King Country Chronicle WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 1912. MUNICIPAL ENDOWMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 507, 9 October 1912, Page 4

King Country Chronicle WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 1912. MUNICIPAL ENDOWMENTS.

The question of endowments for King Country town centres ia one which is likely to hulk large in the public eye for some linn! to come. In the original planning of the. towns no provision was made in the direction of assisting the infant communities to carry out town improvements. Apparently the privilege of residing in the King Country, and of paying rent to the original owners whs considered a sufficient distinction to compensate for tlio lack of reserves or endowments. In the case of Te Kuiti the only reserve for public purposes consists of a small block of live or six acres which was banded over by tho Government as a domain. In tho original plans of tho town issued by the Maori Land Hoard in a small block marked "hospital reserve," bur. it is understood the necessary formalities for vesting this reserve in tho properly constituted authority have not been complied with. The native owners have thus contributed nothing' towards lightening the burden of local government, and there is no reason to suppose they will be called upon to do so. In tho circumstances the request made by tho people that tho Government, should assist by providing a suitable reserve as a recreation ground is undoubtedly deserving of sympathetic consideration. Assisti ance in any form will be welcome, hut it is to be honed an effort will bo made to obtain a block of rural land which, with its constantly increasing value as progress ensues, will contribute materially to the revenue of the borough. Lack of foresight in tho past in promoting town settlement on a system which was inevitably bound to inflict hardship on the residents has created a position which demands consideration. It is to be hoped no opportunity will be lost of directing attontion to the matter with n view to promoting tho welfare of tho district in the interests of all concerned.

In his usual space at the foot of the sale notices, A. E. .Robinson, music and sport depot, asks a pertinent question affecting you personally. Turn over to the last pago and read il. The short spell of line weather experienced recently has been very welcome, and has had the eH'ccf; of drying the roads considerably. With a. week or two of sunshine the improvement in road conditions would bo very marked. The installation of tho waggon service to pick lip cream for the Te Kuiti dairy factory is being anxiously awaited by settlers and a good supply is anticipated from both Mangaorino and Oparuru districts.

The dance in aid of the To Kuiti Fire Brigade, which lake a place in the Town Ilal) to-morrow nij*ht, prom inns to bo a Vf>rv successful function. Arrangements aro now well in hand and the promoters aro mooting with excellent support. The many friends of Mr E. J. Early will be pleased to learn that, ho has been appointed engineer to (he Matamata County Council. Mr Early has been associated with the King Country for many years, and his work in the Government Roads Departenirit is known throughout the district. For a considerable time prior to the merging of tho Roads Department in the Public Works Department, Mr Early was assistant-engineer for tho To Kuiti district. The Matamata Council is to be congratulate.! on securing the services of a thoroughly efficient and energetic ollicer.

One of tho best series of To Kuiti views yet produced is that contained in the new booklet post-caivi issued by Messrs Sutton Bros. Tho booklets are now on sale and are admirably adapted for sending to friends abroad. The same, iirni announces that Christmas numbers of the illustrated weeklies issued in New Zealand will be on sale locally from October 20th.

Owing to a variety of circumstances tho testimonial which it; was intended to present to Mian Moiling uomo timo ago, has not vet been brought to a head. It has been decided to hold a meeting in connection with the matter on Friday afternoon next at tho Chronicle office. A notice referring to the meeting appears in another column.

Owing to the meeting of tho To Kuiti Cricket Club, which was lixed for last night, clashing with other fixtures, it wag deemed advisable to adjourn the meeting until Friduy evening. All cricketers and supporters of the game are therefore requested to meet at tho Chronicle ollice on Friday evening at. 7.;;0 o'clock.

A few more signatures are Wanted for tho Rillo Club. The roll is in Robinson's sports depot. Now then, "shots!"

Just refer to my monev - saving price-list on page C of this issue. Good for you- -small profits for J. JO. Hillary, cash grocer, To Kuiti." Mr Gould, the newly-appointed engineer to the Waitomo County Council, arrived from Kaurimu and took up his duties at Te Kuiti this week. He is starting on a tour of the district immediately in company with Mr Donaldson, tho district road engineer.

Be sure you gel rid of lh;iL cold Take Tonking's Linseed Emulsion and make certain. Price, j/6, 2/6, 4/6 per bottle, at Chemists and Stores.

Mr Graham's first Otorohanga mart sale takes place on the 11th inst. Particulars of late entries appear in to-day's issue. V The picture entertainment in aid of the funds of the Te Kuiti band, which was to be held on October 16th, nag been postponed till October 23rd. The funds of the band require considerable assistance and we trust that the public will roll up in numbers to assist the funds as well as show appreciation to Mr Curie, who has arranged the programme of new and exceptionally good pictures in the Rink. The fixture is definitely arranged for Wednesday, October 23rd. Now the spring is on us Mr Graham ought to find buyers at his Saturday mart sale for a line of useful farm horses also aged light draught and several hacks, harness, waggon, etc., that he is offering on Saturday at 1.30 p.m.

The following is the return of business done at the local Magistrate's Court for the quarter ending September 30th: Sitting days during quarter 17, number of sittings presided over by Justices 5, number of cases heard 120, amount sued for £1331 17s 4d, amount recovered £777 0s 4d, number of plaints 132, number of distress warrants 3, judgment summons 26, summonses and other processes served by bailiff 167, civil fees paid in stamps £llO 10s, criminal fines and fees in stamps £99 Us, total £2lO Is.