HONIKIWI.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 405, 18 October 1911, Page 7

HONIKIWI.

(Own Correspondent.)

Signs of spr:ng are now apparent throughout ail parts of he district. The grass is now coming away in grand style and feed i 3 abundant in most parts. Farmers have been very busy with the lan.bs during the past two weeks, but most of them have finished. The weather has been excellent lately, but the rain which is falling is needed very badly by most of the settlers.

The roads are in good condition again and should continue so throughout the summer. The contracts for metalling of the roads have been let and the contractors have pitched their camps and started work. Settlers are beginning to think that their many dreams of metalled roads may soon be realised. Next year we should have waggon communication with Otorohanga during the whole twelve months, instead of four as formerly. A very enjoyable social evening was held in the school on Saturday last 6th inst. The building was tastefully decorated by the teacher and his staff of young people. The floor was in firstclass condition and towards the end as, perhaps, too fast for some. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Visitors were present from all parts of the surrounding districts, and these, together with a large number of local people, made quite a large assembly. With the advent of fine weather we are expecting many of our Otorohanga friends to the next one, which will be held next month. Before the close Mr Budden thanked all those who had gathered together to make the evening a success, and expressed a wish that he would see not only those present next time, but also their friends. Mr Potter acted as M.C. during the evening. Recitations were rendered in an effective manner by Miss A. Budden and Mr H. O'Donnell; Mr Parkinson sang "Kiilarney," Mr Eaies "Davy Jones' Locker," Miss Tika Ropiha also rendered "Bendigo" so well that she had to respond to an encore. Mr Cameron delighted all with a sailors' hornpipe. After the singing of GodSav6 the King, and a various assortment of cheers the company dispersed to their homes after a thoroughly enjoyable night. Measles have been very prevalent in the district, most of the younger generation being down with it. The average of the school which has been keeping up remarkably do well during the winter, has been somewhat seriously affected. However, things are now on the mend and soon normal con ditions will again be established.