Te Aroha AND Ohinemuri News.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1905. MATTERS PISCATORIAL.
Ihis above all—to thine own self be true, And it must follow as the night the day Ihou cansi not then be false to'any man Shakespeare .
In at least one respect we cantfrtt a<£ cuse Te Aroha of not being progressive. The Angling Club, with wise foresight is making a careful study of the condi'ions required to bring our river to the pitch of being a first-class one from a piscatorial point of. view. It must not, however, be forgotten that trout are plentiful and good sport, is obtainable at any time during the open season, But with the idea of bringing the river to the nearest pos--sible approach to perfection in this nspec , the Angliog Club is leaving no sioue unturned, and no question undecided. Yet it is not altogether surprising to witness the energetic way in which these people tackle their -übjec', for the very sport they love gives to them that helpful energy and vigour which many a brother would fain enjoy did he but know the healthgiving secret of the peaceful river, the | free, the upon air. and the feverish intoxication of triumph at each succes-
sive proot ot his sKUI with rod aud reel. This ideal pastime, -farreaching in itc effects, will receive great impe.us by the kindly co operation, of that excellent institution, the Acclimatisation Society, and there is little doubt that devotees of the rod visiting the district, and afterwards singing its praises abroad, will each season bring an. eyer.-incr.eaßing number to share in the sport. The fisherman's yarn is proverbial as the grain ofsalt with . which it its usually associated, hut, whilst not wishing to force upon our local anglers a too close adherence to the principles of Georere Washington, vet we have everv
reason to believe that the excellent fishing provided in the Waihou river leaves little , room for exercising the inventive faculties of those who are satisfied with anything short of astounding or unheard-of proportions. At this juncture, the commencement, of the season, a fine field is opened to all lovers of a healthy and profitable pastime, to enter a sphere in which great possibilities are offered, and .during the pursuit of which the studr ent of nature gatheis a store of knowledge, improving body and mind alike by following this highly interesting and satisfactory form of sport.
In the Government meteorological rainfall.returns Te Aroha finds no place there being apparently, no observer of ihts interes'ing factor in these reports. During the month of July in North Island the most rain fell at the Last Cape, where 14 42 inches \yas registered :* the least at Feathers oh, where lessthan one inch (0.80) was registered. Turua, 4 47 indies, Waihi, 9 4G5, Rotorua. 7'29, Hamilton, 4 09, Hawke’s Bay, 7-08, and Auckland, 3-79, The rainfall was much above the average during last month in the districts of Thames and the Bay of Plenty. Your < Id milk cans will be fixed up and new ones made at a price never j heard of before in Te Aroha by Mr J. j K. Jones and his staff at Johnson and Wiggs, I
Considerable disappointment was felt last evening by many persons in Te Aroha when a wire 'was received from Mr.John' MaeGKhbon cancelling his engagement to give .-ah addr-ss here on Friday night. Mr MacGribbon was to have spoken on ‘What we think of No-license in Ma'ftui:a Electorate after twh years’ trial ” - As Mr M icGihbori is a well-known citizen and leading business man at Gore, consuli erable interest was being manifested |in his visit- It is hoped, however, tha’ lie may yet be able t» give To Aroha a call.
On a written requisition signed by a majority of the occupiers of the chemists and druggis s’ shojs in the B rough of Gee, desiring that all such shop- in the/borough should close at 8 o’clock p.m on every working-day, except Wednesdays, the weekly half ' holiday, wheu the hour for closing is at 1 p.m, and Saturday, the hour of closing shall be 9 pm. The Minister of Labour has djrected that all such shops in the Borough of Gore shall be closed in accordance with 'Uch requisition.
Mr Frank Chapman, late lieutenant m the Jppotiki Moun ed Rifles, has been appointed adju'ant, vvi h the rank of lieutenant, to No 4 Battalion, Auckland Mounted Rifles.
TheTauranga Borough Council now assumes c rntrojl of the Tauranga pubo lie cemetery.
Addressing a gathering of dairy farmers in Taranaki the other day, says an exchange. Captain Young, Government veterinarian, suggested that they should establish a model dairy farm, with the object of ascertaining the most suitable breed of cows for dairymen, and the most certain and profitable method of providing winter feed for the herd.
An up-to-date plumber and electrician may be met with in Te Aroha, by visiting Johnson andWiggs plumbers’ shop, uh re estimates and advise on all matters pertaining to their lines will be cheerfully given, Advt.
To"day at the local ranges, the last stage but one in the competition for the Pilling Gold Medals, will take place. . The battery at Waiorongomai has dow been ruuning for * some time. Good ore continues to be brought down from both the Premier aud King’s mines, and is being crushed by the full battery. It is inreuded to vigor ously prosecute the work, as ihe reefs are panning out very well.
Attention is called to Manson‘s replace adver.isement in this isjsue. The fcitri and bushes are being c'eared from the sides of the road leading to Waiorongomai from, the Thames-Gordon road. /This is not being taken in hand any to soon, for the bushes were beginning to be an obstruction. f
We call the attention of our readers to the Gymnasium social to be held next Monday evening. The arrange ments for the enjoyment of patrons are very complete, and those seeking a pleasant evening’s entertainment should not fail to turn up. Compare our tin buckets with anyone you like and see what sort of value we are giving. Johnson and Wigg. —Advt*
The new bridge being erected by Mr G. Frith over the creek at Manas warn, will be open for traffic in about a fortnight. The floor of the bridge is constructed at a higher level than that of the old one, in order to reduce the grade of the approaches. This change will he welcomed by all who make use of this road.
The total import duty payable on machinery etc, for the electric lighting scheme amouuis to nearly £l5O. An interesting trial of Richard Steven’s patent Combined Milk Coder and Aerator, was held at Mr S. Bellamy’s farm, Waitoa, on July 24th and 25th. The milk from three of his cows which had been feeding on turnips only for several days, was put through the above cooler, separated and made into butter, it was free from the taste or smqll of turnips, and gave entire satisfaction. A free trial given. These coolers can be ordered through Mr Fred W. "Wild, secretary of the Te Aroha Butter Factory, to who payments must be made,—Advt.
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