LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 17 January 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The latest returns from the Success dred<re is 3-5 oz for 128 hours.

A whale 80ft in length was cast up the beach ;\t Mataikona, on the East Coast, A .few days back. So nuy no been made to prospect it for oil. Some fine crops of hay have been gathered in the Muster ton district this year. A good deal of it is being sent to outside markets.

Seven hundred ladies of Christchurch used the municipal tepid bath on Tuesday afternoon last. This is said to bo a record.

Harvesting operations are now in full swing in the Masterton district. In a few cases the grain is being thrashed from the.stook but the majority of farmers are stacking. Another oppressively hot day was experienced in Maaterton s VvestWday. The thermometer registered 82 degrees in the shade at tvro o'clock in the afternoon.

Mpjor Cook delivered an interesting'address Officers' Club in Masterton last tai£ht, on "Unit ; Sanitation."

It is understood! (says the Timaru Herald) that the. Mount Neasing estate, which is to be balloted for in March, has been subdivided into 11 holdings. About seven thousand acres go with the homestead block.

The federation pigeon race, in which birds from Masterton, Palnierston North and Wellington are competing, taken place from Pare.ngarenga to-day.

A Masterton .-settler offered .a light job' iii' a woolshed'to a Native' the other day. The Natirtt was.' quite willing to go to work, but he said lie .IWjtv,bec#iV»: aV-U nionist; and Wlifted ten shillings u dav and found. He was not employed.

A ratl,ier unique -record has been established at Gore in one of the boarding houses, which will be bard to beat. During the past eight years no less than 22 young ladies employed at the Club Hotel have left their employment to bo married.

The -finances of tho Majftjinborough Town Board aro giving concern to somo of, the Commis-sionfers. The getiprHl account is in debit to nil amount of £359. and ts» rates $• lectable ajnount to o>i3y®£l4o. v

Messrs Joseph Nathan and Co. liave been advised by their London' house that a meeting of cheese importers will bo held in London on January 21 »t, with the idea of fixing the price of cheese at 62s per .hundredweight.

A resident of Masterton .who has just returned (from AoHonga, .states' that tho opinion is entertained by many persons that the 'Hissing oil launch aiv l bodies are in the diver itself, and it is suggest j that tho river be dragged. BRBADWOCDI RONISCH! LIPP! STETiNWAY! We have a new and complete supply of these delightful instruments. The latest models! Every possible improvement included. ' Full and brilliant tone. We hold tho largest stock of pianos in the Dominion, and have instruments to suit alt classes and all purses, Tt is our endeavour to give the .fullest satisfaction, and to enable anyone who desires a piano to get one on the easiest possible terms. Deferred payments from twenty shillings per month. No harrassing conditions. Wo treat all our customer* with the greatest consideration,qnd spare .no pains to give satisfaction. Our reputation has, indeed, boo* built up on such methods. THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY', LIMITED, WELLINGTON. M. J. Brookes, North Itdemd Manager. Local Representativeß.. f.xr.3, DanreH't Qveea St.

1 Tho Foatherslun Town Board has clodded to retain Thursday as the week';- hall' holidav. I -According m tin* last returns, there arc G;J3,7.'W dairy cows in Xew Zealand. I A Clandehoye -.ottlor, following an example set in Olago. is converting Canifornian thistles into ensilage, fie has seven or eight acres of thistles to i work on.—Timaru Herald. i j A letter received i>y the Featherstun- Town Hoard \\u>> addressed: j "The C'ierk, Keathorston 'Town Board, .Martinborough.'' It ' was , from the Lands and Survey Office, itoo. Mr K. Wil.-on. of Makuri, who met with an accident whilst bushfelling at Makuri on Tuesday, and who was ! brought in 'to tho I'ahiatua hospital, ■ was reported yesterday to be progressing well. The retain many oi' their j old-time superstitions. Since- the ( drowning fatality at Aohonga they j have tabooed the wbo!« of the coast • as far down as Castlepoint. and fishj ing will not be engaged in for at least two years.

An Adelaide cable, states that Mr B. Lowe, using a y:nall telescope, with a three inch aperture, has discovered. a i'aint new comet. Tlie right ascension, on fith January, was 14deg. 30min., and tin; declination -south 29deg. SUmin. ...

For a Shorthorn hull, which he bought in the spring for £'l3G 10s, Mr George Campbell, of Fieldside, near Aberdeen, has secured £3144 at a sale Ay res. Mr Campbell, who exports Shorthorns to the Argentine, obtained an average of £976 for eight bulls.

"Can you speak English?" was the {Magistrate's question to a .Native witness at the hearing of a -civil action at Gisborne last -week. The witness, a Maori girl, shook her head, preferring the services of an interpreter. Subsequently, in the ' course of her evidence "she admitted- ; she had obtained a scholarship at college. J A baby was born in a motor car in Auckland one day last -week. The mother had) just arrived by steamer, ajid was being the early morning, to a nursing home, accompanied by her husband. When thq nursing' home was-reached there was an extra passenger in the car—a baby ,boy. At latest accounts mother and ( child were both well. I The Masterton Cvcling Club held two cycle events on the Park Oval last evening. Very big fields faced the starter, and. both races provided exciting finishes. The results 1 were 'ss' folld'wis Wite- seirior^handicap: A. Ferrick, 10yds, 1 •" J'. Clarke, lou yds, 2; C: Carr, scr, 3. Nine starters. -Time; 7min 35aec.»,. junior'handicap :F. Ackerman, scr, 1; ; L. , ; ,sovis, i 3. ' I lime,"'"'2mm. 40 3-ssec. ' ■ " • • '

J Thieving reported locally; unless ! checked, will result in Foxton gaining an unenviable notoriety (says the Manawatu Herald). Thefts of poultry and vegetables are of common occurrence; >! ' Recently a thief turned his attention to the school garden-plots, and gathered in,vegetables which were being show purposes. 'Donsid-erable thm# have been committed in and about the wharf, audi from the rear of business premises.

The industrial unrest appears to have penetrated' the domestic .servant classes, and. quite a miniature upheaval took place at the Southland Hospital recently. In her report,.to the Hospital board the matron said: "During the holidays I havn h«d great treuble in getting the work done. One maid left altogether to go to Dunodin for Christma-s; another ran awav on Boxing Day; then the nurses' laundress and home houseinaid left to go to Auckland." '

A very large area of gope in : the South Wairarapa district Mas; been cleared this .season at the instance of the officers. of the Agricultural De.parimQnt,; who have been -working Avith tho hearty co-operation of .the land owners couwnned. During this last week very extensive firea have been set going in.a systematic manner, and_ with complete success. In man- instances farmers have had; barrels of water on sledges travelling round, the fence lines to prevent the fire doing damage in this direction, and "the result of the burns is highly satisfactory.—News.

Fears of a beef famine in New Zealand were raised by a member of a northern deputation to the Prime Minister. 'Hie sneaker was Mr Ajf. Harding, a-well known- landholder, and hia asked that a more effective -re* cord' of cattle''should be provided for the next,.census. or ; .. fot;, the, "year. Book"-if' pOSiSible. Mr Massey "4;aid he was already Ravine the. matter seen to and remarked that he was inclined to agree with Mr Harding in connection, with the probability-of shortage of beef. It was his desire that complete, stock statistics should be made available.

Mr L. Gr. Held", S.M., gave judgment for plaintiffs by default in the following civil cases.;'heard in the 'Magistrate's Court " Masteilon yesterday:—Frederick Jolui Rol)bins v. Frank £L Jones, rl&im £1 los. costs -10s; Opilvy and Saiis v. Thomas McIntyre, claim £7 12s .*>d. costs £1 3s 6d; William ißayjier v. Horace Byrn, claim and costs 12s 6d; Herbert" Theodore Wood v. George Henry ork, claim 4s, costs 7s; Gawith and. Logan v. G. C. Branson, claim £2, costs os. Albert E. Spencer was ordered to pay to J. B. Cooper 2s 6d per week, until the debt of £4 4s 3d had been liquidated. V. McKenjjio was ordered to pay J. L. Murray the sum of £] los before the 15th February. IF YOU HAVE A Ooueh, Uold, Nose, inroai or ] Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bow©], ot i liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Us© SANDER'S EUCAXjYPTI EXTRACT: 5 drops in a tab!* spoon water. Remember, yon cannot expect the good effects from any sort of euo»lyptuß. Sander'a Extract cures because it contain* ethereal and antiseptio substances not oont&ined in other Eucalyptus product#. These latter, made by person! ignorant in chemistry, and provided with fancy names nnd labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have caus •d prievoue harm, and a death has resulted frc their use Do not apply an ointment to a e>ore. Tb keeps back tlie secretion. To wounds,, bruises, burns. nJoers, eczema, and other skin troubles, Apply Sander's Extract; 16 drops in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. Sander's Extract Heals* becauw it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparation!. I* heals when others irritate. lueist upon the Pennine SANDER'?

Several teams from tlm Kkotabnna Bowling Club visit*''! I'ahiatua yes.terday. ! The doatii (xvurrod reeeiuiy at Ulster. Warwick-hire, \\lanna, a ; former ivcdviit oi i'a'hiat-ua. ! The MTvici'.- ofc tii<> C'alodoaism Pipe Band have been so-nred for tho Fanners' l.uion show at KketaJiuna next week. I Jhe hkot anuria. people have decided to continue their agitutiun tor a cottake hospital. Thev arc. going 'o agitate until they get it. 40 I A party ot Sisters of the Brigit/iuo ißj l ;,t -\lasteriori pa;d a visit to , 1 abiatim yesterday, being motored through by the Kev. Dean .UcKenna, ; of Mastenon. ' | A sad lata-lity occurred at .Manakau ' which the infant ■ Hf« ti l ' v f, o ' a, 'denei' tost his. l* . t- hj»d was playing about. 1 ade, t,h(! little telknv was discovered quite dead, hanng fallen into tho ed? UVa streaui ueftl ' b .V» U)) d drown- ' to F tlT i, 9G ° ga]luns of " iiJk delivered the -Manga tain ok a cheese fa-tcv, i; 11 ! "!' 1 ; 1 ' / Jn t]j * day of t hiii , Je out P lu was -Mi cheesey, while on the. cunx\sponorn<>- clav. of ' - January, lilii y. ■ , ' ** * , ot -■ wj.l, jyKeij were made. ' vlfr-A n,llcil »t' the l a %Zes%* "'I Imssrjsz? , petition-* mSITSi stress® Axie inunction ul u-.e xu v Si k-,., den a, cbu ™> y *uti,rnuua id \jie pr(«t.viiv.x' vi «L tne V "-'' SV lwt "> denve'reu to u "s I t 1 mui creameries durmir il t, eel to v.- r : ' euit ' w ' 'im.s , s u lO SUm of company m pUitt by X ™ iueiicea opm,, wl L " Jv <xim>~~ago. ;So 1". faeve,,r^Hl 3«a« s »•» ""u----ilaAweii anouuQuoa Ujut * u i HiKij atricutivi 1* t ™ Wils®e&m' the Brit,si ami Contiiu-ntaal Compaij-'s 18? g£J . <Mlt lihgade 2SSX Street?' lue >W» Ct, Ji * Tho Akitio County Council elsewhere invite tenders for of ilaiiger aid D„ x Im dSK4ST + 1^ Bt J , of of the Aia^S? 11 ? S J°" a! Musi «i»«s,' jkjmtuatiou from whom country puftife'»> av fejrr j-. tiiiiv*L, S, morning • ' lr ° Ut f a g e this . morning's issue. Ono pound 4 reward is offered for the recovery of a bay mare and a joa» hack, iost from Akura. Any iD-fcH-nmtion as to their whereabouts will be gladly received by il r M Keo--ms- ' , Particulars of an exceptional bargain in 3 sheep country lit £lO per acre, is advertised.on page Bof this morning's issue, b" Messrs . H*. F. Mtv •Neill and Co.. the, ; well'knoTTii land " agents, 155 Featherston Street, Wclwigton? - n;,i - ■-A-V" ••• On page 3 in (Mr Donald's replace advertisement, some of the qualities of tweed suitings and Donald's tailoring ar.e spoken of, . and should' be of special interest to all who contemplate holidays. Train arrangements for- Anniversary Day are published on the .front page, also for 23rd and 2.5 th January. Intending travellers xhoirfci ' note the alteration in the time starting tho first train.-to Wellington on the?*© days. -Mr A. Norman elsewhere announces that he is now holding.Jiis annual stocktaking sale. Oenuincf' reductions, are announced in every department, and th<? .whole of the well and varied stock has been marked down ■ to tho lowest possible prices. ' bargains are such as to appeal to the thriftv . buyer, and town and country residents are cordially invited to participate in the sale. " * Bridge contractors Will be interested in tho notice inserted in our advertising columns this morning; by the Akitio County Council, '•..eallinff tenders for the erection of one 99ft TO in truss span and six twenty-five - stringer spans, carried on driven pile, piers. In all there are seven bridges to be erected, and it is anticipated that tenders will be called for the remaineder of the bridges within the next month. HEALTH HINTS FOR,RHEUMATISM. Diet plays an important, part in Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago and kindred complaints. Those troubled with those diseases should be careful, for some foods encourage tho formation of uric acid. Avoid red meat, beer, vinegar, sj-ces; use tea and coffee sparingly, and—most important of all—take RHEDMO. It r is the one medicine that will quickly ( and 1 effectually cure Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, and their attendant evils. Tho first dose of RHEUMO Gives relief, and will be found to qiuckly effect a complete cure. Your chemist or storekeeper sells it. 2s 6d and. 4s 6d a bottle. Give ; t a

It ia proposed to form'-a Beautify ing in Eketahuna. 1 The Ballancc Dairy Company is sending 1000 boxes crf butter to \ ancnuver this month. Tlio Eketaliuna Express says:—.A -rhapter « minor accidents oeciuiod in connection with tlio hell wedding. On. Tuesday the cai Tontainintr the .bridegroom broke dou i XtJe road to Nga Rate, and caused ■considerable inconvomonce. jestwday a car with one of the ofhciating Masters aboard .sustained a punctured tvre, a aid in order that the clotgvman could be in time for the ceremony the ear was driven for a distance on the rim of the wheel. As a drag load of guests were leaving yesterday an accident of a more serious nature occurred. The vehicle wass passing through a gateway whon tlio gate blew in, forcing the front . seat against one occupied by passengers. One of the ladies had per ie"- badly injured., and it was at,first thought the bone had-.been fractured. A doctor summoned, pronounced the injury a bacli one, though no bones •were broken.