ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2442, 6 March 1888, Page 2

ALEXANDRA.

TKSTniOMAT, i'o'.Mii TiiiDAi.L. —A vocal'nnd instrumental untertainmont will bo Riven by the children attending our Sunday School mi Thursday next, when advantage of the opportunity will be taken to sent the testimonial to their teacher Mr C. \. Tisd-ill who is leaving the district. TilK NatlVKs'aND I'HK NATIVE MINISTKH. —The natives are still assembled at Whatiwhatiline, and amuse themselves by speechifying, horse racing, etc. They are waiting the arrival of To Wheoro, whom they expect will be accompanied by the Native Minister. From what I can learn, the visit of the lattor personage is improbable, as it is said, no direct communication has been sent to him that the natives or Tawbiao are desirous of an interview. I'mce ok Whkat.—The low price offered for wheat is very discouraging to om , farmers, who however, fully appreciate your endeavours in supporting their claii!is_ to a fair price for their produce. .Business generally was a : little brisker than hitherto this hiKt'week or so. iln J. O. <jitiKi!sos.—The many friends of Mr J. C. Gi'iersoi), the well-known cricketer find all round athlete, will be glad to Iflttvn ,he has returned safely from England. Mi , (ii'iersnn left here some twelve months sinoo to obtaiu the best medical advicn for an injury to his knee, which baftl/id the skill of our medical men here and in Auckland. Although better, I am sorry to say the English medicos have not beon entirely successful ft effecting acure,