DISTRICT PARS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 172, 12 July 1909, Page 2

DISTRICT PARS.

The monthly weather report furnished by Mr G. \Y ratten, from the Waitomo Caves Meteorological Station, shows that during the month of June rain fell on twenty one days, the total rain fall amounting to 11.35 inches. The heaviest day's rain occurred on the 24th wehn 2.3 inches were registered.

Sinister rumours were prevalent last week concerning the death of the late Mr Jer. Ormsby, and as a post mortem examination of the body had not been made prior to the inquest the statements that were being circulated naturally had a very disquieting effect. In view of the circumstances it was decided that a post mortem should be made at Otorohanga before the burial took place. Dr Fullerton, who gave medical evidence at th«» inquest, accompanied by Constable Mathew proceeded to Otorohanga on Thursday, where the Doctor, in the presence of two of deceased's brothers, Messrs Arthur and John Ormsby, made the necessary examination. The result was to conclusively show that the injuries were caused by the train. The deceased's relatives are satisfied on this point, and this should effectually dissipate the rumours which have been in the air for several days.

At the termination of the Acclimatisation Society meeting on Thursday last, Mr G. Elliott brought up the matter of rabbit poisoning as affecting pheasants, quail, etc. Several of those present also spoke upon this matter, each one agreeing that there was no doubt in their minds that phosphorised pollard did poison birds, but that from a farmer's point of view, be he ever such a keen sport, the rabbits must be got rid of at any cost.

An old Te Kuiti identity in the person of Franciscus Van Damme, passed away on Saturday morning. Van, as the o)d man was popularly called, had been in the King Country for many years. Originally a ship's carpenter, he followed the building trade, and had a hand in erecting many of the first European houses in the district. A short time ago the old man showed signs of failing health, and was taken in by Mr Chilcott to his home, where he passed away.

With reference to the forthcoming election of a member to represent Te Kuiti riding on the Waitomo County Council, there is now a certainty that a contest will ensue. Mr Boddie and Mr Sims have definitely decided to stand for the position. Mr Pine's intentions are a present unknown, but in the event of him deciding to stand an interesting triangular contest should eventuate.

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2s 6d.

A feature of last Saturday's football match at Te Kuiti was the number of players who were ordered off th i field by "the referee, no less than five of the contestants being sent to the side lines. The matter came before the Rugby Union on Saturday when the referee explained that the offences were not of a seroiu \ naure, but seeing that there was ? danger of the players getting out of hand he dealt severely with all cases that were likely to cause trouble. On the suggestion of the Referee it was decided to administer a caution to four of the delinquents. In one case where the referee thought an intentional blow had been struck it was held that the incident was unintentional, and no further action was taken.

An unfortunate accident occurred on Saturday last at Mangaokati whereby Mr E. Ongley sustained injuries. It appears that Mr Ongley was engaged in pit-sawing and a log that was jacked on to the top of the pit broke through and fell to the bottom where Mr Ongley was working. Fortunately the settler escaped the full effects of the fall but sustained a severe crushing. Me .was brought to Te Kuiti on Sunday night and proceeded to Hamilton Hospital by the first train this morning.

In connection with the position of Councillor for the Te Kuiti riding on the Waitomo County Council, rendered vacant by the death of the Mr Jeremiah Ormsby, it is stated there is every likelihood of contest ofr the seat. Several names are mentioned, among them being those of Mr T. Pine and Mr J Boddie. It is gratifying to think that the public spirit of our residents is being aroused to the importance of working in the public interests. If the reorganisation of the Roads Department means that the road grants voted by Parliament are in future to be spent, either wholly or in part, by the County Council, there is ample scope for our most enterprising and public spirited citizens on the local body.

A sitting of the Magistrate's Court will be held at Te Kuiti on Thursday next by Mr F. O'B. Loughnan, S.M. Several liquor cases are set down for hearing and in one instance interesting legal arguments are anticipated. The referees appointed for next Saturday's football are Mr Elliott at Aria, and Mr McMeckin at Te Kuiti. For Influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.—Never faiis, Is 6d 2s and 6d.