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COUNTRY NEWS.

PAEROA. [BY telegraph.— correspondent.] Paeroa, Monday. A meeting of Netherton settlers was held on Saturday night to discuss the question of a bridge over the Ohinemrai River. Mr. W. Dennerly presided, and there was ft good attendance. It was decided that if a bridge is erected between the Puke and the Junction the settlers will raise a loan of £1000, or more if required. Messrs. W. Moore, S. J. Lauglin, S. Fisher, H. R. Brunskill, J. Morrison, J. Henley, and F.' Moore were appointed to wait on the Ohinemuri County Council regarding the matter. While Messrs. Rolton and P. Dryland were driving in a buggy down the Puke Road yesterday morning the horse bolted and kicked the buggy to pieces. The occupants were thrown out, but escaped with a few bruises. WAIHI. [liV TKI.KGRAI'H. OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Waihi, Monday. Ml*. Dawson Donaldson, a member of the Waihi Borough Council, will be a candidate for the Mayoralty at the forthcoming election. The other candidates in the field are Messrs. E. V. Turnbull and J. Newth. The present Mayor (Mr. Thomas Gilmour) has not so far announced his intentions. The Waihi Federal Band gave an enjoyable recital of sacred music in the band rotunda on the Recreation Reserve on Sunday afternoon, before a large attendance of the public. lit. Hugh J. Hamilton, an old and highly .esteemed resident of Waihi, died at his residence this afternoon at the age of 53 years. Deceased had been in jll-hcalth for some time, and for the past two or three months had been rapidly sinking. Mr. Hamilton was a prominent member of the Waihi Lodge of Freemasons, and had passed through tho various offices, including that of master. Two other residents of the district also died during the past two days in the persons of Mr. Patrick Shaw and Mr. Alfred Witherow. The late M'r. Shaw had been ailing for some time, and death was not unexpected. Mr. Witherow, who was only 33 years of age, spent some 14 or 15 years in and about Waihi, but about two years ago went to work on the Main Trunk line.-. For 13 months past he had been in the Hamilton Hospital, and a few days ago was brought down to the Waihi Hospital, where ho succumbed tho day following an operation for a serious complaint from which he suffered. Deceased was a member of the Pride of Waihi Lodge of Druids. [iROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] WAIUKU. The effects of the continued dry weather are being felt bv the farmers. The grass is becoming parched, and the supply of milk at the creameries is great reduced. Young turnips are also at a standstill for the want of rain.

PUKEKOKE Tho old Presbyterian manse and five acres of ground have been sold to Mr. Geo. Ballard, of Buckland. for £500. The plans and specification.? for the new manse have been drawn out, and tenders will be called for the erection of the. building at all early date. The Franklin Agricultural Society officials are making great improvements in the show ground. A committee room, secretary's office, and sheds, are bein.<? erected, and considerable alterations are being made in the pens in view of the approaching show. Building operations are very brisk throughout tho district. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company held their usual sale on Wednesday last, and prices were very good for all classes of stock. The weather has been exceptionally good for Harvesting operations, which are now in full swing. Many of the earlier crops are under cover, and a great quantity, of sheaves will be stacked this week The potato crops are being lifted in very good order, and are being railed to Auckland and through theWaikato. The Lawn Tennis Club had a. splendid turnout of members and players on Saturday afternoon. Misses F. Bilkey and Brown had charge of the afternoon tea The Rev. \V". H. Wilson, of Mount Albert, is at the present time in the district, having temporarily exchanged livings with the Rev. F. B. Dobson. CAMBRIDGE A resident Roman Catholic priest has been appointed to this district. It is expected that the priest (whose name has not yet been made known) will enter on his duties either this month or i.ext. The Seventh Day Adventists, who have established a training school at Pukekura, three miles from here, will open the institution next month. The building and equipments are being made very complete, and should servo'their purpose admirably. The main building, which is a four-storey one, occupies a commanding and healthy position,' being beautifully situated. The Cambridge Road Board met on Saturday last. Air. It. Swa.vne presiding, 'the chairman was authorised to sign the plans submitted bv the Lands and Survey Department of the proposed alterations to the roads at Karapiro and the French Pass. The report of the Commissioner (Mr, W. S. Short) regarding the drainage dispute with the llautapu Drainage Board, was read. It was decided that a letter be sent to Mr. C. W. Hurstlfoiise. chief engineer, stating that the Board would be quite satisfied when the Drainage Board had given the undertakings recommended in the Commissioner's report. On Mi-. Booth's recommendation it was decided, to reform the main road out to the butter factory. Tenners will be called tor the work. The Pukekura Road Board met in the Farmers' Clubroom, Cambridge, on Saturday afternoon, Mr. R. Fisher (chairman), presiding. The Cambridge Borough Council wrote enclosing a statement to onto of the high level bridge accounts, sliowii v the Board's indebtedness to be £557 13s 1.0... it also stated there would be a further small demand on the contributing bodies when the accounts were finally made up. Payment of the amount was authorised, subject to the necessary arrangements being made with the bank for'an advance. The usual Departmental circular relating to the statutory half-holiday was received, but there is only one store under the Board's jurisdiction, and it was decided to let the Government appoint tho day on which it shall bo closed The treasurer stated, that the rates for the year 1907-8, over the whole district, amounted to £662 10s. The' chairman impressed upon members the necessity of economy in regard to future works. The members then sat, as the Cambridge West Domain Board. The chairman said lie found that it' they went in for a bath of the size thev contemplated, it would take 60,000 °-a'llon» to fill it: but if thev erected one 40ft by 30ft, onlv half the amount of water would be required. After some discussion it wis resolved on the motion of -Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr Keeley. to make the bath 6011, bv 20ft. Mr. Reynolds said it was very necessary that the gorse and brambles round the domain lauds should be cut at once. Bo was informed that a contract had been let for the work.

The Hauraki Band, under the baton of Mr. C. H. Anderson, gave a rendering .of the' following selections in the Victoria Reserve, Thames, on Sunday evening, attracting a' largo gathering of residents and visitors: Overture, "Hydee;" baritone solo, "Asthore;" selection, "Tho Message Boy;" intermezzo, "Salome;" selection, "iUaritaria;" waltz, " O Mars Stella.'' " God Save the King." When coughs and colds are troublesome, Baxter's Lung Preserver will strengthen tho weakened parts to throw off tho inflammation. Keep it handy. It cur&3.

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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13646, 14 January 1908, Page 7

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COUNTRY NEWS. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13646, 14 January 1908, Page 7

COUNTRY NEWS. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13646, 14 January 1908, Page 7

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