LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 218, 8 November 1900, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Otica section of the Midland Railway will be opened for traffic on Tuesday next. The following trains will leave New Plymouth station to-day for the breakwater, connectingwith steamer mentioned below:— 6 a.m., tiairioch (from Worth); 9.30 p.m.. Gairloch (for North).

A meeting of ladies interested in forming a nursing corps :u connection with the Be. Jolm Ambulance Association was held on Monday afternoon, when it was unanimously agreed to form such a corps in New Plymouth. After a short discussion the meeting was adjourned until the time of the genera; meeting to be called by the executive.

It is expected that training sqnadroi; cruisers will escort the Duke of York to Australia,

On the occasion of the inauguration of ■v i t eiess telegraphy aboard lim Osleii steamers, passengers representing dilferc/s nkdonalties weremvited when iu nuu-chaitne to send greetings to Siguor Marconi. A message on behalf of Australia was auon?i»< die number.

Air. Chamberlain has informed iir,.l opeiajid that a psrmauent Paciliu (Jai>lo Euj.ri vfill shortly be appointed. The eolnriia: Uoverr.in6nts interested will be a?'sod to nominate representativas. Miss Jones announces that ~t' !■ r r new store ill Devon-street (near Liriuul-,;: recti sue has a full stoes. of patent medicines am. oykes' household remedies, in addition to ha u mar complete supply of goods of thi' quiiitiry. 1«' J iv. Y, -N AOVKKI'ISMMKNT. '

• iIAV Ai'ri.u" is belle,- than pii In, oils viiLs, mid uihur disagreeable medicines, fi ■s easily tatvcn, more gentle iu iks action, anil wi.iumt irritating or weakening the lives-, .iiduuys, or stomach, it ovtrcou.es constipation and n:any i!ls dependent thereon, It acts gelitl.v vi t promptly. Ask for Iju'ky'r ••iUAt.Al'i-/,;,." Price, 25.--Advt. MUs CuUior ij us on i.t frice>, <i ti'.M.ii y .i iwrlk «'iugotk,g &au gluoy vvlii.'j iau-,1 ,j : jit.ai.u Hw'ij i'(io;.u 6/1 is<ft

r We learn from Melbourne that tho Salvation] Army's self-denial fund this year reached £30,000, New Zealand heading thei list with £8740. 1

Fifty fishermen, forming the First Contingent of tho Newfoundland Naval Reserve, are embarking aboard the warship Chary bdis for a six months' cruise in the West Indies.

A final reminder is given of the Fire Brigade ball, fixed fer Jfriday evening. It is hardly necessary to draw attention to the good, self-denying, and often hazardous work which the Brigade is called upon to I perform in protecting tho lives and property I of the public. Their expenses are heavy, aod whon an opportunity arrives such asi the present one for manifesting practically a due measure of appreciation of tkose services, it should ha seized on by the public generally, and the sale of tickets should be such as to le&vo no doubt that one and all are willing to contribute their mite to suoha worthy purpose. The following passed theii examinations for surveyors under'the Land Act, 1892: W. O. Beere and J. V. Haskell, Wellington ;.C. 11. Kobinson, New Plymouth.

A motion waa made before the Chief Justice, in Chambers, at Wellington on. Wednesday, for a change of venue to, Wellington in regard to the trial of Jr. Leggatt, j against whom an alleged abortion case waa ; brought at Nelson. His Honour reserved I judgment until to-day. , ' 1 Tho Education Department is issuing a circular to Education Boards asking ior suggestions as to the best methods of expending the £3OO voted by Parliament for encouraging swimming in public schools. Xhe last practice for the children In connection with the Fire Brigade Bail will be held in the Theatre Royal this afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. All children are requested to get their tickets in the Theatre to-day. Mrs. Goldwater will be pleaaed if all who are donating towards the supper will have their contributions ready early, as an express will collect at 9 o'clock sharp to-morrow morning. Tickets can be obtained at tho Theatre oh the day of the Ball,

Mr. 0. Carter has a replace advertisement in this issue, to which we direct attention. Mr. Carter has just had very extensive alterations effected in his shop, which makes it the most convenient and up-to-date grocers' shop in the district. A large eliptic arch been cut, and the room formerly behind the shop has been added, making the shop very much larger, while the arched opening gives it a very handsome -appeaxanoe, besides adding vary greatly to the convenience of those in charge. Mr. Carter has still further alterations in contemplation, the upper room is to be utilised as a show room for etc. Amongst (the conveniences that have been secured is a computing machine, by which the weight and price of any articla weighed is shown on a disc, the machine being automatic in its action.

A divorce suit, in which Arthur Ooningham, chemist, petitions for divorce from his wife, was mentioned in the Sydney Court on Tuesday. Dennis Francis O'Hara was joined as co-respondent. Damages are laid at £OOOO. The ground of the suit is adultery alleged to have been committed in the precincts of St. Mary's Cathedral. The case is a sensational one, owing to the position of co-respondent. Brethren of the 1.0.0. F., M.U., are reminded of the " welcome" to Prov. C.B. Bro. J. Bellringor, arranged for the 9th inst. Luncheon at Foresters' Hall at 12 noon Tickets 2s.—Advt. —***

A Man Huut in London.—Oae of the most desperate criminals in London—a notorious housebreaker—has just been captured. He was surprised, breaking into a large house in Bermondsey, but for the moment escaped. The police were, however, in hot pursuit, and when brought to bay the man drew a revolver, but police constable Jones pluckily, closed with theruffian, and with assistance eifectod a capture. The constable risked his life and we rightly call him a hero, but how many of us, by iaattention to our health, needlessly risk our lives every day! Let ua be wise in time, and with the aid of Ho) loway's Pills wa can regain our health when we are out of sort*. — Advt.

Gospel Room, Gilbert-street,—The Gospel of the Grace of God will be preached every Lord's Day evening, at 7. Heartv weloome -Advt.

Mr. Walter Bewley, Bharebroker, Devon New Plymouth, pays special »ttention to Otago and West Obast dredging stocks, and, having reliable correspondents ' both localities, is in a position to advise clients. Investors can obtain all information in connection with dredging, and inspect, at his office, the latest quotations, prospectuses of most companies floated, and maps of all dredging claims. Inquiries invited,—Advt.

A salve that never fails to heal a sore gives instant relief, and draws out all poison is a boon to all. Ask for Needham's Salv, at the Co-operative Stores. Price Is.—Advt. BEWARE OF A OOUGH. A cough is not a disease but a symptom. Consumption and bronchitis, which are the most dangerous and fatal diseases, have for their first indication a persistent cough, and if properly treated as soon as this cough appears are easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven wonderfully successful, and gained its wide reputation and extensive sale by its success in curing the diseases which cause coughing. If it is not beneficial it will not cost you a cent. For sale by New Plymouth Co-operative Society. -Advt.