LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 74, 10 August 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The officer in charge of the Old Moji's Home acknowledges with thanks some] periodicals from the Rev. Cannell! . | At Mr. Higaett's lecture, at St. Mpcy'g Hall on Thursday evening a capital silectinn of Tocal and instrumental music was performed by several ladies and gentlemen of local repute. i ;i<>W A man has just given a Reading nr.sou &\ pen»>y for finding a lost purse containing £320 in notes and gold. Advertisement' is | the best cure for such meanness, which, says a London papar, is not, uphappily, so rare as It is astounding. An office Ipv in the City was given a sixpence some time ago'tor finding and returning a .lost cheque for £2,300, made payable to a mining company; and a 'bus conductor at Gravesend received a five-shilling piece from a man to whom 1 be returned a lost bag containing £SOO. ~ A lady who picked up ?, pocket-book with £IO,OOO worth of notas snd cheques, uid searched until she found the owner, was rewarded with half a crown for her pains, and a poor woman at Smithfield a few years since leceived a penny for safely returning a bag with £6OO in gold and notes. There are a large number of cases o f scarlet fever in the town and district of Wood- \ '.He just now. The Rev. H. O. M. Watson, the wellknown incumbent of St. John's Church, Ohristohurch, died on Thursday at Bendigo, Victoria, where he bad gone to see his brother.

We have several times referred to the favourable (trowth of the public taste in matters musicul, as evidenced by tin dej mand for ths highest class pianos, an 1 it is a great pleasure to find that this sign of culture nnrl prosperity continues. At the Colonial Piano Depot there has bren on view this wesk one of the finest specimens of the ce'obrat»d Hopkinson upright grand pianos, which ha« been specially imported to order. The workmanship and material are of the finest qua itv, while the tone is full, mellow aid liquid throughout. In the bass there is a wonderful organ-like power when played forte, with a cipacity for producing soft | round tones thit are particularly sweet. The upper nates aie clear and birdlike, and altogsther the instrument is one that its possessor may well feel proud of, while it is a credit to its world-famed maker.

A meeting of delegates from local Friendly Societies was held last evening to consider the advisableness of holding a Friendly Societies' seven-aside foottalltournamsnt. The following societies were represented : Courts Waireka, ExceWor, Egmont, the Rechabites, and Druids. It was decided that any proceeds should be handed to the Recrextion Ground* Bard. Lodges are asked to send forward the mmes of their players to the secretaries, Messrs. W. Berridgo and H. J. Hobbs, as early as possible. Koberb Douglas, charged at Wellington yesterday with the murder of Mrs. Pain, at Mikiiriki, near Masterton, on h's own confession, was committed for trial. At a s%le of draught horses at Melbonrrie, a New Zealand colt from Brown Heather, by Lord Onslow, sold at 390 guineas. Robbers tr melled 350 feet froai th* pea shore to the strong room of theSelby Smelting Works, Valleji. California, removing a bav of gold valued at seventy thousand sterling. The boat by which they escaped showed a trail of red pepper, to prevent bloodhounds following. In answer to Mr. Fowlds (for Mr. Witheford), who wanted to know if the Govern, medt would put a sum on the Estimates to dredge tho Manukau Harbour, in order to g've access to the wharf at all tides, the Hon. W. Hall Jones said the matter had been receiving the attention of the Goverement. Last year somewhat extensive dredging operations had been cairied out, but it had

been since found that there werß certain passages that required attention, and he hoped to be able to give information on the matter before the rising of the Hoise, Amusing Brbach of Pso isb Cash This is a familiar line in the newspap- rs, and one which always attracts the eye. And yet, when we come to read the report, how often do wc find that the caae is not verv amusing after all. Indeed, considered rightly, the breaking of a promise is a very serious matter. A man who is once guilty of such an act is never trusted again. When we are suffering from indigestion, sick headache, or from any disorder of the stomich, why do we turn to Holloway's Pills 1 Because tbey promise relief in such cases, and have never yet broken their promise du-ine a trial in all parts of the world for nearly sixty years.—Advt.

The following testimonial shows the v->lue oENeedhim's Salve:—Mr. Needham —Your : Salve is first-class for drawing and healing. Its speedy effects 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 remedies such as your Salve, applied quickly, Baves much pain and doctors acoouuls. I consider no home compl without it,—James Florence-

Agents for Needhnm's. Salve, Co-operative Society, New Plymouth. —Advt

On Tuesday, Messrs Viok«is and Stevens will sell at Dr. Valentine's homestead, the whole of his household f uiniture and effects, 3 tsows, 1 bicycle etc. As Dr Valentine is leaving the district, the whole lot must be dispose:! of. Mr. NewtOn King advertises a" ClcSriLg sale d£ dairy stock on account of Mr. George ] Walker, to be held on the farm, near Kent j roid. on Monday, the 19th inst. i jaessrs. Tickers and Stevens will otter today on account of Mr. G. Blyde a first-class g -airing farm of 248 acres, 180 in g ass. The tend is situated on the Rimutaut ika roai, and is held on Native lease, Which has about ' fourteen years to run At the expiry of the 1 lease improvements will be allowed up to the full amount. We wish to remind our readers of Messrs. J. W. Henwood and Son's sale of dairy stock, etc., to be held by Messrs. Tickers and Stevens on Wednesdjy next, August 14th. The cows are a good lot and include several pure, hal f , and three-quarter bred Jerseys. As Messrs. HenWeod and Sons have decided to give up dairying the whole of the cows and farm implements as advertised will be sold withoutres°rv*. The farm containing 346 Bcres, about 300 in grass, with three dwellings thereon, will also be offered at the same time. Anyone in want of a first-class convenient dairy farm should not miss this opportunity. Particulars may be seen in our advertising columns. Commander B. Godfrey-lfaussett, R.N., A.D.O. to the Duke of York, has written a letter to Mf. T. K. Donnej Superintendent of the Government Tonristatid Health Re' i sorts, Just to in which he writes eulogistically of his visit to New Zealand. Among other things, he says:—" I, for one ( " wish that visit was going to take place ovef ' again. We had a most pleasant visit to > Hobart, and also at Adelaide, with lovely i weather all the time, but nothing can come ! near those two ripping days at Rbtorua, which I shall never forget. I hope some day I may come out to New Zealand again." I The Commander also acknowledges how ; thoroughly the Ophir's party appreciated the t very successful efforts of the New Zealand Government to make things comfort >bit during their stay in the colony. A local 'esideut yesterday made his firs) 6 acq'iain ance with the " X Kavs," Mr. Hal 1 3 being the operator. So gieatli was th< I man astonished at seeing right through hij f hand that he was at hi* wits end to descibc the won'er. He had, however, t he satisfac ' tion of learning that nne of his finders whicl " had snven considerable trrubl • was free froit - the rf any foreign suhstance arc f tha'. the pain felt resulted from a confcracec ligature. It will the patient some timi ' to get. over the maivell.;us effect of what h< 1 saw.

Tho*e householders who do not usually traverse Brougham-street to its seaward end should do so for once in a wav if only to see the extensive collection of all kinds of lamps exhibit, din Messrs D. Berry and Go's window. They will find that the prices (all clearly marked) have bsen greatly reduced aoo that th" present is an exceptionally favo irable opportunUy to make purchases. TJr. J. G. Woolley hvi large and enthusiastic "udiencei both at Eltham *nd Wantanui His dry humour, cutting sarcasm, hard common sense and sterling logic, make a deep imp ession on his I earers, while his e-irnest zeal in the prohibition cause should Ihwe a lery be ipfiei 1 result in furthering vai strengthening the movement. The Pol ce Offences Amtndment Bill, as it emerged from committee ia the Legislative Council, is slightly altered. The use of profane, indecsnt, or obscene language in any J public place definition) or within the hearing of any person in such public plac, is now punishatle by fine or imprisonment, the maximum penalty being £2O fine and one year's imprisonment, instead of by imprisonment? only, as m the act of 1891. Speak'ng of Jean Gerardy's appearance at Ohristohurch, the Christolmrch Press sv?s that the large audience listened with rapt attenlion throughout the performance, an' the heartiness with which they encored i every number showed how keenly they appreciated his brilliant playing. Nor did the performer spare hiiuself, although his name was on the programme for no less than thirteen numbers, he responded to the vociferous demands for encores, and added three more solos era the concert closed. MGerardy held his audience as in a spell with his full rich tones and faultless technique. AFTER THE BOYAL VISIT. Aftrr exciting times the health of children requires very special looting after, 'that the child is father to the man,' physically as well as 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 bas the proper nourishment to establUh its constitution. A good constituiion i 9 a rock on which alone success and strength can be built. Among the va-ious foods that science commends in these days for this purpose, none holds a higher place than Nbaves Food for Infante And Invalids. According to tne best medical testimony, and, what is perhaps better still, the grateful testimony of thousands of hippy mothers, this food enntunf all the essential elements of strength, and while it is pleasant to the taste and eagerly taken by children, it may also b» used by persons of all ages with decided benefit. It is a bone-buii'ding, health-sus-taining product that cannot h<* fo warmly recommended and we gladly add oir words of praise to that of the numerous medical journals and experts that have recommended it. Nbayb'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 Sandex &

80NS' Eucalypti Extbaot. 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 inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs swelling, etc., diar, rhcea, dysentery, diseases the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandeb & Sons' Euoalypti 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 artiole and reiect all oth">r.—Advfc.