The Daily News. MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 6, 8 January 1900, Page 2

The Daily News. MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Some interesting particulars concerning Colonel Hector Mac Donald, of Omdurman fame, will be found on our fourth page. The Borough Council meets this evening. A first offender for drunkenness was convicted and discharged at the Police Oourt on i Saturday. Lieutenant-Colonel Pitt, of N3U -;i, has been re-appointed a member of the Legislative Council. Mr. J. R. Blair, of Wellington, has been re-elected Chairman of the 13auk of New Zealand. A few ladies and gentlemen are actively engaged in arranging for a popular concert to bu given in the Theatre Koyal on Monday, the 15th inst., in aid of the Transvaal Patriotic Fund. A number of Ke.v performers will take part, and no effort will be spared to make the entertainment worthy of the cause.

Mr. T. 0. Kelsoy has resigned the secretaryship of the Xaranaki Farmers' Club, and has been made an honorary member. Mr. M. Fleetwood has been appointed in Mr. Kelsey's place.

The gold exported during the last year amounted to 389,585 ounces, of the value of £1,513,242, an increase of £132,551 over the previous year. The silver exported was 319,858 ounces, valued at £10,268, an increase of £7lßl. 'ihe gold return is the highest since 1870. There are no mines working silver in the colony, that exported being ine product of gold mines. Trains leave New Plymouth station to-day for the Breakwater, connecting with the steamer mentioned below, as follow: 6 a.m., Gairloch (.from North; ; 9.30 p.m., Gairioch (for North), K. Cook & Son are selling the best brand of Roller Flour at 8s per 1001b net—cash.— " How to be Happy, Though MaEKIED."— I bat is a secret which many would like to possess. And yet it is so far out of our reach I After all, health is the best guarantee of a happy married life, and with sound health on both siies it will be mainly one's own fault if happiness does not ensue. Then, husbauds and wives, purity your blood, invigorate your nerves, promote the healthy aotion of your liver, cure your headaches, restore your appetite, banish flatulency, indigestion, and low spirits by the use of the world-famed Holloway's Pills. If at any time you suffer from gout, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, or sore throat, use freely Holloway's Ointment. It has cured millions; it will cure you.—Advt. Nearly every other person is suffering from some form of cold; colds are dangerous, and when neglected lead to consumption. Neglected Uolds give more work to J the doctor and undertaker than any other complaint. Have Sykes' Cura Cough ready to use as soon as you begin to sneeze, shiver, or feel that you are taking cold. Sykes' Cura Cough, if taien as soon as the cold manifests itself, will break up any form of cold in a few hours. Hundreds of testimonials from all parts of New Zealand. Sold by chemists and storekeepers in Is (id and 2s bottles. —A. E. Sykks, Chemist, opposite Theatre Royal, New Plymouth.— Advt. Christ an as Fruits, direct from LondonR. Cock & Son have imported and are nov, landing 150 packages of new fruits, consisting of Currants, Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatels, Figs, Prune etc.—Advt. j Special Ohristmas discount from December 16th and during the Christmas Carnival land the New Year to all purchasers of the j value of £1 and upwards at J. 11. Paukbu's, Watchmaker and Jeweller, next Railway Crossing, Devon-street Central, New Plymouth. Please note our prices in advertisement ovei \ea.&e\. CaxuivaX Watch aud Chain, in case, 10s—only a fevr dozen in stock. A splendid-lot of new goods direct from London in Bangles, Rings, Watches and Chains at prices suj e to suit. —Advt.