LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 12, 19 May 1902, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Shah of Persia is visiting Venice. A cable message states that it is reported at Capetown that great indignation prevails among the Commonwealth troops in South Africa at their not being represented at the coronation, though the Imperial authorities approve of New Zealanders going. A cable message from London on 16th states that heavy snow hid fallen in Wont Germany serious fears wers entertained for the vineyards. Niae degrees of frost was experienced in London. Shareholders in the Equitable Building Society (Starr-Uowkett) aro jeminded that fortnightly subscriptions are payable tonight (Monday) up to a o'clock. J j Trooper G. Fookes was, it appears, shot through the luugs, not the arm* as stated in the cables at t»-e time of the Bothasberg light. Trooper Fookes is, we regret to learni | -till very weak and suffering from his wound. Thanks fur the >a!e jeturn of himself and o Hers were ottered in St. Mary's Church yesterday. '1 he window of Mr 0. Berry's shop looted very warm aad coxy on Saturday evening, He had several asbestos stoves bun ui.' which oh such a cold wet eveniug hr.d'a! very cheertul apposranee. j Uwing io the Gertie anchoring outside fori p- while rep.rt; rot about town onbaturdaysJ evening that ttaa warship Fhuibe had arrived, Z

A first of pril item Irom a Lou«on even > ing paper.—"Much interest was created ' amongst the crowds at the Chrystal I'alace r yesterday by this notice placed at the North ■ Tower entrance to the buiiding:—'Official reoord attendance at Palaca to-day inoreased " by one. Fino boy born 2.58.'" , The next of the winter eveiamg concerts , will be held on Thursday evening. The , management intend placing a good vocal a> <! instrumental programme before their patrons. The whole of the proceeds from these conceits are logo towardsdefrayirg expenses of the local Garrison Band at the nest contest, which is to be held at Masterton. Another robbery is roportttf, this time from Wait aru. On Sunday morning a b' arder at the Bridge Hotel discovered that a sum of money—about £2—and some clothing had been stoleri frota his foom. On Saturday night another man had engaged a second bed which was in the room, but he evidently decamped during the night, and presumably with the missing property, as there was no sign of him in the morning aad his bed had not been slept ia. The police have the matter in. haud. A great crowd, who had not heard of the changed arrangements, assembled at the railway station to give the returned tioops a welcome. There was no doubt a'>out the enthusiasm of the crowd, and judging by casual remarks passed, they were gointr to show the returning men thit their services were appreciated. The War Office has issued the following '• In the case of Crimean and Indian Mutiny retrans who are in recsipt of small pensions and are in necessitous circumstances through inability to earn a livelihood, special increase of pensions are now baing awarded, provided the man are suffering increased disability arising from wouids or from the disease which led to their discharge from the Army. All applications on the subject should be addressed to the Secretary Royal Hospital, Chelsea. The best medicine known is Sanbek & Sons' Eucalypti Kxtbact. And its emi- ! nent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous, serious oases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling -no inflammation. Like surprising cttects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, j inflammation, of longs swelling etc., diar-! rhcea, dysentery, diseases ofthe kidneys and uriua y organs. Sandisb & Sons' Eucalypti .iiXTRAcra is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by i.is Majesy the King of Italy; crowned 1 with uiidais ;ma diplomas at International Kxliibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this aproinrl irtinli; mid reieot *ll otnur.—Advt. ttO.IiO ' - Y'S ULL* .-iND OiNTMSNT Chest .M.d stomach complaints. The source and centre of almost every ailment is impurity of the biood ; riisloagt this poison and d s ase depaits Ho fills exercise the inestimable p jwer of thoroughly cleansing each component part of the blood, and r.mdermg this fluid fit to perform its ; imi oitant functions. They cope most successfully with crest diseases, stomach complaints, liver disoriers, anl many other muladii-s. which were once the besi"ting f angers of mankind at certain seasons. The pirections for u e enable everyone to regulate the operation of these Pills with tha greatest nicety Chronic invalids, nervous sufferers, aud all whom other treatment has failed to relieve, are respectfully invited to tiy Hollowuy's celebrated medicine, which 1 will strengthen and cure them.—Advt ' T. Garner, South-road, J. Irwin and F. W. , White, storekeepers, New Plymouth, sell ' Bock's famous Cough Balsam, price Is 61, a ' guaranteed cure for all throat and chest : affections, such ai coughs, colds and 1 asthma. f A CONVINCING ANSWfcR. i The following testimonal bows the values . f Needham's Salve:—Mr. Needham—Your Salve is first-class for drawing and healing. Its speedy effects on wounds s surprising Every mother of a family ought to fec±p - upply at hand, most especially in count. y places, where safe and sure remedies su"h as your Waive, applied quickly, saves much pain and dcctors accounts. I consider no , home compl without it,—James Florence, Agents for Needham's Salve, 00-operativ; Society, New Plymouth.—Advt.. Worms undermine Children's Constitutions. Use WADE'S WORM FIGS Is ooxes.—Advt

Hoarseness ill a ch'ld tnati ia subject to croup is a sute indication of the approach of the disease. If Uhamberla'n's 1 'ough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has appeared, it will prevent the attack. It always cures and cares quickly. New Plymouth Co-operative Society sells it. Price, >s 6d, big size, 3s. —Advt. AFTER THE BOYAL VISII. Aftsr exciting times the health of children requires very special looking after. That ' the child is father to the man.' physically as well a * 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 Rood constitution is a rooic on which alone success and strength can be built. Among the various foods that soience commends in these days for this purpose, none holds a higher place than NMAVK'a Food fob Injmstb and Invalids, \ccording to tne VeH* meiical testimony, any, what is perImps 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, hoalth-sus taining product that cannou be too warmly recommended and we gladly add aac words of praise to that of the numerous medical journals and experts that have recommended it, NeAVR's Food should have a prominent place in the dietary of every house where there are children or invalids.—Advt.