LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 87, 2 May 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The vital i-tatiitics for {he Borough of New Plymouth for the month of April were : —Births 15, marriages 9, deaths 2.

The Christchurch Education Board decided to ask the schoolmaster at Irwell to resign owing to bis refusal to instruct the scholars in military drill. Mr Code, of Melbourne, judge at the recent band contest, states that in bis opinion four New Zealand bands that he heard at varioui times—viz., Invercargill Garrison, Oarnaru Harrison, Wellington Garrison and now the Wa"ganui Band-were equally as good as the very best they hare in Australia.

The Minister for Lands considers that the thermal springs are a national asset. He has promised to fend a landscape gardener to Nuhaka and Waipiro, Poverty Bay, to assist in beautifying those places. A centenarian, who was born on board a man-of-war, on April 12th, 1801, celeb ated her 100 t.li birthday at Bouth Danedin on Friday. The house was tastefully deeorated with Union Jacks. Was there ever a Sovereign of whom so many stories were told as Queen Vi .toria, and all of them showing her goodness and wisdom ? Krom the office of the " Review of Reviews for Australasia " we have recaived a booklet of 120 pp., entitled '-Stories of the Queen," which is a collection of all'the episodes, incidents, anecdotes and sayings which most vividly depict the Qtven as she lived and moved among her subjects ;during the sixty years of her glorious reigi.;. We agree with the London " Spectator "• when it says this little collection ought to li II i thousands of readers. Some of the : ttories as we read them just now are deeply ppt* ctic —those, for instance of her happy mirriage. This remarkable booklet may be 01/aiped by forwarding 8d in stamps to the ' Review nf Reviews " office, Queen-street, Melbourne. The following trains leave New Plymouth station to-c'ay for the Breakwater, connecting with steamer mentioned below, as follows 6 a.m., Ngapuhi (from Aorth) ; 9.30 p.m., Ngapuhi (for North). The many friends of Mr. J. Guerin, editor of the Kltham Argus, and for many years a member of the Daily News staff, wi l be pleis'-d to learn that he has recovered from his attack of typhoid fever, and has left the Hawera Hospital.

Dr. Leatham has returned from his short holiday trip. It being obligatory by law to have a Deputy-Regiftrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, Mr. J. T. Campbell has been nominated for that office in this district.

Mails by the Sierra which left Auckland on April 13th arrived ut 'Frisco on Tuesday, one day late. The special order made by llm W. ilara West Road Biard, adop i:i,r tliu second schedule of tbe Noxioui Weeds Act, 1900, ha» been gazetted. After lying at the breakwater for a week, wsiting for the weather to moderate, the Government trawler Doto resumed operations yesterday, f-'be left at 8 a.m., and was working in the neighbourhood of New Plymouth dur.ng the day.

An order under section 39 of the Native Land Court Act, 1594, appeals in the Gazette notifying that a partition of Mangapipa Block No. 2, made by thi Native 1 and Court on 21st February, IX9B has been annulle d, lhe partition was made by the Court without giving notice to one Hugh Irvine, to whom one of the native owners, Mereikura, had sold her interest, unknown to the Court. Mr. I vine claimed that the partition prejudicially aflectod his interests, and he appealed against it. v, Giv'ng evi lenee yesterday before the Coal Commission. Sr Junes Hector said this colony had no coil to spare for export, in fact the available supply had bean great]* over-estimated. Tlw colony should, in his opinion, import more coal. Captain 'J'aunton, of the Guards, was entertained by the Waitara Rifles at a smoke concert at Waitara last niirht, which wss a great succes=. This is a well-deserved compliment to Captain Taunton, who has &p red no pains to assist in ranking the Waitara corps efficient, and their smart appearance on parade is certainly extremely craditab'e alike to Captain Taunton and the whole of the officers and men.

At the Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Stanford, S.M.. the adjourned assault case Geo. Ir.ch v. Waltor Johnson was hear.!, and defendant convicted and disclia-ged. Gtorge Rows'n was convicted and fi cd £1 and 19s costs on a charge of theft of some blocks of timber.

The comet is now visible at Wellington in the west between 5.30 and 6 in the cvo ing. It has evidently swept round the sun since Sunday, when it was seen in the east in tho morning.

Judge Denniston has dismissed the application for relief in the forfeiture of the lease of the New Brighton Hotel. Jin endorsement was made on the license under the judgment of his Honor on the question of a travel'er's or a residential thirst.

Holloway's Pills. Cure for Indigestion. Indigestion, with torpidity of the liver, is the curse of thousands, who spend eacli day with accumulated suffering", all of which may b<! avoided by taking Holloway's Pills acco'ditig to their accompinying directions. I'liey strengthen and invigorate every organ subservient to diges'ion Their action is purifying, healing and strengthening, 'i hey may be safely lalten without interfering with ordinary-pursuits, or requiring much restriction in diet. Thoy quickly removo noise and giddiness in the head, ani dispel h.w spirits and nervous fears. These balsamic l'ills work the cure wi'hout de'ilitatng- or exhausting the system ; on the contrary, t,h"y conserve and support the vital principle I y substituting pure for impuie blool.—Advt, A- Salve that never f ils to heal a sore >ives instant relief, and draws out ill poison, a boon to all. Ask for Ncodhani a Salves, at the Co-op rntive Society °;ioe U.—Advjj

The attraclim for to-day is the Winter Show of the Hoiticultural Society at the Theatre Royal. As the entries are numerous airl contain some special exhibits by expart growers from Auckland, Wanganui, Palraerston and elsewhere, the Show promises to be well worth viewing. Mi. McKinnon Bain's orchestra will enliven the proceedings.

The snap of cold weather now being experienced, especially at night, time, has probably directed attention to the question of b'ankets and warm dulling. At the drapery sale advertise'] by Messrs Bewley and Griffiths for Saturday next will occur an excellent opportunity for acquiring such articles and many others equally useful. There is no reserve, and as Mr. J. Rick nits' stock has to be cleared bargains should be the order of the day. The social at Fitzroy in aid of tho Drum and Fife Band on Tuesday evening was well attended and pronounced highly enjoyable. The ladies who took this praiseworthy task in hand are to no congratulated on the success which was achieved. Mr. A. F. Foote an excellent M 0.

America is experimenting with a new armour plate, alleged to be fur superior to Krupps. Sir Archibald Hunter hos been appointed Commander nf the Forces in Scotland, and General Tan Hamilton has been appointed Military Secretary to the War Olfic ■■

Tin news of the removal to Nelson r,f Mr E. (i. Allen, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, will be received with great regret by everyone in New Plymouth. Mr. Allen's intimate knowledge of everything pertaining to Taranalii has enabled bini to secure a large accession of business for his bank, and his kindly interest in everything for the welfare of the town and district has made him one of the most popular business m°n in New Plymouth. It is very gratifying to know that while regretting the loss to New Plymouth, the change moms substantial ! promotion to Mr. Allen. We understand thit Mr. Allen's successor is Mr. liuckletoi, a gentleman from Auckland. The application of the Wellington City Oorpo r ation to the r ' irt of Appeal relative to setting aside tho R ing of claims, on the ground of failure to give notice being inadvertent, has been <?ismis»ed. The Chief Justice, Justices Denniston and Coop r held the Court had no power to give the Council another opportunity of contestingthc claims. Justice Kdwards dis en'ed, holding it was pnutching a judgment and against merits. He thought the Court had power to prevent the abuse of the process of the Court. The motion was dismissed with c- sts on the highest scale, 'the Council has obtained leave to appeal to 'he Privy Council.

AT THE BAR, The greatest compliment ever paid to a m?dicine was that paid to Ihpby's " May Apple," when, during the recent Tariff Debate, M's.H R. testified openly in the H-mse to the efficacy o£ this remedy- • a guaranteed cure for all liver diosrders. A bottle was subsequently presented lo every mem' er of the House, and Members now speak in hitli terms of its goo effects, All chemists and stores stock it per bottle.— Advt We'll ting Gol bless the Prince of Wales, Protect him from the storms and gales ; And may his health for ever hold Free from either cough or co'd, But Princes too, despite restraints, Are subject to all chest complaints. For which the remedy, tried and sure, Is W. E. Woods' Gmsat Peppermint Curb. —Advt. 22 A VILLAGE BLACKSMITH S\VED HIS UTILE SON' 6 LIFE. Mr. H. H. Black, the well-known village blacksmith at Grahamsvillo, Sullivan Co.,N. Y„ says : " Our little son, live yearn old. has always been subject to croup, aud so bad have the attacks beeo that we have feared manv times that he would die. ft'e have had the doctor and use 1 many medicines, but Chamberl in's Cough Remedy is now our sole reliance. )t seems >o dissolve the tough mucus i nd by giving freqnent dos-s whei the cro'upy "symptoms appear we havn found that tho drea 'ed croup is cured before it getj settled." There is no danger in giving this remedy for it conta'ns no upium or othf.r injurious drug and ra ty be given as confidently to a baba as to an adult. Price, Is 61; Mg size, 3j. For sale by Now Plymouth Cooperative Society.—Advt.

TESTIMONIAL. Napier, SepfcemLe: flth, 1000. Pro r essor Noinnann, Dear Si",—l am plsns- dto bo IHI to tell you lam feeling well, andam improvingevery day. I have lost thut misorab'e feeling I used to have, and aci quite fre-ihw'nen I get up in ths morning, as I can rest and sleep well now. I hare -aini-d c m»idsraMy in weight, and look well; tin haggard lo k has left me, anl my friends consratulate me on my impioved appearance, and I nm sure you do not know how grateful I am to you for your kindness and attention, as my life was a burden beforo I wrote to you.— Gratefully yours, Albxandeb Pattebson. The best medicine known is Sander & Sons' Eucalypti Extuact. And its en.inent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the rel'ef is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, ba hey wounds, burns, sdaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising elfects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs swelling, qic., di:*.r, chcea, dysentery, diseases the kidneys and urinary organs. Sanbeb k Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King qf Italy; crowned with 'Jied ils and diplomas International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others.—Advt. HOW TO TREAT A TROUBLESOME CORN. To remove a troublesome corn or bunion : First soa'c the corn or buu ; on in warm water to soften it, th>n pare it down as closely as possible without driwilig blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain B-lm twice daily; rubbing vigorously for five miauls at each ap plication. A corn plaster should be worn for a few days, to protect it from the shoo. As a gereral liniment for sprains, bruises, lameness and rheumatism, Pain Bilm is mcqua led. P ice, Is 6d; big size, 3. For sale by New Plymouth Co-operative So ietv. —Advt.

Willis Street, Wellington Mii. M. IHPEY. 31st uly, 0 Dear Sir,—l'lease send me three more bottles,of your "May Apple." I cannot speak too highly of it. It has enlirelyc e lievcd me from the headaches which use 1 distress me on busy days; and a member of my family who js-'d to suff r from chronic alpitation and in.ligestionhas been restored o perfect health through taking I.\[PErs May Apple.'-—I am, y utrs gratafudy, E. W. Wilto", Butcher.—Ad«t.