LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waipa Post, Volume I, Issue 1, 18 April 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr and Mrs E. (. Miller returned to Te Awamutu-on Friday after spending a weeks' holiday at Awhitu.

Mr and Mrs G."M. A. Ahier left by the Main Trunk on Sunday night for Napier, where they propose spending a week's holiday,

TlTe General Manager of Railways says there is no justification for maintaining a double express on the Main Trunk, one train providing ample accomodation, especially if short distance travellers did not make use of the train.

The finals in connection with the Singles Tournament as arranged by the Te Awamutu Lawn Tennis Club to compete for troohies as presented by Mrs E. I. Miller and Mr A. G. Warburton, were played during the past week. The respective prizes were won by Mrs McCarthy and Mr E. A.- Cox. There were twelve competitors in each section.

The Auckland Education Board a': its last meeting let a tender at £•{2o for an. additional room at the Te Awamutu State School. This action has been made necessary by the increased average attendance which has / steadily been going up for the last two years, and in response to the repeated requests of the committee, the Department has at last been moved to take action.

The Chrysanthemum Society's forthcoming show in Cambridge promises to bean unusually good one, writes the Cambridge "Independent." It is confidently anticipated that the number of entries will be in excess of previous years, and that the quality of blooms will be exceptionally good. Mr Martin McDermott, the energetic horn secretary, will be pleased to forward a copy of the prizelist to any person requiring one.

We are pleased to notice that the Town Board have installed a trap to connect with main drain in the hollow of the Te Awamutu Station Road. Hitherto the storm water had no outlet, and the bulk of it either lay about the adjoining sections or flowed round the pipes of the main drain. Had matters remained as they were the Town Board would soon have had to meet the expense of re-laying the pipes.

Through our correspondence columns "Ratepayer" ask:, for information concerning what he terms "a bungle" in the £2OO grant for Tcasdale Settlement footpaths. Rumours on this subject vary to such an extent that it would be impossible to reply in any definite manner at present. It is hard to believe any statement the man on the street makes on matters of this nature, but we feel sure that at an early date any parties interested will supply such information as will satisfy not only "Ratepayer," but the public generally.

We are glad to notice that something is about to be done in order to.mark the site -A the last stand of the Maoris at Orakau. it would be a great pity if this historic spot was lost sight of, and in response, we believe, to [he repeated requests of Mr A. Kay, of Paraweni, the Government has decided to spend a Little money and preserve something of the history of what Sir Henry Have lock, in the House of Commons, called the rush from the Orakau Pa as the finest' thing he had witnessed in the whole course of his military life.

The regular weekly meeting of the Te Awamutu Giris' CU< U "'; is held on Tuesday last, ,0: v/r : eh Being a journal even Kg each member contributed apa :y . u y; many subjects were dealt Miss Ryder was-editor-a-nd cbntributed a very" instructive introductory article dealing with the Girls' Club, in which she showed the Club as it is, and. what, by the co-operation of members, it hopes to be.

'A cow took charge of-the Tc KiAti-Awakino main road on Monday, and passers-by had a prettj warm time. The manager of a local butler factory was the first to appear,riding homewards. The cow' at once charged . the horsema/i, pinning horse and rider'ngainst a fence, over which the la iter escaped. The next horseman was treated in precisely tiie same way, and escaped similarly. Two Maori lads on bicycles then '"«p-jj-.earecl. One was at once knocked' off bis machine and would have been badly gored but tor his companion and the fact that the cow got her horns entangled in the bicycle. The fence again proved useful, and shortly afterwards the animal which caused so .troub'eggl M|^m|^^|

Mr W. F. Stewart, postmaster in charge at Te Awamutu, is at present on annual leave, and contemplates being out of the district another three weeks. In his absence the Post Office is in charge of Acting-Postmaster R. Martin.

The Horowhenua "Chronicle" states that evidences of activity in building are still apparent in Palmerston North, though land agents.report that property movements are less pronounced now than was the case during January and February.

Owing to unavoidable circumstances the Empire Living Pictures are unable to visit Te Awamutu to-night. It will be with regret that this announcement is received, the regular weekly visit of these pictures being looked for in many quarters.

FranktOn Town Board are conducting experiments to secure a water supply. A well has been sunk from which the supply with a temporary plant isSooo gallons per hour. If the operations prove satisfactory it is intended to call a public meeting to consider a loan of £BOOO or £IO,OOO for the installing of a permanent plant.

Vi 3 i tors to O toroha nga cannot but remark on the signs of progression in the township and immediate vicinity. Local business men report tha t trade is good and steady, while the values of property are on the up grade. This progress is evident in almost every township on the route of the Main Trunk railway.

We are pleased to notice that the Public Works Department advise the Town Board that the plans for the new Post Office at Te Awamutu are being prepared. It is al o stated that the Department is treating the work as an urgent one, and it is gratifying to learn that residents have the prospect of a few modern conveniences at the post office at an early date.

The Te Awamutu Town Ba nd played a number of selections in the Main Street on Saturday evening. The action of the band is much appreciated by the public and it is pleasing to note the progress that is being made. It was equally pleasing to note that the torches were for the greater part placed, on one side, the newly erected street lights serving the purpose.

Oil Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 19th, 20th, and 2lst inst. the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., hold their autumn horse fair at Ohaupo, for which their entries total 650 horses of all classes' These comprise 100 unbroken colts and fillies, 2,3, and 4-year-old, from well known breeders in Waikato,Raglan and Kawhia, and 220 medium and heavy draught mares and geldings, broken to all -work. Amongst 380 light horses on the list are first-class hacks and hunters, polo ponies, reliable buggy horses and useful cobs and ponies. The sale commences on the 19th at 10 a.m. and on the 20th and 2lst at 9 a.m.

The Easter services in connection with the various churches were well attended on Sunday. The Anglican Church 'was suitably decorated. At the evening service the Rev. F. W. Clark delivered a special sermon. At this service the choir rendered the anthem "King of Kings" lyean Gmrui the 1-lev. j. -\. i.amond delivered special sermons. At the morning service Mrs Wool lass sang a solo which was much appreciated. At the Presbyterian Church services were conducted by the Rev. W. I. Gow of Cambridge. The Catholic Church at Kihi Kihi at 11 o'clock mass was very largely attended —so large indeed that seating accommodation was not available for all present.

In our advertising columns of to-day there is a notice of an important sale which will be conducted by Mr J. R. Graham on behalf of Mr Edwards, baker, of our township. As Mr Edwards has unfortunately been unable to obtain a renewal of his lease, he has' instructed Mr Graham to sell as above: on Monday, 24th inst., at 12.30 without reserve. Settlers and the general public arc recommended to read this advertisement, which in almost every line are sov'md, useful, every day artielesy and affords an opportunity /fo the thrifty housewife to buy af practically their own price. ■|nd bakehouse utensils, all ■lgo.—Advfc.

The annual social and business meeting of the Presbyterian Church is to be held during the next moon, full particulars of which will be given later in our advertising columns.