CHIT-CHAT.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 10217, 24 January 1895, Page 2

CHIT-CHAT.

UP TO DATE. Fine weather still continues, and weather very warm. Thermometer at Gilmour's corner, in the shade, at 2 p.m. to-day, 77 degrees; in the sun in'front of this office, 110. The telegraph line to Port Darwin after restoration failed almost immediately, and communication i-- i\[cnin completely interrupted. Mr T, W. Storkmun, natire inteiprui er, o\fin« toil fallneai the Cairington "Road, bioke two of Jiit. ribs Mid lsLuil up. Italian ship Savoia caught fire whilst lying at the Melbourne wharf, and much damage was done to her. Deputation from New Plymouth have arrived in Wellington, and interviewed Minister of Lands respecting the grading of butter. Hon. Mr McKenzie said he could hold out no hope of suspending the grading, which was compulsory by Act. Mr E. M. Smith, M.H.R.,and Mr Adlam have arranged to see grader, and with him will iuspect shipment of butter by the Takapuna. Steamer Hauroto ai rived at Wellington from Sydney this morning with 163 passengers. A recipient of relief of charitable aid in Christchurch was found on her death to have £100 in her possession. Mr E. M. Smith, M.H.E., intends to form an Ironsand Company shortly, with a capital of £00,000. Thi3 company is to purchase the Onehunga 'Ironworks and remove them to New Plymouth. Mr Hone Heko is ai present engaged in compiling a series of Maori legends. Traffic on the Hotorua railway is regarded as being very satisfactory. Inglewood has decided to hold its weekly half-holiday on Thursday. Miss Pridham, who fell *f£ the train on the Manawatu line on Tuesday morning, is suffering from concussion of the brain. United Sunday Schools' picnic took place to-day. A long trainful of children left New Plymouth. A public meeting is to be held at Opunake on Friday evening to discuss matters relating to Harbour Board election.