NEWS OF THE DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 58, 12 March 1904, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Nominations for the Star Club's sports on Easter Monday close tonight with Mr J, Elliott

Anxiety to figure in the prisoner's dock is not a feature of the race yel there seemed unite a rush for seats therein at ilu- laud ballot yesterday.

U is reported that Messrs Pickett and liullot have purchased a sawmill in the Auckland district 'and contemplate leaving New Plymouth at via early date.

It has been decided that the cerc'»o»y of laying the foundation stone oi the new Primitive Methodist Church in Quern street shall take place on Thursday next. On Wednesday next Air Newton King will offer for sale Mr Frank Roberts' charming residence "Woodlands," on the Carrington Road. Mr Roberts is leaving for Home'.

The President of the Sydney Hoard of Health is of opinion that the plague lias been re-introduced through tlie medium of Queensland produce.

An additional loan of £23 000 making £33.000 in all, was yesterday authorised by ITokitika ' ratepayers for water supply, drainage, and sanitation purposes.

The proprietors of the Melbourne Clothing Company have an advertisement on page 3, left hand side ol wanted column, which should prove of interest to those studying thrill and economy^

The s.s. lonic, leaving Welliigtou on March 31, will he the next • stl ' ;l I' for dairy produce and will be followed by the s.s. liuapeliu, leaving the same port on April 14th.

At the request of King Menelik of Abyssinia, a Russian scientific expedition has been organised bv the Minister for Finance, and 'starts shortly to explore auriferous districts at the source of the While -Nile. ..._ :i j -Mr S. [',. White has disposed of his business to Messrs Side Bros., whose lease will shortly expire. Mr White has purchased' Sir Ungues' drapery business and the balance of his lease, and will shortly commence business in his new premises. The Associated English Chambers of Commerce have adopted a resolution that while favouring measures for negotiation, they ■•commend that there be a Royal Commission to inquire into the nations fiscal policy. News from South Africa states that Captain Voss was showing the Tilikum in Natal with great success. Over 20,000 people had paid for admission at Maritzburg and Durban to inspect the little ocean craft.

A gentleman who drew a section of land in the early part of Hie ballot yesterday upbraided himself for having accepted that plot, when he found later in the afternoon fhat he could have the option of taking or leaving some more desirable sections in the same district.

As showing lite Star Club's appreciation of the services of Messrs Allen and Humphries on the football field, their re-eh-rlion as captain and vice-captain respectively of the club was carried last night bv hearty acclamation. The same compliment was accorded to Mr R. Cullender, the retiring secretary.

A reminder is given of the anniversary services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church to-morrow. Rev. Ivo 10. Uertram will occupy the pulpit and services will be held at 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. In the afternoon prizes will lie presented to the Sabbath school scholars.

A boy who was called in yesterday to draw a marble from the ballot-box in the land ballot was rewarded by the selector with a couple of half-crowns. The little chap seemed mightily pleased with his luck, but declined to enjoy his pleasure alone. Finding that his sister hud only a penny to bless herself with lie promptly paid over half his gains, and looked more delighted than ever.

The State Governor of South Australia, presiding at the ■■enten«ry meeting of the British and Foreign llible Society, said thev had federated Australia on several questions. Could they not federate in defence of their' religion ■> The hops had been expressed Hint he would slay long, and he could assure the meeting that he could only stay long enough to see them demand to gel back the Bible in schools. It would please them I est. of all.

A meeting of the ladies' committee in charge of arrange nts lor the Taranaki Riiles bazaar next month was held yesterday, Mrs It. Cock presiding. Various matters of detail were dealt with, positions of stalls decided upon, and other arrangements made. It is considered certain the function will be a great success. Among the new itcms to be introduced' is a competition for squads of four men from any volunteer or cadet corps within the Taranaki district.

The land ballot held yesterday occupied from 11. o'clock iii the forenoon until a few minutes to four. The Commissioner, Mr Mackenzie is to be congratulated on his business-like methods which alone prevented the proceedings from dragging along until darkness set in. -Many of I hose present wished to develop their talkative powers, and certainly made some gallant attempts to teach Mr Mackenzie how to conduct the ballot, but in each case they had to give way. either acknowledging that they knew a great deal less than Ihev previously thought, or submitting to Mr Mackenzie's ruling thut they were " out of order."

The Prince of Wales, as landlord of certain property in White Hart Square, Kensington—part of the liuchy of Cornwall—was the subject of a recoiuinendaiion by a coroner's jury in Lanibclh. An elderly woman named Clarke, the wife of a cah-driver, missed her footing while going upstairs, and as there was no rail to the staircase she fell to the floor below, and was fatally injured. It appeared that, there was no inspection of the Royal property,where tenants were of long standing, but if complaints were made repairs were once executed. No complaint had been made of the absence of a stairrail. To the verdict of accidental death the jury added a rider, "That the landlord should be compelled to provide handrails,"-

On Thursday an enjoyable musical evening was given by the Christian Endeavour Society at the Old People's Home, and was much appreciated by the inmates of the home. The Stratford School Committee has written to the New Plymouth Borough Ouuiicil, thanking it for kindnesses conferred on the children on the occasion of the recent seaside excursion. Anyone in want of a nice resi- , deuce should inspect Mr E. Roberts' I property, "Woodlands," near the I Recreation Grounds. This is a j charming little spot, situated on ' high ground, and well sheltered. The property is for absolute sale, as Mr Itobei'Vs is going back to England. The borough foreman has been working extra long hoars latch, and iias always done excellent work for ihe borough. Since the new contracts and drainage works have been going on, the maintenance of lights has kept him hard at work from seven to seven, morning to evening. His wages will be raised by two shillings per day during the continuance of loan works. A stalwart son of the soil strode into the Courthouse yesterday morning, just prior to the commencement of the land ballot, ami appropriated a chair at the counsel table. Constable Buttimore hurriedly informed him that the Commissioner wanted that chair, but that the visitor could be accommodated on the other side of ihe building. Passing across the room. Ike eve of the visitor rested on the seat in the prisoner's dock, and thinking that a good place from which to witness the proceedings, suggested to the constable that he might, sit there. The constable assented, and amidsl the hearly laugliter of those present, he seated himself in the dock. Disregarding the stigma that that is supposed to attach itself to anyone who has occupied this undesirable compartment, it was made quite the fashionable quarter, and was soon taxed to its utmost with interested laud-hunters. Yesterday morning the truant officer had a batch of informations against parents who had neglected to send their children to school in compliance with the provisions of the School Attendance Act. In the first case, Mrs Sycamore, the mother of the child pleaded that the pupil had been ill, and a doctor's certificate was produced. The defendant was asked to comply in future with the provisions of the Act. In the next case, the teacher of the school seemed to have lost patience with th\3 parent, and instructed the Inspector not to deal leniently any longer. The defendant stated that the boy was not kept at home except for illness, but he admitted the boy did not attend school on Tuesdays. The Bench imposed a fine of os and 7s costs. William Hine explained that he had token the pupil from the school, thinking that he was exempt, as he had passed the fourth standard. The truant inspector had been served with the regular notices. Pined 5s and 7s costs. Messrs R. Cock and W. P. Russell were the presiding Justices. Mr (Irayburn, a gentleman of large tanning experience in Canada, bus written the Rev. John Nixon that he will be at New Plymouth on March 12. Mr Orayburn will preach on Sunday morning in the Brougham Street Hull* Money is scarce just now and people are complaining that thev are experiencing great difficulty in'plnc'"g their loans. The Provident Building Society are offering ' excellent terms, ami it would „ a v in. lending borrowers to call on ' the Secretary, Mr 11. A. Pennon. and see lor themselves how easy things are made for them by 'the soImportant to eufTercrs from Rheumatism.—The proprietors of Book'is RHEUMATIC POWDER wish it known that every tin of their powder is sold wiLh a guarantee. All Chemists or Storekeepers are authorised to refund the price paid to those not having benefited by the use ol it. Close on 500 Cured Cases are : known to the proprietors, and the ; following ai-o a few of those who . have kindly consented to have their I names mentioned to induce other suf- ; ferers to also benefit by the use of ■ Bock's Rheumatic Powder—L. It. Webb, Makotuku ; Thos. A. Pruden, Elt.haiu ; .Dimes Harvey, Mrs Hart! and Mary Ann Hodder, Ashhurst ;' • W. H. Lukies, Pohangina; Joseph Cumnierlield, Foxtail ; Maurace McCullum and Albert Burgos, Waihi ; 11. E. Dean, Patea ; John Douglas', Hampden, (Hugo. Sold at all chemists mid stores, 3/0 per tin. TROUBLED WITH SCIATICA. Let Rheiimo cure you ! It has cured others. The positive assurance of James A. Capper, Lyell Bay, i should convince you. Mr Capper, writing on Peb. 1, says :—" I was ■ much troubled with sciatica pains, and ut times I could get no sleep. Following the advice of a friend I . tried a bottle of Riieumo, and that bottle drove awuy the sciatica pains. That has been three months ago and they have not returned since. If they do, Riieumo is the medicine I shall go for." Mr Capper's confl- . donco comes from experience. Sold by chemists arid stores at 2s 6d and 4s (id per bottle. Wholesale agents N.Z. Drug Co.*