MILTON.

Otago Witness, Issue 1913, 9 October 1890, Page 17

MILTON.

ncTOBCT. 7 - For sli its success at the JPew Zealand and South Saa3 Exhibition, the Bruce Dairy Factory nas come So grief . The directors found it impossible to carry on operations under the heavy debt on the busiine-i, and were obliged to dispose of the concern. Mr James Gray mvZa an offur of £1000 for the building and pl.mt, which the directors have accepted, although I bjlieve the transaction must bo sanctioned by the shareholders generally, and a meeting has b»en called for that purpose. Mr Gray intends carrying on .the industry, which his keen business qualities will no doubt make a succcos, providcxi he reoeivpg adequate support from the farmers. Nelson Bros.' Projkct.— Everyone in the district is rejoicpd to hear that there are prosnectß of freezing works beiag established here. The farm which has been bought for the purpose is that known as Meadowbank, formerly owned by M. aud D. Coraon and more recently by Mr W. Dunn. It is rftoo<'uioed to be one of the best farms in the district, being splendid land, either for grass or grain growing e«pecially good wheat. It is well watered by a good running stream, and is eaiy of aoceiu, both by road

and rail. With a little expenditure a siding may ba constructed, joining tho Lawrence branch about .half a mile past Clarksville. J Hor-3k Parade.— To-day (Tupsday) the Toko. Farmers' Club annuil horse parade was held. Only three hoisej in each class were brought forward. Mr Kobinson's draught horse was decidedly the best, and in tho pink of condition. He will be hard to diml, Mr iiobinsou lately sold his iiorae Reformer tor, X he.r. -J.iiVs. lie also sold .mother younger om\ but tor wiiar, piica 1 could not learn. Mr lloMnscu put all lm draught stock up to auction, as he intended giving up breeding, but tnose two were all he sold. iMjUfchj'.— At lho inquest on the body of Charles Ev.ins, who wai burnr, ro death, the jury returned ?. verdict of accidental death. It is supposed the deceased accidentally set tire to the hedge he waa cutting, a7KI being an old man and rather feeble.the smoke Buffocited him bsfore he could get out of the way. The body was very much burnt, and presented a very unseating appearance. On euch an occasion it must be no small trouble to find a jury, and if everyone Mas like a certain prominent publican in Milton it would be more difficult still. This gentleman wa3 so mortally afraid he would ba nabbed as a juryman that ha lay in bed all the forenoon ou tho day of the iuquest. rather than run the i isk ot being compelled to serve. He averreil afterwatds that he would not take half Tokomainro to gi and look at old Charlie iv that state. 'Ihk Wkathek.— During Saturday, Sunday, aad Monday numerous showars of rain fell, and have proved of great beuent.