HBH 1890 April 4 Local news The horses attached to the cab driven by Mr GRANT got startled yesterday evening by the AHURIRI's whistle and Mr GRANT who was alongside the horses, in endeavouring to stop them got knocked over, and the wheels of the cab passed over him. Although severely bruised, we are glad to say Mr GRANT was not seriously hurt. The horses did not go very far before they were brought to a standstill, but not until one of them had kicked itself clear of the harness. The findings in the case of Colonial Bank v BENNETT and ROCHFORT leave an important matter of law yet to be decided, and the case stands for further consideration. Messrs WILLIAMS and KETTLE have been appointed sole agents in this district for the new HOWARD-GEDDES sheep shearing machines. Mr ALEXANDER, the well-known "AUSTRALIAN BLONDIN" has returned to New Zealand after a absence of six years and Napier will remember him well Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday before Mr W R BLYTHE, J.P., John RUSSELL for drunkenness-fined 5s and costs.