LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 136, 29 June 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

— l —* —" —' The opening in the stone wa'l for the outlet of the Huatoki was yesterday pat into use, and tho process of shifting the sand bags so as to divert the stream into i's new channel was watched with considerabl" irterest An cccasional eel chase helped to break the monotony of the proceedings, but the slippery customers generally hid the best of it.

There is this peculiarity about taking afternoon tpa, that ladies do not enjoy it unless it is daintily served, and the surroundings cosy, clean and comfortable. Those who have patronised Mrs. Sturmey (who so recently lost her husba d) have been most agreeibly su prised at,the excellent way in whieh afternoon tea is seieved at her es'ablishraent, near Mr. Taunton's bicycle depot. In a cosy, well-lighted apartment a-e the regula ion tea tables covered with spotless and artistic cloths, and with accessories of an unusually artistic character, while the midget teapot, milk and hot-water jugs have a very dainty appearance. The tea and eatables are such as one seldom gets outside the heme circle, and the attendance ia just what it should be. Apart from the motive of sympathy which naturally h»s induced many to patroniso the es-tablishme-t, the meritorious way in which it is conducted ehoul.l ensure a large measure of support from the public. Tha services at St. Mary's on Sunday will be of a patriotic character. The Na ional Anthem wilt be sung at both services. Ady t. Mr. G. J. Smith, a former M.H.ii. for Christchurch, is definitely out fof the vacant Caristchurch seat.

At the request of the Deputy Postm*ster- | General of Tasmania, made throu.-h the Secretary of the Po3t and Telegraph Department here, 'he captains of H.M's St G- orgo and Juno have consented to lookout for and ta despatch messages by wireles-i le'egraphy when approaching thi river Dorwent. Among the passengers by the nnil fcr-i'n list night were the last of the Auckl nd volunteers en route home from the Koyal review at Christchurch. These include ! ">0 of the A. Bat'eiy and 36 of the Auckl.m i Kngincers. There were also ten of ,>,uo,island's retuinel South African Cootinro l men on board The general ver iict, nf the men was that "Christchurch was a!l light; but the cold was

On Satuvday next Messrs Vickers and Stevens will sell a valuable dairy farm of 178 acres oa account of Mr. W. Gy 'e. The farm is situated on the Dudley road,.and is one of the best properties for dairying pur po»es on tha road, which is metalled past the property. We wish to remind our readers of the sale at Waiongona on Tuesday next, when Messrs. Vickers and Stevens will Bell on account cf Mr. C. Bond, the whole of his first-class dairy cattle and other stock, farm implements, milkir g utensils, etc. As Mr. Bond has sold his farm the whole lot must Ue sold without reserve. Farther parti.nlars -nay l"e seen in our advertising columns.

Messrs. Vickers and Stavens will hold a clearing sale on account of Mr. J. Day. jr.. on the Norfolk Road, en Wednesday next when they will sell his valuable herd of dairy cattle and other stock. Particul irs may be seen in our advertising columns. At the Baptist Church, Gill-stre t, on Sunday, the Sunday School Anniversary will b > li -Id, and collec ions will be made on fcelulf i f the school funds.—Advt.

On We Ine-div next at Stony River cattle sale, Mr. Newton King will sell tho whole of ■Mr. E. J. Blake's dairy stock. The cows have been carefully selected, and will cilve during August and September, and must b> sold as A 5 r. Blake has decided to relinquish dairying. The Town Band will, weather permitting, play a selection of music in the Recreation G ound on bunday afternoon, commercing at 2.30.

I As Mesrs J. Avary and E. Sole were , driving near Bell Block on Th jrsday the hor-se shied and both gentlemen were thrown out, ' v 'r. Avery h iving the misfortune to dislocate - his right shoulder, while Mr. Sole wa« shaken [ and braised. On being brought to town Mr Avery's injury was attended to, and he is I progressing satisfactorily though fe°ling considorablo pa n. We wish him a speedy ' recovery. ' Although the Boy's Institute has been in > existence for some little while no formal ■ opening ceremony has ta*en p'ace. This i fivent his been fixed for Monday evening at 7 30 when His Worship the Maror, Mr. B. D-Jukrill, will preside and deliver a Fhort ' address. The R-.v. P. G. .Evans. Messir. I MacPiarmid, Dempsey and otliers.will also [ be pro ent and a general invit ition is extended to all supporters of tha movement. | Ihe Union S.S. Oompauy's pleasure trips to the I'l'>n's of the Sou'hSeas and Eastern Pacifii are now in full swing' and several of ■ th' ir fnvourite v-ssels are engaged in the i traffic. As everything that experience can ■ suggest is done towards promoting the com- , fort and convenience of passengers'he trips are thorougly enjoyable, in addition to which the weather at the Islam's is all that can be wished W. The remarkable success which h-is at-! t»n'.ed the sale '>f the "Sel'ers" washers, and wringers Ins induced the "ffents, Messrs i Dixon hnd B-.tej, to take fnr'her s-eps to place this labour-saving domestic appliance in the hands of housekeepers. Their representative -'rjlrnvn, Will fhortlT visit this par, of th" district, and will be prepared to stiply a and wriiv- r on trial to any one who wishes to test its efficacy. This is Vn opportunity that shou'd not he missed Miss Retford, the local agent; has already placed a large number of.these machines, which have given great satisfaction, and any further information can be obtained at her depot in Devon-street. Oh ! what would Tommy Atkins do If we had not pulled him through; The colonies have done their best, And showed great courage in the test. We all require a little aid, 1 And danger makes iib oft afraid ; A cough won't make your health secure, Bo buy some Woods' Gsisat Pbitsiblunt Curb.—Advt. U Shall we Pver b« able toUyf It, is now affirmed that a Ru-sian scientist has at length discovered the secret of ;erHl navi-gation-a secret which whole generatiins of inquireis have sought for in vain. If the problem has rea'ly beensolvel, science li-'s, indeed, won a mighty triumph. Such a discovery would tend to change the whole character of man And yet, if we a-e to judge a discouery by its p-ob iblo bbneficent influence upon mankind, this cannot be compared to thi discovery of the now world famed remedies—HoHowav's Pills and Ointment—Which hive relieved the suffering of millions of human beings, and hive brought back joy and happiness to thousands "of stricken homes.—Advt. The best medicine known is Sander & Sons' Eucalypti Extbaot. 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 f sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling I —no inflammation. Like surprising produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis I inflammation of lungs swelling, etc., di»r > rhcea, dysentery, diseases the kidneys and i urinary organs. Sander & Sons' Kuoa-' t.YPTt Extract is in use at hospitals an-? I medical clinics all over the globe ; patron-1 iaedfby His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at Internationa' Exhibition, Amsterdam Trust in this approved article and reiect all other,—Advt. | A vtry fine and extensive stock of Engage- ' I ments Rings, Wedding R ngs, Keepers and ' ; Dress Rings, new century Watches, in gold ( silver, genuine rolled gold and nickel cases Olocks, Spectacles and Electro plate at J. h' I'arkeb's, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Op- c t cian, next Railway Crossing, Devon street Cent, Hew Flymouth,—Ad

j A. liimonr is current that steps will be tiken which w 11 have '.lie effect o! reKuving the Stipendiary .Magistrate f'Oin deciding oil b the application fnr a licens i > lor the iiot'jl * " Commonwealth.'' Ilia Wangarmi Acclimatisation Society has 1 passed ari oluiion that the North Is'n.nd is u Vioclos.'lv settled for successful introd uc- „ ' ti.on of the imported animals and bi-ds the i Government proposed introducing. j s The tender of Mr. I{. W. Bond, Waitara, has been accepted for the erection of butter freezing works at Patea. The price is . £I34H, and the works wi.l b3 ready to e vecaire prodnceon Ist September,and wholly finished oa Ist October. The following testimonial shows the v.<*lue i of NecrtMm's Salve: —Mr. Needham—Your is first-class for drawing and healing. J's sp-edy effects on wounds is surpiising, " iftvery mother of a family ought to keep a 3i supply at hand, most especially in country % ,'laces, where safe and sure remedies such as your Salve, applied quickly, saves much pain and doctors accounts. I c .nsider no home compl t without it,—■ James Florence. i r Agents for Needham's Sdve, Co-operative Society, New Plymouth. —Advt. TESTIMONI iL. Thames, Aucklaud, October 15th, 1900. 'ro f essor Notmann. Dear Sir,—Since writing you last month w have improved teyond expectation; in act my relations are wondering what has ° come over m 6. I used to be si irri'able and thin. lam ge'ting quite stout, as my "eight-'dias increased 151", I rest ant >lctp well, and awaken refreshed and fit for g work, and I feel so well nothing seems to l- trouble me now. -I will recommend your I- treatment to those afflicted as I wa» with le pleasure. Wishing you every success—l o emain, yo»r grateful patient, n Fbed. R. Gbbsson. 'I HOW TO CURE GBOUP. e Mr. R. Gray, who lives near America Duchess county, NIY.. says : " Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine I have' 0 ever used. It is a fine children's remedy for | croup and never fail-i to cure." Whe.i given as soon as ihe child becomes hoarse, or even 1 e after the croupy cough has develop'd, itj e will preivnt the »tta.'.k. This should be ■t borne in mind mid a tiottle cf the Cough! ■" Rem ;dy kept at hand ready for instant use [" as soon as thee symptoms appear. Pi ice, I 1 Is 6d; big size, 3<. For sale by New Plye month Co-'-'por.itivo Bo iety.—Advt. U AT I'll!! liAlt, t, greatest compliment ever paid to a medicine was that paid to Impicy's " May Apple," when, during the recont Tariff DeM's.H.R. testified openly in the House the efficacy of this great remedy- a guaranteed cure for all liver diosrders. A e oottle wa« sub-equently presented to every - member of the Hoese. and Members now e speak in hi-ih terms of its goo effects. All 1 ohemists and stores stock it per bottle. y Advt PNEUMONIA PKSVENTBD 5 Among the tens 'of thousands who live* 1 used L'hauitiorlain'e Cough Remedy for cold ) and In grippe during the past few years, to ' our l-nowle tge, not a single case resul- - fed iii.pnei'ino. ia. Thus. Whitfield and Co. 1 21') -ab'sli avenue, Chicago, one of tho 2 uio<l prominent retail r'ruggists in that city, ; in speifeing of this, says : " We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Tiemedy for la grippe j in many cases, as it not only gives prompt f and complete r.'coverv, but also countericts , any tendency of la grippe to resu't in pneu--3 nc nia." Price, Is 6' ; oig size, 3s. For sale oy New Plymouth Co-operative Society.—