SATURDAY, OCTOBER. 27, 1883.

Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 21, 27 October 1883, Page 2

SAT UR DAY, OCTOBER. 27, 1883.

Ar ax\.kp. which unfortunately happened to h.ive no foundation, was circulated in the earU p'irt of the week, and obtained gem ral credence. It was to tne effect that the vacancy in the Ministry had been filled by the appointment of Captain Morris, member for Tauranga, and if- was bmher stated that lie was to hold the portfolio of Lands and something else. The report caused some .surprise, but at the same time considerate sativfac'ion amongst the people of this portion of the colony, and those who knew the lion, member in question best. It vnh felt that such a nomination was no more than right, in the face of the valuable aid Captain Morris had rondere I the Government of the day, «n<l tli ore was a full assurance that, whatever position he occupied in the Cabinet, his work would be thorough. Unluckily, the news was premature, o what may be wo»\*o, was untrue. It ie well-known that the present Premier, and indeed the Ministry generally, admit the injustice done to the Auckland Piovim-ial District by its nonivpiemulation in the Cabinet, and both for political and equitable reasons there is si great dtsrire to repair the wrong. Bnt how to do it is the question. 1 Jiouj. h there are many of the Auckland representatives in eveiy respect capable of ri ling the gap creditably, there is hardly one that, could spare the time, without suffering phonal loss through the acceptance of office. There arc no carpet - baggers amongst the Auckland members, and hence the great difficulty. Wo do not mean to cay that that is all the trouble, but at least it is a material portion of it. Had Captain Morris been really chosen the obstacle would have been surmounted in a manner every way satisfactory. In te first pla<e )ie is in an independent position j in the second, his services well deserve such an acknowledgment, and lastly a Ncrthern member would have become au integral poiliou of tue

Government. The Auckland Herald professes to be'ieve that, had he buen selected, it would have made " the Auckland M imperialists ily off at a tangent, and the hitler end of tho Ministry would he wiuso-than- the first,' 4 Wo haully know what our contemporary means hy tho lattoi expression,, being" a professed, supporter of the Ministry, both as oriuin-dly constituted and as it now stands, and it is hardly intelligible why tho Ministerialists should fall into a fit as stated on any suck grounds. It is a comfort, however, to be. told that on the arrival of the Piemier in Auckland, eti route for the Intercolonial Conference, everything will bo mude right, and that, the city of Auckland's sensitiveness will be appea&ed by the appointment of Mr Peacock to the waiting portfolio. Should this prediction prove true, without question there will be nothing to complain of, but why the conversion of Captain Morris into a Minister should occasion- such a hubbub in the Auckland dovecot is, in Lord Dundreary's words, ' one of those things tiwit no fellah can understand." His promotion would have been, and wwuid be, for i-fc is nofc hopeless yet, mo*t popular in this portion of the Auckland distn'ct., and, should any difficulty arise with respect to others, the Government might go a great deal further and fare a- groat deal worso, than by, for once, making rumour tell the truth and confirm the brevet rank that, within the last few days, was conferred on the member for Tauranga. Whatever may be the issue t lere is some satisfaction in knowing that Ministers recognise the jnst claims of the Auckland Provincial District, and in being satisfied that, as an outcome, :»n Auekhmd member will be chosen to fill the Ministerial vacancy, whether lv» represent an Auckland, a Tauranja, or other electorate.

It would be hardly supposed, in a quiet country place like Te Aroha, where the community is so small, that larrkinism should have taken root and flourish beyond all reasonable limit. Unfortunately such is the case, and it has now assumed such proportions that it will bo absolutely necessary to take some active steps to rheck the evil before it attains greater hold, both for the sake of the public ami even for the good of the offenders themselves. There are in the township a body of lads of from about 14 to ID or 20 years of age, whose conduct '13 neither more or le>s than disgraceful and infamous on every occasion when it is possible u> misconduct themselves. The bath, for in-st-mct?, is ono ye y favorite report. For them to congregate, and their behaviour is frequently pcamialous. It is tlp-ir especial delight to frequent the tilths when females are visiting them, and the language used is at times both vile awl obscene. So bad has this become tint a great many ladies are afraid to use t\w baths, and the larrikins have it all their own way entirely. Some young blackguards are also in the habit of climbing on the roof, throwing stones on it, and indeed their ingenuity in annoyance is extraordinary. The Domain Board, we are gla I to say, are about to take- active steps to put a stop to the nuisance, i\)v\ some of the youths, if they persist in their ill-conduct, will find themselves unpleasantly introduced to the Bench very shortly. At public cut. utaiumeuts of all kinds the larrikins take full possession, and it i* to lie hope 1 that tit i conductors in future will ojocl those disturbing order wituoui hesitation, or distinction of persons. In another column it will seen thnt :tt the last meeting of the Band of Hoj c a bevy of Lids did all they could to interrupt. »md annoy those attending. In a case like thai, it is a pity that some of thf* rider* do not turn out -and give the disturber* ft tnoioughly sound th willing. One or fwo expciicnces of the kind would quite satibly them. On Sunday nights when service.* are hold in the Hall, th^y have a specially high time of it, languid':, talking, rnnnini» about outside the bull ling, in addition to smoking and striking matches On more th:m one occasion congregations have been greatly annoyed and disgust 1, and several times Sergt. LOmmftu has had to dispeise the transgressois. Altogether, the evil has />ot to such a pitch that something must dp done to stop it, and it becomes the duty of the police to interfere, as the offence is now so rampant. Unfortunately, a very large pmpo turn of the lads are the sons of most respectable parents in the tviwu, uud it is surprising that for n moment they allow them to run wild as they do. What the result will be when these youths grow up can be readily guessed, and fruits of present neglect or indifference will not only bo disastrous to the prospects of the boys themsehes. but will bring bitter and unknown trouble on their negligent parents. It is the bounden <luty of the latter to check the conduct referred to with a linn han.l, failing which it becomes an impem tive obligation on the police to take stringent steps for the punishment ot' offenders to secure protection for other people and the pioservation of pubic decency and order.

Notwithstanding the warnings given by advertisement and prosecutions, persons on these goldticlda peibist in cutting timber and carrying on raining operations without taking out miner's rights. The Warden has resolve i on making an example of all future offenders, and has instructed the Mining Inspector to show no mercy or distinction of persona in bringing them up. Every one that conies within the operations of the regulations will be summoned from this time forward and will bo dealt siritigemly with. Tne nuo and expenses will bo at least double the cost of a vight, whilsl t,\\n laUor document will hivr to be taken out a}l tho same. Wo would wti *mt to' those who wish to 'save thein.seiven trouble, Ihtlfc tab ooouoi they cOmply the ie. A , iromciita of the law Ihe botlet for themselves .

The telephone office at Waitoa is being built as an annexe to Graham and Co.'s store, and w ill very shortly be completed. The poles and all other material have been lan/led, and in three weeks it i« expected that thu line will be (hushed and communication established. In response to- tho gentlemen who havo un- , dertaken the somewhat thanklosa office of collectors for the coming races, we aye glad to say that the subscriptions are promised freely. There is at the present time some £100 signed lor, all of which is considered easily collectable. If this prove to be the case the Stewards will not only have no difficulty in m iking up the stakes, but should have a pretty largo surplus. In that happy event it has been resolved that it shall be devoted to the payment of some outstanding debts, the legacies of former years. We are glad to welcome two medical gentlemen who came on Wednesday last, and, as we understand, intend to resile permanently ia To Aroha. One of them, Dr Buokby, only anivel in Auckland a little over a week ago, having come out from Home as surgeon in charge of the ship Hermione. He heard of the " extraordin<ny vacancy" and forthwith made traoks here, to arrive, as it happened, on the very day that a brother practitioner did. Dr Buckby tor some years whs in practice at Mi Idlesborouyh, Englan 1, after wnioh he was surgeon in the West India Mail Company's steamers, and then came out as above state 1. His card and address appears elsewheio, and he has fully det3rtnined ou settling bore. The other gentleman referred to is Dr liiohar.lson, who has coma from Cam budge, j and also intends to take up his quarters at To Aroha,. He is, as wo understand, a practitionui of long experience, an 1 lias been some time in the colony. The advent of these gentlemen will, without question, be most opportune, foy with even the present influx of population and the still largeer one that may be shortly expected, medical aid will be in much greater request, although this is undoubtedly one of the hualthiwt districts in Now Zealand. A very singular Imita nut me in the <?hape o[ a lamb with two distinct heals, but in all other ie3pooh por'oetly forme 1, was yea'iel t.his bnvwi ou Mi 1 lurkworthy's estate, Piako. The heads were cLwely joined, but each pos-<te-iHt>l the full complement of eyes, eara, an 1 ncMtils, with but one neck, and that of the iuUuil size. Ev'ory other part of the frame was peifectly no: Mill, the V>dy, logs, an 1 feet being of the oi -Unary size and accurately .ihapoJ. Tim lamb either died at birth or shortly after, but it was such a curiosity that it wus sent to Auckland for the parpo^e of being stuffed, an 1 this work has been done excellently. It can be seen by those who feel interested in such a freak of nature at E. Grahuin and Co.'s store, Waiioa, who will kindly exhibit it to any who may desire to inspect it. It is a great pity that Inspector Thompson cannot find time to pay Te Aroha a visit, for ho would then at once sco how utterly an I j absurdly inefficient a single sergeant is as police protection for the district. There probably is no more efficient oflicor in the force than Sergt. Emerson, but he canuoi divide himself into quarters for duty wheic it is necessary that police supervision should !>e i/ivun. He has a:i unknown ralius of « [U.nv mile-, noimnallv unlu* his chu^e, i> n Hteniliy it is simply and physically imp >w*.L> that liv or any uthot* living nun co il I hoo 'i twentieth pirt of i'u in .i month. U-i Ivo other hunl tilde arc dtaljoni whoie »u <i a c abidluL'iy heape lon each oihoi. We do n>t ! Liv>w r iio num nit' at tho i'haujps, ,!■> t!io nearest point for cau'va^, but lr iu-u di " 1 \v>: at l<u-L "t'/i' 1 oi t:>a in ta .o ch'i^.-* of t'iu morals of a lev* pjpu aticm tlmu lieu;, c ie ! inoie con len-ii; I, as uelS a-, m >ree vs ly c.i t > i >le of nrinagtjmvnt, .»n 1 i.h« l.'sult is t i »t h 'If oi them aio aouuliv u^clobs. It is no use sticking to oUI u a htio.is an Iki t.\>iug •>'. vfci. > is up Jo former strength, uhcte tlui fjtmjr econiu^ucTiLS aro ."ku-xnt. The Piako Council anloilnTS have, so far. vainly endeavouied to impress on the Inspector the necessity foi a readjustment, it is to be hoped that on the necessity of such a step bein * again urged by the Council at their next meeting, then 1 repreeentat.ons will be more successful. Meters Wt'lls an 1 Souttor, we hear, have purchased tho scores and .stock of \fews Applegato an I James, bobh in Waiorongomai ti.-il on the Hill, anl propose to make largo additions to both. Amongst other change the purch i^ors inten 1 to m<ive their ironnmngotj' store to Waiorongomai, though whuther they will carry on businean in a sei)in,i'c Lull hug or in Utf piev^nt stores we ,lo not know. On all piuuuulars the public will I)L' moie fully informed next wook. We understand that the Public Library will, in all piobabihly, bo openGd sometime 'luring next '.\toK, an 1 uiw of tho auto-rooms m th.> Public Hall will be Unnpoivuily u*c\. Already a gje.ii. number of ])apers, in answer to the application of Mr G WiUon, airive rcgulaih, and aie at the present time Übek^a. I L hese will be placcil on the table, and a great many books of lefcrencc will also be on the foithwith. The committee havo beon exceedingly active in the matter, and thu gieatest credit is due to thorn for the zeal they havo displ lycd. A committee meeting \uli be held this evening to mike hnil auongeineii's wiui retpoct to the opening <m I other mattcis. The Qviem's Variety Troupe gave heirlhat enteitainnient in the Public Hall last evening, when a \aiy fair houso waa present. The purfoimancc consisted of a concert in which some vciy good songs weie given, iea.Ls on the horizontal bai and trapeze, aivl negro farces. A very goo I oveivng's amusement was provide 1, and the \shole wound up svitli a dance. The company will appear again to-night, and we can leallv roconuneud such of our readers as are desirous of enjoying a hearty laugh or | hearing a good song to pay them a visit. The locomotive for the tramway engine grade arrived last evening in the s.s. Kotuku, and will be taken up and fitted without lelay, | There are few better speculations open now in Te Aroha than the erection of small cottages of three or four rooms. At the present time theie aro literally no empty houses, and these U a great demand for liol s.a :-0 n.nodation 1 j those whose means will not allow them to build for themselves, but yet who are quite able to pay rent. The houses that have been wailablo are crowded to excess, in some cases two families occupying two-roomed and 'iven one-roomed oottages. Cottages of the class referred to can be run up at very trifling 'Jo9t, and would pay splendid interest for the money invested, whilst there is no diiUculty in getting ground for occupation at very moderate rates. We hope that enterprising persons will consider the matter, and that the result will be the appearance of a number of such ouildmgs. We are quite suie that at the orescnt timo a dozen would speedly find icnanta, and in a month or two three times that number would not be too many. In ihe Warden's Court on Tuesday last there i vtti only one case, Kea v lU>jeio:«» nn I P'omman, to recover ;&}, the value of certain house blocks cut by dofenlan ts ivt 1 olairaol by plaintiff. It' seems- that Jamos Boycott, lonnei'ly of Waiorongom ii, had sold his interest in certain property to plaintiff,including so. .>« pofits cut from tho li»»e now in '■jspute. The defendants subsequently cut house blocks trom ie, die caiwe oi tho present action. The- ownership of Ihe tree by lioycroft was not establißhe^i as ie seemed it was cut down by a man named Long, and the plaintU, for whom Mr CuS a^jea-'j I, wa> noas .ited. I. cune oat in evidence that the ;-aUi of the posts and other. property wan madu

jy James Boycvoft to plaintiff about a fortlight before he filed his schedule, and the Warden said he should feel it his duty to ' ;omin.unicate with, th • trusU c in bankruptcy on the subject. It seemed that Roycroft ha I sut down other trees on the High School reserve, whioh plaintiff claimed under his sale note, but the Warden intimated thai) they belonged to the bankrupt's trustees, who would no doubt claim them. One of the defcu Vinls said if he would communicate with him. ho would point out several. The other cases pet down v.'erf v/ithdrawn, and this being the only busings Lh* 1 Lourt then adjourned. NofcwHhuUixhng tho heavy rain that fell hero in the e.uly part of the week the Hamilton road Ivis not been very bal, and quite passable. The worst portion was near Morrinsyille, but travellers have not had, we are glad to say, a repetition of their winter experiences. A rather singular meteorological phenomenon occurred on Tuesday at Piako. A belt of laud about five miles in breadth was subjected to a perfect deluge of rain nearly the whole day, whilst just outside it not a drop fell, and the work on the railway was not interfered with. A traveller ou horseback who stayc I at Morrinsville on Tuesday night, and came on to Te Aroha on We inesday morning, was perfectly astonished t© find the first part of the road as dry as nee-i bo, and on yetting to where Muiray's land is to find it soddon with tho rain that fell in this singular manner, and was confine 1 to the restricted limits mentioned above. During the whole week the rainfall in this and tho Hamilton district* has been partial an I eceimU'io, though this was ono of its most singular vagario.^ Amongst other works going on in tho township is the raising of a portion of Whitrtker-street by placing earth in the uemro-. The material is taken from the street running, or to nxn, by the Hot Springs Hotel, and is euphoniously termed " gravel " by tho County authorities. To the uninitiated it bears a f.ir greater resemblance to or liniry soil, interspace I with bouHn-s. an I iv see'iH somewhat questionable whether it will no- ultimately prove the founlation for a boggy thoroughfare, instea l of a 6abstantial road. T.me will tell. The Waitoa iload Kurd notify in our alveitising columns that the works for drain-* an 1 1 ro.v 1 iormioion on tho deferred payment lands, Te Aroha, are temporarily suspends I, and the contiact is therefore withdrawn from lender. By noting this many who had proposed to go in for it will save themrfolves disappointment, especially as tenders, as originally called for, were to be sent in by noon to-day. In tho last Gazette the following notices of applications for patents are given : — Sydenham ! Oxenham, of Makaraka, for a portable combined seed and gram cleaner and separator ; William Archibald Murray, of Piako, for an automatic pieventive to railway collisions; John McLeod, of Opotiki, for an invention for cutting maize ; Herbert Gaby, of Wellington, for an improvement in mixing atmospheric air with gas. A meeting of shareholders in the May Queen License I Hol-ling will be held ac Qumlan's Hotel, Te Aroha, this evening. Tjiu biisuiis-5 is of importance, vix., to st»ii t'w do 1 1 ni n-wociacion, appoint da^ '>m, ,vi t m iki' all liv tl arrangement tor tloitiug t'.iu company. Vion lonlorf, an» «ullol for contract No. "i, To AtohiJ. Uloo ; v Dramas , asi-l mii bo 10cuvo 1, fu p»v advei'visjiiujiit, up to nooa on Situi lv>, Nov. 10^1. Oi-Uii.iiv iru;>tii' ;s uf fchf Tre nary an I Udv\ c>ui'J.inning Companies, w 1! L> h -I ! at Lhoir oui -es vi A'tckl.ml on Mon \\y ni-Kl, a- lhfh->.n-> of li a.m. an I 11. JO c.,a. --. v 'v. * '" tcholl, public !i'\;oiimant an 1 tiu iilv.' , . i/.laul, notifies m another column th.ij h-- i-> puparod to traiwu't. iu\y business wuh whioh he maj' bo eiuruiiul m terms of his alvcit^sement to whicli we rcfoi our readers. The references given are of the very highest class, in addition to which Mi \fiiehell is personally known to a large nmnVv r ,f poisons in tills li\tii')', an 1 he will unipK'suonably hccuie a good bu.ine^s coii'iection with To Aroha in « very short time. Whpn Uv (f'ivcrninpnt])'if:r;, 'ho T"r!^rap]i ana Pu. 1 . O 'iou, ,li- Couit Ho us 1 , anl Police quai-len in K.-wi s^i-ct, it was i^tuvMly cxpocLe I th'it the County Council would do it-, mit fn as !o veiiV" aj^iiis u>', 0.i1., poi-^ble. iiut coinenicH!- at a!! Tim -s. Inslea 1 o f Hiis, howt^oi, beyond cutting i toleiably tL-op diain anl ihi owing UiO cxcavaicl earth on the si-tato f orm a lootpith, nothing whatever luw been done, and tho -,'acct remains in its natuial state. As might bo expeoled, in wet woaJier this improvise-l footpath is both mil Ily and slippery, and Boundary-street, lea Ung to the public offices, is also a swamp. The drain abovo re fen c 1 to is very dangerous, and o rtainly should be eoveied in. Altogether, the approaches to the Government offices arc simply disgiaccful, and either the Government c>r tho Coiiucil should at once tako step 3 for their improvement. Cricket and tennis are beyond all doubt the popuhu buinmci' pastimes oi the day. and it is satisfactory tv find that both will flourish in r« Araha during tho coming season. Tho very first essential, however, is good ground, and steps are already being takon to provide it. Mr G. Lipscy lias most liberally given the use of his paddock, and a contract has already been let for clearing, rolling, and sowing a portion sufficient for cricketing purposes. This will be equally useful for tennis, and what is moie the ground is most convenient to town, which will be a great advantage to players of either game. It is specially desirable that no time should now bo lost in preparing the playing npace, for in a tew weeks the grouud will be a,s hart as iron, and almost Impossible to level properly. It is proposed to take further action without delay, and a meeting of all interested in either cricket or tennis is oalled for this ovening at Mr Whitaker's office at half-past 7 o'clock, it is expected there will "be a good muster. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Band of Hope was heid on Mon lay evening last in the Wesleyan Chfipjl, Mr Ilott in tho chair and Mr Ashby presiding at the harmonium. There was a good attendance, and an interesting programme was carried out, some of tho pieces being exceptionally good, Besides thoseiendered by the younger members, Mr Buttle read with taste a piece entitled "Tho Changed Cross," the moral of which was to show that had we other peoples' burdens to bear, wlio ap patently are to be enviel, it would be found that we should be better off than many around us ; and we ought to be content anl thankful in the positions assigned to us by XUwidunco. The item, however, deserving of most commendation was a recitation delivered in a very able an^ effective stylo by Mr Hawkins, of Te Aroha 1, ''n title 1 ""Nail your Colours to tho M.i st." u : i\ a matter Cor regret that the proc.vlingn w^'C much disturbed by a number of youiig fellows outsile, who by ' throwing open the door, climbing up at the win-low, and calling out in a niost rude manutu succeeded iv causing gro.u a., nyanoe, Those who took parl ai llns disgraceful conduct may rest Uosuiel that ih s sort of thing will not be allowcl to go une v .ec\cd. Some of the rin&loa Ws arc known, airl prompt and strong measures will be taken to stop * the b-iHing larrikiniam. J?ho I offenders will find they have made a mistake ' in auppoping that they can with impunity

amuse themselves by annoying others. The next mooting is arranged for Monday evening, Nov. -ith, at the same time and place. Our Shafteabury corre.spon lent, in hia letter last week, drow attention to the gr&at inconvenience that tho people theresuffers I through tho punt afirow* the- Waihou being discontinue 1 owing to Messrs Grant an I .Foster declining- to longer maintain it« A. meeting of the residents was held on Monday evening last for the purpose of conailering the matter and devising means to meet tho fiiflloulty. Mr Hames occupied the chair. It was ultimately resolved to lay. the facts before the Piako Council with a view to obtaining their assistance in the matter. In tho meantime a temporary arrangement was made with Mr Bellhouse-'s son to take charge ot the £»rvy boat, any deficiency in fees being guaranteel by those present. Sporting is still the order of the day, and matches past, pvo^nt, and future. Last Saturday the conies l^tween Mr Lawless eh. g. Whispering Jack and Mr Macfarlane'sch. g : Rat was won easily by the Waiorongomai horse. A Hurry Scurry sweepstake was got up on the g) ouud, wliich was won by Mr Laidlaw'a Peep-o-Day. This afternoon at 3- o'clock there will be a match between the Saint and the Rat, a mile and a-half, the stake £10 a-aidoaud catch weights. A handicap sweop of 5 soys. each has been got up to be run this day week, tor which there are all present four en tries, but more may possibly be addc 1 before the day of the race! These are Welcome Davy, aged, 8-st 121bs; Saint, 7st 81bs; Whispering Jack, 7st slbs ; Rat Gst 7lbs. Tne distance will be a mile and a-half. The contract for additions to the Premier Hotel, Waiorongomai, was taken by Mr James West. The work in already commenced and will be completed without loss of time. By cablegram from Melbourne we learn tha* the promoters of one of the swindling sweeps, advertising under the name of " Spero," have levantod, in consequence of their exposure by the Iloralcl newspaper. Thpy have not gone I away howeverer empty-ban led, as it is said that they have oarriod oif some £11,000, the property of their dopes. Ju our pievious descriptions of Coleman's now hotel, and the recently finished Government Bnil lings, we failo 1 to do justice to Mr John M itthow, who has had the papering and p untinw of them. The work in each case has been most artistically and creditably dane, I and reflects great credit on his taste and skill. In this opinion we are sure all who see it will join. A Consultation by " Musket," is announced on the Auckland Cup, which will bQ run for at Christmas time next. Mr Tom Wrigley, of the New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, submits his card to the public here, who have any mining or other business to transact. Mr Wrigley has for many years been in the office of Mr F A White, and is therefore without doubt thoroughly acquainted with the class of business that he now seeks. An ordinary meeting of the Piako County Council will be held in Cambridge on Wednesday next, tho 31sb inst. The icvelations made in the recent charges of adultci.uion brought by the Dane hn pjhoo against several butchors, ot using Ui.ioiuan hoU io oolom suwicje'j, mo somewhit, iibdMCvnu, a* the following extract Com t.uj OiivjoD'iiiy ii m-» shows: — "Waller iLu.it)->, a traveller f-u- a Melbourne firm, (opjsel dut Ui<*v sup^Kel an article known a-; Annr-ni'v i bale to butchers in New Zea,<ui I<m t dliiof colonies. Ho far as hia exp.uience ovten Uvl, it was u-tnd by all butchers, !>'ii he lil n«ii ktiow its iuir' f> di>nts. Mr. .'i'jout, w<n apiKuiol for the dof.-alants, reui/uke I uiiat n w<vM a tonic, and would be found 'M dus^ube lin the dictionaiios. On iofereii^\ Websim's definitions are found to ')o a* 1 tllo.v : ' Aruumuni bole — a species of clay fioin Armenia. Bole— a kind of line .•omp ict, or eu-thy clay, often highly eolourei wilh ijon, an I vai.vmg in shades of colqnr from whiie to yellowish, reddish, bluish, and brownish.' " The house, intended an quarters far the lKili"o oiiicer in ohai.^o of tii-s district! is at len ;th Uni >lv I »'v "in « \Vn o^or, arioso complo;os tho C^v.mumii! at present pt-ojectol at le Avoha. It contains four rooms, simll, but vfvy nioely fimalied throughom, i\u 1 i-s altogether a vory oojufortible dwell 'ng. The new lockup is also completed ani rcaly for occupation, though it is lo o-o hoppl iH i-ennnti will be fpw «r» 1 far be- ! [,\\ .v n. The oLI bu'uciiue iii<iu tUd lookup ! duty- has been move 1 to alo'ig^do its newer ' follow, has had a fresh coat of paint, an I looks quite smart again. It will also be used again if wanto-l. la connection with the new building theiu has been a blunder made that may some day prove serious if a desperate or insane man be confined within it. The usual grating of iron bars is fixed about 7ft Gin or B£t from the floor above the door, but tho bars are quite open anl not protected in any way. Nothing could bo easier for a prisoner, of the kind roferrei to, than to duUch a handkerchief or atrip of clothing, or something that would answer tho purpose, and thereby hang himself. This may, perhaps, be poohpoohed by the Government engineer or whoever has to do with the lockup, but such cases have occurred, and It is quite likely may occur here. Pie veil tion is easily effected by firmly fixing a strong plate of perforated zinc across and inside tha aperture, as ia usual. The air penetrates the cell freely, whilst the bars cannot bo made use of as a gallows in such a case. Surely this will not be postponed till a suicide takes place. Goldmining licenses for the undermentioned claims were granted by Mr Warden- Kenrick on Tuesday last, the 23rd inst :— G. S. O'flalloran, Silver Cross and Fearnought; Geo. Robson, Langtry, Te Aroha ; Egan and Collins, ludependant and Success; J. A. Dobson, Gladstone Nos, 1 and 2 ; E. Griffiths, Hereford, Lincoln, Standard and Oamaru, Wfliorongomai. Business sites were granted to E. H. Kilian, Waiorongomai, and J. G. Diok, To Aroha. Residence sitBS were given to J. O'Hea, Waiorongomai, and Jane Griffiths, Te Aroha. An accident happened on Tuesday last at the Colonist claim to. a man named Quigley, who, whilst at work, fell a distance of fifteen feet, inflicting a large scalp wound at the back of the head. On being pioked up he was insensible, and "remained so for some time, Mr Robson was sent for and dressed the injury, putting two stitches in the severed parts, and by this time the sufferer had quite recovered his senses. It was at first, supposed that he had sustained serious injuries, but we are glad to say no bonss wei-e broken, and beyond a good shaking and bruises no harm was done except" the wound above reforred to. He is now going on well, and will soon be roun.l again.