LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 54, 23 March 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs, Awbury Bros, are now making a dispHy of new season's goods in all departments, a great advantage being that they ara up-to-dat®, arid everything is marked in plain figures at lowest prices for cash. The departure of the Seventh Contingent is defiuitely fixed for Wednesday next. It is probable that either Colonel Robin or Colonel Davies will take charge of the Contingent on arrival at the Cape, Representations have been made to the Government with the object of allowing the Westport Cardiff coal mine, now in their bands, to be worked on the co-opetaUvo principle. The matter is under consideration.

Wm. Miller, agod 19, while riding a horse at Parnell, Auckland, suddenly cried " I'm done," and died in five minutes. The Rev. Mema'a te Aara, a native Church of England clergyman, was taken ill at Kaitaia, aad died in a fow minutes. It is supposed that heart disease was tho cause of death. The Midland Railway Commission arrived at Wellington from Greymouth on Thursday nieht, and will leave to-day for Christchurch for a final sitting. On Wednesday next Mr. Newton King wi'l hold an important sale of land at his mart, Deven-street, the principal properties being education resorves. The leases are for 21 years at low upsstß, and in most cases with perpetual rights of renewal. Full particulars will be found on reference to advertisement. Lord Hopetoun has received a cablo from Lord Curzon announcing that MajorGeneral Sir Edwin Collen, accompanied by his wife, will represent the Indian Government at the opening of the Federal Parliament. On Tuesday next Messrs. Yiokers and Stevens will held a clearing sale on account of Mr. A. F. Stone, on the Durham Road. As Mr. Stone has sold his farm and is leaving tho district the whole of his furniture sn'i effects must be cleared. Particulars may bo seen in our advertising columns. King Edward has confirmed the appointment of General Sir A. P. Palmer as Commander-in-Chief in India.

The battleship Duncan and the Antarctic Ship .Discovery have been launched. Pnring the past few months thero has been an unusual rush of business at the Dunedin Magistrate's Court. The Salvation Army's Harvest Thanksgiving Services commence to-night and last till Thursday next. Mr. Robert Seddon, of Tauranga, announces the SibtoE Estate of 1126 acres Is to be sold either as a whole or in sections on April 12th; on advantageous terms. At the Wealeynn Sunday School Anniversary Services on April 7th a service of song " Woodland Mu9'c will be rendered. On Friday evening the Daily News staff assembled round the " stone" to hid adieu to Mr. L H. Cook, who has for the best part of 10 years ben connected with the staff,) but is now leaving for Stratford, where he takes charge of Mr. Hooker's branch business. On behalf of all hands, Mr. Allsworth preesLted to Mr. Cock a souvenir of their esteem in the shape of a case of pipes and a tobacco pouch, and ia so doing referred to the recipient's good qualities, and the regret felt at his departure. At the same time thoy were all pleased that M r . Cock would he the trainer by hi? new appointment. Several members of the st»fl also spoke a few worijs suitable to the occasion, and Mr. Ooek briefly returned thanks.

In connection with the .extraordinary decrease in value in the Stratford County shown in the figures quoted by the chairman of tho Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, Mr Corkill yesterday, in reply to a wire sent by him asking for an explanat on, received the following from the Valuation Department-.—" Last year's totals of Stratford County included unoccupied Crown and native lands in error; correct figures sent you this year. The revision of values in Stratford now being carried out will bo doubt show a large increase but new valuos aro not yet available." From this it would appear as if Btratford had a claim for a refund of lOd ia each £IOO on tho sum of £95,188 | At tho Baptist Church to-morrow, the Bev, James |ngj takeg the following as hjs subjects; Morning, "Enterprising Christian Workofs''; ovanine, "Twice Blesj'd." On Monday as interesting Missionary Meeting will be held, commencing at 7.80 p.m.—Adv Ob April 18th, the DrnHs Social will be held in the Foresters' Hall. Tickets can be obtained from all Brothers, and the Secretary, V. H. Beal. Don't miss this; a great success last year.—Advt. 23

Hollow ay's Oistmbkt and Pills. Much watchfulness must be exercised at all times, and the earliest evidences of ill health must be immediately checked, or a slight illness may result in a serious malady. Relaxed and sere throat, diphtheria, quinsy, coughs, chroma cough, bfonpliitis, and most other pulmomary affections will be relieve 1 by rubbing this cooling Ointment into the skin as near as practicable '"to the seat of mischief. This treatment, so simple and effective, is admirably adapted for the removal of the diseases during infancy and youth. Old asthmatic invalids will derive maryellous relief from the use of Holloway's remedies, which hflj-p hrought round many' such sufferers, and re-established health after every other means had signally failed.— Advt. The best medicine known deb & B®ns' Eucalypti Extbact. ts eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, tho rol'af is instantaneous. n serioiie cases, and accidents of all binds, be hey barns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest yen^edy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling, etc., diar,' rhoea, dysentery, diseases o the kidneys and' urinary organs, BAy deb & 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 apprpygd article and reject all others.—Advt. AT THE BAB, The greatest compliment ever paid f o a medicine was that paid to Impei'S " Mai Apple, ' when, during the recent Tariff Do bate, M's.H R. testified openly in the House to the efficacy of this great remedy—a guaranteed cure for all liver diosrders. A bottle was subsequently presented to every member of the Uouse. and Members now speak in high terms of its goo effects, All chemists and stores stock it per bottle,— Advt

News from Yokohama, dated Thursday, says the Oorean crisis in settled, the oillcl al responsible boinc beheadei 1 . Persons in wivni. of farms should not f;dl to attend the sale of property by Mr, Newton King at his mar!, lioTou-streot, on Wcdnes- , day nuxt. In a-Wiiwrn to the various education resorves there will bo offered Messrs. Booker Bros.'farm of acres on the Maud Ro'id, and a farm of acros at Uriti. Both of these properties aro leaseholds, and wili bo sold cheap. CHAMBERLAIN'H OOUCH RHMEDY A GK'.J \T FAVORITE. The soothing «nd healing properties « this remedy, its pleasant taste and romp and permanent cures have made it a groat favorit with people everywhere. It is ospeciall prized by mothers of small children for colds, croup and whooping cough, as it always affoida quick relief, and as it contains no opium or other harmful drug, ic may b« given as confidently to a baby as to on a lult. For sale by New Plymouth Ooaperative Society.—Adv HE OWES HIS LIFB TO THE FORE THOUGHT OV A COMPANION. While on a camping trip in Webster county, Mr. 8. I. Stump, of Normantown, W. Va., had asevere attack of bloody flux. He says, " 1 tiraily believe that I owe my life to the forethought of one of the company who hadta'ien along a bottle of Ohamberlain'n Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy " Moral.—Procure a bottle of this remedy beiire leaving homo. It cannot be obtained when on a hunting, fishiog or prospecting trip. Neither can it he obtained while on board the cars or steamship, and at such times and places it is most likely to be nee-ted. 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, 1000. Professor Notmann, Dear Sir,—-I am pleasrd to be abls to tell you lam feeling well, aud am improving every day. I have lost altogether that miserable feeling I used to bav, nnd a:" quite f-osh when I get up in tho mornin,-, a* 1 c u test and sleep well now. I have fiintd c jnsideraMy in weight, and look well; th-j haggard lools has left me, and my frionds congratulate me on my improved appearance, and I am sum you do not ko#w how grateful I am to you for your kindness and attention, »s mr life was a bur .en before I wrote to you. — Gratefully yours, AMIXANDKB Patijseson. The following trains loave New Plymouth station to-i'ay for the Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as followss.4"i a.m., Takipuna(from North); 1 8 a.m., Rotoiti (from South); 11.30 a.m., Takapnna (for South); 9.30 p.m., Rotoiti (for North). A passenger-car will be attached to the goods train, leaving New Plymouth for the Breakwater, about 3 p.m. Willis Street, Wellington. , Mb. M. IMPKY. 31st July, 1900 Dear Sir, —Please sond me three mor? | bottles of your "May Apple." I 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 Apple."—l arn, yours gratefully, E. W. Wilton, Butcher.—Advt.