MANGAWAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4126, 3 February 1875, Page 3

MANGAWAL

A i:k.--ii>kst in this district for more than three years has taken his departure from our midst. I allude to Mr. J. Box, for the above period teacher of Kaiwaka school. There are those remaining who will frequently recall to memory our late teacher. This gentleman possessed in no common degree qualities worthy of imitation. He was amiable in disposition, in manner kind and courteous, and but for the prejudices of a few might lmve been a friend of all. Whatever duties Mr. Box may be called upon to assume, he will always have the best wishes of his friends in Kaiwaka. The two schools in this district have during the past fortnight been re opened under the half-time system, the children attending receiving instruction from the newlyappointed teacher, Mr. MeGco. On the'Jlst instant 1000 sheep were penned at the sale yards, Ilarkaru, ostensibly for sale. Unfortunately little or no sale occurred, not through the paucity of persons present, for there was a good muster, yet none seemed over anxious to speculate. A few horses were then put up and caused a little competition, hilt the highest tiguro offered bein" under the reserve, no sale \vr.s effected. The probable cause of the tame proceedings on Thursday may in some measure be attributed to the hi<gh reserves placed on the various lots offered, together with a wholesome dread of introducing into their (locks sheep infected with scab. —[Own Correspondent, January - j ]