BUCKLAND ROAD.

Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18256, 18 February 1931, Page 10

BUCKLAND ROAD.

The Road. The objections of several of the Buc.kland Road residents to the proposed loan to be raised for metalling the road in 'the hills were heard at Matamala. Mr S. L. Paterson, S.M., who heard the objections, brought matters to a satisfactory conclusion by reducing the assessments of 'the objectors. The matter has to go before the Loan Board again before anything can be done in the way of commencing the metalling. The relief workers who were engaged on improving grades and widening the road have Jefl. Many bad corners have been cut off, and narrow

portions of the road considerably widened. The Pastures. The frelquent rains have been a great boon to the pastures this summer. There is plenty of feed, and pastures show no sign of drying np. Mr J. F. Shepherd, of the Department of Agriculture, Hamilton, and his assistant, Mr Murray, during a recent visit to the district were enthusiastic regarding the progress oi the grassland. As a result of the visit it was decided to establish a few plots for the purpose of manurial experiments. The plots are on old pasture situated near the Buck land Road Hall. The object, of course, will be to find the manure which will give the greatest and quickest response in this'class of country. Personal. Mr A. P. Allport’s friends will be glad to know that he has returned home from the hospital. Mr and Mrs R. Altham, of York, England, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Robson, of “York Farm.” GLEN MASSEY. Church Services. The monthly Anglican service was held on Sunday afternoon, when the Rev. Cleary preached a very fine sermon touching on the recent earthquake disaster. The usual Methodist service was held in the evening. Work at Mine. The- local mine is working very short time, the average being about six shifts per fortnight. All the same they are doing much better than some of the other mines, which are only averaging three or four shifts per fortnight. HAUTAPU-BRUNTWOOD. Tennis. I-lautapu met the Cambridge No. 2 team last Saturday and were defeated for the A sub-Association championship. The Cambridge team won by 14 sets to l 10. Miss Beryl Cubis has won the Junior Cup for the girls and Arthur Nickle has annexed the Boys’ Junior Cup. Club members are kept very busy at present playing off the A and B championship matches. School News. The Hautapu School opened this year With a roll number of 72. As the school has been lowered to 1 a 3B grade, Miss Close has been removed. This means that Mr Graham has control of the senior room and Airs Haworth has the infant room. Last week the committee had a working be at the school, cutting the long grass and turning it into hay. The children have been working industriously in their gardens, with the resulf that their vegetable plots are a credit to the school. Personal. Mr and Airs Perry, of Bruntwood, have returned from a motor trip to New Plymouth. Aliss E. Holmes has returned from an extensive holiday to Wellington. Air Chas. Watt, of “Kintocher," Hautapu, has returned from Pukekohe, were he judged the pedigree Ayrshire cattle section at the recent Pukekohe Show. Later, Air Watt will judge the same classes at the Auckland Show. OTOROHANGA NEWS. TOPICS OF THE MOMENT. Building Revival. The building trade is assuming a revival, from a dormant period of some months. A start was made this week on the erection of a block of shops and offices in Alaniapoto Street, to the order of a local syndicate of business and professional men. The new bank, opposite, to house the business of the Union Bank of .Australia, is just being completed, and will be ready for occupation in a few days. Tenders are called by the Alain Highways Board, for the erection of a new bridge over the Mangapu River on the southern town boundary. This will give direct access to the new deviation of the main highway between Otorohanga and Hangatiki. Local builders report, contracts’ ahead for several months for the erection of residences in town and country. Oddfellows’ Picnic. Oddfellows to the number of 50 joined their Te Kuiti brethren at a monster picnic at the Viaduct (Te Kuiti). I’he principal athletic contest was a tug-of-war between units of each lodge, for a silver cup presented by Bro. W. Kedgley, of Otorohanga. A sterling struggle resulted in Te Kuiti winning by a very narrow margin. Swimming Carnival. The annual carnival of the Otorohanga Swimming Club was held under glorious weather conditions and before a large gathering of spectators. Alaior Allen, of Hamilton, judged ihc diving events, whilst Mr W. Bluck officiated in a like capacity for the swimmers. The annual dance in the Alunicipal Hall followed, and during an interval the prizes and trophies annexed during the day were presented by Major Alien. The earthquake funds will benefit to a considerable extent