OTOROHANGA.

Waipa Post, Volume XXI, Issue 1200, 2 February 1922, Page 5

OTOROHANGA.

generai items.

(Resident Agent.) In connection with the Marakopa electric power scheme a meeting of the locally-appointed committee was held at Te Kuiti (the Mayor presiding) to discuss a report by Messrs Hay and Vickerman. Messrs F. Phillips and H. G. Corbett were present. On the motion of Mr G. P. Finlay, it was resolved that Mr Phillips, be instructed to interview the Minister of Public Works with a view to ascertaining' (a) whether the Department will purchase any, and if so, how much of the surplus power which may be generated at Marakopa; (b) what price the Department would pay for power (c) what guaranteed quantum of power the Department would require if it were to become a purchaser; (d) the terms generally, including period of purchase of any such arrangement It is rumoured that at the next sitting of the Magistrate’s Court there will be a 'long list of cases brought by the Town 'Board in respect to arrears of rates.

The takings at the floral fete were £IBO, the expenses being about £6O. In these days of stringency this is a most gratifying result.

During the week we 'have had very wet weather, consequently there is an abundance of feed, and the return of butter-fat at the butter factory is keeping well up to that of the flush of the season. The output of butter at the factory is about 45 tons a week. In reply to “ Inquirer ” as to whether the scheme for financing the installation of necessary wires and motors for power on farms, as suggested by the Te Awamutu Power Board, will obtain in the Otorohanga area if it joins, we may say that the funds for such a scheme will be included in our loan proposals for the district. . There was only a medium entry of stock at the Otorohanga sale yesterday, but prices in regard to sheep showed a great improvement, store wethers fetching up to 19s. Lambs brought 13s 6d, but there was not much improvement in cattle. That valuable property at the corner of Tuhoro and Maniapoto Streets, at present owned and occupied by Mr E. Doherty, has changed hands. Mr G. Eassey being the purchaser. FLORAL FETE.

The following are the results of the sports and other competitive events at the floral fete held on Monday: 100 yards open handicap—J. Walker 1, Meredith 2. Tossing the sheaf —Sanson 1. Stepping the chain—C. Taylor (64 feet 9 inches) 1. Decorated motor car—Crowley 1. Lady’s decorated bicycle—Miss Kerr 1.

Child’s decorated bicycle—Addison 1, Bell 2.

Baby’s decorated carriage Freda Addison 1.

Decorated wheelbarrow A. Armstrong 1. Decorated pony (school child’s)— Birc'ha’ll 1, Rennie 2.

Fancy costume worn by lady—Miss Worsnop 1, Miss Message 2. Boys’ race (under 10 years)—Thorburn’ 1, N. Ormsby 2.

Boys’ race (under 16 years)—J. Roberts 1, A. Taylor 2.

Egg-and-spoon race (girls under 16 years)—K. Adams 1, A. Hyde 2. Hop, step, and jump (adults)—Les. Rhodes 1, K. Liddy 2. Hop, step, and jump (boys under 16 years)—Meredith .1, Roberts 2. Three-legged race (boys under 16 years)—Atkinson and Hyde 1, Fisher and A. Taylor 2. Single ladies’ race —E. Waterton 1, J. Ormsby and R. McGuinness (dead heat) 2. Sack race (boys under 16 years) Fisher 1, Ranger 2. Doll’s cot—A. Harris 1. Runner—'Miss Kerr 1. Pillowshams —Mrs Meredith 1. Cake —C. Kerr and D. W. Selbie (5 lbs 1 oz each) 1. Sheep-guessing competition—N. Tuson (176 lbs) 1, C. Macdonald (180 lbs) 2; actual live weight 173 lbs. Motor car —McCowley 1. Four-wheeler —G. D. Hall 1. Lady’s bicycle—Miss Kerr 1. 1 Child’s bicycle—Miss Anderson 1. Baby carriage—Miss Addison 1. Wheelbarrow —N. Armstrong 1. Pony (school child’s) —R. Birchall 1. Lady’s fancy costume —Miss Worsnop 1) Miss Message 2. 'Fancy costume (worn by girl of 10 years or under) —D. Rennie 1. Fancy costume (worn by girl of 10 to 16 years)—Leonora Worsnop 1.