AQUATICS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8739, 27 March 1890, Page 2

AQUATICS.

UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

OXFORD WON BY A LENGTH. [PER PREBB ASSOCIATION.] London, March 26. — The University boat race took place to-day, \V'hen Oxford won by a length. [Oxford have now won 24 races since 1836, and Cambridge 22.]

Mrs M. A. Wells, who is retiring from business, advertises a special sale. Captain Russell and tho Hon Mr Fergus propose to journey over the proposed route of the North Main Trunk Line, after the return of the absent Ministers. The Dunedin IJcrald says that la grippe seoms to have come out with the new season's goods and to have been let loose by the unpacking of the cases. According to the Rangitikci Advocate Mrs Dudley Eyre, whoso husband, it may be remembered, renounced the world, the flesh, and the devil, and went to 'Frisco with a pocketful of other people's money, writes to a lady in Wanganui thai " Dudley has a good deal of church work to do" in his new location. The Earl of Egmont lias koUI tho whole of his large estate in Kilkenny and Tippcrary for £250,000. The fanners are fortunate enough to get tho land at tlie rate of fifteen years' purchase. This is the largest single transaction yet effected under the Asbbourne Act. Newspapers arc the very best things for cleaning lamp chimneys, says a contemporary. Put the least bit of kerosene on apiece, when filling the lamps; then rub the chimneys until they shine. It must, however, be also said that only subscribers receive the full benefit of this, the newspaper thief and the man, who meanly loafs on his neighbor, is not as a rule successful with this expenninent. Wellington again in darkness ! The Post says — " An accident to tho water supply again deprived the city of its electric light on Sunday night, for tho second time within a week, and from the same cause as on the former occasion, viz., the blowing out of a joint in the Wainui-o-mata mains — on Tlioradon Quay this time." Wellington had better return to gas, for, according to the City Engineer, " the demands upon the reservoir in its present low condition were too gi-eat." The following cure for asthma appears in a Melbourne paper: — " Take \\h fresh garlic and gently simmer in a pint of water ' till very soft; then strain oft' the garlic, measure the same water and add to it the same quantity of good vinegar and a good cupful of sugar. Let it simmer till it becomes a syrup; pour the syrup over the garlic, and take three teaspoonfuls of the syrup and some of the garlic every morning fasting." A rumour is current in official circles, writes the London correspondent of the Auckland Herald, that Sir Francis Dillon Bell is about to retire from the office of Agent-General. Butalthough he would be glad of the opportunity of visiting his old New Zealand home, there is no chance whatever, so far as I can learn, of the office becoming vacant before October, 1891. It would be a good thing for the colony if Sir Francis could be secured for a further term of office, for he has become quite habituated to London life, and has acquired a very considerable amount of official and city influence. But there is no probability of his consenting to remain after the expiration of his present engagement; and after the date I have named, New Zealand must look about for anothet AgentGeneral. When that time comes, it will be necessary to select someone in this great mercantile community of ours, and not merely a politician versed in the local affairs of the colony. The Morning Post (London) of February 3, contained a leading article on New Zealand and its resources. It concluded thus :: — <( It is certain now that the colonists are taking tho only effectual means possible to reduce their indebtedness abroad, and bring about a sounder financial condition in the colony. The excess of exports is so great that the process must in a very few years prove effective. Taught by past experience, moreover, the New Zealanders will be more prudent than they have been, and the future economic development of the colony will proceed at a rate consistent with safety and permanence, which, in the majority of cases, is infinitely preferable to progress by leaps and bounds." Speaking of the existiug debt, tho writer of this article says :—": — " If the New Zealanders can throw from their shoulders the heavy burden of debt now weighing upon them, the outlook of the colony is most promising. The stream of emigration, now diverted for a time, will turn again, and the redundant labour and capital of the old world will once more find favourable fields for employment in the Antipodean settlement." Just received — novelties in tobaccos cigarettes, and cigars, as exhibited at the Dunerhn Exhibition, comprising — Turkish mixture, cotac mixture, golden square cut, mint square cut and St. James mixture ; cotac and gold medai cigarettes, little giant and young sports cigars being specially selected for Mr John Averv. — A pvt. Have you ever tried Ronshaw's Auckland Relish — it is immensely popular wherever it is used. Try it and judge. For "The Verdict" see first page. — Advt M Hood has much pleasure in offering the ladies of New Plymouth some of the choicest autumn goods she has yet shown. They were all personally selected during her late visit south from the first houses in the trade, and are the newest goods DIRECT FROM London. Being exceptionally well bought, she can price them very low and guarantee all the lines as wonderfully cheap and the value unsurpassed. The remainder of the stock is still being offered at the clearing out prices previously advertised, and the sale will continue till everything is disposed of, when the promises will be positively closed. — Advt The largest assortment of Fancy Goods, Jewellery, Watches, Wedding Rings and Keeper*/ also 2500 pieces of Music to select from — are to be found at G. M. Brasoh & Co.'s. Our new supply of Wool inallshudesyisto^ened. Pianos, American Organs, Cornets, Violins, and all varieties of musical instruments, also Wertheim Sewing Mtichines, are sold on time payments, or at a liberal discount for cash. Agents ! for Purity Cigarettes and leading brands of Tobaccos.— Advt. Certainly the best medicine known is Sander and Son's Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerfnl effects in coughs, colds,influenza; the relief is instantaneous in seriouo cases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldingb, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy — no swelling — no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swelling, &c. ; diarrhoea, dysentry diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In übb at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by Hie Majesty tho King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam n i lnth * 8 Approved Wtigje, ani ririeo