LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8195, 27 July 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

,Tho Woodville A. and P. Assocfaton will in future be known as the "Hush Districts Agricultural Asso oiation."

Ten whales were disporting in the south bay at Kaikoura on Saturday. One was captured, and is expected to yield six tons of oil. A young oppossum was caught on Tuesday last by a party of bushfellers on the property of Messrs Williams Bros., of Taueru.

The recent severe weather is stated to have been the oauae of a great deal of mortality among natives of the Taranaki district, five having died within a few days at placea along the Egmont Road.—Herald.

A uentre of the New Zealand Athletic Union waa formed at Waipawa on Wednesday night. Mr Wood, president, was present. The meeting considered that the prize-money offered for the championship meet, ing in connection with the Christohuroh Exhibition should be increased to £SOO.

In the ''eleven months ended May 31st, of the current fiscal year, there were landed at the port of New York 870,000 aliens from Europe, and it is expected that June 30th will see a total of more than a million at this port alone. In the fiscal year ended June 30th, 1905, the total immigration at all ports of the nation was 1,026,000.

An owner of about 900 aores of iand near Hastings recently had his land valued, but disputed the valuer's figures, says a contemporary. In the ibeat of the argument the owner asked the valuer if he 1 would like to buy the land at the amount of his (trie valuer's) estimation of its worth. A deal was made on the spot and the valuer has since re-sold the land, being now £SOO better off. v

Canada is expecting a u-rr.per 7,-heat crop this year as all the indications are thus far favourable. The new city of Prince Rupert is reported as being laid out at the terminus of the Grand Trunk Faoifio Railway ou the northern coast of British Columbia, and doubtless within a few years it may baoorno one of the ports for another liuo of steamers to New Zealand.

A supptemeut to the Gazette, containing a ciasaiiietl Hat of teachers, shows that there are 2,816 persons employed giving public instruction in New Zealand. Of this number 1,371 are maleo and 1,445 females, 95 being uf the latter teing married women. By far the greater number—6o4 to be exact—are classified as "D2 " There are 469 names under "Dl'" and 145 under "D 4."

After a disoussion upon the immigration question at a meeting of the Auckland Trades and Labour Council, on Wednesday evening, the following resolution was carried:—"That sterjs be taken to lay clearly before tne people at Home who are emigrating here, owing to representations by agents and otherwise, a full and complete report of the labour market in this colony, and also that steps be taken to make this as public as possible." A suggestion was also made that a mass meeting of dis6atisfle3 immigrants should be called to express their views.

No chemist, who sought in vast ages The phantom Philosopher's Btone, Has handed down that which assuages The throat trouble always so prone. Till Woods, after thirty years' trial, In tests both exhaustive and sure, Discovered a charm to defy all— Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.

I The latest dredging returns to I hand are as follow: Mystery Flat,. | 50oz, for 133 hoars; and Mastertoa Dredge 12oz Bdwt, for 137 hours.

A Sydney telegram, this morning,, stated that there is a good demand for New Zealand hides, the market showing an advance of fully %$. per pound.

. It is the intention of the Government to amend the Slaughteringand Inspection Act next session sobs to provide for~the slaughtering of pigs at abattoirs under the same conditions as regulate the killing of sheep and cattle.

During the long and stormy trip. of the schooner Maroro frum Hokianga to Sydney a magnificent display of St. Elmo's fire was witnessed on«. buard. Great balls of fire rolled along the yards, and rushed up> the masthead. The ocean was brilliantly illuminated.

Miss Lilian Irvine, who is well, known in musical circles in Masterton, will leave shortly for Australia in order to continue her studies in singing, and it is her intention to ultimately go to England. Mr Andrew Black, the famous baritone, was very pleased with her voice, and he advise 1 her to study hard in Australia and England, and to go thenoe to Paris.

' In pursuance of a proposal madeby tbe Dental Association regarding tbe examination of the teeth of school children, Mr Bagnall said at the meeting of the Auckland Board of Education, on Wednesday,, that since the proposal was made he had seen that the Health Department was preparing a sobe.na with regard to examination of public* sohool children in connection with various matters, and he thought it would be as well to defer tnis proposal until it was seen what the scheme was for. It was possible that it might cover the whole of the ground. The Board deoided tosend a copy of the Dental Association's suggestions to tbe Education Department.

Each day emphasises the difficulty of forwarding material for the construction of the line and in getting provisions through to the workers on the Ohakune section of the Main Trunk railway. The men loudly complain of the excessive cost of foon, the freights now being £l2 to £ls per ton from Pipirikl to Ohakune. The Wangauui Herald suggests that a light should be constructed. The journal also advocates the creation of a housing and feeding department under the Public Works Office to deal with the accommodation and sale and transport of provisions which it thinksis the best method of enabling the men to live at a reasonable rate,, especially those who have to remit money to their wives and families.

Interviewed by the Sydney Telegraph, last week, R. Arnst, the New Zealander, who won the Sydney Thousand cycle race in March last, said he had had enough of cycling both on the track and road. He is satisfied to end his career with the/Sydney Thousand. Questioned as to the object of bis visit to Sydney again, Arnst replied: "Well, I'm going to try and win the sculling ohampiunship of the world, and I cannot train for oycling and soulling too. I've made up my mind to win the world's soulling obampionsbip, and with that end ia view have come across to put in twelve months* training on the Parramatta River, with George Towns to coach me. Twelve months hence I'll challenge the holder of the world's championship, whoever he may be.

Arbor Day was celebrated in Masterton yesterday, en account of the weekly half-holiday falling on that day. At the Masterton District High School the Mayor (Mr J. A. Kenall), aooompanied by the Chairman of the School Committee (Mr E. Brown), the headmaster (Mr W. H. Jackson) and several members of the Committee planted six trees in the new grounds lately £et aside by the Trust Lands Trustees for the purposes of the Agricultural Classes. Mr Kenall, who planted the first tree, gave a brief addresss, and named the tree "Brown's tree," in recognition uf Mr Brown's services to the town, and more particularly to educational matters. Mr Brown briefly responded, mentioning that Arbor Day had attained its majority this year, having been started in America just twenty-one years ago. On the call of the Headmaster, three hearty cheers were given for Mr Brown. A number of other trees were planted in the front grounds under the direction of Mr Haslara and in the School Recreation Grounds under the direction of Mr Charters.

Stubborn Cough Cured,

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No matter whore you purpose travelling—either in New Zealand or, to other coun tries-you will find that the cheapest and best way to ensure prompt delivery of your luggage is to give it into the charge of J. J. Curtis and Co., Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping and Customhouse Aeents, Customhouse Quay, "Wellington, Write for further par ticulars.—Advt.

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The funeral of Mr A. Burnett, an old resident of Maaterton, who died yesterday, will take place on Saturday, at 2.30 o'clock.

There are at present 17 oases of infectious diseases in the Maaterton district. Six patienta are confined to the Hope Street Fever Hospital.

Messrs King and Son have seoured the oontraot for the erection of a shop and offices for Mr u. Townsend, in Queen Street, the price being about £1,500.

The Wellington Harbour Board, yesterday, resolved to increase the wages of casual labourers to Is 3d an hour, with 2s an hour for overtime. This will, says a Wellington telegram, mean an addition to the wages bill of £2,400 per year.

At a public meeting at Auckland, on Wednesday, convened bv the Mayor, it was decided to approve the principle of a memorial to Mr Seddon, to take the form of a large technical college, costing Bbout £30,000, with a statue of Mr Soddon in front of it.

Mr Jas. Prendeville, solicitor, of Eketahuna, was mirried at the Sacred Heart Church, Hill Street, Wellington, ou Wednesday, to Miss Helen Sutherland, of Martinborough. The bride was attended by Miss Amelia Prendeville and Miss Ann Camoron, and Mr D. Logan was teat man. The Very Rev. Father Lewiß, Adm., otSoiated.

The revenue of the Post and Tiegrant) Department during the June quarter amounted to £184,600, being an increase of £19,858 over the a-nouut for the corresponding period last year. Tc this total Wellington contributed £41,744, Auckland £30,716, Obriatohuioh £23,512, Dunedin £18,463. The amount of deposits at the Savings Banks for the same period was £2,007,751, and of withdrawals £1,755,212. The deposits show an increase of £3o2,s32.—Association.

The iirst meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Arthur R. Maltby was held in the Masterton Courthouse, yesterday morning, before Mr W. B. Cennells, D.O.A. Mr O.JA. Pownall appeared for the bank rupt. There were no creditors present. Bankrupt, on oalh, said his statement of Bssets and liabilities, and also his statement as to his failure as licensee r-f the Albion Hotel at Wanganui, were correo*. He stated he was not in a position Jo make any offer to his creditors. He was not receiving any wages from his wife as cook. The meeting then adjourned sine die.

A dance ic aid of the funds of the Te Ore Ore Maori Catholic Church was held in the Native Meeting House on Wednesday evening and was a decided success. About fifty couples were present. The floor was in splendid order. A lengthy programme of dances was gone through. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. F. MoKenzie, of Masterton. Messrs J. MoKillop, Moana Paratene and J. Taiwhanga were M's.C. Extras were played by Miss Young and Mr T. Wrigley. An excellent supper was provided by the ladies committee, which consisted of Mesdames McLacblan Pukeake and Andrew. Several cakewalks were contributed during the evening by the Native girls and they acquitted themselves creditably. Vocal items and poi dances were also rendered. The joint secretaries (Messrs J. MoKillop and W. Thompson) carried out their duties well and were ably assisted by a strong committee. Dancing was kept up till swen o'clock in the morning. Mr E. Coyle advertises to lee for one crop tea acres off Sussex Street.

The estimates of the Borough of Masterton for the year 1906-7 are published on page 1 of this issue.

Mr W. H. Cruickshank advertises for sale a property in Queen Street, Masterton, which is stated to return 8 per cent, on the outlay.

The lists in connection with the Sergeant O'Malley Presentation Fund will be kept open for a short time longer, and subscribers will have due notice of the date of the presentation.

Messrs F. Staples and Go. notify elsewhere that they have commenced business as butchers in premises opposite the Central Hotel, Queen Street. The firm state that their business will be oarried on on the cash principle, and quote first quality meat at from to 5d per pound. The firm will commence business to day with a fine assortment of prime beef, mutton and pork. In' addition it is proposed to inolude the business of poulterers and small goodsmen, for which regular supplies have been arranged. The firm will supply small goods of the best quality, and customers' orders will be delivered with the utmost promptitude. MERIT REWARDED BY COURT OP • JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and sn.cces*? of SANDER & SONS' EUCA LYPTI EXTEACT have brought out many mitations, and one case was just tried in he Supreme Court of Viotoria, before bis Honour Chief Justice Sir J. Madden K.C.M.G., etc. His Honour, when giving udgment, said with regard to the GENUINE SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTEACT, that whenever an article is commended to the public by reason of its good quality, etc., it is not permissable to imitate any of its features. He restrained the imitators perpetually from doing so, and ordered them to pay all costs. We publish this to afford the public an opportunity of protecting themselves and of securing what is proved beyond all doubt by skilled witnesses at the Supreme Court of Victoria and by many authorities during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine merit, viz., THE GENUINE SANDER & SONS' PURE VOLATILE EITCAIYPTI EXTRACT

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