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Lake County Press, Issue 701, 26 March 1896, Page 7

That there was a loug discussion at the Council meeting on Tuesday night. That it was over nothing. That that is generally the case. ✓ That the Hon. Mr Seddon is strongly in favor of a poll tax of £IOO on Chinamen. That there is eager ccmpetitien at the London sales for crossbred wools at late rates. That rabbits are said to be increasing in ~he Hawke’s Bay district at an alarming rate. That the Edeudale dairy factory is now receiving on an average 2,500 gallons of fSilk a day. That a lady, Mies Bacon by name, has commenced business as a sharebroker in Auckland. That a miner named Eyton Jones was killed last week by a fall of earth at White’s reef. Bald Hill Flat. That in Melbourne and suburbs 328 cases of typhoid, of which 34 were fatal, were reported for the fortnight ending February That therj is great alarm in Ashburton district at the way the dreaded Californian thistle is spreading. That the Canterbury Press is commenting on the fact that it is a frequent occurrence to see Sunday trains running laden with sheep, and yet the Commissioners refuse to carry passengers on the Sabbath. That at Tapanui, the editor of the local paper has invited potato growers to leave :fae best samples of tubers at his office, in order that it may lead to determining what varieties are best suited to the district. That already he has received a fair measure. That the potatoes are labelled and placed sa exhibition. That we would be glad to receive samples on the same lines. That this is a funny world. Leonard Harper, one of the upper crust, a leader of “sassciety,” a real “toff,” “Nob gailty, Yodr Honor.” That Fred Horne, a bit of a sport, not exactly a swell, gets four years’ hard. That who aaye there is one law for the rich and another for the poor ? All stuff and nonsense. That the tourists arrested on suspicion of being connected with the Rotorua postoffico robbery have been discharged. That they proved a complete abili. That Mr Wastney, of Bulls ißangitikei district), has dehorned all his cattle. That the shooting season opens April 1. That there are nearly 30 “prohibited ” persons in Invercargill district. That the Woodvi le ,won teams match at N.Z.R.A. meeting, averaging 07 out of 105 per man—tho world’s record. That a syndicate representing six woollen factories hi Germany will shortly arrive in New Zealand with a view of making direct contracts for the purchase of wool. That ginger essence contains twice as much alcohol as whisky. That ginger wine is a favorite Clulha drink. That a movement is on foot to start freezing works in Nelson. That there was bread famine at Menziea, W. A., on the 17th ult. That the holder of a ton of flour wanted £65 for it. That he got an offer of £45.