LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 27, 1 February 1902, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A movement is on fo.it to entertain the Premier at Hokitika duri'ng his forthcoming visit, and specially to re/cognise his services I to the colony, particularly in the colter of the prompt offer o£ additional troops, and his spirited support o£ the Imperial policy, The Ksv W. R. fMrs Woolley arrived here from Auckland oni Friday morning;, and were met at the station by several friends. Not only will their residence here be a decided acquisition, bit the congregation of the Baptist Ohurch n>|ay be deemed especially fortunate in their new pastor. Mr Woolley commences duty to-jnorrow (Sunday). ' The London newsfcapars describe Admiral Sir Harry Rawsonl Governor elect of New South Wales, and Sir (J. S. Olarke,the present Governor of Victoria, as two of the beat authorities on defaace, The Belgian P6at Office haß adopted Alvess'a smoke consumer system, which has also been applied to King Leopold's yacht. Mr A. W. Renal], one «£ the pioneers of the Wairarapa district, died on Thursday, aged 88. He v.'as a member of the General Assembly when* that body met in Auckland. For five years; he has bean a confirmed invalid. /

Mr John Hntcheson, senior member for Wellington, stajtes that his present intention is not to stand 'for re-election at the general j election. / j A man named Williams was fined £5 and costs £5 5i 9ld in the Police Court for *up- i plying liquor, at Raetihi, inland of Wan- j ganoi, to a Maori woman. The Magistrate, , Mr Kettle, Reserved judgment on a second charge of j supplying a woman whom he claimed to be his wife according to Maori j custom, with liquor. j Trains l&ave New Plymouth station for the Breakwater to-day, connecting with steamers ] mentioned below, as follows; 6 a.m., Takapuna (ty<sm north), 8.20 p.m., Takapuna (for nortjh). A passenger car will be attached ft/o the goods train leaving for-the Breakvfiter about $ p,m. A mating of citizens will be held in Auckland om Monday afternoon to orrangp. for a complimentary social in honour of the Aching departure to London of Mr. Seddpn to attend the coronation of the King. It is proposed to arrange for the gathering to take p aca the time the Ninyh Contingent will be leaving Auckland. Jihe poll of ratepayers at Hamilton as to borrowing £6009 for establishing a water supply for the borough resulted In the affirmative by 131 to 34. Ratepayers in the Waitara West So. 11. Road Board district will do well to note that unpaid rates..

The preparations for a. bszaar in ai 1 pi i | building anew Wesleyan Chnroli at Panga-1 reliu are Irnng made apaco Arrangements for an attractive opening ceremony are well in hand. All kinds of musical, artistic pnd competitive features will lie included in'tha two days programme. Visitors will 'oave 1 a moonlight journey home on dates February 20th and 22nd. This will doubtless induce many distant friends and helpers north and fouth, to swell the number attending. Mrs. Syinons and other ladies of the Pungarehu I aclies Committee will be thankfa! to recaivo contributions fof either refreshment, needlework, fruit or produce stalls. Sheep owners and others are reminded that Mr. Newton King's annual Toko sheep fair will ba held or.', Thursday next (6th February). Large entries have been reQßi and a auccessfnl sale is anticipated. J Whitelay Memorial Church. Bev. S. J[; Serpell's subjects for Sunday are as follow® —ll a,m., " The Sealing of the Believers K--7 p.m., " The Wrath of God."—Advfc. I Baptist Ohurch. Rev. W. R. Woollen' B sfbjectsfor Sunday are as follows: " A Tribute to obscure snd lowly worke® in the Church." Evening, " The Fatherhocfj of Ood and the light it throws uponlif<*aiid religion."—Advt. / General Babington, Oomniandant the New Zealand forces, and Major Barfflett of the Bighth Contingent passed througaj NewPlymouth last evening A number of Major Bartlett's friends wero at the station: to bid him God-speed. f Mr Rowan, 36'ck Inspector,andjur Doug las, Government Veterinary Surgefon, visist various localities to purchase horjfcs far the Ninety Contingent, and invile thtse having horses for sale to meet thsin at thefolaciS artveitised. / Mr R. Hughes, sen., writes nl appealing for subscriptions towards paiotiijg the gates and concrete at the main entrance to to the , Recreation Grounds. 'The intwest he takes in the matter is due to the faift that it was riue to his exertions fu raisini upwards of £3O that the gates wefe erecteu, and in view of the influx of visitors duringthe Band Contest, he would much jlike to see the iron and concrete work repainted. Donations of a . shilling and upwards will thankfully be received by Mr Hughes. The committee of the Chiistchuroh Chamber i f Commerce Considers that the condi- . tions for teodaring for frozen meat for the Army in .South Africa are unsuitable to New Zealand shippers,j but that the Government should endeavouf to arrange for special provision br ing made in future contracts for '.he inclusion of suitable, New Zealand meat and that ample' notice ihould be given in the col-.ny l>#f»ire tenders close. The best mutlioine )|inown s SANMII & , Eu«ai,ypti Extbaot. And its en.ident powerful effects/ in coughs, colds, in- 1 i suenza, the t'eHef is instantaneous. w «r nerious cases I( and accidents of all kinds, be: they wounds, burn's, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling r - no inflammation. / Like surprising effects ' produced in croup,' diphtheria, bronchitis, i inflammation, of longs, swelling etc., diar--1 rhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. / Sandeb & Sons' Euoalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and' : medical clinics all over the globe, patronised by hisf Majesy the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this apro\ ed article and reiect all other.—Advt.

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