LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 119, 12 June 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

As a result of the reduction of excise duties on tobacco Monday was a record dav at the Sydney Custom House, over £56,000 being paid on tobicco, Heary payments o£ Customs duties also continue in anticipation ot the Federal Parliament raising both Customs and excise duties at an jearlv date. J

A Catholic procession at Belfast was stoned on Sunday. Sixteen arrests were made

King Kdward has p.-fscnted a 1 rge number of Nel-on relics to the United°Service Institution.

A conference of Sydney iron workers who are out on strike has proved abortive. The masters refused to consider concessions and the men stood firm.

The Con-uh have returned to Prince George the resolution recently carried by the Cre'an Assembly in favour of union with Greece.

Kaanvolna, ex-Queen of Madagascar, is is indignant at being placid ntder close surveillance during her visit to Paris. It [was suspected she desired to escape and secure British protection,

The New South Wales State Parliament was dissolved yesterday (Tuesday). In connection with the arrival at Sydney ' of the oil steamer Turbs works have been erected at a cost of £30,0C 1 to deal with the oil in bulk, At a gathering of representative business men an announcement was made that New Zealand intends for the' present to be supplied with oil from Sydney. [ The Stratford Post says " A farewell social was tendered to Mr. Hodder and family by the congregation of the Wesleyan ] Church last evening. Soogs, recitations and social intercourse nndo up a very pleasant evening. Light refreshments were partaken of during the evening, ttev. Lochore and ethers showed their hearty appreciation of Mr. Ilodder's zeal in the work of the church's ■ and wished him God-speed in his new s, he e ( of labour. Miss F. Hodder was the recipient, of several useful presents from the girls of the Sunday-school, where she has be>n an earnest worker for several years." The veterans of New Plymouth have Mis. K. M. Smith to thank fertile concession tnsiic in resppct to their l eing taken to Wellington over thi Manawatu line. When Mr. Ward was in New Plymouth cn Saturday evening Mrs. Smith explained t:> him the hardship, inconvenience and expanse the longer journal entailed and suggested this concession might be made. Mr. Ward pro-mi-cd to give the matter his m"st favourab'e consideration.

The report of the last meeting of the Harbour Board, crowded out hitherto by reports of Licensing Court and T achers' Salaries Commission, appears in this issue. At to Wanngaui Anglican Ohurch, on Tuesday, the Bi-hop of Wellington oHained A. 15. Aslou to the office of Deacon, and formally licensed him as assisant curate in the parish of Wanganui. Addresses of Counsel for tha Midland Railway Company to the Railway CommisI sion was postponed from Tuesday till to-day. Mr Gilruth, Govtrnraent veterinarian, is on his way back to tho colony via America. He has bmjht three Shorthorn cows for the Government, and another Shorthorn Bulll, and left instructions for the purchase of two Ayrshire Bulls. Tho value of expo ts of produce fram the colony during the month of May were:— Batter, £33,477; cheese, £33,565; beef, £25,914 ; mutton, £b8,190; legs of mutton, £4293; lamb, £135,245, A Press wire from Wanganui last night stated the Supieme Court was engaged in hearing a charge of arson preferre i against Edward Drummond. The Smith case is expected to last oyer till to-day. On Wednesday evening at Inglewood an open-air evangelistic address will bo given by J. D. Billens, of Christchurch, at 8 p.m —Advt, The best medicine known is Sanoeu & Eucalypti Extract, and its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. For serious cases, and acftidents 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, elc., diar. rhoea, dysentery, diseases the kidneys and urinary organs. Sander & Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals aii medical clinics all over the globe ; patronisedjby His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at Interna l ional Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all —Advt. New Zealand was not going to let Old England call in vain, Together they the foemen met, And side by side were slain. 'Tis said " disease kills more than war," And nothing can be truer. When coughs and colds knock at the door, Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cube. —Advt. 13

Foreign Competition in often rtec'ared to be the cause of much of the sufTeri g in this country, and we are tol l that the numrer of foreigner i in England maffe it ve'j difficult for the Englishman to vet a living. However this maybe, it is -certa nly true that the presence of foreign matter in tlv hloed endangers the health of the whole system. To purify the blood and 'o correct disorders of the liver and stomach, the only certain, safe and agre°ab!e me icine is Holloway's Pills. If you suffer from (iou', rheumatism, or lumbago, scilds, b im , or similar evils, you must use with the leas possible delay Holloway's Ointment. Foi over h'i'f-a-eentury, these famous remedie.have been the faithful friend of man.—Advt. HOW TO CURE GROUP. Mr. R. Gray, who lives near America Duchess county, N.Y., says : " Chamberlain's Oougb Remedy is the best medicine I have ever used. It is a fine children's remedy for croup and never fails to cure." When given ai soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has develop n d, ii will prevent the attack. This should brborne in mind and a bottle cf the Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for instant use as soon as the-e Bymptoms appear. Price, Is 6d; big size, 3s. For sale by New Plymonth Co-operative Society.—Advt. TESTIMONIAL.

Thamei, Auckland, October 15th, 1900. Professor Notmann, Dear Sir,—Since writing you lait, month have improved teyond expectation; ir act ray relations are wondering what-ha come over me. I used to be so irritable aori thin. lam getting quite stout, as mj weight has increased 151 hj, I rest snr sleep well, and awaken refreshed and fit for work, and I feel 00 well nothing seems to trouble me now. I will recommend your treatment to those afflicted as I wa» with pleasure. Wishing you evnry success— 1 remain, yo n r grateful patient, Fbed. R. Gbesson. PNStI/MONIA PREVENTED Among the tens of thousands who have used Ohamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and la grippe during the past few yoars, to our knowledge, not a single case h-.s resulted in pneumonia. Tlioa. Whitfield and Co. 240 Wabash avanue, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail druggists in that city, in speaking of this, says : " We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe in many cases, as it not only gives prompt and complete recovery, but also counteracts any tendency of la grippe to resu't in pneu--3H nia." Price Is 61; big size, 3s. For sale Dy New Plymouth Co-operative Society.— Ad A vtry fine and extensive stock of Engage ments Rings, Wedding R ngs, Keepers and Dress Rings, new century Watches, in gold silver, genuine rolled gold and nickel cases, Olocks. Spectacles and Klectro plate at J. H. Parker's, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Opt cian, next Railway Crossing, Devon street Gent New Plymouth.—Ad A Salve that never f ils to heal a sore, gives instant relief, and draws out all poison, a boon to all. Ask for Needham's Salves, the 00-oper<vtive Societv °.-ice Is.—Adit