Kereru.

Manawatu Herald, 16 November 1893, Page 2

Kereru.

(from our own correspondent.)

During all the excitement going on around us regarding the coming election, neither of our candidates has spent one day amongst us, to say nothing of the speeches we expect. Do they think we can judge their ability to represent as just as well without hearing their views ? Perhaps so, considering how often some people change their opinions ! They may do as you (Mr Editor) suggested in last issue and advertise their ideas ; then we can keep a copy and compare notes after the Session.

1 am glad an effort is being made to have a polling booth here for the convenience of those who do not wish to go as far as Levin.

Most of the settlers are in the midst of shearing, and in consequence, fail to appreciate these spring showers which have visited us so frequently during the past week.

There were others whose enjoyment was by no means increased by the showers last Saturday. The ladies of the district kindly treated Sunday school scholars to a picnic and very generously invited the public to partake of the good things so liberally provided.

When it was too wet to continue outside games the children were taken into the school where tea was provided. After doing justice to the well filled plates prizes were presented to the scholars by the Bey. Mr Grindley.

Mr Short, superintendant of the school, thanked the ladies for their indispensible services, after which the Rev. Mr Andrews explained the feelings of the residents by saying how much they appreciated Mr Short's endeavours in establishing a Sunday school and also for his trouble in collesting money for prizes. The Rev. gentleman pointed out that services if this kind was ordered by those who " Sought not from man consolation," and we hope Mr bhort will live to see fruit for his labour.