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Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 58, 12 July 1884, Page 2

The poblic interest on all sides is now centred on the forthcoming elections, and in nearly every district there are fresh candidates corning forward for Parliamentary honours. For a short time we may expect the interest to 1 daily deepen, and the electors in all parts of the country will be carefully looked up by candidates and their electioneering agents and friends. The ballot-box has done much towards eradicating the evils that formerly existed in connection with all elections, but there is still room for improvement ; and men should not be led into rashly and unthinkingly pledg- • ing themselves to any one man beforehand. All who have votes should form their own unbiased decision as to whom , they will vote for, and notlet themselves ' be led away by party feeling, but bear in mind that they are committing the affairs of their district into the hands of their representative for no less a period than the next three years : a period that may be looked upon as one that will prove eventful in the political history of New Zealand, and full of grave importance to the Colony. {Specially do these

remarks apply to our goldtield. Before three years pass awny we shall probably see such vast changes and improvements brought about in our mi. 1st that we shall, looking back to the Aroha of 3 884, scarcely be able to recognise it as one ami the same place as Aroha of 1887 ; with its railroad completed, giving daily rapid communication with the northern metropolis, its wonderful hot springs better known and appreciated, proving a source of attraction to visitors and-in-valids from far and near ; its immense value as a Highly payable gold-bearing district fully demonstrated, ample facilities provided in the shape of machinery to aid in its development, and as a natural consequence its mining population increased manifold. Probably there is no district in the Colony has better grounds for hopefully looking forward to seeing great and rapid progress during the period before another general election comes round, than To Aroha. Certainly no mining district in the Colony is more highly favoured, having regard to its situation, accessibility, extent of ground, known beyond a doubt to be highly payable for the working, and unlimited area of excellent agricultural land on all sides. In spite of depression and rebuffs, and many obstacles that have been overcome, and others that may yet have to be surmounted, it i? bound to go a-head and take its proper position as a leading goldfield. What subject can be of greater importance to us just now than the question " Who shall we return as oar representative, to fight our battles, and look after our best interests in the House of Representatives ?" Up to the present time no one has come forward to contest the impending election with Mr J. B. Whyte, our late representative* The question presents itself, do we desire, or can we expect, to obtain a better representative, one on whom wo could more fully rely, or one better acquainted with our district and its needs ? We think not. In Mr Whyte we should have a member in whom, as we know From past experience, we could with confidence rely upon doing everything in his power to further tl»e development of our gold ft* eld, and to advance the interests of this t.i-tnet generally. We regret very much that illness has so far prevented Mr Whyte coining amongst us at this important time, but as he states in his address, which appears in this issue, his political views and actions are pretty well known to us. lie states frankly his det(M mi nation of standing bytheGovernmeut }u preference to a disorganised Opposition. Although not devoid of many faults the Atkinson Ministry could at least lay claim to the credit of being honest and plain spoken, and it was the^e exceptional virtues, speaking politically, that brought about their late defeat. This has been the verdict passed by leading journals outside the Colony, and important papers within the Colony which have been in the habit of opposing Major Atkinson and his colleagues, have been obliged to add their testimony to the fact. The land-grabbers and representatives of Southern grain-rings took alarm at the Atkinson Ministry and the position they had taken, and resolved to " ostracise" them, but if the electors determine to calmly think the question out for themselves, they will certainly come to the conclusion that in the ensuing general election it will be their duty to support the men who prefer defeat to a sacrifice of honour*

We are in receipt of Mr «/• Li< Sanderson's monthly circular, which contains much valuable inform ation especially u"seful to intending investors* The next San Francisco mail closes al the local post-office this <kiy week at 9.30 a.m. Due in London August 3(fth.We are info'-med the committee of the Waiorongomai Bund of Hope pu'«-poRc giving a concert in about a month hence, in aid of the Band of Hop=j Organ Fund, particulars of which will be advertised in due course. I Through the foolish conduct of a drunken man an accident, that might have have jesultedin very seiious consequences, occurred on Monday last. Just as Mr Gallagher's bus was starting for Waiorongomui this individual rushed at the horses 1 heads on purpose to stop them, when the animals taking fright set off at a furious gallop, causing the greatest alarm among the passengers, amongst whom were several children. The driver, Michael Cronin, was thrown! from his seat by the jolting of the vehicle,. and' had his shoulder dislocated. In- falling he dropped the reins, but* fortunately they were caught hold of by a pa^ & )ger oivthe box, wh > succeeded with difficulty in pu-llin-e: the horses up. But for this lucky circumstance both paseengers and bus would almost to a certainty have come to grief. We are not aware whether any steps have been taken ■ to bring puuinhinent the person who was the cause of the accident, but certainly something ought to be done if only to serve as a warning, to others.

A correspondent from tlio Hill writes with ' reference to the discontinuance of the post office at Qtwrtzville, as reported in last week's issue, and says : " Nothing is more unlikely than that the miners will subscribe their sixpences ami shillings for thw ro-opc>ning of the hiiid post-office. The idea is indignantly scouted by the very few who first heard that such a course was expected of them, nor indeed would such assistance be at all necessary 'for its support, if we may judge by the yellow dockets attached to so many of the letters while the post-oilico was open here." Our correspondent says fuithor •' tWat the whole misconduct of this wi etched post-office business is plainly attributable to some oflicial who keeps in the background." The South British Insurance Co. have appointed Mi J. Ilott as their agent for Waiorongomai, Wnitoii, and distiict, in addition to Te Aroha, as mentioned in last week's issue. Bee advt. The Rev. T. J. Wills will preach in the Wesleyan Church to-morrow morning. Subject : " Praying for a Revival," and in the evening in Public Hall ; subject : " God speaking to men." To-morrow afternoon ttev. Mr Wills will conduct service at Waitoa. Tncre was a large attendance on both Saturday and Monday nights at the Public Hall, on the occasion of Miss Cany Nelson's varied entertainment. The performance was decidedly superior to that which generally puts in an appearance in a country district, and was frequently applauded. Mias Nelson has a really good voice, and hings with ease and culture, playing her own accompaniments in excellent style. The dancing of Miss Lottie appeared to be much appreciated by the audience. On Monday night a dance was given at the conclusion of the performance. As will be seen by advertisement MrT. L. Green has for sale a varied and wellselected stock of all kinds of fruit and shelter trees, ornamental and flowering uhrubs, bulbs in variety, etc., etc i and is prepared to dispose of same at reasonable prices. Where so required, Mr Green will give estimates for the planting of large or small parcels of ground, bupplying all labour. A limited number of very line 5-year-old Pimib Insignia ate amongst the above, all of which can be inspected and particulars as to price, &c, obtained on application to the owner. Next Te Aroha Band of Hope meeting takes place on Tuesday evening. A most enthusiastic and largely attended meeting of the Waiorongomai Band of Hope took place on last Tuesday evening. We are obi ged to hold over particulars of same, as well as other matter, till next issue. It will be a matter of satisfaction to all church goers in the district to know that airangements have been made between tho ministers of the Wesley an and Presbyterian Churches, for the more efficient and regular supply of divine service on the Sabbath. A plan has now been drawu up which will secure us the services of a cleigyman every evening and occasionally iu the morning ; the intervening services will be supplied by lay readers and preachers. Theie will also Jheneeforth be more regular services at Waiorongomai and the outlying districts. We hope everything will be done to suppport this new departure, and that it will prove in every way an advantage. To-morrow evening I Rev. Mr Mclntosh will preach at Waiorongoniai* Mr Henry Buttle has been' appointed agent for the N-Z. Insurance Co. vice Mr fcl. E. Whitaker resigujd. A serious accident happened to Mr Craig of Nhaf tesbury on his way to the Tamahere sale an 2nd inst. When close to the sale yard his hor.se took- fright,* and be was thrown. One of his feet remuiuing in the stirrup he was dragged some distance, and picked up withy it is supposed, two if his ribs- broken. Messrs Price and B&yldofl, who surveyed the damage done to the p. 6/ Pataki, a few weeks since, by the &S.MUV8 logs, sent in their report several days ago, and yesterday a conference wrts held between Mr Stone, manager of the mill caiwpmny, and the directois of the Thcinfes Kiver ! Company, Mr Stone' agreeing to pmy £160 | as compensation. From the repot t of the Mining Inspector ! of the Thames just to hand we I earn 1 thai during the year ending March 31st last 84,228 tons of quartz and 683^ tons of tailings were treated, yielding 54,873,ozs gold, while Coromandel during the same period crushed 1042 tons quartz for 40l7ozs gold ; at Te Aroha 4316 tons qiuutz were put through for 4546ozs gold. The number of miners employed during the year is set down as follows : — Thames, 720 ; Coromandel, 150 ; and Te Aroha, 160.— Thames Star. In the course of one year, in the Municipal laboratory of Farn, 3'361 samples of , wine were examined, and more than one half found to bu bad, while 202- were ■ positively dangerous. Of 1037 samples of milk and cream 542 were bad, and of 71 samples of preserves (fruit) no fewei ■ than 25 w^re found to Ihj d mgeroin. Of ;92 samples of wat -r 63 were? pronounced dangerous. Having regan'i to the horrible craving men who drink Colonial spirits have, and to the prevalence or' blood poisoning and .uadness produced in Kjw Zeilaud, from this source alone, the following communication to ths " Lyttjlton Times" may wove of use to some poor stiff trer. Tu: , writer says : — " I was one of those unfortunates given to strong drink. Whm I leit it of£ I folt a horrid waul or souid-

tiling 1 1 must have or go distracted I could neither ent, work, nor sleep. Explaining: rnv affliction to u man of much education and experience, he advised m° to tnk<> n decoction of ground qu-isRia, a h ilf ounce stooped in a pint of vinegar, and to put about a small teaspoonful of it in a litt'e water, jind to drink it every time the liquor thirst came on nie violent* T found it satisfied tho cravings, and it suffused a feeling of stimulus and strength. I continued this cure, and persevered till the thirst was conquered. l?or two years I have not tasted liquor, and 1 have no desire for it. LaHy, to try my strength, I have handled and smelt whisky, but I have no temptation to take it* I irive this for the consideration of the un fortunate, several of whom I know have recovered by means which I no longer require "