LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 21 January 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Canterbury cricketers defeated South Melbourne in the return match by an innings and thirty-five runs. The bot fly is causing a good deal of trouble among horses in the Masterton district just now. I.! e. Boxing Day. no fewer than twenty-ono deaths from drowning have been recorded iiv New Zealand. It is reported that the Labour Party in Masterton intends running several candidates at the Municipal elections in April. A distressing fatality is reported from Manaia. A girl named Trena Arnct, aged thirteen years, was taking whey from a barrel on Sunday, lor the purpose of feeding pigs, when she fell in head foremost and was drowned. •Speaking at a meeting of the Ashburton branch of the Farmers' Union on Saturday last, Mr G. W. Lead-ley stated that he did not think the yield of graira in Canterbury this year would be half what it was last year.

A petition has been largely signed by the retailers of Masterton, praying the Borough Council not to alter the weekly half-holiday from Thursday to Saturday until a poll shall have been taken. At the annual meeting of parishioners of St. Patrick's Church. Masterton, held on Sunday evening, it was decided to form a branch of the Catholic Federation in this town. The object of the Federation have already been stated in the Age. A conference of delegates from the various branches of the Overseas Club in New Zealand is to be held in Wellington on Friday next, for the purpose of electing a Dominion Council, of which the Governor has already accepted the Presidency. Representatives are expected to be present from nearly twenty districts. They will be officially welcomed by the Mayor.

Tho prevalence of beards in Noumea land is a point that has struck Mr lvvelvn Wrench, honorary organiser of the Overseas Club, ami his sister, Miss Wrench. To a Christehurch reporter they said that tliev had been greatly impressed with this feature, but onlv in the caso of the older generation. In England now the beard was most unusual and also in Canada.

l- l look upon the conducting of the marriage service as beimg similar to that of the funeral service," said a speaker at a meeting of the Auckland Presbytery recently. The laughter which followed this statement, made in all seriousness, caused him to affirm that he meant all that he said, and added that lie "didn't see anytliin gto laugh at" in his statement. "Those who are being married don't agree with that," said another member, amidst further laughter.

J n the Mackenzie Country for some years past a nainful and peculiar disease has existed amongst sheep grazing on high levels, so a Timaru Herald representative w;fs told by the South Canterbury , inspector, Mr C. H.Neville. The disease noticeably affects the faces ears, and nostrils of the sheep, in such a manner as to cause some mortality each year. Although the loss from this trouble is not extensive,. still a few sheep succumb to it at mustering time, especially in a dry season, ig is believed to bo a dietetic disease, and old hands put it . down to the sheep eating weeds around drv lagoons. "I am investigating. the complaint," said Mr Neville, "and I liope before, long to got to the bottom of it."

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Twenty-six hunl agents have applied for registration at Invercargill. Tho office and plant oi' the Temuka ' News was destroyed 1 by fire yestcr--1 dav.

| l'jitries for the Pahiatua-Akitio A 'and L\ Association's Show close toj inoi row.

I Bush and loo; fires are raging in several parts of tho Masterton district. Fortunately tho wind has carried the smoke past the township. A Chriytcliurch telegram states that a child named In a Prisk, six years of ago, fell dead while playing with other children on Sunday evening.

A lady who sustained injuries at the recent Auckland A. and. P. show, bv tho collapse of a fence, has asked the Association to pay her medical expenses.

Owing to the continuance of dry weather, the roads in the Wairarapa are showi:i<* tho effects of the want of rain. Tn places they are getting very badlv cut up.

A two-storey wooden building in Manmerg Street. Wellington, owned byMrs Dalziell and the C.race estate, was gutted, by fire on Saturday night. An old age pensioner named John Cocks was, accord inn- to a Christchurch telegram, drowned in the Heath coto .River on Sunday.

There is at present on view in Mr A. Henderson's window, a beautiful/ silver cup, presented by Mr J. Strang. Glenside, Gladstone, to the Masterton A. and i\ Association for champion Southdown ram.

Five D lined in. grocers were each fined 10s and costs yesterday for keeping open half an hour after noon on the statutory half-holiday during Christmas week.

An Invercargill telegram states that a lipoid age pensioner, named Patrick Tully, '-seventy-five years of age, was found dead in his but at Ca r.fr on a yesterday. Hie Ladies' Guild of the .Lansaowne Presbyterian Church .have decided to hold the postponed garden party at the residence ;of Mr and Mrs P. L. Hollings, on Thursday, 13th March.'

Two Carterton anglers* journeyed per motor/bikes on Saturday night to the Wairarapa Lake, towards the ferry. They report fish plentiful, but a howling gale was blowing which spoiled fishing, says the News. .Representatives of the bootmaking trade of the 'Dominion will meet the Minister -of-Customs (Hon. F. M. B. Fisher) this morning, to consider the question of the revision of the tariff, which the Minister proposes to bring before the House next session. -

A couple of young ladies who are doing a walking "tour of the North Island, passed through Masterton yesterday. They hope to reach- Trentham in time for the, races. They state that they have averaged twenty miles a day on their tour. Mr H. A. McKenzie, of Wellington, writes to the editor of the Age:— "A ?> there are many old settlers and their descendants in your district, will you please mention in your local columns that all such are invited to the Earlv Colonists' Picnic, to be held in Newtown Park on January 22nd?''

Mr L. S. Nicol, jeweller, of Masterton, has presented a pretty silver cup to the swimming carnival. The cup is to be competed, for in the 75 yards handicap. With 45 starters, the race should prove a very interesting one. The cup is now on view in Mr Nicol's jewellery window.

We rejoice to hear that the report which was industriously circulated in Carterton and! Maisterton on Sunday, to the effect that Constable Cannody. of Carterton, had died on Saturday evening, is without foundation. The constable, who has been eritk'ally ill, was .'•'lightly better yesterday.

St. Matthew'-s Sunday School will hold its annual picnic to-morrow (Anniversary Day), on Mr Macara's farm at Akura. The children, with their teachers and friends, will bo conveyed by means of tracticn engine and trollies, kindly lent by Mr I. Allen, jun., of the Upper Plain, iand will leave the church at 9 o'clock sharp. Horsed vehicles will be provided for those preferring them to steam traction. A drag will' also leave at 1 o'clock for those unable to go earlier.

A couple cf shearers arrived in Mangawoka last Tuesday afternoon and stayed at a certain hous>3 in town. At tea timo they were asked by the waitress if they would' have "potato pie, roast beef, com.beef, .or, mutton," and one shearer said in'a heartbroken voice: "For God's sake, Miss, don't give us mutton, 01; you will drive us mad." The shearers had potato pie for tea.

Four Otago men who went-out together to Peru under a gold-dredging contract, and who went to England together, have • accepted gold dredging appointments in various parts of the world. Mr J. Macpherson has started for British Guiana, Mr I>. Gibson will be stationed in French Guiana, Mr Gordon Good will be at the Gold Coast, and Mr W. J. Frazer is leaving at an early date for Northern Sjiain, having accepted a position with the Spanish Goldfields Company.

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Brish demand for Hoyle'i? Prints (fast dye), Roslyn Summer-vreight Underwear and Warner's famous Rustproof Corsets. HOW TO KEEP COOL. EVEN on the hottest summer days ia 'something well worth knowing. Our systems fell the climatic changes immediately, and it is only right that we should assist nature and try to'keep our bodies at a proper temperature. The blood is the. main thing. Keep that cool and pure during the hot days, and it will surprise you how you can stand the heat. Then you will ask, how may 1 be sure my blood is pure and cool. Our advice is, take our Fruit Salincf a delightful ,cooling, harmless fruit salt), once a daw That is "all vou require, price 2s 6d per bottle, our our Sulphur ami Sarsaparijla Salts, Is 6d per bottle. Both these lines are excellent also for .Sluggish Liver and , Headache. J. V. GORDON, Chem- I ist, etc. n>y ax amy). Mastcrton. '

A meeting "f parishioners was held last night in St. Matthew's Schoolroom, Masterton, wlion matters relative to the furiiisliiv.il oi the- new church were discussed. Tho vicar announced that, in answer to his appeal in the a arisn. Magazino .tor gifts towards tho furniture required, the. pulpit and altar table had been given, and that morning a. parishioner had handed him .L'loo to bo spent oil the Teredos. After somo discussion as to tho a ivisability of seating tho jhw church with pews or chairs, it was decided that the pews in tho. navo of the present church be moved into the new church, and that tho balance of space bo made up by chairs. Tho spending power of tho vestry, in connection with the mow church, was increased from £BOOO to £Booo, but it is not expected that the whole of tlr's amount will ho require:!.

The Uiuml meeting of tho Loyal Masterton was held last night, !>ro H. Evans, X.G., in the chair. Two new members were initiated into the order. A report was received from tho Friendly Society Council, notifying tho lodgrt that tho Friendly Society's Council picnic would "ho held on Faster Sfo lira ay. Bros. R. .T. Staph*,-, and La. Roche wore appoint-ed delegates to the Picnic Comm:ttoe. It was resolved to held a social on the next lodge night, tho balance-sheet to he presented a ho. Past Officers' emblems will be presented at rhat moetin ' 2 , ~ R- J. Staples D. Walsh, and y. Ball were appointed a committee to arrange for tho social evening. One new member was proposed

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A furnished, or part! v furnished room is advertised for. '

A leward is . offered for the recoveiy of a black and. tan .sheep dog answering to the name of "Help.''

• A meeting of the Shearers' Union is convened for Saturday might next m the Druids' Hall, Masterton.

The Club Hotel, Martinborough advertise for housemaid and waitress / and housemaid. ' '

A junior assistant is wanted for W.KC.A., Masterton.

A smart youth for bread cart is advertised for by Mr Patrick, Pine Street Bakery.

1 here will be ino parade of No. 84 Company, Senior Cadets, ... to-morrow •: Wednesday.) A special meeting of the Masterton Borough Council will b© held on Tuesday might-, 28th inst, for the purpose of fixing the weekly half holiday.

We are requested to state that th» line of 1000 fat and forward yethers advertised for sale at Solway yards to-day, on: account of Mr W. M. Laing, i'Bideford, has been withdrawn in the meantime.

Tenders are invited for the erection of; additions to brick premises, , Queen Street, Masterton. Plsubs and specifications may be seen at the office of Mr H. A. Jones, architect, Trust Buildings. The New Zealand, Clothing Factory, Masterton, advertise their wellknown "H. 8." brand of summer 'underwear in natural wool, Merino, and Novi spun, Balbriggan, worsted. An inspection' of their extensive stock is invited.

'Messrs Graham and Co.'s great summer sale continues to • attract large crowd s -, of buyers daily. T.he reason* for this is that the firm are bringing forward bargains that must tempt the most thrifty shopper, in their advertisement in this issue the firm quote a few special lines, and from tlie prices there mentioned', ladies will see that the store to patronise at present for their Requirements is undoubtedly Graham and Co. The sale will be continued until "further notice.

Mr D. G. "Brown is now ofFering the public a choice of three great motor cycles. These are the Bradbury, the E.udge, and fhe Clyno (twin). Each of these machines is practically perfect- in its own class, and i tsimply depends upon the requirements of the rider as to which would be the best motor cycle for liis purpose. They are all powerful, speedy, efficient and good hill-climbers, and will give satisfaction on any class of road. Those who contemplate the purchase of a motor evele are invited to call at Brown's Motor and Cycle Works, and have the mechanism and, advantages of tliA different machines explained to them in that ca-n be easily understood.

Tenders are invited for the purchase of the farm of the late Robert Dickson, situate on one of the tri-, butaries of the Wangaelm Stream, about 9 miles from Masterton. There i?> a good dray roadi to the public school, about 2 miles distant, and a, postal service twice weekly. The land consists of 200 acres of excellent crazing rapacity. Tho property is for absolute sale to wind up the estate. Particulars and eonditicus of sale may be ysen at the offices of Messrs Gawith and Logan, solicitors to the estate, Queen Street blasterton. Tenders, addressed to Mr David Guild, sole trustee and executor, Masterton, dose on 21st February.

IF YOU HAVE A Oontrh, Uotd, Nose, raroa* oil Lunj! Trouble. Stomach. Rowel, or T<sComplaint. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Use SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT: 5 drops in a taM«I spoon water. Remember, yon cannot expect the pood effects from *ny sort of eucalyptus. Sander's Extract cures because it oontaini ethereal and antiseptic substances not oontained in other Eucalyptus products. These latter, made by person# ignorant in chemistry, and pro Tided with fancy names and labels by ding concerns who do not know what they contain, have caus«d grievous harm, and a death has resulted frc- - their nse. Do not apply an ointment to a eoTe. It keeps back the secretion. To wounds, bruise*, sprains, burns, nicer®, eczema, and other skin troubles, Apply Sander's Extract; 1/5 drop* in a tablespoon of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. Sander's Extract Heals because it is freed from the irritating constituents oontained in other eucalyptus preparation!. I* heals when others irritate. Insist upon the genuine BANDER'®

"For six years I have boon a sufferer from Colic." writes Mr R. C. Pliilps. Dutton, S.A., "but now when I get those attacks I take Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, and' finds that it gives me immediate relief. I can confidently recommend it for Colic or other stomach complaints; two or three doses will give instanti relief."