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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 14, Issue 722, 30 September 1869, Page 4

Suicide—Alexander Kennedy, sheep inspector in the Otago Province, has com mitt'd suicide by throwing himself into the Moiyueux river. New Uniforms for the " Demilitarized." Forcks —The Evening Post observes with interest that Mr Branigan is about to come out of his chrysalis state and assume the more brilliant hues of ihe butterfly. Uniforms of the most recherche description are being made for the deuaili tarized police—grand for the private constable, but progressing in elegance and b'-auty as the higher ranks are reached till perfection is attained in theadornmentofthe commissioner. Frun what we have heard, the decora ions of the highest ollicer of the force will cast utterly into the shade all that we have yet seen in blue and silver, and be at once a model of elegance, splendor, and taste. We also hear that a few detectives from Otago are about to ap pear on the scene, and to receive commissions in the force. This is an excellent idea, because not only will the ordinary performance of their public duties by the officer who have served through so much fighting and fatigue, become as well known to the commissioners as it is already to the public, but he will acquire an intimate knowledge of their private opinions and conversation, which will tend immensely to the advantage of the force. When these very important pi eliminates are settled, it is not improbable that Mr Branigan will place himself at the head of the troops in the f}eld, resplendent in the uniform of his invention, and strive to acquire the respect and confidence of the men whom i»e commands by leading them to glory in some desperate encounter with the enemy, and showing them that, though a novice, he can face danger as well as the bravest of the bravo men he has discharged, |

Science and Art —A. striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acquire by the great power of skilled mechanical labor is the balance-spring of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy 4,003 weigh not more than an ounce, and exceed in value £I,OOO. A most interesting little work, describing the rise and progress of watchmaking, has been published by S. W. Benson, 25 Old Bond-st.. and the City Steam Factory, 58 ana 60 f,uclgate hill. The book, which is profusely illustrated, gives a full description of the various kids of watches and clocks, with their prices. Mr Benson (who holds the appointment to the Prince of Wales) has also published a pamphlet on Artistic G-old Jewellery, illustrated with the most beau tiful designs of Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, &c &c, suitable for Wedding, Birthday, and other presents. These pamphlets are' sent post free for two stamps each, and they cannot be too strongly recommended to those contemplating a purchase, especially to residents in the country or abroad, who are thus enabled to select any article they may require, and ha*e it forwarded with perfect, safety. 21/6/9 Breakfast.—A Successful Experiment.—The Civil Service Cizette has the following interesting remarks :—" There are very few simple articles of food whichcan boast so many valuable and important dietary properties as cocoa. While acting on the nerves as a gentle stimulant, it provides tiie body with some of th' pu-est elements of nutrition, and at the same time corrects and invigorates the action of the digestive organs. These beneficial effects depend in a great measure uvjon the manner of its preparation, but of late years -uch close attention has been given to the growth and treatment of cocoa, that there is no ditficulty in securing it with everj useful quality fully developed. The singular succes which Mr Epps attained by his homoeopathic preparation of cocoa has never been surpassed by any experunenta' list. Far and wide the reputation ol Epps.'a Cocoa has spread by the simple :orce of its own extraordinary merits Aledieal men of all shades of opinion have •j-areed in recommending it as the safest and most beneficial article of diet for persons >f weak constitutions. This supjriority of a particular mode of preparation over ill others is a remarkable proof of the great results to be obtained from little causes. By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of Weil -elected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tanles with a delicately flavored b-'verage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist e\ery tendency to diease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a tatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortiiied with pure blood and a properly nourished frame." 4/2/9