They Say

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 86, 12 June 1908, Page 4

They Say

--T'nat the residents of the King Country are looking' for good results from the Premier's visit.

—That the opening of (lie bridge over the Ivlokau River is only an excuse to allow of the stale of the road being forcibly brought under the notice of the powers that be. ---That a diving suit will lie carried in case any of the party "sinks into oblivion/' —That no matter what circumstances arise the Premier should_ not be allowed to abandon his visit to Wairere.

-—That what the settlers put up with in their every day life should not prove a bar to the Premier's single journey. —That the Premier's address—and promises—will be of the greatest interest to the general public. —That the Committee will allow the banquet to be of secondary importance to bringing the needs of the district before the Premier. —That a Te Kuiti townsman came to the rescue of his fellows and carted a few loads of sand to the crossing at the intersection of Rora and Sheridan streets.

—That, by the time the loan asked for by Te Kuiti residents from the Government arrives, the street will be all in good condition. —That the filling in of the old well in Rora-street, Te Kuiti, though removing an old land mark of the " good old days," probably prevented a fatal accident. The well was a veritable death-trap. —That great excitement is manifested among the Maoris over the visit of King Mahuta to the district. —That the contest for the Maori seat will be a close one. —That a straightout issue would give Pepene Eketone a victory. —That the condition of the bridges (?) outback is dangerous to both man and beast. —That schools in parts of the Ohura are certainly too crowded with scholars.

—That proper shelter sheds should be provided foftthc children.