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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 489, 7 August 1912, Page 4

In connection with the Masquerade dance, Mr Robinson, music depot, has on sale masks suitable for the dance. An early application will enable patrons for the dance to be sure of obtaining good masks.

Arrangements are being made to hold a campfire concert iii the Town Hall on August 29th. A refined programme is promised and the promoters are working hard to make it a success. The proceeds are to be devoted towards the funds of the Methodist Church.

To those who have suffered the excruciating tormenst of .chilblains, the news of releif should come r.s welcome news indeed. For particulars readers should turn to Mrs E. A. MacDonald's advertisement in this issue.

1 Copies of the flash light photo taken at the Hospital Ball last Thuradav evening are now on salte at Sutton Bros, and Mr Hawley's studio. The picture is a very good one and reflects credit on the photographer.

Public attention is directed to the beautiful photo of the celehrated guide, Maggie Papakura, on the cover of the Roslyn writing pads, only 6d each, including 100 sheets fine bank paper. From drapers and storekeepers.* A teaspoonful of Tonking's Linseed Emulsion three times a day, and the worst cold is beaten off. 1/6, 2/6, 4/6.

Direction hag been given by tho General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, that a Sunday in August be specially devoted to tho consideration of the privileges, pleasures and practical benefits, individual and national, that are allied t.« the rightful observance of the Clui.JjL tian Sabbath. The tendency of soin,)o to devote this sacred day to secular and selfish purposes, is looked upon by many as a deplorable menace t.o tho highest religious interests of the nation, and a serious mortgage on the social and economic future of tho race. Next Sunday will be held as "Sabbath Observance Day" by thn local church, when special sermons bearing; on the subject will be preached by the H<>v. A. Armsrong, and suitable music rendered by the choir.

The Dunlop Rubber Co., of Australasia, advise by cable the cancellation of the great Australian cycle road race from Warrnamhool to Melbourne this year. The League of Victorian Wheelmen and the Victorian InterClub Cycling Association, supported by the cycle traders, for some time past have been in dispute over the control and government of road racing in Victoria, and have been unableT.o arrive at a satisfactory settlement of the points in dispute. The Dunlop Company maintained a neutral attitude throughout the dispute, and in the event of no agreement being rived at, notified their willingness fJ> ' act as arbitrators. No settlement was arrived at up to tho 25th July, consequently the promoters of the race have reluctantly decided to abandon the race this year.

Chatting with a well - known authority on Saturday week, a Taranaki Daily News reporter was informed that the condition of tho dairy herd throughout the district wna at; present much superior to what it was at this time last year, lie recalled that, last year, the cows came through the winter in a dreadfully bad condition,which fact had materially effected the milk supply. Commenting on their improved condition, he said they would come into profit this year in the flush of the season, and indications pointed to the fact of the coming season being a good one. So far as young cattle were concerned, the speaker—who is qualified to judge had a different tale to tell. They had, he said, gone through the winter very badly. The rnortaijt.y among them had been very considerable, so much so that, it would considerably affect the price of springers for ;/l couple of years, and dairy stock geiftugl rally. ' f*

Spendthrift Maoris were briefly considered at the Farmers' Union conference at Wellington. Mr Ewen Campbell said ho had lived in a Maori country and knew what tho people were. He instanced Maoris who had received thousands of pounds for their land, only to squander it all away in a few months. They frittered away their money derived from lands. Ultimately, unless tin Public Trustee had the proceeds of the land handed over to him for investment; in their interests, the Maoris would become paupers and would have to be supported by tho whites and by whites who would not get any benefit from the sale of the lands. Natives wasted their money on finery and motor cars. Major husk remarked that tho only salvation for the Maori was hard work. It was a very serious thing to place largo sums of money into his hands at one time.

Tbe Taupo Totara Timber Company is again petitioning Parliament for assistance in the extension of it* private railway as far as the chores of lake Taupo. The petition state* that the area of 2,000,000 acres, including 800,000 acres of native land and 350,000 acres of Crown land, he benefitted by the proposed extei|gw sion, settlement being virtually prohibited by the present lack of easy communication with the outside world. It h also claimed that the line would open up a large tourist traffic,and that on its completion a fish cannery will almost certainly be established at Taupo. It is stated by the iietitioners that as the tramway is not likely to pay working expenses for some time they desire to obtain assistance from the owners of tha land which will be benefitted by the construction. They therefore ask the House of Representatives to recommend the Government: (a) Either to provide that the Crown and native lands may suitably contribute to the cost, or to empower the petitioners to purchase at present values and dispose of under approved conditions, an area of not more than 20,000 acres of Crown or native land in the district; (b) to issue an Order-in-Council empowering the petitioners to extend their tramway to Lalco Taupo and the town of Taupo.

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