PIRONGIA

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 289, 17 May 1898, Page 3

PIRONGIA

Lands to be Opened.—The Government are, I am informed, to ehortly offer for sale or occupation the block of land known as Hauturu, adjoining or near to the Terau-a-moa Settlement. As a preliminary Messrs L. Cussen and W. H. Adams are about to lay out the road lines to open out the land, the latter gentleman and his party being already on the ground. This block contains some cood land, but the major part of it consists of rough bush laud, but of good quality. Farm Sold. —I ako am advised that the farm, consisting of 400 acres, known as " Sharlands" and adjoining Whatiwhatihoe, is disposed of. This is an excellent farm, and the wonder is that it was not bought long' since. Up to date the name of the fortunate purchaser has not been disclosed. Condolence. —The many friends here of Mr and Mrs E. L. Hope, of Hamilton, were much shocked and grieved at the telegram from Wellington published in the last issue of the Argus, announcing the death of their son, Mr Edwin Hope. The deceased young gentleman was wellknown and respected here (he being Alexandra born), and where his parents resided for many years. They have the most heartfelt sympathy of all their numerous friends in this district, in their bereavement. Farm Prospects.—The last week's rains have done an immeuse amount of good in and around the district; the paddocks are all green again, with feed springing anew, and to the turnip crops it has been most beneficial. Arous Extras. - Quite an excited crowd for this place daily assemble at the post-office, in arjxious expectation of The Waikato Argus Extra Supplement. The public spirit of the proprietor in thus satisfying the anxiety and curiosity of the country districts, in regard to the war and other continental news, up to date, is much appreciated, as with the exception of the Star no other papers than the Argus are read or received here, with the exception perhaps of a couple of copies of other publications to private persons.—(Own Cor-