Notes and Comments.

Kaikoura Star, 8 October 1897, Page 3

Notes and Comments.

Batch of Parliamentary papers to hand

The latest Gazette received—that of Sept 20—is devoid of notice with respect to Small Grazing Runs Nos. 90 and 91, Kabautaru Block. Delay in these matters is exceedingly annoying to people who want land.

Several members (including three ladies) of the Cycling Club took part in the run out to the Hapuku on Wednesday evening. The weather was rather unfavourable —threatening. Another run is to be made on Monday evening. Notwithstanding their failure to do as well as former teams, the N. Z. representatives at the Australian Championship Athletic meeting obtained second place in the aggregate. The points scored were: N. S. Wales, 6; N. Zealand, 4; Victoria, 3 ; Queensland, 2. A Magic Lantern Entertainment, under the auspices of the Mutual Improvement Society, is to be given iu St Paul’s School Room on Tuesday evening. The selectiod of views to be presented contains material of considerable interest, and the entertainment should, therefore attract a goon attendance.

Mr Robertshaw resumed duty as Postmaster, &c., &c., on Wednesday evening Mr Daniel left for Christchurch yesterday morning, taking with him pleasing, recollections of his visit to Kaikoura—of which he speaks most enthusiastically. As an officer the people of Kaikoura were favorably impressed with his methods of conducting public business ; he proved as obliging aud courteous as ‘ our own Postmaster.’

The Rangiora Standard says :—The female officer in charge of the local corps of the Salvation Army, Captain Maddock, has just completed a ride of about 220 miles on horseback, viz., to Kaikoura and back, canvassing on behalf of the S.A. Missionary work. Miss Maddock was totally unacquainted with the road before starting, but having a good horse kindly lent her by a local resident, she did the journey without mishap, aud met with much encouragement all along the route.