The Daily News. TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 98, 22 May 1900, Page 2

The Daily News. TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A quantity of interesting reading matter will be found on our fonrth page. The Coiinna is expected here to-day with a cargo of produce. At the Police Court on Monday morning, an inebriate was convicted and discharged. , General Cronje (at St. Helena, saluting the Shade of Napoleon the Groat): " Same enemy, sire 1 Same result 1" i Lloyd's Weekly, in giving a picture o£ the New South Wales Rilles, says : —" It is one of the finest bodies of men in South Africa; in fact, one of the hardiest and most useful i regiments the world has ever seen." The civil business set down for hearing at 1 the S.M. Court on Monday was adjourned until this morning. Amateur musicians are reminded of the meeting to be held this evening in St. Mary's Parish Hall, at 7.30, in connection with the formation of a new Musical Society. There appears to be every prospect of the effort being most successful. At the Police Court on Monday, T. Freewin was charged with a breach of the by-laws by driving a vehicle for hire without a license, and fined 2s 6d and costs fis. Trains will leave for the Breakwater today, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as follow: (from North); 11.30 am., Takapuna (for South) ; 1 p.m., Rotoiti (from South) ; 9.30 p.m.,Rotoiti(for North). A passenger-car will be attached to the goods train leaving about 3 p.m. The uniforms tor the Tavanaki Guards are to hand, and will be distributed to the men this afternoon. The new uniforms will be worn for the first time on the Queen' 8 Birthday. Messrs. Cooper and MacDermott repeated their Kinematograph entertainment to a large audience at the 'I heatre Royal on Monday night, when several new animated pictures were shown. Mr. W. Perry sang " The Flag that Rules the World " in capital style, receiving a hearty round of applause. His Worship the Mayor moved a vote of thanks to Messrs. Cooper and MacDermott, and to all who had assisted with the entertainment. As was mentioned yesterday, half the proceeds are to be handed oyer in aid of the Indian Famine Fund. The entertainment will be repeated at Waitara to-night, and at Inglewood on Wednesday night. The foil wing telegram lias been sent by Mr. Massey, M.Ii.U., to the Premier;—" lie Indian famine, I would suggest that if the Government decide upon sending assistance, it should take the i'urm of bread-stuffs, the export of which would relieve the market here, while they would probably be more useful than their equivalent in cash to the famine-stricken people." What Messrs. Nelson, Moate k Co. claim on bohalf of their fragrant teas may well be said regarding the firm itself. A business that has been established for over twenty years, and has each year shown an extension of its influence, has not only stood the test of time, but has also advanced with the times and proved itself equal to the rapid progress of a new country. In the artistic handbill that is circulated with this issue of the Times Messrs. Nelson, Moate & Co. quote favourable press opinions that were written twenty years ago of their capacity as tea lasters and blenders ; and it is fair to suppose that the added experience and the s>upe:ior power of selection that comes from the expansion of business have added to the linn's ability to supply the wants of the discriminating public. The linn, from its large warehouses in Auckland, Wellington, Uhristehureh, and Duiiedin, is in a position to supply promptly and satisfactorily the demands of the whole colony for Indian, Ceylon and blended teas. The circular issued by this old-established, t'.ied and tested firm is, in the circumstances, extremely modest in ii'S statements, for the accuracy of which thousands of our readers are probably able to ■vouch. A firm with such a history and reputation as pertain to .Messrs. Nelson, Jloate & Co. may rely upon a continuance of public confidence and support.—Extract N.Z. Timr*.

A " Social" in connection with the Ladies Guild of the Primitive Methodist Church will he held in Jkoiivliaui-.struut Hail on Wednesday, May 23rd, at 7.30 p.m. Songs, | Mediations, Games. Teaat&jMU. Admission! cuq shilling.—A4y&,