LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 2 September 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The West Coast millers have decided to work half time, owing to the war.

Tho Kaituna cheese factory was opened for the season on \Monday last.

A number of scarlet fever cases are at present under treatment in the Pahiatua hospital. During the last few months Pahiatua has been visited by no fewer than four |emale professional char-acter-readers and clairvoyants. It is understood that the wayos paid to the watevsiders in Wellington for the past week v constitute a record. The average wage earned has been approximately £ t per man. The Pacific Cable Company notify: "The conditions are now favourable for handling deferred and week-end messages, with little over normal dev lay. Messages, however, are accept* 1 ed at the senders' risk." The members of the W.C.T.U. held a very enjoyable "At Home" at the residence of Mrs Marley, Chapei street, Masterton, on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Ross occupied the chair. The following ladies contributed items on the programme:—Piano selection by Miss Shaw; songs by Miss Jackson and Miss .Jessie; McGregor; recitations by Mrs Grant, Mr s T)agg, nnd Miss Melvin ; readings by Airs Devonport and Mrs Marley; also a piano sole'ction by Master Bobbie Russell. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded those ladies who contributed items, also to the hostess (Mrs Marley) for her hospitality.

ECZEMA IX ITS WORST FORM CURED BY REXONA AT OHRISTCHURCH. "My hair was acknowledged among my acquaintances to bo perfect, till I by some means become afflicted with that most painful disease, Eczema,"' writes Mrs M. Carroll, 64 Carlylestreet, Sydenham, Christchurch, N.Z., "Its painful irritations caused me to scratch and tear at my scalp as if I was demented. Words cannot de- ' scribe my mental and physical pain therefrom. .1 received attention from several specialists on Eczema with the usual results. It got worse, so I gave myself up as incurable, and being a young woman you can imagine my anxiety. At last I was persuaded to try Rexona Ointment, and I have it alone to thank for my complete and thorough cure from the above most painful disease. My head is ; now quite Free from all traces of the malady, and my hair, by the regular use of the Rexona Ointment is longer, finer, and my friends say more beautiful than ever. T cannot find words good enough to express my thanks for the benefits received through using Rexona, and sincerely hope all fellowsufferers who read this will derive the same benefits as I conscientiously think the.y will if they give it a. trial." Price, Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable everywhere.

A largo area of land is being put under {lie plough in the Weber district this season. We have received from Mr Thomas Black, of To Parae, a sum of £i towards the "Age" list for the Mayor's Relief Fund.

The High Commissioner has cabled, recommending flaxmillers to continue operations, rather than lose touch with the markets. The New Zealand Government has received numerous cables and telegrams, congratulating it upon the successful occupation of Samoa. At its meeting on Saturday last, the Mauriceville County Council passed a resolution striking a general rate of 5d in the £ for the ensuing year. The body of a man wavs found hanging to a, tree at Jackson's yesterday morning. A bank-book found on the body bears the name of Arthur Joseph Adams, who was recently at Blackball, arriving there from Christchurch.

Major Norton, D.5.0., who will address the farmers in Masterton Miis afternoon, under the auspices of the Farmers' Union, visited the Waingawa freezing works yesterday afternoon, and expressed himself very pleased with the general arrangements.

Referring to the hockey match between the girls of Wairarapa &nd Canterbury, the Christchurch "Sun'/ saTS: —"It was a fast and exciting game. The Wairarapa girls—a apecdv and young team —liad the better of the first spell, their hard hitting upsetting Canterbury team's play. But in the second spell the Canterbury girls improved in combination u.u tactics, and they managed to secur? ') narrow victory."

In conversation with an "Age" representative last night, Major Norton, who was formerly Trade Commissioner for South .Australia, paid a warm tribute to New Zealand's High Commissioner (the. Hon. T. Mackenzie.}. He stated that Mr Mackenzie was a very live busines-s man, who was always ready to take advice and to use it in the best interests of the Dominion. This was not the case, said Major Norton, with every representative of the colonies in the Old Country.

The annual meeting of the Nireaha Dairy Company was held on Monday afternoon in the hall, suppliers being well represented. The chairman proposed that . the report and balanceshee l>e adoped. Mr A. Pryde proposed as an amendment that the balance sheet be referred back to the suppliers, in order that a separate statement of the whey-butter plant be shown, giving the various items of expenditure in detail. On a show of hands the amendment was declared carried. The election of directors was postponed, and other business before tho meeting was suspended, pending the re-issuing of the balance-sheet as proposed. The final payment of the past season of 1 5-Bd, due to suppliers, was also deferred.

Addressing the Chamber of- Commerce at Christchurch, Mr Beddoe, Canadian Commissioner, told I o.v Canada had beaten Germany. "Germany once demanded British preference from Canada," he said, in great disdain. "Canada! One-third of the whole British Empire, and eighteen times the size of Germany. The Kaiser had the temerity to say, 'We demand 33 1-3 per cent, preference!' What did Sir Wlifrid Laurier say, 'No; we won't give it to you; this is a family matter.' Germany said, 'All right, we will impose on your goods a surtax.' Sir Wilfrid Lauried said, 'Very well; the moment you impose a surtax on us, we will impose a surtax on you.' They imposed a. surtax; we did the same, and it ran for eight years; and, strange to say, while that surtax was in force Gei'man sales to Canada fell off, and Canadian sales to Germany increased." (Laughter.) Mr Beddoe went on to say that influential German millionaires and commercial men had come to Canada to discuss the matter. Canada declined to deal with anybody but the German Government, holding that as the Germans had first imposed imposed the surtax, 'they must first take it off. And so it was taken off at last.

The first annual meeting of the Masterton Poultry, Pigeon and Oaga Bird Society (Incorp.) was held in Murray's Hall last night. Mr J, B. Sutherland (President) presided over a largo attendance of members. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted, members present expressing satisfaction at the splendid results achieved during the first year.. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year Patron, Mr D. H. Rutherford, re-elected; vice-Presi-dents, Messrs J. Caselberg, A. Cole, O. C. Cooper, A. Hendry, A. Henderson, and O F. Valla nee; committee, Messrs T. W. Barnes, J. Bradbury, J. R. Cook, Jos. Dixon, W. C. Gourlay, R. 0. Jarrett, F. B. Rosson, J. Shackleton, and H. M. Wilton. Hon. Auditor, Mr W. C. Perry (re-elected); Secretary and Treasurer, Mr H. M. Boddington (re-elected). It was decided that the Secretary obtain quotations for the making of poultry and pigeon pens, with a view to minimising the expense of hiring. It was unanimously decided that the Society continue its affiliation with the Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage-Bird Championship Association of New Zealand, Ltd. A sub-cemmittee consisting of Messrs Sutherland, Cole, Hendry, Jarrett, Rosson and the Secretary was set up to consider the ways and means of conducting a winter show in conjunction with the poultry show. Votes of thanks to donors, Hon. Auditor, and the Press brought a .successful meeting to a close.

11 1 YOU HAVE A Cough, Cold, Nose, Throat, or Lung Trouble. Stomach, Bowel, or Liver Complaint-. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, use SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, 5 drops in a tablespoon of water . Remember you cannot expect the good effects from any soit of eucalyptus. Sanders Extract cures because it contains etheral and antiseptic substances not crmtinned in other eucalyptus products. These latter, made by persons ignorant of chemistry, and provided with fancy names and labels bv trading concerns, who do not know what they contain, have caused previous harm, and a death has resulted from their use. Do not apply an ointment to a sore. It keeps back tb» To wounds, bruises, sprains, burns, ulcers, eczema, and other ■skin troubles, apply Sander's Extract: J» drops m a tablcspoonful of olive oil. The effect will surprise von. Sander's Extract cures because it is freed from the irritating constituents contained in other eucalyptus preparations. It hwtl.q when others irritate. Insist upisn tiiGenuine Sander's.

The Masters and Apprentices Bill was read a third time in the Legislative Council yesterday.

A sharp change in the weather set in at Masterton last evening, when cold rain came up from the south.

The Prime Minister stated in tlfo House last night that lie would make a statement regarding the general election not later Mian September 14th.

Miss Ruby Oliver is arranging a patriotic concert for the 24th inst., in aid of the Mayor's War Relief Fund. Associated with her will be the Rev. A. K. Hunt and many local favourites

In response to numerous requests, the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society has decided to -stage "A - try Girl" for one night, on September Bth, at the popular prices of 3s, 2s, and Is. Notwithstanding the heavy initial expense of forming the Masterton Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage-bird Society, the results of the first year's operations were satisfactory. The receipts totalled £127 15s and the expenditure £123 9s Id. The. public of Masterton will learn with much satisfaction that Harry Lauder, the worid-famed Scottish comedian, with his company of international artists, will give a matinee in the Town Hall on Thursday, September 10th. The box plan will be opened at the Dresden on Monday next.

The Y.M.C.A. gymnasium has om-<k again been put to its proper Last night it was occupied by an enthusiastic class of young fellows, under competent leadership, eager to get fit for the coming summer. This class.will meet every Tuesday night, and is open to all youths between the . ages of 14 and 21. Mr G. R. Sykes, M.P., wired us as follows last evening:—"As all kinds of literature will doubtless be appreciated by the expeditionary force, will you kindly, per medium of your paper, invite citizens to forward spare magazines, etc., to His Worship the Mayor, who will forward to the authorities in "Wellington for distribution?"

The Legislative Council went into - Committee ye-sterday on the Licen—sing Bill. A new clause was inserted, prohibiting'tho sale of liquor for consumption off tho premises to any person under the age of twenty-one-years. A clause was also inserted providing that no person shall be employed in a bar in any capacity who is under the age of twenty-one years. In its annual report, the Mastert/ni Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage-bird Society says:—"The thanks of members are due to the following for donations, which materially contributed to the Society coming through their first encounter with a credit instead of :? debit balance: The *A. and P. FoodCoy., Ltd., (Wellington"', Hugh Hi. Beetham, J. Bradbury, J. Caselberg] A. Cole, 0. C. Cooper, L. Y. Dalit" (Eggyille Poultry 'Farm, Palmerston. North), A. Henderson, A. Hendry, It. 0. Jarrett (Willowbank 1 PoultryFarm, Masterton), F. G. Maunsell r ' A. G. Muniby (Heretaungai Poultry Farm), B. P. Perry, P. W. Reardon, Ltcj., D. H. Rutherford (Mauriceville), J. B. F. Sutherland, W.F.C. A, Ltd., A. P. Whatman, and G. C. Williams, and to the Masterton A. and P. Association for the free use of tables and tressels.

Tho scholars' plain and fancy dross dance, to be 1 held on Friday evening, next in the District High School Assembly Hall, in Masterton, in aid vif the War Relief Fund, will be a vety, pleasant function for the children* and their parents and'friends. The children's programme will be commenced at 8 o'clock with a patriotic grand march. A demonstration of the dancing steps in the new physical culture system will Jje "given by squads of children. 'At 10 o'clock the children's programme will be and the programme for adults will be commenced. Excellent music will jbe provided by a band under the leadership of Mr McKenzie. The supper room will be open for children from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., and for adults fifon* 10.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. In order to prevent overcrowding, a limited number of tickets for scholars and adults will be issued, and admission will be by ticket only. Tickets Is for schoF- v ars and 2s for adults, may he obtain- 7 ed through any of the scholars, or at the offices of Mr R. Brown (chairman), Mr Easthope (secretary), or at the shops of Messrs G. Hyde, A. Hendry, Krahagen and Chapman, McLeod and Young, and S. and W. Mackay.

Girl's bicycle, in good order, is advertised for sale.

A furnished houso at Napier is advertised to let for three or four months.

Mr B. H. Just, nurseryman, I'alnterston North, advertises hardy out- , door grown flowering plants for sale l^""

A social and dance, in aid of the war relief fund will be held iu --■«> dining-room at the Opaki racecourse to-morrow (Thursday) evening. Mr F. A. Deller, Carterton, advertises for sale one leading and heading dog, winner of the New Zealand smooth-coated collie championship last year.

Owners and trainers are reminded' that nominations for tho Otaki Maori Racing Club's spring meeting entries for the Maiden Plate on Friday, September 4th, at 8.30 P-m., -J

Mr W. Mitchinson, nurseryman, Now Plymouth, advertises, on tbi* front page, a list of special varieties of ilower s from tho Kew Gardens, London. Carriage will bo paid ori all cash orders.

"Hosi&ry and Giovos.''—Stockings that tear and glove s that split at the seams are immediately fatal to tho success of the most carefully studied "turn-ont." It is always necessary to buy theso things good—and here wo offer you dependability, plu s style and value. All we ask is tho oppoitunity to show thorn to vou.— W.F.C.A., Ltd.* MY MOTHER USED IT. £ "When only four months old our little baby Frank was attacked with a terrible croupy cold," says Mrs C. J. Smith, Mootwingec Station, Euriowie, N.S.W. "My mother having tised" Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for me when I was a child, I at once gave it to my baby and he got immediate relief. I have adopted it as. our family Cough Remedy; it hat* never failed me once. I trust people living in the back country as we do, will benefit by our experience and always keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in their homos." Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.

The Ballance Dairy Company has decided to pay Is por pound for the 'August output. During tho month of August rain fell in Pahiatua on 13 days, the quantity registered being 2.20 inches. Tho Kaitawa Co-operativo Dairy Company re-opened its cheese factory on Monday with a supply of '235 gallons of milk. The average payment for fjutteifat to the suppliers of the Rexdale (MangamAire) Company last season was 1-Ud per pound. The shareholder* also receive a dividend of 6 per cent. In answer to a question in the House of Representatives last night, the Prime Minister s aid ho was communicating with the Governor on , the question of the acceptance of the services of Maoris in tho expeditionary forces. A Christchurch telegram says that, scarletina has broken out in the Addington camp, and an officer and % man liavo 'been taken to the Bottle Lako Hospital. Others have been isolated. All precautions are now being taken, but tho medical officers do not regard the'outbreak a s serious. A Bill was introduced in the House of Representatives last night, .providing that members of the expeditionary force should recoid their yotes in England, the names of the candidates being cabled to them, and their votc s cabled back on the day of the election. The Bill was severely criticised by speakers on both sides of the House, and was, ultimately referred to a committee. A team from the Masterton Miniature Rifle Club journeyed to Carterton last evening and fired a match against tho Carterton Club. They were defeated by 41 points. .The following are the Scores Carterton: J. Bairstow 67, W. Busby 62, C. Ferrick 57, J. Wallace 63, A. Reid 63, R. Patteson 62, W. Golder 54, J. Lenihan 64, A. Williams 61, W. Bairstow 67j J. Burrows 62 j total 682. Masterton: M. Carr 63, H. Johnson 64, G. McHattie 37, J. Rcul 55, J. Young 45, J- A. Young 65. J. McHattie 65, R. E. Jones 63, J Johnson 49, C. Hoffeina 68, J. Cullotv 67; total, 641; majority for Carterton, 41. After the match, the Carterton Club entertained the visitors at supper. The Masterton branch of the Church of England Men's Society is to bo visited by the organising secretary, the Rev. J. D. Russell. Mi Russell is not unknown to the people of this diocese, as he was for several Years vicar of St. Augustine's Ohurch, Pctono. He has been Dominion secretary for the C.E.M.S. for some time ; and has latterly taken up the duties of organising secretary, and is at present visiting the) various branches throughout New Zealand. The members of the local branch cordially invite men to meet him in Murray's Hall on Saturday night, at eight o'clock, and to be present at the men's service- at St. Matthew's Church at four o'clock on Sunday afternoon, When Mr Russell will he the preacher.