WHATAWHATA NEWS. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHATAWHATA, August 14.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2201, 17 August 1886, Page 2

WHATAWHATA NEWS. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHATAWHATA, August 14.

A mkkting of ratepayers was held in the schoolhouse, in conformity with a request notified in Thursday's issue. Mr I*. Corboy, being elected to tho chair, said that the meeting was called to discms tho advisability or otherwise of forming a road from Crawfords corner to the HamiltonWhatawhdta swamp road near Mr McCutcheon's farm. Several letters from ratepayers were then read, desiring that the road should be formed forthwith. This was strongly objected to by some, Mr K. C. Shepherd appearing as leader of this detachment. Some sharp word sparring took place between this gentleman and the chairman anent a certain letter which was recently published in the columns of The Waikato Times. Much diction and contradiction, savouring slightly of personal feeling (which, if narrated, would not prove very interesting or edifying to the public), resulted in a vote being taken, eleven being for and nine against the formation of the said road, which will no doubt be done at once, much to the satisfaction of those foolish settlers who think one side of a triangle longer than the other two side* combined. The main objection seemed to be the supposed want of available funds, but the chairman and clerk of the road board brought forward statements which went to prove that the board was in a glorious state of solvency ; and, being in posM'ssion of (Treat expectations, were justified in making provision tor some of the great army of unemployed. May they always have the power and the will to do so. As usual at .such meetings, a few small pools of muddy water were .stirred up, which, if left alone, will no doubt settle. The bachelors' ball, on Friday, was a most unqualified success. About 30 couples enjoyed themselves amazingly, and generally concurred in awarding credit to the steward^, caterers, and all concerned, especially to their own dear selves. I understand that Mr A. Fergiwm has again lost a valuable hoi so—the entire horse known as Young Wellington, which Mr Ferguson pmchased about a year ago. This loss, following closely on the heels of accidents resulting in a dislocated thigh, also the loss of a valuable diaught horse, is much to bft regietted. I believe the hor^o Young Wellington was insured. I hope it is so, as it will slightly indemnify the owner for his loss.

Messrs Alfred lluckland and Co , will lv Id a. special s.ile of furniture, Ke , .it the i üblic hUH, Cambridge, on Thursday, September 2ad*