HONIKIWI.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 464, 11 May 1912, Page 5

HONIKIWI.

Own Correspondent,

Matters in this district have been exceptionally quiet during the past few weeks, the wet weather having brought everything in the nature of outdoor work, to a standstill. The men employed on the metalling contract broke up camp last week, Mr Rothery having decided that it was useless to expect to do anything more until the weather showed signs of clearing up permanently. They have gone to Otorohanga where he has another contract. In the meantime the -oad will remain as it is which is very unsatisfactory to the settlers of the district seeing the time they have waited for a proper metalled road. The worst part, however, has been completed and this is a wonderful improvement on the old state of affairs. Feed is still plentiful in most parts, and stock are in good condition for the winter.

In some parts farmers are behind hand with their grass sowing. The weather up to the present has prevented the ground being worked up, but during the past week, aided by the fine weather, operations are being pushed on very rapidly. Bush felling has been started in some parts, but owing to the faiurs to burn during the season many farmers will not be having any further bush down this winter.

A dance was held in the school last Saturday night in return for the one given by the employees of Mr Rothery to the residents of the district some little time ago. Owing to the inclement weather it was not the success that it was hoped it would be. However, much praise is due to Mrs Mankelow and the other ladies for the. amount of time and truoble they gave to get the affairs up. Local members of the Territorial force are looking forward very anxiously for the camp to be held at Rotorua during this month. They have made a great improvement during the last few months and should acquit themselves very well in the I cam P-