GENERAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 August 1916, Page 3

GENERAL NEWS.

New Zealand experiences pleasing pi oof that there is now no "munitions difficulty" at Home. The Minister of Defence states that we are being served with a substantial supply of small-arms ammunition, which is so vitally necessary in connection with the training of our reinforcements. There is also a prospect of the Dominion obtaining soon an ample supply of artillery ammunition. ITS UNIFORM SUCCESS. The fact that Chamberlain's Cough remedy is the proper medicine for children ha s been demonstrated by its uniform success in cases of coughs, colds and croup. The fact that it contains no narcotics and is pleasant to take makes it especially suitable for children. Adults will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy equally valuable for themselves and will be pleased with the prompt relief it affords. Sold everywhere. One effect of the war has been a ro duction in the export of apples to South America, through lack of transport. Mr f. ITorton, the well-known orchardiii of Hastings, is confident that very soon after the close of the war, trade, with -South America will reach big fig;,;ef. His own firm lias an order for 2ji),O0() cases at (is Od, f.0.b., Wellington, and MOO cases at Ss Od. At the Nehon Co-operative Fruit Company'.? meeting lie spoke confidently of the prospect— a confidence based on the evidence which lie obtained during his visit to Sjutii America not long ago. HER FIRST PIE. Thcv had not been married long, and it was her first pie. He helped himself to .* second piece, and smiled sweetly into her anxious face. His health was precious to her, but such heroism stirred her very soul. All doubts of his, love vanished for ever. She did not know that deep in his pocket nestled a little I'll of Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules, which digest what you eat, and so the peace of one happy home remained unbroken. Pie has no terror when Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules are at hand. Price, Is (id and 2s fid per tin. Obtainable everywhere. A 'Palmcrston soldier, writing to his relative, is convinced that it is not wise t > joke in war time. When lie readied lingland from France he was asked his religion, and on the spur of the moment 'aid the Salvation Army. Two days later he was sent up to London to do duty at a new Salvation Army hostel, which was being got ready for occupation by the soldiers. The soldier's duty was to receive the new furniture, but as lie had been there eight days and-'only 150 chairs had wived, lie did not care how soon the remainder came to hand. He concluded by saying lie would have no more jokes with the Salvation Army,

CHILDREN WILL TAKE COLD. Children are always taking cold ljut Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures tlieni. It is in cases of croup and / hooping cough that this remedy is most valued. Mothers of eroupy children know it can be relied upon for quick reI : ef. It liquifies the tough mucus of whooping cough, making it easier to expectorate and renders the paroxysms of coughing less frequent and severe. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for the youngest and most delicate child. Sold everywhere. A temporarily demented patient escaped from the Napier Ho-pital a f„'\v nights ago (reports the Hawke's l'.av Herald) and caused the too constable ivho were called some hard thinking. Die man, who was evidently in good training, made for the wluirf, and easily outdistanced his pursuers. The nightwatchman, confronted by a wild, halfnaked figure, lied and locked himself in the telephone-box. The police arrived soon after, and the lunatic ran towards a dredge, moored to the wharf With a flying leap lie cleared the wharf, and reached one of the Small boats swinging from the davits. The force the jump smashed an oar. As the weather was rough, and the police could see little chance of getting at the man, the drcdgeiiiasfcr was called, and asked to take the iredge to the inner Harbor This was done, and the unfortunate man was secured and taken back to the hospital, little the worse physically for hi; outing. SORE THROATS SPLENDID HOME-MADE GARGLE. WONDERFUL MONEY-SAVER. Sore throats, quinsy, tickling coughs, I whooping cough, hoarseness and other throat troubles are relieved at once by the following easily-prepared remedy:— Mix water and sweetening with a bottle of Hean's Essence. Keep in a large bottle and use freely "whenever required. As a. gargle for inflamed, relaxed and other sore throats it stands a champion. Relief is immediate. It will also be found invaluable for bronchitis, asthma, and influenza. Even whooping cough is promptly relieved bv the famous mixture. It contains no poison of any kind, and may be given freely to both children and grown-ups. There is also a clear money-saving of at least 10s for your pocket. Hean's Essence is sold regularly by most chemists and stores, or post free on receipt of price (2s) from G. W. Hean, Chemist, Wanganui; but be sure you get H-E-A-N'S. DESERT GOLD TEA COMPETITION. The Competition has been enormously 'successful. Bundles of eo ipjns are ri"' 1 ' being counted, and prize-winners will be m eorlu >a