KAIPARORO.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10570, 28 February 1912, Page 5

KAIPARORO.

On Monday and Tuesday, strong gales, accompanied by heavy downpours of rain, were experienced throughout the district. The climax was reached on Tuesday night, when the wind ;blew with hurricane force. Beyond the threshing out of oats and grass seed that was still uncut, no damage is reported. Tho weather is still cool and threatening. 'Farmers are commencing to realise that the chances of successfully burning felled bush this -season are extremely remote. Grass is abundant and unusually green for the time of year. I The milk supply at the local fa; 1 -! Tory .still .shows no signs of decrease j ing. In spite of the good price secured for the season's output of 1 cheese, the cheques received. by suppliers are no larger than they have been in former seasons, as the rough weather experienced throughout the summer has had the effect of lessening the quantity of milk and lowering the tests.The meetiug of the Hastwell Sports Club, which is to take place next month, is being eagerly looked forward ito by athletes in this district, many of whom are diligently training in order:to take part in the various competitions. The day promises to be observed ,as a general holiday throughout this district. A meeting of the sub-committee was held last night, in order to make final arrangements for the school picnic, which is to take place on Thursday next.