LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 205, 4 September 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A contemporary has cut the following from a Sydney paper: —"Two cargoes o wheat from Auckland were sold by Mr Gso'ge A. Lloyd at auction, and revised 8s 9d to 9s 2d per bushel," Unfoitunately the Sydney paper is 50 years old. Mr. A. G. Brett, secret iry of the Atkinson Memorial Committee, ha t (says the Hawera Star) been informed by ,he Colonial Secretary, on the arrival of advice from the Agent-General, that the marble bust was shipped Dy the s.s. Wakanui. Mr. Reeves adds that the bust has been greatly admired in London by numerous visitors to the colony who knew the late statesman well. Recently (says the Auckland Herald) Mr. M'Cree came across a cavity in the grouDd at Pukemiro, near Huntly, leading to an immense cavern, estimated about 500 yards in length, and o f considerable height. The country is limi stone, and many specimens of stalactite and stalagmite formations of groat beauty and of crystalline appearance are visitle. The entrance is about 301 yards from the boundary of Messrs Dingle Bros., one of whom has been in the cave and penetrated it until want of light rendered further progress impossible. . Mr. C. Hesketh, the well-known Auckland seedsman and nurseryman, will be a large exhibitor at the Bulb Show at St. Mary's schoolroom on Thursday and Friday. Mr. H N. Goldwater will be sr,ad to give any information in connection with this exhibition.

Amongst the spectators at the football match yesterday were Messrs Smith, Gun* ningham, Mackenzie, and McGregor, members of the New Zealand team, on their way back to Auckland from Wellington, after playing New South Wales. Mr Walter Ambury of New Plymomth is returning to the colony with his wifefcnd family by the Afrio on the 17thAugast. Into the two months he has been her*, he has packed much business and pleasure. At the Bath and West of England Show at Croydon, the Wiltshire Show at Chippenham, and the Royal show at Cardiff, Mr Ambury was an interested observer. He is oil this week to Bradford, Nottingham, and Belfast, and proceeds to Paris if time .permits.—English paper.

The Hons.- W. T. Jennings aid Thomas Kelly are back in New Plymouth for a few days, awaiting the conclusion of the financial debate. It costs the New South Wales Government about £10,600 in fees to professional gentlemen for services in connection with the consolidation of the statutes.

This afternoon Mr Newton King will hold a clearing sale onaccount of Hiss Maule, who is leaving the district. A fresh phase of the Okato School trouble developed itself yesterday, when, we are informed, that on the Inspector, Mr W. A. iSpcncer attending at the school, the Chairman of the School Committee dismissed the children. The Inspector reported the matter to the Education Board office, and returned to town.

The inquest on the body of Major Brown takes place this morning at the Hospital at 10 o'clock before the Coroner.

The Porte has appealed to Germany to mediate with France over the diplomatic rupture. At the Police Court on Tuesday John Reiily, an old age pensioner, was charged with drunkenness, this being the second charge within six months. The case was adjourned tilt to-day to be dealt with by the S.M. A reminder of the Town Band Ball this evening is hardly necessary as so much interest is being taken iu this popular gathering. It is with great pleasure we leara that the arrangements are. if possible, better than ever, and everything has been done to ensure the enjoyment of the large assemblage which is expected.

A rainstorm floeded the town of Clo»e----land, Ohio, and hundreds were rescued in boats from houses. Property to the value or millions of dollars was damaged. The Columbia defeated the Constitution in nine out of 17 trials, including the first formal test, on Saturday. The Shamrock on Saturday sailed 14 knots an hour, astonishing the American experts, who consider the Oup is endangered. The suggestion fnr using steel ropes on either side of the railway crossing in Devonstreet emanated from Mr, Way, and not the stationmaster, Mr. Day. Intimation has been received that for the Presbyterian Union celebrations in October the United Assembly of the Australian Church has appointed Dr. Meiklejohn (Moderator) as delegate; the New South Wales Church has appointed the Revs. Dr. Bruce and John Fnrguson. Dr. Whitelow, delegate from the' United Free Church of Scotland, will he in Dunedin in a few days and efforts are being made to induce him to remain as delegate of that Church, Don't ever play with dynamite, In case it should explode, Beware of robbers late at night And take the safest road. Don't laugh at anv little ill, But health at once secure, Bad coughs and colds arise from chill, Take Woods' Gbeat Pbppubmint Cujsp —Adyt. 7 "Poverty in the Ditch and the devil throwing stones at him." This was onoe a favourite toast—in the days when heavy drinking and convival meetings were commoner than they are now. It is a good toast, bnfc unfortunately it is not always realised. As often as not, me are in the ditch, with poverty sitting complacently on our chest and the devil grinning hard-by. The fight for existence is ke 'n, and we can only succeed in holding poverty at arm's length by keeping our heads cool, our nerves steady, and our frames healthy and vigorous. How are we to do this'! There is only one sure way, my brothers. 1 speak in all seriousness when I say. use Holloway's Pills Advt.

AFTER THE BOYAL VISIT. J After exciting times the health of children ! requires very special looking after. That the child is father the man,' physically as well as mental'y. is one of those truths that can never he 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. 1 A good constitution is a rock on which alone | success and strength can be built. Among J the various foods that science commends in these days for this purpose, none holds a higher place than Neaviss Food for Infantr and Invalids. Vccordiog to tfte [ best medical testimony, and, what is perhaps better still, the grateful testimony of thousands of hippy motheis, this food contains all the essential elements of strength, and while it is pleasant to the taste and eagerly taken by children, it may also be j used by persons of all ages with decided benefit. It is a bone-building, healtb-sns taining product that cannot be too warmly recommended and we gladly add oof words of praise to that of the numerous medical journals and experts that have recommended it, Nuavk'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 Sander & Sons' Eucalypti Kxtraot. And its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. l 'nr 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. Sander k Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals ami 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 very fine and exteusive stock of Engagements Kings, Wedding R ngs, Keepers and Dress Rings, new century Watches, in gold silver, genuine rolled gold and nickel cases. Oiocks, Spectacles and Electro plate at J. H. Parker's, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Opt ciati next Kailway Crossing, Devon street Cent. Mtw Plymouth,—&d