THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1908. DISTRICT PARS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 97, 4 September 1908, Page 2

THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1908. DISTRICT PARS.

Portion of the Tokipuhuki property adjoining Te Kuiti township is to be cut up and sub-leased by the lessee, Mr R. M. Somerville, and several sections have already been taken up. A suitable site for a bowling green has been obtained on the property, and the Tennis Club will probably secure a playing ground in the same locality. By advertisment in another column Messrs Falwasser and Pettit notify that they have commenced business as land and estate agents in Green and Colebrook's building, Tc Kuiti. The firm have a large list of properties, and to those desirous of obtaining particulars of land in the Kawhia County, which, by the way, fs said to be on the eve of a boom, could not do better than consult Mr Fahvascr, whose knowledge of the King Country is very extensive. Attention is drawn to the advertisement appearing in this issue announcing that social and dance will be held in the Mairoa school, at which a presentation will be made to Mr and Mrs Jones, who have the honour of being the' first couple whose marriage was

Mr H. A, Ellison is at present engaged in the work o valuing the Township of Tc Kuiti for the Government Valuation Department. It is about three years since the previous valuation was made and an interesting com-

parison will be afforded when the work of the next Assessment Court is completed. Considering the progress of the district within the past three years it is safe ot predict that the previous figures will sink hue- insignificance when the comparison is made.

An estimate of the large volume of traffic on the local railway may lie obtained from the fact that upon the arrival of the goods train at To Kuiti on Saturday evening last all the lines in the station yard were taxed to their utmost capacity. Several new lines are to be laid down at the station at an early date, and judging from the manner in which the traffic isincreasing they will be required as soon as completed.

Matters in connection with the Cricket Club at Te Kuiti bear a very promising aspect, and a successful season is practically assured. Good progress has been made with the laying down of a clay wicket on the Domain and the work is about completed. A drain has also been dug along the southern boundary of the ground and this should have the effect of keeping the area dry both summer and winter.

The Auckland - Taranaki football match which was playeud on Saturday last, created considerable interest in the athletic world, and was productive of some exciting football. The Auckland team once more asserted its right to possession of the coveted Ranfurly Shield, and by defeating the visitors by 9 points to nil. The following resolution was passed at the last meeting of the Kaeaea branch of the Farmers' Union :—"That this Branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union appreciates to the full the intention of the Government to further metal the Te Kuiti-Piopio road as evidenced by its recent purchase of a crushing plant for that purpose; but in view of the shortness of the season during which such work may be carried'on this Branch respectfully begs to suggest that such quarrying operations, etc., as may be complete before crushing i* commenced be put in hand as early as possible, in order that no delay may take place when the road has sufficiently dried to admit of the metal being laid. Mr Geo. Lineham has a replace advertisement in this issue, and in asking our readers to peruse it we feel that good results will be gained as G. L. has a complete stock of goods of excellent quality, and the window display denotes that the varied tastes of customers can be satisfied in full.

Te Kuiti is apparently hot the only centre afflicted with the "tired feeling" in regard to public matters. A meeting was convened at Taumarunui last week for the purpose of appointing a delegate to proceed to Wellington in connection with the projected alteration in township tenure, but owing to the poor attendance it was adjourned till Thursday of this week. An article in the local paper on Tuesday commented strongly on the apathy of the residents. There is evidently s particularly virulent perm peculiar to the King Country which induces a species of sleeping sickness among- the inhabitants.

Settlers arc reminded of the meetings to be held at Miroahuiao on September 6th. The subjects for consideration include railway matters and the formation of a co-operative store. Captain Fred. Giles, the commanding officer of the Salvation Army forces at Hamilton, announces in another column his presence in this district in connection with the annual Self Denial Appeal. The Salvation Army's work of rescue comprises every social branch extant from Orphan and Neglected Children's Homes, to Old People's Homes, including Rescue. Maternity. Prison Gate, and Inebriate work. The Orphan and Neglected Children's work has recently been commenced in the North Island of New Zealand. There arc already nearly 100 children under the Army's care in this Island. The work is entirely undenominational; the Army helps Catholic or Protestant, alein or Jew.

The notice fixing the closing hours of fishmongers, fruiterers, and refreshment room keepers' shops in the Waitomo County has been gazetted as follows: -Fruiterers and fishmongers on all working days at 10.30 p.m. except Saturdays, when they shall be closed at 11p.m.: reefreshment room keepers on all working days at 11.15 p.m.

The date for electing members for the Kawa Drainage Board lias been fixed for September 2-ith. Mr John Ormsby has been appointed returning officer, and the polling place has been fixed at Mr George Kay's residence. Kawa.

The Otovohaiiga branch of the Farmers' Union lias decided to write to Mr Jennings,M.P.,in order to ascertain whether the member is in accord with the planks of the Farmers' Union platform, prior to taking any steps to support any candidate for the electorate.

In drawing attention to the advertisement appearing in another column announcing that G. J. Revege is prepared to dispatch expert workmen to any part of the district, to execute orders for general painting, signwriting, etc., we have pleasure in complimenting Mr Bevege on the splendid manner in which he has painted the new Courthouse, adn with the opening of the new ball the effect of his labours and ability (o carry out work cntusted to him will be forcibly demonstrated. c

Mr A. A. Lissmnn announces that he will be opening in his new premises Rora street. Te Kuiti. with a complete stock of drugs, chemicals, and cattle medicines, and is prepared to guarantee satisfaction in every branch of his profession on Tuesday, September Si.li.

At the last meeting of the Otorohanga branch of the Farmers Union it was resolved to request the Railway Department to run a later train be tween Ohaupo and the King Country on Tuesday evenings in order to meet the requirements of settlers attending caloc -.it flhiimm.