LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 11 July 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho latest return from the Masterton dredge ie 4ozs sdwt® for 92 hours work. The dates of the Manawatu spring show have been fixed for November sth, 6th, and 7th. The oat crops on tho Taratahi plain are showing well above the ground, and have a healthy appearance. A good deal of interest was centred in the tugs-of-war at the Buchanan reception in Carterton yesterday. The final was between the Waingawa slaughtermen and the Carterton Foresters, and, after a desperate struggle, the former were declared the winners. THE VERY BEST THING. "Some time back I had a severe cold mid* violent cough," writes Mrs Graco Harris, Ashbourne Street. Woolston, Christchurch, N.Z. "I tried several so-called remedies without obtaining relief. Noticing am. advertisement on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, I purchased a bottle, and it gave me immediate relief. I consider Chamberlain's' Cough Remedy the very best thing I have come across. Sold by all chemists and etor«k«epera.*

the Maaterton Harriers team, to compete "at the forthcoming Crosscountry Championship, will bo selected to-night. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that 4 points of rain were registered at the Upper' Plain yesterday morning, ana five degrees of frost. There were 130 motor cars on the Carterton show-ground yesterday at the Buchanan reception, of an estimated total Tlie Unity Congress, which has been sitting in Wellington for about nine days, concluded . yesterday with a presentation to the Chairman (Hon. J. Rigg). A . The prolific yield of 40 tons to the acre is what a Beaconsfleld farmer, Mr F. H. Usmar, estimates a crop of Magnum Bonum swedes. The area under cultivation is 10 acres. "As representative of the most important electorate in the Dominion, «aid Mr G. R. Sykes, M P-. in commencing his speech at the Carterton function yesterday. There wore immediate of "No! Its too dry!^ "Sir Walter Buchanan is younger today than when he left us bix months ago for the Old Country, "J 1 ,? Mayor of Carterton yesterday. l don't know what will become of us it

he goos on at this ra-to! (Lftugn" ter.) Conditions in the local money market remain practically unchanged since last report, and the eupply ot funds continues Far from plentiful (says the Trade Iteview). The volume of our exports is Well mam tamed, as compared with previous years, and prices are generally satisfactory. Speaking at the reception to Sir Walter Buchanan, M.P., ton vesterday, Mr A. D. McLeod, or j Martinboroueh, stated .that the reduction in shipping freights on frozen meat, for -which " Sir Walter was largely responsible, meant a saving already of about £2,000,000 . to < the producers, ' . . The dredgemaster •of the Masterton dredge reports under date July 3rd.: "The wash was looking better at . the beginning of the week, but ■ be- ; came pooier a«am towards the close. Th« best of the wash is on the westr ' em side of the cut. The ground is ; .still deep, and the bottom is of hard 1 lignite foi" the full extent of the cut. 1 At the Buchanan reception at Car: " tciton yesterday, an interesting hoc- • key mfttch was played wie 1 Kia Toa (Greytown) and Kiwi (Dalefield) ladies' hockey, teams. The match ended in ft, draw, each side scoring a goal- This w t* l ® third occasion in which these teams have met and finished with » drawn gam®. Mr Miller, the curator, reports that about half * million, trout ora have just been hatched out at the Masterton fishponds—half brown ±rout, and half rainbow. There are •5000 American salmon ova ftnd SWO American 'brook tr&ut at the ponds. These ar# to be hatched-out .MaStertog and sent on to the Auckland

aquarium. : The Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association has adopted the following resolution with regard to the proposed reciprocal agreement with Australia: ' 'That the committee views with alarm the rumoured placing of flour, grain and produce on the free list, and that the members consider that doing so will be detrimental to the best interests of the country, and especially to the farming oommunity. A copy of the resolution has Been forwarded to the Minister of Customs. A good deal of amusement waß caused by the speakers at the function in Carterton yesterday, referring constantly to the Knight of Tupurupuru as ''Mr Buchanan." On every occasion that this mistake was made, the crowd would cry "Sir !" The Mayor of Masterton. who was among"! "those who made t-htf slit*, baid he eon- I sidered that Sir Walter Buchanan ! was entitled to another honour. They should christen him, "The. Chief of the Wairarapa." The "monthly meeting of the Masterton District High School Committee'was held last evening, <there being seven members present. A letter l was read from the Hon. James. Allen, Minister of Education, -with-referen'ce to the resolution regarding free class books, recently passed by, the meeting of householders. The .Minister stated that the supply of free school books w«u*: discontinued only after careful consideration of the matter from all points of view. He also stated that every effort was being made for the supply of literature to school children in the form of Jjbraries. At the last meeting of the Loyal Masterton Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., Bro. H. Evans, N.G., presided over a large attendance of members. The district officers were present, also brothers from various lodges of the order. P.GIM. Bro. Boake installed the following officers: Bro. F. Youle, N.G.; Bro. J .White, V.G. j Bio. A. P. Smith, E.S.; Bro. H. Evans, G.M. Six new members were initiate ed into the order, P.G. Bro*. P. Smith acting as lecture master, during .the initiation ceremony. ; Five friends were proposed for admission. It was resolved to appoint a ladies commit* too in conjunction with. other lodges, to aid in the Friendly Society Council social and dance on July 24th. Visiting officers and brethren were accorded a hearty lodge welcome, over 70 members being present. The Wairarapa Caledonian _ Society's Pipe Band will hold their first, annual social and dance in the Drill Hall, Mosterton, on Thursday evening, July 17th. The of the function is to obtain funds in order that the band may compete in the piping and dancing competitions at the Auckland Exhibition. The band has always been to the fore in assisting local functions, and their efforts have always been greatly appreciated ; consequently the public of Masterton will be only too willing to reciprocate now that the "pipers "off their own bat" are endeavouring to obtain fiinds which will allow of Mastarton being represented in the Highland competitions at Auckland, against the leading pipe bands and Highland dancers in New Zealand. A strong committee has been formed,, of which the Mayoress .'(Mrs J. M. Cora dine) has kindly agreed to act as president. Willing workers now have the function in hand, and those in search of an enjoyable evening's amusement should not fail to attend the pipers' dance. DON'T BE WITHOUT A PIANO I To make and keep home homely, yon need a piano in it. Hhaaks to the Dresden Piano Company's honest and reasonaMe system of deferred payments, there are pianos in thousands of New Zealand homes, and the number increases daily. The four best pianos are The Broadwood! The Ronisch! The Lipp! and The Steinway! The two finest Organs are The Bell! and The Imperial! New shipments of these famous and delightful instruments are constantly arriving. Incidentlly, it might -be remarked that every instrument is guaranteed for ten years. This is merely a precautionary protection for the purchaser. Still, it is one in which absolute reliance can be placed. If you want a good reliable piano at a reasonable price, go to THE DRESDEN PIANO CO.. LTD., WELLINGTON. M. J. Brookes. North Island Manager. Local Representative, H. Inns. Paniell't Buildings, Queen-streat.

Tlux attendance at the Masterton District BighSchool for the month of June showed the following averages : Main School, 583; side school, 155; secondary classes, .66. Civil anii criminal business will be taken at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court in Masterton to-day. In the criminal division there are several charges of alleged breaches of the Licensing Act. A concert was held in theCongre--national Church, Masterton, hist evening, in connection with the Congregational Club. There was a large attendance, find the various items rendered were well received. In 1837 there were thirty-seven offences punishable, with death under the laws of Great Britain. In 1835 six Dorset labourers, for the offence of joining a sort of trade union, were sentenced to transportation for seven years. A .Press Association telegram states that the Timaru Harboui; Board is promoting a Bill tins session to consolidate the existing loans ana provide a sinking fund. The Board s revenue for the first half of this year was higher than [for . any previous first half. N There was a large gathering in Knox Hall, Masterton, last night when a "Dutch Evening" was held under the auspices of the Knox Mutual Improvement and Civil). Songs, choruses, readings, 'recitation-etc., were given in Dutch cobtume, and the novelty was very much appreciated.' .. . One of tho passengers by the Syd- - ney boat, who was vaccinated at Wellington last week, is at present in Mast&kgn.. Ho .w in; rather a bad wfty;TWa cak : hardly move his:arm. He states,,however, , that although the operation hns somewhat spoilt.his holiday, h.e is- rather pleased that lie • , utidefweht'i±iV as ;he-will not require to-go through! the peirforraance .'agaitt: when he returns to Sydney. • A meeting, called by circular, was- ' held in Masterton yesterday with the object of forming a Polo Club. There was a satisfactory attendance, and ' much enthusiasm was displayed by those present. It was decided to form a Club to be known as the "Wairarapa Polo Club." The names of eleven flaying members were received, and it ia expected that the Club , will soon have a substantial membership. ,Mr €k H. Perry was elected secretary, and a patron, president and , vice-president were elected subject to* . their consent being obtained: " The Masterton Harriers, held, a sealed, handicap race for Mr Sykes' i trophy from the Carterton showgrounds yesterday afternoon, to se- : . lect a team to represent their Club ■ on the 26th inst. at the Provincial 1 Cross-Countnr Championship. The * Secretary (Mr fl. E. Kingston) set a--1 trait over a course of hW&s, tak--1 ing. m ploughed hills, ' rough and : smooth country. The course, which : ['should* Have been miles, Jiad to 1 - L'| be shortened on a'rcoiuit of riyer-ebd > and iswamp land; but.' .the ' distance • covered was ox apt miles. Af- < ter an. oxciting finish, the following' places wore awarded: J. Bradbury 1, J. Purston 2, D. Mackersey 3. Purston, with. DOaocs start; won the seal- ; , e$ handicap, (COsec) •' being " ? 2nd, and Messenger (60soc) 3rd. A laundress is .required for the' ' Greytown Hospital. ' ' A bay pony mare, lost from, Oorn--wall-street, is advertised for. ;; Lodge Waipoua, .No. 99, LO.CXF., meets at Murray's Hall to-night. Messrs .Dalgety and Co., Limited, Wellington, advise that the date of. the Pfthiko Estate sale is altered toJuly 30th. The Maurioeville County Council gives notice, that it intends to strike ,a , geQeral rato of, id in the ,& ovdr the whole County.?' The rate-book is - = now open for inspection., i"; , . . ; '..MrO. Eton, chemist,, Masterton j hfas just received » fresh con- . signment of hot water bottles, Thermos flasks, and other seasonable re- - quisiteß. Messrs _ McGruer and Co. hare a • special window display of ladies hats ■: —ready-to-wpar felt, tweed and at the Remarkable pric»-~ of one shilling each. • Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., have been instructed by Mr A. 6. Pilmer, who has sold his property, to sell bypublic auction at the homestead,, *. >. "Hapua," Taueru, on Thursday, 24th inst., the whole of his live and dead stock, consisting of 2700 sheep, atid 200 cattle, horses and sundries. A sale for one month only has* commenced at "The Talkeries," Queen-street, Masterton. The manager, Mr T. W. Steel, is offering thewhole of his disc machines and doublesided records at a great reduction, with a view to clearing out the whole of his present stock to make room for new goods, to arrive next,month. This is an opportunity for saving, money that should; be taken advanrtago of by the public.