WAITARA.

Taranaki Herald, Volume 23, Issue 14017, 23 September 1909, Page 3

WAITARA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Judging by the congested state of the goods shed at the Waitara railway station, the urgent necessity of enlargement is amply demonstrated. At present there is a considerable number of trucks filled with goods unable to be unloaded owing to want of space in the shed. Mr. W. J. Lonergan was the successful tenderer for the uniforms of the newly-formed North Taranaki Mounted Rifles. The following is a description of same; Tunic light khaki, breeches of usual riding pattern, but of darker material. Slouch hats will be worn for field work and a cap will form part of the undress uniform. The . appointment of Miss Brunton as first assistant teacher at the Waitara School and of Mr. Wilkins as lieutenant of the cadet corps were confirmed by the Taranaki Education Board at its meeting on Tuesday. The fortnightly assembly of the Ivy Euchre Party was held on Tuesday evening. when an enjoyable time was spent by those present. The prizewinners were Miss I. Nicholls and Mr. A.. Andrews. The dance which followed was well attended, the music l>eing provided by Miss Badley (piano). Messrs. Russell (violin) and Batchelor (clarionet), with an extra by Miss I. Nicholls. The catering was in the capable hands of Mr. D. Hutchinson Adjutant Captain Bellringer and Captain Fletcher visited the Waitara Rifles parade on Monday evening. Owing to adverse weather conditions, the company waa unable to do any outside drill, but" was treated to a masterly address on attack formation by the adjutant instead. The discourse was listened to most attentively by the men, and tlu» knowledge imparted must prove of incalculable help to the company. Like other parts of the dominion, wo Jiave lwen treated to "heavy gales, tain probable, t;lass fall," etc., etc., from Messrs. Wragge, Bates and Co. What I have Ih'oii awaiting with much expectancy is a prognostication reading thus: '"Kxpect cloudless sky, genial sunshine, aephyr breezes. Frosts and rain off for a mouth, ami everything in the garden lovely." Seems to me the weather prophets arc "on a good wicket," for by the law of averages as applied to things pleasant and otherwise in this mundane sphere, the unpleasant things generally manage to "come off." A friend of mine puts it down to the general "cussodiiess" of things. Perhaps some of your readers can offer an explanation. The condition of Mrs. Arthur Johnston, who is lying seriously ill in the New Plymouth Hospital, is causing grave anxiety. It is hoped, however, that youth mid a strong constitution combined with the skilful treatment for which the New Plymouth Hospital is> noted will result in her complete restoration to health.