They Say

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 99, 18 September 1908, Page 4

They Say

—That the Mairoa'road will shortly become the .aristocratic portion of the King Country. —That the "plates" showing on some of the.'farmer's gates are very Chic. —That the name applied to one gate shows great interest by its similarity to old Scotch "Mountain Dew." —That the cat that stole the heart is still livirigi■■"■ ' —That -the. unfortunate dog who caused the trouble by sharing other portions of the "hanging beast" has left the district. —That the .neighbours are more than pleased at the' cannine's departure. —That a local tradesman is preparing a door plate' to announce the name of his residence. —That the name chosen is quite a unique one. —That the "stone crusher has left its shelter and is preparing to do or die. —That even at its best its crushing abilities proves, about 75 yards a day. —That at the rate of crushing the King Country roads will be thoroughly metalled —some day. —That a settler Aria way has gone into figttresito ease his mind as to the exact time a complete metal road will reach his homestead. —That'the result of his labours wil be welcomed by other settlers. 1 —That there was plenty and to spare at the opening of the Hall. ■i \ —That the splendid opening has caused talk "for miles around. —-That the promised support to a recently formed cricket club" is long'winded in reaching the Committee. — That'rohsiderable expense has been incurred 'bn the strength of support promised. * — That the townspeople should not he so shortsighted as to neglect making the surroundings attractive to visitors.

—-That the young men should take a lesson from their friends the bowlers, and if only half so enthusiastic the other sporting club will soon be under way.

—That several coachmen are preparing to have a say for the Piopio and A via mails.

—That some good coaches are promised if successful in tendering..

—That the Waitomo Caves will prove a great attraction this season.

- -That better facilities should be on hand at Hangatiki railway station to shelter passengers who are compelled to wait.

—That in the Ohura "every prospect pleases and only roads are vile."

- That dairying promises to be the staple, industry of the Ohura.

—That I\langapapa and Matiere intend to unite to form a cricket club.

—That the Northern Ohura settlers Association still continues to grow—membership is now over seventy.

That the bachelor who promised to provide the "duff" and the "damper'' for the recent ball got "stage fright" at the last moment and stayed at home. •—That Otangiwai Post Office will be opened in the course of a few days. —That the various Railway leagues in the King Country have succeeded beyond their utmost desires, viz: they have hung up the commencing of operations at the northern end of the Auckland Taranaki branch line for some years at least. When will Northerners learn wisdom ? —That the rumoured approach of Tommy Burns to this district caused the Mangapehi Boxing Club to wind up in a hurry. —That the past members would sooner run a mile than talk boxing now. —-That a Mangapehi teacher raised a crop of eight champion blisters on his hands as the result of his amateur navvying at the Tennis court. —That he avers he prefers the lead pencil to the shovel. —That a humourous incident occurred at Maii'oa recently.

■ —That a handsome lamp is the presented to the school by the settlers.