LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7995, 6 December 1905, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Am experienced fnrmtT recommends llii' brush and currycomb for cows. He says clean hair means dean milk. There is logic in it. ('. •). Morris, the well known sprinter, is anxious to hack himself for t]0l) lo run any man in Xew Zealand a match over three distances from "5 to l:i() yards, Surely this is a Xew V.t iland record, says an exchange. An election address given by Mr McOath, a candidate for Xapicr, at I'livc the rtt h Pr night, lasted exactly ten minutes! The countries relatively richest in horses and honied stock are Argentina and I'rugtiay. Austria has the mo.st .sheep; Scrvia the greatest relative windier of pigs lo population. The poorest in horses is Italy; in cattle, Portugal; in sheep, Belgium ; in hogs, (irceee. A Sydney journal observes: —"lt is a significant fact that while three Slates in which legislation to compel the destruction of fruit pests is in force have developed a prolitablc export trade in apples with London. Xew South Wales which ha> no legislation, does not ship a solitary case of apples." As showing how the policy of the (ioveriiinenl was gradually losing its original characteristics, Mr Duncn. who is opposing the lion. I'. 11. Mills for Ihe Wairau seal, <pio(ed the late Mr Ralhince as saying that the scheme of education inaugurated by himself was superior to any system of centralisation, and that he would strenuously oppose aiiv ell'or! lo cenlralisethc work of the Department.

J)r. Magee, Bishop of Peterborough said : " I declare, strange as such a declaration may sound coming from one of my profession, that I should say it would be better that England should be free than that England should be sober. I would distuu'tly sobriety, buftnse

Tho Central School examinations will conclude this morning. A monster Catholic bazaar is to be opened nt Eltliam on Thursday, and will extend over five days. Tho polls closo this evening at 0 o'clock prompt, not at 7 o'clock, as stated by some people. The visit of the Strand Theatre Company, who will give performances here on Thursday and Friday next, is being anticipated with much pleasure, and scats are being booked in large numbers. An unruly dog in charge of still more unruly cattle was responsible for an extensive, waste of a drover's lung power in Courtenay street yesterday afternoon. But for the town environments the language would probably have been sultry and sulphurous. In our local yesterday dealing with St. Joseph's Fete we referred to Miss Clark's costume being that of the Queen of the Fairies. It should have read "Queen of tho Fete." The fairy queen's attire is equally gorgeous, but of a different nature, of course.

The Rev. Sydney Smith, Dean of St. Paul's says:—" There has been in all Governments a great deal of absurd canting about the consumption of spirits. We believe the best plan is to lei people drink what they like and wear what they like ; to make no sumptuary laws either for the belly or the back."—Advt. Tho public have subscribed fairly liberally to the Central School prize fund. Messrs. Dempsey (principal), Burnside, and Harding selected the prizes yesterday afternoon, and these will be presented on Friday at the " breaking-up" of the school for the Christmas holidays.

The winding up of the 1901 Carnival and Exhibition business is now completed, tho ihial act being performed last Monday, when the small surplus was divided amongst the contributing guarantors. A vote of thanks to the liquidators was passed, and it was decided to hand over to the Eccrealion Grounds Board the only uurcalisable asset —the turnstiles. We understand that the Police are determined to deal severely with all cases of egg-tlirowing and other forms of hooliganism that may occur this evening, and to do their utmost to preserve order. With the aid of constables in plain clothes they will be prepared for emergencies, so that this warning should prepare disturbers of the peace for a time of rcckmiin;!. A conference of tli™ lioinan Catholic Clergy in Taranaki was held in New Plymouth yesterday. There were present ltev. Dean McKrnnn, and liev. Father McManus, of N'ew Plymouth, Kcv. Father Power, of Haw-era; liev. Father llnire, Kapong.i; and liev, Fathrr Mcfirath, Pate.i. Those from the southern portion of the district returned home by the afternoon train. The yacht Kia On, which went ashore at Opotiki, his, it is reported been sold to local parlies, who expect to float her off the beach outside the entrance to the h-irboiir. Fr.imlhis il msy be inferred lti.it Captain 0. Warwick, who was the only occupant of the vessel at the lime of the wreck, the other members of the crow having left her al Taurangii, has decided to abandon the project of sailing to London and back.

The Eight llev. Lord A. C. Harvey, D.D.. Bishop of Bath and Wells, says : ■—" I cannot agree with those who think it would be either fair, just or wi.-e to make it impossible for persons lo obtain what you call intoxicating drinks, f believe they are given by God for use; T believe they have their use, and that the only fault arises when we come to use these things intemperately. In this matter I judge for others as I judge for myself. Beer, like other things is not intoxicating except when used to excess, and therefore I for one should be very sorry to deprive the'' working man of what 1 believe is given to him to assist, his strength, and to be a comfort to him after a hard day's work."—Advt. There was almost a clean short at the S.M. Court yesterday morning, the only case bving ,an application for a prohibition order against u !.•. cal ivshlr.nl. This was adjourned by the S.M., .v.- t. Hutchison, the whole business occupying only a few minutes. This wann weather is having the effect, of im-.ltiny the winter snows on -Mount Kgiiront, and already people are arranging mountain, picnics. Mr L'ollis, a member of the \oitli Ivgmont .Mountain House Comniittc>>. informs us lint this season there will .i JC an additional attraction. Hell's Falls are gem-rally admired by all who have simi them, Imt in the past the niiinln-rs havu /'ljoen comparatively small owing to the somewhat dUtieult access. At: prrsvnt nu-n are at work forming a good track to the falls. [Which will thus be easily accessible to all.

At Christchiircli on Monday, Jessie C ratio m, oO Ohnupo, Auckland, claimed from Max Herz, d l.'i"-ist church, jsurgton, tho sum of £.">UO general [damages, and £274 special damages sustained as thofusult of, unskilful treatment and negligence., Ttn, surgvnn, it appears, undertook to straighten a,club foot for 30 guineas, but whilst under treatment tho patient lost four loos. The sole oT the foot became affected Willi gangrene and failed to heal. Skin grafting operations folrtAvvd, and ii'.ui-itifT claimed thy doctor also removed a. pure of flesh from her right calf to be'stitched on (lie sole of ,bo fool; this hail to-be removed, as it failed to heal it ml started to decompose. An Auckland doctor cured the wounds in her foot and leg'. She h now unable lo walk, and is likely to become a permanent cripple.

When a cow Is about half dead is a poot time to think of buying n drench. Every fanner who runs his tarm on a business basiß knows bj experience that it pays handsomely to drench each cow immediately af ter Calving. You cannot atlord to risk the life of a valuable animal vhen you can gPt SYKES' DHENCH fe.r Is Gd packet or 16s dozen from stores. If you are a progi-essive dairyman you will dlwa' s keep a supply at hand. The Cost of SYKES' DRENCH is small in com parison to the value obtained from Its use. It acts as a preventative of abortion for the ensuing season, milk fever, etc., to say nothing- of rendering milk fit for the factory a day sooner. Just landed—Our nrst, consignment of Xruas jewellery and solid silverware. Now on view in our windowrings, new brooches, new bangles, new solid silver goods. Quality the very best, Good value beyond dispute. Carefully note the address : J. H. Parker, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Optician, next railway crossing, Devon Street Central, New Plymouth.* The test of time is the infallible test. If a remedy has real merit it , will stand this searching trial Kheumo stands the test triumphantly. '. Ever since it was introduced some i three years ago its sales have steadi ly increased each month, and now it is found at every chemist's and store, from the North Cape to the Blufi. There is but one reason Tor Rhcumo's success : It, is an absolutely reliable tuie fur elicumaHsm, gout and Kindred diseases. Thousands have been cured by it ; they have recommended it to their friends with equally satis- , Factory results. If ro „ suffer from ,J rheumatism, give Ithcumo a fair 1 tr-al, and it will cure vou. Sold by v ill chemists and stores at 2s Cd THI-: SYMPTOM* OF HIIKfMA- ( TISM. j He s.vniptijins of rheumatism usually leave in! clou,!|t.,is to what is tho " mutter with the sufferer. Sharp ' .pains arc' Full m tho km*),!, wrist-, 'el- t bow, ankle, or other Joints, whicK r |aro usually hot.) red, ami swallon. Tho pain often shifts from one joint ( [to another—one -day'lt might -he the u Rand, the next, perhaps, •thu Trot is seized with bhe lance-like, j while the part first ;be much; easier. No TmvttcrHHH| tho symptoms of

We acknowledge receipt of a copy of the " Sketcher," an illustrated political production of a very interesting nature. "An Elector" writes:—"Our re-turning-officer in this district says that striking out one line only on the local option ballot paper renders it invalid, and that we must strike out two and leave the remainder as our choice. Now we are always told to strike out the top line only, and if that is not hel I so where are we?" "Elector" has been misinformed. The voter may strike out cither one or two of the proposals, and the uncancelled Hues will be counted. Thus by striking out the top line only a voter declares' in favour of reduction and no-license. Striking out the two bottom lines means a vote for continuance. A voter may vote for noliccusc and continuance if lie so desires. If all the proposals are left uncancel led or if all three lines are scored out, the voting-paper will be invalid. Just landed our first consignment of Xinas jewellery and solid silver ware Sow on view in our windows a lovoly display of new engagement rings, new brooches, new bangles, now solid silver goods. Quality the very best, Good value beyond dispute. Carefully note the address,—J H. Pabkeb, watchmaker, jeweller, and optician, next Hallway Crossing, Devon Street Central New Plymouth. Advt.