HONIKIWI.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 27, 26 April 1907, Page 3

HONIKIWI.

Strange are the ways of the powers *-■ that be. In my last notes I reported the meeting of householders, at which ' it had been decided to build a school at the settlers' expense, after beincc advised by the Board that in the event of them doing so, a teacher and fittings for the same, would be supplied. After ten acres had been granted as a site, by the Land Commissioner, and the timber was on the ground, a letter was received from the Board saying that, in their opinion, a school was not necessary at present. Several members of the Board, when interviewed, are strongly in favour of erecting schools (at the Board's, not private, expense) in all outlying districts. Who, then, is responsible for this injustice to the children of pioneer settlers ? The season has been a splendid one for feed, enough rain to keep grass growing and still enable farmers to get good burns, which are already showing a fine tinge of green. Several good drafts of lambs have been taken to the Waikato, and the prices obtained speak well for the capabilities of the district. The holdings are too new and too large to successfully run a dairy factory at present, but the returns of two or three of those milking, have been very satisfactory this season. Sometime ago a meeting of farmers was held at Otorohanga, and, amongst other matters, the advisability of procuring the services of a medical man was spoken of, and a subscription list started. Since then the matter seems to have fallen through. Wake up, Otorohanga, or you will be left behind !