LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 48, 7 March 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following trains will leave New Plymouth station far the breakwater to-day, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as follows:—6 a.m., Ngapuhi (from North); 9.3S p.m., Ngapuhi (for North). Mr. Lister, officer in charge of the Old Peoples' Homes, will be grateful for donations of old linen suitable Jor bandaging.

We regret to state that Mrs. Taylor, wife of the le-see of the Criterion Hotel, died on Wednesday evening. Li Hung Ohang has assured the Foreign Ministers that the Emperor is solely directing the affairs of the Empire. Mr. Chailes I. Schwebe has been appointed manager of the recently formed American Steel Trust, which expects to reduce the cost of the output by £2,000,000 yearly. Cardinal Vanghan has ordered the Communion of Reparation to be celebrated at every church every second Sunday owing to the King's statutory declaration at the coronation that the sacrifice o( the mass is superstitions and idolatrous. The total amount received for wine licenses in Manchester during the year ended March last, under the Local Government Act, was £47,525, and in 8-dford £12,128. For the County of Lancaster £66,631 was received for spirit and £5,506 for beer licenses. Mr. Harry Ernest Whitcombe, fourth con of Mr. O. D. Whitcombe, is going te South Africa with the Saventh Contingent as doctor's assistant. It will be remembered that Mr. Whitcombe was one of the successful candidates at the recent pharmaccutica; examinations, and he will have the best wishes of his many friends. His Worship the Mayor will to-day, on bthalf of many of the townspeople, make a presentation to Mr. J, Parker, of the Herald staff, who is leaving on Friday for Ohristchurch It wai felt by those who have appreciated Mr. Parker's ability and genial courtesy that he should not be allowed to quit the scene of his present sphere of duty without some recognition. Unfortunately, time has not permitted calling on a tithe of those who would have been only too pleased to have joined in the movement, but Mr. Dell, of the Bgmont Brewery, will bo only too pleased to receive additions to the list. The presentation will take place at 12.30. Borne indication was given the people of New Plymouth on Wednesday of the growth of population in the Stratford district. Tho school excursion train from Stratford consisted of seventeen long carriages, and the numbes of tickets sold was 1511. In addition to Stratford District High School, Cardiff, Pembroke Road, and Midhirst schools joined in, but the wet weather prevented many from attending. On arrival the train ran to the breakwater, where lunch was taken, after which the visiters cams back to towo, and the Drill Hall being placed at their disposal the afternoon was spent there. A start for home was made at 6.30 p.m. Old-ago pensions have been paid as follows to March IstAuefeland, 647; Wellington, 235; Christchurch, 510; Duaedin, 497. The Government have receive! a cablegram stating that the Colchester police prefer tbat Lillywhite bo sent Home direct instead of via British Columbia.

i The Wellington Ratepayers' Association [have drawn up a platform which includes the mnnicipalisation of electric light and igaa works. Most of those members of Parliament who have answered the Premier's circular re the contingemt for the opening of the Federal Parliament are in f*vonr of sending less than 1030 men, the suggestions gonerally ranging from 100 to 300. The Cabinet has decided that after the separato sums available for each Education Brard for increases of teachers salaries have been sot aside the Boards will be asked to submit to the Ministor of Education proposals for further payments to teachers, tho sum allocated for incieases not to be exceeded.

| Racontly the Palnierston North TJoroueh Council obtained a loin of £IO,OOO from the A.M.P. Society for sewerage 'worki. The Society has now written stating that owing to a technicality in the loan proposals it ,s necessary that a poli be taken, otherwise the money cannot bi advanced. At a meeting of the Borough Council on Tuesday evening it was decided to agree to the Society's rcquost that a fresh loan be taken immediately. A Wellington wire says that Colonel Sommerville admits his dislike to handicapping as suggested by Oolonel Templetm chairman of the Victorian R.A., but under the short supply of Martini-Kufields there is no option, and in any case competitors at the forthcoming meeting at Wanganui are in op ivorse a position than the Victorian and ftew South Walshnaen were at their respective gatherings. For tho match confined to oar New Zealand men who have served in South Africa a large entrance is expected, «nd it is understood the Defence Minister will authorise a large amount of allocation ss prize money.

At the annnil meeting of the Nelson District of Oddfellows, relative to the establishment of a' governing body or executive for Oddfellows in the colony. It was unanimously resolved to support tho establishment of an Arcual Moveable Committee, and delegates were elected to attend a conference on the subject at Auckland or elsewhere. The funds of the district cxccod £7OOO, and the membership is 738. 'Jhe funds of the lodges of the dist-icb exceed £25,000.

The following is the form of declaration ma-'e by the King against transubstamiation, to which 30 Roman Catholic Peer* in the House of Lords took exception : " I, A ll by the grace of God, King (or Queen) o£ England, Scotland, France and Ireland Defender of the Faith, do solemnly and sincerely, in tho presence of God, profess, testify, and declare that I do believe that iti the Sapr'amept of the Lord's Supper there is not any Traneubstantiation of the elements of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ at or after the Consecration thereof by any parson whatsoever; and that the invocation or adoration of tlie Virgin Mary or any other Saint, and the sacrifice of the Mass, as they are now used in the Ohnrch of Home, are superstitious and idolatrous. And I do solemnly, in the presence of God! profess, testify, and deolare that I do make' this declaration, and every pirfc thereof, in the plain and ordinary sense of the words read unto me, as they are commonly understood by English Protestant*, without any eyasipn. equivocation, or reservation wh&tao,' ever/ or without any dispensatibn'already granted rrie ; for this purp'ose by the Pope, or any other authority of person or j without any hopo of any such dispensation from any person or authority whatsoever or without thinking that I am or can absolved of this dic'aration er any part fcb pepf, q,lt||ougtt the fqpe, or any pther person/or power should dispense with or annul the same, or declare that it was null and void from the beginning,

Work is stopped oil the Karangahake railway fcunnnl. Aboiu 50 men have ceased work. The average wages last month only reached 43 Gd and 6s 3d at the respective esds.

The City Band have acted with com-j mendable wisdom in arranging to Rive a concert at the Theatre Royal on Kriday, just prior to leaving for Wangauui to take part in the band contest there. The public will have an opportunity of hearing b>th solos and concerted mniic, and tha baud should gain confidence by their performance. Only a small charge is to be made for adI mission, so as to pay expenses for the I evening.

To-night (Thursday), in the large school room of tho Whiteley Hall, and Endeavour Social will be held at 7.30. A go~d musical programme provided, and refreshments. Admission, Cd. Proceeds in aid of Foreign Missions. AH arc invited.—Advt. Hollow ay's Ointmhwt a\'B Piixs. Indisputable remedies. In the use of these medicament* there need be no hesitation or 'doubt of their cooling, he.iling, and purifying prop.rties. The Ointment stands unrivalled in relieving, healing and thoroughly curing the most inveterate sores and ulcers, and in cases of bad legs and bad breasts they act as a charm. The Pills are the most effectual remedy for the cure ot liver com- j plaints, which derange all the proper functions of the organs affected, inducing | restlfssness, melancholy, wearnine;s, inability to sleep, pain in the i-ide, etc. These wonderful Pills, if taken according to the printed directions accompanying each box, strike at the root of tho malady and stimulate the stomach and liver into a healthy action.—Advt.

AT THIS BAR, The greatest compliment ever paid to a medicine was that paid to Impsy's " May Apple, ' when, during the recent Tariff De bate, M's.H.R. testified openly in tho House to the efficacy of this great remedy- a guaranteed cure for all liver diosrders. A bottle was subsequently presented to every member of the House, and Members now speak in terms of its gau i llocts, All chemists and storei atock it per bottle.— Advt. The best medicine known is Sandhk & Sons' Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the rel'.ef is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be hey wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in, croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs swelling, etc., diar, rhcea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandku & SONS' EUCALYPTI Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globo ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with inedals and diplomas at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article _and roiect all others.—Advt. <JH AM B iCRL AI N'3 COUGH REMEDY A GKEAT FAVORITE.

The soothing and healing properties ef this remedy, its pleasant tas c and prompt and permanent cures have made it a g'feat favorite with people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of small children for colds, croup and whooping cough, as it always aifoids quick relief, and as it contains no opium or other harmful drug, ic may bj given as confidently to a baby ai to an adult. For sale by Now Plymouth Cooperative Society.—Advt.

TESTIMONIAL. Napier, September 9th, 1900. ProPessor Notmann, Dear Sir, —I am pleased to be aM» to tell you lam feelingwell,andam improving every day. I have lost altogether that miserable eeling I used l obave, and am quite fiosh when I get up in the morning, as I can rest and sleep well now. I have j ained considerably in weight, and look well; the haggard )o >k has left me, and my friends congratulate me on my improved appearance, and I am sure yon do not know how grateful I am to yon for your kindness and attention, as my life was a burden before I wrote to you.— Gratefully yours.

Albxa-NDBB PATTBJJSON. HE OWES HIS LIFE TO THE FORETHOUGHT OF A COMPANION.

While on a camping trip in Webster county, Mr. 8,1. Stump, of Normantown, W, Va., had asevere attack of bloody flux. Ho says, " I firmly beli'vo that. I ewe my life to tho forethouglit of one of the company who had tft en along a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy" Moral.—Procure a bottle of this remedy before leaving homo. It cannpt qbtairjQd when on a hunting, fishiDg or prospecting trip. Neither can it be obtained while on board the cars or steamship, and at such times and places it is most likely to be neeied. The safe way is to have it with you. Thousands of travelers never leave homo on a journey without it. For sale by New Plymouth 00-operativa Society.—Advt, Willis Street. Wellington. MB. M. Impey. 31st July, 1900

Dear Sir, —Please send me three more bottles of your " Mat Apple," I cannot speak toa highly of it, It has entirely re lieved me from the headaches which used to distress me on busy days; and a member of my family who used to suffer from chronic palpitation and indigestion has been restored to i erfect health through taking Impey s Mat Apple."—l am, yours gratefully, B, W. Wilton, Butcher.—Advt,