The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 160, 28 August 1886, Page 2

The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

1 This above all — to thine own self tbe.true Ami it must follow as the night the'day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.' — Shakespeare.

SATURDAY AUG. 28,1886.

Mr J. B. Whyte paid Te Aroha a visit early this week) and •on < all sides was heartily congratulated on his success in obtaining separation for Piako Comity from the Thames Hospital and Charitable Aid Board district. It is certainly a victory Mr Whyte may well feel proud of : and he has thereby rendered the residents in JPiako County a service of the greatest importance. By the present monstrous arrangement, Piako is called upon to contribute £2 to every ono raised at Thames, or, in other words, wi*ih the addition of the Government subsidy of £1 for £1 ; the Thames folk have had tbe expenditure of £o for every £1 raised in their district ; and over this expenditure Piako County had practically no control whatever, and from lack of local knowledgo of this county and its requirements on the part of those who held the reins, the thing would have no doubt gone on increasing, and the burden steadily become heavier Under the new order of. affairs, by which Waikato, Waipa, and Raglan counties, and the Boroughs of Hamilton and Cambridge haverflso obtained separation from the Auckland Board, and been joined on to Piako, instead of these districts hay- ; ing to send some £3000 to £4000 annually out of the district to be expended, together with the Government subsidy at Auckland and Thames ; now proba- | bly some £700 or £800 together with the Government subsidy will be found ample for all requirements, and the money be expended locally. Beyond a doubt the hearty thanks of every resident in one district is due to Mr Whyte, for the skilful and able manner in which he brought the affair to so successful a i result.

Usual monthly meeting of PiakoCounfey Council at Hamilton on Wednesday next. Mr Isaac Coates, (Hamilton) tender of L 17,273 for the Kuiti section of the main trunk railway has been accepted. Real winter weather has prevailed for several days past, ond on yesterday morning snow was to be seen on the ranges. To-day Mr J. fc\ Cocks will hold a sale of produce, hor&es, harness, etc., etc., at his mart in Rolleston street, commencing at 2 o'clock sharp. The licensed holdings Talisman and Antiquary, both situated at Kamngahake, have been declared forfeited by the Mining Inspector. We observe with pleasure that a large and inlluential committee were appointed j at the meeting held at Thames on Saturday evening last, for the purpsse of taking the necessary steps to erect a fsuitable memorial to the lute Mr Kenrick ; and amongst those appointed are several local residents to represent Te Aroha and Waiorongomai. We aie suro the local members of committee appointed will work well in so deserving a cause, but we trust it will bo to collect funds towards the erection of a suitable memorial at Te Aroha, not to send money for such a purpose from hero to the Thames. Te Aroha Club Hotkl. — Visitors list for week ending August 27th : — Mr and Mrs Balfour, Napier ; Mr Haddow, Nelson ; Mr and Mrs Mounier, Hamilton ; Mr Shepherd, Karangahake ; Mr Hall, Mr Spier, Mr Hicks, Mr Pond, Mr Rogers, Mr J. Webster, Mr I. Webster, Auckland. St Leon's renowned circus and menagerie, is .expected to arrive' at To Aroha todhy, or tomorrow, and will open, for one night only, on Monday, on the allotments near the public hall. Tho troupe is a large and very complete one, having scyeral special features of interest (see advertisement and posters) and with the I additional attraction of the menagere ; will no doubt bo largely patronised. The Church of England Committee \ have decided to hold the Bazaar and Gift Auction (in aid of the building fund of the new church at Te Aroha just opened), 'on the Prince of Wales' birthday, Nov. 9th. In connection therewith a number of ladies have been working hard for some months past, and a considerable? quuntity of fancy articles, clothing, etc. etc., have already been worked up. It is intended at an early date to canvass the district for saleable articles of produce,' etc., for the gift auction. We have been requebted to state that the committee are very anxious that all who havo kindly promised to assist, either by gift or money should do so at as early a date as possible. Mr H. Ross, of Waihou Nursery, has completed his contract for planting over 600 young trees, 'shrubs, etc., in the Te Aroha Domain. Dr J. L. Campbell, of Auckland, when, on a visit to To Aroha some six months ago, promised to present the ' Board witk, some trees and shrubs to bo planted in the Domain. This promise has been handsomely fulfilled, as, on Thursday last, no, less than 152 arrived, amongst which are some choice varieties. Contributions such as the above are most acceptable.

For the surveying of about 45 acres additional ground to the Te Aroha Domain, three tenders were received, yiz. : t). IIBayldon, £10 14s ;¥; ¥ Jackson and Kenny > £10 ; E. A\ Pavitt, £8 8s (accepted). On Friday evening I',1 ', 20th ihst., there being a full choir present for practice, and also a numbor of ihe congregation, in tlje now Anglican Ctiurch, Te Aroha, the opportunity was availed of to make a presentation to Miss Lizzie McLatchy, who, |or the past couple of years, has kindly acted as orgnnist for the qhurch in a most efficient manner. ' Tile ' ptfeseiitatioii was made by the Rev. Jas. Marshall on behalf oC himself, the vestry, 1 and the congregation, as a 'mark of appreciation of the ■\aluablc assistance she had rendered, and conbibted of a very handsome floral photo album, bound in morrocco, and thiec huge well bound volumes of music, by celebrated composers. Mr Marshall referred in eulogistic tbrms to the ready manner in which Miss McLatchy always cante forward to assist them at any time, her skill as a musician, and to the great sor vices she had rendered them. Mr J. Farrell (her uncle), returned thanks on behalf of Mies McLatchy. We would add to tho above that Miss McLatchy is although only in her forteonth year, anaccornplished musician, who is always willing to play whonever called upon in connection with any good work ; and during tho past few years has rendered most valuable assistance to both the Wesleyan, Church of England, and Presbyterian congregations at Te Aroha, also to the Band of Hope and Sunday School, whilst her amiability and gentlenoss of character has endeared her to all. Tho following extract from the Government returns of lands purchased and leased from Natives in North Island, will be found of interest to our readers in this district : — Negotiations Completed: Ohine- ■ hinemuri No 3a, 278 acres ; total payments, £98 4s 6d ; Ohinonuiri No Ba, 544 acres, £185 3s 6d ; Ohinemuri No 11a, 27 acres, £14 9s 6d ; Owharoa No 3a. 73 acres 2 roods, £78 Is 6d. Negotiations in Progress: Ohinemuri No 2a,* 226 acres, payments made, £24 10s ; do., No 4a, 945 acres, £220 ; do., No 7a, 157 acres, £32 ; do., No 10a, 50 acres. £20 18s ; do., Nq 13a, 40 acres, £5 12 ; do., No lpA, Gl7 acres, £49 8s ; do., No 17a, 3746 acres £955 18s lOd ; do., No 19a, 34 acres, £25 Is ; Owharoa No 2a, 195 acres, £54 8s ; Owharoa No 5, 115 acres, £145 Is Bd. Particulars of Payments on account of European Claiui3 : James Foley. land in Ohinemuri, £10 ; Edward Wood, land in Paeroa, £15 ; T. Craig and E. Y. Dixon, land in Ohinemuri, £700 ; A. J. Thorp, land in Ohinemuri, £230 ; C. F. Mitchell, land in Ohinemuri, £392 15s ; Henry Alley, land at Waihanikoke, £100 ; do., do., £300. Tho Amy Johns' Pleasant ' Hour Company performed in the Te Aroha Public Hall, on Tuesday evening last, and in the Waiorongomai Public Hall on Wednesday evening, and on each occasion were well patronised, considering their vi^it had been so littlo made known. Tho company is decidedly a clever one and fully deserving of the eulogy bestowed upon them by the press ; and in their singing, acting, and songs, were heartily applauded. Miss Amy Johns is possessed of a well tiained voice of rare power, and her rendering of that most difficult, yet beautifulsongKillarney,was in itself a treat To-night the company appear for the last time in the Te Aroha public hall, when an entire change of piogramme will be submitted, and the performance be followed by a dance, from 10.30 till 12 to which all ticket holders will be admitted frea. See advertisement. Professor J. C. Ctxlman recently arrived at Te Aroha from Waikato ; and purposes making a stay* of two or three weeks. As a scientist, specialist, and professor of hydropathy and electricity,/ Professor Cadman is well and favourably known ; and his visit to Te Aroha will no doubt be availed of by those suffering from any of the many ailments the uleviation of which he has made a special study. More than one local resident has during the week informod us of having received great benefit from a course of treatment by the Professor. His Voltaic Faradaic battery, (of which we understand he was the inventor) is a magnificent piece of mechanism, in which are combined single, double, and treble coil, and also continu" ous currents. The Professor brings with him also a complete cabinet of appliances and remedies ; and may be consulted at Warren's Palace Hotel. See advertisement. To-night at Waiorongomai and Tuesday nexc at Aroha Professor Lao Medo the celebrated elocutionist and natural scientist, will appear in hia instructive and popular entertainment. This is the first visit of the Professor to Te. Aroha, but he is spoken of by tho press of the colony as being a thorough master of the science of which he is tho exponent, : and his collection of paintings, models, , etc., as boing an exhibition in itself. The paintings alone we understand cover 70ft when hung, and amoigst other portraits of well known celobrities, will bo found' those of Lord Beaconsfield, Gladstone t Garfiold, Duke of Oannaught, etc M etc.' The Professor's rendering of selections from Chas. Dickens' ,works, are spoken of in terms of tho highest praise, and with so, many other, attractions, we expect to see i [ umper houses. The entertainment will

be varied by musical selections, and mesmerism. For particulars, see advertisement and hand bills. Wo would direct speci-il attention to Mr Isaac Rates new advertisement which appears in our columns to-day. Intending pin chasers of saddlery, harness, etc., will find a carefully selected stock to choose from at Mr Bates' establishment, and pi ices extremely moderate. Repairs of every description executed with neatness and despatch. Measis Alfred Buckland and Co's forthcoming salea by auction will be found duly advertised in this issue. Sale of oattle, and also of over 100 horses, and vehicles, etc., this day at Cambridge. Special sale of excellent household furniture on Monday next at Cambridge. At Ohaupo on Tuesday, 400 head of cattle will be ottered. Abo on arrival, 1500 strong crosa-bred store wethors, from Napier. From the annual report of the Post Office and Telegraph department. It is satisfactory to note that in spite of the long prevailing depression from which New Zealand generally is suffering, tho deposits in saving banks in this district for the year 1880, fur exceeds the amount withdrawn. The figures are as follows : Te Aroha, new accounts opened, 52 ; accounts closed, 26 ; deposits, £1,726 6s 4d ; withdrawn, £964 15s 6d. Paerca: now accounts opened, 20 ; accounts closed, 6 ; deposits, £1,108 15s lOd ; withdrawn, £420 11s 3d. Waiorongomai: new accounts opened, 32 ; accounts closed, 13 ; deposits, £717 5s ; withdrawn £540 19s 3d. At Te Aroha 758 money orders were issued, amount £2,166s 17s 4d ; Paeroa 323, for £956 15s 3d ; Waiorongomai, 458, for £1,228 5s sd. The revenue from the Thames Postal District for 1885 was L 3,887 lls 3d as against £1,664 0s 6d in 1875. The expenditure for the year for the same district was was L 4,695 9slO; revenue L 3.887 11s 3d. During the year 3,934 pre3S and private telegrams were despatched from Te Aroha, value £222 17s 3d ; Paeroa, 3,549 value £155 l^s 7d ; Waiorongoraai, 2,035 value LI 16 6s 9d.