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King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 643, 14 February 1914, Page 5

The meeting of ratepayers of the Waitorao County, convened by Mr Lorigan, will be held on Friday even ing next at 7 o'clock. The time of meeting has been altered to 7 p m. so as to allow of visitors from Otorohnag and districts leaving by the 950 p.m train. A large number of ratepayers have promised to attend.

In an official report to the New Zealand Rugby Union on the recent Californian tour, Mr Mason, manager of the team, stateß that up to the last match of the tour there was a deficit of £625, but the final match drew a big gate, the proceeds being estimated at £ISOO. He was let! to underatand that the tour had resulted in a profit of £375. The visit of the team to America had been moat successful from all pointa of view.

The advantages of tho telephone in the backblocka were exemplified during the Hon. W. Fraser's recent tour of the Kawhia district. On the trip to Te Anga the launch broke down and had to put ashore. The telephone was fortunately available and communication waa established with the place at Which the settlers were awaiting the Miniterial party. Arrangements were quickly made for another meeting place and the business ot the day, though somewhat delayed, waa aatiafactorily concluded.

The coach service hitherto running to the Arapao from To Kuiti haa now been extended to Mairon. and ins tend of a daily trip over tho short run the full journey wi 1 to undertaken three times a week. The coach will leave Te Kuiti railway station at IU.IiO a.:n on Monday, Wednesday, and The extended service should lie of widespread benefit to the outback settlers, and tho run will be further continued to Waitanguru as soon as the Pungarehu ro id metalling scheme haa been completed.

Mr C. K. Wilson, member for the district, who is naturally keenly interested in tho A. and P. Show, had every intention of being present on both days of the To Kuiti Show. However, he had engaged to bo at the opening of the Uriti Cottage Hospital, and th« date of this function has now been fixed for February 17th. This will prevent Mr Wilson from arriving at Te Kuiti until tho aeond day of the Show. He wi'l hacccompanied by Mrs Wilson, ami they Will make a Btay of some days at Te Kuiti.

The Mangaoronga "ports, which are being held on Monday next are creating Widespread interest in the district and viaitora can rely upon spending a thoroughly enjoyable day. A highly attractive and varied programme has been prepared, including a ladies' bracelet, tug-o'-war on horseback, and numerous other horse events. Ample provision has also been mad-? for the entertainment of the young folk in the form of races for all classes, and given fine weather the sportu are sure to be a success.

A reminder is given that the entries for the Wuikalo Central show close on Saturday, 14th "mat., and maybe made With the secretary of the Te Aroha A. and P. Association, the Paeroa A. and P Association, or direct to the secretary, Cambridge The committee is offering a really substantial list of prizes, and since tin- schedule haa been published several important classes have been added. We understand that the tan-guinea cup ottered for the champion lady rider to ho won right out, in a very handsome and valuable article, and we hope will attract a large fiold of riders. lho institution is worthy of the support o all stock owner*) and iishibitord. and We ask our readers to give the committee their best support.

A very interesting demonstration of; the "Minima*" lira nxtlnguitihar was given by Messra Mackay and Jones, district agonfcti, last night in the Domain. A hugo erection of packages Was covered with tow and tar, and then soused with kerosene. When a light wan applied a few seconds Bilfficed to make a lino blaze, the flames leaping twenty to thirty foot into the air. Tim demonstrator then quietly took up one of the "Minimax" extinguishers and tapped the bottom on the ground, when a jet of foam was directed on the fire Before watches could be produced the bla/.o was subdued and ' n tw ° or * nrot ' seconds more' not a spark was t<» bo seen. The captain and members of the Fire brigade, the borough electrical engineer, and a large crowd of interested spectator! Wore present. It waii generally conceded the "Minimax" had made good. Wb U-arn that every country post ollico bus the "Minimax " and that many thousands of pounds worth of property have been saved by having one of these handy little machines on the spot.