LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9171, 20 August 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There are at present six patients in the fever warJ of the Masterton Hospital. Mails for the Commonwealth of Australia, Ceylon, India, China, Japan, Straits Settlements, also South Africa, Continent of Europe, and UniteJ Kingdom, per Moeraki, will close at Masterton, on Friday, at 6.25 a.m.

The re-organisd Ministry of ».h? Y.M!C.A. Parliament is as follows: —Prime Minister, Postmaster-Gen-eral and Minister for Defence, Mr D. Hebenton; Minister for Railways and Public Works', Mr A. Boilings; Native Minister, Mr Tai Te Tan; Minister for Justice, Holidays and Pastures, Mr D. E. Parton; Minister for Labour and Marine, Mr E. Flanagan; Minister for Lands and Agriculture, Mr W. Kemp; Minister for Education and Public Health, Mr E. R. Wilson; Attorney-General and Colonial Secretary, Mr Geo. Cullen. The Parliament will meet on Monday evening next, when a full attendance of "Parliamentarians" and public is "requested, as a long list of "Bills" is to be disdussed. "Woods' Great Peppermint C;tro for Coughs and Colds never tails. 1 /6 and

A heavy thunderstorm passed over Carterton early last evening. J The weekly meeting of St. Matthew's Club was held last evening. There were fifteen persons present, and the Kev. Watson presided. It was decided to hold a concert on September 30th. Trie Rev. Watson gave an interesting paper entitled "Baxter's Second Innings." A Handicap District Rifle Meeting, an idea which had to be abandoned last year by the Opaki Rifle Club, through the Opaki range being condemned, will probably be held by the club this year. The annual meeting of members last night passed a resolution affirming the desirability of holding such a meeting. The following will represent the Huia hockey team against St. Matthew's Club to-day:—Misses Briden, Heron, Blomquist, Hampton, O'Leary, Richards, O'Toule, ■ Miller, Collins, Gordon, Harris, Rayner, Peters, Hutch, and Wrigley. The match will oe played at Lansdowne, commencing at 3 p.m. The "Oamaru Mail" states that Mr J. D. Sievwright, vi Wellington, will shortly visit Oamaru to ascertain his prospects of support in the event of his being a candidate for that constituency at the general election. Mr Sievwright was a candidate against the Hon. T. ,Y. Duncan in 1896. when he was defeated.

The first annual social and dance of the Masterton Friendly Societies Council, to be held in the Drill Hall this evening l , promises to be very successful. All the necessary arrangements have now been completed, no effort having been spared to ensure the success ofjthe gathering. All members of Friendly Societies who attend are requested to wear full regalia. The Secretary of the Masterton Hospital Trustees reported to the Trustees yesterday that he had pro ceeded against several ex-patients of the hospital for fees due by them, as instructed by the Trustees. The cases had either been confessed or settled out of Court, in the former ca.-.e substantial reductions being made on the amount owing. The secretary mentioned that other defaulters were to be proceeded agai.ist. A Wellington Press Association telegram states that an inquest; was held yesterday on the body of Rosabel Byron, a nurse who ten days ago swallowed twelve tabloids of perchloride of mercury. This is 96 times the usual dose prescribed by the medical profession for patients. It was shown that the deceased had been working hard, and her nerves were unstrung. A verdict of suicide while temporarily insane was returnjd.

A very interesting chess tournarnenc was plaied in tha Commercial ai.d Farmers' Club, last evening, between ttrams representing the Masterton Y.M.G.A. and the Commercial and Farmers' Club, the former winning by seven games to nil. The foiljwing were the scores:—C. Winchester (Y.M.C.A.) 1 beatF. Kummer (Commercial and Farmers' Club) 0; W. Kummer 1 beat J. Dagg 0; H. Kummer 1 beat b. Guild 0; J. Logan 1 beat W. Colefl; W. Hood 1 beat J. LnmasO; J. Winchester 1 beat J. Bond 0; H. L-t: 1 R. Dagg 0. An interesting pigeon-fchooting m.itch took place on Mr George Oxiey's piopt-rty at Pahiatua, yesterday afternoon, ulegraphs our correspondent. . Although the weather was iojgu and occasionally showery some good shooting was done, Messrs KoooLlom and Tanner tied with 19 kills out of 21 birds. Mr W. McCardle killed 18 out of 21, and was third. In connection with the Storey trophy shoot-off (first miss to count out) Mr Robottom secured first place. Messrs Tanner and McCardle taking cash prizes. Mr Robottom also secured the second "leg-in" for the Mitchell trophy. A most enjoyable concert and dance was held in the Fernridge School on Tuesday evening, the funds derived from the entertainment being in aid of th? school. An excellent programme of musical items, recitations, etc., was rendered, to which, the following contributed: —Mrs W. Kummer, Misses Dupie and McGregor, Messrs W. S. J ago, H. Hall, W. D. Walsh, and C. Ibbetsoii. Miss Jggulden was pianiste for the dance, Mr R. J. Foss acting as M.C. Mr H. Evan, chairman of the School Committee, presided at the gathering, which was very well attended, Considering the unsettled weather. Giving evidence at the Supreme Court in Christchurch, says the "Lyttelton Times," the Police Departm n 's finger-print expert said that if th?re w< re four poin f s of simi arity be:ween two finger-prints, the chances they were from the name finger. If, as in the case in which he w«>s giving evidence there were twelve to fourteen points of similarity between two prints the number of chances to one that t!iey were from the same finger could only be represented by a number far exceeding the population of the world.

The pin chase of a piano is a matter which should be thought of at once. The sum involved is not large, but thero are so many questions of quality, tone, price, and make, which must be considered. There is still another point which should aWays weigh with a wise and cautious purchaser—buy your piano from a house with a reputation. Don't run the risk" of a bad purchase : Side by side two pianos might appear to he of equal value. Yet, one could really be almost perfect, and the other a worthless imtation. Remember, goodness in a piano is not merely in the case, but in the quality of its touch and tone. It is in producing a responsive instrument that sterling value is accorded— one with touch, expression, and quality of tone, fchould you de-iiro to purchase a piano, call upon the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd. They kenp the largest stocks, and deal only with the must reliable makers. On time payment* from 20s monthly. ■ Local Representative; T. 15. Hunter. Beware of the dealer, salesman, or traveller who casts reflections upon his competitors. He does so from interested motives—perhaps to back up his own weak position. Our Agents are instructed not to discredit rival firms. They are to rely solely on tho merits of the Company's instruments. Mrs. T. Burton, Albert-road, Epsom ' N.Z., writes: —We all use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and think a lot of it. My husband who is a conductor on the Auckland trams, takes it when he has the least symptom of i> cold, and it always lessens the attack. Have given it to our children many times for cougtis or croup, and it has never failed to cure " For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

The Feilding Fruitgrowers' AssocW ation has decided to import a number of little owla to keep down the small birds nuisance. At the W(elsoti Magistrate's Court* yesterday, Aubrey Harold Smith, a stoker, on the warship Pioneer, who had been arrested at Motueka for desertion, was remanded toWellington to await the arrival of the next warship. A ballot was taken at the Napier Working Men's Club on Tuesday on a proposal to invite competitive designs for new premises at a cost not; exceeding £IO,OOO, and resulted in the propoasl being carried by 172 votes to 52. It was subsequently decided, at a general meeting of members, to offer a premium of 10f> guineas for the successful design.

It is not very often that the Empire City is stated to be a city of cheap living, but an applicant who appeared before the Wellington benevolent Trustees on Tuesday gave this as a reason for shifting her quarters from Auckland to Wellington. "It is , much cheaper to live here than in Auckland." she stated. l "I have lived there for a long- -timer" and I can manage with mulch less here. You can get a shilling's worth of coal in Welling f on, but you never can in Auckland."

A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states that twenty-four men were despatched on Tuesday to the railway works at Broken Eight more are to follow to-day. |m labour market is again normal, with every prospect of strong demand for farm and unskilled labour during the next few weeks, if the weather holds fair as it is now. There are now nearly 300 men at the works at Broken River. Fine weather has done much to ameliorate the discomforts of the new camp, and the menare co(.ten f ed.

The Cheltenham Hotel, owned byMr E. Riddiford, and leassd by Mr S. W. R. Evans,, was totally de-. stroyed by fire at.2 30 o'clock yesterday morning. " The only occupantswere Mr JtUvans and his wife andchild, and one boarder. They had a narrow escape, only getting out with their nightclothes on. The origin of the fire is unknown. The adjoining buildings, including a general storeand post office, were saved with difficulty. The building, a large twostorey one, was burnt to the ground in fifteen minutes. ■

What appears to be an i-npudent attempt at burglary was perpetrated 1 at Oamaru ' during Tuesday night. The premises of H. Grenfell, outfitter, Thames street, were entered' by a back window, and although nothing so far is missing, the offices and? contents were considerably ransacked. Some money lying in a box handy was apparently overlooked. Further up the street the back window of Mollison's boot warehouse wasn broken and the workshop entered. Here again nothing appears lo have been taken. The police believe the cases to be the work of juveniles.

Scarlet fever has taken a somewhat serious turn in Wellington this winter, every week adding its fresh quota to the general average of cases. It appeared some days ago at Wellington Collopp. where several boys halve been under treatment. With the co-operation of the Health Department, the patients were isolated and treated in the college hospital. They are making pood progress towards recovery. Other schools are experiencing similar troubles. Mather's School at Marton has had to be closed owing to an epidemic of whooping cough and pneumonia*

The New Zealand Loan and- Mercantile Agency Co , Ltd., add aline of ewes to their Masterton sale list. The Masterton branch of the New .: Zealand Clothing Factory is at pres- / ent making a specialty of pyjama suits. The range of prices will be found elsewhere.

Dr. Van Slyke, specialist in diseases of the eye, ear and throat, is at present in Masterton, and may be consulted at the Pharmacy of Mr Eton, Queen street.

A first-class sheep farm of 500 acres with all necessary improvements is advertised by Messrs Cochrane and Butement, land agents, Masterton. ' The Sheriff of the Masterton District Court notifies that jurors summoned for August 2lßt will not be required till Friday, August 28th, to ; which date the Court will be adjourned. At the Hall, Mauriceville, this t afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell a fine range of new furniture on account of Mr J. McKenzie, and drapery and clothing for Mr S. Klaask, the importer. At the Post Office Auction Mart, on Saturday next, Mr M. 0. Aronsten will submit at auction a large., . assortment of general drapery, crockeryware and furniture. Particulars appear elsewhere. » All members of the ladies' division of the St. John Ambulance Nursing" Guild are requested to be at the Town Hall at an early hour this evening to take the seats that have been allotted to them on the stage. On Page Bof this issue, Messrs Harcourt and Co.. land and estate agents, advertise particulars of two \ first-class dairy farms for sale in th* ' '- Taranaki district. The, properties in question are freehold, the areas, being 300 acres and 460 acres, respectively, and both are highly and will give an immediate return on the capital invested. Fuller particulars will be given on applica* tion. The quick results of Chamberlain s TabIds in the cure of Biliousnes*, aud prompt relief of all its bail symptoms is some-thing: unequalled by any other medicine. They cleanse the, ptimaeli, clear out and gently , sUmulnte the liver, drive away every symptom of pain, distress and discomfort. For sa!e by all chemists and storekeepers. ONCE A MAN BUYS A suit from us he is most unwilling to woar any othsr make. That's why we're'making; suits for gentlemen all over -theDominion —gentlemen who have tested. .. the fit, comfort, style, and quality of'our clothes, and have round them the best: Why not leave your order with us whea next in Wellington. Our cash prices, mean money saved to you. Morrison' and Penney, Tailors, 73 Willis Street,. Wellington. Mr C. F. B. Livesay, of Wei lihgton, has moved to rooms in the National Mutual Chambers, Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Head Office of the BankofN.Z.) Addrea3— P.O. Box 771. Telephone 2692.