During March out-door relief was given by the Charitable Aid Board in 4GS diffe rent eases, 7 less than in February, but IS more than in M;iroli ISSS. Thirty three oases relieved in March had not been assisted in February, and 40 of February cases did not recur in March.
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Eauji Notes.—The dry weather we have been experiencing of late, though checking the growth of grass and threatening a short supply of winter feed for stock, has suited admirably for harvesting and threshing operations. The grain crops throughout the. district are being threshed, and the yields are considered satisfactory by the growers. Mr E. M. Dickey threshed out 3S bushels wheat to the acre, which, with out any manure, must be considered pay able. In fact, the lands along the Waipa are well suited for both grain and root growing. The heavy craps of potatoes to be seen both up and. down the river clearly show this. This has been the best season for potato growing that we have had for some years past, and Waipa settlers gene rally have a good area under this crop, and should tho price of potatoes keep up, as appears likely, Waipa farmers will receive a much-needed "lift," which will be felt for some years to come.
