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Opunake Times, Volume II, Issue 93, 24 May 1895, Page 2

Good progress is being made with the repairs; to the Main South Road, which will put it in very passable order for the coming winter.

The Government have ordered the withdrawal of reference to prison labor being avaifable for works at the breakwater in connection with the protection works for which tenders an; called.

The following applied for sewing mistress for the O-ionui School:—Mrs Tyrell, Mrs Blinkhorn, and Miss Malcolm. On the motion of Messrs Silvester and Dunton Mrs Tyrell was selected. The visit of the Premier to Opunake has not been quite barren of results, as he haß found a few days' work for one of the unemployed who got anchored here under adverse circumstances.

We give a reminder of the basket supper and dance, which takes place in the Town Hall to-night. Arrangements for a good entertainment have been completed, and we anticipate a crowded house and a very enjoyable evening being spent. The Premier promised the New Plymouth Harbor Board deputation that he would send a Government engineer to report on the breakwater and wharf; also that he would place a Government steamer at the disposal of the Board o tow a dredge or barge to New Plymouth from whatever place they might be able to procuie one. .

Dr Buckby, the Hawera hospital surgeon, wrote asking the Board if it was part of his duty to take splints to the racecourse and attend to any accident there. The Board passed a resolution that it was no part of the surgeon's duty to attend any race meeting in anticipation ijf an accident occurring, and that the doctor was quite right in refusing to allow appliances and splints to be taken to the course or other public amusement grounds. —Herald.

Dr King ha? taken the cottage lately occupied by Mr Twomey, where he may be consulted. On Mondays he visits Asvatuna, where he may be consulted at Mr Kappley's house; on Wednesdays he visits Rahotu, and may be cc nsulted at Mr Simeon's hotel; and on* Thursdays he visits Pihama, and may be consumed at Messrs Wagstaff Bros.' store. On days he may be consulted at his residence, Opunake, beiore 10 a.m., and in the evening after his return.

It is believed that Lord Carrington will be created earl, with the title Earl of Wendover. The Waimate Road Board calls for tenders for various works. Tenders close on Friday next at the Board's office, Manaia.

To-day is the anniversary of the birthday ♦of our most Gracious Sovereign, who has attained her 76th year.

Messrs Nolan, Tonks and Co notify entries for their stock sale on Tuesday next at Opunake. .

Mr E. C. Middleton is the happy possessor of a dnck whioh is doing its best to put up a record in the laying line, which, we think, will be hard to beat. It is a grey duck, without any known pedigree,' being hatched from a chance sitting of eggs in the spring of 1893. It started laying on the 20th June, 1894, and kept oh continuously till the 10th February, 1895. It then moulted and enjoyed a well-earned rest until the Bth April, when it commenced laying again, and up to date has produced 45 eggs, not. missing a single day. Can a better reoord be produoed ?

Mr J. Harding-Mason has purchased the lease of Mr Pellew's premises, and is having it fitted u ; > in nice style for his "own'accommodation." He has opened a large stock of drugs and fancy goods, giving the premises quite the appearance of a city shop. It will ba found a great convenience to be able to get presorptions made up in the place without having to suffer the inconvenience, delay and expense of sending out. of. the district. All his stock is quite new, and is therefore reliable. Toilet requisites and perfumes form a 1 ading -feature in his stock. Mr Harding-Mason is also an experienced dentist, and those suffering from toothache can have their pain alleviated by giving him a call.

Considerable consternation was felt in the family of Mr Stevenson, photographer, on Sunday last, by the crashing of a bullet through the back of their residence, Mountain Road'and the narrow escape of one member, at least, of the household. The bullet had evidently come from the gun of one of those so-called sportsmen who can find nothiug in the township on Sunday to shoot at except dwelling houses, haystacks not being sufficiently numerous to enable them to indulge.in short-range rifle exercise. The affair is in the hands of Constable Ryan, and we trust the offender in tbo present instance will be captured and brought before the Stipendiary Magistrate, in order that such a dangerous practice may be discontinued. — Record."