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Opunake Times, Volume I, Issue 4, 17 July 1894, Page 2

Tenders are called for the erection of fin eight-roomed house at Awatuna for Mr K. Kappley. We give a reminder of trie general meeting of the members of the Opunake Bras 3 Band, which is to be held this evening in the bandr >om, and as important matters are to be discussed trust there will be a full attendance. Arrangements for the Forestors' Ball which takes place on Friday evening next are progressing merrily. The decorations of the hall have been placed in the hantfo of a committee and no trouble will be spared to produc3 an artistic effect. All other matters in connection with it are also in a forward state and a very successful night's enjoyment may be anticipated. Captain Edwin wired at 1.29 this afternoon as follow :— '■ North-west to west and south heavy gale with heavy rain and very heavy sea after 10 hours from now. Glass rise and exceptionally high tides." . Mr Gibbons has taken over Mr Pelham's business at Puniho since Tuesday last. Mr Pclham still continues the bakery. Weasels are becoming plentiful round Tiah.itu. One was found lighting with a young cat and killed near the township. Another one was shot near the beach. Tenders are invited by the Town Board for delivery of gravel in the town. Mrßenneli will pay the native;; at the following place-: o>i tlio date* given :—Opunakr, July 24th and 2-3 th till neon ; Oeo, 25th, at 2 p.m.; Manaia, August 3rd; It.ihotu, August 6th ; Otakeho, August 7th.

Mr W. D. Scott notifies a sale of trees, on behalf of Mr It. Smith, Pioneor Nursery, Manaia. We would recommend those intending to plant not to let this opportunity pass, as the trees from this nursery, being freshly lift?d, have a much better chance of proving successful in planting. We call attention to Mr A. 11. Moore's advertisement in this issue. He. has a very extensive list oE agencies, and those entrusting him with any commissions may rely on having their business done with promptitude and care. Ho also keeps a large stock of reliable grass and vegetable seeds, which buyers would do well to inspect before sending any orders out of the district. Messrs Budge and Good notifiy entries for their Otakeho sale, which takes place on Friday nset. Messrs Brightwell and Son notify that they are buyers of bacon pigs, killed and dressed. A Church of England social takes place on Tuesday, 21th inst., in the Town Hall. A good programme of vocal and instrumental music has been prepared for the occasion. Mr W. D. Scott reports the sale of section 4, Block 34, Opunake Town, with fourroomed cottage, from Mr D. Murphy to Mr Albert Seekamp. Prof Stagpoole gave his entertainment in the Town Hall on Saturday evening to a large and appreciative audience. The Prof opened with the Indian club exercises, in which he is perfect. Between each performance he gave an explanation of the benefits to he (Tciived from the use of clubs, dumbbells, etc. He gave an exhibition of his strength by putting 841 b weight up over his head several times in succession with either hand. He then requested any of those present to put on the mittens and test their abilities on him, but met with no response. Pou eventually tried three rounds with the professor and a very good exhibition was tho result. A very scientific display of wrestling was then given in the contest between the professor and Pou, the style adopted being " catch-as-catch-can" which was new to most of the audience, and created great applause, when the professor was declared the winner, although only weighing 10st to his antagonist's lost Gibs. On the whole the performance was very entertaining, and all went away well satisiied with their evening's amusement.