The Daily News. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 191, 18 August 1900, Page 2

The Daily News. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1900. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the suggestion of the Chairman, the members of the Harbour Board visited the breakwater after luncheon on Friday to inspeot the working of the sand-pump, the tide being favourable.

Ensign Harrison, of the Salvation Army, wishes to acknowledge receiving the sum of £2l, collected by Mr. W. Pillar, for the Indian Famine Fund.

Mr. F. G. Staff, financial inspector for the Dresden Piano Company, is spending a f&w days in New Plymouth on business connected with the firm.

The Union Company's fine steamer, the Corinna, under the command of Captain Lobb, left Wellington for New Plymouth yesterday (Friday), at 12,15 p.m., and was expected here early this morning. She has 224 tons of general cargo for this port, and leaves again for Greymouth at noon, ihe cargo already awaiting her consists of SB boxes butter, J. B. McEwan; 44 do and 1 keg, Co-operative Society; 9 do, Crown Dairy Company; 15 cases milk, 14 cases hams and bacon, and 1 case of sundries, Burgess, Fraserjt Co. Tongaporutu settlers will be glad to note in our Parliamentary report that, in answer to a question in the House yesterday, Ministers stated that plans were completed and tenders would be culled for the Tongaporutu Bridge, which would complete the bridging of rivers on the road between Taranaki and Auckland.

Mr. District Judge Kettle arrived in New Plymouth by the 5.50 p.m. train on Friday. The Court will commence its sittings at 11 o'clock to-day. A magnificent upright concert grand piano, by Lipp & Sohn, valued at one hundred guineas, is on view at the Dresden Piano Company's Dep6t, Devon-street, to-day, and calls for the attention of musicians and musical people generally. , We learn from Mr. E. M. Smith, M.H.E., that on his next visit to New Plymouth (Friday, 24th inst.) he expects to be accompanied by Mr. Leslie H. Reynolds, C.E., of Dunedin. Mr. Reynolds is an engineer of! very considerable experience and repute. He has designed and is carrying out the Masterton drainage and sewerage works at a cost of £20,000, similar works at Hawera at a cost of £25,000, and has just been appointed consulting engineer in connection with the Stratford water and drainage works costing £15,000. The other day his plans for the improvement of the Nelson harbour, at a cost of £GO,OOO, were accepted as against plans submitted by Mr. Napier Bell. Mr. Smith is to be congratulated on securing a visit from so eminent a man as Mr. Keynolds. ' Mr, Stanford was engaged the greater part of Friday in hearing a charge preferred by the Crown Lands Department against Thos. Waring Corbett, whom it was alleged committed forgery by signing a declaration attached to an application for land and parporting to emanate from his son, W. R. Corbett, and with knowing the same to be false and with the intention that the L\nd Board should be deceived into believing the signature to be genuine. Mr. Kerr represented the Department, Mr. Samuel defended the accused, and Mr. Weston watched the case on behalf of Mr. Tayler, one of the witnesses. Mr. Kerr outlined the case, and called Messrs. Tayler, Basnister, Strauchon (Commissioner), and Stock. Mr. Samuel, in reply, contended that the offence arose from a silly and stupid error, the accused being pressed for time and considering he had authority to act, but it did not amount to a] crime, as the evidence all pointed to the fact that there was no guilty intent, and he urged j i that the object of the prosecution was gained by publicity, and that his client should not be put to the odium and expense attendant on a committal. Mr. Kerr replied, and submitted that a ease for committal had been made out His Worship said his duty was to ascertain if a prima facie case existed, and not only was there a strong probable assumption, but an admission of the offence charged. The accused was committed for trial, bail, fixed at £IOO, being allowed.

Mr. Leo Carri, whose invention of " Simple Harmony " (patented) has been doing such excellent business recently in Wanganui, proposes to call at .New Plymouth, en route to Australia, in about a month's time or less' to teach his system. "Simple Harmony' has had wonderful success all over Australia, and in Dunedin and Wellington. It seems to be just that method that is so much sought after by the many lovers of music, whereby a song, even to the most difficult, or an easy waltz or schottische, can be plajed so nearly like the ordinary music that the most critical cannot tell the difference. It is, moreover, not in any way connected with the charts or mechanical contrivances often advertised, but is taught in private lessons, and is backei up, we understand, by grateful written testimonials from the best singers and people of note in Wellington, Dunedin, and, lastly, Wanganui. Mr. Carri notifies thus early that so genuine is the system (being derived from the sound chords of | orthodox harmony) that he will refund any money taken from any client who cannot jsucceed. The course occupies one week, 'taken in six daily lessons, and all future I details of terms, locale, date, etc., will be fully advertised before arrival.

People arc (says the Hmtlte'&Bay Herald) wondering when the officers in the Napier post-office are to be placed on a permanent footing. At present we have an acting chief postmaster, an acting chief clerk, an acting money order clerk, two acting mail room clerks, an acting letter carrier, and an acting messenger.

An old story is going the rounds in foreign papers, but as it is a good one wc repeat it here. "At a village cricket club meeting the village blacksmith proposed the following resolution: That wearing of flannels or some sort of trousers in matches be optional." Another rmmber suggested that it would be better to propose as an amendment that " the wearing of one or the other be compulsory." The design for a new penny-halfpenny stamp to bo used principally for newspaper postage has been approved. In the right and left foregrounds arc dismounted troopers holding their horses, the mussed Contingent of the colony being shown in the distance while out of the ctntro of the picture rises a winged symbol of the Empire's call. The stamp will be of the same s zc as the present two-pence-half penny stamp, and will probably be printed in khaki colour. On Friday next ,Vir. Newton King will sell by auction, without reserve, at Bull Block, the wh-'le of Mr. J. Rogers'fairy and faun stock. This is a good chance for anyor-e wanting nice cows, as they arc all good, quiet, and early calvers. On Friday next Messrs. Vickers & Stevens will bo'd a clearing sale on account of Mr. If. Hintz, on the Kiehmoud Koad, where they will dispose of the whole of his dairy cows, utensils, cans, household furniture, etc., etc. John Leydon's last clearing sale in Wal--1 ton's Shop, Devon-street, this clay at 1.80 p.m, Everyone come along for bargains Ao reserve,—Adtli /

1 When in South Africa Mr. De Lautourl (nowj .in, k charge of the Masterton t fish J hatcheries) was successful in exploding' the j theory that trout could not he hatched in' water the temperature of which was above 68 degrees. He was very successful in hatching fish with water from 2deg. to lCdeg. warmer than the previously fixed limit.

The Southland Times says that a beautifully finished Maori stone adze, weighing 71bs, has been found on the sand hills near the Ocean Beach freezing works at thcßluif. There is not a blemish in it, and tho edge is almost as keen as a razor's. It is not greenstone.

Mr. Michael Davitt, in a letter from Kroonstad, dated April 2nd, in the I'rceman's Journal, makes an interesting statement with reference to the relics of General Wauchope. Landdrost Baumann, of Hoopstad, has in his keeping the rifle, revolver, and whatever other arms the unfortunate general had upon him. when killed. Like- , wise some small trinkets, pen knife, and other articles. So great is the admiration which Mr, Baumann has for the bravery aud character of the chivalrous Scotchman that) he authorised Mr. Davitt to say he would hold these articles in safekeeping until tho family of the general sends for them, or some opportunity presents itself of forwarding them to Scotland. A deputation from Friendly Societies waited upon tho Hon. J. G. -Ward, at Wellington with respect to the fares charged members when travelling to conferences connected with the Orders. At present members, if in a party of not less titan 12 are allowed to travel first-class at secondclass fares, and the deputation asked that the privilege be extended to any less number than twelve. Mr. Ward agreed to this. For the first time for many years Bank of New Zealand shares were inquired for yesterday on the Exchange (says the N./C. Herald). The price offered was low—2s 3d per share—but that speculators or investors are inquiring for the shares, after so many years in which the stock has not been quoted will be gratifying to the shareholders of the bank.

At Bell Block, on Thursday next, Mr. Newton- King ■will hold a clearing sale of household furniture, etc., on account of Miss Fisher. The furniture is of superior manufacture, and includes some very valuable engravings. Full particulars will be found on reference to advertisement. "The hon. member for Auckland Las travelled all over the world on this simple bill. He has talked about Napoleon in St Helena, and the South African war, and he will pardon me if I draw attention to the fact that there are Boers in other places than South Africa,"—Mr. Laurenson on Mr. Napier. A few years ago, in the Orange Free State, near Wynburg, where our troops are fighting, a-nearly perpendicular sbaft was discovered, about 150 ft deep, and workings from the bottom of this shaft extend several hundred feet. Old-fashioned spears and battle axes, with primitive tools, curiously inscribed stones, %.nd skeletons of men of gigantic size, have been found, but there s no legend or tradition among the natives concerning the mine, or the giant race who worked it.

On Monday Mr. Newton King will hold an unreserved sale of household furniture, farm and cattle, on the Frankley Road, on account of Mr. W. Tatton, who has sold his farm. A large quantity of books are to be sold, amongst which are eome very valuable works on farming, cattle, etc. The sale will commence at 1 o'clock, The firm of Oallaghan, Medley & Co. report the sale of Mr. Mather's 182 acre farm, situated at Huirangi, to MeEsrs. Ingley Bros., of Eltham. At Waihi, on Wednesday next, Mr. Newton King will sell by auction the whole Mr. B. J; Wests's dairy and farm stock, household furniture, etc. The cows are a choice lot of good, easy milkers, springing to calve during August and September, and must be sold, as Mr. West has sold his farm. Tenders for digging water race will be received up to noon of Saturday next, the 25th instant, the time hnving been extended for one week.

Mr. Newton King advertises a clearing sale o* Mr. T. Doyle's dairy and firm stock to be held at Okato on Wednesday next, 22nd inst. Mr. Doyle has been dairying for the past 20 years, and has carefully chosen his cattle, the present herd being a first-class lot of young, quiet cows that can be milked anywhere. John Leydon will sell everything wilhout the slightest reserve this day at 1.30 p.m. Come to the great slaughter of general household requirements.—Advt. Gospel Room, Gilbert-street.—The Gospel of the Grace of God will be preached evf ry Lord's Day evening, at 7. Hearty welcome. —Advt,

John Leydon will sell this day, without reserve, at 1.30 p.m., in Walton's Shop, American Lever Ladies' and Gents' Watches, Ladies' Long Chains, Gents' Guards and Pendants.—Advt. : We are now in the football season, and during the short winter afternoons the welkin will ring with the loud and vociferous shouts I of the barrackers. It behoves all players to be careful o£ colds, which they are liable to catch through getting over-heated in and then cooling off rapidly after their exertions. 'Whenever the player is attaoked by a cone or ehill he should seek some remedy, old that lias proved its efficacy. Wo cannot do better than recommend to him Sykes' Oura Cough. All Chemists and Storekeepers.— Advt. •

Ten Thousand Pounds p-ek Annum may be EAKNKDat too great a sacrifice, if we ruin our health and happiness during its accumulation. Although money is a neces •sary article to possess in order to obtain the means of existence, it cannot purchasj love, friendship, or immunity fiom the dangers and pangs of disease. The millionaire has often envied the toiling labourer his hearty appetite and sturdy health, and would gladly have sacrificed a large amount of his wealth in exchange for these blessings. Holloway's Pills, however, can give health to the most delicate. They are the precious key which can open the door leading to the smiling valley of health. They purify the system and give the essentials of strength for the blood. —Advt.

Zcalandia's sons have shown such pluck And steadiness when under fire,

That more are oiE to try their luck Against the Boers in war attire.

It's my advice that ere they start, Sound health and strength they will secure, All coughs and colds will soon depart On taking Woods' Great Peppcimint Cure. G The celebrated remedy for coughs and colds and kindred ailments, Sykcs' Cura Cough, is obtainable at all Chemists and Stores. The wonilorfulamount of goodwlrch this medicine has done is ample testimony of its excellence as a cough cure. As there seems to bo an epidemic of colds visiting the place now, sull'ercrs will reap the advantage of trying a bottle. Sole proprietor, A. E. Sykes, L'narmacGulical Manufacturing Chemist, opposite Theatre ltoyal, New Plymouth.—Advl.