HONIKIWI.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 415, 18 November 1911, Page 5

HONIKIWI.

Own Correspondent

The weather for the past few weeks hag been the worst we have yet experienced for the year. Must of the rivers and small streams are running very high, and the roads are in a very bad state, so bad are they that the metalling operations at present being carried on in the district are practically at a standstill. The contractors had' just finished one day's carting when" the rain set in, thus preventing the drays from getting on the roads again for the present. Grass is now plentiful in all parts of the district. The surface sowings have come away in a very satisfactory manner, and stock are now rapidly fattening. The cold weather at present is net very benefiical to the young lambs, but they appear to be thriving as well as can be expected under the unfavourable conditions. Mr Wilson, the official Opposition candidate for this electorate, delivered a political address in the schoolroom last week, Mr Carter being in the chair. The speaker followed the lines of his previous speeches in other parts of the electorate, and received a good hearing. Mr Wilson spoke in a very convincing manner, and easily showed that he had a line grip of the subjects under discussion.

A serious accident occurred in the bush a week ago, a young Maori being dangerously injured. H°- was attended to in a very capable manner by Mr A. McMennemin, of this district, and then conveyed to the Hamilton Hopaital where he is progressing favourably.

A very enjoyable dance was held in the school on the 4th inst., about 30 people being present. Dancing interspersed with musical item 3 was kept up till 12 o'clock, when all departed for their homes after a very enjoyable evening. Mr Potter again acted as M.C. during the evening. Next month a long night will be held, after which the school will be closed for the Christmas holidays.