HBH 1890 May 13 Local coming and going Mr W DOUGLAS, of Te MAHANGA, has just received the returns of thirty bullocks frozen by Messrs NELSON Bros, on his behalf. The bullocks averaged 750lb, and realised a fraction over £6 a head, which is slightly different to a rumour going around that Mr DOUGLAS received an average of £12. The many friends of Mr J PROVIS, while regretting to learn of his approaching departure from NAPIER, will be glad to know the change means promotion. Mr PROVIS has been in NAPIER for many years, and both in his official and private capacities he has won the respect and esteem of those who came into contact with him. Members of the committee of the Napier Rowing Club are reminded that a meeting will be held at the Criterion Hotel on Thursday evening at 7. 30 pm., when business of an important nature will be transacted. This will probably include the election of a captain to take the place of Mr R J HOGG, who is leaving the district. The MAKARETU School Committee met Saturday..........more.......then-"assuming the Board accept Mr BATSON's resignation, a master cannot be installed by June 6th, but the chairman of the Makaretu committee has advertised on the off-chance."