WAIHOANGA.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 695, 21 December 1909, Page 8

WAIHOANGA.

Shearing ie now finished in this district, all the sheds of any consequence being cut out. Taking it all round, splendid weather has prevailed,, and the clips havo been unusually clean and good, =o tho sheep farmers hero havo nothing to complain of Thore was a large muster of tho general public, including ladies, to witness tho riflo match at Hautcro on Saturday, between thoso two old rivals and well-known crack clubs— Paraparaumu and Hauterc—for possession of tho Ice Food Company's cup. Although tho weathor was all that could bo desired, the shooting was far from being up to tho usual standard of these Jubs The Whiting Bros for Paraparaumu upheld their old reputation for consistency, while Messrs Taylor and Thompson did good work for their side Hautero in the end won the cup by 18 points Captain Beiuchamp, the newly elected captain of the Hautoie Club, is to bo congratulated on such a splendid victory—the first competition of tho club under his command" The cup remains tfith Hautcre for the remainder of the season It should be mentioned that tho Hautero ladies, with their thoughtfulness, provided afternoon tea The Toungata suspension bndge baa been placed securely m position again, and will be ready 'in a few weeks for traffic. Credit is duo to the contractor and his men for their smart work iu getting the bndgo up again, as it fell iu a dangerous position in tho mer.