Local and General.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42775, 7 September 1905, Page 2

Local and General.

In the year 1904-5 the Department of Labour assisted a total of 3130 ■ men to obtain situations. Of those only 953 were married. Ten new Methodist Churches have been built within the last three years in Sydney and its suburbs, four others are in course of erection, and a large mission hall is also being built at Leichhardt, one of the most populous suburbs of “ the Garden City.” “ Methodism is,” remarks contemporary, “ evidently a live force in Sydney” A New Zealander who arrived by the Athentic states that “ white men are working at Capetown alongside for 3s a day—a thing never known before.” It is. he adds, no good going to South Africa without a billet to go to, unless you am a skilled tradesmen, or know how to work “niggers.” The Chinamen is nn-drilled labour at present, but unlike the Knffi", he is quick to learn, and the capitalist is goiug to teach him o fill the place of the skilled whites who still remain in the mines. Th«n the j mines will beegrpe yellow all through.! The pew bridge over C jornan’s Creek at JJanawaiy, isn practically complete, The brjdge hif? b 'en built at a higher level than old one, and by this means a great deprea.se in the gradients of the approaches has been effected at either end of the bridge.

We call attention to the new stud advertisement in our co umns. “ Roy >1 Tar ” is a tplendid animal, and the majori y >f farmers are pleased that he has come to the, district.

Very large congregations were gathered in the Miners’ Union Hall, last Sunday at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m., when sermons were preached by the Rev. James Wilson, of the Methodist City Mission, of Auckland. The afternoon service took the form of a musical and temperance gathering, when the following programme was rendered in a most effective manner : Solo, “ The Children’s Home,” Mr Powell; solo, “ The Cry of the Little Children,” Mrs Homes; solo, “The refuge of the Soul,” Mr Morgan, A double quar tette of male voices rendered “ Remem • ber Me, O Mighty One,” in a most pleasing manner. The Rev. J. Wilson gave sketches from J. B. Gough. The chair was taken by the Rev. C. Harrison, and selections were sung by the Methodist choir. The building was densely packed at. night, when the preacher dealt with the subject of “ Rationalism,” and was listened to with rapt attention from s*art to huish. The usual great united gathering followed. To-night Mi Wilson gives his interesting recital of “ Life in New Zealand and Victorian Prisons,” with ether sketches ; and to-morrow evening he will deal with the subject, “ Sydney in Light and Shadow.” The proceeds’ of these lectures are being devoted to Christian work.

Those interested in the new departures recently made by local business houses will be pleased to hear that Monday, August 28th has been announced as bonus day by Messrs Johnson and Wigg.—Advt.

It is reported that the Waihi railway will be opened for traffic early next month.

No good trying to get eggs without propei appliances, clover cutters, bone and grit mills stocked by Johnson and Wigg.—Advt. J. R. E, Hatrick begs to nolify that as his new spring goods are being opened up, the special sale discount will be discontinued on 31st August, but will continue giving bargains in clearing liues until he finally disposes of bis Te Aroha bu iness. - Advt. The next monthly meeting of the Piako County Council will be held at Morrinsville on Monday, 18th inst. instead of on the Wednesday. Monday, August 28th, is'a redletter day in the annals of Te Aroha. It has been declared by Messrs Johnson and Wigg to be their bonus day.—Advt. The wise astronomer foretells The date of each eclipse, The racing man at fingers’ ends Has all the latest tips. But we can vouch a fact more true—* Can give a trip more sure— If yon would of a cold be rid