THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. MONDAY, MAY 10, 1909 DISTRICT PARS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 155, 13 May 1909, Page 2

THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. MONDAY, MAY 10, 1909 DISTRICT PARS.

♦ The n* xt sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Te Kuiti will be held on ' "ind Friday, May 20th and [ 21st. On the Usui *., d 19th the Mag(intra te will be sitting at T&Cina^tyui.

At the Te Kuitj Young Men's stitute on Monday last, a paper on Strikers and Workers was read by Mr L. Le Gallias, of Hangatiki. The movement of the masses towards freedom was closely followed by Mr Le Gallias, •who evidently has a good grasp of the subject. Considerable discussion on the subject followed, and a vote taken on the subject as to whether strikes were good for the country, found a large majority opposed to the principle of strikes. A cable from London, dated May 9th, stated that keen competition exists in the wool market, and Americans and Germans are good buyers. Best merinos are now 10 per cent, higher, and fine to medium crossbred 10 to 15 per cent, higher. Following'are the average prices realised for the fleece portions of the clips named: Tekoa 12£ d; Ngakonui 13 18d; Whararoaßd; Kaingaroa lid; Pukeioi 13 l-Bd. The total catalogued to date is 46,420 bales, and sold 45,128 bales. It has been decided to call Parliament together for the despatch of business on June 23.

The announcement that the Hon. T. Mackenzie has been appointed Minister for Agriculture is confirmed - "The population is absolutely inadequate in the colonies, and by-and-by they will see that they are making a great mistake in keeping out ablebodied men," said Mr Edward Collins, a member of the London County Council to a New Zealand Times representative during his recent visit to Wellington. "We in London could send you probably a million men who would become agricultural labourers, men used to the spade, who would soon learn agricultural work, for remember that a great many of them have been brought up to farm work and been driven to the towns. Eight-tenths of them are used to farm work, because the agricultural depression in England through free trade, which is gradually draining the life blood of our country, has caused them to leave the country districts. I am in hoDes that during the next year the present Government in England will be dismissed and replaced by a Govemmfent which will carry tariff reform, for the benefit, I hope, of the whole British Empire." At the Maori gathering at Tuahiwi, the matter of restricting the alienation of the Native lands in the South Island was discussed. Several speakers, including Taiaroa and Uru, urged that the restrictions should be removed, and that the Maoris should be placed on the same footing as Europeans. Other speakers strenuously opposed the idea. They said they feared that if their lands were free to be alienated as the owners might desire, the South Island Maoris would soon be absolutely landless. The Hon. A. T. Ngata, who was present, said that in many respects the conditions in the South Island differed from those in the North Island. Even now the majority of the sections had been leased to Europeans, and the rents received were insufficient to maintain families. Many of the younger men and women were practically landless, and yet had use of land for residence rent free. Both political parties agreed that under any system of alienation sufficient land should be reserved for the maintenance of Maori owners. There was a difference of opinion as to the extent of reservation. Southern conditions raised a doubt whether the policy of reservation was a wise one. He thought that the South Island Natives should submit in detail the position of their reserves, and their views for the consideration of the Native Minister.

Any girl who wants something to do and is in doubt as to what career to take up, should read the articles in the April and May numbers of "The New Idea" on Kindergartening. In the May issue that lies before us, the work of the teacher of children by this method is very clearly described. The reader is told, too, how to set about being a Khjdwgarter- teacher, and the salaries that may be earned. The contact with the children seems to train the teacher as much as she trains her pupils, and the work is described as fascinating. There is something in the education of the very young that appeals to the mother-instinct in woman, and a girl who wishes to take up this charming career should not fail to buy the Apirl and May issues of "The New Idea'" Another article of interest is an interview by a "New Idea" representative with Miss Christabcl Pankhurst,one of the leading spirits in the campaign for woman's suffrage in England. Miss Pankburst is described as a "womanly woman," and the portrait shows her a good looking one also. Tber are half a dozen very good stories —love stories and others —in the May issue, and a very comprehensive set of practical articles. Scarcely an aspect of the side of woman's life is neglected. The fashion section is as good as can be seen anywhere besides being suited for Austjrajasian needs.

On the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, the big gathering underwent that peculiar though somewhat common operation known as having its leg pulled, to the intense satisfaction of some frisky athletes and several Press-men who were in the centre of the ground. The Glebe second team were romping over an -Ashfield team like so many colts dodging the wayback boundary rider. They crossed the line with monotonous regularity, scored tries under the bar, and converted them till the scoring board resembled the record of an inter-State cricket match.' Wheneve; rcd-jer-seyed gentleman trotted behind, the crowd of 10,000 persons almost to a man rose and made a demonstration, and chorused "Good boy, Glebe." The real fact of the matter was that Ashfield had forfeited to the favourites, and entered the field with several pickups merely to give the Glebe lads a working gallop. When in the excitement of moniejjJ an Ashfield player, by accident rather than design, nearly scored, a solitary lady ejaculated, half-heartedly "Oh, fancy!" whereypon a sympathetic referee cut short tne carnage,

The public are reminded that the sale of the "Bonnie Glen" estate at Te Kuiti, takes place tomorrow at thf Hall, at 11.30 a.m. The sale, which is being held by the Farnn-rs' Auctioneering Company, should attract a large attendance, and the opportunity should not be lost by country residents of securing a section.

Mr O Kelly, of Jacob's River, (Otago), had a very narrow escape from being gored to death by a two-year-old Shorthorn bull on Wednesday last. In company with his wife, he was (says the "Western Star') engaged driving the animal from one paddock to another, when it turned on him, knocking him to the ground. Mr Kelly, who is a strong man, managed to hold on to the animal's head, and was thus for a time free from being gored. Mrs Kelly then went to her husband's assistance, when the animal turned his attention to her, knocking her to the ground, and lacerating her arms and hands. Mr Kelly by this time regained his feet, when the animal once more turned on him, knocking him to the ground for the second time. Messrs McLauchlan and Payne, who were engaged in draining operations in an adjoining field, armed themselves with axes and rushed to the rescue, and it was only after three heavy blows were delivered on the head that the infuriated beast was driven off. Mr Kelly's neck, Tace, and arms were torn in the encounter and his body badly bruised. The animal was destroyed shortly after.

The following is a copy of a letter dated 12th March, which Messrs Paterson and Co., of Auckland, hava received: —"The market for butter is still drooping, and there seems to be no life in it, the sentiment is all against butter, and none cares what becomes fcf it. The result is thate the market is down to 106s, 105s, and we have known 103s being taken. This is to a large extent owing t r > indifferent quality of all New Zealand butter, caused by the extra moisture left in by the Factories. This excessive moisture does not tend to improve the quality, but on the other hand it causes deterioration and brings on fishyness. We have heard bad reports of many well known factories, and some exceeded the limit of 16 per cent, and unless the factories come back to their old form, people on this side will be very charry of taking on contracts. There has not been this difference between Danish and New Zealand for some years as there has been this winter. Secondary New Zealands sold with the utmost difficulty owing to their not being as good as the Australians. We have never seen so many secondary New Zealands sent forward as there has been this year, and this ought to be an instruction to the factories. Several of the factories shipped have been very indifferent. Most of them err too much upon the mild side, as well as being ill flavoured and have kept very badly. The percentage of salt should be 2£ per cent, with considerably less moisture."

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Mr T. de Vere Hunt has been appointed to represent the Government at the ensuing sitting of the Assessment Court in respect to Waitomo County, and Mr H. J. Mussen has been chosen as Assessor on behalf of the County Council.

A game has been arranged between the Te Kuiti Hockey club and Ngaruawahia club to be played at Ngaruawahia on Monday, May 24th. The local team will journey to the Waikato by the morning train at half past six.

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2s 6d.

Mr Waters, of Te Kaiti, has on view a fine collection of vegetables grown by Mr Stanton at the Hop Gardens. The highly varied assortment shows what can be done on good soil. The plants were all grown without manure, and the collection is a speaking tribute to the quality of the land.

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