A large portion of the protective works on the north side of the Black Bridge between Carterton and Greytown have been carried away, and repairs will cost a considerable amount.
The West Taratahi settlers are agitating for the establishment of a public school.
An agitation for cheaper bread is going ou hero.
On Thursday, Messrs Percy Smith, Surveyor-General, and J. H. Baker, Com missioner of Crown Lauds, accompanied by Mr J. D. Hragerty, Mayor of Grey town, visited the site of the proposed Matarawa bridge. They promised to sub mit a report.
Carterton, May 16.
The Taratahi-Carterton Hack Racing Club contemplate making extensive im provements on their property, including an enlarged course, new grand stand with saddling paddocks, &c., and a stewards’ stand. The club at the present time has a membership of 156, and a balance in hand of £l5O.
Mr Hutchison, S.M., yesterday refused to grant a wholesale bottle license to an applicant, on the ground that he intended to do as little ex parte licensing business as possible.
Mr W. E. Bidwill, of Pihautea, is to be presented with an illuminated address by his employees on the occasion of his mar riage with Miss Rhodes.
Movements are on foot to establish creameries at West Taratahi and Park Vale, and a factory at Carterton.
The local fire brigade intends holding a monster demonstration on the Queen's Birthday, with concert and ball in the evening.
Sixteen publicans* licenses, one accom modation license and four wholesale licenses have been already applied for for the Wairarapa district.
Mr Hughan, of Carterton, was kicked by a horse on Tuesday and had several ribs broken. He is in a serious condition.
A cheese factory for Gladstone is con templated.
