Folks Say;

Southern Cross, Volume 5, Issue 33, 20 November 1897, Page 9

Folks Say;

That'S. Wl’Jones was’the obseryed of all ojbservebs at : Ghristchhtch' last week. ■ ■ ■ - , That he attracted more notice than the Governor. That he rode a bicycle of the Eiffel Tower order. That further particulars are given in the cycling notes. That the Canterbury Carnival has come and gone. That the races attracted speilers from afar. That they reaped a harvest. That in one hotel where their ways were known the other guests entrusted their money and valuables to the landlord. That an attempt was made to enter his room during the night. That accommodation was at a premium during race and show week. That some visitors had to journey on to Papanni, Sumner, and even Lyttelton to obtain accommodation. That the W.O.T.U. had their usual luncheon booth at the show. That they had to charge doable the usual tariff owing to having to pay double for the privilege. That a great many people patronised them for that very reason. That this shows colonials believe in fair play. That visitors to Christchurch had a treat in the shape of an organ recital in the Cathedral. That it was fairly crammed to the doors. That the “ Storm Fantasia ” was worth going a long way to hear. That times are dull. That for all that a firm of architects claim this as their record year for new buildings. That there is one tradesman in Invercargill who doesn’t rail against the weather. That when it is too wet to work he goes out and pays accounts. That the Mounted Rifles have completed their week in camp. That they vote Captain Coleman a “ right good sort.” That the Rifles are also of the right stamp. That when a comrade lost his mount through an accident, they subscribed the cost of another steed. That jealousy, greed, and disputes about land are evil things. That they are responsible for three murders in New Zealand. That Mr Poynton, S.M., is to be a member of the Police Commission. That misfortunes never come singly. That Mr Aitken, ot Gore, whose brother was drowned in the Estuary last Saturday, was burned out in the great fire in Gore yesterday. That Mr Ait ken’s father and another brother were drowned in the Mataura many years ago. That jokes are played in the most unexpected places, gaols, to wit. That one was played on Mr J. J. Meikle by two prisoners. That they got up a document purporting to come from Judge Ward. That Mr Meikle acted on this. That the matter has only recently been cleared up. That Cr Allen says he won’t be a “ dumb dog ” when he is misrepresented. That he made himself heard on Thursday evening. That Cr Roche is dead against the baths. That he believes the southern ward members bad a good deal to do with starting them. That Cr Stead modestly disclaimed the allegation. That he said they had the Old Men’s Home and the baths. That the northern representatives had the gaol and the hospital. That Cr Watson says Cr Roche is a mystery —that you never know how to take him. That Cr Roche says there might be some reason for opening the baths if yon could get the clerk of the weather to guarantee a summer. That Gore has had a big fire. That the loss is estimated at £15,000.

ventibia &c6ethe ‘ Consideration some ffib'nfhi: hgoii ' : 10. 'i\''.'hKJ>i e: j I That nothing was done. j: That' the scheme would 'Have cost £I,BOO. • '■ : That it would have been pheap at the money.