LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 32, 9 February 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We regret very much to learn that Trooper Bonnor, of StratforJ, is dangerously ill at Pretoria.

The Hawora District High School is Dow in working; order. Pupils have come, and are still coming, from all parts of the district, and it bids fair to be a gieat success.

We are informed that Mr. W. I\ Gieenaway, of Mokau and Dannevirke, has bought Mr. J. Kothery's mill and bush at Mokau, adjoining that already acquired by him, and making a block of tome 3000 acres of the beit mixed bush on tho river. We understand that Mr. Qrceimway is about to get one or more steamers built suitable for the river, and yet to carry sufficient timber to pay in the Sydney and Malbou'ne trades. I We wish him every success in his venture.

The N.Z. Times states that there is no truth in tho report tint Mr. W, 0. Buchanan intends contesting tbe Patea s»at in tho event of Mr. George Hutchison's resignation.

Tho Rev. J. J. B.own, o£ ■Victoria, whoso lectures have received highest praise from % press of Australia, India, Canada, and Great Britain, is vbiting 'J'aranaki, and includes Rahotu. Okate, and Tataraimaka, where ho has promised bis lecture entertainment on " Heads and Faces," with public delineations of character to follow. Au evening's enjeymont will be obtained by al, who are able to be present. One who was in Christchurch when he visited that city some years si' ce says that he " fairly caught en," and that he Bhall certainly take the chance of hearing him again. His engagements include preaching and lecturing in Mew Plymouth next Sunday and Mon lay and to include historic localities like Parihaka and Cape Egmont not unlikely may have influenced his itinerary. Rahotu 12th, Okato 13th, Tatara 14th. These places have a genuine treat in (tore. A correspondent of the Wairaraptt Star says that amongst the tennis players at Masterton who continued the tournament after receipt of the news of the Quaen's death was a major of the New Zealand Forces, a lieutenant of the rifle volunteers, two schoolmasters, a Crown Pro3ocutor, a lolerk in the railway station, and a coaple of [clergymen. : At St. Mary's Church to-morrew the colI lection will bo in aid of the Sunday School i funds. The Rev. F. A. Bennett, Maori ! Missioner, will preach at the evening service.

The Harvest Festival Sorvico-* in conneeI tion with fat. Mary's parish will to held on Sunday week, February 17th. It is with pleasure we hear that Mr. Denham, now of Auckland, has decided to settle here again. We understand that he has bought a section on the Smart Road, part of Mr. Courtney's Glenavon Estate at a satisfactory advance oa the price originally paid.

On Monday next a special passenger train will leave New Plymouth at 7.1 a a.m. fqr Wan;anui, returning from Wauganui at 5 p.m. for Naw Plymouth. The excursion is arranged in connection with the visit of the Imperial troops to Wanganui. From tho Post and Telegraph Department,, Wellington, w.i learn that the Premier has received the following cable from the Agent- ! General Their Royal Highnesses the Duke 'and Pttfhcsi of Cornwall will visit the colonies'.

Tha Northern Canterbury Educate.. 'Board'! truant officer had tho names of 1548 children to deal with last year, Courts proceedings being taken ia 2H canes. Dean McKonna returned from his trip Home on Friday morning and is in excellent health.

The Borosgh Council meeting has been po itponed from Monday till I* riday, to enable the Councillors to visit Wanganni.

The meeting of the Grand Lodge of Druids terminated ye»terday, The following officers were electedD.G.P. Rubor; D.Y.P., Gardiner: D.S., Mack&y; D.G.T., Fletchor; D.G., Maclntyrn. Tho next meeting will be bold at Masterton.

The Dunedin branch of the New Zealand Natives Association has decided to offer prizes for the host assays on the question of Federation of Now Zealand with tho Australian Commonwealth. The essay* are to be in by the 20th April. Two Dunedin drapery (inns wero fined fis su each of four chaiges of employing female shop assistants for a longer period than nine and a half hours.

A sami-privata meeting of ratepayers of New Plymouth Borougli was held on Friday afternoon, and borough affairs discussed. Tho press were not favoured with an invitation, but wo loam tlaat it is intende ! te urge greater expedition in the matter of raising and spending tho proposed loan, that a paid engineer should be employed, and that some new blood should be put on tho Council. The latest additions to the telephone exchange are Nr. 214 W. Barnard, wood and i coal merchant, and No. 75, A. C. H. Collins. The fallawing from the London (rlobc will interest many people in 'lVanaki: "As president elect of the Devonshire Association for 1901, Sir liopor Lethhrirlge is anxious in tho coming year t<» deal with tho j history and distribution of tho descendant, of Devonshire families permanently or tem porarily settl-d in the British Colonies or in I the United State*, l'o this end Sir Roper invites any persons of Devonshire desc-nt. or connections now in the countries indicated to furnish him with any particulars they may be disposed to give of the imigrat:on of their family and its subsequent history, together with the names and addres-e? of living members. His ad-iress in the Manor House, Kxbourue K. 5.0., Devonshire. Mr. G. H. White has on view several phot- graphs taken during the progress of th - Wailara Uegatta on Thursday, Also a good selection of views taken at the memorial service in the He-creation Grounds, ani one showing the interior of St. Mary's Church as draped for the mourning services.

At the Baptist, Ohapel on Sunday evening the Rev. James luvs will take for his subject "Number One."—Advt.

Hollow ay's Pills. Weak Stomachs. Tlie wisest cannot enumerate one quarter of the distressing symptoms arisius; from enfeebled digestion, all of which may be readily dispelled by the;e admirable Pill*. They rouse tho stomach, liver, and every other organ, helping digesikn to that health - tone which fully enables it to convert all we eat and drink to tbe nourishment of our b-dies. Hence these Pills are the sare-d strem>t,heners and the safest res f oratives in nervousness, wasting; and chronic debility. Holloway's PiUs lvmovo all unpleasant taste from the mouth atid are infallible for impaired appetite, > nictations, flat ulency, constipation, and n multi'ude of other disagreeable symptoms which render misorabiJ the l'ves of thousands. These Pills are ny-, proved by allcldvses.—-Advt.

A salve that never fails to heal a sore instant relief, and draws out all poison is a boon to all. Ask for Neoilham's Salve, at the 00-op rative Society Price Is,—Advt

A number vf ni v'.ii l '.''' with uon-pasteurisad autl .vi-.curisol c* 3am were carried out by t.lw.')airy C.wiiuiwMin' (Mr. J. A. Kinsell.) at Uie 'Vav.irley Hairy factory lasl. year. '.''lie s./vc'ra! i of butiei were iimeri aad stored .'it lions were made by at «m>, thive. iiud six months from date'>t :nai'ul2''l'.iie, i lie final judging bains peiiorui' ■ J by the 'iovemmenl grade™ (,a! lutrcit in c.unU'.i'onr-t'. At tku tims of manufacture ■ Iri"' was practically nn difference ro the flavour and quality of lots under the compa:ison. After however, it was found—l. 'thai sUe ripened cream produced a'x-Uor keqoiMr articled' butler than the sweeter inirijieund eroam. 2. That tbe pasteu-isod cream scored decisively over the noa-pasteurNod. 3. That tiiiu butter made from liiu cream properly

vijv'nprl with a. starter had f* superior liavour and showed better keeping qualify than tua<from tho bolt-ripened crcntn. -J'oxl.

The best miidiciii'j known hj» SAND'MK ( Fxtkaot. T&st its tuni-1 nent powerful cil'ociiS in coughs, col'J.s, in- : Oucnza, tho r'ol'of i.JstfiMluricous, fn serious cases, wid accidents of all kinds, bo they wounds, burrs, scalding, bruiser sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising eltecls produced in croup, diphtheria, brouchiliH, iufiammation of; lungs swelling, eUJ., diar, rhcca, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and □rinary organs. SANDER & SONS ItUCAlypti Extract is in use afc hospitals and medical clinics all over tbe globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with laedals and diplomas at International ' Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this ap- | proved article and reject all others. —Advt.

AT THE BAR, The greatest compliment ever paid to a medicine was that paid to Impky'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 core for all liver diosrders. A bottle was subsequently presented to every member of the House, and Members now speak in high terms o£ its good effects, All chemists and stores stock it 2s per bottle,— Advt.

UNNECESSARY LOSS OF TIME Mr. W. S. Wliedon, Cashier of the First National Bank of Winterset, lowa, in a re cent letter, irives some experience with a carpenter in hio employ that will be of value to other mechanics. He say?: " I had a carpenter working for me who was obliged to atop work for several days on account of being troubled with dian-hrea. I to him that I had been similarly troubled and that Chamberlain's Dolic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy had cared me. He bought a bottle of it from the druggist here and informed me that one dose cured liira, and he is again at his work." For sale by New Ply moaih Co-operative Society.—Advt.

Willis Street, Wellington. Mb. M, IMPEY. 31st July, 1900.

Dear Sir, —Please send rne three more botf-los of your 11 Mat Apple." I cannot speak too highly of it. It has entirely relieved me from tho headaches which used to distress me on busy days; and a member of my family who to sulf r from chronic palpitation and indigestion has been restored to perfect health through taking laiPurs Mat Applb."—lam, yours gratefully, K. W. Wilton, Butcher.—Advt.