LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7402, 5 March 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A considerable addition is being made to tlie list of Justices of the i'eaee.

I'oeketpiekiiig in rife in Duiiedin just now, tho victims being chidly ladies.

Sergeant McKinnon, of Wellington, who liiis been transferred to Auckland, is on a brief visit to Maslerton.

A cable message slates that the Commonwealth Government does not intend lo submit any Loan J Jill during the forthcoming session.

The National British Women's Teniperanee Association are initiating a great campaign at Home to agitato the abolition of barmaids.

A new type of draught horse, aClydes-dale-I'ereheroii cross, is being established in America. The stallions weigh about 18001b, and are good-legged and active.

Tho Health Department has stopped the re-erection at one of the Wellington teasido resorts of a house which has been condemned by the City Council.

Tho ftev. Father Ainswoi.th, of Wellington South Catholic Parish, who has been recuperating in the South bland, has returned to Wellington.

1 n consequence of the drop in the price of llour, the Wellington Master Bakers' Association has decided to reduce the price of bread from Id to ,'i.Ul per 21b loaf from Monday next.

It is estimated that the New South Wales Government in purchasing wheat for distressed farmers, is paying about i;K(JIX) more for seed that it would have done two months ago.

According to the Wellington / W that class of the population which divides its time between "guessing" on the racecourse and robbing drunken men is clearly on the increase in Wellington.

Lieutenant llu.si-ell, of the Northamptonshire Regiment, youngest son of Sir William Ivussell, left South Africa on ■21111 February by tho Tongariro.

Mails for Australia, Tasmania, Ceylon, India, China, Japan and Straits Settlements, also South Africa, also Continent of Europe and United Kingdom, close at Maslerton to-morrow morning at 0.15

o'clock

A quiet wedding was solemnised at St. Matthews' Church, Masterlon, yesterday, when Mr.lohu Rayner, of Taratahi, was married to Mrs Selina (Jotter. The Rev. W. Eareo officiated. Mr and Mrs Rayner have left on a trip to the Hot Lakes district.

Some- of the oats throliu.l at Bulcaim, in the North (■imturbury district, have yielded ;-SU bushels per acre. One partiticularly good liokl of oats at Swaimanoa returned i>"t biishc's pui , acre. A large line of oats from Ciiertscy was equal to •171b to the biislu I.

Hitherto it has been customary for Government to pay the expenses of olecting the Licensing Committee, and filtenviU'ils to charge them to the various County Council!--. Undor tho new arrangements, ilio County Council will pay t:ii! expenses direct.

tumoral Jii)oti) propiwcs an International Social brience University, with head establishments in hondon and New York, and branches in Melbourne, Toronoto, Berlin and Paris, his object being tlie training of thousands ot tialViilionists as skilled rescuers of human beings from destitution and crime.

Masterton residents will bo pleased to learn of tho success of local marksmen at the Waii-arapa rillo shooting com petition held tv Papawai this week. Mr 11. King, who has been shooting consistently for several years past, both at gnu matches and rifle practice, was the winner of tho Championship Shield, in addition to annexing three gold medals, two silver cups, and £S 17s in cash. .

In the bullock guessing competition at the late Mastertou Show, six competitors tied for lirst place iiml it was decided to draw for the first prize—a sewing machine presented by the Singer Company. The drawing took place at tho Secretary's ot'lieo yesterday afternoon, in the presence of Mr W. Terry (president) and Mr I' , . C. Lewis. Mr 11. Vile, of Eketahunii, secured the prize.

The monthly meeting of the Maslcrtoii branch of the Women's Temperance Union was held on Tuesday, in the Presbyterian Cnurch. Mrs Burton, president, was in the chair. There was a good attendance of members. An interesting discussion took place on the work proposed for next year, it was arranged that a "drawing room" meeting should be held next month, in plaeo of the usual meeting; Mrs liedman kindly lending her room for the occasion.

A middle-aged man, named Henry Taylor, with several uliiism and a long list of previous convictions recorded against him, was charged at the Masterton Court this morning with being an idle person and begging in Chapel-street. Accused, in admitting tho offence, ascribed his troubles to over-indulgence in alcoholic liquors. Mr .lames ordered accused to he sent to prison for three months with hard labour.

Mr J. 11. Kirby is to deliver a lecture on the drama, in St. Matthew's School Room, this evening, at 8 o'clock. As the subject is one to which the lecturer has devoted a good deal of attention and liiw lectures have always proved highly acceptable, \ye expect that notwithstanding a formidable counterattraction there will bo a good house. The lecturer desires us to intimate that the lecture will commence punctually at eight o'clock. The proceeds will be in aid of the School lloercation Fund.

About a dozen members of tho Mantana Club assembled at the Club's room, last evening, but in the absence of the President (Mr P. L. Ilollings) the business that it was proposed to deal with was not brought forward, liules fur the guidance of the Club were drawn up on similar lines to rules adopted by kindred Clubs in other parts of the Colony. The amount of subscriptions collected during the past three months by tho members is slightly over X2l, the donations ranging from Id to Ids. The Club expects to be in working order at an early date.

A bay horse, the property of Mr Tlios. Jh'owii, whilst tied up to a paling fence about a week ago was attackcjl by bot Hies, and teaVing ;*wi;y from the fence, dragged the paling away with it. Through the horse careering round the paddock the paling got on eiul, with the result that the horso was badly staked, the paling penetrating some eighteen inches. The animal's entrails came out and it was discovered that a portion had been pierced. Mr Jas Nicol way called in just as the animal was about to bo deutroyed, and ho decided to operate and Hliteh up the wound with a possibility of saving the horde's life. Tints happened a week ago, and notwithstanding the terrible injuries inflicted the horse is rapidly recovering—a tribute to exceptionally skilful veterinary treatment.

Mr AY. IT. Jackson, headmaster of tho Masterton District iligh School, has kindly prepared a pitch fo: - tho cricket match, iliii) afternoon, between ihu W.F.C.A. and a Scratch Toutu. Mr Jackson also willingly gave his consent to tho match being played on the school ground, and selected an excellent pitch, for which' thoso , taking part in tho match ure much indebted. Mr Jackson hopes these mutches will bo tho means of more enthusiasm being displayed in cricket in Masterton, and also induce the schoolboys to lako more to the game. We believe it is the intention of the members of the Scratch Team to make a donation to the School Kcercatioii Fund, and, no doubt, the W.I.C.A. players will follow suit. It is a fund that deceives hearty support, and it is to bo hoped other teams, obtaining permission to play on the ground, tyM also subscribe towards it.

ECZEMA, MOST TORTURING SKIN HUMOUI4, h instanlly relieved, and sturdily, poriiiiiiii-titiy, ami iTunoinieully cured, when all ols.e fails, with wtini) Inubs; with Ontieutti soup, to ck'ansi! the skin of crusts and ueali'S, Kiuil.li! anointings with Cuticura Ointment, the jjruat mluu cine, to instantly allay iti-hing, irritation, and hiliiiiijnialum, and soothe and heal, and i);ild dijSL-.-;. ot Cuiicuro Resolvent Pills, to cool and cleanse the blwd. Moiu f.;re;!t i-ure-s »f torturing, disfiguring Itlczeinaa aie daily made by the Ctiticura ltomotliod than by all other skin and blood remedies combined.

Mr A. U. liuniiy is having erected large drying sheds at his tannery works at Olarevillo. I

A revenue of X«)00,OUO a year will be required to make tho Coolgardio water schemo pay.

We shall endeavour to nitiko room tomorrow for .several letters from district correspondents, which arc unavoidably held over to-day.

Scarlet lover is claiming victims in the Cartertoii and Claroville uisLricts. Itis also ruiiioureil Unit typhoid haa made its appearance in tlio last-mentioned district.

A correspondent complains of tliu lowing of cattle in the sale-yards during lust 11.0 must evidently have liiid a bail night, as his comments ;ire soiuewhat " painful and free."

It is gratifying to learn that there aro no grounds for the rumour that scarlet fever had broken out in a dwelling adjacent to the temporary fever hospital, in llupe-iiUvol, Masterlun.

ft is probable that both Constables lleiTeman iiud Douglas will bo transferred from Masterlou shortly. Constable Douglas intends taking a trip to Auckland in a few days.

Wo lire pleased to learn, this afternoon, time the condition of Mr W. I Sooth is improving, and yesterday he was able to sit on the vernndiiii of his house. We trust the improvement will continue and be permanent.

A man named John Uyan, a very old resident of Greytown, iittempted suicide yesterday by cutting his throat, inflicting a severe gush. Our special correspondent today wires us that Uya.ii is in a very bad way, and that the doctor has but slight hopes of his pulling through.

The Greytown Simulant has the following:—"Mr J. 11. Dolby, of the head office of the Health Department at Wellington, has been appointed Sanitary Inspector for the combined Wairarupa and Mastcrton districts."

The Justice Department has decided that no further steps will be tnken in connection with the recent Pohungina (Maiiiiwutu), poisoning case, in which ii child hud died through drinking sheep dip, a bottle of which had been sold by a local storekeeper.

At the meeting of the Marituna Club, held last night, and presided over by Mr G. Clayton, the question of issuing debentures was introduced and considered. Finally the matter; was referred to the Treasurer ami Secretary to report upon at a future meeting.

Lansdowno residents appear to bo experiencing a sort of water-famine at the present time. The water-race, from which the supply is usually drawn, haw become dry, and it is not t\n uncommon bight to see residents carrying buckets ot water for considerable distances for domestic use.

Reports state that harvesting would not be general in Southland until the end of March. The grass harvest is not yet completed. A lot of grain is not in full car yet, and from that stage to cutting averages six weeks, so that unless exceptionally favourable weather is experienced, this year's harvest in Southland will bo nearly six weeks later than usual.

Miss Alice Ucdward, a much-esteemed resident, aged '21, died at the Gisborne Hospital, on Monday night, from the effects of a bicycle accident. She was riding along tho main street, and in trying to avoid a horse, she lost control of her bicycle, and fell heavily on her head. She received a severe concussion, and did not regain consciousnes. No blame is attributed to the horseman.

The Masturton Town Hall has been engaged for Monday Kith, for thecoucert to bo given by tho New Zealand Uoprcaeiitativo JSaml. Messrs 11. J. Young :iiid O. lVagnell, have been appointed joint secretaries in connection with the concert, and they would be pleased to receive the names of citizens willing to billet the liaiKlsnicn. So far, arrangements have been made for billeting about half the Band.

A smart youth for tlic grocery department is iei[uire(l by the W.F.C.A., Masterton. Hoard nil.l in a private; family is advertised for.

Mr H. Dillon, Te Ore Ore, requires three team-! and drivers.

Thi! fashions are at Hooper's. We have opened our lirst shipment of autumn and winter novelties, and have never had a nic?r blsof yooils. Tlio trimmed millinery, of which wo have over 300 imported hats and bonnets, is charming, and some wonders of art. The jackets and skirts are tailor-made, well-lmishod, full of stylo and taste, and latest cut. They are selling (|uici;ly, so don't tarry. Our dress floods are the most fashionable anil favoured materials, with trimmings and all the little accessories to match. We have also a splendid selection of fancy drapery, such as collarettes, furs, ribbons, laces, feathers, llowers, corsets, etc., and .should be pleased to show you the stock whenever you have from 5 minutes to a day to spare. Hooper and Co., Drapers and Importers.—Ami.

WIIKN "KUEUMO" liOKti IN , RHEUMATICS DO our!

That tells the story of " Uheumo." 11 is a solvent of uric acid, and Nature's mode of solution. It is the excess uric acid in the system thut causes rheumatism, sciatica, gout, gravel, and kindrel complaints, and Kheuino is the med'cine that cures. In diseases dependent upon a uric acid diathesis, it is a remedy of extraordinary potency, llheumo 13 a medicine—not a liniment. Kheumo is a liquid—not a pill. Kheuuio acts promptly and effectively. " llheumo Conquers Uhouniafcisi>;." Sold by F. Eeist and Co., storekeepers, Mastertou, and by all chemists and stores at 2s lid and -Is lid per bottle.