LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11752, 9 December 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Worksop dreidge is 3(jozs ITdwts, for 108 liours.

The schools in the Mastorton district will "break-up" for the summer vacation on Friday next. Th© butchers as well as the bakers of Palmerston North are increasing' their prices as from Monday next. Blackbirds,, .starlings, and thrushes are very numerous in 3 luster ton this year, and are occasioning great loss to orcliardists.

Mr CL J. Inder, brother of -Mr S. Inder, formerly postmaster at Masterton, writing from London, says:— "Generally your people should not wbrry about the treatment the New ZeaJtanders are receiving. The English people are excellent—kind and anxious to do anything for them—and 1 am glad to say ..that this kindness is not -as a nvlo abused bv ©nr boys. The visitors "to''tlu> hospitals in connection with the War Contingent Society find out. if they have liny friends in England, or wish to «iblo to friends, in Xew Zealand'; and distribute cigarettes and such comforts as they tan."

-Mr A. De Ravay, the eminent analytical chemist of Melbourne, testified at rJie Supreme Court of Victoria that SAXDER'.S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT compares with other eucalyptus ;is woU-rc-fiiK'ti Slid matured brandv compares with raw spirit. Ho stated ' that SAXDIvR'K EXfTHACT contains antiseptic and healing'.ingredients which are not contained in bther eucalpytus preparations, and this is why SAXDER'S ESCTRACT has such superior and unique curative powers. It prevents meningitis, typhoid, -diphtheria, throat troubles, etc. Colds, bronchitis, lung disease, rheumatism, neuralgia, kidney and bladder troubles are banished by it. Indigestion and diarrhoea are cured ami the distressing , wiiKl is oxpeilled. Inhaled, applied locally, taken on .sugar or in water .internally SANDER'S EXTRACT asserts its sanative virtues. If you insist on the GEXUIXE SAXDERi EXTRACT you will have tbr> j tried and approved article wh'ch j benefits and does not harm the most d'dlicate constitution. There is i-<v 1 experimenting with SAXDER'S EX- i TRACT. I

Two Taihape named N. Dennis and W. Milne, have been fine'd £lo each for selling light-weight bread.

Accounts amounting to £l7O 17s 3d wero passed for payment at last night's meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust. . A collision between two motor cars occurred at the. Master ton Post Office corner yesterday morning, but very little damage was done. Bents to the amount of £282 13s 8d wero received by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust during tho period from November 10th to December Bth. A Gisborno telegram states that the four Government wool valuers liave completed their work in that district, and left yesterday for Napier by motor.

Benzine is selling as low as eightpence a gallon in the States, and tJier e promises to be a further fall in prices consequent on the opening of new oil wells.

The sum of £3OO has been lodged in the Pest Office Savings Bank by the Mastc- ton Trust Lands Trust. The cVedit ball nee of the Trust at- date stands at £670 Is 3d. "I am a billiard-marker, and sometimes a horse trainer," stated a witness at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, when asked what his trade or profession was. "He is what they call a professional sly gi'og seller," stated Sergeant Miller at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday when referring to the defendant in a sly grog ease. The Masterton Junior Scouts are to bo the guest s of Mrs Hugh Williams at tho Cosy Theatre this afternoon. The Scouts have been presented by Mrs J. W. Blaeklnan with a cricket bat.

A man who was arrested in Masterton on Thursday sight on . a charge of drunkenness, and who was liberated on bail, had his bail of 10s estreated yesterday by Mr W. Kerr, S.M.

Since the outbreak of war, no fewer than 369 officers of the Bank of New Zealand —more than a third of the total staff —have joined the military forces. Of these, twenty Have lost their lives, one is missing, and fiftyone have been wounded.

A canvassing committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association recently visited Weliingvxm, and secured a. siim of £2&4 12s 3d in donations towards- the prize fund of the uext Solwav show. The canvass of tho city is not yet complete. Adjutant Rowlands is erecting a special table in Queen street, when the public are invited j to bring their, free will offerings f?r ,tho Belgian .children and .plate them, on the table,' which will be in the- street afternoon and night. No expenses are to be deducted.

A witness in a sly grog case, heard at tho Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, stated that it was a wellknown fact that at any time fifty "droppers" could be picked up betwoon the Waipoua bridge and the Convent. The same witness, when pressed, said he was acquainted with one or two of them.

According to Home papers received by tho last mail, Mr Harry Lauder, the Scottish comedian, has bought an estate on the east side of Loch .Fyne, at Glenbranter, a place formerly linked with the name of the late Mr David .Macßrayne, steamship owner, Glasgow. Mr Lauder denies that he paid £IOO,OOO, saying: "Not at all; nonsense. It is a trifling affair of 14,000 acres. "How many horses cio you train?" asked th© Sergeant of a witness in a sly grog ease at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday. . "At present T. have one in hand," replied the witness. The Sergeant: "When did you win a race last?" Witness: "It is a long time ago, and I cannot just remember the date." The Sergeant: "l's not your horse training business a blind?" The witness: "Certainly not!"

"Did you not tell the police that this man kept a sly grog shop?" asked Sergeant Miller of a witness in a sly grog case at Masterton yesterday. "I told the police," said the witness, "that they knew where the sly grog shops were and had a. good time in them. I swear that one of vour men said ho had a good -time in the sly grog shops." The Sergeant; "Tell me which one said that?" The witness: "I will do nothing the kind. But it is true all the same."

A monster camp of Boy Seouts from the Wellington East district is, to be hold on the Sohvay showgrounds at Masterton during the .-Christinas holidays. It is expected that between. 150 and 200 scouts from the district extending from Featlierston to Pabiatua. will be under oujyas. The Y.M.C.A. ladies' auxiliary has promised to assist :n the provisioning of the camp, and a meeting of ladies interested will be held on Tuesday afternoon nest, when committees will be arranged. The. Twenty-second Reinforcements, which are at present under canvas at 'Foatlierston, are holding a military sports meeting in Elgar's paddock, adjacent to the camp, on Wednesday afternoon'next, commencing at 0110 o'clock; The conduct of the gathering is in the hands of officers and non-commissioned officers, who are experienced iij. such matters, and a very pleasurable meeting is assy red. • The usual athletic events, comprising chiefly company championships, are included, but special features will be tho competitions between selected company teams, in rifle exorcises, section drill, and other military events. It is understood that the camp will be declared "open" to the public on Wednesday, and the soldier, s hope to see a large attendance of . visitors from all parts of the district. Substantial prizes, the money for which is foe-ins* fargolv subscribed in the disrict, will bo donated.

DAINTY AND USEFUL CJIFTS. The Xmas season is here attain and with it tho usual question presents itself—V> hat shall T give tor a present this year? r lhe following list comprises a few oi the many dainty ;md useful articles we have in stock, and whi'eh are most suited for gifts. The quality, too. is of the very "'best and the prices are most reasonable. Perfumery in caskets., etc.. Lavenders, Colognes. Sachets. Smelling •Salts and Bottles. Exquisite Toilet Powders, Toilet Soaps and Dainty Soap Boxes. Mirrors, Ebony .and Xylonite, '-Manicure Sets, Hair Brushes and Combs of exceptional value and a verv large ranee to from: Camera* and Photographic Goods and many other suitable articles. Your inspection is invited.—,!. V. CORDON, M.P.S., Dispensing Chemist and Druggist (by exams), Masterton.* " " i

On the recommendation of the Board of Trade, Cabinet yesterday, decided to remit tho duty on flouE imported to New Zealand. .

"That the name of Schultz street be changed to Somme" will be a proposition for consideration at the next meet-ino- of the Featherston Town Board."

Ah the result of an interview with tbe Camp Commandant the Soldiers'' Entertainment Committee has been informed that arrangements will bo made for the Wednesday troop train to reach Masterton at about 0 p.m., instead of 7.10 as at present.

Dealing in its annual report with' the "anti-shouting" regulations, tho Moderate League says:—"The right to entertain a friend in the mannercustomary heretofore is but temporarily surrendered by the moderatesection, and the executive trusts that members of League- will do ail possible to assist in having the law respected during tho period of thowar."

In imposing a fine of £2O :n a sly grog case, heard at tho Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, Mr W. Kerr, S.M., said that sly grog selling must be minimised as much as possible, and this could only be accomplished by imposing substantial fines.In the present case he would have imposed the maximum penalty but) for consideration of the man's wife and three young children. The following dialogue took placo at tho Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday while a sly grog case was in progress:—Mi- Noble (counsel for, defendant); "What is your nationality?" Witness: "I am an Irishman." Mr Noble: "Do you belong to tho Sinn Fein Association?" Tho witness refused to answer. Mr Noble: "Your refusal is an acknowledgment of the fact. I see now why you made disloyal utterances." The Magistrate (to Mr Noble): "Do vou know what Sinn Feinism means?" Mr Nobles "It means- all for ourselves; like thisf man was with the whisky." When! pressed fjy the Magistrate the witnesa stated he had no connection with the' organisation referred to.

Many of the appellants beforeMhef Military Service Board in Wellington! have asked for, and in most cases have been granted, a few months'-" exemption before going into camp, in order to settle their private affairs* So numerous nave these applications been that Captain Walker, military representative, had occasion to make pointed reference to them yesterday.' .Reservists, he said, should be fully prepared for the call, especially those in. the Ist Division, who might be called up at any time. He was not* : opposing; applications jiist now, bui? in future .would, require to know what/ steps the appellants - had "taken to >' prepare themselves for! the tail. H<l would like that to be well known,, and the chairman of the board (Mn D.'Cr. A.. Cooper. S.M.) requested thei press to mako particular noto of it. A fat sheep, donated by Mr W. Me-* Kenzie, was sold by Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co.', at their Masters ton stock sale on Wednesday, on be* half of the patriotic funds, and re* alised £lOl 4s. The bids were as fol-i ' lows A. A. Narbv £5, T. W. Mc-i Kenzie £3 3s, A. 1\ Whatman £5, It* Morrison £-j, .Jim, Strang £2, P. JHar,rison £2, W. Mclvenzie £2, T. Flan-< nery £2, Jno. M( Master £2, P. Coo* per £l, A. D. Mc-Mastcr £], J. d 0 Castro £l, .J. L. Murray £1 Is, 0. Percy £i, 0. Bunnv £l, A. Tinkum £l, T. Cooper £l, I). McGregor G. 0. £l.'D. FJyim £l, ,J. Tuacara £l, Ken Scott £l, W. Nat-ion £l, H. H. Clark£l, D. Still.urn £3, 0. 0. "Cooper £1„ 1 J- C. Schorman £l, L. Meredith £l, W. McGovern £l, H. K. McKenziQ £ls, T. W. McKenzie £2l, T. Flannery £lO.

Tiio la,to lion. secretary of the Navy, League lias received noui Admirafc Jellieoe the following letter, written/ nuoaru. H.M.b. Iron Duke"The general secretary of the Navy League appeal marie,' at the instance of the appeal made ,at;the instance of the; branches of the Xavy League in New Zealand, South Australia and South: 1 Africa, on behalf of the Navy Leaguo Overseas llelief Fund raised for. the purpose of affording supplementary; relief for the dependents of officers and men who have lost their lives irt action or tit circumstances equivalent to action, at sea during the war. Tiio very kind thoughts that' prompted' these most liberal subscriptions aro deeply approbated by the otticers and men of the ]*leet; and, in asuing yois to convey, if opportunity offers, our grateful thanks to the donors, I would beg you to assure them that we look upon their generosity as an eloquent testimony to the; unity of the Empire.!'

In its annual report, the Committee of the Masterton Lawn Tenuis Club says:—The season under review was a very quiet one, no InteivClub matches being- played, though some matches wore played against teams from the I'eatherstou Cainp. As suggested. 1:1 the last; annual report the twentyfirst annual Wa:rarapa. and Handicap Tournament was heldin aid of the Wairarapa Woundectf Soldiers' Fund. 'Owirg to the adverser weather conditions on the opening day! (Saturday) th? tournament was not? the financial success anticipated. Aa the tournament was held for patriotic purposes, no trophies were allots r ted. but suitable certificates (A Scrap, of Papery designed bv Mr G. G'oldio. of vi elhngton, wcr c pre,?ontecf, to the respective, winners. Thanks trr the kindness of Mr and Mrs Wildino- - who presented the Club with un en' forged framed photo of, their lata son, Captain Anthony Wilding, for disposal by auction, the sum of'£o27< 8s fid was received in b : ds and handed over to the Wairarapa Patriotic Association.

LUX CRY f ()VF;R I. \ \D Rm; Overland 838 is a hnt.<lsi>Mo streamline, car-and as luxuriously fan i shod and equipped as n car conic! be. Scatsaiv v.xmiy vt!> luVJj | )a ,.] {s and cushions «n« i)ui]t on deep coiled &priti«s. T. pholstcry is in genu-* ine leather, rloor s arc wide U-shaped with disappearing hinges am! largo pocket nil each. There aro robe and : forrails— eiwv refinement offered in higher -priced car*. included also, are one-man top, S :d,, em-tains, ventilating windscreen. as well as everj* mechanical improvement. Motor is Cylinder en bloc with crankshaft; 100') Overlands are made per day. manufacturing costs are cutf down, therefore. I]jo price of this Sue, luxurious ear ?s only £;t.>o ati DDsin ports. I*or iroo a.n.tl* further nartieulrvs apply.. The Mas-tert-un Farmers' fin pigment Co.. Ltd., agents; Bastir and A very, Pahial tun. atrojits. A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., [Wangaimi, distributors for North Island. 9J

To-day is the last day upon which voluntary enlistments wiU be reec.vc tor the zstn Reinforcements. The Military Service* Board will sit at Masterton on Monday afternoon, Tuesday, and Wednesday ol nextweek. About thirty appeals from men drawn in the ballot will be dealt with. Automatic warning bells are now in working order at the several railway crossings in Featherston, bearing testimony to the activity, displayed by-the Wairarapa Automobile Asso--ciation. There was a good attendance at the gift afternoon held at St. Matthew;s Vicarage, Masterton, on ; Thursday, m aid of the Sunday School building fund. Besides a number of uselui gifts, the sum of £25 was received in

cash. ■ Aii Auckland telegram states that Cue dead body of a newly-born child was found in Uhe harbour. A string was tied round the child a neck. The indications are that the baby was thrown into the water practically at birth. The Superintendent of the Masterton Frie Brigade reports a difficulty in maintaining enthusiasm among t e members. He says the feeling appears to bo general that the time has arrived when' more up-t,o-date appliances should be provided. A party of Masterton ladies who were motoring from Carterton canie to grief near the Taratahi Hotel yesterday afternoon. Something went wrong with the steering gear, and ijhe car dashed into a telegraph post. Two of the ladies and a child were thrown out. and sustained a severe shaking, but fortunately suffered no senbus injury. The car was considerably damaged. • • At a meeting of the Soldiers Entertainment Committee, held last night' it was resolved to take controL • ot the proposed Military Carnival, to be held on the Solway showgrounds on Thursday, February Ist, 1917. as^ suggested by Mr A. P. Whatman. Various sub-committees were appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements, > and the greatest enthusiasm was displayed in the project. The four members of the gas-fitting staff of the Masterton Borough CounJi who recently gave a week's notice dE their intention to leave, owing to an application for an increase ot wages being refused, severed their . connection with the Council on AV ed- . needay last. We are informed that the men, 'who were entitled to leave ' on two hours' notice, gave a week's r order',tJ»At .the;.gas depart-. . meat would n«t suffer aenous mconyenience; : ■' >• , ■'. yi ■:• <At<lfe^B'tting : ; Wairar4B%': . lioensing -Behcli the " Commandant ..at, the Featherston C&mp reported that drunkenness at one: of the hotels was so bad that if he could he would close the hotel for 3th© duration of the war. He could not take this drastic step on account of the lack of accommodation in Featherston. The hotel ig. full ot officers' wives, and if he closed the place up, or put it out of bounds, tho officers would .be prohibited from visit ng theii- better halves. ' ' At' the . Carterton Magistrate's Court on Thursday the manager of, a well-known firm. wag fined £l, with costs 17s, for retailing light-weight butter/ Th 6 Magistrate remarked that he wW quite convinced that the company did hot expose the butter for sale with any intent' to vriap advantage from .the short weight. The fault lay with th6~farpiers, and care should Tie taken to see that thoy supplied i full weight. The Company was evidently giving thig matter their attention. / '■■■.

• There was another large and enthusiastic audience at the Master ton t v ; Town Hall fast night on the occasion ) •« ' of the' second- appearance of the Lansy ,v downe pupils and ex-pupils in the Japanese operetta '-'Princess Chrysanthemum." Thosetaking the;lead- ' ; ing parts were even , more successful than on tlie opeiiing night, and their efforts met with deserving applause. The popular headmaster, Mr Drum,- " mond, is to be congratulated upon ; the manner in which tlie operetta was presented. , . • In his quarterly report to tlie Mas- : r Jtcrtou Fir©-Board, Superintendent T. . Jenkins. says:—"On the evening- of November 29th one of the. firemen heard anoiselikewater boiling in the pipes of tlie bathroom. The member in «juestio& made an w ' the "dark, lj>ut not being able to detect any leakage of gas, he struck a ; match to continue the search. When approaching the .heater a somewhat "violent explosion occtii'ed, Singeing ; " th© man's face and arms, and slightly damaging the cover of the heater." 5

The quarterly sitting of the Wairarapa Licensing Committee was held at Carterton on Thursday, when

there was "verjr little to engage the Bench's attention., A transfer in re- , spect to the Tinui HStel was granted ' from B. J Kelliher to Robert McNab Plank, and a discuss:o ;i took place over tlie sanitary arrangements at the - Royal Hotel, Featherston. The military authorities asked that the license© lie forced to give effect to the requirements of the Health Department ■with reference to the lack of conveniences. The present stat© of affair„ could not continue. The Bench decided that in the event of the lk-en-sec not complying with the monts of the Health authorities, action would lie taken.

Mr A. Henderson has tin's year chosen his Xmas stock with A vx-w to usefulness, which should hp greatly appreciated by those wr' /in g make gifts. ■ .An i flection is invited and no trouble is spared in showing customers these goods.. Our Great White ; s the housewife's opportunity. This year it has welcomed, because it Sff-Trs' genuine bargains in. household and table linens of thoroughly reliable quality. (White, goods of every description, including aihso blankets, quilts and 'Other useful things, are being offered ,at greatly reduced prices. To-day (Saturday, December »th)i is absolutely thejast day of'the White Safe at the W .FX.A. X<o> Gft£ATER FAVOUR. ■ If $6Yi 'know anyottfe *)»■> js sub* Wt 'tib attacks of calif aiid uinrnuiea, Wr dysentery yott 11 v iVFfSiter favour thai\ trt tell lv. in oj Chamberlain's Colib &nd Drorrhoea Remedy. It is < most successful preparation produced for the treatment of bowel complaints in any f.\ r m. ' The quick relief afforded by Chamberlain's Colic and -Diarrboe|\ H«mody in the milder forms of bowel complaint have brought it into al* < most universal nse for pains m the stomach,' Volic and diarrhoea. Sold , % all 'oWnrists and stw^toeeaers-*

[ The Bank of New Zealand ha s at present 200 women cierk s in its employ.

The fire loss in Masterton during the past quarter has been practically nil. Only two calls were received. | The Superintendent of the Masterton Fire Brigade reports that the j water pressure in the borough mains | is much more satisfactory, a pressure of 901ba being always available. | The quarterly meeting of the Masterton i? ire Board was held on Thursday afternoon. Present: Mr 0. N. C. Pragnell (chairman), and Messrs C. R. C. Robieson, W. E.. A. Gill, <C. R. Smith, H. J. O'Leary, J. M, Coradine, and W. Candy, Correspondence 1 was read with reference to the can--1 collation of the contract for the moj tor fire engine, on account of nonI delivery, and further action was postponed pending the receipt of cable advice. Instructions were given that orders for fire • station * requirements must come from the Superintendent, and no interference with the plant and appliances may be made until re- ' ported to the .Superintendent, The owner of a motor tricycle chemical engine, which is at the shed without j the Board's authorisation, is to be ' notified that the Board will accept no responsibility of any kind in connects with the machine. The Superintendent's report was referred to the local committee, with power to act. A letter from the secretary of tlio brigade with reference to the lack of up-to-date fire-fighting appliances and housing the Superintendent on tlie station, was held over until the ques- . tion of motor fire engine is decided, j and to receive a report from the Wel- | lington members as to the practice of other Boards in regard to station accommodation for Superintendent. Routine business was dealt with, and j the meeting adjourned.

Furnished house or rooms are advertised to let.

A housemaid is required by Mrs Archer Hosking. A furnished house at Island Bay is advertised to let. A special meeting of the Shearer's Union will be held to-night.

A boy to learn the printing trade ia advertised for by the "Age" Office. ,

An advertiser wishes to rent two or three unfurnished rooms, or would share house.

! Mr J. Carpenter is now showing a | fine range of white shoes for summer | wear. The latest styles are included, and prices are reasonable. ■Mr A. T. JlMckason is selling, at •the Queen streefi 'Mart this afternoon Weaner pigs,; 3000 ft buil'ding timber, furniture, . and poultry, and. further ientries are invited. < ' Patrons of the Cosy Theatre are advised to note that tlie overture to-night (Saturday) and Monday is at 7.60 fon aocount of the extraordinary attractions that are being provided. {Messrs Graham and Co. are at present .advertising a list of reallv useful And practical Xmas gifts, a glance which will convince really thrifty shoppers of their value. Mr ;L. S. Nicol has just received a further consignment of brooches, rings: and table silver,, any of which would make an acceptable present for Xmas or New Year. The goods are all of good quality and the Jntesb designs.

HJhe Mastesrton Picture and Entertainment Co.,' Ltd., have pleasure in sdvising their many patrons that the Cosy Theatre has' been connected with the telephone—No. 288 apd .patrons can nng and have seats reserved at any time.

"The meeting «f the K;:j-lLVcenao League which is to be held in tlie Y.M.p.iA. on Monday evening will be the last for this year, and matters of Importance are coaling up for discussion and action. All friends of the movement are called together for conference.* Mr V. If. Fairbrother advertises a sale, at the P.O. Auction Mart, this afternoon, of furniture* including a good English piano, also poultry and a line of Sydney oranges. The furniture has all to ibe sold without reserve to make room for Mr Charman's furniture, which is coining in on Monday inorning.

On page 8 of this issue the Can-' terbury Farmers' Co-operate sgso-.SisrtMfflj-ami.; '• TTffiAi'tf; advertise particulars of an ideal dairy farm comprising 210 acres freehold. Tho property is situated eight miles from Temuka on the main south line, and lis .only .two iE?lles from creamery, school and post office, Full particulars are advertised, on page B, of a clearing sale of highclass oak furniture, also an Ejig,>sh piano (©egg's), which are all in lirstcltass order. . The sale i.s being held by Mr A, T. Dickason on behalf of .Mr H. E. Fair-weather, whp is leaving for London shortly. The furniture is on view on Monday afternoon, 2 to 4-.30 o'clock, and on the morning of sale. Tuesday next. Particulars of the clearing sale to ibe held at the Post Office Auction Mart, on Wednesday next by Mr V. L. Fairbrother, on account of Mr W. Charinan, are advertised in to-day'S issue. As'Mr Charman is leaving Mastertbn everything is for absolute sale,. . The furniture will be removed to the Mart on Monday morning anC will bij on view Monday afternoon and up till time of sale. As there are a large number of items to be sold will commence at 1.3 C p.m. sharp.

SfetfK HiigO ail 3 SIlCttM-'s grand Chvisteas Fair continues to attract lai'gcs number of shoppers dftdy, opportunity to economic m the nifttter of dross appeals HI toost people, and when the. SVoUs arc of the bet'o quality and hOiost style, Hie inducement to buy is very great indeed. 'The Fair "is now in full swing; Some specials for to-day will be white pique skirts, suitable tor tennis and holiday wear, at 4s lid; embroidered voile blouses, ..5s IKI and 4s lidready-to-wear hats and untrimmcd straws at Is 9d *

For • the best in Dairy Tinware Fnctorv Supplies, etc.. send Albert" J Parton. CnHerton * TEAS AND DJNNKiRS, Oho! nvy fine lady, . So vou are all frtiytw . Three teas in one. aftem'tfVn, A dinner aftenv&rds. Possibly a thfcatre parftv Not sick, but just oift sorts, Stomach aYI upset. - Try Dr. 'Sheldon'*; •Digestive. Tabute, Thev wil] right "your wrongs. 3s 6d and ? s > 6a ti,K Obtain* able 'fcVeiywherb.*

A piano has been presented to the Masterton branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association by Mr A. P. Whatman. In the Booth Cup match played between the Featherston and Grey town Bowling Clubs on Thursday, the former won" by five points. The Masterton Technical .School concluded its 1916 session last night. The school will re-open next year on the first Monday in March. The Returned Soldiers' Association will hold the first re-union in Perry's Buildings on Thursday evening next. Honorary members are invited to attend.

The monthly meetvng of the .Masterton Trust Lands Trust, held last evening, was almost the shortest in duration on record. There were present Messrs A. W. Hogg (chairman), C. E. Daniell, A. Rippon, R, K.rahagen, W. H. Jackson and E. G. Eton. Routine business only was transacted.

'The iN,Z. Loan andj Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., have received the following cablegram from their London house, under date 6tl| inst.: Tallow—We quote present spot values for the following description: iPine mutton -54s 3d per cwt., good beef 52s 6d per cwt., mixed -iGs -C'J per cwt. Market firm.

A close and interesting game was played at the Masterton Bowling Club's green yesterday evening, when n Park team, consisting of J. Mutrie. Price, J. Bentley, Noad (s), played a challenge game for the champion riuk with Wilkes, Hosking, Ewington, Staples (s), the latter winning by tii<narrow margin of three points.

The committees that are organising tho Catholic bazaar, to be held on the Convent grounds next week, net last evening, when various details were dealt with. Special seating and lighting accommodation is to be provided, and everything that will tend to the enjoyment of tho public ;s being attended to. A first-class concert programme will be given each evening. Besides-the pupils of St. Bride's Convent and other local talent, a ykv party under the conductorsbip of Mr T. Yaughan w:ll render items. In the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice, on Thursday, a n application was heard under the Family Protection Act in the etsatc of John Sinclair, of Wairarapa, deceased. The applicants for a share in the estate were Angus Sinclair and Raehnel Mo. Kenzie, son and daughter of the deceased, who were represented by Mr Wilford The objectors were the executor's of the estate represented by Mr C. P. "Skerretjfr, Iv.C., and Mr C'ercj of After hearing legal argument, H's Honor reserved judgment., V t . ■'

Gout and its kindred disease Rheumatism, are caused by excess uric acid in tho blood. Rheumo will cure you. 2s 6d and 4s 6d. 147