TANGITU NOTES.

King Country Chronicle, Volume XVIII, Issue 1856, 1 September 1923, Page 5

TANGITU NOTES.

(Own Correspondent.) The splendid spell of fine weather is much appreciated by everybody. The roads have dried up considerably, and the cream carts are now running between Tangitu and Aria., also Tangitu and Waimiha. Teed is scarce at present on acount of the many hard frosts, but with a few weeks of mild weather feed will be plentiful again. The lambing is about half through, and by the look of the paddocks the percentage will be up to the standard of previous years in this district. Dogs are reported to be seen too frequently wandering about among the ewes, and owners of stray dogs would be well advised to keep them tied up. Our county engineer, Mr Fennell, paid the district a visit last week and came to lay off and make the necessary survey before calling for tenders for the metalling contract to Mokauiti for the coming season. It is the intention of the Council to get as early a start as possible and make the best of the summer months. The engineer came through in his car in good time, which speaks well for the condition of the roads at this time of the year. We are sorry to say that we are losing one of our settlers, Mr H. Searl, who is leaving the district. At his clearing sale ewes and lambs brought up to 42s fid, I think a record for the district. The Public Works Estimates are out for the coming season, and I notice the Waitomo County has received a failshare, About £4OOO is to be spent at this end of the riding this season, which shows we are not being neglected. The next dance in connection with the Tangitu Hall is to be held on the 22nd September. Mr Christian has been engaged to supply the music and a large crowd is sure to be in attendance.

Influenza has been very prevalent in our district, and sickness has visited many homes, but wc are pleased to say it lias disappeared to a great extent, and very few cases have been reported lately. The school children are enjoying their winter holidays at present, but the school re-opens on 10th September for more work.