LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 21 April 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the monthly mieeting of tho Wairarapa. Caledonian Society on Saturday, twenty-five new members were elected. Bernard McCaffrey, aged eighty, died in the Auckland hospital as a result of a fall into the cellar of the Thames Hotel. The Banks and Government offices in Masterton wall bo closed on Wednesday next, in celebration of St. George's and St. David's Day. The Masterton Presbyterian Men's Society fias donated one guinea; to the Wairarapa Caledonian Society in recognition of the services rendered by the Society's Pipe Band at the recent sale of work. The monthly meeting of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society was held on Saturday afternoon, Mr J. B. McKenzie presiding over a good attendance of directors. Messrs C. A. dimming, John Gray jun.„ W. V. Trcseder and Alf Pippon forwarded resignations as members, which were accepted with regret. It was decided that all accounts in connection with the recent sporte at Carterton be passed for payment. A vote of thanks was passed to the committee of the Carterton branch for the able manner in which they carried out all work in connection with the recent sports meeting. It wa.s decided that nominations for all officers for the ensuing year close on. Thursday next at noon, and that Messrs R. Brown, J. B. Emmett, W. Foley and James Hunter be appointed scrutineers. It was decided that the appointment of a committee to draft by-laws for the wnole of the various branches of the sport, be herd over till after the annual meeting.

A SCEPTIC CONVINCED. "I was very bad with colic," writes Mr Joseph Ryan, Hotelkeeper, Pahi, N.Z., "and my wife was recommended to give me Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. I was sceptical and refused to take it but at last I got so bad that my wife prevailed upon me to try it. After two doses I was alright and have been sc ever since. I swear by Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy now." Ladies 1 Warner's Corsets are comfortable—guaranteed so. They shap* fashionably. The bones cannot rust or can the fabric tear. Order now ]ic draper".

The latest return from the Worksop dredge is u'Soss. for 130 hours. The F rim ley canning factory is to ,be dosed down from the end of the present, month. • The Wairarapa branches of the New Zealand Farmers' Union have now an aggregate membership of 380. A meeting of the Wairarapa branch of the Teachers' Institute was "held in Masterton on Saturday last. A consignment of 414 opossum skins was sold in Dunedin last week for the handsome price of £l3O 17s 3d.

The pathetic picture of a father and .son in the prisoner's dock on a charge of theft was witnessed at C liriskhureh ono day last week. The \cwts states that the Land Purchase Board will shortly inspect another property at Te Wharau, with a view to acquiring it for closer settlement.

Tin battleship New Zealand has three funnels of different size. They are named "Faith, Hope and Charity." The greatest of them ail is "Charity." A number of informations have been laid against Wellington publicans and barmen, charging them with offences connected with alleged illegal gambling. The number of patients at present under treatment at the Masterton Hospital is twenty-five. There are four fever patients in the fever ward of the institution.

The young man who is under arrest in connection with the burglary at Mr A. Henderson's jewellery establishment, will, appear before the Court in Masterton this morning. Inquiries go to show that none of the Masterton or Wanganui Territorial.s took part in last week's disgraceful incident at Dannevirke. Nobody seems anxious to claim the offend-

ers. Misfortunes never come*singly. On Thursday a son ? ef iMr W. *T. Orr, of Woodville, very nearly gouged 'his eye out with a fork. On the following day another son fell of a bridge and broke this arm. A well attended meeting of the Masterton branch of the .New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union was held in the Dominion Rail, on Saturday afternoon, when business of a routine nature was transacted. The Department of Agriculture in Queensland has demonstrated that tomatoes may be kept in cold storage. A consignment recently received from the- Stanhorpe district was subjected to a test of tbroe weeks, and although fully ripe when placed "in the stores, they came out in perfect condition. The premises at present occupied by Mr Bobbins, fruiterer, of Masterton, have been acquired by the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Bobbins has taken a. lease of the shop occupied by Messrs Smith Bros., painters, and the latter will transfer their business to the preim'se-s next to Beale and Co'&,, formerly occupied by Mr W, Jf, Shaw. The Woodville Examiner .states that the Pahiatua Racing Club did not have a' license for its meeting last week, notwithstanding that its programme was passed by the Metropolitan Club. The Examiner asserts that every person present at the meeting, whether a.s a spectator or in any other manner whatsoever, k liable to a fine of £SO. or three months' imprisonment. Seventeen pupils from the Tinui School, in charge of Messrs A. T. Hancock (chairman of the committee) ■ and H. Sutton (head teacher), arrived in Masterton yesterday, by a special coach s ent out bv Messrs Pinhey Bros. They leave for Wellington by the 6.30 train this morning, returning on Tuesday evening,' and arriving at their homes on Wednesday night. At a meeting of shareholders of the Wellington Farmers' Bacon Company, held at Pahiatua on Friday last, the opinion was expressed by a number of those present that a mistake line 1 ■been m.nde in the first place in fixing the shares of the company at £5 each. An alteration in the articles of association, was urged, fixing the <shares a* £l. It was claimed that this would ho far better for the shareholders and the company. The Okaiawa correspondent of the .HaweraStar is responsible for the following yarn. 'Speaking of dairying ('he writes) what T should think would be a record in the koepirg of butter was related to me when in Otago recently. A gentleman;, who had recentlv been in business as a general storekeeper, informed me that many years ago, when butter was very cheap, he bought a large quantity at -I'd per Hi. The butter was of good qualitv, but was unsaleable, so he packed it in keg s and buried it n'n the ground, where it lay for no less than two years. Asa matter of fact the storekeeper had forgotten all about it. Then came a shortage in the butter market, and he suddenly remembered about the buried butter. It wais taken up, and proved to bo as good a.s on the day it wa,s put down." In a letter to Mr W. B. Giesen, of Fcilding, Mr .7. C. Cooper, managing director of the Waingawa meat works, says: —"The present financial year, of course, will not end before June 30th, but we have, tip to date, considerably exceeded hist year's figures in sheep and lambs, and almost so in cattle, and as a matter of fact we have worked up to a maximum of 30(54 sheep and lambs in one day. These figures will give you some idea of what might be termed the enormous expansion which has taken place in our plant during the short time the company, has been established. Now, the "only addition to our capital has been £7OOO worth of shares placed up to date, of which we have called up a little over £IOOO. We have increased the capital account to the Bank of New Zealand by a very small amount, and, as a matter of fact, by the end of the year it will probablv stand at the original £IO,OOO. With this very small increase from outside, the whole of these very largo additions have been paid .for by the earnings of the com>pany entirely, hardly any of which has so far figured in any of our bal-ance-sheets."

WHY SHOULD EVERY HOME HAVE A HOT WATER BOTTLE? J Here are FIVE of the many reasons : —lt is a necessity, not a luxury ; It feeds the body* with warmth and life; It is a boon to those who suffer with cold feet; It is indispen-j sJble in the sick room, and will relieve j any pain instantly; It ensures a good i night's rest, and soothes the nerves. We have just opened up a large fresh stock of absolutely the best quality of Hot Water Bottles, which have come direct from the best British Manufacturers. Your inspection is requested. Posted to any address i from J. V. GORDON, M.P.&., Dispensary Chemist, Etc., (by Exam.), Medical Hall, MasterUn.

The price of milk has been raised from 4d to od per quart in Auckland. The Dannevirke newspaper complains of the lack of public interest in municipal affairs. Two new • members were elected a* the annual meeting of the Masterton Gun Club making a total ot 3'd activu men\l>ers. During the coming season the .Masterton Gun Oiub intends holding two £')() clay bird shoots and a £IOO livo bird match. A number of Mastertonians pro- 1 oeeded to Wellington by motor-cycle/ on Saturday evening, for the purpose of visiting H.M.S. New- Zealand. A large numiber of men are at the present time engaged in rabbit killing in the Wairarapa. The big price given for skin* is i.o i! >ubt largely, responsible. Tlie Dannevirke News refers to the Territorial encampment at'Oringi asi a model of cleanliness and states that the camp is most complete and up-to-date.

.Sir Joseph Ward has not been idlo whilst enjoying his holiday in England. He has raised a loan of £90,000 for the I'nvorcargill Borough Council,

The roads in some of the outlying parts of the Wairarapa are said to be in a very bad condition at present. Motor car traffic-, it is said, is responsible for much of the damage.

It is stated that a resident of the Western district, who has 'been trapping oppossums, netted for one month's work the sum of £147. Some of the skins bring up, to ten shillings each.

A record price for ewes sold at Burnside was obtained on Wednesday. This wa s for a very prime ewe forwarded by Mr J. Grant, of Inoholme, which brought 41s. Another ewe sentbv the same owner sold for 375.

The Chief Justice on Saturday granted an application made under the Mental Defectives Act, 1911, for the appointment of two persons other than the Public Trustee to manage the'estate of a person detained in a mental hospital. Although the present deer-stalking season has not come up to previous years, one or two fine "heads" 'have t>een shot by sportsmen in the Gladstone district. A fine 13-pointer fel7 to the rifle of a young sportsman in. that district last week.

A novel cargo is likely to be carried by the timber schooner Benecia from Dunedin to the Pacific Coast of America. Her agents are buying up empty iron tanks, which presumably are worth more there than in New Zealand.

The Masterton Homing Club flew a Derby race from Napier on Saturday. The times put up were not fait. The first four birds homo were as follow: —JJ. M; Wilton's "Such a Shine," 1 ; J. B. F. Sutherland's "RoIIo," 2; Drake Bros'. "Golden Lilv," 3; G. Penrber's "Balda," 4, There is evidentaly still money to be made in rural land. A farm on. the West Coast of the South Island' that was sold a month ago has since changed hands at £2 an acre advance, representing in the aggregate £IOOO, and the buyers consider they have/ made an excellent deal.

After an examination at a training, college for women teachers at Awsberg, Prussia, the examiner, addressing the fifty-six girl candidates, said : "Yon liave all done very well and passed the examination. Now try towin a husband, "which is far better. For the .outlook for women teachers is very bad." "Military training is going' to be the making of athletes," remarked a member of the Canterbury Rugby Union ; and another member observed that "it will bo the making of a good many young men." These remarks were made during n short discussion on a proposal that the Rugby Union should show its appreciation of and" interest in the Territorial system by presenting a trophy to be comj>eted for at football by the Territorials while in camp. . The proposal was generally favoured, and a sub-committee was appointed to go into the matter.

The North Auckland' Times states that in comparison with many other districts of the Dmrniion, the Northern Wairoa has come through the long drought ordeal satisfactorily, especially proving the enduring properties, of her pastoral areas. While several butter factories north of Auckland have had to cease operations from the cause named, the Northern Wairoa. factory at Mangawhare is still in active >swing, and there are assured indications that the factory will continue at work throughout the whole of the win,ter period now at hand.

The Masterton agent of the Labour Department reports as follows to the Labour Journal for April:-—-"Trade and labour conditions in the majority of industries have been oomparativelv quiet during the month, just ended. The weather conditions,' however, have been excellent, so that the quality of stock has been well sustained, thus allowing practically a record quantity to be dealt with through the local freezing works. These works have proved a great .boon' to tho local workers this season, thus furnishing almost unbroken employment to those concerned, and the rates of wages agreed upon have given general satisfaction. The milk supply to the various factories has shown a decrease,'but taken throughout has maintained a> good ..standard. Building trades continue fairly brisk ; there is still a considerable amount of new buildings, additions, and alterations in progress throughout the district, no tradesmen in this line being idle, whilst carpenters 'especially are in demand. Textile trades report a very fair amount of business, full time with an additional amount of overtime being worked. General retail business is reported rather quiet."

IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble, Stomach, Bowel, Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, use SANDER'S EUCALPYTI 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 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 from their use. Do not »»)piy an ointment to a sore. It back the secretion. ' To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns ulcers, eczema, and; other skin troubles, apply Sander's Extract; 15 drops in a taMespoonful of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. Sander's Extract heals because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in othereucalyptus preparations. It heals when others irritate. Insist upoa* the Genuine Sanders.

The finances of the Wellington Boxing Association, say s the annual report, give cause for grave concern. The credit balance, which at the end of 1912 season was £334 16s 6d, has diminished very considerably, and at the end of the 1913 sea-sou stood at £172 16s lOd. The tournaments held -fchdg season resulted in a net loss of £ll6 to the Association, Some time between the 29th of March and the Ist of April, a quantity v of amalgam, estimated at about 50 ounces, wa# stolen from the Golden Blocks mine at Taitapu. The loss (says th,e Nelson Colonist) ,wa.s discovered when the company was going « to clean up. The police have the matter in hand, but so far there is no clue to the thief. Mr Cockayne, of the Agricultural Department, will lecture at the Town Hall, Tinui, on Friday afternoon next ai:»d at Masterton on Saturday afternoon. All fanners are cordially invited to be present. A meeting of retailers of Masterton : and others interested in retaining Thursday as the weekly halWioliday, will be hald i*'- the Exchange Buildings on Thursday evening next. The oraterial and debating class to be held iu tbr- Y.M.C.A. room will open on Tutt-iay evening at 7.45 p.m. The Associate >- r i" has been fortunate in securing tho services of Mr J. T. M. ' Horri'by »3 instructor. Mr Hornsby's ability as an instructor is well known, and men would do well to avail themselves cf this opportunity. The class j is not confined to members of the Assiation, but is open to alLmen. Messrs Dalgsty and Co., Ltd., have received instructions f*om Mr H. W. Percy, Fernridge, to hold an unreserved clearing sale of live- and dead stock ! on Tuesday, Aipril 29th, at 1 p.m. . The list .includes 30 first-class dairy cows due factory dates, 15 weanei heifers, horses, farm; implements, etc. For the convenience of buyers the &ak has been arranged to be held in Mr Gorringe's yards, Fernridge. Details appear in the advertisement on page 8 of this morning's issue. The lightning- flashed, the thunder roared, The rain came down like madj ' The cold got into poor Bill's bones- '■'- It-made him very sad. But Mrs Bill—she loved her spouse, This fact I know for sure, Else she would not have phy&icked him- „ . ■ With Woods' Great Peppermint, . Cure. ■