The Daily News. TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 98, 15 May 1900, Page 2

The Daily News. TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On our fourth page will be found a curiot and interesting sketch of Colonel Bader Powell, by the Mafeking correspondent t The Times. During the past month the number c cattle slaughtered in town was 31 large an 153 small. Mr. Marchant, C.E., is on a visit to Nei Plymouth. The suburb of Petone will be lighted wit gas at the end of this week. The quantity of kerosene stored on th reclaimed land is reported as 57 eases and i: shops 233 cases. The Town Band (Mr. Garry's) inten giving an open-air concert on Friday evening A Press Association wire states that Mi Cecil Williams, son of Judge Williams, whi had been missing for a few days, has turnei up safely. J Each of the medical practitioners of Plymouth was approached by the Sanitar; I Committee as to whether, if appointed, h i would act as officer of health. As, howevei Dr. Home possessed a diploma in publi health, his brother practitioners considerei that he was most eligible for the position and in this view the Oouncil concurred. Operations at the petroleum works ar again in full swing, and the bore has reachei a depth of 17G6 feet, but no indications o either gas or petroleum have been found. ( Three old age pensions were granted at th S.M. Court on Monday. Amongst the correspondence read at the las meeting of the Borough Council was a lette which, amongst other things, contained in formation that the plague had reached Perth • The councillors exhibited a most creditabl sangfroid at the startling intelligence. | At the Police Court on Monday, before Mi R. L. Stanford, S.M., John Marshall wa charged with the theft of a coat valued at 5s the property of A. A. Ambridge. Accusec was convicted and sentenced to one month" imprisonment. While addressing the Borough Council oi Monday evening, as one of the deputatioi from the Kecreation Grounds Board, Mr ) Hughes digressed from the matter in hanc to express a hope that some action would b< taken to prevent the foreshore beiug denudet of stones, which were Nature's barrier ti protect the cliffs. Trains will leave for the Breakwater to day, connecting with steamers rnentionec below, as follow :—5.45 a.m., Takapum (from North, if required); 8 am., Kotoit (from South); 11.30 ' a.m., Takapuna (fei ) South); Si.iSO p.m., Koloiti (for .North). A passenger-car will be attached to the good: train leaving about 3 p.m. Crs. Stohr and Clow have been appointee the councillors to sign the burgess roll, ir conjunction with the Mayor. There has been on exhibition in one of th< windows of the Colouial fiano importing Co. Devon-street, for the past few days, twe magnificent side drums, which are to the order of the Taranski Guards, to be used in connection with the Bugle Band which they are now forming. Mr. Bain, th< mamver, informs us they are the Arm) regulation drum, and are;of first-class make New Zealand's warm and lovely clime r Is not without its sudden changes, ' More noticed in the winter time When hail and snow fall on the ranges. The wind blows hard and biting cold. And tiuds our weakest parts for sure; And gives us coughs until we're told ._ To take some Woods' Great Peppermint i Cure. \i s Considerable speculation was indulged ir. when the South African war first started as I, to how the colonial horses would stand tin d severe strain that they must necessarily be put to in reconnoitring, patrol, and forced marches work. With a six months' test we now learn that the New Zealand horses havi - stood the test best of all. Another trifmk to the vital and strength-giving qualities ol our country. We can also safely say that ol all the remedies for coughs, colds, etc., in j the market Sykes* Cura Cough is facilv prinnys. All Chemists and Storekeepers.— | You cm depend on riddiw; your childvei sot woi-i.'n ivivii Wife's Worm ¥ii> s ., the i | ivoaderful Worm Worriers, Price Is,—Advt.

The New Plymouth Fire Brigade have made arrangements for the celebration of the I relief of Mafeking, but will be pleased to receive donations of fireworks, etc. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held on Monday evening to hear objections to the proposed permanent levels. There were only two objections. Mr. E. J. Oarthew attended on behalf of Mrs. Carthew, and stated objections to the proposed levels of Watson-street. After some discussion, Or. Brooking: pointed out that in the interests of the whole town it was necessary that the levels as proposed be adopted, and he moved in that direction. The Mayor explained that the new levels were necessary in view of a drainage scheme. The motion was carried. With reference to an objection by Mr. Weston, it was decided that the plans dealing with Vivian-street between Outfield Koad and Morley-street be held over for the present. At the S.M. Court on Monday, judgment was given for plaintiffs in the case of F. P. CorMU v. W. Rattray, claim 6s, and costs 7s | and in that of Standish and Kerr v. W. Lawrence, claim £2 6s 3d. To-night, at the Salvation Army, a special iddress by Ensign Bamage on India, ami ■/Ollection for Famine Fund. Thursday, Special Junior Meeting. Look out for big ,ime on the 24th May.—Advt. Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Vomers, neverjail for adults or shildren. ?rce Is.—Advt.' The Message of Peace is always appro-; jiated and respected by all true men, for many of us hope the time is not far distant when it may be universally adopted by all nations. When this comes to pass, happiness and prosperity will be the rule and not the exception. In the meantime, Holloway's Pills and Ointment have largely helped to make foreign nations understand that Englishmen delight in alloviating pain and suffering. These wonderful remedies have been blessed in many lands for the relief they have afforded and the cures effected, They are specially adapted for all complaints affecting the liver, stomach and kidneys, and at this season no family should be without a supply.—Advt Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them. Price Is —Advt,