LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 1 May 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A dense fog was twperienwd in Mastei-ton at an early hour on Wednesday morning. The Education Board on Tuesday granted subsidies far the libraries at Mauriceville West and Kiiiparoro. "Plumping" was• IreeJy indulged in at the municipal election in Mastortou yesterday, hundred* of voters recording their votes for less than the required number of candidates. The Wellington correspondent of the Lyttelton Times telegraphs that the Government has purchased f>ooo acres of Messrs Re veil and Rowe's estate at Tauranga, suitable for .snvall farms. The recent earthquake was serious enough to damage the chimneys of three ol the -schools in the Wellington Education Board's district. The chimneys a,re to be examined for structural defects.

A sum approximating £IO,OOO was required to pay tlie troops at Oringi. Each man received 4s a day, and the officers larger sum*;. The money had to be delivered at the camp in silver and gold. A gentleman who returned from the West Coast told 'a Ohristcliuroh Press representative that matters were not very good there at present. A number of sawmills had had to fchut down temporarily, owing to lack of orders, and* the consequent depression was reflected upon the whole commerce of the Coast. The Southland Times state s that a conference of dairy factory directors lias been Convened to meet in f hvtMY-arjrill 0 n May 10 to consider the question of transferring the headquarters of tlv.< South Island Dairy Association to InVercargill. The initiative in the movement has been taken by three of the Eastern District factory companies. At the lnvereargill Police Court yesterday Colin Gerard, a. farmer, was committed for trial on a charge of setting fire to the refreshment rooms at Thorbu'rv. The premises were destroyed and tin. loss to the proprietor is estimated at. £BOO. The magistrate remarked that though the case wa« not very strqng, it should go before a jury. Bail was allowed in three sureties of £IOO each.

At its meeting on Tuesday, the Wellington Education Board authoriser" the .payment of half the cost of lighting tlia headmasters room at Carterton. Grants were made for a tank and platform at Kaitoke, and a refund on account of residence at Mangamahoe. The following requests from School Committee were declined: Konini, extension i>f room in residence; Kaiawahvai, residence blinds; Te Ore Ore, septic tank. So severe have the ravages of the flax gaib been this season, that a, well-known Tokomaru flaxmiller has had to commence iinjwting flax into Tokomaru, the very centre of the large industry in this district. Besides two truck loads arriving daily, a contract has been let for a thousand tons to come from Linton. What the grub musi mean to flaxmillers can easily be gauged by the fact that the flax land owned by the flaxmiller con. cerned is 1100 aort At the present time the grubs are so plentiful that they can be picked up in handfuls. .Recently an advertisement appeared in the papers that a rough carpenter was wanted (says & Southland exchange). A well-known Hedgehope resident, feeling sure he could fill the bill, applied for the position. He was informed that the salai'y was £l2O a year. The other necessary qualifications were that he must be able to preach and be a lay missionary. The applicant came to the conclusion that the position would not suit him; he could do better in Southland.

Threshing operations have been concluded at the Moumahaki State Farm, and on Friday Mr Lonsdale, manager, worked out the .returns. Tlie yield from cereal s and legumes were found to be highly remunerative, and proved what can be accomplished \inder good management. Oats yielded up to 75 bushels tto the acre, barley 80 bushels, wheat 45 bushels, linseed 3 .bushels, peas 60 bushels, and vetches '25 bushels. Tobacoo was also grown on the farm with considerable success, an eighth of an acre cropping well. The tobacco leaf is cut up very fine, and used as a tonic for sheep, cattle and horses, is found to be m6st effective. . A representative of oversea shipping holds. the opinion that the Panama Canal, when opetied! for traffio, will not be of much commercial advantage to Australasia for some years to come, although it will doubtless prove an alluring attraction to wealthy colonials. The dues, he thinks, will be heavier than the reduction in the cost of fuel for the shorter journey, thus offering no inducement to ships running between England and Australasia. It is probable that the Panama Canal .rout" will be made cheaper than tharb via the Suez Canal in the future, but not for several years yet. s The charges imposed on vessels -using the Suez Canal run into £IOOO for a ship of 4000 tons . "It is a great mistake for poultrymen to allow eggs to rise to 2s 6d a dozen," said an auctioneer at the Chr.istchurch egg sale on Wednesday. "Few consumers can afford to pay that price, with the result that the consumption of eggs goes down over 50 per cent., while the production does net vary. The result is, in a weeik or so eggs haivo accumulated in the stores, and sellers' are forced to take a much lower price. The price is 2s 6d a dozen for a week or two, then it drops ba-ck to half that amount. If eggs were kept at a fair price the consumption would not bo eheekecl. and during the scarce months the prices would average out better to producers than the sp'i.s- I modic rises'of the market tr-duv." i

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A settlor last week at Raetihi dug 21 tons of potatoes per acre, which he gold at £8 per ton in Raetihi. The Auokfaoid 'branch of the 'Girls' Friendly Society has received subscriptions totalling £&150 11« 7d. It is stated that, from experiments made, it has been found that the kauri tree growa particularly well in some parts of Ota go. A Masterton resident who has returned from a visit to Invercargill, states that the weather experienced there of tafte ha« been the worst for many years. The P. and T. and Excelsior Hockey teams will play a practice game at Laosdowne this afternoon. The Wairarapa championship matches will commence on Thursday. next. Auckland school committees are urging the purchase of ground round •schools, to give the children greater facilities for indulging in outdoor games. Progressive candidate at a meeting at Tooting (London) School: —Can you name any one tiling, any one commodity, that is not the direct or indirect product of the land? Voice in audience: Yes—fish.! The tender of Mr J. H. Rastleigh has been accepted for painting, etc., ait the teacher's residence at mahoe. Mr W. F. Sayer's tender hafi been accepted for new latrines at Xgaturi, and Mr C. E. Clifton's for latrines, etc., at Manga hao. The. match to decide tthe championship of New, Zealand for clay pigeon shooting wil'l be held! on the Napier Inanimate Pigeon Club's grounds on Monday, June 3. The Napier and East Coast Gun Club has also arranged a £IOO live bird handicap , on . their ground at Petane On the day following. A number of of the Masterton Gun Club intend competing at the fixture. An Ohingaiti correspondent informs the Mangaweka paper that one day last week Mr John Trevena, an amateur in the butchering line, in the presence of thirty spectators, killed and dressed one bullock and one «heep in the .space of thirty-two minutes. The weight of the former was 7691'h s and the latter 871bs; both animals were pressed and finished equal to anything to be seen in the lrfrge centres. T In a speech at Ravensboume, the 'Hon. R. H. Rhodes, referring to the experiment in the direction of forwarding fish by post, said that, unfortunately, the innovation had not been successful. He had decided, however, that the arrangement was to be extended for a further period of •six months, in order that it might be definitely ascertained whether or not the special rates should be applied generally throughout the Dominion, with conditions as to limitation | of distances.

Speaking at a social gathering at Hokitika, the Hon. W. Frasar (Minister for Public Worlds) stated that it was the desire of Parliament that the work at the Otira tunnel should be continued. The Government had carried' on the work since the contractors had been relieved of their contract, and quite as many men were now employed! ' as were engaged by the llate contractors. Plans and specifications were being drawn up with a view to calling tenders for a fresh contract. If the amount of the tender was not satisfactory the Government would continue to carry it on. The work would have to go ahead. A pretty and intelligent-looking girl. 15 years of age, appeared at the Phristclmroh Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (says the Lyttelton Times) to give evidence in a maintenance case. . On being questioned she admitted having passed only the first standard, and stated thait she was unable to read, and could tvrite but little. "It is a shocking thing to ray mind," said Mr Bishop, "that she can neither read nor write." It was stated that the girl looked after three children, and did all the work of the house. "It is not fair," said Mr Bishop. "I shall get a police report on the matter and'shall consider the advisability of committing her to an industrial school." Tlie Loyal Masterton Lodge. Manchester Unity, held their usual meeting on Friday night in the Druids' Hall, Bro. H. Evans, N.iG., in the chair. One new member was initiated into the order, P.G. Bro. P. Smith acting as lecture master during the ceremony, One member was also accepted into the by clearance from the Loyal Egmoiiit Lodge. Bro. H. Snell, who lias lately left the district, gave a gold medal, suitably inscribed, for competition amorist the lodge members. Bro. J. Winskill reported om the P.G's. lodge meeting held at Greytown. Bro. Loasby gave an instructive addresg on the consolidation scheme. Three, friends were proposed for membership in the lodge. It was decided that the degrees be given on next lodge night. 'Members of the Auckland police force profess themselves to be well satisfied with the outcome of the conference which took place with the Commissioner of Police (Mr Cullen) on 'Friday afternoon last, inasmuch a 3 every man who could be spared from duty attended the conference, and eighty per cent of those ini attendance stood up and firmly backed th? formal written complaints handed to the Commissioner. "The greatest indignation is felt amongst the men in regard to the Commissioner's remark that if. they are not satisfied they can resign," said a well-known member .of the Auckland force to a Star reporter. "After the unremitting attention we have, as a body, paid to our work, we feel .that we should at least be as well recompensed as a navvy or a wharf labourer. The Commissioner talked about money stringency, but the Government on Saturday announced a sm-plus of £709,000. The New Zealand police force is one of the cheapest in the woj'ld, and at the same Him> cue of the most efficient. Yet, vlv.-n w » nskfd -for 9s instead of 8s " r day -vliich, eight days in a month, starts at 4.15 a.m., and on •" b>t 11 d;i \ a month comprise® a ,'!i:ft of a whole night through, we are told that: the question of £ s. d» makes it impossible."

WH SHOULD EVERY HOME HiVE A HOT WATER BOTTLE? "e are FIVE of the many- reasons —lt is a necessity, not a luxury ; It feeds the body with warmth and L'fe ; 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 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. Tour inspection is requ<sted. Posted to any address from J. V. GORDON, M.P.S., Dispensary Chemist, Etc., (by Exam.), Hall. Master* n. ,

Spurious coins are reported to) 6d in circulation iu Ohristchtircli Just now. The Thursday half-holiday lias been re-tamed in Wanganui, where ai> poll was taken yesterday. The Greytown storekeepers hare decided to clot»e all business premises at 5.30 o'clock during the winter months. Messrs M. Cohen and John Cobbw have been elected to represent Manttwatu on the Wellington Harbour Board. The poll taken in Palmestcn North yesterday on the half-holiday question resulted in the Wednesday being re«» tained. . (Jhristchurdi iia.s decided upon Saturday for the weekly half-holiday by 9326 rotes to 6454. Thursday is the present holiday. The conference of the United Fir© Brigades' Association of New Zealand: for 1914 will be held at Akaroa. The date is inot yet fixed. A meeting of West Taratahi settlers was held on Monday last .with, a view to urging the establishment of a rural mail delivery. In the municipal election at Invercargill yesterday, the Citizen a' Association returned eleven candidates to the Borough Council, and Labour one. A a meeting of the trustees of th» Wairarapa racecourse (Tauherenikati) Mr J. W. Oartl was appointed a trusts in place of the late Mr H. S. Wardeli, who had held office for many years prior to his death. Mr Card has filled the office of treasurer to Racecourse Board for some tim-? past. , The total number of votes that could have been recorded at yesterday's poll in Masterton, assuming each person who went to the poll exercised the full franchise would have been about 15,500. The actual •number: of votes recorded was 11,297, which shows that there must have beai considerable plumping. The outbreak of typhoid fever among the Maoris at one or two native settlements at the Bay of Island®. . lias almost subsided. Only two Natives in the hospital at Te Ahu Ahu, and it is satisfactory to state that no fresh cases have been reported, during the present month. The district health officer expeafcs that the affected camp will be broken up as soon as the einteric fever visitation ha® ended.

A young lady advertises for-board and residence near uown. Mrs M. A. Jones, Eketahuna, requires man for general work about house and garden. Mr F. W, Welch requires blade orutoherts, shepherds, mill hands, cootract fencers, eto. Notice is given that any dogs found wandering on section No. 9, Langdale, will be destroyed. Those needing horsecovera should pay a visit to Jas. Elliott and Go's. Their covers are waterproof, durable, and cheap. Messrs E. B. Hare and 00. have some choice dlairy farms for sale on exceptionally easy terms, particulars, of which appear in this issue. Messrs MeGruer and Co., Queen Street, are now showing an extensive range of jersey coats and golf coats. These goods are All the rag© just now, and the styles are -the lateat fashions. 'On the front page of thi s morning's! Age, the various candidates at yesterday's municipal election return thanks to those who expressed their confidence in them by voting, for them. ;

A specially selected land bargain of 1000 acires of first-class grazing country is advertised! for sale in this issue by Messrs J. Fraser and 00., land and estate agents, Masterton. Particulars are well worth reading. An agricultural or .pastoral farm of 62 acres is also advertised for disposal. Mr S. Nicol, silversmith, Queen Street, is just now making a speciality of table cutlery and table silver. Alt leading patterns are stocked, and the quality may 'be depended upon. Cutlery chests are now finding favour in the best houses, and those stocked by Mr Niool the correct article. The Humberette stands ahead of any other Cycle-car. It is not a Motor-cycle on four wheels, but essentially "a. perfect car miniature/* Built on latest lines by Humber, Ltd., Coventiy, England. P. W. Reardon, sole Wairarapa Agent. Read the illustrated advertisement on page 6. * REXONA. The Rapid Healer is an Ointment which heals with remarkable rapidity. Unlike the old-fashioned ointments, which are very slow in their actiorjt, Rexona speedily proves a remedy after a very few applications. It promptly, relieves Eczema, Chilblains, Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Scalds, Itch, Ringworm, Piles, Sunburn, Pimples, Boils, etc. So]d in triangular pots at Is 6d nad 3s. Obtainable everywhere. * #