LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 52, 19 March 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tha H»spita) Board andjLand Board meet 2 o-day. r ' At tbe inqsest on th« jL a t the Qoyier w lotal, Rotoraa, a vsrdicl was retwrnad of G rson against some perscnlniiknown, *

1 ord Roberts will visit Australia as sooiiusf arcumstanetja will permit. j! Fixty-live British warships are fitted with| 3elleville boilars. | Messrs. Mcrey and Son announce a new ihipnient of autumn goods direct from the nakevs. TUis is said to be one of the best md most reasonable assortment of goo is .hat has ever been offered for sale. For urtherpirticulais see advertisement. / The Kawhia natives are asking the Govcmnenl to take ov,r their lands and lease tham >a their behalf. Professor Gregory, head of the Royal Seographical Society':! Antarctic expedition, ras arrived at Adelaide from England. Members of the Ratepayers' Association ire reminded of the important meeting fixnd 'or this evening, whun the question of tbe Borough loan is set down for consideration. It is expected that the attendance will be argc, as the matter is one that the executive aro deurous of having fully discussed. De Eougemont, the 'famous romanceri attempted to tall some thrilling adventures it the Bijou Theatre, Melbourne, but the audience made things ton hot during the first three minutes and he had to retire, The following trains leave Hew Plymouth station to-day for the Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as f0110w5: —5.45 a.m., Rotoiti (from North); 8 a.m., Takapuna (from South); 980 a.m., Rotoiti (for South); 9.30 p.m., Takapuna North). A passenger-car will be attached ts the goods train, leaving New Plymouth for the Breakwater, about 8 p.m. A very successful social in aid of the Convent funds was held at the Theatre Royal on Monday evening. Owing to the floor not being crowded, dancing was most enjeyable, the music being particularly good. Mr. Dwyer was M.C. and proved most efficient. All present seemed to be having a thoroughly geod time. The excellent supper provided was greatly appreciated. The troop-horse, The Master, presented to Colonel Wyndham by Mrs. G. P. Donnelly, was nineteen years old. An exhibit of potatoes by Captain Smart, Tikorangi, shown at the Normanby Show, was said to yield at the rate of 140 tons to the acre. Heads of families should bear in mind the sale of groceries in the bankrupt estate of Mr. R. Gilraour, which will bo held ou Wednesday afternoon. The whole of the stock is new and of first-class quality, and will be sold without reserve. # Drs. Mason and Pomare on Saturday visitod Rotorua to ' talk over sanitation matters with the natives. Dr. Pomare was introduced as native health officer of the colony, whose duti/es will be to instruct Maoris in sanitary 1/aws. The town school excursion is fixed for Thursday next at (gentry Hill, in Mr. t?amp- • on's paddock. Tble first train will leave New Plymouth at 9.16' a.m., but will not stop at Eliot-street or intervening stations. Another train will leave ;at 1.45. Return fares will be: Children 6,/ adults Is. Hot water, tea, sugar, and miljk will be provided on the ground for the . While working in the bush on Friday near Ngaire, Mr. Cj S. Goodiijg, who has already lost the sight of one eyo, met with an accident to the other eye through a steel splinter from a wedge being driven into it. After betng attended to temporarily at the New Plymouth Hospital on Friday night the sufferer by the advice of Drs. Laatham and WalkerVsent to Wellington by special train on Saturday for treatment by experts there, skilled in the use ef the electric magnet. / j A large! crowd gathered at the railway station o« Monday evening, and warmly welcomed Trooper Dobbin, Fifth Contingent, on his return from South Africa. His Worship the Mayor made an appropriate address, and Mr. E. M. Smith also spoke, after which hearty were given for Trooper Dobbin, who briefly returned thanks. The Town BandVras also in attendance and played two small .items. Possibly on another occasion of this kind more suitable arrangements will be made for enabling the public to hear what is said. Dr. Gillon desires the Hunterville Express to state that he will be a candidate ia the Liberal interest for the Patea seat in the event of Mr. Hutchison's resignation, and that owing to the ltrge promises of support he has received he will go to the poll against all-comers. The Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr. Sttauchon) and the Crown Lands Ranger (Mr. Barron) were in Haw«ra on Thursday and Friday. Accompanied by Mr. Majar tajy visited and inspected Mr. Livingston's ppperty, with a view to the Government acquiring the same. / Holloway's Ointmhnt and Pills. With the changing season it is prudent for ill to rectify any ailment afflicting them; lut it is encumbent on the aged, suffering Inder ulcerations and similar debilitating fiauses, to have them removed or worse consequences will follow. This Ointment is Ahejr remedy; on its powers all may conmden,tly rely; it not only s'mply puts their 'sores out of jight, bat extirpates,the so.irce of mischief, extracts the corroding poi«on, and stimulates Nature to fill up the ulcer with sound healthy granulations that w(!l abide through life. Under this treatment bad legs soon become sound, scorbutio skins cast off their scales, and scrofulous sores cease to annoy.—Advt. The best medicine known Sander k Sons' Eo.calypti Extract, its eminent powerful' gffectja in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is Instantaneous. Iu serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be hey 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, rhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandeb & 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 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 groat remedy- e guaranteed cure for all liver diosrders. A bottle was subsequently presented to every member of the House, and Members now speak in high terms of its goo effects, All chemists and stores stock it per bottle.— Advt Willis Street. Wellington. Mb. M. Imi'EY. Hist July, 1900 ticar Sir, —please Bond me three more bottles of your " Mas' Apple," 1 cannot speak too highly of it. It has entirely re lieved me from the headaches which used to distress me on busy days; and a member of my family who used to suffer from chronic palpitation and indigestion has been restored to perfect health through taking Impeys Mat Applk."—l am, yours gratefully, K. W. Wilton, Butcher.—Advt. JHAMBERLAIN'S DOUGH REMEDY A GREAT FAVORITE. The soothing and healing properties o his remedy, its pleasant taste and promp ind permanent cures have made it a great avorite with people everywhere. It is esleciall prized by mothers of small children or colds, croup and whooping cough, as it .lways affords quick relief, and as it conning no opium or other harmful drug, it nay b* given as confidently to a baby ai to n adult! For by New Plymouth Coperative Society.—Adyt. TESTIMONIAL. Napier, September 9th, 1900. 'rpfessor Notmaun, Dear Sir,—l am pleased to be able to tell oo I am feeling well, and am improving every ay. I have lost altogether that miserable seling I used to have, and am quite fresh when get up in the morning, as I can rest and leap well now, I have • alned considerably i weteht, and look well; th<3 haggard look as left me, anrt my friends oon;ratulate me a my improved appearance, and I am sure ou do not know how grateful I -ara--*j». you >r yonr kindness and att-wtinn, us my life as a burden before I wrote to you ratef ully yours, AMXANDBB PAXIKBSON,

JUBILEE SINGERS. \ ii e j Tueue irt a kicd of magnetic attraction;, aliout tlm performance givfin by the! Jubilee S'ngersthat invariably «>surpsj 'a full house. They have obtained ai wcrld-wido roputation, arid the zest with which they render their songs, 'coupled with that artistic finish which is the outcome of excellent training, and long prjcfeice exercise an irresistible j charm. The popularity of those members of the Oompmy win are known is such that it is not necessary ts dwell upon their merits. One of the new "stars" in Mr. Gauze who is acknowledged to be one of the cleverest 'jf male m'zzo sopranos extant, and dressed in female attire his identity is difficult; to make out. Miss Underwood who is s yled " Amorici's nightingale " sings with great sweetness, and her contributions are always heard with the greatest pleasure. We gather fern exchanges that these singers have attained even greater perfection than ever and this should ensure toallpre«ent a most enjoyable entertainment. Their season ho- e commences to-night.