WHATAWHATA.

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1568, 22 July 1882, Page 2

WHATAWHATA.

A detachment of the A.C. Force arrived here on the llth of July, under the charge of .Sergt. Foster, to , carry out the instructions of the Government, to which I alluded in a former issue. A finer oody of young men it would be hard to get together. If they are a sample of the West Coast men, the Government of the country should be proud to have such a force, and be careful not to part with them, as I should imagine that they would be of great service in an emergency. We have been experiencing very stormy and wet weather, which has been a great drawback to the detachment, , but they took advantage of the good weather that intervened and completed their work, and have given satisfaction to the trustees of the cemetery. I have heard several expressing regret at their so soon taking their departure. It seems only yesterday that Col. Lyon despatched Sergt. Foster to report on the condition of the graves, and now they are done. If all Government servants were as energetic in carrying out their instructions, with as little red tape, it would be better for the country and community at large. The fencing and remains were removed from the Wh<itawhata flat to the cemetery, which was a most judicious arrangement, and will provide a more safe and permanent resting place than the banks of the Waipa. A most curious thing ocoured here last night, and which caused a little amusement. A kiwi managed to find its way into the kitchen of the Whatawhata Hotel, and was promptly secured and caged. I persume owing to the heavy rains, it must have been driven from the bush to seek food. It is a fine bird, and, I am told, full grown. — (Own Correspondent, July 21st).