EAST COAST NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2069, 2 May 1907, Page 1

EAST COAST NEWS.

WAIPIRO BAY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tlio annual meeting of householders called for the purpose of electing the school committee for the ensuing year ■proved to bo a record one for \Yaipiro. Inspirations respecting educational matters have lately become the order of tho day. There wero twelve nominations for election this year, the diversity of opinions at the meetings when it was a difficult matter to obtain tho requisite number, proves that the apathy of the householders has at last been overcome. The ‘•'gentle breeze” too, which disclosed the diversity of opinions atthe meeting might be considered a very healthy indication. The following gentlemen wero eventually elected members of the committee i Messrs. Durrant (chairman), Baker (treasurer),. McCracken, Painter, Murphy, Bair, and Matohe. The relieving teacher, Mr. Pole, commenced his duties this week and will remain until a permanent master has been appointed. PORT AWANUI. (From our own Correspondent.) Tho Appellate Vniurt, presided over by Judges Jones and llawson, have , been sitting, hut most of the cases ( liave been thrown out, and all the .native lands passed by the Native Council and President of Tai-Hawhiti Council have been declared illegal and have to be started afresh. What a nice law-making Parliament ■ wo have got. I often wonder if there ever will he a native Act passed that

you cannot drive a coach and four through. , However, the appellants are in high glee, and they say now they will get justice (?) All the work done during the last two years to be done over again.- What an expense to natives and country. , The Haupiri was here on AVednesday, and left same day for Auckland with seven passengers. Calm seas all the week.

Tho Morse lino has just been completed to-day to the Post-office, Port Awanui, and are now only waiting the instruments. This should he great advantage to the district, as it will allow the present line to ho used for a bureau.

TOKOMARU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The football season was opened on Saturday last by a game between township representatives and bushmen. There was a full muster of players, and the match excited much interest and was well-attended. The bushmen captained by Erikanc, won a hard-fought game by (i points to nil. Tries were obtained by Erikanc and Kutia., E. Portae officiated as referee, but labored under difficulties owing to the sameness of the jerseys. In future matches the bushmen would do well to get distinctive colors. Several old players took part in the game, notably Fail-lie, -Sigley, and Earle, who all showed that they had not forgotten their former skill. Of last year’s team that visited Gisborne there were to he noticed Aorere, Newton, Cookery, Rawhiti, Gerrard, Piper, Ryland, Jamieson, Pewhairangi, and Tom Potae. most of whom will bo included in Tokomaru’s team this year.

The annual Hospital Ball came off on Friday night, April 26th. The secretary of tho Ball Committee, Mr. G. Bushby, worked very hard to make tho affair successful. A pleasant time was spent, the ball being most enjoyable, and the arrangements, fi&or, decorations, supper, and music being all that could he desired. The Tolaga Bay Brass Band supplied the music and received great praise. The attendance was not quite so good as in former years, although tho weather was all that could ho wished for. Financially tho Hospital will not benefit as much as formerly.

POUAWA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. Mclldowic, an old Pouawa settler, has lately been extending his operations as a pastoralist, having acquired a valuable property some 10 miles north-west of Patutahi. The

block extends to 4500 acres, over 3000 acres of which is fully improved. It is fine, healthy sheep country, adjoining tlio far-famed Ngatapa Station, and comfortably sitiiated between two lines of fairly high hills, which fall on cither side with a. nice, gradual slope, terminating in a fine valley, which extends nearly the whole length of the block. *. The country is well watered with a main creek, with good, hard bottom, being fed on either side with smaller tributaries, which should provide an adequate supply in all seasons. The property is nearly ringfenced, and subdivided. There is also house, yards, and all accessories for tho working, of a holding of the sort. A good level road runs right up to the homestead, which in itself is a considerable advantage. Mr. Mclklowie is to be commended for his enterprise. But it also speaks volumes for the Pouawa lands, the productiveness of which has enabled him tq attempt tile undertaking. It is understood that Air Mclldowie has no intention of severing his connection with the Pouawa for the present at least.