Te Rau-a-moa.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 296, 8 February 1907, Page 2

Te Rau-a-moa.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) On® of oar settlers (Mr J, Noonan) has just re turned from a trip to the Exhibition, of which ha speaks very highly, Whilst in Christchurch Mr Noonan had an interview with the Hon. R. M'Nab, Minister for Lands, and enlightened that gentleman very considerably as to the conditions under which settlers in this district are existing. The Minister expressed surprise and promised to “look into the matter." Anonymous post cards are flying about here, causing amusement to tame and annoyance to others, I notice Mr Fivey is having additions petto his dwelling. The road between the Ferry and here is being repaired, and Mt John Morgan is to be complemented upon the thoroughness of his work. Likaths other places around the Kawhia Harbour the co-operative labour here has been discontinued. No reason is given. I imagine that is our share towards the surplus. For some time past wo have been inconvenienced whenever any social function has been held here for the want of a suitable building, and E am glad to say that thia is likely to be remedied. Mr Le Frau has presented a quarter of an -ore as a site for a hall, and 1 hope to shoridy be able to announce that a start has been made with the building. The threatened ejecti< n of settlers by King Bag wort is not to take place—thanks to General Kia and his army of sheep. Our factory is still going strong, and the supply is keeping up well,

SPORTS GATHERING - Sportsi gatherings seem to be very psevalent at the various places around the Ka> whia harbour, and our raddenu did not see why we Baould be behind our neighbours Accordingly a meeting cf enthusiasts was arranged, and as a result thereof a pwmio and sports was decided on. The date cnoeen was Saturday, February 2nd, when a farm number of people assembled in Mr CoeV paddock, visitors being present, from Pi;, rongia, Kawhia, Op&rau uhd all the places ‘ surrounding the settlement. The ladies provided a nice lunch, whi h was partaken of iu a marquee, the sterner sex being charged Is 6d, whilst the ladies were ab lowed to partake of the meal free. Beaid e doing the work and supplying the luncheon the Tadics also gave 5s each towards the fuuds—altogether a handsome donation. The Officials worked hard all day, and the Coe family deserve praise for their energy, Messrs Pandall, Douglas and ,Ls Prou gave satisfaction as judges, Messrs T. Parkinson and W. Howe as handicappers, Mr Bowe as starter, and Mr Honors as secretary. Ab'nt £l3 w given away in prizes, besides toys, etc., for tbs clritaron*» events (which were managed by Mosers J, Easy, Coe, sr., and Randall). The principal events resulted as follows Married Ladic / Race—Mrs Coe and Gray dead heat. ■ Bun off— Mrs <’oe. Standing Chop, 18in. block.—J Noonan scr, 1, H. Coe, lOsecs, 3, Dealer 45secs, 8. Young Ladies* Race—Miss A. Armstrong 1, Miss Armstrong 2. Maiden Chop—W. Shaw 1, T. Parkinsen 2 Underhand Chop—W. Lorens 1, Ra gi a Wrestling—llta Wetere and Dader divided. A private match between Mowatt and Wetere resulted in a win for the Turmer, after a very exciting contest. Th 3 festivities were continued in the evening, when a dance was held iu the school. The event was not very enjoyable, owing to the large number pre.ent and tbe limited floor space. Music was supplied by many present, whilst songs, step danosa, eto., were also rendered.