LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 17 February 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Harvesting is still in progress on the Opaki. In -most- parts of the Masterton district it is now completed. The Masterton schools? will be given a holiday for the. People's Day of the show, on Wednesday next. The question of making further appointments to the Legislatice Council will come up for consideration at the next sitting of the Cabinet. It is anticipated that quite a number of visiting conveyances will be plying for hire in Masterton during the present week. The Grey town bowlers did not come to Mastei'ton on Saturday. A number of pairs and other .matches were played on the local green. . The police have under surveillance a number of suspicious characters 1 who have come to Masterton for the show. .•Residents would do well to take a timely warning. The now school at Matahiwi has been in occupation since the holidays. It is an up to date building, which will probably serve the requirements of the district for some time to come. During the last few months quite an improved tone has been noticed in the retail trades in Mastei\ton. There is also a sign of a revival in building operations. Reference to the tragic deaths of Captain Scott and his party were made in several of the Masteiton churches yesterday, and the Dead March was played on the various organs. The Wellington Motor Cycling Club will hold a 24 hour reliability trial towards the end of this month. The route will be from Wellington to Taihape, via Manawatu, returning via Wairarapa. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band rendered a programme of music in the public park on Sunday afteruoon, whicJi was greatly appieciated by the large crowd of people who had assembled in the picturesque domain. A .meeting of the Executive of the Slaughtermen's Federation was t-o have been held at Wellington on Saturday night, to endorse an agreement which has been tentatively arrived at by the secretary (Mr M. J. iteardon) during his recent tour in the country. A number of side shows are. already established on tlie Solway show" grounds. It is expected that there will be a larger assortment of these attractions this year than at any previous show. Visitors to the Masterton show this week would do well to keep their purses and other valuables in a _secure position. The professional pickpocket is said to have already arrived.

A young Englishman who is a recent arrival from the Old Country, told an Age representative on Saturday that lie would endeavour to form a branch of the Overseas Club among his fellow countrymen in the Wairarapa, so that they might he grought into coye touch with one another. Among the visitors to the Masterton. show is a shepherd from the South Island named McKenzie -who had tho unique experience, when a boy, of spending nine months in a vessel on the Wairarapa Lake. The craft was the property of his father, and they went to sea when the bar to the lake was opened by a heavy .flood. The Court of Inquiry to be held in Masterton on Thursday next into the recent lerritorial incident, will consist of Lieut-Colonel Tate (president), and a representative each of the mounted and of the foot infantry. We are in a position to state definitely that the inquiry is to be on en to the Press. A large number of stock for the Masterton show have already* arrived from north and south. Further .opee:al trains are due to-day. The first live stock to .reach Sblway was a. line of Skropshires from the Marlborough •station of Mr 11. I). 'Vavasour. They on Saturday mornino- in charge of two shepherds (Messrs r;vaiifj and McKenzie). Sydney newspapers announce a new story by "that brilliant young Australian authoress. Miss " Dulcie Deamer." For the benefit of the Sydney newspapers, it may be mentioned that- the authoress belongs to Featherston, Wairarapa, Xew Zealand. Exhibitors of produce and home industries at the Masterton show should remember that the agricultural hall is to be open on both davs of the show this year. Exhibits should therefore be at tho hall at an early hour tomorrow morning.

FOUR SUPK'RH PIANOS. THE T3ROADWOOD! THE RONISCH! THE LIPP! THE STEINWAY ! Thero are constantly received hy tho Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., hig shipments of these famous pianos—new instruments in brilliant condition and tone. Although these pianos have a world-wide reputation for .style and quality, they can yet be sold by The Dresden at prices, which constitute remarkable value! Time payments if desired. The Dresden system of deferred payment is so reasonable t-hafc clients scarcely miss the instalments. Moreover, those who buy in. this way are only charged legitimate catalogue prices. The firm carries the largest stock of pianos in New Zealand, and has instruments from the lowest to the highest price, so that all can bo suited. THE DRESDEN £IANO COMPANY DTD., WELLINGTON. M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local representative: H. lons. Danieil'a Buildings, Queen Street*

Tho latest return from the Worksop dredge ia 6So/,. 1 rklwt for 121 hours work. There are at present thirty-one patients in tho Masterton Hospital, incuding six patients in the fever ward. Memorial services to Scott s expedition were held yosteni.iy in the churches of the whole of the large centres of New Zealand. Mr <l. Hessey. of Mastertou, has received a telegram from tho dredgemaster of the Success dredge,, stating that the vessel containing the now tumbler foj; the, dredge was outside the bar and expected to get into port on Saturday. The Borough of Wanganui is experiencing similar trouble to Masterion in regard to the shortage of the water supply, which (says tJie Chronicle) was the yubject oi a lively discussion at a recent meeting of the Council. Business men in Xew Plymouth have lately adopted the custom of carrying a re-voLver about with tnem, as a result of several cayos of moneysnatching that have been reported lately. At the Waiternata Swimming Club's carnival, Miss Annie- O'Leary, of .Mastertou. made an attempt to reduce her own Xew Zealand record for 100 yards of 84 2->sec\ but failed, her time being 86sec. •John H. Tullv, licensee of the Club Hotel, at Dannevi.rke, was fined £2!) and costs, and Grace O'Connor, a barmaid, £2 and costs, for supplying liquor to a Native woman not being the wife of a person other than a Native and the liquor not being for medical purposes. There will be a full board of twen-ty-eight .butchers at work at the Waimmwa meat works this week. During the past week tho killing has averaged veil over 'i'lfi'k per day, and this number should bo considerably increased during tho coming week. A recent arrival from Canada states that that country is developing much more rapidly than Now Zealand or Australia. The reason given is the splendid inducements ottered by the Canadian Government to investors, who in recent years have come to look upon Canada as a great field for investment*of capital.

Vary little interest has so far been manifested in the municipal elections, which take place in Masterton in April. His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) will probably offer himself for re-election, but it is said that at- least three of the sitting Councillors have expressed their intention of retiring.

The Prime Minister states that, during his visit to the Old Country, the Hon. James Allen will consult with the High Commissioner on the subject of improving the accommoda*tioii for the High Commissioner's Office in London, and will report to the Government on his return.

A man thirty-five years of age, who had been confined in. the Porirua Mental Hospital for about twelve years, effected his escape on FebVuary 10th last, and made his way to the Wairarapa, where he went to work on a station. His conduct was so eccentric that the police in Masterton wero summoned, and he was brought to towir. He will be returned to Porirua to-day. "What chance has casein, when prices for calves are so high?" remarked a Jersey breeder to a Taranaki reporter recnetly. "Why, choice grade Jersey calves just off the bucket are selling here by the hundreds at ag much as £6 per head." As against this, however there is the indisputable fact that a Midliirst creamery has just sent in a unanimous request for the installation of a green casein plant, and Chairman A. Brow.n, of the Midhirst dairy factory, a man with long experience, and a man who ought to know, is giving it ay his opinion that casein l whey, with a calf food added, will rear excellent stock. So much has been written about the grandeur of the . Rimutaka incline, that a. new departure towards perpetuating the wonders of this mighty ascent will be of special interest to residents. This is in the nature of a waltz entitled "The ißiniutaka Waltz," composed by Mr Chas. Woodley, conductor of the Masterton Municipal. 'Band, copies of which have just been published by-Messrs Chas. Begg and Co. The 'Rsinutaka certainly suggests a theme full of possibilities for ihe composition of a waltz, and it seems to us a lucky omen that steps have already been: taken to immortalise the incline. Copies of the waltz may be obtained from Conductor Woodley at hi si private residence, 15 Albert Street, for the modest sum of 2s per copy.

The monthly meeting of delegates of the Wairarnpa .branch -of the N.Z. Athletic and Cycling Union, was held in the Dominion Hall, on Saturday evening, Mr M. Laven- presiding, and there being a good attendance 'of delegates. A letter was received from the Mangatainoka Sports Club enclosing handicappers' fees, and expressing dissatisfaction at the l absence of the handicapper at the. meeting. It was decided to inform the Mano-atoinqka Club that the handicapper was unable to be present, owing to so many meetings being held at the same time. The secretary of the. Hastwells Club wrote in reference to A. A. "Bold rum>ii?£ at that meeting as a maiden. ft was decided that if ilr Bold wished to prove his bona fides for starting in a maiden race to test his position lie should enter a protest in the usual way. and forward necessary fee to the centre. The programme, of the Waihi Valley Sports Club, to be held on 12th March, was approved -provided certain conditions wore fulfilled. A letter was received from the Hoinewood Sports* Club 111 reference to a protest in the ihammer throwing competition at the Boxing Day meeting. It was decided that the protest must be upheld provided the competitor protesting is duly registered under Rule 20. ! IF YOU'HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel, or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, use SANDER'S EUCALPYTT EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon of waZter. Remember, you cannot expect the good; effects from any sort of eucalpytus. Sander's Extract cures because it contains ethereal and antiseptic substances not contained in other eucalyptus proTucts._ .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 nse. Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keep's back 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 is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparations. It iheals when others irritate. Insist) upon the Genuine Saiulera.

Harvest thanksgiving services wexCfcconducted at the Lansdowne l'resby-* terian Church, and_.it Kopuarang:fe yesterday, Mr ,1. T. M. Hornsby be—in<r the speaker. The church atLan.sdowne was appropriately decorated with wheat and oaten sheaves, andl other emblems of the season's harvest. Very impressive sermons were preached, and highly appreciated l\v. til® large congregations present. A g<»>d cook ?.s required by Mr F. J. Bright, Carswolls. A left hard brown leather glov® found in Mastertou awaity ownership. A general maid for small family is advertised for. Tram arrangements in connection: with tlie Soiway show are advertised, on tho front page of this morning's Ago. Notice is given, that two sections iit Mangahao Purvey District, and two sections in Livingstone township wilt bo soid by public auction on Wednesday, 'fcJtJi April. Plans giving particulars , may be obtained from the* principal offices and from that Listrict Lauds and Snrvev Officer, Wellington. Mosm-s C. Smith. Limited, haver it rep.ace advortiseinen; which contain** iUiorination oj special interest tc» '' l!e! V Items of remarkable values in. men's clothing and mercery are given ' and these are only examples of the* goo<l values that are to be seen at tha storo. Messrs Hood Bros., of 61 Queers Street, aro showing this week some#. \ cry smart costumes, especially in. navy and the new mandarin Hues shades. A glanco at their windowss. will disclose some very pretty stylos in ready to wear hat's, lace' PeterPan. collars and and A visit to their shop will bo sure ten give satisfaction. Messrs J. L. Murray, Limited, draw attention to their .special display of show goods. Riding breeches, by famous London maker; are being; shown, in ail styles, and include whitecluck, cotton whipcord, Rurlicrry andj the newest in saddle tweed". A largest stock of high clasp leggings, including antelope, hotrskin, black or ta-m bide, white or grev linen canvas, amibuckskin have just been opened. For motorists .special lines in dust proof" motor coats, in linen crash, fawn, reon and silk waterproof. Burberry coats are beino; shown. Attention is: rl ';nwn to a now stock of the Motor-, bike cap. These are made with thf» "Tories attached. aNo dust flap at; I,r >ck, and are. in black leather, " Bur—l>orry, and the newest in tweeds.