KIHIKIHI.
— -^~ Amcskmknts,— The public will not lack plenty of amusements this month, lor besides the KihiUihi race meeting, which, from the number of entries, promises to be a success, there will be two concerts, one on Thursday in aid of the funds of the Roman Catholic Church, and one on Monday in aid of the Presbyterian Church. The arrangements for the latter are in able hands, for we understand Mr Patterson has the management of it, and the district has been laid under contribution for singers and musicians, so that it bids fair to be a success. For the former not oi.ly local talent has been engaged, but several friends from Auckland are coming to assist. Miss Swan, who is so well and favourably known, will sing again, and by special request will sing, "' The Exile of Erin," a song dear to the licartaofeveryone whoeoines from the dear old land of the shamrock. The Revs. Fathers Kgan and Lenahan, two most accomplished musicians, are also expected to take part in the performance, so that lovers of music may expect a treat on Thursday evening, Besides the mental treat there will also be a good supply of creature comforts in the shape of an excellent supper, which will be provided by the ladies of Kihikihi, who, by the way, are well known for their hospitality and skill in preparing a good table. The Catholic concert at this time of the year has become an institution, and as no trouble or expense has bcfii spared in the past it is only reasonable to expect that this will noi fall short of the previous entertainments in point of excellence. Reported JtKMOV.u, oi- the Telkkkapiiist.—lt is rumoured that the Postal Depirtment, for economical reasons, intend closing the Telegraph Office here, and substituting a telephone. Whether it has been definitely decided upon however, is not known. It is said that Mr Ogle will perform the duties of postmaster, and take charge of the telephone. If such a change were effected, it is claimed, and with truth, that a large saving would be effected,;for a telephone would answer all purposes as well as the telegraph. There are other ofliccs in the country which might be similarly treated with advantage. A poat-oflicc is a necessity here, but there are mnny small post-ollicc.s in the country, which could easily be dispensed with. We have so long been accustomed to having our letters and papers delivered at our doors, that the very mention of doing away with such conveniences is received with consternation, but none the less is it a fact that there are too many unnecessary mail services in the country. _____^________
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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2445, 13 March 1888, Page 3
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443KIHIKIHI. Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2445, 13 March 1888, Page 3
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