 'held over until a report is received from the Borough Engineer, the latter to be asked to give a report on the whole work of asphalting and the formation of- tennis-.courts. The Visiting Committee reported that arrangements had been made for making a number of minor improvements- at both schools. The com.mittee also reported that the sanitary conditions at the side school were in a bad state. s It was decided that the matter be inquired, into and remedied prior to tho reopening of the school. The secretary reported that no tenders had been received for the furnishing of the new assembly hall, andi it was resolved that Messrs Pragnell, Falconer, Gourlay and Kemp be appointed a committee to act in conjunction with the ] /headmaster to obtain the necessary i furniture. Messrs Brown. Chapman i and Falconer were appointed visiting i members for the ensiling month. Accounts amounting to £l6 3s were pass- I ed for payment. i

BROADWOOD! ' RONTSCH! LTPP! STETNWAYf

We have a new and complete supply of these delightful instruments. The latest models! Every possible improvement included. Full and brilliant tonf.

Wo bold thp largest stock of pianos in the Dominion, and have instruments to suit all classe sand »}\ purses. It is oiir endeavour to give the fulelst satisfaction, and to eonable 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 the greatest consideration .and spare no pains to give satisfaction. Our reputation has, indeed, "been built up on such methods. THE DRESDEN PUNO COMPANY, LTMTTED. WELLINGTON. M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local "Representative:— H. T:..n3, Daniell'3 Queen S6.

The Kketahiw Cub ha«» decided to hold 1 a swinunig crrnical o» Thursday, February Oth. ,

Mr Eli Smith. J.P., ror.vii-tcd and discharged a f u>t offending inebriate in Masterton yesterday morning. Messrs Roanll Bros have 'linpase,! of thoir freeliold farm Bt Kam.iroro to

Messrs W. unci X, ( >f E'ct-ta- | lunm.

J Mr E. Eagle, jun., of Ll roeniield, j Belvedere, yesterday despatched one . of his well known Jersey bulls to Mr 1 J. B. Wisliart. of Kvlo'Bush, Soutbland.

The turnipjlv and grass grab are making their "presence felt in same parts of Southland-.'-arid settlers report' conpiderahlo dtunago by tho pests.

The milk supply at tho \Tang-iiai-noka cheese factory on Wednesday was 2000 gallousY- From this qua/)! Ay. 22 export cheesas wero made.

The Woodville Bacon Co.mpanv i*» extending its operations to" tho ' Wai-. rarapa, whij.'h district will ho und««« the control <>f Mr Ff Cave, nf Wwman. '

A family, of Russians hailing from the oil districts r,f that country, recently arrived in New Zealand arid proceeded; to' seek employment in oilholds m the Dominion/

A <3i shorn e -telegram states-that .1 six roomed house, was de-strived! }-y fire there yesterday afternoon. Tlie building was insured in tho Rovn Kxchange for £%50.

Mr Evelyn Wrench,- the. official 0gaaiser of the Overseas Club, is having a highly successful tour of the boutJi -Island, and ha* inaugurate! branches y the club at practically all tlte chief towns.

Ihe death occurred at Hamua yej»terday, of a well known Native of that ocahty, named IRWliana Tak.wa, wbo had readied the venerable ag* of 00 years... Tho interment will take place at Hanma on Sunday.

The Eketalmna. Firo .Brigade i»ter.tls sending a team to the Fire Briirodf. demonstration at Wangamii next month. The team, which Will insist of _ Messrs Green, Frank and IJoney, is at present in. active tra mug tor the event.—Express

mAi i oUnd voJume of th « Statutes for IVU has jnst re-ached us. 'file cornerg of the volume are hound in metal, it will he a peg upon which to bans tiie Opposition hat cf "extravagance h

Mr Tlngliscf the well . known, nrm of Messrtj Inghs Bros, motor importers, Wellington, is-at present. n a few days business visit to 'Mastrr- ™\ J V r, r "« ,i « is laying at the Mub Hotel, and will be pleased to interview intending purchasers' ' of cars.

Masterton "residents will he xnUr- , ested to learn that the Imperial'' »yemg and Cleaning Works naveopened Dimness here in premises, 32 . Cole Street. The firm have had' a long experience «l the business, with a full knowledge of the art of dyemg and cleamng. A specialty will ,bo made of cleaning and curling feathers and also cleaning and dyeing gent'a

A miie.t cow, just calved, is advertised for sale.

A room, or board and lodging in wvate family i, s required by a young

A meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters will be held in the Druids' Hall this evening.

A bay cob, lost from W.F.C.A. stables, near the Waipoua river, is advertised for. Information may fee left at the stables.

Tenders are invited for the lease of the farm of the late Mr D. S.ieehyn, of Waiwaka, FJketakuna. Particulars 'will be found in our advertising columns. The friends of Mr and Mrs William Sinclair.,,.are respectfully invited to attend.the funeral of tlieir late son, which "will'leave their residence, Hair Street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, for the Masterton Cemetery. Further special bargains ,are announced for to-day and to-morrow at the sale of the assigned stock of H, P. Ross and Co., opposite Club Hotel, Queen Street. Thrifty buyers aro invited to peruse the special pried list on: page 7of this morning's le>sue. .- . -

I Another big stock of Diploma I Gramaphones has just been opened jup at the O.K. Toy, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, Queen Street, ranging in price from £3 to £ls. There is also a particularly . large variety of' 'diploma arid " homophone' double sided records, including 7t) .-f Billy Williams' latest songs. Attention is drawn to change ,af advertisement- appearing elsewhere. "Protect your sight," is' the subject of a change- advt. in this morn-, iiig's issue- by Mr A. Henderson. '-. Optical Department, which :'s und'<r the proprietor's personal supervision, /is fully equipped with all the latent \ and most .scientific apparatus. Tshoso suffering from eye troubles are imite<? to call and have their sioiht tested, / which will be'done free of cost. Glas~(m -V of every description are stocked, from the ordinary steel frames to the most expensive gold filled. Special bargain offers in boy's -waiting suits, blouse and tunic tops, are being made by Messrs J. L. Murray Limited, at the continuation of their Xmas Fair Sale. Owing to the lateness of the season an opportunity of selection of the whole of the up t*> date stock, including smart Varsity, Conway, and Frankcourt washing suits, tho latest in beys' blouse antl tunic tops in both white' and eolouredf is given. The season for these good*! is fast drawing to a close, and th« firm are determined to clear the whole stock. An inspection will convince the public of the genuine reduction!* in all lines. j?\ Pimples Off in Two Days.—Laxo Tonic Pills removed an unesightly patch of pimples from my face, writes Mrs Sophia Henderson, 12 Reilby Street. Enmore, New South Wales, which for two months had resisted every possible remedy. After trying almost every medicine T finally used axo-Tonic Pills, and after taking them according to directions. the pimples began to dry np, and in 4R hours rame away when T was washing, leaving the skin perfectly clear and clean. Obtainable Avorvwh«r©. [ PROTECT YOUR SKIN, { From the eects of the summer sun ami the hot, drying winds. Whate is required is a mild, soothing antiseptic emollient, to tone the skin, and keep it free from blemish. Gordon's Peroxide Cream will do this. It makes the skin clear and smooth, and prevents aiid removes sunburn, ton, fr«okl<*s, redness, etc. Tt is an absolutely harmless, non-greasv preparation, which imparts a delightful cooline freshness to the skin. Pviee In Gd ner iar. Only from -T. V. Gordon, chemist (by exams), Masterton.