They say

Observer, Volume XXIX, Issue 41, 26 June 1909, Page 7

They say

— That curiosity runs strong in Karangahape Road as to the names on tbe Key. Ferguson's roll of Christian business men. — That Dr Koff is one of the latest arrivals in Auckland from Europe. As if we hadn't coughs enough going round at this time of the year. — That Bishop Neligan thinks of making a visit of inspection to Calliope Dock, to see whether the mucb-talked-of altars are arranged to his liking. — That it will not be the fault of Acting- Premier Timi Kara if the Dominion doesn't enjoy an era of political peace for tiie next three months. — That the Harbour Board will soon be able to hold quite a respectable regatta among its own floating crait, with a white elephant " race as the principal event. — That W. F. Massey's interviews with the reporters don't half indicate the exceut to which hib spirits have risen on the strength of the skirmishes during the short session. —That Albert Edward, M.P., has no objection to being dubbed a Cook's Tourist Agent, ana is prepared to personally conduct tbe pfojiosed Parliamentary party to the Islands.

— That there ia no ground for the impression taken by several people from a •• Herald" par , that a clergyman is professionally twiddling ttie motor-handles on the city cars. — That the Key. Water-seeker Mason has doubts about finding the kind of water that Kemuera wants for the dilution of its whisky, but intends to take on the contract and do his best. —That Foreman J. Laking, of the Oaehunga tram accident inquest, has been o bserving Supreme Court methods, aud put issues to his jury with a clearness that even Judge .bd wards couldn't have excelled. — That Gerald Peacocke never felt so much desire to live up to his name and display a resplendent) tail as when he heard that something had been decided at last as to the .Northern Kail way route. — That A. J. Entrican and the City Council have as much chance of getting a contribution from the Government towards the cost of sewering the Departmental buildings as of drawing blood from a stoae. — That the "Herald" was not too complimentary to Arthur Kosser in describing him as " a leading labour spirit." This might even mean a new brand of whisky, and Arthur hasn't gained that distinction. — That a pronunciation dictionary is as necessary to some M.IVs as a ojpy of the Standing Orders. The aogg "asparaygns" incident was matched the same day by another member talking about " statesmen in euib-ry-o." M^Wlft —That P. J. Nerh^P^prge Knight, W. A. Thompson and Kobert Tudehope are in keen competition for the medal for loquacity at the City Council meetings, and Mayor Grey cannot yet decide Which ha» the be&t title to it. — That a two • thirds majority against the prorogation of Parliament could easily have been got in the House if members had given their personal instead of their party opinions, and the public disapproval was overwhelming.

—That Ben Myers and his O.T*B.A. medal are the sensation of the hour at Kotorua. —That J. S. Dickson is entitled, on the recent Drainage Bill revelations, to regard himself as a budding diplomatist. — That William Richardson wants the right of free speech, But William's speech is already very free — very free indeed. — That the glory of the local Labour Bureau has departed. Wi, Hunter has sacrificed his whiskers in the interests of eternal youth. — That if there is really corruption in the police administration, Mr Commissioner Bishop is just the man to drag it into the light. — That ex- Minister Hogg's indis^ cretions have made it pretty clear why bir Joseph Ward didn't feel safe leaving Parliament in session during his' absence. —That Grey Lynn's £45,000 loan is not proving an unmixed blessing to Mayor Sayera. It means almost hourly interviews with the would-be employed. — That to see an expression of virtue absolute, it is only necessary to ask a Queen-stieet policeman it he ever knew of an instance of corruption in the "foorce." — That the no-hat de/otees are increasing so fast in Auckland, even in winter, that .Robert Notou thinks seriously of forming them into an organised society. — That a man named William Shakespeare has been fined in an upcountry court for being drunk and disorderly. Evidently, an inherited taste for creating scenes, 1 — That the Government have found yet another branch of retrenchment. ' The heating of certain Government offices has been discontinued. Cold comfort for Civil servants.

— That, according to Roddy McKenzie, the secret of political success is to hold one's tongue. The fact that political successes are scarce, leaves a very obvious conclusion. — That G. J. Parr is haunted in his dreams by visions of persons trying to get the better of the University College Council by deep designs upon its coal-bearing endowment areas. — That ex-Collector of Customs Rose, if he dropped into the long room where three or four years ago he reigned as king, would find himself almost a stranger, among new faces. —That the " Herald" is gloating over its little Sholto's Press Confer* ence thunderbolts. As Vincent Crummies says: "It's impossible to imagine how these things get into the papers." — That when John Stallworthyj M. P., heard of the settlement of cbe JN or them Kail way route he felt the limitations of a Prohibitionist in the way of rejoicing with those that do rjjoice. — That J. H. Gunsoa is voted by most of his Harbour Board colleagues a troublesome and interfering person, because he "wants to know, you know," something about th) prosaic subject of finance. — That £6000 is being spent on new railway carriages for the Governor and Ministers. But there is no truth in the rumour that the Government are going to bang £20 on a new cattle truck for the accommodation" of Ellerslie racegoers. — That Inclement Wmgge has shut down upon politicians' names as tags for his succession of storms, and taken to casual titles. He might at least have given the Mayors a chance of immortalisation. Charles Urey and George Sayers feel a sense of grievance. — That Harry Hayr, junior, is disturbed by apprehension because he was induced in the witness-box to disclose the amount of a dividend paid at Ellerslie, and the papers published it. lioes this, or does it not, come within the prohibition under the Graining Act? .