MAROKOPA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 489, 7 August 1912, Page 3

MAROKOPA.

Own Correspondent. The weather for the yiast week has been decidedly better than that experienced for some time. It has been quite spring lil?e and the willows and other desidioua trees and plants are once more showing signs of a renewal qf life for another term. The Maoris in the locality predict an early spring. Lambing has commenced in various carts to a certain degree. In another week or ten days it is anticipated there will be a large number of arrivals.

The annual meeting of the Marokopa Co-operative Dairy Co. will be held at the factory "on Tuesday, August 20th, when the directors will present their annual report and balance-sheet for the year ending May, 1912. The balance-sheet showg a profit of £B6 2s 2d for the first years' working, and the tolal amount received for butter £2012 2s lid. The Public Works Department have forwarded a large number of ferroconcrete pipes for culverting purposes during the last month. They are principally for use on the Marokopa Valley road and will be a decided improvement on the wooden ones. Large areas of bush are being felled throughput the district. Mr Qeo, Riddle is having 600 aeres felled at Hari Hari, whilst Messrs Hewitt and Forbes are having about 400 acres each felled. Several smaller areas are being cut in various parts. It is anticipated that the dairying seascn wi'l commence much earlier than last year, %nd it is probable that a sfart will be made about the middle of September. Settlers are busy preparing for th« forthcoming season.

The annual picnic in connection with.the celebration of the opening of the factory will be probably held about September 2nd. In response to invitations a large number of residents assembled at Mr C. Haylock's to celebrate the 21st birthday of Miss Mary and Mr Ernest Haylock. Dancing and various games were indulged in until an- early hour and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Mr E. G. Stanley in a few well chosen words on behalf of those present extended hearty congratulations to both on having obtained their majority and also thanked Mr and Mrs Haylock and family for their hind invitation. Mr Haylock, in reply, expressed his appreciation of the kind remarks and his pleasure ac the large number that had responded to the invitation. Miss Mary and Mr Ernest Haylock received congratulatory messages and valuable presents. C. Haylock left for Wellington at. the commencement of last week in connection with the railway deputation and other matters affecting the district. He was accompanied by Miss Mary Haylock.

Mr Geo. Riddle, the erstwhile farmer and landowner, who owns the Hari Hari estate is at present ing the district arid is accompanied by his son Mr J. Ridde. ■ - The local milling company*'-Messrs Bell Bros, and Ross, have l?.rge Orders on hand for local requirements, and it is anticipated that building will be fairly brisk during the summer.