NEWS AND NOTES

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume III, Issue 213, 22 February 1882, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

At the County Council meeting to-day the chief business was Uio appointment of a clerk. Mr. G. V. Bate was unanimously appointed at a salary of .£SO per annum, it being the opinion of Ihe Council that the convenience secured by having the same clerk both for Highway and Couuty work was sufficient to justify tho extra cost. At the sumo time it should also be said that Mr. Bate's experience and success as a clerk to the Highway District lias been such as to recommend him to the Council.

The Stanmorc election petition trial has resulted in the unseating of Mr. Pilliett. The Judges held that it hud been proved there was a promise to pay a mim named Scott, who was an elector of Stanmoro, for acting as agent, and that more than one committee-room had been engaged, both of which were illegal practices and would invalidate the election. No order for costs v/as made, but Scott was ordered to appear on February 28 rd to show cause why the Court should not report that he had been guilty of illegal practices.

In a letter to the churchwardens of St. Mary's Church, the Bishop says they would not be more surprised or disappointed than he was at hearing that the Rev. Mr. Swindells was not coming. He fully expected him to arrive in Wellington on Friday. Mr. Swindells in his letter referred to the expense of travelling to New Zealand as the main cause of his deciding to accept another cure in Victoria. The Bishop adds that he will lose no time in endeavoring to get a clergyman for Hawera, and says lie has heard that there is a suitable man in Canterbury who may be available.

We would remind the sporting portion of the' public of the annual gathering to be held on Saturday at Pungarehu. The A.C.'s are famous for their good management, and no doubt this meeting will be no exception to the rule. With fine weather, a most enjoyable day should be spent.

The time for the preparation of the Borough valuation ri.ll lies been extended till 3H March.

If rumor be true (says the Home correspondent of the Ago), there seems to be a good ehaiice of the Drceased Wife's Sisters Marriage Billbecouiiug law during the present Parliament.

A new investment company is starting at Wanganui under very favorable circumstances and the prospectus is published in our advertising columus. Privately, we hear that upwards of 2000 shaves have been applied for, and no doubt it will command a very large business, and prove a profitable investment to the shareholders.

We understand that Mr. Barlpyman is about to dispose of his practice in Hawera, and is making arrangements for joining a legal firm in the South Island. Mr. Barleyman has made so many friends in private life, and Ims been so useful aud active in public matters that he will be greatly missed from tho district.

The Herald reports the successful blast of the Fishing Rock at the harbor works. 2000 pounds of powder was used, and a good many tons of stuff has thus been made available. It is claimed that the operntion was a wonderful success, and it is quoted as a striking instance of Mr. Rhind's great knowledge.

The pction for criminal libel brought by G. F. Sherwood against John Black, of the Patea News, was dismissed yesterday morning by Captain Wray, R.M., who considered that no prima facie case having been made out, no defence was necessary. He condemned the bringing of criminal actions where civil process was possible.

Mr. T. Richardson, late of the Wairarapa district, who was placed in charge of Wauganuion the late inspector's suspension, has now been appointed inspector of the Patea district. The Chronicle says Mr. Sheath, late of Wellington, will actin the same capacity for Wanganui for the present. Mr. Richardson is in Ilawera to -day.

It is reported that Messrs. Steveus anil Gorton's important stock sale, held ou the 17th instant, was numerously attended, buyers from Hawera and the Plains taking the bulk of the store-sheep offered. Two purchasers alone took upwards of 3,000 head. On account of the keen competition prices obtained were in favor of the vendors.

We understand that Mr. Yorke, as Chairman of the Mauaia School Committee, has been asked to act as Commissioner, as uo new committee has been elected. The public prefer elected committees to nominated commissioners, and should have a fair opportunity afforded them of electing before the Board can equitably exercise its power to nominate.

It is the intention of several gentlemen in connection with the Hawera Rifles t« give an amateur Christy Minstrel entertainment on an early date for the b'flhefit of the Hawera Drill-shed Fund, liminary meeting of those iuterest^iook place on Monday evening last, when a programme was partly arranged, and it was decided to commence rehearsal at once. The object of the performance being a good one, and the entertainment being of a taking character, no doubt the effort will be very successful. It now rests with the Ethiopians' brethren in arms to snow mm \»£,£,ii, vi,.«.u i,.«.: — an worthy an attempt to raise part of the necessary funds for the drill-shed, by assisting in filling the house on the night of their public appearance.

The time for receiving tenders for erection of premises for the proprietors of the Star has been extf-ndwl till Friday.

Tenders close to-morrow for Noruianby Cattle Yard Contract.

Haw era Itifl.es parade to-morrow evening, and for inspection on Friday.

Messrs. I£. H. Nolan and Co. tomorrow hold a clearing sale on Mr. J. C. Perry's farm, Mr. Perry having sold tho property to Mr. Fantham.

We remind readers of the sale by Mr. Cowern, on Saturday, of leat.es of the Education Reserve, Manaia.

Mr. C. Days' new advertisement arrived too late for insertion in this issue.

Mr. C. E. Major believing that a want long felt in this district is that ot' a licensed laud broker, hns taken out a license and commenced business as such, in the premises Lately occupied by Mr. Furlong. As most of the land here is under the Laud Transfer Act, and the brokers' fees are generally supposed to be considerably less than those of the legal gentlemen, no doubt Mr. Major will obtain a fair share of patronage.

Messrs. Southey and Willy call attention in nil advertisement that they are prepared to deliver on the shortest notice 1o any part of the district, and having- an unlimited extent of bush to cut from, will supply timber of the iiuest quality.