WAIPAWA.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11901, 19 July 1901, Page 4

WAIPAWA.

[from oub own correspondent.] July IS. 1801

Tho one great topic overshadowing everything else to-day is the news that tho Government intend taking tho Milbourno and Abbotsford runs, though tho moaning of tho words that they “ will bo in tho hands of Government to-day," is rather obscure, as there have been no negotiations, I am told for their purchase. Probably what is meant is that they will bo gazetted as compulsorily taken. All classes of people express themselves as pleased at tho prospect of improved business, and tho resuscitation of tho town to what it was long years ago. We have had a soaking wot day to-day, and in consequence the official reception of tho returning troopers, who wore .•xpoctod by the express to-night, has been postponed till the social to-morrow night, when addresses of welcome and approval of our young follows will bo given by tho Chairman of tho Town Board and others. Captain Krthbono, Mr J. Williams, and others, with as many volunteers as can attend, will meet the train to-night and receive the troopers. There was a severe and prolonged shock of earthquake experienced hero about 8.33 last night.

It is stated that the valuation of the I’ataugata County has boon increased by about X 260,000. It sooms a large increase.

I learn that tho following was wired to Mr Hall, M.H.K., this morning:—“ Accept congratulation at splendid result of your labors, signed by a largo number of townspeople." To which the following reply was received this afternoon ; " Thanks to you am? others for telegram. I made promise, and am pleased that my efforts have given so much satisfaction to tho people of Waipawa.—C. Hall.” I cannot hear of any attention being paid to Arbor Day in this neighborhood. 'lhe Waipukurau school committee mot on Tuesday night, when a number of letters were road from parents whose children attended schools at Waipawa. With one exception, all referred to tho master of Waipukurau school in complimentary terms, and gave religious motives as the only reason for sending their children to tho Catholic school at Waipawa. A letter from tho master in answer to other letters was read. All the correspondence was directed to be sent to the Education Board.

A public trial of the Crown Separator took place at Raikora yesterday afternoon. a large number of persons were present, including several ladies, who witnessed the process of separating tho cream from tho milk, and appeared pleased with tho result. The secretary of tho now creamery movement then gave particulars as to the cost of plant, &o. The draft prospectus was read. It was stated that a total of 120 cows wore guaranteed. Tho draft was modified, and tho following resolution carried i— 1 " That milk suppliers take one i!l share for each cow guaranteed,” As tho site and building wore already arranged for it was urged that .£3OO was sufficient to place the plant on the ground and fix it. Tho balance of the capital could be raised by guarantee to tho bank. Some of those present agreed to guarantee a proportion of the amount. Votes of thanks wore passed to Mosdamos Leyland, Irwin, and Oliver for providing afternoon tea, and to tho gentlemen who gave the trial ot tho Separator,