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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3082, 16 April 1892, Page 2

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Accident.—News has just come in to say that an accident has happened at Strathninre, the station of Messrs Boss and Rankin. It appears that a bailiff lately appeared oil the station in the interest of certain credit"!-.-". Mr llnss, jnn., who is now in charge in place of Mr Rankin, was practising with a revolver, and handed it to the baliff, who is short-sighted. He Rot fooling with the trigger, when it went off, the bullet striking Mr Ross 011 the left breast, narrowly missing his shoulder blade, and came out at the back. The wound, though painful, is not likely to be dangerous or fatal. Tourist Traffic.—The tourist traffic has fallen off very much this month so far, though the roads are in first-rate condition.

Pass the Tea-kettle.—Most people are acquainted with the tea-kettle story, told of two men who on dissolving partnership divided all their goods, except a tea-kettle. This was rather a difficult matter to settle, so it was agreed that the one who could tell the biggest lie should take it. At this juncture a minister came along, and was told the conditions, and was offered a chance in the sweepstake. Ho accepted, and declared he had never told a lie in his life. Upon this he was at once awarded the tea-kettle. But to the point. A local boniface, who is noted for his ability in entertaining his patrons in these dull times by recounting some remarkable experiences (and let a man tell a tale ever so often, discrepancies will creep in), was much surprised the other day upon receiving a brand new tea-pot. It often happens when a man's merit is rewarded a feeling of jealousy is created, but on this occasion the award met with general approval.

Enquiry.—The greater part of last week was taken up in the court-house by an enquiry asked for by Mr Murphy, road over-seer, in consequence of his dismissal. Mr Mueller, Crown Lands Commissioner, presided. On Saturday the court was adjourned for a week, though a number of witnesses from all paits of the district had been brought forward t-> give evidence. Should the remainder of the evidence correspond with the baginning, it will make a very interesting volume.

Larriiunism.—Much regret is felt that some lady visitors from Waikato should have been annoyed by the larrikin element on board the steam launch. This, the captain says, .shall not occur again, if ho has to make them kisi "the gunner's daughter."—(Occasional correspondent).