LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 340, 25 February 1911, Page 5

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

At the last sitting of the WaikatoManiapoto Land Board three applications for the conversion of native township sections into freehold "nine up. No decision was given, but it is understood that, the necessary consent, will bo available at the next stilting of the board on April 1 'Mi. The Minister of Lands writes Mr Jennings that by Orders-ui-Council published in the ' - (ia7.ette," ot February 9th, section 17, Te Kuiti Village Settlement, was vested in the ilorough Council in trust for municipal pur- , poses. The Minister of Public Works writes Mr Jennings in reference to the petition from settlers in the Otangiwai district requesting that the formation of the remaining portion of the Mangapapa-Ongarue road may be proceeded with, that he is looking into the matter and that the representation will receive careful consideration. The Congregat.ionalists are giving a concert on Monday evening in the Church rooms, and intend to take advantage of the opportunity tn welcome the Rev. K. Mitchell, the newlyappointed chairman of the Congregational Union, on his return home. Occasion will also he taken to bid farewell to the Rev. T. W. Potts, who is leaving Te Kuiti to take charge of tho Pio I'io district. During the hearing of a case of obscene language at the Magistrate s Court on Thursday a witness, in reply to his Worship on being asked who used the language referred to, said "That, gentleman there, sir," pointing to the accused. "For this relief, much thanks." Rain came last night in generous quantity, to tho relief of worried householders, and those who use our dusty streets. In all, up to 9 a.m. today '1.2;) inches fell—more than the total fall from January Ist up to yesterday, which was 1.04 inches. Rain is a great purifier and cleanser, as we all now realise. We learn from Mr Hitchcock that he had been able to secure seasoned timber for the addition to the Anglican Church, and that the building will be ready for use on Easter Sunday. The plan is 45ft by 26ft, finished within an without to match the present church. The church committer intend this building for the church hall, then they can build a permanent church. Meanwhile the seating accommodation will be the same as the present building, and give much-neeed room for worshippers. Mr A. A. Lissaman whiles to notify he public that his pharmacy is closed to Dr Zobel for the future. '