LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7216, 25 July 1902, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Tho ship Invercargill is now 135 days out from Oamaru to London. It is feared she has met with somo disaster. Mr H. Munro, agent ut Alfredton for tho Stock Department, is at present seriously indisposed,

For driving horses recklessly through the town, allaworn, defendant was fined ,£3, in default fourteen days' imprisonmont.

Thcro is no further trace of tho missing collier, Quirang, which, it is now [eared, may havo foundored in heavy weather.

President Booscvolt's action and public indignation, havo caused the collapso of the moat " Trust," recently formed in America.

Mr J. Wickons, of tho Albion Club, had tho misfortune to break his leg while taking part in tho " rep " football match at Carlertoi) yesterday.

A mounted parado of tho Masterton Mounted Rifles was held yestorday afternoon. Sergeant-Major Tuck was present.

It is difficult to find an empty hous in Masterton at the presont time. Sovoral agents have no housos to lot on their books, and persons intending to scttlo havo boon unable to obtain houses.

Tho weather on tho coast districts lately had been very sovero, and particuarly unfavourable to fattening sheep and feeding off turnip crops. Consequently, sheep are not fattening well.

In roferenco to tho complaints made by Dr. W. H. Hoskingand Messrs Lev-n and Co. relative to excessive charges for gas consumption, it appears that tho complaints wore attended to before tho Council meeting held on Tuesday night.

Tho Wellington Coronation Ball, which was postponed in consequonce of the illness of His Majosty tho King, will now tnko place at Government Houso, on Wednesday, 6th August. Invitations already issued will hold good.

His Excellency, Lord Itanfurly, proceeds to Napier on Monday, will visit Palmerston on Tuosday, New Plymouth on Wednesday, and go on to Auckland On Friday for the distribution of medals to naombors of returned Contingents.

On a recent cvoning seven deer wero seen at Bennett's Hill, comparatively closo to Mastorton. There were four stags and three hinds, and the fact that tho doer wore in such close proximity to Masterton shows that they arc less timid than formerly.

While playing against tho Tc Ore Ore team yesterday afternoon, B. Iveson received a severe kick below the left knee, and a nasty gash was made, which will probably prevent him from playing football for the rest of the season.

Mr G. H.Goodallhas been approached by indenting agents of Wellington to conduct a sale of bicycles throughout the colony, but Mr Goodall finds that to undertake this would necessitate the neglect of his Masterton business so he declined tho offer.

Two defendants, charged with cruelty to fowls, by leaving them without proper attention, and with their logs tied, in a box inuc'a too small, were lined £1 each and costs, at Hawera. Two of the fowls wero dead and badly crushed when examined. Mr S. Burton, Government Veterinarian, yesterday afternoon mado further examination into the mysterious death of two draught horses on the Upper Plain recently. Previously tho symptoms were those of anthrax, but this theory has now been disproved and the cause of death still remains a mystery.

We have received tho first number of a periodical published in Melbourne, entitled '• Every Saturday," tho object of which is to interest and amuse. It contains 82 pages, and has very readable selections together with illustrations. It can bo supplied by Mr F. W. G. McLeod, bookseller, of Masterton.

Dr. J. M Peebles contemplates revisiting New Zealand in two years time. Ho says he is delighted with New Zealand, where there is more religious liberty than in any other part of Australasia. Amongst leading men who were hospitable to him were tho ActingPremier, Sir Robert Stout and Mr Justico Edwards.

In another column the Permanent Investment and Loan Association of Wairarapn, for which Mr G. S. W. Dalrymple is the Masterton agent, and Messrs F. 11. Wood and Sons, Ltd., ropresent Alfredton and Eketahuna, announce that they have money to lend in sums of from £25 to £10,000.

On the fourth page, to-day, will be found somo extracts from the speech delivered by Mr A. W. Hogg, member for Masterton, during the debate on the Financial statement, in which tho views atid opinions of the speaker arc pretty plainly expressed, and will coincide with those of many of his constituents.

Mr JiuHon returned to Mastorton from Wellington yesterday, after having had the necessary alterations mado to a portion of tho works of the Town Clock, now being placed in position. To-day, Mr Burton is adjusting the works and expects that it will take a greater part of the day to complete.

The protective and reclamation work at the outfall of the Masterton Borough's sewerage scheme has now been completed under the supervision of Mr G. Blanc for the Council. Tho Engineer expresses his satisfaction with the manner the work has been carried out. It will be remembered that recent floods caused considerable encroachment and the Borough land was threatened.

Mr Donald Nicolson, senr., a very old and much respected resident of Clarcville, died at liis home late last night. Deceased, who leaves a wife and family of four grown-up sons (including Mr Donald Nicolsou, of Masterton), and quite a number of grand-children, was about seventy years of age and an early New Zealand settler.

At the special meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, on Wednesday evening, a letter was received from the Secretary of the Underwriters' Association acknowledging the receipt of the resolution passed by the Council respecting the revision and reduction in block insurance rates, and intimating that the matter would be placed before the Association at tho next meeting, which is to be held on the sth prox.

A very successful ping-pong tournament was held in St. Matthew's schoolroom last night between members of the Mastorton and Cartcrton branches of tho W.F.C.A. The visitors finally won by 72 points. Carterton mado 292 against Masfccrton's 260 in tho first round, and 285 against 215 in the second. The contest was witnessed by a large number of friends who evinced considerable interest in tho game. Light refreshments wero dispensed and the gathering proved very enjoyable.

A pleasant gathering took place last night at Mr Kibblcwhitc.'s residence, Upper Plain, on the occasion of Mr C. irbblewhitc leaving for South Africa. There was a largo number of friends prosent, and on their behalf, ftfr W. Falconer, in a neat speech, presented Mr Kibblcwlritc with a handsome travelling bag and companion. He referred to the high esteem in which ho was held, one and all expressing their best wishes forhisfuture success. Mr Kibble white suitably acknowledged tho gift and also tho kind remarks made. Dancing was afterwards engaged in, and the party broke up at tho conclusion of a very pleasant function.

An amusing incident occurred in the vicinity of Masterton a few nights ago. A Government official noticed a horse, attached to a cart, going along the road at a fairly rapid paco with apparently no one in chargo, this supposition being strengthened by the fact that the reins were lying loosely and carelessly on the fore part of tho vehicle. Tho official, who has been noted for doing his quarter mile in fair time, immediately gave chase, and after running some three or four hundred yards, overtook the horse. He then discovered to his disgi ,; st, that a boy was sitting leisurely in the bottom of the cart. In a breathless and dejected state, tho pursuer hurriedly left the scene.

In the Masterton S.M., Court yesterday afternoon two defended civil actions were heard by Mr W. P. James, S.M., J. W. Strudwick claimed from Anne Donaldson JE4 18s 6d for erecting a buggy shed. Mr Pownall appeared for defendant who maintained the work has not been completed. The case was adjourned for d fortnight. Karanama To Hulri v Brown and Parsons, a claim for .£2O the value of a horse and damages. Mr Rolling's (instructed by Mr Beard) appeared for plaintiff and Mr C. A. Pownall for defendant. Considerable argument took place on the point of ownership and Mr Hollings finally accepted a non-suit with £i costs.

Tho International Rowing Cup, at Cork, was won by tho Leander Club, with tho Berlin Rowing Club second.

Tho result of tho poll taken by tho Mauriccuillo County on tho proposal to raiso a loan of JE4OO for tho purposo of motalling Mount Bruco road, resulted ; —For the proposal 13 ; against nil.

Tho lato Mr W. P. Kondall, of Manawatu, to whoso (loath roforcnco_ was made in Wednesday's paper was in tho Government service for twclvo years, during four of which ho was foroman on the Rnnutaka Railway.

A.Nalivo female was charged nt the Mastorton S.M., Court this morning with drunkenness, it being her second ofTcnco within six months. Sho wns fined 10s or in default of payment 48 hours imprisonment. A prohibition order was consented to and issued.

An application for a prohibition order n"ainst a Mastorton resident was indignantly objected to by defendant in the Masterton Court this morning. Tho defendant asked for a month's adjournment, which was refused, and Mr James granted an order.

By cable, to-day, wo loam that the jury returned an open verdict in the caso of Edgar, who was found shot by a riflo bullet, during the recent volunteer manoeuvres. It transpired that both ball and blank cartridges were used durng tho sham fight.

A fencing dispute was heard in tho Masterton S.M., Court this morning, in which A. Teal sought to get Benjamin Wadham to fulfil an agreement made somo thrco years ago in regard to boundary fencing. Mr Hollings, for defendant, urged that the plaintiff had no claim under the Justice of the Peace Act; and, also, that the provision in the Fencing Act defining Magistrates' jurisdiction did not cover tho present case. Mr James agreed that lie had no jurisdiction in the way the claim had been made, but said ho could deal with it in an ordinary civil way. Counsel's fee was allowed.

At tho Masterton S.M., Court, this morning, J. Smith, of Tc Nui, was charged with assault, on the information of J. U. Stilborn who also applied for defendant to bo bound over to keep the peace. Mr C. A. Pownall appeared for informant, and Mr P. L. Rollings defended. In consenting to be bound over to keep tho peace, on behalf of defendant, Mr Hollings excused his conduct, ns lie was unwell and had taken some hot rum, to which ho was unaccustomed and which had had an unnatural effect. Ho apologised for using the language and also for the assault. Counsel said he had undertaken to pay all costs and was prepared to find securities. Mr Pownall said that as defendant was informant's son-in-law he did not wish to press the chargo but only to protect himself against a repetition of the conduct. The charge of assault was dismissed and defendant was bound over to keep the peace for six months in himself of JE2O and one security of J£'2o. Attention is directed to Messrs Jenkinson and Co.'s announcements on our first page. The bay mare advertised to bo sold at the Masterton Pound, on August 9th, has been claimed. Dr. J. Brugh, who has commenced practice in Perry-street, inserts a professional notice in anothor column. An entertainment is to be given in St. Matthew's Schoolroom on Monday evening next, in aid of the lecturn fund. Mr W. Dougall, watchmakorand jeweller, of Queen-street, Masterton, has just opened a beautiful assortment of goods suitable for wedding presents in new and chaste designs. Those who require the services of a first class piano tuner should note the Dresden Piano Company's advertisement in to-day's issue. It is notified that all claims against, and accounts owing to the late Mr Harrison Shaw, of Te Ore Ore, are to bo sent in to Mr W. B. Chennells, Masterton, on or before Saturday, August 23rd. Several high-class English pianos, a first shipment, are to be exhibited in the premises opposite the Empire Hotel, Masterton, on Monday next. Those requiring a really high-class piano should mako a point of inspecting them. A fine chance for Wairarapa poultry fanciers to improve the strains of theirfowls is notified elsewhere. Mr Jas. Walker, the celebrated poultry breeder, has quite a show, in Mr G. H. Goodall's mart, of prize poultry, which will be for sale privately for a few days. Many really good birds are on view. It is the province of tho kidneys to filter and extract the poisons which become mixed with tho blood by tho more act of living, Without such action uric acid and other poisons remain in the body and give rise to Gout andßheumatism. All sufferers of Gout poisoning should try the Great Canadian Seaweed Cure, which possesses a marvellous potency as a remedy. Sold by all Chemists.—Advt. INVENTION AS A HOAD TO WEALTH. "At no time in history has the demand for useful inventions been so great as at present, and never has there been such activity displayed in invention and such astonishing results produced."—Extract from pamphlet giving information upon patents, obtainable free from Baldwin and Itayward, National Chambers, Wellington. KEEP VOUII FEET DEY.. But if you have got your foot wet, and caught a cold, you had better get a bottle of Db. PabcaMj's Cough Mixtumk and take a teaspoonful dose every three or four hours. Otherwise the slight cold may quickly develope, and a sore throat, bad cough, and other undesirable throat and chest affections will result. Dn. Pascal's Cough Mixture is sold in bottles at Is Gd and 2s 6d. By all storekeepers and chemists. " Many are called, but few arc chosen!" Many medicines are called certain cures, yet how few are chosen as worthy of any confidence. Were the choice limited to one, Plantekoa would undoubtedly be selected. Were Mr W. Day, junr., Beaver- road Blenheim, asked to select the best remedy for blood diseases, the following testimonial from him indicates how his choice would fall. He says: "My wife suffered from decayed jaw and poverty of blood. She was treated in the Blenheim Hospital, but got no better until she tried Plantekoa. She is now completely cured. I consider Plantekoa the best medicine I have ever used, and shall always recommend it.—(Signed) W. Day, junr., June 21st, 1900.