LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 98, 25 May 1900, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On our front page will be found two interesting sketches by Eudyard Kipling. The short serial story " The Barrier Between " is j continued on our fourth page. llr. C. J. Patrick has resigned his position of headmaster of the Tikorangi school. The usual steps are to be taken to fill the vacancy. The Bakaia, from London, via Hobarfc, arrived at Wellington on Thursday afternoon. We have to thank the Secretary of the Star Football Club (Mr. C. B. Lever) for a complimentary ticket of membership for the current season.

The \\ aitara and Uruti schools have been closed for a further period owing to the continued prevalence of scarlatina.

The Zcalandia, from Hobart, with an Eng. lish mail, arrived at the Bluff last night.

At the ordinary meeting of the Town School Comfpiftee on Monday last, Messrs. J. T. White and J. D. Murray were appointed the Visiting Committee to visit the town schools for the ensuing three months. Messrs. Fischer & Co., the well-kr.ovvn local linn of cabinetmakers, have decided to relinquish business, and have instructed Mr. .Wvi on King to sell their stock of furniture, etc., by auction at the Theatre. Koyal oil Thursday, 31st instant. This is a genuine clearing sale, and should not fail to attract a number of buyers. Persons about to furnish will find it to their advantage to attend, as the whole of the stock must be sold. llie llatatau, from London, via Capetown, arrived at Port Chalmers on Thursday morning. Mr. B. A. Hignetthas tabled the following notice of motion for consideration at the next meeting of the Education Board:— " That the Board is prepared to subsidise committees £ for £ up to £3 (the total paid in any one year not to exceed £25) forestablishin g school libraries in order to give the children better facilities for-repding, Trains will leave for the Breakwater tor day, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as follow ; a.m,, tiotoiti (from North); 7 am., Takapijjja (fronj South); 10 a.m., Rotoiti (for South); 9.SSO p.m.,! Talcapuna (f.x North). A passenger-car wii) bo attached to the goods train leaving about 3 p.m. Advice lias_ been received at Wellington that lteuter s i elegrani Company h;;s clecla! Ed a dividend for the hall-year ending Decern* her 81st at the rate of 5 per cent,, perannuni, and has carried forward £3OOO to the reserve fund, which now amounts to £30,000. New Zealand s warm and lovely clime is not without its sudden change*', • More noticed in the winter tune \\ heu hail and snow fall on the ranges, '1 lie wind blows hard and biting cold. And finds our weakest parts for sure, Ami u - run.y].'; until we're toid j Jo lake son,? Woods' Great Peppermint! Cure. • ' 17 Wage's W'~'m Fi?s, the wonlcrful Worm) Wo mors, fail lor adult-agor shildntn. i lu.—Auyt,

Uhe friends of Lieut.-Colouel Collins will be glad to learn that his son Cyril is making j g.jud recovery from Ms recent attack ol' typnoid fever.

The small amount of interest displayed in some of the outlying districts as to the election of school committees, is evidenced by the fact that in no less than six places the full committees were not made up. At Pungarehu but three came forward; at Waihi the late chairman was the only householder present; at Cardiff the muster amounted to two; while at Oakura and Bird Koad they were able to elect six out of the seven required.

The I akapuna arrived at Wellington from New Plymouth at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday having put ia at Picton for shelter. She was to leave again for this port at 8 o'clock last night.

Owing to the exceptionally heavy rains on Tuesday night a wash-out occurred on the railway line near a creek a few hundred yards from the Wanganui station. An accident was narrowly averted on Wednesday morning, when a man observed the wash-out just in time to run ahead and warn an engine coming iato town. The trains were delayed for a time, but were subsequently despatched to the Aramoho end of the wash-out. A gang of 40 men were employed to divert the line for several chains.

The annual report of the Wellington Benevolent Trustees shows a much improved state of affairs in the administration of the institutions under their charge as compared with the former management, by the incorporation of a store for out-door rations and supplies to the homes. There has been a large saving by the combination of the offices, and there i has also been a reduction in the expenses under all heads. The savings for the year are £2162. The report goes on to say that [ next year they anticipate a similar result. Our Tataraimaka correspondent writes:— ' The lataraimaka bazaar proved most cheeringly successful, the two churches, Tataraimaka and Okato, benefitting thereby in excess of expectation. Some was realised instead of the £3O aimed at. Mr. U Eustace was first in the hat-trimming competition, Mr. F. Binnie second, and Mr. J. Phillips third, there being twelve competitors, efforts yielded considerable enjoyment and evidenced great skill. The blindfold pig delineators also gave muoh fun, Mr. I'. Binnie being first and Miss White second on Thursday, and Mr. Hughson first and Mr. Alec White second on Saturday. The committee worked most assiduously and harmoniously, and were helped by the ladies with a generosity and grace which was beyond praise. When on Saturday night, after closing, the Bev. John White summarised the results, the workers joined heartily in singing the Doxology.

The ignorance occasionally displayed as to the contents of an Aot of Parliament is excusable, but a case which came before the Education Board on Wednesday does not come under the head of ignorance, but of something deserving a far harsher name. A settler, who gave the names of five others, sent in a protest against the recent School Committee election in his district, on the ground that the school teacher voted, adding the following reason:—"As we know the Board strictly forbids any teacher under them voting, as it is against the Actand concluding with a request that the Board would put the matter straight. This the Board promptly and effectually did, by very properly intimating that the teacher had just a 9 much right to vote as any one else. The hon. secretary of St. John Ambulance Association informs us that Dr. Hutchinson's advanced Women's Olass will meet at the Whiteley Hall room on Friday, June Bth, at 3 p.m. Those desirous of obtaining further instruction in the first aid work (not necessarily for examination) are free to join this class on payment of the usual fee. Books for either of the classes can be obtained from Miss Cottier, Miss Betford, and the Secretary. The service of song," Daddy." was repeated in the Whiteley Memorial Ohurch on Thursday night, when there was a fair attendance. The various choruses were heard to even better advantage than on the previous occasion. The Bev. S. J. Serpell read the incidents in connection with the life of Daddy. An able orchestra assisted the children in their part of tbe programme. The social given by the Ladies Sewing Guild of the Primitive Methodist Church, in the Brougham-street Hall on Wednesday, was fairly well attended. An excellent programme of vocal and instrumental selections and recitations was provided, and the items were appreciated by the audience. When the final song had been given, tea and cake was handed round by the ladies, aud a pleasant evening'sentertainment was brought to a termination. The proceeds, which are to go toward furnishing the parsonage, were considerably increased during the evening by several donations. Wade's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them. Price la —Advt.

A Fbee Excursion to the Coast at this time of the year would be an acceptable boon to many a hard-working man, but as such an instance is hardly likely to ooour in these dull times, the next best thing a poor man can do, instead of getting change of air and scene is to purify his blood and cleanse his system with a few dosea of Holloway's Pills. This wonderful medicine for many years has been a blessing to the commercial world, it gives tone to the system and purifies the blood and rapidly increases the strength of the brain. It also cures indigestion in its most advanced form, and in cases of nervous debility it is without a rival.—Ad.

Nearly every other person is suffering from some form of cold; colds are dangerous, and ' when neglected lead to consumption. Neglected colds give more work to the doctor and undertaker than any other complaint. Have Sykes' Oura Cough ready to use as soon as you begin to sneeze, shiver, or feel that you are taking cold. Sykes' Cura Cough if taken as soon as the cold manifests itself will break up any form of cold in a few hours. Hundreds of testimonials fyom all parts of New Zealand.—All bhemists and Storekeepers.—Advt,

You can depend on ridding your children of Tforms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers. Price Is.—Advt.