LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 112, 28 May 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following trains will leave New Plymouth station for the breakwater to-day, connectiag with steamers metioned below, as follows:—Gam., Mapourika (from south) ; -9.30 p m., Mapouiika (for north) ; 7.30 a.m., Rotoiti (from north) ; 9 am., Rotoiti (for south), Mr. W. A. Collis requests us to say that he is going to the celebrations in connection with the Royal visit at thn request and on behalf of the Auckland Weekly News and not the Reception Ooznmittee as previously stited. "

Those interested are reminded of the United Evangelistic Services being litl l every evening this week, commencing at 7.30 o'clock in the Wbitely Hall. The Rev. R. M. Ryburn, M.A„ of Wanganui, is a most eloquent speaker and no one should mis.i the opportunity of hearing bis addresses. The services are quite free. Sankej's hymns are sung by a united choir. The agent o£ the Kltham Picture Framing Company fMr. J. Pierce) is in town, being •ngagedin delivering the bands mely-ftained portraits of the late Queen. It is just the size for hanging, being 2H by 23, and the likeness is very striking. Further orders will bo received by Mr. Pierce at Obatsworth House.

The Rotoili left Onehunga at 8 last evening with the 'Frisco mail, and is expected liere at about 8 o'clock this tnoinirg. Trains will connect with the above on arrival aud dep;rtu:e._ Imong applications for patents are the following John Thomas Edmunds, cabinet maker, and Francis John Howard Andrews, farmer, both of Manga'oki; an improved grinding and sharpening ktone. William Charles Page, of Eltham, builder; improvements in axle-box fastenings for road Vehicles. Lewis Marts, of rs'ew Plymouth, tailor; an improved apparatus for shrinking cloth.

The following advertisement appears in the Levin pipsr" Lost—A coat. Will tho pe-son who has charge of a light tweed coat, with razor in pocket, missed while out at the old racecourse camp on Bister Monday, leave it at this office. The owoer did intend to commit suicide, but chanced his mi p/'. Should he see the coat on anybody's back there will be murder. Return at onc% to save a vißit from the police." The Premier stated at OtaVi on Wednesday that a Local Government Bill would be introduced during the coming session, and that a conference of local bodies will be held in Wellington in the first week of the session to consider the measure.

The eruption of the volcano Keloitl devasted six districts in Java, causing great loss of eative life. 6

The Town Band announceaconcertTin a : d of th« widow and family of the late W. H Sturmey. In so good a cause their efforts should receive hearty support. Already numerous offers of assistance have been received, and the concert bids fair to be one of the best of the seison. Tickets cm be obtained from members of the band.

The Rev. F. W. Isitt arrived in New Ply. mouth last evening by the mail train, and proceeds north by thesfceimer fchis evening l He is the guest of Mr. S. B. White.

Mr. W. A. Collis has sent us a copy of the photo of the Taranaki Battalion parade for which \v>s thank him. It is an admirable photo of this interesting event, and shows the Battalion drawn up in a column of companies. every officer and man, including the band, being very distinct.

An Auckland press telegram says it is stated that Dr. Morley, Weslnyan Comicxtional Secretary, has b:en appointed by th» general Conference of Australasian Methodist Churches, now sitting at Brisbane, to an office in Melbourne. [We hear on good authority that the appoint mpnt in question is that of taking charge of the Superannua tion Fun l ! for Australasia.]

The New Plymouth' Milk Supply Company advertises in this issue th it it will supply pasteurised milk twice da*ly ' o customers in | New Plymouth. Arrangements have been | made for a regular supply from the Com pany's run, Frankleyroad creamery, of firstaiilk, cream and butler. The milk may ire obtainel from the cart in the usual wav or in special glass jars, h'rmetica ly sea'ed" at reasonable rates, A couple of jars of the pasteurised milk left with us to sample proves to be excellent in favour. It is el aimed to be specially suitable for the use of chiUren and invalids

A VILLAGE BLACKSMITH SAVED HIS LIT ILE SON'S LIFE. Mr. H;H. Black, the well-known village blacksmith at Grahamsville, Sullivan Co. N Y., says: " Our little son, five years old has always been subject to croup, and so'bad have the attacks been that we have feared many times that he would die. (Ve have had the deotor and use 1 many medicines but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is now our sole reliance. It seems to dissolve the tough \ mucus end by giving freqnent dosss wl e the croupy symptoms appear we have found that the dreaded croup is cured before it gets settled." There is no danger in giviiv this remedy for it contains no opium or otlu r i jurious drug and may be given as con tklently to a babe as to an adult. Price Is G I ;bis; size, 3«. For sale by New Plymouth C ooperative Society.—Advt.

Willis Street, Wellington Mk. M. Impey. 31st uly, o Dear Sir,—Please send me threo' mor bottles of your "MayApplk." I caunol speak too highly of it. It has entirely e lieved me from the headaches which used distress me on busy days; and a member of my family who used to suffer from chronic alpitation and indigestionhas been restored o erfect health through taking Impexs Mat Apple."—l am, yours gratefully, K. W. Wilton, Butcher,—Advt. i

A .smoke concert wai Ju'M in Inglewood 01 Friday i-veni"t* u> v.jcome home Troopers Payne, GoLilc, hik! H<.nscn. Owir p; t:> the usual Press invitation-; Lot being tond rod to our representative no report of the pri ceedings came to hand. A Bunedi'i telegram states tint the Rev Kdward Waller, who recently returned from and is now residing in Wellington, hps been ri quested by the Urand of Good Tempkrs to act as their Parliamentary representative.

Tho American mail steamer Sierra arrived at Auckland on Monday afternoon from San Fr.-mcl co, having had fine weather all the way. The time from Pan Francisco, including stoppages, was 17 days 2 hours, the acUial stciming time being 16 days 7 hours 33 minut-s.

The steam, r Warrira to, from Ho 1 avt, with an English mail, arrived at the Bluff on M nday afternoon. At the Supremo Court at Napier, on Monday, James McGregor was convicted on a charge of indecently assaulting a married wo nan named Harris at N'gamoko, near Nr>rsewood, on 11th March last. Sentence was deferred. The Councils under the Maori Lands Administration Act have now been elected Their constitution will not be complete, however, until the Government representative* are appointed.

An unofficial trial trip was made on Monday over eight miles of the Gisborne-Karaka railway wi'h an engine and tracks. All went well.

AT THE 13AR, | The greatest compliment ever paid to h m dicin.3 was that paid to Impby's " May Apple," when, during the recent Tariff Debate, 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 mem er of the House, and Members now speak in terms of its goo effects, All chemists and stores stock it per bottle.— Advt ' The best medicine known is Sandbr & 80NS' Euoaljpti Extract. And its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the rel'ef is instantaneous. For serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they 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 the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandeb & Sons' Eucalypti Sxthaot 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 reiect all other.—Advt. '

TESTIMONI iL. Thame o , Auckland, October 15th, 1900. Professor Notmann. Dear Fir,—Sin'-e writing you last month h-tve improved teyocd expectation; in act my relations are wondering what has come over I use'l to be s 5 irri'able and thin. lam (re'tinar quite stout, a? my woight ha<i increaw-d 15Ui, I rest and sleep well, and awaken refreshed and fit for worir, and 1 feel so well nothing teems to t-onhle me now. I will recoaimend your treatment to those allliet&d ns I wan with p'ea nr- 3 . Wishing you evury su"C3?s—l remain, yo r grateful pa'ient, Fued. R. GarsaoN.

Hollow ay's Pills are admirably adapted for curing disease* i.ncident»l to females. At different periods of life women are subject to complaints which require a peculiar medicine; and it is now an indisputable fact that there is nothing so suitable for complaints of this nature as Holloway's Pills. Uor all tho debilitating disorders incidental to the sex, and in every c ntingeecy perilous to the life and health of woman—youthful or a?ed, married or single—they are a safe and reliable remedy, '(heir purifying qualities render invaluab'e to females of all ages. They are searching and cleansing, yet invigorating; a few doses will speedily remove irregularities in the system, firih ba*is.—Advt. **"

HOW TO TREAT A TROUBLESOME CORN. To remove a troublesome corn or bunion : First soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it, then pare it down as closely as r ossible without drawing bkod and apply Chamberlain's Pain IMm twice daily; rubbing vigorously for five minutes at each application. A corn plaster should be worn for a few days, to protect ifc from the shoe. As a ge-eral liniment for sprains, bruises, lameness and rheumatism, Fain Balm is nn equaled. Pice, Is G<3; big size, 3. For si'e by New Plymouth 00-operative Society, —Advt. Poor old China's gone to pieces, OE her vast possessions reft, Day by dav her power decreases, Soon there'll be but little left. SheM no longer be a nation, J But for ever be obscute; | Coughs and colds have no foundation, j Dosed with Woods' Gbhat Peppermint Oubb.—ADV. ao