Mangapeehi.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 339, 22 February 1911, Page 5

Mangapeehi.

Our townhip, which wore the air of a "deserted village" during the holidays, has now settled down to the monotony of hard work in earnest once more. Both the mills are working full time, and'an average of 25,000 feet of timber is daily being railed away north and south. The air for the past week has been so thickly impregnated with smoke that it was impossible to discern objects at n distance of -100 yards. The sun has daily appeared as a disc of copper, that can bo gazed at without any discomfort to the eyes, Local settlers are well satisfied with their burns. The prolonged spell of dry weather is proving a source of discomfort to those relying upon tanks for their water supply, Seekers after fresh springs are many, but not proportionately successful, there being only two good springs in the township that have survived the drought. Our new Post Office building is now ncaring completion, and will be in use in the course of a few days, The separating of this department from the store will be most satisfactory to store employes and customers. Tennis playing is now in full swing, and the locai court presents an animated appearance every evening. Many new players have joined, and we are coming on apace. We should like a visit from To Kuiti players, if thev could find it practicable, A team 'from Manunui will try conclusions with us on Saturday next, The local school has resumed for a new' year's work, with a largely increased roil number. With a roll of 74. and a daily average of US, the accommodation of the building (which was originally built for GO children) is being taxed. We are pleased to note that both our candidates for the Standard VI. examination this year succeeded in passing, one for proficiency, and the other for competency,