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Patea Mail, 2 October 1882, Page 3

Mr Ulick Barke informs as that a number of his fowls have been poisoned and that other petty acts of malice have lately been committed, on his property between Bedford street and the Heads. It seems deplorable that such mean mischief should be -possible' in a small community, and in. a part where neighbors are so few. Mr U. Burke is known to be very quiet and agreeable. . : A crusty old fellow once asked, “ What it the reason that griffins, dragons, and devils are the ladies’ favourite subjects for embroidery designs." “ Ah, because they are continually thinking of their husbands,” was the. lady’* quick retort. ’ •

Opening Notice. NEW GROCERIES.— I The undersigned begs to inform his many friends and the public of Patea, that having pur* chased the store (kept by the late J. J. Whelan), Opposite the Court House, he has re-opened the same as the Bee Hive Grocery Store } and hopes by Cheapness and Civility to merit a share of public support. By dealing with one of the best whole sale houses in the colony, CHEAPNESS AND QUALITY CAN BE GUARANTEED, and heads of Families who wish to secure advantages are invited to have a confiden tial chat about prices and terms. JAMES LETT, Bee Hive Store;