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King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 590, 2 August 1913, Page 4

The draw for the motor car, valued at £6OO, which was raffled by the Waikato Winter Show Asociationa, took place on Thursday night. Number 2350 Was the winning number, and was held by Mr A. R. Blackburn, who is employed in the Railway Department at Rotorus. The car was raffled in the interests of funds of the association, which, with the profit, on the last show, and the proceeds ol' the raffle, will be augmented to the extent of between £J7OO and £IBOO.

The export of butter from the port of Auckland during tlio present year already exceeed* half a million pounds sterling, the actual valuuo for the seven months being £530,'10<1. This exceeds the gold export for the same period by nearly £OB,OOO.

Governor Colquit, of Texas, assorts that he ia in possesion of reliable information that ex President Roosevelt is organising four regiments of cavalry with the object of invading Mexico if war breaks Gut with the United States. The Governor declares that the Department of State iB fully informed of Col. Roosevelt's action.

Mr J. B. Joe!, the South African diamond magnate, has purchased Prince Palatine for £45,000. This is a record prico for a racehorse.

The Improvements Committee of the London County Council recommends that Ihhe Strand site be offered Earl Grey at a price of 130,000 in connection with his proposal to house display? of colonial produce under one roof in London,

The latest figures show that the yearly consumption of tea is Britain 29 5,0 00,u001 bs, Russia 147,000,0(10, United States 53.000,000. Canada 3-1,000,000, Australia 29.000,000, Holland 12,000,000 Germany 9,000,000, New Zealand 7,000,000, Africa 7,000,000.

Jack Donaldson, the world's champion sprinter, twice broke the world's 220 yds record at Glasgow las: Saturday. There were 20,000 spectators. Donaldson won his heat in 2!' sec, and the final in 21 !-103dC

A good story is going the rouncis anent vaccination. A rumber of natives arrived per motor car at the Wellington races, when an indiviual posted outside enquired, "Hey, Ilori, you vacillated?'" 'By gorry, no"' was the answer. "Then you better give me 2s (id for this certificate," 'and you'll be Bafe anywhere!" The sale was made, and many natives went about proud of the fact that they were able to pass the test. However, one individual boarded a train, when he found his bogus paper was no good. "By gorry, him the white thief," he mutered as he went oil to look for a motor car.

The deaths are announced of the Rev. Dr Ross, of the Presbyterian Chuch, and Greoge Thomas, a veteran of the sSth Foot, who fought in th 3 Crimean, Indian Mutiny, and Maori wars. Thomas formed one of a forlorn hope numbering 400 who captured the Redan. One hundred and thirty of the gallant band were killed and 170 wounded, while the others were captured.

The Presbyterian Church of this Dominion is very ardently missionary in spirit and work, both at Home and abroad. While supporting a large staff of workers in China, India, Africa, nd the South Sea Islands, sac by no means forgets the needs of the Maori, who is at the door of her home. One of the most commendable of her efforts among the native people is the establishment of agricultural training college under the direction of the Rev. Mosgries, and situated at Manunui. Hera quite a number or intelligent lads are being educated and trained in the art cf farming, anci so fitted for a useful future. Next Sunday special retiring offerings in aid of the Maori work will be received at the local church. The Rev. A.

Armstrong wil preach special semens at 11 a.m. on "The Sacred Oliice el Stewards," and at 7 p.m. on "The Message of Music'.' Mrs W. Cowan will sing the beautuul solo "Consider the Lilies," and the choir will render a special anthem. All are heartily invited to attend.

In St. Luke's Church and in ail Anglican Churches throughout the Auckland dioceses all offerings on Sunday next will be given to the Maori Misison. The present stall' or the mission in the diocese consists of the European superintendent, one European and one Maori assistantsuperintendent. besides thirteen .Maori priests and three -Maori deacons, and four mission nurses and iour asjssfcants. Owing to a falling off of assistance from the South Island, there was a deficit on the last year's working, and because of this those responsible for the work make an appeal for more liberal support. The Native Affairs Committee, report on the petition of Te Wakaiti, Te Aoatoa and others, of Kihikihi, that the Wharepuhunga block, No. 12b, be returned to them, states that as the matter is still sub judiee, it has no recommendation to make.

Complete returns of the county poil on the question of rating on unimproved values show that the proposal has been carried by a large majority, the voting being:—For rating on land values, 501; against 110. Of the wool bought at the New Zealand sales during the season ended June 30th, 1913, and amounting to 286,151 bales, 198,62-1 bales went io the United Kingdom, the Continent of Europe took 46,091 bales, the United States 12,000 bales, and New Zealand Woollen mills 19,830 bales.

The Inspection of Machinery Department inspected during the year ended March 31st, 1913, ->3l gas engines, 2794 oil engines, and 3802 lifts and motors, and 58 steam machinery.

During the year 1912 the New Zealand Public Service Superanuafion Board granted in pensions and retiring allowances £9095 10s, the largest retiring allowance granted being £5211 4s, and the smallest £8 os per annum, while the average was £97 13s Od.

For the year ended March 31 si", 1913, the Public Trust Oliice had under its administration funds amounting to £5,681,613, of which wills and trust estates accounted for £1,619,609, intestate estates £2.11,494, mental patients' estates £-180.556, superannuation and Civil Service funds £988,178, and Government and local bodies' sinking funds £2,300,603, beside other smaller amounts.

H is stated as a fact worth recording that only two members of the Massey Ministry are smokers. "J. wonder what Mrs I'ankhurst would say if she knew that in the Wollonriiiiy contest, when :il) the women had the ru;'ht to vote, only HO per cent, of thorn thought, it. worth while to utilise their franchise.'" rha; wss the only remark that Mr Grant, tecre.tary of the P.L. L. (Sydney) would make the other day when the result of the Woollondilly (S.N.S.) election warknown.

In accordance with, the Admiralty scheme for tho arm in;-; of food-carry-ing steamers, tho New Zealand Shipping Company's s.e. Rotorua is now bein,'* prepared at. the London docks for the carriage of two 4,7 .u'lins. The Federal Company';' Wiltshire, which is due to leave Liverpool early next week for Australia, is also boinf; equipped, while hut for the accident to the Tninui Ihifi vessel of the S.S. and A. Company would have left London this week wii'h her unns on board.

Rainfall in Te Kuiti for July wac atj'oliows: July 2nd 1.04, ,7th .IP, 10th .•11, 11th .08.'. 1 .'lth .L'o, Mfh . I'.), 1 Hth • l.r>«. 211 th 1.11. 21st .Id. 2;i(h LIS, 2()th .•!<). "Ist .-id; total of (kin inches on 12 day>. The rainfall for .luly iIPII was 70 inches cm Jl days and jin HH2. 7."7 inches on l:i dayp. We ! are indebted to Mr T. rk Foy for the i above ii»-ures.

In reply to Mr Kusse.il. the I'rime Minister states that the allotment of toralisntor permify for the ensumi: i-acing season will he. mude in due ccui'se by the Minister of Internal Affairs. "The .piestion of .allotment," ha adds, ''has not been handed over to the racing and. (rottine; conferences/'

Referring to the blackberry pest, the Prime Minister expresses the opinion that, the inventor of an effective and practicable means of coping with the pvst wouid reap a large reward from ilia sale of his discovery. He also states that a report in bom;: obtained as to tire extent of the practice by seedsmen of advertising blackberry plans lor sale, with tli<■ object, of giving the matter considers! ion. The Minister of Finance stated that the Government had authorised £ I aO--O<H) for advances to settlers in the last two months, and that in the same period close upon (l(!(i had been authorise for advances to workers.

Speaking ut the conference of representatives <u agricultural and Pastoral societies held in Wolilntfton this week, the i'remier referred to the good work done by the conference in the past, and said the outlook for the farmers was* never better. At the same time, he sincerely hoped the farmers would see their way to grow more wheat. There had been a reduction in the production of cereal crop.-, and this meant an enhanced rise in tlv cost; of living. Me noticed that a remit would come up for dip-

cussion upgin/T tho Government to construct H«;ht railways of the development of tha country. "There is no doubt," he ,-Hided, "that, tho present railway system is not keeping abreast with the proy.rcps of settlement.. Some means are required, and should be devised, whereby facilities were provided for the people on tho hind to pet their produce to the markets. This, in my opinion, can only be done by a system ot iight railways/'

been furnished showin- that since the compulsory service has been introduced in N.S.W. summary proceedings have been taken inrainst 1:2,0TM cadets for failing to rtuisier ar.d for not attondine drill. The Royal Artillery 13and, Woolwich, has been engaged to come to Auckland to provide the chief music for ihe exhibition. The hand is reputed to he oue of the finest military bands in England.

Sir James Carrol). Lady Carroll, and Miss Carroli have gone from Wellington to Gisbonie. Sir James, who is looking much improved in health, will probvddy remain at. Gisborne about three, weeks or a mo nth. lie hopes to he able to take his par* in politics for the remainder of tho session from tho end of next session.

During" Ihe last; financial year the amount; expended by the amative Department us.der the Native Land Settlement accounts was £."< K.U r and

,l'4S. 777 wa.-i expended under t,h(> supervision of tlx- Lands Department. The detailed accounts that a total of £1)1,02'.) was actually ppcnl in flic purchase of native lands, and .i'-iU.SOO on Gin-vovs. The oi;h<r expenses in-i-luded services 01 oliicer* of other departments ,-tMSiiO.