LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The latest addition to the telephone exchange in Masterton is the premises of Mr C. 0. Aitken, bookseller, Queen Street. The material has oome to hand for the ereotion of a duplicate telephone wite between Masterton and Eketahuna. The work will be commenced shortly. The telephone line between Alfredton and lhuarua Valley has just been completed, this bringing the latter place into communication by tele phone with Masterton. Miss Alice Anderson, late probationer, at the Masterton Hospital, has accepted a position at the WelJngton Hospital, and left for , that place yesterday. | The funeral of the late Mrs Roder iok McKenzie will take place tomorrow, leaving Kopuaranga at noon, and arriving in Masterton at I 2 o'olook. In pursuance of a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Masterton County Council, a meeting of the Council, as a committee, will be held, this afternoon, to consider the question of licensing vehicles engaged in heavy traffic. The 100 Yards St. Matthew's Bible Class Championship was run off in the Park, last evening. A trophy of a silver medal, suitably inscribed, and presented by Mr V. Williams, was won by P Wilfcie, P. Phillips second, and J. Berry third. Messrs Hendry and Buxton, the latest drapery firm to establish themselves in Masterton, are busily engaged opening up their goods, and expect to be ready for business on Tuesday or Wednesday next. Ihe Arm's premises are in Pragnell's Buildings, Queen Street. James Eoss, oharged with a second offence of drunkenness, was, yesterday, at the Masterton Police Court, convicted and discharged on condition that he went away to work immediately, and consented to a prohibition order being issued against himself. Mr 'I. Wagg, J.P., occupied the Bench. The Executive Committee of the Hospital Floral Fete and Garden Party, met last evening, and deoided to alter their previous arrangement to hold both the Floral Feto and the Garden Party in the Park. Meetings of the Sports and Musioal Committees were, also, held. Several matters were discussed at considerable length, » We are prepared to assist any respectable energetic man or woman in poultry farming. Best chance ever offered to begin I ners. Particulars from Model Incubator Agency, Chvistcburch.—Advt
' Tho Feilding A. and P. Asooiatiou has a membership of GIB. Dividends declared by the Waihi and Waitotahi Uonipanies last week total £90,000. German Statorr.il ways made a profit of JE2:j,olu,;)2,'J on last year's working. The Auckland City Council has decided that all milk shops in Auckland must be licensed. Mr W. Tosswill, President of tho Pahiatua Chamber of Commerce, ■will attend tho Railway Conference ■on behalf of his Chamber, at Palmurstou, on the 13th iust. Mr John Briusmend, the celebrated piano-maker, and his wife recently celebrated the GSth auiperaary of their wedding, their ages bointz 9-1 and 91 respectively. It is not probable that there are many oiler married couples in tho world. The Holidays Committee of the Wairarapa Employers' Association met, yesterday afternoon, and de« oided to recommend tho Mayor to declare a half-holiday as from 12 o'clock noou on February 21st (second day of the show), and March Bth (Hospital Floral Fete day). Mr E. Ileoksher, who haß been managing director of the firm of Heoksher and Co , Ltd., since,its inception, has resigned the position, and sold his interests in the firm to Mr R. E. Howell, late of the Land and Income Tax Department. Mr Howell will pake up the managership as> from the 15th instant, and the Arm will still continue business under tho same style as at present. Mr Hecksher states that his reason for resigning is that he wishes to discontinue his connection with the auctioneering business in order to return to hia former business, v'z., •engineering. Some of the residents at Kuripuni have beon using the telephone at the Fire Brigade Station pretty freely to transact their business, whioh is contrary to the rule of the service, which prohibits subscribers to the exchange from allowing the geueral public to make use of their telephones. The Masterton Postmaster has written to the Secretary of the Munioipal Fire Brigade complaining of ihe practice mentioned, and pointing out that as no rent is charged for the telephone this fact should have some weight in preventing it from being improperly n&ed, and stating that the telephone will be removed altogether if it is not placed where the public cannot obtain access to it. The monthly meeting of the Masterton Municipal Fire Brigade was held last night, Captain Jenkins presiding, The Secretary's report "for the month was read and adopted. Correspondence was received from the Featherston Town Board, asking for information relative to the formation of a Brigade. A letter was received from the Municipal Band, thanking the brigade for assistance Tendered at the former's sports. Captain Jenkins presented Foreman MoOulloob with a three years' certificate. The Chairman gave a resume of the business transacted at the recent Conference held at Nelson, and on the motion of the Secretary, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him. - Allan Hincholiffe, aged 28 years, and Mabel Clark, aged 21 years, who resides with her father at No. 9 Wright Street, created a sensation at Newtown, on Monday evening, by taking poison. It seems that Hincholiffe, who is out of employment, has been living at the house of Mr Clark, aud, it is stated, became engaged to Miss Clark. Last evening, after a conversation with her mother, Miss Clark went to speak to Hinchcliffe, and shoitly after Mrß Clark made certain enquiries which led her to believe that the pair bad taken .poison. Medical aid was summoned. Jdiss Clark received treatment at the house, and Hinohcliffe was removed to the Hospital. Both are now recovering satisfactorily. The members of the Carlton Crioket Club gathered in the Occidental Hotel, last evening, for the {purpose of making a presentation to Mr C. Oorbett, a member of the Club, who is to be married to-mor-row. Mr E. Welch occupied the chair, and on behalf of the Club presented Mr Oorbett with a handsome dinner set, add wished him •and the bride-eieot every prosperity in the future. , Mr Oorbett suitably replied. During the evening the following toast list was honoured:— "The King;" "Kindred Clubs," Mr F. P, Welch—Messrs T. Thompson and H. Martin; "Mr Corbett and hia Bride Elect," the Chairman —Mr Oorbett; "Thursday Cricket Association, Mr F. P. Welon; "The Ladies," Mr C. Corbett—MrT. Flaws; "Host and Hostess," the Chairman. Song o * were sung by Messrs T. Thompson, E. Lawrence, Brown, T. Flaws and 0. Oorbett.
At tho Featheraton Magistrate's Court on Monday, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., B. Ryan, 0. Eager, G. Dry berg, T. Watson, W. H. Sooo'nes, M. Mitohinson, H. Rae, T. Troy, D. Rosa, P. Nash, H. R. flanoook, G. Walker, 0. Vv. Pally, and J. Brown, alleged bookmakers, were charged with having laid totalisator odds at the recent race meeting of the Wairarapa Raoing Club, thereby trespassing on the property leased by the Olab. Pally, Troy and Rae wera unrepresented, and Dr Findlay appeared for the other defendants. Mr J. W. Card appeared for the plaintiff olub; After hearing evidence, the Magistrate imposed fines as follow:—R. Ryan, £6, costs £1 18s 6d; 0. Eager, T. Watson, W. H. Sooones, and M. Mitohinson, two informations eaoh (first and second day of races), £3 on first information and £2 on seoond, with costs £llßs6d and 7s respectively. G. Dry berg, fl. Rae, T. Troy, D. Ross, P. Nasb, R. Hancock, G. Walker, and 0. W. Pally £3 each and £1 18s -6d coate. The information against Brown was dismissed, and execution of jadgmentwas stayed pending the -'decision on the appeal of Ryan, whichwill be taken as a test case. TOO FEEL DULL. If your liver is sluggish and out of tone, and yon feel dull, billions constipated, take a dose Of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver • Tablets to-night before retiring and you -will feel all right in the morning. For sale *y T. G. Mason, Masterton.—advt.
A recent return showed that there are more school children between 10 and 11 in New Zealand than of anj other ape.
A number of newly-made straw staoks iu tbo Maaterton.district have beeu largely destroyod through recent heavy rains. The outward Sun Francisco mail will close at the Mastorton Post Oliico, at 4.45 p.m., to-day. A supplementary mail will be made up at 5.30 a.m., To-morrow: At the funeral of the late Mr Aliok Duulop, iield, yesterday afternoon, in the Mastorton Cemetery, the Rev. D. J. Murray officiated at the graveside. Members of the Now Zealand contingents who served iu South Africa during 1901 or 1902 may obtain their clasps on application to the officer commanding the district. Messrs Dt-lgety and Co., Ltd., will submit at auction, on Saturday next, the privileges (publican's booth aud fruit stall) in connection "with the coming Show. Through the death of a rolative in Eaglaud a family at Paes Junction, near Lawrence, are reported to have fallen heirs to an estate valued at about £IOO,OOO. In addition to the gold and produce exports, some : toua °* flax, valued bt £15,496, was-exported from Auckland durng the inontb of January. The recent heavy rain has done considerable damage to the plum crop in the Masterton district. Blight birds and sparrows arc also playing havoc with plums since the rain has caused the fruit to burst. The funeral of the late daughter of Mr and Mrs Wyllie, of JHomobuah, took place, yesterday afternoon, at the Mastorton Cemetery. The burial service was read by the Kev. A. M. Johnson. The Chairman of the Conciliation Board, at JDunedin, on Monday, granted fourteen application? by tailoresses for permits to work at rates ranging from 15s to 225, for three and six months. Messrs Pinhey Bros., of Masterton, yesterday, received word from England announcing the death of their mother, at Kingsbridge, Devonshire, on December 19th, at the age of 74 years. Mr G. G. Stead has given £IOO to purchase four challenge shields, toy be shot for by Canterbury branohes of the Defence Service. The Government will subsidise the gift to the extent of a further £IOO. At a meeting of Daunevirke Druids, on Monday night, District Grand Secretary Maokay announced that the Cabinet had agreed to pay the expenses of delegates from Friendly Societies to a conference to be held at Wellington, in May next. "I am sorry to say that thousands of business men don't know what is in their policies," Judge Haselden remarked at the District Court at Greymoutb, a few days ago, in the oourse of the hearing of an accident compensation case. The following are the tests for tne , various creameries supplying the Maaterton Dairy Factory for the month of January:—Mangamaire, highest 4.1, lowest 3.5; Nikau, high- ■ est £4.1, lowest 3.7; Rangitumau, highest 4.4, lowest 3.6. Mr C. Lewis, M.H.R., suggested reoently at Rangiora that the first line of the old doxology was altered by the Premier to Buit hiß way of thinking. Virtually, with the bon. gentleman it was "Praise me, from whom all blessings flow." The Maori College, at Clareville, was re-opened on Monday last, under the management of the Principal, the Rev. S. G. Compton, M.A. The College is situated in a particularly healthy looality, and in addition to a good all round education oourse, technical classes have been established, which include carpentry, cabinet work and shoe-making. Book-keeping and Latin are, also, taught, and free scholarships are available for Maori youths, who have passed the third standard. Application fjr admission should be made to the Principal. Messrs Hendry and Buxton require a saleswoman for hosiery and gloves, and a boy for parcels. Messrs P. and A. Seed, sawmillers, Mangaroa, require good benchman and tailer-nut. The boot department of the W.F.O.A. have a special window set out with boot bargains. Mr J.R. Niool has to hand a larg* consignment of fruit, which is to be sold privately at auction prices. The proprietors of "Scott's Cure for Milk Fever in Cows" require agents in the Wairarapa. Particulars appear in another oolumn. Ratepayers are noitfled that the ten per cenc. penalty will be added to all borough rates not paid by the 18th inst.
Messrs Hooper and Co. announce the arrival of their first shipment of autumn and winter novelties iu millnery, mantles, etc. The Commissioner of Crown Lands notifies that two lots in Danuevirke Centennial Block, Aohangi Distriot, will be open for selection on the optional system, on and after Wednesday, February 21st. Tenders for the erection of a fence round the inside training track on the Opaki Racecourse will close at noon, to-day, with Mr T. Duncan, Secretary of the Masterton Racine Club. PACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT. In an. action, the cause of which was flagrant misuse of our firm name and other gross misrepresentation by an imitating company, which was tried before his Honor, Ch'ef Justice J. Madden, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbourne, the prosecution 1 showed : 1. That Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains all medical constituents of the eucalypti, in a highly refined and pure form. 2. That it is much more powerfully healing (antiseptic) than ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 3. That it doe 3 not depress the heart like ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 4. That it contains no harmful ingredients, and 5. That it is highly commended by many authorities for the last 30 years as a safe, reliable and effective remedy. Some imitators have, tried to deceive the public by simulating our get-up; others have relied on the "just as good" game. Therefore take care and oDtain the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7957, 7 February 1906, Page 4
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