LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8870, 2 November 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Public Petitions Committee of the House of Representatives yesterday reported upon , the : multitudinous petitions presented tq:ParljaK ment for and against the totalisator. The report stated that as jt is ; the expressed intention of the "(jfi'vernmeit to bring down legislation this session dealing with this question*, it referred the petitions tQ the ment for consideration, ;■ '

Replying to Major Steward in the House of Representatives, yesterday afternoon, the Minister for Labour said the Factories Act Amendment Bill" had been reported from the Labour Bills Committee, but more important business was at prestnt be r fore the House. When that was out of the way, he hoped the bill would reach the top of the/Order Paper at an early date.

Margaret O'Neill, licensee of the Queen's Hotel, was charged at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, before Mr W.. P. James, S.M., with having permitted a barmaid to be in the bar' after 11 p.m. on October 26th. Mr C. A. Pownall, who appeared for the defendant, said no offence was intended. There were several boarders drinking in the bar at the time, and the police were immediately granted admittance. The Magistrate imposed a fine of £2 with costs. At the same sitting Charles Jones was charged, with driving a horse not in harness/ through Queen and Park, Streets oh October 17th, and further with having driven a vehicle for hire in the borough without being duly licensed. With reference to the latter charge Inspector Cairns stated that Jones had been refused a driver's license. A fine of 20s and 7s costs was imposed on the first charge, and £2 and 7s costs on the latter charge. John Leahy and William Downes were also charged with driving vehicles for hire in the borough without being licensed. The former, who did not appear, was fined 10s and 7s costs, and the latter 5s and 7s costs. A first offender was fined 5s in default 24 hours'imprisonment for having been drunk. A ballot is being taken by the Shearers' Union with the intention 1 Jof shortly making demands upon sheep owners in the Wellington Industrial district before the Conciliation Board. Steps will also probably be taken to protect the owners' interests in this respect. A Christchureh Press Association telegram states that a further rise in the price of flour is announced, the price now being, for sacks £l4. In the middle of September the price was £lO 10s, there being thus an advance of £3 10s in six weeks.

A meeting of representatives of various Manawatu, Wairarapa and Taranaki dairy factories was held at Palmerston North', on Thursday, to consider a proposal to form an Association for the purpose of- buying up a white pine timber area for butter box purposes. The proceedings were not open to the Press, but it is understood that there were only seventeen delegates from the forty-four factories. It was ultimately-decided to iorrn a company with a provisional directorate of seven members, and to call a meeting of representatives of all companies interested, to, be held at Palmerston North „in about a month'is time.

Feed is beginning to become more plentiful in this district, and sheep are in consequence pick in > up in condition. From now on during the season an abundance of feed is expected. The- subscription list at the Age office in aid of the Pulford Family will be closed on Monday next. Those desirous of subscribing are requested to forward donations before the date mentioned.

The "wash up" from the Masterton Dredge; last week, was 720z 14 dwt.

The Fairview Rifle Club will commence their season's trophy shooting to day on the range at Fernridge. A meeting of the Friendly Societies' Sports Committee Was held at Carterton yesterday. Mr E. Eagle, jurir., was appointed vice-preisdent in place of Bro. T. Sparks, resigned. Mr U. Shannon wrote accepting the position of handicapper of the running events. Mr McLeod accepted the position of handicapper of the chopping and sawing contests. Bro. W. Tucker was appointed delegate to the Wairarapa Athletic Association. Bros. J. F. Wallis and C. Reid were appointed to attend to the privileges. It was decided to hold a social and dance on the night of the sports.

Three 650-gallon vats are being filled daily at the Taratahi cheese factory.

The team that will, represent the Masterton Rifle Volunteers in the bayonet and physical drill exercises at the military tournament at Palmerston North, on November 11th, will leave Masterton *on Saturday, November 9th. The team is practising assiduously and expects to render a good account of itself at Palmerston North. .

The annual meeting of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club, which was to have been held last evening, lapsed for want of a quorum. The weekly parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers was held, last night, Captain' Hosking' and Lieutenant Brighting being an command. There were thirty-tviae men on parade, and the company were exercised in semaphore signalling, company movements, and bayonet and physical drill. Two new members were enrolled.

If credit is a convenience "The Dresden" will gladly extend the advantages of its popular' arc! liberal time-payment system so (hat you will be able to famish 7pur he-ma with a liino. You merely pay a small deposit, and then instalments jf 20s a month, or move. In no other .warehouse in New Zealand-or in Australia, ei I her-are there so many pianos and organs under one roof as at the Dresden Piano Cb.'s in-Wellington. It is a-wonderful stock to felect from. Then, too, there can be no bargaining with The Dresden. Its first prico is its last -and lowest. Thus, a child could purchase a piano just as advantageously as could a man. This is the essence of fairness. No wonder "The Dresden" possesses the confidence of the public. The Company's Manager in the North Island is Mr M. J. Brookes, and its Agent in Mastorton is Mr A. B..Wallace;

Recent viaiorsata the;E6rt#*Mile-.. , Bush state that the .season; is a very backward one for stock' of all kinds on« account .of the continued wet weather. One aufchor.ijiy states that he has not known such a backward season for a great'many years.i a :,il One hundred thousand feet of ;gas/; v>>as m'a'nufac'tur'ed'afe.the Carterton rniinicipal gas- • '•• i < •.works during the moh'th' of 'Octobe'rV ■ •;' j '•■ ,•.:■:•!'■'.- .■ '• •".';•. -••(•■■;.• - -; A carpentering"*; workshop at Mar- ■, l) tih'boiridagh, -belonging.; to* MrGeo.-N. Jensen, was totally destrc.yed;by< fire,,,; ,at.7.30 o'clock, on Wednesday even- :; ; , ing. ' The fire y/as ( , due to a ikhted Candle accidentally .falling oWsome" -" shavings. Mr JenseiV endeavoured to smother the flames with a sack, but was unsuccessful.' The Martinborough Fire brigade l turned out, but in the absence of a Water supply was unable to do anything. The building was valued at £125; and the stock and tools at £l7O.- The .stock - was insured for £100:

The Woodville. Borough ranger made a queeri''haM" a few days ago, says the 'j.He' ; '-was'..seen driving towards.Vihe.pound two don--keys and five'hprsesl Where the donkeys came from remains a mystery.

There has been an increase in the dominion '■■ of 755 acres laid down to fruit trees during thepast year, the increase in ten years being 5,392 acres,. In 1897• the area in fruit trees 1 was 22,123; now it is 27,515 acres.... , "■' ■ ''• rl

A paragraph in the Manawatu Standard with regard to the"; birth of the first, white child in Wellington has attracted the attention /of a wellknQw'h late President;'.of the Empire City who says that.to. Mr Levi Lovelock, brother of Mr I.';', Lovelock, of Rangitikei, belongs, the distinction of being the .first,,, white child born in Wellington, the>'interesting event taking place in 1840, in that section of the city now'-'known as Cuba Street. , ' li - : '' • ; '" L ;- ;

The Fealherston-jVDairy. Factory sent 200 cases of. cheese to Wellington yesterday to London. . ,•> .; , -.

Regular supplies'tof fresh fish are received daily'at- -the MasbMtan Fresh Fish Market, c opposite' Exchange Buildings.-' !!V

In the Wanted'; Column, Mr A. Franks, Chapel 1 Street, notifies that he will undertake kinds of. asphalting work. ,

Tfte residents .ofv Lansdowne are elsewhere notified that (he gas' supply willbe cut off to-day between the hours*6f 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon.

Dr. Van Slyke;-specialist in diseases of the eye, ear and throat, will visit Masterton, pn Wednesday, November 20th, and may be consulted at the Club Hotel. ;',/; ,

The ladies' of -Masterton are invited to inspect the selection of new dress materials for spring and summer wear now bejng shown by Mr P. Hamill, draper, Street. '■

-Imperial Lemoh' Squash, as manufactured by • the-'Moil tserrat Fruit Company is an ideal summer beverage, and may.be,procured from Mr J. V. Gordon, chemist, of ' Masterton, who is'sole agent for New Zealand.

Mr J. Carpenter, announces elsewhere that he has just received/a, consignment of children's, shoes,,',' which are now on view at the "Central Shoe Store.'' The lines shownare most varied, and include all the latest and most fashionable styles obtainable. Mail orders receive prompt and, efficient, attention. -

Good progress if' 1 heijig made with:, the erection of brick premises in Lincoln ;Ro!ad for the rarapa Furnishing. Pompany, an'J the „' structure is expected tp be completed about the end ofHhe present month, In the meantime the sale is still being conducted,:'and the public are offered special reductions up till the date of removal into the new buildings. The show at,, the Exchange Buildings is well worthy of inspection. '■' ' ''. • "" '

In the Wanted Column the proprietors of the Tip .'Top and White Fruit Shops advertise the .arrival of fresh lines of fruit and yegetables. In their regular announcements .the firm ind.i*cate the trend of the' markets in relation to the commodities, yended.by them, and the l^r^e, increase in their business is the..'b"est indication that the public appreciate their system. The proprietors \Vish patrons to know that throughout '''the'; season thjs system will be Arrangements have been made for regular supplies, of both fruit and vegetables. The: supply just to hantfis the largest yet. received, and will be cleared at reasonable prices. i ' '

The promoters of the Lansdowne, Brick Company are.Jo be congratulated on the progress, they have made since they commenced: operations a short time ago'. The Company is de-* termined to conduct the business on the best possibly lines and with this end in is being spared. The clay, at Lansdowne is particularly suifabje. for makingbricks, and experts who have inspected and tested the .bracks speak very highly of their quality. The latest machinery has been ..installed, and a large kiln capable of a big output, is noW under the course, of construction, and will shortly be .completed. A suction gas plant, to furnish the motive power, has also been fitted up at a big cost. Local industries are always worthy of .public support. With tlie growth .of the town and the future that undoubtedly lies ahead of -Masterton, a prosperous career should be in store.for the new company. Mr C. E. Daniell has been appointed their Masterton agents. TWO SOVEREIGN REMEDIES'. THE FAMOUS SANDER AND SONS 1 PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT was proved by experts at the Supreme Court of Victoria to possess curative properties peculiarly its own, and to be absolutely safe, effective and reliable. Therefore do not aggravate your oorajptaiat by the use of one of the many crude eucalyptus oils which are now palmed off as -'Extracts," and fromtbe, use of which a death was reported recently, but insist upon the GENUINE SANDER * SONS 1 EUCALYPTI.EXTRACT, add reject all others, '.•''' ..''' For wrinkles, sunburn, pimples, blackheads,: freckles, -cracked hinds, dry and inflamed skin, use SANDER & SONS' SUPERB A SKIN FOOD.- No lady should be without it. Alleys irritatio'n, produces a clear and spotless complexion,, and a smooth find supple skin. » REMEMBER that SANDER & SONS* SUPEBBA SKIN FOOD is not an ordinary face cream, and unlike any of thf m.produces .a permanent beautifying effect. All chemists p.M'6loreSf

The Mas*.erton Municipal Brass Band will give its fortnightly recital in the Park to-morrow afternoon. Nev?,season's potatoes were sold in iJuiiflifinyesterday at 7d per lb. Oar London correspondent writes under date September 20th:- Mr Rupert Sutton, of Masterton, who arrived by theOmrah, comes to enter one of the Londpji, dental hospitals either for a post-graduate course, or an L.D.S. course. 1 Before returning to the dominion he will most likely pass .some time studying in the United States. The Ipth Wairarapa Poultry Association made a profit of £lO 15s 9d for the first year just closed. It is profitless to rail at either millers (ox ibakers, and inveigh against them for unduly exploiting the public purse (snys the Otago Daily Times). In a fluctuating and excited market such as we,have been experiencing for the past five or six months the adjustment of profits ifi an extremely difficult matter. ~ Undoubtedly there are millers who, having in their wisdom bought wheat early, have profited by the transaction. On the other hand, there are millers who "stood off" from the market, fearing a decline, and have in consequence been selling flour at an actual loss. Surely any business man who has to take the risk of the market svihen it goes against him is entitled to reap some measure of benefit when it goes in his favour. And this shows the mischievousness of legislative interference with the laws of supply and demand. . . . But this much may be said, that if the miller and farmer are'to be deprived of the Dresent protective duty on wheat and flour, then surely consistency demands that such industries as the manufactures; of boots and shoes and woollen gjods should be subject to the same treatment. Representatives of the tobacconist trades in Wellington asked the Minister the other day to introducelegislation to prevent Chinese selling tobacco afcer the tobacconists shops had closed. Mr Millar said it was too late in the session to get a Shpp • Hours Bill through, but he was prepartSftto bring down a Bill of one that when a requisition from tradesmen dealing with any class of goods to close at a certain hour was gazetted, other persons selling the same class of goods would have to close at the same hour. JUDGING A MILKER. When you buy a hotse you generally Jike some pains to fi:)d out if it ia sound. Ycu are probably used to horses, and by ' con-tanh association cj.n easily pick out an? defect* Can you say the same with regard to a milking machine? Unless you have special knowledge oE mi'king machine), you can only make yourself sale b/ selecting the machine that ha' been thoroughly testsd by a number of your neighbours for two or more years. The ' L.K.G." is the first and only machine that"can show you this reas-.nable evidence befjre you buy. MacEwan and Cd, Ltd., , Sole Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Wellington, Mr Percy CramptoD, Singleton, N.S.v?. says:—"Fot so long agj I was Eeized with a very hravy cold. Having heard of the wonderful qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Eemedy I desided to give it a trial and am glad I did, for after taking two bo-tUsl wascompl tely cured I have mnch pleasure in testifying to the curative qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and c*n say.from experience tint it does all that the makers cairn it will do. For sale by all dealers.