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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3006, 20 October 1891, Page 2

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Ball.—The promoters of the ball on Friday night were very unlucky in the important matter of weather, the wet afternoon and evening preventing many that were coming from venturing out, some Bixteen couples only being present. However, an enjoyable evening was spent. Songs and recitations were given in the intervals between the dancing by Messrs Wright, J. Browne and others, including a Hong or two from Mr P. Meredith in his usual style. The danca music was provided by Messrs Hyde and Meredith, Mr McCutcheon efficiently acting as M.C. A grand concert is spokon of as likely to come off ere long, when it is to be hoped the weather may prove more propitious.

Muskapeer. —Mr J. Browne, accompanied by the well-known thoroughbred stallion Mnskapeer, has been visiting the district lately. Ho has, I understand, met with good support, Muskapeer having become a popular horso in the Waipa, and his stock of all ages and sizes are highly estimated. He has (see cards) the remarkable property of being able to assimilate with all classes of mares.

Grass. — The continual wet weather, though interfering seriously with the roads, is causing nn immense growth of grass—the chief requisite in a dairying district. The township flat is a picture just now, and though heavily stocked with cattle and horses, the grass cannot be kept down, showing what a large stock can be carried on a small area of good old pasture.

PoTATOIss. —The low price of potatoes is rather a serious matter for some settlers in this and the out-joining districts, many of them having tho bulk of their crop still on hand.