BREVITIES.

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 12, 1 November 1904, Page 2

BREVITIES.

Melbourne Cup is rufi to-day. Mr. Burns, representing F. E. Jackson and Co., is due next week. The s.B. Clansman will resume her running in about six weeks’ time. Mr. V. H. Blake, Government surveyor, was a nassenger to Auckland per last week’s boat. Dr. Reekie, late of Kaitaia, has been appointed medical officer to the Tologa Bay district. Mr. Lomas, representing the Government Life Insurance Department, is at present in this district, on “ lives ” intent. Amongst the Wellington’s passengers last week was Mr. Knight, dentist, of Whangarei, who is on a professional visit. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of correspondence from G.T., Omni, wh oh is declined, not being suited to our columns. Sheep-farmers throughout the colony are looking forward to a prosperous season, wool ruling much higher in price than for several years past. The contractors (Messrs. Matbeson and Baldock), engaged in the erection of the new post office buildings, expect to complete their contract within a fortnight. The Snowflake Minstrels held a full rehearsal last Saturday night. We have heard favourable reports of this troupe, which, judging by the rehearsal, are fully justified. Messrs. Vernon H. Reed and G. Marshall, of Kawakawa, passed through Mangonui on Saturday last, en route to Victoria Valley, where they have acquired a valuable flax concession. Mr. M. Goonan, licensee of the Kaitaia Hotel, was a passenger from Auckland per s.B. Wellington Last week. He has sold his interest in the Kaitaia Hotel, and expects to hand over to the incoming man within a week. The Rev. J. A. Lamond preached to a large congregation last Sunday evening, in McKay’s hall. The rev. gentleman again conducts service next Sunday in the same hall, at 7 p.m., preaching also on the same day at Fairbum 11 a.m. and Orum 2.30 p.m. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of J an attractively got-up schedule of prizes, issued by the Hokianga Settlers’ Assoeiation. A special flower show will be held §§|| on November 11th, 1904, and on 24th Februai-y, 1905, the Autumn Hhow in the Town Hall, Kohu Kohu. We have received a letter from a correspondent, in which lie makes an assertion that some consigners who use the Mgffl Mangonui wharf an* not paying up the wharfage dues. If his assertion is correct, he very rightly abuses the controlling body for not enforcing the by-law, as it is unjust to tnose who do pay such WV demands.

The Cottage Hospital Fund has now amounted to within about £4O of what is needed to erect a building to the value of £I,OOO, after which the North Auckland Board will assume all responsibility. Great credit is due to those who have devoted their energy towards so noble a cause, and it should prove an object lesson to the croakers’ brigade who j<oohpoohed the movement when in its initial stage.

The Snowflake Minstrel Troupe will show in Mangonui on November loth and Kaeo on November 19th. The troupe will be glad of assistance from Kaeo ladies and gentlemen in the second part of the programme. Those desirous of helping are invited to correspond witf» Mr. Richmond, Cable Station, Doubtless Bay. As the whole of the proceeds will be devoted to the hospital fund, we trust the Kaeo people will support in their accustomed liberal manner.

The special correspondent of the “ Lyttleton Times ” at the St. Louis Exhibition, telegraphs from St. Louis “ New' Zealand exhibits at the World’s Fair have secured seven grand prizes, nine gold medals, nine silver ones, and nine bronze ones, for rugs, wool, kauri gum, and hops. The Fair awarded the grand prizes. The New Zealand Government received a gold medal for its installation exhibit, and a grand prize for its social economy and agricultural publications.

A public meeting was held last Wednesday evening, at which an attractive race programme was drawn up. A special feature in the day’s sport will be two back races, for Mangonui County aud Mangonui-Oruru ' spectively. The principal event will be the Cup, the stake for which has been increased to £2O. The Snowflake Minstrel Troupe will show during the evening, the proceeds to be paid into the race club’s funds. Given fine weather, an enjoyable day’s outing may be looked for.

New Zealand has scored heavily at the St. Louis Exhibition. Its products have attracted much attention and received high awards and commendations. But it is somewhat surprising, in view of the keen competition, that we have shone in the liquor department, Yet Messrs. Hancock and Co. have achieved the honour of a gold medal for their famous “Imperial” bottled beer, and also for their “Bismark” lager, the latter distinction being remarkable considering the. rivalry of the American brands with which they had to compete. y The Snowflake Minstrel combination has a new' advertisement in our columns this week, in reference to the show they give on November 15th next. We have been requested to make known that the gross proceeds of the series of concerts thay intend giving will be devoted to the Cottage Hospital Fund. The troupe deserves great credit for the energy and vim displayed in rehearsing, and, being for so worthy a cause, we hope the public wall, roll up in force and show their appreciation. The Oraru and Peiia people will do well to patronise the show on November 15th, as it is doubtful whether the will visit Peria.