The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE. 'This above all—to thine own self bo true, And it must follow as the night the day Thou canst not then be false to any man.' Shakespeare. SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1889.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 361, 20 April 1889, Page 2

The Aroha AND Ohinemuri News AND UPPER THAMES ADVOCATE. ' This above all — to thine own self bo true, And it must follow as the night the day Thou canst not then be false to any man.' Shakespeare. SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1889.

The Representation Acts Amendment Act of 1887 is a measure tha% both at the time it was under discussion in the House, ami since, has attract *d a laige share oj p-ablio attention. Nor is this to be wondered at, seeing the provisions of this Act, when put into operation at the next general election, will mean the doing away oF no less than twenty-one seats in the House of Representatives, the number of European members having lo be reduced from ninety-one to seventy, We refer to the subject just now, in connection with the recent address of Mr Cadman, M.H.R., at Parawai, published in our last issue, and a portion of which refening to the question, and hew this portion of the Colony would probably be affected by the reduction referred to we now republish, as having 1 special intere.-t for our readers. We do not propose at thii time discussing the probable boundaries that would be defined, as referred to by Mr C ad man in his address. The general results to be derived from the passing of this Act will, however, we think, commend themselves to everyone who has the best interests of New Zealand at heart, Beyond the shadow of a doubt one of the greatest evils from which New Zealand has suffered so long and severely is ' over uoverning.' It is absurd to suppose that a colony with a population of only about GOO,OOO Europeans, and possessed of all manner of local governing bodies, can require in addition thereto the services of either ninety-one, or oven seventy members at the seat of Government during each session of Parliament. The heavy additiiiial and unnecessary expense alone oeo^ioned thereby 'ins proved a very serious item, whilst the presence of so many tnernbersonly increases the facilities and temptations t> political jobbdiy an 1 corruption. Wo are well awnre since the passing of the Act referrod to, some who then voted in its favour have since recanted, an 1 expressed regret at having so done, In the majority

of instance^, however, we believe this is simply what, tui^'it hi* expected from those who, on moro m.ituio reflection, -spg their elm nee of being again 'returned' has \)eo\\ t'.ieroby greatly lessened. On tho other hand, we beliove the passing of this Act will commend itself to every unselfish colonist ; and we hopo and beliove Lho Ministers themselves, in spite of any pressure that maybe brought to bear upon them in this matter, will firmly maintain the position as it now stands under this Act, and refuse to lend any ear to the many plans - iblo arguments that may bo brought; to bear by those who dread to face tho altered condition of affairs that will result ftom this Act being brought into operation. The lessened number of members will not only effect a considerable diivot saving to the Colony, but with (he wider repiesent uion th.Uwiil result there is every reason to anticipate that a better class of men will be returned, men who will be supported from their general ability and fitness for the position, rather than on account of what they m.iy piomise to do or obtain from Government for this or tha 1 ; portion of their electorate (no m.ttter how unfairly the fu'filmcntoFpiainises frequently given on such ooeasions are to the rost of the Colony) Too much Government, ied tiif'ism, excessive bo: rowing", and political joblviy, have been t.ie bane of New Zealand, and we hail with satisfaction every fair and reasonable effort which tends to briny about a better state of things, ami such wo believe the Representation Acts Amen Iment Act of 18(S7 to be, and hope to see it brought into operation in all Us essential points.

Thio nijnuul election of School Committees will take place on Tuesday next, A list of the places and hour at which the meeting of househuldoia for fclii^ pur* pose will be held, in this and adjoining districts, will be found in our advertising columns. Generally speaking, far too much apathy is displayed in the matter of these annual elections. Householders, as a rule, do not sufficiently approciafce the privilege bestowed upon them with regard to this matter by tho K'at«\ It is a matter of tho highest importance that evei) thing possible be done to pio mote the interests of the rising generation ; and that the provisions of the Education Act be efficiently catiied out. | We consider if is tho duly of all who have the right to vote at the^e annual elections to exercise their vote, and assist in the return of Committees, the members of which aie in every respect qualified to di.->char«»e the duties connected with th"ir office. Too frequently the election of School Committees is mae fie ocf-n^ion of a display of paity or personal feeling. This should never be, as fie affect oannot be otherwise than injuiious on all concerned. We trust there will be representative gatherings of householders on next Tuesday evening.

At the Piako County Council meeting; on Saturday last, Cr Murphy spoke in support of a resolution being passed urging upon Government the desirability of completing the Thames-Te Aroha railway ; giving as a reason, that if tins lino was completed "the qiiiiitz from Te Aroha crmld then be sent to Thames, \v hero they had the plants to treat it." It will be news to the residents in this district, to learn that this is how tho Te Aroha goldfield would be affected by the completion of theTbnmPsTe Aroha railway. In any case, the remark comes with veiy bad giacefrotn one of the members of Te Aroha Hiding, who, himself professes to have had a good deal to do with mining, and who knows perfoctly well (or should know by this time), that no process exists at the Thames suitable for obtaining the best results from Te Ai'olm ore ; whilst at Waiorongomai one of the most complete combined reduction works south of the Line has just been elected by thoTe Aroha S. ard G.M.Co,, at an expenditure of very many thousands of pounds, Tho completion of tho Thames-Te Aroha railway would result in quarks being brought from the Thames and up-country mining centres generally, for treatment at the To Aroha Co.'b reduction works, rather than the other way about. In fact the establishment of these teduction works at Waiorongomai, for the treatment of any description of ore that may bo sent them for disposal — and which will be purchased foi cash, and in any quantity — is one of the strongest practical reason* that could be adduced in favour of the completion of this line. We should not have referred to thie'remark of Cr Murphy's at all, were it not that, coming as it does from one of tho members for Te Aroha Riding, it is liable to mislead persons at a distance who do not know this distiict, and may thus do haim. The list or! places (and hour*) at whioh tho annual olection of School Committee's i in this and surrounding school distiicts j will be held on Tuesday next, will be found advertised in our columns to-day. The following tenders were received by the Board of Education for painting Te Aroha West School Hou^e : J.G, Olakey (aocentcd), I<6 18s ; Or. I^ovegrove and Son, *L 7 lOs 6d ; G. Gapes, L8 ; F. J. Shephoid, LlO I9s ; T. Hood, LI3 G.s Bel. The present Te Aroha School Committoe will hold a special meeting at the school house at 7 p.m. on Tuesdu}' next, to pass any aocounts and transact any other businoss requiring their attention, piior to going out of office. The annual meeting of members of the Gordon Special Settlement will be held at the Waiorongomai Hotel, this evening at half past &c von, Sir Win- WnstonHyp, M.A., L.L.M., Barrister and Solicitor, of Cambridge, announces by advertisement that he will attend the Court sittings at Te Aroha, and may be consulted at tho Hut Springs Hotel on the evenings previous. In accordance with the provisions of the Act, a general olection of! members (five) of tho Waitua Iload Board, will shortly take place, Ah will be been by advertisement, nominations will be leceived up til! noon on Satuiday next, 27th inht., at tho School house, MorriiHville, The date of the elootion has been fixed for Saturday, May 4th,.

A viripty enterlaimuMit, to bo given h) the members of the To Aroha Brass Band, to be followed , by a ball, will take plaoe in To Ar >ha Public Hall on Raster Monday ovenin^, We are informed -vi excellent programme has boon prepared for the occasion, and a bumper house is confidently anticipated. Our footballers hive reooivod a challenge from the Secretary of the Katik.iti Football Club, the match to be phfyed at Katikati, on Wednesday next 24th inst., if it can be so arranged. In forwarding the challengowe understand the Secretary of the Katikati Club stated that ii had been decided no dinner would bo given, but a hearty tea would be provided, to be followed by a concert and ball ; to which complimentary tickets would be issued to the members of the team. A meeting of the local clubs lias not been held since ths receipt of the challenge, but will bo tine evening, and we understand it is intended to send a united fifteen to try conclusions with tho Katikati team on the day sug-< gestcd by the latter, viss., Wednesday next. Tho ordinary monlh'y mooting of Te Aroha Town Board watt hold on last Saturday evening. A letter was road from Messrs John (Jurrie ond J. W. R.Guilding complaining of tho state of the road leading to wheie they resided, Received. The Enginoer, Mr fr, Pavitt, wrote rhawing attention to the necessity of repairing tho slrooi from the Don.am gate to the Bank New Zealand corner, Ro-olved that tenders be invited for the work. It was decided that a surfaceman lie employed fur two month-* to d.o necessary woik. The Chairm.in and Engineer were authorised to arrange for the supply of gravel required. An aocount from John Dare, Inspector of Nuisances, for one quarter's salary, L 2 10s, was passed for payment, Mr MeNieul will hold his next live stock sale at Ohaupo on Tuesday, 23rd \n< ; and on Wodnesday, Ibt May, Mr MoXicol will hold a special sale of well bied dairy cows at Cambridge. Sco advt. Mr U. P. Gibbons, of Junction Mill, Paeroa,has made an application for a patent of an invention for Gibbons' patent improved {lax machine, with moveable beaters anil rollers, It is stated that at tho termination of the present month, the proprietors of: tho Lockerbie estate, Morrinsville, purpose letj-cning the number of hands, and that it ha-, been decided to reduce the annual wagos expenditure by a very large sum. The following tenders close to day : At 5 p.m., for lemoval of present bridge in Whitakcrstiect, Bank N 'A. oomer, and laying nipesand fillingup road w.i\ atthisphvee for Te Ai'oha Town Board. SpcciHoations to be seen at MrPavitt'n ulV»«JL*,tondeih to be deliveied to Mr Ahicr, Town Clerk. At 5 p. m, at Mr Pa \itt's office, for repairing Lowcj HillTiack, and Gordon Settlement road, for Piako County Council. Speoif'i cation- to be seen at Mi Pavitt'h olllce. Captain Coibett died on Tuesday morning last in the Waikato Distiict Hospital. Hamilton, 110 was en y iee< j ivud into the Hospital the day previous Piom Te Aroha. The immediate cause of death w.is moitific.ition of the stump of his amputated leg. Captain Coibett lo^thin log in consequence of its being caunht in tho bight of a lope as the vessel on which ho was standing w.is hauling alongside the Auckland wharf manyyoaia ago. 110 was the of tie late Major-Geneial Curbett, 'uul held llei Ma jeiU 's Commission. He is mentioned in iho " Defenders of Now Zealand." lie was buried on Wednesday in the Hamilton Wcb-t Cemetery, and was followed to the giaveby a few gentlemen who had known him in foimer years. The Rev O'C. Biggs perfoimed the burial service. In the Supreme Court, Auckl.ind, on Tuesday last, before His Hanoi Mr Justice Gillies :— ln the matter of tho Maori Real Estate Management Act, 1888, and re the lease of a block of land called Paeioa. Mr James Russell 'noved for endorsem >nt on lease. This matter had been referred to the Registrar, to inquiio whether the rent to be paid (L75 per annum we believe) w.is a reasonable one. Ths Registrar's report being now favourable, tho lease was endoised as prayed. Mr C. A. Conn's, mine Manager for the Champion (x. anil S. Mine*, Tui, informs U 3 the directors lnve dejeided not to accept any of the tenders received for supplying mining timber. The reason given being that the prices quoted are considered too high. Mr Patrick Milligm, a miner, was seriously injured at Waitekauri on Wednesday hut, through being crushed by the fall of a large stack of timber, close to which he happened to be seated at the time it overturned. He was brought into Paeroa with as little delay as possible, where Dr Cooper took charge of the case. It is intended to convey the injuted man to the Thames Hospital today, A largo quantity of machinery and material is now lying at the Paeroa wharf, from whence it will bo carted to Karangahnko for the Cassel Gold Extracting Co, ; and to Waitekauri, for the Jubilee mine. Yesterday, being Good Friday, the stores and places of business generally were closed. The one day cheap excursion train from Auckland, timed to arrive at Te Aroha at 1.15 p. in, was far from punctual, not arriving till nearly 2 p m. This train brought about 100 passengers, many of them, however, held tho extended excursion tickets, having come to spend a few days. The train started on tho return journey punctually at six o'clock. J. Shea, whose tender was recently accepted for diiving 150 feet (through tho hill. No. 1 level), for Champion G. and S. Mines, Tui, has started on the work. The erection of trestles for the aerial tramway for tho same mines is progressing satisfactorily. In connection with tho Ferguson Syndicate, Limited, Waiorongonuii, a number of men are now employed excavating and doing other necessary work, preparatory to tho erection of tho new maohinery. - In 1781 the Irish ITnuso o£ Commons issued an order to this effect : 'Any inem--ber unable to write may got another member to fiank his letter for him, but only on condition that ho ceitifies with his own handwriting his inibility on tho back of it,'

In the Supremo Couifc, Aui kland, on ' Thursda}', before His Honor, Mr Justice Giljies : Tiusleo Act, 1883 :— ln the matter of the Trustee Act, 1383, and the sum of £422 5s lOd in the haiuls of Thomas Mori in and C. F, Mitchell, in trust for the creditors of James Mack ay, Mr Devore moved for an order dirt-cling 1 creditors to send in their claims against the said James Mackay, The- time during which claims might be sent in was fixed at one month from the date of notice, to be advertised once a-week in the Star and Herald newspapers. At the sitting of the Warden's Court, Thames, on Thursday, the following, amongst other applications wero dealt with ; — A. Shepherd, Rhodeiick I)hu, KarangahaLe, adjourned to 25th inst.; James Pococlc, occupation license and residence site, Waitekauri, adjourned to 2nd May ; L. Melhose, Nevada, Whangamata, adjourned to 20th June ; John MeWilliamg, Free Lance, Whnngamata, withdrawn ;' M. Kelly, Midas, Whangamata, withdrawn. The following plaints laid at the instance of the Mining Inspector, for non working, were dealt with : — J, McCombic, Riverina, Karangahake, surrendered ; J. G. Greenville, Me-and-Rowe, Owharoa, forfeited, The plaint of J. W. Walker v. J. Pond, re a water- race at Waihi, was adjourned until the 25ih inst. We were certainly under the improssion that contracting for road works and such like, had Ween almost reduced to a Hoe art in this district, seeing the ridiculously low piices at which woikhas boen tak^n during the past couple of years, Mr Denis Mmphy, however, apparently is of: opinion there is room for still further cutting down pricos yet ; as at the Piako County Council meeting on Saturday last he said ho very much wished that teudcis for the road work about to be canicd out on tho Gordon Special Settlement, etc., bo advertised in a Waikato paper as well as in the Te AaouA and Ohinemuri News, believing tlio (Jouncil would pi ob.vbly save money by so doing, It: a Waikato man should tender for either tho Gordon Settlement orLower Hill Tr.ickcontraots at a price below the rates that have ruled in this distiict of! late, he will not have much to carry b.iok to Waikato after paying bis "tucker" account. The vote- passed io' 1 expenditure on these conti acts is limited to L2O in each case.