MANUTAHI.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 24 July 1928, Page 6

MANUTAHI.

(Pnom Our Own Correspondent). GENERAL. Lately three Ina.rd frosts fiA-ve been ex.p&iieneed. in lAuccesaiion, which is scaneiviiiat unusual far. ivluis- district. Uiovyev cn-, they wore the heralds of beautiful cloudless days with westerly windy and tallowing land has greatly benefited.

Farmers are commencing to feed out hay and ensilage. The. fodder has kept in excellent condition and will be ample for local 'requirements. As proof that times are hand, several unemployed men have passed along the nigh way of late. Most of them are of a. good stamp, but as there is vary little work ottering they have been compelled to move on.

Three bed birds have made their ;appeairanee in some flowering lucerne

trees at- the school. The visitors oa/rcll blithely in the early mornings and dart in and out among the foliage in’dbase of insects. A close watch is being kept to see if the bird's intend to build their nests in the school grounds. Milking plants are 'deceiving a tliorough overhaul in readiness for the new season. A few cows have already come to profit and dairy farmers will soon be engaged at] high pressure to contend with the milk supply. The factory bus been painted and overhauled, -and is in readiness for the season. EUCHUE PARTY AND DANCE.

The last euobre party and dance was a. very successful' function, although the attendance did not ,reach those of former gatherings. With the approach of the milking -season these ha.ppy functions will he dispensed with, and it behoves patrons to attend the remaining, ones'.

CONCERT. The concert lie) d under the ausnices o.f tin Presbyterian Churchhvaia a-bright entertainment and wais much appreciated by an enthusiastic audience. Much of the evening’s success is due to Mr and M.r,s C. Barclay, who worked very hard. Many of the performers wiare. from Patea and Alton, and! ifche items rendered were of a high istandard. As a result of thie concert the cair fund will benefit to a. consider able extent. PERSONAL.

Mr anti Mrs James Park and family, of Mahoe, who recently spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs T. Barkley, Manutahi, have returned . to- their home.

Mr and Mrs Bills, of the railway staff, are away on their annual holidays. " .

Mr Schwas®, of Wairoa, is visiting his mother.

Mr Cl. Harden burg has left for Wadkino, where he is engaged in farming.