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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 259, 1 December 1903, Page 3

Rigid Dairy Inspection. (Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 30. The cows supplying dairies which furnish the city are being tested for tuberculosis by the Department of Agriculture. On Thursday eighteen cows were slaughtered by order oi Mr T. MacPherson, Inspector, and to-day twenty-one were destroyed. On one farm seven out of twelve cows were condemned, and the inspection generally promises to be lalarming. The inspectoral staff is determined' to stamp out tuberculosis in Canterbury. Arrangement's are being made to have all dairy cattle submitted for sale at Addirugton tested before being' put up tor auction. The work of investigation and destruction is to be carried out in the most complete and drastic manner, and inspectors hope in a few months' time that the district will be quite free from the disease. H E A T K E ROYAL, NEW PLYMOUTH. Under direction of Mr J. C. WilliamThe Greatest Musical Event that has ever taken place in New Plymouth. THURSDAY EVENING NEXT ADA CROSSLEY, ADA CROSSLEY, First and Only Appearance of Australia's Famous Contralto, Assistod by a RARE COMBINATION OF EXCELLENCE, MR PERCY GRAINGER, Pianist. MR JACQUES JACOBS, Violinist. MR W. A. PETERKIN, Basso. HERR BENNO SCHEREK.Mus. Dir. The Box Plan for RESERVED SEATS (10s) is NOW OPEN at the Colonial Piano Co.'s Rooms. FOUR HUNDRED UNRESERVED 5s TICKETS, admitting to Stalls, are now on sale at the Box Office. HALF-A-CROWN TICKETS May bo purchased at the Doors on the night of the concert. Intending l Patrons are advised to book or purchase early. Opening of Baths and Band Rotunda. THE opening ceremony of the Band Rotunda and the naming of the E Reserve will take place on Thursday afternoon, December 3, at 2 o'clock, on the new Band Rotunda, when the public are cordially invited to attend. The official opening of the Municipal Baths will take place at the Baths at 2.30 o'clock on the same afternoon. R. COCK, Mayor.

ST. MARY'S SUNDAY SCHOOL. Christmas Tree and Sale of Work on FRIDAY', 4th DECEMBER. Produce, Provision, and Cake Stall. Afternoon Tea. Proceeds in aid of Sunday School Doors open at 2, and again at 7 p.m. Admission : Adults, one shilling ; Children, sixpence. DIAMOND JUBILEE OP THE PLANTING OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN TARANAKI. St. Mary's Church, New Plymouth. SUNDAY, December 6, 1903 : Holy Communion, 8 a.m. ; Morning Prayer, 10 a.m. ; Holy Communion, 11 a.m. ; Service for Men, 3 p.m. ; Evening Prayer, 7 p.m. Preacher : The Bishop. Children's Service, 3 p.m. ; address by the Archdeacon. Collection at all the services, in aid of the Govett Memorial Fund. MONDAY, December 7, 1903 : Public Meeting in Theatre Royal, 8 p.m.. Chair taken by Mr C. W. Govett. Addresses by the Bishop, and Mr Henry Drown and Mr W. H. Skinner. NEW PLYMOUTH- AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. OPENING OF SALTWATER BATHS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. AQUATIC CARNIVAL (Under the Rules of the N.Z. Amateur Swimming Association). Swimming Races, Diving, Water Polo PROGRAMME. | 1. 25yds Handicap (open) ; first prize £l, second ss. 2. Polo Match. 3. 25yds Handicap (boys under 13) ; first prize 7a Od, second 2s. 4. Springboard Dive (flight, entry, and recovery) ; first prize 10s, second 2s 6d. 5. Polo Match. 6. 50yds Handicap (boys under 16) ; first prize 10s, second 2s Gd. 7. 50yds Handicap (open) ; first 1 prize 20s, secpnd as. I 8. Polo Match. 9. Neat Header from 15ft stage • lust pnzu 10s, second 2s 6d 10. 100 yds Handicap (open) ; first prize 30s, second 10s TO COMMENCE AT 2.30 p m All competitors must we ftr correct bathing costume, and must be membeis of a club affiliated to the NZ Amateur Swimming Association. Admission. ----- 1/ H. M. BAUCHOPE, Hon. Secretary. TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Metropolitan Show HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, PIGS, DOGS, DAIRY PRODUCE, ETC. AT NEW PLYMOUTH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1903. Largely increased number and value of Prizes for Jerseys and other Dairy Stock. SEVERAL GOLD MEDALS, Messrs Lovell and Christmas, Ltd.'s Challenge Trophy, value £75. The Taranaki A. & P. Society's Trophy of 1902, value £25.. ENTRIES CLOSE ON SATURDAY, 28th NOVEMBER. Catalogues can be obtained from th» Secretary, THQS. q, KELSEy,