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King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 89, 3 July 1908, Page 5

Major Pitt, formerly of Gisborne, has been appointed to the presidency of the North of Auckland Maori Land .--"Board, relieving Judge Browne. The second depost of £3OO has been posted by Arnst for his match against Webb for the world's sculling championship. Intense interest is beingtaken in the coming contest, which at one time appeared likely to fall through owing to the stringency of certain conditions insisted upon byWebb's party. The Australians are confident of Arnst's ability to wrest the championship from his fellow New Zealander, and a great struggle is anticipated. It is understood (says the Frasertown correspondent of the Auckland Herald) that Rua has political aspirations, and would not be averse to a seat in the Upper House if it were offered to him. In any case, he is almost certain to contest one of the Maori electorates at the forthcomingelections. Mr Jennings, M.P., has given notice to ask the Minister for Agriculture what steps, if any, arc being taken to protect the Angora goat, whose services, as a noxious weed exterminator, the Member in question has so often extolled. He asked whether goats will be classed with sheep and also at what price the Government will dispose of the pure-bred male goats now fin their possession. X For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' i Great Peppermint Cure. is 6d and j 2s 6d. i