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■unanmMMnMMniH The fine weather has orexrght tfie'! t ~, fruit We notice Mr Graham is soiling' 200 cases of assorted fruit; on Saturday at his mart. The well-known block of town property, known as Lusk's is now on the* market. Fu'.l particulars at Mr J.. R. Graham's auction room.

The contract for the drainage work 3 of Te Kuiti which was undertaken by Mr L. G. P. Spencer has just been started and it is expected the work will be got through during the summer months. Mr H. H. Metcalf, of Auckland, is supervising the work on be half of the Borough Council. The recent spell of dry weather has already had the effect of drying up the roads to a wonderful extent. They are still rough, but waggon traffic will soon reduce them to a dusty state. In many localities throughout the district metalling is being undertaken and the mud infliction is year by year becoming less. The great under-hand chopping match, which has been talked of for some considerable time between J. O'Sullivan and C. Rodges, is to eventuate on Te Kuiti Domain to-morrrow afternoon. A close contest is anticipated. Tenders for the lease of Te Kuiti Hall for a period of twelve months are invited. -The closing date for the tenders is Saturday next, January 13th. The six days' wh°el rice at Sydney was finiehed on Saturday night la3t in the presence of a large and enthusiastic crowd. Ten teams finished, the winning pair being Goulet and Hehir, who won £500; Grenda and Walker won £2OO, McNamara and Corry £100; Lawson and Mitchell £75, and the fifth team £SO. All the competitors finished strongly and apparently little the worse for their strenuous efforts. Mrs E. A. Mac Donald has an announcement in to-day's issue relating to books..

Princess Pictures, Town Hall, Wednesday and Thursday, Complete change each evening.* According to responsible nawspapers, Republican leaders are supporting a subterranean movement to supplant President Taft's candidature for the Presidency by ex-President Roosevelt because Roosevelt is more likely to carry the country. The Sun alleges that Roosevelt is cognisant of the Insurgents' movement, and has, moreover, shown little repugnance to joining the campaign to discredit Taf t.

J. Old, who was able to leave the Hamilton Hospital in order to pass Christmas at home returned to the hospital last week in order to undergo farther treatment.

Music lovers in the district will be interested to know that Mr P. Lowndes, representing Mr J. H. Gittos, of Hamilton, has opened in Messrs Blackman and Cobb's showrooms with a special assortment of Spencer pianos, gramaphones, phonographs, music, etc., and will continue open for one week. The weights for the forthcoming Te Kuiti races due to issue on January 33th, will probably be held over for a day or two in order for the handicapper, Mr E. Wynyard, to have the results of the Whanearei meeting before him, when framing the handicaps for Te Kuiti. The Whangarei meeting is held on January 12th and 13th.

The housing problem at Te Kuiti is still acute, people finding it difficult to obtain houses to rent. However, building operations are still going on briskly and quite a number of new residences ate projected in variou.3 parts of the town, it is anticipated that by the end of summer the supply will be more in keeping with the demands.

Mr S. W. Fithzerbert, barrister and solicitor, formerly of Wellington and Feilding, has commenced the practice of his profession in Te Kuiti. The profession of dentistry in Te Kuiti has been strengthened by the arrival of Mr Bernard P. H. Brewer, who has opened rooms in Lorigan's Buildings, Rora street. Mr Brewer, Who is recently from Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, has left nothing undone in the matter of fitting up his premises in the most modern and approved style. In workroom, operating and waiting rooms all the conveniences and appliances of a high class dentistry establishment are in evidence. Mr Brewer has also engaged the services of a competent nurse for attending to lady patients.

Maggie and Bella Papakura, the well-known Rotorua guides, Chief Mita Taupopoki, together with half the Maori troupe of performers who visited England, arrived in Wellington yesterday by th« Somerset from London.

It is understood that Mr A. W. Hogg, who was defeated at the recent general elections, has decided to accept a testimonial from his friends and supporters, provided that it bears no political signficance. It should be noted that the hour for morning service in the Roman Catholic Church has has been altered from 9.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. during the summer months. The Australian billiard player, Lindrum, won his match in England against Reece, the well-known English professional, by 661 points. At a boxing contest at Longreach, Queensland, in aid of the hospital the judges were unable to agree. and the Rev. Sams, known as the fighting parson, who was referee, gave it a draw. A flection of the audience hooted Mr Sams, who invited anyone who disagreed to step into, the ring with him. Two other parsons acted as ring-side officials.

There was a small offering of 6672 bales at the Auckland wool sales today, confined largely to crossbreds. Advanced prices were recorded on the first sale of the season. Inferior crossbieds realised 6fdto7|d, medium 7|d to Bfd, fine B|d to 9gd, specially picked Lima half-breds this morning brought up to llfd--Association. Dr Fullerton, of Te Kuiti, who has +been on a visit to England for nearly twelve months, has returned to the Dominion, and is coming back to Te Kuiti to resume practice on Mnoday next. Princess Pictures, Town Hall, Wednesday and Thursday. Complete change eaeb evening.*

The indiscriminate use of the pea rifle by youngsters has been widely condemned, and in view of the number of serious accidents attributable to the practice it is strange that steps have "not been taken to prevent the use of such weapons— especially in towns. Last week Mr N. B. Lusk discovered that his most valuable brood mare had been wounded by a bullet from a pea rifle, and the injury, though not endangering the life of the mare, is sufficiently serious to call for the services of a veterinary surgeon.

What might have been a very serious accident occurred on Sunday last on the Ahuroa ro3d. Three waggons were proceeding from Te Kuiti, the leading vehicle being driven by Toki Anderson. When starting to descend the hill at Mr S. Kawe's place the brake of the front waggon gave way and the team bolted. The body of the waggon with its load was thrown from the carriage, the driver and his brother being fortunately thrown clear. The horses continued down the hill with the carriage and one uf the animals came clown and was dragged. Mr C. Chilcott, who was riding down the road, succeeded in getting hold of the reins and the team was brought to a standstill. Little damage was done, even the horse that was dragged eventually coming round and being pronounced unhurt. The poll for the purpose of authorising the Borough Council to borrow the sum of £7035 to instal electric light at Te Kuiti is to be taken on January 16th. Considerable interest is being manifested in the event, the respective merits of electricity and petrol gas being widely dicsu3sed.

So far this year there has been no move made in connection with the annual sports- meeting held at Te Kuiti. The gathering is usually held early in March, and if anything is to be done towards promoting a meeting this year no time should be lost. The extremely bad weather experienced up till New Year no doubc had snme effect in delaying the movement, but with the advent of summer enquiries are being made. Princess Pictures, Town Hall, Wednesday and Thursday Complete change each evening.*

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Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 429, 10 January 1912, Page 4

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Tapeke kupu
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Untitled King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 429, 10 January 1912, Page 4

Untitled King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 429, 10 January 1912, Page 4

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