LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 74, 9 August 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following trains leave New Plymouth station for the Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned beletr, as f0110w55.45 a.m , Rotoiti (from north); l'l a.m., Rotoiti (for south); 9.30 p.m., Takapnna (from south); 9.30 p.m., Takapona (for north.) A passenger car will be attached to the grods train leaving for the Breakwater about 3 pm. The Town Band Ball is fixe 1 for Thursday, the 29th inst. In our i* sue of yesterday the event was erroneously described as a concert. At the Boy s Institute on Tuesday evening Mr. John Mynott gave an interesting address on " a trip round the world." Rev. Bradbury presided and in introducing the lecturer pointed out the great educational influence of travel. Mr. Mynott's lecture, which only lasted half an hour, was listened to most attentively and he was loudly applauded when he promised to give the second part next Monday, and a further instalment on another occasion. A hearty vo'e of thanks to Mr. Mynott closed the meeting. On Wednesday evening a social was held at Fitzrov Hall in aid of the Drum and Fife Band. It proved to be the largest, as well as the most successful of any that have taken place there. The services of Mrs. Harding had been secured to play the dince music with the result that' the dancers thoroughly enjoyed the exhilarating recreation. A most sumptuous suppar had bean provided by friends in the neighbourhood.

The Auckland City Council has decided on certain alterations to be mi do at the Opera House aid Oity Hall, so as to provide better means of escape in case <>f fire. At the election of members of the Wellington Education Board the three retiring members were-re-elected by a good majority of votes. At Wanganui two of the old members were re-elected, Mr. J W. Baker, who j formerly was for many years a member of the Board secured the *hird seat, defeating Mr. W, T. Wood, one of ths retiring mem" bers. We agtin draw attention to the issue bv the Stratford Borough Council of thirty£loo debentures bearing interest at 4, 1 ,- per cent, tbe loan being for twenty years. This should prove a very attractive investment for those who desire first-rate security and f*ir I interest, Particulars may be se*n at this office.

Mr. J. Hislop for some time past on the staff of the Minister for Railways, has been appointed private secretary to the Minister for Customs, in pkce of Mr. W, Grow, who has been appointed to fill a raeanoy In the Hansard Gallery. On July 29th, 1841, sixty years ago oii Monday, the Plymouth Company's flag was hoisted in the settlement of New Plymouth for the first time. The flagstaff was erected on Mount Kliot. Walter Richmond, farmer, was committed for trial yest'rday at Palmerston North on a charge of att 'inpting to prevent a witness from giving evidence against him in a sheep stealing case on 20 h June last by using a threat.

Edward J. Archibald, late secretary of the flawera Dairy Factory Company, was irought befere the Oourt at Stratford yesterlay charged rrhb embezzling four different aims, and was remanded to Hawera. It if mderstoed the shortage runs into several mndreds of pounds. Messrs W. Souter and Oompiny, of Cambridge; Waikatoj report a great demand for ;he sections of the estate that they are now iib-dividing and disposing of, " Rukuhia," I'hotigh this estate Has only been 6n tbe market for a short time, they have alreadv iisposad of 10,000 acres, leaving a balance of 13,000 acres, for which they have numerous [ quiries, as the prices are low and bhe terms easy. The usual monthly meeting of the Sacred Heart Society will be he'd in St. Joseph's Church this evening at 7.30. All members are requested to attend.—Advfc. " You can't ride a bicycle," remarked Mr. Wilford to Mr. G. W. Russell "Oan't 1?" queried Riccarton, in tones 'of soorn. " I challenge you to ride to the Hutt for a fiver." (daughter.) Mr. Wilford: "Of course, you say that, knowing that I cannot hold you responsible outside for anything you say in this House, but if you'll repeat that challenge outside and put pp a fiver to any local charitable institution I'll take you up." —(Great laughter ) Mr. W. L. Millar, the representative of a London corporation, on being interviewed at Sydney said he was going to the Argentine in preference to Australia h. ca'isi they had a large stock of cheaper Hbour, and were nearer thn Home ma'kets. The oo npe'ili >n of the Arge tii« wa* air ady beginning to be felt oy the New Zia'and frmen inutto 1 traile. T.o don butchem were taking Argentine in preference to New Zealand. He had that day read a letter from London, wherein a big Ann told its correspondents here that Argen in« was gradually elbowiug out New Zealand and Australia. At the return of some of the men who had been »emng in South Africa ihe unfamiliar khahi mide it difHcult to discriminate, nrd one lady was a little too hasty (sa*s the Dun -din 6tar). Rushing forward with outs re'ehed arms she threw them round the neck o one of the men aud passiona ely i-issed h ; m - gain and again. Then drawing Uick her head t > gaze at the loved f»ce (as she thought} she r 'coiled abashed, and excldrn'nt;: "Oh! You're not my brother 1" retreated covered with blushes, and was lost in the crowd.

The ,«ec'et .ries ( of the Tukapa Football Hlu i desire to acknowledge with thanks donations from the following gentle men A. K. A. Olarke. £1 Is; W. Brennan, £1; M. Jones, 10s 6d; M. Ke ly, 10s; H. L., 10s 6d.

At a Meeting of the Sawmillers Association at Auck'ani last night, a strong protest »a« raided against the Factories Bill, and it was decided to send fwo representatives to Wellington to give evidence before a Parliamentary Committee. A poition of the Rtritford-Wbangamo-mr.nt Railway was sufficiently advanced on Wednesday to enable a ballast train to run on it.

The Wangawui Chronicle, looks on the fining of Captain Grant £5 for not obeying tbe subpceoa issued by the flourt of Inquiry into the wreck of the Lizzie Bell as farcial, inasmuch as tbe captain of the wreckel vessel was only flu*d £25. " Had Captain Oti aut obeyed the subpcona and left his vessel and an accident happened daring his absence he would hare been dismissed by his employers, who, we trust, will be jujt enough to pay his fine f*r attending to their interests." The Court was in a better pos : - li"n to weigh the circumstances than the Chronicle, especially as the harbourmaster was one of the assessors. That cenny dreadful, " Deadwood Dick," Perhaps may charm the vulgar mind, Thougn rather aDt to tnrn one siek Whose tastes is cultured and refined. But though the m nd he high or low, Thn body must it« ills endure; The thing for coughs and colds we knpw. Is W. K. Woods' Gbeat Peppermint Cube.—Advt. 8 The best medicine known is Sander & Eucalypti Extract. And its en.inent 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 inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs swelling, etc., diar, rhoea, dysentery, diseases the kidneys and urinary organs. Sander Sc. 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. AFTER THE ROYAL VISIT. After exoiting times the health of children requires very special looking after. That the child is father to the man,' physically as well aa mentally, is one of tlose truths tbat 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 (rood constitution is a rock on which alone success and strength can be built. ■ Among the various foods that science comnends in these days for this purpose, none holds a higher place than Leaves Food for Infante And Invalids. According to tne bes". melical testimony, and, what is perhaps better still, the grateful testimony of thonsands of happy mothe s, this food conts.infall the essential elements of strength, and while it is pleasant to the taste and eagerly taken by children, it may alsi be used by persons of all ages with decided benefit. It is a bone-building, hea'th-sns-taining product that cannot be nrml> recommended and we gkdly add o u words of praise to that of the numerous medical journals and experts that have recommendei it. Neavb's Food should have a prominent place in the dietary of every house where there are children or invalids.—Advt. AT THE BAR, greatest compliment ever paid to » medicine was that paid to Impby's " May Apple," when, during the recent Tariff DeM's.H.R. testified openly in the Honte the etfioacy suf this great remedy--as guaranteed euro for all liver diosrders. A oott.le was subsequently presented to every member of the House, and Members now speak in high terms of its goo effects, All chemists and sfcorea stock it per bottle.— Advt