NEWS AND NOTES.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 September 1915, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

OPitcairn Island, the borne of descendants of the srew of the Bounty, ■was visited by the cargo Steamer Norman Monarch whilst die was en route from New York to Wellington, via Panama Canal. Captain Watson navigated his vessel quite close to the island, and about half a dozen inhabitants, including two women, pulled out and went aboard the ship. In return for newspapers and •periodicals of various descriptions the crew of the Norman Monarch obtained fresh vegetables, fruit, and a number of chickens. Captain Watson reported that the health of the islanders had been good. They were very anxious for news of the war, although the (Port Curtiß, which arrived at Wellington from New York a few weeks ago, supplied the first news the Pitcaim Islanders had had for months. The opening of the Panama Canal has been a blessing to the inhabitants of Pitcairn Island, for since the great waterway 3ms been used by vessels trading from Eastern American I ports to New Zealand a call has frequently been made at their island home. Prior to this it was months and perhaps years before a vessel of any description visited the place. FOR KHEUMATiq SUFFERERS.

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On September 7, 1863, Captain Swift, and his lieutenant, of the 85tli Regiment, with a company of men wore reconnoitring at'Taukau, near Pokono, Waikato, when they struck an ambuseade ct Maoris. The captain, lieutenant and seven men were killed and eleven wounded. The dying captain gave to one MoKenna his revolver, saying "Do the beat you can for the party." McKcnna did so well that 'he gained the V.C. Prooajbly a good many in this district will remember McKenna, a tall soldierly fellow, who subsequently entered the railway service and was in charge of Wanganui and Palmerston North stations. Be has been dead some £ime now, but his Cross is treasured in the Auckland Museum, and lately, when there was an exhibition at New Plymouth of old relies, ike medal was specially lent to Mr. Wilson, M»yor of New Plymouth, for the ocoasion. However, returning to Taukau, in the evening 150 men jjf the Eoyal Irish went to the rear in navy boats down the Lower Waikato, and brought out the survivors to the Queen's Redoubt. Mr. Bnnis, of Hawera, was one of the party detailed for tho work.

DO YOU ENJOY WHAT YOU EAT? If you don't, your food does not do you much good. There is no way to maintain the health and strength of mind and body except nourishment. There is no way to nourish the body except through the stomaeh. The stomach must be kept healthy, pure, and sweet, or the strength will go down, and disease will result, Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules are the remedy that everyone should take when there is anything wrong with the stomach.

| Poor appetite, loss of strength, nervousness, headache, bad breath, heartburn, indigestion, and dyspepia are quickly relieved by the use of Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules, These Tabules represent the natural juices of digestion, combined with the greatest known tonic and reconstructive properties. They simply do the work of the stomaeh, relieving that weakened organ, and permitting it to rest and recuperate. When you take Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules, everything you eat tastes good, and every bit of the nutriment that the food contains is assimilated and appropriated by the blood and tissues. These Tabules are sold at 1/6 and 2/0 per tin. Obtainable everywhere. The following is an extract from a letter from Corporal A, H. Piper, of Oamaru, dated Alexandria, July 19:— ". . . and if you get this letter before I arfive will you please wire me Mrs. Cunningham's address at Christchurch. I want to call and see her as I pass through and tell her about Percy. ' He waa about the bravest kid that ever landed' on the Peninsula. A party of which he was a member had to retire from the trenches. He offered to stay (behind on his own, and give them covering fire so that they might retreat with more safety, or rather, less danger. He worked his rifle like a machine-gun, but in the end got two bullets in the head. He knew that he could not possibly get out alive, and yet. he volunteered to stay behind so that he could let the rest get away. Was there ever a braver deed? It was not done on the spur of the moment, but simply in cold blood, and he must have known, and I am sure did know, that he would never bcc New Zealand again. He was one of the most popular mjen in the battalion, and his memory will ever live in the minds of tho Main Body, alas now so few. The Australians (a few were in the trench) are always talking of his bravery, and ask why he did not get recommended. Personally, I am glad he did not. His deed will live as long as any V.C. hero's, and without the advertisement. Poor chap, he died not only for his King and country, but for hi 9 comrades. How proud his father and mother will be, and justly too." IS ANTISEPTIC. 'j A cut or wound is a simple thing to treat and treated properly is quickly alright, but if neglected it will sometimes lead to blood poisoning. All wounds should be kept clean and free from dirt, and Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied as quickly as possible. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic liniment, and if applied to a cut at once will remove all pain and cause the part to heal without leaving a scar. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers. FEAR OF NASTY MEDICINE. The fear of having to take a nasty medicine causes many a child to hide irregularity of the 'bowels. Chamberlain's Tablets are so pleasant and easy to take and so free from harsh effect that they can be given with safety to children. Every mother should keep Chamberlain's Tablets in her medicine chest, Sold by all chembrts and store-.