The Daily News. SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 50, 16 March 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

i A deputation is to wait upon Mr. Dockrill' this morning to ask him to contest the j mayoralty. Mr. E. M. Smith, M.H.B, returned homo last night by the mail train. , The Hon. G. Dnncan, Minister for Lands, was a passenger from Auclda-d by tho , Takapua on Friday, and proceeded to Wellington by the mail train. The Minister of Justice has declined to ) recommend the Geveraorte comply with the petition for further olemeocy in the cue of > Mis. Fogo. t Four members of riSe clubs and 21 t volunteers have entered for the N.fr Hijje Meeting. i Mr. Glass, organising secretary of the Xew 1 Zealand Farmers' Union, will give an address at the Farmers' Club to-morrow. ! For over-crowding sheep in a cart, two men were fined £5 each and costs in the Magistrate's Court down south. The fines were subsequently reduced to £l. i The Hawera Town dock Committee has accepted a tender for the supply and erection , of a clock at a cost of £316. The clock will ' have four illnminaUd opal dials each four feet in diameter. We would draw particular attention to Mr. N, King's Bale of house and town sections by anotion. The prices are fixed very low so ' as to command a certain sale, as vtcaßt town sections are getting very scarce. The final performance of the Stanford Dramatic Company on Friday evening attracted a large audience, who were delighted with the play, which was excellently staged and well acted, the scenery being particularly good. Mr. Harris Ford, hon. secretary of the Recreation Greundg Board, begs to acknowledge a donation of a palr'iof Paradise Ducks from Messrs. Train and Kerr, of Fairlee, Timaru; also the favour; of trie Unien Company in bringing them without ,ebarge. The directors and the manager of the) Kaponga Dairy Company visited theMotu-| roa Freezing Works and the breakwater yesterday, a;;d were highly pleased with their visit. On Tuesday next, at the Waiwakaiho sale, Mr. Newton King will sell the whole of Mr. C. Carter's well-bred dairy cows. ''The cows are very quiet, good, rich milkers, and must be sold, Mr. Carter having leased his farm. Harvest Festival Bervices will be held in the Henui Ohurch on Sunday, the Rev. F. G. Evans conducting the service in the morning and the Rav. F. W. Young the evening Sdrvice. Mr. Courtney reports having aoid to Mr.F. Messenger those beautifully-situated seetjona on Beaward end of Rliot-street and corner of Butler-street and Octavius Place, at a satisfactory advance on what they cost six moDths ago, and still they are cheap.

Bewley and Griffiths, Sharebrekezs, Deventreet, New Plymouth, pays special ?Y;ention. to Otago and West Coast dredging stocks, and, having reliable correspondents both localities, is in a position to advise clients lavestors can obtain all information in con nectiop with dredging, and inspect at his office, the latest quotations, prospectuses of most companies floated, and maps of all mining claims. Inquiries invited —Adyt.

A vtry fine and extensive stock of Engage ments Rings, Wedding Rings, Keepers and Dress Rings, new century Watches, in gold silver, genuine rolled gold and nickel cases, CSockp. Spectacles and Klectro plate at J. H. Parker's, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Optician, next Railway Crossing, Devon-strept Centra New Plymouth.—Ad Hollow ay's Ointmbnt and Pills. With the changing season it is prudent for all to rectify any ailment afflicting them; but it is encumbent on the aged, suffering under ulcerations and similar debilitating causes, to have them removed or worse oonsequences will follow. This Ointment is .their remedy.; on its powers a}l may confidently rely; it not pn)y simply puts their sores out of sight, hut extirpates i*e source of mischief, extracts tba corroding poisop, and stimulates Nature to fill up the ulcer with sound h?althy granulations that wji] abide through life. Under this treatment bad legs soon become sound, scorbutic skins cast off their tcales, and scrofulous sores cease to annoy.—Advt. The best medicine known Sanbhb & Bons' Eucalypti Extbaot. ite eminent powerful effects in coughs, eolds, influenza, the rel'ef is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be hey wopnds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it jls tfea safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs swelling, jbtc, djar, rhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sajjbrb & Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical climes all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International I Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others,—Advt.

At the Baptist Church to-morrow special! | servieoa will be helri in connection with thel, annual Harvost Thanksgiving. The Rev. j James Ingti will preach at both servicos, his ' subjects being announced as under : Morning, " The harvest as a season of rejoicing-" ; ovening, "Tho harvest as a season of opportunity," Strangers are always cordially welcomed.—Advt. I The annual meeting of the New Plymouth Branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society will bo held in St. Andrew's Schoolroom on Monday evening, the 18th, at 7.30 p.m. A Lantern .Lecture will then be given. Admission free. Collection in aid of the funds of the Society.—Advt. CHAMBERLAIN'S OOUGH REMEDY A GBE.4T FAVORITE. The soothing rmd healing properties » this remedy, its pleasant taste and promp and permanent cures have made it a great favorite with people everywhere. It is especiall prized by mothers of small children for colds, croup and whooping cough, asit always affords quick relief, and as it contains no opium or other harmful drug, it may b j given as confidently to a baby ai to on alult. For salo by New Plymouth Ooaperative Society.—Advt. HE OWES HIS LIFE TO THE FORE THOUGHT OF A COMPANION. While on a camping trip in Webster county, Mr. 8. I. Stump, of Normantown, W. Va., hid asevere attack of bloody flux. He says, " I firmly believe that I owe my life to the forethought of one of the company who had tn'ven along a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy" Moml.—Procure a bottle of this remedy before leaving home. It cannot be obtained when on a hunting, fishing or prospecting trip. Neither can it be obtained while on board the cars or steamship, and at such times and places it is most likely to be neeied. The safe way is to have it with you. Thousands of travelers never leave home on a journey without it. For sale by Now Plymouth Co-operative Society.—Advt. TESTIMONIAL. Napier, September 9th, 1900. , Professor Notrcann. Dear Sir, —I am pleaspd to be able to tell you I am feeling well, and am improving every' day. I have lost altogether that miserable feeling I used to have, and am quite fresh when I get up in the morning, as I can rest and sleep well bow. I have gained eonnideraUy in weieht, and look well; tb.9 haggard lo ik has left me, an-i my friends congratulate me on my improved appearance, and I urn sure you do not know how grateful I am to you for your kindness and attention, as my life was a burden before I wrote to yon.— Gratefully yours, AtBXANDBB PATTBBSON.