THE Kawhia Settler FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1907, Local and General.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 336, 1 November 1907, Page 2

THE Kawhia Settler FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1907, Local and General.

In our last week’s leader we stated that Kawhia was tbe only port in the King Country; it should have read, tbe only port in the King Country to which vessels traded having a packet license.

SMOKERS. —A first class tobacco ifl DERBY FLAKE CUT in the new TWO OUNCE TINS. Amongst the exports to Auckland during the week was a consign merit’of onions, grown at Rakaunui.

The courts of the Kawhia Harbour Lawn Tennis Club will ba opened for Iho season on Saturday, November 9 th. A football match, Kawaroa v. Awartn, played at Oparau on Saturday was won by tbe former team by 30 points to nil. On Saturday, November 9th, Mr T. D. Hamilton bolds a sale of drapery nod sundries, Rt bis mart Kawbie, full particular* of which are advertised ehewhere. MrT. De Wolfe, formerly of tbe tj.F. Kis Ora, was a passenger to Kawlm by the Waitangi on Tuesday. H ■ is in charge of the work of landing » fhx mill plant at NnkuhakeM, for Mr 0. Atkii-soo. We-learn that several cattle owned by Maoris residing on the Kawhia peninanla, have lately died somewhat mysteriously. It is surmised that the deaths have been caused through the animals swallowing sand, which had became embedded in the grass. By advertisement Me ers Morgan and Nowtou notify that they have decided to inn their launches between Kawhia and Kinohaku, at the request of settler* of the latter place. A hunch will meet each steamer, and the gentlemen named guarantee to deliver goods and cargo promptly. At the last mretirir of the Kawhia County Council Mr J. K. Newton resigned bis positions of clerk and wharfinger, but at the request of councillors decided to remain io office nniil ihe end of the year. Tho retiring official has always been obliging a- (1 cireful. We believe that Mr Ne* ( on intends remaining in Kawhia, •mi devoting the whole of his time to the cvmaUB*ion ageucy business.

Note the alteration in Mrs H. 3. Falwaaper’s advertisement. a A movement, is on foot tb build a public hall at Oparau, and Mrs Forbes has offered to give a site at tbe ferry. Tho braooua which mark the entrance th the Kawhia Harbour have been pnt into proper line by Mr J. C. Berg. During the week the s.s. Rothesay made a trip to Marokopa and one to Aotea, bringing.a full cargo of wheat from the latter port. The boaeh has sCjain eomnv’nt’ftd

running bc‘ ween Opavj’ 1 ’. ' l -’' On the first trip out (riinrad-iy) Mr Stewart had .five We'eirn thtt'Mr Robinson, who was second officer of the Kia Ora is at' pre-‘ni master cf an auxiliary en ter trading to the Auckland Harbour. Sad news for housewives ! In this issue Mr Turrell notifies to the advance in the price of flour the price of bread will in future be 9d per lib loaf. Mr Carpenter, ropresenting a wealthy Southern syndicate, is at present in this district inspecting the Ttinmafatotara block of native land (11,000 acres), with a view to leasing Ac a result of a drop in the price of fI&K, wc bear that neither the Marokopa milt nor any of the Raglan mills will commence working thia summer. This will be a severe blow to the districts concerned. Messrs Jas. Phillips and Harnaharna, who are interested in the Moerangi block ofnative land, left Kawhia f< r Wellington on Sunday, to transact business in connection with the settling of that block.

Tbe King’s birthday will be observed as a holiday on Monday 11th November instead of Saturday 9th at the Kawhia Post Office. Mails despatched on Monday morning will be closed on Saturday, at 10 p.m. Mr J. E, Scott has just completed tbe erection of a Government bridge over the Marokopa River, and intends starting on tbe construction of a large house for Mr John Shaw, of Kinobaku, on Monday. Taking everything into consideration the percentage of lambs secured in this district this year have been satisfactory. Messrs Rose Bros, of Kiritebere. marked 93 per cent, and Mr E. W. Buckeridge, of Pakoka, 102 per cent. The Te Kuiti Congregational Church was opened on Sunday last, a large congregation being present at each service. On Monday a public meeting was held, which was attended by tbe Rev. 0. Davidson, and Mr G. Wright, of Kawhia.

The settlers in the Marokopa district are anxious to get tbe rivers in that locality stocked with trout, and this year have liberated 25,000 fry in the various streams. The fry were brought on horseback from Hangatiki, and were* delivered in excellent condition.

For many years there have been record surpluses, if Budget statements are to be credited, yet never have the far-off pioneers reaped any benefitfropa their c inntrys prosperity, tion for their heroic efforts to bring under subjection new and desolate tracts of country.—MasXerton Age. There are many enjoyable dances held in Kawhia during a twelve month, but the gathering looked forward to with most interest is undoubtedly the Tennis Club ball. This popular event has this year been , fixed for Friday, November Btb, and from all accounts promises to be quite as successful as any held previously. Full particulars are set forth in our advertisement columns.

On Fffiday evening last about 40 people assembled in the Oparau school (including many Kawhii people) the occasion being a dance in aid of the school balding fund. The room was tastefully decorated, whilst the floor was in good order. The music was supplied by Messrs Scbrieber Bros., Wade, King and Anbin, Mr S. Stewart being M.C. Refreshments were provided by the ladies. We believe that after the paying of all expenses there will be a credit balance of about £2.

The Itiwn tennis aeeson in Kawhia was opened on Wednesday last, when Mr and Mrs F. W. Newton gave an afternoon on tbeir privatelawn. There were about 20 gaests present and favoured with beautiful weather many in*, teresting and splendid games were played. The court was in splendid order and tho form shown by one or two recent arrivals proved that tennis this year will become very popular. The hostess provided a dainty afternoon tea. ft is always a recognised face that things are in a pretty bad way when the children start discussing matters of public interest (says tbe King Country Chronicle.) The other day several youngsters were overheard talking of the state of our roads, and the uncertainty of Father Christmas being able' to roach Te Kuiti this year. In favour of this argument a youngster promptly said : 11 He cant come along the Awakina road as that is almost impassible, and it’s a moral ho couldn’t get down the Mangaorino road with his sleigh and reindeer.”