The Ohinemuri Gazette. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ohinemuri Gazette, Volume XXII, Issue 2788, 10 May 1911, Page 2

The Ohinemuri Gazette. WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A good general servant for a private boardinghouse is advertised for.

A reward is offered for the recovery ot a gold chain with locket that has been lost.

It should, be noted that the time of departure of the Waimarie from Auckland on Sunday next has been altered to n p.m.

Dr Smith notifies that during his absence from Paeroa until the 20th inst his patients will be attended by Dr Swanson, of Karangahake, who will be at Mr De Castro's daily at two o'clock for consultations.

Now that the oyster season is here, Mr T. Cato, with his usual enterprise, has made arrangements for a supply oi these favourite shellfish, and is selling them both in the shell and in bottles. Mr Cato also makes a specialty of oyster suppers.

Contractors should note that the engineer to the Thames County Council is inviting tenders for five separate contracts. Tenders close at the Thames County Chambers on Tuesday next, 16th inst, at 10 a.nx

Stormy weather prevailed last night and to-day, and heavy rain fell incessantly ior a long time accompanied by a high wind. No -damage of importance has-been reported, and there does not seem to be any danger of a flood at present. This aiternoon the weather moderated somewhat, but there are indications of a lot more rain coming.

The first Cinderella dance of the season will be held in S. Paul's Parish Hall on Wednesday, 17th inst." These little dances are justly popular with devotees of the light fantastic, and it is intended by the committee to hold them at monthly intervals during the winter. Mr Christian, ol Waihi, will supply'the music.

An important auction sale of stock will be held by the Fanners' Auctioneering Company at Hikutaia on Thursday, 25th inst. The sale is being held on account of Messrs Ambury, English and Co., who have sold their Earlscourt estate, and are disposing of their stock. This should prove an excellent opportunity of securing first-class stock.