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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 451, 27 March 1912, Page 4

The following suggestions have been made by the Auckland executive of the Famers' Union to the various brswches as a matter for discussion at the annual conference: That this conference affirms the principle of non-party government for this Dominion. and considers that the time has come when the present party system should be superseded by some form of government by elective executivp, aB being the form of government calculated to carry out into effect more truly the views of the electors and tend to eliminate from the politics of the Dominion the many evilfl which have grown up around the party 'system; that a committee be appointed by the Dominion Conference to consider the drafting of a scheme of government by elective executive for thia country in order that the Farmers' Union may be able to enter on an active campaign to bring this principle clearly before the electors of the Dominion. In the Election Court at Blenheim on Saturday, Mr Justice Williams delivered judgment in the petition against the return of Richard McCallum aa member for Wairau. The judgment is of a lengthy nature. His Honojr said counsel for -ttys petitioners endeavoured to prove teharges by means of witnesses who proved either hostile or adverse. The chargeß Here dismissed, and petitioner were ordered to pay costs. —H——l

The spell of fine weather which commenced on March 17th, induced quite a number of settlers to burn their bush, and in some cases with very good results. Unfortunately the weather in the middle of the week looked so threatening that a number of those who had become weary of waiting, started to burn before the drying effect of the fine spell had been properly felt. However, results in Jnost cases have exceeded the anticipations which had been formed earlier in the season, and though the sowing will be rather later than usual, the season will not be entirely lost. We draw the attention of our readers to the opening services of the Methodist Church in the new Municipal Hall on Sunday next, 31st inst. The above hall is central and clean, and being seated with comfortable chairs, lends every inducement to a bright, hearty =ervice for the people. The Rev. R. B, Gosnell, who has had experience in mission work throughout New Zealand, is the preacher at both services, and at the evening service will contribute a solo. A bible class at 2.30 p.m. for young men and young women will be made a special feature in connection with this church. The subjects for next Sunday are announced in our Church Services column. Inspector Plummer of the Auckland Education Board has been on a visit of inspection to Te Kuiti. He arrived on Friday and stopped over till Monday. Like others who visited Te Kuiti in the old days, Mr Plummer is much impressed with the progress shown in the district during the last few years. Some tenni3 players from Kakahi and Manunui are endeavouring to work up a good team to try for the Howard Shied, held by Te Kuiti. "Books to while away long evenings" is the title of Mrs E. A. MacDonald's replace announcement- in this issue. A visit of inspection is invited and all book lovers will do well to call and have a look round. Now that the pickling season is with us again, it is well to think of the vinegar part of the business. Mr J. E. Walker has an announcement in this issue dealing with this question.