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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 299, 25 October 1879, Page 2

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(j.BOM OUtt OWN CORRESPONDENT.) October 21, 1879. Shearing operations appear to be in full swing in this district, The clip, I hear, is satisfactory, and the weather is all that could be desired for this work. Feed is J plentiful, so that there is but little to complain about on this score; but, as I stated in my last, there appears to be a scarcity of shearers. This no doubt will be remedied as the men move on. The_ Tenui and Cashpoint Library Committee met on Friday evening. The meeting was convened for the selection of new books. After looking over the catalogues to hand [■■ was decided that the treasurer send for about U volumes, comprising Macaulay's, Thackeray's, Lytton's, s, lviugsleys, Eeade's, Smollett's, Pain's, i rrollope's, Baker's, Markman's, and works * from other good authors, to the value of about L2O. This will, I hear, leave a tidy ** balance on hand for other necessary expenses. When this collection arrives, with the already good selection, the Tenui and Cashpoint Library will stand in very goodcircumstanr.es. Amotion was brought forward condemning a letter which appeared in the Daily of the 4th insfc., as quite uncalled for, and the committee have every confidence in the management of the Library. The Rev Mr Gossett held divine service on Sunday. lam sorry to say the congregation was small, and it is surprising that there is not better attendance. The rev gentleman's subject was instructive, and tended to teach contentment I am wry to hear that Mrs Cripps, of Lower Whareama, is very ill, so much so that doubts were entertained of her recwery; but I am glad to learn that this hv.ly is a little better to-day. Mrs Pain who has been laid up for some time, was conveyed to Masterton today. The invalid « to be carried the greater part of the journey on-a stretcher. Of course, this is a most difficult task, as the road is still very rough and the shaking in a conveyance would be very injurious to this lady, as she is very weak indeed, tins journey is made especially to receive medical attention. Of course this at once shows the urgent need there is for a resident doctor, We have had four or five visits from medical practitioners this last month. These gentlemen reside m Masterton. This means a considerable outlay. It would be well if some tangible effort was made to secure our great want in this respect, I see Messrs Bonnet and Elders villas at Cashpoint is now finished. It is rather I a nice house, and well situated on the hill side, facing the entrance of what is known as the Basin. I hear it is the intention of Kenrick and Co. to erect a store and dwelling house on the church or native reserve at the same place. There are several visitors at Cashpoint. bo doubt the attraction is the seaside, combined with the comfort to bo obtained at the Club Hotel. On the whole, in hue weather, it is a pleasant spot, and as the summer advances there will be many availing themselves of a visit to this pleasant and quiet retreat. Wool i s already coining in from many of the stations, so that we may expect things busy for the next few months. The weather continues fine.