Captain Pringle late of Foxton and Otaki has been promoted to the second in command of the South Island Battalion of the Bth Contingent. We have to thank Messrs P. Hennessy & Co. for a bottle of their “ John Bull ” sauce, which is good for both goose and gander. This sauce has just been imported by them direct, and is one that will prove very popular. Referring to penny postage, Sir Joseph Ward, at Greymouth on Monday, said the loss at the end of the financial year would be only £%0,~ 000 ; in another year, in his opinion, they would not lose a penny by the reduction. The sale at Messrs J. S. Watchorn & Co.’s Victoria Buildings, at Palmerston North is still proceeding successfully. This great sale of drapery continues only tor a few more days, so.that f jy ,!should not fail tO yay a, y*bu w uus
The patentees of this district are 1 now becoming many in nninber, and to those who desire to .patent any novelty we cordially nmjmmend the pamphlet issued by Baldwin and Rayward of Wellington, patent agents, who give the outline as to how to set about getting a patent. The book is neatly printed, and illustrated. John O’Grady, charged with indecent assault on a child a little over nine years of age, was committed for trial by Mr A. Greenfiqld, S.M., on Monday, at Palmerston. The case lasted all day, and the accused was represented by two counsel. An Inspector of the Health Department accompanied the local Inspector went round the town the other day, and much interest is raised as to what his report will be, That somebody besides the local officer has been around is evidence in much whitewash and a general clearing up. Those who have to whitewash had better remember that lime is what has to be used, not whitening otherwise their exercise will count for nought. Mr Richard Gray has left us a bottle of the new season’s Raspberry syrup, far the manufacture of which he is justly celebrated, as it is made only of pure fruit, fresh picked from his own garden. It is the very best in the market and if equalled cannot be beaten. The syrup is so well-known in the district that we know our verdict will be universally endorsed. Unfortunately his raspberry crop.has not come up to promise. A start is now to be made with the purchasing ot horses for the Ninth Contingent. The election for Hampstead re-
suited in the return of Mr Milvain (Conservative), who polled 3843 votes, agaainst 3118 polled by Mr Rowe, the Liberal candidate.
A heavy gale overturned a large gasholder, on Monday, at Wanganui, but fortunately the accident did not inter'ere with the lighting of the town, as the Gas Company some years ago, profiting by a similar experience, installed a second holder
At the Takapana Jockey Club’s meeting,on Saturday, the totalisator dividends on Leo Delaval, the winner of the First Flack Handicap, were £323 4s inside and £3B 3s outside. During his visit to the Eighth Contingent camp on Friday General Babington impressed upon the officers that they ought not to trouble so much about manual exercise, but that they should thoroughly drill the men in the use of the rifle, and especially the judging of distances. Mr J. L. Wanklyn, member for Bradford, although widely supported has withdrawn his amendment to the Address urging the prosecution of pro-Boers for seditions utterance, fearing it would lead to a bitter debate. He is collecting evidence for future action.
An example of the working of Maori old-age pensions at Opotiki: A European settler sold a comfortable buggy to a native, the said native undertaking to pay so much per month out of his pension until the price of the vehicle is made up.
While pursuing some fishing-boats near Vigo, on the north coast of Spain the' boiler of the Spanish gunboat Condor burst and the vessel toundered. Nineteen lives were lost.
Dr Morrison, Pekin correspondent of “ The Times,” states that the clause in the Manchuria treaty giving Russia exclusive railway and mining privileges has boon eliminated. China will shortly sign simultaneously the treaty and a separate secret agreement granting the Russo-Chinese Bank preferential railway, mining, industrial and commercial privileges. She saves her face by the fiction that the bank is r/irtlv Chinese.
Mr R. S. Barry has, says the Times, a valuable novelty on exhibition at his establishment in the shape or the Standard “ Wickless ” Blue Flame Oil Stove. This stove is now being introduced in the colony, and is certain to become a prime favourite, as it is economically effective, 'and can be handled with ease by a child. Mr Barry is now booking orders, and housewives and all others interested should not tail to inspect the stove, which can be seen in operation. One gallon of oil will furnish "fuel for a single ; burner for twenty hours constant fire. A rather curious report on mosquitoes has just been issued from the Surgeon General’s office at Washington. It seems that mosquitoes are attracted in very different degrees by different colours. Boxes were painted in divers hues and their attractiveness carefully noted. B|ue came first with 10S insects,'the next were brown and dark red, white only attracted two, and yellow appeared to repel the mosquitoes altogether. As a consequence the regulation army shirt of navy bine is to be withdrawn from the malarial districts where mosquitoes abound, and white will be issued instead. The sword of honour which was subscribed for by the citizens of Dunedin for Colonel Robin has arrived. It bears the following inscription in relief:— 11 Presented to Lieut.-Colonel A. W. Robin, C-8,, by his fellowcitizens, in evidence of their appreciation of his services to the Empire in the South African war.—Dunedin, 25th September, rqoi ” On the obverse side is the Royal coat of arms, with the monogram, 11 E.R.” above. The Mayor will present the sword to Colonel Robin at an early date, probably on the occasion of the first battalion parade. With a view of having the rolls throughout the colony made as perfect as possible, and in order that every person qualified to vote may be enrolled, the Colonial Secretary has given instructions that members of the Police Force throughout the colony shall assist the Department in the way of registration. It is anticipated that when the polls are taken next December the rolls will be more perfect than on any previous occasion. The Board has appointed Miss A. H. P. McEwen as mistress of the FoxtoaSeM>
The dates when the Foxton Rifles shall be in camp has been definitely fixed from the rgth to 26th of February. Staff-Sergt. Major H. Peacock will be in Foxton on the morning of February 14th to put the Foxton. Rifles through their course of volley and independent firing. There will be an election of lieutenant for the Foxton Rifles after parade to-night in place of Lieut. A. Stansell, resigned. Every member must be present, or is liable to be finedA smart man to make himself generally useful is wanted at Whyte’s Hotel.
Messrs Abraham & Williams, Ltd., will hold a stock sale at Levin to-mor-row.
Earl Beauchamp, speaking on Australia last month in England gives the pride of place to New Zealand. During six weeks’ visit to this colony he failed to discover “ a single beggar or drunkard!”
Mr Akers has accepted the fender of Mr O. Gardner, of Koputarua, for the right to cut flax on his property at Linton.
A Vancouver pilot warned the captain of H.M.S. Condor, now long overdue on a voyage from Esquimalt, 8.C., to Honolulu, and which is supposed to have foundered, that the vessel’s build would make her unsafe in a heavy sea. H.M S. Phaeton has reached San Francisco after a fruitless search.
The Post and Telegraph officers of the colony have contributed another £2 8s 6d towards the Queen’s Statue Fund, making their total contribution to date £sl 10s, and more is yet to come. The fund now stands at £1649 14s gd. A long way oft the £3OOO required. It is understood that Captain Heaton Rhodes, M.H.R., has accepted a commission in the Eighth Contingent.
The military authorities at _ Cape Town are, it appears, very stringent regarding persons landing at that port at the present time. When the New Zealand Shipping Company’s new steamer Ruapehu called at Capetown on her way from London to Hobart and New Zealand, Captain Mayoss, the commander of the new steamer, and the chief steward were the only parsons from the steamer who were permitted to land, whilst no one was allowed to board the steamer except by a permit issued by the military authorities. Consequently, the passengers for Australia and New Zealand who were on board of the Ruapehu were considerably disappointed, as they had been eagerly looking forward to a run on shore to see the sights of the South African capital. The men of the Fourth Contingent who are in camp have increased visibly in stature since the visit of Genera! Babbington to the lines, says the Post. The new commandant picked out all the men who wore ribbons, and whenever he came across one who had been with the Fourth, he expressed especial delight —for the General had the Fourth in his column at Ventersdorp. “Do you remember our march ? ” asked the General. “ Rather, sir; and we are delighted to find ourselves under you again!” The Commandant smiled pleasurably. On the march referred to, Major-General Babington had under him the 6th Imperial Bushmen (N.5.W.,) Fourth New Zealanders, Imperial Light Horse, Imperial Yeomanry, North Lancashires, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Royal Field Artillery, After going down the lines, the General renewed the acquaintance of Captain Pringle and Lieutenant Gardiner, who had met him at Veatersdorp. Monday night’s Post contained the following: There was a scene in the Magistrete’s Court to-day. George Fisher was charged on the information of his wife, Laura Fisher, with having failed to comply with an order of the court to pay per week to- , wards her maintenance, and with having been £4 in arrears on 13th January. Mr Skerrett appeared for complainant. Afier hearing evidence his Worship said this was the second information in a week. Defendant would be ordered to pay £1 fine and arrears to 13th Janna'ry, with 7s costs, —(Defendant; It will be paid to-day.) —in default defendant to go to gaol. Defendant began to talk, and was ordered by the Court orderly to be silent, and take his hat off. His Worship: “Make that man conduct himself properly—l don’t care who he is. I can’t come down from the judgment seat and keep order. There is sufficient force of police, and if they see a man behave like a blackguard they should take him into custody.” Defendant, who had removed his hat,,, left the court. SANDER and SONS EUO EXTRACT. According to reports of a great number of physicians of the Lightest professional standing, there are offered Euealpyd Ex tracts which possess no curative qualities. In protection of the world wide fame of Sanders and Sons preparation we publish a few abstracts from these reports, which bear fully out that no reliance can bo placed in other products:—-Dr. 'V. B. Rush, Oakland Fia., writes it is sometimes difficult to obtain the genuine article (Sander and Sons). I employed difirtr'nt other preparations; they had no therapeutic value and no effects. In on - case the effects were similar to l hi oil earaphora. the objectionable action of which is well known.” Dr 11. B. Drake, Pordand, Oregon, sa yg—“ Since I became acquainted with this preparation (Sander and Sons) I use no other form of eucalyptus as 1 think it is by far th < best.” Dr L. P. Preston, Lynchburg, Va., writes—“ I never used any preparation other than Sander and ■'■•'oaV, as i found the others to be almost as-?!--*').” Dr J. T. Connell, Kansas City. Kam., says ■—“Care has to be exercised not to b? supplied with spiniou: preparanon-, rs done by my supply druggis*'.” Dr ‘•i. If Hart, New York, says—“ it goes wrlwl saying that Sander .and Sons’ Rusal.,m i Extract is thu best in the market.” Dr James Reekie, Fairview, N. M. —“ So wide is with me the range of applications of Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract th v I carry it with mo wherever I go. I fin! it most useful in diarrhoea, all throat troabUd bronchitis, etc.”
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