LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7533, 8 August 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

♦ Several new ilaxmills will shortly be erected on tho banks of the Manawatu river. Mr H. Bartlett, of Rata, has been appointed head buyer for the North Island Bacon Company at Woodville. It is reported that in South Westland oat-sheaff chaff is retailed at from 10s to 12s per'bag, and bread at ls per loaf. The Masterton Rifle Volunteers will fall in for Church parade at the Drill Hall, at 10.15 to-morrow morning. The School Commissioners have decided lo offer for sale within two months' time a number of sections near tbe Waipoua river. Mr Harold Beauchamp and Mrs Beauchamp, of Wellington, are expected to return to the colony about the middle of November. The Woodville butchers havo decided to raise the price of meat from Monday next owing to the high prices ruling for stock. Mr A. Parkes, of Silverhope, Rangitikei, who advertised his cows to let on shares, received over forty applications in less than a week. As indicating the advance of spring, it may be mentioned that the willow trees in and around Masterton are already budding. J '.-' The hares to be used in connection with the forthcoming coursing meeting are to arrive in Masterton to-night, and will be liberated in the enclosure on Dean McKenna's property. Mr Thomas Ferry has been appointed manager of the Wanganui Opora House. There were 41 applications for the position. Mr Ferry, years ago, was the overseer of the Wanganui Chronicle. " Charlie " Jenkins has left Bulls for Porirua, en route for Christchurch, where he will ride Rawiri in the Wiuter Cup. Rawiri's knee is still causing some anxiety. Mr Pedersen, of Denmark, who is to become one of the Government butter experts, is to receive a salary of _;400 a year. A similar salary will be paid to the choose expert whom the Government is getting from Canada. Mr Seddon's prize, offered through the New Zealand Literary and Historical Association, for a story of goldmining life in New Zealand, has been awarded to Mrs J. Gray, of Wellington. The test of a supplier of the Waiokura Creamery (Taranaki) for June was six points for the first fortnight, and 6-8 for the second half of the month. For July the average was 66. This is a record round about Mount Egmont. Several land agents met at Mr Eli Smith's office yesterday afternoon, to discuss the provisions of the Land Agents' Bill now before Parliament. The attendance being small, the meeting adjourned to a future date. The Masterton Rifle Volunteers, the Masterton Municipal Band, and the Rifle Cadets will take part in the Church Parade at St. Matthew's Church to morrow, special services being held in commemoration of the anniversary of the King's Coronation. Private cable advices received from Home (sayß the Manawatu Times) indicate that the butter outlook for the coming season is excellent, and it is predicted that butter will prove even more reliable and remunerative than cheese. At Dunedin, yesterday, the Chief Justice refused a rule nisi in the divorce case, Beadle v. Beadle, on the husband's petition on the ground of desertion. The case was heard in camera, as the parties are each over 70 years of age, with a large grown-up family. On Thursday evening next a " band " meeting will be held in the local Salvation Army Barracks, Songs, music, dialogues, etc,, will be rendered, and the proceeds for the evening will be devoted to the purchase of new Band instruments. Admission will be by 6d tickets only. In the House of Representatives yesterday, a return laid on the table showed that the cost of the Makohino viaduct was £72,000. Sir Wm. Russell said the original tender for the work was jE48,000. A discussion occupying the whole of the afternoon took place with regard to tbe viaduct. Mr James Cochrane, Secretary of the Wairarapa Coursing Club, notifies that any person trespassing on the grounds between the Masterton Bowling green and the A. and P. Association property will be prosecuted) and dogs found there will be shot, A euchre tournament took place last evening, between the Masterton Oddfellows and Foresters, resulting in a victory for tbe former by 40 games to 24. A enjoyable evening was afterwards spent, toasts, song? and musical items helping tc pass away a pleasant couple of hours.

Mr T. G. Hoar, monumental sculptor, of Masterton, has erected in the Masterton Cemetery, a handsome granite memorial over the grave of the late Mr Evan Mackenzie. The monument is a die and urn design, and stands about twelve feet high. It is of rich gray Aberdeen granite.

In the Legislative Council, yesterday, the Hon. W. Two__ey moved the second reading of the Imprisonment for Debt Limitation 4 mea^meu ' which is designed to throw the onus of proof of inability to pay the wholo or part of a debt.since the date of judgment upon the debtor. The principle of the Bill was generally approved, and the second reading was agreed to on the voices.

A correspondent with the Maoriland team ih Australia reports that our men waited on the Premier of New South Wales and thanked him for the many kindnesses they had received through his instrumentality. Ai a given signal the visitors gave their war cry, which brought clerks,' messengers, and others out of their respective dives with faces expressing grave wonderment and concern. The Premier explained that it was kindly meant, so ordinary business was resumed.

The following programmo will be played by the Masterton Municipal Band, in the Park Rotunda, to-morrow afternoon, weather permitting. Tho proceeds will bo devoted to the benefit being tendered the widow of the late Q. Davis:—March, " Kaiser Fredric" ; cornet solo, " A Dream of Paradise " ; sacred fantasia, " Joyful News "; march, *' With gword and " ; selection, " Crown of Merit"; cornet solo,'? Light of Life" (from the celebrated song) j march, "Redoubt" ; National Antbem,

The institution known to the medical world as The Freeman and Wallace Electro-----!. 111 aa( * Surgical Institute, Elizabeth and 3 V'dney, has, since its inception, gradually increased in importance fjmd value as a medical centre, and to such an extent that its principals have added large and commodious adjoining premises, tho vast amount of Australasian correspondence received by them demanding important additions to their typewriting and literary staffs. Special electric bath chambers are being prepared, where persons suffering from rheumatism, epilepsy, sciatica, or any class of nerve or muscular disorder, may be treated in various forms of heat radiating, or electric bathing, according to the latest scientific methods in vogue in London and Continental hospitals. Medical electricity has always been advocated and scientifically expounded by the specialists; and many remarkable cures have been made through its uses. With its additions, the Institute will present a§triltthg architectural appearance, and visitors to Sydney would do well to visit this famous medical centre before returning to their homes, which will be both instructive and interesting. LUXURIANT, LUSTROUS HAIR, with a clean, wholesome scalp, free from irritating and scaly eruptions, is the result of warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap, followed by light dressings with Cuticura, purest of emollient skin cures, the most effective skin, sJcu" hair purifiers and beautifiers in the worjfi." This treatment w." .!.__ !' hH KOttl ? arid hair of c.uhis, i»vf\s% wnd dandruff, | soothe irritated and itching'surfaces, stimulate the hair follicles, and supply the roots' with energy and nourishment.

Building operations are reported to be brisk at Foxton.

Mr Hugh Gully, the well-known counsel, is at present in Japan.

Letters were received from Mr P. L, Hollings by last 'Frisco mail.

Tho betting on Isis continues brisk at 6to 1. My Mistake very firm at sto 2.

Plague affected rats havo beon discovered on a maize-laden barque at Sydney, from Buenos Ayres.

An outbreak of swine fever is reported from Clarcncetown, 140 miles N.N.E. of Sydney.

Forty-eight hours ago, in Masterton, the streets were mud-covered in many places—this afternoon dust-storms were in evidence.

According to a return presented to Parliament, yesterday, the visit of the Duke aud Duchess to New Zealand cost the Colony a total of £88,931.

Several contributions of stamps for the Halcombe invalid are acknowledged. Any literature, intended for him, left at l!io Daily Times office, will bo forwarded.

The Rev. Dr. Gibb will be inducted to St. John's Presbyterian Church, Wellington, on Wednesday evening. The Rev. R. Wood has been appointed by the Wellington Presbytery to preach on that occasion and to instal Dr. Gibb.

Last Sunday morning the Masterton Presbyterian Church was crowded at the morning services, whon the Roy. R. Wood preached and dispensed tho communion. Eight new members were added to the Church, A convcrsaxione, in aid of the Building Fund of the Masterton Presbyterian Church, is to take place on Friday, August 14th. An excellent programme is being arranged, and full particulars will be notified in a future issue. Mr Brian Weller, who it will be remembered some time ago meet with a serious accident, which necessitated tho amputation of his left leg, has received an artificial limb from the Foresters' Lodge, of which Order he is a member. The Timaru A. and P. Association has passed a resolution strongly opposing the provisions of the Stud Bill. The provisions re examination of stud horses were considered much too drastic, and such as would prevent the introduction of fresh blood into the country. A portion of the accumulations of mud from the Masterton streets, swept together by the machine, is being carted away and deposited on the section at the corner of Chapel-street and Hall-street, through which a portion of the Town Creek formerly ran. Mails for United States, Europe and Britain, connecting with Moana at Fiji, will close at Mastorton on Monday afternoon, at 4.45 o'clock. There will also be a supplementary mail, via Palmerston North, on Tuesday morning, at 5.30 o'clock. The Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) yesterday afternoon completed the statutory formalties relative to the £5,500 loan for drainage extension. The money will shortly be available, and it is understood that the contemplated extension will be proceeded with without delay. There was a remarkable change in the weather, in Masterton, this forenoon. About 9 o'clock the air was that of balmy spring, and an hour and a-half afterwards a cold wind was blowing, while heavy clouds were banking up around the peaks of the Tararuas. The local telegraph messengers last evening proceeded to the Park Oval, intent on a little cycle riding. Several races were run for small prizes, and a fiual in which all tbo messengers rode closed the impromptu sports, and the lads strolled home, doubtless with an improved appetite for their tea. There was a large following at the funeral of the late Mr Patrick Hourigan, which took place at Masterton yesterday afternoon. Included in the cortege wore members of the Masterton Foresters and Hibernian Societies. Services were conducted at St. Patrick's Church and at the graveside by Very Rev. Dean McKenna, assisted by Father T. McKenna, from Pahiatua. The Masterton Borough Council is now engaged with the claim of Mr Johnston for compensation for damage done to his property by the drainage pipes being taken through it. The matter is being adjusted by arbitration ; and yesterday, Mr Coradine, Mayor, and Cr Hessey, Chairman of the Works Committee, thoroughly inspected the section, with a view to advising the Council's arbitrator.

An exhibition of stump extraction by means of Nobel's blasting gelatine will bo given on Tuesday afternoon in a paddock near the Masterton railway station, between the hours of 1 and 3 p.m. The removal of stumps by means of this explosive is coming into general use throughout the colony, as its success is admitted, and it is much more economical than doing the work by manual labour. The Bize of the stump does not count— the gelatine shifts big and small alike, and scarely leaves a root. Farmers, and more particularly those who have land requiring stumping, should make a point of witnessing the exhibition on Tuesday next, as they will be enabled to see a practical illustration of the merits of the explosive,

Mr D. Jackson, the very capable caretaker of the Masterton Park, is soliciting gifts pf seats for our now popular and well-kept public Recreation Ground. He is anxious to secure about two dozen, and has already been promised eight, which are nearly ready to place in position. Each seat will bear the name of the donor, the same as those on the Esplanade in Napier. As Mr Jackson has done such highlycreditable work in the transformation of the Park to what it now is, it is to be hoped there will be a prompt and liberal response to his appeal, which is entirely in the publio interest. The placing of a number of seats here and there about the Park will greatly tend to its popularity with those who frequent it, and the convenience thus afforded will be specially appreciated by ladies.

The local agents for the famous "McCormiok" are Farmers' Implement Co., Masterton. Their genial salesmen wiU quote season's piices.—Advt. The ailment that arise from chills, As coughs and colds and other ills,

In winter months are prevalent most, Caused by wet, cold winds, and frosts. A mother's troubles then begin The children oough, grow pale, and thin, The thoughtful parent will be sure To give them— Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.—Adv.. will IT PAY " There are many fortunes lying dormant in tho shape of valuable ideas carried from year to year in the minds of men who lack the courage or enterprise to bring them forth to the world."—Extract from pamphlet giving information on patents, obtainable free, on application, from Baldwin and Rayward, Patent Agents, National Chambers, Wellington.

How is your liver ? If it is troublesome, just spend 1/- and get a box of Bock's Liver Powder, a purely horbal compound, guaranteed to cure all liver disorders. Local agents, W.F f C.A., Ltd., and J. Jones & Co., Eketahuna. Rheumatism and its cure! To effecii a perminent cure, tho urid acid poison must be expelled from the blood; Boc.c's Rheumatic Powder (an internal remedy) is guaranteed to do this. Price, 3/6 per tin. Local agents, W.F.C.A., Ltd., and J. Jones A Co., Eketahuna.