King Country Chronicle SATURDAY, OCT. 26, 1912 BOROUGH LOAN PROPOSAL.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 512, 26 October 1912, Page 4

King Country Chronicle SATURDAY, OCT. 26, 1912 BOROUGH LOAN PROPOSAL.

The ratepayers' meeting.in connection with the borough loan proposals is a striking instance of the manner in which people having in view a common objective can differ as to methods of procedure. The ratepayers who attended in response to an advertisement were naturally under the impression that the proposals were open for discussion and amendment. The Mayor, in his capacity as chairman, ruled that no amendment could be accepted. In adopting this attitude there is every reason to believe the Mayor considered he was pursuing the correct method of dealing with the business in hand, and had no desire to balk discussion or the expression of opinion. The feeling of the meeting having been ascertained his Worship ruled that the proper course was to refer the proposal back to the council for reconsideration. The ratepayers naturally wished to express by motion the desire of the majority in respect to the scheme and after the Mayor had vacated the chair they proceeded to do so. The question as to whether the aftermeeting was legal or otherwise does not materially affect the issue. As an expression of opinion from a large section of the public it must be of value to the council in estimating the wishes of the people. In any case

apart from all minor difference? the desired end has been attained, Tho scheme is to bo reconsidered by tho council and the motion adopted by the after-meeting, are known to those concerned notwithstanding that they arc not recorded in connection with the statutory meeting. It now remains for tho council to pursue such course as is dictated by ordinary discretion and common sense. Wo have every confidence that good results will eventually accrue from the incident. The occasion necessitates action in the interests of the great body of the people. Improvements to the town are urgently necessary and we trust prompt steps will bo taken to provide tho necessary finance at the earliest date possible. A loan providing for the urgent works is highly desirable and should be promoted by the council unencumbered with the restrictions aa to interest and instalments which served to render the original proposal practically abortive. Attention is drawn to an adveriisemen int this issue notifying suppliers that the Marokopa dairy factory will commence operations on September Ist, 1913. The municipal band will benefit to the amount of £$ Id's .'id as a result of the picture entertainment given by the Curie Picture Co. last Wednesday evening. It is gratifying to record appreciation of the support given by the citizens towards the entertainment. In our issue of to-day we insert full particulars of the sale by auction of the sub-division of the Fitzherbert estate. Mr Graham, who conducts the sale, has introduced a new feature in auction selling, viz.: all the reserves are now advertised, so that buyers can see at a glance at what figure they can get these favourable sections —that is always provided nobody else is a higher bidder. This adverisement is worth reading and appears on page 1. The wireless station, "Radio, Auckland," was opened on Thursday, 24th inst., for public business. Rates at lOd per word. The hours of attendance are: In summer, 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to U p.m. In winter: 6 a.m. to S a.m. and "J a.m. to 11 a.m., 1 p.m. to (> p.m. and 7 p.m. to S p.m. Hours of attendance at "Radio, Wellington," are now continuous.

The Rev. K. B. Gosnell purposes speaking on the "Bihle: How Wo Got it," in the Municipal Hull on Sunday evening, and will deal with the collecting of the various hooks which now form tlio Bihle. Having spent some time in collecting information hereon. Mr Gosnell is hopeful of imparting fresh and helpful information.

The death has occured at Pahiatua of Mr William Wilson McCardle, mayor of Pahiatua, and second son of the Hon. W. McCardle, M.L.C., aged 44 years. lie had been in illhealth for the past twelve months. The late Mr McCardlo was serving his third term as Mayor, and had been a borough councillor for over twenty years and a member of many other public bodies. He leaves a widow and seven children.

A pleasant afternoon was spent at Kuiti College yesterday, when the teachers and pupils of that school assembled to say good-bye to their little pupil and friend, Miss Gwen Fullerton. Numerous games were played, and were keenly enjoyed by the children, as was also the dainty afternoon tea. Having given three hearty cheers for their little guest, Miss Itta Adams presented her with a dainty manicure set, on behalf of her teachers and fellow pupils. It is needless to say that Gwen will be very much missed by them all, and although leaving them soon, they trust it will not bo long before they see ber again.

At the Anglican Synod the following were elected the Standing Committee: -Ven. Archdeacon Caldcr, Rev. E. M. Cowie, Rev. Canon MacMurray, Rev. P. T. Williams :\nd Rev. H. 13. Wingficld. Representatives to the General Synod were elected] as follows: Rev. Canon Mac Murray, Ven. Archdeacon Hawkins, Rev. W. Boatty, Messrs C. J. 'funks. .1. H. Upton, W. J. Speight, and A. Swarbrick.

The most wonderful event of this age is the great revolution in China, which is having inestimable effect upon the lives of 400.00(1,OOli people whoso country embraces one-quarter of the surface of this world. The people of To Kuiti will iu> given an opportunity of hearing a very interesting personal narrative of experiences in that strange country, to he given by the Rev. Morris E. King, missionary from the. China Inland mission. The recital is entitled "Missionary Work and Revolution in Shan-si," and will bo given next Wednesday at S p.m. in (he Presbyterian Church. Admission is free, and owing to the special prominence of China upon the world's horizon just now, a large attendance is anticipated. Next Sunday will be generally observed in all churches as tho "World's JJihlo Sunday," and special references will be made to our individual and national indebtedness to our greatest heritage -—the Holy Scriptures. In the Presbyterian Church the Rev. A. Armstrong will deliver suitable sermons at 11 a.m. on "Tho Saviour and the Scriptures," and at 7 p.m. on "The Bible: is the. Word of tho Living God." Mr E. C. Tassel!, will sing the solo. "Glory to Thee, My God." Nonchurch goers are specially invited to attend.

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