LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 17 December 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Yesterday was the anniversary of; the of 1 the province of Canterbury. . The schools in the Masterton district will' brealr up for the summer vacation to-morrow. - ► ;

A donation; of £§ 2s has been' made to the Masterton Hospital by Mr A. J. Percy, of Te Ore Ore.

Since the commencement of the dairy season, the Ballance Dairy Company has paid out £22,347 to its suppliers. William George Whitemair and Walter Robert Hare, sawmillers, of Masterton, have been adjudicated bankrupt. The Dominion learns dn good authority that the Government proposes to grant an increase in pay to the members of the police force. The Eltham Co-operative Dairy Factory Company have commenced making a small quantity of pasteurised cheese'for'export. So far their efforts have "tieen attended with the best results, and there is every pro 1 - bability of the innovation proving moat successful.

The rust parasite, which is reported to have been attacking the Californiati thistle in the Makarowa district, seems to be quite general along the Aparima river flats, and in every instance where it has obtained a good luild on the plant the latter quickly dies off, states the Southland News. After being attacked, the plant has an appearance of having been killed from under the soil and withers awn v.

Get your piano where you can rely on quality and value; Hundreds of people are taking advantage of the Dresden Piano Company's time payment system; and _ shipment 'upon shipment of < pianos and organs is coming in month after month. # "The Dresden." with over thirty years of experience, and a remarkable turnover, is ever able to sell the best goods at the lowest market rate. But it is not satisfied with merely gaining a new customer, it aims at making another business 'friend—and usually does so. Now, .with the Dresden Piano dp., Ltd., absolute quailty is guaranteed. Every piano issued is' perfect material and workmanship. Where, for instance, will you find better instru-. ments than the Broadwood, the Lipp, the Bonisch, and the Steinway—they are indeed four great pianos. Or two finer organs than The Bell and The Imperial—they are incomparable. Write to the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd. Local Representative—H. Inns. Dan'ell's Buildings, Queen Street. *

Mr J. 0. Ewington reports that five points of rain were registered at the Upper Plain yesterday morning. One of Masterton's older identities, who claims to have a fair knowledge of the vagaries of the- weather, expresses the opinion that the prevailing conditions will continue until the present moon has run its course.

A most attractive programme is being arranged for the Wairarapa Caledonian Society's annual concert, and tho gathering promises to be one of the most successful yet held by the society. The box plan will be opened on Monday next.

A meeting of the 1.0. R. was held in Murray's Hall, Masterton, last evening, C.R. Bro. A. J. Minifie presiding over a fair attendance of members. Routine business was transacted, and several important matters were dealt with. It was decided that the election of, officers be held at' next meeting. -

Tho Ba,Uance Dairy Company paid out £8137 on Monday for milk and cream supplied during November. Nine cheques were for over £IOO each; several others were close the century, while one was for close oin £SOO. The value of the butter manufactured during the month aggregated about £9500.

Another howling gale, with heavy "rain, passed Over Masterton yesterday evening. In the midst of it all, and with a grin which looked almost like satisfaction, an old identity vouch-" lafod the' opinion to an Age representative tEat there would be no change for the better until the new moon appeared. The registration of the EketahunaPongaroa Motor Service Company, Ltd., lias been gazetted. , The capital of the company is fixed at £6OOO in 1000 shares of £0 each. The subscribers are: Messrs J: P.'S. Jamieson 5, A. H. Herbert 20, J. J. Knight 10, P. Nielsen 10, L. Houlbrook 10, O. C. Holmes 20, C. E. Darnell 20. Ob-, jects: To cany on the business «f I omnibus and- van proprietor, etc. _ An enterprising gum-digger, by sinking! through sandstone' to a depth of 12 feet, unearthed from a supposedly worked otut field near Helemjville a i'ecdrd lump of kauri gum weighing 2411bs when cleaned. Altogether lie' extracted 7cwt of gum from the hole. Tlie big "nugget" will be on view at the Dominion Exhibition in Auckland,, and will subsequently be shown at ' the Colonial Exhibition at the Crystal Palace early next year, and later at the Panama Exhibition. The exhibit is estimated toi be-worth £SOO. : A fire occurred on Tuesday morn-, ifig in a Chinese restaurant at' jlajs-, tings occupied.;:by ,Wiilie : Wong,; and. spread ' to of Little and Fairey. (butchers), ~William Kirchner . (confectionery), and Mrs Ingram (draper). The flames had a golod hbld \vhen th 6 fire was' discovered, and four shops were gutted, nothing being saved. The insurances are not available. The prompt action of Constable Conhor saved the lives of Mr and Mrs Kirchner and two children who were sleeping in the upstairs, portion of the premises. A little girl named Lily Thurston, eight years of age, living at Bennett's Siding, has been admitted to the Taihape Hospital suffering from severe burns. It appeal's that in. company with other children the unfortunate child was superintending a bonfire, when a spark flew from the blaze and settled on her dress, setting it in flames.: Lily had the sence of mind to run to a water-hole near by and without any hesitation plunged in. When brought home, it was found that she was badly burned about the hands and body. The little '.sufferer is* makingf excellent- progress toiwards recovery —Taihape Tiro©?' New Zealand bids fair to become the.dairymaid of the Empire (remarks an English paper)'.. She is now actually supplying butter and cheese to Canada, "where the population has outstripped,-the home supply. : £otoV sequently, for. the first time in'sixty years, Canada will send no butter to England. So we shall give our larger orders to New Zealand, who alrdfcdy Sends us about 35,000,0001bs of butter, with'ton® of clieesg, which brings the yearly bill up to about £3,000,000.. In addition, New Zealand ports butter and cheese to South Africa, India, Fiji, and the Soutli SeA Islands, though the dairying industry began to be developed only 20 years a«o. . -

Hie Ma sterton Lodge of Druids are experimenting with an innovation to take the form of a Druids' Christmas tree, to he-supervised by a committee consisting of Bros. H. ML E. Piagnell, C. A. Calvert, J. Iv. Blinkhorrie, G. W. Milne, "V. L. Fairbrother, and Bro. Stokes,; of Enterprise Lodge, Dunedin, to take place in the Druids' Hall on December 23rd. Considerable interest in being evinced by the committee, and to show the- practical support being; given, sufficient funds have been subscribed voluntarily by the members. Several members' wives contemplate, being present to dispense light refreshments to those attending the function.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Stoneheng6|,Lodge of Druids was held in the Druids' Hall, Masterton, on Monday evening last, Bro. H. M. Wilton, A.D., presiding over a failattendance Of members. Assistance was granted to a dis£iess.ed brother. Bro. H. M. Wilton, A. IX, reported on behalf of the members, who visited Totara Lodge on. the occasion of their'installation. The A.D., in an : t-TM'ech, presented Bro. J., Buckton with a P.A. collar and diploma. The recipient suitably responded'. Bro.. C. A.. Ewingto'n reported that the Friendly Societies' Council held a social on December 11th, when the Frieifdlv Societies' CarcJ Shield was presented to the Druids, winners of the card tournament. . . '

, IF YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble. Stomach, Bowel , .or Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, use SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT; 5 drops in a tablespoon of water. Remember yo\i can* not expect the good effects from any sort of eucalyptus. Sander's Extract ctfrfes because it contains ethereal and antiseptic substances - not contained in other eucalyptus pro'ducts. These latter, made Jby persons ignorant of chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labels by trading concerns who do not know what they contain, have caused grevious harm, and a death has resulted from their use . Do not apply an,ointment to a sore. It keeps "back the secretion." To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other skin troubles, ajiply Saftder's Extract; 15 drops in a tablespobnful of olive oil. The effect will surprise you. _ Sander's Extract cures because it ie freed from the irritating constituents contained: in other eucalyptus preparations. Tt heals when others irritate. Insist upon the Genuine Sander's.

At the inquest touching the deatli of Jolm Mnckny, who was found dead in an outhouse at the Taratahi Hotel 011 Monday morning, a verdict was returned that death was due to heart failure. What was* considered to he one of the finest crops of oats grown in the Wairarapa. this season have been levelled to the ground as a result ot' wind and rain. The loss entailed is verv considerable. .

A telephone linkage, wan' received at Saturday's meeting of the Kketaliuna County Council from Mr Sykes, M.P:, to the effect that- he was endeavouring to have a small Act included in the Washing-Up Bill vesting .ui reserve at Xireaha in the council.

A well-known Xgsuvnpurua Xativo ill the person of Mr Tatere, died at his home on Sunday. Tiie deceased who had "been" ailing for some .time,was a'son-in-law of the late Hamua. chief, Xireaha Tamaki. r l he remains have been removed to Hamua, where a large'tangi is; to l>e held. A large) number of Wairarapa Maoris.. passed through Eketahuna yesterday morning in motor cars en route for Ha-, maa.

The annual '.election of officers. of the Masiterton' W.C.T, U. • took place yesterday afternoon, in Knox Hall,. Mrs Devon-port. (President) presiding., Despite the inclement .weather, there was a large attendance. Information was received notifying, the Masterton , branch that they had been constituted a District Union for the Wairarapa, the newly elected officers of the local branch cohstituting til© officers of the District "Union;* The following officers' were duly " elected for the ensuing year: Presidriiit,' Mrs Devonport; secretary. MrsJFlanagan; treasurer, Mrs Sutherland • vicepresidents, Mesdames W. H. HJosking, J. Ross, Burton, Swinerd, • arid Miss Thomas. " The following superintendents of departments were' elected: Superintendent of cradle roll, Mrs Morris.; superintendent of flower missions, Mrs J. Walker; superintendent of horned meetings, Mrs -Ross; white ribbon-agent, Mrs Russell. The newly elected officers ' • returned thanks. The Prestident wished all the compliments of the season, and an- < .nounced that the union would no# •meet until .February. •' The meeting.., was" then closed/by the • President pronouncingi the. benediction. '

Advertiser - requires * position a 9 housekeeper.' ; The Masterton Farmers' Implement Co;, a blacksmith , v striker.

Two. parcels, and mails, addressed to Mi' W. Macei lost Worn Baird's garage-oil Saturdav, are advertised for. „ Mr E. Carleton Holmes "offers handsome reward for the -recovery oi' a: four-year-old; bay draught'* mare* 'Full particulars are advertised in this issue* '

An auction sale of®toys and fancy be held A. T. Dicka-' soin at 2 o'clock this; afternoon in the shop next The Talkeries," opposite his * auction mart, Queen' Street. ■

Shareholders in the' Montezuma Mine are requested to attend a meeting of tho company-to be-, held in Messrs C. C. Ross jind Cp's. office oin Friday afternoon next, at 4 o'clock.

Members of the Masterton A. and P. Association are elsewhere invited to attend an address to be given by Mr W. Perry ofn hikIrecent 1 recent tour of the United Kingdom on Saturday next, at 3 p.m. in tlie association's rooms, Perry Street. i ■

Tlie beautiful array of gold gemset brooches this season at Mr L. S. Nicol's jewellery establishment is exceedingly lovely. Tho designs, are all of the newest and the setting# include such dainty gems as white sapphires, periodots, diamonds, black opals, acquamarines, rubies, garnets, pearls, etc. ~ ' " ll ' Attention is drawn to Messrs Graham and Co's. fine display of toys, which have been artistically laid out in the firm's toy pa rjour in "Mr Elliott's shop, next door to Messrs Graham and Co'«. premises l . The toys are ©f the latest, and Embrace everything that is new and up-to-jclate. The selectidn is wide l and varied, »and a. visit to toy-land will prove a highly enjoyable one. *

• SQQN MY FORMER SELF. 'About 8 years ago I had brass poisoning which caused liver trouble" writes Mr W: A. Peez, Annat, N.Z. "I could not sleep or eat and wasted to a, shadow... .After: taking Chamberlain's Tablets for a short time my health was greatly improved and I have had no return of mr trouble. I am now in- good health and reckon I owe it to Chamberlain's Tablets." Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.*