Local and General.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 203, 7 April 1905, Page 2

Local and General.

A line of rammer straws to he beared at your own price at HINTON & Hustlbr’s.—Ad vt. The Government have granted n Subsidy nf odd to the KawbiH 'Public Library for the purchase ol new fcooks. Mettsrs Jonathan Ltd. have received a l»ree ayneifitnment of all lines of drapery. If you cannot call send for samples and quotations.—Adtt. The Observer says :— •* That Harry Greemdade i© finding membership of the Auckland Education Board an excellent medium for the spreading of electioneering groand-bait.” Call and see samples and quotations of grass seed, clover, etc. Consignsign men is arriving every three weeks. Order in time to arrive at end present month from Jonathan Ltd.—Advt. We notice that at Kaitaia the local Medical Club has started summoning those members who agreed tn pay subscriptions' and failed to do so. Judgment has b?en givep for the club Tha Rev. R Mitchell announced at the Congregational Church on Sunday last, that the morning service would not he held at Kawhia on Sunday next, as ho had arranged to hold service at Awaroa instead. We learo the Mr Frank Landon’s yacht Unknown, at present on the Kawhia Harbour, is shortly to be shipped to Onehunga, and then sent to Rotorna, where the owner intends to sail her on Lake Rotorua, In reply to a letter from Mr T, D. Hamilton, making application for the admittance of some Kawhia Maoris into St. Stephen’s Auckland, the secretary states that the school is full, so the applications cannot be entertained. Our popular post mistress, Miss Coady, left Kawhia on Thursday for a brief holiday, necessitated through ill-health, which it is to be hoped will prove beneficial. Miss M‘ll wraith willl be in charge of the post office during Miss Coady’s absence. Last week’s Government Gaaietce announces that the following lands have been excepted from the operation of section 117 of the 11 Native Land Act, 1894”:—25 acres of section 1, Kinohaka West No. 1a ; 37 acres of section 2, Kinohaku East No, 2b. The Te Rau-a-moa butter factory closed down for the season, on Saturday last, the result of the Eieason’s operations being far from satisfactory. The non-success is attributable to the prevalence of ragwort and the dry season which has been experienced. We have been requested to draw attention to Mr Hamilton’s advertisement in this issue, asking that books lent by him be returned. He desires us to say that he wishes to bays his books returned very promptly and trusts people will attend to the re-’ quest. THE LONDON AND BERLIN PIANO COMPANY have forwarded to their Kawhia Agent a REVISED CODE of TERMS for payment of Pianos and Organs. All information and specimen instrument on view at the local Agency, Settlor Printing Office. —Adyt. Mr John Watts, who has had charge of the mail coach between Oparau and Te Rau-a-moa, has disposed of bis interests to Mr Boscen, formerly manager of the Te Rau-a-moa butter factory, who made his first trip on Tuesday last. Mr Watts has removed to Pirongia, having purchased from Mr Auburn the line of ooa'bhes running between'Pirongia and Te-Rau-a-moa.

It is more than likely that Kawhia will have a visit from the Commissioner of Grown Lands, the Minister of Public Works, and Mr Massey, Leader of the Opposition, all of whom have been invited to inspect the district and its capabilities-, and also the disadvantages which have to be encountered. The former gentleman will tour the district iu about three weeks’ time.

A serious accident happened bo a Maori at Rao RaC recently. He was fixing up a moving machine, when ho got bis hand in the works, with the result that that member was crushed to a pulp. The sufferer would not havfi medical aid, as he was afraid that the hand would be amputated, and consequently is now iu a bad state, although latest accounts state that the sufferer is improving. The Raglan Chronicle 'says :— *• Mr A. E. Langley’s launch Vera is now regularly running from the Pakoka to the south hide of the Aotea harbour, where the road leaves the mud flflits. The trip down the Pakoka is very enjayable, the scenery being equal to anything there is iu this or the Kawhia district. Travellers should find* this route very convenient when the tide does not suit for journeying by road,”

After occupying the position of district Road Inspector for the past five years, Mr W. J. Worthington, of Pirongia, has been removed to Whangamomona. During his term of office he has paid many visits to the Kawhia district ic his official capacity, and has fnade many friends, who recognise in him a capable and conccientious official, whilst socially ho is much respected by many, who regret his departure keenly. We are pleased to learn that the move means promotion to Mr Worthington, and therefore this will bo a solace for the necessity of having to leave a district where he is so well and favourably known, to make friends in a new locality. He paid his fiaal visit here on Monday last, when very many took advantage of the ocCAiion to wish him well iu his new sphere. Mr, Barrm, of Whaugamoiuona, will take Mr Worthington’s place.

Sheetiog.—Jost to hand a splendid 72in. from Is^d.per yard. Hintom & Hdstler.—-Advt. The fthops Act came into force in Kawhia last Wednesday. The halfholiday is now compulsory and must be strictly observed. During the early p»rt of the week there was a nice fall of rain all over the district, which was greatly needed and appreciated. Mr and Mrs Mann left Kawhia for Gisborne by the s.s. Maritai on Thursday, Mr Mann having decided to commence business at that p'ace. Mr W. M. Howe bis dismantled hie sawmill at Oparau, and the plant is now being removed to Pirongia, where Mr Howe has secured a large area of bash. Now that you have burnt make out your quantities of seed and send order to Jonathan Ltd., Kawhia. They will mix all ready for sowing if required, without farther charge.—Advt. The s.s. Muri tai was advertised io leave Onehuuga on Monday for Raglan and Kawhift, but owing to the bad weather prevailing the Manakan •’} r could not The boat was successful in getting out on Wednesday morning, Striving at Kawhia late the same nighty Mt H. Nelson, of Nelson, Moats and Co., Limited, returned to Wellington on Wednesday from Loudon and Ceylon. During his stay in Ceylon he opened a branch office there for the purpose of baying and shipping teas. Mr Nelson spent some time in the tea-growing districts.—Advt. Just now there are quite a number of residents of Kawhia preparing to leave the place or anxious to do so, but it is quite refreshing to know that some etill have confidence in the township. Mr W. Morgan is eyide”t!y content to remain here, as in this issue he invites tenders for additions to khe old Maori Hall, which he has recently leased. We believe that a start will shortly be made with the formation of the street from the wharf to the post office, the owner of a shop which is built on the street having received notice to remove the building. The Government also intend patting in a pipe culvert on the road near Mr Hamilton’s store, the pipe* being on the ground. This is the firat Government work that has been done in Kawhia for years, and tbe fact has naturally caused comment. The Te Mata School Picnic held on Friday last, proved a brilliant success, the attendance being estimated at 400, many of whom were Kawhia residents. The chief feature of the day was the playing of the Kawhia Brass Band, which bad been specially engaged, the music being splendidly rendered and highly appreciated. Mr Esau Pretty gave an exhibition of wood-chopping, it being reported that he cut an 18in. hinau block in Imin. 20sec, The Kawhia.visitors were highly pleased with the hospitable manner in which they were treated,, Mr P. C. Rose, of Kiritebere, made a suggestion to Mr Lang, during his recent visit to Kawhia, which should be taken up by the Government and would, we believe, prove of great assistance in the eradication of noxious weeds. The suggestion was that the phamplets dealing with the matter should be printed in Maori as well as English, Mr Rose pointing out that many natiyes would endeavour to check the spread of weeds if they only knew how to, and the way uo impart the knowledge to them would be to print the neoessa y information iu their own language. Mr Lang admitted that the proposal was a good one, and in a letter to us states that he has forwarded it on to the authorities, and thinks that it will be given offset to. If so, a supply of treatises will be sent to Mr Rose and the Sbttleb Office, and will be obtainable by any natives interested.

We shall be pleased to procure seed from any firm on a small commission. —Hinton & Hustlbr.—Advt.