WAITETUNA.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 348, 1 October 1898, Page 2

WAITETUNA.

Social and Danoi-;.— a must successful sonidl and dance was held in the VVaitetuna school-room on the 23rd itist. ; and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather and the bad roads, there was a large attendance, all parts of the district being well represented, and a very pleasant evening was spent. These sociJu continue to be as popular as ever, being ihe'ohly fori.; of dance held here. Messrs W. Armstrong,' VV. V/i!scu and E. Jerome kindly supplied the dance music, which was all that- could be desired, and Mr F. Moon performed the duties of M.C. The catering was in the hands of Mrs E. Pretty, and gave great ! satisfaction. Sever:|l songs were eontn--1 lmt,ccl'in"the .course of' the evening by ' Messrs J. 'Qoodwin, A- Davids and R Mepooaid. and recitations were given by ivkssij, A. Dayies and J. Goodwin. Dancing comrrieimed ap $ p.m., and was kept up with spirit until daylight, H'heit a general move was made for home Everyone left thoroughly satisfied with their night's amusement. It was decided to have sjcials monthly. ,: Postal Service.—An improvement in the postal service from here has been arranged by which mails will arrive in Auckland on the s'anie day, 'as tnat on which they leave this post-oitice'; thus avoiding the delay at Hamilton.'which formerly existed. This innovation will be v mat benefit, both .to business people and the public generally, and 'will also enable passengers travelling p by the mail coach to reac|) their dejjtiaa r lion without being subjected to the inconvenience of losing a day. The mails now close at the Te Uku post-ofhoe at 8.30 a.m., instead of 10 45 a.m. as formerly. Loss ov Stock.—There has been a heavy mortality amongst stock, more particularly dairy cows, during the past month or two ; many farmers in this district have lost from four to ten cows each, due to shortness of feed in some cases, and in others the cattle were bogged.—(Own Correspondent).