WAIKIEKIE.

Northern Advocate, 15 December 1916, Page 1

WAIKIEKIE.

The last cattle sale held here was a record one for prices, this being the last occasion on which Mr Ball, Messrs Wilson and Wilson's auctioneer, will wield the hammer at the local yards. Mr Ball has been a general favourite in these parts, and no doubt local buyers thought it would be an appropriate send off, to make the bidding brisk. Everything in the yard was disposed of. Mr Hilford sold a line of 15 steers averaging £15 17s 6d. One cow and calf belonging to Mr Montpiner realised £18. — Our roads are still not what they should be. Lack of metal is sadly felt In this district. Three motor cars recently attempted to. come through the mud to Waikiekie, but sad to relate, only one succeeded. _ • At the annual meeting of the Waikiekie Settlers' Association Mr Gilbert Rountree was elected president and Mr Herbert Edge secretary for the ensuing year. The ladies of Waikiekie rolled up at the local factory, took the factory assistant, Mr Simms—a returned soldier —by surprise and presented him with all the necessaries required to establish a bachelor's quarters. Cooking utensils, preserved fruits, etc., formed the principal items selected for his establishment. Mr Simms in a few appropriate remarks thanked the donors for their kindness.