TE KARAKA.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 434, 5 June 1902, Page 2

TE KARAKA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Tho long spell of dry weather has at length dome to an end, and it really seems that winter with all its discomforts is upon us. During the last few nights severe frosts have been experienced, and have been followed by bright sunny days ; but on Tuesday, as is usually the case in holiday time, the weather changed, a cold drizzling rain setting in from the southwest with occasional heavy showers. The roads which up till the present

time have been in first class order, are already showing signs that they will bo in a very bad state before the return of spring, especially as the Cook County Council has decided to terminate the employment of the maintenance men for some time. We sincerely hope that it will reconsider the matter, and thus prevent a great deal of inconvenience which will be caused to the many who are continually travelling the Gisborne-Karaua road. The long and anxiously awaited telegram announcing the declaration of peace came to hand oil Monday, and was received with great joy by the settlors.

In honor of the occasion the school children were dismissed, and work in many cases was suspended. Several left for Gisborne in the afternoon, including a number of Maoris, who in accordance with the usual custom of the native races now under British authority, have always taken a very keen and patriotio interest in the progress of the ‘South African war. On the evening of Saturday last Rangatira homestead presented an illuminated appearance, on the occasion of a social evening being given by the popular manager, Mr F. Patullo. During the afternoon and evening visitors arrived from all part 3 of the bay, and spent a most enjoyable time. As was mentioned above, the weather for the holiJav was anything but pleasant. Nevertheless several gentlemen journeyed from Gisborne to spend the day at Te Karaka, where the holiday was closely obaemd by all.