THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. THURSDAY, AUG. 19, 1909 DISTRICT PARS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 183, 19 August 1909, Page 2

THE KING COUNTRY CHRONICLE. THURSDAY, AUG. 19, 1909 DISTRICT PARS.

A misprint in Moray's i-sue gave C. O'Callaghan a3 the defendant in a by-1 aw rase at Tc Kuiti. This should have read J. O'Callaghan.

The question as to whether Te Kuiti possesses sufficient population for the formation of a borough is agitating the local public mind at present, the majority of residents apparently favouring the formation of a Borough Council in place of a Native Town Council if possible. The matter is to be discussed at the Te Kuiti Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow evening and an endeavour will probably be made to have a census taken in the town.

The morning trains from Taumarunui to Frankton arrived late at Te Kuiti this morning, the goods train which usually arrives about 8.30 not coming to band until after 11 o'clock. The passenger train, which is due at Frankton at 1 o'clock did not reach Te Kuiti till about 12 o'clock. The cause of the delay was a derailed truck attached to the goods train. At the present time when planting season is upon us country settlers find it impossible to get plants and cuttings brought out over the bad roads unless at a very great expense. Residents in the vicinity of Puketiti will, therefore, appreciate the offer of Mr N. I. Hunt to supply oleagnus hedge cuttings and weeping willows free of cost to those who wish to plant hedges or willows. As only a limited number will be available, those desirous of obtaining the plants should lose no time in applying.

During the last meeting of the Waitomo County Council, which was held in the evening a clock in the room stopped at half past ten. "Tired of keeping the minutes of the meeting," was the quick remark of Cr Hunt. The working bee of footballers at the Te Kuiti Domain on Thursday last did good work and the ground should in future be much better to play on. Mr W. Adams. County Engineer, kindly assisted in giving levels,and the boundary drain was deepened sufficiently to carry the water off completely Several holes were also filled in, and with a little fine weather to get rid of the surface water the-ground should show material improvement.

The social to be held this evening under the auspices of the Te Kuiti Hockey Club promises to be a great success. Judging by the number of tickets sold a good attendance is assured. A first-class orchestra will contribute the music and as the members of the Club have worked up a splendid floor nothing will be lacking to insure patrons a thoroughly enjoyable evening's entertainment. The tournament in connection with the Tc Kuiti Tennis Club which was inaugurated some time ago, advanced a stage further last week when the gentlemen's singles was won by Fortescue, who met and defeated Julian in the semi-final, and Baker in the fintl. Wc are in receipt of the August number of "Good Cheer," New Zealand's monthly home journal. The number is very creditable and will undoubtedly enhance the reputation "Good Cheer" has already earned in all parts of the Dominion. Attention is drawn to the meeting of the Te Kuiti Chamber of Commerce, which is fixed for Friday evening at the "Chronicle" office. As important business is to be discussed it is expected that members will attend in force. As will be seen by advertisement in this issue the Te Kuiti Oddfellows Ball has been fixed for September 23rd. Originally it was intended to hold the function on September 9th, but in consequence of the Golf Ball being arranged for the 10th the Oddfellows decided to postpone their fixture as mentioned. Such an action proclaims the true spirit of social co-operation, and will be appreciated by the public in general. A debate under the auspices of the Young Men's Institute was held in the Te Kuiti Congregational Hall on Tuesday evening last, the subject being whether licenses would be beneficial to the King Country. Mr C. Turner opened in the affirmative and the Rev. H. Harris held the brief for the negative. After the principals had been heard an interesting discussion followed, the majority of the speakers being in favour of State Control or license under the Gothenburg System. The usual meeting of the Institute will be held on Monday evening next.

His Majesty the King has approved of a long service and good conduct medal being struck for men of the Royal Naval Reserve. The medal may be granted to all seamen and stokers enrolled for the first time in the R.N.R. on and after April 1, 1906, who satisfactorily complete 15 years' service with eight periods of naval training, and have entered their final period with good characters never assessed below very "good." The medal may be awarded to all other R.N.R. men serving on January 1, 1908, who come up to the above requirements. Provision is made for the forfeiture of the medal on the ground of misconduct. Candidates for award must have been recommended by the registrar-general, and the applications should be submitted by the registrar of the candidates' home port to the registrar-general, who will complete and forward the form to the Admiral commanding, who will determine the validity or otherwise of the application.