LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 126, 22 June 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sputiou-i halt-sovereigns are being eir- , culated in Auckland and Canterbury ; p.in-1 cipally in the country districts. The coin is a good imitation of the real tiling, bat slightly smaller. The Minister fir Lands is to be urged by the Farmers'Club to setasi e about 20,000 ac ea in ihe King Country f s an endowment for an Agricultural C 'liege and Experimental Farm in the Au"klan t district Zealand"* Times report i thaTas the Roy* l carriage passed Te Are House, an (nthiioiistic son of the Emerald Isle, arcl a | Home Ruler, excltimed while waving his hat frantically : ' Are yez going to give us Home Rule!"

The r. in on Wednesday was particularly heavy up the Coast, and . travellers between I Opunake and Pihami yesterday morning say a jierfect deluge descended. So heavy was the rain, that at Mr. Strufchers' farm, a qtiau ■tity; of turnips growing in a hollow were washed out of the paddock and carried down the road. At the road side a mill race wa* rnnning. AH the streams along trio Coast wure in highflooi The Paris telephone girl must not say »' Hullo!" any more. This is too simple and easy, so the administration has given insl tactions that in future the " demoiselle di telephone " must reply to those who ring hei up : "I'll listening to you." If she should 1e so forgetful as to pronoun r e the banished d ssyllable she will be reprimanded and punished by a fine. Arfdpinion is expressed that the proposed English cricket team to visit Australia during the coming season will be chosen from the following:—Mnolaren, Rinjitsinhji, Hatward, Fry, Mason, Storer, Htan.e, Quaife, J, T. BrowD, A. Ward, Rhodes, Out'el, Taylor, 0. Jone'-, Jessop, Townsend, Lilly, Bradley, Boar ', arid Richardson.

On Wednesday next Mr. Newton King will hold a charing sale of diary stock at Mangor«i on account of Mr E. L. F. Norman. The cows are a first-class lo' of young * arlj calvers and good mi'kers, and will be Sold without reserve as Mr Noiman has soil his farm.

Mr. Newton King advertises a clearing sUe of farm stock to be held on Friday sex: on account cf Mi Charles Kingdon, at th* fa in, Barrett Read. The caws are all halfbred and grade Jer»eys, and are well worth the attention of anyone in want of first-class milkers for the conuVg season. Mr. Kicgdon's lease of the farm having expired, the stock will be sold without reserve.

On Tuesday next Messrs Yickers and Stevens will hold a sale of Mr F. E»ip's dairy cows on the Egmont Read. The cows are an exceptionally go'd lint, and Mr. .Etrp las alway* taken great pains with his herd. 'I he tests of his dairy for the last four seasons will be seen in our advertising columns, and anyone in want of really good cattle should not miss this sale.

During ihe past twelve months the capital value of the suburbs of Qisborno has-in-creased by about £IOO,OOO. A movement for a greater Gisborne is being agitated. ■Admiral Remey, of the cruiser Brooklyr, has furnished enthusiastic reports to the •American Naval Department concerning ihr hospitality shown to American seaman at Melbourne and Sydney. His Worship the Mayor and Mrs Dockrill, together with a large number of visitors fo Wellington, returned by tbe mail train last night. Kive of the volunteers also retnr cd, as did also several veterans whose metal* were very much in «vidence. We {Hawera Star) have been favourer! with aviaw of the plans of the bui.ding for the West Oast Freezing Oo.'s Works at Patea, drawn by O. A. MacDo<alc\ Sydney. The plan shows a substantial structure, that: should meet the requirements for years to come. On one side of the ground floor are three freezing chambers, each 22ft by 68ft Adjoining these is the grading room, S2l't hj 28ft 6in, and-an engine ronm of the fame dimnsions, to which a small office is cuuected. S x feet away from the engine-room is the boilei-room, 19ft by 25ft On the riier-side platform shoots are provided fo the purpose of loading. Trrre is a flcor space in the building, and, judging by the outer appearance of what the structure is to be,it sho'uld'give every satisfaction.

Divmo service will be conducted ».t the ,(rill-strect B»ptist Church to-morrow «t the usual hours. The Hev. J4raes Ings will preach at bo'h services. The -su\>j..-cts.jua-announced as, follows:—Morning, "The Shepherd's Shepherd;" evening, ■" The Win-; ter of our Discontent." Nou-cburchgoers a_e_o6rdially welcomed.; , fciome of the Voluntaers in their passage: by'lheßotoiti on Thursday night had a rough time. Crossiug the Manukau bar the vessel shipped tome rollers, and those in the hold bad the unpleasant experience of a drenching, and bav'ng their bedding saturated. As, a large nu nber of the men are new to.ocean life-, they suffered the usual malady, and being at very close quarters did not make matters more agreeable. A large number of the -lads came into town for awhile in the early morning, and amused themselves in a b yish sort of way before rejoining the' steamer to pursue their foumey southwards.

It will be seen by advertisemsnt that a meeting is called for Saturday atxt, the 29th inst, at the Drill Hall at 2 p.m.. to decide on i forming a branch of the New Zealand Vet- | erans' Associat'on in this Province. Already branches aio formed at Wellington, Auckland, Wanjanni, and Napier. Annual meetings are held to select five vice-presidents, His Excellency tha Governor being the permanent president. We'lington is the head quarters of the Association. The qualifications of membership is the possesion of the New Zealand War medal. Local committees are elected annually, the subscription of membership being five shillings per yesr. Veterans should not fail of becoming members of so desirable an association.

The New Plymouth cidets arrived safely in Chtistchurch, but g'eat complaints are made of the mismanagement. The' Patea Press e-ys that " owing to gross bungling on somabidy's part, the Marsroa was not ready at Wellington, and by some unforseen accident Patea (No, 8 Company), got on the steamer fi'st, and New Plymouth (N O . 1 Company) did not get aboard until (Hree hours afterwards. It was 12 o'clock when the steamer left, and after a splendid passage—one Patea boy being slightly sick—arrived at Lytteltnn at 1 o'clock, whore they ba'' to wait until 4 o'clock for a special train The boys are quartered in the East Ohristchurch Oity School for sleep but have to march to the Normal School for meals, 1 \ miles fi'way, and as ;'e in raining heavily it is a very pleasant performance. A. correspondent of th« Hawera Star wi pd yesterday: ' This morning seve' al companies had boys fainting- through standing; waiting on parade. Our commissarint officer, Sergt. Nolan, immediately entered the canteen, and commandeered a billy of hot coffee, and served it cut to the boys; thwn we >marched up and down to keep ip the circulation. There is plenty of food available, if tbo anangements were belter. The b-\y o are now all well." New Zealand was not going to let Old England call in vain, Together they the foemen met, • And side by side were slain, lis said " disease kills more than war," And nothing can be truer. When coughs and colds knocV at the door, Take Woods' Gbeat ParpEUMiNT Cube. ■—Advt. 13 Sec out Societies, both of a harrnlais and of a harmful kind, are mow numerous in this country than most people believe, Some are merely foolish, and may be s-ifoly left alone, but others are a real danger to the community The .members of these latter societies are mostly foreigners, outlaws from tew'r own land, the rift'-raJr. of tho Continent. Now if weave to enjoy a healthy national life these foreign impurities must be cleared out i f our social system. It stands to reason that this is so, and what is '.rue of the nation is tnin of the individuvl j Half the illness to which man is subject is | due to the fo-eigh impurities in the blood ; I by the use of Holloway.s Pills thes" can be | cleared away and health restored with cerItainty; safety and rapidity. —Advt. The best medicine known is Sanhhh a i Sons' Eucalypti Extbact. And its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief 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 inuansmation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs swelling, etc., diar, dysentery, diseases the kidneys and [urinary organs. Sandek & Sons' Kutjaj lypti Extract is in use at hospitals and \ imedical clinics all over the globe ; patron-; j His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned ! with medals and diplomas at International f : Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this ap- { proved article and reject all other.—Advfc. j

A luncheon was |,iven yesterd iy at reliant}'s by the Ministry, in honour uf a number of soldiers who have recently returned from isouth Africa, and te Mr. Charles Hudson, the recently appointed Manager of Tasmania Railways. The Premier presided and other membeis of the MiHistry were present. | \ The Premier and Sir Joseph Ward went i-'outh last night by the Mararo* to be present at the Royal reception ht Cbristchurch. Over a thousand volunteers were also on board the steamer. HOW TO CURE GROUP. Mr. R. Gray, who lives near Arrrorica Duchess county, N.Y., says : •' Chamberlain's ough Remedy is the best medicine I have ever used. It'is a fine children's remedy for .'roup and never fails to cure." Whei given a i soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the erotipy cough has developed, it will prevent the attack. This should be borne in mind and a bottle of the Cough Hemedy kept at hand ready for instant use as soon as the'e symptoms appear. Price, Is 6d; big size, 3s. For sale by New Plynioßth Co-operative Society.—Advt. AT THE BAR, greatest compliment ever paid to a mrdioine was that paid to Impexs"May APPLE," when, during the recent Tariff DeM's.H.R. testified openly in the House the efficacy of this great remedy- a guaranteed cure for all liver" diosrders. A oottle was subsequently presented to every Aiemher of the House, and Members now ' <peak in high terms of its goo effects, All chemists and stores stock it per bottle.— Advt PfIfiUMONIA PREVENTED Among the tens of thousands who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe during the past few years, to our knowledge, not a single case h«s resulted in pneumonia. Thos. Whitfield and Co., 240 Wabash avanae, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail c.ruggists in that city, in speaking of this, says : " We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe in many cases, as it not only gives prompt and complete racoverv, but also counteracts any. tendency of la grippe to resu.t in pneuair nia." • Price, Is G1; bie; size, 3a. For sale oy New Plymouth Co-operative Society.— The following testimonial shows the value of Needli-hA Salve:—Mr. Ncedham —Your Salve is first-class for 'rawing and healing. Its sp edy '■ fleets tin wounds is surprising. Every mother Of a family ought to keep a supply at hand, most especially in country places, where safe and sure remedies such as your. Halve, applied quickly, saves much pain Kmlductor.-i accounts. I c nsider no home camplet without it,- Jasees Florence, ii Agents f.<r Needbam's S*lve, Co-operative Society, New Pl»mouth. — AAttrTESTIMONHL. Thame", Auckland, October 15th, 1900. Notmann. Dear >ir,- Sin- e writing you last month - have improved teyocd expectation; in act roy relat'oni are wondering what has onme over me.. I vtse'l to be so irritable and thin. lam getting quite stout, as my aeiphi has incrr.wd 101b, I rest anrf -lcp well, and nwaken refreshed and fit for worir, and I feel *o well nothing seems to trouble me now. I will recommend your reatmenfc to thosa afflicted as I wa» with p!ea<ure. Wishing jou ewry success—l 'ema : n, yo- r grateful pa'ieut, Feed. R. Gbbsson.