DISTRICT NEWS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10713, 26 November 1912, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS

KAIPAItOIIO. i-.vuii ijie most exacting havo little to complain of as regards the weather during the last few days. .-■

'['.].> bulk, of the farmers have now commenced shearing and the present line spoil will enable tlio work to be pushed on more expeditiously. A few have installed machines, but most of the work is still being done by hand. A greater number.of calves are being reared this season than i« usual. This is probably owing to the high prices ruling for dairy cattle. At a sale Jield in the district during the week record prices were obtained, and farmers are commencing to wonder whero prices are going to «top. Tin sad truth is being forced home to them that increased prices for butter and ■cheese do not necessarily mean more money for the farmer, as high prices for his produce invariably I that ho has to pay more for i his land and for his stock. j Up to the present very little fishing has been done in the Makakahi River, but with the advent of warmer weather anglers will probably be able to secure better sport. Tickets for the concert, that is to take place in the Kaiparoro Hall next Thursday in aid of school funds are selling freely. Diligent practice has been put into the farce —"Mad as a Hatter" —winch is to be performed by local amateurs, and an evening of genuine amusement is promised to all. those who patronise the entertainment.

. The roof of the school has been given a coat of paint, and improvements are also to bo made to the water supply. The concrete tank, which is being installed, will act as a reservoir to store the yaters of a spring near at hand, and pipes will convey it to the teacher's residence, and, if practicable, to the school.