The Daily News. SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 96, 12 May 1900, Page 2

The Daily News. SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

I On oar fourth page will bo found an account of the proceedings of the Dublin Corporation at a special meeting held in connection with the Queen's visit to Ireland. At the Borough Council meeting on Monday, the annual estimates will come up for consideration.

The Right Hon. B. J. Seddon has consented to become a patron of the Taranaki Pigeon, Poultry, and Canary Association.

The name of Mr. L. Marks should have appeared in the published list of honorary members of the Taranaki Guards. On account of tlie boisterous weather on Friday evening, the City Band's projected open-air concert at Fitzroy had to be postponed. If the weather is favourable, the concert will be given on Tuesday evening.

Dr. McCleland commences a course of lectures to a Women's First Aid Class on Thursday, 7th June, at the Whiteley Hall room; and at the same place on Friday, Bth June, Dr. Home will commence lectures to a Nursing Class. Intending members can enrol their names, both at Miss Cottier's and at Miss Betford's.

A Press Association wire states that owing to the extraordinary inorease in the traffic, the Government railways are from 1500 to 2000 trucks short of the necessary number to carry on the work. All the Government's I workshops are running at high pressure, but at the utmost they cannot construct more than 1000 a year. The Government is enquiring as to the possibility of the required number being built by outside firms.

An advertisement in connection with the forthcoming social of the City Band will appear shortly.

On the application of Mr. Boy, the Registrar of the Supreme Court (Mr. Stanrord) yesterday (Friday) granted probate of the will of Frederick Fohrmann, late of Ngaire, millhand, deceased, to the executor named in the will.

The editor of the Christchurch Press, in a private letter to Mr. Geo. H. White, referring to the reproduction of Mr, White's photo, of a little Maori girl (Paruparu) in the last Xmas number of the Press, says, " You will be pleased to know that the ' brunette' was voted on all sides the beßt thing in the number."

The following is a list of the exports from the breakwater for the four weeks ended 28th April:—ls,l24 boxes butter, 175 bales flax, 71 bales fungus, 6 bales wool, 17 bales skins, 4 bales leather, 154 cases spirits, 12 cases larcl, 180 cases bacon, 2G50 cases cheese, 55 cases milk, 1764 bags seed, 114 bags fungus, 138 bags hides, 15 bags wheat, 30 bags oats, 20 bags barley, 24 single hides, 20 casks ruuners, 34 casks pelts, 14 casks tallow, 80 liorses, 100 pigs, and sundries. Total, 1389 tons.

In the Police Court on Friday, a rather distressing case was beard. Two brothers were call- d upon to contribute to the support of another brother, who is too ill to work, and who has a wife and two children dependent upon him, and who has been rec iving charitable aid. One of the brothers offered 5s a week, though both stated that they were not in very good circumstances. As it was stated that there were two other brothers, the case was" adjourned for a fortnight so that enquiries might be made as to their ability to assist.

The current issue of the Weekly Press is well up to the level of recent issues. There is a capital coloured picture of Field-Marshal Lord Koberts, and a large number of smaller illustrations. There are also interesting views from Stratford, comprising the Bacon Factory, Dairy Factory (2), and Conference of Dairy Factory Managers.

Whiteley Memorial Church,—Rev, S. J. Serpen's subjects for Sunday are as follow: —Morning, at 11, "Man brought into contact with Mystery "; evening, at 7, "Impossibility of being undecided in our Relation to Christ."—"Advt.

New Zealand great in nature's gifts Possesses charms for every eye, With sounds and rivers, lakes and rifts, And mounts on which vast glaciers lie, All make this land a paradise, With atmosphere so tre-ii and pure, Where coughs are cured we do advise, J3y taking Woods' Uraat Puppemint Cure,

A correspondent writes to the effect that the Tataraimaka Bazaar, which is to be held on Thursday next, is likely to prove a very successful affair. Contingents of visitors are expected from New Plymouth, as well as i from all parts of the district. Owing to the generous efforts of local friends there will he full preparation for the refreshment of visitors, while a good musical programme isi in readiness for ihe occasion. The bazaar is to be continued on Saturday.

Writing of the death of Lieutenant Herbert Parker, of the Second New Zealand Contingent, the Wellington correspondent o£ the Wairarapa Times remarks:—"And so young Parker is shot at the very beginning of his career. It is infinitely sad. The lad was a bright-faced, keen-eyed, determinedlipped fellow, of a fighting breed, and it seemed as if when he left for South Africa life were full of glorious chances for the young man, who was a nephew of the great Lord Kitchener. We saw a good deal of him before he sailed, and thought he was bound to rise quickly in the army. He undertook his duties with much responsibility and goodwill, and yet with a cheery light-heartedness that was charming. It is impossible to realise what this will be to the poor mother at Kurow, who now has no son with her, the other two both serving their Queen and country. Curiously enough, both Lieutenant; Parker and Lieutenant Neave met their sad j deaths after they left the colonial troops and joined other regiments." | The merits of " Golden Tannings," a speciality in Ceylon tea, are being brought before the public by Mr. C. Carter, The People's Grocer. Some (particulars about this tea will be found in Mr. replace advertisement which appears in another column.

There are now on view in the Colonial Piano and Organ Co.'s warehouse a number of paintings from the well-known Auckland artist, Mr. J. R. Allport. They are reproductions from some of the latest Royal Academy and National Art Gallery exhibits, and will be sold by Mr. Newton King at his auction mart on Wednesday nest. In a replace advertisement, which appears in another column, Mr. J. Whitaker oalls attention to the special inducements now being offered at his Household Stores to purchasers of provisions. An attractive display of bacon, hams, and oheese is now to be seen in the windows of Mr. Whitaker's store, and should prove of interest to housekeepers. You can depend on ridding yourjchildren of worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers. Price Is.—Advt.

Considerable speculation was indulged in when the (South African war first started as to how the colonial horses would stand the severe strain that they must necessarily be

put to in reconnoitring, patrol, and forced inarches work. With a six months' test we now learn that the New Zealand horses have stood the test best of all. Another tribute to the vital and strength-giving qualities of our country. We can also safely say that of all the remedies for coughs, colds, etc., in the market Sykes' Oura Cough is faoilo princess. All Chemists and Storekeepers.— Advt.

Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never a fail for adults or shildren. Prce Is.—Advt. A Grand Speculation, in these days of financial unrest, is a rare thing for people with spare capital to come across. It is, therefore, refreshing to know that in purchasing a box of Holloway's Pills, good value for money can be obtained. They never fail to give instant relief from pain, and no disease can long withstand their purifying influence. A few appropriate doses at the proper period will prevent many a serious | illness. Their primary action is upon the blood, stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels. Their secondary action strengthens the nervuus centres. No drug can be so harmless yet so antagonistic to disorders caused by brain worry. The most perfect reliance may be placed upon their regulating and renovating virtues.—Advt.