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King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 694, 15 August 1914, Page 4

Miss Handyside will bo holding a concert of her pupils next Tuesday evening, part proceeds of which will be devoted to the Patriotic Fund. 0:5 the morning of the same day her pupils will be examined by Mr St. George, Trinity College of Music. Misa Handyside will render songs during the concert. Paddon, who ib to meet Barry in the champinship of the world on the i Thames, iw in good form. He now I weijsha ISfilb. Barry Bcalea 1621b, I and is in excellent form.

During the discussion on the Mortgages Extencion Bill, Mr A. M. Myers asked whether any provision had been made in the measure for the case of building societies. The Minister for Finance Btated that the matter had been considered, but that it was not possible to deal with it in the present bill. It would have to be dealt with in a separate measure. The chemists of To Kuiti have decided to Hose their pharmacies each evening between the hours of eix and Beven o'clock, with the exception of Saturdny until further notice, commencing on Monday next. The departure of tne first Te Kuiti contingent on Thursday morning was witnessed by a large number of townspeople at the railway station, and hearty cheers were given as the train drew out of the station. Several of those outside the Territorial ranks who are anxious to get away, proceeded to Hamilton by the early morning train. Mr Graham, auctioneer intimates that owing to the passing of the bill dealing with [mortgages, sale of those advertised will not take place until further notice.

In consequence of the adjournme it of Parliament, Mr (J. K. Wilson, member far the district, will be enabled tn pay a short visit to Te Kuiti and hopes to reach this centre on Monday.

Several aly grog selling casea were beard at Taumarunui on Thursday, decision being reserved. The police expressed the opinion that much more liquor came into the King Country illegitimately than cam« in properly "■ labelled and notified. Mr Haselden, S.M., said he thought the railway officials might aßsist in keeping down the traffic by detaining sußpiciouß looking parcels arriving as passengers' luggage or consigned as goods.

The Rev. W. A. Porter, a returred missionary from Portuguese East Africa, is visiting Te Kuiti thio week-end in connection with the Methodist Missionary Society. He will preach in the Municipal Hall on Sunday morning and evening, both Hervices being of a specially interesting nature. Special missionary hymnß and solos will be rendered, and Mr Porter will have something to say concerning the missionary work of the churches that will instruct and stimulate his hearers. On Mondav night a lecture entitled "Reminiscences of Life on the African Mission Field" will be delivered. Mr Porter has made quite a name for himself by this lecture in various parts of New Zsalai.d. Hi a description of native life and customs is reported to be exceedingly amusing and interesting.