NEWS AND NOTES.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue 7366, 18 January 1902, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

The steam roller was at work in Princes street to-day.

The Stock Inspector has (says the Post) to insist upon the dipping of sheep until the end of April.

The Minister for Mines when at Waihi expressed the opinion that the State had its hands full without touching State fire insurance. And this opinion, he thought, was general among the people.

From the New South Wales Statistician (Mr T. A. Coghlan) we have received a copy of "Statistics of the Six States of Australia and New Zealand, 1861 to 1900."

The N.Z. Times says:— A dilapidated dock, placarded " Made in Germany," and exposed on the footpath in Molesworth street yesterday, is one of the things which goes to show how feeling on international relations runs in Wellington just now.

In order to further test the British market for raspberry pulp, the Government has agreed to pay the freight from Nelßon to London for a ton of that product, the proceeds to go to tne shipper. — Times.

The number of persons (exolusive of Maoris and Chinese) whose age was 90 years and upwards according to last census was as follows :— 9O years, 56 persons ; 91 years, 30 persons ; 92 years, 32 persons ; 93 years, 13 persons ; 94 years, 7 persons ; 95 years, 7 persons ; 96 years, 9 persons ; 97 years, 4 personß ; 98 years, 8 persons ; 99 years, 3 persons.

Sir E. T. Hutton, the new Commonwealth Commandant, has a private income of £8000 a year.

Owing to the decrease of prisoners, the gaols at Enniskillen, Mullingar, Omagh, Wicklow, Drogheda, and Carriokshannon have been closed.

In his youth, Baid Mr Justice Phillimore recently, people attended church twice on Sunday. Now they were mostly what Mr Gladstone called " oncers."

Inspector Mills, in his annual report referring to the flax industry, says the strippings from flax contain a most valuable medioine, which is a sound remedy for indigestion.

Mr O. E. Hugo, the well-known lecturer on phrenology and physiognomy, will leoturo in the Odd Fellows' Hall Tuesday evening upon " Faces." The admission will be free, but there will be a collection for the hall. Mr G. H. Taylor, Makino, Feilding, is the winner of the extra Id pev lb given by Messrs W. Dimock and Co., Wellington, for the be3t quality pigs delivered at their factory for the week ending 16th January, 1902, having secured 38 points.

The total value of the manufactures of the lime and cement works in the colony for 1900 was £45,152, against £15,881 for 1895. The number of hands employed rose from 79 to 184. During the last five years the tonnage of vessels visiting New Plymouth has doubled. The passenger traffic has also doubled, while the imports have increased 71 per cent, and the exports 43 per cent.

The Minister for Customs has given instructions that in the examination of luggage on the wharves preference is to be given to that of country residents when they have to catch trains. An officer of one of the regular traders to this port flying the U.S.S. Co.'s flag was (says the Nelson Colonist} weighed at the Port the other day, and scaled no less than 27 stone 51bs, or 91bs less than he did before Christmas, the loss of weight being attributed to the hot weather.

Our attention has been drawn to the fact that in the time-table supplied of the new mail service between Opunake and Hawera " Peters' coach " has been erroneously mentioned. Mr M. Bolger is and has been the proprietor.

Census tables give the following comparison of centesimal increases of persons of both sexes of 65 years and upwards : — From 1874 to 1878, 46.12; 1878 to 1881, 29.24; 1881 to 1886, 51.31; 1886, to 1891,137.47; 1891 to 1896, 44.72; and 1886 to 1901, 51.06.

Mr Thomas Enowles has just returned from his trip to Great Britain, and his many friends on this coast are glad to see him looking so well. He went on to Opunake this afternoon.

The Under-Secretary for Lands has communicated with the Hawke's Bay Land Board with reference to the request of the Haluina settlers for a rebate or reduction of rent owing to the bad season and the high price they had paid for the land. The Department suggested that the Board should recommend what the Government ought to do in the way of relieving any of the Crown tenants. The Board has decided that the settlers be asked to send iv a detailed statement of their losses and the causes of such losses.

The Siberian journal, Sibirskaga Shisu, says that a syndicate of Russian, American, and French capitaHsts have decided to construct a steel bridge across the Behring Straits, with a view to bringing Europe— by means of the Siberian Railway — into direct communication by rail with the United States. It is said that Russian engineers have reported that the project can be carried out. The Behring Straits are thirty-six miles wide, and a bridge to span them would be another " wonder of the world." Probably some of the islands en route will be turned to account.

Messrs Nolan, Tonka and Co. advertise a clearing sale on behalf of Mr M. O'Sullivan, of Manutahi.

THE BEST FE3IEDY FOR KHEUMAIISM QUICK BELIEF FROM PAIN.

All who use Chamberlain's Pain Balm or rheumatism are delighted with the quick relief from pain which it affords. When speaking of this Mr D. N. Sinks, of Troy, Ohio, says : " Some time ago I had a severe attack of rheumatism in my arm and shoulder. I tried numerous remedies, but got no relief until I was recommended by Messrs Geo. F. Parsons and Co., druggists of this place, to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They recommended it so highly that 1 bought a bottle. I was soon relieved of all my pain. I have since recommended this liniment to many of my friends, who agree with me that it is the best remedy for muscular rheumatism in the market." For sale at Hawera General Store. — Advt. WALL PAPERS ! WALL PAPERS !

Jußt arrived, at F. J. Wbigley'b, 10 bales containing 3000 rolls of English and Canadian Wall Papers. A splendid variety of golds, satins, pulps, tints, balls, etc., in all shades at right prices, to ensure n, rapid turnover. These papers are all of the very latest styles and choicest designs, and the Canadians are especially unique and artistic. Inspection invited, and samples willingly posted to any address supplied. The finest stock of Wall Papers on the Coast. — F. J. Wbiglky, flawera. — Advt. A nice present for Christmas— Solid silver brooches two shillings each. R. W

Sargent, Jeweller, Hawera. — Advt.

Everybody ought to know that Messrs Bsrdley end Sons have on view the largest and best selection of cooking ranges in the district, including amorg others Barningham's and Shacklock's, makes of high and low pressure, suitable fcr brick chimneys or open kitchens al Onnnlin priflKß — Advt Wade's Teething Powders for babies aye soothirg, reduce fever, and prevent blotches. Price Is. — Advt. Mr Spence, of the Lconomic, will commence his half-yearly sale on Thursday. 18th inst, continuing it for one month, His London buyer advises a large shipment on the way, to make room for which some wonderful bargains will be offered for sale. — Advt.

TENNIS GOODS 1 TENNIS GOODS!

F. J. Wbigltsy has now landed the new season stock of Tennis Rackets, Balls, Nets, Poles, Markers, etc. Rackets by Slazenger and Forrester from 10s to 30s, all weights. Slazerger s Balls, Nets, ond Poles. Inspection invitee 1 ,- -Aon, WEAL OR WOE.

The stomach is the centre from which, from the standpoint of health, flows weal or

woe. A healthy stomach means perfect digestion -, perfect digestion means strong and steady nerve centres ; strong nerve centres mean good circulation, rich 'blood, and good health.

Constipation is the prime cause of almost all the diseases that you can think of. and therefore Constipation should never be neglected. When the first symptoms of Constipation manifest themselves, try Impey's May Apple. It has cured where other medicines have failed. Impey's May Apple is an ideal family medicine; it keens the bowels open and regular, and stimulates the functions of the liver and kidneys, keeping them strong and active ; acts easily and pleasantly, and the good it does is permanent. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers at 2s 6cl per bottle.

WILTON'S BOVO-FERRUM.

Elderly people, and particularly women of middle age, find Bovo-ferrum a powerful life sustaining agent, rendering life worth l>ving by its extraordinary action in keeping the nutritive organs healthy and in producing a remarkable buoyancy of spirit. It promotes digestion, creates an appetite, makes rich pure bjood, puts colour in the cheeks, restores convalescents, and removes mental depression. Sold by all chemists at 2s 6d. — Advt.

Just received, another lot of ladies' silver keyless watohes, £1 each — a nice

Xmas present foi a girl. R. W Sargent, watchmaker and jeweller Hawera. — Advt.