COUNTRY NEWS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 372, 24 June 1911, Page 5

COUNTRY NEWS.

Own Correspondents. Kae&ea. Your late correspondent from Kaeaea made a good start, but so far we' have not seen any start made with the buildings projected. The hall is the only building on the Paro road which is making any headway. There was only one tender for the erection of it, so the Committee decided to let it to Mr Read, and they are now only waiting the sanction of the Commissioner of Crown Lands to make a start. The vocal powers of Kaeaea made a demonstration at Waitewhena at a surprise Darty accorded to Mrs and Mr Hearn last week. A very enjoyable evening was spent, with songs and recitations. I have heard rumours going round that several bachelors intend to follow Mr Hearn's lead, atad get out of paying the proposed tax. We have had some very severe frosts here this last week, which have checked the growth of the grass, but I do not think there is any fear of scarcity of feed. The Aria Dairy Company has now all the machinery on hand. The cool room is up, and a start will soon be made with the placing of the machin-. ery. I understand the manager at Pid Pio is going to superintend the arrangements, but the company's own manager will be there to give a hand, and see that everything is put in a position to best suit himself. Several milking plants are being installed for the approaching season, and I believe there will be quite 600 cows milked for the first year. Otorohangft. Special Coronation services were held in St. Bride's Church, Otorohanag, on Thursday, June 22. Mr Piggot was the officiating clergyman. The attendance was not as good as anticipated, undoubtedly owing to the inclement weather. Great sympathy is felt with Mr H.. Burnand in the loss of his venerable mother. The deceased was 82 years of age, and until the last few weeks was most regular in her attendance at church, and was often to be seen walking down from her son's residence . to the township. A couple of weeks back, the old lady contracted a severe cold and had to have medical advice. Dr Reekie was called in and did all in his power to alleviate her sufferings, but Mm Handyside slowly Bank and

passed away to her last home on Toesday morning about 4 o'clock. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E. S. Wayne performing the last rites. The many friends of deceased followed the sad procession, and the mill employees also turned out to show their respect. Mr H. Burnand, Mis 9 Handyside, Mr Handyside, and Miss Burnand were the chief mourners.