General News.
The Timaruf' Herald records an instance of music charming not "the savage breast," but the reptilian ear. The tutara lizards at the Upawa fishbreeding establishment «W\v a decided pMfiJMifion for music, for although usually very shy and adverse to being interviewed by strangers, at a recent picnic, when dancing and singing were proceeding near to the lizards' enclosure, they all came out of their holes, and by their jpapt attention appeared to greatly enjoy the fun, especially the melodious strains of the harp. When in Wellington lately Mr. J. Davidson of Hawera, the Star says, took action with regard to the memorial of the late Sir Harry Atkinson, consulting with political friends and relations. As a result it is probable a bust will be obtained from England and be fenced in the main lobby of Parliament House. The Premier undertook that the matter should have the personal supervision of the AgentGeneral, and that in eyjgry way the project would be helped by the Government. It i also hoped that funds will allow of a memorial at Hawera.
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Thames Star, Volume xxx, Issue 9450, 28 September 1899, Page 4
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179General News. Thames Star, Volume xxx, Issue 9450, 28 September 1899, Page 4
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