EAST COAST NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1870, 27 September 1906, Page 3

EAST COAST NEWS.

WAT PI UO BAY

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Tin- first miction sale held in Wnipiro Bitv took place on Saturday, the 22nd 1 mst , when Mr J. 8 Buekliuiil took tho platform at the hotel yards. Before commencing Mr Bucklaml explaimul to those prosentlhati taking into consideration tho inclemency of the weather, tho bad state of the roads and other tilings which were not- exactly conducive to entries at this particular time of the year, lie did not expect a record sale, but that this was the inauguration of periodical visits that lie intended making to Wnipiro, and that he meant business. There was a good muster of Europeans and Maoris, and horses and cattle changed hands at very satisfactory pricos. With the ever ready wit that goes a long way towards making a successful auctioneer, Mr Bucklaud commanded the

attention of tho public, and tho popular fooling throughout seemed to be that future sales would attract a large number of entries of all descriptions. Tho people of the Coast are convinced that the Union Company have been (and are) treating them in a very shabby manner. The regular—or to bo more correct, irregular—service is quite bad enough, but when the boat is taken off lor overhauling or any other purpose it is only Jair to all their patrons that some intimation should be given thorn beforehand. At the time of writing there is ample cause for the most philosophical to growl, as scarcely any of the necessaries of lite are to he obtaiueil. At one port of call the supplies had run out entirely, and there was the small satisfaction that kumaras wore to be had to fall back on. The Haupiri was certainly replaced for the time by the

Squall, but as this boat was only equipped with one surf-boat to work with, mid was without the aid of a launch, it is not surprising that she lias been carrying her cargo up and down the Coast Considering the patronage that tho Union Uo have so long enjoyed oil this Coast they should certainly endeavour to treat the people to

a more regular service. The Tokomaru Football Club gave a dance last Saturday night. During the evening the President, Air Hindmarsh, presented the trophies won by members (1 l ing the past season. In doing so lie -..ad it gave him very groat pleasure indeed to present these trophies among so many good players in this district- ihe selection committee have had a hard task to choose the best men. When the difficulties are considered under which the players labor, tho long distances they live apart, and the very long rides they have to a unilcrtakc in order to practice, we cannot but help admiring the energy shown. The following arc the winners Best back, Air Jamieson's trophy, Newton;, for-

ward, Air Fairlie's trophy, Brooking ; trained man, Connelly s trophy, John Jamieson ; most meritorious play, Oates trophy, Alatahiki ; most brilliant placer, Alurphy’s trophy, C. Hyland. * The weather during the past week has been of a very squally nature, which has preveuted spring work getting forward, and otherwise the spring is one of the earliest that we have had for some years, tiio grass everywhere unless heavily stocked giving a very good bite now.

Gardening operations ato now in full swigo. Tho natives aro taking advantage of tne Native Department's olLr of garden seed?, aud ere planting other vegetables than potatoes and oorn. Ia order to stimulate the native children to go in for gardening Mr Hrudmacffi has promised prizes of one guinea and half guinea to the childien who have the best kitohen garden in December next. Twonty children aro competing for the prize. Along with other coastal townships wo are suffering minor hardships from the fact that very httlo shipping has taken place here lately.

POUAWA.

(From O.ur Own Correspondent.) Sept. 24. The majority of the farmers here have finished lamb marking, and as was anticipated large percentages have been obtained, In one or two instances as high as 180 per cent lias been recorded. The mild season lias to a certain extent been accountable for this as the mortality in lambs was remarkably low and all classes of stock have done well. Air Fraser is having his woolshcd fitted up with five of the Aloffat Virtue shearing machines, which, along with the engine and all necessary appliances, arrived last week. The machines will be installed soon, and everything will bo in readiness for this season’s -shearing, and it is more than likely his example will be followed by some of bis neighbors, if not in time for this season certainly for next. The Pouawa telephone service is non an accomplished fact as far as Air McIldowic and Air Fraser arc concerned. The first message went through from Mr Fraser’s on Friday last. The contractors, Alcssrs Aioore Bros-, are continuing the line through Air Cole’s property to' the residence of Air Baker, then on to Air William’s property at the head of the Tangamatai Valley. The Rev. Air Chatterton has inaugurated a fortnightly church service at the Whungara school-room, which is very much appreciated, and undoubtedly the attendance will be considerably incresscd as the roads

improve. The late showery weather has had a most beneficial effect on pasture; grass is now coming on very rapidly, and all vegitation in fact is showing unmistakable signs of spring.

Coastal Freezing Works

A Times coastal correspondent writes:— Ths masting of eheepiiruurs bo be hold in Tckunaru in connection with the establishing of freezing work? will not be bold until tbo return of Mr William Nelson, of thu fiim of Messrs Nelson Bros., to tho co’ouv. It is thin imoudod to make overtures to him, and upon his advice difiaito steps may be takeu. However, it is ihe inteution of the sbeepfaimers to muko a s:roi.'g case oi is and do all in thoic power to have woiks on the Coa3t, The shipping may possibly be a drawback, but I have no doubt that the farmers will do all in their power to see that this stumbling block is removed. The sheepfarmers of the Coast ato to be congratulated on their d.oded effort?.