COUNTRY NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9188, 18 October 1888, Page 6

COUNTRY NEWS.

[by telegraph.—OWN correspondents.] Ohaupo, Wednesday. Messrs. W. J. Hunter & Co. held a very large and successful cattle sale yesterday. A very large number of cattle were yarded, and sold at satisfactory prices as times go. The committee appointed to draw up rules and regulations and other matter for presentation to the next meeting of the proposed Farmers' Association, met yesterday at Delaney's and completed their business. The action taken by the farmers at the initiatory meeting a week ago has already had the effect of easing the prices of the dealers in artificial manures and seeds. The committee will recommend that the Association shall not go into a trading business, but act as agent for its members in the purchase of seeds, manures, etc., in wholesale lines, and in the cheapest market to be found. Te Awamutu, Wednesday. At the Police Court, yesterday, " Moon,'' an aboriginal native, who had been repeatedly warned against the commission of the offence, was fined 5s and 12s costs, for riding on the footpath opposite Mr. Teasdale's store. At last something is to be done to the main street in the town, which has been shamefully neglected. The shoulder iB to be taken off the rise opposite the post-office by a cutting, which will work out below Lewis' buildings, and the material taken from which will further ease the grade in the hollow by the brewery. The removal of this shoulder opposite the post-office will also enable the road -from the Bank to the church to be properly formed and graded instead of as row, elnnvniT to tV>«nn§ side, throwing all -water on to the lower sido. A large double shop is now in course of construction for Dr. Pearmann, opposite Lewis's Hotel. The one shop and the upper floor will be occupied by a millinery establishment, and the second shop be opened by Dr. Pearmann as a chemist sliop for the retailing of drugs. Kihikihi, Wednesday. A very interesting event took place a day or two ago in connection with the departure of Mr. Ogle and his family from the district, who, during their residence here, have been active supporters of the English Church. Miss Ogle has kindly given her services as organist and as superintendent of the Christ Church Sunday - school, and Mr. John Hutchinson, representing a number of members of the congregation who had met for the occasion, presented Miss Ogle with a handsome gold brooch as a mark of their appreciation of her services, and as a kindly souvenir from her Kihikihi and Orakau friends, A meeting of the ladies of the committee of the proposed Catholic Church concert in aid of the building fund, to be held towards the end of November, took place on Saturday last, and made arrangements for the refreshments to be provided for the occasion. It is intended that the concert shall be a repetition of the one held in March last, and which was so eminently successful and warmly appreciated. The performers will consist chiefly of Auckland amateurs who have again kindly promised to give their assistance. Paterangi, Wednesday. A very enjoyable concert and dance were held here on Friday evening last, Mr. Macky presiding as chairman. The first portion of the entertainment opened with an instrumental duet, " Freischutz," Miss D. Scott (piano) and Mr. Goodfellow (violin), which was much admired. Then followed a flee, " Five Times by Taper's Light," by the 'aterangi Glee Club. The club contains some good voices, and this, as well as the other glees which followed, were rendered with correct time and tune. A vocal duet by the Misses Hill, Tell Me Where Do Fairies _ Dwell," was followed by a solo from Miss Finch, " Summer Showers," which was very nicelv rendered. Mr. Meadway's song, " Scenes That are Brightest," was also a great success. The first part concluded with " Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind," by the Paterangi Glee Club. After an interval and an instrumental duet by Miss Scott and Mr. Goodfellow and another glee, " From Oberon in Fairyland," by the club, the Misses Finch sang " Juanita," in which they were deservedly encored and had to repeat the last verse. Then followed a song by Miss Germann, with violin obligate by Miss B.Scott, Enchanted Ground." This song was rendered with exquisite taste, and the execution of Miss Scott on the violin was much admired, and the fair! performers had to submit to an enthusiastic encore. That charming duet, "Flow On, Thou Shining River," was tastefully sung by the Misses Macky and Germann, and the club having rendered the glee, "As it Fell Upon a Day, the concert broke up to the National Anthem, and the room was then cleared for dancing, which was kept up till four a.m. The house was a crowded one. The sum of £7 was taken at the doors, which will be divided between the Glee Club and the Cricket Club. Cambridge, Wednesday. The last of the second series of literary evenings in connection with St. Andrew's Church was given on Tuesday night, when Dr. Moon replied to those who disputed Tennyson's claim as the best all-round English poet, bar Shakespere. Several musical selections were given in good style, and a pleasant evening was spent. A further series of three lectures is announced. The Cambridge Dairy Factory commences operations on Monday next, with Mr, George Watt as manager. The price paid for milk will be 2|d per gallon of ten pounds, with 10 per cent, of cream, and one farthing for every additional 2 per cent, of cream. The many friends of Mr. John Houghton, jun., will be glad to hear that he remains in the district, having engaged with Mr. Thos. Wells. Mr. Houghton is at present suporin. tending the clearing sale of Messrs. Houghton's stock, which Mr. Wells purebred. ° Rotorua, Wednesday. This season, as far as it has gone, stands unparalleled for scarcity of tourists. Never a year <>s passed without a dozen, at least, per week coming to see us. At this time, a solitary one by each coach is now our quantum. Mr. Soott, of Rotorua, intends, we believe, to make the Waiotapu Valley this season as attractive as possible, and to provide quarters in a free-ana-easy camp fashion most suitable to this place, which will doubtless prove, in the hot s-mmer weather, a refreshing qh&nge to the usual run of halt, ing-places. Our police ir eis at present undergoing a period of inspection. Major Gudgeon and Inspector Goodall are here a visit.