LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 5 November 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Morris, Masterton poundkeeper, has been appointed inspector of stock rout-os. Tho supply of milk to the Tawaha dairy factory shows a large increase on that of last year. The po-stal department has arranged for a tri-weekly mail service between Martinborough and Hinekura For the period ending September 30th, forty-two new consumers were connected with the Masterton gasworks. To-day is "Gity Fawke's Day." The juveniles of Masterton will be celebrating tho occasion in the old-fash-ioned manner. The Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club has been granted the use of the Masterton Park and lake for the holding of the club's annual carnival on Anniversary Day. During September 2,984,#00 cubic feet of gas were sold from the Masterton gasworks. The cash receipts amounted to £lll2 8s 2d, against £1029 7s 8d far 1912.

The Land Bill passed its third reading in tho Legislative Council yestorday, after an amendment had been inserted, specially excluding Cheviot from the operations of tho measure. During the month of September the cash revenuo received at the Masterton Municipal Gasworks showed an increase of £B3 Ox 6d as compared with tho corresponding month of 1912.

! The Master ton Borough Council del cided at last night's meeting to adopt tho recommendation o)f t-lio engineer to allow a. special discount to consumers otf 40,000 feet of" gas per month, for solely industrial purposes, at the rate of iOd per 100 feet. When the House of Representatives met yesterday, 'Mr P. C. Webb endeavoured to put a question to the Minister of Justice in regard to tho conduct of special constables at Mo l ' Cook, kit he wass stopped by the Speaker, and requested to put his question on. the order paper. At last night's meeting of tho Masterton Borough Council, it was decided that the poll in connection with the. proposed water loan bo Held on November 20th. It wate also resolved that a public meeting be held on the 18th inst. for the purpose of laying j the matter before tho ratepayers.

At a meeting. of the directors <;»' the, Tawaha Dairy Company on Sh';urdny last, a telegram was reoen-ed from yii- .Walter , Buchanan, M [>,. hotifymg tliat tlie compai\v.,. > eo?.ilit procure storage iof cheese duriiig the present stiike from the M".u Export Company at Ngahanratiga pi Wellington. The Wicretary, w;\s , instructed to write thanking Sir Walter Bycliatmn for his ajjvice." The iW-ti'oh OT the New Zealand fcVrWeKs 5 Onion inr resolving to do What it could, to assist the loading m dairy produce was endorsed.

Beware of the dealer, salesman, or trayeller who oasts reflections upon his competitors. He does so from interested motives—perhaps to back up hia own weak position. "The Dresden" Agents are instructed not to discredit rival firms. * They are to rely solely on the meritb of the Company's instruments. . , Do not think, because we offer reasonable prices and liberal terms, that wo sell inferior pianos. We work on big limes. With us you do not have to pay extravagant prices to cover loss on dead stock. THE BRILLIANT BROADWOOD. THE SPLENDID RONISCff. THE MAGNIFICENT LIPP. THE SUPERB ETEINWAY. / These are only four of the famous pianosj on which we' specialise. We take tireless pains to give you just the .piano yon want, on whatever terms best suit your circumstances. Our hire-purchase system is devised for your convenience, and NOT for crur profit. Toe Dresden Piano Compa-y, Ltd.,; Wellington. Local Representative— H. INNS. Dahiell's Buildings, Queen Street, Masterton.

A consignment of fat bullocks was despatched to the Palmerst-on sluxjv yesterday by Mr H. K. McKouzie, of Masterton.

It is expected that a considerable number of free labourers from the Wairarapa and Manawatu districts will proceed to Wellington to-day to work ono of the oversea, vessels that are in port. The Mastcrton Borough Council has instructed the Town. Clerk to write to'Mr G. R. Sykes, M.P., with a view to securing a number of gold-fish for the park lake after the closing of the Auckland Exhibition. Forty-three birds from tho Masterton Homing Pigeon Club were hampered last night for the raco from Frankton J unction on Tln:i -.day. This is the first race of the season for No. 1 north birds. The No. 2 north birds will bo hampered on Thursday for thoir second race from Taumarunui .011 Saturday. The fourteenth annual meeting of the New Zealand Federated Builders' and Contractors' Industrial Association was opened at Wanganui yesterday. A considerable amount of business, dealing, amongst othermatters, with tho Conciliation and Arbitration Act, was transacted, and a number of remits . discussed. ; , , lit ' tlroV House of -Representatives yesterday, the amendments made in committee to -the Municipal Corporations Act were adopted, and the Bill was read a third time. The Shipping and Seamen's Amendment Bill was read a second time. The House went info committee an SHe Public Revenues Amendment Bill. At a meeting of the committee of the Masterton Competitions Society on Monday, it was decided that the 1914 carnival be held from' August 31st to September 4th. It was also" resolved to invite applications fro*n persons qualified to adjudicate at the competitions. The following committees were set up to draw Tip -d syllabus :—Elocutionary sections: Messrs Moran and Jordan. Musical: Messrs Candy and* C. Spencer Compton. At the annual.meeting of the Mastcrton W.O.T.U. yesterday, the following resolution was carried*. "That 'the Government be called upon to immediately close all public houses and places for sale of intoxicants, and to keep the same clcteed during the whole period of the current dispute; and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime (Minister, the Hon. A. L. Herdman, the Commissioner of Police, and the press." Mr Hugh Long, of Masterton, wir- . Ed to. Sir joseph Ward on Friday afternoon' last, iirgiiig him to use his -best endeavours fto - secure ft .'settleluent of tiib strike to avert the possibility of bloodshed. Mr Long yestftrday received the following reply from Sir Joseph: "I beg to acknowledge receipt of-your telegram of. the, 31st ult., and in reply desire to say it is my one wish to bring about a settlement, and anything that I can do, you may be sure will be done, and has been done by me," The quarterly meeting of the 1.0. R. Tent was held in Murray's Hall, Masterton, last evening, C.R. Bro. A. J. Minifie presiding. One member was admitted and one new nrembei'

proposed. Bro. Tlireadwell gave a lengthy report of the business of subdistrict council held at Palmerston North. Bro.- Jones also reported on Carterton's annual social. Bro. Foster, of Carterton, and Bro. Butter, of Wellington tent, were visitors,- and were welcomed by the C.R. After

the usual business had been transact-

Ed a dainty supper, provided by the •Sisters, was enjoyed, after which the Tent closed in duo form. The receipts for the evening amounted to £l7 10s,

The Masterton W.C.T.U. ield their

annual meeting in Knox Halt Tuesday afternoon, the president .(Mrs Devon port) occupying the chair. There was- a splendid attendance of members and their friends. The Rev. A. Thompson, Rev. B. L„ Thomjj.s, Pastor Swinerd, Ensign Newton,

and Mr J. T. M. Hornsbv were also present. Apologies for absence were received from Rev. Serpell and Mrs" Burton. The meeting was opened by singing a hymn and prayer by Rev. Thoma.s. The president, in her opening address, referred to the progress mado by the union diiring the year, and also to the lass -sustained through tlio death of Mrs Cole, the' Now Zealand President. The secretary read the report, showing \the work and progress of the several branches. The treasurer (Mrs Sutherland) read her, report showing sa _bafcmcp_ to the credit of the. union. The reports of the superintendent of the Flower Mission (Miss H. Moore), and superintendent of Backblock Litera(Mrs N. Miller), were also read, and interesting addresses were given by Rev. Thompson, Rev. Th&mas, Pastor Swinard, Ensign Newton, and Mr J. T. M. Hornsby. The president mentioned "the indebtedness of the union to the managers of Knox Clnirch for tlie use of the hall for their -noetings during the year. The following items were contributed PianS" solo, Mrs Joy; recitation, Miss Jessie McKenzie; piano and liarp selection, Misses Shaw; sofng, Miss'McClvraont. Afternoon tea was provided ;by the ladies.

A reward is offered for the recovery of m motor canvas and leggings lost between, Waingawa and C2areville.

- Mr ft. Brown, la fid iiiul estate agent, Masterton, advertises: for sale ft leasehold. jltyoperty ■of 85-3 RWttV . . . .

CfrWkuii and'' do. annotincd tnd litfit week of their great alteration sale. For the remaining days somo special bargains will bo offered, a. few of which are enumerated in a chango advertisement on . page 3, Those who appreciate genuine bargains should certainly visit Graham's .sale thig week,

•Mis P, 6, Shirley, of Masterton, announces elsewhere in this morning's issue that he has .taken ©s-er from Mr T, Ross, the well-known and old-established Club Hotel billiard saloon. The rooms are equipped with four of -the best- Alcoek's tables, and all modern appointments. The new' proprietor trusts to merit a fair share of public patronage.

WHOOPING COtJGH AND COLDS,

Coughs and Colds are. more or less continually with us, but probably the most distressing . cough of all ie Whooping Cough. This complaint is very prevalent in Maetqrton and stirrownding districts at present, and, aljthopg?i'there is. no absolute prompt pre,i .nevertbaleee, the ta-ouM® may ne .averted ori an attack considerably lessoned .and made much - less severe by the timely use of Gordon's PECTTtOL. It is pleasant to take, sure in effect, and perfectly harmless. Sold in bottlee Is 6d and 2s 6d, and prepared pt»T.v by J. V. GORDON, Chemist (bj exam,), Masterton.

Pahiatua tradesmen have raised tho. price of flour and sugar, consequent on tho present industrial crisis. A largo quantity of show stock was taken through to Pal nersttm North yesterday from Masterton and Carterton. So unsatisfactory is tho railway <?ervii*o between Wanganui and Marton, says the Wanganui Chronicle, that the Chamber of Commerce is considering establishing a motor-'bus service between flie two towns. Several dairy companies in tho Wairarapa have been unable to meet their engagements with milk suppliers this month, o'»ving to the water«iders' strike. The suppliers have accepted the position philosophically,, and many of them liavo expressed their intention of proceeding to Wellington to assist in loading the Homo boats. As soon as tho produce is. shipped, advances will be mado against the produce. The prize-winners in tho weightguessing competitions at tho Wairarapa show were as follows: —Bullock (10551bs): C. Nix (Featherston) guessed the exact Weight and secured' the Singer sewing machine valued at £l4 10s. For the second prize of £1 Is,'H. Gillies (Palmerston North)' 10561b5, and A. F. Pink (Caiterton) lOSllbs, tied. In the draw-off Gillies, woii. Three sheej) (21Ilbs) :H. R; Bunny (Gladstone) and F, • Percys (Masterton) guessed the exact weight. In the draw-off Bunny secured the first prize of £2 2s, and Percy thesecond value £1 Is. Two pigs (321 lbs): S. H. Oates (Gladstone) guessed the exact weight and secured first prize of £2 2s. (For the second prize of £1 Is, J. H. Percy (Masterton) guessed 3221b5, and W. Erskine (Carterton) and W. J. Murphy (Featherstoh) 3201bs each. In tiie draw-off Percy won, "ONE &AY LIVE AND LEARN!" And the longer one lives tlio* more one learns of the merits 6k' Tonking's Linseed Emulsion as a certain remedy—for coughs, colds, influenza, sore throat, etc. The medical profession are loujt'' in its praises. 1/6, *2/6, 4/6—Cliemists and Store!?.*