THE Kawhia Settler. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1907. Local and General.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 338, 15 November 1907, Page 2

THE Kawhia Settler. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1907. Local and General.

We learn that Mr Taui Wetere has leased Mr G. Floyd’s billiard table and room for an extended period. SMOKERS. DERBY Tobacco in the new TWO OUNCE TINS is a delightful smoko—is MILD, but does not burn the tongue. Try it. The position of clerk to the Kawhia County Council does not appear to be eegarly sought after, as so far there are very few applicants. It is reported that the Government bus decided to erect a bridge over the Waiharakeke River, and that the work will be proceeded with almost imine* diately. SMOKERS READ THIS.

The good thing at last ! DERBY Tobacco, FLAKE CUT, in TWO - OUNCE TINS. Try it. Messrs Elliott and L. Divio?, of Oparau, walked across the Moerangi bl ck uf native land on Wednesday, in -t-areh nf c-dtle. coming out on the Aotea Beach. They report that the country passed through was of excellent quality, whilst acme splendid waterfalls v re also discovered.

Ti>o s s Rothesay is at present kept l> i-y wi b surfing work, as the laodinv of th fhx mill plant on the beach a*. N'ikihikari has been underI tuk.jn. Two trips have been done this ! week, when everything was landed i safely, though on the second day the boat was capsized and one of the men (T.,bi) bud h<B hand injured. A trip w m made to Harihari on Thursday. I' V. ben coming out a big breaker caught the surf bott, and the steer oar breaki<g Mr P. Bdl was thrown into the water. The boat returned to shore, | v is baled out and the next attempt to I rerub tbo steamer war fliiccessful. The * Ixd of fiO bales, was shipped, and the i stores taken off, but the sea was too 1 rough to do more.

Attention is called to an advertise meat in this issue convening a meeting for Monday night next for-the purpose of forming a Horlie-iUa?al Society. Amongst the visitors to Kawhia dur ing the week was Mr R- C< Mathia, who (or many was manager of :.be Te Akau Estate at Efag!an. Mr Matbias has a number of friends hero. The Idgiewood Becofrd publishes a paragraph to the effect that Mr Biwatar, of the Northern end of the electoata, ana a follower of Mr Massey, is likely fo cnnu-st tbn T ‘rnrt >: -o-.i with Mr Jen ring-'j at ;h.a i-yx‘ g u r<.l r election.

Out of the large number of tifckels chat wore held in Tatter, all’s sweeps Jivi ’g/Cnp time by K .wbia re ilents >i;ly uut w.*s sticceesful, Mc . t W. Bo g drawing a stirtar (Knox), through which luck the bolder 1 will probably benefit 'o the extent ol about 1190. King’s Birthday [(Saturday last) tbe L.y upon which the courts of the Kawhia Harbour Lawn Tennis Club were paced for tbo season was showery, but still there was a good number present and many keen seta indulged' in. Afternoon tea was provided by fehe ladies. Notwithstanding ifia drup in tbe price of fl.x the company have decided to .put in the flax mill at Nukuhakiiri, and large quantity Qf machinery arrived by the s.s. Waitangi on Friday. The same steamer will next week low a punt from Raglan, which will be I aded up here, towed down the coast and then beached. Tbe Government G-’Zilte of last week notifies that the following areas of land in this district have been temporarily rtiserv.d:—See.ion 2, block VIII, 448 acres Whareorino B.D ; section 6, block V, BSO acres, Whireo riuo S D. section 2, block X, 18a, Man gimangero S.D. ; section 28, block VII 207 acres 1 rood, Maungauiangoro 8 D. ; section 16, blbpk XVI, 87 acres 2rds, 14 perches Slaungamaogero 8.D..

One of the most enjoyable dances held in Kawhia this year took pl ice in Scott’s Hall on Friday night last. The event sfa.s the Kawhia Harbour Lawn Tennis Club ball, which was attended by about 40 couples, many coming long distances. The hall was very prettily decorated, Jhe floor being m particularly good order. The music was supplied by Mrs Langley, Misses Stevens, Thompson, Messrs Ralph M’Carthy (piano), and Jonathan (pic. colo and violin), the duties of M.C being ably carried out by Messrs F. Newton and E. Falwasser. The catering was in the capable bands of Mr A. L. Turreh.

Last year when we opened in Kawbia we promised you a return visit, but owing to our largely increased trade in New Plymouth we will not be able to keep that promise. We are advertising in this issue our celebrated 50s prize well suits—they are beauties too at that small price. You should send at once to get a good pick. We don’t believe it pays to ‘'work off” second class goods at first class prices. If we havent the suit you want in a good quality, we’ll tell you so—but we wont send you poor stuff. Read our advertisement, and then write to u?, addressing all letters—Morey & Moore, Cash Drapers and Manufacturing Agents, King Street, New Plymouth. —Advt.

The Star’s Taupiri correspondent reports a very narrow escape from drowning in the Waikato River at Taupiri on Sunday evehing last. Messrs C. R Lovell, J. Carnahan, and C. M. Gleeson were bathing in the river about 6 p.m. After having been in the water a few minutes Mr Chas. R Lovell who was some distance away from the others, was seized with cramp aud before assistance could reach him, he sank twice. Mr Carnahan, the stationmaster, promptly jumped into the water, and rescued Mr Lovell, who w- s almost unconscious, and brought him ashore with the assistance of Mr Gleeson. Mr Lovell was promptly taken borne and pat to bed. He is now making good progress towards recovery. Had it not been for tbe prompt and plucky action of Mr Carnahan, the Waikato would undoubtedly have added another victim to its already long ’roll, and the correspondent considers his act worthy of recognition by tbe N„»w Z a hud Humane Society.—The person referred to is a brother of Mr Carnachan, of Hauturu. The hour was late and the Shortland hotels were closed. But tbe guardians of the peace were on the alert. Suddenly a dark form emerged and the watchers caught their breaths expectantly. Nearer and nearer the suspected one approached until he was seized by the foresaid guardians. “What do you here?” the culprit was asked, hs the constables peered into tbe frightened face of a Maori. “Dis my house—yes, by korry I leefe here bleet me?” And as h6‘ ppoke he put his hand behind his b ick. “Aba, mofoine man,” said the guardian, “an pwhat have we here ? Show it us I” “Pleesy-l go for the misses see, was lUe response. “That won’t do fir us he was told ; “lis beer ye have ; out with it.” “No peer, bleef mo; by korry I not tell le lie. My missis she say”— “Never mind what tbe missis said; have ye the bottle ?” “Yas, I got the bottle ; ob yes.” “Well, hand it over I” And when the Maori pu I led out a baby’s b 'ttlo which be, dutiful father, had Ailed with milk for the baby, the silence was so loud that it was hoard al the Miranda.—Thames Star.

A Surfing Mishap. An acaident that night easily have had a very different ending occurred at tbe scene of the wreck uf the Kia Ora luet week, The manager of the Northern 2.8. Co. wished to recover the boat and raft in which the survivors came ashore from the wreck, and acting under instructions Captain Roberts took advantage of a fine day to attempt- the salvage. He was aecompauied bv a party of Kawhia people and at about 10.30 a.m. had the gj, Rothesay opposite the Mungnnu beach, where both raft and boat have la n since th.« wreck. -Although the weather was all that could be desired there was a considerable swell setting in from the westward thnL put 'MI a f'-ir’y heavy surf. It was, however, d tsi ie !'iu try and got ashore, and in a handy little rnrf b.u»t -thi adventurous party, with Captain Roberta at the stcir otj.r, headed for land. They f -rtuuately pi epared for a wetting by doffing coate and boots, and waiting for whab they considered a quiet spell made a spurt for t he beach but were soon in difficulties. .1 he first break, a heavy one, half filled the boat, and a second completely swamped ‘her. She turned turtle about 109 yards from land* bub no on j was hurt in the upset, Captain Roberts and-Mr Langley were both caught by the boat as she turned, but soon freed themselves, none the ~/drae except for an extra mouthflil of Bai’S water. Some of the party stndc by tbe* boat for a time, but as sh

rolled in the breakers for some f ime it was not an easy matter to bold on, and all were soon swimming toward land. As all were used to the water good time was made until near shore where a heavy backwash was met that could only be ,-ot through with n severe straggle. Eventually they landed safely, but more or less in an exhausted condition. The day was warm and sunny, and the beach made a good drying ground for clothes ; a aun bath was indulged in by a somewhat disgusted lot of peopb, who in spite of their plight'euuld not but feul there was a comic side to their adventure that however just then was likely to appeal mire to others than themselves. After a apell the boat was captured and the Gars picked up. While some stayed to look after anything that might drift eshore, others piospe. ted the beach in different directions in -oarch of wreckage ‘from the poor old Kta Ora. lowards the afternoon the sea became calmer, tbo- Kia Ora boat being then launched and the party divided between the two boats, both being taken to the Rathesay, which arrived back in Kawhia about 9 pm. The raft had to ba left bshind as it was too heavy to tow through the surf then running. The names of thg party who bad the Unpleasant experience arej Captain Roberts. Messrs A, E. Langley, R. Langley, V. Nesbit, J, Turnbull r Moki and Tahi. The boat was sent to Auckland by the Waitangi, and whilst in Kawhia was ..toe object of mach attention. It was conceded that it was really marvellous that 20 people were rescued by it, and Captain De Wolfe was openly complimented on the fine'work he must have done on the morning of Thursday, June 14th, 1907.