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Waikato Argus, Volume VII, Issue 474, 15 August 1899, Page 3

WHATAWHATA.

Milk Season. Had sufficient milk been forthcoming, our local creamery would hare opened on the Ist inst., but ouoe more it has proved that August is a month, too early at all events for the heavy land districts, not merely on account of the backwardness of tho cows, but also, owing to the state of the roads which are, and will be for so me weeks yet, in a very heavy condition. Operations will commence on September Ist, and efforts will be made to increase the supply, so as to secure the enhanced price. Cemetery. Some time ago mention was made oi the neglected state of the "Whatawhota cemetery, the fence being down in places, thus allowing wandering stock, including pigs to get in. As a number of the cemeteiy trustees have left the district, or died, steps nre being taken to conveno a public meeting of residents, for the purpose of appointing fresh trustees in this place. A requisition to Mr P. Corboy, chairman of trustees, to call the meeting is now being largely signed, and no doubt will be acceded to. Sickness.—A good deal of srekness in the form of colds and measles is going about the district ; but, fortunately, the typhoid trouble seems to have disappeared—at all events for a time. It is to be feared, however, that this formidable disease will crop up now and again, as cases (fatal ones) are not unusual at the native settlements, which are just across the river from the township, eo that it is not surprising that the European settlers frajfr to suffer now and then. Rhnciman. Many exprearegret were heard respecting the death of Captain Runciman, who was known to pretty well everyone on the Waipa. The eloquent tribute paid to the deceased gentleman by Mr Reynolds at the last meeting of the Waikato Farmers' Club, will find an echo in the hearts of all who know Captain Runciman. Late Aotion.—lt will be some satisfaction to the proprietor of The Waikato Abgos to know that almost every settler and also the business people in this district have contributed towards his testimonial, which they consider is well deserved.—(Own Correspondent).