Local and General.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 252, 30 March 1906, Page 2

Local and General.

Over 250 piotoral post cards to choose from at this office. Attention is directed to Mr Dance's altered advertisement in this issue. Persons who require a first-class piano on very easy terms are advised to read the new advertisement of the London and Berlin Piano Go. on our back page.* Mr and Mrs T. B. Hill, of Riglan, who are both well known in Kawhia, were the recepients of numerous canuratstations on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage last week, and their relatives co-op erated in making each of them a handsome present as a souvenir of their golden wedding. Though getting up io years, both Mr and Mrs Hill enjoy thoroughly good health, •nd there is every reason to hope tha‘ the wish of all that know them wijl be realised - that they may be spared 'o turn the golden into a diamond wedding. At the last meeting of the County Council, a letter was rend from the Kawhia County Council, enulosing a resolution passed by tbe Council in reference to tbe proposal of the Raglan County Council as to the north boundary : “ That this Canned will favourably consider any petition that may be formulated by the settlers interested in the area |me tri lotted', at the sanjo time this I council would be ugreenblo'to meet a i deputation from the Raglan County Council at Kawhia to consider the matter ou a date to be arranged."—ll was resolved to propose to the Kawhia C uuty G<»uocjl that £25 per annum bo contributed for the QigtanWiiipa road, and £25 to tho RiglanAotei road during the term of the present CoQUttil’s existence. A nice collection pf post capds, comic and views of New Zealand, have just been secured from Auckland, •nd are now OU Mie tbe office,

Don’t forget that good printing can be done at the Settles Office. One by one the old land marks of Kawhia are disappearing, the latest to be removed being the pine tree at the rear of Mr Coe’s, which is supposed to be over half-a century old. The tree was felled on account of it being on the street, the construction of which is now being proceeded with. Mr Vernon Jackson, tho local photographer, visited the Ngarnawahia Regatta on the 17th and took some excellent views of ’he events in progress, which he has reproduced ou post cards. Besides these ho secured a couple of snaps of the wood chopping at Kinohaku, erud also a panora mio view of fKawhia. All these are on sale at the Settler Office. Since the formation of the new tennis club, embracing members of both the old clubs, local enthusiasts in tho gams are leaving no stone noturned to make the club a success. Wi h the objset of increasing tbe funds a concert and dance will be hold on Easter Monday nigM* A® the committee arc endeavouring to make the affair a big suceess, wp hope that ’’•e public will extend liberal pktrou- ~ \ ‘ - ! The trustees of the Kawhia Public Cemetery have drawn; up bye4aws, which have been forwarded to the Colonial Secretary to confirm and Gazette. When this is done the Irrtetees hope to fence and otherwise dettf with their trust, as ut present they are unable to do so. The bye-laws and regulations closely follow those of Rigtan and Hamilton, so that we may hear cf something practicable being done in the near future.

Many enquiries have been made recently of us to when the construction of the telephone around the harbour is’to be commenced, the majority of those asking drawing attention to the fact that it was promised "as soon as possible" some months ago. We know not, but hope very soon. It is reported that telephones have been received at tbe post offices round the harbour, so it is only natural to think that the line will ba erected shortly. To hurry matters along we would ask our member to suggest’ to tbe authorities that the work be proceeded with immediately.

Mr G. H. Mackeozie sends us the following from Waitara.-—“I had Io stay here al! day (15th), so took the opportunity of interviewing theN.SS. Co.'s agen and telling him to lower his freights or quit. I find we oan get the Tainui (a splendid sea boat) to take our goods at reduced freights, if we guarantee that we g’ve her tbe back loading. Re Marakopa settlers and a boat: There are two for sale h»-re, viz , Queen of Beauty, 11 knots, £BOO, 26 tons burden ; Kotai, 8 knots, £450, 10 tons burden. Both are owned by Air J. Williamson, storekeeper, Waitara, and are suitable ; the former coat £2OOO, and does from Waitara to Kawhii in six hours at three-quarter speed. Another boat to Kawhia would be a saving, and the Taiuui is a better boat than the Kia Ora."

“ To discontinue advertising," says John Wanamaker, the millionaire, “ is like taking down your sign. If you want to do business you must let tbe people know it. Standing advertisements, when frequently changed, are better and cheaper than reading notices. They look more substantial and business-like, and insp ; **e confidence. I would as soon think of doing business without a clerk as without advertising." This is advice which all business men would do well to follow, but it must be borne in mind that tbe advertising medium must be the best obtainable. We can confidently say that in consequence of its large circulation, The Kawhia Settler is one of the best papers t® advertise in.

A meeting of the Pirongia Wast District branch of the Farmers’ Union was held at Oparau on March 24th, when a resolution to the following effect was proposed by Mr O. 8011, seconded by Air J. Crotty, and oarrhd: “That nolice of motion for th® Provincial Conference be forwarded to headquarters to the following effect : That the failure of the Government to recognise that the only important work required of them is the dcvelopra: nt of tho resources of tho country by constructing roads through productive country, and by securing native lands for setj.le.nenL makes it inenmbeut upon tbe Farmers' Union, to, at present, apply most of its energy fo the forwarding of this work." The resolution is to be submitted for confirmation or withdrawal to the annual meeting, which will be held at Oparau on April 7th. Tho bei-vy gale predicted to strike this district ou the 15th. did not arrive on tbe expected date, and, strange to say, on all Jsides, keen disappointment was expressed. Captain Edwin, however, was only a cog pie of days oat, as it occurred on Saturday, aud was recognised as about the worst gale ever experienced hero, but, for tunately no serious damage is reported. The tide, too, was a particularly high one, and was responsible for washout® on tbe footpaths near iho post office and Air Mason’s office The launches ceased running, Mr W. Morgan having to stay at Te Maika all night on bjs return from Kinohaku, making the first time that he has indeed a mail in four years. In the night the launch dragged anchor, nud was next morning found in cJm water the anchor having become c.tight in r rock ou the Te Maika reef. Two young lady visitors from Wangtnui t (Misses Drew and Brandon) who were being rowud from Awaroa hid a very unpleasant time and arrived with the boat half full of water, the wind aud sei. being so strong that the joqrpey qccupied over five hours, notwith sending that the pullers (Messrs V. M. Girdle and are strong ptirjmeo.