LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 29 March 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A garden fete,- recently at Oamaru, resulted in a proht of £3OO.

■One member of the Airwjtvrto-i; Ohambor of Commerce stated at yesterday's meeting that he paid twelve inonths' wages for eleven months' work. This ,was owing to the number of holidays.

At yesterday's session of the Grand Lodge, 1.0. G.T., at New Plymouth, it wa s agreed that the charter of the Auckland district lodge be restored. It was also decided to ;)laee an organiser in the field.

A man known as ''Scotty" attempted suicide at 'Gisborne yesterday, by cutting his throat, and while being brought to town in a waggon lie ,' amped over a bridge into the sea and

•.--as drowned. The attendant in charge made a brave effort to save him.

Bicycle thefts have been very common in Miis-torton of late. Some- of tlicin have been of an impudent character. As the machines are invariably left on the roadside, or sold to second-hand donWs in other towns, it U a difficult matter to she&t homo tho offence.

A suggestion -was 'made to Mi 1 . Massey on his Hammer trip on Saturday tliafc county councils should be allowed to purchase land compu-1-■sorily, if necessary, to build homes for their workmen. "I propose to a.sk Parliament," sand Mr. Masse.v later, "to give them the chance they are asking for. I 'will request Parliament tn place legislation on the v Statute Book in the direction asked." At the meeting of the Mfl.sterton Oham'ber of Commerce yesterdav, the resignation of Mr W. H. P. Hodgkins as a member of the Council was aceentM with regret, and it w.t- daA?d<vl that a letter 1)0 forwarded him. r«xr>'*essin,o:'appreciation of the services hn hp.fi rendered as a m p mb a r of the '"'"ii.Pf.i l . Tt was decided +h*.t Mr. Mrnntfort be an rented to the Council hi Miecv-s'on to Mr. TTod?kirs\

Tn answer to a question by Mr. T. V.. Maiinsell. of Carterton, as to how to control the weed known as "fat hen." t]|/e Fields and Experimental Forms Division says:—"The control of the weed fat-hen can be obtained by repeated cultivation or possibly b\- the use of covering-crops, such as rape, s wedes, or peas in drills, that are kept free from weeds until the crop is so weir advanced that the foliage' will thickly cover the ground. Perrd'ical mowing is the -usual control."

The Eketalnina Express states that during the last few days geme fine heads have been obtained in thr hills in the vicinity of Putara, about six miles from Eketahuna. One ten pointer secured was a splendid specimen, a lid from the description given no I.T-tt.M- head lias been ' -obtained ■in the Wairarnpa for years. Another stalker she!- an 11-pointer, while a third pwty wounded n M-nointer. but altbcurdi the stp<": was followed for three miles it eventually eluded it* pursuers.

The lutest r.dw.s frcm the Ot'ra Tunnel, says the Grey River Auntru.s, is that the work Is progressing wnoothly, and at a much faster rate since the Public Works Department took the work over. The anon appear to be satisfied with their Awnings. The lowest pay in the tunnel Inst pay day was 21« 4d. Tf tKi* vtate of affairs continues there should be no reason for the Government to call for tenders. We may now look forward with confidence to n crmpnrative.lv early through sen-ice to the F.a«t Coast. Mr A. H. Cockayne writes as follows in the current issue of the "Agricultural Journal": —"Tt i s 'satisfactory to know that Sandcn ryegrass of tin's sea.~on is of high-grade finality, both a.s legards .bushel weight and germination. Sandon ryegrass can once again ta,ke its place among the-l'?st +vr>".'s of rye-grass nrodueecl lin X>.\v Zcahind. Farmers ar<* par'■irubvlv wiM'ned in buying Sawlon ryegrass to insist on having 1913 *e°'l. There is almost certain to be a considerable quantity of 1912 seed held over. .much, of which, owiiur to unfavourable harvest conditions, ; .s of *uch -hi inferior nature that its use even at n cheap rate is an expensive propr*ition. A Chinaman was placed in a .sad predicament at the Maori hui at Gisborue recently. While the dinner which.was en a most lavish scale, was in progress, pakehas were admitted to the vast dining hall hj, one door antl Maoris by another, ' . .mr nt-iinii stringently observed. A !)land and hungry looking Chinaman approached the Maoris' entrance, bni was rejected by the burly doorkt or, who in a loud voice expressed i' , opinion .that "the gentleman from the East" "was no (Maori. Tlie Celestial thereupon sought admission :

the other entrance, but was detw:r<on the ground that "him no pallia." How he ultimately solved t; pro!)lean of dinner is an unknown quantity, and dinner was probably the same to him. At tlii.' ..meeting of the Ma.sterton Chanib'M" of Commerce yesterday, Mr •f. ('. CVoper drew attention to the inconvenience that >vaft occasioned through there being only one tele•>'hoi)°, wire between Ma.sterton and Wellington. The restilt was that oeont' wlio us><l the connection wire eithe- unduly hurried, or were compelled to wait for lengthy periods. Other members of the Chamber endorsed the remarks of Mr. Cooper, and It was decided to communicate with the postal authorities on the subject. OFIt F, TV A OB OTJPY COUGH. "Mv 'ittle girl. Myrtle, aged .4 v.?nr«. had a hard cough with ' real, •royim- .«ntjpd." writes Mr H: Cdr'des'."' •'.f Crnmn-ell, N".Z. "Mr Hotort reme to try Chamberlain's rVitiodi Remedy, which T did. After three • or four doses all siens of ffoiminess had disappeared and the child -v:n =oon w°ll. Mv wifa and I ire 'riore than pleased with Chair!?©'.'lain's Cough Rem 7y." v

Big hauls of flounders iiflfr.j of late been secured by Picton firihe.rjr.en. Twenty-one ■weddings wore celebrated in VYanganui during Easter. ■A party of Mastertou deer stalkers left yesterday far die Mart l p borough - district, where a week will Lo ar,eutin quest of '"heads. ' In the Magistrate's Court at Mastertou yostamay, Joseph Herbert was fiiied 5h ami 7« costs for driving a vciliiclo after dark ,without lights. A letter from the Patmerston North Ohalianber of Ctommerce, in reference to tlio extension of the Sandon traan.vny. was '•'irooeivoct' by the Master ton -Chamber yesterday. Heavy rain has fallen on the higlte.r levels in the south, and in parts of „ the South Island high northerly and westerly winds have prevailed, and the barometer is very low, Th-o presentation to Mr. William Perry, on the eve of his departure fori the Old Country, takes plaoe ah tin* Masterton A. and P. Association'*!. rooms at 3.30 o'clock this laftarnoon. A London cable states that theHon. T. Mackenzie, High Ccwirmissioner for New Zealand, is prosecuting a butcher named ShankHn for selling Argentine •''■ mutton as NewZealand . The sum of £22-1,95(5 wa.s put through the totalisators at the various meetings ili-eltd throughout the Dominion dMring Easter. Auckland headed the list with £74,053 for two days. A Hotoilua telegram statlas that Eoc's mill at Mamaku, was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday morning.' Nothing was saved from the engine room or mill, but the drying shods escaped. The origin of the fire* m unknown. The cost of living is advancing very rapidly in Auckland, says the Star. The latest commodity to bo raised m prioo is baoon, wliic.li, with an .incimsft - of 2d per lb, i s being retailed at Is i)d per lb. Eggs cannot be bought uiivder Is 9d per dozen.

i; Another record was put up at the Waingaiwa freezing .works yesterday. Twenty-eight butchers put through. 3064 sheep and lambs (some of them very heavy) between starting time and 4.45 p.an. Tliiis is an average of over 109 sheep per man and would! be very hard to beat. Should the weather prove favourable, teams representing tho Maisterton and Carterton Bowling Clubs -will play the final for the "sihield" on the local green this afternoon. The Massterton teams will .be as follows:—W. Pnagnell, Prentice, Oresswell, Ewington (s); Gordon, Jnder, McCalden, 0. Pragnetl (s); Rankin, King, Harrison, Perry (s).

Christopher Out wa.s charged in tlhe Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid. S.M.. with keeping liquor for sale in a no-license area.

Tho defendant, who was represented' by Mr G-. H. Cutlen, pleaded nob guilty. He alleged that he had given the liquor a.wav to frierrV; His Worship gave him the >benefit of the doubt, and dismissed the information. On the Carterton bowling green on Thursday, . Mr. 0. Pragnell's t team, from Masterton, defeated M. Fisher's Carterton "team (the. holders) for the champion fours medals, by 19 to 15.

It will be remembered that in the previous -match for these medals the ■hioldeirtf tied on the last head, and th-e holders claimied their right to retain the medals.

A communication from.the Agricultural Department was read at the Ma;sterto.n Chamber cf Comimeroe yesterday, stating that it was proposed to send, a small exhibit of New Zenland • produce for exhibition in a College in China. The Department suggested that exhibits should be supplied .by Chambers of Commerce..

Tlie Maisterton Chamber decided that it dotald not see its way clear to ma.ke an exhibit. At a sale of kauri on Crown Lands held at the Auckland Survey Office, there was brjisk conipeeition. For 1,470,000 superficial feet of kauri in Carom andel County, the upset price was £1,845, hut it Was knocked down to the L.O'B. Timber Co. for an additional £4OO. The other lots realised the iiipset price, and included 126,590 feet, Waitemata Cauntv, price £160; and 1,111,177, Thames County, £2,240. To-anoai-ow at 5 p.m. the usual tea and .service, will be held in the, Y.M.C.A. Rooms, -when an addre&s

will be given by Mr. Ronald Miller, 8.A., who will take a 6 his .subject, "And finally brethren, be strong in tlie Lard." A farewell is to be

given at the meeting to Mr. Geo. I Fa I la, Who for the past four years ha* taken a very active part in the Association's affairs. Dr. Prior will, preside- and a .hearty invitation i« extended to all meu. At a committee meeting of the Mastertan Harrier Club, held last night, in the Dixon Street roams, '.Mr. H. Kingston was appointed secretary, owing to Mr, Stan Temple's leaving the district. Arrangements for the a.nnual general meeting were made for Thursday, April 3rd. The members of the committee decided to support the inauguration of a Harrier Club in Carterton, and are taking steps, to ensure a prosperous season. The. report and ■ba.lamce-siheet wa s left in the hands of the newly-appointed secretary to bring forward at the general meeting. A number of settlers and dealers were charged in tine. Magistrate'!* Court at JMasterton yesterday, before Mr. L. G. Reid, S.M., with exposing for sale in. the local saleyards sheep infected with lice. Inspector Hubbard stated that, a-s there, had been no visible diminution in the number of these offences, it was evident that sheep-ow.ner s did not take warning from the fines inflicted at the last sitting of the Court. Several farmers had, he said, complained to him of the danger attending vermininflicted sheep being taken to the kaleyards. He was therefore compelled to ask for more substantia J penalties. His Worship inflicted fines'of 40s and 7s costs in the cases of A. G. Grant. R.. Reside, H. Lee, a.nd D. McDonald," and 20s and 7s costs in the ca.se.s of C. L. Holmwood, N. S. Campbell, R. D. Ivnight, H. E. Gosnell, J. Whittaker and T. Cooper. HEADACHES. Many suffer, severe'y vritt bead.aches; but "they will 'derive/ ''grea,fcT-V\ benefit from a course of "Laxo-tonic Pills. The well known laxative and tonic properties of these pills 'are of wonderful effect in ' purifying the blood, and toning; up the swfcem. Price lOjd and Is 6d. ObtataftW* everywhere.

The price of meat has been raised by New Plymouth butchers, 'ibis is the result of the advance in the prico . of fat stock. Heavy floods prevented the West 'Coast territorials who took part in the military camp at Yaldlmrat from returning to their hemes. The ••xiverg- are everywhere flooded. Several Masterfonians. who ascended Mount • Holds worth during tho holidays state that the atmosphere wag bitteirly cold on the sutir.'-t of the mountain. Mr J. C. P.oddir.gton reports that six points of rain were registered at -—the Upper Plain for the twenty-four . hours ending nine o'clock yerjierday ** morning. Eltham, Hawera, Stratford, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Feildiug, Dan-nevh-ko and Palmerston North wdl go -to the poll in con ruction with, the weekly half-holiday question. It has been decided by- the executive ;of the Wairarapa Automobile Association, to have an opening run _ on Thursday, April 3, ami Mrs Tringharn, Pigeon Bush, has kindly offered the use o'f her ground's. Owing to tltr increase! cost of productiorrthe bakers of Napier and Has-tino-s hav-e decided to increase the price of bread one halfpenny per loaf from April Ist next, and from [Bthat date th-.' cash price will be 4d .At sports meetings in Taranaki, ™guoss.'lng the weight of sheep has apparently gone out of fashion, as at aVecent meeting guessing the weight Of a duck attracted considerable attention, i

,A Territorial named Thomas Byrn was charged in the Magistrate's Court at Masterton vesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., with failing to render the service requrecl of him under the Defence Act. Tlie defendant did not appear. A.s this was his third offence, lie was fined 40s. The New Zealand Dairy Association Ltd., recently distributed amongst its suppliers the sum cf £39,726 0s 2d. This payment, says the New . Zealand Herald, covered butter-fat supplied during the month of February. The corresponding payment last was £37,071 3s> 2d; thus the infor the month as compared last yean- is £2604 17s. At the meeting of tin W i-liimton Land Board on Thursday, the valuations placed upon the small grazing .runs at Ihuraua, formerly let to Messrs Dagg and Heckler, were ap- ■" proved. Mr W. H. Heckler lia>i intimated' that be would appear before the Board in reference to the ottering to him of 298 acres of section 86 and 87, .but as lie did not appear, no action' was taken.

The winter classes in connection ' with the Maisterton Y.MjC.A. gym- • nasiivm will open on Monday, April 7t'li. The various cla.ssei.s have heen arranged to suit the convenience of. all. On Mondays and Thursdays classes for men will be held from 7.30 MEo 0.30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays be open to ladies from 7.30 to p.aii., and on Tuesdayis from ' 3.40 to 4.4-5 girls will receive instruction. A class for business men will be arranged on Mondays or Tuesdays and on Thursdays, at an hour to be arranged, special concessions will be 'given to families. Tire classes will be under the expert control of Mes-srs. R. O. Jarsett and A. O. Williams; - An enthusiastic meeting of the Carterton branch of the Wairarapa Cale- • idoiiiia.il Society was held in the P. and A. Rooms last evening, Mr T. S. EArous (in the chair), there also being present: Me?i?rs. B. It. Rayner, [W. Pearson, B. Higgins, R.. Stout, F. J. J. K. .Snibith, E. McO. Reid, W. G: Deller, J. W. Fisher juii., G. Hughson, W. H; Brook, a'. McPhee, A. E Booth, W. Gillespie and Dr. Gunn. Apologies for absence wo.re received' from J. Georgeson, Oolin Campbell, and E. Eagle junior. ' The Railway Department wrote statingt hat a special train would be run -on the llth April, the flat" of the snorts .meeting, provided 200 passengers were guaranteed. The Mastertoii Hplf-Hnl'Vlnv 00-iMuittee wrote Mating that business premises would cle™ -it 'H o'clock r'i the day of the Tt was rfeel'rWl to the

raibvav iauth""itipti that the swoVl train leave 1 ; Mnstertan at 10 o'clock. VJrh'e rotrwTi train to leave ni.rte.rter ( $1 K ruTli fiiy m""' ,ni"inftiir,-.- were s ~>]fv,- , -o t }. Tt wn« fl-nfifl.".'! flint +be a*»n T,o.'lW ("Vvr-miH.n.p- K< IpP+. i.n rhry lmnrk of Mews W. Pearmen. T >. «. Atpi'p «. T>r-i-o, s . t- v wj~ derided to cvdinllv invite the' f -■ R*vm,l to attend, a.v' Mr W. H. Tintfh w".- nopointed hard : steward,.

The subject (if the address at t.tv> j Methodist Church, Mosterton. fr morrow" evening will bo: ''The Dropper: a Growing F-vil and how to deal with it." Mr Hornsby, who will be the preacher, says be will have a story of a somewhat startling nature to tell. The facts he will adduce ai'9 stated to disclose an extraordinary -condition of affairs., and one calling uien of Masterton are specially invited to be present on the occasion, that they may listen to a reasonedout denunciation of a condition of tilings which should not be tolerated.' "A great fuss." remarked 3%' Horusby to an "Age" representative, "has been made with regard to the proposed invitation to inieri in New Zealand to volunteer to the ertent of 8000 in number for the upholding of the honour of the British race, I shall touch upon that question, and I shall show that that demand is not even a circumstance when compared ■with the recruiting that is going on

.for quite another force. At any rate, my message i« one that may "well addressed to every well-wisher of ~jfiie young manhood of this district, B,nd to remiain silent would be cowardly in the extreme." Under the circumstances, we should imagine that , the address will be of more than ordinary interest, and if it be not given for the sake of mere sensa.tion-TinoTi-germg, then probably the public ■wft give the stubject due consideration.

THE MOST DANGEROUS COUGH. Is the Summer Cough'. It seems to take a thorough grip of the chest, and is extremel ydifficult to shake off In summer one becomes hot and i"- ©old alternately, so quickly that • «little chills feeding the trouble ▼ »nd freshening it up, and so it goes " on from day to day, until it so weak- „ ens the chest that tcannot throw ffthe trouble without assistance. is a real friend to all, £o situated. "Pectrol" immeidately .' jian'ests . she progress of the couah, and -before at bottle is completed, the ' #»iz,£h. will be completely removed. It is\safe and harmless, and contains .toothing injurious, and that ig worth knowing. If you need a qucik and safe" coagh cure then, don't forget "Pectrol," Is 6d and 2s 6d from J. V. Gordon, Chemist (by exam), Mas- _ l*rton. Posted to any address. V

The" price of butter was raised a penny .per pound '" Wellington, as from yesterday. Heavy rain foil on the East Coast yesterday, and will greatly benefit the cotintry, which was badly in need of rain. Sheep .worrying hy wandering dogs is very prevalent in some parts of Taranaki. One fanner had yixty sheep killed last week. Kxcehemt crops of maize have this sea.-i;n been grown in the Hawera district. One settler raiyj-d a crop which reached nine feet in height. Speaking at the meeting of the Masterton C'l'.ainber of M/a-uiurco yesterday Mr C E. Daniell said that, in his opinion, the visit to the .Dominion of the Empire Trade Oommifision would he> of immense advantage. Each member of the Ocmi mission would, ho thouglit, ibe an advertisement for New Zealand. There is a movement on foot to remove the headquarters of the Pahiattia Licensing Committee from Woodvino to Pahiatua. It is reported that Mr O'Rourke, clerk to the Pahiatua Magistrate's Court, will be appointed clerk to the Loeensing Committee. On being approached on Friday /morning, Mr. O'Rourke stated that nothing definite had been arranged. According to the Southland Education Board's annual report there were in December last 352 teachers in Southland, comprising 68 head and 111 sx>le teachers, 122 assistants. 36 pupil teachers, and 15 probationers. Of. these 122 were males and 230 females. The number included 115 uncertificated —viz., 1 head and 62 solo teachers, and 52 assistants. A South Australian breeder lias obtained good results from a pea crop for lamb fattening. He planted 50 acres, and he i s confident that the area will be equal to the maintaining of 30 sheep to the aero durin'x the ton-ping-offf period. The benof ; t to succeeding crop by the fertilising which takes place compensates for the cost of isowine the peas. The plan is to rotate with wheat. The territorial camp at Yaldlraret was concluded yesterday, says a (fliimtdhjurch telegram. The final operations wore confined to an attack on an imaginary enemy. After the manoeuvres .were completed. General Godley congratulated the men on the successful manner in wh'Vh they carried out the attack. The ea.mp has been one of the rmost instructive vet held in the Dominion, the discipline and general standard of work being very high.

■Messrs. Hollaway and Co. advertise tomato sausages at 4d per lb, supplied daily. A situation as domestic help or housekeeper to widower or bachelor is advertised for.

The Congregational Church will liold a social on Monday evening and a concert on Thursday evening. The annual meetings of the Red Star (Masterton) and Carterton football clubs will be held this evening. The Carterton Amateur Swimming Club held the final .race cf the reason on Thursday, aind resulted in S. Dudison winning from G. Ellis, with J. B. Lawrence third.

A Rover motor cycle in .perfect running order, fitted with magneto, is to be sold by amotion at the Post OffiVe imart this afternoon. Poultry, boots and ahoes and furniture will also be sold. The annual general meeting of the Masterton Hardens' Club will ,t>e held in .Mitrra.y'.s Hall on Thursday eveningn ext. It is 'hoped there will be a full attendance as the season opens almost immediately. A splendid' little farm at Kumroa of 43 acres, with two houses, outIraildings and all necessary improvements, is advertised for sale at a right price and on good terms. Mr. S. H. Tvnight, land agent, Hastings, can supply full particulars.

There can be no doubt that the mem .who "catch the eye" at a ball, public function, the theatre, or the party, are 'ithe men whose taste runs to dress suits, and to-day Mr Alec Donald shows some of the reasons why in his advertisement on page 3. Messrs. Jamas Macintosh and Co.. have received instruction's from Mr W. J). Watson, who has sold his Ngaionui property, to hold an unreserved clearing sale of all his live stock and implements on the fanm, Te Ore Ore, on Thursday, 17t.li 1 April. Full particulars will be advertised later.

The "■OolumiW eight day alarm clocks just -opened up at Mr L. S. .Nicol'g jewellery store are the latest invention to the clock industry. TJiese clocks only have to be wound once a. week for both time and alarm. All that has to be done is to push "on" switch at night and "off" in the morning to .stop the large bell from ■ranging. The "Oolumbo" is in a beautifully finished solid nickel ease. six inches high, hivcroid dial, and large figures, and every clock carries a. guf.iva.ntee. Inspection of tins new line is cordially invited.

Messrs. Graha.m and Cn. have received a large consignment of household hardware and "kitchen wantables" direct from the Heme .manufacturers. The -firm point out in their advertisement in another column that it is poor economy to 1 ay this claws of goods without being sure that the "quality" 'is right. AH the'-article: stocked by Graham and 00. are absolutely reliable, and a glance through the prices advertised •will show that nrofits have been cut as fine as ipossible.

A replace advertisement in this issue drawls attention to the special stoolc t>f winter overcmt.s of Messrs .T. L. Mn-nw. Ltd. Tire goods have been carefullv -selected hv the firm's Home buyers, and include the very latest styles. Smart shower-proof coats, lip-ht weights for rainv weather, and For motorists .snccinl heaw D.B. coats in Irish freeze. Donegal tweeds, and new homesrmns -and fancy tweeds, with wool, fleecy, leather and gemv-ne'fur Hnin.cs. For bow them ore .swart Home "Rancor and Stirline coats, and the latest styles and coverings.

TO HO OTHERS GOOD. "T have been livine in S W. Onoe«<=land fo>- thirteen years." writo, Mr J. R. findale editor of the Ounn.nmnlla Watchman. During that time Thnvo alwavs beon -subject to at + nck a of Diarvboon. <md have frmnd r -hambprl'iin's fWie and Diarrhoea Remedy to ouicklv cure me. T can recommend it to anvone snfferine <Vnm that complaint. Yon mav use this letter as you see fi+ for it is •vritten to do others good."

The high prices prevailing in the rabbit market has induced several trapper s to continence operations in the country beyond the Maungarakio. At a special meeting of the Hawke's Bay Land Board on Thursday Mr H. \V." Percy, Feniridge, Masterton, «c----currd 543 acres of land in the Waihau block, Hawke's Bay. The annual meeting of the Featherston Football Club was held on Wednesday last, there l>eing a large attendance p-r.sent. The treasurer repotod a credit balance at date of £23 as 3d. Officers for the ensuing season wore elwtod, and it was decided to open the reason on April 12th. The following new and important novels will shortly be on sale at Messrs. Mc.L-oed and Young's, booksellers: "Their Yesterdays" (Harold Bell Wright, author of "Winning of Barbara Wontor"): ''An Amateur Gentleman" ''Jeffrey Farnol, author of "The Bro-!.' Flighwav"'); "Virginia" (Ellen Glasgow): ''The Meetins of Mollv" (Mr. T. Daviess); ' Friar Turk" (K. A. W.vmv); and a rew book by the author of "Tweed." Orders are being booked for these, and other new hooks arriving at "The Academy."