MAIHIHI.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 447, 13 March 1912, Page 6

MAIHIHI.

Own Correspondent. The weather in thia district is anything but seasonable. Some of the settlers are in a plight, being late in cutting their clover for hay. Some have their stacks half built, while others are waiting to put the top on, and if the rain doesn'tceaaa the whole lot will be spoilt, which will mean a great loss for feeding cattle in the winter. Settlers are anxiously awaiting the decision of the Minister of Lands with respect tn the supply of dairy cattle. It seems strange that when the late Mr Armstrong, of Taranaki recommended the supply of cattle to the Mapara and Tangitu settlers they received them within six weeks. We are still waiting. Grass is very aoundant and most of the settlers are busy fencing and sowing autumn grass and turnips. As an indication of the splendid soil we have in this district it hardly matters what kind of seed you sow it seema to grow abundantly. It is the same with almost any kind of fruit tree, On March Ist, the bachelors., to show their appreciation of the married folks of Rangiatea and Maihihi gave a ball in the Mangaoronga public school, and it achieved ill expectations. The hall was beautifully decorated with nikau palms and ferns, illuminated here and there with candles which had a splendid effect. Credit is due to the committee for the energy and skill displayed. Messrs G. Scott, D. Sircombe, G. Nicholls, G. Keating (chairman), and H. B. Abercombie (hon. sec.) all did good work. The music was supplied by Mrs S. D. Cniles and Mr Frank Corboy, and Mr B. Lurman filled the position of M.C. in a capable manner. The Maoris joined and gave a haka and cake walk afterwards. Mr D. Onusby thanked the settlers for their kindness and good will shown towards them since being resident in the district. The feature of the evening was the Leap Year waltz which was confined to the single folks. Songs were mingled with dancing, being rendered by Mrs W. Hoskings, Misses J. Desmond, D. Sircombe and Messrs H. Lowe and S. D. Chiles. After supper, which was most tastefully arranged, Messrs J. Armstrong and Chiles returned thanks on behalf of the married settlers and visitors. Mr J. Keating responded, thanking everyone who had assisted to bring the ball to such a successful issue, special mention being made of Misses Sircombe and Nicolls who so ably assisted in arranging the supper. As the hours rolled on the married settlers drifted homewards leaving the young folks, who kept the dance going till daylight. Thus ended one of the most successful functions ever held in the district.