TE WHARAU NOTES.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10026, 23 April 1910, Page 6

TE WHARAU NOTES.

Own Correspondent.. Friday.. Te Wharau and district had a goodly share of the gales which were prevalent at the end of last week„ and; a certain amount of damage to property, trees, etc., has been reported. Mr A. McKenzie, of Featherston, had a very unpleasant experience while driving over the Maungarakis on Saturday night. The wind was so severe that his buggy was completely overturned, and owe horse was blown across the fence. The traces had to be act to liberate the anima', but otherwise little damage was done. The mishap took place at the appropriately named Windy Point. Mr F. C. H. Cotter intends shortly to build a new and commodious store. This may be considered as a sign of the prosperity and progress of the district. A fair amount of interest is being evinced in the election of the new Shcor.l Committee, which takes place on Monday, 25th inst Mr M. J. McGregor, of "Hikorangi," intends shortly to invest in a motor car, which should prove a great convenience now that the roads are in such good order. Several motorists who have travelled out here express the opinion that the MastertonTe Wharau roads ara really good for motoring, although somewhat hilly. Mrs|Vennell and Miss Maud Vennell left Te Wharau on Tuesday on a prolonged visit to Napier. Mr W Kennedy, who has been residing in this district for some months past, has left this week for Masterton. Mr Opie, County Engineer, paid a visit of inspection to the Te Wnarau district last week. While travelling down the Maungarakis, Mr Opie met with a bicycle accident, which fortunately did not prove serious. Mr Cameron, of Flat Point, passed through on Tuesday on his way to Flat Point station.

Mr and Mrs Worthington and family, of Wanganui, are visiting at "Brackenfield." Mr Worthington, who is an enthusiastic sportsman, hopps to enjoy some shooting. Mr T. York, of "Bank View/' also experienced great difficulty in making bis way home in the teeth of the gale, the journey across the Maungarakis taking him several hours longer than usual.

Owing to the wind the Rifle Club did not hold a "shout" for medals, as intended. A .sweepstake, however, was got up, and notwithstanding the severe wind some good scores were recorded. Messrs P. Kummer and J. M. Grant, two very promising young shots, were the successful competitors. The "shoot" for medals takes place on Saturday.