HBH 1890 May 22 Local A well attended meeting of the Napier Rowing Club was held at the Criterion Hotel. Mr W J TABATEAU in the chair. A election for a captain was held and Mr R J HOGG resigned A deputy Captain required for Mr H ROCHFORT who had left for Dunedin Two nominations were taken for Messrs S R KENNEDY and J H SMITH Ballot resulted in the election of Mr KENNEDY Mr E H WOLEDGE was the only nomination received for Deputy-captain and he was duly elected. Mr HOGG was presented with a silver locket suitably inscribed.

HBH 1890 May 22 Maori lepers France Received May 21 Paris May 20. M PASTEUR has informed Miss MARSDEN that there is no hope of treating Maori lepers by inoculation

HBH 1890 May 22 Court At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday before Messrs T K NEWTON and J DUNCAN J.P.'s Flora SOMERS and Benjamin GOODWIN were each fined 10s and costs for drunkenness.

HBH 1890 May 21 Court Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr J G PREECE R.M., Judgment for plaintiff was given in each of the following civil cases WATTS v MADDISON DAVIES and Evans v RAVENSHILL RUDDOCK and FRYER v FLINT Mc KEOWN v ROSE

HBH 1890 May 21 MALONEY Murder New Plymouth, Tuesday At the inquest last night after the telegraph office closed, Drs O'CARROLL and LEATHAM were re-examined as to the blood on MAHI'S shirt, but nothing fresh was elicited. On the inquest being resumed this morning Marion COOPER, a pupil at the high school, deposed to seeing a young Maori in the recreation grounds about 9 o'clock on Friday morning, the 11th of April. She could not tell how he was dressed. (At this portion of the evidence Mahi KAI was brought in dressed as he was when arrested). She could not say for certain if it was the same man she saw and could not be certain what clothes he had on....more Florence CROZIER-a child nine years old, who was not sworn, said she saw a young Maori with a straw hat about 1 o'clock on the Friday, 11th of April. This afternoon Otto ARNOLD deposed that the accused had no money, and had slept at the gasworks several nights. Before the murder was committed the accused had on an old pair of slippers, and was not wearing either drawers or waistcoat. The day the murder was committed the prisoner had a new pair of boots on, and had a melon, showing that he had got money somewhere. Major BREWS stated that after an interview with the prisoner he had stated that he was given the waistcoat by his parents at Parihaka, and that he had purchased the drawers from a settler named TOOGOOD near Petama for 2s. The boots he purchased at Opunake for 15s 4d. Francis RICHARDS, a boy about 14 years old, stated that he knew the prisoner. He had seen a person crossing Avenue road by the racecourse gate; he crossed the road and jumped over a gate on either side, and disappeared from sight. Although he was some distance away he was confident that it was not the prisoner. Wellington-Tuesday The Government have seeded to the request made by Mr SAMUEL who is defending Mahi KAI should have an interpreter provided for his defence.

HBH 1890 May 21 Rugby Union Pakeha Reps Following is their choice: Le QUESNE BRYCE LOWRY MC RAE KNIGHT K WILLIAMS MORRISON SWAN Jas ROSS WHYTE HAWKINS WILSON SAUNDERS ROBERTS NORTHE Emergencies CORBETT, HUGHES, G FLEMING

HBH 1890 May 22 Bishop JULIUS During the course of a sermon preached at Stephen's Church, Ashburton, last Sunday morning, Bishop JULIUS referred to the growth of individualism. Much of this had arisen through a mistaken desire to establish too many churches. In little townships of about 200 inhabitants, there were sometimes as many as half a dozen Christian churches all in a row, each tinkling its own little bell, with half starves clergy men and supported by a wretched system of "rag doll fairs, Lun fairs, bazaars" and other devices.

HBH 1890 May 21 District Rangers appointed For this District appointed by the Government Joseph HOLLIS H A LAMBERT C BAINES Henry SMITH Alfred PILCHER W BEAMISH

HBH 1890 May 16 VARLEY Auckland Page Two Mr VARLEY, a gentleman who long ago gave up butchering for approaching, appeared to have some very funny notions of the Deity when speaking in Auckland City recently. ....more.

HBH 1890 May 20 to 24th Shipping Port of Napier 1890 Tuesday 20th May Telegraphic shipping United press association, Wellington, Monday The AORANGI, from way ports, was berthed at 1.30 p.m. today. She left London on April 3rd, Plymouth on the 5th, Teneriffe on the 10th, Cape town on the 25th and Hobart on the 15th May. With the exception of a NE gale off Cape LOUWIN, which lasted 3 days, fine weather was experienced throughout the voyage. She brings 1627 tons of cargo for New Zealand, 975 tons of which is for Wellington. Her mail consists of 241 bags and 55 parcels post. Passengers for NAPIER - Mr SMALL; Mr and Mrs WILSON and family. 1890 21st May No passengers listed 1890 22nd May No passengers listed 1890 23rd May No passengers listed 1890 24th May No passengers listed

HBH 1890 May 20Local News Correspondence from Mr. Ed BLACK President of the Taradale Football Club. HB County Council Meeting held May 19th Present: Messrs J BENNETT-Chairman T TANNER, W J BIRCH, W A COUPER, F SUTTON, and G RYMER Correspondence from Taradale Drainage Board On account of work done by Council Mr. W G JERRAM, complaining that the road by the river opposite the MARAEKAKAHO woolshed was dangerous and required fencing Three letters were read on the question of the north trunk road. Mr A R W LASCELLES Mr John ANDERSON of Te HAROTO Mr T HALLETT of PUKETITIRI wrote also This letter is available upon request to Elaine

HBH 1890 May 21 Advertisements Mr H P COHEN will sell on the premises, Hastings Street, Napier next Tuesday, the whole of the stock-in-trade of Mr FERGUSON, seeds man and fruiter A democratic journal to be entitled "Labour" will be published on July 1st 190, under the management and editorship of Mr W J HARKER. Mr W PREBBLE announces the receipt of pines, bananas, oranges, mandarins, lemons, medlars, cumquats, petted birds, and fish, and fresh oysters. Mr James P THOMSON, draper and silk mercer, Emerson St, Napier changes his advertisement. Sales Mr J E DUCKWORTH for Mr R WELLWOOD at Mr Wellwood's farm Selling furniture, animals, cart & c., at Mr John Le COUTEUR's residence TE AUTE WIRTH'S Circus, Clive Square Napier

Hello I've just joined this list and I'm hoping to make connect with anyone researching the Turner and Barnes families. My great grandfather was George William (Bill) Barnes, he married Mary Ann(Polly) Turner, 2nd daughter of Charles Turner and Leah Roberts in 1899. Regards Robyn Ramsey Auckland

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----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Sat 20 Feb 1892 A man named BILLENS had his leg broken on Thursday while working in the Co Mill at Tahoraite We have to announce the death of our Ormondville reporter, Mr F.C. SHUGAR Tues 23 Feb 1892 The funeral of the late F.C. SHUGAR took place at Ormondvile yesterday afternoon ... more The following have passed the teachers examinations in Class E: Hawkes Bay ; Annie BANKS, Felicia BROBERG, Rose CHEGWIDDEN, Clara KING, Mary MAGILL, Isabella MILLER Gisborne Supreme Court Alfred William CROFT, late Deputy Official Assignee here ,pleaded guilty to five indicments for embezzlement, and was sentenced to four years penal seritude on each charge. Sentences to be concurrent. Frederick LAING pleaded not guilty to a charge of larceny. Thurs 25 Feb 1892 A photographer, Mr STEWART is now in Danevirke Sat 27 Feb 1892 Marriage LYONS - GREELISH ; On 22 inst at Danevirke, Michael LYONS to Norah GREELISH

----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Thurs 18 Feb 1892 Hawkes Bay Education Board Appointments Miss CAUGHLEY - Maharahara Miss ARROW, resigned. Miss JONES, appointed, Kaikora Miss LINDSAY, pupil teacher, Clive Miss STEVENS & ROACH, Pupil teachers, Hastings Miss GARRY, assistant, Havelock ( subject to passing exams) Miss BEO, Pupil teacher, Havelock Miss J. RUSSELL, Monitor, Makotuku Mr MORGAN, Headmaster, Mr HISLOP, third master, Napier Main school Miss GRANT, puipl teacher, Ormondville W. McCARTHY, Puipl teacher, Port Ahuriri A. McCUTCHEON, Pupil teacher, Taradale Miss STEPHENSON, Puipl teacher, Matawhero

----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Sat 13 Feb 1892 Danevirke RM Court. A. TURNBULL Police v FISHER - Charged with supplying J. ANDREWS, a prohibited person, with drink. HARRIGAN v J. SHEEHAN J. John v FRIIS G.W. SCOTT v PARKER V. RASMUSSEN v C.W. REARDON J. BAKER v C. HARRIGAN John DALTON, was found dead at Eketahuna this mornining with his throat cut .... more Tues 16 Feb 1892 Three families left Norsewood for New Plymouth yesterday. They were those of Mr P. PEDERSON Snr, C. PEDERSON & J. FREDERICKSEN. They have been induced to try Taranaki as a field for their industry

----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Tues 09 Feb 1892 Makotuku School The following are children that passed; Std V : Harry LEAN, Jane RUSSELL Std 1V : Willie JARMAN, Florrie GASSON, Ellen O'LEARY, Esther RUSSELL, Evelyn DAVIS Std 111 : Fred DREW, Albinus OLSEN, Chas PIKE, Andrew SNADDON, Sophia SCHAARE, Lizzie HULL, Edith ROBINSON, May DONGHI Std 11 : Arthur GAMMON, Alice HARMES, Lizzie ORMOND, Lizzie EBEL, Nellie SMITH, Annie SCHMIDT, Ida JARMAN, Ida MANN, Grace ROBINSON, Zenobia LEAN, Lizzie O'LEARY, Hannah CALLEN Std 1 : Willie HULL, Willie BRABAZON, James SMITH, Frank HUNT, Lillie RUSSELL, Louisa DONGHI, Mary NEWLING Thurs 11 Feb 1892 J.T. MILLER had the misfortune to lose the top of one of his fingers while working at the Tamaki Mill Several changes at Makotuku and Norsewood lately: Mr WATSON has brought the property formerly owned by J.TOWERS at Garfield. Gotlieb SCHMIDT has sold his section at Makotuku. Mr W. EBEL has sold to Mr CANTWELL Mr SIDEY hastaken over the piece of land , known as "Parsons", about 200 acres of maori land, for which a new lease of 21 years has been obtained and he has brought Mr HOLM's property. Danevirke police Court John Edward CROSSLAND - charged with wife beating. Received one months hard labour in Napier gaol.

----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Tues 02 Feb 1892 Master F.E. SHUGAR, Ormondville, has passed first on the list of boys from Napier High School in the Matriculation exam. Thurs 04 Feb 1892 Norsewood School Committee Marks obtained by Pupil teachers Miss E. ANDERSON - 2nd year - 978/1430 Miss Hilda PETTERSON - 3rd year - 847/1420 Miss WAHL - 4th year - 1056/1430 Sat 06 Feb 1892 Mr BARNETT, Danevirke Post Office, has been removed to Napier ORM Court. A. TURNBULL Esq Joseph MORAN - Allowing a cow to wander Harry BROOKES - Allowing a horse to wander Alfred HUNT - Allowing a horse to wander Civil W. ROBINSON v David CARMICHAEL W.R. BLYTHE v Robert BELL Same v Joseph MORAN Same v William Reynolds

HBH 1890 May 20 THOMPSON Thomas A man named Thomas THOMPSON was charged at the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday with having sold spirits on the 16th of March and 29th April at Rangitikei (Patea), without having a license to do so. After conflicting evidence referred to by Mr CRESSWELL Counsel for defendant, the defendant then changed his plea to guilty as charged. He was then fined £12 10s in each case, with costs and expenses amounting £10 8s in each of the two cases, or a total of £45 16s, the alternative being a month's hard labor on each charge. Defendant elected to go to gaol.