HOME OF THE SPORTSMEN.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10210, 12 April 1911, Page 6

HOME OF THE SPORTSMEN.

This district for a number of years lias been looked upon as one of the ideal spots, from a sportsman's point of view. We have within easy reach the best deer-stalking country in New Zealand. The Wairarapa Lake abounds with ducks, while the surrounding hills are thickly populated with quail and other game. The result of the foregoing conditions has been the building up of one of the most flourishing businesses in the district. Messrs King and. Henry have built up a connection by catering for the wants of all those that love a day with the gun or rifle. This firm each year puts through their hands over one hundred and fifty thousand shot gun cartridges, and over a quarter of a million of oall cartridges. These people also have- a very large postal business, and never a day passes without several parcels are posted all over New Zealand. It is pleasing to know that the cause of this success is their untiring efforts to cater for a sportsman's requirements in every respect, by fair dealing and selling at city prices. There is no doubt that the coming season will be a record one from ereiy psini c! riew, an** shooting men will do well to cail on the firm to get their gear for the opening.

No. 260: Metalling 11 chains of road, (L. and G.). —The contractor expected to have finished this work to-day (Tuesday). Boustead's to Tiraumea Section. — Contract No. 245: Delivering 900 cub- j ic yards of metal. —The contract amount has been completed, but if weather permits, it will be advisable to extend the repairs another 200 cubic yards, as tho allocation for this section will admit of it. Building a Roadman's Cottage.— Contract No. 239.—The work is practically completed, with the exception of some minor details. Castle Hill lioad.—Contract No. 259: Delivering 400 cubic yards of metal for repairs.—The above contract was carried out with 89 cubic yards extra last month. 105 cubic yards of metal repairs havo been laid on the Northern end of Barton's line. Township Roads.—Building of two 18in by 12in culverts and embankments to give access to Mr George's property has been undertaken. Surface repairs have been effected by the Council's staff, to the Pori, Mangatakato and Mount Baker Roads.

As instructed by the Council, I have outlined a plan and estimate for the proposed stock bridge over the Waipoua River on Columba Road.