THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1908. DISTRICT PARS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 97, 28 August 1908, Page 2

THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1908. DISTRICT PARS.

Messrs Innes Bros., Watchmakers and Jewellers of Hamilton, have a fresh advertisement in this issue. This enterprising firm claims to carry the largest stock of watches, clocks, jewellery, and electro plate in the Waikato, and Mr Fred. Innes intends paying monthly visits to the King Country with a large and choice stock of samples. Mr E. R. Searle, representing Green and Colebrook, has been visiting the district during the past few days with the Standard Rotary Sewing Machine and Imperial Rotary Washing Machines. Mr A. S. Board, of Hangatiki,' left last week for England, and expects to return about January next. Mr Board's mother is living in England and has reached a great age. A recent Gazette contains the warrant authorising the Hamilton Borough Council to construct a bridge over the Waikato River and apportions the. cost as follows :—Hamilton Borough Council to bear 65 per cent.; Waikato County Council 25 per cent.; Waipa County Council 5 per cent.; Frankton Town Board 5 per cent. The Auckland Rugby Union has decided to send the 'A," team to play Waikota at Hamilton on September 19 th. "Coming events cast their shadows before them" and it is now definitely announced that Mr W. T. Bowater intends contesting the Taumarunui electorate at the next general election. Mr Bowater announces himself as the farmers' candidate and is standing in the opposition interest. Attention is drawn to the re-piace advertisement of Mr Jones Prosser, which appears in this issue. A splendid assortment of goods is priced and a visit to Boddie's Buildings, Rora Street, will prove a splendid investment. Phillip and Co., painters, etc., of Te Kuiti, through our advertising columns draws attention to the picture framing of their business and with a splendid assortment of mouldings and mounts excellent results are obtained for all orders placed in their hands for execution.

Among the lands to be opened for sale or selection in the Auckland district during October is a section near Otorohanga. The section, which is situated about three miles from the township, contains 68 acres, and is described as easily drainable swamp. The brotherhood of the disciples of my Lady Nicotine is cemented by (he strongest bonds of sympathy, and meets with universal acknowledgement. In the case of lienor there are also bonds, but the nature thereof is apt to differ according to environment. In the King Country for instance the thirsty ones Usually experience a feast or a famine. During the lean times the bonds of friendship are apt to Instretched to the utmost in the endeavour to break the drought, and the fortunate possessers of a drop of comfort" are liable to have their hospitable instincts exercised freely.. In consequence of a thirsty To Kuitian taking French leave of his friend's stock a short time ago .the police took action, and a charge of theft was the result. Fortunately for the imprudent one the friend proved loyal despite his loss and matters were satisfactorily explained to the Magistrate, who characterised the action as impertinent, and as presuming on friendship, but as tailing short of the necessary "intent.' The plans for the erection of the Te Kuiti post office are now 011 view, and tenders for the erection of the building close on September 11th. The new building is to contain four living rooms in addition to the accommodation provided for the postal and telegraphic business. The structure is a commodious one. and provision is made for a telegraphic exchange and also for private post boxes.

Contractors are reminded that lenders for the erection of the Anglican Church at Otorohanga, close on September 3rd. The Parliamentary train on its return journey to Wellington last week stopped half an hour at Te Kuiti to repair a hot box. The train was in darkness and the passengers asleep until a serenade by the dogs at the Maori house disturbed the stillness of the night. The new Courthouse at Te Kuiti was used for the first time on Wednesday last and was the subject of complimentary reniarks from both. Bench and Bar. The buifding which was erected by Mr J. Mclndoe. of Te Kuiti. is admirably finished, and theiwork reflects the utmost credit on the contractor, who already possesses a well earned reputation for high class work. As will be seen by advertisement in another column the opening of the now hall at Te Kuiti is to be fittingly celebrated by Mr J. T. Hetet.. The building is now nearly completed and is in every respect a credit to the town. It has an exceptionally large iloor space and a fine spacious stage, and as a place of entertainment is all that could be desired. The opening celebrations take place 011 September 1 Oth and with his usual liberality Mr. Hotel, is proffering a general invitation to the public to partake of his hospitality on that date.