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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 560, 19 April 1913, Page 4

Writing in the Daily Mail, H. G. Wells, the novelist, preaches the vanity of the Dreadnought idea of British confidence. He declares that the obsolescent Ministers are unreasonable, and that they threaten to lead the nation into a tragical disillusionment.

Speaking before the Coal Smoke Abatement Society, Dr Lalhan declared that fair people who took up their residence in London gradually became dark, the effect of the smoke upon their complexion and hair being very marked. It was, added the doctor, impossible for people to have a sunbath in the metropolis. Mr Graham has a specially interesting sale on the 23rd, comprising roofing iron, timber, drays, horses, pig, and harness, and contractor's sundries. See advertisement for particulars.

Mr G. McLaren, who was somewhat severely injured in the collision he tween his waggon ami :i (rain at the Awakino road railway crossing, is still unable to work, and it will he some little time before he recover? from his injuries. In another column Mr and Mrs McLaren convey their thanks to friends for kindness and assistance in their trouble;

Monday evening next in the Municipal Hall the Te Kuiti Ratepayers' a Sri Citizens' Association are inviting all prospective candidates to take the platform and give expression to their views on municipal affairs. It is to be hoped that advantage tvill be taken by candidates of the opportunity offering. The association is increasing in membership, and present members will be glad to enrol new members next Monday evening. In connection with the advertisement of Messrs Dimock and Co., Ltd., notifying that Mr Copsey, the local agent, is prepared to purchase pigs at Te Kuiti, it should be noted that ! arrangements have been made to erect a weighing plant at the railway station, and pigs will be received there for weighing according to arrangement with the agent. In reference to Mr Graham's sale on Wednesday of roofing iron, timber, etc., particulars of which appear in our advertisement columns, every line will be put up in suitable lots, and quantities will be given when put up, so that clients will know exactly what they are buying. Several good draught horses will also be offered. \

The public are notified by advertisement that the Te Kuiti Band will hold their social on Wednesday evening next. It is anticipated that the social will be largely attended.

The Rev. P. Batty, who has been appointed to take Mr Gosnell's position in To Kuiti, arrived by this morning's train. Mr Batty will conduct the services to-morrow.

On Wednesday evening last th« visiting Fire Brigadesrnen were entertained by the members of the local brigade. An enjoyable time waß spent, and it is stated that the visitors thoroughly appreciated the local men's kindness in entertaining , them. The visitors included mem- m bers of the Taihape, Taumarunui and \ Hamilton brigades. Prior to his departure from Te Kuiti on Friday, Rev R. B. Gosnell was presented with a dainty gold sovereign purse, from the officers and brethren of the Pride of Te Kuiti Druids Lodge, as a token of the high esteem in which lie was held, and in appreciation of the keen interest he hud always manifested in the progress of the lodge.

No less than fifty "sinters of Captain Scott" presented themselves at the memorial service in St. Paul'* Cathedral, and several of them got through by dint of hard lying. In recognition of the part played by Sir Joseph Ward in the gift of the Dreadnought, a handsome enlarged photo of the late Prime Minister was presented to Captain Halsey, of H M.S. New Zealand, at. Wellington on Thursday. Captain Halsey replied to the Mayor, thanking him for the gift, which, ho said, would be valued on the ship.

Writing to a friend in Stratford a well-known resident of Auckland says: "Half the workrooms have been closed down in Auckland, and many others have had to nut off half their hands. Business is :it a standstill, because it is said the people are saving for the exhibition."

A settler named Noilson, of Otunui, on the Wanganui river, sixteen miles from Taumarunui, while pit-sawing with liia partner this week, met with a very serious accident. Me was standing en a crosspiece at the top of the sawpit, and was jacking off one half of a log, when it fell, throwing Neilson into the pit. The remaining half of the log fell on him, and caused very severe injuries. Dr McKnighl went down the river and brought the injured man to the Taumarunui Hospital. He is in a very critical condition. Special harvest-thanksgiving services will be held to-morrow in the Presbyterian Church. The Rev. A. Armstrong will preach at 11 a.m. on "The Joy Harvest in Jesus," and at 7 p.m. "The Heart; of the Harvest." The choir will render the anthems "Father Almighty," solo by Mr u. Lowe, and "Jesus of Nazareth." A special solo will he sung by Mrs W. Cowan. Tho church will ho appropriately decorated and thank offerings towards the Church, Debt Extinction will be received. An invitation to attend is extended to all, and especially to strangers and non-church-goers.

In connection with the. alleged misconduct at Dannovirke of the terjitorials attending the Oringi camp the Wairarapa Daily Times has received the follow in;;' telegram from Col. Tait, in charge of the Oringi camp: "The report is much exaggerated. There were six cases of drunkenness, and one window wag broken on the train. There was no molesting of women, though certainly there wan a good deikK«(w of noise. Stringent measures have been taken to prevent; a recurrence." Full particulars of Mr I''. Willis'

sale at Pio Pio on 'J.'M\\ iimt;., nppoar in today's issue. Mr Willis having sold his farm, every line of his carefully selected stock must go, Mr J. It. Graham conducts the sale. Refreshments will be provided. The annual general meeting of the Te Kuiti Football Club will bo held

in the Chronicle obieo on Wednesday evening, 'Z'Anl inst. It is hopod that all interested will attend. The Hon. J. A. Millar, M.P. for Dunodin Central, and formerly Minister of Railways in the Ward Cabinet, was married on Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral Wellington, to Mrs Nathan, of Wellington, daughter of the late Captain SiddellH, who was well known in the early days cm tne New Zealand coast. The Hon. Jap. Carroll acted as bent, man. The wedding was a very quiet, one, only rehtives and intmate friends being invited. The Hon. Millar, whoso health seems to have completely recovered will attend to his Parliamentary duties as usual next session. Me and Mrs Millar spend the honeymoon at Taupo, and will settle for the present in Wellington. ' .■ In connection with the visit of ' II M.S. New Zealand to Auckland the following information concerning the train arrangement:; should bo useful; —Second-class tickets will be. issued at the expense of the Education Department to school teachers and all school children journeying to visit the battleship. One ticket will bo issued for the whole number of each party to the person in charge. Members of schuol committee will require to bear the expense of their own tickets at day-school excursion rate?. Teacher and school children from distant stations to which the train service does not permit, of return same day will be allowed to return on the day following the issue of tickets- i » providing the time in Auckland covl ers any hours dur.ng which the battleship is open for inspection In the case of Uotorua and other distant stations similarly situated the tickets will bo available, for return on second day following day of issue. A train service will be arranged so that children will be able to visit Auckland and return on (ho ,„„„„ day from stations between Auckland m „) Kaiwakn, Auckland and Te Awa.mituCambntigu - Morrinsvillu, ;lri <l 'j'e Aroha. It will be necessary for two teachers or committeemen to travel in each carriage, one at each end of car to control the children. '

Bernard McCaffrey, aged 80 year?, died at the Auckland hospital as a result of falling into the ceJlf.r at the Thames Hotel.—Press Association.

The H.M.S. New Zealand has three funnels, of different sizes. They are called by the crew, "Faith, Hope anCharity," and the forward funne "the greatest of these"-is called Charity.

Attention is drawn to advertisement of Mr J. Nicbolls, which appeirs in this issue. V ar101 " lines of goods are auoted at bed rocK prices, and housewives are invited to inspect the stock.

Miss H. A. Gillanders, one of the pupils from the Te Kuiti school, who passed the recent Civil _ fcsrvice examination, has been appointed to the staff of the Hamilton East school. This makes the thwd appointment from the Te Kuiti school during the past twelve months.

The annual meeting of parishioners of St. Luke's Church will be held in the Church Hall at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday next, 23rd inst., when the balance-sheet will be read, and the church officers elected for the ensuing year. The ladies of the congregation will supply supper. It is hoped a large gathering will show the interest felt in the work of the church. All adult members of the congregation are invited to attend.

The benefits of physical culture as far aa children are concerned cannot be over estimated, and parents will be glad to learn that Miss lorns and the Misse3 Graham have decided to commence dancing classes and physical culture at Te Kuiti. The teachers sre pupils of Mr Royd Garlick, director of physical culture under the Government, and the best possible system can be confidently anticipated. The season is to commence on Saturday next, and particulars in connection with the class will appear in next issue.