Our Hampden correspondent writes under Wednesday's date:-
At the annual meeting of householders on Monday evening the election of a school committee resulted in the return of the following candidates:-
Messrs G. PARKINSON, A. ROOD, S.W. HARDY, J. MATHEWS, A.H. PARKINSON, E. SCARROTT, and J.J. BUCHANAN.

The statement of accounts in the bankruptcies (joint and separate) of Marten JENSEN and Jens Kolle JENSEN show that the creditors are not in for a good thing. The statement of these two brothers as to their joint estate shows that they have only 14 pounds stock in-trade and book debts valued at 25 pounds to set against liabilities amoounting to 385 pounds 10s.
HB Herald, Sat. May 2nd 1891.

The business of the well-known and old established Post-office Store, Taradale, which has for some years been kept by
Mr C.E. STEWART, has now been sold to Mr James SPENCE, of Carlyle-street, who will remove the stock to those larger and more commodious premises lately occupied by Mr T. JEFFARES opposite the Taradale Hotel. It is the intention of the new proprietor to carry on the Taradale store as a branch of his Napier business, and as he will keep a well assorted stock of all lines required in a country store he should obtain even a larger support than that accorded to his predecessor.
HB Herald, Tues. May 5th 1891
A new fire insurance company is in the field. This is the Economic Fire Office Limited, of London, which has its colonial headquarters in Dunedin, Mr Francis FULTON being the Hawke's Bay representative.

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a debating society in Napier was held in the Athenaeum last night. Mr J.W. CARLILE occupied the chair. It was agreed that a society, to be called "The Union Debating Society," be formed in Napier. The following officers were appointed:-
President, Mr J.W. CARLILE
Vice-president, Mr W.E. FRASER
Secretary and treasurer, Mr C.D. KENNEDY
Committee, Dr. JARVIS, and Messrs P.S. M'LEAN, S.T.H. PATTISON, W.C. ROBISON, and E.H. WILLIAMS.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Captain PREECE, R.M.,
William STOREY and Thomas WILSON were each fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
An old offender named John KELLY was fined 1 pound and costs for a third offence within a recent period, the alternative being seven days' hard labor.
Granville DUFF was charged on the information of John MOORE with driving a mob of sheep across the Rakamoana run without having given previously the notice required by law......Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 2 pounds with costs 15 pounds, mileage 5 pounds 12s 6d, witnesses' expenses 5s, and solicitor's fee 1 pound 1s.
HB Herald, Wed. May 6th 1891
Marriage -
Von TEMPSKY - WODEHOUSE - At St. Andrew's Cathedral, Honolulu, March 30th, by the Rev. Alexander MACINTOSH, Louis Von TEMPSKY, second son of the late Major Von TEMPSKY, of New Zealand, to Miss Amy Dulcebella, second daughter of H.B.M.'s Commissioner, Major J.H. WODEHOUSE, and Mrs WODEHOUSE.

A bad accident happened yesterday afternoon which resulted in a man named Peter HERBERT receiving serious injury. HERBERT is the driver of the Petane coach....(more details by request - Judy).
HB Herald, Thurs. May 7th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs FULTON and LANG, J.P.s, Charles Augustus FORDE was sentenced to 14 days' hard labor for being a habitual drunkard.

Michael MURPHY, who has assets amounting to 7 pounds 1s 6d to divide among creditors claiming 360 pounds, met his creditors yesterday before Mr J.F. JARDINE, Deputy Assignee.

The man Peter HERBERT whose accident by falling off the Petane coach was reported in our yesterday's issue, was brought up at the R.M. Court yesterday and charged with being drunk while in charge of a vehicle and horses.......Defendant was fined 5 pounds and costs, with costs of medical attendance and other expenses 1 pound 1s 6d, in default a month's hard labor. The money was paid.
HB Herald, Fri. May 8th 1891
Marriage -
FORSYTH-RYAN - On May 4th, at the residence of the bridegroom's brother, Wardell-street, Wellington, John James FORSYTH, of Perangahau, Hawke's Bay, to Ellen Lydia RYAN, of Napier.
HB Herald, Sat. May 9th 1891
Marriage -
SCULLIN-FERGUSON - At the Manse, Napier, on May 7th, 1891, by the Rev. J.G. PATERSON, John SCULLIN, Meanee, to
Jessie(?) FERGUSON, Napier.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Captain PREECE, R.M., James CHASE was fined 1 pound and costs for a third offence of drunkenness within six months. The alternative was seven days' hard labor.
HB Herald, Mon. May 11th 1891
Mr SEVERNS, who has for some years been in charge of the Nelson gaol, has been appointed to take charge of the Napier gaol vice Mr MILLER, "retrenched," and will arrive in Napier in a few days to commence his duties.

According to the recent census there are in the Hawke's Bay province (less Wairoa county) 28,924 persons exclusive of the Maori race generally, but including seven female Maoris, wives of Europeans, 118 half-castes, and 45 Chinese. Of the latter race 32 out of the total number reside in Hawke's Bay county.

The juvenile members of St. Paul's choir, with their friends, numbering together over sixty, were entertained by Mr and Mrs APLIN at their resiodence on Friday. Songs, instrumental and vocal concerted music, games, charades, and other amusements, were thoroughly entered into, after which a sumptuous repast of good things was enjoyed.

A woman named Frances MIDDLETON was brought up at the R.M. Court on Saturday, charged with drunkenness. She denied the charge, and said it was illness that caused her to appear peculiar. She was "often taken like it." The evidence was very much against her theory, and she was fined 5s and costs.
Richard TORPEY, also for drunkenness, was dealt with similarly.

George ROBINSON, a professional campanologist who makes a great noise now and then for Messrs P.A. HERMAN and Co. in connection with their auction sales, will have to appear at the R.M. Court this morning to answer a charge of ringing a bell to the annoyance of the public. The police have laid the information in consequence of receiving many complaints from people who regard auction bell ringing as a nuisance, and to settle the matter have asked Captain PREECE to decide whether public or bellringer must give way.
HB Herald, Tues. May 12th 1891
Death -
BRABAZON - at the Napier Hospital, on Sunday, the 10th May, Rebecca, the beloved wife of John BRABAZON, of Ormondville, aged 41.
The funeral will leave the Rechabite Hall, Ormondville, at 1 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday). Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

Yesterday morning John WARIN was charged at the R.M. Court with allowing cattle to stray on the public roads, and was fined 3s.

Mr C.W. CATO, who for some time past has been assistant accountant at the Wellington branch of the Colonial Bank, is coming back again to Napier, as he has been promoted to the position of accountant of the branch of the Colonial Bank here. Mr CATO is expected to arrive in Napier this evening. Mr S.R. KENNEDY, the present accountant of the Napier branch, is transferred to Wellington, and will probably leave on Saturday. His place in musical and athletic circles will not readily be filled, as he has taken since his arrival in Napier an active part in the promotion of aquatics, other athletic sports, and musical matters.

The bell-ringing case to which we have previously referred came on for hearing at the R.M. Court yesterday.....The information, which was laid under the Police Offences Act, set out that the defendant George ROBINSON, did wantonly and maliciously cause annoyance by ringing a bell......Mr LASCELLES contended that the practice complained of did not come within the Police Offences Act. His Worship upheld that view. He said that if there were any bye-law to restrain bell-ringing it would be a very proper one, but he was satisfied that this ringing of a bell in the pursuit of an ordinary avocation did not come under the "malicious and wanton" clause of the Police Offences Act. If the Corporation had no bye law restricting bell-ringing, they should make one, but he would have to dismiss the present information.
HB Herald, Wed. Mary 13th 1891
William ROSE was yesterday brought up at the R.M. Court, charged with assaulting his wife by striking her on the head with a jug. Upon the application of the police the hearing of the charge was postponed till this morning.

A somewhat remarkable instance of prompt restoration of an article lost has been brought under our notice. Yesterday we inserted an advertisement notifying the loss of a gold brooch, and it had appeared in the Herald but a very few hours when the trinket was restored to the loser, Mrs HILL, at the Girls' High School. Mrs HILL, was naturally highly gratified, as the brooch was a valuable one, and she would gladly have paid a reward, but the finder handed in the brooch without even waiting for thanks.
HB Herald, Thurs. May 14th 1891
Birth -
LANG - At Hastings, on the 13th May, Mrs A.C. LANG, of a son.

A case of poisoning which might have had serious results occurred at Clive last evening. Mr George STUBBS, it appears, had prepared a solution of a salt of arsenic with which to sprinkle his plants, and by mischance Mrs STUBBS used the solution in making tea. The consequence was that Mr and Mrs STUBBS, and two men named FLEMING and HOLMES who were working for Mr STUBBS, were seized with violent pains and excessive vomiting. Mr STUBBS and FLEMING came into town as quickly as possible, and having consulted Dr. INNES he sent them to the hospital. Dr. INNES then went out to Clive and attended to Mrs STUBBS and to HOLMES, both of whom were at a late hour last night doing well. The quantity of arsenic taken by each person was, we understand, about a quarter of an ounce.

William ROSE was brought up at the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs E. LYNDON and W.R. BLYTHE, J.P., charged with assaulting his wife by striking her on the head with a milk jug. Accused, who was represented by Mr SHEATH, pleaded not guilty. Mr CRESSWELL appeared in support of the information. Complainant deposed that during a quarrel between her and accused the latter picked up a jug and struck her on the head with it, breaking the jug, and causing her head to bleed very much. Accused told a very different story. He said that when he went home from work he found his wife drunk. There was a quarrel, during which she called him vile names and threw a jug at him. In running away she fell on the step and cut her forehead. The Bench preferred to believe the complainant, and sentenced accused to a month's hard labor, and further ordered him to find sureties to keep the peace for three months.
HB Herald, Fri. May 15th 1891
A deputation representing the directorate of the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Co-operative Association waited upon Messrs
F.W. WILLIAMS and KETTLE yesterday, in reference to a proposed amalgamation of the association and the new company being floated. The conditions suggested by the association were rejected, and all idea of amalgamation is now at an end.

Mr James SMITH, of Maraekakaho, met with an accident last night. He was driving into town in a buggy from the Spit shortly after 11 o'clock, and when passing the place near the Shakespeare Hotel where a sewer is being constructed his horse shied and upset the buggy, throwing Mr SMITH out. He was taken into the Shakespeare Hotel, and Dr. MOORE having been sent for found that, though much bruised and cut, Mr SMITH had not sustained serious injury.
Hb Herald, Sat. May 16th 1891
Death -
TAIT - At Clyde-road, Napier, on May 15th, William TAIT, aged 65 years.
The funeral will leave his late residence at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow(Sunday). Friends will please accept this intimation.- T.P. FULLER, undertaker.

We understand that Mr J.E. DUCKWORTH has severed his connection with Mr R. WELLWOOD, and has started on his own account at Hastings as auctioneer and stock agent.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Dr. SPENCER and Mr J.H. VAUTIER, J.P.'s,
Thomas TAGGART was fined 5s for drunkenness.
John COMPTON and John Burke O'BRIEN, also charged with drunkenness, were convicted and discharged with a caution.

Mr William TAIT, a very old resident of Hawke's Bay, dropped dead in Clyde-road yesterday afternoon. He was picked up by
Mr RYMER and conveyed to his residence, which was quite near where he fell. Dr. MOORE was sent for, but found on arrival that life was extinct. An inquest will be held today. It is supposed that death was due to heart disease.
HB Herald, Mon. May 18th 1891
Marriage -
CROSSIK-MUNRO - At the residence of the bride's father, on the 13th May, by the Rev. E.T. SIMCOX, George Latimer, to Annie Jessie, eldest daughter of Donald MUNRO, of Waimata.

Mr E.T. SAYERS, associate to Mr Justice EDWARDS, is about to settle in Napier, having accepted an engagement as accountant in the office of Messrs CARLILE and M'LEAN. Mr SAYERS will be an acquisition to musical and dramatic circles here, as he has considerable ability in those directions.

At the inquest on the body of the late William TAIT, whose sudden death was reported by us on Saturday, the medical evidence showed that death was due to failure of the heart's action, and a verdict to that effect was returned. Mr E. PATTEN acted as coroner, and Mr George SEARLE was foreman of the jury.
HB Herald, Tues. May 19th 1891
A juvenile dance (fancy dress) will be held in the Athenaeum on Friday evening. Tickets may be obtained from the Ladies' committee, Misses FAULKNOR, FAULTON, HINDMARSH, LARGE, MILLER, WEBER, and NEWTON.

At the Hastings Police Court this day Patrick O'BRIEN was convicted of having been drunk and of having used obscene language. Mr BEILBY, J.P., sentenced him to 24 hours' imprisonment for the first offence, and to two months' imprisonment for the second.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Captain PREECE, R.M.,
Andrew HANNING, John Burke O'BRIEN, and Thomas TAGGART were each fined 10s and costs for drunkenness, the alternative in each case being 48 hours' hard labor.
Alexander ANDERSON, similarly charged, did not appear, and his bail of 1 pound was estreated.

Five carters charged with driving teams on Sunday were yesterday each fined 1s and costs. They all pleaded guilty. Their names are Andrew JOHNSTON, Walter WILLIAMS, William MERRICK, David WILKIE, and Alexander M'INTYRE.

Mr S.R. KENNEDY (late accountant in the Napier branch of the Colonial Bank), who has just been transferred to Wellington, left for his new sphere of duties yesterday morning by the express train........

Mr Sam POWELL is to be congratulated on his appointment as starter to the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club for the season 1891-2.

Two men who were arrested for larceny at the Masonic Hotel were yesterday brought up in custody before Captain PREECE, R.M., and charged with the offence. One of them, Robert BOYLE had two charges against him - of stealing a cap, the property of Frederick Arthur POTTS, and of stealing a hat, the property of Albert LOCKIE. He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to three months' hard labor on the first charge and six months' hard labor on the second. As the sentences were cumulative he will serve nine months for his thefts.....Two previous convictions for larceny were put in against accused. The other prisoner, who was charged with stealing an overcoat at the same time and place, and against whom there was registered a conviction for forgery, pleaded not guilty. After hearing the evidence, his Worship committed accused for trial.
HB Herald, Wed. May 20th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday....Michael SULLIVAN was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.

Miss BOGLE, of Hastings, was on Monday night appointed, by the Petane school committee, mistress of the Petane school. There were 14 applicants for the position.

A man named RANDALL, 64 years of age, and a resident of Taradale, fell out of a dray yesterday at Redclyffe and broke his right leg in two places. Dr. de LISLE was sent for, and he at once went out and attended to the patient, who is now doing as well as can be expected.

Before the proceedings at the R.M. Court commenced yesterday morning, Mr G.E. LEE, as senior member of the Napier Bar, referred to Captain PREECE's approaching departure from Hawke's Bay, and wished him on behalf of the Bar "Good-bye and future prosperity.".....
HB Herald, Thurs. May 21st 1891
Marriages -
CROSSE-MUNRO - On Wednesday, 13th May, at the residence of the bride's parents, Waimata, by the Rev. F.E.T. SIMCOX, Latima George, second son of the late Charles G. CROSSE, Porangahau, to Annie Jessie, eldest daughter of Donald MUNRO, Sheep Inspector, Herbertville.

HUNTER-PRICE - At Tangarewa, on the 15th May, by the Rev. Canon St. HILL, Thomas Henry HUNTER, of Otopi, son of the late William HUNTER, of Porangahau,
to Florence Annie, eldest daughter of Alfred Henry PRICE, of Tangarewa, and Whangaehu.

The following will represent the Waipukurau Football Club in the match with the Rivals on Saturday:-
W. SMITH, R. SMITH, THOMSON, BAILEY (captain), MILLS, SEULEY, HALL, JOE, NAMOS, RICHARDSON, EPARAIMA, RYAN, CAMPBELL, BLAKE, and CAULTON; emergency, NICK.
HB Herald, Fri. May 22nd 1891
Birth -
KNIGHT - At Hastings, on the 21st May, 1891, the wife of R.L. KNIGHT, of a son.

Death -
HAWTHORN - At Greenmeadows, on May 20th, 1891, William James, beloved and eldest son of Robert and Lizzie HAWTHORN, aged 20 years. - Canterbury papers please copy.
The funeral will leave his parents' residence for the Taradale cemetery at 2 o'clock this (Friday) afternoon.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Dr. CARO and Mr W.R. BLYTHE, J.P.'s,
Andrew HANNING was fined 1 pound and costs for drunkenness at the Farndon railway stations, and was sentenced to three weeks' hard labor for behaving indecently on the platform of a railway carriage.
John Burke O'BRIEN, who is well known at various Police Courts in the colony, was again brought up charged with drunkenness. He was delivering a mock temperance oration when arrested. Defendant was fined 2 pounds and costs, in default 14 days' hard labor. On hearing the decision defendant struck an attitude and asked if the Bench would take an I.O.U.? The Bench declined.
HB Herald, Sat. May 23rd 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr E. LYNDON, J.P.,
Awhi WATENE and James MORRISON, both charged with drunkenness, failed to appear. In each case the bail of 1 pound was estreated.

Mr H.A. BANNER reports that he has negotiated the sale of the barque Kate Tatham to her former owners, Messrs TAIT and MILLS, at a satisfactory price. The vessel will resume her old trade between Australia and Napier, and will be commanded again by Captain MOORE. She will be a welcome addition to the Napier register.
HB Herald, Mon. May 25th 1891
Hawke's Bay people have been asked to believe that Mr FITZROY, late Sheep Inspector, was dismissed for purposes of retrenchment. Considering that the vacancy was at once filled up, and that a Mr OLDHAM has been sent here to act as inspector, a natural query is - "Where does the retrenchment come in?"

A man named John MONTECINO was brought up at the R.M. Court on Saturday before Captain PREECE, R.M., charged with drunkenness and with using obscene language. He was dismissed with a caution for being guilty of drunkenness, but did not depart, being sentenced to a month's hard labor for using obscene language.

What is supposed to be a case of accidental suffocation occurred yesterday. On Saturday night Mr and Mrs M'ALISTER, residing in Spencer-road, retired to rest, taking in the bed with them an infant daughter, aged four months. At 2 o'clock yesterday morning Mr M'ALISTER got up to give the child some milk, of which it partook, nothing ailing it then. At 6.45 o'clock, when about to rise, the parents discovered that the child was apparently dead. Dr. de LISLE was sent for at once, but could do nothing, as he found that the child had been dead several hours. An inquest will be held to-day at Mr M'ALISTER's residence. It is supposed that the child had been too carefully covered up, and was smothered by the bed clothing.
HB Herald, Tues. May 26th 1891
Marriage -
HUNTER-WOOF - At St. Peter's Church, Wellington, on May 21st, by the Rev. W.C. WATERS, W.G. HUNTER, Otope, Danevirke, to M.K. WOOF, of Westmoreland, England.

An inquest was held yesterday on the body of a female infant named Louisa M'ALISTER, aged four months, who was found dead in bed on Sunday morning under circumstances already reported. Captain PREECE was coroner, and Mr George LUCAS foreman of the jury. The inquest was held at the house of the parents of the deceased, Spencer-road. After hearing the evidence the jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased was accidentally suffocated while in bed with her parents during the morning of Sunday, the 24th of May.
HB Herald, Wed. May 27th 1891
Yesterday was Captain PREECE's last day as Resident Magistrate for Hawke's Bay. His successor, Mr TURNBULL, R.M., has arrived.

The following team has been selected to represent the Rivals Football Club in their match against the Pirates' second on Saturday next:-
WILLIAMS, JOHNNY, WELSMAN, PEACOCK, KIELY, LUCAS, CUNNINGHAM, CATO, LEYLAND, CAMERON, KATENE, HONEPAIPA, PEHUKURA, FRAME, JARMAN. Emergencies - LOCKE, YATES, BISCUIT.

The following players will represent the Pirates in their matches on Saturday next:-
First Fifteen: Le QUESNE, O'CONNELL, M'RAE, M'KAY, KNIGHT, FREEMAN, MORRISON, MALCON, BEIL, M'SHERRY, M'DOWELL, DOWNEY, ROSS (2), and SWAN. Emergency, H. CROWLEY.
Second Fifteen: COGLAN, TAYLOR, CAULTON, CALDWELL, COWELL, O'CONNELL, PARKER, WRIGHTSON, COLLINS, SIMS, M'DOWELL, DUNNINGHAM, E. CROWLEY, SHANSHAN, and RICHARDS. Emergencies, FRANKLIN and BROPHY.

James MORRISON , who was charged with drunkenness at the railway station last week, and had his bail of 1 pound estreated, has applied for a rehearing of the charge. We understand that he considers himself unjustly treated, and alleges that he was not at the railway station at all on the day he was arrested. He also alleges that when he was in the lock-up he was kicked and maltreated. As the evidence given was to the effect that MORRISON was arrested at the railway station, after falling off the platform, his denial that he was there is a very direct issue to be decided if the re-hearing takes place.

An inquest was held yesterday at the Railway Hotel, Spit, on the body of James CURRAN, who died rather suddently yesterday morning. Captain PREECE was coroner, Mr W. DENHOLM was foreman of the jury, and Constable HARVEY conducted the inquiry on behalf of the police...........By order of the coroner, Dr. JARVIS made an examination of the body, and discovered that death was the result of fatty degeneration of the heart. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned. The deceased was 46 years of age, and leaves a wife and family.

The Western Spit Mission Hall was formally opened on Sunday, but last night, to further mark the occasion, a "social" was given in the hall by the members of the Wesleyan Mission Band and friends.....The following ladies presided at the tables:-
Mesdames WELSMAN, STAIRMAN, MARTIN, ROBINSON, COBB, LANG, COULSON, and EVANS, assisted by the Misses COBB, WILLIAMSON, WELSMAN, MINTON, and DOWNS, and a large number of gentleman waiters.
HB Herald, Thurs. May 28th 1891
Birth -
LOCKIE - At Maraekakaho, on the 26th May, the wife of Allan LOCKIE, of a son.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs NEWTON and DUNCAN, J.P.'s,
Patrick CROWE and James THOMPSON were each fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
Robert STIRLING, also charged with drunkenness, was fined 10s and costs.

A window curtain in a house in Munroe-street, occupied by Mr CALLAGHAN, caught fire yesterday owing, it is supposed, to a spark from a portable boiler flue. Somebody rang the bell at St. Augustine's Church, and for a time there was a rush of people in that direction, but the inmates of the house soon got rid of all danger.

At a meeting of the committee of the Caledonian Society, held yesterday afternoon at the Masonic Hotel, 10 pounds was voted to the widow of the late Roderick MATHESON, who was murdered at Rakamoana some time ago.

A general meeting of the Napier Poultry and Canary Association was held at the Empire Hotel last evening.......The following committee was appointed:-
Messrs COSGROVE, BURRIDGE, F. ORMOND, GARNER, J.W. COOK, A. ROBINSON, S.J. M'KERNON, C. PRICE, and
P. PRICE.

Our Woodville correspondent writes as follows under yesterday's date:-
The licensing committee for the ensuing three years was elected yesterday, and consists of Messrs HALL, SYMS, STACPOOLE, CRAWFORD, and HORNE, all moderate men. The local option poll decided against increases of any kind of licenses. The five hotels are therefore considered ample for the requirements of Woodville. In fact some think that two would suffice, and that there can be no real necessity for five hotels keeping open till 11 o'clock no one will deny, since no train or coach enters or leaves the township after 6.30 p.m.
HB Herald, Sat. May 30th 1891
Mr W. BOLAM, who for the past five years has been chief clerk in the Napier branch of the New Zealand Insurance Company, has been appointed to a similar position in the Wellington branch of that institution, and leaves Napier in about a fortnight. The many friends of Mr BOLAM will regret to learn of his departure, and he will be greatly missed in business circles. We congratulate him upon his promotion.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr E. LYNDON, J.P.,
John WATSON was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
Stephen TRENOR, an elderly individual with a very down-in-the mire appearance, was charged with being illegally on the premises of William BOGLE. The police stated that accused, who was a man who did no work, and was accustomed to stow himself away in outbuildings to sleep, was found in an unlet house shortly before daybreak on Thursday. He was sentenced to a month's hard labor.

An accident of a somewhat sensational character happened to the Napier Taupo coach yesterday afternoon, but fortunately without any serious results. As the coach was leaving the stables at Kaiwaka the leading horses suddenly swerved and dragged the vehicle over a steep bank. The coach turned completely over, and the driver, Mr M'AULEY, was thrown from the box seat, as also were Mr JOYNT, of Nelson and Mr MACDONALD, of Christchurch, the latter falling with his legs under the wheels. The inside passengers, who consisted of Mr and Mrs HUTCHINSON and two daughters, and two Napier lads, were all thrown beneath the coach, and had not the stable groom rushed down the bank to the horses' heads the result would probably have been very serious indeed.........
HB Herald, Mon. June 1st 1891
Death -
BALHARRY - On 30th May, Mary Louisa, widow of the late David BALHARRY, aged 39 years.

A noticeable instance of the rapid restoration of lost money occurred on Saturday. On Friday night a young man lost a 1 pound note in Emerson-street, and on the off chance of it being found by an honest person advertised the loss in the Herald. The note knocked about the street till next morning, when it was found by Mr Duncan MILNE and brought to our office to be given to the loser. Mr MILNE refused to receive any acknowledgment
HB Herald, Wed. June 3rd 1891
Our Hastings correspondent writes under yedsterday's date:-
A man giving the high-sounding name of Frederick de LACEY was charged to-day before Mr T. TANNER, J.P., with stealing a bottle of bovril from Mr E.D. SMITH. The Bench found the prisoner guilty and (a previous conviction for larceny having been proved against him) sentenced him to a month's imprisonment with lard labor.

A case in which a ratepayer of the Meanee district resisted a demand for payment of a rate occupied the attention of the R.M. for a considerable time yesterday.....The defendant, Mr A. M'DONALD, was represented by Mr CRESSWELL. The claim was for
1 pound 19s 4d, and had been twice previously before the Court.......After hearing evidence and copious argument his Worship postponed his decision till Tuesday next.
HB Herald, Thurs. June 4th 1891
Marriage -
COUPER-FOX. - On the 2nd June, at the Napier Cathedral, by the Rev. C.L. TUKE, Walter James, second son of William COUPER, of Frasertown, to Emily, second daughter of the late Thomas FOX, of Napier.

A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Ambrose WELLWOOD was held yesterday, the Deputy Assignee presiding. The statement of accounts showed secured debts amounting to 3494 pounds 14s, and unsecured debts of 363 pounds 17s 6d....... On the motion of Mr LAND the debtor was allowed furniture and effects up to 45 pounds, and the meeting adjourned.
HB Herald, Fri. June 5th 1891
At the Borough Council chambers this afternoon, at 3.30, his Worship the Mayor will present an address and a mark of esteem from many settlers in the district to Mr William MILLER, who has lately been retired from the position of gaoler.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, beforfe Messrs NEWTON and DUNCAN, J.P.'s,
John Burke O'BRIEN was sentenced to a month's hard labor as a habitual drunkard.
Charles SLADE, for a second offence of drunkenness within a recent period, was fined 10s and costs.

We understand that a number of the legal and other friends of Captain PREECE do not intend to allow his departure from Hawke's Bay to go unnoticed, and have decided to present him with a handsome gold watch, suitably inscribed as a memento of his stay in this district.

Our Taradale correspondent writes under yesterday's date:-
The licensing committee met yesterday, when renewals were granted to Mr H. OULAGHAN for the Greenmeadows Hotel and
Mr M. RYAN for the Taradale. A transfer was granted from Mr A. ATKINSON to Mr A.G. DELEMALLE of the license of the Waverley Hotel.

The new Crown Lands Commissioner for Hawke's Bay, Mr T. HUMPHRIES, took his seat yesterday as chairman of the Land Board.........
HB Herald, Sat. June 6th 1891
A sad drowning accident occurred at the breakwater works yesterday. Several men were engaged in chipping the outer row of blocks, to make ready for getting down a monolith, there being only a moderate sea, although occasionally a rather heavy wave would break on the end of the work. Just before the accident happened Mr PALLISER told all the hands to leave off work on the blocks, as the tide was coming in.......One of the men, named Peter BLOM, either failed to grasp the rope or could not retain his hold upon it, and was washed off into the sea. As soon as possible a rope was thrown towards him, but he appeared senseless and sank. Mr J.T. CARR ran up to the end of the work, and after divesting himself of his heavier clothing dived into the sea several times.......The unfortunate man BLOM came to Hawke's Bay about 18 years ago, with the first lot of immigrants from Scandinavia, and was known as a hard working man. He leaves a widow and several children.
HB Herald, Mon. June 8th 1891
Deaths -
THYSTRUP - At the Napier Hospital, on June 6th, Christian L. THYSTRUP, late of Norsewood, aged 70 years.

HANSEN - At the Napier Hospital, on June 6th, Christopher HANSEN, late of Havelock, aged 30(?) years.

On Friday evening about thirty gentlemen assembled in the Hawke's Bay Club to bid farewell to our late Resident Magistrate, the legal profession being strongly represented. Mr J.W. CARLILE, who occupied the chair, in a few felicitous remarks expressed the general regret at the removal of Mr PREECE to Kaiapoi, and begged his acceptance of a packet containing a gold watch and a cheque. Captain PREECE was requested to have a suitable inscription engraved on the watch.......
HB Herald, Tues. June 9th 1891
Mr GOOCH, the manager of the Farmers' Co-operative Society, has arrived in Napier, and will immediately take charge of the affairs of the association.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., Hubert St. CLAIR was charged with stealing a bay mare from R. DRURY at Erewhen in April last, and a dog valued at 7 pounds from Mr J. ADDIS at the same time and place. Mr E.H. WILLIAMS appeared for the defence. Constable MURRAY arrested accused in the Waikato, and brought him to Napier.....Accused was admitted to bail.
HB Herald, Wed. June 10th 1891
At Porangahau on Monday, before Messrs G. HUNTER and J. WHITE, Justices, the Rev. W.F.T. SIMCOX was charged with wilful cruelty to a bull by firing at it with shot. There was no dispute as to the firing, but the defence was that the animal was a dangerous one, and that it was fired at in self protection. The Bench took that view of the case, and dismissed the information.

The old question of whether a husband is responsible for debts contracted by his wife came before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., yesterday. Messrs FORTUNE and BLACK sued one J.M. PARK to recover 1 pound 19s 1-1/2 for goods supplied, and he disputed liability on the ground that when they were supplied his wife had no need of credit.....The peculiar part of the case was that the odd 19s 1-1/2d was paid into Court. After hearing the details his Worship gave judgment for the full amount, with costs.

Mr TURNBULL, R.M., yesterday gave judgment in the case of the MEANEE ROAD BOARD v. J.A. MACDONALD, a claim for rates resisted by defendant on the ground that the rate was illegally struck. This case, the details of which have been fully reported, has been before the Court three times in various forms, yesterday week being the last date upon which it occupied the attention of the R.M. On the two previous occasions plaintiffs were nonsuited, and on the third occasion judgment was reserved for a week. His Worship nonsuited plaintiffs, but said he did so with regret, and did not allow costs.
HB Herald, Thurs. June 11th 1891
Death -
M'MILLAN - At Puiahu, on May 22nd, Donald M'MILLAN, aged 92 years. Canterbury papers please copy.

The police authorities yesterday received complaints to the effect that natives of the BROUGHTON party were ploughing land allotted to Mrs DONNELLY and her party by the Native Land Court. Sergeant CULLEN went out to Omahu yesterday and found the complaints well founded, as five three-horse teams were hard at work ploughing up paddocks included in the land awarded to Mrs DONNELLY and her people, other natives looking on. Sergeant CULLEN formally warned those ploughing to desist, but they refused to do so, and in consequence the law will be set in motion.
HB Herald, Fri. June 12th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr A.C. LAING, J.P., a man who gave the name of Charles SMITH was charged with the larceny of a silver watch, three watch chains, three knives, ....(?)......(line obliterated).....from ALLEN, a station hand who came from Maraekakaho to Napier on Wednesday. He stayed at the Star Hotel, and SMITH scraped acquaintance with him, the two men being in company for some time. Shortly after ALLEN found himself alone he discovered that one of his pockets had been cleanly cut away, and the articles named in the indictment missing. The police were communicated with, and Detective GRACE shortly afterward arrested SMITH near the railway station. He had shortly before purchased a new suit of clothes, and had also expended money in other ways. On the application of the police prisoner was remanded till this morning.
HB Herald, Sat. June 13th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday before Messrs F. SUTTON and J.W. NEAL, J.P.'s, Charles SMITH was brought up on remand charged with larceny, under circumstances fully detailed in our yesterday's issue.......He was formally committed for trial.
HB Herald, Mon. June 15th 1891
Death -
HILL - On June 13th, at Fernhill, T.M.H.J. HILL, aged 57.
The funeral will leave Fernhill for Hastings cemetery at 11.20 a.m. to-morrow (Tuesday).
HB Herald, Wed. June 17th 1891
At a committee meeting of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club yesterday the following were elected gentlemen riders:-
Messrs Lawrence COTTLE, Frank HEWITT, W.W. BEECROFT, R.C. ELLINGHAM, E.W. ROBINSON, Joseph RIVERS,
Harry HECKLER, and Frank ELLINGHAM.
HB Herald, Thurs. June 18th 1891
Birth -
WILLCOCKS - At Thompson road, on the 17th June, the wife of W.J. WILLCOCKS, of a son.

Death -
HERBERT - On April 18th, at Mastings, England, Harriett Helen HERBERT, aged 61.
HB Herald, Fri. June 19th 1891
Birth -
GLASSFORD - At Napier, on the 15th(?) June, the wife of George GLASSFORD, of a son.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs J.W. NEAL and F. SUTTON, J.P., a native named Henare PEHOI was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. On a second charge of indecent conduct he was dismissed with a caution.

Mr T. BRILL, known far and wide as the genial host of the Tarawera Hotel, has taken the Albion Hotel. He will take possession early next month, when he will be glad to see his old friends. We are given to understand that he will make a number of improvements to the hotel and its appurtenances.
HB Herald, Sat. June 20th 1891
Birth -
BURNETT - At Hawkdun, Otago, the wife of William BURNETT, of a son.

A serious accident occurred in Carlyle street yesterday. Mr C. O'DONOGHUE, licensee of the Provincial Hotel, was being driven in a buggy down that thoroughfare. When opposite the Recreation Ground the horse suddenly swerved, the result being that the vehicle was capsized and both the occupants were thrown out. The driver received very serious injuries, his right arm and thigh being broken, and Mr O'DONOGHUE received cuts and bruises about the head and shoulders, and sustained painful injuries to his back. The driver was at once taken to the hospital, where he was attended to by Dr. MENZIES, and Mr O'DONOGHUE was taken home and treated there. Both are doing as favorably as can be expected under the circumstances.

At the Hastings Police Court yesterday, before Mr GILPIN and Dr. LINNEY, J.P.s,
J.F. CRANE was fined 10s and costs for getting upon a train while it was in motion.
The following stray cattle cases were dealt with:-
James CARRUTH, allowing one horse to stray, fined 5s and 7s costs.
D. O'BRIEN, allowing three cows to stray, dismissed with a caution.
T. HORSE, depasturing seven cows and two horses on unfenced land (one previous conviction), adjourned till the 1st of July.
A.A. GEORGE, allowing one horse to stray, fined 5s and 7s costs.
R. MITCHELL, allowing five horses to stray, dismissed with a caution.
T. LINCOLN, allowing two horses to stray (two previous convictions), fined 5s and 7s costs.
H. RAWDEN, allowing two horses to stray (seven previous convictions), fined 10s and 7s costs.
C. DONEY, allowing three horses to stray (three previous convictions), fined 10s and 7s costs.
G. HAYES, allowing four horses to stray (five previous convictions), fined 10s and 7s costs.
HB Herald, Mon. June 22nd 1891
Marriage -
DAVIS-CROSSE - At Palmerston North, on June 18th, by the Rev. A. WRIGHT, David Edward, eldest son of Mr Edward DAVIS, sheepfarmer, Paketapu, to Fanny, third daughter of the late C.G. CROSSE, of Porangahau.
June 24, 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs J.H. VAUTIER and F. SUTTON, J.P'S, John M'LAUGHLIN pleaded guilty to being drunk at the railway station while in charge of a parcel of ammunition. As no accident happened accused was dismissed with a caution.

The following players will represent the Pirates in their match against the St. Matthew's Club, which is set down for decision at Faradon Park on Saturday:-
COGHLAN, CANITON, CALDWELL, COWELL, COLLINS, CROWLEY, CAMERON, M'DOWELL, O'CONNELL, PARKER, RICHARDS, REARDON, SCHWABE, STEVENS, and WRIGHTSON;
emergencies, PIRAUI and STOWE.
HB Herald, Thurs. June 25th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Dr. SPENCER and Mr E. LYNDON, J.P.'s
Thomas RICE was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness, in default 24 hours' hard labor. For resisting the police the same defendant was fined 2 pounds and costs, the alternative being ten days' hard labor.
Edward HUME, for being drunk in Emerson street, was convicted and discharged.
HB Herald, Fri. June 26th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday,
John KELLY, for habitual drunkenness, was sentenced to a month's hard labor.
Peter GILLESPIE, charged with drunkenness, did not appear, and his bail of 1 pound was estreated.

Two divorce cases are set down for hearing today. One, that of STARK v. STARK and BALLINGER, is the husband's petition for the dissolution of a marriage contracted several years ago, when he was a boy of sixteen........
The other case if that of LAFFOLEY v. LAFFOLEY, the wife's petition for a dissolution of marriage. The parties reside at Clive.

Patrick M'CLUSKEY appears to be a very mean thief. He was brought before two Justices yesterday, charged on three informations with larceny, and pleaded guilty to each.......

The Supreme Court was occupied all yesterday with the case of P.A. HERMAN v. J. IRVINE, an action heard before the Chief Justice alone. Plaintiff sued to recover 125 pounds on a promissory note alleged to have been made by defendant in favor of one TURNER, and by the latter endorsed to plaintiff........
HB Herald, Sat. June 27th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday,
two men who gave the names of William ROBINSON and John BROWN, but who are supposed to be usually known by different appellations, were each fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
Charles SLADE, who has been "up" several times recently, was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. For damaging property at the Spit, the property of Jessie M'VICAR, defendant was ordered to pay 1 pound 7s 6d, or to be imprisoned with hard labor for a week.

The mean thief Patrick M'CLUSKEY, whose paltry and cowardly depredations were narrated in our last issue, got his deserts at the R.M. Court yesterday. There were four charged against him, as the goods he stole from the forecastle of the Flying Scud belonged to four seamen on that vessel. He was sentenced to three months' hard labor on each information, the sentences to be cumulative, so that Patrick M'CLUSKEY will have a year during which to ruminate.
HB Herald, Mon. June 29th 1891
At the R.M. Court on Saturday -
Christian MANSFIELD was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness.

Mr SCANNEL, in the office of Messrs CARLILE and M'LEAN, was on Saturday admitted by his Honor the Chief Justice to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court.

HB Herald, Wed. July 1st 1891
We have received from Mr P. GOW, of the Tavistock Hotel, Waipukurau, 1 pound in response to our appeal on behalf of the fund being raised for the widow of the late Peter BLOM, recently drowned while working at the breakwater.

The new powerful gas lamps are being rapidly fitted up, and Napier will soon be one of the best lighted towns in New Zealand. Some of the lights are of 30 candle power and some of fifty. The old lamps are of about 12 candle power.

The following players will represent the Napier Club in their match against the St. Matthew's Club on Saturday.
HEHA, AWHI, BOWES, HAWK, FRASER, PYKE, ROWLEY, JAGO, ELLIOTT, RUDMAN, LORD, JACOB, CATANACH, NEDI, WHATANE.
Emergencies: PAUL, GARDINER.

The Chief Justice, Sir James PRENDERGAST, gave judgment yesterday in the case of HERMAN v. J. IRVINE, heard last week. The claim was 125 pounds on a promissory note, with interest since dishonor, and judgment was given for plaintiff for the amount, with interest at 6 per cent and costs on the lowest scale.
Friday, July 3rd 1891:
Marriage -
RAINBOW-CAULTON - At St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, by the Rev. J. HOBBS, Thomas Henry, second son of the late
Thomas RAINBOW, to Mary Ethel (Mamie), eldest daughter of Walter John CAULTON, of Tomoana.

Mr W. HAIMES has been appointed postmaster at Petane, and the post office and telephone office will be in the store as formerly.

Mr NAPHTAH, as representing Messrs D. BENJAMIN and Co., of Dunedin, has secured the premises adjoining his present offices, now occupied by Messrs SARGOOD, SON, and EWEN.

HB Herald, Sat. July 4th 1891
An alleged "swell" got drunk on Thursday night, and was taken to the lock-up. When he sobered up he bailed himself out by depositing 1 pound, giving the name of William RAYBURN. He was called at the R.M. Court yesterday by his "nom de jug," but did not appear, and his bail of 1 pound was estreated.

We are indebted to Mr W.J. WILLCOCKS, manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company, for figures (carefully checked by the Customs returns) showing the produce exported from Napier during the year ending June 30th, 1891. There left the port during the year 32 vessels - 19 steamers and 13 sailing ships - and the grand total of the produce taken was as follows:
Frozen sheep and lambs, 352,070 weighing 20,384,505 lb:
pieces of beef, 11,751, weighing 2,282,309 lb;
bales of wool and skins, 58,114;
bales of flax, 1326;
casks of tallow and pelts, 4334;
sacks of grain, 220;
sundries, 150 tons.
HB Herald, Tues. July 7th 1891
Births -
GARDINER - At Cameron-road, Napier, on July ?th, the wife of J.R. GARDINER, of a son.

CHAMBERS - At Tauroa, Havelock, on 5th July, the wife of T.M. CHAMBERS, of a son.

We have received 10s from Mr E. NEWBIGIN, and 1 pound from Mr H. CAMPBELL in aid of the fund being raised for the widow of the late Peter BLOM, drowned whiled working at the breakwater.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Georger KNUDSON was convicted for drunkenness and dismissed with a caution.
George R. TAYLOR pleaded guilty to being drunk while in charge of a horse, and to a further charge of using obscene language. On the charge of drunkenness defendant was fined 2 pounds and costs. His Worship said that as the penalty for using obscene language was imprisonment, and as defendant was not a habitual offender, he would be dismissed with a caution.

Mrs Agnes P. FULBROOK, the wife of an ex-policeman, applied in the R.M. Court yesterday afternoon for an order against her husband, at present living in Napier, that he should contribute towards her maintenance and that of her four little children.
HB Herald, Wed. July 8th 1891
Death -
GASSON - In Waipukurau Hospital, after a long and painful illness, Alice Maud, beloved daughter of H.W. GASSON, of Makotuku, aged 21 years. Deeply regretted.

We have received from Mr R.H. M'KENZIE 10s for the fund being raised for the widow of the late Peter BLOM, drowned while working at the breakwater.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
George COLVILLE was charged with drunkenness. He pleaded guilty, and was dismissed with a caution.

We were yesterday shown a splendid sample of oranges and lemons which were grown by Mr HARRISON at "The Hawthorns," Taradale. The fruit was grown in the open air and entirely without protection. The sample shown us will, we understand, be forwarded to Dunedin to be exhibited, to show what Hawke's Bay can produce at this season of the year.

Mr Fred. GENTRY, the well-known trainer and steeplechase rider, has leased Mr W. STOCK's training establishment at Stortford Lodge, Hastings, and purposes to follow his occupation as a public tgrainer in Hawke's Bay.....
HB Herald, Thurs. July 9th 1891
The "large mangold" season is evidently not quite over yet, as Mr HARPHAM yesterday showed us a specimen, grown on his land at Taradale, which weigbhed 100 lbs, and measured five feet in length. The crop, Mr HARPHAM estimates, will yield about 110 tons per acre.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
George COLVILLE, who on the preceding day was dismissed with a caution for drunkenness, was brought up charged with a repetition of the offence. He was fined 1 pound and costs, the alternative being seven days' hard labor.

An accident which might have been attended with serious consequences happened to Mr George CHICKEN yesterday afternoon. As he was unloading a truck load of timber at the railway station, the contents suddenly shot out, and Mr CHICKEN was knocked over and his legs buried by the wood. Fortunately some of the bystanders noticed the accident, and they quickly extricated
Mr CHICKEN from his unpleasant position.
HB Herald, Fri. July 10th 1891
Death -
ANDERSON - At Craigmiller, on the 8th July, John ANDERSON, formerly of Moteo, aged 83.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr E. LYNDON, J.P., a man who had given the name of John ROBINSON was called to answer a charge of drunkenness. He did not appear, and his bail of 1 pound was estreated.
HB Herald, Sat. July 11th 1891
At the Hastings Police Court yesterday, before his Worship the Mayor, Richard LEE pleaded guilty to having been unlawfully on the premises of Mr A.A. GEORGE on the night of the 9th inst. There being a previous conviction against the prisoner he was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labor.
HB Herald, Mon. July 13th 1891
Birth -
SMITH - At Omatua, on the 10th July, the wife of A.M. SMITH, of a son.
HB Herald, Tues. July 14th 1891
Birth -
DAVISON - On the 11th July, the wife of Jno. H. DAVISON, St. Leonards, Amuri of a son.

Death -
THOMAS - At Napier Hospital, on July 13th, Richard Thomas, formerly of Brecon, South Wales, England, aged 11 years.

The Public Works Committee of the Municipal Council agreed last evening to recommend the Council as follows:-
That tenders be invited for raising the Battery road from Shakespeare road to past Mr PALMER's house at the corner of Milton road, and also up the Shakespeare road as far as necessary, to the first angle below the railway crossing in Waghorne street.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
James THOMPSON, for a second offence of drunkenness within a recent period, was fined 1 pound and costs, the alternative being seven days' hard labor.
James TURNER, similarly charged, did not appear, and his bail of 1 pound was estreated.
T. HAYDEN was fined 2s and costs for allowing a horse to stray at the Spit, and
Henry NELSON, for allowing a number of horses and cattle to be at large, was fined 1 pound and costs.
Frances NEAL, for leaving a horse and cart unattended, was fined 10s and costs.

Owners of dogs will be interested in a case heard yesterday at the R.M. Court, in which Peter EDDIE, a laborer employed by the Corporation, was charged with being the owner of a dangerous dog. It appeared from the evidence that on the 17th of last month two little boys named TEHON and GIBBS were out playing, and came across the dog, who was gnawing a bone. The dog, a large black one of the retriver breed, sprang at little TEHON, and bit a piece out of his right arm. The would was a very severe one indeed, the piece bitten out being described by Dr. MENZIES as the size and shape of a man's tongue. The boy was taken home, and later to the hospital, where he was under treatment for nearly three weeks. The dog was destroyed some time after he had bitten the boy........
HB Herald, Wed. July 15th 1891
Birth -
DOWNES - On the 10th July, at Waipukurau, the wife of Walter G. DOWNES, of a son.

Marriage -
GORE-BURKE - On the 30th June, at St. Paul's Cathedral Church, Wellington, by the Rev. J. STILL, Arthur Hector, second son of R.B. GORE, Esq., of Wellington, to Bessie, widow of the late William Ulick BURKE, of Napier.

The Government have re-appointed Messrs J.H. VAUTIER, H. WILLIAMS, and W.J. WILLCOCKS to seats on the Napier Harbor Board.

We have received the following, written on a post-card:-
"Sir, - Will you be good enough to inform the public of Hastings through your columns that the fire inspector has locked up the fire brigade plant, taken away the key, and defies the brigade to use it, from which action a calamity must result in case of a fire occurring. I am, &c, A.A. GEORGE, secretary H.V.F.B."

The following players will represent the Pirates in their annual fixture with the Turanganui Club:-
Full-back, COGHLAN
Three-quarter, CALDWELL, CAULTON, and J. O'CONNELL
Halves, KNIGHT, COWELL, and W. O'CONNELL
Forwards, CUNNINGHAM, DOWNEY, M'SHERRY, M'DOWELL, PARKER, REARDON, ROBINSON, and WRIGHTSON.
HB Herald, Thurs. July 16th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
James M'EWEN was fined 2s 6d for drunkenness, and was ordered to pay 2s costs and 1s 6d for cab hire.
Richard HICKSON, arrested on the preceding night while drunk on horseback, and who but for the police would have met with an accident, was fined 1 pound and costs for being drunk while in charge of a horse.

HB Herald, Fri. July 17th 1891
The following will represent the Caledonian Football Club in their match with Taradale to-morrow:-

Full-back, GRINDELL
Three-quarters, MACFARLANE, LAWS, and DOUBLE
Halves, KELLY, J. COWAN, and RENOUF
Forwards, BEAR (2), GRAINGER, KEBALL, SANDFORD, SIMMONDS (2), and LAWRENCE.
Emergencies, MEAD and EDDY.
HB Herald, Sat. July 18th 1891
Marriage -
BILSBORROW- CORRY - On the 14th (?) May, at St. Bede's Church, Alexander Park, Manchester, by the Rev. Dr. CASSERTELLI, James BILSBORROW, solicitor of Manchester, to Alice, second daughter of John CORRY, of Napier,
New Zealand.

The well-known jockey W. CLIFFORD left Hastings yesterday for Australia, going by way of Wellington, taking with him the racehorse SWIVEL and a two-year-old colt by FIRST KING. - MEPHIS.

The Wesleyan Band of Hope met in the schoolroom last night, the Rev. E. BEST in the chair. The following contributed to the evening's amusement:-
Miss Ada MAYSON, recitation
Master Dan JAMEISON, reading
Miss LAWS, recitation
Miss COBB, recitation
Mr Neil HEATH, reading
Mrs COBB, song
Mr Wm. ALLEN, recitation
Master E. LAWS, recitation
Mr Robert ASHCROFT, recitation
Miss Lizzie BAIRD, recitation
Mr MELLON, reading
Miss M. SMITH, recitation
Master W. NEILSON, recitation
Miss A. GARNHAM, recitation
Miss R. ROBSON, recitation.
A dialogue by the Misses NICHOLSON and Minnie GRAHAM, and Messrs ALLEN, ALDERSON, and H. GILBERD, entitled "The Graham Family Temperance Society," was the most popular item on the programme, and will be repeated by special request at the next meeting.
HB Herald, Mon. July 20th 1891
Marriage -
CUTHBERT-JONES - On the 16th of July, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. E. BEST, Robert CUTHBERT, of Timaru, to Edith Alice, eldest daughter of T.R. JONES, Esq., of Napier.

Death -
HOWELL - On the 18th of July, at East Clive, David HOWELL, aged 62 years.
The funeral will leave his late residence to-day (Monday), the 20th, at 2 p.m. for the Havelock cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. T.P. FULLER, Undertaker.

A very pleasing ceremony took place at our office on Saturday at "knock-off time," when all hands assembled round the "stone" for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr J. CARRUTH, who was leaving the HERALD after having been over sixteen years in the office. Mr S.J. FREEMAN in a few well-chosen words referred to Mr CARRUTH's long connection with the office, and on behalf of the staff, handed him a handsome pendant with a "composing stick" on one side and a "setting rule" on the other, both raised, the whole being in gold and suitably inscribed.......

Our Waipawa correspondent writing on Saturday says:-
- Mrs Venetia HARDY, school teacher at Blackburn, has been appointed postmistress.
- It was discovered this morning that at some time within a few days a deliberate attempt has been made to burn Mr PETTIT's fine stables at Kaikora.

A man named James NICHOLL, aged 23 years of age, met with his death on Saturday near Petane under peculiar circumstances. NICHOLL and another man named M'BIRNIE were working for Mr WALLACE at splitting posts, near the Kaiwhaka cutting.....An inquest will be held at Mr WALLACE's house today by Mr F. SUTTON, acting-coroner. NICHOLL's relatives reside at Clive.

Mr S. SPENCE, who is leaving the employ of Mr R. HOLT after acting as accountant for the firm for nearly 17 years, was on Saturday night entertained at dinner at the Terminus Hotel by the employees.
HB Herald, Tues. July 21st 1891
An inquest was held yesterday at the residence of Mr WALLACE, Willowbank, Petane, on the body of James NICHOLL, whose death by falling over a cliff on Saturday was reported in our yesterday's issue. Mr F. SUTTON, J.P., sat as coroner, and
Mr STEVENS was foreman of the jury.....The jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased was accidentally killed by falling over a cliff on the 18th of July.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Cornelius COLLINS was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
George KITT, for allowing a horse to stray on the railway line, was fined 5s and costs.
Emily BARRETT, charged with assaulting a child named FOSTER, was fined 5s and costs.
A Maori named Matenga PEKA PEKA, who was represented by Mr CRESSWELL, pleaded guilty to insulting behavior in Hastings- street on Saturday, and was fined 10s, the costs and expenses amounting to 1 pound 8s.

A peculiar case was heard at the R.M. Court yesterday when John D. M'KAY pleaded guilty to three separate charges of affixing to newspapers for postal delivery stamps that had been previously used......Possibly the offences were committed more in ignorance of the law than the intention to defraud. Mr TURNBULL, R.M., imposed a fine of 10s in the first case and 2s 6d in each of the other two, the costs and expenses amounting to 2 pounds 2s.

Our Danevirke correspondent writes as follows under yesterday's date:-
The townspeople were startled yesterday by the sight of a man riding at full speed on a horse without a saddle in the direction of the surgery, and in a few minutes Dr. WILKINSON was seen hurrying off in the direction of Tahoraiti - whence the rider had come - accompanied by Mr POPPLEWELL. It soon became known that a fatal accident had occurred, and when the doctor rode back it was found that a man named David SMITH had accidentally shot one of his sons through the head.....He is an honest, hard-working man, and all deeply sympathise with him in his loss. An inquest was held at Tahoraite to-day before Mr S. JOHNSON, coroner, when the jury returned a verdict of "Homicide by misadventure," adding as a rider their opinion that no neglect or blame was attributable to the father of deceased.
HB Herald, Wed. July 22nd 1891
Marriage -
NELSON-GALWEY - On 16th July, at St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, by Rev. John HOBBS, William Henry, eldest son of William NELSON, Waitoko, to Ethel Constance, youngest daughter of the late William GALWEY.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., a man named James ROWLANDS was charged with drunkenness, resisting the police, and damaging a constable's cap. ROWLANDS, a bad character from the South, was released from Napier gaol on Monday, after serving three months' hard labor for an offence committed at Woodville. After he left prison he got drunk, and was arrested and driven to the lock-up in a cab.......ROWLANDS was fined 1 pound and costs for drunkenness, in default 48 hours' hard labor, and was sentenced to three months' hard labor for assaulting the police, and seven days' hard labor for smashing the cap, the sentences to be cumulative.
HB Herald, Thurs. July 23rd 1891
The following players will represent the Pirates in their match against the Napier Club on Saturday next:-
R. Le QUESNE, O'CONNELL, M'RAE, J. Le QUESNE, FREEMAN, KNIGHT, MORRISON, MALCON, ROSS (2), CROWLEY, M'SHERRY, M'DOWELL, DOWNEY, and SWAN.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., a man called by the name of James SMITH to answer a charge of drunkenness did not appear, and his bail of 1 pound was estreated.
Patrick WARD, similarly charged, was dismissed with a caution.
HB Herald, Fri. July 24th 1891
The following team will represent the Ahuriri Football Club in their match with the Taradale Club to-morrow:-
Backs, B. FRANKLIN, HILSON (captain), WRIGHTSON, DRIBERG, M'KEE, and MITCHELL
Forwards, WILLIAMS, J. MILLER, JAMIESON, BURTTON, FINDLAYSON, CLAREBURT, JOHNSTONE, CLARKE, and PREALING.

The following missing friends are inquired for in the LLOYD's WEEKLY of June 14th:-
Mrs Charles ANSEL (Mary Ann GLEESON), of Dublin, was last heard of in Hawke's Bay in August, 1889; sister Jane.
William BARTON, late of Monkton Deverill, Wiltshire, in 1879 wrote from the Grey Valley; sister Elizabeth.
Albert Francis DOLBELL (Frank) sailed for Auckland on May 29, 1861, in the Matilda Wattenback, and six months after his arrival there proceeded to Bombay; his mother and brother desire news.
Robert and Emily HORN, of Congresbury, Somersetshire, were last heard of in January, 1880, at Alambia-road, Blenheim: sister Ellen.
Stanley Herbert Joseph (SCHNEIDER) went to Auckland in July, 1888, and afterwards lived in Bourke street, Melbourne, where he was employed by Mr BENNETT, butcher; his mother is anxious.
Amelia ROBINSON (GREEN) is believed to have left London for New Zealand about 1861, and then gone on to Melbourne, brother William seeks.
HB Herald, Sat. July 25th 1891
A pleasing ceremony was performed yesterday afternoon, when the friends of Mr W.M. BAILEY met for the purpose of making a presentation to that gentleman prior to his departure for Wellington........During his connection with the Napier branch of the National Bank Mr BAILEY has won "golden opinions" from the business section of the community by the zeal and attention he has shown in the discharge of his duties.......
HB Herald, Tues. July 28th 1891
Birth -
WENLEY - At Drumshough, Napier, on the 26th July, the wife of Geo.S.V.WENLEY, of a son.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of 10s from Mr J.S. LARGE for the fund raised for the widow of the late Peter BLOM, who was drowned while working at the breakwater.

An elderly man named George KNOWLES, against whom several previous convictions have been recorded, was charged at the R.M.Court yesterday, before
Mr TURNBULL, R.M., with the larceny of 2 pounds 5s and a pocket knife, the property of Ezekiel ROWE......His Worship sentenced accused to six months' hard labor.
HB Herald, Mon. July 27th 1891
A man named KNOWLES was arrested on Saturday, charged with larceny of about 2 pounds. KNOWLES and another man named Ezekial ROWE were room mates at the Star Hotel on Friday night last, and the charge alleged is that KNOWLES "went through" the other's pockets.

At the R.M.Court on Saturday beforfe Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Robert M. M'LEOD was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
An old offender named John KELLY was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness, and was sentenced to three months' hard labor for vagrancy.
H B Herald, Wed. July 29th1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Robert EVENSEN was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.

Mr George SOUTH, who is well known in this district, has been appointed accredited agent in Hawke's Bay for the Government Life Insurance Department. As Mr SOUTH is so widely known he will no doubt prove successful in his new sphere.
H B Herald, Thur. July 30th 1891
Death -
WILLIAMS - At Ashbridge, Taradale, after a long and painful illness, Harry, the second son of Henry WILLIAMS of Napier, aged 29 years. Deeply regretted.
The funeral will leave his father's residence, Ashbridge, on Friday, at 1 o'clock for the Napier cemetery. Friends pleasde accept this intimation.

We have received from Mr James ANDERSON 1 pound for the fund in aid of the widow of the late Peter BLOM.

Sister MARY ELIZABETH, an inmate of St. Mary's convent, who was vdery widely known in Napier, died on Tuesday night at the age of 68. To-morrow morning solemn Requiem Mass for the late sister will commence at St. Mary's at 8 o'clock......

We regret to have to announce the death of Mr Harry WILLIAMS, son of Mr Henry WILLIAMS, the well-known ironmonger. The deceased, who was 29 years of age, had been suffering for some time from pulmonary disease, due, it is considered, to a neglected cold.......
HB Herald, Sat.Aug. 1st 1891
Mr John HOWSE has returned to the Horse Bazaar, where he will in future carry on his business as livery-stable keeper.

The burial of the body of the late Mr Harry WILLIAMS in Napier cemetery yesterday was witnessed by an immense concourse of townsmen and country settlers, the funeral procession being the longest seen in Napier for many years........

HB Herald, Mon. Aug. 3rd 1891
Mr James SYMONDS desires through our columns to return his sincere thanks to the Hawske's Bay Caledonian Society, who have so kindly donated him an amount from their benevolent fund.

The Rev. J. PARKINSON, accompanied by Mrs PARKINSON, left by the Te Anau yesterday for Sydney, where he has gone for a trip in search of renewed health.
Mr and Mrs PARKINSON will be away for about eight weeks.

At the R.M. Court on Saturday before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
William BARRY and Thomas MANSFIELD were convicted of drunkenness and discharged. They received an intimation that this was due to the fact that they had not been beforfe the Court for drunkenness for some time lately, one of the defendants not having been charged within the last fourteen months, and the other having achieved a " break" of nearly two years.

HB Herald, Tues. Aug. 4th 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
James CRONIN pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was dismissed with a caution.

A few cases under the Police Offences Act were heard at the R.M.Court yesterday.
Robert PATON, for driving a horse and cart over a footpath in Emerson-street, was fined 10s and costs.
Charles JONES, for leaving a horse and cart unattended, was fined 10s and costs.
Henry REARDON, for allowing a horse to stray, was fined 2s and costs.
The fine in each case was paid.

Our Waipawa correspondent writing yesterday says:-
Before Messrs INGLIS and TODD, Justices, to-day, James MATHEWS, storekeeper, Hampden, pleaded guilty to a charge of selling poison, to wit, "rough on rats," not being registered under the Poisons Act, 1871. He was fined 1s, with 7s costs.

A youth named James DOUBLE was charged at the R.M.Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., wsith committing a cowardly assault on a Chinaman named
LOW YEE YEE, who keeps a rabbit hutch of a "shop" in Emerson-street, where he dispenses the healthful cigarette, the lively cracker, and the handkerchief of patent silk. .....
After hearing the evidence his Worship showed on which side he thought the truth was by fining defendant £2, ordering him to pay costs and expenses amounting to
£2 8s 9d, or in default to undergo 21 days' hard labor.

H B Herald, Wed. Aug. 5th 1891
Death -
HEYWOOD - At Napier, on August 4th, Benjamin HEYWOOD latge of Manchester, aged 35 years. Nelson papers please copy.
The funeral will leave his late residence, Beach-road, at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday.
Friends please accept this intimation - T.P. FULLER, Undertaker.

A brilliant meteor burst over Napier at 17 minutes to 8 o'clock last night. The light emitted by the erratic body was of a metallic green color, and intensely vivid. The meteor appeared to travel from south-west to north-east.

The Napier Football Club have selected the following teams for the approaching tournament:-
Contests of seven a side:
First Fifteen Team - SMILER, PRENTICE, PERCY, STANTON, WILSON, FLEMING, and WHYTE.
Emergencies, Von STURMER and HARLEY.
Second Fifteen Team - PIKE, NEAGLE, LORD, CATTANACH, S.JAGO, ELIOTT, and BOWES.
Emergencies, HAWKE and NEDI.
Third Fifteen Team - G. SMITH, ASH CROFT, F. FRASER, PAUL, LUD BROOK, MACKENZIE, and GARDNER.
Emergencies, F. WHITE and WOODHOUSE.
For the dribblling competition:
First Team: STANTON, G. WHITE, Von STURMER, and WAIHEKE.
Emergency, FLEMING.
Second Team: LORD, CATTANCH, PYKE, and S. JAGO.
Emergency, ELIOTT.
Third Team; ROWLEY, HUGHES, MOUNTFORT, and RUDMAN.
Emergency, WHETANE.

An action of an involved nature was heard at the R.M. Court yesterday. Robert CARGILL sued Alexander M'GLASHAN to recover £50, and retained Mr SHEATH to fight the legal battle, defendant sheltering himself behind Mr E.H. WILLIAMS and a budget of assorted pleas.........After hearing all the witnesses, and the able addresses of the legal champions, his Worship gave judgment for the amount paid into Court, ordered the promissory note to be given to plaintiff, and also ordered the latter to pay costs and expenses amounting to £3 17s 6d.
H B Herald, Thurs. Aug. 6th 1891
Death -
WHITTINGTON - At Waipawa, on August 5th, L. WHITTINGTON, aged 63 years.
The funeral will leave deceased's late residence to-morrow (Friday), at 2.30 p.m.

Our Danevirke correspondent writes as follows under yesterday's date:-
A cottage owned by Anders HAGGENSEN at Omutaoroa was burnt down early this morning. HAGGENSEN was away at Weber with the mail.....The house was all down except the chimney by 2 a.m. The building was insured for £150 and the furniture for £50 in the Northern Office.

Our Waipawa corespondent writing yesterday says:-
The town was taken by surprise this morning on learning that Mr L. WHITTINGTON was dead, as although it was known that he was ailing, none expected that the end was so near.....This morning he passed peacefully away, at the age of 63, leaving two sons and three daughters in various part of the colony to lament his loss. He was father-in-law to Mr A.E. JULL, of this town. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon, at 2.30 p.m.
HB Herald, Fri. Aug. 7th 1891
Mr E.T.ROBINSON, Inspector of Schools for Greymouth, is now in Hawke's Bay, and he yesterday visited the Napier schools. He was shown through the various classes and departments by the head master, Mr A. B. THOMSON, and expressed himself as highly pleased with all he saw, and particularly with the neatness of the work and the methods in use at the schools.
HB Herald, Sat. Aug. 8th 1891
At the R.M.Cout yesterday, before Mr J.H. VAUTIER, J.P., a man who gave the name of Sinclair WILLIAMSON pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was discharged with a caution.


HB Herald, Tues. August 11, 1891
In the Superior Court of Bankruptcy, sitting at Wellington, beforfe the Chief Justice, an unconditional discharge from bankruptcy was yesterday granted to
Arthur M'CARTNEY, publican, of Napier. Mr H.D. BELL (instructed by Mr CRESSWELL) appeared in support of the application for discharge.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
W. CHAMBERS was fined 10s and costs for driving at faster than a walking pace round a corner. His Worship said that he should in future inflict heavy fines upon anyone who drove fast round corners.
W.A. LYND, for leaving a horse and trap unattended, was fined 10s and costs.

Mr F.W. COLLINS, the well-known manufacturing jeweler, has given up the premises occupied by him prior to the dissolution of the partnership between him and
Mr J.G. GILBERD, and has opened a shop in Emerson-street, almost opposite Mr A.H. WILSON's. As the excellent character of Mr COLLIN's work is so widely known he is certain to be rewarded with a large share of public patronage
HB Herald, Wed. Aug. 12, 1891
Birth -
M'CARTNEY - At Napier, on August 11th, the wife of Arthur M'CARTNEY of twins, son and daughter.

Mr E. BLACKWELL met with a serious accident yesterday. He was driving into town from Taradale, and near the bridge close to Hyderabad road the trap he was seated in came into collision with a rubbish cart. Mr BLACKWELL and Mr HORTON, who was riding with him, were both pitched out of the trap, and Mr BLACKWELL received very nasty injuries, the wheel of the vehicle passing over him. He is at present suffering considerable pain, and is likely to be confined to his residence for some days.
HB Herald, Thurs. Aug. 13, 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., James THOMPSON was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
H B Herald, Fri. August 14, 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr F. SUTTON, J.P.,
Richard LEE was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
James THOMPSON, for a second offence within a few days, was fined 10s and costs.

Constable P. HENDRICK, who has been transferred to Greymouth, leaves by steamer today for that place.

The following members of the F Battery have been selected to represent the battery in the gun competition at the Wellington military sports in November next:-
Sergeant FOSTER, Sergeant HUGHES, Corporals HUGHES, FLETCHER, and BERRY, Gunners ELLIOTT, HEMPTON, KNIGHT, JAGO, KIELY, A. SIMS, M'VAY,
ROBINSON, NEWTON, GARNER, A.CHAPMAN, COOPER, M'GILL, SHAW, and FORSYTH.
HB Herald, Mon. Aug. 17, 1891
Death -
CARTER - At Milton Terrace, Napier, on the 16th of August, MaudeTheresa, youngest daughter of the late Captain J.C.L. CARTER, aged 20 years.
The funeral will leave the residencd of Mrs MARGELIOUTH at 3 p.m. to-day.
HB Herald, Aug.18,. 1891
Marriage -
BABER-ELWORTHY - On the 17th August, by the Dean of Waiapu, Francis Villiers, youngest son of John BABER, Esq., M.D., Meopham, Kent, England, to Alice Maude, eldest daughter of Edward ELWORTHY, Esq., Pareora, Timaru.

The man Patrick FRAWLEY, who is alleged to have personated another man at the last general election, was brought up at the R.M. Court yesterday and charged with the offence. On the application of the police accused was remanded to Danevirke on Monday next. Bail was refused, so that whether FRAWLEY is innocent or guilty he is bound to have a week in gaol.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
James O'CONNOR and James P. STEPHENSON were each fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
Frederick William GOE, for drunkenness and resisting the police, was fined £1 and costs.
Margaret Naomi ATKINSON was granted a protection order against her husband, Henry Arthur ATKINSON, and allowed the custody of her two children.....her husband did not oppose the granting of the order.
Edward SMITH was fined 1s, with 11s costs, for lighting a fire in Emerson-street.
A seaman named Duncan M'ARTHUR sued Thomas J. BLACKWELL, master of a vessel now in port, for £7 6s 2d wages, and obtained judgment for that amount with costs.
Thurs. Aug. 20, 1891
Mr James LYON, lately manager of Mangaohane station, and formerly in business with Mr C.B. HOADLEY, wsas yesterday appointed stock agent to the Hawke'sBay Farmers' Co-operative Association.
Sat. Aug. 22, 1891
Birth -
YOUNGHUSBAND - On the 21st of August, at Cobden-road, Napier, the wife of John YOUNGHUSBAND, of a son.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs LYNDON and DUNCAN, J.P.'s,
John DONNELLY, charged with drunkenness, pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and costs.
James THOMPSON, alias TROY, was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. The same defendant, who is well known to the police, was fined £5 and costs for trying to convey toacco and matches to the prisoners employed on the sea-wall. The alternative was a month's hard labor, which defendant accepted.

Waipawa -
At a vestry meeting held at St. Peter's Church on Wednesday evening Messrs S. JOHNSON, E. BIBBY, and W. RATH BONE were again re-elected parochial nominations.

Danevirke -
A bazaar in aid of the funds of St. John's Church was opened last evening......
The refreshment stall was under the care of Mesdames HUNTER, BATES, and SHUGAR;
A fancy goods and doll stall was under the care of Mrs ROBERTSHAWE and Miss HUNTER,
The stall of Mesdames FRASER and WELLS coming next.
The fish-pond and bran-pie stall was presided over by Mrs COWPER and assistants,
Mesdames KNIGHT and HENDERSON's toy stall coming next.
Miss WRATT and Mrs BAMFORD had charge of the next stall, and
Mesdames BIERRE and ILLINGWORTH had a produce stall on the left of the entrance.
Mrs LLOYD as Starlight, Miss DIXON as Afternoon Tea, Miss MILLS as Christmas, with snow covered robe and holly berries and Mrs BURMESTER as Variety, sold flowers

H B Herald, Mon.Aug. 24, 1891
Births -
HARDING - On the 19th August, at Kereru, the wife of A. HARDING, of a son. Both doing well.
WATERHOUSE - At Mangawhare, on the 21st August, the wife of F.S. WATERHOUSE, of a daughter.
HUMPHRIES - At Napier, on Sunday, the 23rd August, the wife of Herbert HUMPHRIES, of a daughter.

At the R.M. Court on Saturday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Frederick LYNASS, an old offender just out of gaol after serving a sentence of twelve months' hard labor, pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness. He was fined 5s and costs.
David WRIGLEY, also charged with drunkenness, was fined a similar sum.

Mr J. ENGLEBRETSEN, the proprietor of the old-established line of coaches running between Ormondville and Norsewood, announces that he is still on the road, and conveys passengers and luggage daily between Norsewood and Ormondville. Mr ENGLEBRETSEN is an "old identity" on this line, and anyone addressing goods to his care may rely upon having them delivered with care and despatch.

Woodville -
At the R.M. Court yesterday, beforfe Messrs HALL and SYMS, J.P.'s Michael BURKE was charged with a breach of the Stamp Act and fined 10s and costs. The case resolved itself into BURKE, who is reported to be wealthy, refusing to stamp receipts for rent. His tenants finally complained, and the police took the case up with the result stated.
H B Herald, Tues. Aug. 25,1891
The man Patrick FRAWLEY, charged with impersonation, has been again remanded. If this sort of thing goes on he will "take out" more than any likely sentence before his guilt is proved. FRAWLEY is suspected of having voted for Mr W.C. SMITH at the last election, impersonating another man to do so.

According to the Otago Daily Times, Mrs YOUNGHUSBAND, of Danevirke, who was knocked down by a tram-car in Dunedin, is not much hurt......

Mr W. STOCK, of Stortford Lodge, Hastings, has purchased the pure Clydesdale stallion Overdraft, by Young Banker-Highland Mary, and intends placing him at the disposal of owners of draught mares this season. It will be remembered that this stallion was imported by Mr Thomas TANNER, of Riverslea, a few seasons ago, which is a sufficient guarantee of the horse's quality and breeding points.

Wed. Aug. 26, 1891
Wiremu Hoera RAUTU, chief of the Ngatitu and Papauma hapus, died at Herbertville on Sunday night, from typhoid fever. He was a very popular young man, and highly respected by both Maoris and Europeans.

It is feared that a little girl named Kate TRAVERS has met with an untimely end. Her parents live at the southern end of the Marine-parade, near the residence of
Mr FRAME. Yesterday afternoon one of Mr FRAME's children went to Mrs TRAVERS' house, and asked if her two little ones could go out. A nurse girl was in charge of Mr FRAME's children, and Mrs TRAVERS, thinking her children would be quite safe with the nurse girl, allowed them to go. One of them was four years of age, and the other, the missing one, not quite eighteen months old, and just able to toddle about. About half an hour afterwards the elder one returned with her little sister's hat, which she had found on the roadway, and said that "Katie was gone away." Inquiries were at once set on foot, when it transpired that all the other children had been down on the beach playing with the shingle, but they said that the baby had not been there. The nurse girl also said that the little thing had not been on the beach, but had been left playing on the road. It was very evident, however, that none of the children had any clear idea of what had become of the missing one....!
....Should it prove, by any chance, that the little thing has been found straying, and has been sheltered for the night, it is hoped that the fact will be made known to the sorrowing parents at once, or to the police.....

Waipawa -
Miss ARROW resumed duty yesterday as head mistress of Kaikora school.
Mr MATHESON, of the Bank of New Zealand, is again going away on sick leave,and a temporary successor is coming from Wellington.
Miss DILLON met with an unusual accident yesterday, when by some means a needle pierced her hand right right into the bone. Yesterday Dr. MIRBACH operated on the hand for
some time, but was unable to get the needle out, and it was determined to let it alone for the present.
HB Herald, Fri. Aug. 28, 1891
Birth -
SMITH - At Hedgeley, on the 27th August, the wife of W.H. SMITH, of a daughter.

We are informed by Mr ISRAEL that the little child referred to yesterday as narrowly escaping drowning on the beach was not a girl, as stated by us, but a boy. Mr ISRAEL also says that his child was rescued by a girl who had the child in charge, and who let it get into the water.

Waipawa -
The Oddfellows chose as members of the combined committee last night Messrs H. and M. SEBLEY, D. MORONEY, A. SCRIMGEOUR, W. WISEGIAN, E. CORSKIE, and J. WATTS.
The Foresters chose the following:- Messrs ANNAND, NEWMAN, MITCHELL, MOGRIDGE, J. ADAMS, C. NASH, and J. M'INTYRE.

HB Herald, Sat. Aug. 29, 1891
Birth -
COOPER - At Napier, on August 27th, the wife of W.H. COOPER, of a son.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr J.H. VAUTIER, J.P., Frederick LYNAAS, an old offender recently out of gaol, was charged with drunkenness. The charge was proved, and defendant was fined 10s and costs.

Danevirke -
The contract for the supply of timber for the erection of the new Catholid church has been left to Mr H. KNIGHT, of the Tamaki mills........

The notorious Thomas LONG, who was discharged from gaol yesterday morning, got into trouble at the Spit last night. He was arrested by Constable HARVEY for being drunk, and resisted that officer while being conveyed to the lock-up. He will be brought up at the R.M. Court this morning.
HB Herald, Mon.Aug. 31, 1891
Marriage -
BOWES-O'DOWD - On Wednesday, the 26th of August, 1891, by special license at the Meanee Mission, by the Rev. F. YARDIN, John Francis, eldest son of
Thomas J. BOWES, of Purimu, Taradale, to Annie Martins, eldest daughter of John O'DOWD, Esq., of Coogee, Sydney.

The proprietor of the Eastern Coach Factory in Dalton-street is Mr J.P. THOMSON.

At the R.M.Court on Saturday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., the notorious Thomas LONG was fined £1 and costs for drunkenness. The alternative was seven days' hard labor, and defendant elected to go to gaol.

Danevirke -
A man named CASTLES was acciddentally chopped on the back of the right forearm yesterday through his mate's axe slipping, the tendon of the arm being nearly severed. It is expected that with proper care his arm will not be disabled.
The case of Patrick FRAWLEY has been pretty freely commented upon here. So far the evidence taken is in his favor, and it is likely that when the defence is heard FRAWLEY will be found more sinned against than sinning. Some disclosures are expected.

Waipawa -
Fifty acres of what is known as BOWDIN's estate were yesterday sold by Mr E. LYNDON to Mr A. M'MASTERS, at £13 per acre.
HB Herald, Tues. Sept. 1, 1891
Griffiths Anthony FLEMING, the man who by his had freaks caused such a sensation at Mrs MACDONALD's boarding-house on Sunday, was yesterday brought up at the R.M. Court and charged with lunacy. On the application of the police defendant was remanded for a week for surgical treatment.

There appears to be no room for the slightest doubt that the poor child Kate TRAVERS was drowned when she disappeared, in spite of the uncertainty which at the time enveloped her fate. A couple of small charges of dynamite were fired yesterday about 250 yards from the residence of the child's parents, and subsequently the little thing's dress was found on the beach, and was identified by Mrs TRAVERS as that worn by her daughter when she disappeared. The hooks were torn away, and the dress was also torn in front. No sign of the body, however, has yet been discovered.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Sophus Christi TOUIATI, a delapidated looking creature of Mediterranean origin, was charged with vagrancy, and convicted. Two previous convictions were recorded and Sergeant CULLEN expressed doubts of defendant's sanity. He was sentenced to a month's hard labor.
John M'CLUSKEY, for drunkenness, was fined 10s and costs, and for using obscene language was sentenced to three days' hard labor.
George MARSH, for drunkenness, was fined 5s and costs.
David GLENDENNING was fined 1s and costs for failing to keep a light burning all night on a hoarding round the new building being erected for WILLIAMS and KETTLE, Limited.
The following were fined for cattle trespass:-
Robert WILLIAMSON, 10s and costs
A. M'DONALD, 2s 6d and costs
Michael BEAGLEY, 5s and costs
John LAURENSEN, 2s 6d and costs
Joe MANAENA, 5s and costs
J. Le GEYT, 5s and costs, and
J. LITTLE, 2s 6d and costs.

A peculiar case of breach of the Stamp Act was heard at the R.M.Court yesterday before Mr TURNBULL, R.M. Louis BINNIE, charged with the breach, pleaded guilty on the advice of his solicitor, Mr LASCELLES, who said that the prosecution was due to spite..........His Worship fined defendant 5s, with costs 18s, and witnesses' expenses 16s.

Waipawa -
Stewart ANNAND had a very narrow escape from losing his life yesterday. He was showing a horse to his father in their yard, holding it by a rope, and standing in front of it, when the horse pulled back and then relaxed the rope by stepping forward; not being ready ANNAND fell, and in so doing the rope got entangled with his foot. Before he could recover himself the horse ran out of the yard and up the middle of Ruataniwha-road, dragging the youth behind him........except for a few bruises he was little the worse.
HB Herald, Thurs. Sept. 3, 1891
An elderly man named James HICKELTON died suddnely at Taradale about 6 o'clock last night, and an inquest will be held to-day to determine the cause of death.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., William ADAMS pleaded guilty to drunkenness, and was discharged with a caution.

Mr J.C. FOWLER, of the Napier Drapery Company, is about to leave Napier shortly to reside in Wellington, having made arrangements to take an impotant position in the Wellington Drapery importing Company......
HB Herald, Fri.Sept. 4, 1891
Birth -
HOGG - At Temoana, on the 2nd September, the wife of T.A. HOGG, of a son.

Death -
SHARP - On 3rd September, 1891, in his second year, while bathing off the break-water.
"His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up to all the world and pay - This was a dog."

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr T.K. NEWTON, J.P.,
James CRONIN, for a second offence of drunkenness within a recent period, was fined 5s and costs.
James WILSON, similarly charged, did not answer to his name, and his bail of £1 was estreated.

An inquest was held at Taradale yesterday, before Dr DRUMMOND, J.P., acting coroner, on the body of James HOCKELTON, whose sudden death was repoted in our last issue. Dr.. JARVIS, who made a post-mortem examination, gave evidence to the effect that death was due to failure of the heart's action........The jury returned a vderdict in accordance with the medical evidence.

Waipawa -
At the R.M.Court to-day,
Thomas PARKINSON, junr., a boy of eight years old, was charged with throwing stones at the express train. He was dismissed with a strict caution against a repition, in which case he would be severely punished.

HB Herald, Mon. Sept. 7, 1891
Death -
BROWN - On September 5th at South Yarra Villa, Napier, Caroline Balaclava, the beloved wife of J.Vigor BROWN.
The funeral will leave her late residence at 3.30 o'clock this (Monday) afternoon.

At the R.M. Court on Saturday, before Mr F. SUTTON, J.P., Griffiths Anthony FLEMING, the man who caused such excitement on Sunday week by his freaks of madness, was again brought up in custody on remand charged with lunacy. The report of the medical officer of the gaol was to the effect that FLEMING was not yet recovered, and he was remanded till Thursday next.

Widespread sympathy will be felt with Mr J. Vigor BROWN on his sudden bereavement. Mrs BROWN was taken ill on Tuesday night, and though Drs. HITCHINGS, MOORE and Le LISLE were called in, all their skill proved futile, and she passed away early yesterday morning......The immediate cause of death was perforation due to peritonitis. The untimely death of Mrs BROWN leaves motherless six little children, the youngest of them being about six months' old.......
HB Herald, Tues. Sept. 8, 1891
Deaths -
HAYDEN - At Napier Hospital, on the 8th September, 1891, Patrick HAYDEN, aged 59 years.
The funeral will leave the hospital to-day (Tuesday), at 2.30 p.m., for the Napier cemetery.

LONGSTAFF - At Hastings, on September 7th, at the residence of her daughter (Mrs W.H. BOWLER), Mary Anne LONGSTAFF, aged 67 years.

In Memoriam -
ELLIS - In loving remembrance of our only child, Willie, who died September 8th, 1890.

He passed away, twelve months today -
Our loving son:
In sorrow bowed we cry aloud -
Our Father's will be done.

Our only boy, a constant joy,
He cheered us on our way;
Though life's now black we'll not wish him back,
But meet him bye-and- bye.

Inserted by his sorrowing and loving parents.

Mr R. MILLER reports the sale to Mr G.C. ORMOND, at a satisfactory price, of blocks 20, 21, 22, and 23, Mahia Peninsula (together 1095½ acres) the property of the estate of the late Duncan M'DOUGALL.

The funeral of the late Mrs J. Vigor BROWN yesterday was attended by one of the largest assemblages ever seen in the Napier cemetery, all classes of the community being represented. The service was most impressively read by Dean HOVELL.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Vincent RASMUSSEN was fined £1 and costs for failure to send in sheep returns to the inspector as required by the act.
M.R. MILLER was fined 1s and costs for allowing a chimney to become fired.
John OWEN, for leaving a horse and vehicle unattended, was fined 5s and costs, and
J. BEAGLEY was fined a similar sum for allowing a horse to stray.

A case under the Pawnbroker's Act was heard at the R.M. Court yesterday, when W.L. HANWELL was charged with carrying on the business of a pawnbroker without being licensed to do so........ His Worship imposed a fine of £2, costs £1 11s, and witnesses' expenses £2 18s.
HB Herald, Wed. Sept. 9, 1891
Births -
MASON - On September 8th, at Bleak House, Cobden-road, Napier, the wife of Maurice MASON, of a daughter.
WHITCOMBE - On Tuesday, Septemer 8th, at Harvey-road, Napier, the wife of Seymour F. WHITCOMBE, of a daughter.

Marriage -
GROSENOR-WINLOVE - At St. Mary's Church, Waipukurau, by the Rev. J.D.KNIPE, on Tuesday, September 8th, Bower Clement GROSVENOR to E. Lucy WINLOVE.

Death -
LONGSTAFF - At Hastings, on September 7th, at the residence of her daughter (Mrs W.H. BOWLER), Mary Anne LONGSTAFF, aged 67 years.
The funeral will leave for the Hastings cemetery at 3 p.m. to-day (Wednesday). - S.J. TONG, Undertaker.

Mr A.H. WILSON, ironmonger, has made an alteration in his business, having taken into partnership Mr Robert NORTHE, an old resident of Napier. Mr WILSON's twelve years', and Mr NORTHE's thirty-three years' residence among us, have, no doubt, secured them many friends who will join us in wishing the new firm every success.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., Gerald DOWLING and John LeGOYT were charged with drunkenness and with threatening behaviour. The latter consisted in each professing a desire to annihilate the other, and in going through various sparring contortions with a view to that end. For being drunk they were each fined 10s and costs, and for their pugilistic tendencies £1 and costs.

An accident happened yesterday to a steam crane used by Messrs CRANBY and PREBBLE for lifting silt from the dredge punts. Some portion of the coupling gave way, causing the bucket to part company with the neck of the crane.......Mr KENDALL, the engineer in charge, had a narrow escape both from scalding and from being injured by the giving way of the platform.

Woodville -
At the R.M. Court yesterday, a Mrs TROON was charged by the police with obstructing them in the execution of their duty on Saturday last....The J.P.'s Messrs SYMS and HALL, showed that they sympathised with the constable and fined the woman 5s.
HB Herald, Thurs. Sept.10, 1891
Danevirke -
At the Ormondville Court yesterday, before Messrs GROOM and ERICKSEN, Justices, a man named Hugh BRITTEN was charged with stealing a case of jam and two bags of flour from the Ormondville railway station, and pleaded guilty. He said that he could not obtain wages due to him from firms for whom he had worked, and as he could not see his wife and children starve he stole the goods. He was sentenced to six months' hard labor.

Woodville -
At the R.M. Court yesterday a man named Joseph WILLIAMS, who has been in Woodville gaol, and is under a sentence of a fortnight's hard labor in Napier"castle," was charged with obtaining £1 by false pretences from a gentleman bearing the literary or pedagogic name of GRAMMAR, and who resided at that "Sweet Auburn" known as Ashurst......The Justice who presided, Mr SYMS, sentenced defendant to a month's hard labor.

A meeting of persons interested in the formation of a dog society was held last eening at the Criterion Hotel, Mr F. SUTTON in the chair......The following office bearers were elected subject to their acceptance of office:-
President, Mr H.S. TIFFEN
Vice-presidents, Messrs G.E.G. RICHARDSON, and W.SHRIMPTON
Hon.-secretary and treasurer, Mr Henry LASCELLES
Committee, Messrs F. SUTTON, J. HORRAX, G. BENSON, J.C. PHAIR, A.E. STAUNTON, J.R. HAMLIN, James LOPDELL, Cartwright BROWN, H.H. MURDOCH,
A.S. DANVERS, J.O. EVETT, and Dr. de LISLE.
HB Herald, Fri. Sept. 11, 1891
Death -
GIFFORD - At Napier, on September 10th, Alfred (Fred) GIFFORD, aged 23 years and 10 months.
The funeral wil leave the residence of Mr T.H. GIFFORD, Shakespeare-road, at 2.30 p.m. this day (Friday).

The result of the Hastings municipal election yesterday was as follows:-
FOREMAN, 252
WELLWOOD, 245
LINNEY, 150
TYERMAN, 149
LAND, 137.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr F. SUTTON, J.P., two men named R. PATON and W. DUNBAR were each fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
Griffiths Anthony FLEMING, brought up on remand charged with lunacy, was certified sane and discharged.

Waipawa -
The Waipawa quadrille assembly's final dance for the season was held last night, and was the most successful dance for the last ten years....Excellent music was supplied by Mrs WILKIE (piano), assisted by Messrs WISEMAN and LITTLE....The belle was Miss Flo SOLLETT, of Hastings, in nun's veiling embroidered with flowers on skirt and round the neck.....great credit is due to Messrs H. WILLIAMS, PERCY, GLASS, CORSKIE,O'CONNOR, J. COWPER, and P.J. COSGROVE, the committee, and a ladies' committee of whom Mesdames CRACKNELL, PERCY, and O'REILLY were the principals, provided the refreshments.
HB Herald, Sat.Sept. 12, 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr W.R. BLYTHE, J.P., James M'BRIDE was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness. Last evening the same defendant was again locked up on a similar charge.

Danevirke -
The Ormondville church was re-dedicated by the Bishop of Waiapu yesterday, assisted by Archdeacon S. WILLIAMS, Canons WEBB and St. HILL, and the Revs.
RO BERTSHAWE, KNIPE, ECCLES, COLENSO, and TUKE. The service was very impressive, and the pretty church was full. Mr E. WEBB presided at the organ.

Mrs O.O. NORDBYE, who has been ailing for a long time, died on Tuesday last. The funeral took place yesterday. Mrs NORDBYE was one of the first lot of emigrants by whom Norsewood was settled.
HB Herald, Mon. Sept. 14, 1891
Deaths -
CONNOR - At Clive, on September 12th, Mary Ellen, eldest daughter of William and Mary Ann CONNOR, aged 26 years.
The funeral will leave her late residence, Barrack Hill, for the Catholic Church this day (Monday) at 2 p.m.

ECCLES - On the 13th of September, at the Parsonage, Waipawa, Lewis Sydney St. Hill, fourth son of the Rev. J.C. and E.B. ECCLES, aged 20 months. Auckland papers please copy.
The funeral will leave the Parsonage at 3 o'clock to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon.

At the R.M. Court on Saturday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., James M'BRIDE was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness.

Miss Mary Ellen CONNOR, a young lady well known in Napier as an employee in Messrs NEAL and CLOSE's establishment, died suddenly at Clive on Saturday night, at 7 o'clock. The father of deceased was buried so recently as Sunday, the 6th instant.

Danevirke -
At the Danevirke Cout to-day, before Mr J.H. CLAYTON, J.P., a girl named Amy CONROY was charged on the information of Contable BROSNAHAN with obtaining 10s at Waipukurau under false pretenses. Accused - who was overwhelmed with shame - was remanded to Waipawa on the 17th inst. Bail was allowed.
HB Herald, Tues. Sept. 15, 1891
Hastings -
At the Police Court to-day, before Messrs BURNETT and BELLBY, J.P.'s, Tuehu POMARE, who had been remanded on a charge of stealing some bedding, the property of Louis SCHAEFFER, was again brought up, and on the application of counsel, Mr LEWIS, was further remanded till Monday next. Bail in £50 for himself and £25 each on the part of two sureties was accepted. There was a further charge against the prisoner of stealing a pack of cards, the property of the same prosecutor. This also stands over till Monday.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Alfrfed M'GINATY was charged with helpless drunkenness. As defendant had manifested signs of delirium tremens he was remanded for a week.
David HUNTER was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
\William BOYD pleaded guilty to using indecent language to E.A. HODSON, and was ordered to come up for judgment when called upon.
Charles SUTTON, Henry ROGERS, E.GRIFFEN, and D. COTTON were each fined 5s and costs for leaving their vehicles unattended, and James COOPER was fined
1s and costs for driving the Havelock coach without a license, he having failed to procure one in time.
HB Herald, Wed. Sept. 16, 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., John FRASER was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness.

The following players will represent the Pirates in their match against the St. Matthew's Club on Saturday:-
COGHLAN, CALDWELL, CAULTON, YATES, Jas. O'CONNELL, W. O'CONNELL, WRIGHTSON, SHANAHAN, COLLINS, CROWLEY, RICHARDS, FRANKLIN, SCHWABE, PARKER, and M'DOWELL.

Danevirke -
John BRANDON was to-day charged on the information of Constable RYAN with being drunk while in charge of a horse on the 14th. Mr HAWKINS, J.P., heard the case. Fined 5s and costs.
HB Herald, Thurs. Sept. 17, 1891
Death -
MORAN - At Hastings, on the 15th September, George MORAN, aged 27 years, son of Mr P. MORAN, and twin brother of James MORAN, of Roxburg-street, Wellington.
The funeral will leave deceased's late residence, Hastings, at 7.20 a.m. to-day (Friday) (sic), for the train to Waipawa.

Mr W. TUCKWELL, the well-known boot-maker, has removed from the premises so long occupied by him on the south side of Emerson-street, and has taken new premises nearly opposite, where he has opened up a large stock.
HB Herald, Fri. Sept. 18, 1891
Clive -
Last Sunday a few lads, for want of something better to do, strayed over to the swamp and made a fire. The result was a big blaze the whole afternoon and evening, which chould be seen for miles around. Considerable damage has been done to the fences, trees, and other property of Mr Peter ROBERTSON.

Waipawa -
The usual sitting of the R.M. Court was held to-day before Messrs A. TURNBULL, R.M., and S. JOHNSON, J.P.
Annie CONRAD, charged with obtaining money under false pretences from W. TWOHEY, at Waipukurau, pleaded guilty and was convicted and released on the recognisance of herself and one surety in £10 each, ordered to come up for judgment when called upon, and to pay costs of Court, with 9s for witness, within two weeks.
HB Herald, Sat. Sept. 19, 1891
Birth -
HUTCHINS - On September 18th, at Gladstone-road, Napier, the wife of J. HUTCHINS, of a daughter.

Danevirke -
Constable RYAN very cleverly arrested a man named William Charles Stuat GRAY who was wanted for alleged uttering a valueless cheque for £5 3s 6d at Woodville, the victim being Mr J.J. MURPHY. The offence was alleged to have been committed on the 16th instant, and the arrest was made in consequence of a wire having been
received here yesterday. Accused was charged before Mr J.H. CLAYTON, J.P., to-day, and remanded to Woodville, where the case will be heard to-morrow.

Two woman of bad character named Ethel GREY and Emma GIFFORD were charged at the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs J.W. NEAL and E. LYNDON, J.P.'s, with assaulting Constables CREEK and MULLANE in the execution of their duty. It appeared that the police have lodged informations against thirteen women who
inhabit brothels, and the constables named were serving the summonses on Thursday.....The Bench fined each defendant £1 and costs on each charge, the total for each defendant amounting to £2. 17s 6d, or in default 14 days' hard labor. The money was paid.

HB Herald, Mon.Sept. 21, 1891
Death -
HAGGEN - On September 18th, at Ashridge, Henry James, second son of Annie and Edward Alexander HAGGEN, aged 2½ years.

The Rev. J. PARKINSON and Mrs PARKINSON returned to Hawke's Bay yesterday by the Te Anau. Mr PARKINSON, we are glad to say, is much better in health for his trip to Ausralia.

A young man named Maurice LANGLEY, employed as a carter by Mr H. HOLDER, met with a serious accident on Saturday. He was driving a cart heavily loaded with oats, and foolishly sat upon one of the shafts to drive. He either slipped or was jerked off, and in an instant was under the near wheel. Fortunately the horse drawing the cart stopped promptly when spoken to, and no doubt LANGLEY would have been killed........The accident was a very serious one, but Dr. MENZIES hopes to have his patient thoroughly recovered in a few weeks.
HB Herald, Tues. Sept. 22, 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M.,
Alfred M'GINATY, in remand charged with helpless drunkenness, was ordered to pay 20s 6d costs of maintenance and 7s costs of Court, in default four days' hard labor.
James THOMPSON, alias TROY, for habitual drunkenness, was sentenced to three months' hard labor.
Patrick CLARKEN, for drunkenness, was fined 5s and costs, and
James M'EWEN, for a similar offence was fined 10s and costs.
\William BLACK was fined 5s and costs for allowing two cows to stray at Farndon.
George David HOOD, for illegally drawing off fresh water, the property of the Napier Corporation was fined 1s and costs.
Svend OLSEN, James ELLERY, and John LeGEYT were each fined 5s and costs for leaving vehicles unattended.
HB Herald, Wed. Sept. 23, 1891
Births -
SWAN - At Napier, on September 18th, the wife of G.H. SWAN, M.H.R., of a son.

M'GLASHAN - At Petane, on September 20th, the wife of A. M'GLASHAN, of a daughter.

The following players will represent the Ahuriri Football Club in their match with the Caledonians on Saturday:-
FRANKLIN, HILLSON, CLARKE, DRIBERG, SAXBY, M'KEE, MILIER (2), PRESLING, CLAREBUT, FINLAYSON, JOHNSON, O'CONNELL, and JAMISON (2).

Danevirke -
A man named VINGER slipped while walking beside a trolly at CARLSON's mill, and putting out a hand to save himself from falling he placed it on the rail,and one wheel of the trolly went over his fingers. His hand was badly bruised, but will not be permanently injured.

Waipawa -
At the R.M. Court this morning James SMITH was brought up on remand.....on a charge of stealing a watch, a gold guard, and a necktie from the Railway Hotel, Kaikora, on the 13th of September. Mr MANISTY, of Napier, appeared for the defence. On the application of the police, the information was withdrawn, and a new one substituted charging him with stealing the necktie only......The Bench said that defendant's conduct and surroundings were highly suspicious and discreditable, and as he was confessedly guilty of stealing the tie, he was convicted and sentenced to three hours' imprisonment, in consideration of his having been locked up for a week already.
HB Herald, Thurs. Sept. 24, 1891
Birth -
BENNETT - On the 22nd September, at Napier, the wife of A.C. BENNETT, of a son.

At the R.M.Court yesterday, before Mr F. SUTTON, J.P.,
Samuel MATTHEWS and Thomas DUNCAN were each fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.
Jessie JOHNSTON, charged with using threatening language at Clive to John TUCKER, was on the application of the latter bound over to keep the peace for three months, and to pay £1 12s costs.

Danevirke -
At the meeting of Court Rising Sun, A.O.F., held yesterday evening, it was decided to present Bro. Niel M'PHEE with a regalia scarf in recognition of his having introduced the greatest number of members during the past year.

The following missing friends are inquired for in Lloyd's Weekly of July 26th:-
Benjamin AMNER, formerly of Messrs PALMERS' candle works, left the Old Kent Road in 1866 and went to New Zealand in the Albion; last heard of in 1868.
Sister Emma asks.
James BAILEY, of Kent, was last heard of at Marveltown, New Zealand, about nine years ago. His relatives inquire.
George and Mary Ann BRIALEY went to Wellington in the Golden Sea in 1874. Brother Henry asks.
William BELL emigrated to New Zealand in 1865, and four years later desired his letters addressed care of W. SWIFT, Burnham, Canterbury. His niece Grace asks.
George HELEN left Caithness in 1852/3 to manage a sheep station for a Mr COX of Christchurch. Donald DUNBAR asks for news.
Walter AMBROSE quitted the 57th Foot Regiment in 1873, and has not been hard of since he went to New Zealand. Brother and sister inquire.
Richard GURLING, of Barford, Norfolk, was sent to Australia by Squire RAVEN, of Norfolk, in 1842, and when last heard of was on his way to New Zealand.
Brother Edward.
Jane and Matilda MARSHALL, of Bath, are sought by their brother John. Jane went to Australia and Matilda to New Zealand in 1867.
Thomas ROBINSON, of Sutton, Yorkshire, about 26 years ago emigrated to New Zealand. Brother Charles.
Thomas SLINGSBY left home about 15 years ago, and six years since was in Christchurch. His mother is anxious.
Thomas TUERSLEY and family kept an oyster saloon near Christchurch in 1866. His niece Ellen seeks them.
HB Herald, Fri. Sept. 25, 1891
Death -
PERRY - On the 23rd September, at the Refuge, Napier, Frederick W. PERRY, aged 81 years.

The Hastings people are going to have a bowling green laid down immediately, and Mr T. WATERWORTH is going to supervise the work.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL, R.M., a man who gave the name of John SMITH was convicted of drunkenness and discharged with a caution.
HB Herald, Sat. Sept. 26, 1891
The Hastings people will not have a bowling green this season after all. Mr T.WATERWORTH, who was to have supervised the laying down of the ground, has advised the committee to postpone operations till next year, as owing to the lateness of the season it would be very expensive to make a good green on the piece of land selected for it.
HB Herald, Mon. Sept. 28, 1891
Marriage -
GREEN-KING - On the 26th September, at the Manse, by the Rev. J.GB. PATERSON, John GREEN, to Lalia Florence KING, eldest daughter of Mr George L. KING, of Napier.

At the R.M. Court on Saturday, before Dr. CARO, J.P., two men who gave the names of John WILLIAMS and Thomas WARN pleaded guilty to drunkenness, and were each discharged with a caution.

The final football match of the season took place on the Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a few spectators. The CALEDONIANS and the AHURIRIS were the contending clubs, and the former proved victorious by six points to nil. MUNROE secured two tries, both of which were converted by DOUBLE.

The officers and staff of the Post and Telegraph Department held a social reunion at The Cafe on Saturday evening. The chair was occupied by Mr E.H. BOLD, Inspector of Telegraphs for this district, supported on his right and left by his Worship the Mayor and Mr R. DOBSON, guests of the evening, and Messrs S.J. JAGO, and
H.W. HARRINGTON, chief officers of the P. & T. Departments respectively........
During the evening songs were contributed by His Worship the Mayor and Messrs PERCY, PIRANI, SEBRIGHT, NORRIS, KNAPP, HAWKE, JAGO, and DOBSON, while recitations were admirably rendered by Messrs SCHWABE, CALDERS, and WYATT. Mr A.W. JONES presided at the piano, and proved an efficient accompanist.
HB Herald, Tues. Sept. 29, 1891
At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs NEWTON and DUNCAN, J.P.'s, an elderly man who gave the name of James OLIVER pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was dismissed with a caution.
W. DALTON, for riding a bicycle round a corner at faster than a walking pace, stated that he did not know he was breaking the law. As it was the first case of the kind it was dismissed with a caution.
Edward WILLIAMS was fined 10s and costs for leaving a horse and cart unattended at the Western Spit.

At the R.M. Court yesterday before Messrs NEWTON and DUNCAN, J.P.'s,
Emma GIFFORD, Nellie COLLINS, Vera COTTER, Annie M'KAY, Elizabeth BARTON, and Theresa ELLISON were each fined £1 and costs for keeping disreputable houses.
Nellie FOSTER, Jane M'KAY, Lily STEWART, Julia BOLGER, and Ethel GREY were each fined 10s and costs for being inmates of such houses.
Sarah HOWE was fined 5s and costs for a similar offence.
Thomas CAMPBELL, who was described by the police as a tout and probably a thief, was fine £5 and costs for being an inmate of a disreputable house, in default one month's hard labor.

A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of J.A. EAKINS, chemist, was held in the Court-house yesterday, the Deputy Official Assignee presiding. Mr CRESSWELL appeared for the debtor. The statement of accounts showed debts amounting to £1106 2d, and assets set down at £871 9s 8d, the estimated defieiency being
£234 12s 4d. Bankruptcy was attributed to losses in business, the immediate cause being pressure under summonses for rates........It was decided to close the shop occupied by debtor, and the meeting adjourned.

Waipawa -
Mr W.T. LIMBRICK, owner of the Imperial Hotel, sailed in the Valetta last week on his return journey from England.
On Sunday as Dr. MIRBACH and Mr and Mrs B. B. JOHNSON were returning from Wanstgead with a buggy and pair they entered the Waipawa river at a place where a new approach had been made, and at once fell into a deep gut with a strong curent running close to the bank. The whole concern was awash (the occupants actually sitting in the water) and was carried down stream for a chain or two, when the horses touched bottom.......This morning the doctor and Mr B.B. JOHNSON are all right again, but I am sorry to say that Mrs JOHNSON is confined with a severe cold caused by the immersion in the snow water.
HB Herald, Wed. Sept. 30, 1891
Birth -
DEAN - At Bluff Hill, Napier, on September 29th, the wife of Rev. Oliver DEAN, of a son.

A short sitting of the divorce and matrimonial causes division of the Supreme Court was held yesterday, before his Honor the Chief Justice, when on the application of
Mr CARLILE the decree nisi in the case of STARK v. STARK and another, heard last sittings, was made absolute.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before Messrs E. LYNDON and J.H.VAUTIER, J.P.'s judgment for the plaintiff was given in each of the following civil cases"-
NELSON v. DIAMOND
ADAMS v. FULFORD
BLYTHE and Co. v. KARAURIA.

Waipawa -
Mr H.H. BRIDGE returned last week from his long visit to England, and is now at Ashcott.