LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 26 September 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting of the Tennis Club takes place on Tuesday evening.

Cadiz, by Nelson-Hestia, was at the sale-yards on view last AVednesday.

The s.s. Kotiti left for Whangarei on Wednesday evening and returned to AVarkworth on Friday.

The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. hold their monthly sale at AVarkworth on Wednesday next.

Mr R. J. Lusher, Chief Agent for the Royal Fire Insurance Co., notifies that Mr H. R. French has been appointed Agent for AVarkworth.

Mr Litten of Tauhoa met Avith a slight accident on Tuesday last. Through a slasher slipping he'laid the back of his hand open near the wrist.

A public meeting of great importance to ratepayers in the Kaipara Flats district is convened by Councillor Thomson for Monday evening, October sth.

AYe have to thank the secretary of the Warkworth Literary and Debating Society for complimentary tickets for the Society's open night on October 6th.

It will be seen by advertisement that Mr John Blair of Greenlaw, Matakana, is placing the services of the draught horse Young Wallace at the service of breeders.

Mr Chris. Dibble holds a special horse sale at Warkworth on Tuesday next, when he will offer 150 broken and unbroken horses, from 3 to 5 years old, suitable for any Avork.

Mr AY. H. AVarin again on Tuesday got his trap stuck near Bailey's, and though he had only about eight cwt. on the four horses were unable to shift it until the trap Avas unloaded.

It will be seen by advertisement that the dates of the Mahurangi Band of Hope Exhibition have been altered to December 10th, 11th and 12th, and the date of *>ntry to December 7th.... 7 ■»

Mr J. Stone, Stock Inspector arrived in Warkworth on Monday last, on a tour of inspection, and was present, ni the Npw Zealaud Fanners' Union s;/ 7m Wednesday. He 1,2t for AV rhmr Itei again on Thursday.;-.. -

On Tuesday afturnooi^ ; Mr/Mines,' .^ftajQ^^ -- ai' in>V fe|T*caine to grief at .Wiley's and a broken shaft resulted. Mr AVeston kindly lent his trap and the meat reached the shop without further mishap.

The Maungaturoto hotel is now in the capable hands of that well-known and popular boniface Mr T. Foley. The hotel has recently been thoroughly renovated and a spacious billiard room added. Travellers can rely on receiving every comfort and attention.

Messrs AVakelin, Crane and Co., Whangarei, advertise elsewhere that that they will hold their annual horse sale at AVhangarei on October 15th and 16th, when they will offer 250 horses. Judging from past sales, it will repay dealers to visit this sale.

The splendid draught mare taken to Auckland last week by Mr AVilliams of Kaipara realised £37 10s. The grey pony which was taken up by Mr Williams at the same time, and so muchadmired here, did not enter the sale ring but was sold immediately on arrival in Auckland. The figure has not transpired.

Mr A. Hood took his well-known horse Bobbie Burns to Auckland by the s.s. Kapanui on Thursday morning. Mr Hood, we understand, has-decided to sell the horse as he has not the time at his disposal to give the horse enough attention. It is unfortunate that the district should loose the services of this popular and proved horse.

Methodist Church services for Sunday next, September 27th.—AVarkworth: 11 a.m., Rev. Marshall; 6.30 p.m., Rev. Marshall. Subject: Springtime and its lessons. Dome Valley: 11 a.m., Mr Jebson; 7 p.m. C.E. Mullet Point: 2.30 p.m., Rev. Marshall. AVharehine: 11 a.m., Mr French. Port Albert: 2.30 p.m., Mr French; 6.30 p.m., Mr French. Whanffarmo ■ 2.30 p.m., Mr Jebson.

Parties of bushmen are now busily emloyed upon Kawau Island clearing the ti-tree and cutting fireAvood, the Island being the scene of considerable activity compared with the past year or tAvo. The Island is now open to gumdiggers upon conditions to be seen at the office of the Coastal Steamship Company. KaAvau kauri gum is of first quality and commands the best price in the market. Only passengers by the Company's steamers are permitted to land on the Island,