OPUNAKE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8276, 24 September 1888, Page 2

OPUNAKE.

fFROM ODR OWN CORRESPONDENT J

Septsmbek 22.— The landing service ropo has advnnced one Btage towards its destination. It has been shipped on the QlenoljT, but that vessel seems in no hurry to get rid of it, as she sendß no intimation of her time or intention of calling, so when sbe looka into the bay ehe sees all quiet, and steams off. Probably, after a bit, her onptain will wire the titue of his arrival, and tbon the rope and a few other items for this place will bo landed. Tho annuul election oF Borough Councillors took place on Wednesday. There was not the slightest excitement, and tho result was--ttMt the oil members were returned unopposed, with tho exception of Mr. Pettigrew, who is replaced by Mr. \V. Middloton, a change which will probably result in great bem-fii to tho town. Mr. J. U. George has fixed up the daity factory at lust, and shortly the milk carts will commence running, that is, if tho factory people will give a fair equivalent for tho milk. At present tho opinion Heema to be that tho suppliers will be very independent at the price now fixed. Tho fishermen who started mending the boat on the beach, with the intention of eupplying New Plymiutii with fish, seem in no hurry with -b if work. Eaoh day boob something done, :<ut my little. It is remarked that tbo place where theßs men came from must run even slower tbno Oputmk.o.