(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 21, 27 October 1883, Page 2

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Spijino- sowing- has been mucli retarded by the continuous wet weather, howevei it is now newly completed. Sowing* carrots nnd preparing for nvmgold sowing is being proceeded with. The are some large paddocks of oats in the neighbourhood looking really splendid. Sheep shearing on Messrs Moirin and Studho'mj's station has been commenced, but btien temporarily stopped by the cold and wet. Those gentlemen's flocks are looking remarkably well and n heavy clip of wool i<* anticipated, It is a matter for regret that the active stops taking by Mr T Moirin towards establishing a settlement in this district for growing sugar beet, hive been temporarily retarded by the death of the German gentleman, skilled in this matter, who came out from Germany direct to ascertain the suitability of soil, climate, and surroundin£f ; it being intended to bring out a Irrgo number of German Settlers to carry on the enterprise, should his report be a favourable one. The gentleman referred to was highly pleased with tin adaptability of this district f<r <he purpose ; but as already stated his rather sudden death in Auckland whilst on his way back to Germany has caused a temporary standstill. I hear Mr Lukes, proprietor of the Victoria Hote\ Auckland, has now taken up tho matter, and that it will bo still further investigated erelong. The advantages to be reiped by the district, were such an enterprise floated, are self evident. It is anticipated that the raoes to bo held here this year (Nov. 301h.) will bo a groat success. Already a considerable sum of money has been handjd in. The amounts to be distributed ova- the various events will bo finally deoid jd upon at the next Committee meeting, which tikes place at t\w. Phoenix Hotel on this (Saturday) even ing. Th'i prognmme will be issued with out dehy. Mr vV[. jv. Carter, proprietor of the nuil coach, has rpntad the whole of tha extensive stabling and paddocks attached to the Phueuix Hotel from the proprietor, Mr. S W. Buck, Great complaint is univei sally expressed at the continued neglect by the local authorities to to put the roads into something like decent repair. A admit that tho wentlur has hithcito been greatly against them, but uo»v it is high time to have M>iae surface mem put on at any .ntf th .t the m<my big holes visible on every hand be iiiled up without further ijelay. Messrs Mercer and Marshall, and Hunt and White, railway contractors are making slow but steady progross with their various works ; though they have been greatly bin* dercd by the continued heavy rains. Messrs Mercer and Marshall are advertising for navvies and .are, I believe, prepared to at once very largely increase their staff, The much needed repairs to . .tlip Wuitakururu Bridge are now b,cingei|ecte4