For the past three days a heavy wind has been blowing in Taichow and the surrounding area. No reports of injuries to persons have been Teportpd but the trees all look as if they~had been out for a night or two and had not recovered from the effects. Large limbs strew the grounds and the field look quite wasted. Along with the wind however, was a rain which was most welcome to all the farmers; since the whole country has been very dry for some time p:
Considerable interest is being ested in this section over the ate occurrences in the Nor There seems to be a mingled des to defend the country and a fear that the defence will be" inadequate. It is fair to say though that patriotism runs. rather high The black-eared kites which are as thick as Chinese, almost, in Taichow are having & glorious time in the wind, They are real gliders and they certainly have had a great opportunity the past few da to exercise this talents ili this direction Mr. J, Groom, formerly district superintendent of the London and North Western Railw at Euston, and Mrs. Groom have completed ye; of married life. At their diamond wedding they received congratulations from King George V.
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