Local.

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 66, Issue 66, 9 January 1914, Page 2

Local.

Fishermen state that as the trout are no longer feeding on the beetle, the prospects of better catches by means of the inanga are brighter. Mr Geo. Edwards,, of the firm of Edwards and Eves, mat with a very nasty accident last week. While cleaning fish the knife slipped and inflicted a deep cut in the flesh separating the thumb and forefinger of tha right hand. A little girl, about ten years of age, was criminally assaulted yesterday at Taupiri. The father of the little girl, after thrashing the alleged assaulter, locked him up until the police removed the man to the Huntly lock-up. The case will come before the Court to-day. A very enjoyable concert and dance was held in the Miners’ Hall on Thursday night, the floor was in good condition and (he excellent music supplied by the usual orchestra was all that could be desired. Mr J. Littler and Mr R. Tomkins acting as M.C. It will be noticed that Mr Coyle, after a somewhat prolonged interval, makes a new start with his living pictures in the King’s Hall on Saturday night. “ The Two Spies ’’ which forms the central attraction, will prove well worthy the attendance of patrons who are sure of a capital night’s entertainment.