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Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 213, 23 November 1897, Page 2

KIHIKIHI.

Raiihit Lay. —On Wednesday last, the monthly rabbit skin pay-day, the natives brought in and sold very nearly seventeen thousand skins, which represents a sum of over two hundred pounds paid over by the Government. The day was fine and warm, and business generally was brisk. Annual Suokts.—On Thursday night last a public meeting was held in the Town Hall to arrange for the annual sports which are to be held on or about New Year's Day. There was only a fair attendance, the meeting not having been duly advertised. Mr Rigg was called to the chair. Mr S. Armstrong as secretary read the report of the last annual sports meeting, which showed a balance in hand of £8 odd. A strong committee was formed to arrange and carry out the programme for iho New Ye >r's meeting, and Mr Armstrong was re-elected secretary. It was resolved to advertise the sports from time to time, and to have posters printed as soon as the programme has been drawn up. Agricultural, Statistics.—Mr Rigg has again started the annual round for the purpose of collecting the agricultural statistics in the Waipa district. Maori Rack Meeting.—On Fridaylast the Maoris living across the Puniu from here indulged in a little horse racing. There was quite a lengthy programme of event?, but as the highest prize only amounted to £3, the animals taking part were not all thoroughbreds. The races were, however, contested with that genuine determination on the part of each ridel to win, for which the natives are famous.—(Own Correspondent).