The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 188, 22 January 1887, Page 2

The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1887.

We desire to direct the attention of our readers connected with mining to section 95 of the Mining Act, 1886, •which sets forth that any person the holder of a miner's right shall during the continuance thereof be entitled to take and maintain possession for mining purposes, land, etc. From this it would appear that it is only daring the holding of a miner's right in full force that any person is entitled to the mining privileges, he may become possessed of by virtue of such right, and consequently that being at any time without a miner's right, through neglecting to renew it, or some other cause, is sufficient reason in the eyes of the law for his being dispossessed of his mining property, no matter what good or reasonable excuse might be pleaded. Section 97 goes to confirm this view of the matter, and apparently no discretionary power is given the Warden's Court to impose a fine in lieu of forfeiture in such

cases. We would also direct attention to Section 79 ot said Act, which sets forth that a five shilling miner's right shall authorise the holder to mine on Crown lands, and the holder of a twenty shilling miner's right shall be at liberty to mine on Native or Crown Lands. Now we believe that several miners in this district have taken out five shilling miner's rights,and it would be well forthem to consider if the saving of fiftoen shillings in this matter is not false economy, as the mines in this district are situated partly upon Native and partly upon Crown lands. From the wording of the Act it would appear Miat a five-shilling miner's right would not only not confer any right upon a miner found at work upon Native land, but ho would be liable to be fined for mining upon such land as though possessed ol no miner's right at all. From the wording of the Act it would appear that a mine-owner, whilst complying with the law in every other respect, might be dispossessed from o valuable property by some outsider claiming to be put in possession on the ground the mine-owner was not the holder of a miner's right, such as required by the 4ct. Also, by Section 38 it will be seen that Acts relating to mining districts on Native lands have been preserved, and still continue in force throughout the Hauraki district.

With respect to the supposed intention of Government to close the Wniorongomai Telegraph office^ we have good grounds for stating there is ho probability of such a course being deckled spon at present. Mr Orchiston, Inspector of Telegraphs, has, wo believe, advised the office being kept open as at present, at least for some months longer in the expectation of business increasing, and there is very little doubt his advice will be acted upon. With respect to the connection of mines with Bailey's plant, Karangahake ; the plans are now in the hand? of the County Engineer, who, on Monday next will commence the necespa-ry survey, etc. This will be good news for claim owners interested, Mr J. Drisooll •Foley announces by advertisement that he will appear in the Public Hall, Te Aroha this evening in his well known drawing-room entertainment entitled " Homer's Relations." To be followed by Olla Podrida, or a Cosmopolitan Mixture. The entertainment will include lightning changes of dress, chaiacter, and voice, songs, dances, ventiiloquism and musical selections played with wonderful accuracy, upon ordinary wine bottles, etc. Mr Foleys entertainment is very highly spoken of by the Press. Forfeited licensed holdings, business, and residence sites advertised as open for occupation. Also water race. Messrs Bradley and Ferguson advertise a butcher's shop to let or would be sold. Messrs Yate and Smith notify by advertisement, dissolution of partnership. It is to be hoped the great inconvenience, loss of time, and expense, to which Ohinemuri lesidents are put through the Registrar's office for births, marriages, and deaths, for their district being at Thames, will not much longer continue. It is absurd that such registrations cannot bo effected without sending a distance of considerably over 20 miles ,• and we consider it the duty of Government to appoint a Registrar at Paeroa, As will be seen by advertisemeot, residents in this district will have an opportunity afforded them on Monday and Tuesday next, of visiting Professor Woodroffes glass blowing exhibition, which opens in the Te Aroha Public Hall on Monday evening. This exhibition has had a long and successful run recently in Auckland, and is spoken of in high terms by the Press generally, as and being unique of its kind. Professor Wood raff c and his talented lady assistants will exhibit all the different forms of the manifold articles produced in ornamental glassware, and also show them in course of construction. j Innumerable articles in glass will be on view, from spun glass finer than floss silk to steam engines in full working order. These clever specimens of mechanical '■ ingenuity have been pronounced by scientific men, engineers, etc., to be the most wonderful models ever produced, At tile close of the exhibition a very extensive collection of purely Jworks of art m glass made in the presence of the audience, will be gratuitously distributed by ballot, so that after witnessing a very enjoyable entertainment, each person may win an exqusite specimen of fancy glaßSblowing and working-. The two steam engines alone, in full work, showing the interior action as well as exterior are alone worth coming a distance to see. These are a marvellous j^roduction of the Professor's skill, and hav6 travelled with him all over the world, have been exhibited at the great Centennial Exhibition of America ; in fact, are said to be the only glass steam engines extant. The low pressure beam engine, which is mostly used on the river steamers of America attracted most attention. The high pressure horizontal engine, drives a stamper battery, and an illustration ie thus given of the manner iii which cams lift and turn the stumpers, while the work of crushing goes on. Both engines are complete in every detail, and one can well Bpend an hour or so in examining and admiring them. Steam is got up by the heat of gas in two glass boilers, and although these are only the 16th of an inch in thickness they are capable of standing* a pressure of Blbs to the square inch. The entertainment is undoubtedly highly pleasing, very instructive, and one which all should try and see. Property tax payers, who have omitted to pay the tax due on December 14th, are | notified by advertisement, that unless they pay forthwith, legal proceeding's will be instituted against them. We direct .attention to Messrs Alf. Buckltnd and Co's notification by advertisement of forthcoming sales. It will be observed on Thursday, February 3rd, the firm will hold a special Bale at Te Aroha ; parties purposing to avail of this opportunity to dispose of horses, or other stock, etc., should make- their entries early in order that they may have full publicity by advertisement. In consequence of the Te Awamutu Races being held on Saturday, 29th inst., the next sale of horses, etc., at Cambridge will be held on Friday } \ Jan. 28th.

Rev. T, J. Wills, formerly resident Wesleyan Minister o£ Upper Thames Circuit for two years, arrived at Te Aroha on Monday evening last from Tauranga and next morning proceeded on his journoy to Thames and Auckland, on his way to the Wesleyan Conference. We are glad to say the lev. gentleman was looking strong and hearty, and appeared to be in excellent spirits. During his residonce in this circuit Mr Wills made many staunch friends and at Shafteabury, Te Aroha, Paeroa, and all along the way received many hearty welcomes during his brief viait. The long and severe erjell of dry weather was broken on Tuesday last. During the whole of that day the atmospheric indications were decidedly in favour of a chango in the weather. Towards evening th£ atmosphere was heavily charged with electricity, which manifested itself by frequent flashes of lightning, which for some time succeeded each other with great rapidity ; and during the night the lightning was accompanied by heavy peals of thunder, and the long-looked for and much-needed rain set in and fell steadily for about ten hours ; and there appears every indication of a further rain fall before long. In the Herald of Wednesday last is announced the marriage on the previous day at the Registrar's Office, Auckland, of Mr Percy Gage Brown to Miss Mary E. Roche (eldest daughter of MrE. If. Roche), both of Shaf tesbury. On Tuesday evening next the annual meeting of subscribers to the To Aroha Public Library will bo held in the Library j room, commencing at 8 o'clock. The business will include the election of officers, for the ensuing year, and it is to be hoped there will be a, largo attendance on the part of those who take an interest in this useful institution. On Saturday evening last a public meeting wns held in Waiorongomai Public Hall for the purpose of discussing ways and means of obtaining a supply of water for domestic and general purposes for the township. There was a representative attendance. Mr 11. Baskiville, convener of the meeting presided by request, and explained the purpose for which the meeting had been called Considerable discussion took place relative to tho best scheme at a small outlay for attaining the object desired. The plan which met with most favour was to erect a clam and resevoir, at a point below Mr Hogans allotment, where there are some excellent springs, and convey the water into the township by an 1£ iron pipe, as far as the Post Office corner, and thence in 1 inch pipes., tho householders to effect the necessary connections nt their own ex pense. It was also resolved to petition the Piako County Council, and ascertain if the}' would assist, and to what extent. On the motion of Mr Graves, seconded by Mr Wallace, a committee consisting of Messrs Baskiville, Orr, Smardon, A. Wallace, nnd Lawless were appointed to canvass the district for subscriptions, »nd to obtain a plan showing 1 the position of the proposed works. Mr H. H. Adams being present, was asked his opinion as to probable cost, etc., and in reply said he thought a main pipe with four stand pipes, etc., sufficient for present requirements, could be laid down for about £60. A vote of thanks to the chair, brought the meeting to a close. The annual Wesleyan Church Conference was opened in Pitt street Wesleyan Church, Auckland, on Tuesday last. Rev. W. C. Oliver has been elected President for the ensuing year. In the first draft of stations for tho ensuing year Rev. — Brooke is down for Upper Thames Circuit At the sitting of Thursday last the case of Rev. T. J. Wills was under consideration ; ho having been by last conference made probationer for a fifth year through coming slightly short of the required number of marks in his last year's examination. The Committee of Disipline brought up a report that three charges had been preferred against him by the committee, all of whMi hud reference to his non-observance of church dicipline. Mr Wills admitted the facts l'eferrod to in charges 1 and 2. The committee accepted his explanation in regard to charge 3, which was accordingly dropped. While regarding the first as a serious infraction of the discipline of the Church, the committee is not prepared to deny that there may have been extenuating circumstances. With respect to the second charge, Mr Wills distinctly stated that he declines to submit to, or carry out the discipline Of the Church by taking the examination papers as directed by the last Conference. The committee, therefore, has no alternative but to lecommend that Mr Will's name be removed from the minutes, and that a supply be at once sent to the Qisboroe circuit " The Conference accepted and endorsed the report of the committee. We arc not surprised at the above, as the Rev. gentleman, before proceeding to Conference openly stated that ho would not submit to what he considered ft great injustice, other ministers having been passed in previous years who had not come up to the required standard as regards number of marks. His case was certainly deserving of special consideratioh as during the two years he was stationed in this circuit, his time for study was seriously encroached upon^through tho conscientious manner in which he conducted regular services at Karangahake, Junct;on Saw Mill, Waihi, Waitekauri, Owharoa, etc., and the services at all these places have been discontinued since he lefty Mr Wills will probably have no difficulty in obtaining ministerial work else were ; and in him Wesleyan Church has lest a good man. Visitors* LisT. — Hot Springs Hotel, Te Ardhn, for week ending Jan. 21st; — Mr and Mrs R Horn, Tauftraga ; ¥r and Mrs B W Mills, Miss Spe^ry, Miss Henry, Wellington \ Mr, Mrs, and Miss Macfarlane, Mr G Smart, Mr E J Whito, MiMalcolm , Mr E P Goldsboro, Miss Kelly Miss Fye, Mrs Peacock and son, Miss Campbell, Mr G Stanton, Mr R Dickson, Mr E T Hart* Mr J Broomsgrovo, Miss Harley, Misses (2) O'Dowd, Mr A Webber, Mrs Rees, Mr W Baker, Mrs Keals, Miss Hills, Mr Wood, Mr J Orchiston, Mr and Mrs J D Foley, Mr Lawson, Mr Moss Davis, Mrs Smith, Auckland ; Misses (2) Dickey, Mr J Noakes, Onehunga ; Rev F 0 Ellis, Mr T S Johnstone, Biimingham, Eng, ; Mr E Simpson, New York ; Mrs C 0 Corfe, Mr F M Breen, Mr G Symington, Mr, Miss, and Master Neal, Thames ; MiLevin, Nelson ; Mr H A Ewen, Carterton; Archdeacon Govett, Taranaki ; Mr and Mrs Geo Spencer, Samoa ; Mr John Ritchie/ Hokianga ; Mr Clements, Karan* v gahake.