HANGATIKI.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 11, 4 January 1907, Page 3

HANGATIKI.

The Hon. Gee. Fowlds passed through here en route for the Waitomo Coves, and the settlers took the opportunity of interviewing him on the subject cf a belle r cchcol than the canvas one at present in use. He assured them that their needs would not be neglected. There has been a great influx of tourists to the Caves, and large crowds passing through on the train every day. I noticed a Native lady who fainted on the train. They landed her here, and the method adopted by her friends to bring her round was a revelation to me. She was lying in the hot sun, and I went to suggest a shady spot, when I sr.w them scratch her with a knife and rub rmpewder into the wound. I ■'m r-o-ticnir.g this new cure for faintir.r i.w n c:: c any of your lady resders c r:- in w; nt of a remedy, and if gm-r.i v-dr r:: not at hand, let me point cut 'Avd it is the saltpetre in the gunpowder that has the virtue. The Natives are about to build a large meeting hcuse here on a hill overlooking the railway station. These buildings are a mixed blessing, but a chief does not consider he can display the required amount of dignity unless he has a whare-mataro to lavish hospitality in. Mr Geo. Colville has sold his farm at Matapuru, and Mr Andrew Berrimau has also sold his farm at Waitomo. We are losing two good neighbours. There are many people looking for land and further changes are likely to take place. The Crown section, recently balloted for m Auckland, was drawn by one of three gentlemen who are in company with the intention of experimenting in the cultivation of New Zealand flax. • One of the most felt wants in the, districts is a public pound for herds of ownerless, stray horses infesting the county,, and spreading noxious weeds about. Te Kuiti, as a centre, will, no doubt, erect one before long.