HUNTLY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2966, 18 July 1891, Page 2

HUNTLY.

The Wkathkr.—The late exceptionally cold weather has given the coal trade an impetus which is a good thing for Muntly and most of tho mines have been kept pretty busy of late fulfilling orders. Many instances of tho severity of the Into frost were noticablo, particularly the maimer in which it struck the manuka which is rarely affected by an ordinary frost. As instancing the low temperature reached on Sunday night last, a young fellow named Munchausen out on a survey and living in a tent, on attempting to blow out his candle found he couldn't do it, flame was frozen, had to break it off.

Thk To Aroha Election.—Our excand.dato for Parliament has taken his dofeat in a very matter of fact and philosophical manner, but unlike the lluntly people, is surprised at the result of the polling. The doctor's electioneering experiences prove what may happen to a man when he becomes the victim of a. few designing and plotting friends (';) who see in such a case, tho materials for an amusing and mild diversion from the humdrum of country life. Denied a back seat in the New Zealand Parliament there is still the front seat of the Debating and Literary Society, in which I hear the doctor ist-.king much interest and which we hope he will nourish into a strong and vigorous life. Thk School.—Tho contractor for. the addition to our public school is making good progress with the job and when finished wo shall have ample accommodation for the gradually increasing attendance which is evidently more regular since the present committee took office. Cbmbtkhy.—Tlio money raised at the late concert is being spent by the com mittee appointed, in improving the condition of the Cemetery and not before it was needed. To allow the hunal place of any community to lapse into an almost virgin state of wildness reflects anything but creditably on the residents of such community.