The Daily News. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 27, 1 February 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Another victim of tbs enteiprising native, Williams, he? come to light ia the person of the Rev. Welsh of Woodville, For obtaining £3 by false pretences from that gentleman, the prisoner was sentenced t» 3 months imprisonment ob Wednesday, the sentence to be concurrent with those which he is now undergoing. " Fishiness" in Victo' ian butter appears to be very prevalent this season. As a oonsequence, the sale of New Zealand product is more brisk, as, so far, no complaint has reached the Dairying Department ef that fault being fonnd in our butter. The Chrlstchuroh Exhibition was formally cloaed last night. It has been a great financial success. Oyer 250,000 people passed through the tursstiles, ia addition to season ticket holders, who numbered 60GO. During the last few days the prices of admission were reduced, and the buildings haTe been thronged. The following trains leave 'New Plymouth station to-<?ay for tho Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as f0110w5: —5.45 a.m.,Mapourika (from North); S a.m., llotoiti (from South); 9.30 am.,Mapouriks. (fof Scvfh); 9.30 p.m., Rotoiti (for North), A pa,ssenger-car will be attached to the goods trajn, leaving New Plymouth for the Breakwater, about 3 p.m. The Westport Coal Mines Commission eat for three days at Westport and six at Mohikiaui, where a great quantity of evidence was taken. The establishment of State coal , flajiics was urged on the Commissioners by re{i'C££r\iatives of the mining community, but no was given how the proposal was regarded. The Czar and Czarina have retujrjjfid to St. Petersburg. The German Navy will shortly be armed with 28 instead of 21 Centimetres quick firers. W. Merey and Son wishes attention to be directed to their new advertisement, for (be montfc of stating still further reductions tn dins goods, etc., and thanking the public for their spirited support, during their farewell sale. A meeting of citizens warmly supported the Governors proposal for the ereotien of a statue of the late Queen in Wellington. Over £2SO was raised in the room, including His Excellency's 15 guineas, also 60 guineas from the Ministry, and four other subsoriptions of 25 guineas. The Premier wires to Mr Ward that he will be leaving Sydney on Saturday. Calculations made by the Postal Department show that during the week of January 7th to 13th the number of letters posted in the colony was ?0 per cent, greater than during the corresponding period of last year. Other figures thoying the 'operat.on ot the penny postage system disclosed the fact that 55,932 letters went from the colony by tpe 'jfrisco mail on the 21st inßtaut, as against 26.G62 by the previous mail in December, an increase of 109 per cent. We would draw opeciil attention to Mr Courtney's advt. ro Partnerships as there are many businesses as well as farms that could bo wprlred to a great deal better advantage for kotfi pariieji Jdj having more capital. His Worship the Mayor (Mir, E. Dockrill) with several members of tho Borough Council and the Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Home) inspected the Barrett Road abbatoir on Thursday afternoon. What looks like a daring theft took place on Wednesday night, outside tlie Egmont Boot Factory. Mr. Goodacre informs ua that he came down to his factory, and tied his horse outside of same to a post, shortly after, about St p.m , he missed the horse and trap, and although diligent enquiries have besa p?.de ; no trace has yet been found of the same. ' Mr. fist has put the matter into the hands of the police, and jve hope *}« a miscreant will be caught. The Managing Director of the New Zealand Exchange, Mr. L. Johnstone, is at present in tewn, establishing a branch of the Company. The New Zealand Exchange is an Association of Farmers and Business men, wh,o, accept the note currency of the Exchange in full or payment for goods, services etc.—somewhat on 61},e Sjiate Bank of principle. The press. reports speak vepy well of the currency scheme advocated by Mr. Johnstone, and a number of branches have already been formed, includiag one in Stratford, and another in Inglowood just started. There are about a thousand members in the Exchange, including all branches of industry and business. In one of the first list of shareholders, may be found names of well known leading men, such as Sir Robert Stout, Edward Tregear (of the Government Labour Department), Samuel Brown (Chairman of Wellington Chamber of Commerce, etc. The Central School [Cadets are requested to meet at the Drill Hall on Saturday next at 2 p.m. The school will be open at 9.30 1 a.m. on that day for any who may wish to get uniforms, —H, Dempsey, Captain.—-Advt.

Oil Sundry next, at the Bapti l CSurjh the Rev. James lugs will preach at both services, rhe Mernina; subject is announced as "An Hverlastinc; Proclamation," ami the evening one under the tills of "Fealty to the King.' Grangers are cordially welcomed. —Advt. Wlihelev Memorial Church, Sunday February 3:vi, Itcv. S.J. Serpen's subjects are as oPows 11 a.m., The Character, Conduct 'nd Howard oi the Godly; 7 p.m.. The <H«i Prophet at Bethel, or the Temple Unmasked. An add;ess to young people.— Advt. A very line and extensive stock of Engagements Rinses, Wedding Kings, Keepers and Dress Kings, new century \Vak lies, in gold <ilver, genuine rolled gold and nickel cases, Oloeks. Spectacles and Kleetro-plate at J. H. PARKER'S, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Optician, next Railway Crossing, Devon-street Central, New Plymouth.—Advt Mr. Walter Bowley, Sbarebrokei, Devonstreet, New Plymouth, pays special?"entien to Otago and West Coast dredging stocks, and, having reliable correspondents both, localities, is in a position to advise clients Investors can obtain all information ia con nection with dredging, and inspect,*at his office, tl»e latest quotations, prospectuses of most companies floated, and maps of all dredging claims. Inquiries invited —Advt. Hollo way's Pills and Ointment Never at fault. In all irritations ef the skin sores, ulcers, burns, and enlargements of the glands, Holioway's Ointment presentsa ready and easy means of cure, which never disappoints the most favourable expectations. It manifests a peculiar power in restraining inflammation, removiug stagnation, cooling the heated blood and checking all acrimonious or unhealthy discharges. Whilst thus acting locally, tho Pills are no less remarkable for their power in improving the general condition and habit of body, which renders the cures complete and permanent. Under the genial influence of these potent remedies tho puny infant becomes the robust child; the pale and emaciated regain colour and rotundity, and the dyspeptic oats freely without fear. —Advt.

The best medicine known is Bandbb & SeNS r Eucalypti Kxtraot. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the rcl'af is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs swelling, etc., diar, rhcea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sander & Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with Medals and diplomas at International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Trust in this approved article and reject all others.—Advt.. AT THE BAR, The greatest compliment ever paid to a medicine was that paid to Impet's " May Apple, ' when, during the recent Tariff De bate, M's.H R. testified openly in the House to the efficacy of this great remedy—a guaranteed euro for all liver diosrders. A bottlo was subsequently presented to every mem er of tho House, and Members now speak in high terms of its good effects, All chemists and stores stock it 2s per bottle.— Advt. UNNECESSARY LOSS OF TIME Mr. W. S. Whedon, Cashier of the First National Bank of Winterset, lowa, in a re cent letter, gives some experience with a carpenter in hia employ that will be of value to other mechanics. He says: " I had a carpjnter working for me who was obliged to jtop work for several days on account of being troubled with diarrhoea. I mentioned to him that I had b,een similarly troubled and that Chamberlain's Oolic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me. He bought a bottle of it from the druggist here and informed me that one dose cured him, and he 1 is again at his work." For sale by Now Ply mouth Co-operative Society.—Advt.