LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 14 February 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Excellent scrub burns have been obtained on Lhe East Coast this season. The Itefonn League will hold a rally in. raliuorston sometime in April. Dry weather is having a serious effect on stock in the Wairoa district, and settlers anticipate heavy losses if rain does not fall shortly. Grain crops in the Wanganui district are likely to show a shortage as compared with last year, states the Chronicle. The earnings of the froo labourers who manned the board at.the Patea Freezing Works, averaged -16s per diem during the first fo~vr days. To Tvuiti, a town that was practically unknown ten or twelve years ago, lias carried a poll authorising tho raising of a loan of £13,000 for water and drainage purposes. Ask to see the new low bust, long skirted model in "Warner's" Rustproof Corsets. Every pair gnarap. toed. Irocal DraasTs*

A half holiday will be observed in Martiuborough on Wednesday next, People's Day of the Masterton Show, Territorials, who apparently have no belief in the Defence Act, continue to appear before the court in Dunedin in large batches. The Otaraia Dairy Company. Martinborough, exported 135 cases of cheese to London, by the s.s._ Turakina, which sailed from Wellington yesterday. The Waipukurau ram fair was a failure (says the Danr.evirke News)-. Most of the entries were of a poor class, and bidding was slack. An offer to accept bids of sixpence did not meet with much response. On the -motion of Mr J. Coradi.no, probate of the will of George Arnold, formerly of Waihi, but latterly of Masterton, mining investor, has been granted by the Supreme Court to Mr J. W. Blackman. of Masterton. Extensive grass and scrub fire? have been causing considerable damage to property in the Gisbornc district. Settlers have been having a most anxious time during the past few days. The lighthouse at Ca.stiepoint is now almost completed, the furnishing of the various houses being practically all that remains to be done. The lighthouse has been a con tinned source of attraction to visitors to Castle-point during the season. Notwithstaning the unpleasant weather which prevailed yesterday aftenoon, there was a good muster of sporting enthusiasts on tho Park Oval, when interesting swimming and cycling events were witnessed. In the Tewharau district rabbit poisoning operations are engaging the attention of settlors. The season should be favourable to good results, as with the continued dry weather, green feed of any description is comparatively scarce.

Oil Tuesday next a mooting will be held in Murray's Hall, Masterton, for the purpose of forming a- branch of the Sports Protection League. His Worship, the -Mayor will preside, and the aims and objects of the Leaguewill be expounded by Mr A. A. Paape, general secretary of the League.

Returned visitors from Castlepoint speak in high terms of the seaside resort on the Ea-st Coast. The fishing is remarkably good this season, and some splendid sport has been obtained., schnappor being especially plentiful. Bathing has been rendered very enjoyable, as the beach has never been better, and it "is- possible to go well out into the surf without any danger being; incurred. Visitors have been numerous during the past month, and the accommodation house lias been taxed to its utmost capacity to provide for them. It is the intention of the proprietor, Mr Nicholson, to make considerable improvements by next season. A number of local musicians have decided to furnish an efficient orchestra for the entertainment on 27th instant, at the Town Hall. The box plan is now open at Gillespie, and Co.'s offices. This completes the arrangement for an evening's amusement of a very high order. It' is not often that we are enabled to point to a more satisfactory bill of fare than that set out by Mr Hornsby's pupils, and the enthusiasm shown by them all is an earnest that though it is not in mortals to command success, they are doing more—deserving it. A rehearsal was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, and all who witnessed it a_re convinced that pleasure awaits all those who intend to patronise tho entertainment.

At the S.M. Court yesterday morning;, Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., gave judgment for plaintiffs by default in the following cases:—Patrick Hamill v. Norman Manson, claim £3 lis Bd, costs £1; Patrick Hamill v. George Balsillie, claim £'lß Os 6d, costs £1 l()s 6d; Department of Agriculture v. 31. Waaka, claim £2 4s 9d, costs £2 13s; G. H. Perry and Co. v. Sid. Harris, claim £2 ss. costs 10s; Graham and Co. v. H. Clark, claim £4 19s Id, costs ss; Peter Cowan v. James Hourigan, claim Is 6d, costs 12s. Orders in judgment pummonses were made as follow: —William Fisher v. Ernil Voss, claim £lO 10s Bd, debtor to pay 10s per month, in default seven days' imprisonment; A. R. Bunny v. Christopher Carr, claim £3 16s, debtor to pay the amount in one month, in default three days' imprisonment; Alpass and Co/v. Christopher Carr, claim £1 16s, debtor to pay the amount within three months, in default three days' imprisonment. Mr Fred Niblo, the star artist of the "Get Rich Quick Wallingford Company, gave a Christchurch ' reporter some of hi.9 impressions of New Zealand, while the company was iii' the South. "My ooinion of New Zealand," said Mr Niblo, "Well, I suppose my opinion of New Zealand is not worth a continental rap to New Zealanders, but it is worth a good deal tr> me. T + is a great country, a glorious country, a country with a. future, a country all of us have admired very much. That might look like putting on tho honey and the sugar but, take my word for it, it is our deep and sincere opinion all ✓ tho same. But your hotels! I cannot wish to criticise tho cuisine arrangements or the accommodation. The food was of the best, and there was every comfort, but of the nine of your leading hotels that T stayed in, onlv one had the electric light in the bodrooms, and that was in Wellington. Of the remainder, one had gas, and the other seven supplied us with candles only. And you call that modern progress in a progressive country in the twentieth century! T have travelled all over the world. I have stayed at hotels in the Pyrenees of Spain ; f hare lodged in tho steppes of Russia : and in none of them have T had to descend to using a candle to go to bed with."

YOUR CHILD AND THE PIANO. Teach your children the piano! Do nab let them grow up with vain regrets that they did not have the opportunity when young! Think of the future. The purchase of a piano may seem a, big item ; hut, really, nowadays things liavo been made so easy that everyone may possess an instrument, and on such simple terms that the sum required each week is never missed. The Dresden Piano Co., Wellingon, will givo you the most superb piano for a small gum down, and thereafter monthly payments of from 20s. Think! Tn a short time the instrument will be your very own—and what an inexhaustible scarce of pleasure it will prove to be. Do not delay another day—write to Mr M. ,T. Brookes, the North Island' Manager; or see the Local Representative.—lT. Inns, Daniell's Buildings, Queen Street. UP NIGHT AFTER NIGHT.; "Robert., had croup, I was up night after nisht with them and was quito worn out," writes Mrs Annie Temple. 1.1. Albert Street, Brunswick. Vic. "I tried different medicines, but they did thoin no- good. Then, on the advice of a friend, I tried' ChamberCough Remcdv. and it p?-oved a Codsc-Jid to me, for it gavo them instant relief."

There are at present. tvronty-foiHs patients in the Grey town Hospital. The main road from 31 aster ton to Castlepoint is stated to be in very, good order at present. High gaLos were experienced ia Masterton yesterday, although rairt tiireatened during the alteruoon. The latest returns from the Masterton dredge is L'lio/. Idwt lor 129 hours. A further batch of men left Carterton yesterday, to act a,s slaughtermea at tiie Wellington Meat Works. Several breaches of the Licensing Act will bo dealt with at the Masterton Magistrates' Court thi» morning.

The headmaster (Mr \Y. Jl. Jackson) of the Masterton District High. School, in his mouth 1 report, stated that t-lie attendance for the first week after tho holidays, was most satisfactory.

At Palmerston North on Wednesday. J. Hagerty, Timaru, light weight champion of New Zealand, defeated A. .Maxwell, Hawera, on pointy, in. a. fifteen round bout, for the. lightweight championship, of New Zealnd. and a purse of £SO.

There will be on view in Mr J. Kitchener's shop window to-day a. model aeroplane, eonstmcted by Mr Bert Reeves, an enterprising Masterton youth. The model, which is complete in every detail, is really a clever piece of workmanship, and shows signs of remarkable ingenuity.

The manager of the municipal abattoirs (.Mr A. D. Gillies),, reported to the >Borough Council at their last meeting that tho following stock hatli been slaughtered during January :—- Cattle 116, -54 cows, 24. maiden heifers, bullocks. 3 calves); sheep, 60ft (ewes 319, maiden ewes 32, wethers* 258); lambs, 180; pigs, 24. At the monthly meeting of the Mas». terton District High School, held last* night, the following attendance report was presented by the headmaster (Mr W. H. Jackson). —Main Main School: Roll 629, avorage 592, percentage 94; side school 176, 166, 94; secondary classes! 66, 65, 98.

Mr Turnbull, a well known Gisborne settler, almo>st lost his life during the scrub fires, which surrounded the homestead yesterday. But for tho timely arrival of two men, sent to his assistance, Mr Turnbull would have undoubtedly perished. As it was. the three men were badlv burned.

A draught horse, valued at £6O, was drowned at a waterhole at, Waihakeke on Wednesday, states the News. The animai fell down while attached to a cart loaded with metal, and must havo struck ita head in* its- struggle to rise. After being set free, the animal staggered and fell into the hole, when its sufferings were ended.

Twenty of the pupils who obtained proficiency certificates at the Masterton School in- December last, have* been admitted to the High School, together with seventeen from other school districts. Of the latter fi'va* came from Lansdowne, one from. Fernridge, one from Milci' Miki, threa from Maurieeville, one from Waterfalls, two from Bideford, one from Mangamahoe, one from Tinui, one from Palmerston North, and on® from Christchurch.

The annual meeting of the members of the Utility Egg Circle waaheld in the Druids' Hall, Masterton, last evening. Mr H. J. O'Leary occupied the chair, and there was a, large attendance of members. The chairman moved the adoption of the» annual report, which was seconded byMr W. Maxwell, and carried unanimously; Tho following committee;* was appointed—Messrs H. J. O'Leary. Benrose,. Hesp and Rutharfurd (lion, sec.). Mr Hesp was .appointed dev. legate to the Auckland Conference.

An outbreak of firo occurred yesterday afternoon, in an outliouse afe the back of the residence of Mrs Yon Kiesenberg, in Dixon Street. The Brigade, in response to an alarm on the firebell, were promptly or the scene, but on arriving it was found that the fire had been extinguished by the efforts of a. bucket brigade, before any damage was done. As a very high gale was blowing at the time, it was most fortunate thafc the outbreak—which by the way, there was no accounting "for—was observed when it was. or it is difficult to imagine ;what tljfe (results might have be.en. The monthly meeting of the Masterton School Committee was held last evening, Mr A. Chapman occupying the chair. The monthly report' was read and adopted, and showed a very satisfactory attendance of pupils. A letter of apology for absence was received from Mr R. Brown. . The meeting complimented the pupils of the school on their satisfactory work during the past year. Tenders wore received for the supply of chairs for the furnishing of the Assembly Hall. It was decided to leave this matter jn the hands of the I' urnishing Committee to confer with the headmaster. It was decided that defect* in the school water supply be immediately attended to. Messrs Gourlay, Hyde and Kemp were appointed visiting members for the ensuing year.

S:x good pick and shovel'men are required at the Waterworks, Eketahuna. The annual meeting of subscribers and friends of the Masterton Technical School will be held in the Technical School on Thursday, 27th inst, at 8 p.m., iiO_j;eceive tho report and balance sheet, elect five managers, and general business. Messrs Dunn and Rawson, land agents, Masterton, advertise for sale or exchange, 2000 acres of first class sheep and dairy farm, in Taranaki; 1000 acres are in English grasses, and there are good substantial buildings. Also 87-£- acres in. the flourishing dairying district of Ballance. Particulars are given on page 8. IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel, or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, use SANDER'S EUCALPYTI EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon of waZter. Remember, you cannot expect tho good effects from any sort of eucalpvt-us. Sander's Extract cures because it contains ethereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other eucalyptus proructs. These latter, made by persons, ignorant of chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have caused grevious harm, and a death has resulted from their use. Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps hack the secretion. To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles, apply Sander's Extract; 15 drops in a tablespoonful of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. Sander's Extract heals because it ig freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparations. _lt iheals when others irritate. Insifri upon, tho Genuine Sanders.

At Mr V. L. Fail-brother's sale on Saturday 100 pairs of hoots aiul shoes will be offered, also furniture, poultry, bicycles, and effects in a deceased estate. Ihe time of starting is 1.30 p.m. Mrs Little, Graphologist and expert in character- studies, advertises that she will receive clients at the Prince of Wales Hotel for two days, and giv eadvice on Jill subjects. A meeting o-i the N.Z. Sports Protection League is convened fcr Tuesday next," 18th inst, in Murray's Hall,, when the General Secretary. Mr A. A. Paape, will deiiver an address, explaining the objects of the League. The Mayor, Air >J. AL Coradine, will take the -chair. Messrs James Macintosh and Co. have received instructions irom Air E. L. Hoi in wood to -sell the whole of his live and dead stock, consisting of 6000 sheep and catthj. hordes, implements and furniture of alO roomed house .situate on his property, Happy Valley, Wellington. The sale will he held on Friday. 28th February, and as Air Holmwood has sold the property, the stock will be sold absolutely without reserve.