NEW ZEALAND. [BY TELEGRAPH-PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2245, 27 November 1886, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND. [BY TELEGRAPH -PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

NAPIER, Thursday. The Artillery Volunteers have resolved to take part in the encampment at Tarannki at Easter, instead of the local encampment. The moist weather i 3 repairing the damage done by the late frost. The potatoes and vegetables apparently destroyed are sending up fresh shoots, and good though late crops are expected. 3000 shares in the proposed Woollen Factory Company have been taken up. The articles of association require 0000 to be allotted before operations are commenced.

HAWERA, Fiiday. There is another development in the Iredale- McLean case. McLean has sworn two informations against Fred. Iredale, clmiging him first with rape on Mrs McLean, and secondly with perjury. Tlie cases come before the court on Wednesday.

CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. Mr R. N. Taylor, M.H.R for Sydenham, addressed his constituents, and received a vote of thanks and confidence this evening

DUXEDIN, Thursday. The second day of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association Metiopolitan Show waa most successful, the attendance being larger than on any other occasion. Sir J Vogel was preseat during part of the day. The fehow of hoises was excellent, and that ef agricultural and dairy produce better than, liana). Mr Giffen, one of tSe Australian cricketer*, is too ill to travel, and rtmainshere for a few d <vs

NEW PLYMOUTH, Thursday. Mr \V.v<le, who was tossed by a bull, is reported to be improving. He is, howtver, not able to move legs or arms yet. Friday. Wade, who was tossed by a bull, ha 3 had a relip^e, and he is not expected to live another night