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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TJie Masterton Borough Council received £195 13s 3d in licenses and fees last year. The rates collected by the Masterton Borough Council during the last financial year amounted to £5078 8s 7d. The subsidy from the Government amounted to £413 7s lid. A terribly tragic death occurred at Cambridge a few days back. A young lady, Miss Amy Williams, was spending the afternoon with some friends. She was asked to sing, and responded with "Love's Coronation." When she had reached one of the top notes she fell forward on her face and expired immediately. At the Wellington Hospital Board meeting yesterday, some discussion took place on the question of the payment of an honorarium to the chairman, and a resolution was ipro'posed, affirming the principle, and urging that legislation should be obtained to permit of the chairman receiving payment for hi s services. This was eventually defeated on the casting vote of the chairman.

A SCEPTIC CONVINCED. "I was very bad with colic," writes Mr Joseph Ryan, Hotelkeeper, Pahi, N.Z., "and my wife was recommended to me Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. I was sceptical and refused to take it but at last I got go had that my wife prevailed upon me to try it. After two doses I was alright and have been so ever since. I swear by Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy

The Pahiatuo golf links arc to bo opened for the .season to-clay. The trout fishing season clones at tho -end of the present month. The Whakataki braVich of the Fanners' Union has a membership of twenty-eight. Twelve candidates have been nominated for the nine seats on tho Carterton Borough Council. A good deal of the grain that was harvest in tho Masterton district this season still remains unthreshed. To-day is the anniversary of the birth and death of the great poet, Shakespeare. He was born on April 23rd, 1504. The Waingawa freezing works continue very busy, and large mini hers of fat sheep are arriving from the outlying districts. What is claimed to be a remedy for sea sickness,-©!! entirely new lines, has been compounded by a one-time steward on one of the intercolonial steamers, and has bwn taken up by a New Zealand syndicate. A fine draft of 3000 wethers were railed to the Wellington Export Company's works, from Mauriceville, yesterday. They came from Mr W. Burling's Pongaroa station, and are said to be the finest lot that have left the district this season.

The Wellington centre of the New Zealand Athletic Association has advised tho secretary ol» the Masterton Harriers Club that the control of the Eiv-o Mile Provincial Cross Country Championship has "been granted to this Clui> for the ensuing year. The Masterton centre o fthe Farmers' Union has a sufficient number of financial members to ensure it repre-' sentation by two delegates at the Dominion Conference. This is a distinction possessed by no other branch of the Union in New Zealand. Some erratic person disturbed residents of Mauriceville on Monday by discharging a shot gun several times, close to the Mauriceville boardinghouse, inmates of which were not a little alarmed. Investigations are likely to be made regarding the identity of the disturber of the peace.. A Palmerston telegram states that a young man named John Sheehian, a recent arrival, was found in a board-ing-house with a wrist severely gashed. He was charged yesterday with attempted suicide, and remanded. ,No reason is assigned for the act except that he has been on a drinking bout. The Otago Daily Times.understands that complaint is rife an local trade circles in connection with the antimilitary propaganda. In addition to circulars arriving from other parte of the Dominion in regard to this movement, the local Peace Council is also sending out a circular to unions. In several cases this latter communication is being met with scant support, and the allegation is made that the anti-military agitation is being pushed to tho detriment of general labour principles. A beginner at golf was on one occasion (says the Argonaut) taking an ■unconscionable time to get round a seaside course near Edinburgh. Several holes had been played in a manner which produced a look of disgust in the face of the caddy. Getting badly bunkered, the gentleman tried several elulbs, one after the other, without success. Turning to the caddv, he inquired: "What should I take now, boy?" To this the caddy promptly replied: "Ye should tak' the 4.25 back to Edinburgh." At tho Christchuirch Magistrate's Court the other day, a young man was charged with trespassing on tho railway lines. His offence consisted of crossing the lines at the.Christ- ' church station from one platform to another. The defendant, according to evidence, had explained that he had invade a het of 2s 8d with a friend that he would oros s the lines. As it proved, the bet was a costly one, for he was fined 40s and costs, so that even should the "friend" have paid paid over the 2s 6d the accused lost over £2 on the transaction.

A Dunedin .representative of commerce says he would not be surprised if margarine were manufactured in New Zealand before very long. The meat companies he points out, supply a great quantity of fat to the .manufacturers of margarine in other countries, where the demand for that isubstitute for butter is enormous. Same manufacturers have become so clever in the production of ■ margarine that even expert judges 'have mistaken it for ttie best butter. Last year England imported 1,352,427 cwt. of margarine.

The rabbit pest has appeared in a new light down Catl'ins way (says the Lender). They have quite taken possession under the floors at Purekireki school residence, and by their burrowing threaten to demolish the chimney foundation, while the piles of the 'building are seriously undermined. These conditions apply to the school and outbuildings, as well as the residence. Btmny seems to gather in hordes from the .surrounding lands and find shelter under the building, where the rabbits are literally teeming in numbers. The Education Board have instructed their architect to do whatever work is necessary, by wire-netting round the foundations and otherwise, to stop the nuisance and 1 destruction. "T am sure that the declarations made by solicitors in issuing judgment summonses are too often made without regard to truth," said Mr C. C. Kettle, S.M., at the Auckland Magistrate's Court on Thursday. "The declaration says that to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief the defendant has had, since the date of judgment, sufficient money to pay the debt. I have warned the legal profession on this point before, and unless something is done I shall endeavour to have an end put to the practice of bringing debtors into Court when there is no reasonable prospect that the money will be forthcoming. Many debtors are brought here at the loss of half a day's pay, and in addition to that they have to pay &?, the cost of the judgment summons. Xo judgment summons ought to be issued unless there are honest and reasonable grounds for the belief that the debtor is able to pay."

WHY SHOULD EVERY HOME HAVE A HOT WATER BOTTLE? Here are FIVE of the maray 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 indispensable in the sick room, and will relieve any pain instantly; It ensures a good night's rest, and soothes the nerves. We have"jn«t 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 from J. V. GORDON, M.P.S., Dispensary Chemist, Etc., (by Exam.). Medical "Hall, Master* n.

During the past year 107 nesy consum ors were connected with tho Masterton Municipal Gasworks. The present roll number of tlte Pahiatua Public School i s 238, the average attendance being 220. The slaughtering fees collected ft-fc the Masterton abattoirs last ye*r amounted to £1095 5s 9d. During the year ending March 31, 1913, 2215 sacks of coke were sold from the Masterton gasworks, and for the same period 5281 gallons of tar wero disposed of. A record sale of stock is reported from Tamuka, in the South island* .vhere 1170 fat lambs, from Mr J. Guilds' T.revenua farm, were sold nfc 18s 8(1 per head. A sum of £3H) Hs> was expanded upon the iMa-sterton Park last year bv tho Borough Council. C harituble. Aid 'cost the borough £456 16s 4d* fire prevention £529 5s Id, .sanitation and drainage £586 12s Bd, street lighting £IOB 4s 3d, and street maintenance £2150 10s 2d. A festive morepork alighted on a telephpne post near the Masterton Post Office last night, and announced? liis presence by a fluttering of his wings and repeated "pce-wits." Moreporks are rare birds in theso parts, though, in olden days, they were very numerous. Mr Edgar G. Eton was yotcrday nominated as a representative of the Masterton Borough on the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board by Messrs J. M. Coradine and Joseph; Carpenter. It is expected that. Messrs Eton and Ewington will be reelected .without opposition.

At the conclusion of last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, Cr. Elliott (chairman) said the Council was to be congratulated on the manner in which the officers had carried out their arduous duties, which was no doubt largely responsible for the easy time the Councillors had had in administering the affairs of the Borough during the last year. Other Councillors endorsed the remarks of Cr. Elliott.

At the ordiinary meeting- of the Masterton Borough Council the Town Clerk intimated on behalf of His. Worship the Mayor, who was absent owing to indisposition, that he (the Mayor) regretted his inability to 'be. present at the last meeting of <s>e Council. He thanked the Councillors far their assistance during the past term, and was glad to state that the financial condition of the Borough was. most satisfactory. He hoped that, if he was returned as Mayor for a further term, he would see the old faces around the Council table again.

The interim report on the year'« work in connection with the 'Masterton Municipal Gasworks, presented at last night's meeting of the Borough Council by the manager (Mr G. W. Blackmail), shows that the total revenue for the year amounted to £12,298 17s 2d, an increase of £1139 12s 5d on the previous twelve months. The principal items of increase were as follow: Gas rates £9978 Is 2d, cooker s and fittings £l9B 16s 10d, residuals £197 14s Bd. The decreases were as follow: Meter rents £2 2s, coal sold £134 19s 6d, services account £l2 lis, Istreet lighting £55, and miscellaneous £3O lis 7d. The percentage of nett increase for the total income was 10.18 per cent. The total expenditure was £12,399 8s 6d, including a sum of £1799 18s 7d spent on new'plant.

A good general help is advertised for in a good home, 7 miles from Masterton. Notice is given that trespassers on Blairlogie station with, dog and gun., will be prosecuted. Members of the Masterton United Labour Party meet at Murray's Hall this evening. A meeting of the Masterton Drivers' Union will be held in Murray's Hall this evening. A boarding-house is Masterton is advertised for sale, lit is centrallysituated and can be taken over as a going concern. No reasonable offer will be refused. 1 Nominations for the offices of pre-i sident, two vice-presidents, and fifteen directors of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society, for the ensuing year, close with the secretary on Thursday, at noon.. The Caistlepoint County Ckrk gives notice that the by-law regulating wheel traffic, prohibiting heavy traffic and the use of bullock teams on the road during the winter months, will be strictly enforced after May Ist. Particulars of a. clearing sale of furniture by Mr V. L. Fairbrothertfor to-day at 1.30 p.m. are advertised on page 8. The items to be sold are good!, and in spendid order, and as Mrs Clotigh is 'leaving for Auckland, everything must be cleared without reserve. Applications are invited from teachers capable of teaching up to seventh standard ten to fourteen pupils at the Castle-point Private School. Board and lodging will be provided free, and applicants are requested to send full particulars as to qualifications and salary required to Mr E. H. Field, Castlepoint. •Entries for theory examination by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music, London, close with the hon. local representative, Mr A. B. Wallace, on Thursday, Ist May. Entriesfor practical subjects close Ist July. Entry forms will be forwarded on application to Mr A. B. Wallace. Messrs IVlcGnter and Co., Queen street, have just opened up a choice consignment of soft striped and plain neglige shirts in unions and flannels. These are of remarkable value, and there is a fine range to choose from. The shipment includes tweed and rainproof overcoats, and some good warm -muffler®. These goods are all seasonable, and should be immediately inspected to secure the best value. During the winter months the strain on a bicycle or motor cycle is rather severe, and in order to meet the extra strian placed upon them the machines should be overhauled before the rough weather sets in. Mr D. G. BroAvn specialises in repair work of all kinds, and guarantees satisfaction to customers. All accessories are sold at lowest prices. Acetylene, oil, and candle lamps are stocked in great variety, and the cyclist and motorist will find everything he requires at Brown's motor and cycle works.

SORE LUNGS. When your kings are sore and # iiw. flamed from coughing, is the time when the germs of pneumonia, pleurisy, and consumption find lodgment and multiply. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for 'Coughs and Colds stops the cough and heals and strengthens the lungs. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery is a safe and never-failing remedy. Price, Is 6d a4id 3s, Obtainable everywhere.

Tli© Union Steamship Company's new Pacific, liner Niagara has arrived at Melbourne. A succ.eis.sful rehearsal of the opera "The Geisha" was held by the Jiasterton Amateur Theatrical Society last night. Two Eketahuna settlers were, each "lined £1 and costs yesterday for exposing for «ale sheep infected with lice. At last night's meeting of the Borough Council a letter was received from the Napier . Chanil):'r of Commerce, asking the co-np.uation of the Council in assisting i::< torm a district court at the Auckland Exhibition. It was decided that the letter be referred back to Napier, with the intimation that iji the opinion of the Masterton Borough Council, the 'Chamber of Commerce is the. proper ix»dy to con.nuiinicatc with in connection with the matter. The monthly report of the manager of tho Mauterton Municipal Gas.orks presented at the ordinary -meeting of tho Borough Council last evening, showed that - 977.000 cubic feet .of gas were ira'ivfactured, and the gas -sold for the months of Februarv and March totalled -1.307,700 cubic feet. The gas miM for the year totalled '28,728.100 ;•!::• feet.'being an in<•rea.se of 1.17:-!,000 cubic feet on the preceding twelve months. Cookers and fittings .-old for the year totalled 83, of a value of £llOB *2s Bd. The meih'bers of tho newly-oonstj-tuted central committee of the Waijrarapa Hospital Board paid a visit of inspection to the Pahiatua Hospital on Monday afternoon. Miss Hayward, matron of the Masterton Hospital, a«.d-Mr Green, secretary to the Board, accompanied 'the party. The commiittf-o expressed itself pleased with the hospital and grounds. It decided to recommend to the Board that two exra rooms for the use of the nurses be provided at the .hospital, and also that one of the rooms at present uacd by the nurses be provided with a chimney and be for the use of the matron. In tent and gunyah ,eot and Si all, In whare, boat, or camp, The name of "Woods" is "known • allEach bottle bears the stamp. Wherever men and women live* Either on aea or shore, They know for coughs the thing to give I* Woods' Great Peppermint Owe.

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 23 April 1913, Page 4

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 23 April 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 23 April 1913, Page 4

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