The Daily News. MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1901. THE POSITION OF MAYOR.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 83, 29 April 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1901. THE POSITION OF MAYOR.

During the late election of Mayer at New Plymouth, a curious rumowr was put in circulation to tha effect that under the Act passed last Seisioa provision was made for Mayors holding effice for two years. As there ie a good deal of misconception regarding the position of Mayor, under the new Act, we give below, in response to a number of enquiries, the leading features ef the Act of 1900, relating to the pssition of Mayor as contained in clauses 34 to 41 inclusive. They are to the offect that every borough shall elect a Mayor on the last Wednesday in April in every year. The Mayor shall assume office on the secend Wednesday in May following his elootion. The qualification for! Mayor is the same as that of a Councillor, and the Mayor becomes a Ootut- J cillor by virtue of his office. If the Mayor resigns or becomes incapable of j holding office by death or other causes the Council, at a special meeting called for the purpose, elects a Mayor to hold office till the next annual election. Before taking office the Mayor, makes and signs a declaration which must be attested by a Councillor and the Town Clerk. The Mayor becomes a Justice of the Peace, unless he holds a publican's license, which debars him from acting as a justice. The Mayor may be paid an annual allowance not exceeding X4OO ; but the amount once fixed cannot be alrered during the year and tha amount mu»t be fixed each y?*r. Provision is made, ia case of absence or illness, for the appointment of a Deputy-Mayor, who shall have all the powers of the Mayor, excepting that he cannot act as a Justice of tbe Peace unless the Deputy-Mayor is himself a Justice.

LOCAL AND GENERAL In the Tohunga case at the Gisborne DnpreMe the jury found the accused guilty and he was sentenced to la months. The Warimoo with the Federal Oontinge»t on Beard md a large number of viiitors for tha celebrations at Melbourne, including the Minister of Edacation, sailed from ft'el'or Sydney at 10 o'clock on Saturday

. the White ley Church on Friday eronWf:» very successful practice was hald of the cantata,'• Under the Palms," which the choir intend giving in a »hort time. Every effort is being put forth to secure a good production of this beautiful and popular work, and the musical public ara advised to watch the News for advertisemeats. A sitting of the Assessment Court is fixed for 10.30 thismerning. The annual meeting of St. Mary's congregation is to be held this evening at 7 30 in the Parish Hall. *

j On Saturday morning, during the temporary absence of the inmatas, the house of [Mr. Bronghton, a settier living on Smart | Koad, was entered by thieves and some property stolen. The police are making I inquiries. Many petty thefts have been com- , runted in the same: loralitv. 'lenders are called for the erection of a I school at Pohokurri. I

LvA? 0 Fairliu ou e ino z ot off th e rails at, [ the Now Plymouth Station on Saturday evening. It took s#me considerable time before I she was got back on tko rails, which were soaiswaati damaged i>y fclis acoideatr

We regret to learn that Miss O'Brien, one of tue nnrses at the Hospital, is down with typhoid fever.

A vary painful accident happened to Mr. Geison, of Uriiti. A now gun which he was nsiiig exploded and inflicted severe injuries to one of his hands. He came into the Hospital to have it dressed when it was found necessary to amputate two of hia fingers. Mrs. Smith, charged with the murder of Conway, will be re-tried on May 28th. The Xew Zealand witnesses have been bound over to appear en that date.

The National Memorial to Queen Victoria Fund has reached £BO,OOO. Lord Salisbury donated £2OO.

The P. ahd O. steamer Sobfaea stranded at Tungying, an island off the Ohinesa coaßt, during a fog. It is feared she will become a total loss. The passengers Were landed at FoochoW.

The Fielding Chamber of Commerce has decided to protest against the increase in fire insurance rates and to ask the Taranaki and Wellington Chambers to join in a deputation to the Premier with a view to urge the establishment of State fire insurance. Mr. J. G. Gow, travelling represan'ative of the Commercial Industries Department, is hopefnl of a considerable trade being built up between New Zealand and South Africa, more particularly in seeds. On his return from the South Island he will go r.ortli.

Mr. Lister, of tho Old Men's Homo, desires to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of some second hand clothing from Mrs. Henrv Ward. }

The story of a narrow escape from a fatal beating accident has reached the Masterton Times It appears that when Bishop Wallis was oa a visit to that neighbourhood he journeyel to the Whareama district. Previous to proceeding as far as the Rev, Andrews', the Bishop arranged for the use of the boat at the Whareama river, with view of reaching his destination. Before he reached his seat the boat was gently pushed off, with the result that the Bishop lost his balance and went overboard in abeut nine or ten feet of water. He was promptly rescued from his perilous predicament, fortunately with only the loss of his walking-stick.

Mr. Head, of the firm of Turnbull and Co., Wellington, has been on a visit to Patea, and is (says the Press) quite enthusiastic as to the possibilities of that town, He considers the Western Packing Company's works are in an admirable position for successful operations. Regarding the new steamer which Turnbull and Co, are building for the butter trade, the plans show that it is to be complete in every detail. It will cany 120 tons measurement on a 7ft. draught, will have two holds, each connected by pipes with the refrigerator amidships, so that either half, or the whole* of the Ship can be utilised, and, further, more than ordinary power is to be provided. As she will be built with a knowledge of the work she is required to do, it is considered certain that she will be able to work the bar at practically any tide. She is to be constructed in Sydney or Auckland, and will be finished by September. If one boat cannot keep up with the work, another will be built.

The young ladies of Fitzroy will give a dance in aid of the Drum and Fife Band in the Fitzroy Hall on Tuesday, April 30th. Gents, 2s; ladies, Is. The Bus leaves Ambury's corner at 7.30 tor Fitzroy.—Advt.

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Poor old China's gone to pieces, Of her vast possessions reft, Day by day her power decreases, Soon there'll be but little left. She'll no longer be a nation, But fever be obscure; Coughs and colds have no foundation, Dosed with Woods' Gbkat Pbcpbkmint CuitE.—Advt. go

Holloway's Pills. Cure for Indigestion. Indigestion, with torpidity of the liver, is the curse of thousands, who spend each day with accumulated suffering?, all of which may be avoided by taking Holloway's Pills according to their accompanying directions. They strengthen and invigorate every organ subservient to digestion Their action is purifying, healing and strengthening. They may be safely taken without interfering with ordinary pursuits, or requiring much restriction in diet. Tbey quickly remove noise and giddiness in the head, and dispel low spirits and nervous fears. These balsamic Pills work the cure without debilitating or exhausting the system ; on the contrary, they conserve and support the vital principle by substituting pure for impure blood.—Advt.

TESTIMONIAL. Napier, September 9tb, 1900. Professor Notroann, Dear Sir,—l am pleased to be abb to tell you lam feeling well, andamimprovingevery day. I have lost that miserable feeling I used to have, andam quite fresh when I get up in the morning, as I can rest and sleep well now. I have gained considerably in weight, and look well; thq haggard look has left me, and my friends congratulate me on my improved appearance, and I am sure you do not know how grateful I am to yoa for your kindness and attention, as my life was a burden before I wrote to you.— Gratefully yours, Alexander PATTKESOM. CAME NEAR DYING.

"For three days and night* I suffered I agony untold from an attack of cholera morbus brought on by eating cucumbers,' says M. E. Lowther, clerk of the district court, Ceaterviile, lowa. "I thought I should surely die, and tried a dozen different medicines bat, all to no purpose. I sent for ! a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and three doses relieved me entirely. I went to sleep and did not awake for eight hours. On awakening a few hours ago I felt so gratified that the first work I do on going to the office is to write to the manufacturers of this remedy and offer them my grateful thanks and say, God bless you and the sple.idid medicine you make.'" This remedy is for sale by Now Plymouth Uo-operative Society.—Advt

IT HAPPENED IN A DRUG STORE. " One day last winter a lady came to my drug store and asked for a brand of cough medicine that I did not have In stock," says Mr. C. K. Grandin, the popi'lar druggist of Ontario, N. Y. "She was disappointed and wanted to know what rough p-eparation I could recommend. I said to her that I could freely recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and that she could take a bottle of the remedy aud after giving it a fair trial if she did not find it wortli the monßy to bring back the bottle and I would refund the price psid. In the course of a day or two the lady came back in company with a friend in need of a cough medicine and advised her to buy a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I consider that a very good recommendation for the remedy." The remedy owes its great popularity and extensive sale iu a large measure to the personal recom mendations of people who have been cured by its u*:e. For sale by Mew Plymouth Co aperative Society.—Advt. |

The best medicine known is Sandkii & j Sons' Eucalypti Kxtbact. And its en.i- ---[ nent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. In I serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be [Jhey wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, j sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling ; —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, I inflammation of lungs, swelling, etc., diar. ' ilitca, dysentery, diseases the kidneys and urinary organs. Sanuku & Sons' Eucalypti Kxthaut is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over tho globe ; patronised by Hi 3 Majesty the King of Italy'; crowned with medals and diplomas at Internationa Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust, in this ap proved article and reject all others—Advt."

AT THE BAR, The greatest compliment ever paid to n medicine was that paid to Impisx's " May , Api'Lii," when v durii,c the recent Tarid Debate, M's.U.R. testified openiy in the Hsuse to tho efficacy of tlii.s groat, remedy-- r guaranteed cure for all liver diosrdcrs. A bottle was subsequently presented to ever) member of the House, and Members now speak in high verm.; of its goo clients, All divwisu and stores stock it per holt'.G.--Advt

WADE'S WORM FIGS are tm*i effective and not unpleasanti hildreii thrive after taking tSiom. Price la ADVI,