TEN BOLD ASSERTIONS.

Motueka Star, Volume IV, Issue 165, 20 March 1903, Page 4

TEN BOLD ASSERTIONS.

Regarding Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholem and Diarrhoea Remedy, i. It affords quick relief in cases of colic, cholera morbus and pains in the stomach.

2. It never fails to effect a cure in the most severe cases of dysentery and diarrhoea.

3. It is a sure cure for chronic diarrhoea.

4. It can always be depended upon n cases of cholera infantum. 5- It cures epidemical dysentery. 6. It prevents bilious colic. 7- It is prompt and effective in curing all bowel complaints. 8. It never produces bad results 9. It is pleasant and safe to take. 10. It has saved the lives of more people than any other medicine in the world. These are bold assertions to make re garding any medicine, but there is abundant proof of every one of the above stajements regarding this remedy. Every household should have a bottle at hand. Get it to-day. It may save a lift. A. Manoy sells it.

The Socialist party in Wellington has resolved to "run" Messrs W. H. Hampton and D. McLaren for seats on the City Council. These candidates are pledged to work for the following measures:—(l) The erection by the City Council of houses to.meet the requirements of the citizens, such houses to be let at a rent just sufficient to cover interest, sinking fund, and maintenance. (2) The establishment by the city of municipal coal depots to distribute coal to the people at cast. (3) Tne erection by the city of retail and wholesale markets for fish, fruit, and provisions of all kinds. (4) The establishment <. f municipal institutes and refreshment rooms, as the first step towards municipalising the food and drink supplies of the citizens. (5) The acquisition 01 erection bg the city of a plant or plants to light the streets and furnish light to stores, houses, etc. (6) The erection of municipal abattoirs. (7] Ihs abolition of the contract system on public works. Direct employment §of labour by the city, at union wages, and under union conditions.

According to the Milburn correspondent of the Bruce Herald, the phosphate field is blooming, and the precious mineral is being unearthed in tons, many and excellent. The Milburn Lime and Cement Company's deposits are opening out splendidly, thousands of tons being now laid bare. Over 100 tons per week are are present being sent away, the quality of the rock showing a 70 to 80 per cent grade. The Free Lance writes :—"Marriage Is a lottery. Lotteries are prohibited under the Gaming and Lotteries Act. Marriage is, therefore, logically illegal. But, perhaps, the Colonial Secretary may be persuaded to add 'By permission.' " The Free Lance is wrong. In a lottery only a few get a prize ; in marriage all pet a prize. Some, of course, don't appreciate the prize when they get it, but of course, that is their fault ; their choice was free.

The Duke of Westminster, who was mentioned as the possible Irish Viceroy and was even in some quarters reported to have refused that office, is a nephew of Lady Zetland, whose hns-, band was a previous Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, The Westminster estate extends over some 600 acres of the wealthiest part of London, and produces a huge revenue. The late duke stated some few years ago that each house on his estate in South Belgravia produced only a yearly rental of -one shilling ; but, even at this Tow figure a very big income was derived from this part of his property. In about forty vear-s' time the leases of these houses will expire, and the owner will become certainly one of the richest men in the world. The present duke is a singular--1 ly fortunate young man, possessing, in addition to his immense fortune, a charming wife, robtist health, |and youith,. for he is only 22.