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Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 26 August 1933, Page 4

Information that owing to the recent cutting down of Tolief allocation among the Wanganui River Maoris there is a danger that they will refuse to participate in the opening ceremonies proposed to be held in connection with the Ruapirau Bridge has been received by the “Wanganui Herald.” Hot for many a day (states “The Herald”) has there been such a feeling of bitterness among the people, who feel that the position which has arisen amounts to that of the. pakeha depriving them of their right to have food. In such circumstances they are in no mood to make merry for the sake of this passing event. If matters have not been adjusted satisfactorily in the meantime there is not likely to by any participation as far as the Maoris are concerned when the day arrives for the opening ceremonies. Such a contretemps was never expected to follow on the recent investigation of Maori rights to relief. They point out that- while they like to be good fellows they still have feelings.

4. splendid line of dairy cattle is advertised for the Farmers’ Co-op. Kohuratalii sale on Monday. This includes 90 choice 2 and 3-year Jerseycross heifers. The auctioneers state that anvone requiring good replacements wll be well advised to attend this sale, as coming off that type ot country the cattle will do well wherever taken. A ’phone message to any branch of the auctioneers will secure llow many times did you dam the Onepoto Basin?” was the query put to Mr N. S. Davidson, a member of the Northcote Borough Council, Auckland, at a mock court this week, where he was arraigned for language. “Only once,” he replied. “You are’ fined for that,” said the judge,_ Mr N. E. Heath, “but you may continue to dam it till the leak is stopped.” His wife was called as -witness by a noted slow motorist to refuto the accusation of furious driving. “How many miles was lie doing?” asked the prosecutor. “Nearly five an hour,’’ was the answer. An obvious error in the charge sheet, admitted the judge, \\ho promptly inflicted a fine for blocking the traffic. The fortnightly meeting of the Hawera Debating Society to lie held m the law library, Hawera, on Monday next will take the form of a. Parliamentary evening. These evenings have .been a very successful feature ot the society’s activities and all members and others interested are urged to attend. Suitable trains and cheap fares to meet the convenience of visitors to the Taranaki Hunt Club’s race meeting at New PiymoutTT next Saturday have been made by the Railway Department. A HINT ON CALF feeding. Dairy farmers should feed their calves according to their several capacities. They arc better jiist a little hungry than over-fed. Commence with 3 to 5 quarts of the mother’s milk per day, in two meals. Increase gradually to from 4 to 6 quarts until the end'of fourth week, when separated milk and Tul Calfmea’l should, be fed. Insist on Tui brand in original packages. —Advt.