Local and General.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IX, Issue 477, 22 April 1910, Page 2

Local and General.

A general meeting of the Kawhia County Council is set down for tomorrow. in the Council Chambers.

'Ve are pleas'd to note that the Board of Education has decided to grant capitation in the instance of the Awaroa school, of which Miss Goldsbury has had charge for some weeks.

One of the features of the late Show was tbeinterest chlldr <n took in the exbib tion. The judges remarked on the special excellence of loaf bread baked by girls under fifteen, and on the meritorious work displayed in the exhibits of sewing. An exhibit of a parrot forms the nucleus of what might be a very successful branch—a division for children's pets.

Amongst visitors to Kawhia this week is Mr C. J. W. Barton, of Hamilton, who is spending a few days amongst us. Mr Barton has always been a nrominent figure in public matters in the Waikato, and has occupied the position of Mayor of the Hamilton Borough.

In reference to the appointment of Mr J. K. Newton as ’ocal representative of the Public Trust Office, it may be advisable to bring uuder the notice of settlers the functions of this department In addition to acting as attorney in the case of intestate estates, the Publii Trustee discharges all duties that may, by will or d-ed, b* imposed upon a private executor, trustee, attorney or agent. Its large ex perience in such business enables the office to do the work without any trouble to the person for whom it is acting.

Steady progress is bling made by the contractor with the Eakaanui native school, and it is expected that the building will be ready for occupation shortly. Several names have been mentioned as probable teachers, but as yet no definite appointment has been made.

Considerable stir has been occasioned in the sheep world by the sensational values placed on Mr E. Short’s Romneys by New Zealand breeders in being offered j£l6oo for his two best rams intended for the Argentine World’s Show—an offer which wan refused. It may be mentioned that Mr John Allen, who has been so successful at recent Shows, has, amongst his stud rams, two which are very - losely related to these animals.

After a week’s enforced delay at Marokopa, the s.s. Rothesay returned to Kawhia on Wednesday. Amongst the passengers were Mr and Mrs Giles, the latter having recovered sufficiently from a very severe illness to allow her to travel. The fact that the Rothesay was weatherbound at Marokopa prevented a number of exhibits from that locality competing at the recent Show-

Women’s riots in New York have led to the eloping of a hundred butchers’ shops. Their indignation was due to a statement that double prices are to be charg d for Australian and New Zealand meat imported via England.

A unique record can be claimed by an esteemed settler who has resided near this county for considerably over a-quarter of a century. During the whole of this time, and Goring the latter portion of his residence in England, (totalling altogether a period of forty-five years) he has had children attending school, the last member of tbe family terminating his school career last Christmas His eldest daughter commenced her education in 1865, st the age of two years, and a cont nuous succession of sons and daughters nas kept up his personal uninterrupted interest in schools until this year.

Mr G. H. Chase, of Kawhia, while in Auckland recently, negotiated the purchase of Mr J, Willison’s store at Marokopa. As Mr Carr has been placed in charge of the establishment, and possesses an intimate knowledge of the district and its requirements, the settlers can rely on receiving both attention and satisfaction. Mr Chase, who has just returned from Marokopa, speaks in the highest terms of the district, and is very sanguine of the success of his venture.

The Kawhia Horticultural Society have wisely decided to distribute amended schedules for their next Show amongst intending exhibitors and supporters, who are requested to suggest any alterations or additions, to be considered at the annual meeting next June. It is only by this method that it is found possible to obtain the opinions and criticisms from such a scattered district as Kawhia, and it is hoped by this means to obtain a revised schedule which will meet the special requirements of the County.

No definite information can be obtained so far regarding the whereabouts of our local desperado, Karakr. Reports have been circulated as to his dying visits to various portions of this and neighbouring districts, but so far his rapid movements have baffled the efforts of the police to effect his capture. Natives of this locality speak in very unsympathetic strains with regard to his arrest, so that brobably lack of friendly help here has prompted him to fly elsewhere. Messrs Jonathan Ltd. have been appointed local agents for the Reid and Gray Agricultural Implements. This is a firm with a high colonial reputation in that branch, so that clients can rely on satisfaction.

Mr Ernest Short’s valuable prize Romney rams, wbich he is taking to the International Exposition and Show at Buenos Ayres, arrived in Wellington from Parorangi laat Tuesday, and have been placed in comfortable quarters on the lonic, which sails for Monte Video on Thursday. Mr Short will be accompanied by Senor Juan Domenceti. of Wellington, who will act as the breeder’s guide, philosopher and friend in the Argentine. INFLUENZA, COLDS, SORE THROAIS Stanley Bay.

August 23rd, 1909. Dear Sirs, — For some time past my family and self have suffered fr m Influenza, Colds and Sore Throats. We have tried many remedies advertised, but could get no relief until we took some Nazol. which acted like a charm—not only relieving, but curing us. I have much pleasure in testifying to its wonderful power. Yours Faithfully, “A STANLEY BAY RESIDENT.” Mr Bold, representing the Publia Works Purchase and Valuation Department, was in Oparau yesterday (Thursday) to inspect and value landing reserves at Oparau. LL returned this jw'rning io Te Awamulu en route fur Wb->ng There L«h been quite an influx of officers of tbe Public Works Depar:, ment into tbe district. Mr Birr Wither, Chief of the Auckland Office, arrived in Kawhia on Wed nesday and baa made full ise of his time while here in acquain ing himself with local matters. Mr Civil, of the Auckland staff, came by steamer the same morning, and Mr T. Bird met them here this morning. Accompanied by Mr Bathe, the whole p<rty proceeded via Kinohaku through to Marokopa to inspect roads and bridges in tbe district.