The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 195, 19 March 1887, Page 2

The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE.

' This above all— to thine own self bo true And it must follow 4b the night the day, Thou Canst not then be false to any man.' — Shakespeare.

SA^Tt/fcDAY, MARCH 19, 188?.

PROMISING DISCOVERY. Yestkrday wo paid a visit to the estate of Mr J. B. Smith, of Waitoa-, and were shown the place where a deposit of auriferous ore exists, from which the following very satisfactory results have been obtained. Three samples of the Ore taken from the outcrop, by Mr GeO. Wii«on, Inspector of Mines, nnd b}' him forwarded to Mr H. H. Adams, of Waiorongomai, for assay, gave returns as follows :— No. 1 : Gold, 40% lOdwts ; silver, lOdwtß per ton, value £18 Is 9d per ton. No. 2 : Gold, loz lgdwta ; silver, loz Gdwts per ton, value £6 13s 6d per ton. No. 3 : Gold, 9dwte; eiJveiySdwts, value £1 16s 6d per ton. An average cample of nearly a ton of the deposit was forwarded to Mr George Fraser, Auckland, for treatment last week, and a telegram received last night stated the value of bullion per ton to be £1 13f. The above returns shew that possibly a very valuable deposit of mineral wealth has been discovrred, to what extent, however, remains to be ascertained. At present it nppenrs in the form of large boulders many tons in Weight of white cement, composed oE puruieeous di Ift, mixed with small quartz crystals. As may be supposed having obtained such encouraging results, Mr Smith purposed to at once take the necessary steps to thoroughly prospect the find, and we shall have much pleasure in giving further particulars at an early date.

O»'iri£ to some reason at present unex* plained out" mm;il batch of telegrams did not como to hand last night. Our Oliincrnuri correspondenTs weekly letter and a quantity of other matter is unuvoiriubiy crowded out this issue. There is nothing of importance to record respecting tlio Te Arolia gold field this jKbiio, beyond the import mt discovery referred to elsmvbcro. fit Patrick's Day was observed as a holiday by nearly-all the local btoi-ek^cperd.

There are now seven trustees for Te Aroha Cemetery, five having been recently appointed (us referred to in another paragraph in this «*»««)■ in addition to Messrs Lipsey and Lavcry the two previously existing Trustees. With so^ large ji staff' there should be no difficulty in al wayß obtaining a quorum, und it is to be hoped the cemetery will not much longer be allowed to remain un fenced and uncared for, a disgrace to the whole community. To-day at Piako County Council, the matter of leasing the Wuiorongnmui tramway will be fuithf»rdisBiisßel. The Warden has signified his willingness to sanction the leasing on the conditions proposed, provided that No 3 of the original conditions he retained, and that he receive collateral power with the Cmneil, (in the interests of the general public) to enforce the conditions upon the sub lessee. We learn with regret that Mr John McGlashan, of Wangaitn, a well-known Waitoa settler, met vith a very serious accident on Tuesday last. It appears Mr McGlashan about noon was riding at a fast gallop heading- a young horse, when the animal he was riding came down a regular cropper, through treading on a Maori potato hole. M»- McGlashan was thrown very heavily forward, the borne falling upon him, both turning a complete somersault. Mr McGhishnn's right leg was broken a little above the knee, and he was otherwise very severely bruised. Fortunately his daughter was at the time on horseback with him, and rode for assistance, which was quickly given by the Messrs Murray and Given, who conveyed the sufferer to his house, a distance of about a mile, on a mittrass. Mr Me Glashan with wonderful firmness and presence of mind, prior to assistance reaching him, had succeeded in setting the limb in a temporary manner himself, and in the evening it was properly set by Dr Cooper. We are glad to hear the sufferer is progressing favourably. At Paeroa races on Thursday the Handicap Hurdles of 25sovs w.is won bj Dickey's Recruit, Dickey's Flora second. Ohineinuri Jockey Clv() Ilundictip of 30 soys, by Brown's Pretender, Butler's Barney second ; Settler's Plate, by Yohin teer ; Pony Race, by May Flower ; Consolation Race, Barney. The chairman of To Aroha School Committee has received a telegram from the Board of Education, Auckland, to the effect that Miss Baskett will probably be appointed as extra teacher to Te Aroha School, subject to a medical certificate of physical capacity being received, Mr Craig invites tenders; for raising and bagging potatoes. On Saturday last Mr G. Devey, of Te Aroha met with a nasty accident through his horse bolting with a trip, whilst left standing alone for a few minutes. In attempting to stop the animal, Mr Devey got thrown down and severly bruised, but is able to get about with his arm in a sling. Forthcoming sales by Messrs Alf. Buckland and Co., will be found advertised in this is?uo. Cambridge cattle sale will be held on Thursday next. A large number of fnt wethers, long wool ewes, lambs, etc. aie offered for private Hale. Visitors' List. — Hot Spkijcgs Hotel Te Aiohn, for week ending, March 18th : Mr and Mrs J Rogun, und two children, Miss Morgan, Mr and Mrs Quick, Mrs Webster, Mrs Andrews, Misses Andrews (2), and hoy, Mr Win. and Master Pyo, Itev. Father Wieblor, Mr II Carmiuhae), Mr McGregor, Dr Kenny, Mr W H Hales, Mr Ilotlge, Mr Gco. Basuire, Mrs Lush, Miss Lu^h, Mrs G B Owen, Miss OwenAuckland ; Mr W N Blair, Mr G H Colegrove, Wellington ; Mr and Mrs M S Bell, Misses 8011, (2), Mr Francis W Futton, Napier ; Misses Bidwell, (2), Miss Hunter, Mrs Buck, Carterton ; Mr Jas. Cahill, Mr John Cahill, Queensland ; Mr and Mis J Burt, Pcbwoith England ; Mr and Mis D H Bayldon, 2 children and Nurse, Thames ; "Mr Ja«. Glen, Scotland. We would direct attention to Messrs Smith and Caiighey'a new advertisement which appears in our columns to-day. This firm are noted for their famous ' Parcel System,' whi&h they were tho first to introduce into New Zealand, and which has attained a wonderful popularity. Mcssra Smith and Caughey are now ho'ding a clearing out sale of their summer slock at remarkably low prices. Purchasers may rely upon always receiving excellent value for their money from this firm. Applications nre invited from those | competent nnd desirous to fill the position j of Clerk to Te Aroha Town Board. Next sitting of the Resident Magistrate and Warden's Courts at Te Aroha, Tuesday March 22nd. The quarterly meeting of: the Upper Thames Wesleyan Circuit, wi 1 be hold at Te Aroha on Wednesday next, 23rd inst., commencing at 11 v.m. Rev. H. Bull, chairman of the Thames district will preside. A full attendance of office bearers is particularly requested. Next outward 'Frisco mail will close at Post Office, Te Aroha at half past seven o'clock, next Saturday morning 27th inst. The Tohurangi tribe arrived here yesterday, under Te Keepa on their return to the Tarawera country. A great many of them will return to the Hauraki district, and avail themselves of the Hauraki natives offer to cultivate in the district, and dig gum. They leave here to-moirow. Mr "Whytock, from Auckland, agent for the Bale of a new work entitled " The Defenders of New Zealand," is now canvassing this district for orders, his head quarters being the Palace 1 HoteK We have seen a specimen copy of the wofk referred to, and can confidently recommend it to the attention of ouf traders as a book which should find a place in every house. It is exceedingly well written, te full of information of the deepest interest to all Colonists. It contain i about 700 pages, is beautifully printed on thicktoned pnper, contains 106 portraits, and a number of battle scenes, i8 most handsomely bound in half-morocco, in fact the work has been turned outii faultless style by tho publisher, Mr H. Brott, of the Auckland Star. There can be no doubt so valuable and handsomely got up n work, containing such a vast amount of most interesting information willcomrnand avery large sale. A meeting of the To Aroho. Cemetery Trustees will be held on Tuesday evening next at 7 p.m. at Mr Pnvitt's office* '

Mr Munro bus re-opened his blacksmith's shop at Waiorongoinui. Soe advt. Oliinomuri County Gounoiji invite tenders for various works at ftorangahako. Tenders are invited for drainage works on Mr Strange I**1 ** farm nt Waitoa. Messrs W . J. Hunter and Co. announce a largo sale of cross-bred ewes, Lincoln rums, between 600 and 700 cuttle, etc., at Olmupo on Tuesday next. Also that their next Mori insville cuttle sale will bo held on Thursday, 24t!i iust. Mr J . Earl's house and Btables at Waiteknuri were destroyed by fire on Thursday night. The insurance was £125 in the New Zealand office. The origin of the fire is unknown, the building being unoccupied at the time. Tenders are invited by the Wuifcoa Road Bo.ird for various works. Those having accounts against the Wcsleyan Church are requested to forward same at once to Mr Buttlo, Circuit Steward. An important notice relative to meetings of Ratepayers in the -various Ridings of tho Ohinemuri County, on Monday evening next, with respect to the proposed loan of &7.3Q0 by the Council is advertised in this issue. The matter is one of great interest, and we hope the meetings referred to will bo largely attended by the ratepayers. The total number of those who have taken up land on the Waiharakeke Block, known as the Gordon Special Settlement are thirty. Of these twenty five have paid the first instalment of rent and their individual proportion of the survey money. The price cf the land is .-El per acre, payable in five equal yearly instalments. .Mr N. Kenny, the newly appointed clerk, and treasurer to Ohineinuri County Council, entered on his duties on Monday las. 1 . We believe it is not intended to appoint any successor to Constable Addison, at Te Aroha, at present ; the whole work will therefore devolve upon Sergeant Emerson. Constable Addison has been transferred to Auckland. Notification appears in the Government Gazette dated, Murcli 3rd, of the appointment of Messrs J A Dobson, J B Smith F. Pavitt, P Quinlan, and H McLiver to be trustees in the place of C S Stafford E F Koche, and U E Whitaker, for Tts Aroha Cemetery, Messrs Sheath and Iliggon, Te Aroba West, are the successful tenderers for the drainage contract, deepening and clearing out about three miles of the bed of the Mangamairi creek, near Shaftesbury, as advertised by Mr H. Itoche, C.E.. in our two last issues. Messrs A If. Buckland and Co., owing to increasing business in connection with their Waitoa sales have found it necessary to considerably increase the accommodation for sheep, and a number of new sheep pens have just been erected. Additions to the cattle pens at Waitoa were also recently m ide. In connection with the departure of the Rev. T A Jotiijhin, from this district to to Hokiangn, a public tea meeting and soiree to bid him farewell will be held on Wednesday evening next, in tho WesJeyan Church, Te Aroha.