NEWS AND NOTES.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 June 1916, Page 6

NEWS AND NOTES.

The naval gunner who fired the first (.hot in the Dardanelles is getting a badge from the Admiralty to commemorate the event.

It is stated that since the war 100,000 men throughout Great Britain had left other occupations for the mines, because underground workers were barred from military service. KEEP YOUR BOWELS REGULAR. As everyone knows, the bowels are the sewerage system of the body, and it is of the greatest importance that they move once each day. If yotir bowels become constipated, take' a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets just after supper, and they will 'correct the disorder. They will keep you healthy by keeping your bowels regular. A heated argument, ending in an exchange of blows, took place in a Rangiora street a few days ago. Seven men commenced the trouble by telling a very old man that they favored the German Nav). The old man, who stood up staunchly for British supremacy, was greeted with a blow from one of the supporters of the German cause. Luckily an Irishman happened to he in the vicinity, and promptly dealt with the cowardly assailants. BAHIA COCOA TS BRITISH AND PURE. The Cocoa and Chocolate Company,] Camden Town, London, are the makers of Bahia Cocoa. It is manufactured under a hygienic process, and absolute purity is guaranteed. The Bahia process means that all the nutriment of the' cocoa bean is retained—every cup of Bahia is therefore rich, satisfying and nourishing. It goes twice as' far as other cocoas, and is the most economical family beverage for cold weather; Y t \b tins have one coupon, y 2 lh two coupons and lib four coupons." Save them till you get sixty, then receive a cash bonus of five shillings. Most grocers are Bahia grocers. 4 The Dunedin Star recently mentioned a case of an Otago farmer and son enlisting for active service. Another instance has been brought under its notice which is even more noteworthy. Mr. William Rainham, of Mornington, went away with one of the early reinforcement drafts and gave his life for the cause, being killed in action some six months ago. A son of his was invalided back from GallipoM seriously wounded, and is now lying in the' Wellington Hospital, while another son was badly injured while training at Trentham, and is now doing light duty there. This is a record of sacrifice that is worthy of mention.

The interest in parliamentary proceedings and committee work has never been so great as this present session, states the member tor Taumarnmvi. The sitting accommodation for strangers has been taxed to the utmost and, to use the language of the theatrical fraternity, ''hundreds are refused admission nightly." Many of the soldiers in khaki attend, and are very much interested in the proceedings. A strange contrast to the crowded lady and gentleman strange'i galleries, is the paucity of attendance' of members, caused by those away at the front, those who have gone on the Parliamentary trip Home, and the number of members away ill, and who have had family bereavements this session. "MOST MTLES FOR THE MONEY"— ON FIRESTONE TYRES. No idle boast this. Compare a cross-sc-etion of Firestone with, a cross-section of some other type. You will find in seven places that Firestone Tyres have extra value. Firestone Tyres give longer service, greater mileage—try one on your car and see. They are not only TOUGHER, b«t you get extra tjiickncss of thread—extra QUANTITY. Cut down tyre costs with Firestoiies. Further particulars from A. Hatrick and Co., Lt., Wanganui and Wellington, agents for New Zealand. 1 It is said that about one-fifth of the wives of France are now widows, and that about one-third of the mothers of France mourn a son to-daj. CHILBLAINS. The chilblain is a slow inflammation of the skin of the hands or feet, attended with swelling, itching and burning pains. Weak circulation of the blood is the principal cause. People with imperfect blood circulation generally suffer from cold feet and cold hands, and if they put them into cold water and then near a fire the chilblain will be formed. It you 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 formed, bathe with Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment, and then cover the. parts with a piece of cloth 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.