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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 411, 4 November 1911, Page 5

Three bushfellers are required at once by Mr C. Stevens, Te Kuiti. An important event in the history of Te Kuiti occurred yesterday when the water was turned into the mains from the reservoir foe the purpose of testing the pipes and valves. The test was made under the supervision of the engineer, Mr L. G. P. Spencer, and proved eminently satisfactory, a splendid pressure being obtained. On Thursday next the Bishop of Auckland will visit Te Kuiti. At 2.30 p.m. he will consecrate tha Church of England portion of the cemetery. A drag will be in readiness to convey these who wish to ba present at a charge of 2s 6d return fare. All those who wish to make use o: it are asked to send in their names to the '.Rev. E. S. Wayne. At haif-past seven there will be service in St. Luke's Church, to be followed by a social to welcome the Bishop. The following evening the Bishop will visit Otorohanga, where he will also conduct service.

An interesting fact in connection w j'th the progress of the King Country is that the first payment for rates to th° OUii'ohanga Town Council was made by Mr J. W. Ellis. The distinction also rests with Mr Ellis of being the first ratepayer to pay rates to the Waitomo County Council when that body came into existence. Mr Ellis is one of the earliest King Country pioneers.

It is ahvaj'3 gratifying for a public iXian to receive an appreciation of services rendered in the public interest. The following report was received this week by Mr Jennings from the Native Affairs Committee, of which the member for Taumarunui was chairman during the past session:—l have the honour to report that at the final meeting of the Native Affairs Committee, held on October 24th, the following resolution was passed unanimously : "That the committee desires to place on reeord its appreciation of the abilty, courtesy, and tact displayed bv the chairman, Mr W. T. Jennings, at the meetings of the committee; that this resolution be entered on the tninutes and reported to the House." H. Herries.

The extension of the telephone system m cutback districts is one of the •works for which our postal department is deserving of the highest commendation. Difficulties or trans.t, however, are often a formidable feature in the undertaking, and delay of much needed services. The projected line to Moeatoa has* all been pegged, but the dimcultv of having the poles carted over "roads threatens to block the work, -it Sa suggtesud tnat the settlers are jikelv to combine, and formulate a scheme for having the carting done, In whieb ease they will thoroughly iustifv the claim that the settler is always willing to help himself when rjhe Government provides the means.

Mr C K. Wilson, the Opposition candidate for the district, has just

i completed a tour of the Ohura. Ad- ; dresses werj delivered at all the cen- ! tres ana the candidate was in all cases accorded a good hearing. Mr Graham announces in to-day's i issue an unreserved sale of the housei hold effects of a lady leaving town. These goods have only been a few months in use and will be on view en the morning of sale, Tuesday, 7th. This affords a favourable opportunity to replenish your household effects. Buyers should note the bona fide sale of farm land advertised in our columns of Friday, 10th inst. Mr Graham will wield the hammer. Full paticulars in advertsiement, or at the Exchange sale room. Attention is drawn to the announcement in another column to the effect that Mr G. K. Wilson's Tangitu and Ongarue dates are cancelled. Getting your name on the electoral roll is a process attended with considerable difficulty in such an electorate as Taumarunui, and the delay in having to communicate with such a distant corner of the electorate as Waitara gives quite a sporting flavour to the occasion. A Puketutu elector filled in applications for himself and his wife and posted them to the Registrar of Electors at Waitara. He has received a reply from the registrar fur the Waimarino electorate at iiunterville, stating that the applications have been received and the names placed on the Waimarino roll.

jt is intended to hold a bazaar promoted by the Ladies' Guild of the Church of England at Te Kuiti on November 28th and 29th. It is anticipated that the function will be the greatest of its kind yet held in the district. The ladies have been indefatigable in preparing material and have received loyal assistance from outside districts.

The Otorohanga troop of Boy Scout 3, formed some time ago, has had some hard luck and badly needed a helping hand when Inspector Campbell arrived there some short time ago. The Scoutmaster had, by pressure of business, been forced to resign, the assistant and troop-sergeant had left the district, and of the four patrols formed only one, which was under a Maori lad as leader, had kept going. The committee had lost interest in the work, after spasmodic attempts to find a scoutmaster. A meeting was held in Mr Earl's store and the Rev. Mr Piggott was induced to accept the position of assistant scoutmaster, and Mr Colhoun, who is major of the battalion of Cadets, consented to instruct in various branches, until the appointment of a scoutmaster. Two patrols were formed—the Quails under Patrol Leader Wilkinson, and the Tuis under Patrol Leader Kidson. The committee are to meet regularly and report to headquarters. Tne boys are keen, but a scoutmaster is not to be had—only one of many such cases.