THE DEVONSHIRE OF NEW ZEALAND.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 7377, 21 May 1887, Page 2

THE DEVONSHIRE OF NEW ZEALAND.

A BEPBESENTATIVB of the Christcburch Prest (Mr. W. H. Trigg), who has recently paid Taranaki a visit, thus writeß, respecting this district : — Nobody who has ever visited Taranaki will deny it the title which I have placed at the head of this paper. It is a land of streams and waterbrooks, of green pastures, of hills and dales, of fresh foliage, in Bhort, of picturesque scenery of almost every variety. It rejoices in a balmy climate — bo mid like that of itß English prototype— and when the eye tireßof green hills and fertile valleys, it can turn to the blue expanse fringed with white of thft OPOTI- n»»««. _It »• -» l«ad uf milk and honey, of luscious clotted cream, and of rich ripe cheese. To complete the resemblance there is not wanting the quaint dialect, which those people who have heard it, in their childhood get to associate with everything that is kindly and hospitable, and which all may learn to love in the pages of " Lorna Dooue." In point of fact, Taranaki is a Devonshire settlement, as the name of its capital sufficiently testifies. Not that New Plymouth is like the famous west country port, which haß played so large a part in the maritime history of England. There is one place to which it bears a much stronger resemblance, and that is Timara. Indeed, to one who knows the latter , place, the . likeness is at first almost startling. From the platform of the railway station you may gaze in both places on the broad Pacific, and there is the same salt taste in the air. The main streets are arranged in very similar fashion, and there is a likeness even in the buildings. To complete the resemblance has not New Plymouth gone in for a concrete breakwater, almost a replica of that which is the pride and glory of the southern town ?

The s.s. Wanaka orossed Manukau bar at 7 a.m. to-day, is due at 8.30 p.m., and eailß for Wellington shortly. after arrival.

The s.s. Rotorda leaves Wellington tonight, is' due to-morrow afternoon, and sails for Mannkau at 4 p.m.

The gale of yesterday interfered with telegraphic communication south of Stratford, owing to trees being blown across the lineß. The wires are now, we believe, all right as far as Wellington. The lines on the East Coast have, however, been only partially restored, and only " urgent " messages can be received north of Castlepoint

The Climate of New Zealand.— The geographical position and physical features of the Islands, produce great variety and remarkable salubriety of climate resembling that of Great Britian. Most of the diseases prevalent there, resemble those of the Mother Country, hence the popularity which Freeman's Original Chlorodyne has obtained in the treatment of Consumption, Bronchitis, ABthmatio Affections, Croup and Hooping Cough. The Colonists of New Zealand treat these diseases the moment the symptons evidence themselves by Freeman's Original Chlorodyne, which they implicitly believe in. Insist upon having " Freeman's " only. Trade Mark, an Elophant. — Sold everywhere. Obtainable from all chemists and (storekeepers. bje4

A Good Remedy fob a Cold.— On going to bed take a dose of Freeman's Chlorodyne in water. The diaphoretic, or Bweating action of tbis eicelknt remedy, speedily produces a general glow, followed by a free perspiration, during which the pulse improves in character iroin a feeble to a full elastic one, a good nij^ht'e Bleep is obtained, and on waking in the morning the Cold will be found to huve dii-ap-peured. No greater proof of the certi.ii, v of the curative action oE Freenm''s Original Chlorodyne can be uddjiced lljar the Bteaiy increased sale of it in lsi>v, Zealand , where it is now looked upoi an a household remedy for all forms of Fever, Ague, Dysenterj, and other bowel affections. In all parts of the Colony it is rapidly superseding Qainine, as it has already done in the tea gardens and coffee estates of India. Insist upon having "Freeman's" only. Trade mark ; an El»pbant.— Sold everywhere. Obtainable from all chemists &ud storekeepers. 2 b myll