LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11752, 4 February 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The w hole of the stud Lincoln flock of Mr A. D. McMaster, o f Matawhero, is to be offered at auction at the Solway show grounds this month. ! The ,Ne' S(!n paper repot ts that the epidemic of petty thieving continues in tfie city, and .almost daily thefts are reported to the police from various parcts, A shocking accident, attended by fatal results, occurred at Brunnerton on Saturday week. The infant child (one year and two months) of Mr and Airs John Cherrie somehow got' near a potful of boiling tea, which it pulled, pulling the contents over itself. The little mite was taken to the G'reymouth Hospital for treatment on Saturday night, hut died the following morning. A paragraph has appeared in several newspapers, in which it was stated that the famous exponent of physical culture, Eugene Sandow, had been shot for espionage. .Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, of Wellington, state that the signature of Mr Sandow was written on am application for a patent filed on his behalf on October 24th last. This shows that at that time he was alive and not even interned.

The Feilding A. and P. show opens on Tuesday next, People's Day being Wednesday, 6th instant. All arrangements are complete, and patrons can depend upon an enjoyable outing. Ring events ara well filled, the best jumpers in the island will bo competing, the quality of the stock will be second to none, and a fflicep dog trial mlust prove a great attraction. Numerous side shows will be on the ground, and the usual attractcjons of an A and P. show will assist i nmaking a visit to this show one of pleasure. In the Carterton Police Court on Saturday morning, before Messrs W. Miller and 11. M. B. Tripp, Thomas Hesketh. a returned soldier, charged with obtaining board and lodging under false pretences, was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. It appears that he stayed at a boarding house atCarterton, and assured the proprietor that tho Patriotic Socvtv would pay. FTi s story was believed till a debit of 18s stood against his name, and an effort, was made to liquidate it. No success was forthcoming ami proceedings were taken against Hesketh. He >vas further ordered to pay ISs to the boarding house keeper. j

SUNBURN

-May bo classed by some a* one of the lesser ills of life, but to the possessor of a delicate skin" it is one: of the worst modes of torture to bo imagined. After m glorious day ii> the Surf, or a delightful Picnic, the aftermath of scalding, burning face and hands and disfiguring blisLers takes aw ay the happ.v memory of the day's pleasure. To minimise the after-effects of Sunburn. anointing with Rexana, the Rapid Healer, is all that "s necessary, and the Skin, soother and cooled by its wonderful influence will quickly regain its normal tempemtum and comfortable coolness. Rexona, Is (kl and 3s. Obtainable everywhere.*

A man v. a* arre.vt -.1 in Masterton 011 Saturday fur insobriety and for using obscene language. I Tho schools of the district- will resume to-morrow after the mid-sum-mer vacation. Mr H. G. Groves, of Marangai, reports that tho rainfall for Jaaiuary i was 2.40 inches. . Bain fell 011 nine days, tho maximum fall being 77 points on the loth. The Masterton Central Band played an appreciative programme of music in the Park yesterday afternoon. Collection boxes were also in evidence, the sum of 10s being collected in aid of the uniform fund. A young man named Hill was admitted to the Masterton Hospital yesterday as the result of injuries received through an explosion. From the meagre particulars available it appears that the young fellow dropped a. cigaretto "butt" into some dynamite, when an explosion occurred and he was knocked insensible. One of his eyes is badly affected, and be is likely to lose the sight of it. In recent issxies of tho Westminster Gazette there has been correspondence on the subject of the application of the word "Hun" to the Germans. One correspondent interestingly observes: "The common us 1 of the word, by the way, is a pleasing instance of retribution; it seems clear that it originated in the Kaiser's famous address to his troops before the Chinese expedition in 1!XK), when lie exhorted them to make themselves a name as terrible as that of Attila." He caustically adds: "Its .application to the Germans always seems to me rather unfair to the real Huns, who made no pretence of boing civilised." A meeting of stewards of the Masterton Raciaig Club was held on Saturday, there being present Messrs C. F. Vallance (chairman), C. J. Bennett O. C. Cooper, W. Cooper, F. ft. Dorset, 11. Douglas, J. lorns, 1). K. Logan, J. Maeara, H. Nee, R. (). Smith, and A. J. Welch. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs F A. Jensen and G. H. Yates. The Ground Committee reported that practically the whole of the oats bad been cut and stacked, and that the top-dressing of the course was nearly completed. The treasurer's report was adopted, and accounts amounting to £55 19s 2d were passed for payment. The employees of the freezing department of the Wellington Farmers' Meat Company held their annual reunion 011 Saturday at Grey's Bush, when there were about foi'ty present. •Music was supplied during the afternoon by the freezing works Hand, which considerably enlivened the proceedings. Games, races, etc., were indulged in, and a sumptuous repast was served. In a tug-of-war, freezers v. butchers, the latter prevailed after a strenuous struggle. A mile foot race was won by" J. Curtain, and W. Richards won a 75yds handicap. The catering was in the hands of Messrs Tonka and Hogan, while Mr M. Kenny made a capable secretary. About six months ago Mr G. S. Marshall, of Marton, and chairma-n of the executive of the Wellington branch of the Farmers' Union, promoted a wheat-growing competition among the farmers of the Wellington, Wairarapa and adjacent districts] with the object of encouraging the growth of this cereal. Mr Marshall has informed a reporter that the scheme had drawn two entries from tho Wairarapa district and about twelve from the farmers around Marton, and had thus resulted satisfactorily so far as entries were concerned, The crops would be reaped within the .next month, when the practical results of the competition would be judged. An extraordinary case of disability on the part of a returned soldier came before the Pensions Board at (/hrchurch. The soldier, who was applying for a pension, had about three *r>. four-inches of bone removed from the upper portion of one of his arms, yet the muscles appeared to be practically intact. He could use the arm perfectly well below the elbow, and his grip in a handshake was something to bo remembered. Of course, if lull ad to elevate the arm he had to assist it with bis other hand, but oaice he had it in position he could do practically anything with it. Yet, as previously stated, there were inches of vacuum in the arm as far as bone was concerned, and an amputation could easily have been performed with an ordinary knife, as ibre was nothing but flesh to oppose the blade. The soldier bad also been severely wounded in the knee, and he was, deservedly granted a good pension. An amusing story of the experiences of three British officers who escaped from the Turks is told by a relative of one of them. Eluding their guards, the three officers made their way across the desert. Their first adventure came the day following their escape, when they encountered 13 '1 urkish soldiers. The officers resigned themselves to re-capture, but were astonished and delighted to discover, after some parley, that the soldiers j M ere deserters fleeing from the hardships of the Turkish army to some j unknown destination. The two par--1 ties thereupon joined forces, amd were ! proceeding amicably on their vvav I when a Turkish patrol appeared'. There was no doubt of the hostile intentions' of this body. A sharp light ensued, resulting in the capture of eleven of the patrol. With these prisoners in their hands, the British officers amd the Turkish deserters marehod forward, and ultimately reached a Russian camp, where the British officers received an enthusiastic welcome. * Mr A. De Bay:**, tho eminent' analytical chemist of Melbourne, testified at the Supreme Court of Victoria that SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT compares with other eucalyptus products as wellrefined and matured brandy compares with anv spirit. He eta ted that SANDER'S EXTRACT contains antiseptic and healinc ingredients which are not contained in other eucalyptus preparations, and this is why SANDER'S- EXTRACT has such superior and unique curative powers. It prevents meningitis, typhoid, diphtheria, throat troubles etc. Colds, bronchitis, limn disease, rheumatism, neuralgia, kidney and bladder troubles are banished by it. Indigestion and diarrhoea are cured and tho distressing wind is expelled Inhaled, applied locally, taken 011 smrnr or in 'wafer internally. SANDER'S EXTRACT asserts its sanative virtues. If you insist in the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT you will have the J tried and approved article, which benefits and does not harm the most delicato constitution. There ;« n() experimenting with EXTRACT.

A surprise visit whs paid to 2 hotel n the Masterton district ;i bo lit- midnight on Saturday. Interesting developments are likcy to eventuate. At a meeting of the committee of the Masterton Bowling Club n. circular letter was road from the Municipal .Silver Band in respect to the holding of a gathering on Easter Monday in, order to raise funds to Hjpe oft the debt on the instruments. Jhe committee expressed sympathy with the movement, and decided to. organise a bowling tournament during Kaster, the proceeds from which will be donated to the Band's funds. Mr I. E. Harr-Smith's Hummocks fetation, near Snowtown (South Australia), compYising nearly 30,000 acres, and carrying 22.000 sheep, HK-Jmlmg a valuable stud flock, has been purchased by the State Government for £' 101,000, for subdivision for returned soldiers. Bv direction of the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald, Minister in charge of the Tourist Dc- the Government photographer, Mr Taylor, will shortly visit Otago and Southland and take.a- complete set of cinematograph films of the Lake Wakatipu and "Wanaka district, and the motor run from (.hiecnstown to the Hermitage and Kairlie. These filnrs will be circulated by the Department Australia. America, and Great Britain, a,s has been done with tho Mount Cook films. Subsequently Mr iaylor will take a complete cinematograph film of the fiords and the ie Ana u-Milford track, Manapouri, etc. It is the Minister's intentionto eventually have complete cinematograph representation of the main tourist- routes and places of interest )» X<uv Zealand. Messrs Bigjr |{r ()S . advertise for iou.r good carpenters. Mi W. H. C'ruickshank advertises a fresh lust of properties for sale. The Masterton Patriotic Shop reopens on Saturday, March 3rd. A reward is offered for the return °f a gold bar brooch. A reward is offered for the return of a gold chain, bangle. Mr A. Collie advertises a new sixroomed bungalow Jiouse for sale. Possession can be given at once. Messrs Hugo and Shearer advertise tor coat and skirt hands, also apprentices. Mis s Eva Hood, AT.C.L., and Mrs William Hood will resume teaching on Tuesday. Tenders .'ire invited for the formai tion and culvorting of 163 chains oa» the Wainuioru road. The parties concerned in the motor accident 011 the Mangarnahoc road on Ihursday evening return thanks to all who rendered assistaince. A change advertisement of Mc- ; Leod and Young's with reference j schools opening is of special interestjto parents and guardians. Tho firm make, a specialty of school requirements, a«id can supply everything needed by boys and girls, j Mr A. r l. Dickason reports that xhe following prices were realised at the Queen street auction mart oil Saturday: —Old hens Is to Is sd, laying be us Is Sd to 2s 6d, young cockerels 6d, sacks new potatoes 113s '-id, peaches 3s to ss, plums 2s 6d to 3s fid, apples 2s 3d to 3s Od halfbushel case. This week will be a SDeeial week of .showroom bargains at" Messrs C. Smith's, .Ltd., where the balance of the summer costumes, blouses, millinery, etc., are being offend at specially low prices. These goods must go in order to make room for autumn stocks. | "The bargain bombardment of I -Masterton is proceeding in real earnest," so reads the head-lines to , McGruers' change advertisement on page 3. All .the season's surplus , stocks and fashion goods are being; cleared out regardless of price. A few snip? are mentioned in the advt., but hundreds more await the caller at the shop. lenders are being called for the furnishing or the new club now being erected for the Wairarapa Returned Soldiers in Essex street, Masterton. Tenders close- at 5 p.m. on Monday nest with Mr W. Gillespie; .secretary, from whom conditions of contract and specifications ot furniture required can be obtained. For the best in Dairy Tinware,, Factory Supplies, etc., send to Albert J Parton, Carterton.*