PIRONGIA.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 249, 19 February 1898, Page 2

PIRONGIA.

Attacked by a Cow.—On Monday last Mr J. G. Berry had a narrow escape of serious injury from a cow, which trespassed ii to a field of young maize. Mr IJerry set his dog on to the cow to drive it out, and succeeded iu driving her into a corner of the paddock. He was about to open the gate to let her through when the cow, enraged by the attack of the dog, suddenly rushed Berry, win was quite unable to avoid tho attack owing to its suddenness, but succeeded in turning her horns on one side. One, however, c night him under the armpit, throning him into the air. He turned a complete somersault and fell Inavily. When on the ground the enraged brute attacked him again, but fortunately the dog came to the rescue by seizing the cow by the nose. Berry managed to escape with a dislocated shoulder and some bruises, which caused him considerable pain. The cow was always considered one of the quietest in the herd. BltliAK down.—Our creamery engine broke down last week, so that the sup pliers were unable to get their milk put through, causing some loss and inconvenience. Several of the suppliers were able to get to the l'atcrangi creamcry*instead with their milk, so their loss was nil. An engineer was sent up from town to repair the damage, and the factory is once more at work ; but it is expected considerable work will have to be done yet to the engine to put it in thorough working order. Buoc Company —The Bijou Comedy Company now touring the district gave two performances on Monday and Tuesday evening last. They are the first company that have been speculative enough to open here for a long time past, as the glories .of Alexandra as a show place have long departed. There was but a moderate attendance on both nights, but the company faithfully fulfilled their contract, aud all who attended were thoroughly satisfied with the entertainment provided. All who enjoy a hearty laugh, by all means go aud sec them. Mil J. Kay.—Young J. Kay, who met with the serious accident while sinking a well at Paterangi, still remains in a precarious condition, but his family arc hopeful of his recovery. -(Own Correspondent). _______