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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 550, 15 March 1913, Page 4

The prize money won by exhibitors at the recent A. and. P Association's Show has not yet boon claimed by tho winners and successful exhibitors should make application without delay, except in cases of those who wish the prizes to go towards the funds of the association. Supplies to the To Kuiti dairy factory have kept up remarkably well during the season, but the present period shows a decrease as compared with »:he previous month. However, though the flush of the season is over there is still a fairly good supply coming to hand and indications point to the probability of the season extending to the end of April, providing the roads remain in a sufficiently good condition to enable outback supplies to bo delivered.

The working men of Te Kuiti are specially invited to attend the service in-the Municipal Hall on Sunday evening, when the Rev. R. B. Gosnell srjeaks on "Christianity and the Working Class." There will be some special singing by the choir, and a hearty invitation is given to all to be present. A Wellington paper published a paragraph this week stating, inter alia that the Civil Service Commissioners were preparing an examination for Civil servants. The Cnmmissioner states that he knows nohing o£ the matter. It was possible that there had been some misunderstanding. Notification had been issued recently regarding an exam, prescribed for post and telegraph officers. *Fhe Hon. H. D. Bell ?aid he had no knowledge of any general examination for Civil servants. As a matter of fact, he said, such an examination would be illegal. A former city councillor and exM P for Suburbs seat, Mr J. P. Luke, has decided to contest the Wellington Mayoralty against Mr D. McLaren, present Labour Mayor. Messrs R. A Wright and W. H. P. Barber both ex-M.P.'s, have stood down, and no other candidates are announced po far.

Excellent work is being done on the Te Kuiti-Pio Pio road, and with fine weather during the month of April there is every probability of the metalling being completed as far as Pio Pio. The stretch beyond the ' five-mile peg has been metalled, and the piece between the six and sevenmile pegs is nearly finished. With another blank filled beyond the ninemlip peg the chain will bd completed to the corner of Troopers road. Beyond that point to the Mangakowhai the work should be carried out expeditiously when the crushers are in work-

ing order. The heavy dull weather of Monday and Tuesday developed into a downpour on Wednesday afternoon, and very heavy rain continued throughout the night. Mr T. E. Foy reports that the three days' rainfall up to nino o'clock on Thursday morning, totalled 3.11 inches, which is an indication of what an exceptionally heavy fall must have occurred on Wednesday afternoon and night.

The new rotary crusher for the Borough Council has been carted to the quarry on the Esplanade, and wiH be givfen a trial run as soon a* it has been erected. A pice from the water supply has been laid to the site in order to supply power for the Pelton wheel with which the crusher is to be run during the trial. Provided the trial is satisfactory it is intended to install the crusher at the Te Kumi quarry and run it with an electric motor. "Mr W. T. Jennings, ex-tuember for the district, paid a visit to Te Kuiti this week, and proceeded to Taumarunui on Thursday evening. Mr Jennings intended paying a visit to the out districts, but the inclement weather in the early part of the week rendered this impracticable. At the New South Wales Methodist Conference, a motion was proposed "That this conference records its grave and emphatic disapproval of the compulsory clauses of the Defence Act as assailing the foundation of character and a violation of personal liberty invading the sphere of parental rights and responsibilities, and inflicting serious injury on the national life and character." The voting was 43 for and against the motion, and the president gave his casting vote against it. Thn Montecentical Products, Limited, of Paris, has been fined £56,000 for trafficking in alcohol slightly disguised in colouring in order to avoid duty in Melbourne and Sydney. The usual monthly meeting of the Waitomo County Council will be held on Monday evening next. On Thursday, when presenting on behalf of the Ashburton Grammar School of Devon, England, a flag to the Ashburton High School, the Premier said, with regard to land defence New Zealand, that the Goverment was doing all that was necessary, but it was not enough to do. So far as naval defence in the Pacific was concerned there was no reason why there should not be a fleet in the Pacific capable of dealing With any enemy that might come along. Our coasts, harbours, and trade routes were not sufficiently protected. The question of naval defence was one which Hon. James Allen would discuss with the Imperial Government. very handsome cup has been donated to the Te Kuiti Sports Club by Mr N. W. Albrechtsen. The trophy is to be presented to the competitor scoring the most points at the meeting, apart from Caledonian events, and will form a handsome souvenir for the athlete who is fortunate enough to secure it. The cup will be on exhibition next week. The first meeting of the Awakino County Council is to be held on March 22nd. In consequence of Easter coming unusually early this year this brings the date of the meeting ''the day following Good Friday. This month's meeting of the Waitomo County Council falls on St. Patrick s Day which seems to indicate that local bodies in the King Country are no respecters of ordinary holidays.' Trouble has occurrred at the Petone woollen mills over the action of the Wellington Woollen Co. importing - three female warpers from England. Mt appears when the girls arrived they were informed by the union that they would be getting 35s weekly, and vUeto replace three men who were letting £2 16s. The union offered them £2 5s weekly not to start Sing a levy of Is per head to find She money. The young women agreed, but after an interview with 3E"oil managers two of the gir s decided to commence work, and did so on Wednesday. The third started on Thursday. The company's represenItive says the girls have been badgeredI a* 'he union. Union men say the company has bullied the girls.

Mr F. Bickerton, evangelist, will D.V. preach the gospel in the Town Hall, Pio Pio, on Sunday, March 23rd, at 7 p.m. Sankey hymns. All heartily welcome. No collection.

A Church Parade in St. Luke's Church of which notice was given last Sunday, has been postponed for a time.

Mr Little, who was the lecturer at the Bible in State Schools League meeting last Sunday, is a member of the Church of Christ, and not of the Congregational Church, as reported.

. Next week there will be daily services in St. Luke's Church, both in the morning and evening, and there will be an address suitable for Holy Week each evening. On Wednesday night the Bishop of Auckland will preach at the 7.30 service. He will also celebrate at the Holy Communion service on Thursday morning at 7.30. Throughout Holy Week Dr Crossley is giving daily mission addresses in Waikato and King Country towns, and his visit to Te Kuiti is for that purposfl.

A great boot sale is advertised by the Quick Sale Co., representing Geo. Higgin's boot importer of Auckland, including 2000 pair of men's, ladies', and children' boot, shoos, and slippers, at lowest Auckland priceß. The best brands only are sold by this firm.

Our back block friends wll be afforded a fine opportunity of replen ishing their household at that sale in Aria on behalf of Mrs Fitzgibbon on March 31st. Mr Graham will conduct the sale.

Special Easter services will be held in the Presbyterian Church tomorrow. The choir will render the "Te Deum" and "King of Kings" as anthems, while Mrs W. Cowan and Mr D. Lowe will sing appropriate solos. The Rev. A. Armstrong is the preacher for the day. At the close of the evening service a retiring offering will be taken in aid of providing a Territorial camp marquee for social purposes. It is anticipated that a large number of Territorials and Cadets will be present,at the service. Many residents of rural districts will be* pleased to learn that at last an enemy has been found for the wellknown bush shrub commonly called the "lawyer " A settler in the Kawhia district reports ravages made on it by a small moth. Considerable losses of woolly lambs and overgrown sheep are placed to the account of the shrub referred to, so that anything to destroy the pest will be welcomed. Observation showed long fronds of the plant quite dead, with others in a moribund condition, while the shrubs generally revealed signs of sickness and decay. A specimen of the moth is to be forwarded to the Agricultural Department for identification.

The following resolution has been adopted by the Auckland branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants:—"This branch emphatically protests against the action of the department in appointing members of the first division to the position of foremen and inspectors in the traffic department, thereby closing the avenues of promotion to the members of the second division. The lack of practical training, in most instances unfits first division officers for the position, and may endanger the lives and limbs of those working under their supervision. The branch also draws attention to the promise of previous Ministers to widen the avenues of promotion to the first division from the second division. The department's action in appointing first division men to foremanships tends to impair the efficiency of the service, inasmuch as the man with practical experience has no prospect of making progress."

Residents will note that business places will be closed in Te Kuiti for Easter holidays Friday, Saturday and Monday. Late shopping will be offering on Thursday night. No holiday will be observed on Monday next, 17th inst.