LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 3 October 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Shearing will commence on some of the stations in the Masterton district in a fortnight's time. A first offending inebriate was fined 10s by Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., in Masterton yesterday morning. \ The- Coffee Palace, a two-storeyed \ building in Hawera, was gutted by fire at four o'clock yesterday iagTke »eeoad Main Trunk express commenced running on Wednesday, and will continue during th« summer months. Miss Winnie Jones, A.T.C.L., played the accompaniments at the Wairarapa Caledonian Society's concert last evening. Docking operations are now well advanced in the Masterton district. The returns, generally speaking, are well above the average. Settlers in the Hawke's Bay district are crying out for rain, and state that feed is becoming scarce for the season of the year. The Taranaki Herald's Stratford correspondent states that the Court bailiff, Mr Marlow, has been missing since Thursday of last week. The Pahiatua paper estimates that the dairy industry was responsible for the distribution of over £131,000 in the Pahiatua district last season. The residence,of Mr J. McKee at Hastings was burglariously entered on Wednesday afternoon, and jewellery to the value of £4O was stolen. It is anticipated that the slaughtering of sheep will be commenced for the season at the Waingawa works in the first week in November. The executive of the Wairarapa branch of the Teachers' Institute is to meet to-morrow to consider the Education Amendment Act now" before Parliament. A young married man named Walter Follas committed suicide at Palmerston North yesterday." He succumbed a few minutes after taking a large dose of poison. The splendid outlook for cheese has induced a number of farmers in Southland to sell their sheep and increase their milking herds, states the Invercargill correspondent of the Lyttleton Times. On some of the farms milking machines are to be installed, and the herds increased to one hundred each. The strike at the cement works at Warkworth, affecting about 120 men, has been settled as the result of negotiations by Mr W. T. Young, president of the United Federation of Labour, after a fortnight's deadlock. The original demand was an increased wage of one shilling a. day all round. A compromise was reached at an increase of sixpence. This season a largely-increased area has been put under cultivation for potato-growing, the output of which is recorded at Pukekohe railway station (says the Wanganui Chronicle). It is estimated that altogether there are some 2000 acres under the crop which has made Pukekohe famous. Averaging the yield at six tons to the acre, it looks as if. some 12,000 tons of potatoes will be grown in tile Pukekohe district this season. BROAD WOOD! RONIBCH! LIPP! STEINWAY! We have a new and complete supply of these delightful instruments. * The latest models! Every possible improvement included. Full and brilliant tone. , We hold the largest stock of pianos in the Dominion, and have instruments to suit all classes and all purses, It is our endeavour to give the fullest satisfaction, and to enable anyone who desires a piano to get one on the easiest possible terms. Deferred payments from twentys hillings per month. No harrassinn conditions. We treat all our customers with the greatest comsideration,and spare no pains to give satisfaction, Our reputation has, indeed, been built up on such methods. THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED, WELLINGTON. M. J. Brookes. North Tslanl Mana. ger. Local Representative:—H. Inns, Daeiell's Buildings, o«eea gt t

Fat bollocks reached as high a» £l9 10s A* the Addington sate on Wednesday last/ No big btf*k«ts of fish have j& been exhibited this season by Masterton anglers, The trout that have been captured art* reported to be on the small side. Arthur Potter, a£»d 29, married, has been admitted to the Wellington hospital, suffering from poisoning. He was out-of work, and was living apart from his wife* The furnishings in the Masterton G.P.O, have been improved of late by the addition of a number of new and up-to-date chairs for the us* of the 6taff. The new chairs ate a great improvement on the ordinary furniture. ■ . j One of the oldest settlers in the I Masterton district told an Age re- j presentative yesterday that the pre-1 sent season has been the best for j farming that he has ever known, j Stock is in splendid condition, cereals j are coming on well, there is an ab-1 imdance- of grass, lambing has been excellent, and there'is a fine growth oi" wool on the sheep's backs. With markets buoyant, the-outlook for the season was never brighter than it is this year. - In the course- of an inquest held at Eketahuaa 1 yesterday, Mr J'. T. M. Hornsby, District Coroner, said it; was an extraordinary fact that it was j with the utmos* difficulty the truth was got from' witnesses in liquor cases. Wifcn®6seß- were eifclier so Bopped with liquor that they remembered noting or they defiosratoly committed perjury. In the prfesent instance the life of a; person* had evidently been sacrificed' by liquor, and j he warned 7 the witness* that he must j speak the- truth':. The Stratford. Post states; that a man named Edward Lyford, who disappeared from the farani of. Bis. uncle, Mr T. Lyford, last week, and for whom a had since them been made, turned up< early on .Sunday morning, when he was found: sitting in the hay-shed on the farm with his hands pressed against' his necfe and with a great quantity- ofi blood on his clothes. He was brought into the hospital, where it was found' that his windpipe was-; catt. Sitting in civil, jurisdiction, at the Magistrate's Courts in- Masterton yesterday, Mr L.G. Reidj.S.M., gave judgment by default, for. plaintiffs in the following cases:. Levin and* Co. ?Ltd.> v. Stanley-Bennett,, olaim. £l6 4s sd, costs £1 13s; T. Wag& and Co. v. Thomas John Deane, claim £ll 12s 6d, costs* £1 17s-. 6d:;; B. Douglas v. J. W. Mcßae, claim. £ll 0s 4d, costs £1 10s 6d;. Hoar, and Permain v. A. E. Deadman, claim £2 ss, costs 10s. North Otago is- suffering, at. the present time from, a small plague of fleas (says the North Otago Times). It is supposed that the recent, moist weather has had some effect on their increase. Whatever it is fleas can be' found in most unaccountable places, and there are a good many, of them. Sons years ago the Upper Waitaki was visited by a plague of fleas that settled down on the land far thicker than tKe African or S6u€fi American locust. The season has not advanced far enough to let us know what the present visit is to be like. Under Tammany rule the cost of the administration, of New York has reached the,, appalling aggregate of £40,000,000 annually,. while the- u> debtedness of the city has soared, to £160,000, requiring an annual disbursement in the shape of interest of £10,000,000. Out of the municipal purse Tammany, it is said, ~is- accustomed to steal £10,000,000 yearly. Of this vast sum £4;000,000 goes in needless salafies, £1',400,000 in supplies, and the balance through the mysterious channel' of : contract robberies. On Saturday afternoon (reports the Stratford Post) a man named' Daniel Warren took a woman named Hazel Stanley to the hospital, the woman being somewhat seriously injured. In view of the nature of the injuries, he was. arrested by the police and charged with having; on September 20th, on the main road between Hawera and Sfratford, assaulted' the woman so as to cause actual' bodily harm. Warren appeared at th© Court on Monday morning and was remanded till October &th. The condition- of the woman at present is so serious that she is unable to make a statement. A social and. dance took place in the Masterton Drill Hall last evening with the object of providing funds to enable a team of local cadets to compete-in the military events at the Auckland Exhibition. Owing to numerous counter attractions the attendance was not so large as it might have Been, but this did not prevent those present from spending an enjoyable-evening. The arrangements were effectively carried out by Sergt. A. 0. Levien, and the duties of ' M'.'sC: were in the hands of Sergts. Lee, Rabone and Perry. Mr F'. McKenzie's orchestra generously provided the music gratuitously. "The farmer, is the meanest man in the Dominion," said one oi the members at the monthly meeting of "the Ashburton. branch, of the .Farmer's Union on. Saturday afternoon. The subject, under, discussion, says the Ashburton Guardian,, wag the proposal of the provincial executive that .members of, the union should order such, materials, as manure, woolpacks, and binder twine in bulk through the executive, and it was suggested that by adopting such a scheme inemibers would derive certain financial benefit. The member who made the remark stated that farmers paid' their 7s 6d fee to the union and! then- expected all manner of concessions in return. The statement brought forth dissent from several members present. YOU SHOULD BE DETERMINED in rejecting the worthless and frequently injurious counterfeits which are sometimes pushed for the sake of greater gain as "just as good" as the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Be not deoeiyed! SANDER'S EXTRACT is recognised by the highest medical authorities as possessing unique, stimulating, healing and antiseptic powers. The preparation of SANDER'S EXTRACT from the pure selected leaves, and the refinement: by special processes give it curative virtues peculiarly its own. Therefore, be not misled 1 Demand and insist upon the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT, and you will derive the benefit that thousands have derived from it before. When ill you should not depress yourself more by the common, bulky and neauseating eucalyptus oils and socalled extracts. What you want is quaiitv and reliaWity in small doso"; ami this y°u find only In— SANDER'S EXTRACT.

ElizattfUr Warner, a#3 67, of Auckland, shallowed a pieced of mutton bone, yrhfoh lodged in her throat and perforated the gullet. She* died, Mrs J. Monagban, of Clareville, purchased the appropriation of £BOO from the Wairarapa Terminating Building Society last week at £25 f«* each £l5O. Taranaki possesses 41 butter factories! and 77 cheese factories, of which 15 are dual factories, and mak» both butter and cheese ',"" Beside* these there are 50 skimming'stations. An inquest was held at Ekretahunav yesterday by Mr JffT. M. Hiwasby, District Coroner, on the body off Eric Anderson, who was found <3ea<l in a whara on the previous day. A verdict was returned of death fiSfiW alcoholc poisoning. At the Denniston coal mine oW Wednesday, a trucker was dismissed for the alleged use of obscene language. Yesterday morning other truckers refused to work, and a portion of the mine was rendered idle. It is expected! t&e difference will b* settled to-day. An enjoyable concert was held int the Masterton Towni Hall last evening under the auspices of thp Wairarapa Caledonian Society, Mr A. J. biddings m& there was a satisfactory attendance; As excellent programme of sdfigs, donees and music was arranged 1 ,, several of th© items being enoWesdl Mr A. W. Hogg; of Magtertejo, aSdressed a moderate attendan*©' of Petone residents on Wednesday evening on the subject of "THis Dsf«nce> Act: Ha Cost and' Adttihisfeafabn.'" The charr was occupied by the Mayor, (Mr J. W. McEwen)'. At th* conclusion of his remarks thV speaker was accorded a vote' of thanks'. The special meetings of the Masterton District High School' Committee, which was to have been held last night to consider the' anmsdinentk affecting School Committees in th» new Education Bill, lapsed^ '<{bxr warn* of a quorum. It is probable that the> meeting wll be held to-night, or om Monday ritgnt. Carpenters are required' by" Mr - C. . E. Daniell, Masterton;- ; A five-roomed house at Lansdbwnd is advertised for sale. Suppliers are notified ibyvthfe'Mteterton Co-operative Dairy Company that cream will be collected 1 byy th» motor in Tjnui, Langdale, and Te Ore Ore districtsson Tuesday, 7th October. "A bargain in flat country' \ is- tHo heading of a special advt. inserted l one page 8 of this issue by Mr W. I. Husband, land agent, Pahlatua,. Farmers on the look-out for a smp;>are> invited to peruse the particulars. Ladies always appreciate the etyle> and luxury of a smart-fitting gown. On page 2 of this issue Messrs Hirgw and Shearer announce a. charming display of choice wash frocks, wbScJii are being offered at very- special, prices. Attention is drawn to the oaang» advt. of the W.F.C.A. on page 6; The most. delightful show of newgoods is being displayed in the fancygoods department. Presents andr:ar>* tides to adorn the home will be seea in thousands at prices to suit every pocket. A final reminder is given of the> physical culture and gymnastic, display to be held in the Town -" Hal* this evening. The exhibition embraces a number of new features in physical culture science, and patrons are promised a programme of unusual merit. The seats are being freely . booked, and a crowded house is anticipated. Let us hand you out pome shiftsy Our big Spring and Summer stockkis full of smart and natty designs! -It would be quite a good plan to com© around and look over them, the next time you find yourself anywhere : near this shop of ours. If -you wantr to wear some shirts this season that will make fellows curious to know* where you got them, you will pull off the trick, sure enough if you makethat call. W.F.C.A., Ltd^-Advti; Messrs A. Henderson and> Co.* jewellers, in a change advt. elsewhere, make a special announcement to their patrons in regard to new season's goods. With a view* toavoiding delays through strikes., and) other causes at Home, the firm took every precaution this year to, ensureearly and prompt delivery oft,their* new season's consignments. Thefirst of these importations sis now to> hand, and is being opened: up; and the balance of the indents will; come to hand this month. The public arepromised something very special! in; . the way of high-class goods,, and! extensiveness of the selection.. DANGER AHEAD.—You iknow W& old saw, "there is danger int delay.'*' To nothing does its wisdom so aptiyapply as to the neglect of'the -briiing!: cold, etc; The more you delay th> greater the danger. A few- pence- nowr for a bottle of TohkingV Linseed Emulsion is your greatest safeguard l . Is 6d, 2s 6d, 4s 6d, all'chemists; and" stores. J3!*