NEWS AND NOTES

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XX, Issue 2339, 31 January 1893, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Fraternite bas been scratched for the Egmont Handicap. The Mayor of New Plymouth (Mr. J, Bellringer) was in Hawera oq Tueeday. It is reported in the Marton Mercury that Bishop Hadfield, of Wellington, has purchased the residence in Marton formerly occupied by Mr. J. L. Kirkbride, and that he will take possession early in May. We would remind employers who come under the working of the Factories Act that the time for registering factories was January Ist. Very few have co far attended to this matter, and those who j have not yet done so should see to it at onoe. Our Normanby correspondent writes ; — The lecture given by Mr. Lytken was fairly attended, Mr. J. Wileon acting as chairman, and those present evidently enjoyed the leotnre, as the second part is to be given on Wednesday eveoing next ; some of the gentlemen in the room guaranteeing £& for the house. Serviceable cheap Watch, "The Egmont," at H. 8. Pitcher's. 21s each.— Advt.

B. H. Campbell, licensee of tbe Masonic Hotel, Wanganni, has been fined £5, with costs, for supplying liquor to an intoxicated person.

It was reported in town on Monday (says the News) that an accident bap* pened to the working gear of the dredge Thomas King, wbiob will prevent her from working for a day or two. jr

The assets in tbe estate of Samuel Jackson Binning, schoolmaster, of Eltham, amonnt to £29 3s, and the liabilities to £186 16s 6d. Among the creditors are — B. A, Adams, £12 10s ; Dr. Lightbourne, £20 ; N. Fairs and Co., £1 6s 7d.

A Brisbane man who invested £2 in Miller's Monster Consultation on tbe combined Caalfield and Melbourne Caps, managed by A. J. Miller, 40, Hunter* street, Sydney, sent the result slip to the police on Thursday Island, wben it was found that the alleged first winner was a myth.

At Mr. Yorke's sale of purebred stud Bomney ewes and rams at Hawera last week, the majority of tbe ewes were purchased by Mr. David Buick, of Rangitikei Line. Mr. Bnick also parchased the Bomney ram wbich took first prize at the last Egmont A. and P. Show. Tbe stock (says the Manawatu Standard), which are in good condition, and are looking really well, arrived at Palmerston by train on Tuesday evening last. Mr. Yorke, it may be mentioned, obtained the special prize offered by Mr. Buchanan at the Manawatu Show of 1891 for tbe best hogget's wool, and cbe flock make a valuable addition to the etud sheep of tbe district.

An Auckland contemporary relates a desperate encounter between a dog and a shark in the harbor, ofl the Hobson street wharf. Tbe dog, which was swimming about, oa'tobing a stiok whiob its master threw into tbe water, was attaoked by a email shark. The fish turned to bite, wben tbe dog gave a sadden bound and gripped the shark immediately behind tbe head. Suddenly they both disappeared, bnt in a few seconds tbe dog came to the surface with a large piece of tbe shark in its mouth. This infariated the fish to such a degree that, lashing the water furiously, it again attacked tbe dog, bat the latter caught it by the upper part of the head and tore the skin away bit by bit until the Bbark beoame completely exhausted, and was captured by those on shore.

There seems to be a great scarcity, says the Hastings correspondent of tbe Hawke's Bay Advertiser, of good sound apples in tbe district this year, and the price no doubt will be prohibitive before the season is over. I have examined several of the orchards lately, and conld scarcely believe it possible tbat tbe moth would be so bad. It is high time the Government did something to compel growers to do one of two things — either destroy tbe trees they have, or pay more attention to them. As it is at present, you will find Mr. Jones, who has a little fruit shop of bis own, doing all in his power to keep bis garden clean, while his neighbor, Mr. Smith, sits quietly by, Rmoking bis pipe, and allows tbe scourge to take its fling, to bis own detriment and that of his neighbor. Harvesting maohine for sale. Opunake poundkeeper inserts notice. Mr. W. A. Fieldes, tailor, announces arrival oC new seasonable materials. Prof. C. W. Borreson. phrenologist, announces his last week in Hawera, and may be consulted at his office, Eegent St. Stock sales to-morrow — Farmers' Union, Manaia ; Newton King, Stony River ; W. Cowern, Patea. Manaia Town Board invite tenders for supply of gravel. Gorton and Son's annual sheep fair, at Rangitikei, is fixed for the 14th February. Particulars appear elsewhere. Abraham and Williams' Palmeraton N. sheep fair takes place on Thursday next. Mr, J. Higham, professor of music, desires to notify pupils that the next term for instruction will begin on Monday, January 15th. — Advt. Extra Btronof Silver Case Eotherama at H. Qt. Pitcher's. Price. ,£6 6s, je6 los.— Ad. New Year's Gifts and Christmas Presents at H. Ot. Pitcher's.— Advt.