LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 16 October 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Featherston Bowling and Tennis Clubs will open the season .to-day. The business establishments in Masterton will close at 11 o'clock today. The championship of the Featherston Golf Club will be decided on Saturday. Sir Walter Buchanan, M.P., has donated £2 2s to die Greytown Horticultural Society. There are eighteen patients in the Greytown hospital, and eight in the Buchanan Home at the present time. The Victoria College Amendment Bill, Canterbury College Amendment Bill, and Stallions Bill were read a first time in,the House of Representatives yesterday. ' The Masterton Lawn Tennis Club decided at its annual meeting last evening to make application to have the Wellington provincial championships played in Masterton this year. The Masterton Tennis Club's greens, which have undergbne the usual top-dressing, are in excellent condition, and should be at their best for the opening.of the season this month. A Gisborne Press Association message states that in reference to the death of Harry Florey, an elderly man, who was found dead on the beach at Te Araroa, the Coroner ordered' a full investigation into the circumstances, the local constable having reported that the deceased,, in consequence of an offensive act, had been put on a horse and sent out of the township. There has been a largely-increased demand for the Wairarapa show schedules this year, and these inquiries, together with the entries already received, are reported to be most satisfactory. This deservedlypopular show,is becoming more prominent year by year, and its.progressive committee can look forwardto another well-earned success, if only the weather is kind! An elderly man, 88 years of age, and a highly-esteemed resident of Waverley, has just suffered a terrible affliction. On Saturday morning, it appears, he could not understand why it remained' dark so long, and fumbling round he secured a match with the object of ascertaining the time. When he struck the lucifer, however, he realised the cause of the intense blackness, for his eyesight had doparted from him while he slept. He is now quite blind. A very pleasant time was spent at the Kuripuni Methodist Band of Hope meeting last night. The meeting took, the form of a social gathering, over which Mr A. J. Minifie presided. A large number of children, parents, and friends were present. After various games had been indulged in supper was served. Great credit is due to Miss Eva Jones, the secretary, who has every reason to feel proud of the excellent result of her work among the young people. Twenty-two new members were enrolled at the meeting. The "Doxology" brought a very pleasant evening to a close. DON'T BE WITHOUT A PIANO! To make and keep home homely, you need a piano in it. Thanks 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 Broad wood! 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 ment 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. Tnns. DaOiell's Building*, Queen »Ueel.

The new manager for the Monte- j zuma mine arrived) in Wellington \ from Sydney yesterday. It is stated that the smallpox epidemic in New Zealand has already cost the country £60,000. Mr J. C. Boddington. reports that seven points of rain were registered at the Upper Plain yesterday morning. A large number of visitors from outside districts arrived in Masetrton yesterday for the race meeting to be held at Opaki to-day. As far as may be judged by various reports received, the lambing percentages in the Wairarapa this season are a considerable increase on those of last year. Intending exhibitors are" reminded that the entries for the Wairarapa P. and A. Society's show at Carterton are closing shortly, and it is advisable to forward with the least possible delay to avoid disappointment. The Wanganui people apparently are more deeply interested in the upkeep of their Municipal Band than the citizens of Masterton. As the result of. a bazaar,. organised by supporters of- the band, a profit of £SOO was made.

Mr J. C. Anderson, Stirling, has a flock of .12- well-bred. Leicester! ewes (says the Clutha. Free Press) which have this season produced 36 lamb's—all fat and healthy-looking. The rest of his flock of breeding ewes, a fairly large one, averaged two lambs apiece. A sitting of the Ikaroa Native Land Board was held in Masterton on Tuesday, when a number of sales and leases were confirmed; One native was heard to remark, "The Government, he alright, he give the Court just iri time the races." An East Coast settler stated yesterday that one can hardly imagine the amount of good done by the recent rains. The country, which was dry and parched, is' now looking at its very best. Stock have also felt j the beneficial effects, and are looking in first-class condition. A Hastings Press Association wire states that Carl Ritz,' a native of Austria, who took poison on Monday, died on Tuesday night. He left a letter addressed to his employer, in which he stated that his life had been one long mental trouble. Rita was in comfortable circumstances, and is said to be well.connected. Says the Timaru Herald: "K the anti-militarist propaganda had any justification before the' l defencte system was established,-it; has j - none h a w, when Vis- cominitted to: .the system; approval of nine-tenths of its inhabitants, and the only useful thing which anyone can do is to assist in making it a success." ' ' . . ' It is expected that, owing to a bridge in the Mangapakena Valley being unsafe for "heavy traffic, a large portion of the East Coast wool clip will be shipped from Castlepoint this year, instead of being" railed from Masterton, as,, in former 'years. About 2500 bales were brought, to Masterton from the Castlepoint County last year. :, "'■■■,' ■''•" An old resident of Inverell, New South Wales, Mr James Lamrock, who carried on business as storekeeper, .was killed when saving a child recently. \A van and horse were standing in. front of the. store, when something caused the horse to start. Lamrock ran to the corner of the street to stop them, when he saw the child playing in the middle of the" road, which the runaways were taking. He had just put the child out of danger, when he was struck by the vehicle and knocked down. Death followed soon afterwards.' A Hawera wire states that the No-license League on Tuesday night passed a resolution' urging upon Parliament the necessity for passing before next election legislation removing, or at least reducing the threefifths handicap on, the temperance vote, and urging all sympathisers, .to pledge themselves, regarding of political party, at the forthcoming tion, not to vote for any candidate who will not undertake, if elected, to do his utmost to remove, or at least substantially reduce, the -unfair handicap -on both issues—no-license and national prohibition: First-class skirt-maker is advertised for by; Mr Alex.. Donald, tailor. Queen-street." Tenders- are elsewhere invited for l-ehovation work to the bid courthouse and police station, Masterton. • What advice did Miss A. give to Miss B.? Krahagen and Chapman's advertisement iin this issue will tell you. N Mr, J. Potter, news agent, notifies that he has resumed business at his shop in the Prince of Wales Hotel, Queen-street. The Akitio County Council invite applications for the position of ranger and dog tax collector. Particulars are advertised. The annual meeting of the Masterton Ladies' Swimming Club will be | held iu the Dominion Hall on Wednesday, October 22nd at 3 p.m. Mr A. T. Dickason, auctioneer, advertises for private sale a 11) h'.p. convertible gas engine,) Minerva motor cycle, and ladies and gent's bicycles. The latest addition to the telephone list i« Mr J. Betty, builder, whose number is 336. Orders given I by telephone will be promptly executed. The Akitio County Council elsewhere invito tenders for the construction of a road-bridge of one 61ft Sintrass span and three 20ft stringer spans and approaches. Full particulars are advertised. The annual meeting of the Wairarapa Thursday Cricket Association will'be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the Dominion Hall. Business will incln.de election of officers, annual report and balance-sheet, etc. Tenders arc called for fencing the Greytown Hospital grounds, »nd close with Mr M. R. Varnham, architect, Masterton, on the 25th inst. Plans, etc., may be seen at Mr Vamham's office or at Mi- H. V. Halse'e chemist shop, Grey town.

SIXTEEN DEATHS IN TWO WEEKS. "When a baby my little girl had diarrhoea, and as sixteen -children had died from it in this locality in two weeks I was. greatly alarmed," says Mrs Alice Williamß, Dressy, Tas. "The doctor could do absolutely nothing for her, but as I am a great believer in ell Ohamberlain's Remedies I gave her Ohamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with marvellous results, for she was soon quifp voll acain." RoH by nil is.ts auu itorekeepers. < *

New potatoes are celling at 10s 6d| per cwt at Pukekohe, Auckland, this week. The Dunedin, show cheese iu Lon« don was sold for 70s, ! whilst CanadV ian was fetching 64« to 665. The Invercargill Competition Soci* ety has a credit balance of £340. The society's last festival resulted in a clear profit of £275. The second reading of the Counties Act Amendment Bill came before thei House of Representatives last night* The debate Mas proceeding when tha telegraph office closed. A Sydney cable states that [Rifle* man Franklin, of Weber, Hawke'Sl Bay, won a pound prize in the New March Match, at the New South! Wales Rifle Association's meeting. The woman Styles, who fell over pi balcony in Masterton on Tuesday, ia progressing satisfactorily in the local} hospital. The escape of the" woman] from instant death is regarded as lit* tie short of a miracle. An interesting commission case ia to be heard in the Magistrate's Court at Masterton this morning, ia which a person who is not registered under the Land Agents Act is claim-* ing commission on the sale of a pro* perty. . -j .■;■;*.•>.. There was'a\ large attendance at ' jthe Town Hall last evening; when 'the Masterton Picture and Entertainment Company submitted a highly attractive programme. Another big. special programme is announced for; Saturday. A Masterton syndicate purchased one of the Solomon Islands •-a few; years back, a-nd is establishing upon; it. a cocoanut plantation. A large area has already been planted by na-i tives, and a substantial output is ex* pected in\a few years. A few days ago Mr V. Vennell, ofl Te Wharau, put up a good perform-* ance in a "Ford" motor car. Hel ' motored from Masterton to Bomei wood, and thence to Kummersfcein.: Between the two latter places he hadt to negotiate the Kaiwhata xirer, tna ford of which consists of large boulders. He proceeded from Kummers-< tein to Carterton via Te This is the first occasion, we believe*, on which the round trip has been ac-t ■ complished. The members of the Methodist La-i dies' Guild were entertained on Tuesday afternoon at a garden party afi the residence of. Mrs J. Elliott, Coi lom bo-road, it being the last of » series of'''gift teas'' in aid of the \'„ Older i dv..a^;/pl)''''. i ' gifts Get*! :ober ■; | thV ■■, slum- hall. Songs ;byi ■ :thevMiS^s;Stac J ,ev ; "Miller, 'M<^U;:;an*'' .■ Daniell, a pianombre golo Mo* r Kenzie, and a recitation v by Miss Chapman, and .an interesting t-pnn petition followed. Dainty refresh.menta. were provided 1 hostess, and were much enjoyed.by ker gueeti?.^ . "SEEING;, IS .BELIEVING I";;; : ' : . ; , Bu>j you'll Hardly believe," speedy effects of Linseed Emulsion in whoopirigs cough, colds, influenza, etfc. Don't 1 wait till" they play havoc with ren's healths—keep a bottle ban* dy. . ;.. . ■■• Chemists and Stores: 1/6, 2/6;, 4/6*