STRATFORD AND NGAIRE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 7989, 6 October 1887, Page 3

STRATFORD AND NGAIRE.

[FBOM OUB OWN OORRLSPONDENT.j Ootobkb 4. — I regret to report a considerable amount of Biokness in this district, which has already resulted in two deaths. It is no doubt the reault of the longoontinaed wretched weather, which has been enough to damp the spirits of even a Mark Tapley. As everything has an end however, I suppose we shall shortly have a return of oar usual spring weather. As it 1b vegetation is coming on rapidly, and the fruit trees, judging by the show of blossom, promise an abundant harvest. Baiter, however, haß had a terrific fall, and fivepence is now the ruling quotation. It appears that dealerß have agreed to fix this as the standard price for the season, bat even then the article must be A 1, as inferior sorts are only to be dealt with at lower rates. Mr. Chew Chong's factory at Eltham will be quite a boon to those who live convenient enough to take advantage of this outlet for their, milk. A change in teachers has again taken place in the Ngaire school, Mr. Cook replacing Mr. Stewart. The Eduoation Board appear to think that the Ngaire people are very hard to please, but as they have persistently ignored the wishes and recommendations of the School Committee, they have only themselves to blame. Let as hope that the right man has at length been found, as such conßtont changing cannot but be detrimental to the progress of the scholars. The result of the l&te election proves that tbe candidate who refused to m&ko any promises in regard to retrenchment' was compelled by the result of the poll, no doubt much against his wish, to commence with himself As farmers who have Bank their capital and labour in theii land are scarcely at present making a shilling where they formerly did a pound, it is only right that those who live on the. public purse should suffer a fair reduction, and bo lighten to some extent oar present crashing burden.

The forthcoming entertainment in aid of tbe Ngaire school prize fund, promises to be a grand Buccess. Oar local artist is devoting his spare moments to the paint ing of the necessary scenery, two of which are already finished, and reflect the greatest credit on his skill. The stage manager is bnsy making the required fixingß and properties, and rehearsalß are the order of the day. The concert portion of the entertainment also promises to be extra attractive, aa several fair vocalists are to make their debut to a Ngaire audience, and all the performers are working together in that enthusiastic and harmonious manner which has bo tended to the Bucceßß of all their previous entertainments.

. Englishmen always murder their own tongue when they talk to a foreigner, the reason why nobody can tell. It is related that during the visit of the Chinese ambassadors a few months ago, a distinguished member of the Legislature called on General Wong, and proceeded to greet that gentleman with. " Welly fine day, ■what yon thinkee Melbourne." "Sir," replied the General, " lam acquainted with most of the European languages, I know also something of the Asiatic tongues, I even understand the Scotch dialect, but upon my word I am at a loss to comprehend what you are saying." The legislator left. NO MOBE HABD TIMES. — If you will stop spending so much on fine clothes, rich food and style, but bay, good, healthy food, cheaper and better clothing ; get more real and substantial things of life every way, and specially stop the foolish habit of employing expensive quack doctors or using so much of the vile humbug medicine that does you only harm, but put your trust in that simple, pure remedy, Dr. Soale's American Hop bitters ; that cures always at a trifling cost, and you will see good times and have good health. " Chronicle." t th s 0c29 '. Towle's Pennyroyal and Steel Pills fob Females quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln- and Midland Counties Dbug Co., Lincoln. England. Beware of Imitations. h th — One Box of Clabke's B 41 Pills is warranted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or constitutional) , Gravsl, and Pains in the Back. Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold in boxes, 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors/ Sole Proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Dbdg Co., Lincoln, England. hth— * "Rough *0N Eats."— Clear out rats, mice, roaches, flies, antß, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, sparrows, gophers. At chemists and druggists. 1 — " Bucho-paiba." — Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kidney, Bladder, and Urinary Diseases. At chemists and druggists. Kemptbome, Prossei & Co., Agts. Wellington. 1— Holloway's Pills. — Weak Stomach. — The wisest cannot enumerate one quarter of the distressing symptoms, arising from imperfect or disordered digestion, all of which can be relieved by these admirable Pills. They remove cankery tnste from the moutb, flatulency and constipation. Holloway's Pills rouse the stomach, liver, and every other orgaD, thereb/ bringing digestion to that healthy tone which fully enables it to convert all we eat and drink to the nourishment of our bodies. Hence these Pills are the surest strengthened and the safest restoratives in nervousness' wasting, arid chronic debility. Holloway's Pills are infallible remedies for impaired appetite, eructations, and a multitude of other disagreeable symptoms which render the lives of thousands miserabe indeed. These Pills are approved by all classes. * hb oc 8

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