KARAKA.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 426, 27 May 1902, Page 3

KARAKA.

(From Our Own Correspondent).; In this district the last of the harvesting is- now in full swing, fields of maize and potatoes being rapidly stripped of the season’s fruit by the eager hands of the farmer. The recent fine weather has been of great assistance, and should it hut last for a few days more, all crops will have been “ safely gathered in.” In spite of the fact that less rain than usual has fallen during the past few months, feed is fairly abundant, and stock in general is looking well. Dairying is now the main topic of conversation among the farmers, most, of whom are anxiously awaiting the erection of the creamery. Dairy cattle are being eagerly sought after, and high prices are obtainable for anything like good beasts. The members o) the local branch of the Farmers’ Unaion are doing their utmost to promote the success of the movement, and this together with the fact that Karaka possesses much first-class pasture land, makes us confident that very soon we shall rank among the leading dairying districts of Poverty Bay.

Very little bush-felling is being carried on so far, but, although work is consequently scarcer than usual at this time of year, one cannot help feeling pleased that our district is no longer “ bush country,” hut instead a wide expanse of pastoral land, with the busii forced to the remotest parts. The building trade is very brisk Just now, the local carpenters being quite unable to cope with the'.vast- amount of work that has lately been crowded upon them. Some very nice residences are in course of erection, and although it is not always wise to “ stake ” upon the unknown paths or the future, we arc certain that this is only a sample of xvliat will be “ when ”- Karaka is a railway terminus.

Pneumonia, with its swift attack, Shows mercy to but few, And those that strength and good health lack Can’t hope to pull safe through. When winter brings its cold and wet, Such things we can endure If we hut have the sense to get Some WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE,;