LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 222, 2 October 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr. Newton King advertises a clearing sale of farm and dairy stock to ba held on Moaday. 14th instant, on account of Mr. A. H. Martin, who has disposed of bis farm. The attention of members of the Guards' Olub is called to the encbre party to be held at the olub rooms on Thursday evening. Considerable interest is being taken in New Plymouth and surrounding district in the poultry industry. It has been suggested that a meeting should be called of those interested to consider the question of establishing the industry here. Who will take the lead in the matter! The sub-committee of the Education Beard, Messrs MoAllum, Wade, and Allsworth, met on Saturday and decided on the course to te taken in connection with the ' New Plymouth schools. Arrangements were made with the nightsoil contractor to continue his contract. It was decided that the secretary should see the contractors for the school cleaning and arrange with them to continue, or, failing this being arranged, to make temporary arrangements and call for tenders. [The school cleaners have since been seen and agreed to continue.] In connection with minor repairs the committee decided to visit the schools and see what was required.

The shareholders of the Otama Company (now defunct) in Otago are suing the directors for damages on account of alleged maladministration. We ere pleased to learn that little Frankie Taunton, who was knocked over hy a pair of poniej on Monday, is progressing satisfactorily, and that there are no signs of serious injuries Mrs Taunton desires to convey her sincere thanks for the yery numerous kind inquiries made and the great sympathy shown towards herself and child yesterday, and to express her gratitude to those, especially Dr. Fookes, who rendered prompt assistance after the accident.

A public meeting under the auspices of the New Plymouth Ministers' Association will be held in St. Andrew's schoolroom this evening, to take into consideration the deplorable desecration o£ the Lord'a Day. Toe I chair will be taken at 7.30 by Ni K. McDair-1 mid, Esq. Resolutions bearing on the question will be submitted to the meeting. AH those who are interested in this matter arc earnestly invited to attend.—Advt. The Takapuna sailed from Onehuga at 10.30 last night, with the southern portion of the 'Frisco mail. A train will leave New Plymouth for the Breakwater at 8 o'clock this morning to connect with the steamer. The Egmont Post learns that the Bank of New South Wales contemplates opening ;i branch in Stratford. The remains of the late Mr George Williams were interred at Te Henui Cemetery on Tuesday. Rev. F. G. Evans conducted the funeral service.

The manager of the Sheridan Company will take it as a favour if the gentleman with whom a misunderstanding arose last night regarding his reserved stall ticket will call at the Theatre Boyal to-day between 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. The management of the Sheridan Company have completed all arrangements whereby the theatre-goers of Waitara and intermediate townships—to-morrow night (Thursday) will have an opportunity of seeing Mr Sheridan as Johanna Murphy in "A Trip to Chicago." A special train leaves New Plymouth at 11 p.m., that is after the performance. Intending visitors should leave Waitara by the ordinary train arriving in town at 6 p.m., having an hour to look round, and then spend a Jolly evening -with the inimitable comedian, Mr Sheridsm and his versatile company. Reserved stalls and dress circle seats may be booked by telephone to manager Sheridan Company,! Terminus or Imperial Hotel*. : No doubt were Dickens still alive !

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