GENERAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8088, 19 April 1906, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS.

Windmill electrical engineering is engaging much attention at tlie present time. The power of winil is used for developing eleetalcity iu many cases mi a small scale, particularly iu agrici 1. tural districts.

Even the average pipe smoker iias an affection for his pipes. With " G.B. D.s" such as J. Avery has on offer, there is no fear of a short life for a pet pipe. This special selection includes every shape, with vulcanite and amber mouthpieces. The name guarantees qualitj'. Cases are shown iu ucw pitol patter, breast-pocket cases, and all others. The briars arc plain or mounted. J. Avery's pipe display is one every smoker should see. —Advt.

There has been unearthed at Great Wenkrring, Essex, the fossilised vertebra joint of a prehistorical animal, The bone is a foot across, and weight 127 lb 60z..

A sewing machine becomes more necessary every day. The beautiful art needlework which is fashionable nowadays would be prohibited in price to most people, yet with the Singer Sewing Machine, the most artistic designs are simply and easily worked, at a very small cost. Mr F. McCarthy and Mr Waught are conducting a special art needlework exhibition at the Singer Depot here, cordially inviting Singer users and others to free tuition in their graceful and elegant art.—Advt. Spiritism is said to attract the German Emperor. It is becoming very popular ainsng his personal suite.

It is now well-known that Mr J. H. Parker, of Devon-street, has disposed of his jewellery business. A business announcement states that all goods are reduced 25 per cent, and over, but the bare announcement cannot do justice to the unprecedented value offering. Every article bears the old original price, off which the liberal discount is given. Early visitors will secure the pick; in fact, it is essentially a case of the early bird catches the worm, and the worms in this case are valuable in deed—Adtt A colonel died in his saddle while riding with Lord Koths.hild's stag, houuds near Alesbury, For Colds in the Head and Influenza, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is fid and 2s 6d per bottle.

A "cleaner," f«r general household use, is " Hyilrolcin " soap, the " King of Cleaners." Used in warm or cokl water, economical, saves rubbing, and hard work, costs only 3id at T. W. Welch's, Brougham street, N.P.— Advt-

A BOON TO DAIIiVMEiN A bail has been patented by a Taranaki firm, which is far in advance of any other contrivance for securing cows while being milked. It is operated from the back of the cow, and she can lie bailed up or released with the greatest ease by even the smallest milker. Dairymen will find these bails are not only great time-savers, but are reliable, easy to hx, and never get out of repair ; in fact, can be fixed w;ith little alteration in any shed in wliich old bails are at present in use. The articles supplied are:—2 screw pulleys 14ft of cord and ring, 1 iron bail; and the cost is only a few shillings. Messrs Robertson and Bond, of Liardet-street, New Plymouth, are the patentees and vendors. An illustrated leaflet, and all estimates or particulars, will be provided to enquirers free. The folio ir■ing letter just received speaks volumes: —Messrs. Robertson and Bond, New Plymouth. Dear Sirs,—l haTe pleasure in stating that the new cow bails you supplied are giving every satisfaction. They are easy to fix, and effect s great saving of time. I firmly believe if they were used continually for twelve months they would more than save their first cost. I can confidently recommend them to all dairymen. Wishing you every success, I am, faithfully yours,—Kobeet Clemow, Omata, Taranaki.