LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8262, 16 October 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The ordinary meeting of tba Masterton Reohabite Tent will be held this evening. There are at present eleven oases of infectious diseases in Masterton. Eight of the cases are confined to the Hope Street Fever Hospital. The annual meeting of the members ot the Wairarapa Amateur Atbletio Club will be held in Mr W. B. Ohenuells' offloe, at 7.30 o'clock this evening. Mails for the Commonwealth of Australia, Oeylon, India, China, Japan, Straits Settlements, also South Africa, Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, t fro=s Wellington, per Wimmera, will close at Masterton, on Saturday, October 20th, at 6.15 a.m.

The Wellington tramway revenue for the 3rßt aix months of this year amounts to £45,588, whiob, after providing for interest and sinking fund,, leaves a profit of £3,000. It is estimated that the year's workings will show a net profit of £IO,OOO which, with the amount carried forward last year will permit £15,000 being written off for depreciation and the Bum of £4,000 being carried forward.

The romance of missions has been illustrated in a singularly interesting fashion in Uganda. On tbe way to the darkest spot of Africa twentyone years ago Bishop Hannington was murdered by the obief Luba, at the command of King Mwanga. Reoently the son of the Bishop, the Rev, J. E. M. Hannington, baptised the son of Lis murderer.

A great deal of very successful ploughing with a traction engine and four three-furrow ploughs, no coupled together' as to make a 12-furrow implement, has recently been done by Mr J. Withell. of Baling. Canterbury, the daily average ranging from 16 to 18 acres. A contractor in an adjacent locality put up a record a little while ago, and, by making a long day, ploughed up 24 acres.

At a meeting of the Auckland Automobile Association it was deoided that a motor reliability raoe be held from Auckland to Wellington. The last run to Taupo was so successful that the Association have decidbd on the longer' and more strenuous test. The route will be from Auckland, via Cambridge, Taupo, Nayjjr, and thence on to Wellington. It is expected that the test will occupy five nays, and a start will probably be made about December 27tb.

A rather comical iuoident happened In Inveroargill reoently, when an unstamped keg containing liquid arrived. The eyes of the police lit on the familiar keg, and, in spite of protest from the owner they commandeered a corkscrew from a neighbouring house and withdrew the work. One taste convinced them that the liquid was salt water. The owner, who ia partial to oysters, brought it op from the Bluff to put over a tub of the Hvalves, in order that he might have a Hupply for days after the close of the season.

The lady inspector of factories, who haa been visiting Ohristohuroh and making enquiries, found at the Kaiapoi Woollen Company's clothing factory upwards of 100 maohines Idle for wajt of hands to work them, and the company ready to give employment to every hand they can get, being very full of orders, reports Cbristohuroh Truth. When she enquired why hands were not; available from the immigrants, she was informed that the union and ,the Government objected to the introduction of newcomers. Not long ago the company had a vast amount of bother over the importation of 11 hands; now they could take about 200, and find plenty of work for them.

The Masterton Chamber of Commerce, who have been agitating for some considerable time for the establishment of telephone oomunication between Wellington aud Masterton, received a letter from Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R, on May 25th last, enclosing a letter from the then acting Postmaster-General (Hon. A. Pitt), dated May 19tb, intimating that instructions had been issued for the erection of a trunk telephone wire between Wellington and Masterton. Since that time—nearly five months ago—nothing has been done in the matter, and the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, acting under instructions from the President (Mr J. D. Cruiokßhank;, has now written to Mr Hogg drawing his attention to that t'aot, and asking him to see if the matter will reueive attention.

FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT. In an action, the cause of which was flagrant misuse of our firm name and other gross misrepresentation by an irrii tating company, which was tried before his Honor, Ch'ef Justioe J. Madden, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbourne, the proseoution 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 does 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 obtain the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

Daring the past year there has been, about twelve million feet of rimu timber out in the district between Hukanhi and the Hutt. The estimated ivages paid annually by sawmillers in the district is £30,000.

A Wellington man has recently perfected an invention by which boots are made with removable* outer soles and heels, which, when they are worn out, may be replaced by extra soles and heels supplied with the boots in the first instance. These operations may be performed by anyone with a minimum of time and trouble, and it ia considered by the iuventor that the invention would prove of service to armies in the field. Patents have been applied for in the principal countries of the world, and a syndicate is being formed for the purpose of exploiting the invention.

At the conclusion of a meeting of the Waharapa bawtnillers' 00-opera-tive Association, Ltd., last Saturday, Mr J. M. Corariine, chairman of Direutors, was presented with a handsome solid silver tea set suitably inscribed. In making the presentation, Mr Quinlan, on behalf of the members, eulogised Mr Ooradine's untiring efforts and discretion during bis two years term of office, and referred to the marked progress the company bad made under him as head of affairs. Mr (Juradine, in responding, thanked the members for their handsome present, and said he would always treasure it. It was gratifying to him to receive such recognition from people be bad known for so many years and with whom be had been associated in auoh an important industry.

A meeting*of tha Borough By-laws Committee was held last evening. There were present—Ors E. MoEwen (chairman), F. W. Temple, J. H. Pauling, W. Morrisand J. 0. Ewtagtoo. A discussion took place on the definition of i "business premises." Finally it wis deoided not to alter the definition in the bylaws, and not to recommend any area where • business premises mast be built in brick. The Committee recommended that the operation of the by-law prohibiting eat tie from being driven through certain streets be extended to Albert, Wrigley, Villa, Dixon and Pine streets, and Lincoln Koad, between Queen Street and Bentley Street. It was decided that the stock route from the north of Masterton to the Railway Station be through the Waipona river ford and alone Bentley Street and Lincoln Koad, the route from the north of Masterton to the Renall Street saleyarda to be along the same route as above with the addition of Naamatawa Koad. It was deoided to call the attention of the Council to the unsatisfactory positions of the saleyarda in Masterton. The Committee considered that the saleyarda should be in such a position as not to entail the driving of stock through the town.

The term of appointment of the Hona. T. Kfilly, B. Feldw'ck, W. Montgomery, and W. M. Bolt, M's.L.C, has expired, and the numerical strength of the Upper Chamber, whioh consisted of fortyfour members in 1905, has been reduced to thirty. On November 22nd next hro more seats will become vacant, one of them being that of a member of the Cabinet. Ou the 6th June, 1907, one mote vacancy occurs, so that by the end of this year the total falls to twenty-eight, and by the 6th June next to twentyseven. Of the twenty-seven who will then remain, barring death and resignation, on the 6th June next, ten are life members. Then five members vaoate their seats in 1909, nine in 1910, and three in 1911, so that in five years frcm the present time, even if there be no deaths or resignations, the number of the Council will still automatically fall to only ten, ana those ten will be life members, or at any rate so many of them as retain their seats. Cabinet yesterday deoided to recommend, to the Governor that Messrs Kelly, Montgomery, Peldwick and Bolt be re-appointed to the Legislative Council. Mr Montomery, however, ia an invalid, and it is quite probable that be will not seek a further term of office. Some additional appointments may be made during the recess. Mrs James King, Linoolu Road, requires a good general servant. Mr F. P. Weloh requires two good axemen for a sawmill. Mr A. Hollings has now to hand Marie Oorelli's latest work "Treasure of Heaven." Mr A. H. Tinkbam, Stronvar, advertises to let the cutting rights of about 200 acres of rimu bush. Mr J. E. Blade, land agent, Carterton, advertises a new list of properties placed in his bands for sale. Tenders are invited by the Afcitio County Council for several oontraots, particulars of which are advertised in another ooiumn. . The New Zealand Railways Department advertise special train arrangements in connection with the Wellington race meeting at Treutham. In the Exchange Hardware Stores Mr D. Alex. Morton is ripening up a large assortment of ironmongery goods of all descriptions and invites inspection. Messrs U. Hyde and Co. made an attractive display in their warebouse, Queen Street, on Saturday last. The made-to-order lines were highly finished, and the general furnishings comprised all tre leading lines of carpets, linoleums, etc. The firm advertise special cash discount on all general household furnishings. To meet the needs of the summer season the Masterton branch of the New Zealand Clofhing Factory has stocked a large assortment of straw hats. These include the latest in boaters, sailors, Panamas and all the popular and leading makes. A prioe lift of the various lines will bs fouud in the firm's advertisement. In another column the management of the clothing and mercery department of the W.F.C.A. has a special notice with reference to their stock of ready-made clothing. Both men's and youth's suits have been made uuder special instructions and from specially selected mhterials. The firm's stock is replete with every desoripton of men's underwear, hats, ties, and collars in the latest style.

Mr and Mrs Day will leave next week for the Waverley district, •where they intend to reside, writes oar Mauriceville correspondent.

The colonial mails which left Aaokland per R.M S. Sonoma on September 12th, via San Franoiaoo, arrived in London on the 14th inst.

In view of the crushing and overcrowding that take place at the theatres in the four centres, Mr Thomson, M.H.R., thinks legislation should be introduced providing for the compulsory numbering of seats and the issuing of tiokets corresponding to those numbers. He is putting a question to the Premier on the subject.

Mr Straohan, Government Surveyor, is at present engaged in outting ap the totara reserves at Nireaha into sections, which, it is understood, will be balloted for about Deoember, writes our Nireaha correspondent. A scenic reserve adjoining the old Sohoolground will also be surveyed and vested in a Domain Board.

The Pahiatua Tennis Club have elceted the following officers lor the ensuing year: President, Father MoKenna (re-elected); Vice-Presi-dents, Mesdames Tosswill (rejected) and Norton; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr C. E. t MaoShane (reelected); Committee, Misses Weddel and Hughes, Messrs Collins, Lilly and MoSberry; Auditor, Mt Drew (re-elected).

On Friday evening, it? the Kakariki School, the setdera tendered a aooial to Mr and Mrs MoOnie, who are going to reside at Tauranga, writes our correspondent. Mr Orr, on behalf of the settlers, presented Mr McOnie with a handsome time piece, and Mrs McOnie with a pretty greenstone broooh. Mr MoOnie suitaly acknowledged the presentations. Daring the evening songs were sung by Messrs Redpath and Orr. Danolng was kept up till an early hour in the morning.

The Leader of the Opposition wantß the Minister of Education to make enquiries as to the correctness or otherwise of a statement that has been made to the effeot that there are from eighty to a hundred native children in the district of Waikato Heads, Pakau, and Kahonga growing up without any eduoatioo; and, if such a statement be found to be correot, will be arrango for a sohool to be established in a central position to suit the localities mentioned? The member for Bgmont (Mr Jennings) arose suddenly in hia plaoe in tne House on Friday, and took part in the discussion upon educational questions. During the course of his remarks he referred to a matter that had been freely ventilated daring the afternoon sitting. Mr McLaohlan was reminded of this fact by the member for Egmont. "If the member for Ashburton had f not been asleep this afternoon, he would have heard me explain the point he has raised," said Mr Jen- . nmgß. "Iben, I'm thankful I was a»leepl" exclaimed the member for Ashburton with great emphasis. On Friday evening the Auckland members regaled the House with some word pictures of amazing buildings in which education is doled out In the far north. Mr Hogg, however, capped the lot with a story abbnt a teacher in the Mangatiki district. While tne teacher was single, he boarded with various settlers; but he took unto himself a wife, thoagh a residence was not to be had. The result was that the honeymoon was spent in the poroh of the school, and, when the teacher is instructing bis pupils, his courageous wife does the cooking outside. The Mayor of Masterton, Mr J. A. Renall, returned from a visit to the Aaokland distriot on Saturday evening. Mr Renall has aoquired propeity in the Manakau district, and has definitely decided to leave Masterton and take up his residence there about the beginning of next year. "If I don't like Manakau, I might come back to Masterton," said Mr Renall to a Wairarapa Age reporter yesterday. Mr Renall will leave Masterton before his term of office as Mayor expires. If he resigns an extraordinary election will be held to fill the office of Mayor until the ordinary election In April, but if, instead, he is granted leave of absence by the Borough Council the Council will appoint a Deputy-Mayor to act until the election io April. A small Parliamentary excursion created a flatter in Plaining (Street, Wellington, on Sunday (says the Post). Several members of the House with that sense of public duty characteristic of politicians, suppressed their natural inclinations to attend Divine service, and pro oeeded under polioe guidance, to make a study of pak-a-poo and fantan. They were not successful in seeing the pames in progress, for the reason that Haining Street mistook the visitation for a polioe raid and acted accordingly. A warning went out from the first den visited, and after that the OMnamen were found engaged in the most harmless Dursuits. One stolid-faoed Celestial was discovered meditating on the political situation, in [a room that was suspiciously close and smellful. He gazed with mild wonder when hia attention was drawn to some pak-a-poo tiokets pasted on the wall. "Ah, yes! Longtime ago." he remarked. "Any game today?" someone asked. "No play Sabbath," was the reply in a tone that seemed to suggest reproof. Another individual wbb found building a sort of arch with dominoes, several other Chinamen looking on in silence. "Well,* boys, what are you playing?" asked a genial member. "Bridge," replied the manipulator of the dominoes without looking up. The party was not sure that the Chinaman had not scored heavily. IT DAZZLES THE WOULD. Ho discovery in medicine ha* ever created one quarter of interest that has been caused by Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption. It has brought relief in the most hopeless cases, when i*U else has failed. For sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist Masterton, J. Baillie, Carter!>cn, and the Mauriceville Cooperative Store, Mauriceville West. THE PREPARATION. Best fitted to relieve and absolutely cure Indigestion is Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabnles. They contain every known digestant and digest every kind of food. Good results are always certain. For Sale by H. E. Eton, Chemist. Masterton, J. Bailie, Carterton, and the Mauriceville Cooperative Store. Mauriceville West.

At a meeting of the Oouimittee of the Garry Owen Hookey Ciub, last evening, it was reported that the nett proceeds from the recent social had been over £4.

A meeting of the Park Extension and Mt. Holduworth 'Xraok Committee will be held in the Borough Council Chambers on Thursday evening, at 7.30 o'clock.

Consideration of the Estimates, it Is anticipated, will be completed this evening, ind the Public Works Statement will in all probability be presented to the House on Wednesday evening. ' A correspondent of the East Coast Guardian states that it has been proved that pumice, when placed to a good depth on roads, sets like oement, and heavy weights make little or no impression on it. Rain only hardens it down, and it is never alippery.

James Robertson, Secretary of OcurtSir George Grey A.0.F., was charged at tie Wellington Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, with the theft of Lodge moneys totalling £398. Counsel for the prosecution stated that accused had been Secretary of the Ludge for fifteen years, and the defalcations extended over fourteen years. The total amount missing was £2,600. Aooused denied the allegations. The case was adjourned till to-morrow.

German discipline has seldom reached a greater height of absurdity than in the case of a lawyer named Schmidt, who has bean sentenced by court-martial at Madgeburg to ten days' light arrest for blowing his nose while in line among other reservists undergoing periodical inspection. He pleaded a cold in his bead but the ofSoer who was conducting the inspection stated that Schmidt blew his nose iu a manner betraying either sooru or disrespect of military command.

Mr W. C. Fitzgerald, who was for many years a prominent chemist in Wellington, died somewhat; euldenly at Waihi on Sunday. In 1880 the deceased started in business in Manners Street, Wellington, as a chemise, druggist, and surgeon dentist. He disposed ; t of his business after.oarrylng it on foe ten years, and made a trip to the Old Country. On returning to the oolony he opened another shop in Wellington at the oorner of Lamb ton Quay and Willis Street. Later on bo settled in Wanganui, but for the past three years he had been in business in Waihi. He was twice married, Ois first wife was a daughter of Mr W. James, of Newtown, and some years after her death he married Mrs Taylor (a daughter of the late Arobdeaoon Stock), who survives him. He has also left a family. A COSTLY COUGH. The uncared for cough, the cough you let go on, hoping it will cure itself, is the costly cough. It is the cough that annoys you, keeps on hacking and tearing the delicate and sensitive membranes andtißsuesof the throat, until it is impossible to cure. Take care of your cough now. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It sooths, relieves, and , cures. For sate by T. G. Mason, Chemist, Mastertou.