DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 91, Issue 14133, 9 August 1919, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS

TOKOFIOA. DEPARTING SETTLER. Tokoroa, in keeping with the times, is seeing farms changing ownership. Mr J. Blain, who lias sold out to a buyer from Westland, was "farewelled last week, and functions tendered to these much respected residents were marked by great cordiality. The numerous friends of Mrs Blain met at the residence of Mrs P. McDonald, on Thursday afternoon, when a yery pleasant time was spent. On Friday evening a large circle of friends met in the school, and gave them an enthusiastic send-off. Mr Gcddcs, in making a presentation on behalf of the district, of a wad of notes, congratulated Mr Blain on the achievement of improving every acre of his property taken un in the native country a little over three years ago. Regret was expressed at losing such good neighbours, buthoped that our departing friends hava good time in their new home at Otorohanga. Mr Blain replied in his happy style, and expressed his appreciation of the manner in which we were farewelling them.

THE WEATHER AND THE FARM

The weather, although is quite satisfactory from a farming point of view, and there has been a noticeable and welcome growth of late, and stock are becoming rather more dainty in their tastes. The dairy farmers have brought their herds through the winter in a most creditable condition, and if as much improvement is accomplished during the next two years as durinp the past two, there will be little need for further improvement. One dairy farmer, who bought a considerable amount of turnips last year, has yet 50 acres of this season's swedes untouched.