LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8031, 18 January 1906, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Sierra with the outward 'Frisco mail arrived at Sail Francisco at 2 p.in on the loth inst. An average of over Sill) bales of wool has been received weekly at Wellington from the Masterton railway Hint-ion during the past mouth. A telegraph ollice will be opened outside the Trcnthain racecourse (Wellington) ou Saturday, Jjotli mst., and Monday, 22ml mst. Money orders lo the secretary of the Racing Club should be addressed and made payable at Wellington. It is calculated that over .£"2i)0,l|llo | will be expended Iu the re-building of hotels and improving this class of property iu the capital city during the next three years. The result of the local option poll in December has stimulated owners of hotels in the direction of making provision for more adequate accommodation for the travelling public. Willi reference io the decision of the Christcliui'eh boot manufacturers |» raise the price of hoofs, the representative of a large local tannery told a " I'rcss' reporter that the recent war in the Far ICast has been largely accountable for the paucity of hides by swallowing up supplies in stock. Mr Frostick, President of the Curistchurch Boot Manufacturers' Association, said that the rise was likely to be permanent. There was a great scarcity of hides all over the world, and prices must rise in sympathy with the rise in cost of raw material It was also asserted thai hides that used to be bought for Ud a pound some six or seven years ago fetched Old at Die present time,

liig risks are run by cyclists who ride with no bell or lamp. The local authorities are watching for "law breakers."'j Don't run any more risks, when you can get a' good niitllt, or liny separate article to complete your cycling kit at J. Hurle's opposite the I'ost Oflice, and at prices low I enough to touch the ground. Repairs of | all classes are a special delight here, and) we suv only satisllcd when our oust omers l are with our work,—Advi. Men who *have themselves should lie in. formed of the excellence and smooth-cut-ting qualities of the "Kiwi"' razors. Have an even temper, extraordinary keenness of edge, do not vibrate when cutting into an extraordinary heavy beard, and give you a clean, luxurious shave, even if you have the touchiest skin. Make me prove these statements. I will change your razor as often as you like until you are satisfied. KIWI is the name, (iet it at J. Avery's, the place for men's sundry needs, Dctoii street.—Advt.

The conference of Tarauaki Tradesmen's Associations is being held at Eltliam to-day, The Kaponga Dairy Company will pay out for milk supplied during December £41)00. The Manaia Town Hull, burned down just a year ago, is to be rebuilt shortly. ]t is estimated the new structure will cost about £llOO. The sum of £53 has been collected in South Tarimaki for the purpose of purchasing an ambulance waggon. It is intended to have it built locally, right away. The Hawera Hospital Hoard has decided to appoint a medical assistant at the llawera Hospital, but the matter of filling the appointment lias been held over till the April meeting of the Board. A good-for-nothing character named Robert Shepherd was awarded three months', with hard labour, at the New Plymouth Police Court on Wednesday, on the charge of being an idle and disorderly person. The presiding justices were Messrs H. Weston and C. Aheir.

Bishop Wallis, of Wellington, held a Confirmation Service at Opunake 011 Sunday morning, wheu there was a large congregation. There were twelve candidates confirmed —four male and eight female. Iu the afternoon the Bishop held service at Oaonui, and in the evening at Otakeho. His Lordship was accompanied by Mrs Wallis. At a public meeting at Stratford on Tuesday, it was decided to invite the I'renuer and Minister of Public Works to visit Stratford during March. The object ik to co-operate with the back country townships, who wish to show the needs of the district to Ministers, and are inviting them for that purpose. Country members of the North Island will also be invited. New Plymouth should be almost deserted this afternoon on the occasion of the Church of England Sunday School picnic at Bell Block. The venue of the outing, Mrs Dyne's beautiful grounds, with their profusion of native bush, offers a charming spot for picnic parties. Excursion trains will leave New Plymouth at 12.51) and 2.15 p.m., returning at 7.30. The Sunday School children travel free

At the lust meeting o£ the Egmont County Council, Messrs Bridge and JJbiir, o[ the Waiinate Koad Board, waited ou the Council with reference lo the boundaries of the proposed Waiinate North County. Cr. Dudley believed in letting thom know they were against having the boundaries interfered with, and proposed. " That this Council adheres to its former decision on (he subject." The motion was seconded by Cr. Campbell and carried, tt is, we understand, the intention of the promoters of the proposed Animate County Council to re-introduce the Bill for the formation of the County next session. In no branch of Taranaki industry is the scarcity of labour being more keenly tclt than amongst dairy farmers. To such an extent is this' the ease that many fanners who are unfortunate enough not to have the assistance of families of their own, have had lo reduce the extent of their herds. In one instance in particular that has come under our notice, a farmer m the U ret i district has reduced his dairy herd from SO cows to 30. Imperfect as it may be, if like conditions threaten to prevail another season, the milking machine will find a ready market in Taranaki. For the promenade concert by the New Plymouth Garrison Baud in the Drill Hall "this evening, a splendid programme has been arranged, interest no doubt will centre chiclly in the contest selection ami march, which will be played by the band. Several of the bandsmeu will also contribute their test solo items, so that the programme from a musical point of view will have an added interest. Squads from the Taranaki Killcs will give exhibitions of bayonet 'lighting and physical drill. Unfortunately performance by Mr Lmßpupils has been deleted from the programme, time not permitting of sullicicnt rehearsal. The low charge for admission ought to ensure a bumper house. The foreign residents in Monte Carlo are greatly excited over the enforcement of a new law taxing all strangers engaged in business in the principality. There are many English hotel companies and English shopkeepers who will have to pay very heavily. Many wealthy English people own villas and business establishments in the principality, which they have taken on long lenses, based on the understanding that there would be no taxes.

A South African mining engineer tells the " Illustrated London Mews," something- about the South African Chinese curse. They are an unsavoury crowd to handle, and revel iu mischief of every kind. Devilry is, perhaps, a better word than mischief iu this instance. It was a rule in our miue that when a man hail to climb up a rope or rope ladder from one stage to another a Chinaman should always go first. If this simple insurance were disregarded, some Celestial gentleman, quite unseen, would be fairly safe to take the chance of hurliug rocks or stone on the head of the climber. On many occasions these Chinamen' have tampered with the cage by which we go to our work and wo have to examine the Jittings carefully every time. The eonditious of work have even got upon the nerves of men who have served on mining stall's in wilder countries than South Africa. The railway points have been deliberately altered 011 several occasions; small accidents have resulted, and big ones averted by chance. Indeed, I think it fair to any that John Chinaman has no moral sense at all as wo Westerners see things, and he would not flinch from any action however monstrous. , ,

We Lad the whole camp out one night because we interfered to prevent an unpopular overseer from being roasted alive. The Chinaman as 1 have met kiiu on the Jtaud is not- on speaking terms with honesty. You can leave nothing within his reach. He is as susceptible to bright colours as a magpie, and when once a thiug has disappeared it will never come back."

THE SYMPTOMS Of IiUEUMATISM The symptoms of.' rheumatism usually leave no doubt as to what is the mutter with the sutfeivr, .Sharp pains aro felt iu the wrist, knee, elbow, ankle, or other joints, which aro usually lint, red, and swollen. The pain often shifts from 011 c joint to another—one (lay it, may be the hand, the next perhaps, the foot is seized witli lance-like pains—while the part first all'ected may be much easier. No matter how severe the symptoms of rheumatism, Kheumo will completely banish them. Hundreds of well-known peo. le testify its wonderful power of conquering rliciuna ism. Price 2s (id and la ltd, from all chemists and stores, MEIUT REWARDED IJY CJL'RT 0 JUSTICE. The acknowledged good qualities and success of Sandku and Sons' Eucalypti X'fHACT have brought out many imitations, and one case was just tried in the Supreme Court of Victoria, before his Honor Chief Justice Sir J. Madden, K.C.M.U., etc. His honor, in giving judgment, said that whenever an article is commended t) j ihe public by reason of its good quality,! etc., it is not permissive to imitate any of! its features. Restraining the imitators perpetually from doing so, he ordered them to pay all costs. We publish this to afford the people an opportunity of protecting ti ie mselvcs, and of securing what is proved beyond all doubt by skilled witnesses at. llic SI,P--remu Court of Victoria, and by "'any Nulhurities during the last ;u years to preparation of genuine merit, viz.:— Mm (ii;.NVixK S.VXDHK & Suns' JPi-itt; Voi.at[!,.h liri'Ai.vm Jutbact, A purse containing £2 has power to purchase but j# worth of goods. I<W one month, howevur, Mr J. H. Parker, the noted Jeweller and Optician, of Devon St., will sull any article from his choice and valuable stock for .'5 per cent less than the marked original price, so £1 has really the purchasing power of £1 fc's, or l-s can secure £1 worth of goods. The trade will be supplied on the same terms. Many articles aro to go at less than cost Adveitisement gives further information. The store is next to the railway crossing.

From all parts of the province isl heard the cry of scarcity of labour at present. The Tarannki Garrison Rand leave for Hawera liy the mail train on Monday morning, most of I lie members being engaged during llie earlier stages of the contest in tlie solo coni;«'litions. The Comma, which took aw ty a record shipment of butler and cheese from New Plymouth 011 Mondiv, experienced a he ivy Sim on til. 1 run to Wellington. One se:\, which Iji'oli,- 011 hoard, slightly lifted the c.iuv.is of the hatches, and did some dim.igc to the cargo. The Surveyor's reporl is nowbeing prepared.

Inquiries made in the Old Country by the New Zealand Government's Produce Commissioner in London led him to believe that, there is this season an unusually good opportunity for a t linn stand to be made to push New Zealand butler, and to specialise il even more than hitherto. As is known New Zealand butter is generally recognised as being of high class quality, and it is of this class of butter that there is now, and likely to continue, a scarcity. Consequently, the Commissioner believes, the demand for it will be excellent, and if it is treated with judicious handling, the returns realised should be highly satisfactory to shippers. 111 his opinion, the outlook for the sale of New Zealand butter this season appears to be brighter than ever before. On inspecting the Corintliic's shipment of butter during discharge, ilwas fouud that there was an unusually large number of boxes being landed in a somewhat dirty condition. By advice received, however, the Commissioner has been informed that during the time the shipment was being loaded in the colony the weather conditions were very unfavourable for the work, which, however, owing to unfavourable causes, could not be delayed. That, 110 doubt, accounts for the unsatisfactory appearance of some of the boxes noted. Madame Heller, the well-known test medium, has arrived in town, and can be consulted for 11 short season at her rooms, Devon street, over Bartlelt's studio. Madame is again accompanied by her son, Mr lleller-Kober, the also well-known magnetic masseur.