LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 27 February 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Gazette notice, issued last night, declared 'infantile paralysis an infectious disease;'.. .„' A sum of £8 wasi taken at the gates at the ladies' swimming sports in Masterton yesterday. The Auckland exhibition will close on Saturday; March 28th. It is expected tliat it will be a financial loss. Mr J. 0. Boddington reports that 48 points of rain were registered for the twenty-four hours ending nine o'clock yesterday morning. Mr D. Brosnahan, of Konini, FortyMile Bush, has purchased five Southdown ewes and one ram from the stud flock of Mr W. Howard Booth, of Carterton. It is reported that a number of cases will "com© before the Magistrate's Court at Carterton on Thursday next for breaches of the Factories Act. The Hawke's Bay Caledonian Society held a very" successful sports meeting on-Wednesday. The entries, were large and the various event* keenly contested. Three hundred new appointments as Justices of the Peace were gazetted last night. So far as can be ascertained, none of the new appointees belong to Masterton. At a meeting lastnight of the Now Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, it was reported that there was a possibility of the Canadian Davis Cup. competitors visiting New Zealand. A.'Napier telegram states that the annual district meeting of Oddfellows carried a resolution strongly objecting to tliq consolidation of the Bick funds proposal, and instructed its delegates to the conference to strenuously oppose the project. A meeting of ladies willing to assist in the, r provision of refreshments at the Athletic sports in Masterton on Thursday next will be held in the Club Hotel■;£■*• 7:30. W ow evening. The Mayoress (Mi's J. M. Coradine) will preside. Mr It. J. Reynolds, a local sheepfarmer.'has given £IOOO for the erection of a public hall at Tolaga Bay, says a Gisborne telegram. The gift is made in the nature of a memorial to his son Ralph, who was recently killed while playing polo. It may interest our readers to know that all"those who have at any. time subscribed to the funds of the Masterton Technical School will be entitled to a vote at the annual .meeting which will I*v held at 8 o'clock to-night in the school, Dixon Street. The Te Nui Athletic Club are holding, their annual sports meeting on Saturday, March 21sit. An excellent programme has been prepared, and should the weather prove favourable, very keen competition should be witnessed in both foot and horse events. An Qamaru telegram states that the body of Miss Mary Gouding, who disappeared on Monday night, after leaving her home on horseback to bring in some cows, was found on an island in the Waitaki river. It as presumed she was crossing over to the island and was washed off her horse.

A peculiar case came before iheWellington Land Board yesterday morning. A man who had been in business in Wellington for a year had made money, and decided that he would like to go in for a farming life, and he took up a fine section of Crown land in the Wairarapa district. He paid half a year's rent, and with hia wife and family entered into possession of the property. He built a comfortable whare, fenced the land, and carried out other improvements. All at once he and. his people took their departure from the district, and it is stated that they have gone -to Australia. According to a statement made to the Land Board, the selector and his family had made a hurried exit, leaving most of their belongings behind them. The neighbours found the man's house tied up and the breakfast things on the table. When he took possession of the land he was full of enthusiasm but after a while he found that the hie was harder than he had expected, and it was stated that he had also been chaffed a good deal about his inexperience. The board recently .called on'him to execute the license of his section, but he had not done so, and it was decided to instruct, the ranger to report upon the case.

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The annual trials in connection witS the Masterton OolUe Club take place on May 20th and 21st Kiverton Natives hare made a start gathering a supply of kelp and totam bark for the mutton bird season. Mr L. G. Held, &M., yesterday granted land agonta' licenses to> Messrs. W. B. Chennells and F. P. Welch. The- Waingawa freesing works'ax* still very busy. Over 2000 head of «heep per day are being put through, besides a number of bullocks. A cold snap was experienced in Masterton yesterday, the wind having changed to the south and brought up> what is known as a "southerly bus-% ter." The annual picnic of the Kopuajranga School will be held to-day, when it is expected there will bo a big muster of settlers from the districi sur- _ rounding. A number of splendid samples of hicerne, grown in the Forty-Mite Bush, were on exhibition at the horticultural show at Pahiatua on ,WedV nesday. One sample was sft itt length. At the Palmersiton Supreme Court yesterday, Joseph Vance, of Bulls, on a charge of Tiaving committed .rape, was sentenced to five years' imprison-. ment and two years' reformative treatment.

The competitors placed second, third and fourth in tho ©vent for swimmers under nine years, at yesterday's swimming carnival, were> each presented with a handsome book by Mrs Cross. -Although Foxton police have dragged the river and have used explosives, they have failed to recover thef body of John Kell, aged 23 years, who was drowned in the Oroua river, near Kangitou, on Sunday afternoon. The afternoon tea arrangements at the" ladios' swimming carnival yesterday were under the charge of M> A. Stylos, of Lansdowne. The, catering was most satisfactory, and was favourably commented on by those present. The annual picnic of the combined Masterton Sunday Schools, which was to have taken place yesterday, was postponed on account of the unfavourable weather conditions, and'will, weather permitting, to be held next Thursday. At the inquest at Taihapa on Edward who expired suddenly at Mataroa on Sunday, the evidence showed that he drank egg preservative, in mistake for beer. The inquest was adjourned ponding receipt of tha medical officer's report. At the Masterton Ladies' Swimming Club carnival yesterday, * the> Attken Cup, for most points gained during the carnival, resulted as fol-lows:—-Miss A. O'Leary <s4points>, 1; Misses M. Bunny and B. MoGrpgor (18 points each), 2; Miss N. O'Dowd (15 points),, 4. The Mount Hector Track Committee has bwn informed by the Tourist Department that the ssum of £SO has been granted for a hut to be built this side of Mount Hector. The Featherston County Council has also agreed to allow the committee to expend the £IOO grant from the Government for the purpose of improving the track. The accident of this week is the first serious one which has taken place on Mount Cook since climbing was commenced there. It is stated that when Guide Thompson was in Christchiirch recently he mentioned this faotj in the course of a conversation on the subject of the perils of mountaineering. "All the same," fte added, "we carry our lives in out* hands, Don't be surprised ii you hear soon that one of us has met his Waterloo." .

According to the Pahiatua Herald, Mr S. Girdwood sustained a serious loss on Tuesday afternoon. . He was motoring from Pongaroa to Pahiatua.When in the vicinity of Mr O'gtyke's residence, near the Puketoi Saddle, Mr Girdwood was taking some benzine from the carburutter. A little of the liquid was spilt on the, ground. A young man who had stopped to converse with the owner, threw down a lighted match, which ignited the benzine, and in a few minutes the car was/burning fiercely. The machine was totally destroyed. The annual picnic of the WangaeInt State School took place at Wangaehu yesterday. The weather was not as favourable as might have been desired, but this did not prevent those who attended from passing a very enjoyable day. During the afternoon, various: games and imports were indulged in By young and old alike, and a sumptuous afternoon tea being provided by the ladies of the district, the outing proved highly enjoyable. The committee responsible for the arrangements have reason 'to feel pleased with the success which attended their efforts. - •/ Judgment by default was given for plaintiffe in the following civil cases heard in the Magistrate's Court in Masterton yesterday by Mr L. €r. Keid, S.M.:—W. O. Butcher r. Wm. Devenie, claim £3 6s, costs 13s; J. A. Hume v. James McMullen, claim 6s sd, costs 8s; H. T. Wood v. W. Harrison, claim 7s 6d 3 costs £1 13b; W. B. McLeod v. W. H. McQuarters, claim £97 17s 6d, costs £4 18s; 0. N. C Pragnell v. William Devenie, claim £l4, costs £1 10s (possession of a. house also given to plaintiff); H. H. Smith v. James McKenzie, claim £7 14s, costs £1 8s 6d; H. T. Wood v. Frederick Edward Leeks, claim £1 ss, costs ss; Z. M. Hoar and Son v. Frederick E. Leeks, claim £2 Os 6d, costs 10s ;• A. E. Winzenberg v. E. Astwood, claim 12s>, costs 15s; Hole, Holland, Ltd., v. Wm.. Picken, claim £3 10s 6d, costs 15s; Charles Lett v. Frank Beeves, claim £4 Bs, costs 18a j J. Allan and Co. v. Frederick Leeks, claim £4 3s 7d, costs 10s; Edward Welch v. William McKay, claim 10s, costs 2s; Isaac Allen jun. v. James Andrew, claim' £2 12s 6d.

The purchase of a piano is a matter whch should fee thought of at once. The sum involved is not large, but there .are eo many questioas of quality, tone, price and make, which must bo considered. There is still another point which should alwavs weight with a wise and cautious purchaser—buy your piano from a house with a reputation. Don't run the risk of a bad purchasef Side by side two pianos might appear to be of equal value. Yet, one could really be almost perfect, and the other a worthless imitation. Remember, - goodness in a piano is not merely in the case,* but in the quality or its touch and tone. It is in nroduoinc a responsive instrument that sterling value is accorded—one with touch, expression "and quality of tone.. Should you desire to ~ purchase a piano call upon the Dresden Piano Company. They keep largest stocks, and deal only with the most reliable makers. On time payments from 20s monthly. Lsodl Represent tativ©: H. Inns*

' "Tho Eketalvuna Brass Band was in jtfcfcoiidanoe at the Hamua sports yos[fcerday, and rendered a much appreciated programme of music "Refuse to use Samday trams," adfrisod Mr F. T. Redman, of MasterU»n, at the annual meeting of the Congregational Union of New Zealand. "Then people will realise that is something you are willling to make a sacrifice for. Thoy Jwill see you are willing to give up (Something to let the 'other fellow' p-eet on Shmday." Sir Walter Buchanan waited upon Uie Wellington Land Board yesterday Itntli reference to an application by fMr J. MoL. Ross to be allowed to select 1406 acres of the Haurangi forest reserve without competition, in addition to his present holding of 400 acres. Sir Walter expressed the opinion that the board had power under the Act to meet Mr Ross's wishes. fFho board decided to deal with the matter in committee later in the Slay-

Youth for farm and milk few cows Is advertised for. Stockman for Aohanga is advertised for by Mr H. D. Hume, Lans•'•flowiie. The frienda of Mrs W. McLaren, iMaaaia, are, invited to attend the funeral of her late husband, which Iwill leave the residence, Manaia, at 12.30 to-morrow (Saturday) for the iMasterton cemetery. Messrs Hood Bros., drapers, invite ladies to attend their autumn opening jdisplay on Saturday, February 28th, and daya following. The exhibition ,ivill portray tho correct styles for the jcoming season's millinery, costumes, and coats, and will reveal a most jpharming array of winter styles. The "Whore Koa" house, Day's ©ay (Wellington), is proving a very |>opular establishment this season for JWairarapa residents desirous of visSting this woll known seaside resort. Intending visitors to Day's Bay requiring first class and superior accomodation, are invited to communicate Ijvith Mrs E. W. Wise, proprietress. Messrs Abraham and Williams, {Ltd., advertise on page 8 of this issue full of tho auction sale of high-class farm and town lands at tMartinborough and farm land at Mauriceville in the estate of tho late Mr ;Charle3 Harris. Exceptionally easy terms are offered. The sale will take place on Thursday, March 12th, at 2 p.m. in the Town Hall, Martinborough.

To-morrow (Saturday) Mr J. Kitchener, Queen Street, will commence hia great clearing sale of boots and s-ihoes. For some time past Mr Kitchener haa been busily engaged in making preparations for this event, and it is intended that the sale will eclipse all previous records for bargains of every description. Heavy reductions have been made in overy department, and those desirous of securing genuine values at the lowest poss:' 1 ■'■• •'-"■•:•: are Invited to make the - ' ■" -ie, mportunity. " UL pu .noting under the auspices *>? the £r.;-:.i Democratic party will be held L. ;i- Town Hall on Sunday \i ixt 8.15 o'clock. The I -idiair will bo taken by Mr Alex. Mo- ' Leod, President of the Masterton branch. Mr P. Fraser, national secretary', will deliver an address entitle*? •'-'The awd for social democracy," and Mr E. n.ftiii'!-, of (ho National Executive, will :-.!■-(. sneak. To-morrow <{Satu r<I;:y) ovfnimi Mr Frasor will also holfl'an open air meeting, and will apeak on "Strikes, their cause and •cure."

'Mcdirni authorities agree that ex•C888 uric acid in *t.-ho blood is *the main causa of Rheumatism. Gout, Sciatica, i' ud Lumbago. RHEUMG cares quickly and permanently be«cmsk it is tlio one remedy that re- ~~- < move? this »*x«.'tti» ai'sd. Try it. 2s ¥ ,Bd' and i- fid nven/where.*6s.