LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 9 May 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Ma* torton hours' work. During the fir-st six days of this month, 4.89 inches of rain fell at Martinborough. The Westport '..*ewV' reports that the Kileens, a weli-knowu Addison's family, have inherited a tidy sum, ruauing into live hgurcs. Mr J. C. Boddingtotn reports that there were 16 points of rain registered at Upper Plain yesterday, the barometer registering 7 degrees •helow freezing point. A number of interesting crrninaJ cases are to bo heard at the sitting of tlie Magistrate's Court in Masterton to-day, including several charges of breaches of \ne licensing Act. It is expected that the secretary of tlie Masterton Racing Club will be enabled to who-w a profit of four figures in h»s statement concerning the recent race meeting, which will be presented at ihe -neeting of stewards to-morrow. Mr It. Brown, who was chairman of t.lio annual meeting of householder's in Masterton, when a resolution was passed urging upon the Minister of Education the importance of amending the Act, so that Agricultural High Schools may bo established in Masterton and other rural districts, has received a reply from the Minister that the matter will be given consideration. The Prime Minister stated on Wednesday that sane important banking legislation would be brought down during the coming session. In tho first place there will be the question of the renewal of iho Government guarantee, which expires this year, there was also the proposal, added the Minister, to give the Commercial Bank of Australia power to issue notes. .There will also be legislation in connection with the Bank of New Zealand.

A writ, claiming £IOOO for alleged libel, lias been issued by Andrew Fairbairn, of Fairbairn, Wright and | C!o'., Chiistehurch, against the Otago Daily Times, for statements contained in three letters written to the editor some months ago, ccmraent-ing on proceedings relating to the Oast of Living Commission. The trial will take place in Ohristchurch. Mr Stringer, K. 0., has been retained for plaintiff, and Mr W. C. MacGregor for the. newspaper. The installation of Bro. A. W. Chapman as Worshipful Master, iukl the investiture of officers of the Aiasterton Lodge of Freemasons, took place in the Lodge room in Bannister Street last evening. There was a large gathering, including visitors from Carterton, Grey town, Martinborough and surrounding districts. R. W. Bio. J. Moncrieff, P.P.G.M., acted as installing master. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a banquet was held, when the usual Masonic toasts were honoured. "The remarkable report on the growth of the drug habit in the United States is a document of world-wide- importance deojj liu- _ man interest," * S ays the "Pall Mall.' "Til; iv^jpl e of Ameri-oa are eonsunjITig quantities of opium, enormously in excess of the rate of consumption of these drugs in Europe. The subject is far more complex than many worthy people -would have us believe, and cannot be dismissed with refejiences to ' the lax poison laws and the weakness of mankind. How many centimes will it take for European races to adapt themselves to the dry stimulating cVimate of North America? And, meanwhile, what will be the effect of the climate upon their nerves and physical constitution ?"

At the civil sitting of the Magistrate's Court in Masterton yesterday, judgment was given In- Mr L. G. Keid, S.M., for plaintiff by default in the following oases:—Robert Pook v. John McLachhm, claim £1 16s, costs 7s; Robert Pook v. W.m. T. R, Cook, claim £2 17s. cofts 10s; Robert Poole v. Thomas Farmer, claim £1 3s, costs 8s; Hour and Permain v. James Walter Mosen, claim £S 4s 9d. dosts £1 3s 6d; H. Remington v. James Grav ; claim £l, costs 10s; Allan and Co. v. Jamas Wood, claim Bs, costs 10s; Hoar and Permain v. Tiny Woodham, claim 17s 3d. costs ss; J. L. Murray v. Pikihua Manihera, claim £2 3s 6d, crtsis 17s; Mlan aJid Co. v. Sarah Marin Scott, claim £1 7s, costs 10s; W. A. Willis v. Alexander, claim £lB 2 S (id, costs £ls 0s 6d; Levin and Co. v. S. R. Harris, claim £o 6s Bd, costs' £1 3s Gd.

The monthly meeting of the Masterton District. High School Committee was.held in the Trust Buildings l.(i«t evening, 'there being prwieivt: Messrs R. Brown (chairman), W. Kemp, A. L. Falconer, W. Gourlay, E. Pragnel); The treasurer reiwrtod a credit balance at dates of £147 8s (3d. The secretary -of the Wellington Education Board wrote, stating that the question of making increased payment to secondary assistants had been discussed by the Board, and that the communication from the Masterton Committee, pointing out the inadequacy of the present scale of wages, would be fonvarded to the Edtieatiqn Department. It was pointed out that the Board would draw the attention of the Department to the Board's experience, on inviting applications for recent vacancies in the secondary departments. The communication also stated that fresh applications would be advertised for in Diinedin, Christchureh and Auckland for the position rendered vacant by Miss Williams. Messrs Chapman, Gourlay, Pragnell and Falconer were appointed a committee to draft a list of the duties of the school custodian, a report to be brought down at a special meeting of the iwbole committer*. Accounts amounting to £25 12s 9d were passed for payment. Messrs Gourlay, Hendry, and Hyde wore appointed visiting members for the ensuing month.

YOUR CHILD AND HE PIANO. Teach your children tha piano! Do not let them grow up with rain regrets that they did not hare the opportunity when young! Think of the future. The purchase of a piano may seem a big item; but, really, nowadays things have beem made so easy that everyone may po&sess an instrument, and on such simple terms that the sum required each week is never missed. Tk« Dresden Piano Co., will giro you the most superb piano lor a email sum down, and thereafter monthly payments of from 20s: Think f In a short time the instrimeat will be your very own—ani what an inexhaustible source »f pleasure it will prove to be. Do n»t delay another day—write to the Dresden's North Tslnnd Manager, Welliiet©*. Mr M. J. Brookes: or so. tii* li«<>a] Ref>reRenat.ive, Mr H. Tubs, Baaiell's Buildingp, Queen Street. *

A keen frost was experienced iw Masterton last night. Wool to ih.t valuo of £3.V>23, am' £68,768 worth of i'rorai meat, were exported from msborne last month. At last night's -neeting of tho Masterton District High School Committee, the head master (Mr W. H. Jackson) wrote, tiuuikiug tho Tiember s of the ooininitt**> for the great assistance rendered on xuo occasion of tho recent excursion to Wellington for tlie purpose of H.M.S. New Zealand, A similar communication of appreciation was revived fro'ii tho secre\<nrj of tbw» Wellington Education Board. Owing to the shortage of railway trucks, a c>ai famine is being experienced in .V! tusterton at the present time, and townspeople aro seriously inconvenienced. Protests have been made to the Railway Department through Wellington and local meroliants, but so far without avail. It> is understood that tho shortage ot' trucks is duo to the demand made upon them for tho conveyance of Territorials to the various camps. In his monthly report, presented at last night's meeting of the Masterton District High School Committee, the headmaster (Mr W. H. Jackson) stated that the attendances were, as follow:—Main school, roll 626, average attendance 572, percentage 91 ; side school, 179, 159, 89; secondary classes, 71, 69, 91. The report showed that on three days during themonth the attendance was reduced on account of bad weather. A case was heard in the Magistrate's Court at -Masterton yesterday, in which J. C. Ewington claimed from three defendants . named Higgins. Cassidy and Mcintosh, a sum of £B"S Os 9d. alleged to he owing for rentof certain premises in Dixon Street, Masterton, since 1906. The defence was that the tenancy was determined by operation of law, by the acceptance of rent fro-n another person. After hearing the evidence of the parties, the Magistrate nonsuited the plaintiff, each party to pay its own costs. Mr Moran appeared for plaintiff', and Mr P. L. Hollings for defendants.

One of the remits to be sent forward to the New Zealand Alliance' Conference hy the Wellington NoLicen'se League is: "That No-License-Leagues be urged to secure at least 1000 voters in each electorate to pledge themselves regardless of party; not to vote for any Parliamentary candidate who will not pledge himself to do his utmost to repeal thelaw which requires a time-fifths vote to abolish licenses, which is: really a 10 per cent handicap." Another remit is: ltiat the attention-' of the conference be drawn to -iff parsimonious attitude generallyadopted by the press of the four' cities respecting correspondence dealing with the no-license movement."

Some interesting observations oil transactions embodying the'exchange of properties were,made by Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., in the course of a? judgment delivered in the Magistrate's Court at Christchurch. Ownv ens of property placed excessively hiph values on properties they desired to exchange, and in many cases one party tried to "have" theother party in this way. He realised tho .impropriety of these transactions, and while the practice wa» prevalent all over the Dominion, Mr Bishop said, he did not think it: was carried on to the same extent anywhere else as in the Christchurch district. Land agents naturally benefited from such practice;, but agents in such cases should only receive what they were entitled to under the law.

On Sunday night, in the Masterton Methodist Church, an address will be given by Mr J. T. M. Hprnsby on the subject, "Boyhood, Youth, Manhood." The speaker, we understand',, proposes to deal with the many phases of life tlrrough which boys and menhave to pass, the temptations which assail them and the acts which no t . make up .the sum total of a '.nan's career-, whether for good or evil. In the course of his sermon, Mr Homsby will deal with the decadence of football and some other of our majily sports, and will trace the causes which have induced the undesirable effects. The subject is one that is of deep interest, not alone to our youth, but to the elders of the race. A very hearty invitation is given to the young people of both sexes to he pre--sent, aJid members of all sporty societies are especially asked to come. It is conceivable that some plain speaking on matters which .so nearly concern our young manhood may not only prove of interest to many; the net result may be valuable. The Masterton County Council invites tenders for two metalling eontracts, A smart junior is required by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd. An experienced housemaid is required at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Masterton. Why get into oold sheet s when you caivpurchase a hot water bag from Mr H. T. Wood's pharmacy? See this firm's announcement in this issue? Mr H. T. Ellingham, of Horoeka, notifies that he is again a candidate for the representation of the Crown tenants on the Wellington Land' Board. Members of the WairaApa Caledonian Society are reminded that the annual goneral meeting will be held in the Dominion Hall at 2.30 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Mr V. L. Fairbrother will sell poultry, etc., at his rooms, at 1.30 p.m. sharp on Saturday, and at 2 p.m. will sell a house of furniture on account of Mr A. O. Levien. Particulars will be advertised. Two special land bargains, 370" acres, 1.i.p., and 301 acres, are advertised for sale in Jus issue by Mr T. Knight, land agent, Ekettalfmia. Particulars of these bargains are well worth perusal. IT IS THE RESOLVE to obtain the GENUINE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT whioh will procure for you a remedy of sterling value and' will protect you from having your health injured by one of the many crude oils and so-called "Extracts, ,r which are passed off by unscrupulous dealers as "just as good," and which are according to authentio medkat testimony verv depressing to the heart. The GENUINE SENDER'S EXTRACT is absolutely non-injuriona amd brings instantaneous relief in headaches, fever, colds, bronchial and! gastrio affections, and its great antiseptic powers protect from future infection. Wounds,' _ ulcerSj- biuiws, sprains are healed without inflammation. SANDER'S EXTRACT in endorsed by the highest medical authorities, and is uaiiquo in its effect; parity, reliability, and safety are iik distinguishing qualities. Therefore, get the GENUINE SANDERS EXTRACT —insist if yoc hero to—but get ife and derive the l-etsfifc.

A branch of the Pahiatua Boxing Association has been formed at JEketfthuna. .Clearing sales of dairy stock are already being announced in the Fortymile Bush. «"]»* steamer Athenic arrived at >art yesterday with 602 passengers Now Zealand. A Christohurch firm of rope makers recently received a large order for rope from an Australian city. A congress cf 300 officers of the Salvation ' Army will be held in Wellington from June sth to June 10th. A Wellington telegram states that, owing to an outbreak of measles, Wellington College has been closed until the end of the month. Seven new members were electee! at the annual mooting of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society last evening. } The supply of milk at Rongakokako lor the week ending April 26th was 4000 gallons, as against 3415 for the corresponding period of last year. A London cable states that the wool sales closed strong. The top price received for the Brancepeth (Masterton) clip was 18|d, with an averago of lljd. Councillor Gross has given notice to move at the next meeting of the Masterton County Council, that he .minimum wage of employees of the Council be 9s per day. The estimated population of New Zealand on March 31st last was -1,124,190, a nett increase during the quarter, exclusive of the Cook and other islands, of 9121,

. An exceptionally large number of ✓ " bareg are at" present to be found in the Masterton district. On Sunday last four Masterton "sports" shot fourteen within the borough. A number of Masterton Natives were present at the funeral at Petone yesterday of Ifche {ate Jlangji Wahia to Puni. The deceased was buried with Salvation Army rites. It was notified in last night's Gasette that after December 31st next. the present issue of duty and postage stamps will Jjo replaced by a. new ' issue of all denominations. • The average tests of factories in the Eketahuna district on May 7th were as follows: —Waiwera 5.16, Putara 4.95, Matahiwi 4.50, Kaiparoro 4.70, Bongokokako' 4.48, Rongomai 4.40. The statutory meeting of shareholders of the Masterton Pi ture and Entertainment Co. will be held in the Town Hall on the 24th inst., at 5 ' p.in/. A number of important resowill be dealt with at &* meeting.' Mr E. Short, of Pororangi, and another Rangitikei breeder, last Monday sent aWay 29 t.rueks of cattle to be killed at Auckland for export .to the Argentine. The cattle consisted chiefly of Shortihorns and Hereforda.

A recent visitor to the West Coastwho is at present in fetertfcO., 'fold a representative of the i.'ge v yesterday tha.t iytßStnWS on the Ooast i s very . *JI si present. The miners, he says, *fo spending as little money as possible, fearing that, in the near future, . there will be another big strike. The 1.0. G.T. Endeavour Lodge met iii Murray's Hall, Maaterton, last night, C.T. Bro Minifie presiding. Teh new members were proposed, and ,/SSvcral were raised to the purple degree. next meeting will take the form of a song and social evening. Sister Flanagan was congratulated .upon receiving the honour of D.2.C.L. As a result of action taken by the

Bash Wsfcricts Cheese Factories', As- - .Mention it is more than probable that next season two special trains -with insulated vans, will be run weekly between Woodvilie and Wellington, via the Wairarapa, for the conveyance of batter and cheese. This (say s the Express) should be a great boon to -cheese factories.

The man in the street very often holds extraordinary opinions on the privileges allowed by the Government to members of Parliament. The oc-

casion of the recent school excursion to Wellington gives a verp apt example of this. 'Mr G. R. Syk.es, M:P., who worked hard to make the excursion available to all school children, while in communication with teachers" and committeemen in the outlying districts, received a large budget of telegrams asking for information. There is nothing remarkable about this; but what is remarkable is the fact that the majority of the messages were "collect" and many "urgent collect." The result, was that our esteemed member was a good deal ont of pocket over the business. It would seem that many hold the opinion that members of Parliament .-nayt ransmit and receive free telegrams. This, however, is not the case. Try our "Roslyn" Writing Pad—! three for Is. Hugo and' Shearer. Cycle Cars for the man of moderate means, lor they combine all the pleasures and comforts of an expensive Motor Car with small untial outlay and low running expenses.., P. W. Remrdon, sole Wairarapa Agents for Humberette. Read the advt. on page 6. "Take the fort," ordered, "Take a puH," the sailor said; "Take my hand," the maiden murmured, . , "Take him down," said Spielea' Ned. "Take Woods' Peppermint Cure, say all men, It will take your ..oughs away; Mke you strong and bright and happy, »' Make you glad, content, and gay.