LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10437, 30 September 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An examination in wool-classing is to be held at Masterton on Saturday next by Mr E. L. Lees. A start has been made with the laying of the foundations for the Buchanan Home in Greytown. The supply of milk to the Greytown cheese factory is at present 2440 gallons per diem. Mr C. E. Daniell stated at the meetirjr of the 'Ohairtber of Commerce in JV'asterton yesterday that it was a v--11 recognised fact fhat a good deal of the t.v'b of the Wairarapa was to. Auckland*

The To IVharau Ilifla Club field a successful shoot on Saturday last, when some good scores were registered.

A freak lamb was born at Flat Point station last week. It had three ears and eight legs. Needless to say, itdid not live.

One hundred osugs of cheese were railed by tlie Greytown Dairy Company yesterday morning, for shipment by the steamer Tainui.

Two new members were elected to the iMas'terton Chamber of Commerce yesterday, bringing the membership up to thirty-five.

A number of Masterton anglerr. have already taken out Keen sres for the fishing season, which opens to-mor-row.

Another cold snap was experience'.! in Masterton yesterday. Showers of sleet and hail fell at intervals throughout the day. The vital statistics for the Masterton Registrar's district for the month ending to-day are as follows: —Births 19, deaths 5, marriages 5.

The next meeting of the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable' Aid^Board is to be held in Masterton on Wednesday next.

A London cable, received yesterday, stated that there was good competition at the wool sales. Greasy combings and scourings were irregular in price. Crossbred:! were slightly firmer.

There is an exodus of bricklayers

i from Auckland to Sydney. In Brisi bane it is said* as much as Is lid per J hour is being paid, with an additf ional bonus if the men stay six months.

The Secretary of the Wairarapa Cricket Association stated in his annual report that the prospects for the coming fyeason were bright and that the competition for the various championships is likely to be very keen.

The Te Wharau correspondent of the Age writes that a "double-decker" fleece was shorn at Hikorangi a few days ago which weighed 351bs, and had a staple of wool 2ft long. The wool was inspected by Mr Lees, wool expert, who valued it at Is 7d per lb. This should be almost a record fleece. Mr Alex. Henderson, the newlyeleeted President, of tlie Masterton Chamber of Commerce, expressed the opinion at yesterday's meeting that the Chamber should have at least one hundred members. There was a considerable amount of useful work before the Chamber.

Tlie Wairarapa Cricket Association owes visits to the Marlborough'"'and Nelson Associations, and it is bable that a strong effort will be made during the coming season to meet the obligation. Hawke's Bay owes Wairarapa a visit,, which will probably be paid during the season. The Hope of Masterton Temole held their weekly meeting on Thursday evening, Bro. W. H. Trevelyan. S.J.W., presiding over a very good attendance. Sister P. Butcher and Bro. McWhinnie each gave a recitation. Sister I. Duffy gave a piano selection, also Miss Williams.

Two bankruptcies were recorded in Masterton during September. For the period of nine months ending to-day the number of petitions filed has been fourteen, compared with fifteen for the same period of 1910. In all the cases this year, with the exception of only two or three, the liabilities have been under £IOO.

Mr Duncan McGrpffor tcld th. Mtsterton. Chamber of Commerce yesterday that the revenue of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society last year was £906 for fishing licenses, £IOO for game licenses, £2lO for deer-shooting licenses,. £143 for trout fry sold, £37 for birds, and £3O for deer. A considerable portion of the license fees were contributed in the Wairarapa.

It was stated by Mr D. McGregor, sem.. at the meeting of the Master ton Chamber of Commerce yesterday, that it was almost certain that if the hatcheries were removed from Masterton, the license-holders of Masterton, Eketahuna, and Pahiatua would endeavour to form another Society. Already the matter had been mentioned, but he (Mr McGregor) was opposed to splitting up a Society which now had a revenue ofTJnly £I9OO per year. Dealing with the financial position I of the Wairarapa Association, l the annual report says:—The finances I of the Association are still in a law I condition, but on the year's working | we are in no worse a we were at the beginning of last season, 1 notwithstanding the expense of entertaining the two representative team? which visited us last year. We commenced the season with liabilities in excess of assets to the extent of £3 3s. At the present time assets show a deficiency of £3 13s lid. The Greymouth correspondent of the Otago Daily Times recently supplied -his journal with the following in reference to the operations of the'; Kotuku oil syndicate:—"Word has been received from the headquarters in London-that two complete and up- : to-date boring plants are now on their way out. One is intended to be set up and put to work on the Company's property at Kotuku. The other will be sent to the North Island to be set up and made use of on an oil area that the company has acquired near Dannevirke, where excellent prospects have been obtained "

At the meeting of the Masterton Glfaml>er of 'Commerce yesterday, Mr Donald Donald mentioned the proposal to form an Imperial Council of Commerce in London.. This would, in reality be a Parliament of Chambers of Commerce. The meeting to form this Council would he held in June next. Ha believed that such a Council would have an important bearing upon the Empire, and would affect New Zealand. He moved, "That the Masterton Chamber of Commerce heartily approves the formation of a British Imperial Council of Commerce, and has appointed Mr Donald Donald to represent this Chamber, and as a delegate to the 1912 Congress in London." The motion was seconded by Mr Henderson, and carried.

DO YOU PLAY THE PIANO

If you do qt if you are learning to— bear in mind the fact that you cannot in any case get good music out of an inferior instrument. If you are getting a piano, better get a good one, and make a fair beginning. If you are wise, you will consult The Dresden Piano Company. They carry a wide range of pianos made by the most famous makers on earth. They will take all possible pains to suit yon. And if you don't want to pay cash they will arrange for you to pay by instalments that can never ponsioly' harass'. It is always safes*-, to go to the best house. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., Wellington. North Island Manager, M. J. Brooks. Local Representative: H. Inns, .Daniell's Buildings.

Mr Weir, of Pahiatua, lias acquired I Mr Tom Ma■;oil's farm, in the vicinity , of Nireaha.

A consignment of forty-four horses was shipped from Wellington for SydrKj yesterday.

A consignment of 10,000 brown trout fry was despatched from Masterton to Feilding yesterday.

It is rumoured that an American tyndicate, with 'headquarters at Seattle, who own a large fleet of vessels, have decided to open up a largo trade with New Zealand in Oregon pine.

It is expected that a lighthouse will be in commission at Oastlepoint in about nine months' time. A site has been selected, and an order placed in England for the lighting apparatus. Mr R. B. Ross, M.P., has notified the Pahiatua Chamber of Commerce that the petition signed by a large number of settlers asking the Government to acquire t'he Balfour Estate for closer settlement will probably come before a committee of the House at an early date.

Jack- Johnson, the pugilist, announces that after finishing his presl- - contracts in England he will permanently retire as 'heavyweight champion of the world. His decision was not connected with the proposed contest with Wells. He had decided, even had the contest come off, to retire. Severe weather i& being experienced m the South Island. SnoAV has fallen in several parts.

A Press Association message from Ashburton states that William Whitta, (bookmaker and land and estate agent, of Christehurch, was fined £SO at t'he Magistrate's Court yesterday, by Mr V. M. Day, S.M., on a charge of having loitered outside the Ashburton racecourse on the 14th and 15th insts., for the purpose of soliciting bets.

At the Wanganui Boxing Association's tournament last night Alf. Gault (Auckland) knocked out Tim Tracey (Wellington) in the ninth round, for the professional lightweight championship of New Zealand.

A large number of field and garden peas will he sown in Marlborough this season, also a greater quantity of oats, with less barley than for a number of years past. r

According to an Auckland telegram received test night the annual report of the South British Insurance Company states that the net revenue tor the year was £388,266 14s Bd, the surplus in revenue account £87,174 3s 9d, credit to profit and loss account £112,971 3s lOd, "transferred to reserve fund £40,000. The directors recommend a dividend of Is 9d per share for the half absorbing £17,500, and a bonus to the . staff (£6500), leaving £24,589 9s Id to carry to the new account.

A brown purse containing Chinese laundry ticket awaits ownership at this office.

A stationery and fancy goods business in Queen Street, Masterton, is advertised for sale.

Twenty jumping horses are advertised for iri the wanted columns of this issue. They are wanted for Solway picnic on Thursday next, and this will be a good schooling, for the Carterton Show. ■ ..

The great lecture oh "American Slavery, 1 ' with 100 pictures of the tragedy, will be given by the Rev. J. J. No.rth, of Wellington, in the" Masterton Town Hall on Monday next, October 2nd. Popular price, 3 , one shilling and children 6d will be charged.

■Mr. A. E. Upton, Wairarapa representative for, Messrs Reid and Gray, reports a brisk demand for agricultural machinery. He has been successful in placing several orders for drills, lately, as well as other implements of husbandry,. The attention of members of the .Wairarapa Egg Circle is directed to the' advertisement announcing that the receiving depot has been removed from Maclean and Co.'s (owing to their having closed up) to the Post Office auction mart (A. J: Johnston and Co.)

An examination in theory and practice of wool-cks.ing will be conduc'fd at the Masterton Technical School on Saturday next. Tho examination is free to members of the wool classes from any of the different centres where classes have been conducted. _ Certificates of proficiency will be awarded to the successful candidates.

Mr Frank Dupre 'has just received a very fine line of ladies and gentlemen's gold and silver watches, of which a special display is being made. Another consignment has also just been landed of gentlemen's 20s watches, which are well worth the inspection of those requiring reliable timepieces. The movement is the very best, and the watches -are guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction • Land suitably adapted for dairy farming, sheep, &nd cropping is now being offered by the agents, Messrs S. R. Edwards and Co., Masterton, on remarkably easy,terms, viz., five per cent deposit, and a further ten per cent on date of4possession on list March, 1912. The balance of the purchase money may remain on mortgage for a term of five years at five per cent. The property is subdivided into five choice ■ farms situated six hiites from Masterton, and is nearly all ploughable. The agents report that numerous inquiries are being re- _ ceived, and they will be pleased to supply full particulars as to price, with a plan of the sections on application.

NOW COMPLETELY CURED.

" For several years I suffered from frequent bilious attacks which wpuld last two or three days, but it would be some time before I was myself again," writes Mrs J, W. Peake, 147, Dowlihg Street, Darlinghurst, N.S.W. • "I used various remedies to check the attacks without any effect, and at last gave up the attempt. However, a frierd gave me some Laxo-Tonic Pills which 1 took the next time a bilious turn came on, and they completely cured me." Price IOJd and Is 6d. Said by all Chemists and Storekeepers.

ENGLISH OHOLLKA CURED

"Recently a customer of mine called in to purchase some goods, and was violently attacked with English Cholera," writes L. M .Morrin, Otahuhu, New Zealamd. "I induced him to take a dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which immediately affected a cure. I might add that on numerous occasions I have used Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy this way, and it has had marvellous effects on the sufferers." For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

Mr J. €. Boddington reports thac the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for t'he twenty-four hours proceding nine o'clock on Friday morning was thirty-six points.

The Rev. J. Gibson Smith, of Wellington, will deliver a lecture under the auspices of t'he Knox Literary and Musical Association on Friday, October 6th, the subject of which will bo "The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson." A number of musical items will be rendered during the evening. An oasis in the literary desert. At* the annual meeting of the Mastertoii Chamber of Commerce yesterday, a. vote of thanks was, on the motion of Mr A. Henderson passed to the Pressfor the attention it had devoted in the past to the work of the Chamber.

The Hon. J. A. "Miliar stated in the House of Representatives yesterday that there were over 2000 Justices of the Peace on the roll in the Dominion, and if the addition.-; were made at the present rate, it would not be long before half tho male population was rn. the roll of Justices.