NEWS AND NOTES.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume II, Issue 179, 30 November 1881, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A special 14 column supplement to this issue of the Stab contains reports of Mr. Hutchison's Opunake meeting, and the opening of Oddfellow's Lodge, Hawera, correspondence from Stratford aud Patea, English telegrams, sporting and general news.

Hirokz bas been committed for murder. He is also committed on a charge of larceny.

In his written reply to Mr. Furlong, Mr. Bryce saj's, "It is gratifying in an especial manner to the Government to find their measuies approved of by gentlemen like yourselves who knowing the difficulties of the position are well fitted to form an intelligent opinion on the subjeeb. I can assure you ihak the G-overn-nienb will earnestly endeavor to promote the full settlement of the West Coast lands, and to establish and maintain the supremacy of law and order in that and every part of the island."

We hear that Sergeant Blazell, of the Armed Constabulary, stationed at Manaia, had the misfortune to break his leg on Monday evening. He was hurrying along to the redoubt, when his foot slipped, with the result that his leg was violently wrenched and broken.

The completion of Mr. Courtney's premises supplies Opunake with a splendid room for public gatherings. It was opened with a dance the other evening, and everyone who was present, praised the room, and hoped for many similar assemblies.

The magnificent sum of £800 voted by the General Assembly for prize-firing, is being distributed among Volunteer Corps, according to their nominal strength on 3lßt August. Taranaki, Patea, Wanganui, and Bangitikei get £101 10s. Id. between them. There are about 30 corps in these districts, bub of course, many of them have been formed since the 31st August. A

The i-500 bail required for Titokowaru will be forthcoming, five chiefs, Manaia, Ngatai, Tn Wbakaruru, Ngahine, and another having agreed to give the required security. It is somewhat doubtful whether their errand may not be in vain, as it is believed by some that if old Titokowaru were bailed out now he would be at once re-arrested, charged with some other of his former crimes or misdemeanors, and recommitted at once, it being considered unsafe to allow him to remain at large just at present. A fishery is likely to oe started at the mouth of the Kaupokonui shortly by two of the new settlers, who are brothers named Erosick. They have taken up land in the bush, but their former avocation was that of fishers, and they have ordered copper for a boat, and hope to earn a living by catching- and vendingii»h on tbe Plains find throughout the district. Many of our readers will be glad to learn of the enterprise, and will wish it success.

The nomination of candidates will take place on Friday at noon at the Courthouse. At present no preparations have been made in the way of erecting hustings, and so far as we can learn no instmctions on the subject have reached Hawera. If not absolutely necessary, it would be very convenient to have a small platform erected, and if the returning officer does not tbink it bis duty to provide one, perhaps some of our townspeople would subscribe the paltry sum required, and have the work done. •

On Tnesday evening Messrs. Webster, JBros.'s wood factory, New Plymouth, took fire, but ibe flam&s were awested "before the building was destroyed. Mr. Archer, Manager of the Gas Works, was quickly on the spot, and he at once rushed to the boiler to blow offsteain. This happy idea had the desired effect, for speedily the flames be<jan to subside. When Messrs. Browne and Arthur entered, the fire had a firm hold of the building inside, and the heat was intense. They, however, pluckily stood by the valve letting- off steam, although, the combined effect of the steam and heat was suffocating. They could only endure a few minutes together in the over heated building; they were afterwards assisted by others. There was no scarcity of volunteers, and though when the engines arrived it was deemed almost an impossibility to save the building in the face of the high wind that prevailed, the busy workers were rewarded by the gratification of having successiullly combatted the flames. On examination, it was ascertained that the fire had originated through a composition of sawdust, glue, and flour, with which the .boiler is covered becoming ignited,' and communicating • with the weatherboards of the building. ■ ■•• •

The Normauby Spores will as usual be heM on Boeing Day. The programme will be published sho/tly.

Ivlajor Nor^e has iuformpd Capt. Bayly that the targets at present at Eahotu camp, which is beiu;? broken up, are to be removed to Hawera immediately.

There has been much feasting at Taiporohenui during the last two days, but so Sur no speeches of anj? irDjporfcanee have "been made.

The Volunteer Corps called out for active service, 56 in number, have been released by proclamation signed by the Governor.

Colonel Header, Under Secretary for Defence, stayed at Manaia last night. We learn that he was expected to inspect the A. C.'s, under Captain Gudgeon, to-day, as a Commissioner's parade had been ordered.

The Hawera Rifles are drilling night and morning this week under the personal inspection of Major Noake, the officer commanding the district. The attendance is very good, and the corps is improving rapidly in several important departments of drill.

Mr. Hutchison spoke at Patea last evening. There was a large attendance, and Mr. Sherwood, the Mayor, was in the chair. At the conclusion of hi 6 speech a large number of questions were asked and answered, and Mr. R. A. Adams then proposed, and Mr. Nicholson, junior, of Whenuakura, seconded a vote of confidence, whi h was passed by 46 to 6.

There have been half a dozen or more applicants for the post of ranger to impound stray stock off the public roads within the Waimate highway district. The appointment has been left in the hands of the chairman, and he will find it difficult to choose among so many, most oi whom are comparatively newcomers to the district, consequently each man's qualifications tor the unpaid billet will have to be guessed at, as they can scarcely be known as yet.

At the Education Board meeting on Tuesday an application from Miss Agnes McLeod for employment at Manaia or Ngaire was placed on the list. A letter was received from Mr. Cowerrr, defining the proposed boundaries of the N#/iire school district. — Held over until receipb of tracing. Letter from Hawera, asking the Board to approve of leasing a building temporarily for one of the teachers to take a class to, until additions were completed, as the school was overcrowded. — Granted. Mr. Gifford's tender for Manaia school was accepted.

At Wanganui on Tuesday, a roost determined attempt at 6uicide was made by Oswald S. Bvodie, a well-known settler on the No. 2 Line. Mr. Brodie was engaged in consultation with Mr. S. T. Fitzherbert, the well-known barrister, at his office, the result of which was so unsatisfactory, that the rash man raised a revolver which he carried with him and discharged one of the chambers into his side. The doctor entertains hopes of his lecovery. The Chronicle states that the weapon with which the suicidal act was attempted' ■was a Government revolver that had been served out to Brodie while at Manaia with the Alexandra Cavalry.

The Waimate Mounted Eifles parade with arms and accoutrements on Saturday.

A. meeting of the members of the late Hawera brass band will' be held at Nolan and Co.'s store, this evening.

Mr. R. E. McEae's second sale at Manaia will take place on Friday. A large number of beasts have been entered.

Owing to a printer's error, the words "Main road" were printed "Manaia road" in Messrs. K. H. Nolan and Co.'s advertisement re Otakeho sections in our last issue. The advertisement reads correctly in another column to-day.

Mr. C. E. Gibson, of Normanby, prints a new advertisement in this issue. It gives a full account of the numerous lines in which Mr. Gibson is prepared to do business, and is worth perusal even by the man ■who nas no wants, if there be such a person.

Mr. Freeman E. Jackson sells stock at Hawera on Friday, 9th December.

Mr. Wm. Dixon has commenced business in Hawera as a painter, Mr. Geo. Godber, late of Wellington, beiner manager.

Mr. Murray Thomson's sale of timber has been postponed till Monday. The steamer was detained on account of bad weather, but is now in the Waitara.