LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 49, 14 March 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A fire aboard the P. and O. liner Syria, now bring bnilt at J.inthouso, 61asgow, did damage to the extent of £Boio. Germany shortly imposes an absolutely prohibitive tax on artificial sweetening of food. A fire at Papakura destroyed Conltbard Bros.' mill and plant. Insurances, £2OO in the New Zealand. Tho loss is estimated at £I3OO. The Abyssinian forces under Rosmakonnen defeated the mad Mullah, inflicting heavy loss and capturing ma ay prisoners and a great deal of booty. t The following trains will leave New Plymouth station fer the breakwater to-day, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as follows:—G a.m., Ngapuhi (from North): 'J.3O p.m., Ngapuhi (for North). Inglewood Flower Show takes place today. Constable Blcasel, of Waitara, is being transferred to Wanganni. In connection with the recent assault case it is said that furthor proceedings are pending. We are indebted to Mr. Hignetfc for a sample of coal from Whangamomena. It can be seen at this office. The ContralSchool Swimming Sports will ba held in the Recreation Ground today weather permitting. The Town Band will play a choice selection of music. It is understood that tho Haturaa estate will be placed on the market by the Government for close settlement purposes in about fix weeks' time. Tho run has been cut up into 58 sections ranging from 111 acres to I about 1»00 acres. The centie of attraction of Rotorua is the great geyser in Hotoraahana. Large numbers of pocple are visiting the lake daiiy and 1 pronounce it the most marvellous sight in j the district. An eruption takes placo every 40 minutes. On Sunday last there were ' several narrow escapes from falling stones. ' A boiler explosion occurred at Chicago ' w.iereLy fortjr persons were buried in the ' rums. Twelve girls, badly injured, have/J been extricated, of the remainder of the men c and women IS in all were killed. ■■ Advices fr»m Noumea state that somo t native chiefs having refused to pay taxes a l party of saldiers was s*nt to enforce pay- b meat A« engagement took place, and two I! JTranchmen w«re kiliad. s 1 B.

Should the weather be unfavourable to-day for tha Convent School picnic at the Waterworks it will be held in the Drill Hall.

The first shipment of this season's poultry to London under the auspices of the Agricultural Department is to be made by the Aotea which sails to-day. Included in the shipment wi'l be a consignment of 90 chickens Rnd ducklings f.om the Momahaki Experimental Station.

Discount stamps issued by the Government which are now procurable at all money order officts, cannot bo used for stamping letters or telegrams, Thes9 stumps at Jo (one farthing) each are sold in lots of not less than ss. The purchaser is also supplied with cards with 48 divisions to which the discount stamps can be affixed and when the oard is filled it can be presented at any money ci\ter office and the full value of the stamps, Is, will be given in cash. Obliterated or defaoed stamps will not bs redeemed.

The coronation of the King is expected to take placo about May or June next year.

The Premier opened a new Masonic Hall at Hastings on Wednesday and was present at the banquet which followed the ceremony. Col. Byron, of Queensland, has bsen gazetted an extra aide-de-oavip to the Duke of York.

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