RANGITIKEI.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 13, 22 April 1871, Page 8

RANGITIKEI.

[Feom our Own Cokbesponbent.] sunday school fete. A very pleasant day was spent in the grounds of Mr Alfred Ross, at Cokely, on Friday, by the children of the English Church Sunday school. The weather was not all that could be desired, but it was quite as good as could be expected, and remained so until evening. In a nice little clump of bush, close to where the children were playing, long tables were spread with a tempting and substantial repast, to which, on heing summoned, they did full justice. The afternoon was spent by the youngsters in cricket, football, jumping, &c. A number of prizes were provided by the Rev. Mr Twogood, for which there was great competition. The Marton brass band, as usual, kindly volunteered their services, and afforded amusement to those of maturer years who wished to do " a little dancing on the green " About 5 o'clock there was a summons to tea, which was promptly attended to. The children must have thought this was the nearest approach to Paradise their imaginations could conceive when they saw the number of rich plum cakes and other delicacies of a similar nature waiting for them to eat. After tea a hymn was very prettily sung by the school and a vote of thanks was proposed on their behalf by Mr Hey wood to the Rev Mr Twogood for his indefatigable exertions towards providing for their amusement, and also to the ladies who had been at so much trouble and expense in getting together the good things which they had that day consumed. ROAD BOARD MEETING. The adjourned meeting of the ratepayers of the Upper Rangitikei Road Board took place on Saturday in the Town Hall, Mr G. Maunder in the chair. After the Secretary had read his report, some little»discussion ensued, and several were put to Mr Halcombe, who happened to be present. It was finally decided that a rate of 3d should be levied, 2d for repairs, and Id for construction. A. vote of thauks to the Chairman closed the proceedings. ITEMS. Tuesday, the 18th inst., is fixed for the licensing day at Marton. It is expected there will be a full bench of magistrates present, and some opposition towards the renewal of the licenses. The piles for the new Presbyterian church are being driven in, and I am informed the foundation stone will be laid with some ceremony by the Hon. W. Fox on the 27th inst. The blockhouse is also being removed from the ground handed over to the building committee of the English church, and it is expected the foundations will be got out shortly. We are always pleased to welcome new,arrivals, and therefore I am glad to inform you that a gentleman of the legal profession has taken up his residence amongst us. Last Court day there were over fifty cases on the calendar, which is an indication "that there is work for the lawyears now here. Mr Cash, the gentleman I have above alluded to, undertook several cases, and was fortunate enough to gain the whole of them—a pretty good augury of his future success.