LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 215, 17 September 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the meef ! ng of tne Borough Council yesterday, the Mayor apolow.sed for ths absence of D> j. Carter and Vdale, who were absent through the prevailing epidemic.

At Dunedin yesterday the weather turned very cold, and snow fell. It did not lie many seconds in the streets, but on the hills the coating was low down.

Although the weather was so unfavourable on Monday night, there was a fairly nume|ous attendance at the Theatre Royal to hear the lecture on the social rescue work of the Salvation Army. The descriptive matter was well handled by the lady leader, Adjutant Hutchinson, while the Bioscope illustrations were excellently manipulated by Adjutant Bensley, An exceptionally i ooi and very interesting lecture was provided, the pictures being clear, and giving a graphic insight into the great and praiseworthy work carried on by the Army in the cause of humanity. Mr Sutton occupied the chair in the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board meeting on Monday, and filled the office with considerable dignity and urbanity. His polite "thank yon" when a member seconded a motion without making a speech was most refreshing, and tended considerably to the prompt despatch of business, which was all concluded before the luncheon hour.

Our report of the Land Board meeting yesterday is unavoidably held over. The callousness with which some people circulate unfounded reports is remarkable. When, however, these reports refer to deaths which have not taken place, an element of pain is introduced which might well be avoided.

If the Audit Department insists on members of the Hospital Board paying the 2s (id declaration fee in connection with travelling expenses, it is probable that they will wait for three or Six months before drawing their allowances.

The following trains leave New Plymouth station to-day for the Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as f0110w5:—6.45 a.m., Mapourika (from no th ) 10 a.m., Rotoiti (from south); 11 a.m., Mapourika (for south) ; 9.30 p.m., Rotoiti (for north.) A passenger car will be attached to tho goods train leaving for the Breakwater about 3 pm. The Dresden Piano Company have just closed their financial year, and it is giatif jing to record that it is of the most satisfactory nature. During tbe year they have landed more pianos than any four other houses throughout the colony, and ,we are informed by Mr. Brookes that in the returns from the various depots New Plymouth has taken a most satisfactory position, thereby showing that amongst the community there is a thorough desire to purchase only the very best of pianos. Owing to the very unfavourable weather last night the lecture by Mr. Trestrail was postponed until this evening, when a large audience is hoped for. Those who braved the elements on Monday night were rewarded by a short talk by Mr. Trestrail on a visit to Naples. The incidents related were of an interesting character, giving rise to several amusing sallies of descriptive humour, and Mr. Trestrail's power as an orator was evidenced by his being able at such short notice to deal with a fresh subject in an able manner.

At the meeting o£ the Borough Council on Monday Or. Oonnett said tbe Harbour Board intended to sit right on for a fortnight if necessary to clear up' their business sheet. Another Councillor suggested that they should lock all the doors.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the plan of the Ahuroa sections advertised for sale. Ihe plan has been h?ndfomoly lithographed by Mr. J. Hooker, of New Plymouth, and is altogether a very creditable production. At the Star social on Thursday, Miss Murphy and Mr. Miller have kindly promised to contribute vocal items. An interest ing feature of the occasion will be the presence of the Auckland and Taranaki Reps., amongst whom are some capital singers, who will enliven the social.

At the S.M. Oourt on Monday, judgement by default was given to plaintiffs in the following cases :—Henry Westen v. R. O'fionnel, claim £2B 16s 8d and costs £3 4s ; John Petch v. Albert H. Cooks and J. 0. P. MonteSore, costs 10s 6d, the claim having been paid into Oourt.

At the Police Coart, on Monday, Wm. Brown, a native, was comicted of drunkenness and discharged. A most interesting football tournament will take place on Thursday, the 26th instant, oa the Becreation Ground, providing the weather Is fine. It will bs a seven a side tournament, in which the different Friendly Societies of this town will take part, namely, Courts Excelsior, Bgmont. Taranaki, Eechabites, Waireka, aid Druids. As the delegates of these societies have agreed to give the proceeds to the Becreation Ground, we feel sure that everybody that can possibly attend will do so. Both of the New Plymouth bands have kindly consented to attend, and it is hoped that all members who are not playing will attend in regalia. The admission will be only sixpence, a mere trifle considering that there will be five matches played, as well as the attraction of excellent music by the bands. News from Samoa states that Malietoa has taken the oath of allegiance to Germany, the authorities having promised to recognise his authority as a high chieftain and make him equal to his old rival Mataafa by appointing him a member of the Governor's Advisory Council. Marion Scott, the defendant in a peculiar case of alleged theft of a brooch that was recently before the Magistrate's Oourt. was committed for trial at Wellington yesterday.

The North East Valley Band, one of the leading bands in Otago, have notified theii intention of taking part in the band contest This should be good news and shows that there is every likelihood of the foithcoming contest here being a record one. In connection with the death of President McKinley it may be noted that the news took, approximately, 14f hows to arrive in New Zealand. The actual time, at New Plymouth, at which death occurred was about 5.45 on Saturday evening; and the "extraordinary" Press message conveying the intelligence was received at Wakapuaka at 9.30 on Sunday morning, A complimentary banquet is to be tendered to Mr. Newton King by the farmers in the district. This is as it should be, and it is a very satisfactory sign cf the times when untiring and successful efforts, such as those which for years have been made by Mr. King in the interests of farmers in Taranakii I should receive recognition. The project should catch on with great fervour, and the i gathering should be made, not only thoroughly representative, but numerically worthy of the guest in honour of whom it is to be held.

The formation of the Borough of Eltham is now almost an accomplished feet, and merely awaits the departmental checking of the surveyed area.— Argus.

Consumption's often caused by cold, Neglected in its early stage, I And once it gets a gooi firm hold, It hasn't much respect for age. Now when a man's so near the grava, When hope is dead and death seems sure, On ! what can ease him, what can save ? W. E. Woods' Csbat Peppermint Cubf. —Ad?» 1

Hollow Ay's Ointment and Pii.ls. I Much watchfulness must be exercised at all times, and the earliest evidences of ill-health must be immediately chec'tel, rr a slight illness may resalt in a serious malady. Relaxed aad sore throat, diphtheria, quinsy, coughs, chronic cough, bronchitis, and most other pulmonary affections will be relieved j by rubbing this cooling Ointment into the' skin as near as practicable to the seat of I mischief. This treatment, so simple and effective, is admirably adapted for the removal of the diseases during infancy and youth. Old asthmatic invalids will derive marrelloos ralief from the use of Holloway's remedies, which have brought round many such sufferers, and re-established health after every other means had signally failed.— Advt.

AFTER THE ROYAL VISIT. AI'TBR exciting times the health of children requires very special looking 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 has the proper nourishment to establish its constitution. A good constituiion is a rock on which alone success and strength cau be built. Among the various foods that science commends in these days for this purpose, none holds a higher place than Nbavks Food fob Iniwntk and Invalids, iccording to the best medical testimony, and, what is perhaps better still, the grateful testimony of thousands of happy mothers, 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 used by persons of all ages with decided I benefit. It is a bone-building, health-sus i tabling product that cannot be too warmly recommeuded. and we gladly add oar words | of praise to that of the numerous medical 1 journals and experts that have recommended j it. Nkavu'S Food should have a prominent place in the dietary of every house whero I there are children or invalids.—Advt, '