King Country Chronicle Saturday, March 11, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 344, 11 March 1911, Page 4

King Country Chronicle Saturday, March 11, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

The Executive of the A. and P. Association meet to-night. A meeting of the Farmers' Union will be held this evening in Mr H. J. Mussen's office at 7 o'clock sharp. The Pio Pio Saleyards Company are having a sheep dip installed at their yards, and is almost completed. This will be of great convenience to settlers and is certain to be appreciated. It is estimated that upwards of 3000 sheep and 700 head of cattle will be yarded at the next Pio Pio sale. Here is a somewhat funereal fact: A firm of monumental sculptors writes us that if "the number of deaths occurring in the district seems to warrant it, we shall later on send you a permanent ad." The King Country has long enjoyed a reputation for astonishing growth and progress, but we have never looked to the number of deaths occurring as a sign of it 3 advancement. Mr S. K. Lancaster, of Palmerston North, who was one of the judges at the Ohura show, bought the champion hack, owned by Mr C. Tukes, on the day of the show. i

Mention should have been made in our reference to the trade exhibits at the Ohura show, of Mr F. P. Wilkie's display of harness and saddlery. His products drew considerable attention from the many visitors to. the show. Mr T. J. Erennan, of Matiere, had also a nice display of his various goods and agricultural implements. A petition to the Minister of Railways is being largely signed by settlers in Ongarue and Ohura, asking for his consideratioon of the appointment of a resident stationmaster for Ongarue station, and that Ongarue shall be made a stopping place for the Auckland-Wellington express. A number of very cogent reasons are given why these petitions should be acceeded to.

Mr W. T. Jennings, M.P., has received the following communication from the Prime Minister:-—"With reference to your letter of some little time back forwarding a series of resolutions passed by settlers in the Aria district in regard to the formation of l and widening of roads, etc., as promised, I brought the various matters referred to under the notice of the Hon. Minister of Public Works, and have received a memorandum from him to the effect that the requests embodied in your communication will be looked into as soon as possible." Mr H. A. Ellison, Government Valuer, has just completed a revision of values for the Awakino County. He states that in almost every instance excellent progress has been made and that all the settlers are hopeful. Want of access is all that is required. The season for shooting native and imported game will open in the Auckland district on May Ist, and close on July 31st. The native game, which may be shot this year, includes grey duck, teal, black swan, and native pigeon; the imported game includes cock pheasants and Galifornian and Australian quail. Both classes of game are reported to be very plentiful this year, and sportsmen are looking forward to a good season. The ducks are reported to be numerous en the Waikato lakes, and pheasants plentiful in the Northern districts.

An adjourned sitting of the Wai-kato-Maniapoto Maori District Land Board commenced yesterday morning, Mr W. H. Bowler presiding. The sitting was held to hear the application for the sale of the Mokau-Mohaki-tino Block to the lessees. After several adjournments yesterday the sitting was adjourned until March 22nd. The president hoped that a finality would -be arrived at then. Mr Dalziell, Wellington, was appearing counsel for the lessees. Miss Honan wishes to notify those who have received invitations to her opening dance, iii connection with class dances, that thd dance will be held on Wednesday, 15th inst., instead of on Thursday, 6th.* On Wednesday afternoon next Te Kuiti Eowling Club will meet Te Kuiti Borough Council in more or less mortal combat. Two rinks are to be formed, the play starts at 4 p.m. sharp, and may the victor get the spoils—whatever they may be!

Tenders are now being called for a separate infant school at Te Kuiti. Yesterday morning a boy named Widdison had a very nasty accident. While riding to school his horse took fright at something and threw the boy, one of his feet catching in the stirrup with the result that he was dragged for some distance. The accident happened opposite Te Kuiti cordial factory, and Mr Floyd, who had witnessed the affair, promptly went to the lad's assistance. Dr Zobel was sent for and found that the boy had received a severe bruising and shaking. It is not yet known whether other damage resulted.

The subscriptions to the Thomas Dowie fund are as follows: —Previously acknowledged £l7 19,s 6d, Mairoa list kindly collected by 'Messrs Petch Bros., £5 ss; a subsequent subscription by Mrs F. H. White £2 15s, making a total of £25 19s 6d. This concludes the list and shows the total amount in hand. An artificial foot is being obtained from America. There will be a substantial balance which the committee are placing in trust for the lad towards procuring a further limb when the growth of the lad demands it. The works committee of the Borough Council met last night. The question of a site for Municipal build--1 ings, Fire station and Gas works j was discussed and a recommendation made which will be brought forward at the ordinary meeting on Mondaynight. With regard to Matai street it was decided to form and metal it, as suggested by the ratepayers. Readers of the "King Country Chronicle" will do drapers and storekeepers a good turn as well as themselves by always asking for the popular Roslyn all-wool clothing, blankets, flannels, rugs, tweeds, yarns, socks, stockings, jerseys, ladies' costumes and unshrinkable underwear "Delta" finish. Remember the best is the cheapest, hence we say "ask for Roslyn."*