THE Kawhia Settler. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1907, Local and General.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 313, 24 May 1907, Page 2

THE Kawhia Settler. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1907, Local and General.

Don’t forget that good printing can be done at the Settler Office. Mr J, K. Newton had added some more properties to the list advertised ob our third page. SMOKERS, PLEASE NOTE.— Tbe famous DERBY Tobacco is now sold in TWO OUNCE TINS, FLAKE CUT. Try it. Captain Roberta, of tbe s.s. Rothesay, baa leased the hoaso belonging to the Hon. W. W. M’Cardlf, for a term of 12 months. Mrs Roberta arrived by tbe Kia Ora on Tuesday, We learn that Mr J. Neilson has disposed of bis section, on the Awaroa River, to ‘Mr Greer. Mr Williams bat purchased Mr Jourdain’s }-acre i-ectioo in ihe To Puru Native Townebip. Attention ip directed to the full lit-t uf furniture, etc., on our third page, to be offered for anlo by Mr A. R. Inughy, at Kawhia, on June Blh. on Huootinl of the Hou. W. W. M‘Cardlr, M.L.C.

Quite a largo number of residents of this district took advantage of the cheap steamer excursion tn Auckland, in connection with the winter show. We think the trip up must have been rather rough. SMOKERS PLEASE NOTE. A rush <>n it, WhM ? DERBY Tobacco, FLAKE OUT, in TWO OUNCE TINS. All tobacconists. In addition to (he buildings mentioned io oar last issue, it. should also be mentioned that Mr T. O. Turnbull is building a post. office and store at Kinohaku. Mrs W. Morgan is also making atraiigemeuts to have addi* tiuus made to her residence at Kawhia

Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. It is probable that Pariiarueut will bo called together for the despatch of bmsiness on Thursday,27th Jane.

We learn on good authority that Mr W. T. Jennings was strongly urgeff to contest the Taranaki seat bat declined.

Tbe ne» profit in connection with tbe New Zealand oor of the Besses o’-th’ Barn Band i** -tatedl to amount ’<> over £lO.OOO. We are pleased to ’state that Mr E. C Falwasser returned to Kawhia by the a.?. Kia Ora on Tuesday, very much improved in health. Persons who require a first-class piano ou very easy forms are advised to read the new advertisement of the Loudon and Berlin Piano Co. ou oar hack page.*

At the Auckland Supreme Court to be held next week, J. bn Bennett, of Kiritehere, will stand his trial on a charge of carnally knowing a Maori girl under the age of 12.

The local aattaw returned from tbe meeting at Waalai (Huntly) during the week. They state that the gv Bering was kapai, and predict that will be productive of much good. It is said that it will take »ix months to compile u complete record of the native lands of the colony. When this is accomplished the real work of tbe Commission will commence.

A RUSH ON IT. -What ? DEBBY tobacco in tbe new TWO OUNCE TINS. It’s splendid An enormous yield of potatoes has just been taken from three quarters of an acre of Mr John Taylor’s property, Mataura (says the “Ensign”'). From that area 220 well filled sacks of Up-to-Dates have boon dug. This aver-} ages at the rate of 26 tons 19owt per acre.

A Kumeroa settler, in the course of a letter to tbe Woodville {paper, in reference to the disadvantages under which tbe settlers in hie district labour, requests them to stand shoulder to shoulder, “and not be like figure herds stuffed with straw to bo jostled from pillar to poat |( or like dumb dogs to be trod upon.”

A Marokopa correspondent writes: —“ A football match, which is arousing great interest, is to take place at Marokopa Heads on Saturday next, between teams ’chosen by Mr Harry Randall and Mrs Willison. Men are coming in from miles round, and heavy wagering is being indulged in. Mrs Willison's team is at present slightly the better favourite.” By advertisement, Mr H. Armstrong convenes a meeting of Oparau settlers for Saturday Juno Ist at 2 p.m. The object thereof is to sign the papers re the loans, and aW discuss other matters. It is thought in'some quarters that the gathering will he decidedly lively, but we opinion. We’trust'that all' rotepayera of tbe Oparau district will attend. SMOKERS.—»A first-class tobacco is DERBY FLAKE CUT in the new TWO OUNCE TINS.

la England the hiw is no ireepedter. of persons—only personages ! Two outcasts, sick and hungry, broke a window so as tO lo goal, T*bey got there—five yasts each. ajL'tocibty woman, who, wbilcunder the influence of absinthe, flogged a kitchen maid eo tbe bare back with a wire toasting fork until she fainted, was fined £5 Same day, same court, same magistrate.

A conference is bemg arranged between the Minister for Public Works and representatives of the Waitomo, Kawhia, and Raglan County Councils. The meeting is to take place at Te Kuiti daring this month, and it is hoped beneficial results will foßbw. Tbe present state of backblock roads and the difficulties experienced in obtaining loans by local bodice are to be brought forward. One' of the chief difficulties is the existence 'of large areas of native lands iu the counties mentioned, and this matter will alio be discussed. SMOKERS READ THUS. The good thing at last! DERBY Tobacco, FLAKE CUT, in TWOOUNCE TINS. Try it. The figures of the polling in connection with the Taranaki seat are significant as showing the feelling of country settlors with regard to the Government’s land proposals. Taking the votes of the whole of the elec* torate, bat eliminating those polled iu New Plymouth, Mr Okey gained a majority of no tees than 676'Over' Mr Dockrill. Adding Mr M&lone’u country votes to Mr Docktilfs, Mr Okey still has a majority of 408. These figures should be of spiedtal interest to sapporters of the Land Bill.

Ever since tennis we? started in Kawbia tbe ball under the auspices of tbe club hag proved to be one of the social successes of the season, and that held in Scott’s Hall oh Friday evening last was no exception, to ths rule. There were about 4X) boil pies' present, who spent a very enjoyable time, the boor being in splendid order. For tbe occasion the stage had been removed, the improvement being very noticeable. Tbe decorations were appropriate, consisting of nets and racquets. Mrs Chase, Miss Stevecis, Dr C. Campbell Jenkins and Master R. M'Oartby provided the music, Mr E. D’Arcy Hamilton officiating as M.C. Mp Turrell provided most of the refreshments, tbe ladies supplying fruit salid, etc. Dancing wan continued un*it about 1 a.m. Credit is due to the la 1y members of the club for the energetic manner in which they worked, the name remarks applying to Messrs M'Cartby and Hamilton. SMOKERS, ATTENTION PLEASE. —The best of all smokes is DERBY OUNCE FLAKE CUT in TWO TINS.

For Childrens Hacking Cough at night Woods’ Great Peppermint Care. Is 6d & 2s 6d. It is gazetted that the restrictiens haye been removed off a portion of the Kawhia P 3 block of native land (leased by the Hon. W. W. M'Oardle, M.L.0.) for tbe narposea of sale at the upset price of £2OOThe estimated population of tbe colony on March 81st last, excluding Maoris and inhabitants of tht» Pacific Islands, is 913,873, of wb0m«454,516 , are male?’, and 429,857 females. Inal tiding native.--, th; total peculation is estimated as 975,944. Last week there was a large quantity of stock brought into this district from the Waikato. Besides tbe 500 ewes, which Messrs Morris and Co. secured, lines of cattle were purchased by Messrs Mason, Morris and Co., T. Green, T. B. Scott and others.

Tbe lumpers on the Kawhia wharf havehecetofurebtivu rjoeiviag Is 6'l per hour, either day or night. When tbe steamer camd 'vn night the ujuhl gang would not go on except 2s 3d per hour was paid. Another party went On at tbe first named price. We acknowledge receipt from the Minister of Education of Part 1 of the School Journal, issued by tbe Government Printer. The journal contains poetry and phrase suitable to pupils from Standards I to VI, and should be a great fact in the dissemination and furthering of knowledge. Mr Bird, Inspector of Native Schools, has been in this district during tbe past few days on business connected with his department. Several places from where requests have been made for tbe establishment of schools were visited, but Mr Bird was only favourably impressed by one, viz, Tabaroa.

Three young fellows started away from Kawhia last week en route for Mokau, along the coast track. When past Marakopa they missed tbe track, and were completely lost for three days and nights. The weather was particularly cold and being without food, their experience was none too pleasant. A correspondent writes complaining of the condition of the corner neargtbe Kawhia Post Office, which be terms an eyesore and a menace to public health. It appears to him to be tbe place to deposit the refuse of the town. Another matter mentioned is tbe patch of blackberries in Jervois street, opposite the Hon. W. W. M’Cardle’e property, which he thinks should be cleared away. On Sunday evening last, at tbe local Congregrtional Church, the Rev. C. E. Dauidson pree cbed a masterly sermon on tbe life of Jacob. The attendance was not very large. It seems a great shame that more interest is not taken in the services, as in Mr Davidson we have a preacher of great force, and it is indeed hard ithat he is not rewarded by better congregations. We trust that these few words will have a good effect.

We are informed that the track to Marokopa is in a very bad stdfo. ;Daring the rough weather the track over rocks on i;he coast has to be frequently used, and it seems a pity that when (he workmen were making- the high ‘water track over the rocks that a little further distance was not done. At present whenever the track is used a serious risk of breaking the horses leg is incurred. The expenditure of a few shillings would do the improvement so urgently needed. Daring the vi -it of tbe Minister of Lands to this district, tbe necessity for a school at Kinohaku was brought under his notice by the Rev. C. E. Davidson. That gentleman has now received a reply advising that application should be made to tbe Education Board, Auckland. Accordingly a pet ition has been drafted to that body. Tbe petition sets forth that there aire 21 scholars in a room 12ft. x 12ft t besides the teacher and the furniture, which crowded state is prejudicial to both the health and the education of the children.

On Tuesday, 28rd alt., Mr H. Robinson, a Moe (Vio.) farmer, was unable to account for the sadden disappearance of one of his dairy cows. The animal which had been milked the previous evening, was enclosed in a securely-fenced paddock, A search was made, but no trace of the Chw could be found until nearly mid-day on the following Thursday, two 'and a half days after her disappearance. She was found concealed about 20ft inside a hollow log. The animal, it iie thought, entered the log for shelter from the pelting rain. She waetui her knees, the cavity iu which she was discovered being only spacious enough to permit of her remaining in a lyingdown position. In ordsr to .extricate' the beast a largo hole was hewn. The cow on being released rushed madly about the paddock until ebb reached tbe remainder of the dairy herd. The cow had broken off both horns while confined in the log.