The Daily News. SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 108, 25 May 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

H.M.B. Sparrow arrived at Auckland from Bjdn»y yesterday. She will remain for the Royal celebrations. cases of plague haT« occurred at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Between 20 and 30 men of the Federal Contingent went co.lh by the RoMti last night. Engineers, artillery, navals, m»unted rifles and infantry were represented, and all were strapping fellows of six feet and up- | wards. They spoke in high terms of the enjoyable trip, but had not been favourably impressed with Australia. There was a big struggle yesterday between khaki and amber and black. The rain, which was a serious handicap for the former, seemed to add to the attraction of. the latter. Whon the day closed, however, honors were about even. I The Rev. J. W. Hajward, formerly of , Stratford and Eltham, has received a call as pastor of the Presbyterian Oburch at Fordell. The Wanganui Presbytery instanced l the call a»d the induction is to take place on June 4th. At. a meeting of trm Wanganui Presbytery a committee appointed re a reference from Feilding concerning church members investing in Tattersall's sweeps recommended that the Feilding session pevnt out thit the church has pronouuoed most stiongly against gambling in any foim, and to kindly persuade against a repetition of the offence. Bresci, who murdered the late King of lialy, has committed suicide in the tenitentiary at Santa Vtefanp. ' At Wellington on Friday the weather was fine, Bnd the day was generally observed as a holiday. The chief attractions around the city were theOtaki races and military sports at Newtown. The Volunteers had a field day at Trentham. '■ Henry Nelson Fii th, clerk of the Court at Queens'own, was arrested on Thursday on a charge of theft of LIOO, money belonging to the Government. He was brought before the Court at Queenstown, and remanded ,'lhe proceedings were instituted by the Audit Department, I As this is the last week in which signatures can be received to the address from Comishmen to the Dni< ; of Cornwall, those who have not ytt tigned are requested to do so without delay. Mr J. Thomas, of Ngaire is in town assisting Mr. Tregelies in the iWork of obtaining signature.", and Mr. R. Cock has also a 'ist available for signatures. It is with much regret that the many friends of Mr. William Henry Sturmey will hear that ho passed away vesterday at his residence in Gill street after a long and [Sinful illness. The deceased, although 0.-ly 28 years of age, was much estcemo'l aid for many years had been a member of ihe Town Band and the Oddfellows' Society The iu'.eiment will -. ,ke place to-morrow (Sunday). A vi_r.y fine and extensive stock of Enlace rnents Rings, Wedding Rugs, Keepers s.id Dress Kings, new century Watches, in gold silver, genuine rolled gold and nickel cases, Clocks, Spectacles and Electro'plate at J H I'arkeb's, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Opt cian, next Railway Crossing, Devon-street Centra New Plymouth.—Ad

Just as the train conveying the Volunteeis j was steaming out of the station last nightl Guard Gonitis who was in charge, lost List foiting and fell from one of the platforms. The driver of the rear engine saw ti-.e accident, and with cammcntlable p'omptitvule signalled for brakes. The train was stopped, and Guard Gomer who had luckily fallen clear of the carnage, and wa? 'unhurt, jumped aboard again almost before many of the people knew anything was tho matter. A very interesting and popular wedding took place at Mangorei on Thursday, the contrading parties being Miss Kate Wade, third daughter of Mr James Wade, of Mafg rie, find Mr. E'win Thomas, heal teacher at the Vikorangi school and late of Ngaire scrmcl. Miss Wade while teacher at the Ngaira, and subsequently at the Upper Mauiores was greatly esteemed ana respected by both pupils and parents, and that tha happy couple vere held in high favour by a large circle of friends throughout the dis'iict was evidenced by the large num'vr of presents made on the occasion. It was i-.tended to hold the service in the Mangorei Chapel, but owing to the stormy and wet i weather the ceremony took place at Mr. Wade's bouse, the Kev. J. Nixon officiating. After the ceremony the large party to the wedding breakfast, when "the usml toasts were duly honoured, the Kev. J. Nixon proposing the. toasts rf " The Bride and Bridegroom" and "Tho Bride's I'areLls" in very happily considered words. 'J he r ewly-weddeit couple left subsequently for Tikorangi. Mr. Avery, printer and bookseller, Devon street, notifies that he is prepared to execute orders for bookbin ing, and account book ruling and making, all worE being undertaken at reasonable rates.- -'

: The usual monthly msetirig the Tara»aki branch of the New Zeala'nd"E3ucational Institute will be held in the Board's room on Saturday, l£t June, at 2.15. p.m. A paper'on''Grammar-'will'b'e if ad by Mr. J, Yoiihg.' All iavitod. Executive meets at 1.45 p.m.—AdVt. To : morrp.w'a. pnlpit airangements aii the Gill street Baptist (Jnurch are aa follows : Morning, 11 a.m., Rev. 8. J. Serpell wi'l preach. Afternoon, 2.3Q p.m.; Bev. It. M. Rybavn, M.A., of Wang?nui, will ardre*Bthe 6cbola.rs, tesch'ers, and frieh.dft.of. the Sunday school. . Byehing, t p.m.,.ReV. jjairiei The subject for the evening set vice isT' Be:mons without Words."—Alvlj'.", "... The British Bull-dog rules the wave, Un.daunted.tar is he, And angry billows oft,his graven : : Can't turn Uim from the sea. The hardship's of a sailor's life; -- Hecan so well endure,. .-.) ' \VJr.en roughsand colds are always rife. With Woods'Gbeat PeppbhipniXure. .—Advt. 18

Hollow ay's Pills and Ointment: The most effectual cure for Gout; snd .Rheumatism. A frequent .ciuse of ; those \a -the in ilammatory state of theblood, attended with bad digestion,.)£ss_itude and '.gran- debility, showing the want of a proper circulation of the fluid, and that impuiity of tb.eiblood greatly aggravates these disorders Holloi way's Pills are of so purifying a nature that | a few do.;es taken in time are an effectual preventive against goetaad rheumatism, but anyone that has an attack of either should-j use Holloway's Ointment also, which must be thoroughly rubbed into the pirts affected at least twice a day, r.ftcr they have been sufficiently fomented with warm water to open tho pores. AT THE BAR, The greatest compliment ever paid tea. medicine was that paid to Impey's "May' Apple," when, during the recent Tariff rebate, ffs.HR. testified openly in the House to tho efficacy of this great remedy--a guaranteed cure for all liver diosrdera A bottle we» subsequently presented to every member of the House, and Members now. speak in high terms of its goo effects, All chemists and stores stock it per bottle.— Advt The best medicine known is Sanoeb k Boss' Eucalypti Extraot. And its Bn-i----nent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. -For serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they 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 the kidneys and urinary organs. Sander. & Sons' ECcalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reiect all other.—Advt.

TESTIMONIAL. Thames, Auckland, October 15tb, 1900. Professor No f mann. Dear Pir,—Since writing ycu last month have improved beyond expectation; in act roy relations are wondeHng what" lias come over m 6. I used to be so irritable arid thin. lam getting quite fctout, a? my weight has increased 15lb, I rest and sleep well, and awaken refreshed and fit for work, and I feel so well nothing seems to trouble me now. I will recommend yonr treatment to these afflicted as I was with pleasure. Wishing you ev«rr Burcess—l remain, grateful patient, x Fbed. R. Grbsson. HOW TO TREAT A TROUBLESOME CORN. "To remove a troublesome corn or bunion;: First soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it, then pare it down as closely as possible without drtwing blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain B»lm twice daily; rubbing vigorously for five minutes at each ap plication. A corn plaster should be worn for a few days, to protect it from the shoe. As a general liniment for sprains, bruises, lameness and rheumatism, Pain Balm is on equaled. Pi ice, Is 6d; big size, %. For sale by New Plymouth Co-operative Society. —Advt. Willis Street, Wellington ' ' Mr. M. Impey. SI st uly, 0 Dear Sir,—Please send me three more bottles of your "May Apple." I cannot speak too highly of it. It has entirely e lieved me from the headaches which used distress me on busy days: and a member of my family who ased to sfrfbr from chronic alpitation and indigcstioniias been restored o erfect health through taking Impey 4 May Applk."—l am, yaurs gratefully, E W. Wilton, Butcher.—Ad* t.