KAWARAWA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6815, 20 September 1883, Page 6

KAWARAWA.

The hopeless state of the comp'etion of the line of railway extended to Newport alluded to last month and the departure of. the contractor, Mr. Xarkin, for Wellington forsitne : advance on his contract towards facing the river embankments bo repeatedly carried away by flood and. tid;e, has had the desired effecst as Mr. Larkin. returned last week With an extra gang 0f navvies, a-d skilled workmen, arid at once commenced, to face the broken banks near the line with rough stone work. It is now hoped the liiie will be per- I tnanently secured, and ve;y soon opened for traffic. Messrs. Jones and Kay, the contrac- j tors for the station buildings, and gods-sheds commenced their works On tha 30th ultimo 1 with a good muster of workmen, 1 : some 15 in number. I perceive that the plan of the township of Newton, i 3 ready for advertising and the sale of lots, judging from, the details of this survey in the laying out. the township into 31 blocks and over 300 allotments with sundry reserves for all local bodies and institu- J tions, it is evident that the Government are desirous ti give the locality a k od start in the j formation of the tuwft. There i 3 every reason to expect a very spirited competition at the Sale of the allotments shortly to bp notified, A like number Of subuiban lots oil the the opposite side of the river, around the Point known as old Russell, have bienturveyed. It is intended thus to furnish an eSxtra inducement to would-be settlers in this locality. Matters social are advancing in Our county and city. 1 ' The Northern Vari- ty Troupe," of amateur theatric ils made a Very success- : ful debut on the -Ith ultimo which was well attended and since then have repeated their performances with continued; favour. During the mouth a cricket club has also been organized, and a good committee chosen at the general meeting to initiate the same. No.t. to be behindhand in the advancemeat of other embryo cities, the Government has given a helping hand by notifying in the Gazette of 11th ultimo a Kawakavia Domain Board and placing a parcel of ground, some years ago set apart as recreation ground, uiider the provisions of the " Public domains Act of 1881." The Governor has been pleased to appoint as the first Kawakawa Domain Boaid : Messrs. T. P. Moo;y, F. MqKenzie, John A. 11. Hall, John Reatley, David J. Kirkpatrick, J- H, Marshall and G. Tumbtill. This plot of land is beautifully situated a short distance from the town boundary, On the river Rawakawa near its junction with two other rivers at Tinjarere, a level piece of the vale of about fifteen acres in extent. On three sides it is bounded by the rivers, and along the front by the railway line, where there is to be a station, and a stopping place has always Correspondent, September 1, 1853.J c-'-' KAWAKAWA 1.0. G.T. . The. anniversary of the Black Diamond Lwdge, No. 73., Was celebrated by a public soiree On Monday, September 3. The tea was on the table 3 at 0.30, and was in every Way a credit to the caterer, for the viands ■were both choice and abuod,mt. The follo wing iadie3 presided at the trays and gave great satisfaction to all concerned: Sirs. BaDson, the Misses Flanaghau (three sister 3), Miss Pedro, and Miss Wilkinson.. It was a very cheery cup of tea that waa passed round at the well-filled tables by the deft young fingers, and many were the compliments paid them. When the public had been fully satisfied, the hall was cleared and the seats re-arranged for an entertainment. There was a large and enthusiastic audience, an:l the chair was taken by the Worthy Chief Templar (Mr. J. Russell). The following is the programme of the evening's proceedings :— An address by the Chairman; trio, "The Social Glass," Messrs. M'Cready, Scobel, and Brooke; song, "Over the Hills to the Poofhoase," Mr. ijcobel; recitation, "My Shopmate Joe," Mr, Patterson; song, "John Barleycorn," Mr.M'Crearty ; address on the " Blue Ribbon," Rev. T. G. Brooke ;. song, "Little Blue Eyes," Mr, Haultain ; reciia- : tion, Mr. Hislop; song, " The Old Arm Chair," Mrs. Culley. This song was very loudly encored, but the singer begged that the audience would excuse her complying with it. Recitation, " The Battle Cry," Rev. T. G. Brooke; song, "True as the Stars," Mr. M'Cready, Id response to a hearty encore, this gentleman also sang "In. The Gloaming." Song," Will Yon Think of Me, Love," Miss R. Pedro. This song also was highly appreciated and re-dem3U'ied. Recitation, •' People Will Talk," Mr. Patterson; Loud applause called forth another, "The Auction." Song," Far Away," Mr3.Culley; song, "Emancipation Day," Mr. Haultain. This ended the programme. " God save the Queen," brought the evening's enjoyment to a close. The whole entertainment was of a very superior character, and reflected great credit upon all concerned. The singing. of Mrs. Culley was especially good, and her voice revealed an amount of richness and culture that was scarcely expected. Miss. Pedro also sang with a considerable amount of spirit, and her voice is sweet, but needs a little more culture. The recitation of Mr. Patterson, and the song of Mr. Haultain, evoked roars of laughter. The lodge has been steadily growing in numbers and influence during the pa3t year, and it is now a real power for good in the township. There is plenty of room for the members to continue their efforts, for drinkiug customs have still a strong hold on the people.—LA Correspondent, September 5.]