THE AROHA NEWS AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

Te Aroha News, Volume III, Issue 111, 18 July 1885, Page 2

THE AROHA NEWS AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

' This above all— to thine own self c true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not the be false to any man.' Shcdesppctre,

SATQRDAy, JULY 18, 1885.

Parliamentary Associations are becoming very popular in the various centres of population throughout this colony, and we have for some tim<* past purposed bringing before our readers the ad visabi'ity of some effort being put forth to establish such un institution in our midst. No one will deny they ure calculated to form efficient train ing* schools for our future politicians, and are worthy of encouragement «pd support; and Mich associations if rightly and systematically conducted, must in the course of time exercise con*iderable influence on public opinion, and would become a very great power. The chief object of such associations should be to educate the member* in parliamentary procedure, and in the art of speaking and debating in public, and to school the members in the art of discussing in an intelligent and independent manner mat ters of public interest. We admit to be a thorough success, the prevsence of those experienced in public life, and capable of taking the lead, is essential, and perhaps it may be premature to attempt to establish a Parliamentary Association in Te Aroha. But certain it is a Literary and Diluting Society might be at once started with much advantage. Societies such as these have the effect of arousing and d -velop ing talents too often allowed to retnaia dormant, and which through lack of oppor tunity for exorcise decay. They tend also to cultivate that solf reliance and independence of thought which are 80 essential to young men who desire to push their way ' and be of use in their day and generation. The oppoitunities afforded young men in this district for profitable r ere ition art* ! very sm ill, and at this season of the year especially the establishment of a society of the diameter referred to, ought to meet with strong support. We are glad to see that others are of the same mind, and are pleased to notice by Mr Mills' letter, which appears in our columns this week, that he is about to make an effort to establish a debating society, and hope he will meet with hearty support. Associations such as these combine instruction, recreation, and improvement, and, as already remarked, cannot fail to exercise a fieneficial influence in the colony by educating a higher claas of legislators with intelligent views of public matters gener ally.

The formation of the footpaths through this township whilst in every other respect a great boon to the residents, haß caused the water to lodge for a length of time after every r.iinfall just above Mr Farreli's drapery establishment, to the great discomfort of those living in the upper portion of the township, church goers, children attending the public school, and in fact to all who have occasion to cross the wet patch referred to. A culvert ought without delay be inserted to allow the water to escape. Mr U. McLeod has commenced business as boot and shoemaker at Waiorongomai, and has laid in a stock of first-cl-iss material. See advertisement. The usual monthly meeting of the Waiorongornui Band of Hope took place in the Public Hall on Tuesday evening last, when there was a good attend «tnce. Mr H« Buttle occupied the chair, and Miss E. Gribble presided at the organ. The meeting opened in the usual manner, and a very interesting programme of songs, recitations, and dialogues, was most creditably gi\en, including two selections by the choir. Mrs W. F. Hunt presented the prizes to the successful ones in the recent competition (June 23rd). The special prize awarded to Masier H. Kershdw, waa Was an exceedingly nicely bound volume entitled " From Log Cabin to White House." After the prizes had been all given away Mr Lovell (sec), .exhibited a series of views by magic lautern, including pictuies of Welsh and English scenery, etc., etc., but we regret to Bay his efforts to explain them, as he proceeded, were unsuccessful, owing to the noisy and ungentlemanly conduct of e«me young men present at the meeting. Their conduct and language was certainly shameful in the extreme, such as deserves severe punishment, and we are informed if repeated it is intended to hand the offenders over to the police in future. The ringleaders are well known. The usual vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen terminated the entertainment. Operations by the newly- formed New Zealand Smelting Co. (referred to in another column) will soon be commenced. Experts are about to be sent over from Australia to superintend the work, and the erection of furnaces at the Thames will be started on their arrival. An entertainment in connection with the Band of Hope will be given in the Te Aroha Public Hall on Tuesday evening next. A good programme has been arranged, which will include .several novelties. Admission free. As will be seen by advertisement in this issue tende/s are invited for the construction of 12£ miles of road (in sections) by the Waitoa iload Board. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Phoenix Hotel , Morrinsville, and at Mr Pavilt's office, Te . Aroha.

The election of a representative, for Tauranga district took place on this day week (as Was announced enrly on Monday by Np.wsj extra), and resulted in Mr Laurrence M. Grace being returned by the very decided majority of 26. The numbers were—For Mr Kolly, 539 ; for Mr Grace, 565. The election passed off very quietly on the whole. The result was rather a surprise to the public generally, as, although, it wan commonly believed the con test would be keen, still it was not anticipated Mr Grace would prove such ft decided favourite. The following petition protesting against this riding being rated for the benefit of the Thames Harbonr Board, lias been very numerously signeJ, and to-night will be forwarded to Wellington for presentation through our member, Mr J. B. Whyte :—: — " To the Honourable the House of Representatives, Wellington. — We, the underj signed ratepayers of the Te Aroha Riding lof tin Pi.iko County, d'^iro to mo«rt I strenuously object to this riding being included in the rateable district for which it jis proposed by the Thames Harbour Board to raise a loan and provide a sinking fund for the construction of a harbour at the Th imes, for the following reasons, viz. : That no possible advantage can accrue to this riding by the construction of the proposed harbour." List of Visitors to the Hot Baths since last issue: — Mr Patterson, Mr and Mis Wallis, Mr W. Grey, Mr Emery, Mr Crocker, Mr Fell, Mr Bond, Mr Shannon? Mr Shaw, Mr Hill, Mr Hart, Mr Lowrie, Mr Symes, Mr Brigham, Mr Grierson, Mr Roid, Mr Butler, Mr and Miss Outhwaitc, Auckland ; Mr Baldwin, Mr Lrieesun Christohuroh ; Mr Suppett, Nganu»vahia ; Miss Law, Dunedin ; Mr Grace, Taupo ; Row B. Calliuan, Sydney ; Mr DArcy McDougiill and servant, Queensland ; Mr Cashell. Te Awamutu ; Mr Dovell, Kirikiri ; Rev. Mr Kelioe, Southland ; Mr Macky, Mr Price, Mr Parsons, Mr Hoir es, Thames ; Mr We.ston, Canteibury; Mr Loonibs, Parramatta ; Mr Thorp, Paeroa ; Mrs and Master Loombs, Panmnre ; Mr Stewart, Tim iru ; Mr McG. Hay, Hamilton ; Mr Shields, Napier ; etc., etc. In Wellington a representative temperance deputation have waited upon the Executive of the Colonial Exhibition shortly to be opened there, with the request that intoxicating liqours should not be sold in the refreshment rooms of the Exhibition. We are further pleased to learn that after due consideration of the matter by the authorities, the request has been complied with. This shown a healthy advance in tho sentiment of the community. A fir-.t shipment of bricks, to be used in the construction of the La Montu Smelter at Karangahake, have arrivod at Paeroa. The 100 tons of quartz from the IvanJioe (Rieroci) mine intended to be shipped to Sydney fur treatment, is now bein# conveyed to and stacked on the wharf at Paeroa, ready for shipment to Auckland. The La Monte smelting process appears to be attracting great attention in Australia just now. In a recent issue of the Smith Australian Chronicle a Mr Austin writes as follows :—": — " I have received from Mr W. G. Dodd, a member of the firm who are erecting the smelting works in Melbourne, some fignres showing how large a profit may be made from galena ore . Say ten tons of ore containing 50 per cent or' lead — a low average for this colony — the value of it would be at 75s per ton, £37 10s ; if it contained 25ozs of silver per ton, the ten tons would produce in value £50 ; total, £87 10*. The cost of smelting, etc., would be at tho outside £15 ; freight to Melbourne, £7 10s j other charges-, say, £2 10s ; the cost of raising and cartage should not exceed at most 50s per ton, £25 ; total, £50, leaving a clear profit on ten tons of £37 10s. At this rate ore containing only 15ozs of silver would leave a profit of about. 50s per ton, while ore containing sUozs of silver would give a net return of £8 per ton." Quite sharp frosts have been prevalent during the week, and on Wednesday morning ice a quarter of an inch thick had formed on water exposed Mr Henry Tapp, of London, representative of the Gold Amalgamator Syndicate, is now at the Thames, and is arranging to have the special process with which lie is connected applied at the Prince Imperial battery. The process, the chief features o£ which are the economic treatment of refractory ores, and prevention of loss of mercury, by the application of electricity, is stated to be very simple, and is highly spoken of by the English Press. The results of the trial about to take place will be looked for Avith great interest. Messrs DArcy McDougall and Outhwaite, two gentlemen who have been re siding in our midst for some months past for the benefit of the baths, last night gave a social to a circle of friends num boring about 40. The proceedings commenced at 8 o'clock, dancing being the principle amusement, interspersed with songs and selections on the pianoforte. Refreshments were provided during the evening, and those prevent appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Wednesday night was fine and bright and in consequence quite a large number assembled at the skating rink. A very marked improvement was apparent in the stylo of those who occupied the floor, and a very pleasant evening was spent.

Owing to what is deemed very unneces sary delay in going on with the work of forming the tempornry approach to the bridge, it has been decided to interview the Resident Engineer, Vtr Beer**, on tit • tnnttor, and Mr C. Gould nnd Mr Jas. Mill* (the latter as representing the Te Aroha Improvement "Association), proceeded to Hamilton for thotpurpese this morning. This step is found necessary, owing to Mr Livingptone, the contractor, having objected to sign the contract for the proposed temporary approach, on the grounds that the work, if carried out, would later on interfere with his completion of the line. Mr E. Peol has been appointed secretary to the Te Aroha Improvement Association. It is stated the Mnnster Bank (Limited), which does a large business in the South of Ireland, has suspended payment. A rumour prevails that the Pacific mail service, between San Francisco and the cnlnniop, ?<? to op/me, in consequence, it is said, of New South Wales and Now Zealand refusing to continue the subsidy. The annual revenue of the London Times newspaper from advertisements alone i.s said to exceed £400,000. Manslaughter. — Mate's laughter. Curious language ours. English mail coses at local post office at 8 p.m. this (Saturday) evening. Mr P. Ferguson in etpeotod to arrive by coach this evening. We understand the Work of forming the connection to hi> battery will bo at once proceeded with* A movement is on foot unionist his friends to accord him a complimentary reception, but nothing definite has been so far decided upon. The very satisfactory return of. 24 oz 7dwts. melted goKl from three loads of •*tuff sent to the Thames by the Te Aroha Prospecting Association must be gratifying to the shareholders, whose perseverance, in the face of considerable ililfioulties seems now likely to be rewarded* The yield is a most encouraging one, and will no doubt iucit.o the Association to fresh efforts in prospecting. The crushiug took place at the Alburnia Battery. The gold realised the satisfactory price of £2 18s 4d per oz. We heartily wish thy shareholders every success. In a recent isHue we drew attention to the great necessity that exists for immediate repairs to the upper track at Waiorongomai, which is in a very unsafe condition at present. On yesterday week one of Messrs Laybourn Bros.' horses, in proceeding uphill, slipped off the narrow ridge which constitutes the road in tho vicinity of the tunnel on Fern Spur, into the deep cutting caused by the large volumes of water that poured over this track .during the recent flood, and was with considerable difficulty rescued. Something should be at onco done, or a serious accident may occur. ihe Armed Constabulary 1876 Amendment Bill, and the School Committee Election Bill, have been passed. There has been a very active enquiry for La Monte Smelting Co.'s shares in Auckland during the week, some having been purchased at nearly 70 per cent premium. It is confidently anticipated the furnaces will prove a complete success Sir Julius Vogel estimates the present assets of this colony at £181,000,000, and its total indebtedness at £54,000,0)0, leaving a surplus balance of wealth of £127,000,000. The average wealth he estimates at £227 per head, whilst in Great Britain it was £249 ; France, £218; Gernnny, £140 ; and Russia, £52.