The Daily News. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 169, 31 July 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

♦ The Post and Telegiaph Offices in New Ply- j month wiil be closed for one hour on Thurs- j day, Ist August, in honour of the returned contingent demons'ration, viz., from 10.50 to 11.50 am. ■ Mr. A. Kidd has been elected Mayor by the Auckland City Council. At the Wellington Arbitration Court on Monday, House and Hurrell, coachbuilders, were fined 40s. fees and costs, for employing a number of journeymen at less than the minimum wage of 10s per day as fixed by award. The Court wished it understood that in future cases where, breaches were i clearly proved, and where a second breach was proved, it would be severe in its penalty. The awaids were not mere waste paper! affairs, bat were serious jadgments. If the Court found that employers or workmen thoaght they could commit breaches of [awards with impunity then it would deal | severely. Awards must be obeyed, and the Court would insist upon the conditions being carried out The numbers of stock condemned and slaughtered under the Stock Act Amendment Act, 1898, were as fo lows :—Horse, 1; cattle, 2960; swine, 634. The sum of £4902 was paid in compensation. The total sum received in respect of the disposal of carcases was £907. An interim return shows the number of sheep in the colony on the 30th April last to be 20,186,784. This is a total increase for the year of 831,589. The' increase is largely iu the {South Island, viz., 61*,328, while tin increase in the North Island is only 213,351. The biggest increase in the colony is in the Canterbury and Kaikoura districts* viz.. 390,811. In Ofcogo the increase is 196,056; iu Auckland, 772 G. M, Jean [Gerardy, the Belgian violoncellist, is said to be the fqual of any player in Europe. He is now in Dunedin, and will pass through this town on the 12th August. To induce the artist to give a concert on that date Mr. F. W Richmond invites all lovers of music to call at his office t»-day. The concert will be given enly if good inducement is offered. Mr. Arthur Hamerton, a noted Wellington amateur, wires: "Simply glorious, don't miss, perfect marvel." Trotter's remarkable range finding instrument has been tested at Island Bay (Wellington) under unfavourable atmospheric conditions with satisfactory results. [This is an inventien of Mr. C. A. Trotter of Opunske] '

Thare were only four applicants for eleven sections for workmen's homes at l'uhuka a mile and a-balf from Tima- u. '

A meeting of farmers, with the object of taking concertei ac'ion against existing and prospectite labour legHation, has been held at Timaru. Mr. Maslin, ex-M.H.R,, was the chief speaker. It was decided to establish a union of farmers and other employers to conserve the interests of farmers and potect I them from excessive Customs duties; the union to work in unison with similar associations elsewhere, but to avoid party politics.

The Garrison Band has decided to hold its annual social on Thursday, 3rd October

The Pr*misr intimated in the House yesterday that the GoTernment considered an amendment of the Licensiog Act necessary this session, to prevent existing license's being dropped, and new licenses applied for I at auother place in the name district, as there had been an evasion of the law in this respect. At a mesting of the Taieri Agricultural Society yesterday the incoming committee was instructed co communicat* with kindred societies and farmers' cluts, with the obj«cti of forming a farm« rs' union. Somewhat of an anoma'y has been brought under our notice in conn»ction with the citizens' ball to be held to-morrw night The members of the Garrison Band are to assist in opening proceedings bv playing a selection or two, after which, it they wish to go to Hie ball, they will be invited to pay ! lit is to be hopei the men will receive some more liberal consideration for their (crvices than this Perhaps also it may not be too much to suggest thai; members cf the Town Band who aiv to play at the Recreation Ground* in the afternoon at the football [match, should not be charged for admission there. WADE'S TEETHING POWDEKS for babies are soothiog, reduce revet- 1 and prerent blothes, Vim, Ib.—Advt.

Five days after leafing New York the barque Herbert Fuller, which arrived at Wellington on Monday night, ran into a gale, during which a seaman named Frank Oates was washed overb»ard.

An entertainment in aid of the Sunday school piano fund will be held in the Whitely Hall to-night. | A committee of the Education Beard, consisting of Messrs McAllum (chairman) Allsworth, Adlam, and Hignett, accompanied by Mr. Quilllam (Messrs Govetc and Quilliam, the Board's silioito-s) went to Oka'o 01 Tuesday, for the purpose of holding an enquiry into the allegations made against the Inspector (Mr. Spencer), who was present. On the proceedings being opened at tha school. Mr. McOullum stated that the school committee objected to the Board's solicit r being present, and intimated that unless that gent eman withdrew the enquiry must be adjourned. The enquiry committee, after consideiing the protest, informed Mr McAllum that, with avi»w to facilitating matters, Mr. Quilliam would not act in a legal capacity, but weald merely take minutes of the proceedings. This proposal, however, failed to meet with accept»nce, and eventually the committee declined to take any part in the proceedings, and, with ths witnesses, withdrew froa the room. The committee of the Board endeavoured to obtain evidence with regard so the charges made, but were unsuccessful, and thus had a waste journey They will present a report to the Board at its next meeting.

The Takapuna, after a smart run of nine hours and twenty minutss, arrired at the breakwater at 9.20 last night. After discharging the Taranaki, Wanganui and Napier portions of the inward 'Frisco mail she lett at midnight for Wellington. The Wanganni and Napier mails will ba despatched by tram this morning. The number of postal notes issued in the New Plymouth postal district for the quarter ended 30th June was 5836, the amount being £1937 14a lid; and the number paid was 3576, amounting to £1123 14s. The Gazette contains a notification that the following lands in New Plymouth have been taken for purposes of the Foxtoa-New Plyraouthrailway and extension to the breHkwater:—Portions of Harbour resene A foreshore area 19a. lr. I8p.; Harbour reserve Mt. McOormack, Woolcombe-tsrraoe, and Liardetritreet, 3s Or. 25-9 p.; section 17, j M6p.; section 18, 3-49p,; section 19, G-82p. The total value of exports from New Ply-1 mouth during the quarter ended SOth June was £99,669, as against £82,089 for the corresponding quarter of 1900. Imports totallea £14,2?7, as against £13,292. Complete specifications have be«n accepted by the Patent Office of an invention of an improved boot-upper, by Mr Hal. Goodacre, of New Plymouth. A meeting of farmers interested in the formation of a farmers' anion was held at j Hastings (H. 8.) last evening. MK Glass J organising secretary for the New Zetland | I Farmers' Union, was prosent, and explained the objects of the union. It was decided to j jform a branch of the union in the district. While Alfred the Great./for centuries past, j Has slept in his tomblof rest, I Old England has grown' to be ever so vast, Till now fhe is greatest and beit. May her sons never have to suffer defeat, But hold their dear Island secure, Their healths they can keep and coughs always heat, With Wood V Gbkat Pjsppijbmint Corr Advt. X 4 AFTER THE ROYAL VISIT. Afteb exciting times the health of children requires very special looking after. That ' the child is father to the man.' pby„ically as well a, mentally, is one of those truths that can never be too often insisted upon, and the thoughtful' parent will be careful above all to see that her child has the proper nourishment to establish its constitution. A good constituiion is a rock on which alone success and strength can ba built. Among the various foods that science commends in these days for this purpose, nono holds a higher place than Neavbs Food fob Infants asj Invalids. Iccording to tne best meiical testimony, and, what is perhaps better still, the grateful testimony of thonsands of happy mothers, this food cont&inf all the essential elements of strength and while it is pleasant to the taste and eagerly taken by children, it may also be used by persons of all ages with decided benefit. It ia a bone-buiiding, hea'th-sna-taining product that cannot be too warmlv recommended, and we gladly add oar word* of praise to that of the numerous medical journals and experts that have reoommenderl it. Nkavb's Food should have a prominent place in the dietary of every house where there are children or invalids.—Advt. The best medicine Known is Bander & Sons' Eucalypti Extbaot. And its en-i----nent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. For serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be (they .wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises i sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling I —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 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 reiect all other.—Advt. A PROMINENT CHICAGO WOMAN SPEAKS. Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice Presi dent Illionois Woman's Alliance, in speakine of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy says; "1 suffered with a severe cold this winter which threatened to run into pneumonia. 1 tried different remedies, but seemed to grow worse, and the medicine upset my stomach A friend a'lvissd me to trv Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and I feund it was pleasant to take, and it relieved me at once. lam now entirely recovered, saved adoctor's bill time and suffering, and will never be without, this splendid medicine again." Price 1 6d; big size, 3s. For sale by New ly' mouth Co-operative Societv. Advt. The following testimonial shows the v*lue< of Needhim's Salve:—Mr. Neadham—Your Salve is first-class for drawing and healing Its speedy affects on wounds is surprising Every mother of a family ought to keep a supply at hand, most especially in country places, where safe and sure rem"dies such as your Salve, applied quickly, saves much pain and doctors accounts, f consider no home compl without it,—James Florence ' Agents for Needhanfs? Salve, Co-operative Society, New Plj mouth —Advt.

A Lot of Money is wasted every year l by people who can ill afford to lose it. They buy what they do not want, or what afterwards turns out to be useless for the purpose fer which they bought in ; and so thsy are compelled to go without many things of which they stand in need, A m*n suffering from headache, loss of appetite, indigestion or low spirits, will dose himself with noxious drag?, and waste his money on all sorts r.f use'ess mpdicines, when, by taking a doseo Holloway's Pills, he could immediately put himself rght. Of course if he has gout rheumatism, lumbago, bronchitis, sore throst, or weak chest, he must use Holloway's Ointment, a world-famed remedy for all such complaints.—Adrt.