DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 304, 16 May 1913, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS.

MAKETAWA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Exceptionally boisterous weather is at present being experienced; bitterly cold wind and rain squalls from all potato of the compass preventing any kind of outdoor work being attempted. Old, Egmont is proving a great snow-catcher, and the temperature of the datrict ad-, jacent is decidedly low. Very heavy rain fell during Saturday afternoon, and the large number of people in Inglewood could not have enjoyed their journey home. A quick change in the weather is much desired, if only for the' sake M the cattle. ™. «. » We will be losing neighbor Flinton about the end of next month, he having acquired a section in the Tarata district. Mr. Flintoft; has for a number of yeara been milking on shares on Mr. Haslett a eection, Durham road, and has alwaya been ready and willing to give assistance when needed, and it goes without saying that lie will be greatly missed. Notwithstanding the weather- gun. men are prowling around on the hunt for •long-tails," which are reported as scarce as quail and hares are numerous. It is a great pity sparrows, linnets, yellowhammers, etc., cannot be made use of by sports, as a lessening of %e number of these pests would be much appreciated. , Bve-roads are reported to be cutting up badly. From experience I can state that the Durham road is at present developing very nasty holes that need the immediate attention of the foreman. A meeting of householdeVs was held on Monday evening last, when affairs in connection with the visit of the battleship and other matters of interest were considered. The chairman (Mr. Bridgeman) hud obtained a list of those intending to visit the boat, which was forwarded to the railway authorities. Durham road will be well represented if the weather is' favorable. A requisition waa forwarded to the committee to ask the Board to appoint the present temporary teacher as permanent, and the opinion was expressed that a favorable answer from the Board would give great satisfaction.