The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1899.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XLVIII, Issue 2391, 1 August 1899, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1899.

SALE Day.—Friday next will be the monthly Sa'e Day at Duvauchelle's. Akaroa and Wainui Road.—This Road Board holds its ordinary monthly meeting at usual place and hour on Sat urday next. An Old Resident. —General regret was expressed among New Brighton residents at the death, on Saturday morning of Mrs Owles, wile ol Captain A. W. Owles, formerly resident in Akaroa. Uuequalled and Invincible Wood.s Great Peppermint Cure for Couyhs, Coldß, l/6d.

For Children's Hacking Cough takes Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, l/6.and 2/6. Notice.—Sor Messrs Wheeler's, Common's and Stead's cocksfoot advertisements see fouithDage. Fire.—On Friday night a haystack of Mr F. Arming's in St. John's paddock, German Bay road, was totally destroyed by fire. Liitle Akaloa Dairy Factory.—The fifth annual general meeting takes place to-nioht. Bon. J. McKenzib. —The Hon. John McKenzie, who recently underwent an operation, is now out of danger. China.—A claim by Jrpan for a measure of financial control for organising the army and navy of China is the chief obstacle in the way of an alliance being arranged, The Waikato.—The Admiral in command of the Cape squadron considers it hopeless to search for the steamer Waikato. The Admirality endorses this opinion. "The Dreyfus Case.—Dreyfus, who was repoitsd to be suffering from malarial fever, is improving. — Professor Weil, of the College Voltaire, has been suspended for advocating the Dreyfus case to his pupils, PRESENCE or Mind. —We received the following telegram yesterday, and compliment cur old fellow townsman or. his bravery. "Eketahuna, July 31st.— Freeman Potts rushed down the precipitous bank, into river Makarahi, and saved girj. drowning.—Ronald Mclntosh." The Weather.—The severe weather continues, and there is a good deal of trouble witu the sheep near the tops of the ranges. The dairy cows, however, still look well, and will come in in much better fettle than last year. Old Age Pensions.—Mr Chaplin's Committee on old age pensions recommends that every needy, deserving person, sixty five yearß old, should be eligible for a minimum pension of five shillings per week, provided by rates and the Exchequer in equal sums, Gone North.—Mr J J. Hamilton, who for some years has had charge cf the local branch of the Public Trustee's Office, and taken much interest in Masonic matters here left for Wellington on Saturday evening to take up the duties of Public Trustee during the remainder of Mr J. C. Martin's absence from the colony.

Ballantyh Sc Co.—Thiß firm's after season and stock-taking sale commences today. As pointed out in their advertisement they do not rely on gaudy tickets or half-erased figures to accentuate their reductions, but simply upon the merits of the goods without pretence or extraordinary devices. The season is a peculiarly cold one, and this weather seems likely to prevail for some months, bo that really the winter materials will be wanted for a long time before the first breath of spring comes. A visit to see the large stocks they have on offer can do one no harm, and may be especially useful in cases where it is necessary to study

economy. Akaroa Library.—The following is a list of new baoks whfch are ready for issue on and after this date :—" Gloria Mundi " and *• The Market Place " by Harold Frederick, ••The Veiled Man" and «• England's Peril" by Wm. Le Queux, " Ridan the Devil " by Louis Becke, " Hermits of Gray's Inn " by Burgin, "The Drones Must Die " by Nordau, ** Things thai, have Happened " by Gerard, " Weapons of Mystery" by Hocking, " Dr. Heme," and " Swallow" by Rider Haggard, "Pharos, the Egyptian " by Guy Boothby, " Captain Fracasse " by Gautier, " Rodens Corner" by Merriman, ■« The Town Traveller " by G. Giising, " The "Weird of Deadly Hollow," by Mitford, " The Great Pirate Syndicate " by George Griffiths, " The Garden of Swordß " by Pemberton, " The Black Douglas " by Crockett, '• On the Udge of the Empire " by Jepson and Beames, " The Khartoum Campaign of 1898 "by Bennett Burleigh. It is astonishing that our Library has not more members. As it is there are supplies of new books every few months so that apart from the large library in hand there is a new book to read at least weekly, and a little more support might place it in a good position. If we ever hope to make Akaroa flourish it is from attractions such as our library. That appeals to all our visiters, and at the same time keeps residents in touch with the outside world. No other thing can benefit our town so, much as a supply of current literature, and consequent up-to-date knowledge. Wooda' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fail., ls 6d and 2s 6d.

H.M.S, RiNGDOvm.—H.M.S. Ringdove | arrived from Lyltdton yesterday about, 4 p.m. We understand she stays here till Thursday, aud then proceeds south. Inquest.—At the adjourned irquest, before Mr K. Beetham, coroner, and a jury, at the Christchurch hospital, on Friday, into the circumstances attending the death of Annie Bessie Reynish, of Pigeon Bay, the mother and sister of tbe deceased, with her brother, was playing on the road on July 17th, her brother, aged four years, had i ulled the tail of a horse belonging to Mr !. .ynish. It began to kick and struck the deceased on the face. Alter dies ■■■*$■ the wound, the mother took the sufferer <- Akaroa, and subsequently she was removed to Christchurcli. Dr Crook stated that when admitted to the hospital, on July 18th, the deceased was suffering from a compound fracture of the lower jaw. A successful operation had been pcfo'-p.-* ■, and the fragments wired togu li ■-:■•■ (.*■■• *.■<*■- following Saturday, her c(r-«! ; !i->?> v?> * worse, and she died at mii_i__»lt''. Eft- v ■ thing possible had been done to re'dexo Ii \ Her death was due to a clot of blood in one of the arteries, probably the result of the accident. He had not held a p_it mortem examination, as the body had been removed for burial without his knowledge. A verdict that deceased died from the effects of a kick from a horse was returned.

Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract.— According lo reports of a great number of physicians of the largest professional standing, there are offered Eucalypti Extracts which possess no curative qualities. In pi otection of the world-wide fame of Sander and Sous' preparation we publish a few abstracts from these reports, which bear fully out that no reliance can be placed in other toproducts:—Dr W. B. Bush, Oakland, Fla., writes. It is sometimes difficult to obtain the genuine article (Sander and Sons'). I employed different other preparations but they had no therapeutic value and no effects. In one case the effects wers similar to the oil camphora, the objectionable action of which is well known." Dr. H. B. Drake, Oregon, says 'Since I became acquainted with thiß preparation (Sander and Sons) I use no other form of eucalyptus as I think it by" far the oest.' Dr. L. P. Prestoi, Lyncnbutg, Va., writes !' ' I never use any preparation other than Sander and Sons', as 1 have found others to be almost useless.

Obituary.—We regret to record the d .a< of another old identity in (lie p....'

Mr Jeremiah Hughes Thomas, aenernl" known a. Captain Thomas, The d.._ea_a. was born at Milford Haven, in Wales, and came to Lyttelton some fifty years ago in the ship Duke of Portland. He was a seaman by profession, and held command of many coasting vessels. He came to Akaroa at the commencement of the timber trade, and in 1858 was in command of the Seabird, owned by Mr Pavitt. He was afterwardflin Mr Latter's emp! . for years. A few years ago, he dispoaeti of an old firewood vessel, and settled on shore, being employed in attending to the wharf lamps by the Borough Council. A. fortnight ago he became ill, bis real complaint, we presume, being old age —as his son informs us. he had reached the ripe ago of 85 years. He was token to the Akaroa Hospital, where he died last Sunday night. He leaves a widow and two sons. His funeral haves the Hospital for the Presbyterian Cemi tery a 2.30 p.m. today. Little River School.—A meeting of the Li.tle River district school committee was held on the 29th inst. Present —Messrs Sefton, chairman; Radfor , W. C.apman, and Thomas. minu.es of the previous meeting were read and co firrred. Correspondence was read from i\e Board enclosing salaries, also cicul.ia aiar'ig that in future (selection of teachers, only the names of six selected by the Board, would be forwarded to the committees for firil eeleciion. Also statiDg that Mr A.'f'auv* is, having retit "*ed hi. membership on the Board, Monday the olsc of July was the last day on w! ,: cH ■ ■ - tions for the ptsition vacated by nini w< -. A be received. The Inspector's repoi-.. •■ . maiu end side schools was ako received a* i considered satisfactory. On the mo! ion of Mr Radford it was agreed to have the sewing inspected and final arrangements re annual prize giving be left over till September. A letter was received from tbe Hon W. Montgomery enclosing £5 for contribution towards annual prizes. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Montgomery for his handsome contribution, and the secretary was instructed to send a copy of the resolution ; .sssed to him. It was d to have some gravel pub round the school in muddy places and some work done at side school. After passing some small accounts the meeting closed.

Late Cable.—General Ulises Heureaux President of the Dominicaj Republic, \.v: assassinated at Moca, a ton jin ll'" .., ]~. district of the is l vnd of Hayti.—G.i.ara! Sir George Willis, Bpeakiog at a meeting of the Primro.e league at Bournemouth, said he was unable to understand the Government permitting the issue of "Brassey's Naval Annual." Its publication was most detriment . 1 to the £rit_sh Navy, as the book revealed secret*, and contained a b tement regarding the weak pom' _ at Portsmouth. These were unknown to himself as an official and mu9t have been concoctc I. He alleged breach of faith on the part of I. >rd Er.ssey when Scares; ry to the Admirality.—The Wesleyan Methcdist annual Conference rejected a resolution that no Christian ou£;ht to manufacture or sell intoxicants.—A Rev ter's message states that 200 persons were killed by an earthquake at ilawaii.—Another death from eating preserved fruit has occurred at the Inr _of Court Hotel.—The English old age pensions scheme involves the expenditure of £10,000,CC0.—Ihe idea of raising a brigade for Imperial service is very popular in Canada.—'xhe new French battleship Suffren, the largest battleship yet constructed in France, has been successfully launched. The vessel was only 190 days on the stocks. She has a displacement of 12,051 tODS, her engines are of 15,500 horsepower, and she has a speed of eighteen knots. —General Weyler, in a speech in the Senate, declared that a revolution in Spain was probable, in order to regenerate the country.—The Antarctic exploring vessel Belgica will return to Belgium in September —The "'Standard" states that England and Italy will construct a railway from Kassala, via Keren, to Massowah. —A noisy meeting has been held at the Mansion House, Dublin, to discuss a proposed monument to Parnell. The Dillonites and Healey. ites opposed it on the ground that it would jeopardise a movement now afoot for a monument to Wolfe Tone.—ln the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain announced the result of the referendum in Victoria and Tasmania amid loud cheers,

It happened every night when father fell asleep, His little kid awoke to cough and sneeze and weep, Then father swore out loud and wished his kid was dead, And tore bis new pyjamas, jumping out of bed; He dammed the cold linoleum stuck to feet like glue, And in his arms the child was howling all be knew, But mother found a charm to make their rest becure, The kid now tlrives and sleeps on Woods' Peppermint Cure.

For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' great Peppermint Cure, Ib 6d and 2s 6d. Horticultural and Industrial association.—The annual meeting of this association takes place in the Oddfellow's Hall sideroom on Friday at 7.30 p.m. To THE Deaf.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises in the Head by Dr. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £ICOO to his Institute, so that deaf people to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department CV, The Institute, " Longcott," Gutnersbury, London, W., England. Wireless Telegraphy.—Professor Mackelyne, in a series of successful experiments with wireless telegraphy, exchanged signals with an aeronaut in a balloon. The aeronaut, at Professor Maskelyne's direction, exploded at a height of several miles a tail of gun-cotton cartridges suspended from the balloon and also exploded, without establishing contact, at a distance of 400 yards, a powder magaz ; ne on land. He professes to be able to achieve equal y successful results at two points ten miles apart.