Local and General.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 300, 8 March 1907, Page 2

Local and General.

Spray, spray again, and still epray your potato plants wiih Sharland’s Potato Blight Extebmihatob. It may be a little trouble, bat Mi will pay yon when you come to dig yoar cropa.* Mr Holmes, the engineer of the s.s. Rothesay, wishes us to correct ths report published last issue that he intended leaving the boat. We regret haying been in error, but thought that our informant was reliable.

Mr R. Lamb, a Sydney tiroh**r raer chant, recently visited th; White Sawmill at Oparou, with a view of ob raining timber for export. We learn that a large order has been placed with the local mill.

A spray in time saves not nine, buf many times nine, if it be potato plants you spray, and the solution Sharland's Potato Blight Exterminator,*

We belieye that the Minister of Marine has notified a resident of Marokopa, in connection with the request that a portion of the Kawhia Harbour Endowment should be set aside for the Marokopa River, that special leg is lation would be necessary next session.

Mrs Hamilton's tender has been accepted for the estate of Mr Eagle D'Arcy Hamilton. That gentleman hrs been appointed manager, and in an advertisement on our front page notifies that a dale of the stock will be held to commence on Monday, 18th inst.

Make sore of gathering your potato crops by spraying the plants with Shabland’s Potato Blight Exterminator. It is the eurest safeguard you can have against blight. Whilst working unloading the Kia Ora on Wednesday Mr Arapo Edwards had his hand severely crashed, necessitating medical attendance. Mr A. Ward is also under Dr Jenkins' care, having cut the top off one of his fingers through it coming into contact with the circular saw at the White Star Company's mill. In a letter to n Kawhia resident Mr F. W. Lang, M.H.R., says:—“l should very much like to have a chat with my old Kawhia friends, but I am afraid that 1 shall not be able to get over this summer as my time is so fully taken up now. I shall be glad at any time to do everything in my power to assist your member in furthering the interests of your district." £5O in prizes makes .the largest paize lie) offered in Australasia for photographic competition. Such is the amount to be presented by “ The Weekly Press ’’ as prizes in its photographic oompotition, which is open to amateur and professional photographers. Full details of the competition are given in our popular contemporary The Weekly Press." Persona who require a first-class piano on very easy terms are advised to read the new advertisement of the Loudon and Berlin Piano Co. on our back page.* At the Raglan Police Court on Tuesday the case of M. Galvan v. Pouwharetapu, claim JB7 4s 91 for goods supplied, was heard. This case bad been transferred from Kawhia, to allow of an KKaminaiioa of the bonks, defendant having stated that he paid £2 into the Raglan Court subsequent to receiving a judgment summons. No record of such i payment being found, the Court adjourned the case back to Kawhia. . Mr J. E. Scott returned from Raglan by thq Kia Ora on Tuesday, after having completed the timber work for the Opoturu bridge. Mr Scott brought with him a large quantity of bridge material, which will be used in the erection of the Oparau, Awaroa and Marokopa bridges, he having beeh instructed to carry out these works, A soew with the balance of the material is expected at the end of the month. Hurrah I - ■

Seven years experience has proved* every claim made for Shabland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. In all that time not one egg has been lost when directions have been carried out. It simply cannot fail. *One pint bottle preserves seven dozen eggs. See that the name is on the laoel.*

For some time past there have been many enquiries made for views of this district, which could not be secured. We are pleased to note that this want no longer exists, for Mr V. Jackson has just issued a book of beauty spots of the neighbourhood of Kawhia, which can be purchased at this office for the nominal sum of 8?, posted 8s Bd. The book is quarto size, containing 28 lovely views besides a splendid panoramic view of Kawhia, the whole being printed on high-olass paper and neatly bound. As a prentation to friends abroad the work cannot be surpassed. As the edition is limited early application is necessary.

On Wednesday evening last an enjoyr able progressive euchre party was held at Mrs Newton's residence, Kawhia, about 25 guests attending. During the early part of the evening several splendid musical items were rendered by Mrs Jourdain, MJessrs Baggstrom, Blacklock, Jourdain and Dr C; Campbell Jenkins,'Miss Elsie Rout ably officiating accompanist. Play commenced at 9 p.m., and finished at 11, when it was found that Miss Newton had scored the most games amongst the ladies, Mr Baggstrom being in a similar position amongst the gentlemen. The “booby” prizes fell to Mrs Jourdain and Mr Hamilton. Each lucky prizewinner was rewarded with a handsome souvenir of the occasionA sumptuous supper was handed round bout 11.80, and the company dispersed before midnight, the opinion being unanimous that the evening was one of the most pleasant that had ever been held in Kawhia. SMOKERS.—A first-class tobacco is DERBY FLAKE OUT in the new TWO OUIWE TINS.

Don't forget that good printing can be done at the Settler Offioa. The launch belonging to the Marokopa Milling 00. has reached the river. It is intended to sun twice a week between the heads and Mr * Haylock’s, particulars of which will be advertised later. On Saturday last there was launched at Waiharakeke s new pontoon, to the order of Mr Walter Morgan. The craft, which is 27ft. long and 14ft. wide, reflects groat credit on the builder, Mr N. Neilson.

You have soaktd your seed in Shakland's Potato Blight Exterminator and your plants are now looking well. Keep them well by spraying with the same solution.*

Something unusual was witnessed in Kawhia on Saturday night last, when two members of the Auckland Central Mission held an open air religious service in Jervois street, being attentively listened to by a good number of residents.

It has been decided to proceed with ■ the erection of a Public Hall at Te Rau-a-moa, on a site presented by Mr . Le Prou. The following committee . has been elected : Messrs James ( Noonan (chairman), T. Allcock, J. j Randall, E. Le Prou, J. Shaw, J. , Ormsby and W. Parkinson. i Wednesday last wai a busy day at i the Kawhia wharf, three steamers uni loading that day. About 8 a.m. the Muri tai arrived from Wanganui with , sheep, in the afternoon the Kia Ora , came from Onehunga with another , big cargo, whilst about 8 pm. the t Rothesay arrived from Marokopa and Harihari with a full cargo of fl tx and low.

The little steamer Rothesay is proving her usefulness and quite a boon to settlers down the coast. She visited Haribari and Marokopa during the last two days, on each occasion returning laden with flax and tow, which was stacked high up on deck. One person's remarks were : “ She looks like a haystack; the only place they have not put flax is down the funnel!" Pedestrians and others are requested to note the programme of the sports to be held at Kawhia on Saturday, March 28rd. Mr Taui Wetere is running the meeting, and undoubtedly he will have a successful gathering, as he has not only provided a first-class programme, but has also exercised every care in bringing it undei; the notica of the public by requisitioning the facilities at his command.

At Kawhia on Tuesday (before Messrs F. Oowern and W, J. Smith, J’s.P.), John Bennett was charged with carnally knowing a girl under the age of 12. Accused, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial at the Auckland Supreme Court on May Ist. Bail was allowed in two sureties of £2OO each and own recognizance of £BOO. The bondsmen were ingSheep continue to be brought into this district in large numbers, and the increase in our flocks must be great. On Wednesday last .the s.s. Muritai arrived from Wanganui with 448, be longing to Messrs Turner and Brandon and Mr Anderson, of Awaroa, whilst the (Friday) morning about 500 were landed from the Kia Ora at Lemon Point, for Messrs Thomas Bros., of Kinohaku. During the week the township has been very busy, a large number of natives being noticeable. The reason was that King Mabutu (accompanied by a large number of followers) was paying one of his periodical visits. The object of the trip was to discuss the date for the big meeting at Waaihi, where 5000 natives are expected to assemble to discuss the land question and the advisability of sending delegates to England to place the matter before King Edward. The travelling public of the Kawhia and Raglan districts will no doubt regret to hear that Mr George Bout, who has occupied the position of steward of the s.s. Kia Ora for the past 12 months or so, has been transferred to a boat running out of Auckland. During his connection with thia run Mr Rout has made a large number of staunch friends, who feel his removal keenly. Kind, considerate and very attentive, Mr Rout was an ideal man for the position be occupied, and was also highly thought of by bis ship mates. May good luck follow him. Kia Ora, George. After a holiday of a couple of months, Mr. J. A. Johnson, son of the proprietor of Spring Park, Essendon, left Essendon for New Zealand on Tuesday of last week. Mr Johnson, some three years ago , was attracted to New Zealand, and there selected a large area of first-class land at a place about 20 miles from the coast, in the King country, in the North Island. The land was in a wild state, and by dint of hard work and at much privation, Mr Johnson gradually cleared around the spot where he pitched his camp, and at the time of his leaving for the holiday had the satisfaction of seeing about 200 acres of the .1000 or so selected cleared and under grass; and he has now a fair number of stock on the property. Mr Johnson has become quite an authority on the Maoris and their customs, as his land is right in the heart of the Maori country,and his constant contact with them has resulted in his acquiring a very-good knowledge of the native language,—Essendoa (Vic.) Guardian.

Thousands of pounds are yearly saved to the poultry keepers of this Province by the use of Sharland's Moa Brand Egg Preservative. It makes eggs bring in Is 2d to Is 4d per dozen instead of 6d to Bd. One gallon preserves 80 dozen eggs. See that the correct name is on the label.* SMOKERS. DERBY Tobacco in the new TWO OUNCE TINS is a delightful smoke—4s MILD, but does not bam the tongue. Try it.