KAWHIA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 169, 1 July 1909, Page 5

KAWHIA.

(Own Correspondent) Tlift weather has been very , boisterous of fate, tremendous seas running on the coast, and in consequence shipping has been greatly delayed. The ».s. Rimu, on her trip from Wanganui to Kawhia experienced very heavy weather in crossing the Kawhia bar. The captain had to have oil bags pot oat to calm the waters. A monster bazaar is contemplated in connection with the Congregational Cboreb, A very successful meeting of ladie* was held recently at the residence of Mr Bucfceridge, the gathering feeing presided over by the Rev. D. B. Aahford. A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs Morgan, St Elmo. Kawhia, the occasion being the birthday of oor local medico. Dr. C. Campbell! Jenkins. Over forty ladies and gentlemen were present, and cards and music were indulged in. A presentation was made by the ladies of Kawhia, to which the Doctor suitably responded. 1 bear that Mr H. H. Pettit proprietor of the Kawhia Settler, has sold out Ids interest to Mr Schnackenburg, of Raglan. Mr Pettit will he greatly misted from oor midst, as he was always an enthusiast in every thing pertaining to sport, socials, etc. He has done much towards the advancement of the district, and we wish btm all tack in bis new sphere. —The Roads.— The roads in oor district are showing their winter coats just now, especially where the new formation has been made, bat after a winter's paddling they sboaJd be more consolidated. Oar .« County Council should posh and try and raifle the loans applied for to metattlht iifaos roads next summer.