LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7906, 23 August 1905, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The exprea traifl last night brought numbora of .visitors Da town for t,o<)ay'e football match Members of the Km Plymouth 'A. and 1). hockey teams, tpd any other players, are askod to meet at the raceco'irso ground to-morrow afternoon lor practico. Mrs Deberell, u resident of Taratm, was • ilnutjod to the local hospital on 'J LSdoy suffering from a fractured tli.tfh, snstained by Klippiny owr a step. Eltii.vm has decided to asphalt its streets. An expert in this line states that ihe work will be useless' if only a lew inches of tarred metal are used. A proper splid foundation and a couple of foot of asphalt, he says, will lc necessary to stand the wean thcr und traffic of EltJiam.

Preparations for tho cammenceinjnt oi pumping at the bore are proceeding. Our statement that pumping had commencod on Monday was an inad\Crtent error ; so far the work in connection with the casinjjs has not bei-n completed. It will be a. few days more before a start, witp the pumping is made. The result is being looked forward to with unabated interest. Mr F. D. Holdsworth, postmaster at New Plymouth, informs us that the Telegraph Department is advise! by Doubtless Bay that the statement that the Atlantic and Pacific cables are overwhelmed with messages bearing on tho Peace Conference refers to the Commercial Pacific Cable, amd not to tihe State-owned cable, which is not interfered with. Election affairs are brightening up in South Taranfciki. Mr B. C. Robbins, tho Opposition and Prohibition candidate, will sltart on an organising tour im a few days, and from letters he haa received he expects 'to form sitrong committees in various parts of hia electorate. Mr McOuire (Opposition) is afi'tn.iiy |on the warjMtli, and Mr Major, ' the present mender, has delivered a series of addresses. There is talk of further Candidates appearing.

A meeting of the Council of the i'uranaki Chamber of Commerce will i,e held to-day, when some important i usiness will be brought forward. The Council will consider suggestions to take steps to urge the rmmediau

prosecution of the survey for th« .Stratford—opunako railway, and the extension of the Currington Hond to ..pen up further country. The matter of encouraging the export of New /.valanU produce direct to the Lancashire markets is another subject before the Chamber. South Taranpiki medicps are now . ndergoing various .changes. For a

. tort, Drs. Harrison artd Maclagan, f Eltham and Kaponga, w?re Competing with Dr. Noonan, of Kaponga, i - viic versa. The competition was

lot of the milk-and-water variet) ■'itacr. Now the last-named has sold i;is practice to Drs. Harrison and .Maclagan, and at the end of this •leek takes up the practioe of I>'. .lood, of Manaia. The two gentle,.ien who have been running counter ,o each other at Kaponga, have made themselves very popular in many ways, and the town can ill afford -to lose either of them. A rumour was in circulation last, light to the effect that startling disclosures had tern mado in connection vith the "Voucher" incident. The ■tory went tne rounds that Captain '.ddon had confessed that themoney s ad been passed through the Trea;ury, and had been received by him. Jritics of Jhe present Administration vero jtiibilant, but their joy will

•_robably be short-lived, as the Press

Vssociation telograms do not mention anythimjj of the kind. Of course n the face of the recent statutory deluratirn. th i tule was discountod Ji.v nost thinking people. At Monday's meeting of the Hospital Board an admirable set rule* for the Conduct of the consumptive annexe was adopted. The members, of the Hoard insisted the annexe buildings in the afternoon, when it was decided to invite tenders for the erection of a lounge shelter room for the male patients, nt a Cost not to exceed £65, on a site west of the male ward. The female patients ha\e Uiv verandah in the front and at the side of the administration block nt their disposal. The Hoard also decided to forward to oil medical practitione.s throughout the district a copy of thr resolution passed by the lioaid a month or so als'O, deciding not to admit consumptives to the annexe who are resident outside of the Tar«nuki Hospital district. The managing of the I'nion Steam Ship Company (Mr .James Mills) paid a' toief visiit to Xew -Plymouth o)i Tuesday. 11/ 1 arrivtd in the morning by the Takapuna from the North, and at noon continued his journey S.nith by the same vessel. Mr Mills took Vie opportunity of inppc<'tii|lK the harbour improvements. and expressed complete satisfaction at the work done. The ]||- troleum boring operations were also inspected with interest, Mr Fair explaining' the [josiition to the visitor, who regards the indication* as very promising. l>urin< the forenoon Mr Mills also discussed shipping matters with Mr .J. 1!. Connett {(Chairman of the Harbour Hoard), in particular the additional Is levied by the llqird as passeaiger tax, which comes" into force at the beginning of September. It is understood that the increase has to be approved by the Government. The New Plymouth Howling Club celebrated its annual social gathering at the Old Freemasons' Hall on Tuesday evening, when there' was an enjoyable gathering of members and friends. A delightful dance programme was kept up till a late hour.

„nd during the evening songs were contributed by Messrs Tobias (Auckland) and A)pc Hill, the numbers be-

ing very much appreciated. The musit was excellent at the hands of Mr Melt innon Bain's line orchestra, an I this materially added to the success of the evening. An interesting feature of the function was the presentation to members of 'tho prizes won On the bowling green during tho past season. A dainty Supper was provided by thq jajlios, tind the supper room decorations made quite a picture, bunting, evergreens, garden flowers, and wattle blossoms blendirw with pretty effect), while the tables also were tastefully laid. At the con elusion of the gaieties, the President (Mr .-las. I Villi) thanked the visitors (or tj'ivir attendance, and Congratulated those responsible for the arrangements on an exceedingly pleasant evening. Before dispersing, the company, at Mr Paul's request, saity tlw tiiuc-honourod "Auld Laiy; Syne."

Several special articles make the August number of Life a notable one. The is a magnificently-illus-trateh dcscrip(.ipn of his trip through Canada, by the Editor, Dr. Fitchelt, who, in his crisp, convipciifg style, tells of the beauties and resourpej oj "Our Lady of the Snows," and the methpds being adopted by the Government to advertise the country. This is the'first pf the series of articles Dr. Fitchett is t!> write on bis present trip, under the geperal title ot "What an Australian Sees Abroad." The photos which accompany tfje article are the finest Canadian views we lf/j.ve seen, and arc excellently reproduced. A/jptfier article of local interest is contributed by J, Lavington Bonython, who gives °a brief sketch of the adventurous career of Colonel Light, the founder of Adelaide, to whom, he savs, the capital of South Australia owfs its situation, its fine streets, awl Its symmetrical squares. This article is also illustrated, as is the one on lu-na-fishing at Avalon, an exciting sport capitally described by an expert. There is a fine photo of President Roosevelt : the man of ; the hour. "Rolf Boldrewood" contributes his usual stirring tale of early days; and the various departments, covering almost every phase of outdoor and indoor life, are very strong.

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, for poughs and Colds never fails. 4s Gd.

A family in the Kaponja district is «aid to ha-e cleared £319 by milking on sbaris .j-st season.

The '"no-liccnse" organiser expects tint the local optiM poll will wipe out the liqtor licenses in the H&wera electorate, A recruiting sergeant from the Royal New Zealand Artillwyr visited. Stratford last week, and lired many local youths with military fervour. Several have made application lor enrolment.

As an indication of the early spring it may be mentioned that plum trees arc in full blossom on the Eltliam Koad, near Kaponga. Tl:e grass in that district is growing freely, and feed is abundant.

With regard to the reported sale of I a thousand i'oxes of the Midhirst Dairy Factory's butter at 10id per pound, we arc informed that tlie produce is to be delivered at vai'ious times during the year. Country visitors proclaim loudly against the ,'actiou of the Rugby Union in playing to-day's match on the racecourse. One man says he well recollects the time when the gentle breezes there almost stopped horses from clearing the hurdles, and in ttiat case, what chance oi raising a football against this northerly breeze ? It is stated by the Southland Times that the 2,600 tons of cargo which the Mamari brings to Blutt Harbour is the greatest quantity of imports that has ever been brought to that port from Home in one bottom. They congratulate the Importers' Association on the'results of their eßorts to secure direct shipments.

On Monday, September 4, Mr Newton King will sell on Mr P. Murphy's j farm at Warca the whole of the lat>ttr's dairy stock, consisting of 71 early calvers, 14 heifers (springing and in calf), and onej Shorthorn, bull, besides horses, and a mare (siiintefi to Arawa), spuing dqay and harness, and nine milk Canst.

Mr W. K. Frethey, a cadet in the accountants' branch (says the ManaWatu Times), a few days ago passed the sotting test of the Postal Examination. The test was made under the supervision of Mr B. Tait, Chief Clerk of the Wellington Post Office, when the candidate sorted 500 letters in thirteen minutes with only three errors.

Whether Winnipeg is the most famous of liars or electricities (says exchange) we know not, but it claims that in cold weather electricity Is so abundant that it is quite eat>y to light the gas with a spark from, the finger when matches arc not handy by merely shuffling a few paces over the carpet and then holding the finher to the burner.—Exchange. One of the most solid of the rising towns in Taranaki is Kaponga, nine miles from Eltham on tlte ElthamOpunako Road. New businesses have opened lately, and the residents have just attained the dignity of living in a duly constituled town district. One thing necessary to make it a humming farmers' centre is the establishment of an auctioneer.

Those in search of Innd should not miss the sale by Ml NqwtomKing, on Saturday next, of Mr I'. Murphy's two sections at Warea. Tho properties, consisting of 130 and 89 acres respectively, are situated on a

metalled road, within a mile and a half of scjiool, factory, and store. The upset price, £B i>er acre, is exceptionally low for that class of land.

The longest span of iny bridge ye erected will be placed in the cu.ii ti lever bridge now under constructioi

across the St. Lawrence river at Quebec. This bridge is being constructed with two approach spans ol 270 ft. each, two shore arms 500 ft. i;i length, and a great central span ol 1800 ft, which is the longest yet built by 90ft., the Forth bridge Jjeing next.

The annual meeting ol the Taianaki Teachers' Institute was held at Stratford on Saturday. Mr F. A. Tyrer, President, briefly, addressed the large number present, and stated that the prospects of the teaching profession in the colony arc now blighter than for many years past. The election of officers resulted President, Mr j A. Tyrer (re-elected) ; Vice-presi-dents, Miss Hogg and Mr Grant; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr A. Gray; Executive, Messrs Dempsey, Wyllie, Allan, Evans and Penlington ; Auditor, Mr W. J. Evans. The matter of appointing a delegate to the annual coifcrencc was left to the Secretary. An extraordinary incident happened in the Aix-les-Bains touring races recently. The cars were returning froni a trip in the high lands above Annccy, and were descending the terribly steep Col du Pamie, when the driver of a Darracq car, through recklessness, failed to lake a corner, and the vehicle shot over a precipitous slope. At this spot there are three trees, ajid the car, by great good fortune, caught in the branches of the. There it hung suspended over the land 1500 feet below. Four people were in the car at the time, and of these three Were able to remain in it until they were rescued. The fourth occupant, however, was thrown forward, and was caught in the branches of another tree sixteen feet below, unhurt, save for a few scratches. That life is filled with romantic episodes, even when it seems most prosaic, is evidenced by the following instance (says the Bruce Herald), ror some lime an advertisement appeared in the Otago Daily Times asking for the whereabouts of Mr Godwin Laming. This did not come under Mr Laming's observation until the other day, when, upon receiving his usual supply of bread, he read the advertisement in a portion of the paper in which the bread had been wrapped. He at once put himself into communication with the advertiser, and received the welcome intelligence that be had fallen into » legacy of £12,000. Mr Laming, who was employed in a fUxmill at Fairfax when he discovered his luck, is well known in Central Otago, where for a number of years he was employed rabbiting on various stations.

The Argus reports that a special meeting of the Eltham High School Committee was held on Saturday to po))sider a complaint lodged by Mr P. Death, alleging that his nephew, James aim, had ii;ccn excessively (logged by the headmaster, Mr Thomas. Proceedings were in committee, and were very protracted, tire meeting not terminating ti(l a few minutes alter midnight. The following resolution was carried and ordered to be forwarded to the Wanganui Education Board; That the punishment inflicted on James Sim by the headmaster, Mr Thomas, was excessive. It was further resolved, That in the opinion of this committee the practise of punishing boys on the seat of the trousers (the head ■down) is de-» grading and that the Education H- bc , rc q«ested to issue a reguation Prohibiting this lorm of punishment in the presence of girls. At the social RratJiering of thp New ling Club on Tuesday J;' g ' * h « opportunity was taken oJ 0 ' successful prjzojwinners with the trppjjies vxm during last season, 'j'he President (Mr Jas. laiil) in making the presentations, remarked uj>on the absence from the Hit of wmners of .tho older members, sn<i said it was evident that the joimgor plaj-pra were pomijfc fox tlu jront, and from the suctess nclilevpd last season were worthily upholding the reputation of the club, 'J'he trophies were awarded as follows li(c ginners' prize. Mr L, llullot : "rtmwinner.s 1 prize." Mr A, K, Watkins, (he runner-up being Mr 1,. M. Monteilh; handicap singles, Mr H. GoM-' water ; handicap pairs, Me&srs If. W;ird awl Cecil Wright. The Club's , handsome champion cup, which was if competition for eight years, was finally won last yo ar by Mr X. T). Gray. Following an oid-establish«l c.ustom, Mr Grhy has pivsented the dub with a cup to take the place oi I hat which lie feas secured, and tho n»'w trophy will be handed over at tire annual meeting..

r The TroCajdoro publishes in this issue the bill-of-fare for today's dinDeri

Mr Newton Hnjj advortiDea prime I fresh i&ctory bUttxr, |in loU«, ■for delivery tiila ,wcpk« As an indication ot the prospects of the dairying season, it is rumoured that the Kaponga Daily Company have received and refused an oher ot 10J<1 per peund for the season's output oi butter. The report lacks official comfirmation. Attention is directed to the tendi*is being called by the Dorougu Council lor grubbing furae ut tne abattoir Merve. 'the work will bo let In sections, and will afford a th inoe of employment to any person at present out of work.

Shortly after tne declaration of peace in South Africa, the High Commissioner decided to send a party of Boers as agricultural delegates on a tour of British colonics to study and report upon the dilierent methods of agriculture and stock-raising that luey saw. The delegates were selected from amongst prisoners oi ! war, and duly visited New Zealand. The results of this tour are set lorth in a volume, "Agriculture within the Lmpire," a copy oi which nas reached us from the Department of Agriculture at Pretoria. In retiring to New Zealand, the delegates express their thanks to the Premier and the Secretary for Agriculture for the interest they displayed in the visitors' tour. In conclusion, they, say "It was with a feeling akin to sadness that we put out to sea, leaving .behind us this land of snow-capped mountains, far-reaching "ords, luseious fjruits^ and fragrant flowers—the fairest oi the Empire's colonies, the Paradise of the South."

D Battery (Wellington) reminiscences were flying round like shrapnel wheH the old members of the Battery entertained the present members last week. Captain Warren, who captained the Battery for the term preceding Major Moorhouse's last term ot office, referred to past officers, from Sir Patrick Buckley, Colonel Pearce, Captain JVloorfoouse, Captain M'Credie (afterwards Major), Major Moorhouse, Guy Johnston, Lieutenants M'Tavish, Fox, and Pearce. Not having time to go in for efficer's work, and being anxious to set an example in the defence of his country, Sir Jas. Prendergast served as a gunner. Major Warren expressed regret at Hie absence of Major Moorhouse (who is at Heme), and pleasure at the presence of C.P.O. Davenport (Wellington Navals), Sergeant Holmes, an old sergeant ofi th« D Battery, now in Auckland, and many grey-haired ex-Battery veterans whose names he did not know. Ar-mour-Sergeant Christie, who served U ? D Patrick Buckley, told how the Battery, when manoeuvring at Island Bay, did wha-l o tii,c?raJ Wliitmore had just declared impossible—got its guns to the top of the two highest peaks on the left side of the J?" 8 , was do,lc utxler Captain M Lredic. Another speaker said a monument to the Battery was the gun which had been diawn up Mount Victoria, and which now stands there overlooking the citv,

Everyone is on the lookout for bargains and barpainp of the best kind in clocks, WiiUChes, jewellery, solid si 1ver awl electroplated goods of hiirh quality, by best makers, may be SCCro:l ~t J. 11. Parker's, next raihvav '•loSsing, Devon Street, New ]>iy_ mouth. Note carefully-Only a Cases left of very fine American 8-<lttV striking clocks at 12s (id each." '

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For Children's Hacking Cough a( night, Woods' Great peppermint Cure. Is €d.