LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 4, 6 January 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Interesting re ding mutter will b8 found en page 4 of th's issue. The expo-t of coal from Newcastle last year was 3 104,1 00 tons, Mug 13»,0C0 tons less than the previous year. New Z->*land took 244,000 tens, a slight increase Messrs Callaghan ard Co-upany report the sale of a six roomed end five Bores ia Ihe Tukapa estate to Mr Watkios, "boot and shod importer, also the resale of two sectiors at Moturoa at an adTancad price. A prohibition order h«s been granted against George Fisher, tha junior member for Wellington City. Tbe War Office has cancelled t In dismis»al of M-j >r Cotton for surrendering; tha garrison at HeWefcia during the Boer war, and placed him on retired psy. The Hon. J, Carroll is likely to proceed' from Gisborne to Wellington by Sunday's steamer,

Dr Home notifies that during bis absence ! from town for a fortnight, his patients may consult Dr Walker at his residence. The time for closing tenders for earthwork for the Borough Council has been extended to Mondiy next. In another column is an advertisement in conmc ion with " Woodrow's Hats." These hats are made by Messrs Woodrow and Sons, London, hatters to his Majesty King Edward the Seventh, and admittedly manufacturers of the highest class goods in headw ,ar for gentlemen. Ths Auckland Clothing Company, whose premises are' in Devonsteet, have been appointed agents, and now have a full stock of all the most fashionable shapes. , The Glasgow municipality'a schema for h )usiug the poor has collapsed. An avalanche buried the Yenona-Mvnich express at Gossenass. The Premier has communicated with Lard miner and the Commandant in SoHth Africa (General Lyttel'on), urging that the South African rreit contracts should be given to British calonies, and that they should be so split up that each colony may participate. The Cabinet has given the manager of the State Coal Mines authority to employ whatevor number of man be thinks necessary to have both properties expeditiously opened up The Government expects that coal from each mice will be available for railway purposes before the end of the present year. Mr Alec Anderson, touring manager of the celebrated Maj*roni Di»matic Company, arrived in town last evening to make arrangej ments for a short season here, commencing | Tuesday next, 13th January. Th < combination is considered by the Chriatchurch ' critics to b3 one of the strongest dramatic I organisations at present in New ZeaHud. ' The dramas which will be staged here are j the latest London succ-s-ses The Sham- ' rock and the Rose, Brother agaiuet Both r. j and a Ring of Iron. The box pl-.n will be , evened next ThursJay at Mr McKinnon I Ban's. I Mrs If, R. Olirke desires all those who have not paid their subscriptions to the ! ''.Parker" fund to forward same to her as soon as possible, as she wishes to hand in the l'st. < Owing te the wet weather, the coffee supper at the Salvation Army Bsrracks was p stponed till this evening at 8 e'clock.— Advt ', Hawera evidently possesses a young muai- ' cian of great promise, says the Stan—'■'She, report jjs l -. to hand from Trinity College of Music states that Frank Hutchans has obtained more than tha required number of marks to pass v. the senior grade for piano p'ayi.g, but has j-i»t failed for being two marks below the required for solos. Tbis is a long way ahead of anything accomplished, or even attempted, in New ZeaUnd by a : • child so young, he being only ten years of I I age. He only commenced te prepare four months befere the time appointed for the ' j examination, and sevea weeks of that time ] was takon off, leaving only nine weeks in | which to do a fall years work From a priI vate source we learn that thu boy actually | composed a march for the opening celebrat'oi with some new school rooms in Hawera lately, and which he played himself on tha piano. The nnrch has been pronounced by cr tics to be very good, and far above the average ability of a toy (however well trained) of ten summers. I It is reported that Mr and Mrs Weale have parted with their interest in the Jubilee Vila, and inten'l to take to private life, ' after being over 20 years in business here. James Ourline, employed at W. Jury's arables, had a narrow escape of a serious ; accident on Monday. The horse he was riding shied at a drain rear the Post Offioe, and executing a quick swerve threw its rider, and hshed ont, but fortunately without touching f thep'ostMta man. Ourline was badly shaken ■ and had the skin on one side of bis f-.ce, and -1 on one hand torn, but otherwise was not in--1! jured. The horse e'eared off back to the

stable. At* the Police Court on Monday, W. Harland, an old man who had Berv d saveral seitences for vagrancy, wes brought up a ai.i on the same charge, accused evidently having a p-edilec'ion for a wandering life. On his undertak'rg to stay in the Old People's Hon-e the S.if. let him depart with a caution The Eastern Maori election final count shows Wi Pere 2182 Pirini Mataiawhi* 1568, Mchi le Atohiahoia ±515. The Gisborne police records show a large decrease in crime. Mr J. P. Mcßeth, who has been Obief Postmaster at Wacganui for the pist_2s years and has been promoted to Christchurch, was presented on Monday evening wi'h an illuminated address and a parse of sovereigns, Tho best medicine known Is BAITOBB & Sons' Eucalypti Extbaot. And its emi nent powerful effects in conghs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. "V>r serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling -no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling etc., diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandhb k SONS' EuOAlypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by his Majesythe King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. T u«t in this ap. pro* a and raieot all cthore.—Advt, HOLLOW AY'S PILLS AND OINI'MENT. Influenza, Coughs and Colds. In diseases of the throat and chest, so, prevalent in our changeable climate, nothing so speedily relieves, or so certainly cu-es, as these inestimable remedies. These disordere are too often neglected at tbei • commenc -ment, or are injudiciously treated, resulting in either case in disastrous consi qiencos to the patient.* Holloway's remedied wi 1 restore, if recovery be possible; they allay the alarming symptoms and purify the blood. Nature consummates the cure, gradually restoring strength and vital rower. By persevering in the use of Holloway's preparations tone is conferre 1 on the stomach and frame generally. Thousands of persons have testified by the use of these remediei a'one they have been restored to health after every other means hid failed.--Advt, The following speiks for itself: —" Makotuku, August 23rd, 1902. P. Bock and Co. Dear Sirs, —I am writing you a testimonial. I was suffering from Lumbago for some years I tried a good many remedies before I tried your Rheumatic Powc'er, I took yours by directions, and was relieved after the third dose. I have not felt any symptoms Bince. One tin cured me. Thanking you for the same.—Yours truly, L B. Wmbb." Bock's Rheumatic Powder, p/ice 3' 6', Bock's Bilsam, price Is 6d, Bock's Powder for the Liver, Stomach and Blood, price Is, Bock's Herb Extract, an infallible cure for toothache, Is, and Bock's Neurnlgi.i Drops, price Is 6d, may be obtained of all the leading stores and chemists. —Advt J. B. Oonnett, Esq., of this town, writes o Messrs Claphim Brothers as follows : " I have used your Patent Horse Stop and fi dit perfectly eff ctive. When I used the holder for the first time I left my horse harnessed in the gig for over two hours, and on returning found him quite safe. I find the holder so convenient that I keep one permanently attached to my gig." Sold by D. Bery and 00., the Co-op Store, and M Bam son.—Advt. WHEN "RHEUMO" GOES IS RHEUMATICS GO OUT I HPHVT tells the story of "Bheumo." It J_ is a solvent of uric acid, and Nature's mode of solution. It is the ex-ess uric acid in the system that causes Rheumatism, Sciatica, Gout, Gravel, and kindred complaints, and Kheumo is tha medicine that cures. In diseises dependent upon a uric acid diathesis, it is a remedy of extraordinary potency. Rheumo is a medicine—not a linimmt. Rheumo, ii a liquid—not a pill. Rheume acts promptly and effectively, "Rheumo Conquers Rnenma<ism." Sold by all chemists and stores at 2j 6d and it 6d per bottle 5 Important to those about to many Tber» is a variety of presents to choose from for ev ry purchaser of a wedding rin; at J. H. Parker's, neit railway crossing, Devons'.rest, New Plymouth.— Advt tc Influenza is always more or less preva knt at Oris season of the year. • This disease is very similar to a severe cold and if alovve i to take its courte is liable to cause erious results. '1 he best treatment for influenza is to avoid exposure and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, i his medic'ne gives immediate relief, and if used as directed, will ward off all dangerous conseuencea. It leaves the t ystem in a natural and healthy condition. It always cure 3 and cures quickly, New Plymouth Co-opera'ive Society sells it. Price Is 8d; .big size, 3s. -Advt. ; WADiVS WOTU PIGS-lhe Wonder[ful Worm Worriers—are always effective' in boxes evervwhere —Aolvv