BREVITIES.

Northland Age, Volume IV, Issue 46, 6 July 1908, Page 4

BREVITIES.

Eggs still at 1/10 per doz. Flannel in the piece. At Leser’s.* Good dairy butter is selling freely at 1/- per lb. On Friday week the ladies of Mangonui are giving a dance in Garton’s Hall. Players should note the meeting of the Mangonui Football Club which is called for next Thursday. On enquiry at the hospital this morning we were glad to hear that Mr. W, Wilkinson “ is doing grandly.” The Hon. R. McNab speaking at Mataura last week said there would be no land legislation during this session. Good stock of caps and felt hats. At Leser’s.*

The New Parliament buildings are estimated to cost £IBO,OOO and the Government House site is the one selected by Ministers. A big stock of Ladies’ and Gent.’s Umbrellas. Worth inspecting, Leser’s*

Mr. Arthur Garton, the contractor, is to be congratulated on the progress made with the Mangonui wharf repairs; nearly completed. Mr. George Penney was in Mangonui last week looking anything but well. He is under medical treatment and we can only hope that he will make an early convalescent.

In order that the gum industry may be placed upon a better footing, Mr. Stallworthy, M.P., is asking that an amending bill be introduced this session.

Flannelettes for Blousing, good wearing stuff and beautiful patterns. Leser’s.* Among the items authorised by the Cabinet for expenditure on various works is one of £3OO for the BroadwoodHerekino road, Bay of Islands. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. 1/6 & 2/6.* Mr. A. Logan, solicitor, of Messrs. Reed and Quartley’s office, will visit Kaeo next Saturday for the convenience of clients of that firm who may desire advice. At the last meeting of the Auckland Crown Lands Board a Mangonui County Council schedule of “Halves” was approved, the amount being £331 18/9. As a sequel of the Muritai wreck, Mr. Mander urges the immediate erection of the promised lighthouse at Whangarei Heads, and also the advisability of erecting a flashlight on one of the Hen and Chickens group of islands. Heavy boots Jbr t|ienf%4eason. Felt shoes— and children’s—all sizes. At Leser’s.*

Said that the County Chairman quite enjoyed Mangonui’s street decorations last Thursday. He smiled.

Mangonui Beech road has been swept and there is not quite so much mud. Some of the metal is visible to the naked eye. Messrs. R. T. Wrathall and T. Webb intend visiting Victoria Valley on Monday to put in a week’s pigeon shooting. Mr. Wrathall will take the opportunity of addressing the electors of the Valley during the week. Mr. Lacey, of the Cable Station staff, may congratulate himself on a lucky escape from serious injury yesterday. While riding one of Mrs. Berghan’s horses without saddle or bridle, from Cooper’s Beach into Mangonui the horse took charge and, bolting, finished a mad career down the Council Chamber hill by jumping down the embankment close to the lamp post. Mr. Lacey was unseated, received a slight abrasion and—er—was shaken a little. A miraculous escape.