King Country Chronicle WEDNESDAY, MAR. 26, 1913

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 553, 26 March 1913, Page 4

King Country Chronicle WEDNESDAY, MAR. 26, 1913

Mr W. J. Bryan, American's new Secretary of State, has expressed himself strongly against any political union between Canada and the United States.

Sir A. Gonan Doyle, the mediconoveilst. warmly supports MajorGeneral Sir Reginald Talbot's espousal of the Channel tunnel schema and argues that in peacu the tunnel will bo a most valuable asset, and that in case of war against any nation but France it will greatly increase Britain's offensive and defensive strength, The north of Auckland is just now suffering from the most serious drought that has been experienced for thirty years. The older settlers say that there has never been such a long period of dry weather. The land is showing great cracks, and for miles there is scarcely a green thing to be seen. Creeks and water holes are day, while the rivers are showing a trickle, where formerly there were volumes of water. Palmerston North un Thursday decided at a poll against a tramway system by 654 to 551 votes. The Canadian Customs revenue has increased by £492,316 in the last ten months, representing 34 per cent, for the financial year. Miss loms, principle of Kuiti Collegiate School, will arrive in Te Kuiti next week, and will take charge of the school on Wednesday. April 2nd, .It ia just twelve months since the Methodist Church was established -in Te Kuiti, and special anniversary services will be held on Sunday at .11 a.tri and 7 p.m. in the Municipal Hall. The Rev. R. B. Gosnell will preach, and there will be selected anthems by the choir.

A rare opportunity will be afforded to the settlers of Aria and surrounding district bv that auction clearing Q3le of Mrs'* Fitzgibbon's household furniture, horses, trap, cows, fowls, pigs, etc. As Mrs Fitzgibbons is leaving everything must be sold. Tho sale will be conducted by Mr Graham at Aria, on Monday, March 31st, at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be provided, and this rare opportunity should not be missed.

The international football match between representatives of Ireland and France was played on Monday, and resulted in a victory for the Irish team by 24 points to nil.

After the New Zealand horse Valido, owned by Mr G. D. Greenwood, won the Flying Handicap at Randwick, on Monday,the stipendiary stewards asked for an inquiry into his running on Saturday, as compared with his effort he won. The inquiry was adjourned.

The Auckland Racing Club's autumn meeting was concluded at Ellerslie on' Monday, when there was another large attendance. The classical event, the Great Northern Oaks was won by Mr F. Hall's (illy Bleriot, and the St. George's Handicap, the big event, by Mr R. H. Duder's consistent mare, La Reina.

A purchaser of a riverside property asked the estate agent if the river didn't sometimes overflow its banks, "Well," replied he, "it isn't one of those sickly streams that are always confined to their beds."

The council of the Tennis Association has received a cable from Wiling stating that he in not available to play in the DaviH Cup match owing to his business engagements, but Doust, in willing to go to America. In view of thin the council has decided to agree to America's request that the preliminary be played in America. H. M. Kice has been chosen to replace Wilding. The team sails for America on April nth. The American Association has boon aske.l ito arrange matches in California and elsewhere.

Next Sunday harvest thanksgiving services will be held in SI. Luke's Church. All offerings of fruit and vegutablcs will be sent to the Orphanage Home in Richmond road, Auclo v. land. Jam, butter, eggs, etc., wiil also be received. These may he loft at the church either on Saturday afternoon or Sunday. People who have lived for a considerable timo in the Auckland province will know of the splendid work done by the Orphanage at Papatoetoe, and the lino block buildings to which is to be added a brick church, coating .£SOO, lately subscribed in answer to an appeal by the Bishop of Auckland, but besides this Orphanage there is the one on Richmond road, begun in a very small way a few years ago in Parnell, but moved to the i3oys' Costley Homo in Richmond road, a large brick building, which was purchased by the trustees, and lately has had a large addition made to it, and which owed so much to the late Sister Cecil. But * newcomers do not realise this work ✓ of tho chinch, and this harvest thanksgiving will bo an opportunity for all to show some interest in the many lictle ones so lovingly cared for in (he Home, and to givo some help to those who provide food for them, as well as a way of showing . thankfulness to God for a very fruitful season.