At a meeting of the Egmont A. and P. Association the question of the introduc tiou of bats and toads into the colony was discussed and a motion supporting the proposal was negatived. Those interested in bioycles should inspect the show now being made by Mr Scott, in tho shop lately oooupied by Mr A. Garry. Mr Scott will be leaving on Monday, so that those in need of such articles (should give him ao early call.
At the annuul Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand Masons, held at Chriatchuroh, on Thursday, Bro 8. Johnson, of tbo Aberooru Lodge, Waipawu, was appointed Junior Grand Deacon. The householders of Marton deolined to elect a eohool committee for the eusuing year “ as a protest to the Board against the small capitation allowance.” The old committee left liabilities to the amount of £22 14b and then resigned because the Board would not puy them.
