NEWS AND NOTES.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume VIII, Issue 1354, 9 July 1886, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

With to-morrow's issue we shall present to our readers a full report of the debate in the House of Representatives on July Ist., on the New Plymouth Harbor Loan Bill. The report is exactly tho same as that which appears in Hansard, and we should advise all settlers within the rating area to preserve the report for future reference. The supplement will also be issued with the Egmont Star.

In consequence of the entertainment on Monday night, Colonel Stapp has oi'dered a postponement ot the Inspection drill till Friday, 16th inst.

The annual meeting of the vestry of St. Mary's church was held on Thursday evening, when the balance sheet for the year was adopted. It was resolved to lay copies in the pews next Sunday.

The annual meeting of parishioners of the Church of England will, be held in the school-room on Wednesday evening next. For the convenience of country people tea will be provided.

Te Wetere, th« Mokau chief passed through Haweia j'esterday on his way to Wellington whither he has been summoned by the Native Minister. Te We tere looks well, but is not so stout as formerly. He professes ignorance of the purpose for which he is wanted.

"We remind country readers of the entertainment to be given in aid of the Fire Brigade on Monday night. There will be a torchlight procession round the town, and the band have promised to accompany the procession, and to play also outside the hall before the dramatic performance commences.

It will be seen that the Juvenile Temple 1.0. G.F. will give a fiee concert at the Friendly Society Hall this evening. We understand that a capital programme of glees, solos, recitations, and dialogues lias been prepared by ihe young folks, and no doubt a good house will greet them this evening.

A very pleasant dance was held on Thursday evening in the large room over the Clothing Factory, which was comfortably filled. Tho affair was kept going till about two o'clock, and during an interval the company sut down to an excellent supper. Capital music was provided, which added greatly to tho enjoyment of those present.

At Messrs. Nolan, Tonks, and Cos. usual fortnightly stock sale at Hawera on ThursJay, there was a fair attendance of bu.yers. Prices were slightly below recent rates for cattle ; sheep Bold a little better. Nearly alt the cattle were quitted. Four-year-old steers fetched £4 8s 6d ; 2-year-old steers, £2 15s to £'d, for one pen of superior quality. Forward cows, £2 15s ; poor cows, £.1 17s ; yearlings and weaners, from 24s to 30s. Milch cows were considerably lower than a few weeks ago.

Dr. Alexander's residence is a great improvement to Princes Street. It will be remembered that tlic doctor purchased the old brewery site after the fire, and lie lias since acquired one or two adjoining properties. One of the dwelling houses lias been moved round to front Princes Street, and is now the residence of the doctor. The grounds have been fenced in vith very neat sawn paling, and many other minor improvements effected, the whole greatly improving the appearance of that part of the town.