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A baronet, whose town house looks upon Hyde Park, recently discovered that his eldest daugter had lost her heart to an under-groom in his employment, who used to attend the lady on her daily rides. The father chanced, some days ago, to enter a West End restaurant, where, to his horror, he beheld his daughter and the groom seated at lunch. There was a scene, of course. The angry parent earned off his child, and threatened terrible things to his audacious stable-help. The baronet, upon arriving home, found the groom before him calmly engaged hi his vocation. The baronet rushed at him, struck him, and was promptly knocked down. The baronet's son happened to be on hand, and, seeing the fate of his father, dashed in to his defence. The groom subsequently left, and has announced his intention of taking legal proceedings to recover damages, wages, and satisfaction for other grievances. A correspondent of an English paper, telegraphing on December 23, says:— " For some time past rumours have been current that the cotters of the Point district of the Island of Lewis contemplated making a demonstration in support of their demand for the farm of Aignish, held by a Yorkshire farmer. It is mainly a sheep farm, and is capable of supporting at least forty families. The farm is situated on the Peninsula of Eye, about three miles from Stornoway. These rumours proved to be not without foundation, for about 1000 cotters and crofters from the neighbouring townships marched four deep, accompanied with bands and flags. Early in the morning the procession started, and was joined by different contingents along the route, and by 11 o'clock they all halted outside the bounds of the farm of Aignish. On Mr Ne wall appearing a spokesman was appointed, who laid a number of grievances before him, and stated that the demonstrators wanted his farm to maintain themselves and families, and were willing to pay the same rent as he was paying. Mr Newall told them that he was powerless to grant their wishes, whereupon he was told that he would have to clear out with his stock within 14 days, as they intended to po3sess the farm then. Ultimately they marched on a neighbouring farm, but as the owner waa not at home they contented themselves with holding a meeting, at which a resolution was passed to persevere until thoy had secured the land, which formerly belonged to their fathers." "Mas Fangle is a hommopathist, isn't she ?" remarked an old lady, during a call on a neighbour. " JS r o, I don't think she is," was the reply. "She's very seldom in when I call."

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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2450, 24 March 1888, Page 2 (Supplement)

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Untitled Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2450, 24 March 1888, Page 2 (Supplement)

Untitled Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2450, 24 March 1888, Page 2 (Supplement)

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