ARATAPU.

Observer, Volume 3, Issue 73, 4 February 1882, Page 326

ARATAPU.

— Wanted, for the next school committee election, a house. Description of building, and the purpose for which it is, or has been used, is no object. Apply to " Obadiah Boancia." — Some inquisitive people are eager to know - why F. H. has abandoned his Wednesday evening -.walks. We cannot, and moreover don't intend to give an explanation of the reason. It is, how? ever, quite probable that Dixie would be able to satisfy their curiosity. — Aratapu will shortly possess a quadrille band, under the conductorship of Mowbray Higgs. It will consist of first and second fiddle, two. flutes and one fife. The " demon" on the jewsharp is

not among the musicians, as his melodious instrument is now undergoing repair, having got fearfully out of tune lately. — The householders meeting was held on Tues- v day. The following gives a brief review of the ' returned members. The first that claims attention is the most popular nian amongst us. He is remarkable for his free and easy style, and is considered (by himself) a reliable authority on horses and canines. An ugly specimen of the latter generally shares his walks. The next is one whom rude people formerly called "Mulbery." He is justly termed one of the old identities of the Wairoa. and his ability as " Sawdust Legislator" is never disputed. He also entertains a great attachment for his fid — , beg pardon ! — violin, and promises "in time " to eclipse the performances of the great Wilhelmj . " Stack" is a fresh complexioned individual, and a great admirer and bosom friend of the " moving clothes peg" of " vile compounds" notoriety. As regards build " Billy" resembles " Stack" very much. He has a profound love for spinning yarns which have no originality about them. "Billy" is a shining light now amongst men that he used to openly despise. Prank and he are on the Orange ticket. The former is a new hand, but the latter has held office before.