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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 90, 14 April 1900, Page 2

The Nn\VS will not be published on Easter Monday. Trains will leave for the Breakwater tomorrow, connecting with steamer mentioned below, as f0110w7.30 a.m., Hotoiti (from Soutb); 7,50 a.m., Rotoiti (£or North). |

AU.fixtures for Good Friday were upset by i the deluge ofrain which took place. For the I greater part of the day it rained in torrents, I and a heavy thunderstorm passed over the' town. Attendances at the several churches { were seriously interfered with. Further additions to the Telephone Exchange are:—No. 185, Mr. N.Miller,dentist, Devon-street; No. 180, Mr. G. H. White, photographer, Brougham-street.

The many friends of Mr. W. Berridge will regret to learn that he is seriously ill. Captain Taunton, of the Taranaki Guards, | has received a telegram from the Defence Stores informing him that three arm chests containing Maroini-Enfield rifles and one can of rifle oil had been despatched to New Plymouth.

Our readers will be glad to know that, despite the unfavourable weather, a good rehearsal eventuated on Thursday evening, when " Daddy " was rendered in a fashion which ensures an interesting afternoon on Sunday. Special interest will be given to this " Service of Song " by the fact that the solos and duets will be taken by youthful performers. We understand that Master and Miss Ainsworth, Miss Mary Hoberts, Miss Okey, and Miss Perry will render thes# items. Special selections will be given by the I scholars and choir at both morning and evening services. The attention of our readers is called to a new and attractive advertisement of Mr. W. A. Collis. During the many years that Mr. Oollis has been engaged in photography he has made the art an ever-increasing study,

always aiming at the highest pitch of excellence in every branch. His studio is well worth a visit if only to see the many excellently finished specimens of portraiture and landscape, which afford practical evidence of Mr. Uollis' artistic workmanship. We lately called attention to his very successful views of the Waireka commemoration, and now we venture to remind our readers of the high-class work in all styles which is to be found in his studio.

There was only one objector who put in an appearance at the Assessment Court Jield by llr. E. L. Stanford, S.M., on Thursday last, and that was the manager of the N.Z. Clothing Factory (Mr, Frost}, who was assessed at £BS, but claimed that a 20 per cent, reduction should be allowed on the rent paid (£9O per annum). After hearing the -valuer (Mr. C. K. Bellringer), who said that since the lease, which was an old one, was granted, the property had greatly improved, the valuation was sustained.

The current number of the Auckland WecUy News appeals largely to its New Plymouth clientele, by reason of the excellent series of views it contains of the Waireka commemoration. The localities around the chief centre of action are all clearly shown, and great care has been taken to mark clearly the places where the troops were stationed and where the enemy were posted. As the number will form an excellent memento, not only of tlic engagement itself, but also of the memorable 40th anniversary, in all probability the copies will be quickly appropriated. We understand that already a large number of orders have been taken. We congratulate the publishers in reproducing, in such up-to-date style, the beautifullyfinished photos taken by Mr. Collis. The other illustrations, as well as the whole of the press matter, is quite up to the high level for which the paper is noted.

It was expected that the charge of Sunday trading made against R. H. Campbell, of the Taranaki Hotel, would have been heard on Thursday last, but Mr. Weston, who represents the defendant, and who was also instructed by Mr. Samuel to watch the case on behalf of the Licensed Victuallers Association, applied for a further adjournment on the ground that the interests at stake were very heavy, and that ho had not had sufficient time to see all the witnesses and consider the special points of law involved. Mr. Stanford expressodhis decided disapproval to adjourning the case over another Sunday, and objected to counsel arranging adjournments without consulting him. Counsel, said His Worship, were too much in the habit of relying on adjournments being granted as a matter of course. Mr. Weston said that if the police, who were prosecuting, were willing to accede to an adjournment, there could be no objection to that course. In the in-1 terests of justice it was necessary that counsel should be properly briefed, especially as the evidence was likely to be conllicting. Sergt, Stagpoole intimated his readiness to go on with the case if an adjournment was not granted. His Worship thought that after an adjournment the evidenco was particularly likely to be conflicting. He, however, granted the adjournment till Thursday next, but intimated that it must not be taken for granted that applications £or adjournments / ■would be complied -with. 1

The promoters ol the Sabbath School Anniversary, being held on Sunday and Monday at the Whiteley Memorial Church, call special attention to the service of song, " Daddy," on Sunday aftmnoon, and also to the public tea on Easter Monday. Tho Bov. S. J. Serpell, who is the preacher for Sunday, will take for his topic in the morning " The Resurrection: arguments for its truth drawn from the conduct of Ohrist's enemies." In the evening his address will be specially for young people. All interested in Sunday school work are cordially invited. Jean Payot, the oldest of the guides of Chamouni, who died recently in his 94th year, was the last survivor of the companions of Jacques Balmat, who was the first to reach the summit of Mount Blanc, and who perished in the Glaciers de Sixt in 1834. Payot had led many famous persons up his native mountains, and accompanied M. Pasteur when the scientist was making experiments as to the density of the air at different altitudes on tho Mer de Glace. A man named John McLachlan chose the railway line near Horsham (Victoria) as his bed one night recently, and a passenger train cut him to shreds.

Forty-eight thousand guineas have (says the Sydney Mail) been promised out of the 50,000 proposed to be raised by the Wesleyan Methodist twentieth century thanksgiving fund.

There has been a scarcity of fish in the Wellington market of late, owing to the prevalence of easterly weather along the East Coast trawling grounds, which drives the fish from their usual beds.

A man named Thomas Mattinson, 40 years of age, died at Port Adelaide recently through drinking spirits of salt. Medical assistance was procured, but without avail, and Mattinson died in great agony.

An innovation in connection with the school at the Croixelles is a hot and cold water bath, where the children are thoroughly washed two or three times a week. Tho children look forward tc the bath with pleasure, and show no desire whatever to shirk it.

The l'aliiatua Water Gas Syndicate has acquired the sole right of the Snowy Mount oil-shale deposits at Waitata, in the South Island. This is said to be one of the most valuable shale deposits in the colony, covering an area of over 300 acres. Operations will be commenced at once.

Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive aftor takiag them. Price Is.—Advt.

Salvation Army Open-Air Musical Meeting 'i'o-nighi. Sunday's .subjects: "Christ, the Perfect Deliverer," " The Power of Resurrection," " The True Way of the Cross," " What Effect lias the Lilu ot' Christ oil youT— John 11. Hanagk, C.O.—Advt.

The doctor may scoff, and likewise ma;

sneer, When to his advice you lend him no ear, Cut tell him his fee is a little too dear

For the good that he does when you feel a bit queer. He from you the secret may try to allure The cure for all coughs so cheap and so sure, Suspense you'll not let him, tfcen, too long endure, But explain tbat it's Wood's Great Peppermint Cure. 1

Walter Morey Sr Son respectfully Intimate the arrival of an early shipment of five cases' cx " Waimalc," consisting of 1 case Ladies' Capes, 1 case Ladies' Jackets, 1 case Ladies Hats, 1 case Furs, 1 case Tickings and Sundries. The bulk of our winter shipment (invoices to hand) are on board the " Whakatane," when due notice will be given of their arrival,—A'", I

' While a painter named Augustus 0. Smith, I at Sydney, was engaged on some scaffold-1 ing in Clarence-street he slipped, and fell to the ground, a distance of 15ft. He was conveyed to the Sydney Hospital, where it was found he had sustained a fracture of I the right thigh.

While bringing sleepers down the Moawhango River last week Mr. Mickelson and' party discovered a warm mineral spring about four or five miles above the confluence of that river with the Rangitikei. The spring is said to yield a considerable flow of strong sulphur, and to be easily accessible.

The Queensland Post and Telegraph Department is experiencing great difficulty in running the mails in certain districts, owing to the effects of the drought, and the parcels post system has been discontinued in these districts, the Department being busily engaged in conveying the necessaries of life which are being sent by post. You can depend on ridding your children of worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers. Price Is.—Advt. Sir Redvers Buller, through a friend, has denied the statement credited to him, viz.: That he would eat his Christmas dinner in Pretoria. He is not the tpye of man to use such bombastic and high falutin talk. He knows his contract and he is going to carry it out thoroughly. It can be safely said that isykes' Cura Cough needs no such credits. Use it, and it will act for itself.—At all Chemists and Storekeepers.—Advt. Thb Good Die Young.—Unliko most popular sayings, this has very little truth in I it. Experience every day proves that some at least of the good are spared to make the I world brighter and better, and a more pleasant place to live in. In fact, our experience is that good people, and good things generally, live the longest. For example, consider the thousands of articles which have been widely advertised and are now forgotten. Why J Because they wore bad. On the other hand, we have Holloway's Fills and Ointment, which have proved the faithful friend of poor humanity for fifty years or more. Why? Because they are good. Of a truth, that which is good does not die, but lives for all time.—Advt.

Wage's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children. Price ls.—Advt.