LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8529, 7 September 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Masterton Dredge is 30oz lldwt for the week.

A number of parents in Wanganui are proudly naming their new-born babies "William Webb," after the champion sculler.

The Jad, Frank Sewell, who is confined to the Masterton Hospital suffering from a broken leg - , which he received through an accident last week, is progressing very favourably.

"The beneficient rains of the past few days," said a city official to a Dunedin Star reporter, "have be?n worth at the lowest computation half a million of money to Otago; in fact, one might say the rain is worth many thousands of pounds an hour."

The Napier Telegraph states that the recent discoveries of copper in the Maharahara district promise well for successful mining operations. A mining expert, with Australian and Tasmanian experience, who has been prospecting on the spot for some time, has discovered quartz bearing four or five different mine-als whhh, properly treated, will, he declares, return handsome profits. One significant find was a seam of coal, which shows every indication of opening up j well. There are yet thousands of acres unexplored in the locality. The Secretary of the Mount Holdsworth Track Committee (Mr W. M. Easthope) is in receipt of a let';>?r from the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr J. Strauchon) in reply to a communication from Mr Easthope protesting against the granting of milling rights on Mt. Holdsworth. Mr Strauchon states that he was'glad to receive Mr Easthope's letter, with the contents of which he was in thorough sympathy. Recently, adds Mr Strauchon, applications were received for the milling o°. portions of the finest reserve in the Kaitangata Block, but they were not approved by the Land Board.

At the Masterton Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., Charles Bentley was charged with having assaulted Mary Ann Chapman on August 31st. Complainant stated that when she called at defendant's house to speak to his son, defendant ordered her out of the house, and when she got to the gate he came out after her and struck her in the face. Defendant pleaded that complainant came to his house and created a disturbance. He did not intend to strike her*. A fine of £2 with 7s costs was imposed. Two residents were each fined ss, with 7s costs, for allowing their chimneys to become foul, and take fire. A first offender was fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, for having been drunk. STtiAM ON THE FARM. Do you n cunNe what an advantage it is to have a supply of live steam on the farm? It means a liberal supply of boiling water £ r wishing cans or clothes, for scalding pigs or cooking stock food, at tl you ca i secure these advantages at a \ery sina 1 cost by purchasing a "New Century" Steamer. One good fire provides pieim f r ab >ut two boui'3, and can be lift with pe!f"'?ct safety. The r 'Naw Century'' combines the itrong points of the oidinary portibJe wash n; copper and the h'gh pie3iura tteani boi er without their disadvantages. MacEwan ana Cd., Ltd , Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington.

The Taihape Post states that the section of the Main Trunk line between Mataroa and Waiouru will be taken over by the Railway Department about the first week in December.

As evidence of the mildness of the season it is maintained that fine crops of cauliflowers are being obtained from the Makauri district, Poverty Bay. For some time past the bulk of the supplies of that vegetable sold in Wellington have been obtained from Australia.

Exteer (England) will shortly possess a fire brigade composed entirely of girls. The city corporation recently purchased fire appliances for the girls' hostel connected with the Municipal College, and the students are to be trained in the use of this apparatus. Including main and tributary races, there are 1,600 miles of water-races in the Ashburton County. During the past twelve months only fifty miles have been constructed, the County Council deeming it advisable to adopt some auxiliary scheme before granting lengthy extensions. The Masterton Municipal Brass Band will play a programme of music in the Park to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2.45 o'clock sharp. The selections which wil) be rendered will include the following:—'"Faust" and "Gems of Song" (selections), "Storm and Sunshine," "American Eagle," "Algonquin" and "Our Director" (marches).

The biggest price so far offered this season for a Taranaki butter output is 10 Jd per lb, says-the Stratford Post. The general run of prices, however, is lOd to 10§d. The majority of the butter factories are talking of consigning and taking the chances of the markets. The Whenuakura Dairy Company declined an offer of 10J, and decided to consign at 9|d.

A painful accident befel Mr W. Whittaker, carrier, on Wednesday last. He was unloading cast iron girders in the Masterton Farmers' Implement Company's yard, when one of these, weighing ten cwt, slipped and fell on his foot, crushing it severely. The injured limb was very much bruised, and is swollen to an abnormal size, so much to, that Dr. Cook, who attended the patient is unable to say yet whether any bones are broken.

There was a sharp ris* in Otago, last week, in sheep, most notably in hoggets and young ewes. In the Tuapeka district there were two or three outside buyers very active in picking up lines at an advance of 2s and 3s per head over the rates ruling the preceding week. There is a strong demand in the North Otago and South Canterbury districts for young sheep, the recent rainfalls there having brought on the grass very quickly; hence the demand and consequent improvement in values.

Dr. Lyman B. Sperry, in the course of a lectureat Sydney on the avoidance of disease, referred to the marked tendency there was in Australia at the present time for teadrinking. On the slightest provocation the average Australian took to tea. The resilt of this habit was injurious in the extreme. The combination of tea and milk was nothing short of a digestive-destroying drink. This had a serious effect on the nervous system, and deranged nerves led to catarrh and various other diseases. The doctor advanced the opinion that it was possible for a man to live upwards of 100 years, or even longer, provided he followed Nature's laws.

A resident in Otago, who recently advertised for a housemaid, received ths following amongst the applicat:ons for the position:—"Dear Madam, —I to apply for the position of housemaid to you, and in doing so I strongly wish to impress upon you that I do not care to attend to any children, as children always get on my nerves; and also would like one half-hoiiday in the week, and also to have my evenings to myself. lam not an early riser, being used to the town. My age is 17, and, being, engaged, I would only promise you twelve months. I think 1 will suit you, and would be quite willing to start at 15s per week. Of course I don't milk cows or feed any pigs. Kindly reply at once to 'Minnie,' Dunedin. P.S. —May I ask tor references as to your respectability?"

The Arbitration Court in Christchurch was treated the other day to a short dissertation on all the ills the boilermaker is heir to. He has to work at close quarters with white-hot iron, from which an almost unbearable heat is thrown. The variations in the atmospherical conditions, i during a day's work range from moderately cold to the most intense heat, and as a result the worker is an early victim to rheumatic ailments. The glowing iron and burning heat affect the sight, while the deafening noise which is inseparable from ironworking has a bad effect on the hearing. In certain departments steel and iron filings fly about, with the result, it was stated,

that it is no uncommon thing to see an undue proportion of boilermakers blind in one eye. Dr. G. J. Hodgson, a Melbourne medico, had a remarkable experience while motoring recently. When the doctor was careering along Dandenong

Road, he heard an alarming report, and instantly flames leapt up ail round him. Realising his danger he promptly sprang into the road, alighting without injury. Directly he had regained his equilibrium and saw the flaming motor going away down the road, he set oft' in pursuit of it, and after a brisk run came up alongside and pluckily succeeded in putting down the brake and bringing it to a standstill. This was not done without putting his body partly through the flames, and in conse- j quence he got slightly burned about the head and wrists. The car, in its course, had leaked blazing benzine in all directions, and puddles of it

burned fiercely for some time, whilst the motor flamed away until the whole of the woodwork hnd been consumed leaving only the iron frame. Smokers consider that it is worth while knowing that Myrtle Grove Cigarettes can be obtained from all tobacconists.* To cure rheumatism, gout, rciatiea and lumbago, the esccss poisonous uric acid must be remov d. Hheumo will quickly and permanently do this. All chemist, and stores, 2a 63 and 4s Gd per battle Just try it.

On Thursday last Miss Elsie Mary Bissett, daughter of Mr J. S. Bissett, of Konini, was married to Mr William James Smith, of Konini.

The Masterton Rifle Volunteers, under command of Lieut. Hosking, met lart evening in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms. A lecture was delivered by Sei-geant-Major McNair, and proved interesting and instructive.

At the Wellington Magistrate's Court, yesterday, a Chinese named Gin Sing Ki was fined £2O for having opium in his possession in a form suitable for smoking, states a Press Association telegram.

The services at Knox Church, tomorrow morning, will be conducted by Rev. J. N. Buttle., and in the evening by Mr D. McGregor. Mr M. Gordon will preach at Dreyerton at 3 p.m., and Mr G. Crawford at Wangaehu at the same hour.

Mr A. E. Hall, the prospector who is representing the Masterton Syndicate at Maharahara, reports as follows, says the Woodville Examiner: —"A good lode of copper ore has been discovered on our claim which adjoins the Copper Company's mine. The reef runs west by southwest, and is on the line of the lode on the Copper Company's ground, and runs into the range."

The arrangements for the concert and dance to be held in the Town and Drill Halls, on Wednesday evening next, in aid of St. Patrick's Church Fund, are well in hand, and an energetic committee is working assiduously to ensure an enjoyable and successful evening. The programme for the concert is an attractive and varied one, and as the soloists are well and favourably known in Masterton, there should be a large attendance, The dance will follow immediately after the concert,, and the floor will be specially prepared for the occasion.

There exists on the East Coast of Marlborough, says the Expre"s, a. League of Pastoralists such as might, with advantage, be copied into other parts of the colony. Nine or ten intelligent men, most of whom have shown their acumen by increasing carrying capacities of their runs two,, three, and even fourfold, come together once every month, and exchange ideas and relate experiences exclusively pertaining to the common industry. In this way a mutual! benefit is derived of the kind that must infallibly result in the good of the district, [and the province as a whole. Self-help is the choicest service.

It will be learnt with regret by riflemen generally in the district that: the inauguial s'looting meeting of the North Wairarapa Handicap Rifle Association, which was to have taken, place on'the Opaki Range on September 21st, has been finally abandoned owing to the Defence authorities; declaring the range to be dangerous. When this decision was arrived at; some day? go, it was thought that the Department could be induced to hold the matter in abeyance until after the 21st inst., as the arrangements for the meeting had been practically completed. The authorities; were approached by the officials of the Association, but information has now been received from the DefenceDepartment that they cannot forego, the order to close the range, as it would be inadvisable to allow the range to be opened again after being condemned. This being the case there: was nothing left for the Association but to abandon the meeting, as the; time was too short to permit of other _ arrangements being made. Riflemen generally feel disappointed, as the meeting was creating great interest in* shooting circles.

An advertiser has an English piano in good order for sale.

Messrs Gillespie and Co. have vacancies ft r station hands and cooks.

An advertiser requires a good general servant.

Messrs R, Hannah and Co. advertise special lines in gents' bcots.

Mr R. Woodhouse, land agent, New Plymouth, advertises particulars of two highly-improved farms, which have been placed in his hands for sale.

A valuable property containing--4,700 acres, 3,424 acres of which is freehold, is advertised for sale byMessrs R. Wilson and Co., Ltd., land agents, Taihape.

A supply of fishing tackle from, ths well-known British makers, S. Alcock and Co., is to hand at the W.F.C.A. Fancy Department. The shipment includes all that is best in rods, lines, flies avid other artificial baits.

Mr H. Fraser, confectioner, of Queen Street, has installed a "Candy Floss" machine in his premises, similar to'those which were in use at the recent Exhibition. The machine will be working in the windows of Mr Fraser's premises to-day, and the "Candy Floss"—a confectionery of a rather novel appearance—which is made by the machine, will be sold as it is manufactured.

No matter from wl at form of rheums* tism you si filer- chronic, macular inflammatory—cr gont, sciatica, lumbago, Rheumo will sorely cure you. All stoies at 2s 6i and 4s OJ.