The Daily News. THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 63, 6 March 1902, Page 2

The Daily News. THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr W. Phillips, solicitor, notifies his intention of practising his profession in New Plymouth. His offices a*e at Igmont Chamber;, in Egmont-street. Ladies on the committee, and others willing to assist at the Br id Contest Garden Party, are invited to attend a meeting at the Town Hall en Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The rifle range wlli be open to-day for any ore who wishes practice, there being no company shooting going on. Common jurors summoned to attend tie Supreme Court on Monday are discharged from attendance. Visiton and friends wiil have ?n opportunity of hearing the Town Band at its best on Sunday night, when they give a free sacred concert at the Theatre Royal. There is no doubt that the very large audience which will be present will have a musical treat. The band is to be commended for the action they have taken in the matter. Mr J W. Foreman, of Tikoraogi, w?s on Tuesday elected by a very large majority to the vacancy on the Harbour Board, caused by Mr Hignett's retirement. The electorate is to be congratulated on securing such a sound member. With characteristic enterprise, Mr T. Avery has undertaken to show specimens of, and receive orders for the " Encyclopedia Britannica" now being issued. Intending purchasers cannot do better th?-\ procure a copy off him. The gold export for Februr-y was 4,632 oz.. valued at £161,197, and silver 48,843 oz, valued at £5,G62. On the motion of Mr F. W. Richmond at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, before Mr Justice Conolly, Mr Albert G. Bennett, of Manaia, who h?i been ' m m practice as a solicitor for upward of five years, was admitted and enrolled as a Barrister. Trains leave New Plymouth station to-day, connecting with steamers mentioned below as follows:—6 a.m., Rotoiti (from north). 8.15 a.m., Takapuna (from south); 11,15 a.m., Kotoiti, (for south); 1.20 p.m, Takapuna, (for north). The 2.30 p.m. usual Breakwater train returning from Breakwater at 5 p.m. The officers of the steamer Philadelphia confirm the statement of Marconi that he received intellegible messages 1551 miles from Lizard Point, and the letter " S " when 2095 miles distant. The apparatus aboard the Philadelphia was insufficient to reply, i Marconi asserts that it is possible to send a nessase round the world, receiving it at the starting station, the earth's curvature not affecting the waves of transmitting power. The Eastern Extension Cable Company has informed Mr Barton that it cannot entertain the Federal Government's proposal to make a new uniform agreement for ten years if the Company surrendered the prepresent termiaable agreements with the various States. The secretary of the Fire Brigade acknowledges with thanks a donation of £2 2s from the New Plymonth Sash and Door and Timber Company. Captain Napier, M.H.R., commanding the Devonport Coast Guard Artillery has received notification that 33 gnmerß of his corps have passed their gunnery examination and have been awarded certificates of proficiency and an annuil allowance of £1 each. The late John Eastwood bequeathed his collection of oil paintings, water colours engravings and ancient eoius to the Auckland Art Gallery. The Hawera Star says:—The Maori Connoil for the Taranaki provincial district met on Monday to adopt, if approved, the bylaws under "The Maori Counoils Act, 1900," as published in ihe Gazette and the Kahiii. There were present: Messrs. Wm. Tupito, of Patea, president; Tutanuku Tume, member for Upper Waitara; Karaitiana Te Tupe, for Waitara; Te Kura, Kangiumu, for HaweraTe Koala Papaka, for Patea; Te Aotanga' Whenuakura; Ta Panuku Aotu, Te Wairoa (Waverley); Katene Taepa, Waitotara; Rima Whakarua, Waitotara. These were members for their respective districts, and the Clerk and Interpreter was Mr. Wiremu Mihaka; the Constable, Mr. Po Tume, bein°in attendance. The meeting was noticeable for its orderly character nnd the earnnst attention of members to the business before them.

The Amateur Operatic Soeiety held its\ first practice on Wednesday evening when I there was a fairly large attendance, and a I start was made with chorus work. A special Inspector has been gent from Wellington to assist Mr Howan in dealing Mith noxious weeds. A meeting convened and presided over by the; Major was hald o» Wednesday, when it wa« decided by a majority of two to c'oss the shops in the town at 1 o'clock on Tuesday and Thursday next week, a motion to close at midday being lost by two votes. It was also considered desirable to make an effort towards making the town look as attractive »s possible next baturday, when a large number of competitors and visitors are expected to arrive. The following was the resnlt of the North Championship in connection with the Wangsvnui Pigeon Flying Club, which took place on the Ist instant, the course being from New Plymouth to Wanganai .-—Master Kyland's Bugler (2h 47min>, 1; Mr Hanniuglon's Bar the Door (2h 48min), 2; Mr Byland's (,senr) Moderate (3h lmin), 3; Mr Ryland's Waione (3h sm), 4; Mr Davis's Dull Fire (3h 25rain), 5; Mr Wiuchcombe's Patriot (3h 27min), 6; Mr Mailman's Had Lead (3h 37min),7; Mr Hannington's OhaDce (3u 49min), 8; Mr Dow's Hero (3h 58min) 9, Mr Mailman's Weary Willie (4h 20min), 10. The remainder exceed the time limit. The Olub wish to thank those gentlemen who so kindly acted as timekeepers and helped to make the race such i success. Those interested are reminded of the South Championship from Petone. Entries have been extended until Saturday, Bth instant, after which date no entries will be received. The feeding hopper presented by Mr Fry has been allotted to this raoe. The Nelson race will most likely take place on the 22nd instant. We understand that the first of the new steamers for the Mokau coal trade will shortly ariive and take up her ran. ing. The''Cabinet has decider to take the necessary steps to have the Westport-Cardiff mine declared a State coal mine. It is expected that it will be a year before it will be able to supply coal. A final reminder is given of the Centra 1 School entertainment this evening. A more varied, interesting and effective programme it would be difficult to conceive, and as the Central School authorities have a reputition for thoroughness there can be no doubt as to the excelleace of the performance. Special attention is directed to an announcement by Mr. Hawke in this issue. Householders and others would do well to profit by the present favourable opportunity. A party of members of Parliament, delegates f''im the Fairners Union, the North lalsnd Main Trunk Railway League and the Chamber of Commerce, who are to make a fortnights tour through the districts north of Auckland, left for Whangarei last night. The members of Parliament include Messrs. Buddo, McQuire, B. Monk, Lethbridge, and George ITowlds. They will get back to Auckland on the 18th inst. Sir Arthur Sullivan's "Lost Chord,"arranged as a cornet solo, will be played by Bandmaster Cottier at the Town Band Conceit next Sunday night. A cable from London states that Messrs Mistowski and Edwards have been re-ap-pointed examiners in Australasia for Trinity College, London. The best medicine known a Sandbb & Sons' Edoalypti Extbaot. And its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, iusuenza, the relief is instantaneous, "V nerious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, acaldings, bruises' sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling -no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling etc., diarrhosa, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandes & Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe, patronised by his Majesythe King of Italy; crowm d with medals and diplomas at International exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this apro\ fid article and reiect all other.—Advfc. HOLLO 'AYB' OINTMENT AND PILLS Diseases of the skin. No case of disease of the skin, be its nature what it may, has fai'ed to be benefited when those potent remedies have been properly app'ied. In scrofulous and scorbutic affections they are especially terviceable. Scuivy a<?d eruptions which had resisted all other modes of treatment, and gradually become worse, have been completely cured by Holloway's cooling Ointment and purifying Pills, which roo* out the disease from the blood itself, and leivc the constitution free from every morbid taint. In the nursery Hollow»y ! s Ointment should be ever at hand ; it> will give ease in sprains, contusions, burns, scalds, and infantile eruptions, and may a! rt'ays safely be applied by an ordinary attendant.—advfc.