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Waikato Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3606, 13 August 1895, Page 3

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The MoRTAWTy Amongst Cattle.— Since my last report, two more of Mr Kimbs' cattle have died, making eleven head in all, a serious loss to any settler. The Stock Inspector is, f understand, in communication with the Government on the matter. Some of Mrs Martyn's calves have also died, and others that were appearing to be sick were drenched and removed off the turnips. The change saemsto be of benefit, as they aie now recovering.. lam informed that several pigs that got at the dead carcases have swelled up and died, and some dogs have been made very sick by eating the flesh of the animals, their heads and necks swelling to large proportions, but they have all recovered. The disease seems to be a puzzle, as very little warning is given. Mr Kusabs, has received notice from the Inspector of Stock to keep portions of.the inside for inspection. Motoait Improvement Society,—l attended-a meeting of the Paterangi Mutual Improvement Society on Thursday last, and I mu9t confess that I was very pleased to see so much interest taken in the matter by the young people. There were about forty persons present. Mr, Frank Ogle read a paper on " Polite nesyat Home," which was a well-written article, describing how many young men were polite enough to other men's sisters, but not to their own. Politeness was as the to the diamond-it brought out its true nature ;■ it also helped in a man's business through life. Politeness ! andgood manners were not sufficiently cultivated by the 1 youth of the colony, ili being a commodity easily carried. It ouglrt to be more taught, even in our public schools; but our first lessons should be, learned in the home circle., The paper was favourably reviewed, by several Qf those present. Mr James Ryburn, Jan., read an' interesting paper on "Sheepshearing," describing the system carried out. in the large station sheds, and that how lately; better rules and accommodation were adopted for the comfort of the shearers. The paper was, well written. The rest of the evening wa9 given up to impromptui speeches, and ( some of these: we're very well delivered, showing a' : marked improvement; on the last impromptu night. There is a: these meetings, and they help to pass a pleasant evening. ,Several: ladies took part in the proceedings. ;; ■■.-,,,•' Massacre in Chinai-Oh Sunday last we had an impressive service in the: Anglican i Church-in, fact a funeral service, re tthe ivictims of the Chinese riots., The earnest prayers of the congregation were asked on behalf of the mission in that country. 5 The Archdeacon preached'an e'xcelent 'sermon from Acts 16th chapter aud ! 26th verse," Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of Christ", words the hardships and' dangers of missionary! work iuj foreign lands. At the close of the service a funeral hymn was 6upg,~(own Correspondent).