LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 24, 21 October 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Land Board, and the Hospital rnd Charitable Aid Board meet to-day. Mr. John Haadley is appoint jd Retaining Officer for Patea -nice Mr. Matin. Mr. Jordan, of the Stratford Post Office, has been transferred to New Plymouth where j he commences duty on the Ist November, I

About two miles of rails of the Toko railway ara laid There is every probability o£ the line being ready for the opening ceremony by the New Tear. A meeting was held at Opuoake on Wednesday in connection with the pioposed Cooperative Bacon Factory (Drake's) Itwijs suggested that, in conjunction with other centres, a provisional directorate be formed. Mr Oonaglen was elected. The first meeting will be arranged later.

'lhe local secretary for Trinity College has received telegraphic advice that the New Zealand examinations begin in Auckland to-day, Monday, 21st. MrG. W. Heslop, wlo left with the third contingent of New Zealand Bough Riders in February, 1900, served with the 3rd during all their teim, came to Cape Town and joitie l the 6th and has been through all the en-, gagements with them, has had enteric, and > was offered a trip to England, but as the doctor told him he was as fit as ever lie' was, he refused the offer and preferred to go out again on the velt. Mr Heslop is ex-! pected home very shortly, his teinl of seHice having expired. He is a son Of Mr Heslbp of Sentry Hill. r i The following was the division list on Mr j Millar's motion to strike out the paragraph' authorising the Government to enter J nto a I contract for a renewal of the 'Frisco mail service:—For the motion (28)—Allen, E. G. Arnold, Atkinson, Barclay, Buddo, Collins, Oolvin, Ell, Fisher, Flatman. Fraser A. L. D„ Gi lf edder, Graham, Hornsby. Hutcheson, J., LaureDson, Mackenzie T., McKenzie R., | McLachlan, McNab, Meredith, Millar, Parata, Rhodes, Russell G. W., Smith G. J., Tanner, ft'ilford. Against (35)—Allen X, Bennet, Bollard, Oarnoross, Carroll, Duncan, Field, Fowlds, Fraser W.. Hall, Hall-Jones Hardy, Heke, Hemes, Hogg, Houston, Kaihan, Lang, Lawry, Lethbridge, Massey, McGowan, McGuire, Mills, Monk, Napier Palmer, Pere, Pirani, Kuseell W. R., c*eddon, Thumpson R., Thomson J. W. Ward, Witheford. I The steamer Scotia has arrived at Fremantle, after laying the Oocos-Fremßitle section of the Gape cable. A start was made with laying the shore end on Saturday. The American Tobacco Trust is spending immense sums in making gifts to English reta'lers. Their British rivals promise retailers a share of their profits. Oapcain 0. L. Campbell, of the 16th Lancers, has been appointed to the staff of Major-General Babington, the New Zealand Commandant of the Forces. The Hon, Thomas Kelly, M.C.O.j who has been home for a few days, returns to Wellington by the mail train to-day. In connection with the lime-Win In the South Island being worked by the Agricultural Department, referred to by us a few days ago, the Hoo. T. Kelly informs us that under the system adopted at his suggestion, the lime is being produced at a cost of 7s 6d j.sr ton, and sold to farmers for 10s. Previously it was costing 15*. The casting at Okey and Rollo's Foundry are for a large extension of the works. HOLLOWAY'3 OINTMENT AND PILLS need only a tingle trial'to make knotfn their capabilities. No outside sore or inward lufUmation cm long withstand the oooling, purifyiDg iuflaences exerted by these twin Medicamens Bs the miaehist recent or chronic, treat or slight, painful or simply annoying, it will succumb before the virtues of these remedies, whieh can ba rightly applied by any person who will attentively read their accompanying directions, which are propounded in the plainest language, void of all technioal terms, and printei in the most legible oharaoters. To the man of business, confined to his counting house, and hwassed by engagements, also to the man of pleasure addicted to free living these Pills are invaluable.--Advt. The best, medicine known is Sandbh Ic Sons' Eucalypti Extbaot. And its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, insuenza, the relief is iostantaneous. w or aerious 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., diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases oE the kidneys end urinary organs. Sanmsb & Sons' EdoaLypTi Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe; patronised by his Majesy the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reiect all other.—Advi. THE BEST REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM. QUICK RELIEF FBOM PAIN. All who use Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism are delighted with ' the quick relief from pain which it affords. When speaking of this Mr. D. N. Sinks, of Troy, Ohio, says: " Some time ago I had a severe attack of rheumatism in my arm and shoulder. I tried numerous remedies but got no relief until I was recommended by Messrs. Geo. F. Parsons and Co., druggists of this place, totrv Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They recommended it so highly that I bought a bottle. I nas soon relieved of allpain. I have since recommended this liniment to many of my f rien Is, who agree with me that it is the best remedy for muscular rheumatism in the market." Price, is 6d; big size, 3s. For sale by New Plymouth Co-operative Society.—Advt.