THE Kawhia Settler. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1908, Local and General.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 348, 7 February 1908, Page 2

THE Kawhia Settler. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1908, Local and General.

SMOKERS. DERBY Tobacco in tbo new TWO OUNCE TINS is a delightful smoko—is MILD, but does not burn the tongue. Try it. The next meeting of the Kawhia Connty Council has been fixed for Saturday, 15th inst. Mr W. R. Morris, of Wellington, is at present on a visit to bis son, who has a section at Kawaroa. The Rakanui races, for which excellent entries have been received is a fixture for to-morrow (Saturday). The Hon. W. W. M'Cardle, M.L.C. paid n visit to Kawhia on Tuesday, leaving again for the Waikato on Thursday. The Marokopa flax mill has started operations, the first consignment of fibre being brought from that port by the s.e. Rothesay on Monday last, Ab usual the quality is excellent. The kuaka season opened on Satur* day last, and since then several residents have been shooting, the bags in most instances being considered good, one sbootist securing about 200. The s.e. Rothesay went to Marokopa on Sunday with a good cargo, returning the next day with a load of flax. Hsribari was visited on Wednesday, when both of flax and fibre were received. Persons 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.' The Rev. 0. E. Dividjon left Kawhia for Wellington on Sunday lasttc attend the Congregational Cjnference there. It is the rev. gentlemen’s intention to travel over land, via the Maio trunk line, and to spend some time on the return journey at Palmers--ton North. Mr Davidson will be ab, sent from Kawhia for about th pea weeks Whilst in Kawhia during the sitfingof the Native Land Court, Pepene Eketone stated that ho was likely to stand a« a representative of the Maori’s against Henri Kaibau. He addressed a nr otmg of natives, and received promisee of strong aupp rt. Thare is do doubt that Pepeno wotld make a good uembor, as be knows whatthe natives *aot, and also wbat weald be the best for themWe have received from the Govern* merit printer a volura» of 622 pages (ftioi cap siz-r), c-m'ainiug the mi autos of ihe Colonial C •nferoucn held in London during 1997. The following memo at tbo back thereof will prove interesting (more especially to backblock settler*) Approximate cost of paper prepifation, not given j printing, (750 ui'piea) £l9O 15a 6d.” No wo: < dor thare is little mdnev for road* ’ When going up Waitara on a recent trip ihe e,s. Waitangi struck one of rhe binks, and an a result lost a blade ■>r two of one of her propellors. On arrival m Onehunga thia damage was rep.ired, but on the last trip it was oti rd that the tail shaft was also bent. Tbi< has necessitated a new shaft, and to allow of it being placed in position the 'Reamer did not leav* the Manukau •ill ;hroe o'clock this (Prid ay) afterA RUSH ON tT. -What ? DERBY tobacco in the new TWO OUNCE TINS. It’s •pleadid.

Mr J. K. Newton has an altered advertiwment in this issue., Don’t forget that gond printing can be done at the ®RTTWB Oifl j» A grant of £245 (£285 applied t r) < bae been sanctioned for tbe No. 2 school at Kinohaku. The rainfall at Kawhia fnr tbe month of January was only 1 08 in. as a«»in*» 2.78 in. in 1906, aud 7.60 in. in 1907. Bv the s.a. Waitangi on Monday, Messrs Newton Bros, of Oparau, land ed 11 splendid Romney rank*, which were bred at the Buy of Island?* Mr A. W. Elliott has decided to give terms to anyone purchasing his section, which can be gleaned from Messrs Falwaeser and Pettit. At tbe Native Land Coartiast week the Taharoa block was apportioned to the various natives in teres ted, satisfactioabeing given to all concerned. SMOKERS READ THIS. Tbe good thing at l»st! DERBY Tobacco, FLAKE CUT, in TWOOUNCE TINS. Try it. Attention is called to the new advertisements appearing in this issue of Mosers M’Donald and Owen, bakers, Kawhia, and Mr Gresham, dentist, Onehunga. We have been requested to announce that Mr Bell, senr., of Haribari, has offered to bold the evening service at the Kawhia Congregational Church during the Rev. U. E. Davidson’s absence.

Last week Mr and Mrs Ahier and Mr arid Mrs C. Berry, of Pirongu (accompanied by their families and som u friends), spent a very pleasant holiday, camping at Oparau and visiting the different portions of the harbour. The Kawhia public school resumed nicer the Xmas Holidays on Monday last. The school is now solely in the charge of Mr H. Durham, the attendance being so small that it was necessary to dispense with the services of the assistant, Miss Ooady. A couple of alterations have been made in the advertisement of the Opa ran Rices. The prizifor the Kaipoaki Race should be 80s 0,,t 20*> and nominations close on the 15tb, the 25 b being a mistake. A dance will ba held in the evening. The Native Block Committe sat last week at WhatawhOain conneoion with the Moerangi Block of 45,000 acres, lying between Kawbia, Rtglan, and Waicetuna. It is anticipated that the subdivisions will shortly ba settled, after which they will have to be ratified by the Native Land Court. At the races held in Kawhia some time ago, Mr E, D. Hamilton enteaed ahorse which bjs called Tattvabodbiuisabba. This nAne was taken exception to by some people, but whilst look ing down the columns of the Auckland Weekly recently we noticed that atone time there was a racehorse named Eketarinapasseropolo. Poor bookies, having to write all that on a ticket.

SMOKERS PLEASE NOTE. A rush on it. Wbat ? DEBBY Tobacco, FLAKE OUT, in TWO OUNCE TINS. All tobacconists. The sitting of the Native Land Court concluded at Kawhiaon Saturday night and the officials, agents, lawyersetc., connected therewith left on Monday morning. Several local cases were adjourned, and others have been gazetted for tbe Otorobanga court, which commenced on tbe 4th, and a large number of natives have bad co leave for that place. It should be possible to alter such an unfair state oi things. A bulletiu on the abeep maggot, with a coloured plate of tho fly, by Mt* J. A- Gilruth, Chief Government Veterinarian, bae been issued by tbo Department of Agriculture. A copy is lietug forwarded to all sheep owners in tbe Dominion. Tbe peat has only within the last year or two been positively in New Zealand, bat already its ravages in some localities are eerioas. The illustrations in tbe bulletin will enable farmers to identify the fly and check its spread. It will direct them bow to protect their flocks from attack. The illustration is of a maggot taken from a struck sheep. The hot weather still continues, tbe air being heavy with smoke. A fire started on Mr Mason’s run on Tcesday/but was extinguished before (J>e grass was reached. Ou Wednesday some grass between Messrs Newton’s and Langley’s houses bee me ignited, and bat for the efforts of a couple of residents would have spread, and if sooh had been tbe esse much damage would have resulted. At Te R%a-a-moa there has been au anxious time, tho butter factory and poet office being threatened, aud both had to be carefully guarded. We hear that several settlers have had a trying time watching their bnildiugs, aud so far oo serious damage is reported. It is one of the proud boasts of this mighty dominion that we have no fool isb class diseinction here. With smug self flattery we look down upon tbe effete citizens of tbe bad old Mother (]< nntry as people who sacrifice everything for class distinction. But are we altogether immaculate iu this respect? Apparently not. Even m our smaller centres class distraction holds sway. For instancs, the To Bau-a moa people advertise in tbe Kawhia Settler that their axemen’s carnival takes place presently. In tbe advertisement a list is given of tbe various officials. The patron, the patron, the president, and tbe vice-president are all accorded tbe dignified title of “Esquire”, while the lower orders, such as the committeemen, handicappers stewards, etc., have to be concent with tbe mere title of “Mr.” This is class distinction with a vengeance. Thackeray’s “Book of Saob’s” could furnish no better example.—Observer. SMOKERS, ATTENTION PLEASE. —The best of all smokes is DEBBY OUNCE FLAKE CUT in TWO TINS.

Toe Auckland Edura io i Boird have decided tn invite applications for an at Kawbk school. Mr E H O Aabinh-H been gszMted a deputy re iM»r-*r --f birth*, deaths «<id marriage* f>r the Kawhia din trio ’ • A party of Waingaro residents paid a visit to Kiwbia to-day (Friday). The trip was organised by Mr M*Millan, and the journey made by coach, Mr Gib. Roper having charge of the reins. It is some time since a four-in-band earn has been driven frogi Te Mata to K-iwhfn. the underr.aldng being by no means a Btn>»ll one. A cruise co tbe harbour in Mr Morgan’s launch was thoroughly enjoyed, Rakaunui being particularly appreciated. Tbe return j mrney will be made to-morrow (Saturday), via Pirongia. A dance was held in Scott’s Hall, Kawhia, on Monday night last, which was attended by about 30 couples. The gathering was organised by Mesdames Langley end Grey, the object being to raise funds to purchase crockery and other necessary article? that have to be borrowed whenever a social gathering was held. The financial result was so good that the object has been accomplised. Mesdames Chase and Langley abd Misses Treanor and Thom provided the t&isic, Mr Newton being M.C. Tbe ladiee provided a very nice supper. “.Nice weather for a bottle of beer!” Such is tbe remark often beard in Kawhia lately. John Gourlay Moncur did not make that remark, but he apparently thought S', and in consequence be is now employed in weeding Constable M‘varkhy*H garden. It occur ed thus: J'bn arrival in Kawbii ‘•hard up" and was given work by a local resident, who also fed him and allowed him to sleep in tbe washhouse. Now this <>ame resident bad a case of beer, and kept it outside, but the plant was found by J »hn, wuo quickly made tbe best use of bis opportunity. On re urning home on Tuesday night tbe resident was alarmed to find John in a sort of trance, and thinking it might be a c ise of sunstroke sent for Dr Jenkins and Constable M‘Carthy Tbe former diag tnised the case as “drunk”. When ar<’U j ed a search was made, and a Couple of bottles of beer were found in bis bag, and several ni-oes of cirk. The vffeuder was l<»dg d in the lock up and was fined £1 or 48 hours imprison inent for being under the influ enee of drink, wnilst for stealing saveu bottles of ale, John was sentenced to do a month in Mount Eden. When chat term is up be will very likely feel inclined for an über bottle or two.