The Daily News. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 260, 4 November 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Cauaty Council meets to-Jay. Attention is drawn to an announcement by the Colonial Piano Company which appears in another colnmn. 1 The Society's advertisement re spring show appears in this issue. Catalogues may now be had on application to Mr Cattley or any of the committee. Mr 0. E. Hugo, the well known lecturer on phrenology and physiogomy, will lecture in St. Mary's schoolroom this evening on fa 'es. The adaission will be free, but there will be a collection. Ladies may bring specimens of band-writing to the lecture. ttquitable Building Society shareholders (Star Bowkett) are reminded that fortnightly subscriptions are payable to-night (Monday) up to 9 o'clock p.m.—Advt. alstc The London Daily Express states that George Hollamby Druce, an Australian, has applied to intervene in Mrs Draco's probate action in connection with the claim made on bßhalf of her son to the title and estates of the Duke of Portland. The Central Station Hotel, Glasgow, has been closed in consequence of the discovery of four cases of„plagne. The outbreak is attributed to rats. The collection at St. Mary's Church on Sunday afternoon in aid of the funds for erecting a memorial to the Taranaki troopers whs died in South Africa amounted to £ls 16s 6d- This will form the nucleus of the fund to which subscriptions are invited from all parts of the Province. There is a falling off in the entries for the Ohristchurch Metropolitan Show escompared with last year's totals, being 1906 as against 1978. Several leading breeders of sheep, cattle, horses, and pigs are absentees this year. The Premier cabled the Dnke of York on Friday congratulating him and the Duchess on their safe arrival Home. The following reply was received on Saturday Your kind message has deeply touched us. We shall cherish affectionate memories of New Zealand and of her people of all races. AkelAke!"

. A *ery pleasing ceremony took place on Thursday in the Postmaster's room at the | Stratford Post Office, when the presents- [ tion of a handsome walking stick was made to Mr. J. Jordan, by the friends he was leaving in Stratford. Mr. Malone, who made the presentation, spoke with regret about Mr. Jordan's departure, but he was glad the department had recognised his worth and promoted him. He had known Mr. Jordan as a boy, and had noticed with pleasure his courteous manners, both in bis office dnties and his social life. As a volunteer he had certainly imparted a good tone to the corps, and he, as his captain, regretted losing him j from the company. The Mayor (Mr. Tatton) said he fully endorsed all Mr. Malone had said. He congratulated Mr. Jordan on his promotion, but at the same time was sorry to lose him from Stratford. The Postmoster, Mr. Pickett, said he also could endorse what the previous speakers had said. Mr. Jordan, at his work, made himself a f avoirite with the public, and at the same time retained the confidence of the department, Mr. Jordan briefly replied, thanking them for the kind things they had said and for their handsome present. He would never forget his early days in Stratford or his friends. The staff at the Post Office also made Mr. J. Jordan a presentation of a handsome gold band ring, suitably engraved, at the same time expressing deep regret at his departure.—Stttler. HOLLOWAY'3 OINTMENT AND PILLS. Diseases and casualties incidential to youth may be safely treated by the use of these excellent Medicaments according to the printed directions folded rounrt each pot and box. Nor is this Ointment alone applicable to external ai'ments; conjointly «ith the Pills it exercises the most salutary influence in checking ioflammitionß situated in the interior of the jody; when rubbed upon the back and chest it gives the most aeDsible reljef iu asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, end threatening' consumption. ] Holloway's remedies are especially serviceable in liver and stomach complaints- For the cure of bad legs, all sorts of wounds, sorps, and likewise scrofula and scorbutic affections, this Ointment produo s a cooling and soothing feeling most acceptable to the sufferer.—Advt. The best medicine known is Sandbr & Sons' Eucalypti Extbaot. .And its en.iflent powerful effects in coughs, colds, insuenza, the relief is instantaneous. Wnr perious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldinga, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling, etc., (liarrhcea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandbb k Sons' EUCALYPTI Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe; patronised by his Majesy the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reiect all other.—Advt. A CONVINCING ANSWER. The following te stimonal shows the nealy of Needham'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, saves much pain and doctors accounts. ( consider no home compl without it,—James Florence, I ' Agents for Needham's. Salve, 00-opejptivs Society, New Plymouth —Advt. No doubt were Dickens still alive He'd yet write many a tale, ' Though he is dead his works survive, [ Their reading ne'er grows stalo. 80 many try to imitate, ; But they remain obscure, For coughs and colds don't hesitate, i Take Woods' GrBEAT PbpphrminT Curb Advt.