WAIMATE NORTH.

Northland Age, Volume V, Issue 11, 2 November 1908, Page 5

WAIMATE NORTH.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) After several years constant trying we are at last to have a portion of the Waiqiate Kerikeri road metalled* The first porfitm (6‘ he dofie is the hew deviation between W&itangi river and the “ Mill ”. To effect this the stone-crush-ing plant is to be again brought into use. Owing to the fine weather several sheep owners have already started shearing. Mr. J. C. Johnson gave a very interesting address here recently. He spoke well and to the point bringing forward many clear-headed idfeafi; He made favourable impression on those present aiid at the close of the meeting he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. By the way, a dairyman objects (or so he says) to inspectors sneaking about his cowshed after dark with a bit of candle to see if the regulations are complied With; and this individual will probbably put the dorg on the ” blinded tinker” one of these days. Miss Adkins, who for some time past has been assistant teacher at the Oromahoe Native school, left last week en route for the Empire city, On the eve of her departure a number of friends gathered to say ”au re voir”. A most pleasant evening of dancing and games ensued. The Oddfellows Ball of Friday last, held at Okaihau,- a most brilliant affair. The decorations were splendid, white lilies making a pleasant contrast with the green of the nikau, and creeper hangings in front of the stage lending a most pleasant effect. The honor of belle, I am led to understand, was conferred jointly on Misses M. Hansen and L. Kemp. The catering was done by Mrs. Baker who deserves every credit for the masterly manner in which the affair was carried ou£. The music was supplied by Mr. PringlS dud needs no comment. A most successful concert in aid of funds to erect a Church at Ohaeawai was held in Tolerton’s hall last night particulars of which I hope to be able to furnish later. October 24th, 1908. It may interest some of the farming community to know that a discploughnow at work on Mr. T, C, Williamses station at Kerikeri is doing good work among the “gorse.” No stumping is required. Each furrow is turned by a large disc about two feet six inches in diameter. The plough was tested in a bit of the heaviest gorse to be found on the station and went through stumps with a crown fully nine inches across and about four deep (solid wood) just like slicing a piece of cneese. About six ordinary horses are required to work two furrows with comfort all day. The concert in aid of the Ohaeawai Anglican Church Building Fund realised the sum of £l4. Mrs. Younghusband and party (especially the lady) were accorded a vote of thanks for their efforts on the motion of Mr H. J. Ludbrook; and a dance followed a most successful musical evening. October 29th, 1908.