Random Remarks.

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 100, 2 October 1908, Page 5

Random Remarks.

[Contributions to this column arc j always welcome from any part oi the j district. The Editor does not vouch ; for the authenticity of the stories, nor j is he responsible for the criticisms.! ; The Estimates which are looker] for j each year with de?;> and abidim; in : tercst by the settlers have at last made ! their appearance, and contrary to cus- j torn, satisfaction is generally expressed j at the amounts voted. Still, human j nature is only in teres ting because of its variety, and in bold relief to the general tone was the verdict of the old est inhabitant. Usually of a distinctly optimistic turn the venerable one appeared in a most dispondent mood and predicted the doom of Te Kuiti. "The. railway will kill it," he said, and immediately declared the Government meant. to . run the line to Waitorno Caves. I pointed out the absurdity of such a course'; but to no effect, save that my friend became incoherent.. He ,spoke darkly and mysteriously about a hotel to be built at the Caves for touristers and the country going to the dogs, while even .the offer of a drink • failed to restore him to cheerfulness. In the face of such an experience doubts have arisen within me. ■*. •* * That the hall 'mark of gentility lies in sporting a dress suit is a belief held by some, and I must confess to feeling a distinct admiration for those who bow to convention in this respect. The feminine custom is eminently understandable and the joy born of the possession of a prettier frock than Miss So and So at all time commands our sympathy.. Still, that joy would be u Iterly dashed if the pretty garment happened; to be exactly the same as one worn by Miss Somebody Else. The reason why men should delight in garbing themselves in a stereotyped style no doubt has its origin in -the innate modesty .for which the sex is famous. This is a comforting thought and leads me to the decision of ordering a dress suit without delay. Modesty is everywhere extolled as a virtue and in these decaded days it is expedient for one to establish his claim to any virtue which is'nt too big a responsibility. A man called Carlyle once made some illuminating remarks about clothes, but that was a long time ago. *'■'* ' ■ ' * Scene:—Post office,, not fifty miles from Te Kuiti. Boy calls for weekly mail. Post Authortiy :—"There is a. registered letter here for Mr- , have you a note?" Boy: "No." Post Authority : "Well, never mind, I will let you sign for it, but be sure you don't tell anyone about it." Boy signs and leaves with letter, but before the sun Bets he has told three or four poeple how he has been, favoured, v I wish I were a favoured one In a town like this, For to be a favoured one Life is a real bliss; But since I'm not a favoured one Something is amiss, So I'll strive to be a favoured one In the next world after this. .