LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LVI, Issue LVI, 24 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

— -, Mr S. Turner, representing Messrs Wilier and Riley, left Wellington for Sydney en route to London on Friday. The Hawera Borough Band is to play a programme of music at the intersection of High and Regent streets at 7.30 o'clock this evening. Anglers state that the present season is far and away the best experienced since the inception of the Hawera Acclimatisation Society.' There are 29 polling booths in the Patea electorate, the central booth being at the Courthouse, Hawera. There will be 62 deputy-returning officers. Mr Banks, the returning officer, has not yet received advice as to when the last supplementary roll will close, but he expects it will be in the course of a few days, and requests that persons not already enrolled should make a point of doing so without delay. A coajheaver, who appeared at the Magistrate's Court, Wellington, on a judgment summons debt, stated that his average earnings for some time past had been about £1 per week — sometimes a little more and sometimes a good deal less. "Competition is so keen now," said' debtor, "that what you do get you have to fight for." The Hon. W. Hall-Jones, replying to a congratulatory telegram regarding the High Commissionership speaks of his regret at leaving' New Zealand, "even though it is only for a time." It is expected that another member of the Cabinet will be appointed Acting-Minis-ter for Public Works and Railways in Mr Hall-Jones' place from the time of his departure for England, at least, until his assumption of his new position, otherwise the Minister would be unable to draw the salary of those positions for the month wheii he will be at sea. * As evidence of the' tightness of money in South Canterbury (says the Timaru Herald), it may be stated that a well-to-do farmer agreed to purchase a farm for £16,000, provided ho could arrange for the loan of half this amount. He put down £8000 cash, and though the security was gilt-edged, he was unable to obtain the other £8000,, and the deal fell through. A reminder is given of the sale of land on account of Mr J. R. Stewart, to be held by Gillies and Nalder at their > Manaia saleyards on Tuesday next, October 27, at 2 p.m. Two properties are advertised, particulars of which are to be seen in the advertisement. Zymole Trokeys are popular because thiey are pleasant in taste; they loosen tight, dry coughs and strengthen the throat. * ]

The Opunake Times relates that during the, storm which raged on Thursday Mr Jones, of Oaonui, had a valuable horse killed by lightning, and a settler had some of the boards ripped off his house. The Normanby Methodist Hall is being removed to the back of the section to make room for the new church, and in consequence the service will be held to-morrow morning in the Town Hall. In view of the coming election, the Rev. »F. W. Boys will 'preach a sermon on the temperance question on Sunday evening in the' Methodist Church. The activity that has prevailed in the building trade in Hawera for some months past is still maintained, and new residences are being erected in all parts of the borough. Alterations -to the business premises formerly occupied by Mr H. W. Sutton, High street, has resulted in two fine shops being available. These will be occupied in the course of a few days. Luxuriant pastures are now seen in all parts of the district, and stock generally are in splendid condition in consequence. "If you told people who live in parts of Australia about this," said a dairy farmer to a Stab reporter a few days ago, and waving his hand in indication of the rich pasture land around him, "they wouldn't believe you. They never see anything so green as what we are looking at now." Among the prize-winners at the Hawke's Bay A. and P. Show were: — Mr J. R. Corrigan, with 1 second, 2 thirds, v.h.c. and h.c. in the Border Leicester sheep class; 1 second and 1 third in English Leicester; and (as was published iv yesterday's Star) thirteen prizes and championship in Shropshire Downs. Mr J. D. Mitchell was awarded first and second prizes for three-year-old draught colts, and also, secured championship for draught sire. ;' A feature of interest in connection with the Cabinet vacancy (says , the Auckland Herald) ~s the fact r tfiat .the portfolio of Railways, which "ip* about to be relinquished by Mr ' Hall^Tpnes, carries an additional £300 a year in I salary. It is thus a "plum," in connection with which the question of seniority may crop up. The Hon. James McGowan — assuming that 'he \ does not retire from the Ministry, .-as has been suggested in some quarters^— may be considered as having the best ! claim on this specially-salaried portfolio. In any case, whatever happens, it is probable that there trill be a general readjustment of a great number of the portfolios. A Foxton fisherman stated the other day that up to this jtime last year he and his fishermen had caught whiiebait to the value of £500, but so far this season he had been unable to secure £50 worth. The only reason he could give for the scarcity was the- recent frosts. He said this opinion was also held by the Maoris. Whitebait is not very plentiful in Hawera. On a recent day the united efforts of a party of three for several hours resulted in a , total haul of a cupful. \ '■ .■ 'A representative of the Southland News was shown a sample of the effect oi the white pine borer on lead which contained thousands of holes. This lead was taken from a gutter which rested on, timber, and, although any timber is liable td be bored by the grub, this eating through lead appears to be a new departure. Some methods have been suggested for remedying grub-in-fected furniture, but most timberi workers are agreed that the only successful cure is to burn it. A Hawera resident sends for publication a few brief extracts taken from a letter he received by last Home *mail from Father Power, from Ryde, Isle of Wight, dated September sth, whiqh he thinks will be of interest to a large number of our readers: — "I am here," writes ' Father Power, "enjoying the heavenly music of the Benedictine monks and nuns, exiles from, Solesmes. ,The monks number 90 and are four miles from the hotel. We walk, there and back twice a day . . . and vthe divine song — divinely sung— rbrings us very close to heaven. . . . Thejauns have their concert closer to the town; they number 70, and their singing is beyond all praise and beyond description." Father Power also attended and delivered a speech at the annual meeting of the Irish "National Directory" in Dublin, where he met Mr Devlin, M^P. for Belfast West, who sends his kind remembrances. Father Power expresses his intention to be present at the Eucharistic Congress, "and then,'' he writes, "I will pack for 'God's Own Country.' Bishops and priests have* done everything to make my' holiday in Ireland what it has been — most profitable and most enjoyable." With the advent of .the turnip season Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., proprietors of the "Westfield" chemical manure works, again draw the attention of the farming community to the advantages to be gained by using - "Westfield; prepared guano." This manure is now firmly established in the ■ North Island as the farmers' favorite, and any enlargement on its merits on our part would be superfluous. Combining as it does the two great essentials to the farmer, viz., efficiency and cheapness, it is no wonder that it speedily attained the proud position it now occupies in the farmers' esteem. Second-hand Pianos. We have several good second-hand Pianos we desire to quit for cash or terms. Dixon and Bates, Hawfra. — Advt. DON'T WAIT TILL TO-MORROW. It's the little colds that grow injo big colds; the big colds that end in consumption and death. Don't wait till to-morrow tq cure the little colds, for one dose of Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption will break up a cold if taken at the beginning. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery is a safe and never-failing remedy. Price Is 6d and Bs. For sale by W. C. Besky, Alton; F. J. E. Gapper, Kaponga; all stores and chemists, Hawera. — Adrt. •

Word has been receive* tfiat Mr Ewen Maorae and family are shortly, returning to again reside in New Zeafc land. Southern papers says there is Bit onion famine in Timaru, and prices a*» vanced last month from £12 to £17 pei! . ton. Mr J. T. Quin, Chairman of Eftkaia County Council, waited on the Stratford County Council at its meeting o«^> Wednesday in reference to an adjustment of boundaries between the Eltham and Stratford County Councils ill the Omona riding. The Chairman (Cr G. A. Merchant) stated that the Stratford County Council had already suggested an alteration, which now rested with the 'Eltham County Council to approve of or reject. Mr Quin expressed his willingness to leave the matter in the hands of the Council for equitable settlement. While many orchardists have no doubt been spraying for various blights during the winter monthS| in accordance with the Act, it is as well to make it quite clear that the time is at hand for spraying for codlin moth. The Act in this connection is to be rigidly enforced. The Inspector states that the trees should be watched carefully, and at the proper time spraying should be undertaken at once if any lasting good is to' be done. Owing to an accident to the- apparatus it was some forty minutes before a start could be made with the exhibi- .. tion of West.'s Pictures in the Opera House last night. Meanwhile the De Groen Orchestra played several exceli lent selections, which were thoroughly enjoyed and kept the audience in a contented mood. Ultimately the town electric supply was brought into use, but it cannot be said that the pictures were a success, for vthey lacked the clearness of the previous evening. However, the management did their best under trying conditions. The show was sav.ed from failure by the splendid music. Sir Joseph Ward, replyin| to a deputation at Apiti on Tuesday* asking for the construction of a branch line from Apiti to" Feilding, said the North Island Main Trunk line -was almost cbm-\ pleted, and it would undoubtedly^ bej^j necessary for Government to ascertain^ whether it was possible'-,to provide feed^ ers for this four hundred miles of line. It would be impossible for him to indicate then what lines would have to be constructed, but they could be sure that the advantages of the 1 different lines . proposed would be carefully considered and those with the 1 best prospects would have the first chance. Docking of lambs (the time when heads are counted) is now general in Hawera's back country, and the percentages this season are ..something like a" recbrd for this <oJß^|G^Q&ie farmer has 115 per cent; thj^Pfve 100 per cent each, and three others 95 per cent "^ each; The average for the district is » about 100 per cent. "I do not remember such a favorable season at lambing time as we experienced this year," said a well-known farmer in reply to a question as to what particular influence had brought about such high percentages. "There was a time," said Mr Byron Brown at Ohau on Friday night, "when it was a guarantee that an article manufactured by our New Zealandwoollen mills was pure wool. If a customer doubted the shopkeeper's word all he had to say was, 'Madam, it is New Zealand manufacture.' That day has gone by. Some of our woollen ) mills are, importing cotton into this Dominion, and for about three years have been mixing cotton with bur very excellent tweeds, flannels, blankets, etc. Where are the business men in Parliament who will safeguard our wool growers' interests by preventing this woollen industry suicide, or td stop it now it Ijas begun P" An English paper Bays: — "The best English horiey 1 Is miles ■ ahead of any other in flavor, andjfbrings here Is per lb. Next comes N%w Zealand honey, about 45s per cwt, retail 9d to lOd per lb, frequently sold as English. New Zealand honey is similar . in color to English, but is not quite so good in flavor. The largest supply of honey comes from the West Indies, ranging up to 80s. per cwt tor the best white, ■retailed at 7d to' 8d per lb. Australian honey is very superior to this honey. I The reason Australian honey does not . | sell is because it is dumped into the auction mart and sold by the ton. When the beekeepers combine and send their honey to England to some retailer «s an agent, properly grading the honey out there and getting it put into suitable jars here, then, and not till then, will decent prices be obtained*" Mr R. W. Sargent, jeweller, has a replace advertisement appearing today in reference to salad bowls. Mr W. Bagby; horse dentist, inserts a professional notice. \ \ Newton King . will hold his annual^ < bull fair at Stratford on Friday, November 6. Young, Hobbs and Co. advertise particulars of their Stratford stock sale. LEICHHARDT, N.S.W. Miss E. Adderton, "Gramanda," Beeston street, .Leichhardt, N.S.W., writes: — "We have used Dr Sheldon's New Dis X) very, a great deal. It cured my mother, brother sister, and self of influenza. A dose will stop a fit of coughing immediately. Jt is a wonderful remedy." "Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for coughs ajid colds is an unequalled .preparation f pr the cure of all chest complaints and lung troubles. Price Is 6d and 3s per bottle. For sale by storekeepers and chemists, Hawera; W. Besky, Alton; F. J. Gapper,. Kaponga. — Adrt. Look at James anil Gfllnutn's list of properties on page 7.— Adrt.