The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 194, 12 March 1887, Page 2

The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1887.

The peat event of the week at Te Aroha, viz., the first election of Town Commissioners, is now ;i thing of the past. As showing the great interest taken in the election we may state that nearly every available vote was exercised, therefore there can be no doubt but what those returned are the candidates whom the majority of the electors desired should be returned. In another column we refer at length to the election and the question generally in an article wsich was issued in the form, t)f an Extra, on Wednesday last, and is now re-published, for the information of any of our readers who may not liave ,-eceivcd a copy at the time. Although the aiticle referred to, was written piior to the election, the result of which nonecculd possibly foretell, and we are fiow wiitmg subsequent thereto, there ia nothing in the article that we desire to withdraw or in any way alter ; but simply repeat, that if those returned, will but make tho lnwt of the position as it is, give the Town District form of self-govern-ment a fail and impaitial trial, and unite as one man for the general good and impiovement of tho town, it is within their power to effect such improvements within a vciy fehor 1 - time as shall greatly add to the desirability of To Aroha as a place of. lesidencc, atdact plrnngeis to come and settle amongst us, and generally iiicr»a<e the value of property. The people o£ Te Ajobah.ivei H uined meni lie of their choice, wotru^tthe wtedoni of that choice will be made apparent by the actions of those elected, who have it in their power to Miently forwaid or lettird the progress and piospcrity of the pl.icn. We hope they may be the means of gieatly advancing the inteiebts of the place and people they vemesent, and unitedly work together in the int^e^ts of Te Aroha.

Tn Jinotl er column will be found an import tnt notice from the Cleik of the Pialco County Council to the mtepnyers of tha Couuly, aa 1 we would remind tlio

ratepayers of tbii district of the groat importance of paying nil rates now duo before the end of this month, as in November next, the general election of Councillors takes place. A copy of the roll and defaulters will be open for inspection, at some place within the Riding, from the 27th April, until the 15th May, and the R.M. is empowered by "The Counties Act, 1889," to hear ar»v appeals against the said Roll. The R.M. aits to hear appeals any day he chooses to appoint, between tho Ist and 20th June, and the Roll is signed by the County Clcik on the last named date, Clause 71 of the Act provides that if any person whose name appears on the defaulters list pays the rate due by him before the Roll is signed bp the County Clerk, his name shall be placed on tho Roll and erased from the defaulters list. Thus nny person whose name appeals on the defaulters list when tho Roll is signed by tho Clerk, will be absolutely disfranchised, besides beitur still liable for the rates appearing against him inlhe rate book. We are pleased to learn that our respect fellow-townsman Mr J. A. Dobson has been appointed a Justice of tho Pence. Much inconvenience has been occasioned from time to time owing to their being no J.P. at To Aroha, anil we feel sure Mr ■ Dobson will transact the business that may come before him in a manner that will give general satisfaction. We are decidedly of opinion the Ohinomuri County Council were not justified in refusing to disclose the names of the applicants for the position of clerk and treasurer with the exception of the ac ccpted one. The reason given by Cr Humphreys that it would be unfair to the other applicants is absurd, unless applied to tenders of every description. We give tho Council full credit for having actcvl iiupaitially and wisely with respect to the appointment made, but contend the ratepayers of the county and the general public have a right to know what other applications were received, the asked for, etc. ; und are of opinion any ratepayer who desires to know can dem md the information. Mr and Mrs Shepherd Allen have very kindly invited the members of the Morrinsville Blue Ribbon Army to take tea with them in the school-house, Morrinsville this afternoon. In the evening a tempeiance meeting will be in the same place, which will be open to the public, and at which it is expected Mr Allen will preside. Mr and Mrs Allen are deeply interested in temperance work, and it is to be hoped a large gathering will assemble to meet them this evening. "Wo understand a varied and excellent programme consisting: of addresses, readings, recitations, songs, etc., has been prepared, and a pleasant and instructive evening's enteitainmcnt may confidently be looked forward to. Vhitous' List.— Hot Springs Hotel Te Atoha, for week ending, Feb. 11th :—: — Mis G B Owen, Miss Owen, Mrs Lush, Miss Lush, Mr G S Smith, Mr Green, MiLedger; Mr C C Brown, Mr Sims, Mr W Randall, Mr and Mrs Goodson, Mr and Mis French, Mr M G McGregor, Mr and Mrs Quick, Mr H. Caimichael, Mrs Andrews, Misses Andrews, (2) and child, Mr W Pye, Master Pye, Rev. Father Wiesler, Mr W Westley, Mrs and Master Westley, Auckland ; Mr and Mrs Rogan, 2 children, Miss Morgan, -Cambridge ; Mrs Webster, Timaru ; Mis M Lush, Thames; Air and Mts Bayldon,2 children and nurse, Thames; Mr W. Leed, Mr G II Colegiove, Wellington ; Mr and Mrs J Buit, Stratt'ord-on-Avon ; Mr J B Whyre, M.H.It., Hamilton ; Mr Francis W Fulton, Napier. Mr Hugh Ross, of the Waihou nursery, Waitoa, has had a really splendid crop of fi nit this season, for which he has found a leady market at Te Aroha. The show of appies and plums at the present time are Aery line ; very many of the apple trees being literally loaded down with fruit. For the planting season which is fast appioaching, Mr Ross is well prepared having a splendid assortment of youngtrees, also toiest tiees, both decideous and evergreen. Intending planters will do well to inspect Mr Ross's stock early in the season. The road in Waitoa Riding County) between Messis Ilolden and Mellons for a distance of about a mile, has been very much bu nt by the recent fires on that block, huge holes are visable, but woisethan that, in many places the road is burnt, whilst a thin crust still remains, and altogether it is in a really dangerous state, and should receive immediate attention from the authorities. The first meeting of the newly elected Licensing Commissioners for the Te Aroha district, for the election of Chairman, was held in the Court House on Saturday last at noon. Present : Messrs Furrell, Lipsey and Frazer. Mr Lipsey was voted to the chair. The chairmaii proposed that Mr Farrell be appoiuted ' chairman for the ensiling year j seconded by Mr Frazer. Mr Farrell proposed as an amendment that Mr Lipsey be appointed, seconded by Mr Frazer. Mr Lipsey, however, positively declinpd to accept the honour, giving as his reason for so doing, that he was of opinion the chairman should be a resident in the township, which he now was not. Mr Farrell was elected to the office. Saturday Return tickets will be issued on Thursday 17th inst., and a special train will be run for tho convenience of those attening the Waikato Horticultural Show at TcAwamutu. Mr Marsdon, head teacher, at To Aroha State School, in connection with his brother, has in response to many requests, decided to open a night school at Te Aroha. Mr Marsdon's brother is highly qualified, and has had considerable experience as a teacher, .md will be the chief instructor. This will afford an opportunity to many of the young amongst us, to improve their education which we hope they will not be slow to avail of ; and we are of opinion the Messrs Marsdon are deserving of the thanks of tho community, for supplying this much felt want. The Waikato Hospital and Charitable Aid Board invite applications from duly qualified medical men to take charge of the distiict hospital, Hamilton, also for tho olliee of secretary. Sec advt.

The Warden notifies that lie has fixed Thursday 24th mat, as (ho day on which he will sell at hi.s office, Thames, at noon, the light to occupy forfeited licensed holding, known as the Specimen Hill, Karungiihake. Mr M. C. Ilickey is at present on a visit to Te Aroha, as representative of the N. Z. Accident Insurance Uoinpany.

Piicrou races on Thursday next. Mr J. C. Firth applies for right i to construct a tramway at Waiorongomai. Special attention is directed to Messrs Alt'. Buckland and Co.'s announcement of forthcoming sales. To day sale of live and dead stock at Cambridge. Ohaupo cattle sale on Tuesday next. Spacial sale of a iirst-chiss lot of sheep from Ilawke's Bay district on Friday. This firm have also a large .number of sheep and lambs for private sale. Notices of application for battery site, water race, and special claim in connection with the Union irine, Waihi, by Mr John Watson Walter, will bo found advertised in this issue. The Warden notifies that application has been made to him by Piako County Council to transfer the right to the county tramway, Waiorongomai, and tho public are invited to read the proposed conditions at the Warden's office, To Aroha. Mr A. W. Edward.* announces having ' opened up a huge consignment of new drapery and other goods, which will be offered at extremely low prices for cash ; fuither particulars will appear in a future isbiio. By advertisement it will bo seen that Mr John Farrell has decided to give up the drapery etc., business at Te Aroha. In order to effect a speedy clearance the whole stock oi! drapery, millinery and clothing will be marked at very heavy reductions, ranging as high as sixty per cent ; This cheap sale to last for three weeks. As will bo seen by advertisement in this issue, on to-morrow tho Rev. S. Lawry, from Pukekohe, the newty- appointed Wesleyan minister for the Upper Thames Circuit, will preach at Te Aroh.i and Waiorongomai. Mr Lawry will not, however, come to reside here for some weeks yot. On Monday evening a tea meeting will be held at Waiotongomai in connection with the Sunday School there, commencing at 6.30. llevs. S. Lawry, J. Marshall T. A. Joughin, and others will give addresses and lake part in the after meeting, and a very pleasant evening may be looked forward to.