NEWS AND NOTES.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue 7397, 25 February 1902, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

Mdlle. Antonia Dolores — Trebelli — who will sing here this week, is the fortunatepossessor of jewellery worth £40,000, including a £20,000 diamond necklace. It is stated that M. de Blowitz has resigned the post of The Times' correspondent in Paris. The M#na arrived at Patea from Wei lington on Sunday, and sailed next morning with 17 bales of wool. No fewer than 12,000 penny-in-th6-slot meters have been fixed for use by the Australian Gas Light Company in Sydney. Great Britian has neglected its army in its care for the navy, and Japan has neglected its navy in its anxiety about its army. It is as clear as the day that both for Great Britain and for Japan the chief task before each nation iB the maintenance of a powerful navy.— Jiji Shempo, Tokio. " You have a bad record," said the presiding justice to an old offender at the Dunedin Police Court the other morning. " There are 54 convictions against you." " Ye 9," replied the man, " but I have been here 40 j ears." The average he evidently considered a fairly low one. A visitor to Master ton, who has just arrived from England, informs the Times that two years ago veiyfew people knew where New Zealand was, but since the war almost every schoolboy can tell you. The passport in England to having a "jolly good time," says informant, is to say that you come from New Zealand. The Stratford borough water-cart is not looked upon with respect. The Settler says: — Mr Walter Symes was looking for the Mayor this morning to endeavour to make a deal with the Council for the purchase of the borough dribbler, which a settler has commissioned him to secure for the purpose of drenching his paddock with killweed to eradicate the ragwort. The Napier Herald says : There is every probability of L. C. M'Lachlan paying a visit to England as soon as the sports | season concludes in this colony, and all will hope that he may be thoroughly fit when be measures strides with the peds of Great Britain, in which case the New Zealander will take a lot of beating, his performances showing him to be the equal of any professional runner at his distances in England. Captain Jackson Barry's whale-riding story has now a rival. Dr. Grattan Guinness told his large audience last evening of an adventuve that befel a friend of his. This gentleman's canoe was upset by a hippopotamus on the Congo, and he next found himself standing on the beast's broad back. But, instead of sitting tight, the gentleman deemed it prudent to " swim for the shore, sailor,'* and did so despite the crocodiles. — Post. With regard to the earthquake in Transcaucasia, news of which is recorded in the last few days' cables, it may be interesting to note the record of the local Magnetic Observatory on the 9th inst. On the evening of that day, at seven o'clock and nine o'olook respectively, two pretty severe shocks were recorded by the instruments. They were some of the severest yet recorded by these instruments. — Christchurch Truth. The King of Sweden has offered £500 to the finder of a era ale with a curious history. In 1720 (saya the Jeweller) a German Prince sent to Queen Ulrica Eleanor, ,of Sweden, a cradle of 6olid gold as a christening present for her child. The ship containing the present was driven by a terrible gale on the shores of the island of Tjorn, where it became a total wreck. The inhabitants of the island massacred the shipwrecked mariners and pillaged the ship, but the cradle, by a curious chain of circumstances, was saved, and now lies buried in a lonely part of the island. The story having been by some means revived, the King is now offering the aforesaid reward. The following story from an American paper shows the sort of reputation that the New York police have gained under the gentle rule of Tammany Hall. Of course, one makes due allowance for the license of the ' humorist : — "I was beset by a footpad when I was in New York," said the person who is always having adventures, " but I called on a policeman for help." " Did that do any good ?" " Oh, yes. I made the policeman believe that I was the robber, and between us we stripped the poor footpad of everything he possessed. A peculiar point was raised at last meeting of the Gisborne Borough Counoil. A small cottage, in which a cancer patient had died, has been removed into the borough. The health officer said he thought fumigation would be sufficient to remove any danger, but the neighbors strongly objected to the tenement. As, by oversight, permission had not been obtained to erect the cottage in the borough, it was decided to refuse permission. Several ohangeß in the station staffs of the Railway Department have been approved of. Mr A. H. O'Loughlen, principal relieving officer at Christchurch, has been appointed stationmaster at Hawera. His place at Christohurch will be taken by Mr J. It. Boswell, stationmaster at Brunner. Mr H. Thacker, stationmaster at Culverden, will replace Mr Boswell at Brunner. Mr 1 Tbacker will be replaced by Mr B. J. Connal, stationmaster at Bangitata, who > will be succeeded by Mr E. J. Lezard, assistant relieving officer at Christchuroh. — Times./ As showing the ferocity of the shark, ' says the Gisborne Herald, it is stated that 1 a large one caught on the s.s. Miranda the other day and landed on deck made a savage fight. It grabbed at a gentleman on board and took a piece out of the leg of ' his trousers, and it was only after a desperate battle with an axe that the fish i received its quietus. Sharks are said to be very numerous off the coast. ■ The following candid paragraph from the Wairarapa Dairy Times shows what an up-to-date body thb Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association is : — " It has been arranged by the Maeterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association to pay all prize money awarded on the first day on the second day, and that of tbe second tlay on the following day. Any other pressing payments will also be made. This step on the part of the society t should be heartily commended by tradespeople generally, because it will give the successful competitors an opportunity to spend their prize money in the town, thus keeping the money circulated in the district." The idea of paying the prize money promptly in order that it may be spent in the town where the show is being held seems to possess many advantages — tor the business people of that town. The "Pall Mall," after an interview with Mr N. Fell, a Nelson boy, and now one of the Scottish international threequarters, is of opinion '• that we have I I nothing to teach New Zealand ; indeed it would appear that we have a good deal to learn from our cousins down under." The New Zealand Times' London correspondent, who sends particulars, adds: — The time is ripe for a thoroughly representative New Zealand fifteen to come over and show us how to play the game. The number of good New Zealanders available in England to fill gaps caused by illness or injury would render it unnecessary to bring over a large number of emergencies. Indeed, a very fair team of New Zealanders could be picked from the Maorilanders at .present in the Old Country. The men at Edinburgh, Cambridge, and Guy's would take soms beating once they got together. The South Wairarapa Mounted Rifleß were to have gone into camp yesterday afternoon for their annual field training (says the N.Z. Times' Carterton correspondent), but when the men arrived on the ground, with their baggage and provisions, it was found that the Wellington War Office had neglected to forward tents, cooking apparatus, or a staff of drill instructors. This is not surprising, as the date of the encampment was only fixed six months ago, and the oolonial War Office believes that promptitude iB unseemly. The camp caterer was unable to cook any of the victuals he had provided, and there seemed a cold prospeot for the night. A can of water was boiled in real veldt fashion, and tea was provided, after whioh some of tbe men betook themselves home to sleep. Others found rest in a house near the camp, while others again are believed to have spent the night roosting up the trees among whioh the tents were supposed to have been pitohed. The tents and kitchen gear have not appeared yet, and, moat unhappily, the canteen liquid supply has been sent on to Greytown instead of being landed at Clareville, so there is absolutely no way of cheering camp woes. You oan depend on ridding your ohil dren of worms with Wade's Worm Figs the wonderfulj worm worriers, Price Is. —

In connection with the decision in the tote-betting cases at Dunedin, the Star winds up an editorial note in the following strain : — There have been several instances in Dunedin within the last few months of somewhat eccentric decisions by Justices, but the proceedings of yesterday Beem to oall at least for inquiry by the Government, who are responsible for appointments to the Commission of the Peace. The local Justices may well take the matter into serious consideration, and through them the attention of the Minister of Justice ,may reasonably be directed to what is regarded outside as a miscarriage of justice. ' The Justices who sat and " swamped " the Stipendiary Magistrate, so to speak, should be asked to furnish an explanation of their extraordinary conduct. Young girl wants situation. Wanganui fruit Co. announce arrival of fruits. With this issue is an inset in connection with the Waimate Horticultural Show. Grazing rights of Tokaora Estate are advertised pending consideration of possible re-division. The half-holiday will be observed looally on Friday next instead of to-morrow, on account of Waimate Show. S. B. Hunter, of the Eickapoo Co., wishes to give notice that, beginning with February 26th, he will visit Eltham every Wednesday instead of Friday, and, beginning with February 28th, will visit Kaponga every Friday instead of Wednesday. All other plaoes as usual. — Advt. ALLAYS THE PAIN. Charlotte A. Maokay, Queen street, Masterton, says :—": — " For more than three years I bad suffered severely from sharp pains in my arm, shoulder and spine, so that it was almost impossible for me to obtain any sleep. Seeing Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised, I obtained a bottle at Mr Eaton's chemist chop. By following the directions— l had the Pain Balm well rubbed on to the affected parts — and almost immediately I experienced relief. After several applications, the pain was so allayed that I was able to obtain my regular sleep and perform my household duties. I consider it a wonderful medcine, and think so much of it that I will never be without a bottle in mv home." Chamberlain s Pain Balm is on Bale at Hawera General Store, — Advt. Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Smoked Specta cles, Eye Preservers, and Goggles. Sight tested. B. W. Sargent, Jeweller, Hawera —Advt. TENNIS GOODS 1 TENNIS GOODS ! F. J. Wbigley has now landed the new season stock of Tennis Backets, Balls, Nets, Poles, Markers, etc. Backets by S'azenger and Forrester from 103 to 30s, all weiuht?. Slazsnger's Balls, Nets, and Poles. Inspection invited. — Advt. NOT TOO LATE. Is there anything more intensely pitiable than the sight of a weak, nervous, helpless woman, and yet in our small community there are many of them. Such women are not sick, but are suffering from what is ' commonly called poor health. They are nervous and irritable, and laok the vitality j to enjoy the pleasures or support i^e cares ! of home life. Wilton's Bovo-Fenum, the , new tonic, makes weak women strong, and , sick women vvell. It fills tbe arteries witt rich red blood, and builds up tbe entire _ body with good sound flesh. All chemists . and stores 2s 6d. ; THE VITAL FOBCE Of tha body is the blood. Keep the blood pure and clean, and you will be free ' from sickness. Bile poisons in the blooc k is one of the everyday troubles of the ' people of the colony, Once the liver grow* I sluggish and fails to niter the bile poison: from the system there comes pain ant ' trouble. The digestive system is throwr ' out of order, and foul impurities thai ' should be expelled find their way into the ' blood, and so reach tbe weak spots of th< 1 body. Impey's May Apple, the idea family medicine, will keep the blood pure ' It acts directly on the liver and kidneys 1 keeping them active and strong. Sold bj ' chemists and storekeepers at 2s 6d. * BEDSTEADS 1 ! BEDSTEADS 1 1 1 I have just landed ex Buapehu, foui 3 cases of brass rail and ordinary bedsteads 3 These bedsteads are a very fine assortment » and especially well finished. They wen 1 bought when the English market was ver 2 low, and will be sold at less than cit; prices for cash. Everybody in want 0 - a good value bedstead is invited to inspec s these goods at F. J. Wrigley's, High street 1 Hawera. — Advt. b WALL PAPEBS ! WALL PAPEEBS 1 3 Just arrived, at F. J Wrigley's, 1( 1 bales, containing 3GOO rolls of English an< 3 Canadian Wall Papers. A splendi* . variety of golds, satins, pulps, tints, balls - etc, in all shades at right prices, to ensun • a rapid turnover. These papers are all 0 the very latest styles and choicest designs 3 and the Canadians are especially uniqui a and artistic. Inspection invited, am g samples willingly posted to any addres supplied. Tbe finest stock of Wall Paper I on the Coast. — F. J. Wbiglby's, Hawera : -Advt.