WHATAWHATA.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 375, 3 December 1898, Page 4

WHATAWHATA.

TfiE Weather and Roads.—The fine weather now being experienced is very welcome, being the best—as also the cheapest—road repairer we have, ?nd with a continuance of such bright, clear dayss, very few complaints will bo heard from us henceforth, unless it is in respect to the deep holes formed during the late rainy spell. Cemetery.—l have been asked to draw the attention of residents, and particularly the cemetery trustees, to the delapidated state of the fence enclosing the cemetery grounds. A few years ago some successful efforts were made by local entertainments and otherwise to raise sufficient funds to put the reserve in good order and have it substantially fenced. This was done, but with the lapse of time, some of the posts show signs of decay, and to make matters worse, some despicable person has drawn most of the staples, which fastened the wires to the posts, thus allowing cattle to get in and trample about the graves. It is understood that the Cemetery Trustees have funds lying at credit in the bank, and a portion of this should be used forthwith to put the cemetery in a more creditable state. Creamery Manager.—lt is currently reported that Mr John Leighton, the local creamery manager, is to be removed shortly to another of the Dairy Association's establishments. This information will be received with general regret, Mr Leighton having proved himself, during the years he has been at YVhatawhata, to be a capable and straightforward man, and undoubtedly possesses the coi)fidenc9 of the milk suppliers, as well as that of the Dairy Association. We trust the chaoge will mean promotion for him. Race Meeting. A well • attended meeting of the local race committee took place at the Whatawhata Hotel on Saturday evening last. Among other matters'dealt with was that of reconsidering the order of running the various races. It. was finally decided to place the trot between theMaiden'and Whatawhata Handicap, thus allowing horses to have a " cut in " at both events, in addition to the Flying Stakes at the end of the day. The course was reported to be in capital condition, hiving been ploughed and worked down fine, so that owners need not fear lameness as a result ot their horses competing at our meeting. A considerable number of new members are joining the club, and there seems every prospect of a good day's sport.— (Own Correspondent).