LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8000, 12 December 1905, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Oi\ our fourth page I his morning appears an interesting story entitled, •' Death-in-Fear."

The Taraiiaki Hides and Guards hold a battalion parade this evening.

It is understood n recount of the I'atea licensing poll will be aslted for. The convent pupils will give their annual concert on Thursday afternoon next.

The "New Zealand Times described' Wellington on election day us "A Poli. tie.il Sabbath."

This evening, at (1.30, there i.: to be a full dress rehearsal of the Catholic Christinas Fete entertainment.

Messrs .lames and Co,, fcllmongers, of Stratford, intend opening a branch at Waitara.

Nominations for Thi-sday's swimming sports close with Mr \V. Lints at 7 o'clock this evening. From the local agents we have received the Shaw, Savill and Albion's Co's calendar for IU(J(j.

Yesterday morning, on the application of his wife, ,i prohibition order was issued against a New Plymouth resident.

Tlie whole of the \vator loan of £7,1)00 required by the Feilding Bor r ough Council has been taken up by the Citizens Life Assunucc Society. Into a country booth walked a great mountain of humanity. " What ua me?" asked the deputy. " Hilly,"replied the British workman. He was not thinking about what they were thinking about.

The balance sheet for the Wliilolcy Memorial Church for the year just ended .shows that the debt has been reduced by £7B 13s 2d since the previous statement. Scat rents produced £l2O 9s.

Madame de Lassollay, formerly of New Plymouth, clairvoyant, wili be charged (on remand) this morning with having f.-iled to provide maintenance for her female child. Mr C. M. Lepper, secretary of the local Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, laid the information.

A teamster has been found who is willing to drive on the right (wrong ?) side of the road in order to give the best path to a cyclist. His name should he immortalised, for generally a man in a veined seems to tliiuk a bicycle's proper place is in the gutter or over the bank.

A Maori walked into the poiling booth at Awahi 'i, and looked around him. "Where you vote, eh?" he queried. The poll clerk pointed to the ballot boxes. The nntive cast a casual eye at the boxes and spelt " License." " Oh! in that linseed box. Tank you, I vote for Maori member soon!"

Just landed our lirst consignment of Xmas jewellery and solid silver wire Now on view in our windows a lovely display of new engagement rings, new brooches, neiv bangles, new solid silver goods. Quality the very best. Good value beyond dispute. Carefully nolo the address.—J H. I'arkkb, watchmaker Jeweller, and optician, next ltailway Cross, ing, Devon Street Central New PlyuioutAdvt.

In one of the Taranaki electorates a hotelkeepcr seemed almost jubilant because a neighbouring district was almost doomed to prohibil'on. This meant that his house just ''oyer thp border," Mas likely to rake in heaps of shekels. Now the hoot is on the other fool. The suspected no-liquor constituency has declared for continuance, and his is one of the pubs whose fate hangs in the balance.

A new departii 'e in education is in progress at the Temuka school in the form of an election, in which the methods of proccdu'-e are kept rigorously on (he same 'ines ,is the real thing. Hulls have been got out, writs issued, candidates nominated, ami a reli niing ollieer elected Each candidate doposits sixpence as his deposit, and in tlie event of his not polling a certain : number of votes the .sixpence is for. icilcd to the crirkel club. The canc'irl tesiyill address their constituents lip- ! fore polling da v. To make all complete, a local option poll will be held, the ipiestjou at issue being whether the playtime intervals he abolished, MYKKS' DRKNCII,

Having thoroughly tested the virtues of Sykes' Drench and found it to be die most remarkable and valuable Animal Medicine we have ever known to he used for Cows, Horsos, Sheep and Pigs, we have completed arrangements whereby we ve enabled to furnish this Remedy to our Patrons and Storekeepers throughout this district, having secured the wholesale Distributing Agency for Otago. Co.-Or., J)uuedin

There are at present five mon engaged at the electrical power-house. About eighty connections have been made with the town drainage system. The South road school prizes will be [distributed by the Mayor on Thursday at 1.30 p.m.

Mr G. P. Wake received 213 votes iu Elthara, not 13 as was puh ,; shed in the first instance.

" What's the matter with the Council to-night, every member present?" —Or Brooking at 7.38 p.m. hist evenj ing iu the Borough Council Chambers.

At a special meeting of the Borough Council on Monday evening the resolution passed at the previous meeting as to letting the Waterworks .Reserve was confirmed.

As the berths on the NgapuM for the enjoyable please "e trip round the northern coast arc fast filling up, intending passengers from this district should apply to the local agent without delay.

The Hawke's Bay Cricket Associa-

tion have decided that they cannot guarantee the amount required for a match with the Australian cricketers iwho will tour this colony next year,

Talking about delay in getting a borough loan fixed up, tke Mayor says he arranged it three months ago. The [ money ought to be here by this time. IHe arranged a private loan the same day, got the money, and spent the cash in three days, Cr Tisch, gave notice last night to move at next meeting of the New Plymouth Borough-Council that three months' notice of termination of his engagement be given the borough engineer, as the loan works are now almost completed." " My lad has a season ticket, costing ten shillings, If he had to p;.y a penny a bath it would cost him a good bit. And what must this moon to people who have fourteen or r'*tcen youngsters bathing P" The Council laughed when Cr Stohr broko out thus last night. The Recreation Ground Sports Committee conferred with a l.irge meeting of ladies last evening, the Mayoress presiding. It was decided to take up a collection on Saturday next, in the borough, in aid of the funds to improve the sports ground. The Town Baud will play in various parts of the town iu tho evening.

One of the maiiy surprises of the election is Mr Alfred Dillon's return for the Hnwke's Bay seat, which Sir William Russell has represented for over a quarter of a century. The new member for Hawko's Bay, whose feat in ousting Sir William Russell is remarkable, is a well-known settler. Mr Dillon has not tuken much part in local government matters.

Considerable discussion took place at the Borough Council meeting on Monday niglit over the question of pigs slaughtered by the Tarauaki Bacon Co., and exposed for sale by Mr Moverly at. his shop in town. Cr Hutchcn pointed ont that there was nothing to prevent I lie Bacon Co. selling pigs in town, but as the question was one of fees, which the Minister of Agriculture had to fix, it was decided to wire the Minister asking him to fix the fee without delay, and suggesting sixpence a head as the amount.

The concert given in the South lioad schoolroom last night in aid of the prize-fund drew a packed house. Mr H. .1. Gilbert presided. The programme was a lengthy one, inclmling contributions from several well-known performers. A very pleasing item was " The Nursemaids," sung by six of the pupils. The Mandolin and Guitar Band was present, and added greatly to (he enjoyment of the eveniug. The 'piano used was lent by (lie Dresden l'iano Co.

It was in i Scots' kirk, and the collection was being taken. One of the congregation from whom the bawbees w cre being gathered was .notorious for l,js stinginess: 'When tile stern elder re ached this flase-listett gentle nun's | H ,w with the bag, Mr Craig—for such was u '- s name—reached out liiv.closed |„ m d towards the bag to deposit his niitc- The older drew back, and said, loud ™w>gh to be heard by those in the immediate vicinity, " Gi'c it to me, Mr C r "'p, ane has just coined all' ma weski* ;

At the County Council meeting on Monday, the chairman, Mr G. \ r . Tate, brought up a. suggestion that Councillors should, with the object of making themselves acquainted with the needs of all the Hidings, take a trip round the County, as was done sonie }cars back,'but, after a short din. cussion, in which the suggestion was treated by some of the Councillors as a Christinas picnic, no action was taken. The chairman has, however, intimated his intention of personally inspecting all the County roads and bridges.

An incident in connection with Wednesday's poll inMasterton is worthy of being recorded. An old gentleman walked into the voting compartment in the Drill Shed, and seeing one of the scrutineers, a timber merchant, well known in Masterton, he immediately mistook him for an acquaintance, as he cried with enthusiasm: " Hello, Mr Hornsby, I hope you'll get in, anyhow." A roar of laughter immediately went rouudtlie other officers, and needless to say the person concerned was being continually reminded of his new personality throughout the day. Councillor Brinsley seriously told a shocking story of the methods of a nmuicipal collector of the dog tax inPuuedin, states the " Otago Daily Times." TJiis shrewd officer takes round two fighting dogs, and sets them at each other's throats in various suitable places. Then all the dogs in the neighbourhood crowd round, and defaulting) owners are discovered. Such cruelty j to the lighting dogs is dreadful enough, but how much greater and more barbarous the cruelty to the unsuspecting citizen who dislikes the dog tax! As showing Ihe keen and general interest taken ill our footballers' doings at Home, a story roaches us of a strict old Presbyterian, who is strong on Sunday observances. He was in bed on the Sunday after the match with Scotland, aud Was being served with a cup of tea byhis little grandson. The 1 impulsive youth forgot it was Sunday, and imparted the information that New Zealand had beaten Scotland. Recollecting hiinse'f, he immediately retreated in order to escape the. inevitable lecture on Sawbath desecr/itiou, when the don • one called him back, and bidding him "sleek the door," whispered, " By boo mony ?" At yesterday's special meeting of the Taranal'i County Council, a letter was read from Mr John Skinner slating he had seen jn tjie T.niAN.vKr Mkws, of the lth ii)st., that the Council had practically taken tip' position of County Engineer from l|ii|i and given it to Mr Orbell, of the firm of Orbell and Mac k lv, of Stratford and Inglcwood. He 'pointed out that he had been connected with the County as assistant engineer and engineer for f.illy 28 years, and for the last four years had given months of his time gratuitously in . "thering the bridge loan which had been brought into working order. After discussion, Cr Hill gave notice to move at next meeting, That a couuty engineer be appointed.

A peculiar position has arisen in connection with the re-grading con-|tr»ci-on the Tnpiire Hill, South road. The contractor has removed the old nielal and ploughed up the road, mailing a i|uaj,'mirc that is impassable for heavily laden vehicles draw" by their \\m\ii\ loams. Mr Andrews, one of llie Taranaki County Councillors for thai district, brought 'this mailer before I lit- C'i|]|ii) yesterday, instancing several cases that name under his notice, JV-licular stress was laid upon the inconvenience to waggoners carting heavy loads of butter. The contractor had offered to assist all teams up the hill for the sum of £ J per week, and Cr Andrews suggested tlit( County Council should pay one third of this, the dairy factory companies or others interested to pay she remainder, After a long ,discussion as to the principlo invoked and tho legality of the payment this course was ag.oed to. / ' ■ ,

The Barrett Road Hoard mooting on Friday lapsod for want of a quorum.

Mr Wy Mcnkhouse has been elected Chairman of the Stratford Hospital Board.

Since, the beginning (of the year Now Zealand has exported 482,5350z of gold, / valued at ,£1,942,914, an increaso in value of £(57,430, as compared with -fine corresponding period of last year.

There arc always a number of humorous incidents in connection with elections. At the Opunake poll, a half-caste was anxious 'to vote for continuance of licenses and was seeking for information on the point ; his query was : "I .want .the whisky."

At the inquest yesterday on the body of the late Mrs 'Puke found on Sunday in the itlcnui River, three witnesses were examined, |their evidence being on the sazne lines as tho details published in our issue <>[ Monday. f\- /verdict ol ''suicide whilst temporarily insane", was ro turned.

At the anniversary meeting at Whiteley Hall on Monday evening Mr C. Carter, on behalf of the congregation, warmly welcomed Mrs Allan Douglas ami Miss Douglas on their return from their trip to England and America. In acknowledging this compliment, Mrs Douglas gave a short account of their exper iences iu the Old Country.

At Dorset Road on Thursday Hev. R. F. Williams officiated at the marriage of Mr Harold)' B. Marsh l to !&iss jAmelia Locke. The ceremony was performed at /too) rosidence of. tho bride's ' parents in the presenco of a large gathering of friends, who r were entertained at'*), weddingi 'breakfast, Tho usual toasts were proposed and, loyally honoured.

A local cordial manufacturer is of opinion that prohibition will be a bad thing for that trade as well as for that usually spelt with a big T. He instances the case of the King Country. When strict 1 police supervision was inaugurated, and sly-grog selling was consequently reduced, the amount of aerated waters Isold to King Country shopkeepers was a fast diminishing Quantity.

According to a Magisterial ruling at Buffalo, U.S.A., a husband has a perfect right to keep a rat-trap in his trousers' pocket at all times. The man who did this was Joseph Schultz. Ho was arrested on his wife's complaint that her hand had been injured by a rat trap when s-hc went to take some money from Schultz's pocket when, he was asleep. The "Magistrate ruled that Rchultz could keep a rat trap in every one of his pockets to protect his money if he wished to V<lo so, and discharged the prisoner.

A startling point of order was raised by Mr Adlau at Monday's County Council meeting, when lie stated that no resolution of that body could be acted upon until the minuted resolution was confirmed at the next meeting. Mr Stevens said it would be serious to hang up for a month the cleric's letters to the "Secretnry of State." Mr Adlan contended that until next meeting, when the minutes of Deecmber 4th were confirmed, Mr Orbell could receive no engineering work in the Moa riding. Fancy workmen having to wait a month for their pay, because minutes required confirmation ! Long before this, we presume, Mr Ellis, the county clerk, has duly notified Mr Orbell of his appointment, for he is not the sort of man to let the grass grow under his feet.

Cr Tisch, chairman of the Bath's Committee, stated last night that the receipts since October were £4l—a most satisfactory result considering the season. For the committee he recommended that schoolchildren who wished to enter for the life-saying competitions should be admitted free for an hour each day. Cr Ewing objected, considering that this was unfair to children who did not want to so compete. Cr Collis considered this scheme paid handsomely. Cr Stohr strongly sup. ported the report, as did Cr Wilson. The Mayor followed, stating the baths ought to be more popular. Some of the Crs, he thought, didn't know them well enough. The hot saltwater baths were proving most beneficial to sciaticastricken people, and the baths were going to be New Plymouth's " biggest attraction." On a division the report was adopted.'

Tn connection with the Whiteley Church anniversary a very successful and well attended meeting was held in Whiteley Hall on Monday, A sumptuous tea was provided by the ladies of the congregation and acted as an enjoyable commencement of the proceedings, and this was followed by an interval for social intercourse. Subsequently there was a public meeting, presided over by the Rev. J. N. Buttle, who reviewed the work of the year and acknowledged the services of the local preachers' Sunday school teachers and choir The Rev. C. Porter delivered a vigorous address on ■' A young man's ideals." There were some excellent musical items by Mr Turner's orchestra, Miss B. Ford, Messrs Lawn and Turner. Votes of thanks were accorded to all who had helped in making the meeting successful, and the meeting close with the Benediction.

One of the novo? features of the election campaign in the Avon electorate was the deliverance on Saturday night, of a political address bj a woman. Mr T, Clarkson (a Now Liberal), (who was contesting the Avon seat, was prevented by a sore throat from addressing; the electors thatj evening iat two open-air meetings which he had announced. At four hours' notice his wife undertook to appear in his stead. A Christchurch exchange states that Mrs Clarkson open her address in apologetic fashion, informing her audience that she had undertaken a somewhat strange duty ,i n order that'her husband's programme inig-ht be carried out. She proceeded to ma life a very clear statement of the planks of Mr Clarkson'K fplatfcrm, elaborating some of them in groat detail, and after speaking lor about an hour she snt down amidst a' storm of cheers. She answered (question* on matters of defence,] local .industries, and other current questions, and was accorded a .vote of thanks,.the meeting also expressing its confidence, in Mr Clarkson as a suitable representative. Mrs Clarkson was cheered again as she left 1 the meeting to drive to Linwood. Therej she addressed another large gathering, and was very well received, a'vote of thanks being carried with cheers. THE SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATISM,

The symptoms of rheumatism usually leave no doutyt -as to what is the matter with the sull'orer. Sharp' pains are'felt in the knee,, wrist, elbow, ankle, or other joints, which, are usually hot.l red, and swallen. The pain often shifts from one joint to another—one day it might, be the fiand, the next, perhaps, the foot is seized with the lance-like painswhile the part Jirst affected might bo much' easier. No matter how severe the symptoms of rheumatism, Rheuimr will completely 'banish them. Hundreds of well-known people testify its wonderful power of coniojucring &d, from all chemists and stores. 1