WAIPAWA

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1695, 24 August 1904, Page 27

WAIPAWA

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr Alio, electrical engineer, has been visiting this district. He states that he inspected tho Khyber Puss at Makeretu, through which runs the Tuki-Tuki river, and estimates that a water power of 21XK) horse is available there. It would generate electrical power of about 25.000 volts, which could be transmitted to Napier, and would serve for lighting and power for the whole of the northern portion of Hawke’s Bay. The lvhyber Pass is on land owned by Mr Beamish. Mr W. Rathbone has in serious contemplation tho cutting up of some sections on the Great North Road. A slight shock of earthquake was experienced here last Monday at about 2.80 p.m. The annual examination of the x>ublic schools was Held, this week, and unofficially it is stated that tho result was "very good.’’ Later, it is hoped, that a brief outline of the efficiency of tho pupils and position Vin the standards will be permitted tv the press. Thougn the opportunities for anything but the routine work of the examination were few, younger New Zealand in the infant department developed a latent fund of humour and were distinctive. The genial inspector, Mr 11. Hill, had conducted tho youthful students along the dry paths of acquired knowledge, and beamed sunny smiles of approval on avowed ability. He then came to tho test of what is technically known as "construction of sentences." the word given being "clumsy.” "Tell me," said the great master in matters educational, "some sentences." Swiftly came the answer, ‘'‘You are a clumsy man." The mistress in charge, by facial expressions and various gesticulating movements, attempted to repress the children, but another junior piped, "You have clumsy feet." The inspector, blushingly, reviewed his highly-polished boots, and——* closed the lesson. But a still more ludicrous situation was evolved out of the object lesson. The hour was some time after the usual .luncheon adjournment, and little appetitics will not stay their needs. The mistress had but twi questions to be answered, and, espying an uplifted band, permitted a remark. The unexpected and disconcerting reply came. "The inspector has kept us in late, a. d I am so hungry.” With a few graceful words of apology, the classes were dismissed, and the udder folk indulged m a hearty laugh at so much literal expression of circumstance. But the children were very happy in their examination, very successful and expressed a hope that the inspector would come very much oiteuer, being much attracted by his pleasant methods. Miss Isa McLandress, M.A., mistress of this department, was complimented by the inspector on the progress and intelligence o. f her pupils and their neat and happy appearance. The parents of the children are always glad of the kind care and attention shown towards the children in multifarious ways all through the school year by Miss McLandress. A parade of the 'Waipawa Volunteer Rifles was held last Tuesday, thirty-throe members being present under the command of Captain H. C. Collett. The company was exercised; in several movements under tho N.C.Os. After parade a meeting was held and it was decided to start shooting in three weeks' time, Sergt. Grenside being elected secretary of the match committee. Two new members were elected.

The N'ortn Kuataniwha Road Board have received their new roll, the Increase in value for the district being very marked. In 1003 the capital value was £301,116 and it is now £109,830, an increase of over 25 per cent. A numerous and representative gathering of the townspeople assembled at the Imperial Hotel on the evening of the 17th inst. to say good-bye to Mr H. H. Ford, whom for some years wap statiou-master here, but was lately transferred to Greatford. Mr 8 ; . McGreeyy, who occupied the chair, begged Mr Ford’s' acceptance of a valuable gold curb albert as a token of esteem from a number of well-wishers with whom he had done business in the railway department. During Mr Ford’s residence ho had proved a most courteous and obliging official, and his personal good qualities had attracted the goodwill of all sections cf the travelling public, between whom and himself cordial relations had ever existed, and all were sorry to hear of his removal. Mr McGreeyv called upon the company to charge thenglasses and drink the health of the guest of the evening, which was done wuh musical honours. Mr Nash, ju a speech emogist'C of Mr Ford as a railway man, voiced the regret of himself and other commercial men in parting with Mr Ford. He considered that it would be difficult to get a bettor man for the position he had occupied in Waiuawa. everyone would be

very glad to meet him in the near future, and exteud a cordial welcome should he come this way again. Mr Ford suitably responded. A number of other toasts were honoured, and with music, song and story a very pleasant evening was spent. The first match in the junior football competition for tho silver cup presented by Mr Coney, of Waipukurau, was played, on the Empire Grounds last Wednesday afternoon between teams representing Waipawa and Ormondviile. The.home team won by 14 points to nil. M. Moloney, Cleary, McKenzie and Todd each secured a try, one of which was converted by Wills. Mr Wilson Tipene was referee. It is a one-round tournament.