LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8082, 11 April 1906, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ploughing operations arc 111 full swing in the vicinity of Hawera. The Stratford Mouutcd Killcs will send a contingent of about 30 oilicers aud ineu to the Easter encampment. A 1 reiicli scientist of note maintain* that a large number of the nervous maladies from which girls suffer are to be attributed to playing the piano. If a man fell out of a balloon at a distance of five miles above the earth, his velocity at the last second would be at the rate of 1653 feet per second. Messrs Jenkins, Matthews and Pig. gott notify that owing to the Easter Holidays their cattle sales at Urenui and Waiiara will be held on Monday and Tuesday, 21th aud 25th iust. In the event of Mr J. B. Eoy being returned as Mayor of New Plymouth, his partner (Mr F. E. Wilson) will resign from the Borough Council. Mr M. Frascr is authoritatively mentioned as a candidate should there be a | vacancy. Messrs J. Wade, chairman of the Taranaki School Commissioners Board, Mr F. P. Corkill, secretary, and Mr Oliver Samuel, counsel to the Board, visited Eltham ou Tuesday in connection with the request of the Eltham School Committee for the transfer of twelve acres of ouo of the Board's Eltham reserves to the Wanganui Education Board for a new High School and technical site. MEIIIT REWAKDJSIJ UK UUURI OF

JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success ot Sandkh and Sons' UucALrp'n l'j\ - TitACT have brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before his Honor Chief Justice Sir J. Madden, K.C. M.G., etc. His honor, in giving judgment, said with vegan! Id the IiKXI'INK SAXDlilt AM) con's' Kl'cai.yi'Tl E.ytji.kt, that whenever ail article is commended t) the public _by reason of its good qualities etc., it is not permissible to imitate any of its features. He restrained the imitators perpetually from doing so, and ordered them to pay all costs. Therefore, insist upon what is proved beyond all doubt by skilled witnesses at the Supreme Court ot Victoria, and by many authorities during the last 30 years to be a preparation of genuine nieiit, viz., The Genuine Sandkh & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypi'l IiSTBAOT.j

The Elthain Killcs will be represented by at least 30 men at the Easter Encampment at Wanganui. The Mclbourne-Brindisi despatch of mails of March 7th arrived in London on the morning of the 7th inst. The converts to Esperanto at Cam. bridge now number moro than fifty, and no students arc making more headway than tho local police,

Charles Dickens said of " Robinson Crusoe " that it was " the most popular story ill the world, and yet one which never drew a smile or tear." A man was arrested in Christchurch on Monday night on a charge of robbing clothes linos. He was caught red-handed wlien carrying away a week's washing of the Sisters of Nazareth. A block of knd m the main street Perth (W.A.), purchased 40 years ago for £2OO, was sold last month for £OO,OOO by |the family} of tho purchaser.

At the inquest on a labourer who diod from exposure at Wyoombe, it was stated that he had not been to bed for nine years. He preferred to sleep in the open. At Elsenthal growing trees were converted into newspapers in less than three hours. In that time the trees were cut down, made into paper, and printod on.

Owing to there being a special service in St. Mary's Church on Wednesday evening, the New Plymouth Garrison Band will givo their concert opposite the railway station, instead of on Marsland Hill, as arranged, " A very satisfactory report," said the Mayor, when the abattoir manager's report was read at the Borough Council. A Councillor (sotto voce): " A very sausage-factory report." Mrs Stiles, for forty years resident iu the colony, and about thirty years in New Plymouth, died at the Old People's Home on Sunday. Deceased was an old age pensioner. As far ,as is known, there is neither kith nor kin in New Zealand.

The Hawera " Star " learns that the contract for building new premises for the Bank of New South Wales at Inglewood has been let to Mr A. Bnrrell, of Hawera. The building is to be two-storey, and of brick, the contract price being £2098.

A full rehearsal of choruses and orchestra in connection with the Good Friday concert will be held in the Theatre on Thursday evening at 7.15, when everyone taking part is requested to attend, as scats will be arranged accordingly.— Advt.

ft is said that there is an embryo strike on at the Bluif among the oystermen (says the Southland Times). The men made a demand for an increase of Is per 100 dozen, and many have left because tho demand was not acceded to. The price paid at present is 8s per 100 dozen.

The rillo corps of Taranaui will spend Easter iii camp at Putiki, Wanganui. The special train to convey the various corps on Thursday night reaches Wauganui soon after 1 o'clock the following morning. The principal instructions will be in lield-liring, which branch of the military operations will occupy practically all the time. The corps will return home on Monday night.

About a thousand loads of earth will need to be removed from Liardet street in front of the New Plymouth Technical School site, and tho Borough Council will have the work attended to right away, the Council adopting the Borough Engineer's recommendation that the work bo done by day labour, by the Council's own staff. The spoil is to be used in filling hollow places in Lemon and Liardet streets.

We are in receipt of a copy of a new song called "Welcome, All Blacks," which was sung by Mr Abel Rowc, of Auckland, at the welcome to the team. The composer, Mr H. E. Sight, Fellow of tho Guild of Organists, has hit upon a rhythmical melody to tho words of the author, Mr W. W. Boyos, whose lines are most' appropriate. The piece has a stirring chorus, and should take on with all footballers and patrons of the game. Mr Hoffmans, sole agent, is now in the district.

In few, if any, of tho British colonies, except among French Canadians, is there any satisfactory natural increase of our race, according to Mr Rider Haggard. In a letter to the "Times," he says the redundance of the Anglo-Saxon population in our Empire is a myth. If there is no increase in the birth-rate of our people overseas, the classes at present useless in our ci;ies must be drawn from, or tho colonics will have a short career as Britishbred communities.

At the New Plymouth abattoirs during the year ending March 31st, 11)06, the cattle slaughtered were 2228, an increase ,of 058; 230 calves, an increase of 122 j sheep 6760, an increase of 111 lambs 1)79, a decrease of 254; pigs 11 ( J3, an increase of 527; extras, tripes, calves, heads, and ox feet cleaned, 1120. The animals condemned were: Cattle 51, calves (i, sheep !), lambs 1, and pigs 22, a total of 89, and a decrease of &. Included in the above totals there were killed for expart as " canners "—328 cows, 29 oxen, 159 bulls, and 102 calves; total, 618. Fejs were £1332 7s lid, and rents £3l 6s j total £1366 13s lid, or an increase of £333 15s 9d.

Interviewed by a Wellington reporter, with a request for particulars of the work already done by the recentlyappointed Aotea Maori Land Board, Mr T. W. Fisher said that the Ohutu .Block, which is vested in the Board and is situated on the Wanganui Uiver, containing 80,000 acres, was dealt with by the Board at its Wanganui sittings, and applications for leases have now been accepted for over one half of the area. In regard to the improvements in the Act of last session, as compared with the Act of 1900, Mr Fisher said the greatest advantage is in connection with the leasing. Applications for leases can be much more promptly dealt with by the Board under the new Act. Already greater activity is being manifested in the taking up of Maori land on lease, aud the competition is keener.

The ftev. Father Maillard, of Jerusalem, informs tlie Wanganui Herald that amongst the sufferers by the potato blight along the Wanganui lliver is the orphanage at that place, where there are 28 children from four to 12 years of age. The crops which the Sisters who look utter the children put in, have been an [almost conplctc failure, only six bags being got from li acres, aud these will last only a couple of weeks longer. The good Sisters who look after the orphans receive no support from the Government, being dependent on their own cxctions and such donations as may be made by the charitably disposed. They do not know how they are going to keep their charges through the coming winter, and will be very thankful t'»r anything in the way of food tuppy or assistance of any kind that may be sent. We have no doubt that all who can help will willingly send what they can for the benefit of these poor orphans.

11HEUMO SOOX CUBED HIM. A lew doses ot liheiimo soon cured Mr Geo. Colledge, the well-known Wellington master mariner. He writes: —" I was attacked with rheumatic gout. My feet were much swollen, and so very painful thai I had to keep in bed. flouring of your cure for gout, 1 sent fur a bottle of Hjieumo, and alter taking a few doses the effect was magical—tlie severe pain left and the swelling disappeared. I was soon oil my feet again and able to go to work." lihettmo is sold everywhere at 2s Gd and is (id a bottle.

Working-men's wearables will die found in largest variety and lowest prices at the Melbourne, For instance, heavy bluchers <l/11, heavy shooters 7/G, reliable best boots 12/0, oird trousers ijLl, denius 3/3, tweed trousers 5/6, —Adyt, For Colds in the Head and Influenza, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is Gdj uud 2s Od per bottle, j

Shippers and passengers interested should note that tho Botoiti will sail at 6 a.m. on Thursday, 12th inst., for Wellington.

Mr J. Wells, of the A r aluatiou Department, is at present in New Plymouth, assisting the District Valuer in preparing to deal with tho objeotions lodged.

Mr .Ainsworth, secretary of the Loyal Egmont Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., informs us that the Lodge will celebrate its anniversary on May 3rd by a social to be held in the Foresters' Hall.

The Eltham streets are in a pickle just now. Drainage connections have been pushed on in Bridge and High streets, the main thoroughfares, in anticipation of the street asphalting works which arc now under way, Mr S. Hill, District Valuer, informs us that having received all the objeotions re New Plymouth Government valuations, he intends, after the Easter holidays, to advertise a date when he will meet the objectors previous to the Assessment Court.

Tho New Plymouth telephone exchange subscribers are reminded that on Good Friday the exchange will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 am. only. On Easter Monday the usual attendance will be given. All receiving and posting boxes will be cleared at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening, the 12th of April.

The New Plymouth High School sports take place on Thursday next, and should the day provo fine, a large attendance is expected. Good work has been done on the track. Afternoon tea will be provided during the day. Mr Addenbroke will act as judge.

A lady passenger to Hawera by the express the other day caused some amusement. Just as the train lett Normanby, she started to get ready for departure, gathering up her parcels and wraps. This took only a few moments. Then she stood in the aisle until Hawera was reached, hugging her parcels the while. The conference of local bodies' representatives, in connection with the proposal to reserve a space for Taranaki at the International Exhibition in Christchurch, is to be held iu New Plymouth on Thursday night. The Mayors of Stratford and Hawera are deputed to attend on behalf of their Councils.

Mr Hubert Hine, formerly secretary of the Stratford Farmers' Co-operative Association, has commenced practice in Stratford as a solicitor. Mr W. G. Read, well-known in New Plymouth, and for some years manager of the Union Timber Cj. in Eltham, succeeds Mr Hine iu the service of the Cooperative Association.

A New Plymouth ratepayer, who objected to the Government valuation of his property, told a News representative that ho had sinco seen Mr Hill, the District Valuer, who showed him that lie was the only objector in his block, and that his valuation was no higher than those of his neighbors. Tho objection was withdrawn.

Every evening this week, being Holy Week, special services are being held at St. Mary's Church, and to-night tho services will be followed by a recital of Lenten music by tho choir. Selections from Stainer's " Crucifixion," the anthem, " In the Wilderness," and the song, " Calvary," form part of the programme to be rendered. Service commences at 7.30.

Drainage works arc progressing very satisfactorily in Eltham,s3 permits for 73 connections having been issued in the twelve months up to March 31st last. As the funds provided under tho Empowering Loan Act have only now bocome available, applications for loans are now coming in steadily, and a large increase in tho number of connections will shortly be made.

Talking about the changeable weather reminds us of tho need for good warm underwear. " The Wolsey " is the brand recommended by Messrs Morey and Son in their now advertisement in this issuo. For it is claimed superiority in lasting, quality, fit, com; fort, purity of wool, cleanliness, and health giving qualities. The advertisement, on our third page, is well worth your attention.

Eltham bids fair to become the centre of co-operation in Taranaki. A few days ago the annual meeting of tho Taranaki Farmers' Mutual Fire lnsuranee Association was held at the head office there, and yesterday it was visited by delegates from all over the province to the statutory meeting of tho Egmont Butter Box Company, wlueh represents the co-operation of the co-operative and other dairy factory companies in the district.

" Stand back, please!" Every train traveller knows the cry, so often heard on railway station platforms. Scores take no notice of it, preferring, apparently, to take all risks. An instance of this, and of the danger of neglecting the warning, was given yesterday morning at Hawera, on the arrival of the mixed train froninoith. The incoming train was already nearly abreast of the platform when a young lady rushed to the edge in order to cross the line to the north train standing on the second hne of rails. " Cissy, come back ! " yelled some friend in the crowd, and half a dozen rushed forward to save the girl from being mangled beneath the wheels. Just then, the train rushed passed—and all laughed. The music loving public will have the opportunity of hearing one of New Zealand s celebrated bass soloists at the Theatre Eoyal on Good Friday, when Mr Hamilton Hodges, who has been engaged by the Kecreation Sports Ground Committee for their Graud Sacred Concert to raise funds for the improvement shortly to be carried out, will sing " Why do the •Nations' and "Nazareth," with full orchestral accompaniment. Mr C. 11. I'awn, who is a first-class cornet player, having taken several prizes in band contests, will play "Calvary." Miss Eva Nixon will sing " The King of Love and "Avo Maria," with violin obligate. Miss liuckmann's contribution will bo "La Levenata," and Miss Chong will also sing. The tickets arc going off well, and the box plan is now open at Collis & Co.'s Piano Depot, Devon-street.