TOWN EDITION.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 5188, 7 April 1888, Page 3

TOWN EDITION.

Yesterday the mortal rcmaine of "William Farlay Blako were interred in the Hastings cemetery. The deceased gentleman was a surveyor by profession, and one of Auokland'e early pioneers. The first caw-mill that was started in the Auckland province was erected by decoased about thirty-seven years ago at Waikoukou, which is situated between Helensvillo and Riverhead. MrBlake's enterprise was soon followed by Messrs Henderson and Roe, theee three gentlemen were tho pioneers of tho Auckland saw-milling industry. Tho deceased's three sons, together with a number of friends, were present at the funeral. Tho Rev. J'athor Le Menant dos Chcsnais performed the funeral service.—Own correspondent.

Messrs James Pain and Son's manager and staff of pyrotechnists, arrived this day by the Waihora from tho South after most successful seasons at Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington. Messrs Pain intend giving one or two of their beautiful displays and illuminations on the Recreation Ground, commencing next week, full particulars of which will bo announced in our advertising columns.

Mr R. A. Underwood, who was hero with tho Pollard Opera Company, and opened the Theatro RovHil after tho alterations with tho Miss Juno Company,, aad who is now advance agent for the Brough and Boucicault Burlesque Company, has arrived in town, to. make the preliminary arraugem.euta for the season, which will comuwnee this day fortnight.

In Messrs Sidoy and Bain's window, amongst tho capital assortment of guns and sporting requisites, aro exhibited a number of stuffed game. The stuffing of the birds is the excellent work of Mr Youill..

Messrs Galloway and Niven aro the lates' addition to the telephone exchaagw. The number is 105..

The WoodvilJo Examiner reprints locals of oure in reference to the Charitable Aid Board, and the Mormon missionaries, without acknowledgment.