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Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 361, 1 November 1898, Page 3

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School Examination.—lnspector Mulgan.examined the school on Friday and Saturday last, and out of 59 presented in the various standards only four failed. CDnsidtring the tad attendance of many of the scholars during the winter, and just lately through sickness, the result is very creditable, and must be most gratifying to the head teacher (Mr Chapman) and his staff. The Weather and the Chops.—The heavy rains that we have lately experienced, and an occasional short spell without the prevalent southerly breeze, have made a great improvement in the farms about here. All the grain and potato crops are looking first-class, and the orchards look very promising, fruit of all kinds having set well. The local nooscberry growers are already preparing to pack and ship their fruit to town, and large yields are anticipated. Town Board.—The usual meeting of the Town Board was held on Friday last.—A letter from Mr Swarbrick (Hamilton) was read, and the order made by Capt. Jackson re closing of streets was received.—The following resolutions were passed:—"That the policy of insurance on Mr Compstone's house be allowed to lapse, and that a policy be taken up with one of the local representatives ; that, inasmuch as it is doubtful what powers the Board have as a leasing authority, application be made to the Government to have the Board brought under the provisions of the Public Bodies' Powers Act, 18S7 ; that a man be employed for repairs on Gallowaystreet, also on Ballance-street, and, if possible, to have a water-table formed on the south side of the latter street, so as to prevent the water running into Mr Miller's property ; that the clerk write to Mr Temple, ordering him to clear gorse off Bryce-sreet, adjoining his allotment ; that the clerk write to the Waipa County Council, drawing their attention to the bad state of Oliver- - street; that the matter of repairs to the saleyard be left over until the next meeting ; that the Board inspect Lesliestreet to determine what improvements can be done."—The following tenders were received for works in Grey-street: R. Buckworth, 3s 9d per chaiu ; G. McGhie, 4s;R. Hendry, 4s od ; J. McDonnell, 4s lOd ;J. Kennedy, 6s 6d.— Buckworth's tender was accepted.—The following accounts were passed for payment: R. Buckworth, 2.s Gd ; _R. McDonnell, 5a ;J. Temple, Ss: H, Hendry, 8s 6d ; J. 8. Bond, £1 Is ; The Waikato Akgus. £5 19s ; A. Swarbrick, £4 9s.— (Owu Correspondent.)