TIMARU. May 17.
The sports of the Tradesmen's Athletic Club on the 20 th instant, promise to be a great success. The publicans have given trophies to be competed for to the value of Ll7. The lawyers' trade in bankruptcies has been up to its usual standard this week, six bankrupts having filed at the District Court. It is believed, however, that, after the fourth of next month, business affairs will assume a healthier tone. The fever ward of the Waimite Hospital will be ready for occupation on Tuesday next.' Edward Hart, who was found on the beach on Wednesday last in a weak condition from loss of blood, caused by a wound which penetrated to the pelvis bone, still lies in a critical condition. Should inflammation not intervene, however, no danger is apprehended. May 18 James Strach&n, draper, has filed. His liabilities are presumed to bo about L 12.000. Samuel Durha.n (veterinary surgeon), and A. M'Alister (ex-publican), have also called meetings of their creditors. •
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North Otago Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2199, 19 May 1879, Page 2
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