Waiorongomai Notes.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4430, 1 July 1909, Page 3

Waiorongomai Notes.

(From our own Correspondent.) It is whispered—and from a most reliable quarter—that the prospects in the mines are better than ever. The stone being taken out pans out very well indeed, and what is more cheering, there is plenty of it- There is a good time in store for us. Let it be soon.

I hear that attracted by good reports, there are additional prospectors trying the upper reaches of Waiorongomai, and pegging is expected shortly. We have had a wonderful season for grass, and some of those milking for the creamery have had a very good innings.

The Sphool has closed down for the holidays, and the teaching staff are enjoying a mid-winter rest.

I was pleased to see our old friend Mr J. W. Walker —better known as “ Long Drive ’’—the other day, looking well and hearty, considering that he has long since passed the allotted span. He speaks, well of the Te Aroha baths a lid drinking waters. The people of Waiorongomai spent a most enjoj'able time at a dance in the Schoolroom on Saturday evening ; about twelve duple being present. The music was supplied by Mrs Glover and Messrs J. and S. Young. The ladies provided excellent refreshments, which were handed round about 10 o’clock. After supper dancing was resumed, ahd kept up till michight.

Now and again a stray mining expert is seen hovering around.