WAIRARAPADAILYTIMES

VOL. 45 13,794* Established1874

MASTEKIW, iiAKOH 26, 1919 All CableServices. PRICEMU.

CIRCULATES THROUGHOUT DISTRICT COMPRISimfc <4fi»,o(JO i»QPm-*»Tion» Walraritpa'sLeading Newspaper*

SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

"ONE

' .. THATEASTERCOSTUME

.{fc AWAITINGYOUR

ORDER.

iNICOL & CO.TAILORS

ANDCOSTUMIERS.. TOILET NOTICE.

TlfiSS BALL makes aBpeeialty of Hairm Treatments, Shampooing, Scalp-Mttbu«gef Clipping and ™"i'E&b&dag, Hair Dreesing, Face MassageV*iaa Manicuring. Ladies' Combing*

madenp. Address-Upstairs above MrL. 8. Nicol, Jeweller, Maaterton.Phone 599.

*>V€NTRY—THE HOME OFTHE BRITISH BICYCLE.

fA 9 New Zealand is noted-for- ife wotlA Md Aiiirtralia for wheat, tw te Cov-entry famous the world over for itsbicycles. ~ . A , *\.<.Thia flourishing English town is thecentre of the British cycle and motorindustry, and any machine bearing ro*

aamo can be depended on for long ser-vice and good weer.PINE BANOE OF BRITISH CYCLES

AT PICHEBWSome of the latest models from over-

can be seen at Pitcher '*, anil the

' Mtaoderate prices will appeal to ail.�CALL TO-DAY AND SELECT YOUR

WTNTER OYOLEIPine assortment of accessories i»

stock.Repairs of every description (urioily-

executed .fITCHEB BEOS.

CYCLE AGENTS.QUEEN STREET, IiASTERTON.

TELEPHONE MO. tW.w (Opposite Hpgo ana Sheaxar'g).

ALSO AT CA*TE»TO».

FULL MEASURE FIREWOODCOMPANY

MASTERTON.P.O. BOX 65.PHONE 41.

OOAL SCARCITY.view of the probability of short

* supplies of Coal during the comingWinter, Householders would do well tolav in a stock of Firewood.

'Orders booked for delivery on andafter February 20th, 1919.

By—j. B. KEITH,

Agent,Masterton.

c - —NEWMAN AND WRIGHT.

MOTOR CAR AND MOTOR CYCLEENGINEERS.

BEEGOUGNAN TYRE DEPOT

(Next Bank of N.S.W.)

J REPAIR WORK A SPECIALTY.

Reasonable Prices and Firat-clasaWorkmanship guaranteed.

NEW GOODS.

ENGLISH POCKET AND PEN-KNIVES.

FOX'S PUTTIES.MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS, in Sports

and Sac.

WIG RANGE OF MEN'S WORKINGSHIRTS.

CD. SHOOSMITH.MEN'S & BOYS" OUTFITTER,

QUEEN STREET,MASTERTON.

TAXI FOR HIKELatest Model

7-SEATEB STUDEBAKER CAR.

ALL TEAINS MET.

rpRIPS Undertaken to Any Part ofNorth Islaiid.

W. L. JOY.89 BANNISTEK STREET.

Phon«- House 867, P.O. Taxi stand 675.

SAXON CHARLSWORTH.ASSOC. MEM. AMERICAN SOCIETY

OF CIVIL ENGINEERS.AUTHORISED SURVEYOR.

59 QUEEN STREET, MASTERTON.PHONE 885.

TjK)i* SALE—One Bmall si*a Billiard■*■ Table, Cues and Balls complete, £9.Hughes and Bim, just round P.O. co»rot, Phone 373,

I SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

PARAMOUNTTO-NIGHT, at 7.45 SHARP.

A Glorious Galaxy of Stars.

CARLYLE BLACKWELL,JUNE ELVIDGE,ARTHUR ASHLEY,EVELYN GREELEY,

In the Super Photo DramaTHE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.THE BEAUTIFUL MRS REYNOLDS.

6000 Feet. Six Acts.A story of passion all consuming, and

more violent because satisfied sarreprtitiously. The historic r omance of MajorBurr and Captain. Hamilton and the en-mity between them which constitutedthe bitterest feud recorded in Americanannals. A picture of tears—those tearsthat bring indefinable eestacy and en-noblement to the inmost soul. The am-azing story 0f a husband's secret life,and a girl, the sport of fate.

WELLINGTON'S BIG ARMISTICECELEBRATIONS.

A Delightful Day in the Queen City.BAXRNSFATHER CARTOONS. |BAXRNSFATHER CARTOONS

Another fine'series' of "Shellshock.'%THE PLOTLESS PICTURE.A Delightful Humorosity.

TOPICAL BUDGET.A Most Educating Number.

PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN.(Under Auspices Efficiency League.)

FATHER ORONIN •and

MR TOAD (a leading buaaaesß man)

■\YTTLL address the Electors in the

MASTERTON OPERA HOUSEon

SUNDAY, MARCH 30th, at 8.15 p.m.

SKATINGI SKATING!GRAND OPENING.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th.

fU'EN EVERY EVENING, 7.3Q to10 p.m.

GOOD FLOOR! NEW 6KATESI

Competent Instructors.

W .TAYLOR,Proprietor.

MASTERTON AND DISTRICT

PEACE CELEBRATIONS.

HPHE Committee invite the Public tosubscribe funds to enable them to

cany out the peace. Celebrations in afitting manner. Subscriptions for-warded to the Treasurer ('Mr .las. Ar-cher, Municipal Chambers), will bepromptly acknowledged through thePress.

G. R. SYKES.V.'. 11. JACKSON,J. C. EWTNGTON,J. CASELBERG.C. E. DANTELL,J. B. HENRY,

Canvassing Committee.

■

PATRIOTIC SHOP.V.M.C.A- DAY.

SATURDAY ,MAECH 20th.

COMPETITIONS:CAKE STALL.—Bread, Butter Sponge,

Fruit Cake ,Ginger Cake. jPRODUCE ST ALL.—Best dressed

Fowl, Heaviest dozen hen eggs, iSWEET STALL.—I Plate Home-mado

Toffee, 1 Plate Cocoanut Ice.PLAIN AND FANCY STALL.—Lad-

ies Plain Blouse, Frock for childsyrs, Shirt for small boy, Lad-ies' Overall.

Trophy for the most useful articlemade by a boy under 16.

Trophies will be given for prize-tak-ers in the above competitions.

Goods must bo sent in on Friday,March 28th.

Telephone 890. Telephone 890.

EEPATRIATION

T)ISCHARGED Soldiers desirous ofobtaining information re the bene-

fits to bo obtainod through the Repatri-ation Department, either loans, susten-

' anco or employment ,should apply tothe Repatriation Office, Trust Build-ings, Masterton, for particulars.

All employers having vacancies—Farm or Industrial—would be assisting• repatriation by keeping us informed oftheir wants.

H. D. McINTOSH,Repatriation Officer.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS.TO NO. 101 VILLA STREET.

f DESIRE to notify my customers that| I have opened the BRITISH WOOL

fAEO, opposite Robinson's Nuxser?irUl* Street Phone No. 784.

J. V. GLEEBON.

SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

She: "Since I have married you I'veseen so little of you that I wonder if Iam really married to you.'"

.HE f 1( l<V THEATRfcCHE , WtO* THEATREO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIQHI

AT 7.45

Select Photo Plays presentCLARA KIMBALL YOUNGCLARA KIMBALL YOUNGla her latest Super PlayTHE MARIONETTES.THE MARIONETTES.THE MARIONETTES.THE MARIONETTES.THE MARIONETTES.THE MARIONETTES.THE MARIONETTES.

A sparkling, scintillating, dazzling playof love and passion. No matter whe-ther you are happily married or not yet, married at all, thin play contains somehints j'ou must really not miss. One ofthe smartest and strongest dramas everpresented; a woman's fight for herhusband's love, and what a stress ofemotion, "hours of despair, and a mazeof intrigue she passed through.

HER BLIGHTED LOVE.HER BLIGHTED LOVE.Aj Roaring Sennett Comedy.

HELEN HOLMESAppears once again in

ALASS OF THELUMBERLANDS.A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS.A LASS OF THE LUMBERLANDS. «

Two" Reels of Thrilling Interest.

' PATHE GAZETTE.

TERRITORIAL PARADES.

"C" COMPANY, 17th (RUAHINE)REGIMENT.

TirnOLE-DAY PARADES will beheld on the Te Ore Ore Bongo at

9.30 a.m. onSATURDAY. April sth.THURSDAY, April 10th.

All "Q'' Company men within a rad-ius of 10 miles must attend these.

Parades set down for 27th March and3rd April have been cancelled.

H. 11. DONALD, Lieut.,O.C. "C" COY., 17th Regt.

FEILDING JOCKEY GLOB.

EASTER MEETING.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY,21st.and. 22nd APRIL.

/VV7NERS & TRAINERS ure remind-ed that Nominations for all Ev-

ents at the above Race Meeting will bereceived up till 8.30 p.m. on FRIDAY,March 28th, 1919.

EDMD. GOODBE3IERE,Secretary, Box -15, Feilding.

LADIES' HAIR TREATMENT.

T ADIES—Secure the services of Mrs*J M. Hartigan (Ladies' TrainingCollege, Melbour.no>. Electrical Treat-ment'and Massage prevents Hair fromfalling out, and promotes growth. Hair-work in all its departments. Address:69 Bannister Street, Masterton.

TENDERS.

rpENDERS are invited for the lease"*• of my farm, near Clareville, knownas "Goodwood,'' 110 acres, with orwithout house. State numberof years required. Particulars at DailyTimes office.

ELECTORS OF MASTERTON.

A T a time when difficulties and perilsof all descriptions surround, us, are

you willing that men of passionate pre-judice and aversion shall r-.le. or men

of broad, calm, sound judgment? If thelatter, you will vote CONTINU-ANCE.

A VERY USEFUL LIST OF GOODSNOW IN STOCK AT ROBERTRUSSELL'S.

\. 25cwt. full lock Brake (Wagg <miCo. ,Makors), pole and shafts, invery good order . Price £40.

i Bay Gelding, aged, very good in dou-ble or single Harness. Price £10

Spring Tip Dray, £15.Gig, £3 10s. Pony Gig, suit drover, £3

10s. Pair of Tine Harrows £1 10s.McCormick Cultivator, with spare parts,

nearly new, £3 10s>Very largo Iron Boiler ,£3.Spray Pump, £1.

HARNESS & SADDLES.Sot of Gig Harness, £5.Set of Double Buggy Harness, £5.Set of Double Brake Harness, £3 10s.Collar to fit all horses from ss.S.H. Saddle £2. New Saddles £4 10sNew Bridles (unbreakable) 12a 6d.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS! Banjo £2 10s.. Phonograph with 4-minute detachuitmfs

and reeoruß, £5.. Zetha Harp 10s. Guitar £1 10s.i Violins and cases from £1.. Mandolin and Case £2.

Cottage Piano £15.SEWING MACHINES.- Singer Machine £5.

', Bonita Drophead £o.- 2 Wcrtheims, hand machines, at £2 10.?. jSUNDRIES. !

Bath £1. ' IKerosene Cookers and Prymuses from

10s.Coke Heaters, all grades and prices.Tall Office Desk and Chair £3. .Several Go-carts, Push Carts, ChairsA lot of Billies (Tin).

A great collection of Crockery and alot of other useful goods too numerousto mention, all to bo founa

' AT RUSSELL'S GENERALSTORE,

IM-188 QUEEN ST.. MASTERTON,

PHONE 119. Private 110A..

.tfBETLNO* aND A.iVIUBEMENrS

PROHIBITIONCAMPAIGN.

PROF. JOHN A* NICHOLLS,PROF. JOHN A. NICHOLLS,PROF. JOHN A. NICHOLLS,PROF. JOHN A. NICHOLLS,PROF. JOHN A. NICHOLLS,(Late of Boston University, U.S.A.),

Will speak in the

QPERA HOUSE .. MASTERTON.

POSTPONED TOFRIDAY, 28th MARCHFRIDAY, 28th MARCHFRIDAY, 28th MARCHFRIDAY* 28th MARCH

AT 8 p.m.AT 8 p.m.AT 8 p.m.AT 8 p.m.

This will be the only opportunity ofhearing thia brilliant scholar and elo-quent platform orator.

DON'T MISS THIS OCCASION.

LABOUR PARTY.

-MONTHLY MEETING TO-NIGHT,-"■*' at 7.30 sharp.

Business: Nomination of Officers andGeneral.

DANCE.TO-NIGHT.

rjpHE Usual Weekly Dance will bo heldTO-NIGHT, from 8 till 11,

in Exchange Hall. Admission—Lad)caIs, Gents Is 6d.

Music by Mr Mills' Orchestra.~

PEACE CELEBRATIONS.

A MEETING of all Vocalists and In-•■"• strumentalista willing to assist inpreparing suitable Peace CelebrationMusic is called for Wednesday Bvon-ing. 26th mat., at 8 o'clock, in theMunicipal Social Hall.

BUSINESS—To form a Peace Choir.To Elect Conductor.To arrange Practices.

V. G. DARROCII,S. O'BEGAN,

Joint Sees.

NOTICE OP REMOVAL.T ADIES will b 0 interested to know

that I havo removed from Custom-house Quay and havo secured morecommodious premises at 234 LambtonQuay (ground floor) opposite Goorgoand'Kersley'n.

A very lino display of FashionableKeady-mado Costumes is at present be-ing shown. I have also a splendidrange of Georgette Blouses and After-noon and Evening Dresses. These aremost exclusive American Models atreasonable prices.

A. J. COLEMAN,LADIES; FASHION TAILOR AND

FURRIER.234 LAMBTON, QUAY,

WELLINGTON.

MASTERTONTECHNICAL SCHOOL.

TERM JUST COMMENCED.

TUITION OFFERED AS FOLLOWS:All Lessons Two Hours.

GENERAL.—St. VI. Proficiency,(7s fid), Mou. 7 p.m.; English andArithmetic St. VII. (7s 6d), Mon. 7p.m. ,Fri. 3.45* p.m.; Public Service,Matric, General Knowledge (7s 6d),Mon. 7 p.m., Thurs. 7.30 p.m.; Elo-cution (10s), Wed. 1.30 p.m.; French(10s), Wed. 7 p.m. or Fri. 3.45 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.—Bookkeeping (ss),Tues. 3.30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Accounting (10s), Tnos. 7 p.m.; Pitman'sShorthand with Typewriting (7s 6d),Wed. 3 p.m. or 3.30 p.m. and onThurs. 7' p.m.; Gregg's Shorthandwith Typewriting (7s 6d), Mon. 4.p.m. and"at 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m., Fri.7 p.m.

HOME SCIENCE.—Cookery (10s),Tues. 10.30 a.m., Fri. 7 p.m.; Dress-making (10s), Mon. 7 p.m., Tues.2.30 p.m., Wed. 1.30 p.m. and at 7p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 7p.m.- Fri. (adults only) 2.30 p.m.;Art Needlework (10s), Tues. 7 p.m.;and Wed. 10.30 a.m.; Homo Nursing,to be arranged.

ART.—General Drawing (ss), Mon.4 p.m., Painting (os), Thurs .2.30p.m., Fri. 4 p.m., Model Drawing(Liuht and Shade), or, alternatively,Instrumental draw, (ss), Friday, 7 p.m.

INDUSTRIAL.-4-Buildi'ng and Mach-ine Construction (ss), Thurs. 7.30 p.m.(Mr Grant). Woodwork (7s Gd), Tues.and Fri. 7 p.m. (Mr Waite). Plumb-ing (10s), Theory, Wed. 7 p.m.; Prac-tice, Fri. 7 p.m.

SCIENCE. —Magnetism and Elec-tricity (10s), Wed. 7 p.m.; Agricultu-ral Science (10s), Tues. 7 p.m.; Wool-sorting and wool-classing (21s), Wed. 2p.m. (women), and at 7 p.m. (men),classing (21s), Wed. 2 p.m. (women)and at 7 p.m. (men).

All Fees payable each term in ad-vance. Reduction if two or more sub-jects taken

T „„TTr,D. E. LESLIE,Director.

TELEPHONES—Technical School, 487.

1 Private Residence, 659.

SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

IDEAL HOME SITES

SECTIONS FOR SALE

RENALL STREETESSEX STREET (Extension)

ANY AREA FROM ONE QUABTJIR** 0¥ AN ACRE UPWARDS

Apply to

WALTER NOPBU Esaex Street Masterton

ENGLISH INDENTJUSTLANDED.

A CHOICE SELECTION of the fol-lowing Goods in new plain designs

at improved prices:—

Cased Manicures,Cased Children's Christening Pre-

sents,Cased Carriage Clocks and Watches,Hair Brushes, Ladies' and Gents', in

IvorineHand Mirrors to Match.,Famous Waltham Watches in Nickel

Cases, 555.Choice Silver Brooches, art designs.Lucky Black' Cat Brooches & Charms,

Is 6d each.AT

4, BRADBURY'S"OOOD VALUE*' JEWBLLBBY

STORE.QUEEN STREET (opp. Empire Hotel.)P.O. BOX 25. Taltpaoa* 048.

F, P. WELCH (Phone 233.)UAMD. LABOUR AND ESTATE

AGENT,Office: A. B. Bunay's Buildings.

nfIRBY BT. .... .. MASTERTON

Woman Cook for hospital, 45».Housemaid 255.Waitress, hospital 2os.Yard hand, sawmill, lis day.Housemaids, 255.Waitress 255, House-parlourmaid, sta-

tion 255.Traction driver, chaff cutting plant.Married couples, stations, £150, £160.Married couple for sheep farm, wife

cook-general, man milk and generalfarm work, £160.

Cook-generals, 20s, 30s>'Cook-laundresa and housemaid, station.Lady help, near Masterton, 20s.Youth aad elderly men for stations ano

farms, 20a to 35>

GILLESPIE & CO.HOUSE, LABOUR, INSURANCE AND

GENERAL COMMISSIONAGENCY.

ACADEMY BUILDINGS.(Church Street Entraneo),

Telephone -95. P.O. Bos 47.AGENTS—Norwich and London Acci-

dent Insurance Association, NorwichUnion Fire Insurance Society, Ltd.,T. & G. Mutual Life Assurance So-ciety, Ltd.

"ITfAITINtr Engagement—Experienc-ed single shepherd with horse and

good dogs.VyANTED—Married couple, wife cook

for men, man station hand, able todrive bullocks, £150.■\TjTANTED—Cowboy for country~4os.

Ploughman £2 10s; Cowman Gar-dener 355, Camp Cook £3.\yANTED—Married couple, man to

milk and make butter, wife gen-eral, £150 per annum."VyAITING Engagement.— Energetic

Boy attending Technical School;general work in town.IVANTED—Generals 15a ti> 255;

House parlourmaid 255;; Cooka,;5&, 80s, i.advbelp 20s. 25s\\7-AlT'i--NGr Engagement.—Experien-

ced married shepherd, wife wouldcook for 2 or 3 men.

€HLLES>tE AND CO.ACADEMY BUILDINGS*

w» \,<4 ," i; hv< ■

' ]70ir"aA7lE—Two large "Mangles-onX Stands. £.'! 10s and £5. Also 3 Tab-le Mangles from 20s each. Three, wringers. Kobert Russell, Dealer, Maa-terton.

' VyMY Walk when you can buy a good' VT British built liieycle at Butland'sat a reasouablo figure. If you preferto buy a second-hand bike, we cansupply you, or even if you only wantto hire a machine we can meet yourrequirements.—Butland's Cycle Works,

1 Masterton. Phono 292.VyANTED.—Best value ill GardenVy Hose, North British 3-ply Bd, lOd,

■ Is, Is 2d per foot. Also stocks ofDunlop and best American makes,; lengths without joins from 10ft to 250ft. Lawn and Garden Sprinklers 4s Gd6s and 6a 9d.—At Graham's Hardware"PEMEMBER—QuaIity is the first con

1 sideration when purchasing tea.', Buy Gold Eose, the best on the market,i Procurable at W.F.C.A.\ CEE tho latest electric (separate dy-

namo) 3-specd Indiau; the latestmilitary model "Big X; also 2 onlylatest 3-speed 9-12 h.p. Dayton at £85.Don't miss one of these, as no more aroarriving.—Reliance Cycle and MotorDepot (H- R- Turner, proprietor),Queen Street, Masterton. Phone 307.- pAMOUS Waltham Keyless Pocket |! Watches, fully jewelled, heavy '•nickel dust-proof cases, time to one;, minute a month, just landed by indent.

price 555, at J. Bradbury's, opposite i. Empire Hotel, Phone 648. . j

' TYROP in Prices for the best Hangingand Table Lamps, Air-o-Lite,

Quick-Lite, Brilliant Light, from durabl6mantles, no trouble to work, no smell.Splendid for country and town use.Only a few left at 57s 6d and 62s 6d.Call and inspect at Graham's.

WANTED.

TOST.—WiII the .person seen pickingup Wristlet Watch in Queen Street

kindly leavo at Daily Times office."TOST—Between Colombo Road and

Essex Street, two little Brown Vel-vet Coats. Finder please return toDaily Times.

SALE at CheapRates.—D. Allen, Maeara Street

(off Worksop Road).

JJARGAIN to Engineer.—lo-12 Dar-racq C:ir, 3 speeds and reverse,

wants slight adjustments. Accept £55to clear.—Sid Morrison, Carterton.

tyredPhaeton in good order, made by

T. Wagg and Co. Aply to M. Casel-berg, Masterton."aTAURICEVILLE" West. — Public

Meeting on Prohibition, Tuesday25th, at 7.;;0. Speakers—Messrs Watson.Pearse, and Temple, Efficiency League,and Rev. .Halliday represents Alliance.rjOMlNG!—Professor .lohn A. Nich-

at Opera House on Fridaynight at S o'clock.

£JUPS and Saucers, Casseroles, Fancyand Plain Jugs, Dinner Plates,

Salad Sets, in fact all kinds of Crockeryat Thompson'a Household Store.rySLT) Feet wont induce sleep. Get aw "Uniqno" Stopper Hot WaterBottle! Made from the finest plantationrubber with strongly vulcanised senma.The "Unique" won't burst, leak ortea. Always make sure of brand beingon neck of bottle.QOTTON Mops, Dustless Mops, Gil-

more and "American Lady" Pol-ishing Mops will give entire satisfaction. You will- find a splendid rangeof these good mopa at H. Bcale andCo.'a.

_^

ALL the year round Toys, a splendidcollection, at Thompson's House-

hold Store.T?OB SALE—Waite iGO-egg Hot Wat-

er Incubator, will give a guaran-tee to be in perfect order and recognis-ed to be the best make on the market.Price £7 10s.—R. Russell, GeneralDealer, Masterton.HTHE "Unique 7' Stopper Hot Water

Bottle ia British made from bestplantation rubber! It will last j'eara.It will not burst, tear or leak! Get one'for tho cold nights I Look for brandon neck of bottle.

JPOB SAljE—Cabinet Sewing Machine(Ballantyne and Co., in good order.

A gift at £3 15s.—Hughes and Sim, Hal]Street, Maaterton, Phone 373.ipOIJ SALE—New Household Step-

ladders made of Rimu. Prices ""Csand 12$ 6d . Also hanging meat 6afeafrom 13b 6d ((new). Bobert Russe'l,Dealer, Masterton.■pOR SALE!—ATotTof"Cushions suft-A able for Motor Seats, all sizes, st5s each.—E. Russell, Dealer, Master-ton.CCHOOL" Slates la 2dj "Pencila7~Note

Books, etc., at Thompson's House-hold Storo.rpilE cold nights will soon bo herel

Get a '' Unique' > Stopper Hot Wa-ter Bottle. Tho well vulcanised seamsnever burst, tear or leak. This fine Bri-tish bottle will give many years' ser-vice, but make sure of brand being onneck of bottle.pASTRY~Boards, Boiling Pins, Flour

Sifters, Westerian and WillowBaskets, Clothes Wringers, HairBrooms, Carpet Brooms, BannisterBrushes, etc., are some of tho lines thathousekeepers will bo interested in at11. Bale and Co. 'a.T>ASKETS made"by~RcTu7ned Wound-

ed Soldiers are to bo had only fromT. J. Thompson's Household Store.npOMATOES, also" Eating"and "Cooking

Apples, for sale at the MastertonNurseries.—Robinson and Sons, 96Villa Street. Phono 304.TF you want'Plumbing and Drain

work done, got an estimate from11. Beale and Co. A full staff of com-petent workmen employed, and workdone promptly.

TIPHE "Unique" Stopper Hot WaterBottle is made from the best plan-

tation rubber by best British labour.The strongly vulcanised seams assureagainst bursas, tears and leaks. Getone to-day, and bo sure of brand being*on neck of bottle.AT GRAHAM'S.—Whi*.e and cold

China Cups and Saucers 7s 9d forhalf-dozen. Gravy Boats 0d each. Getour prices for Jam Jars.

FIREWOODFROM PADDOCK TO CONSUMES

FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERYMATAr STUMP WOOD in 3-cbrd

loads or over, Xlss per cord cash.

Apply toJ. CUMMINS,

«» GEORGE STREET, MASTERTON

SPECIAL AUTUMN SHOW OF

NEW MILLINERY.

T»HE Very Latest in READY-TO-X WEAK HATS an 1 the SMARTESTSHAPES in

UNTRIMMED HATS.

Ladies who appreciate quality willfind here a wealth of their requirementsat prices that aro very reasonable.

*|«S 0 PATERSOIt-HIGH-CLABS MILLENER.

ljueeu Street (opposite Mr L 8. Nicoi

MOTORISTS!

; YOU cannot do better than purchasej your Motor Accessories at theBEEGOUGNAN TYRE AND MOTOR

ACCESSORIES DEPOT.i The latest and most up to date MotorAccessories, including High-grade Me-chanics' Tools, all at reasonable prices.

A. Y. MILLAR,* PHONE 858.QUEEN ST. .... .. MASTERTON, ;

WANTED.; "YyANTED—At once, two good Car >

penters. Apply 'Wright, Steph-enson and Co., Masterton.

A Baker; a first classsmall goods man—no bread. Apply1 'Baker,'' Box 8, Napier.

Buy; 4 or 5-roomedHouse in good order, £75 depositApply by letter to "A.M.C.," DaihrTimos office.J)ON'T MISS Address by" ProfessorJohn A. Nieholls at Opera, Houseon Friday nght.■y^ANTED—Board for youth

town . Replies e/o Box 113, Mas-terton. 'J?IVK Thousand "Miles with practic-ally no sign of wear is a common.-enough performance for CLINCHER:«E2?Sx?£OTOR TYBES! Xt thesffiSNorth British Tyres; they'll give you.better mileage. AH dealers.JAM Jara, Pints and- Blngasfor all size sof Jars, Stove Mats 6d„Preserving Pans, all kinds, at Thomp-son'a Cash Store. *FEW of the hundreds of handy. lines now being shown by HBeale and Co., Ltd.-Pocket Knives',/Scissors, Safety Razorg from 3a Gd tt£*»b each, Blade Razors, Pocket Cork-screws.YI/ANTED-Why pay rent! Hoskei

and Wiso can sell .you a nice Bun-galow m Pine Street for a low price..Call for particulars.KEMP, Landscape and GeneralGardener. Twenty-fivo years*'English and Colonial Experience.—

South Road Nurseries.QLINCHER Dreadnought Motor Cycle-Tyres are made to withstand,rough roads and hard riding! 26 x2hx 2*; heavy 28x 3. Ask your dealerfor Clincher DREADNOUGHTS! Dis-trict Agonts.

RANTED KNOWxN. -Don't discard)your clothes because they are soil-ed or dirty. Bring your suits and Lad-ies Costumes along to me and have,them cleaned and pressed, and made ae>good as new. Satisfaction guarirteeJ.I Moderate prices, civility and atten-; tion.—PETER KELLY '8 . Cleaning;Works, opposite Knox Church, Quoea-Street.

■^TANTED—Masterton and Wairarapa.Residents to know that we under-take ail classes of Piano & Organ Tun-ing and Repairing. Saitsfaction guar-anteed.—McLeod and Young, Agent©Chas. Begg and Co. 's Pianos and Or-gans."gPEB-DEE" Cleanser, Clover Mazy,.Kildert ,Sand Soap, etc, will make-file house cleaning work much easier.H. Bealo and Co., Ltd.

I npHK finest rubber and the best brains-are back of CLINCHER CROS&MOTOR TYRES! They aro unsurpassed,for hard wear on rough roads! Just try-ono set.r jX) the Cycling Public—Wo only-

want a share of the Cyelb' Business.-of Masterton, and we are sure that ourGoods and Workmanship will retain thesupport that has been extended to us in*•tho past. Sole agents ror the famousEaleigh Cycles. Large .stocks of Mas-sey-Harris and First-grado Pattern Cy-cles. Only First-class Materials used!m Repairs, and no cheap work. Good;value for your money.—Reliable Cycle'and Motor Depot, 11. R. Turner, Pro-prietor. Queen Street, Masterton...Phono 307.

JF you havo Cows, you are sure to beinterested in the Olympic CreamSeparators now being shown by H.Beale and Co., Ltd.

JJETURNED Soldiers' Baskets of att*kinds at Thompson's Cash Store,.

Support the boys who have been.JgEXZINE Irons, Lamps, Lanteras~&

Stoves are very handy. Beale andCo. have » large assortment. We also-havo a full stock of parts, including-Mantles, etc., at lowest prices.yyANTED

_KJN crwST^jTlsTctoolsoo

has for hire two of the latest mod-el Dodge Bros. ' Motor Cars, availablo-at any time, day or night. Trips aft, ar-ranged to any part of the district Com-petent drivers. Charges moderate, iPhone—Private 296, P.O. Stand 675."yyANTED KNOWN—That you can

always get a nice easy shave and a,decent haircut at Alf. Lewin's Hair-dressing Saloon (opposite J. L. Mur>ray's). Saloon under the proprietor's)personal supervision. Ali the best;brands of Tobacco, Cigars and Cigaret-tes stocked.

Black Bead Chains, very choice*new designs in Silver Art Brooches..Children's Spoon and Fork, and Spoors,and Pusher Sets, Cased Silver Manicur-es ,etc, just landed by J. Bradburyopp. Empire Hotel, phone 8TNSUKE your house against the wea-

ther by getting Cole Bros, to paint:it with "paint that is paint." If the»rooms want decorating, we have the lat-est Wallpapers, and we have a competent;staff of paperhangers. Let us give yout.an estimate.—Cole Bros., "The Reli-able Decorators," 26-28 Chapel Street,,Masterton. Phone 149.QHIMNEY SWEEP.—AII orders at-'

tended to promptly a»I efficiently:in any part of the town or district. Call;or write, PETER. HIDES, Masonic St.Orders may be left with J. Purchase*

" " ■ K. Blinkhorne). Tobacconist.JN their Tinsmithing

Beale and Co. specialise in repairsto Motor Radiators, Tanks, Mudtruards,.Lamps, etc. Bring us your next job,.and you will get satisfaction.T ATEST Songs, 2 S each /'That Dear

Old Home of Mine,'' "I'm Hitting-the Trail to Normandy."—Candy '&Music Warehouse. Thono 223.\yAjvi' A'i>—Masterton anu W iutut:*p»Residents to know that we undertake all classes of Piano and Organ Tua-ng and Repairing. Satisfaction guar-anteeu.—McLeod and Young, Agent*Chas. Begg and Co.'a Pi&noa and Or*gam*

(J ARPENTERS should inspect thesplendid range of Carpenters' ToolsTool Kits, Nail Bags, Aprons, etc., atH. Bealo and Co. 'a. Prices right.

—See that your machine-is fitted with a pair of good Dunlop-Tyres bought at Butland's. It pays in-tho long run to buy Dunlops and getlasting wear. Full stock of all Bicycle-and Motor Bike Accessories always onhand at Butland's Cycle Works, Master-ton. Phono 292.

Safes, the very best, reduce*in price for end .4*:.;«Ntoon. atThompson's for cash only.

LAND FOR SOLDIERS.

IN THE WAIRARAPA.

At tho meeting-of tho . WairarapaPatriotic Association yes-terday, Mr D. McGregor urged thatsomething definite should bo done inthe matter of securng land for soldiersIt was useless to train soldiers to bofarmers, and then refuse them the landto go upon. The Government was notdoing nearly enough in this matter.

Mr Nevins stated that in one Wel-lington paper ho had seen over 100,000acres of land offered for sale.

Mr McDonald: At what price?Mr Nevins said that a certain pro-

perty in the Makuri district was suit-able for sett lement.

Mr H. Morrison stated that an as-sociation of soldiers had been formed toinspect this Makuri land. The owners,however, had stated that the land wasnot suitable for subdivision.

Mr Nevins said he was satisfied thatthe land was quite adapted for subdiv-ision.

Mr J. T. M. Hornsby suggested thata sub-committee be set up to frame aeottlement policy and place it beforethe Minister of Lands. He was ofopinion that a bettor system was re-quired than that at present in opera-tion. He moved that, in the event oftho House mooting this year, tho mem-bers for Masterton, Wairarapa and Pa-hiatua, with the Lands Committee ofthis Association, bo asked to wait as adeputation upon the Minister of Landson tho subject.

Mr H. Morrison seconded the resolu-tion.

Mr A. McDonald did not think a de-putation would be of much value. Theycould not take land at the present pricesfor soldiers. Why should one land-holder make, a sacrifice, while another,whose property was not suitable for set-tlement, made no sacrifice? The matterwas one for Parliament to deal with.

Mr Nevins suggested that there werelarge areas of Native lands which re-quired cultivating.

Mr A. McDonald said that the Gov-ernment were building railways throughthese Native lands, and the countrywould have to pay dearly for the landwhen it catne to purchase it.

The motion of Mr Hornsby was car-ried on the voices.

ENTERTAINMENTS.COSY THEATRE

CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG

Tho main attraction at the Cosy to-night will be Clara Kimball Young in"The Marionettes." Tho title of thisphoto-drama arises from the identity ofits plot with the story of a puppetshow in which a neglected wife con-verts the indifference of her husband tolove by making him jealous by an "af-fair." Roger do Monclars is compelledby his mother to marry Fernand, asimple convent-bred country girl, asthe only condition on which she will set-tle the'debts he has contracted in Paris.The girl loves him passionately, but hecares nothing for her since he feelsshe has married him only for his title,and so he resumes his old-timo fastlife. In dospair, the neglected wifehears the plot of the puppet show, andafter sessions with dressmakers, hair-dressers' manicurists, and other "pol-ishers, '' she emerges a finished sampleof a smart society woman. With hernew raiment she frees her naturallysparkling mind as well, and her salonbecomes famous. She even enters intoa flirtation with Valentine. This bringsthe husband to hi.', senses, and realisinghis innate love for this beautiful wo-man, admired and desired by others, hegoes down on his knees and pledges hiseternal devotion. A two-reel Senncttcomedy is entitled '' Her Blighted Love "A fut'rher chapter of "A Lass of the.Lumborlands" brings that story to oueof its concluding stages. Other filmsare included.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE.

"TUX BEAUTIFUL MRS REV-NOLDS."'

The six-red feature, "Tho BeautifuljMrs Reynolds," showing at the Para-jmount, tells the most, romantic story in| the whole American history. The story] is of one of the bitterest feuds ever re-! corded. It is a fact all through, and! needs only to be seen to bo entirely en-; j grossing. The first part of the filmjshows the, origin of the celebrated en--1 mity between Major Burr and Captain

] iHamilton, while the second part tellsof the. amazing course of events which

j jled to that enmity blazing forth in the,; ! most renowned scandal, followed byii | the most remarkable confession over' j made by an erring man to the public

! who had deemed him a model man notji',' only in his public life, but also in hisf : private affairs. Tho cast is exceptional,

'and is led by Juno Elvidge as Mrs Rey-_nolds, tho beautiful woman who wasbandied about, sold first to her hus-band, and then sold by him to a friend,and eventually finding love only whereits call could lead to tragedy. CarlyleBlaekwell plays Captain Hamilton, and

I Arthur Ashley is Major Burr, in addi-i tion to which Evelyn Greeley has an im-; portant role. The picture is one of un-- . ique interest and great human appeal,j and is finely produced. Wellington's ar-|mistice celebrations will give the locali people a fine idea of how the Empire| jCity received the news of the end of> [ the great world conflict. Another series

of those splendid Bairnsfathcr cartoons|| from "Shellshock Fragments" will bo(shown. A number of other films will be, included in the new programme. jj"Defer no time^—delays have dangerousij ends.'"'—Shakespeare.j'■ This man realised that. Thus hei writes to Mr Baxter: "Enclosed find I

12s for some Lung Preserver. The lo-; cal store has no more. I have tried a I1good many remedies but got more relief{from yours with one small bottle."—IMathew Talboy, Elsthorpe, Hawke's|Bay.

All the year round Baxtor's LungiPreserver is a friend—but more es-pecially now when the weather is soI changeable.I Have Baxter's handy. Big bottle!28 6d. *

THE WAIKAKAPA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, MAKCH 26, 19192

I Great ReductionsIN

INFANTS' and Children'sClothing.

This week we havo groatly reduced tho undermentioned lines:-INFANTS' GOWNS, BARRAS, BIBS, DRESSES, SINGLETS, SWA- j

THES, SHAWLS, Etc. .CHILDREN'S OVERALLS, DRESSES, PRINCESS PETTICOATS,

NIGHTS, KNICKERS, Etc. jA nice lot of CHILDREN'S PANAMA HATS, BONNETS, and Numer-

ous other lines. I

A. NO RMAN,THE ECONOMIC STORE. I

QUEEN STREET MASTERTON. |

fin Purchasing Clothing || From Us >\ YOU FORTIFY YOUR OWN JUDGMENT BY OUR YEARS OF <C EXPERIENCE. #

\ mWhsWm Yefl, it's good, because it's unsurpas- <> B<Mi quality> c<>mbiacd with its elesaat f%. n£§§? jsjjr fi makes ifc p<>3it-ivel7 the hi«hest £

M BOYS' SPORTS SUITS in all shades £C »■ and aizcs '

pbioes range from £S li? /wl ' fl> BOYS' ' PORTS SUITS ,new cut Knic- , *C sizes 13 to IS. PRICES i< 38s 6d to 655. €

I New Zealand 1

AUTUMN STYLE FEATURES in |COSTUMES |

I/T&lrtsS SKBLFULLY EXECUTED! 1/ IVTASTEETON Ladies will find every 1/ l/\ ful I\\ ?00c* mo(^el an<* every good fabric MI fin ill lln awaiting them here. f|Cl\ 111 ll\ c mo(^e^s are the latest types from mJ Rj overseas fashion circles, and the mater- Pjl "l~i--*-rTT ials are almost pre-war in texture and M

I / I Two costume points predominate at gfb | Krahagen and Chapman's—Quality and MLA • /

value. The wear of the finished Cos- 1*"*• ~_.\r-* tume will prove the Quality and the r|

\\Tf moderate prices the value.

CALL ON US FOR A COSTUME |

Krahagen and Champan, 1LADIES' AND GENTS' TAILORS. PERRY STREET, MASTERTON. |

finYour LeisureBoers ....JNTRODUCE to your home our up-to-

date paality household ware andDefective items in these !

lines are often double the work, and are |always giving trouble. A badly stock-ed kitchen bj like a badly fitted work-ehop. Every day Ls easier if your kit-chenware is of the beat.

vyq carry stocks of the latest

HARDWARE, CROCKERY &KITCHEN UTENSILS. |

Many modern devices that make the jwork of the housewife light. I

Danlell's Har«lM/aie,MASTERTON. j

Gas CookerPRICES REDUCED BY ONE POUND.

Gas Department announces thatbetter prices on a new contract en- J•bles a reduction of One Pound to be jmade on the "Champion" cooker, mak- |

tag the new priceSEVEN POUNDS.

No charge is made for fitting, and the>*•»«*:: *eanain the same—Ten Shillingsflfrpwit*nd-Tmo SkiUwgß per monthtmctul., Cookers are fitted ia •rder of sales; \

' to secure immediate delivery book your Q \•ooker new. |THt UA6 VHOWROOH, MinnoXFAL BTJILDDKW. 1

I " SMART " ISN'T THE |1 ,*ggL- WOKD |

$&>/ FOR OUR LATEST AUTUMN |■ $$$M& FASHIONS IN j

RB COAT WEAR[ I I<; would bo difficult to describe thoj' ; beauty and attractiveness of the new

| < HI Iffffflfaßit modes, which can only be conveyed by

I | ip personal inspection.

1 ■ \n c nave gathered together all the! I li iiraflilllM "smartest of smart" fashions in

' l!f fillflH °OST COATS AND FUB C<>ATS.

' Laspection is always welcome—and

I itfPlffifl 1111111 there is no more opportune time than

> fkW nf now *n w*"cn *° become acquainted

l\LL iKv' with the modes to be.

r

•«WE GIVE DISCOUNT STAMPS FOR CASH. '*

WAIRARIPA FARMERS* CO-OPERATIVE. ASSOCIATION, Ltd. : : Masterton

Comfort! Quality •Style I

These are the special feature* of our latest shipments in high-gradeI Ladies' Footwear.. Indeed, w«j have'been fortunate in securing a good

range of Rostock's, Dorothy Dodda and Ford's. No makers Btand higher

' in the boot world to-day and no goods have reached the same standard ofperfection. 'BOSTOCK'S—In Court and Lace Beautifully soft Glace Kid, shapely, toes, perfect fitting, 35s to 425.> DOROTHY DODDS—America's best. Several styles in Patent, highest

grade; exclusive models; nothing easier on the feet. Courts 455;Lace 50s.

PORD'S—In Patent and Glace and Tan—the shoe for style and fitt-ing; distinctively smart. 42s to 50s.

! CASH DISCOUNT OF Is IN EVERY £1.; CA!*•■•� ■MTfciTA FV^IVS,<LATBJ CARPBNTE*.) (ESTD OTOH 30 YBAdS).

» WAIRARAPA'S LEADING FOOTWEAR STORE.

1 Next Door to fr.O. MASTERTON.Telephone 154. P.O. BOX 41.

Farm .'-Machinery.j Farmers should avoid the trouble of the past season.

Order your Implements RIGHT NOW for next Hay and Harvest Sea-son.

Have your Mowerß and Binders overhauled before they are put away.Much worry and delay will be saved.

We are Sole Agents in Wairarapa for P. and D. DUNCAN'S ReliableFarm Implements.

Also for the McCORMACK and DEERING Binders and Mowers.These should be ordered now to avoid disappointment.

We are also Agents for—

THE INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO.'B NEW ZEALANDIAMILKING MACHINES.

Harvesting and Tillage Implements, and Stock Spares fc clients'convenience.

We stock best makes of PNEUMATIC & SOLID BAND TYRES.Solid Band Tvtos fitted by powerful Hydraulic Pross.

Masterton Farmers u>UNITED.

J GENERAL ENGINEERS, IRON & BRASS FOUNDERS, COACH ANDi CARRIAGE BUILDERS. j

j R. D. LEACH, MANAGER. j;' P.O. BOX 93. PHONES—Works No. 46; Private 518. jI AND AT CARTERTON. I

I mWIHIIjIIimiHHBWPIIH 111 WIMHII'HI lIIHIH 111 "i I||millli mimmmill miliiwnmi «m inn i i ii i |i . „-*„,,,,

§§i >—_ Try the Highest r*is* Theofhsr Good ~\ Jj*l*v^~~ Grado At Grade at 2/4 178 >! '^Jx^

1JB&i wS» tin, ,\Sr JStm Oturt&P' 8_

IT GIVES US GREAT PLEASURE TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION

TO THESE "SPECIAL COATS'• WHICH HAVE JUST ARRIVED IN

TIME FOR THE RACES:

1 Only DYED SQUIRRELL, 45 GUINEAS. j2 Only MUSQUASH, 60 GUINEAS. |1 Only (CHILD'S) FUR COAT, TEN GUINEAS. I

"LOOKS A NEW MAN."

"NOTDRINKING SINCE."

j That is what a grateful lady writes

* from Blenheim about her husband. WeShave scores of similar letters on file from> all parts of N.Z. Copies gladly sent,

' together witii free booklet for your per-I usal.

iDrinko is ?■ tasteless and odourlesspowder, and can he given secretly in

j any liquid or food. Quite harmless, and! wi'l not. injure the most delicate con-j stitution. Treatment is inexpensive.| Yen are und ir no obligation by securing: «t this splendid remedy.Why not write now Address in eonfi-

-1 dence statin,/ if Mr, Mm or Miss. LadyManager, Dmiko Proprietary, 212 A.F.,Lambton Qur.y, Wellington. •

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Biy Display of

Autumnnr* Millinery!

The New Autumn Styles, as diver-sified as the decrees of Fashion, aronumerous in this unusual assemblage ofAutumn Hats.

Many new and novel Btyle featureshave been adopted by Dame Fashion, /every one of which adds a fresh note of W|interest and produces that individualityso much desired by well-millinered wo-. men .

AND COSTUMES.j We must say something about thesej Autumn Costumes—they're so beaut©- (PI ous, and their appeal is instant and ir-resistible.

Here, too, Fashion has touchedcharmingly, and as a result we find newand altogether delightful styles for thecoming season. ;Won't you come along to-day and

view this showingf

WATSON & CO."THE PROGRESSIVE DRAPERS," Opposite Post Office, MASTERTON.

■ Jy~ OystersII on the

li I|. There's none li\\ so piquant as /'

I "Pyramid" mTea is so *\

I refreshing j>*\ ikr &%%&$k £c iIl~

/\ The Red Cross Worker | M<—*j

_W

| —". How fragrant and delicious j— 1|' | "PYRAMID" TEA really is! So f§ iong as I can get a cup when tired, if] long hours don't trouble me! It's 1f. | so refreshing! 1

i; From leading Grocers. |g|}i Two Grades J

!■: Choicest Choicest II Ceylon Blend China Blend 1I Umc;ue in their respective qualities. §

■' '".'-A Ny . *? /:- •.« « ra (a eh*3 <?*» jc==& Bf :'-% «6i v A • ..v. ..v.. >i ii JL w ©4. I j^Bl

\ CURES INFLUENZA JJ}.—. > • ■'■■■X,»

if Banger from influenza, may be avoided by the II wise ofChamberlain's CoughRemedy. Thepain J| in the chest disappears: the fever subsides, || Me whole body becomes comfortable, and you || escape the after effects* 6f the disease, f

DISTRICT NEWS.

WHAKATAKI

(Special to Daily Times)Tho Castlepoint school children held

their annual picnic :n Mr A. A. Cam-eron's padock at Castlepoint lest Thurs-day. Tho weather was ideal for pic-nicking, and there waa a good attend-ance. After luncheon various raceswero run for the children, and bothadults and kiddies joined in tho variousschool games with much enthusiasm.One event, eating pears suspended by astring, caused much amusement; also athree-legged race for ladies aud gentle-men. After tea had been served, theschool prizes won by the children were•presented by Mr Cremer, the now ligbt-'houso keeper. Mr A. B. Nicholls thenmado a briof speech, in which ho madereference to tho splendid teaching qual-ities of their teacher, Miss Lovien,shown by the examination record oftho pupils. Three hearty cheers werethen given for Miss Levien, and thoeopresent Bang, "For She's a Jolly GoodFellow." The proceedings were broughtto a close at about 5 p.m., and the pic-nickers left for home after having thor-oughly enjoyed thomselves.

Mrs Bartholomew and her daughterMolly, of this township, leave shortlyby tho R.M.S. Moana for a trip to thoOM Country.

Burning operations aro now in fullswing on the farms around here, andowing to tho recont dry weather, com-bined with the high winds, some of thefires have been very destructive. Onesettler had the misf>rtun'j to have asmany as seventeen posts, besides astrainer, burnt one day last week.

HAVE YOU HAD A HOLIDAY?

Tho main object of a holiday ia togain renewed energy for another year'swork, so that ono may return withsound nerves and a clear brain, full ofvigour and ready for work again. Un-fortunately that object is not alwaysattained.

It all dependa on the state of yourblood. If-your blood has become im-povrished or impure tho holiday is pro-bably too brief for you to obtain properbenefit; and very few people can claimto bo free from tho dregs of some ail-ment which has drained the blood ofits natural strength. That is why theyfeel fagged out, brain-weary, and in-capable of much exortion.If you cannot take a holiday—begin

noW to build up your blood with a truetenie, and so invigorate and refreshyour system. Nothing is more valuablefor this purpose than I>r Williams' PinkPills. Over and over again they havobeen proved to bo as good u# a holidayto jaded men and women. Their valueto both sexes is made evident by thofact that theso pills mako good thowasto caused by illness and tho wearand tear of life.

If you are suffering from any of thosymptoms above described do not do-lay, but begin a course of Dt Will-iams' Pink Pills now. They .can beobtained of any dealer, and if you ftcethat tho name Dt Williams' is on thepackage you need not fear substitutes.The price is 3h per box, six boxes16s 6d.

ON THE LAND

(By "Agricola.' ')

Acidity in Soils.Nothing i» ho injurious to tho growth

of ordinary farm plants an acidity oftlm noil in "which they are growing. Forfertility tho soil should bo neutral orvorv slightly alkaline It ia only uaderthese conditions that the putrefying andnitrifying bacteria can work effectivelyfor the prdduction of available plantfood.

Tho chief cause of acidity in soils istho production of organic acids duringthe decomposition of vegetable andmineral matter in tho absence of air.This kind of decomposition occurs mostcommon in water-logged soils, such aapeat beds and in undrained clay soils.The amount of acid formed in thesoconditions is often considerable, somuch so that it dissolves the oxide ofiron into tho sand or other material be-low tho soil, gradually bleaching it.

A curtain amount of acid is also for-med in the process of nitrification, butunless this is immediately neutralisedby tho carbonate of lime in the soilthe process is quickly stopped. .For thisreason lime iw essential to the completefertility of any soil, and the more orga-nic, manure, such as farmyard manure,

is used the. great..;r is the need oflime.

Acidity may also be brought aboutby the use of acid artificial manures,siic.h as superphosphate and sulphate ofammonia, on .soils already deficient inlime. Both the above mauuros maycontain small quantities of free acidleft in them in the process of manufac-ture, which combines with and neutral-ises''the lime n the soil. There is alsothe acidity produced in the nitrification,of the sulphate of ammonia.

WE MUST REPEAT

WHEN EVERYBODY TELLS THESAME STORY.

It is hard to say new things aboutDean's Backache Kidney Pills. Theycure the lame and aching back, the suf.ferer from kidney disease, and thetroubles of those whose urinary organism is wrong in its action. That theydo this is so easy to prove that not avesige of a doubt remains. Pubic en-dorsement is easily proved. Read this:

Mr Kdwin Street, late of Hall street.Masterton, and now living at Glcndonaid, says suffering from kidney trouble for years, I used Doan'sBackache Kidney Pills, and from myexperience I strongly recommend thiswonderful remedy. After takiug themI felt much better; a j in in the backwhich had tortured me. disappeared,and my secretions were regulated.They are really good Pills)arid' I am very glad to speak tLeso fewwords, as 1 consider that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cannot be too wellknown I hope sufferers will take _dvantage of - v experience, and givethem a trial. I cot Doau's BackacheKidney Pills at Eton's Pha-macy."

Doan's Backache Kidney Pillsore sold by all chemists audstorekeepers at three shillings per•...in. six bottles His Gd) or will 'cposted on receipt of price ty FosterMcClellan Co., 76 Pitt-street, Sydney.

iiii i -• . Mire you get DOAN 't*

(THE \\AmARAPAI)AIL^TIMS^EmiiDH^HI^^^^>^P

MEN! GET RIGHT NEXT TOTHIS TIP!

IT'S ALL ABOt7T L TO OUR OREDRFROM SPECIALLY SELECTED FABRICS!

Men's Super Qua-, •_, ,_ lity Shirts, with

— 7a 9d.'MEN'S SILK SHTRTB, with band-and collar attached, in Tussore,

Pugi and Jap SUk. Price 163 6d ,17s 6d, 21s.

We make a special feature of Out-sizes, both with banda and collarsattached—all shirts dbuble-stitched throughout, and gussetted!

Ever heard of better value? If you have—we'll bo interested toknow about it!

J. 1,. MURRAY, Limited,MEN'S AND JUVENILE WEAR SPECIALISTS. 1

QUALITY STORE. IP.O. BOX 12, MASTERTON. PHONES SI amfl lIP. I

Eggi tPFEWtescmc saline 631

J. V. GORDON, M.S.P.,

L DISPENSING CHEMIST (By Exams.),MASTERTON. _j

j "A World of New Ideas"

Wallpapers!You c&a see at a glance the superior tono of our latest novelties—

they will strike you aa being the richest and most luxurious colourings over

prepared fo? decoration—because re havo taken infinite paina in eecur-

' ing wallpapere that are fte uncommon aa they axe beautiful.

To those interested, we ertend a cordial invitation to call and in-

spect our new and esxclueive stock of Wallpapers and Cretonnes to

match—and w? will be plea&edl to give advice concerning modern decor-

ation sad the newest treatment of

"THE HOME BEAUTIFUL." I

* $ i . /"* - I 4 JVjUEEN STREET. MAATE4TOW 1

ffpgATl OPTTOB, LAMBTON QUAY. WBLLBfOfO* j1 ALSO AT HASTINGS.) J

Leather Goods!WE SPECIALISE IN SOLED LEATHER GOODS.

LADIES' MOROCCO HAND BAGS, a large variety.

gOLID LEATHER SUIT, ATTACHE and BLOUSE OASES, and allTRAVELLING REQUISITES

TENNIS GOODS. CROQUET SETS.TENTS, TARPAULINS, AND CANVAS HAMMOCKS.

J* EILIOTT}t*ADDLE & HARNESS KSAKER. QUEEN STREET, MASTaaTO*.

fENTB, TARPAULINS AND CANVAS HAMMOCKS.

The Superior Advantages ofLinoleoim oe the Floors

Every year tho designs arc moro attractive, many of them in dainty"Carpet"' effeete, which give a cheery, restful note, so essential tothe Home.

THE WEARING VALUE O FOUR LINOS.

ensures- the maximum of satisfaction, while the prices aro big inudcementsto the thrifty minded.

are becoming more widely known as f* iJ^^^.^^^^^^?v^fe'l cowomen of good taste and thrifty in-, 1Htincta better acquainted with J^^^l^^^.BfcmAGKEN'S QUALITY STOCKS ]Rx^t. Mccracken, ™*™"*»»™»-

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HAIR RESTORER |THE GREAT HAPR TONIC. I

Cures 'Dandruff, Stops Hair Falling \and Makes Hair Grow. Hair-;dressers; Chemists; W.F.C.A.; |Stores. 3/6. • f

MRS DILLONFLORIST

J_|AS REMOVED TO 22 CHURCHSTREET, MASTERTON.TELEPHONE NO. 712.

A, T. JACKSONMAIL CONTRACTOR.

JLTEETS ALL TRAINS WITH MOTOR

Address—High Street. Telephone 771.

Car runs from High Street (Solway)to town four times daily—at 5.46 a.m.,8 a.m., 2.5 p.m., 6.30 p.m.

SUMMER FOOTWEAR.rpHE nt»w stocks of Goods for Suauav

Wear include a line range of Mra'iand Ladies' Boots and Shoes, bottdressy and serviceable. Can w* ako»you our Footwear f Prices and quaiit?■are absolutely right.

■» FLNLAYSONFOOTWEAR OCPOKYBB.

MASTERTON

HOAR AND PERMAI JMSANITARY UNDERTA£EI:S.

jUSIJiPHONE MESSAGES RECEIVIA IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.fELEI HONES—

business Premises, Ho 11.No. 318.

STKEET, MABTERTOM.

WHERE DO THEPEOPLE GO FORPRIME JOINTS?

TO

OGILVY AND SONS,THE BUSY BUTOHEM.

JF you are no taiready one of thai?satisfied customers .become on* ai

oneo.ONCE A CUSTOMER—ALWAYS

A CUSTOMER.

TELEPHONE Bft.

FIEEWOOD NOTIOS.

f\KDEKtt for Firewood, Coal, etc., ta»now be left at Mr Collie's Sao*

Lansdowne, and Mr Threadwell's bootrepairing shop, Bannister Street. W«fgon and cord lots at reduced rates.

TAUCHER BROS.WOOD AND GOAL DBALB&9

Villa Street, fiiastertoaPHONE 148

THENORTH BRITISH AND MER-

CANTILEINSURANCE COMPANY.

LONDON AND EDINBURGH.

Subscribed Capital £2,750,000Reserve Fund £11,842,504Paid up £589,500

Chief Agents, Wellington,MURRAY, ROBERTS & CO., LTD.,

OilAS. A. TABUTRAU,Agent, Maaterton.

WANTED KNOWN.

A. T. HAUSMANNEXPERT HOUSE DECORATOR.

101 PINE ST., MASTERTON.

PHONE 743.

PAINTER & PAPERHANaER,GLAZIER, Etc.

TS now prepared to undertake work Lr.any part of the district.

Specialimps in Steel Ceilings, thecheapest and best.

No Job too larj;e—No Job too small

ALL WORK DONE BY COMPETENTTRADESMEN.

W. IQGULOENGENERAL CARRIER.

47 VILLA STREET, MASTERTON,

L>EGtf to announce that he has pure*ased a Motor Lorry of 3 $tona ca)

acity, and ia preparer to undertake ca?rying to and from any part of the di*trict. Special provision will be mad.for the conveyance of Stud Stock, tnm>rare, et*-

PHONE 483

WE MOVE WITHTHE TIMES.HPHE growth of trade hag necessitated

an enlargement of our BusinessPremises, and wo aro now in a betterposition to handle the over-increasingvolume of trado.

The Footwear we stock is from thobest manufacturers, and prices ara ab-solutely right.

J. KITCHENERThe Post Offico is Opposite.

QUEEN ST. . •. MASTERTON

ESPECIALLY VALUABLE.

Chamberlain's Colic and DiarrhoeaRemedy is especially valuable for Bum-mer diarrhoea in children, and is un-doubtedly the means of saving muchsuffering among children each year. Itie not surprising that a remedy of suchworth and merit should be popular Itis surprising that any family should bowithout Chamberlain's Colic and Diar-hoea Remedy in the house. Sold every--1 where. *

An agreeablo aperient for Ladies,Children and Infants 18 aFIA'MAND'SFLUID MAGNESIA. Sweetens the sto-mach. Cooling and heal h (riving. Mosteconomical! *

To correct acidity and flatulency takeSHARLAND'S FLUID MAGNESIA.Being freshly prepared and always fullstrength, SHARLAND'S is tho best youcan buy. *

DID YOUR CHlliDUP CROSS ORFEVERISH?Look, Mother! If Tonjrue ia Coated, give

** California Syrup of Fig«" toClean the Bowels.

Mother! Yourchild isn't naturally crossand peevish. See if the tongue is coated;this is a sure sign that its little stomach,liver and bowels need attention atonce.

When listless, pale, feverish, "stuffy"with cold, throat sorer when the child

has tainted breath// "JV and d >esn't eat,\rs~\ sleep or act natur-

a 'b' orhasstomach-ache <r diarrhoea,remember, a g6i tie

|\ liver and biwetVcleansing should

=rr:always the-IjfL v st treatment"

ii/\\j \ Nothing'I (aM \ equals Cali-// rx vTr— orma Syrup ofI ( \ \\ Fl * s~'Califig.'I \A or 'aren 3

ills; give ateaspoonfnl, and in a few hours all thewaste-matter, sour bile and fermentingfood clogged in the bowels pass out of thesystem, and you have a healtny and playfulchild again. All children love this harm-less, delicious fruit lax ttive, and it neverfails to effect a good" inside " cleansing.Directions for babies, children of all agesand grown-ups are plainly on the bottle.

Keep it handy in your home. A littlegiven to-day saves a sick child to-morrow,but get the genuine. Ask your chemist"fora bottle of ' Califig '—California Syru ofFigs, then look and see that it is made bythe CaliforniaFig Syrup Company Imi-tations ,re sometimes substituted. Allshemt.'tts sell ' Califig '—-California Syrupof Figa, in bottles of two sizes. 1/3 & ill-.

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iyorTTNTT'X.TTXSrg-aSA. Use I. TagsHagrs?£r!IThe Great Money-Saving Remedy a

FOR COUGHS, COLDS, CATARRH |Costs 2/- Makes 1 pint Saves 10/-A

Whta an egg which isa little"off*1» used in cake-making, th*whole mixing is spoilt. Don't

tales the risk—much saferand economical to usethe all-pure reliable ■»

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i. $ fa * ft 'phosfcrina Ii IKROWTUXI II :I' Buikfcyourbomi\ JI apadbsyournervrw |y >-—y I ,

1 AH ChemistsJ Ashfon&RarsonsLW c U1 LONDON&MELBOURNC g

W Zam-Buk quicklyend all eruptions ■ra and sores and make the entire scalp ■|U clean and sweet. Zanvßuk Is so mfa pure and refined Itself, and sosooth- Kf

j§* case can long resist the pownt her* gtsjl§8 bal juices cf which Zaoi-Buk Is Jf* Ig£ composed. Zam-Buk heals up cuts, »&ijjjjg burns and scalds quickly and £$«£« cleanly. |£j;;}; Many are the homes made happy •:•£$1 CV Zanvßuk. •$i;?. is 6J and 3s 6d per pet. f:}i

Jsore throatTheae soothingantiaeptu!

; Jnbes »r» invaltuvbla for M,jl Sor# or Rclajced Throat.Huskiness—Loan of Voice

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WHERE TO STAY IN WELLINGTON.

HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL107 CUBA STREET, WELLINGTON I

(Abovo tho Eoyal Oak.) |pOMMODIQUS, convenient and com-1fortable, just ideal for the travel-ling public. Guests assured of extraattention and improvements. Ladies'private drawing rooms, sitting rooms,lounges, etc. Eight modern bathrooms,olectric light, electric fire alarms. Fire-proof building. TABIFF, Ss 6d per day,45s per week.

S. EDILSON, Proprietor.Telegrams, "Edilson," Wellington.

NEW ZEALAND INSURANCECOMPANY

(Established 1859).

TflBE, Marine and Accident Eiats ofevery description Accepted.

Agents for Maaterton: G. H. PEBRY& CO., Perry Street.

H. E. Eempthorne, Manager, WbJ-|Kngton.

KILL THE WEEDSBY USING

"DIAMOND"WEED EXTERMINATOR.ri\_±S preparation ig guaran-A teed to kill all NoxiousWeeds. Those who used it lastsummer aro sending in repeatorders,being fully satisfied withresults. Recommended by theField Branch of the Agricultu-ral Department.

Sold in any quantity from aSingle Bottle* to a Barrel.

Keep yov.r Garden Pathaclean and kill all the NoxiousWeeds on your property by us-ing "Dianmond" Weed Exter-minator." Cheap and effect-ive.

PRICE 8a GALLON.Obtainable from—H. BEALE & CO., LTD.,WATSON & CO.,ALLAN & CO.,THOMPSON'S BARDWABB,

AndH. BANNISTER,(Ma-ufaetbrw.)

GREAT SALEOF

DRESS GOODS.SPECIAL PURCHABE OF A WAREHOUSE STOCK OF

DRESS GOODS.

McGraer's have been fortunate in securing at a big Discount a Ware-house Stock of Dress Materials, comprising Checks, Poplins, Cotton Gab-ardines, etc., etc., and on

WEDNESDAY MORNINGwill offer these goods at less than English cost price. Hero are. a fewSnips, but you must see the goods to appreciate their full value.

5-tyda BLACK COTTON POPLIN, double width. Regular Price ,3s 6d„.SALE PJRICE la yard.

.11 Pieces only -HLn. DRESS LINENS, in Saxc and Ilelio. Usual Price2s lid. SALE PRICE Is yd.

1 Piece PAWN' FANCY COTTON DRESS, 36ia wide, for school dress-es, ['sua! Price Is Gd. SALE PRICE KK}d yard...._

Pic<*«-H very finn COTTON DRESS, 36in wide, for Children's Frocks,.etc.. Usual Price. 2s 6d. SALE PRICE Is lid yard. [i2 pieces only TWO-TONE CIIECK DRRBH MATERIALS ,uciji wide, A

Usual Price L's Cd. SPECIAL OFFER at Is lid yard. *1 Piece only DOUBLE WIDTH BLACK. CANTON "DRESS, Usual \

Price Is 9d . SALE PRICE 11Ad yard. j

1 Piece only DOUBLE WIDTH NAVY CANTON DRESS. Usual Price . /Is Od.'SAIiE PRICE Hid yard. \

3 Pieces Fawn and Grey COTTON GABARDINES, 40in wide, for Cos- \tumes, Skirts, etc. * Usual Price f>s 6d. SI'ECIAL SALE PRICE \3e Gd yard. ' !

50yds Double Width BLACK DRESS CLOTIT, 40in wide. SPECIALSALE PRICE 4s lid yard.

1 Piece GREY MOTTLED JAP WIRE TWEED, tough as leather, and •'washes well. SPECIAL SALE PRIOR Is Gd yard. j\

Do not misa this great opportunity of purchasing your Dress B*- \quirements at less than English cost price. I

iFor Ten Days Only.

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McQruer & Co,"THE STORE FOR VALUE,"

* iMasterton.

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You seek a car that will give yo" Y(>u will find in the Buick a car... j, ~ »_+ that will satisfy you on everyeconomy of upkeep, lull comfort, . * - ■ /point. \ou will find, too, that it

life-long endurance, reliability, powcaSo3 gcores of ejrtra featuresample power, capability of great that will add to your comfort andperformance, ability to go any- convenience. Call to-day for par-wheie under any condition of road. tieulars of this master car.

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PHONES: GARAGE 323; OFFICE 22; PRIVATE T.SJ.I

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fCOSTUMES That CHARM I| BY THEIR STYLE AND QUALITY! lii Ordering v Costume, from McEWEN i s always a. plea-sure, for it means1 that you cret THE BEST MATERIAL, thfi BEST WORKMANSHIP, and1 TTCK'IiEfiT STYLES AVAILABLE TO-DAYi

I LADIES WHO DRESS WELL

I know the'good points of our tailoring. See our new Materials for Aut--1 umu and Winter.

Thos. McEwan,1 LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S TAILOR,

I PHONE 558ACUBA STREET,1 WELLINGTON.I

MASTERTON. ENGINEERINGWORKS & FOUNDRY.

ALL WORK DONE BY EXPERTENGINEERS.

(HASTINGS in Iron, Brass or Alumin-ium.

CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS wiithSteel Frames.

WINDMILLS.ENGINES.SAWMILL and DAIRY FACTORY

GEAR.VEHICLES & IMPLEMENTS.HORSE-SHOEING.BLACKSMITHIN G.REPAIRS to all hinds of Machin-*

cry.

J. C. EWINGTON.QUEEN STREET.

PHONES—Works 17, Private 457.TAXI FOR HIRE.

VI7ANTED KNOWN—Mr H. H.V HUNThas or Hire one of the lat-est model Baby Grand Chevrolet MotorCars, available at all nours. Trips ar-ranged to any part cf the district. Reas-onable charges. Calls on Telephone 53Swill receive" prompt .attention. PrivateAddress: 69 Church Street

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pire's money

ENGAGEMENTS.TO-NIGHT.

Paramount Picture Theatre, 7.45Goey Picture Theatre, 7.46.

WairarapaDailyTimes[Established 44 Years.]

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1919.

EMIGRATION.

'Our cables recently havo shown that|the question of emigration is being act-jively canvassed in Britain to-day. With-out doubt the subject derives its intor-

|est from the fact that large numbers ofBritish soldiers are now being demobil-ised. These men are sometimes findingit difficult to take up again their for-mer avocations. In many instances theopportunity must bo lacking. Britishindustry is reacting but slowly to theconditions created by tho cessation ofhostilities. Of courso, the difficultieswith which sho is faced aro enormous.It is only necessary to imagine the ef-

| fec.t of tho sudden cessation of em-ployment in tho case of the army ofwomen engaged in munition-making torealise tho chaos which must havo re-sulted in the labour market. On the.faco of it, therefore, employment mustjbe difficult to obtain in Britain at thopresent juncture. It is small wonder,then, that tho fighting men of Britainare casting their oyos upon tho landsoversea over which tho British flag nev-ertheless ilies. No one who ia interest-ed ia tho vital problem of Empire de-velopment can do other but wekonw xh'.fact. Citizens of Britain can be no-where so "at home," nowhere canthey engage in moro useful work, thanin tho great dominions which form partof the one groat Empire. Nor needNew Zealandors look askance at thistype of immigrant. In the past it isvery true that the immigrants comingto New Zealand have often been butpoor representatives of the race whichbred them. They came here because inmany cases the fierce rush of competi-tion in densely-populated Britain foundthem incompetent to hold their own.But in the case of the demobilised sol-dior this criticism ie of no effect. The

British Tommy 'has proved himself tobo of good stuff. flifl army training has,in Kipling's language, put meat uponhis oonee. Tno great majority of menwho have fought in the ranks of theBritish army are litter andmore alert mentally than on tho daythey joined. ineso men, tnererore,should be welcome as citizens in anyBritish community.' They are likely tobecome active agents in the productionof that wealth wnicii is so neeued uyour depicted Treasuries. are like-ly to help the country in which theysettle to reaiiae biu.d oj-eeuiy mo pos-sibilities of her future. Multiply thenumber of oux citizens by ten, and thepresent burden of debt per capita mayat once be divided by ten. x>o»v, it fstolerably certain that. many of thesedesirable immigrants are. already look-ing towards Australasia. Perhaps no oneoi tne belligerent countries nas beenquito so well advertised as the NewZealand during the currency of the war.This advertising, let us say wicu pnue,has not been sought; it is rather thodirect result of the prowess of our sol-diers. It may seem to some, however,that such advertising, if it has doneanything to stimulatea flow of immigra-tion, is no unmixed blessing. Such peo-ple would remind us of the difficulty wearo experiencing, and are about to ex-perience, in the repatriation of our

own fighting men. This difficulty is aireal one, and well calculated to give us

! pause. Then, again, we are confrontedIwith the fact that in the present econ-|omic constitution of society labour canonly bo utilised if there is sufficient liq-uid capital to create useful employmentfor it. Now, New Zealand is woefullyshort of capital. Even in peace timesmuch development work was done withborrowed, capital. Since the war NewZealand has been largely deprived ofmoney from abroad, but she has piledup a considerable internal debt. Is this,howover, an insuperable barrier to theimmigration of demobilised British sol-diors? If it is regarded as such, NowZealand will indeed prove herself short-sighted. The time has come, it seems,when the resourcea of the Empire shouldbe utilised for the development of theEmpire. Wo have transcended many ofour parochial ideas under tho urge ofwar conditions. It should, then, bo pos-sible to bring into existence a financialpolicy, on an Imperial scale, wherebythe full utilisation of the Empire's're-sources may be accomplished by' thehelp of the Empire's men and the Em-

GRISTS IN EGYPT.

Previously wo have been told that theriota in Egypt wore the result of Bol-shevism, pro-Germanism, and severalother "isms." A cable to-day rather"gives tho show away." It says thatthe Government is instituting an en-quiry with a view to reforming the ad-ministration in Egypt. Tho troublo inEgypt did not originate with the hood-lum element; it was tho outcome ofstrong agitation and action by the intel-lectual class. Therefore tho cable hasprobably unwittingly supplied us withthe key to the whole trouble. Apparent-ly reform is much needed in tho admin-istration of Egypt, and it-is-to be hopedthat the British Government will givethe matter their .serious attention. Im-mediately prior to tho war the admin-istration of Egypt was not entirely sat-isfactory; it, has been much worse dur-ing the war, and apparently worse stillsince the armistice.

INDIAN COOCLIES.

The Acting-Prime Minister pooh-poohedthe statement made the other day thatalmost every week sees a number ofHindus arriving in the Dominion. Sir.lames Allen must be terribly ignorantof what is going on it' he intends tostand by that statement. This "Handsoil' my officers'" Minister may adopt the.new of "Hands off my Hindus."'but he will not deceive the public in(lie matter of the increased number ofHindus arriving in Saw Zealand. TheAuckland 'Star," commenting ou thearrival of Indians in New Zealand, say.s:—"Twenty Indians from Fiji landedfrom the Talune. The only restrictionthat our law places on them, is thatthey should pass a language test. Sosimple is this test ll'.'it not one in ahundred, of these Indians fails to comeuj> to tho standard required. The conse-quence is that this Dominion has becomethe happy hunting ground of the nativeof India, who has .served his indenturein Fiji, and is not desirous of returningto his native land. The position is a.very serious one indeed, but we have sofar seen no evidence that the authori-ties :u-e even cognisant of tho danger.If nothing is done we will have in avery short space of time the duplicationof the Indian problem that is the mostserious that faces Natal to-day. This isnot a black man's country, and theGovernment must protect tho peoplefrom an invasion that would entail,misery to thousands. Now is the timeto act, while the stream of immigrantsis comparatively small. Every Indianwho returns to his own land from NewZealand is the centre of a propagandathat will in short space make the Mad-ras Presidency and Punjaub groat cen-tres of rocruiting, financed by astutenative capitalists. The language testas it oxists is a farce, and its standardshould bo materially raised without lossof timo; but, better still, the Govern-ment must face tho whole problem hon-estly and provide legislation that willensure that tho Dominion be not ex-ploited by any Oriental labour."

THE MUDDLING DEPARTMENT.The Defence Department is a law untoitself. It is also a department thatholds the record for muddling. It is,further, held by the public in thegreatest contempt. The.case which caniooefore the S.M. Court in Eketahuna re-cently in connection with the failure ofsomo District High School pupils to at-tend parade, provides further evidenceof the stupidity and. ciasg ignorance ofthe" J>epartment or its responsible offi-cers. The Eketahuna paper, comment-ing on tho matter, says:—The-case pre-sents somo rather unsctisfactory fea-tures. It ia true that the cases wereeventually dismissed, but it was estab-lished that attendance was compulsory,in this matter two State Departmentsare in direct conflict, and it is herethat tho greatest unfairness exists, thepupils and the teaching staff being sac-rificed to the military aspect. TheEducation regulations distinctly lay itdown that pupils attending paradesshall be counted as absent at school, andconsequently a black mark appears ag-ainst them. The matter of attendance,however, is not the chief point. Workat schools has to be mapped out ahead,and it can readily bo understood thattho collapse of.a class ou a half-day,tho advent of which is uncertain, can-not but have a very dislocating effectupon tho work of that class. . . It israther curiously laid down by the De-fence Authorities that while the train-ing of a senior cadot commences on theIst day of June in the year in which heattains the age of fourteen years, he isexempted from parades if attending aprimary school, but nt if he is attend-ing a District High School in the sec-ondary department. Why the exceptionis made in the one instance and not inthe other, possibly only the Defence De-partment itself could explain.

HELPING THE SOLDIER.

The Wairarapa Patriotic Associationyesterday made a substantial grant to-wards the soldiers' farm at Taratahi.While commending the Association forits action in this connection, the publicwould like to know how much the As-sociation has done towards giving sub-stantial help to those soldiers who havetaken up land in the back-blocks, or sol-dier farmers who are too proud to comebefore 'the Association and beg forhelp, for that is really what it amountsto. The miserable action of the Asso-ciation in cutting oil" the £5 grant tothe soldiers—thereby depriving one sec-tion of the soldiers from.receiving whatanother section had secured—was onewhich has been soundly condemned bythe general public. !t is to be regrettedthat too often the cry is heard amongour soldiers, "Don't go near the Patri-otic Association; you'll get no helpthere." While we do not agree thatthis is true, still we think that the As-sociation should make a greater effortthan it has done in the past to assistthe soldier on the land., or who intendsto set himself up in business. The As-sociation should also close down on"cranks" who come along, backed upby people of influence or affluence, anddesire a grant for a. Turkish bath forthe. natives of Timlnictoo, or a coolingchamber for the INquimos of the FarNorth. There is plenty of scope for thePatriotic Association to help the soldier,and, though good work may have beendone in the past, Aye hope that the As-sociation will do better still in the

THE HOUSING PROBLEM.

'I'iie housing problem, as outlined at theProgressive League's luncheon yester-day. i> theoretically a satisfactorysehene . But can it be put into prac-tice'? To our mind the best solution ofthe housing problem i.-. for large firmsto build houses for their own employees.The Bolshevik scheme ~f golfing a localbody to engage in a wild-cat scheme ofbuilding houses for the use of employ-ees outride its own stall*, will not appealto anyone with a real sense of responsi-bility who has given serious thought tothe matter. Something useful may-come out of the Progressive League,-?scheme, but, at present, the odds are inthe other direction.

CONTENTS OF OTHER PAGES.

P'igeEntertainments—Tho Pictures .. 2Land for Soldiers 2Whakataki News ::On the Land :)Further Cable News GSupreme Court 6Clearing Sale '. (iSoldiers' Training Farm fiSerial Story 7

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A fa;:'ly thick covering of snow wasto be teen on the Tararuas this morning.

The Duke of Portland is aaid to draw£50,000 a year in royalties from one coalmine.

At the Masterton Lawn Tennis Club'scourts last, evening, tho final in thehandicap doubles was won by Mr B.Welch and Miss Atkinsou.

It is announced that Father Croninand Mr Todd (a leading business man)will give addresses in tho Masterton Op-ear House on Sunday evening, under thoauspices of tho Efficiency League.

At tho meeting of tho executive ofthe Wairarapa Patriotic Association inMasterton yesterday, a letter was readfrom Mr J. T. Watson, architect for themilitary wing at the Masterton Hospi-tal, which had been written to the Hos-pital Board, stating that the date fortho completion of the wing was August20th. A delay in tho erection had beencaused by the influenza epidemic Thebuilding was situated in the very heartof where the serious cases were beingtreated, and the contractor could notinduce even tho carters to bring gravelto the site. The shortage of unskilledlabour in the town had been very mark-ed during the past three months, owingto the demands made by farmers duringshearing, harvesting, etc., and it wasjust at this time that unskilled labourwas wanted on the contract. The inabil-ity of the merchants to provide bricksand cement had also caused delay. Thearchitect concluded by saying that, inspite of the difficulties enumerated, theprospect of finishing the work to thespecified time (August 20th next) wasvery good.

The Masterton sittings of the Sup-reme Court were concluded thia after-noon.

The trophies in connection with thoV.M.C.A. Sale of Work-on Saturdaynext, March 29th, will be on view atthe Patriotic Shop, this after110?11•On Saturday afternoon a tennis matchwas played between Carterton and Fea-thcrston at the courts of thelatter chib.After somo keenly contested games theFeatherston team proved tho victors by10 sets to 9.

Speaking at a meeting at Christ-church on Saturday night, the Bey. L. G.Whitehead, M.A.., said that he supportedthe Labour Party because of bifl religi-ous convictions. Tho Church believedin the value of the individual, whilemodern political theory laid more stresson the efficiency of the individual.

A medical certificate having been ob-tained that it is pleurisy that the thirdengineer of the Westland is sufferingfrom, and not influenza, as was feared,work was resumed yesterday morning bythe Wellington watersidere in .discharg-ing tho steamer Westland, from NewYork.

A Christchurch Press Association mes-sage states that at Kaitona last even-ing Harry Ames was killed by a motorcycle and side-car outfit overturningwhile rounding a bad bend in the roadon which there was a lot of loose shin-gle. His companion, Harold Jones,known in the cycle trade, is in the hos-pital in an unconscious condition.

Tho Efficiency League hold a meetingat Mauriceville West last night. Therewas a good attendance although thenight was stormy. Messrs T. F. Watson(chairman of the Maaterton EfficiencyLeague) aud Mr S. D. Pearco gave ableaddresses. Mr Matson presided. Avote of thanks was carried by acclama-tion to the speakers.

The transport Ajana, with draft No.224' of returned soldiers, arrived atAuckland earlyyesterday morning. Sheis undergoing 24 hours' quarantine. ItIs expected that the vessel will berth.at 8.30 o '-clock this morning. A 9peoialtrain leaving at 4.15 will convey menfor Wellington and South Island. Spec-ial arrangements will havo to be madefor soldiers for the Gisborne distrirt,aud in tho meantimo these will be de-tained in Auckalnd.

A meeting of the executive of theWairarapa Patriotic Association washeld yesterday. A good deal of corres-pondence was read in reference to thedelay in the erection of the militaryward at the Masterton hospital. Thechairman stated that the Hospital Boardwas pushing on the work as quickly aspossible. The correspondence was re-ceived, and it was decided to again askthe Board to expedite the work.

As at. March Sth tho strength of theNew Zealand Expeditionary Forceabroad-was as under:—ln France, 4562;in United Kingdom, 22,805; patients inhospital, United Kingdom, 4200; mar-ried men with wives and families inU.K., 1367; nurses and Red Cross work-ers to be evacuatod, 337; total, 33,278.The total number evacuated from Eng-land to New Zealand since the. Armis-tice was 13,893; and from France toNow Zealand, nil.

A Press Association telegram fromAuckland states that the proposed com-pulsory introduction of a .standard fruitca.se ou the Canadian model is evident-ly only intended to apply to the SouthIsland. In Auckland and Wellingtontho cases for the different kinds of fruitare uniform, and are found satisfactory.In the south, however, certain differen-ces in the shape and capacity of caseshave called for attention, a.nd s<e::oaction has been mooted.

Letters,' stated to be duly authonti-I cated, have passed between a British

' airman and the mother of a. Ccnuan air--1 man whom he killed in combat. "Thereis nothing to forgive,'-' she wrote .in herreply. "I see you coming to me likea little boy astounded at having doneill when, you meant well. 1 am gladvonr hand cared for my boy, as I wouldrather you than any other touched h.i.-eart.hly' body. When the war is overcome to me. 1 am waiting for you.-'

A London cable, states that the dec-' tion of Khodes scholars, which w;i,s-

---■postponed during war time, will be re-sumed duriuL' tho current year. Thescholarships due for 19.15-J9 will befilled in October. The scholar- for \[>\--

will r.-nter into residence in .January,1920, end those for .1919 in the Octoberfollowing. The scholars for 1920-21 willb«> elected ia the autumn of ls'2o. Th.-<la.t!'s X'fr entrance to the universitywill depend en the conditions at Ox-ford, as tho colleges are unable, to ac-cept more than a given number at onetime.

Tho annual meeting of the MastertonPoultry Society was held last night,there being fifteen members present,

I and Mr .!. B .F. Sutherland (president)occupied the chair. The following offi-cer • wore elected: —Patron, Mr W. K.• Kembnii; president, Mr J. B. F. Suther-land; vice-presidents, Messrs H. M.; Boddington, A. Colo, J. Toomath, A.

| Henderson, .1. Caselberg, A. Hendry;committee, Messrs H. CaldwolL B. P. L,

| Clayson, Wadham, Stephenson, La| Roche and .Mills; secretary and troasur-! er, Mr R. G. Vile; assistant secretary,Mr J. Toomath. A committee consist-ing of Messrs Toomath, Clayson andWadham wag set up to arrange a month-

' ly judgingcompetition among members.The Wairarapa supplementary elec-

toral roll was issue.d yesterday, andcontains 2098 names. This is the larg-

! est supplementary roll ever issued forjthe district, and electors on same woreenrolled in just two months—an averageof 1000 por month. The supplementaryroll for the election in 1914 contained12S0 names. Including tho main andsupplementary rolls, the total now ag-gregates 7692, as against 7099 in 1914.Four hundred and thirty-five electorshave already been removed from thomain roll owing to transfers to otherdistricts, doaths, etc. In regard to theromovals from the Wairarapa electoraldistrict, it should be noted that it is 4$years since a roll was issued.

In an interview in London recently,Mr Havelock Wilson'said that in all thoseamen's claims amounted to £10,000,----000. Tho Government had organisedtheir Peace Conference, but had notmade any enquiry as to the claims oftho seamen for reparation. '' Now theyare talking about supplying the beatenenemy with food," he said. "The sail-ors have declared: 'If you expect us tocarry that food to tho gentlemen whohave wronged us, first of all lot themsettle our claims.' We need not worrythe British Government about it, asthey are perhaps too busy, but we cantell those representing the enemy thatif they are out for a business deal wocan appoint an International Commit-tee of seafaring men who will be ableto settle the claims for them, but untilthose claims are settled, or somethingis done substantially in the w-ay of theclaims being met, the people of all coun-tries need not be surprised if the sail-ors say. 'No business unti amounts arosquared."If you catch a cold, you can 't help it.

If you keop a cold it." your own fault."NAZOL" Is a safe -.m! •erfain cure,and gives immediate reMef. ../:>*

His Honour Mr Justice Chapman thiamorning granted probate in the estatAof tb« late Martin Hennessy, formeriyof Masterton, and the late Thomas Pic-kett, of W.hakfttaki.It is reported by a Wanganui ex-change that-land aggregation ia taking

Place extensively in that district. Thiais said to be particularly bad in theMain Trunk district about Mangawekaand Hunterville, and ihQ former town-shi pig suffering in consequence. It i»noticeable tha,t along the main roadsbetwen Wanganui and Feilding thereare quite a number of farmhouses stan-ding empty and desolate, the surround-ings suggesting that until recently thehouses were centres of prosperous hus-bandry .

Speaking at the annual meeting ofthe North Canterbury branch of theNew Zealand Educational Institute o4Saturday, Mr C. T. Aschman (presi-dent), said it was deplorable to notethe ignorance of mothers who kept theiryoung children out late at night atpicture shows and other places, therebyrobbing such children of theirrest. "Can you imagine a more piflVable sight than a mother wheelingalong a push chair containing a youngchild who had cried itself to sleep andwhose head was lolling over the sidoof the chair?" asked the speaker.Could the mother be made to realise horgrave mistake next day by the illnessof the child she would probably repent,but unfortunately the effects of suchtreatment were not felt for years.

The interview which Premier Schie-domann gave recently to tho London" Express"t correspondent in Berlingravely incensed tho "Bergische Arbei-steimme,, of Solingen. Here is thopaper's comment: "Schiedemann hasbeen unbosoming himself about Bolshev-ism to a foreign pressman. This al-mighty chatterer,, whom no man "ofsense-now takes seriously, the man who £first propagated peace by victory,thon peaeo by understanding,four years stumped the country,the people on lies-by painting the En- '-tento as the only parties guilty of thewar, and Germany as an attacked angolof innocence, this clown who declaredPrince Lichnowsky as mad owing to hisdisclosures, now finds nothingdo than to heap abuse on a LiebkneJjß-in the presence of an enemy newspaperman. It would be inythe interests ofthe German people, at any rate inthose of the working classes, were thislout to be placed behind prison bars.Not one tear would be offered up to hismemory.''

Horse-owners and trainers are remind-ed that nominations for The FeildingJockey Club "a Easter meeting willclose on Friday,' March 2"Sth, at 8.30j/.m.

.Mr D. Allen, Maeara street, adver-tises tomatoes for sale.

The monthly meeting of tho LabouxfParty will be* held at 7.30 o 'clock ttM rnight .

Two little brown velvet coats, ' lostbetween Colombo Road and EssexStreet, are advertised for.

Will the person seen'pieking up wrist-let watch in Queen street kindly leavesame at '' Daily Times'' office.

Two good carpenters -aro advertisedfor by Messrs Wright, Stephenson andCo., Maaterton.

Whole day parades of .0 Company,17th Kuahine Kegimeut will be held onthe To Oie Ore ra.nsy on April sth.a«|10th. - ~

Friends of tho V.M.C.A. are re-quested to send all • spare, vegetables,fruit, flowers,-etc, to- the PatrioticShop on Friday afternoon..

Tho Dixon street skating rink willopen to-morrow night at 7.30. Thefloor is jn good or.ler, and competent in-structors will be in attendance.

Messrs A. .1. Cooper and Co., Ltd.,will offer at their rooms, Perry street, on.Saturday, April sth, 1919. 56 acres ofland situated at Gordon street, Lans-downe, with S-roomed house and all *conv eni encea. __■

A final reminder is given of theing sale of furniture which is being held •at Mr 0. E. Chamberlain's, UpperPlain, to-morrow afternoon, commencingat 1.30 o'clock, and is being conductedby Mr A. T. Dickason.

The. committee of the peace celebra-tions invite the public to subscribefunds to enable them to carry out thepeace celebrations in a fitting maimer.The names of the canvassing committeeappear ou page I of this issue.PIMPLES MAR FACIALBeauty that attracts belongs only to

those whose faces are free from pimp'esaud skin eruptions. If you .ire troubledwith such distressing complaints, cabBee Ointment to your aid. You can feelits, soothing effects with first applica-tion. A course will bauisL the afflic-tions entirely. Free sample, Pox 2S&,V-, .llington. *

Sufferers from Hay Fever will enjoyspeedy relief by breathing in "NA-ZOL.' A unique, never-failing remedy00 doses 1/6. Use the Nazol Inhaler ''W^

METEOROLOGICAL

MASTERTONMr W. Hood reports for-yesterday:

—Bright sunahino, 2 hours. Tempera-ture: Maximum 07.3deg., minimum 41.S

torres. 38deg.SOLWAY.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that2S points of rain were registered at Sol-way during tho 24 hours ending 9 a.m.to-day.

The Rev. D. C. Bates reports for the24 hours from 9 a.m. this day aslows:—

The indications are for southerlywinds, moderate to strong. There is a.prospect of fair to cloudy weather. The*night will probably be very cold. Thebarometer has a rising tendency.

MARCH.0 4fc

New Moon 2 10 41 p.m.,^^First Quarter 9 2 44 p.m.tFull Moon 17 3 11 a.m.-Last Quarter 25 2 4 a.m.,

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HYDRO-ELECTRICITY.THE RIVAL SCHEMES.

Speaking at yesterday ..:afternoon's.gathering of the Masterton ProgressiveLeague, Mr J. C. Cooper Baid:—

In dealing with the question of hy-dro-electric power for tho Wairarapa, Ithink 1 hardly need to go into the ad-vantages of the establishment of suchpower in this district, as 1 think thoseadvantages aro now only too well re-cognised with regard to those who are.running industries at the present time,or desiring to establish industries, andthe advantages of hydro-electric powerto the farming community of this dis-

d \ trict, either tor power purposes, fort/ household lighting, or for many other

purposes for which hydro-electric powercan be usod, but as time is short, 1 wishto refer specially to the question of thoGovernment establishing hydroelectricpower stations in this district, particu-

dfciuriy as there appears to be an impres-"tJton in tho minds of somo that it the

Government extended their Mangahaoscheme to the Wairarapa it would re-lievo the settlers of this district entirelyof any responsibility in connectionwith the distribution of this power..This impression, 1 may say at once, is

•entirely erroneous, as all that the Gov-ernment Department proposes to dowith their power after the establishment©f head works and the running through.of the main lines, is to sell tho power•wholesale to local bodies, or, properlyspeaking, to the properly constitutedpowor boards that are to be created fortho purpoes of controlling the distnbu-

' . tion of this power.Now, assuming that after a power. board has been established in the Waira-

rapa, embracing presumably the wholeof the townships of the Wairarapa and

■ a considerable portion of the farmingX district as welL, and assuming that that

power board, after making the fullestenquiries, decided that instead of har-nessing the Waiohine for its own sup-ply of power it should buy its power.from the Government* the position thenwould be brielly that it would have to

Jjft take its power from the nearest station,which would be Masterton. It mightbe possible to arrange for the Depart-ment to run its main sub-lines- throughtho Wairarapa, This would cost in roundfigures somewhere about £24,000 or £25,---000, according to Messrs Teniplia andToogood's estimates. The whole-'-of-thebalance of the Avork would have to becarried out by tho local authority; thatwould consist of the running through ofthe balance of the sub-lines carryingthe high voltage, also cover cost of sub-stations at those linos, and distributionfrom thoso various lines, tho whole es-timated cost of which would be some-where about £75,000. It would also be

Jl necessary to keep up just the same en--5r gineering staff and linesmen as if we

had our own head works, and seeingthat we would havo to run fromour ownmain sub-lines, it would probably be;just as well to take over the whole ofthe main sub-line. This fact would pro-bably make no difference at all to theannual coat.

With regard to the question of cheap-ness, I do not suppose for a momentthat, for a start at any rate, we shouldbe able to get power any cheaper fromthe Government than we could generateour own. Of course, eventually wewould do, but wo would have to realiseat the start tho Government would behandicapped with a considerable am-ount of dead capital invested and to beinvested after the establishment of headworks, etc., and they would in conse-quence bo obliged to make their chargesas high as they possibly could to covet-as far as possible the annual interestcost of this huge amount of dead money.The actual difference In amount of inon-

<y required, supposing we carried outour own sub-main line, would be thatwe should require to raiso a loan of£100,000 for distribution purposes, whileif we established our own, head worksin the Waiohine we should probably re-quire £200,000, but the cost of powerapproximately to the user would pro-bably be the same. Wo should be re-lieved, of course, of the responsibilityof keeping up a staff at the head works,and eventually no doubt from the Gov-ernment sources wo should derive cheap-er power, but it would not be for pos-sibly a considerable number of years.

11l connection with tho question ofwhich source of power we should gettho quickest, I have no hesitation at allin saying that once we get our districtconstituted and the power board elect-ed with the necessary authority, aliohaving cleared the air with regard togetting the necessary capital, and itmay bo just as well to point out that-connecting up with the Governmentscheme we should probably get ourmoney easier, as it would*be to theGovernment interest to see that we gotthe money for distribution purposes. Butapart from this, once the local authoritywas in a position to command its capi-tal, assuming it was intended to go infor its own head works, then I have nohesitation in saying that the, localscheme could be put through verymuch quicker, and we should be in con-trol of our own power here possiblysome years quicker than the Govern-ment could eupply us. I am well awareof the fact that Mr Parry has madetho statement that he could put theMangahao scheme through in threeyears, but unfortunately Mr I'arry isleaving New Zealand, and is not nowcommitted to any statement he hasmade, and I venture to say that hissuccessor will not be prepared to makethe samo sanguine statement. Person-ally I feel quite sure, from informationthat I havo received, that the Govern-ment's Mangahao scheme could not beharnessed inside of five years, possiblyoven longer. The preliminary workalone ot taking roads over tho rangosto tho various head works is a big un-dertaking in itself. There are alsothree different dams to be constructed,.and two long tunnels, one of them over100 chains long. There is also a mainline to be laid extending from Welling-ton to Wanganui in the first place, fromBunnythorpe over the ranges to Wood-ville, from Woodville to Dannevirke,and from Woodvillo through tho Waira-rapa to Wellington, a very big under-taking indeed; one that I should saywould take at least three years if itwas started to-day.

With the knowiodge, therefore, of thoamount of work ahead of the Govern-ment in the establishment of its Manga-hao scheme, it seems to me that everypossible amount of available energy willhave to be put into it to get the jobthrough in five years, but I may saythat for myseif I have a perfectly openmind with regard to which power weshould use. After the local authority iselected it could then be their duty tosee Mr Birks, who is now in charge, andfind out the best arrangements that canbe made with him; at the same timecomplete estimates, if necessary, couldbe procured with regard to cost andtime for local scheme. After the wholething was weighed up it would thenrest with the elected local bodies to de-cide which of the two it wouJd be inthe best interests of this district to pintheir faith to.

SUPREME COURT.

DANTELIi V. K.EBBELL.

(Continued from Pago 6.}.liogihald William Kebboll, the de-

fondant, continued his evidence thismorning.

To Air Kennedy: Witness first com-plained about the defective workman-ship on an occasion when Mr A. Daniellcalled to see about a pipe that hadspoxied the beaver board. Witness sentin a letter on September 28th, 1917, en-closing a cheque for £350, but did notcomplain of defective work in the letter.Tho defective pipo was a small matterat first, but it grew. At that date wit-ness had made no complaint in regardto tho timber, plumbing nor foundations.Witness first consulted his solicitor afew months .ago. Ho placed tho casein his hands generally, and told himthat a definite contract prico had beenfixed. Mr Kobinson probably had legalreasons for not referring to the contractprico in letters he wrote to Daniell. Ac-cording to his solicitor's lotters, it wasat that time simply a matter of a fairprice, as witness wanted to settle thomatter. They offered £75 in additionto the £425 paid to settle tho matter.When tho first defence was filed there•was no mention of defective work.

Mr Kennedy: Is it not a fact, MrKobbell, that tho question of defectivework never crossed your mind till thoseproceedings were commenced?—-No, IKnew about many of the faults, but oth-ers have been pointed out to me.

Replying to Mr Kennedy, witness ad-mitted that he had paid Daniell a che-que for £75j and had received a receipt(produced), which stated that the am-ount was on account of cartage. Wit-ness said he had not taken any noticeof what was put on the receipt by Tem-ple. His £75 was'not intended to payMorris for cartage, but fb pay Danioll.c- ALr Kennedy: Then how is it thatthe amount charged on your account forcartage is almost exactly £75, and youpaid £75.'—That is'very-easily explain-ed. Mr Temple suggested that as I hadalready paid £.'l5O I should pay the ad-ditional £75 to bring the total up tothe £-125.

Mr Kennedy:-When you interviewedByford Bros., what was their estimate.'—Byford-'s estimate was £450 apartfrom cartage. ' .-.. .

Did it not occur to you to get thedefinite price, aud time for completion,in-writing from Daniell ?-—No; 'I thoughtDaniell "a word was good enough forme. I left everything to Daniell's, andtrusted them.

You thought they were honourableenough to do tho fair thing by you?—lthought they would.

Then why did you go to Byford for anestimate.'—I had been away from NewZealand for two years, and had losttouch with.prices; as..soon as I knewDaniell Vs price was fair I was satisfied.

Did Daniell agree to finish tho house,in six weeks?—-Mr Archie Daniell toldme tho place would bo completed in sixweeks from the time of starting. I toldDaniell I was getting married, andwanted to get into the house as soon aspossible after returning from my honey-moon.

Do you suggest that the shed outsidewas extra to the contract?—Yes, I gota rough estimate for that from MrDan-iell.

You did not get an estimate for theother extras?—No.

Mr Robinson here read letters whichhe had sont to Mr Daniell upon Keb-bell 's instructions. One letter suggestedan outside opinion being obtained ofthe work, upon which Kebbell wouldpay. Another letter offered to pay anextra £7.r>, over the £420, to settle thematter.

Herbert Byford, builder, said thatKebbell consulted him in April, 1917,about a cottage. Kebbel showed him a.-ketch and asked for a price. Witnesstool; a copy of tin- sketch Kebbell had,and prepared an estimate. Witness'sprice was £l.r>o without cartage. At thebottom of the sketch and estimate inwitness's book was a note, "Daniell£445 with cartage.'" This note wasmade because Kebb.'ll said,""l've gota price, from Daniell—£445 with cart-age.'' Witness put the note at the bot-tom of his estimate, as a check. Hesaid to Kebbell, "Well, Daniell is thelowest; gi\e it. to him." If witnesshad been given the job he would havecarried it through for £450.

To Mr Kennedy: On the sketch .shownto witness by Kebbell the double chim-ney erected by Daniell and other minormatters were not allowed for. No sep-tic tank was stipulated, but a sum of£16 was allowed for drainage. The erec-tion of tho windmill was not providedfor. The sketch did not allow for allthe cupboards which Daniell hail put in, :nor was gas provided for.

Walter Hodges, builder, said that, inconjunction with Messrs E. J. Rose and.1. T. Watson, areh.ito.-its, he made an es-timate of the quantities in Kebbell\shouse. They made tho value of every-thing at £022 10s. The foundations hadbeen examined, and they found in fourplaces tho concrete was not more thantwo inches under the surface. Witnesswould not put in a foundation less thansix inches under the surface. One sug-gestion to remedy this defect was toplace a -oiK-retc footpath all aroundthe house, or to undermine tho founda-tion and continue it down. This wouldcost £15. The gully-trap had no rightto be where it was. This would cost £5to put right. With'respect to the bea-ver board in the bathroom, witnessthought, this was not a proper materialwith which to line a bathroom. Beaverboard was not a proper material for put-ting under the sink. Witness allowed£15 for remedying this. Plugging theends of tho rustic weatherboards neartho corners should also have been done.The pantry was separated from the un-lined washhousc with one thickness ofbeaver board, which was not a propermaterial for lining a washhouse. In afirst-class job tho washhouso should havebeen lined. This would cost £15. Fortotara joists, etc., that should havo beenput in where other timbers were used,witness estimated £30 should be allow-ed. Allowing tho deductions mention-od, the cost of the building would be re-duced to £527. This estimate was madejointly by witness and Messrs Rose andWatson. At the timo they made the es-timate thoy had not seen Daniell'a es- ;timate. j

PJrnest John Rose, farmer, a retired 'architect, said his estim « -■ " ' -'"'houso was £622 10s. Witness had gonointo calculations of the A•■ -• a v ahouse, and his figure-" " IV" nDaniell's considerably. Daniell'*» fig-*ures showed that 12,130 feet of timberhad been used in the job, whereas wit-ness could only find 9768 feet This 'was a difference of 2362 feet of timber.With regard to cement, witness calcu-'a<-ed that 47 bass had been used, where-as plaintiff claimed for 84 bags. This.sr""ved a discrer-f"e->- <■>' "" biir? ofcement. Witness also enumerated otherdiscrepancies in reply to counsel.

Replying to Mr Kennedy, witnesssaid that allowance had been made forwa-.tage, as was usually don" by archi-tects on jobs. It was not to allow

wastage on the studs and joists, as therut. pieces could bo used.

John Thomas Watson, architect, whohad made tho joint estimate with Roseof the quantities of timber, comout, etc.,used in Kebbell'» house, corroboratedthe figures of the previous witness. Wit-ness also considered that beaver boardshould not have been used where it was,aud corroborated the opinions expressedby Hodges. .To Mr Kennedy: The foundations hadstood'all right, but witness consideredit was necessary to go down several in-ches to get a uniform solidity for afoundation.

Mr Robinson, in addressing tho court,pointed out that the architects had notprovided in-their estimated deductionsfor loss caused by delay in completingtho house, for geenral damages by rea-son of tho house not being first-class,and also for loss which must be occas-ioned during the carrying out of tho al-terations now deemed necessary.

Mr Kennedy said that his clients didnot want to claim for any item to whichthey were not justly entitled. He askedHis Honour to deduct from the state-ment of claim £9 ss-for the rangewrongly charged, and also £5 for the de-fective gully-trap.

His Honour said he would take timeto consider his decision. 0

PEACE CONFERENCE.DEFINITE PROPOSALS.

READY FOR SIGNATURE

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association(Received Wednesday, at 10.10 a.m.)

PARIS, TuesdayDefinite peace proposals havo now

been formulated and aro to be consid-ered during the next two or three daysby M. Clemenceau, President Wilson,Mr Lloyd George and Signer Orlando,They will probably be ready for signa-ture next week.

FARMERS ISSUE A WRIT.AGAINST FERTILIZER OOMPANT

A writ containing tho names of over200 farmers resident in Otago andSouthland, as plaintiffs, was recentlyissued out of the Supremo Court atWellington, and was served upon theNow Zealand Farmers'* Fertilizer Com-pany, Ltd., Auckland.

The plaintiffs allege that they wereinduced to take shares in tho companyas the result of misrepresentations madein the prospectus of tho company andby canvassers. The alleged misrepre-sentations, complained of are that thepromoters of the company held valuablerights, offers and concessions thatwould enable them to sell phosphateand other fertilizers to farmer share-holders at greatly reduced rates, andthat the promoters had not. promised anyinducement to the original subscribersto induce them to become members ordirectors.

It is alleged that the promoters didnot hold any rights or concessions, andthat not only were promises made tooriginal subscribers to make up theminimum subscription required by stat-ute, but that soon after incorporationthe'company reduced its capital by ac-cepting surrenders of shares taken bythe persons to whom the promises- weremarie. The company. has a nominalcapital of half a million, and there axeabout. SOOO shareholders throughout thoDominion.,

It is stated that other writs are beingissued on behalf of groups of sharehol-dersin Taranaki, Canterbury and otherdistricts.

Mr O. O. Mazengarb, of the firm otMa/.engarb and Hay, ia solicitor for theplaintiff shareholders, and Mr C P.Skerrett. X.C, has been retained ascounsel.

RAROTONGAN RIOTS.

HEAVY SENTENCES,

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)AUCKLAND, Tuesday,

A resident of Karotonga, writing to afriend in Auckland regarding tho re-

cent riot of returned soldiers, states:—"The- boys arrived by tho Paloona on

March 3rd. Great preparations were

made to receive them, and all unitedto give the meu the welcome they de-served—one that would express thogratitude and the joy of their people.During the first week we had manysiun* that some of the boys meant tobe troublesome. On Sunday, March tHh,we. had a. very impressive service in theopen air. The colours were handed over(consecrated) to be kept in the church.Unfortunately a great deal of bushbeer was consumed after the morninge,-.rviee, and by Sunday evening a largenumber of soldiers was beyond control.

'•A number of sober aud faithful sol-diers was got together to guard thetown, and by about 10 p.m. all was

oiiii-t. On Monday some of the ring-leaders were, tried ami sentenced to livewars' imprisonment. Eflectivo ar-rangements were made to keep peac, .

••Our troubles are. not over, but wedo not, anticipate anything as serious as

the disturbance of last Sun.lay night.We are giad to iiud so many of our boyswho are nut >\>oUi by their experiencesin other and although a num-

ber of them havo brought shame on us,yet wo cannot forget the great services,

good record and loyalty of the groat'majority of them. The really badcases are very few, and the troublesomecases are altogether about fifty.>?

THE IRISH PROBLEM.MILITARY ACTION.

TO PREVENT DISTURBANCTES.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)(Received Wednesday, at 8.45 a.m.)

LONDON, TuesdayThe military commander'of Ireland

has forbidden meetings and process-ions on tha occasion of Delavera's en-try into Dublin.

PERSONAL ITEMS.Dr. Eandall Woodhouso has been .ap-

pointed superintendent of the Welling-ton Hospital.

Tho Carterton Ncwa states that it isunderstood that Mr W. Howard Boothhas consented to .become a candidatefor the Mayoralty of Carterton.

At the meeting of .the-executive: ofthe Wairarapa Patriotic Association inMasterton yesterday, a lotter was readfrom Sir Walter Buchanan, M.L.C., ten-dering his resignation as he intendedbeing" absent from the Dominion forsome months. Mr J. T. M. Hornsby,M.P., expressed the opinion that SirWalter Buchanan should be grantedleave of absence for the whole periodin which he ia out of the Dominion. Sev-eral other members, expressed a similaropinion, and leave of absonco was ac-cordingly granted.

Mr R. .1. King, of Masterton,.who re-cently won the Dominion Rifle Cham-pionship, was the guest of tho Progress-ive League at a luncheon yesterday.Tho president referred in words' !ofpraise to Mr King's accomplishment,and to the fact that only a steady, re-liable and diligent man could have at-tained such an honour. He pointed outthat Mr King was competing for muni-cipal honours next month, and he hopedas at the rifle meeting, that he wouldcome out on top. Mr King suitably ac-knowledged the kindly sentiments ex-pressed. 'A quiet wedding was solemnised atBt. Matthew's Church, Masterton, yes-terday afternoon, when Miss Edith Mur-ray, second daughter of Mr and Mrs" J.L. Murray, of Masterton, was marriedto Lieutenant G. 11. Davcy, N.Z.E.F.,son of Mr and -Mrs G. Davcy, Foxton.Tho ceremony was performed by Arch-deacon Johnson, of St. Paul's, Welling-ton, assisted by the Rev. Walker, M~A.Tho brido was attended by her sistor,Miss Gladys Murray, as maid of honour,and Gunner W. Davey acted as bestman. Lieutenant and Mrs Davey leftlater by motor for Auckland and Eoto-rua.

Tho death of another of Auckland'searliest settlers, Mra Jane Young, widowof Mr W. J. Young, occurred on Satur-day. Mrs Young, who was in her 88thyear, came from Scotland in tho shipRoyal Admiral in IS4O, landing at thoBay of Islands. Tho deceased had aneventful experience, for the family,which had taken up land at Whangarei,was forced by the Maoris to flee fromthere, reaching Auckland in an uusea-worthy craft. For years after this, andduring her married life, Mrs Young liv-ed on the frontier, and had many variedand difficult experiences with' the Mao-ris.

The appointment, of Mr 11. J. TaperelL,a well-known Now Zealand journalist,to the position of editor of the Sydney-Evening News, was announced recently.Mr Taperell began his newspaper careeron tho Wairarapa Daily Times, and fromthis office went to the Now ZealandTimes, lie afterwards joined the staffof tho Sydney Daily Telegraph, and roseto the position of editorial writer. Af-ter being with the Telegraph for sev-eral years he returned to Wellington, tobecome editor of the New ZealandTimes. Returning to Sydney he rejoin-ed the staff of the Telegraph, and abouttwo years ago he retire'! on account ofill-health. Tho new editor of the Syd-ney Morning Herald (Mr Brunsden Flet-cher) is also a!1old New- Zeaiander, hav-ing received his education at the Thamesand Auckland.

PEACE CELEBRATION MUSIC

Singers and iustruinetalists are re-minded of the public meeting arrangedfor to-night in the Social Hall at theMunicipal Buildings . It is hoped toform a strong choir and to at once com-mence rehearsals of suitable peace cele-bration music.

PROFESSOR NICHOLLS

FRIDAY NIGHT'S ADDRESS

Professor Nicholls, who arrived fromtho United States a few days ago, hasbeen lecturing in tho North, relatingthe stor yof America's prohibition tightand victory. It is reported that Pro-fessor Nicholls can move his audiences,and that he does not study effect orgive timo for applause, but goes on withhis story. As he describes victory af-tor victory, the people, it 13 stated, en-thuse, but* he does not wait for any ex-pression from his audience. He is de-scribed as "a perfect tornado," and oneof the greatest American authorities onprohibition. Many and sundry reportshave reached New Zealand about Am-erica, and her attitude towards theopen bars, and all who desire to knowthe facts are advised by advertisementin this issue to hear Professor Nich-olls.

INDUSTRIAL WAR.FRENCH DEMANDS.

EAHiWAYMEN THREATEN STRIKE

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)(Received Wednesday, at 10.5 a.m.)

PARIS, Tuesday.The French 's Federa-

tion havo threatened_ general strike

on May.. Ist unless tho railways arenationalised and an eight-hours dayenforced, with a minimum salary of £-weekly.

RHONDDA MINERS GO OUT.LONDON, Monday.

There are now 24,000 Rhondda min-ers on strike.

STRIKE AT BARCELONA.(Received, Wednesday, at 10.10 a.m.)

MADRID, Monday.There is a general strike at Barce-

lona.

IN THE AIR.

EXTRAORDINARY INVEN-TION.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)(Received Wednesday, at 10.10 a.m.)

WASHINGTON, Monday.Mr N. D. Baker (Secretary of Wax)

has announced the invention of an au-tomatic airplane, which made a flightof 100 miles to a given point success-fully without anyone aboard.

TREATMENT OF BLACKS.

A CLIMB DOWNAustralian and N.Z Cnhl« Association

SYDNEY, Tuesday.The .Rev. Mr Watson, in a letter to

tho press, now says that his'statementdid not refer to the Northern Terri-tory, but was part of a general resumeof the treatment of blacks since thoconvict days.

CHURCH UNION.

N.S.W. SCHEME.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)(Received Wednesday, at 11.30 a.m.)

.. SYDNEY, This Day.The Methodist Conferenco has unan-

imously endorsed tho basis of tho unionof the Presbyterian Methodist andCongregational Churches.

It was decided that the minimumstipend of a married minister shall be£260 annually.

UNSEEMLY CONDUCT.

OF EXCITED SOLDIERSAustralian and N.Z. Cable Association(Received Wednesday, at 11.10 a.m.)

BRISBANE, This Day.Tin; returned soldiers attacked the

Daily Standard newspaper, after ■•ail-ing upon the paper to apologise to thesoldiers for certain remarks publish-ed.

Several shots were fired and thewindows were broken , There were nocasualties.

A meeting of returned soldiers andsympathisers carried a resolution call-ing upon the Government to deport theBolsheviks and Senator Eerricks, other-wise steps will bo taken to removethem.

Cabinet has closed all the hotels inthe city until further notice.

SPORTING.

RANGITIKEI RACES

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)BULLS, This Day.

The Rangitikei meeting opened to-

day. R-esults: —SCOTT MEMORIAL.

lliustio i111ah -Madam Bistort . •$

All .started. Won by a. nose on thepost. Time, Imin 14. I—osecs.

A Press Association message fromAuckland states that. Bonnie Maid audBattle Song have boon scratched for allengagements at the Auckland RacingClub's Easter mooting.

Estlami, Biplane, Hymestra, Bee andScornful have been scratched from theA..T.C. Doncaster Handicap, and Estlandand Biplane from the Sydney Cup.

Tho entries for tho A.J.C. AutumnMeeting at Randwick total 92-5, as com-pared with 895 last year.

COMMERCIAL.SOUTHERN GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

..By —l'res> wwm-itniuij.i

CHRISTCHUECH, Tuesday.The weather has broken with a cold

sou Vwestor and a heavy shower of rain,but a good fall is doubtful with so sud-den a change. The country is badly innoed of rain, but being bo lato in theseason tho rain would likely be followedwith frosts, so that little growth of

I grass could be expected under the cir-| cumstancee.

Farmers aro not selling their oats atjtho prices at present offered, as theyanticipate that a large quantity of chaff

jwill be required for winter feeding.There is, therefore, practically no busi-' noss doing in oats with famrers, and atpresent there is no outside demand forchaff. There is no alteration in thoposition.j Regarding wheat, there is an over-supply of Tuscan as compared with

'Hunters and Pearl, duo to the fact thatonly one price was fixed, and as millersaro now not anxious to buy, bakers arefinding a difficulty in placing Tuscan._?few more potatoes are offering, andthe price is now £5 at country stations.For the present or forward deliverymore .enquiries. are now coming to handfrom tho northern markets.

BOLSHEVISM.SPREADING IN HUNGARY.

DEMONSTRATIONS IN VIENNA.

vAustralian and N.Z. Cable Association)(Received Wednesday, at 9.1 Oa.m.)

VIENNA, Monday.Soon after Count Karolyi resigned

tho Bolshoviks at Budapest disarmedtho foreigners and removed their mili-tary badges and decorations. Sailorsposted machine guns in the streets andoccupied the Czecho-Slovak Embassy.

Tho Entente -Ministers left tho city.Somo shops were pillaged on -the fol-lowing day.

The Bolshevik spirit is being increas-ingly felt in Vienna, where thousandsdemonstrated in favour of the Bolshe-vik regime.

UTTER CONFUSIONVIENNA, Monday

A. great anti-Entente demonstrationfavoured the establishment of a SovietRepublic, but the Austrian CentralWorkers' Council rejected the Hungar-ian overtures owing to Austria's de-pendence upon the Entente for food.

Political circles fear the extension,of Hungarian Bolshevism to Polandand tho Balkans. M. Masaryk hasresigned the Presidency of Czeeho-Slo-vakia.

It is reported that Hungary's Bolshe-vik Government is gaining support, andis determined to resist Polish Czecho-Slovakian and Roumanian encroach-ments.

Communists disarmed '-47 of the En-tente troops at Budapest. The EntenteMission has departed.

The development in Hungary hascaused a deep impression in Germany-?It is hoped that the arrival of food,which has begun, will maintain quiet.

Tho Spartacists have, opened freshagitation by strikes in Lubeek aud riotsin Stettin.

A general riot is threatened in P.res-

GAINING INFLUENCE.

The Bolshevik movement is .spreadingto Bosnia, Croatia, au'dSlavonia.

VIENNA, Monday

' Armed peasants are fighting theSerbs, among whom it in reported Bol-shevism is gaining influence.

The Communists have occupied banksin various parts of Hungary.

PANIC AT BUDAPEST.(Received Wednesday, at 10.5 a.m.)

PARTS, Tuesday.There is a panic at Budapest. The

remainder of Hungary is quiet, andto Bosnia, Croatia and Slavonia.Sovots.

The Bolshevik Army is reported tobe en route to Hungary from Russia,and is said to be in the neighbourhoodof Brody.It is believed at Prague that the

Bolshevists are merely Count Karolyi 'sGovernment -puppets.

KAROLYI'S PLOTTING.■Received Wednesday, at 12.10 p.m.)

BERNE, Tuesday.Reports from Budapest state that

Count Karolyi for months past hadbeen negotiating with the Russian Bol-sheviks with tho object of introducingBolshevism into Boumania and Jugo-slavia.

Tt is alleged that the Russian andHungarian armies are co-operatingagainst Roumania with the object ofthreatening the frontier.

BRITISH POLITICS.

ANOTHER BY-ELECTIONilesrraiiiin me \ .", • ;lhl<- A ««< ■■' I fit ion

('Received Wednesday, 12.10 p.m.)LONDON, Tuesday.

The London University by-electionresulted: —Professor Oman (Coalition-ist*, 2t>l3; Gilbert Murray, 1330, Athei-stan Riley (Independent), 1032.

SHIPPING PROBLEM

SKIPS FOR NEW ZEALANDAustralian aud N 7 '«hle As-'-'-mon

LONDON, Monday.Official: The-'question of securing an

increase in the number of insulatedships for New Zealand, has been urgedvigorously during the past months byMr -Massey, who, in addition to con-sulting the Shipping Controller and com-municating with tho Imperial authori-ties, has by several interviews drawnpointed attention to the Dominion'sshipping needs.

Mr Massey has now been advised bythe Shipping Controller that three ad-ditional steamers had been assignod toNow Zealand for the April loading.

SHIPPINGCOMBINE.

AUSTRALIA WILL FIGHT

Aristralran n" 'V 7 I'ahle *s« "•••»MELBOURN E, Monday.

The Minister for Shipping states thattho Commonwealth Government had nointention of sitting down quietly audallowing itself to be squoezed out by abig shipping ring. It considered thatno .country in tho world was likely tosuffer more than Australia through theaction of tho shipping ring.

An extonsion of the shipbuildingprogramme of the Federal Govern-ment, by the construction of four moresteel vessels, would shortly receive Cab-inet's consideration . The vessels wouldbe ten thousand tons each, fitted withrefrigerating space, and would have aspeed of 12£ knots.

Ladies, do not wear out your beauti-ful clothes on the old-fashioned wash-board—let "NO RUBBING" LaundryHelpand the pure "GOLDEN RULE"Soap do the work for you.—Watson andCo., Ltd. *To correct acidity and flatnlonev takeSHARLAND'S FLUID MAGNESTA.Being freshly prepared and always fullstrength,SHARLAND'S is the best youcan buy. •

WASTAGE OF COAL.

STARTLING RESULTS OF RECENTTESTS.

Experiments made somo days agonroved that fully -r>u per cent of tho -oa)we burn is wasted. One of the "jstswas this: Two equal quantities of coalwere taken, and one was treated withtjie Rritish chemical preparation, Sf \ ioThe ordinary coal burned for I hour 40minutes. The Saveo-sprinkled < oallasted 2 hours .'?<> minutes. And the

fire was brighter and hotter, in Iwas almost smokeless. This ele*rlyhows what a splendid economisei "»f

fuel is Saveo. No wonder it has -«o•nMcd '"The National Coal Saver."

By regularly using Saveo a bouaeholder can easily <:wo £1 and mo" -<i

I'.o.'il in the course of a twelve-month\nd .Saveo costs only sixpence a packt--ennugh to ti'-r.t 4cwt of coal, Co *it slai-k. Saveo is obtainable from mo«tironmongers and stores. Wholesale din•ribiitors: W. I\ <'ntdow and Co., We.'■ngtori. "

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.JAPAN'S ATTITUDE.AN APOLOGIST SPEAKS.

(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)(Received Wednesday, at-5.55 a.m.)

PARIS, Monday.The Chief of the Japanese. Press Bu-

reau, attached to the Peace D*elegationrin an interview, said that the idea ofJapanseeking to amend the League cov-enant was to prevent discrimination be-tween aliens, who seemed advanced en-ough and qualified to become membersof tin; League . He. believed that theLeague could not be solidly founded on.any other basis. It must be foundedon equity because the citizens of na-tions would be compelled if necessarayto sacrifice their lives to-defend theLeague. Ho believed that it had neverentered the.minds of the Japanese dele-gates to utilise tho amendment in or-der to press the solution of tho immi-gration question. The former shouldnot be confused with immigration.There was a unanimous demand on thepart of tho Japanese people to havoequality, a, principle clearly embodied!in the covenant.

RIOTING IN EGYPT.

A FURTHER OUTBREAK.(Australian and N.Z. Cable Aseociatiom)

LONDON, Monday.Tho Dally Kxpress' Cairo correspon-

deut states that all railway traffic inwas suspended on Sunday.

wrecked mimy stations and eat thelines, but th(! troops now hold tho prin-cipal stations. Aeroplanes patrol the'tracks, iiring on the mobs with mach-iiui trims. The trouble was renewed on.AFonday, more stations being destroy-ed. The student and lawyer classes,who fomented the trouble, now fin.ithemselves in the hands of lawlessbands of Bedouin labourers. Cairo fearsfrosh outbreaks, but the railways amitelegraphs are heavily guarded and tbostreets patrolled. The troops are con-ilru'd to barriicks.

MINISTER'S VIEW.LONDON, Monday.

Lord Cur/on, in the House of Lords,,said the situation in Egypt was lessanxious. Mobs in Upper Egypt hadtorn up tho railways and cut the tele-graph poles, but communication waabeing maintained by aeroplanes andwireless. The recent manifestationswore predatory rather than political. Aserious feature was the possibility ofthe Bedouins joining in the disturban-ces . Doubtless General Allenby would*soon restore order.

REFORM ADMINISTRATION.LONDON, Monday

The Government is instituting an.inquiry with a view to the reform ofthe administration of Egypt.

INTERNED ALIENS.

DRASTIC PROPOSALSAustralian and N.Z. Cable Association"*(Received Wednesday, at 5.45 a.m..

LONDON, Monday.Lord Jersey, speaking in the

of Lords, foreshadowed the drastic ex-pulsion of interned aliens. The num-ber was now 6000, whereof 4000 would"probably desire to remain.

Lord .lerkesy advised them to expect;the worst, though they would be al-lowed the right, of appeal to a tribu-nal.

The Primate and others appealed fora. less drastic, measure.

Lord Jersey promised that all eases*should be considered on their indivio--ual merit.

NAURUISLAND.

AUSTRALIA CLASFVIS ALLAustralian and N Z Cable Association)

LONDON, Monday .Mr Keith Murdoch writes:—'Mr.

; jpito of Mr Hughes' latest memoran -dam regarding Nauru Island, whichoffers a guarantee to British trading"concerns of a fair share of tho phos-phates, Britain seems likely to insiston tho mandate going to Britain, thoisland being attached to a Britishgroup.

Lord Milner, in discussing with MrMassey and Mr Hughes tho question ora fair distribution'of the phosphates,is prepared to guarantee .■»fixed scale of distribution for Austra-lasia and Britain. Mr Hughes is not*satisfied with this. Mr Massey natur-ally is satisfied, seeing that his claimfor tho Nauru mandato is based onlyon the somewhat ilimsv argument thafe-tho trade route from Nauru to Auck-land is much the same distance as tbr>route from Nauru to Brisbane.

NEW BUDGET.

INCREASE IN DITTIESViat'iliq., :-..< V 7, Cah\v \a?iniHßiioU.,»(Received Wednesday, at. 10.10 a.m.)

LONDON, Monday^It is anticipated that the new Budget

will provide for increased dutiea oar-wines, beer and spirits.

MININGAUCKLAND STOCK QUOTATIONS.i

Quotations are as follows for the firsfc-;;all at Auckland to-day:—

Buyers. 'Sellers.;.- ;€ *' if ? r. *•

Wailii 2 2 0 2 _ 9.Junction 12 1 12, 6Talisman 7 0 R 0

5T__ WAIRAKAPA I>AIIA TlM_». WEDNESDAY, MAKCH 26. 1»1»

DO YOU DEEAD WASHING DAY?

The drudgery of washing is now aMing of the past to those who use

.ASV MONDAY."This preparation does away with thai

' ,l;.rustiiij. hard rubbing which not only

* .*.-;.r.es you, but wears* away the cloth■s. "HASY MONDAY" makes the

c. ii spot'cssly clean and cannot dam•he finest fabric.

iiv a large packet—sufficient for nil

<i ■ .■ ; u~ washings^—from any grocer. Cet< ; -ket today ami find out how speed■ ,-ii-d easily a day's washing can b«"

1■- ■' >ni.lis(ied'. It is very simple to use

~ merely add a little "EASY MONPiV" to'the boiling 'water, rinse do~.->. ".uol hang out tn dry.* Wbreesfih■.<.>■„',"■• W. E. Caldow and Co.. Weiini'Ton *

The boys want strong boots—not tooheavy, but the kind that give goodwear We supply them at reasonable'rices, in fact the values offering cannoti>e beaten. —Carpenter and Evans thegood quality store, Masterton. *

A well-fitting gent's shoo is both at-tractive and comfortahle. We have agood range in round and snub toe, bothblack and tan. at 30s, 35s and 37s 6dand Black Brogues at 355. Let fity oU>—Carpenter and "Evans, the Shopfor Men's Footwear, Masterton, *

In strong working boots, nailed _a£-unnailed, we have lines that_ give goo*service. Shooters at all prices froiw19s 6d to 365. The best are the ;heap-•*st in the long run. Special farmersr

boots up to 50s. They are good.—Carp-enter and Evanp (late J. Carpenter), ~Masterton. *

SUPREME COURT.

DANIELL v.KEBBELL.A BUILDING DISFUTE

Charles Edward Daniell (C. E. Dan-iell, Ltd.) proceeded against ReginaldWilliam Kebbell to recover £381 10a 4dfor work done and material supplied inerecting a building. There was a. coun-t-r-claim for £132 for breach of contractand material supplied.

Mr E. Kennedy, of Wellington, *ap-

fvarcd for plaintiff, and Mr Robinsonfor defendant.

Continuing his evidence, ArchibaldH. Daniell, in reply to Mr Robinson,said that, he went out to tho job to ob-tain a definite estimate. Ho. did-notremember giving Kebbell an estimate,0±: £450 for the. work. Kebbell was intie position to expect tho utmost good£aith in him. The cartage account[from Morris was sent to his firm. Itwas returned to Morris, with instruc-tions that it be forwarded on to Keb-.bt'll. Kebbell sent the. account backwith the explanation that Daniell andCo. were to pay cartage and freight.Temple consulted him before sendinga reply to Kebbell. In this letter thearrangement with A. Daniell was ad-mitted. He was prepared to deny auyttatement to the effect that there were,".750 feet less timber in the house than■charged for. He did not know tho ex-net measurement of the timber in thefeouse, but 11,300 superficial feet weredelivered on tho site. Ho would denythat Kebbell asked him to readjust theaccount. HLs foreman did not makef.revision for a copper, and the amountfor providing it was contained in the.account.

By Mr Kennedy: Jle was simply the<!.'■-j tsldo manager.

His Honor stated that he did not un-derstand the witness. The witness h.-wlsailed to make- himself understood dur-ing the whole time ho had been in thobox. His Honor said he had been look-tag up authorities to ascertain if hei?ould not transfer the ease to somoether tribunal.

Mr Kennedy stated that plaintiffwould be most happy to have the mat-ter transferred to arbitration.

Mr Robinson said his client at the.vi+sct had suggested the matters indispute should be settled by arbitration,tut this plaintiff had refused.

His Honour stated that almost everyitem was in dispute. He thought theparties could come to an amicable un-derstanding1 in less than an hour.

Raymond Lee, architect, in tho employof C. E. Daniell, Ltd., detailed thecircumstances connected with the furn-ishinrr of a finished plan, and the var-ious Alterations and additions to thecompleted house as not contained in theplan.

By Mr Robinson: He was a qualifiedarchitect. On some plans the depth offoundation was shown.

Walter W. Morris, carrier, Alfrodton,Stated that ho did some cartingin con-nection with Kebbell's job. Kebbell.

company with Archie Daniell, ap-proached him as to carting charges.*"iniell left them, and he came to anarrangement with Kebbell to cart thetimber at £1 14s per ton. He chargedup the account to Kebbell. The onlyfommunication he received from Daniell-vas notification of the despatch oftimber. He sent the account to Keb-t-11, who waited upon him at his houso«.ud'ticked off amounts he was respon-sible for, such as furniture, etc. Keb-t-11 told him to send the account forrating timber, etc., to Daniell. Her.-'ceived a letter from Daniell and Co.stating that Kebbell was responsiblefor the account. He later tackled Keb-I—ll and accused him of shuffling. Kebi -U «aid he- would see that the moneyv,a« paid, and he shortly afterwards re■-

-vived a cheque from Daniell and Co.•'■r.t the amount.

Frederick W. Temple, inside roana-■-■r for C. K. Daniell, Ltd., said his'=irst connection with the Kebbell mat -'."r was over an account sent in byMorris. He considered the account*riould have- <: one to Kebbt'H- alld n"r-.rned it to Morris with a note to this.-.if.-vt After checking the account.v.-er later with Kebbell. he handed in

k cheque for £7,". His firm later sent.:-von" t, cheque to Morris for the am-.-.unt

o of his account. Ho was always:.:ider the impression that Kebbell had■■■■ ide "i definite- arrangement with Mor-

cartage. He advised Kebbell■that ho had insured the phv.-i: for £"50.defendant never called upon him in ref-rence to the general account.

.1 M. Coradine, building contractor,

-i Masterton, stated that he had seeuK-bbell's cottage recently in company-.vith others . They had a plan of the'•uilding, the statement of claim, etc.He good look at the building, and"ftei" scrutinisLn<r some of the. items hewas satisfied they were correct. Ilotook.tejmo measurements of the bulk items-irid found them correct. The prices andcharges in his opinion were reasonable•">"d rfair, and the house a good andhonest job. The building ground was.•-olid and he considered the- foundationsonite"equal to all requirements.

_He

;.W no inferior timber, and tho joinerywork was completed iv a tradesmanlikemanner .

By Mr Robinson: He would not use aoliferent foundation on similar ground..lie did not take any measurements,but he considered the value- of the

was close on £600.William Ilenrv Judd, building con-

tractor, stated that he was building a~>iace about six miles further on thankebbell's in the winter of 1917. The•weather was bad, and he had a difficulty•■a procuring labour. He inspected the-'rr.b in dispute recently. Ilf wentthrough the majority of tho items in thostatement and found they were accur-ate. The charges in his opinion were•—asonable and the work very satisfao -•rorv The concrete foundations wereni *<rood order and the right kind ofThing for such a building. The valueof the place, including everything, was,'"n his opinipn, between £700 and £800.

By Mr Robinson: It was not an un-tj-ual thing to furnish accounts similarto that suppbf-d by plaintiff to defend-ant. . . ,

David. A. Pickering, sanitary plumb-er said that ho visited Kebbell's house-t.-n Monday and examined the whole of

the work. .He would sa.y that theplumbing work would comply with thoBorough by-laws . The prices chargedfor tho plumbing material was very rea-sonable.

Alexander Newman, painter and pap-erhanger, in the employ of C. E. Dan-iell, Ltd., said bo was instructed by thoforeman to go out to Kebbell'e job andtike his instructions from Kebbell. Oneof tho rooms was re-papered,- as MrsKebbell did not like the colour. Thepaper.put up in the first place waschosen by Mr KebbeU.

Thomas B. Michell, builder, statedthat ho saw Kebbell's job on Monday.He went through the items in thestatement of claim and found them rea-sonable. In his opinion- tho work putinto the building was satisfactory. Itwas all good timber in tho house.

John Gray, ironmonger, in the em-ploy of C. E.. Daniell, Ltd., also gaveevidence.

THE DEFSNCE.Reginald William Kebbell, the de-

fendant in the action, stated that hoapproached A. Daniell and asked forplans for a residence he desired built.Several plans were furnished, and final-ly modified to an estimated cost of£115, subject, to a final settlement as tocartage. He took the plans to. ByfordBros, on the same day to get an esti-mate to satisfy himself that the pricewas right. He handed the plan bockto plaintiffs, but had not Been it since.Tic sketch plan produced was a replicaof tho original one. Accompanied by

A. Daniell he went on to the site. Thesketch plan showed the alterations tothe rooms as stated by Daniell as ag-reed upon on tho site. On the way-bar k they interviewed Morris ro thocarting. "He undertook to make thecontract with Morris, because, knowinghim, he thought ho could strike a betterbargain. On arriving back at Mastor-to:i"he went into Daniell's office, andafter a short wait there, A. Daniell toldhim the price wold be £450, and on thatbasis the work went on. The originallet-gth of the shed was 20 x 12, but henjiiood it should bo lengthonrd to 2Sft,and he purchased the necessary timberand iron himself. The plan was forihv provision of two 10ft rooms, butthose were enlarged 2ft, which he wasprepared to pay for . A number of bagsof cement were left lying on theground and were going to waste. Twodoor frames, two floor clamps and othermaterial still remain on the ground, forwhat, reason ho-did not know. Theremm no paint behind the bath. The bea-ver board under the kitchen sink andunder the wash-hand basin did not resist water. The witness outlined othermatters which he considered structuraldefects. Two additional cupboards out-side those specified were constructedin the kitchen and two others length-ened. Other additional work was theerection of a chimney, and a few othersmall matters. The house was not fin-ished up to contract tune, and ho claim-ed £.°>o on this account. He received anaccount from Morris, took out the itemswhich were his, and asked Morris tosend the account on to Daniell's. Hetold Temple that the cartage was Dan -ioll's affair. Temple stated that as ho(witness) was owing £50 on the a<" -count he should pay the amount to Mor-ris. Ho would not a»ree to thiscourse, and paid tho cheque to Temple.It. was not till after "this that he re-coved a detailed account from Daniell.Ho went and saw A. Daniell .and comp-

lained about the amount. He askedDaniell to amend the account, but thiswas uot done. After nine months hereceived a memo', demandiug payment,and he then placed the- matter in hissolicitor's hands. Before the case cameto Court he asked his solicitor'to tryand effect an amicable settlement.

His Honour: -It ought to have- beensettled before now.

Xv Mr Kennedy: The coutraet pricewas" £-450, and he was of that opinionsince the day he came back from, visit-ing the site. He did not know why£-125 was mentioned as the contractprice iv the first statement of defroice.[|.« believed that £425, plus £25 for cart-age .was contained in the amendedstatement.

Mr Kennedy oroKS-e.vnmined witnessat considerable length relative to plans ._He had, he said, seen the schedule ofcontract, but only glanced over it. Hocould not swear upon which sket'di planthe contract price was fixed.

(Continued on Page 5.)

WHAT DOCTORS PRESCRIBEFOR INDIGESTION.

Physicians who have «:•'■•-labsed intho treatment of ptoinach troubles arcnaturally in a position to judge intelli-gently as to the best thing to use Iti"s therefore a matter of interest to

those who suffer from, indigestion, gasiritis, dyspepsia, pain after eating,heartburn, etc, to learn that physi-cians who have devoted their lives tothe, alleviation of human suffering aremore and more instructing these sufi -erers to got a package of BisuratedNfngiU'sia""froiTi the chemist and take ahalf-teaspoonful in a little hot waterimineditely after eating or wheneverpain is felt. Doctors who prescribeBisurated Magnesia do so because theyknow it gives quick relief in nearlyevery instaucr.—because it is not asecret remedy, and because no ill-ef-feds follow its use. For these reasonssufferers from dyspepsia, indigestion,and stomach troubles generally arestrongly advised to get a package ofDisunited Magnesia from their nearestchemist and begin its use without de-lay.

COMMERCIAL.

CLEARING SALE.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercan-tile Agency Co., Ltd., report holding aHearing sale at Kaitn ia on account ofMr E. K. Upston., on Monday last. Therewas a good attendance, but bidding, ex-er-pt for the dairy cows and sundries,was not v.tv animated. We quote:—2-toot-h ewes, 24s 4d; 2-tooth wethers, 23s,*M; .small m.s. 2-tooths, 15s; mixed agedewes, 19s 6d; backward do., 9s 'M; dairy,-ows, £14, £12, £11 10s, £11, £10; 2-yearheifers, £4.1 ss; 18-month heifers, £4:draught mares, £16 10s, £10; agedspring cart horse, £10. Sundries andfurniture sold well up to clearing rates.

PAHIATUA STOCK SALE.

The New .Zealand loan and Mercan-tile Agency Co., Ltd., report:—At Pahi-atua yesterday we had a good yardingof sheep, which wo submitted to tho us-ual attendance of buyers. Though thesale was a dragging one wo made a to-tal clearance as follows:—4-tooth weth-ers, 23s 8d; fat ewes, f4s 9d; 4 and syrewes, lfss J»d, 15s, 14s 9d, 14s, 12s 4d to10s 9d; good b.f. lambs, 14s; medium do.,9s 6d; small w.f. lambs, 7s 4d; cull do.,4s 6d to ss.

SOLDIERS' TRAINING FARM.

A SU-fiTAJfTIAL VOTE

Tho question of making a grant- to-wards the Taratani soldiers trainingfajm waa considered at a meeting of thoexecutive of tho Wairarapa J'&tuctieAssociation in Masterton ysstcrday.

A letter wa« read from jfcle.svra Oa-with and Logan, solicitors, stating thattho rules of tho Association providedthat grants may bo lawfully mado toinsululiojis of the character indicated.

Tho chairman (Mr H. Morrison) whohad given notice that a vote of £o0M)be made to the. fund, stated that, aftergiving tho matter consideration, he hadcome to the conclusion that the. grantmight be substantially increased. TheRepatriation Committee had relievedthe Association considerably, thoughthere would still be much work to do.Mr Morrison was of opinion that thetraining farm would bo of great valueto soldiers. Ho considered the vo'Cshould bo increased to at least £10 000.V7hen in Wellington recently, be ladiutf-viewed Colonel Acland, the- officerwho was in, charge of limbless soldiers.This officer luid asked if men who hadlost a. limb were adapted for farming.He (Mr Morrison) had replied thatthey wore, provided that they were put.on suitable land. Colonel Acland hadexpressed delight that a training farmfor soldiers was to be established. He(Mr Morrison) was of opinion that menwho had been badly shattered shouldbe given first consideration on thefarm.

Mr W. Perry stated that the badcas-c's would receive first consideration.

Mr Hornsby asked for informationas to the financial side of the institu-tion, and «s to what the Governmenthad done.

Mr Perry said that it was estimatedthat X 12,000 was required. The settlershad agreed to find the farm and thestock, on condition that tho Govern-ment provided £9000 for the building.

Mr Hornsby was of opinion that theGovernment should bo approached foran increased grant.

Mr A. McDonald said they had agreedto do everything if the Governmentfound £900*0.

Mr W. Perry did not think theyshould make a further demand upon theGovernment, in the meantime.

Mr D. McGregor said the Govern-ment had made no provision in thebuildings for poultry farms, etc.

The chairman stated that the Asso-ciation had at present a total sum of£61,266 in hand.

Mr Hornsby did not think this sumwould be enough for the requirementsof the soldiers.

" Mr McDonald stated that a lot ofthe money advanced in loans was com-ing back to them.

The chairman said a sum of £12,50uhad been loaned to the Masterton Boro igh Council on debentures. This mon--t»v aid not fall due until 10"!"Mr G. C. Summcrell stated that he

had interviewed their banker, and as-certained that the Borough Council de-bentures of £12,500 could be handedover to the training farm.

Mr Hornsl.A- asked if this would meetthe requirements of the farm.

Mr Perry replied that it would.The chairman said that when in

Wellington ho had ascertained fromMr L. 11. Tripp that there was a pos-sibility of a grant being made by theAdvisory Committee towards the farm.

Mr Summprell moved that the "Masterton Borough Council debentures,amounting to £12,500, be handed overto the Board of Control of the TaratahiTraining "Farm, the interest to be com-puted as from March Jilst.

Mr Hornsby seconded tho resolu-tion.

Mr D. McGregor supported the mo-tion, stating that the funds of the As-sociation were intended for returnedsoldiers su.-h as those who were goingupon the farm.

The resolution was then put and car-ried unanimously.

Mr "W. Perry thanked' the Associa-tion, on behalf of the committee, forits handsome contribution. This wouldenable the committee to proceed moreexpeditiously with tho work, and toprovide at an early date for the sol-diers requiring training. Mr Perrymentioned that the farm, besides beingof value to tho Dominion, would ulti-mately become of great value to thedistrict. Each district would have toprovide its own education for farmers-,and this farm would become an educa-tional institution for tho Wairarapa.He again thanked the Association forits donation .

Tho chairman said that the farmwould be available for any soldiery whorequired experience. lie anticipatedthat there would bo lectures for sol-diers.

Mr D. McGregor said that provisionwas being made in the buildings for theaccommodation of visitors.

Mr Perry pointed out that lectureswere provided for at the HawkesburyFarm, in New »South Wales, and he hadno doubt they would eventually be partof the education here.

THE PROHIBITION POLL.

Increased efficiency means increasedproduction. Increased production meansbigger revenue. These, in turn, meanhigher wages and more employment.This means more money in quicker cir-culation, and, consequently, a higherstandard of living. These are some oftho boons which will inevitably followthe releasing of the £5,000,000 now an-nually spent in N.Z. on the sheerwaste of liquor. Simultaneously therewill disappear at least 55 per cent ofthe cost of jails, hospitals, judiciary,police, etc.. A young country depend-ing for its very "life on business cannotafford to carry dead weight. N.Z.rats it out on Thursday, April 10th. Dovnur part. (Strike out the top line. *'

£UK WAIKAI__>A DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY. MAKCH 26. 19196

CUTICURA HEALS SKINTROUBLE.

Suffered five months with pimples,fcjkin red, rough and burning. Pimplesscattered all over face and was ashamedto let people see me. Festered andBkin became inflamed. Tried many re-jtnedies, but none were a success. Wrotefor a sample Cuticura Soap and Oint-ment, which relieved. Bought a cakeyoap and tin Ointment and before hadused half, my face and hands werehealed. From signed statement of A.D. Arrol, Seddon, Melbourne-, Victo-ria.

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shoes, all models—strikingly daintylines in Bostock's, Dorothy Dodds andFord's . The fitting and finish are su-perb. Prices from 35s to 50b.—Car-penter and Evans, the leading footwearspecialists, Masterton. *

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The weather is so changeable that itbehoves all mothers to havo Baxter'shandy . 2S 6d per large bottle. AiTChemists and Stores. *

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nor," £10s 10s." ' Bcvin Cycle Bella Is 9d each.I>unlop Tvrew, 20*. ±>eero Outfits Is.Ocoanic 153. Hydo Free Wheels 10s 6d each.Viceroy lis 6d. Front Kirn Brakes 10e Od each.Britannia, 21s. Dress Nets 3s 3d, 46 6d, 5e 6d.Tabes 5b 6d, 6s Gd and 8h 6<l. MOTOR CYCLE ACCESSORIES.Jjycott'tf Extra Saddles 15b & 108 6d. 4-2 Gallona "Fuller*" Medium en- SBrooks' Saddles, 17a 6d, 21s. gino Oil atßs 6d gallon. Bring 130 Acetvleno I/amps at 13s <Jd. your own tin. I2-1 Coventry Chain* at IPs 6d. APOLLO parking Plugs 5s 6d each. |Porrv Chains, 17s 6d. HERMETIC Tyres 26 x 2$ s 2-}, 465, ILubricating Oil, Is 3d tin . heavy 6<>s 6d. |

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SOMETHING NICE FOR TEA,.

T)URING tho Hot Weather, it ia very-convenient to be able to take hom£»'

something nice for tea.Ladies are always ablo t© procure-

some delicious Cold Ham, Psesaedetc., at 9r

W. JENKINS',THE QUALITY PORK BUTOHEE

| PHONE 6.—- .GEORGE TESTER,

(Late witb E. J. Eastwood)

HAS A WOLSELEY CAB FO~ HEM

PHONE «*.

"The Bond of Silence."By LEWIS BAMSDEN,

Author of "The Word of a Somei leigh," "Bed Cavalier," "Prison-ers of the Council, >f "My Lady of the Car," etc.

(COPYBIGHT.)

CHAPTER Xll.—Continued.However, tho accommodation provid-

ed for mo decidedly left nothing to bodesired. A wholo suite of roome, furn-ished with evory modern luxury, hadbeen placed at my disposal. The win-dows commanded fine views of tho Pri-ory's surroundings, aud tho furnishingwas on the same scale, of semi-Orientalsplendour as that of the rooms below.

In a short time I descended to thodrawing room and found Helga therealone. She received mo with her charm-ing smile.

•' You havo a beautiful placo here. Thoouter restoration is wonderful, and theinner transformation equally so. I amsure I shall find my stay delightful,'' Isaid, feeling the formal praiso was inno degree exaggerated.

''I am glad you like it," tho Coun-tess answered in the lip and sign langu-age I was now beginning to follow withcomparative ease. "Mrs Loxwood hassent a niessago that she will rejoin usat dinner. Will you caro" to come withmo to the stables before you .dress ''"With pleasure,''-' I answered, andwe went out together.

The stables were in keeping with therest of the additions which had madethe ruined priory into a luxurious mod-ern mansion. Most of the stalls woreempty, however, the larger number offormer occupants having no doubt beensuperseded by the several handsome mo-tor cars I saw in the garage which wopassed on our way. But the seven ani-mals which remained were thorough-breds, every one of them, anded my admiration. One, a lovely chest-nut mare, came in tor Helga's specialattention, and the animal no/.ziod thelittle handbag Helga carried, evidentlyexpecting the apple which was duly pro-duced.

"Your own partioular mount?'' Iasked, arid Helga nodded an titlirmative.

"She is a real beauty. 1 hope she isgood-tempered. Chestnuts have not agood reputation in that respect. v ityremark was called forth not ao much bybelief in the reputation attached to thechestnut, as by a wicked gleam I caughtin the velvety eye of this beautiful spe-cimen.

Helga only laughed softly, however—a laugh which soemed to imply she waaequal to dealing with any exhibitions;of ill-temper, and as I looked at her, inher proud and commanding beauty, Iconceded, with admiration, that thiswas probably true.

Then we visited a powerful brownhorse—a perfect match to the mare,there being little difference, even ■ incolour, save for the dark points whichmainly distinguishes tho light brownfrom thechestnut, A groom, apparentlyanother of those silent Slavonians, stoodnear, and Helga signed to him. He ledtho horse out, and, mounting him, rodearound the big yard. There could bo noexaggeration in the admiration I 'ex-pressed, for tho animal was magnificent,his action perfect.

"Ho is yours," signed Helga."Thanks; I shall bo delighted to

ride him while. I am here. It is verygood of you to lend him. What is hisname?"

"Hia name is Czar; my maro is nam-ed Czarina," answered Helga with herwonderful smile. "I said nothing ab-out lending him. Ho is yours, to takeaway with you when the time for yourdeparture comes.'''

,L was-taken aback. If I was anyjudge of horseflesh—and I fancied Iwas—the gift was princely.

"It. is awfully kind of you, but real-]v " I stammered." Helga gave one of her queenly ges-tures which seemed to silence refusal,and then interrupted with a question.

"Poes Mrs Loxwood ride?""Oh, yes, certainly," I replied, for Iremembered that Iris had said some-

thing which showed she was fond ofthe exercise.

Helga carelessly indicated a prettyroan. At tho same time she smiledslightly, one of those sphinx-like wuilosof tiers which somehow made me feci Ihad put my foot in it again, though Icould not now think hew.

Hhe turned away, however, ,and as;wo viewed some other parts of the re- ;stored ,I'riory my slight feeling of dis~ jcomfiture passed away, i talked about jpresent impressions, but my thoughtswere really going back many years whenLoxwood and 1 and the merry party ofyoung folk had picnicked in tho veryplace where Helga and I were nowstanding.

"You have been hero before, you

' said, Harry?"' I started almost guiltily. It reallyseemed as though this strange womanhad the power of reading thought.i " Yes, in my undergraduate days, youjknow. I was one of a party."

' Helga nodded. Across her mysterious-;lv beautiful face there ilittod a smiloi which, for want of a better description,il ha\e termed sphinx-like. Then withi those facile lips and fingers she framed1a startling sentence.I "Another of your party, 1 think, was! a Mr Harry Loighf "OHAt'TEK XIII.

I FIND MYSELF IN A CURIOUSSITUATION.

I could not repress a start of amazo-niont; I hoped my face did not expressthe dismay which i felt for an instant.How could she possibly know i What

Iwas behind" the question'? I tried tojread her countenance, but it. was in-I tioning some scrap of information whichI scrutable. She might, of course, be mvi-

iby strange chance had como her way.1 So, after a moment's rellccti on, I ans-jwered with as much carelessness as IIcould assume.j " Yes, there was a young fellow nam-|ed Harry Leigh in our party.''I Helga nodded and thus dismissed thejsubject, so that 1could not be sure whe-I ther or no any importance was to bo at-

tached to her disquieting reference toImy real name. We returned to thejhouse, and I went to my room to dreaa

' for dinner. As 1 did so I kept wonder-

' ing. Did He.ga really know, and wasshe simply playing with Iris and mo;secretly laughing at us the while 1? Itmight 1,0 easy to believe bo—if I couldonly think or any possible reason. Why,also, it Helga knew, aud if she wereplaying some deep game, should shetrouble to bay things which0 1 mighttake as hintstf At first I meant to men-tion the disquieting remark to Iris; then

! I docided I wouid not add to her uneas-iness, but would wait for something.-r."- c definite.

When the deep-toned gong soundedthrough the house I descended to thedining room, and had a minute or twoto-admirc its magnificence before i-r.A

!i and He.ga appeared, which they didat the same time. Both wore charmingevening ttoi etfccs, and though their sty-les ci ' ■' 'it,- .;•■-Kilted such contra-t,yet each was perfect in her way. IrisI likened 'o some choice rich-red rose,just opening to the soft perfection ot

FUBXJBHED BT SFBOIAL AmmA'WWMMFlg*ATTEACTIVE STORY OP LOVE AND ADVENTUBE.

its "bloom: Helga to some tall, regallily. Iris was dressed in somo silkystuff of a pale, greenish blue, or blueishgreen. Helga 'a gown was pure white,and the fashion of it seemed to displayrather than to conceal her figure, asfaultlessly twautiful as that of someGreek statue. Tho single ornament shewore, a crescent of diamonds juat. aboveher low, broad forehead, enhance*! theresemblance which my fancy had eon-jucrd up between her and tho goddessArtemis.

The dinner was elaborate, perfectlycooked and perfectly served by the sil-ent men in the semi-military livery. Iwaa new enough to the pleasures of civ-ilisation to thoroughly enjoy such ameal, in spite of some difficulties of thesituation.

Once it was on the tip of my tongueto attempt to break through the wobof mystery which surrounded us byquestioning Helga then and there, andinsisting upon a full explanation of ourposition all round. It scorned to mothat this must clear the air, and at anyrato put us on a fair footing, for I stillbelieved that the fears which Iris enter-tained were largely due to imagination.Perhaps it would have been just as wellif I had put my idea into practice, butI did not do so be-causo I remembered,just in time, that. I had pledged myselfto play a part. I must continue to doso until I could be absolved from mypromise.

in playing that part it waa, of ,course, impossible to avoid making mis- Jtakes now and again. For instance dur-ing the. dinner 1 said to Iris: "Helga jhas been kind enough to provide us jwith splendid mounts, and in a day or Iso" (it being the doctor'-s instruction!that 1 should not ride for the first few jdays), "I hope we shall have a cantor jaround this delightful estate." j"I am sorry, but I thought you know ,

I cannot ride, Harry," said Iris quiet- ■"No; I thought you said —I moan I

was under the impression that you werofond of riding. My mistake, of course,"l said, knowing I had put my foot in.t again. Yet i was quite sure that Iris jhad told me she was fond of riding. j

i gianced at Helga and saw she was!smiung that inscrutable smilo of hers. ,

"However," I laughed, "since you;cannot ride, I shall now have time and!oportunity to teach you," and with thiaI change" dthe subject. Afterwards Ilearned" that Ida, when beginning to :ride as a child, had witnessed the death;of a favourite companion by being ,ihrown, and could never be induced to jmount again; also that this fact was 'well known to those who wore acquaint-ed with the Ason family.

lo r.t- ' ..i.i.ijwwit..'

AUTUMN FASHION NOTES.

Endless are the ideas embodied inno.icni dress. Yet to conform to pub-ic feeling such notions must steer wide

■if extravagance or groto.-iqueness in appearance. "The plainer the costumethe better," Bays an authority, "so longis the lines are good." EspeciallyHies this hold good in tho matter ofgenuine tailor-mades.

The following are descriptions ofurnc of the costumes made at the pres-•nt time:—

One, which is easy to make, shows offtailoring to perfection, and is de-

signed on fashionable lines. There isan over-shoulder-seam at front andback which infuses the panel effect•ry little is taken out at side-seam. The; routs are slightly rounded and buttonluce The collar aml lapcJs arc of thenthodox coat style; while the same re-nark applies to. the sleeves. Tho skirts plain.

Two other attractive costumes arehose which depict a smart coat. Theouts are double with a neat

ml'dt and revers. There are scams11nning through the foreparts and overhe shoulders. A breast pocket in plac-•l in the left side, and two packets•th Haps are arranged on tho hip*.

"'if- back is made in the "threr-seam-■" style, with a vent in the enfcn.

The coat is, aa will be gathere /, 0/ a1 length. The skirt calls fo; no j ot-

•e except that there ia onp row '-i at; ,eh-- two or three inches m froj the oot-"M .;, ';,<r.fr 'Ymturnes are low </ti ordf r,! •?<- recommend ladies to call on Alex

">"::ld, the Ladies' Tailor, who iMT-■ipu the above notes, for any infor-iroii o-r Ladle*' Tnrlor:njr.

THE WAIRARAPA DAILY TIMES. WEDNESDAY. MARCH «6, '919 7

A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF

!* Axminister &Wilton Pile

CARPETS.;

*»v«j_rt •rriv.a fro» tkt world'! beat XMuttam', **«• ar.

1 ;_, very toe eupet" apecimema M«*ngat thia range, including af*W black

f «rotmd0, alao one only Wilton pita with . blue ground and a plain black

■? broken only with a .mall rose bud. The whole of *«• Carpet.

\ •,.,-, r,oufbt from Templeton>B, of Glasgow, eifbteen montha ago, tasra.

i or, w. c~» aufely aeaure any intending purch»aer that th. pries art rap

i «Moz.«bl* W. have greatly salarged our Carpet and Boft Famirting

j and Pcrmaln.1 QUEEN ST MASTERTON.______________

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eMEN WANTWFAR IN

THEIR BOOTSAND THEY GETIT AT HANNAH'S.

Quality is a foature that is never lost hsight of at Hannah's—every pair of 1Boots we offer to the men of Masterton ■is guaranteed for Service and Satisfac- 8

As to prices—they always please be- Hcause they aro so moderate. |j

HEBE ARE SPECIALS THAT AEE jBOUND TO INTEREST EVEEY MAN iREQUIRING SOLID FOOTWEAR. |

MEN'S NAILED SHOOTEES, 17s 6d to 20s. 1: Vlso our MEN'S KIP DERBY WHOLE BACKS, plain fronts, nailed, |MEN's"b6x CALF AND GLaCE BOOTS in all the latest Toes. I

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kja 0 "We arc never without a bottle of ti

1 Hearne's Bronchitis Cure |t in the House now. It practically saved "II my daughter's life. She was 7 years |o#\\TW £T> |p old last July, and had been subject to V^-\<: h

fe BRONCHITIS since birth. I nearly ■' . f|E lost her two years ago. She was U-/V'.'. iI WASTING AWAY, and nothing|§ did her any good, and her Cough at /£ Fp night was painful. 1 was advised to try 0 7:; 'r'' :;.sM\ \ \1 = HEARNE'S = iip BRONCHITIS CURE 'W-^o^.^IE- , si? ~rir'' ;o \V-'•'-?•' "•S gota Bottle and she began to

y> x\ -■-'-• ]*| improve IMMEDIATE- /f C\\; .'P LV. You would be // V';N t v'lk v- :^:.;#g surprised to see how // •'".'., .• -'"_„ ' '"• v' '|= her Chest has filled -'■ •"■ '■"' W\!§ out She has not had //\ ■-"■-'-J~<'. I: '.'"',■:'■:,,,•.,-''vS -6. ■'"•. .-/

■■E oneattack of her old 4£" " :i '.p complaint since. We are ■."■''•''•..;■-• ,-;'•/ vr

' Jfa = so thankful to see her in .— .1 -;t. ;V, -,# r'i4 % perfect health." /^j' '// N•| Adelaide. U. |"" B_ Full Particular*Furnished 4 V :"''l {-3

E •« application to G«*lone. Vv 'y %■'■■'''% \- r'i

= CAOGHS £/ COLDS !TI•= P :I IF • ■1 r\u/. lead to consumpVion. :' j

88 Onba Btroot, WMULLNQIOSi. OFFICE: Kenedy's Buildin

MO matter whenyou go-—out

(or a tramp—for aspin on the cycl*—a run in the car—. a gallop on thohorse—a drira iathe trap—

Takoa few

Aulsebrook'sMilk

ArrowrootBiscuits

Splendid to munchon die way orwhen you stop.Nourishing andsustaining, they'reideal for a journey,be it long or short

Cream of Tartarrlas ,_cis©n

c£3lsa TonCream of tartar is now almost prohibitive in price.This fact prompts us to publish this special announcementand to make a special appeal to every housewife.

But not only is cream of tartar dearer, but it is also verydifficult to secure. Nevertheless only the highest gradegenuine cream of tartar is still used in making

"Sure to Rise"

BAKING POWDERand so long as supplies last we shall continue to use it.But we now ask all to help us in conserving supplies—thiscan only be done by practising economy in the use ofEdmonds Baking Powder. Stand by us in thismatter. Remember we have steadfastly refused to use anybut the highest grade genuine cream of tartar—none ofthe chemical substitutes which can be sold for a fractionof the price but which when used in cooking oftenSeave an after taste in the mouth. It is better to use lessof the best, than be compelled to come down to cheap,inferior brands.

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CHRISTCHURCH n

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I "Cooking for invalids1 IX sickness, even more than Q.LAXO is invaluable as a! in health, it is essential to food for invalids—it is |,I study the diet. The recovery rich in the proteid, carbohy-; of many invalids is seriously drates and fat so essential to j| handicapped by the poor rebuild health, strength and j

quality nourishment given weight. The nourishing cas- jthem even in homes of einogen, difficult of digestionplenty. The patient's "fight- by the delicate stomach, is fing force" is not augmented broken up by the Glaxo pro-by the proper food and some- cess of manufacture into light,times disease wins when flaky, digestible particles,nature, properly reinforced by easy of complete absorptionthe right nourishment, would by the weakest invalid,have conquered.For Influenza and Fever Patients—Fortify the usual milk diet with

Glaxo. You thereby increase the amount of proteid carbohydrateand fat given the patient. . ©

Nerve Troubles—A cup of Glaxo at bedtime is particularly invigoratingto brain workers and tired mothers. It is remarkably effective in-inducing soundrestful sleep.

J For Tuberculosis -Use Glaxo freely in the diet of tubercular patients.It is germ-free and supplies the nutritious milk elements that assistthe system infighting the disease. . .

Sottps, Beefteas and Broths arc made far more nutritious and appetisingby the addition of one tablespoonful of Glaxo to each cup of beeftea,

Glaxo is simply the solids of rich pure milk with extra cream and milksugar. It contains no added cane sugar and should always be in-cluded in the diet of patients who are denied foods containingstarch and cane sugar.

/!F*\ Ask your Doctor!

For INVALIDS AND CONVALESCENTS116, 2,6, 61- Tim of all Chemist* nnd Storti 7*

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STEWART .J. HENDERSON.

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MASTERTON PEBMANENT IN-VESTMENT. & BUILDING

SOCIETY.

THE Society if prepared to graiLOAN'N repayable by inßtalmenl

ir othevwi-r on Mliprovpd FREEHOLDSecurity.

J. B. KEITH,

MANAGER.

VEVBB MIND THE TTEBMOMJTER»

STOCKJeNNE'SDRINKS

561-

BN»FF UP,QARQLE or SWALLOW

FLUENZOL

FATHER feSIHNEGLECTS the WMr^^^^Wl_£ _4 Ktoht W Z ■

NO—very seldom neglects to take his toll.

In fact, scientific research has proved that only ono person in a hun-dred has perfect sight after reaching forty.

Of course, you may be that one person—but there's ninety-nine chanc-ces in the hundred against it.

And you can't afford to take those chances—for if you have some eye-imperfection and you neglect it, greater trouble, and perhaps permanent dis-ability, will ensue.

So, don't you think it is wisest to have yonr eyes attended to now*

THEN COME TN FOE EYE ATTENTION TO-DAY.

WE HAVE UP-TO-DATE APPLIANCES AND THE MOST EFFICI-ENT METHODS.

<q.tier_erson&JEWEUBR& OPTICIANS & DIRECT Dfi'OiaEßS.i&.J |

(|p_r_«MW_l«B_«—IIIIMMIIIIIM 1QTJBB-4 WOUBttY wtAATKETON. , rELEPHOIff* 10*. 1

P.O BOX 8 ' ~»TAB3-I»:aCKP I8»t - 'MAORI RETURNED SOLDIERS

FUND.RONGOKOKAKO

AET UNION(WAXEAEAPA.)

(By permission of the Hon. the Minis-ter of Internal Affairs.)

SIX VALUABLE SECTIONS OFLAND.

(To bo drawn at Masterton on 27thFebruary, 1919.)

The proceeds to be devoted to theRETURNED MAORI SOLDIERS'FUND.

Ist Prize Section of' Land value £90.2nd Prizzo Section' of Land value £60,:3rd Prize Section of Land value £60.4th Prize Section of Land value £30.:sth Prize Section of Land valuo £30.:

"Gth Prize Section of Land value £30.TICKETS is.

BUY A TICKET, AND HELP THELADS WHO HAVE FOUGHT FOEYOU.

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF

NOTABLE TEA?IT'S GOOD. TRY IT.

""OLENDED ON HONOUR, & r=!OLDBY MERIT."

2g and 2s 4d per lb.

ALLAN AND CO.GROCERS MASTERTON.

PHONE 89-

WE ARE

GASH BUYERS

j WHEAT| CHAFF and! OATS.

B.P. tfTORC.196 QUEE>> STREET.

MASTERTON.

RBNG347.

PHONE 49. PHONE 49.S. FORRfIAW .

CLUB STABLES, MASTERTON,tTAS secured an up-to-date Seven-

seater Mitchell Car, which will beI held ready at the Stables.

Ring up Phone 49, .and prompt at-: tention will be given to patrons' or-I ders.; Oabs, Gigs, Buggies, and Ambulance}Landaus always ready.

Only competent and reliable men incharge.

FLY AUD YOHNn.FOEWARDING AGENTS & GENERA*

CARRIERS{ mju.'cJ and 1 arce:* forwarded to 6ja.j

i'art of the world. Agents N.l.*Kipri'se (Jo. Comroprfial samp'w* i» bv+-— ■•laity Motor Lorry t<vailabl? fojGoods *nd Paaacnger Traffic.

( oultry trips can be &rn_.ged for..Ml trainjj met. Stable an<j blows

'o- tn?., BanniHtor ritreet, M.a»t«rtomy126, P.O. Box ftO.

� PREPARE FOR THE BRIGHT-*!j, DAYS ASSUREDLY IN STOEE.

!''!K ,vRTS as CRAFTS are now soot*.ing » ranire of Dainty Lingerio Tt*«

i '<v workijQj i>n Trusponian—-» new-•""« f'nl>ric in delicate, colouring*. i»-__ ! .<l"ii? Pink. HeJio. Hky, Tusfot* tnS-• ?'.-)• These #(><>d* are much ia vofMi' -• 'ney and Melbourne.

* -ii-en's Frocks stamped on i_w_><••••■:■'■:'■, crepe-^oihl and opal clot.it

A an attractive assortment of lJfc_-: ir<•!• '< Ronnete in Orjrandi* Muslin. I»'i<iin t.ace, etc., and quaint styles !»| !"• -.eady-to-w.<.»;■ Hats »nd I_?arjtr*

Printed and published by DOUGLASMOOKK GRAHAM, .if Mastertori, forand on behalf of tbc Kxecutors of thelate Joseph J.'ayton, at ChurchMastertot. New Zt>»tati<lWEDTSitSDAY, MfAjJJil 26, 1919;

CHE WAIRARAPA DABBB TIMES, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 36, 191»8

mpppim.

UNION STEAM SHIP CO.j OF NEW ZEALAND, LTD.

Steamers leave Wellington as **tet,•.•wather and circumstances permitting,Sbiect to alteration without notice:

J LYTTELTON.Maori Wed. Mar. 26 7.40 p.m.JKroa Thurs. Max. 27 7.4» p.m.ifaori Fri. Mar. 28 7.45 p.m.J_a?aroa SaJ. Max. 29 7.45 p.m.gMaori Mon. Mar. 31 '.4«> p.m.*ar_o received daily until 3.30 p.m.,

and 11 a.m. Saturdays.fill Ferry Steamers sail from new

*"" mMCTON. NELSON .

iPAteena Fri. Mar. 28 1.30 p.m.*_£££ Mon. Mar. 31 W(>J*V_W PLYMOUTH TO ONEHUNGA.

leaves NewPlymouth on arrivalrTilail Train from Wellington.

WESTPORT.

N__.„W«-ffiAUCKLAND.

taenia leaves Napier for G«borne on"Monday and Wednesday after arrival

5 MaU Train from Wellington. OnE«lnesday proceeds through to

calling at Tokomaru Bay.JSSdA, AMERICA, via

VANCOUVER.(From Auckland.)

NIAGARA—About April 4th.MAKUE —About middlo ot May .

SANSAROTONGA AND TAHITI,

(From Wellington)._tOANA—Tuesday, April 1, 3 p.m._HJI (Suva), TONGA (Nukualofa),*HUpal APIA (Samoa)."tALUNE—March 27th.

fellings and all particulars supplied onifplication.

* THE VANCOUVER ROUT*.

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mif EEALAKD--CANADA.

a_l_f_DlAN-AUSTBALASIAN ROYALMATT, LINE.

(Via -JJI and HONOLULU.)

VIILI Particulars regardinf Bailingdateaand fares on application to

UVTN ft CO., Ltd., Masterton, or• PHION S.B. 00. of N.Z., Ltd,

i MANAGING AGENTS.

ROYAL MAIL tERVICC.

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wTJLL Particulars regarding Sailing

*- dates and on application to

UXION ■••. C?0. of XS., I'M.

I UUID IT TO J| DICKASONI || S3 SBloltl TO ADVAKTAG3S Ij . - ALWAYS- ■'.•'. ' . \| U"? it bo iappens that jotl fin<lJi y—iraelf with surpluß 3*umitnr«s• *s .yosx h&ivd, remember •-.. • ■ •I j• His cd*I So? your benefit. His Auction Sales»| ara always veil attended by a class J1 cS buyer who does not mind paying II fullvwcrth;9freT:ery article •• Tswefore, •• „ <TiOOD H-TUKN IS ALWAYS •| AJUSTJKED. J| We always please our clients, $J a»d w« take a pride in doing bo. $| OJCKASON, •§ TMM FUXNITDXX MAM. \J ST., MASTEHTOHi- !j PHONE 819. ' Ir——"""■ ~-^BE CAREFUL IN YOUR

EYE-TREATMENT.TF your eyes do need help, see *specialist—not one who treats

such a delicate employment as opti-cal work as a side-line.Certainly, it doesn't do to delay

your eye-treatment, but most as-suredly it is best to wait until you !visit Wellington, when you can

4 consult us.WE ARE QUALIFIED OPTICAL. SPECIALISTS.

Wo can therefore treat your eyes |,as specialists—not "side-liners."

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PRICE 33.

LEO. StTgEORGE.PHARMACY.

216 QUEEN OTBBET.

r AUCTIONEER*.CLEARING SALE

OF •HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

TO-MORROWAt 1.30 p.m.

At Residence, '»WESTMEATH.''Corner of Chamberlain Street and

Upper Plain Road.

A T. DICKASON has been favoured Jwith instructions by Mr G. E. jChamberlain, who has sold his property,to dispose of his Piano, Furniture andEffects.

Comprising—Red Plush. Suite, CoeyCorner, Oval Table, Overmantel, Lady'sWalnut Work Table, Upholstered Fold-ing Chair, Hanging Lamp, ChesterfieldDivan Suite, 6 Leather Seated DiningChairs, Largo Dining Table ,Sideboard fChest of Drawers, Withstands, ArtTable, D. and S.I. Bedsteads, ColonialCouch, Lady's Bike, Child's Chair, DeckChair, Toilet ware, Pictures, K. Chairs,Table, Rocker Chair, Perfection Stove,Fishing Rod ,D.B. M.L. Gun, PortablePerfection Stove, Kerosene Heater,Butter Churn, Carpenter and GardenTools, Portable Forge, Anvil, Bolts,Nails, lot Scrap Iron, Largo Meat Safe,7 Cords Firewood, etc., etc.

CLEARING SALE

ON THE FARM, SOUTH LOAD,MASTERTON.

TO-MORROW.THURSDAY, MARCH 27th, 1919.

At 1.30 p.m.

A J. COOPER & CO., Ltd., have-*•* received instructions to hold aclearing ealei on account of Mr FRANKFORD, at above date and time, whenthey will oSer—

1 dairy cow in milk1 young bull1 weaner calf1 draught, geldingi! light brake horses1p.b. Berkshire boar

Sundries—1 spring dray, broke, s.f. ploughconvertable, single furrow plough, settyne harrows, disc harrows, Maeeey-Harris drill, 6 portable pig styes, ewia-gle trees, harness, sundries etc.Aec. Other Vendors—■

1 2yr bull1 18-month.Hi steer1 cow in full, profit, guaranteed1 rustic trap, horse and harness

EKETAHUNA STOCK SAL-.THURSDAY. MARCH 27th, 1919,

At 11 a.m.

Sheep—200 b.f. lambs option 50 or more)

CO good skinned ewes, r.w. S.D.rams

300 2-tooth ewes250 4yr ewes200 2-tooth wethers, extra good lino200 4yr ewes, one earmark

SO b.f. lambs100 w.f. shorn lambs, 30 lambs '25 lambs35 lambs

300 2-tooth ewes, one earmark, goodline, option of.loo or more

44 2-tooth cwwCattle— '19 weaner steers

7 weaner heifers

OABTERTON STOCK SALE.

LINCOLN ROAD YARDS. 'FRIDAY, MARCH 28th, 1919.At 11a.m.

T__3 WAIRARAPA FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd.,

ritock Department, will sell on behalf oJclients as follows:—----•_eej! 44 fi.m. oavos

60 b.f. lambs, in lots170 2-tooth wethers150 2-tooth ewes

Cattle—5 fat cows ■ . .3 store cows3 IS-months steers1 springing hci.fer

Horses— .'....1 boy's pony

Poultry.— . •.■•:•20 p.b. Whitii Rock pullets ;

' .5 turkpA-jj. ■ • , ■,T. .V. OAVERHILL, Auctioneer.

I CLEARING SALE" AT MANGA-MAHOE.

I FRIDAY, L'Sth MARCH, 1919.| ' At 1 p.m.

tpHE N.Z. LOAN & MERCANTILE: AGENCY CO....Ltd.,-have beenfavoured with instructions from MrA.-. E .PAGET, who .has sold his farm,to sell as above—; 140 G-tooth ewes in lamb to S.D rams

90 4yr ewes in lamb to S.D .rams: 139 ti-tooth ewes] 60 4vr ewes• 100 2-tooth ewes

100 2-tooth wethers100 w.f. ewe lambs -20 w.f. Avether lambs: 70 b.f .lambs

5 1-shear Romney rams22 4yr S.H. coavs with calves at

foot5 heifers, r.w.b.4 2yr steers2 dairy cows in milk1 syr 'Hereford bull1 4yr ha-ck1 stock mare with foal

Cockatoo Woolpress, Timber andSundries.

NOTE. —Buyers may leave for Man-gamnhoe by 11.37 a.m. train.

LIGHT LUNCHEON PROVIDED.

HORSE SALE.

COLOMBO ROAD YARDS.MASTERTON.

SATURDAY, 29th MARCH, 1919.At 11 a.m.

THE WAIRARAPA FARMERS' CO-A OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd.,Stock Department, Avill offer as under:

20 draughts, broken and unbroken30 broken and unbroktn25 harness horses30 hacks and children's ponies.

NOTE.—Sale starts 11 o'clock.Anyone' in need of a good horse will bewell advised to attend, and most of thehorses are unreserved.

T. V. CAVERHILL, Auctioneer.

iiuauictir. vieu.—-in ,irmtiuji w*you wnw—the way yon want it-

«id wben you want it Pric«« aro jo*lo» *i> mj* city Keep your printing

fork m thu town. Let us give you..'Hvn.i '■■* . t»nr (irtntinr

AUCTIONEERS.

A SPECIAL SALE OF HORSES

Will bo Held in the

MARTINBOROUGH SALE YARDSBy

WEIGHT, STEPHENSON & CO., Ltd.

On

TUESDAY, APRIL Ist, 1919.At 1 o'clock.

When they will offer—

Ace. Eric Riddiford, Esq.—IS hacks .and harness horses (halter

led), by Signor mid Chief Com-mander.

Ace. Estate late R. Tilson—7 draught colts and fillies, ages

ranging from 1J to 3yr«

AUCTION SALE.

FARM PROPERTY, LANSDOWNE.SATURDAY, APRIL sth, 1919.

At 2 p.m.

A J. COOPER AND CO., LTD.,-*•* have been instructed by the Pub-lic Trustee to offer at their Rooms, Per-ry Street, on above date—

C6ACRES LAND, situated GordonStreet.. Lanadownqf, >v»it-Kdwelling thereon, -with all conveniencesincluding water supply, drainage, mot-or .shed. 4-stalled stable and other farmbuildings, orchard and garden. Thiaproperty is suitable for cutting up pur-poses .For particulars and terms 'apply totho Auctioneers .

AUTUMN OATTLE FATE.

COLOMBO ROAD YARDS.

' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1919.At 12 o'clock sharp.

A J. COOPER AND CO., LTD.,"• will hold their Autumn Cattle Fairon abovo date, when they will offer onaccount of John Strang Esq., R. Coop-er, D. McLaehlan, A. B. Cottle, andother vendors, the following station bredlines of cattle, comprising:—Ace. John Strang Esq., Glenside:

200 20-months Polled Angus steers exMarainanga station, tip top line.

200 20-months Shorthorn steer-:, ex-tra <rood lino

«r)0 2iyfShorthorn steers60 20-months Shorthorn heifers23 Shorthorn cows and calves25 fat and forward Shorthorn cows

Aec. Other Vendors—100 4yr forward bullocks

12 fat maiden heifers20 18-months Hereford cows, steers

and heifr-rsVI livr forward Hereford bullocks

8 2lyr Hereford heifers in calf

PRELIMINARY NOTICE.

.EKETAHUNA CATTLE FAIR.

MONDAY, APRIL 14th, 1919.

pHE N.Z. LOAN & MERCANTTLBAGENCY CO., Ltd., will hold

their Annau Autumn Cattle Fair intho Eketahuna Saleyards as above.

Present entries: —■350 head mixed cattle.

FURTHER ENTRIES INVITED.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE.

AUTUMN CATTLE FAIR.

MONDAY, MAY sth, 1919.

THE WAIRARAPA FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd:

Stock Department, will hold their An-nual Cattle Fair at Eketahuna on Mon-day, May sth, 1919.

Present onirics comprise—

350 HEAD MIXED CATTLE.

FURTHER ENTRIES SOLICITED.

FOR OFFICE OR HOME

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: SEE. OUR.WINDOW DISPLAY,

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McLEOD & YOUNG(R. J. YOUNG)

BOOKSELLERS, FANCY GOODS, Etc.MASTERTON.

Telephones—Shop 160, House 441.P.O. BOX 124.

S. A. MILLSfor over 11 years with James Brem.-

ner and Co., the well-known Dune-din Opticians, and lately with MrD. Walsh, Masterton)

VITISHES to notify the public of the■ Wairarapa that he has commenced•usiness as"ATCHMAKER, JEWELLER & CON-

SULTING OPTICIAN,•n Premises next to Mr H. T. Wood,

Chemist.

THE OPTICAL DEPARTMENTjvill be a special feature of the busi-iess. The lateßt plant has been install-ed, and an up-to-date Sight Testing

arranged.Those suffering from defective vision

may have their eyes tested, and receive;he benefit of Mr Mills' long experiencewith the leading Eye Specialists inmnedin.

S. A. MILLS,WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and

CONSULTING OPTICIAN,(Next to Mr Wood, Chemist).

J[TEEN ST . .. MASTERTON.

Artistic Printing of all kinds prompt-v executed at very. reasonable prices

>.y the "Wairarapa Daily Times" Job-bing Department. Compare our werk•iid prices Telephone 26.

LAND AMD PBODTJOB.

A GOOD LITTLE DAIRTt OR FAT-TENING FARM.

CLOSE TO CLAREVTLLE.

100 ACRES, li miles from Clare--*-vv ville Factory, all ploughable, 23acres in crop, balanco in grass. Willmilk 32 cows and young stock, and do alittle cropping. Five-roomed house,cowshed, etc. Prico £32 per acre;£1500 mortgage, balance cash.

This is a good paying proposition, andwill soon put a worker on hs feet.

DO YOU WANT IT?

C. C. ROSS AND CO.LAND AGENTS AND SHARE-

BROKERS.

QUEEN ST. . i MASTERTON.(Country Members Wellington Stock

Exchange.)

TRAVELLING REQUISITES.before have we had such a fine• range of Travelling Beq-iisites.

They. include all the latest and bestmakes, and are manufactured £rota sel-ected material.You will find the selection of a suitable

Bag an easy matter. Gladstone Bags,Suit Cases, Cabin Trunks, Brief Bags,Fibre Cane Attache Gases. The prices jare right.

ALBERT DONALDBADDLERY, HARNESS AND TAB-

PAULTN MAKER.PERRY ST. .... .. MASTERTON.

PHONE 321.|

N.Z. LOAN A MERCANTILEAGENCY CO.,LTD.

WOOL ft STOCK BROKERS, LANDSALESMEN,

GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS.

WE ARE BUYERS OF—COCKSFOOT,RYEGRASS,CLOVERS,rOGSTAIL, etc.GRAIN of all descriptions.CHAFF, HAY, STRAW, etc.

AOENCYES--McDougall's and Murton's Sheep

Dips.Elmhurst Teas.Union Assurance Society.

N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILEAGENCY CO., LTD..,

CHAPEL ST MASTERTON.

MABTSBTOM WOOL, SKEW ft BXDSftSALES.

(GOVERNMENT VALUATION.LEVIN AND CO., LTD.,N-_. LOAN ft MEEOANTILB AG-

ENCY CO.WAIRARAPA FARMERS' 00-OPWaA-

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NEW ZEALAND ANNUALFop 1919.

TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR OFPUBLICATION.PRICE 178 Od.

LAND AND PRODUCE.

G W SELLAR(Baeeeeeor to W. B. Chennells and C*

LAND, ESTATE, FINANCIALAGENTS & ACCOUNTANTS.

INSURANCE AGENTS.eSSMY STREET, UASTERTOJRL '' J

Xha Ofaftect Established ane Xtfaefr&iAgency In the Diet-let.

P.O. BOX 64,

FHONB—Office 216, Private ill.LAND DEPARTMENT—*. 0. BUD.

Jean Street; Phone 711.FOB SALS.

£JOLE STREET (best part). >Well-

built house, 6 rooms, bathroom, h.and c. water, washhouse, copper andtubs ,scullery and pantry. Quarter-acresection. Bargain at £1000. 3762

VyiTHIN five minutes of Post Office.Superior built villa residence con-

taining 6 rooms, bathroom, porcelainbath, opper, tubs, etc. Recently paint-ed and papered .throughout. Price£750. Terms, £250 cash. Good chanceta secure a comfortable home. 3788

JLJANND3TEB STREET.—House of 5rooms, bathroom, copper, and tubs.

Quarter acre section. Large workshop,suitable for motor shed. Price £620.Terms. 3765

DINE BTREET—-Comfortable cottage,A containing 4 rooms, scullery, etc.Large section. Price £365. 3770

T7TLLA STREET.—House 6 rooms,* » bathroom, copper, tubs, etc. Good

•sction. Price £570. Offer entertain-ed. 3781OOWNALL STBBET.—BungalowVil-

la, containing 5 rooms, bathroom,h. and c. water, waehhouse, copper andtube. Quarter acre, nicely laid out ingarden and lawn. Asphalt path. Largemotor shed. Price only £1000. 3763

T ANSDOWNE—House, 7 rooms, bath■*"* room, h and c. water, scullery,washhoose, copper and tubs. Quarteracre section. Price £830. Tenae, £150CM*. 3688

G. W. SELEAH■CAJSTKBTON.

B. BROWNVALUER, LAND, ESTATE ft DWOB-

ANOE AGENT,CHURCH ST. .. .. .. MASTERTON.Xfi£* ACRES, Freehold, all limestonec,v*' country, situated 2 $milee fromthe Waitomo Ooves; 450 acres in «rass,balance bush; 400 acres ploughable, ofwhich 24 acres are plougher. Stocknow on property consists of 480 ewes,400' lambs, 400 mixed 2-tooth cheep,60 head of cattle and 6 horses; 4-room-ed house with all conveniences; 2 roomed whare, cowshed, trapshed, yards, etc.Price £12 per acre; good terms arran-ged, and only ten miles from railwaystation.TrELL-BUTLT 6-Eoomed House with

every .modern convenience, .situat-ed good position Pin© Street;land.' '-Everything in good order. Price£975, and easy terms can be arranrged... ." 151

DALttETY AND CO., LTD.MASTERTON.

STOCK ft STATION AGENTS, WOOLft PRODUCE BROKERS, GRAINft SEED MERCHANTS.

STOCK SALES HELD REGULARLYTHROUGHOUT WAIRARAPA andBUSH DISTRICTS.

N.Z. AGENTS FOB—Quibell's Sheep Dips.Kerol Disinfectant.Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine!

and Electric Lighting Plants.- Royal Exchange Assurance tFire,Accident, Motor Car, LiV«<

...Stock).MERCHANDISE DEPARTMENT

We carry large stocks of Grasa S*edsButton's Rape and Turnip Seeds, —Las'ares, and all Station Requirements.

LAND DEPARTMENT.;-j AAK ACRES Freehold, undulating!. V" . country, Carterton- districtiSOO acres ploughable, divided into 6Ipaddooks,- watered -by running streamsand springs. Carrying capacity liaheep to the acre, and 150 cattle. Buildings:. 8-roomod house, 6-stall stable'feed room, etc.; 137 acres ploughed andsown down in English gr»BB, also 21acres swedes. Situated 8 miles fromCarterton, lj- miles from school. Prlbt£12 10s per- acre. Terms £2500 cash,balance 5J per cent. (Fol. 353)QJA ACRES, L.1.P., Carterton disoytV trict, 600 acres in grass, balancein bush, divided into 3 paddocks. Wellwatered by running .streams; carryinjcapacity 800 to 1000 sheep and cattleThree milea from nearest school and Xmiles from cream.cry by good roadPrice, goodwill £Q 10s per acre Term*to be arranged.

WOOL, SKINS AND HIDES.

MURRAY, ROBERTS AND COLimited,

WELLINGTON,"DECEIVE consignments of the above■" for disposal, and conduct Valuationa

PROMPT RETURNS.SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN

TO CLASSIFICATION

YOUR FEETwill appreciate tho comfort ofa good fitting and stylish pairof Boots bought from

* HADLEY'S.The Boots and Shoes we stock are

made on tho latest lasts by tho LeadingManufacturers, and every pair can bedepended upon to give entire satisfac-tion.

BUY YOUR NEXT PAIR OF BOOTSOR SHOES FROM

H. HADLEYOpposite Club Hotel,

MASTERTON.

liANT) AND gBOPUOB

F. P WELCHESTATE AGENT,

PEBBY STKEBT, MASTEBTON.A CHEAP PEOPEBTY.

tTOUSE, 7 rooms, bathroom, scullery,n pantry, wash house and up-to-datedrainage system. H. and c. water tobathroom, scullery and washtubs. Gaslighting and heating. Concrete paths,1 aero land . Prico £890. terms.

1726-I QAK ACEES first class bush coun-

tryj grjQ acrea won grassed,balance heavy milling bush. Good sheepand cattle country; 7 paddocks, wellwatered. Price £4 15s per acre, includ-ing a first class 6-roomed house audgood section in railway township, 2*miles from the property. "Will Bellequity, £2388, "for sound mortgage orother sound security. 1725TTOUSE, 7 rooms, bath room, scullery,

front and side entrance, h. and c.water, drainage, wash house, copper, 3tubs, water laid on, woodshed, stable,etc. About 2-acre land with 66ft vac-ant frontage to build on . Dry, healthyposition, handy to centra of town. Only£850. Terms.1 AOEES» Freehold, only fourJ.'—'tFvr miles from town and railwayjunction. First class sheep aud cattlerun. Large proportion of this landwill winter 2 ewes per aero. Fencedinto 26 divisions by good fences, andwell watered. Cottage, woolshed tohold 500 sheep, 3 machines, installed.First-class stock centre. Prico £14 peraero; £5000 cash.

I

XJ&E have several Buyers for

Small Dairy Farms, sev-

eral for two sheep country from

500 to 1000 acres ,and one buy-

er for about 200 Acres of First

Class Land within 15 miles of

Masterton, at a price not ex-

ceeding £40 per aero . If you

will consider an offer for yonr

property please send in partic-

ulars as soon as possible.

4. B. KEITH. I

LAND AND ESTATB AQBWT.

U0 QUEEN ST. .... MASTEBTON

A. COLLIE.FINANCIAL, LAND, HOUSE, ANL

COMMISSION AGENT.ETON'S BUILDINGS.

Corner of Queen' and William Street*MASTERTO-lN .

FOE SALE.Qjl ACRES, Freehold, all in*grass ex-

' cept 8 acres-in rape. About 60acres ploughable when stumped. Wellfenced into 1) paddocks, plenty water.Good 4-roomed cottage and ii-bail cow-shed. Thig property is situated aboutS miles from Masterton, -i-milo fromfactory, school, daily mail. Carryingcapacity in present condition 15 milk-ing cows and young stock. Price £17per acre; £200 cash. .-" '»>A ACHES, Upper Plain, well fenced,** several paddocks, plenty water,first class land, good garden and orch-ard, well built 7-roomed house andconveniences, cowshed, stable aud num-erous outbuildings. Prico £-'100. Veryeasy terms if required.~t X ACHES, Homebush, well subdivid-

ed and all been ploughed, per-manent water, well built up to datedwelling of 6 rooms and all convenien-ces. Price £1850. Easy terms.Q ACRES, Homebush, first class land,

well .fenced and subdivided; 6-roomed house, all convniences. Cow-shed, stable, etc. Price £1200. Easyterms.AA ACRES, near Masterton, all in

grass, well fenced and wateered,numerous paddocks, shelter plantations,orchard; 6-roomed modern house and allnecessary outbuildings. Price £2500Terms if required.TTOUSES in any part of Masterton

and suburbs at from £50 deposits

"WHEN

HIRING A CARSING

PHONE 870

CENTRAL TAXI STAND(McLeod and Young's Corner)

OUB CABS ABE AT YOUB SERVICE

NIGHT OR DAY.

List of Car Drivers and their Private

PHONE NUMBERS & "ADDRESSESH. H. CLARKE, Phone 597 (2 rings)

Roberts Road

J. WALLACE ...... Farmers' Club

R. W. GUNN, Phone 716, 11Victoria 8t

R. TAYLOR, Phone 874, 9 Miriam St

J. 0. IRWIN, Phone 174, Carterton

— : , , ", ,:a-LAND AND PRODUCE. *

W, it. CRUICKSHANK,LAND AND GENERAL COMMISJIIC^

AGENT,PERRY ST. .. .. .. MASTERTOB

FOR SALE.TTOUSE, 5 rooms, h. and c. water,.motor shod and outbuildings; gar-den, cement paths ,lawn, half acre land.

.Lansdowne. Prico £875. Terms.No. 3116

0 ACRES, Solway, nice building site.** Prico £250. Terms 125 cash. 3099

TTOUSE, 5 rooms and vj4situated best part Pownall Street; \

:}-acro land. All buildings are new andup to date. Price £1050. Terms. 3098

TTOUSE, 3 rooms, scullery, 1 aero 2roods 18 perches, situated at Lane—

downo. Prico £425. 3097^01 ACRES, Carterton, 8 roomed dwel-—'A iin,g, bathroom, wash house, 5paddocks, good orchard. Price £1600.Terms,'£soo. No. 243*

W. H. CPUICKSH^NKu

ELI SMITHWAIBABAPA LAND AGENCY

CHURCH £T. .. . . MASTEBTOKoP.O. BOX 1.

PHONB 205 M44-fiO ACEBS» Freehold, sheep•±t±\j\j cattie country, situated Nor-thern Wairoa; 2700 acres in grass, bal-ance mixed;-bush. It is all remarkablyeasy rolling country, with one fine flatof about 400 acres. This property baftalways had a great reputation for it*stock carrying capacity. It carriesthe 2700 acres in grass 3138 ewes,dry ewes, 1150 wethers, 1900 lambe, ft.rams, and 400 cattle. The property i*well subdivided and well watered, mad to>show the good quality and carrying cap-acity of the country, we can give hgurjfrshowing that 25b per acre for wool alone*is taken off the property dear of all ex-penses. ' Woolshed- to hold 4000 sheepand all necessary outbuildings. Prieo£S per acre ,with £15,000, or £60,000 as-going concern walk in, walk out. Goo&terms. A sound proposition.

O. H. PERRY AND COMBBOMAJ-M

PBBB> BT MABTEMTOCI*tA,TELEPHONE—Office **o I t

Store No. 10R'P.O BOX^T*

aUENOIZ**,_ iMSUKANCE CO '.«•• f.r*' *&.

eideaf and Marine\le> Srorrifc. Ltd Milium* M-nrkui*&-

--a- Afrricult.urar Machinery. Wa#VPresses, P and n •*Sheep Dips, etc

SIWI MANURES.--eJo_ _u;bs. *#our Agricultural Chemist, and ite_acrcs compounded to «ni* «fli? *4VFf.TOT

IT PAY» TO *OW CI_IAN KESIJOur Seed-cleaning Plant i» uo~ fe»

full working order.We are prepared to Machinel>rom &W.

classes of Grass and Olovnr Beads e'scGrain

Poultrj ?ooa» and fuw; u-rn. oaJS"Meal; etc., always on js.n;i V;«o Cha_j;"fay Jtur" Straw

Q. H. PERRY AND CO

LEVIN AND COMPANY, LT&.4tPMERCHANTS

BTOCR AND STATION AG_2i~jj_?WOOL. GRAIN AND PRODUCTS

BROKERS

AGENTS FOBLiverpool *nd London and Globe Inmate

ance Co., Ltd.—Fire. Accido t es&v-Live Stock •'«LESTER" Sheep-Shearing Machines,Engines and Cream Separators •■_■

Shaw, SaviU and Albion Co., Ltd (&J----ect to London).

Jrient Royal Mail. Lino (via SaesrMessageries Maritimes Cie (vi* Sa»sj.B

and C. Line . rout* fa**.?'©® <•Canada

f<niot< S.S Co > ovt-rsejf. routßß•••orther'i: Steamship '','f; - 'mouth to Onehungra-.-iooper's, Little's, a.nri Firo vr* -SJtesg:•' Dips; .- •..•:•. ■

Sutton's Famous Pedigree 'a* *■>--8*«#;v«SHson'a Fertilisers 'And all Agricultural. Manures 4k*

II jSparetheMaaureand I

Spoil the Farm! jEvery sheep yon rear tak-s a 1considerable quantity ofbona {I phosphate from the soil. {If you are to keep up the (

qiwlityof thecrops and stock £youmast restore this vitality »to thelaud by applying *W.MLE. Co. Manures, f

Thoycontaintho plant foods /^nwestviry for production of Hbisjrer crops—and those, in <*fthoir turn, f.'ivoFattor Sheep. !

W.M.K. Co.'sNos. lßand3B |Mixtures arcprincipallyPhos- J.phittic Munures containing a iproportion ot Nitrogen to Jsustain thegrowth. |

They are specially Buit&ble |for Turnips and I!ap«. JD Particularsas to prices and C-

charges -will be supplied by [.thecompany or their j 46^^V\r. O. CU'i H H*'BT, Mastertcn '.' T-

Phone 3-ifi. iW. R. McFADZEAN, Feathers •ton. Phone 53 ]THOS. RinnEM, Pnhiatua. jAndrew Peters, Dnnnevirke.

Particular* ofanalysispost- jed on request. j

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Wellington Meat kExport Co., Ltd. T

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