NEWS AND NOTES.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 June 1916, Page 7

NEWS AND NOTES.

The Timaru correspondent of the Ohristchurch (Press reports that several of the little owls -which were imported to destroy the grain-eating small birds are at present to be seen in the Timaru district. They were not seen for so long after their liberation that it was thought they had died out. The Otago Daily Times reports that some local millers are now asking £l2 per ton for their flour. Oh the other hand at least one •Dunedin miller is quoting £ll 10s per ton. It is stated that flour is cheaper in Dunedin at present than in any other city in the Dominion. On May 27 of last year the price of flour in Dunedin was £l7 10s per ton, with bread at 16d per 41b loaf. ITS VALUE FULLY PROVEN. Many persons have escaped pneumonia by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Rebody. This remedy is especially valuable for colds, and pneumonia nearly always starts with a cold. Many mothers have testified to the value of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in cases of croup and whooping cough. It is an old-established preparation that can be relied upon with implicit confidence. It is pleasant and safe to take and may be given to a child as confidently as to an adult. Sold everywhere. The delegate from the East Coast (Mr. 0. Keegan) to the Farmers' Union Conference which sat at Auckland, is an advocate of the desirability of the Government opening up the '600,000 acres of land comprising the Urewera country He stated that he considered the land would be broken in at a cost of about £4 per acre This would mean an outlay of about £2,500,000, and it would produce about £1,000,000 per year in revenue. At present the Government were building a railway along the boundary, and the settlers were establishing freezing works at the cost of £IOO,OOO. The efucacy of butter muslin vests treated with a solution against vermin in the trenches was questioned by some doctors, but the men who have received the garments are emphatic on the point (reports the Auckland Star). Writing to a Takapuna lady, one man said: "The soldiers with these vests are the only ones that get any sleep." Another: "When the hoys see us get our envelopes with the vests enclosed, they come around and fight for the dirty ones cast off." Still another: "I am mean enough to keep two always for myself—one to wear, and one to draw over my head. They are the only thingß the flies won't tackle." CHILBLAINS. The chilblain is a slow inflammation of the skin of the hands or feet, attended witk swelling, itching and burning pains. Weak circulation of the Mood is the principal cause. People with imperfect blood circulation generally suffer from cold feet and cold hands, and if they put them into cold watef and then near a fire the chilblain will be formed. If .fou suffer from cold feet, rub them frequently with Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. It will stimulate the circulation, and the chilblain will thus be prevented. If chilblains are fprmed, bathe with Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment, and then cover the parts with a piece of cleth on which Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment has been put. It will immediately relieve the itching, stinging pains. Price, Is 6d and. 3s. Obtainable everywhere. Mr. Dawkiss, of Mangaweka, and Mr. V. Nettlefold, of Kawhatau (says the Wanganui Chronicle) will never forget a sensational experience they bad on Cliff road, Kawhatau, on Thursday. They had been conversing under the towering cliffs, aid just after separating there was a most uncanny crackling report, and both men from their respective positions saw the face of the cliff falling away. By a sudden dash Mi-. Nettlefold .just managed to clear the falling debris, and on returning to make further investigations, discovered Mir. Dawkins lying about 40 feet below in a semi-conscious condition. The latter, as an alternative to being overwhelmed, had leaped over the river bank, a distance of nearly forty feet. When ireturning from this dangerous position he was struck on the head by falling rock, and knocked back again. The injuries rendered him semi-conscious. Medical examination proved that Mr. Dawkins had, sustained a fracture of the skull, which necessitated an operation. Latest reports show that he is pregressing favorably. STIFF NECK. This is a common form of muscular rheumatism for which Chamberlain's Pain Balm is especially valuable. Try it; you will be surprised at the -quick relief which it affords. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is without a superior for muscular and rheumatic pains. A Taranaki visitor to Auckland, named James Graham, had his knowledge of the game law increased by his holiday there (says the Star). He had been staying with a farmer friend at Te Avuha, and, at the latter's invitatisn, indulged in a' day's shooting on the farm, with the result that several quail fell to bis gun. He went to town, on Wednesday, and was proceeding along the street, openly .carrying the trephies of his shooting ability, when he was met by the Auckland Acclimatisation ■ Society's chief ranger, who bailed him up to produce his gun license. As the visitor had no such license he was at once tiikrn before Mr. F. V. Frazer, S.M., to whom .lie admitted that he had shot the quail without having a license, but explained that he thought he was permitted to shoot on his friend's farm at the hitter's invitation. He was informed that only a written authority by the owner to shoot on the farm gave him the right to shoot without a license, and in such case the owner of the property himself was stopped from sl.i.'ol.iiig without a license. A fine of 10s and 7s costs was imposed on defendant, whose gun, seized (by the ranger, was returned to Mm on the Magistrate's advice. "Docs the same apply to the bird-s?" enquired defendant. His Worship remarked that that was a questien for defendant to consult his solicitor up»n. BATH YOUR BABY WITH REXONA SOAP. A healthy baby always enjoys a bath, and Rexona Soap makes your child a healthy baby. It keeps his skin fresh and sweet, his scalp so clean and wholesome. Any irritation of the skin which keeps baby awake, or makes him cross and peevish, Rexona Soap will quickly soothe. A refreshing bath with Rexona Soap and gentle anointing with Bexona will cool his skill and take away all discomforts so that baby and mother will sleep quietly. The • pure, sweet emollients used in Rexona Soap are suited to baby's delicate skin, and keep it in the best condition. Rexona babies are contented babies, because they feel well cared for and comfortable. Get a tablet of Rexona Soap from your chemist or grocer. The price is Is 6d. You are sure to like it. Obtainable averywher*