LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue XXIV, 28 April 1902, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the annual meeting of the Wanpanui "V. an>! p. association, the balance aheet showed the Association to be in a very satisfactory condition, there being a credit o£ £166. ') he profit on the ln»t shew was £250.

4 deputation of citizens waited on Pit Joseph Ward at Ohristchurch on Safcu; ay evening, and urg-d that the Government sheuta give a grant to the relief ship " Morning," which is being sent out for the Discovery expedition. Sir Joseph said he favoured asking Parliament for a grant, and would ask his colleagues to favouiably oonsider the matter.

On Saturday evening a very pleasing ceremony took place at Morlaj -street engine shad, when Mr J. Forbes, who is being transferred to Wanganui, was presented with a smokers' companion by his fellow workmen, The presentation was made by the LocoForeman, Mr Stephenson. In a few well chosen remarks, he said it showed the good feeling that, existed among the men. He alio referred to the good services rendered to the department by Mr Forbes while stationed here, and wished him every success in his new sphere of duty. Similar sentiments were expressed by several others present. A committee of ladies will supply afternoon te'i at, the football match at the Recreation Grounds on Thursday afternoon at a charge'of 6d. The dance in connection with the Tukapa Junior Assembly will be open to the public, and not confined to the members of the club.

Sergeant Stagpoole has been transferred from l annevirke to Palmerston North. His many friends in New Plymouth will be glad to haar of his promotion. Oa Friday afternooa Miss Arrow, who has been appointed one of the teachers at the Concentration Camps in South Africa, and leaves on Tuesday rext, was presented with a watch by the pupils of her sewing class, and a handsome dressing case from the Chairman of the School Committee and staff. The presentation was made by the Chairman, who made a few appropriate remarks and wished Miss Arrow " God speed " and a safe return. Miss Arrow feelingly acknowledged the gift, and expressed her intention of returning; at the end of her year's service. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the lady teachers, a»d the pleasing ceremony was concluded by the singing of " Auld Lang Syne." The Town Band played ont in the Recreatioa Grounds on Bunday afternoon, when there was a large number of people present, and the music was greatly appreciated. An inquest was held by Mr R. L. Stanford, S.M., on Saturday, concerning the death of Mrs Henton, who was found by a neighbour on Thursday afternoon lying on the floor of her bedroom dead. The evidence of a neighbour, Elizabeth Rned, showed that deceased complained of headache, and had also hurt her eye while chopping wood. Witness attended to Mrs Kenton twice during the morning, ana left her sitting before the fire j having some tea, and on returning at 2.30 found her dead. The family were in receipt ot charitable aid, and had never wanted food or fuel. Dr Hotfle, why made a postmortem, Baid death was caused by the rapture of a blood vessel on the bur Face of the brain and that hard work, especially stooping, would account for the degenerauon of the blood vessels of the brain. A verdict was returned accordingly. Sergeant Haddrell stated tint he had arranged with the secretary of the Charitable Aid Bowl as to the funeral and care of the three children.

The New Zealaud Commandant. MajorGeneral Babington, inspected the Wanganui volunteers on Friday. He expressed himself as well pleased at the work done. The infantry corps were reviewed in the evening, and, says the Chronielis, were subjected to a severe coarse of training on ihe racecourse, lasting till 11 o'clock.

The annual meeting of the Acclimatisation Society, which was called for Saturday, was, postponed till Safcnrday next, owing to the unavoidable absence of the secretary. This was rather unfortunate, as there would have been an unusually large attendar.ee bad the meeting been held. Some interest is being shown regarding shooting masters this season, and th?se will probab'y be fully discussed at the adjourned meeting. On I'liday next Mr Newton King will sell by auction on the premises in Builer-street, the whole of the first-class furniture belonging to Mr Kretchmar, who is leaving the district.

Attention ia drawn to the announcement by Messrs Callaghan and Company relative to thif sale of sections in ths Henui township. This property is in a most favourable and healthy situation overlooking both land and sea and close to on# of the best bathing places on the beach. Tbe present upset, prices are onlr open for a shorts period; and should be eagerly sought for. The property is within easy reach of town. Catarrh is Always ths Result of a neglected cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will not cure catarrh, but will cure the cold and 60 prevent that disagweabler malady. This remedy not only relieves the local irritation of the threit and lungs, but removes the causes of the deceased condition. It leaves the system in a natural and healthy condition. It always cures and cure* quickly. New Plymouth Co-operative Society sells it, Price, Is 6d. big size, 3?. —Advt.

A sharp shock of earthquake was experieucad in town on i3u».duy K.ttrnoon at 4.26. It wa9 also felt at Wanganui. The statutory meetings of hoaseholder* for the election of school committees take place this evening at 7 o'clock. The Chamber of Commerce meets to-night. The annual meeting of parishioners of St Mary's is to be held this evening at the Parish Hall. The laud offering by Mr Cowern for selection near Hurleyvilie is, we understand, well, worth special consideration; the quality wo J know to be excellent. About 600 acres of i". J is flit, and haa been down in grass proba Jl / j 2'J years. Its areas, too, appeal to the BmH.l farmer, whose means are limited. Tbe_ Hurleyville cheese 18 one of the best pre-, dnced in the colony. i Colonel Collins, whe is well known (o cM residents in New Plymouth, will, by virtue of bis promotion to the Militia, hold » Co-, lonslcy for life. He is one o£ the most| popular officers in the service, anrl has had \ over 30 years' experience in the volunteer' service, beginning in Taranaki and working | up from the ranks. He was captain of the Wellington Oitv Kifles for eiven years, and commander of the Wellington Kifle Bat- j talian for six years. He is an enthusiast in; rifle s'j; oiing, and has been a member of the j Kxncuti'.'e of the New Zealand Hide Associa-1 tion since 1879. He is a member of tin] Central Board of Jixaminatiou far Officers for the colony, and also president e£ th* local Board.—Post.

The best medicine known is SANUHB Jc Sons' Eucals-¥ti KxTkagt. And its en.inent powerful effects iu coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous, ""t serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be. they wounds, barns, scaldings, bruises j uprains, it is the safest remedy-—no swelling i —no inflammation. Like surprising effects! produced in croup, diphtheria, bronohitis, inflammation of lungs swelling etc., diar-1 rhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and j urinary organs. Sandbb & Sons' EctciaIjYPTI Extract is in use at hospitals and ; medical clinics all over the glob? , patron- i ised by hiß Majesy the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International Bxhibit ion, Amsterdam. Trust ia this aproved article wid reiecti lilt other.—Advt, MO LO • AY'S f-LLW AND OtNTMBN® More precious th.n Gold. Diarrhw*, dysentery and oholer i are, through the Butnm< r heat, carrying off the young, as the winter's colds deMroy the aged, in the most acute cases, where the internal medicines cannot, bo retained, the greatest relief will immediately result from rubbing H»Uoway's saothing l >in'men< over the ablnmen. ' The friction should be irequen* and brisk, to insure the penetration of a large portion , of the unguent. This Ointment calms the excited peristaltic action and soothe < the pain, Both vomiting and griping yield to 1 it; whtre fruit or vegetable 1 have originated I the malady, it is proper to remove all indigested matter from t-ie bowels oy a moderate doee cf Holloway's Pills bifore using ' the Ointment. —Advt,

Baby's Cough Must Nkver Linohb.— Nothing is more distressing than to see a helpless little infant suffering with a cough, and to be fearful of using a remedy which may contain some harmful ingredient. The makers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 1 positively guarantee that this preparation does not contain opium in any form, or any other harmful substance. Mothers may con- ; fidectly give this remedy to their little ones. It gives prompt relief and is perfectly safe. It, always cures and cures quickly. New Plymouth Co-operative Society sella if Price, Is 6d; big size, 3s. —Advt.

AFTKR THE BOYAL VISIT. Aftkr exciting times the health of children requires very spatial 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 constitution is a rock on which alone success and strength caa be bnilt. Among the various foods that science commends in these days for this purpose, none holds a higher place than Nba.vk'B Food *OB Infants and Invalids. According to tne l-es- medical testimony, and, what U 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 benefit. It is a bone-building, health-sunj taining product that cannot be too warmly recommended and we gladly add our words of praise to that of the numerous medical journals and experts that have recommended it. Nbavb'S Food should have a prominent place in the dietary of every house where there are children or invalids.—Advt.