LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXV, Issue 11788, 26 September 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

.At 2 o'clock this-morning, the Prime Minister, replying to Mr G. W. Russell, said the money market was now much easier; in fact, a local body had recently raised a loau at 4£ per cent, and if the anticipation of • farmers were brought to a satisfactory conclusion tho money market would become " easier still.

New Zealand Railways and German Dreams on page 2; The Asquith Brains, A Goodwood Anecdote, and Patents on page 3; Rifle Shooting, Football, Sporting, Australian Loans, a Neat ■ Revenge, and Commercial on page 6; Entertainments on page 7.

The Eketahuna branch of the Wairarapa Egg Circle yesterday ■ morning despatched 2160, eggs to the agent in Wellington.

The annual meeting of the Carlton Cricket Club will be .held to-night, at 8 o'clock; in Mr F. P. Welch'b office. It is hoped that all members an intending members will attend.

The Rev. Jas. Paterson, of Wellington, will conduct the services in con nection with the Lansdowne Church on Sunday next, preaching .at Mauriceville 11 a.m., Kopuaranga 3 p.m., Lansdowne 7 pi«m.

The Carterton Bowling Club will open the season on Thursday, October 2nd, the Masterton Club,'on Thursday, October 9th, and the Greytown Club on Thrusday, October 16th.

A large number of Masterton bowlers intend to visit Aucklaud for the purpose of taking part in the Northern Bowling Association's tournament, Avhich is to be held there this season.

Another largo congregation was present at St. Matthew's Church last cv : ening, when Rev. C. F. Askew, of St. Mark's Church, Wellington, was the preacher. The service to-night will be conducted by Rev. H. G. Rosher> of Palmerston North. The choir will render the anthem, "Send Out Thy Light."

Mr W. Patterson, who some time ago sold his farrier's business in Martinborough to Mr Longney, and went to the South Island with the intention of farming there, has returned to Martinborough, and has purchased the property near the racecourse, formerly owned by Mr J. McMaster, where he intends taking up dairying.

"The Times" of August 12th had the following:—There continues to be a fair demand for insurance against riot risks in Belfast, and yesterday rates were distinctly firmer. Five shillings per cent., as compared with 3s last week, was the lowest rate quoted for the insurance of factories and warehouses, but a reduction of 20 per cent, was made in cases where fire sprinklers are installed. An insurance against the risks of riots was yesterday effected for £50,000 on a warehouse at Constantinople, the rate paid being 12s per cent.

It was announced by Mr J. Georgeson, president of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society, at the complimentary social tendered to the ladies' committee of the Society lase evening, that elaborate arrangements had been made in connection with the bazaar, which was to-be held in. Masterton in June next, in aid of the Pipe Band. Strong committees had been' formed throughout the Wairarapa. The ladies' committee at Carterton had promised its hearty cooperation, and everything pointed to tho function being a great success.

. According to Regimental Orders the re-organisation of the 9th W.M.Ei. has been sanctioned, and two squadrons are to be formed. "C" squadron will have its headquarters at Eketahuna, with drill centres a,t Eketahuna, Alfredton and Pahiatua, under Major Prendeville, Lieuts. Kebbell and Davic, says the Eketahuna Express. "E" Squadron will have its headquarters at Masterton with drill centres at Masterton, Carterton. Greytown and Martinborougn, under Major Herbert, Lieuts. Cameron and Perry. Major Herbert has consented to act temporarily as Squadron leader of the new "E" Squadron until the appointment of an officer as permanent leader. ' .

:•. Tho Wellington District Officers of tho Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows paid- an official visit to 'the Carterton Lodge on Wednesday evening. They were: Prov. G.M. Bro. J. A. Boa'ke, Deputy Prov. G.M. Bro. S. Guy, Corresponding Secretary Bro. G. E. Godber, and P. Prov, G.M! Bro. Madley. After the Lodge-meeting was over, they, along with members of the Lodge and over 30 visiting brothers from Masterton,' adjourned to the Fire Brigade Hall, when all were entertained. A lengthy toast list was, gone through, interspersed with songs and recitations. During the evening, Bro. Madley, on behali of the Masterton Lodge, made a presentation of a large framed photograph of P.G. Bro. Joseph Dixon, of Masterton, to the Corresponding Secretary, to be handed over to the Loyal Britannia Lodge, Wellington, of which Lodge Bro. Dixon was initiated. Bro. Godber, amid applause, accepted the gift with thanks, and was sure the members of the Britannia Lodge would be pleased to receiv.e it. ■ At .the annual meeting of the Featherston Bowling Club, the financial statement presented showed that the position of the club had improved during the year to the extent of £22 6s 3d, the "present overdraft at the bank being £38 18s 3d; receipts for the year totalled £57 12s O'd, and expenditure £35 5s 9d. The balance sheet was adopted. Tho following officers were elected: —; Patron, Mr A. Matthews; . president, Mr W. Benton; vice-presidents, Messrs J. O. Bidwill, W. E. Bidwill, A. J. Toogood, 11. A. Matthews, Q. Donald, Sir Walter Buchanan, W. Barton and D. H. S. Riddiford; treasurer, Mr J. G. McKenzie; hon. secretary, Mr G.. T. Baker; auditor, Mr E. A. Laery; committee, Messrs C. Elliott, H. Ayre, F. Henry, F.C. Everton, H. Horsbrugh, A. C. Holms, A. H. Knowles; match committee, Messr.B Holms, Everton and Benton; delegates to Wairarapa Centre, Messrs Benton, McKenzie and Baker (re-elected); green committee, , Messrs Benton, Everton and Elliatt. It was resolved,to open the season on October 9th. .-.■'. ■

When Blithers' " nipper' 'got the croup And almost lost its breath, The neighbours shook their wiso old heads— They all predicted death. But just a few days after this ; They marvelled much, I'm sure, At seeing the "kid" quite well and strong— ; Twas Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. * ■■"...■■'■V.-.:.. -■ • ■■ '... , "

Messrs G. Cox (Flat Point) £1,- l>; Jones (Pohangina) £1 Is, and F. G. Maunsell (Masterton) £1 Iβ, and F. W. Kummer: (Mauijiceville) £1 Is, have made donations to the North Wairarapa Rifle Association.

The local posctmaster advises us that the following vessels are within wireless range of the Wellington and Auckland wireless station: —Within range of the Wellington station: Victoria, Riverina, Ulimaroa, Wahine, Warrimbo, Makura, Westralia, Eoserie, lonic. Within range of.the Auckland station: Victoria, Talune, lonic. > ■ ■ -

• In the course of a letter to Mr J. G. Wilson, President of the New ZealandFarmers' Union, Mr W. Perry states that he has formed the opinion that after seeing many sheep farms', and stock .shows in the Old Country during the past few months, farmers in New Zealand have not much to learn in the way of sheep-breeding and management, although the English method of housing and feeding rams is very successful. The sheep manage to lay on a. great deal of flesh, but the overfeeding often results in. impairing the disease-resisting powers of sheep; consequently show, sheep frequently give their purchasers little satisfaction.

The temperance reformer was .justlyproud of having converted the biggest drunkard in a little Scottish town, and induced him —he was tne local grave digger l —to get on the platform and tell his experiences. "My friends, ,, he said, "I never, never thocht to stand upon this platform with the Provost on one side o , me and the Toon Clerk on the ither side o' me. I never thocht to tell ye that for a whole month I have not touched a drap of anything. I've saved enough to buy me a braw oak coffin wi' brass handles 'and brass nails —and if- I'm a teetotaller for anither month I '11 be wantin' it.''

Keferring to Canadian borrowing, ■which has been the subject of a good deal of comment in financial circles in -London of late, a correspondent of '' The Times,'' writing to that paper in August, says that there undoubtedly exists a vague as to the present financial position of Canada. Although Canada is a debtor nation like Argentine and Australia, and might therefore be expected like these countries to show an excess■ of exports over imports, the contrary is the case, and there has for some years been a great and increasing excess of imports over exports, which excess has to. be paid for by loans raised abroad.

In the Dominion Hall last evening, Mr Sandman, Corps-Superintendent of the Wellington district, conducted the annual inspection of the Mastertoh branch of St. John Ambulance Brigade. There were seventeen members present, and tests in the lollowing subjects were successfully carried out:—Drilling, carrying patients, triangular and roller bandaging, bed making and artificial respiration. At the conclusion of the demonstration the inspector stated that he was very pleased indeed with work done by the members, which reflected the greatest credit upon them and their instructors. He expressed the hope that two squads from Masterton would be sent to Wellington to . compete in the competitions there as he was sure that they would acquit themselves in a very creditable manner.

A drag load of members of the 1.0. G.T. Endeavour Lodge journeyed to Carterton last evening to assist in the installation ceremony in connection with the officers of the '' Guiding Star Lodge of Carterton. On account of counter attractions, the attendance of Carterton friends, was somewhat small in numbers, but was not at all lacking in enthusiasm. The Lodge was opened by the officers of Endeavour Lodge,.Bro. Minifie, C.T., presiding. Eoutine business was transacted. Sister Flanagan, G.V.T., then installed the following' officers for the ensuing quarter: — Bro. Tyler, C.T.; Sister Mrs Lewis V.T., Bro. Congdon P.C.T:, Sec. Bro. Eoberts, M. Bro. Stevens. The new officers then conducted the remainder of the business. Short speeches of congratulations were given by Sisters Miller and Flanagan, and Bros. Minifie, McLean, Morris and Hebenton, Bros Feist, Roberts and Freddy 'responding. After the Lodge had dosed a very dainty-sup-per was provided by the Carterton members, and was much appreciated by the visitors.

Last year a fair business was done with Vancouver in butter, but this year the merchants in that locality are showing extreme dilatoriness. Sellers at this end want a price for the season, the shipments to go forward by each steamer, while the Vancouver merchants seem unwilling to enter into 'such season contracts. Consequently very little if any business has been done so far. The cables have been kept ■at work, but not with any satisfactory results. The Vancouver merchants are believed not to have had a very good time during the past season, and they attribute their losses to having made contracts extending over the entire sea- ,, son. They prefer so it is said, to buy from month to month, which they will find a difficult matter so far as the New Zealand product is concerned, hence there is a likelihood that the bulk of the Vancouver buttejr trade will fall to the Commonwealth. In the meantime it is interesting to note, that several parcels have been engaged for San Francisco, and there is the promise of a lucrative trade in the near future with j the Calif ornian capital. —Mercantile Gazette.

Mr R. J. King presided over the annual meeting of the North Wairarapa Rifle Association, which was held last evening. The annual report and balance sheet, the latter showing a credit balance of £42, were adopted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: —Patron, Sir Walter Buchanan; president, Mr J. M-. Coradine; vice-presidents, Messrs H. G. Williams, W. J. Welch, H. Morrison, G. C. Summerell, R. Barrer, S. Gumming, H. Mawley, H. J. Dagg, D. Jones, F. G. Maunsell, F." W. Kuramer, W. N. Kummer, W. F. Feast, A. P-. Whatman, J. O. Bidwill, C. E. Daniell, G. R. Sykes, A. W. Hogg, J. B. F. Sutherland, A .Beetham, J. P. Lowes, D. R. , Rutherford; executive committee, Messrs R. J. King, W. J. Welch, G. Hyde, F. Kummer, R. Barrer, J. O. Bidwill, R. F. Wilton, G. Wilton,-N." Walden, W. Hodges, J. Murray, -J. Clifden; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. C. Jones; auditor, Mr" S. Cuinmingi. "It was decided that the follow i ing be recommendations to the incoming executive:' That fees in matches 1 to 4 be increased from 3s to 4s, matches 5 to 7 from 4s to ss, and membership fee from 3s to ss, and that the secretary's honorarium bo £10 10s. ,

If you have cold in the head, influenza, or sore throat, any treatment that goes straight to the affected parts is obviously scientific treatment. That is how "NAZOL" acts in all such cases. You drop it on lump sugar, and then let the sugar dissolve in your.mouth. Or you may use a Nazol Inhaler, and so breathe it straight into the lungs, throat, and nasal cavities. ,In either case, the treatment is simple and absolutely effective. " NAZOL" cures colds. In bottles, sixty doses, la 6d. *.

The annual examinations in c6nnec*"Sii, tion with the Masterton branch of St. John Ambulance Brigade will be con- w "ducted by Dr Prior on Wednesday next. It is probable that, about twenty mem- J, bers will sit for the examination. ./■/ The monthly meeting of the Congregational Church Ladies' Guild was held in the club room yesterday afternoon. There was a .good attendance of ladies. During the afternoon a reading on the new. scientific discovery, "sal-ya-san," was given by'the Eev. Thomas, whiek proved most interesting and at times amusing. Recitations were given by Misses Wilkes and Pragnell and Mrs Iveson. A very interesting conundrum competition wq,s won by Mrs Iveson and Eev. Thomas. Mrs Wilkes secured the ' consolation prize. A very dainty afternoon tea was provided by the hostesses, Mesdames Pragnell and McEwen, and was much appreciated. A hearty vote of thanks to the hostesses, 'and | those who had contributed items, concluded a very pleasant afternoon.

At a meeting of shareholders of the . Sudd Feul (Suddite) Company held London recently, tae president that the proceeds of proposed addition* al capital would be utilized for preparing a portion of the eudd, known as papyrus, for the manufacture pf paper, and shipping it to this- and other countries. The directors were informed that the material belonging to the company in the Sudan was a kind- suitable for making • a high grade of paper at a profit. The company's original capital might prove to be only sufficient for the fuel .manufacturing business and it was thought : that tae most satisfactory course to adopt, eventually was the incorporation of a separate company to deal with the paper material.

The directors of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society last evening entertained the ladies committee at a complimentary social in the Exchange ' Hall. Mr J. Georgeson (the president) occupied the chair, and there was a very large attendance. An excellent supper was provided, and a lengthy toast list was honoured. The following were the toasts:—"The King," the chairman; "The Ladies' Committee," proposed by Mr E. Eagle (Carterton), responded to on behalf of the ladies by Messrs A. W. Hogg, H. McPhee (Cartertjufc and G. Dykes (Carterton); "Scottish Celebrities," Mr A. W. Hogg —Mess:s J. B. McKenzie and T. S. Arcus (Carterton); "The Pipe Band," Mr J. B. MeKenzie —Messrs H. McPhee and Gordon McKay; "Kindred Societies," Mr A. .J. Giddings—Messrs A. E. Booth (Carterton), A. McPhee and E. McEae; "The Visitors," Mr J. Georgeson—Mr W. Thompson;" The Press," Mr W. Gillespie—Messrs A. W. Hogg and W. Thompson. The following contributed musical items during the evening:— Mesdames Ashton, and A.. E. Booth, Misses Stencil, Feist, - Colina McKenzie, Jessie McKenzie, and Messrs Georgeson, > Collier and Hogg. Several selections on the bagpipes were given by Mr Gordon McKay The accompaniments were played by the Misses Hogg and Stencil. The piano was kindly lent by the British and Continental Piano Company.

A heifer in full milk is advertised for sale.

A junior grocer is required, at once, by Messrs Allan and Co., Queen street,, Mr T. Dixon, Worksop Eoad, tises for sale an Alpha-Laval cream separator. :. * .

A cheap house is advertised for sale, on easy terms, by Mr W. H. Cruickshank, land agent, etc.

Mr W. F. Shaw inserts an advertisement in our wanted columns in reference to the splendid value he is now offering in boots.

Mr V. L. Fairbrothor advertises a sale of furniture, etc., at the Post Office Auction Mart" to-morrow. Includ* ed in the list is a line of thirty watches, being unredeemed pledges, for *ale without reserve.

Mr J. Carpenter is now showing a fino lot of summer footwear. The new, spring styles have many new features, and will appeal to ladies who like smart footwear. Mr Carpenter invites inspection of the new footwear.

Direct from leading English and Continental manufacturers, a large assembly of children's dainty frocks and tunics have just been opened by Messrs Hugo and Shearer. The styles are new and smart, and all the materials are washable. These are all marked at special prices, and are now being displayed in one of Messrs Hugo jfend Shearer's windows. ,

Mr A. T. Dickason advertises on page 8 particulars of his opening sale for to-morrow at the Queen Street Mart. Amongst the lines advertised are ladies' and gents' watches, a handsome 7-piece Drawing. Boom Suite, furniture,- a horse suitable for lady to drive, Gig and Harness, and about 800 ft good useful timber. The sale commences at 1.45 prompt. Mr Ernest M. Sandstein, D.8.0.A., F.S.M.C., (London), of Messrs Coote and Sandstein, consulting opticians, 334 Lambton Quay, Wellington, will make a professional sight-testing visit to Masterton, and may be consulted on Monday, September 29th, 'and Tuesday, September 30th, at the Club Hotel. Apr pointments can be arranged by letter, and waiting thereby avoided. Visits will be made regularly every quarter, Consultation is free. *

Captain Amundsen has a brother who is a prominent inventor in Norway. One of .his inventions, recently patented in several countries by Messrs Baldwin and" Kayward, Patent Attorneys, Wellington, provides a new means. £• r concentrating meat, milk, and siniilar foods. It has met with consi&djMle success in Norway, and was to Mr Amundsen by his brother.

The absence of Diabetic Diet, in the ■way of Jams, Jellies, etc., has been keenly felt in the past by people suffering from Diabetes. The Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., seeing the situation, at once made it their business to import some, and now they state that they have just received from Callard and Co., of London, a full supply of marmalades, Jellies, Jams, etc., in glass jars. Also, they are carrying large stocks of Gluten Flour, Bread, Biscuits, etc., and would be pleased to give their clients and the public generally any information gratis with reference to cooking foods which need special attention. They are [in possession of one of Callard's Cookery Books, which is invaluable for treating Diabetic Diet. * '■■ A "Warner's , * is the most economical Corset a woman can wear—it can, be kept sweet, and fresh by washing-JWc guarantee Warner's to wear weJjßLnd not rust, break or tear. ers. * Ranulas Effervescent Citrate of Magnesia makes a very valuable medicine, and a palatable drink, keeping the blbod and system cool. Price Is. H. T. Wood, Pharmacist and OKemiet fbv Maaterton. "LINSEED COMPOUND," of 40 years' proven efficacy for Coughs, Colas, Bronchitis, etc. * For Children's Hacking Cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/0, 2/e.* .: '-■■■■;:.■■ ■:-■:■ "■ ;;' .- ; : ; ;: /.';-