HUNTLY.

Waikato Argus, Volume IX, Issue 773, 6 October 1900, Page 4

HUNTLY.

Death. —Preparations are being made at Waahi, Mahuta's settlement, for a great taugi over the remains of. Pare Nga Ope Pera Kati, who died on Wednesday evening. The deceased was of exalted rank, being the sister of the late King Tawhaio, and aunt of Mahuta. The latter, with numerous followers, is at present in Wellington watching the pro gress of native legislation. His immediate return is expected. The deceased was ninety years of age. Volunteers. The Huntly Rifles paraded on Thursday evening, under Lieut. Elliot. Sergt.-Major Hoare was present from the Brigade office, and put the men through musketry drill. LanceCorporals McFarlane and tfcherff were promoted to full corporals, while to Private Moleaworth was given the lance corporal's stripe. The drill was well attended and gave evident satisfaction to the instructor. The vacant lieuteuancy is not yet filled ; but there is every possibility of a most suitable officer offering his services. School Committee.—The local school committee met on Thursday evening, the ' Rev. T. Ward, M.A., chairman, presiding. Mr C. Starr was elected secretary vice Mr E. A. Dawson resigned. It was decided to unfurl the Aug on the 9th prox.,and the best thanks of tho committee were accorded to Mr Gordon, of Woodlands estate, for his generous gift of a flag-pole, which the donor not only prey sented, but carted to Taupiri. To make the necessary arrangements an influential and representative committee was elected. The Inspector's report on being read was considered highly satisfactory as an advance on former examinations, and the head teacher was congratulated on the success attendant en his labours, as well as those of the staff. In another year the school, it was thought, would be in an efficient state. An amount of routine business was then dealt with. Mining.—The first trolly completed its journey ou Friday on the temporary tramway leading from Harrison's Taupiri Mine to the railway. Great progress is being mader the supervision of the experienced manager, Mr Harrison, who, from the advanced state of the work, will shortly bo in a position to place his coal, which is of good quality, on the local market.—(Own Correspondent).