They Say

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

They Say

--That the si 2Eclv for action crusher is almost —That the delay is being caused by want of necessary material for the proper equipment. —That special efforts are being made to be well under way to welcome, settlers at the first saie in Te Kuiti. —That a visit from our settlers to the-crushing plant is a certainty. —That a "live" demonstration is necessary to convince some folk that the long promised crusher has arrived. —That the crushing abilities is 45 yards for an ordinary working day—not 75 yards. —That to reach out-back with metalled roads this summer would require a ldng South Pole summer where there is no night. —That the slump in business has given plenty of spare time to some Rora Street business men. —That a recently erected telegraph pole in the south of the town must require some support. —That this opinion is formed by the way it is propped up during "slack time." —That many and varied are the discussions under its shadow. —That this kerbstone parliament has already granted freehold to Native townships. —That bathing costumes will have to be stocked by our local drapers to cojae with the proposed s«mmer morning dips. —That as mixed bathing will be the rage no " see-more " costumes will be permitted. -That a back-blocker took a rise out of some Te Kuitians last Saturday. - -That a recent business transaction justified him treating his friends. — That about five friends were netted together and everything prepared for the toast. - —That in the back-blocker's spasm of generosity a cough mixture was produced—PresSyterian wine. —That before producing, the only condition demanded was that no "King Country nips" were allowed. That the thirsty souls readily agreed to this condition. —That after great ceremony, and speech-making, the cough mixture was produced. —That to the disgust of the assembled brethren it was only a "sample bottle" holding about two thimblesful. —That the disgust—and thirstwas ultimately quenched in mere common water. —That a Mangapapa settler is spending his spare time inventing a flying machine" —That while so engaged a "secret society" is being formed by his fellow settlers to raid the present structure called a bridge. • —That advice has been given by a certain, bush lawyer that to get the long promised bridge this summer the settlers must form a bee to construct it themselves. —That for the reputation of the Department the raid must be checked. —That the responsible officers must see to it that a proper bridge is constructed to avert a catastrophe. —That money was granted for this purpose months ago, hence there is no excuse for further delay. —That the "Bachelors' Ball' promises to be the event of the year. —That a "father of a family" received a circular inviting his assistance. —That the mistake occurred through his own fault*—not letting on to his chums of his "misfortune." —That the proposed " Spinster Ball" to follow will be [careful not to make a similar mistake amongst their friends. -, —That every 'care will be taken to look for the "little band of gold. - ' — That if mere man were compelled to wear some recognition 'sign many similar troubles could he averted. —That the proverbial worried look is not a sufficient sign. —That the Estimates provide a good sum of money for our out-back roads. - -That the King Country residents must surely thank the Premier's visit to Wairere for (he expenditure. That the atmosphere in the vicinity