LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVI, Issue 43088, 4 May 1907, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Johnson and Wigg’s bonus day for last month is Monday April Bth.

The North Island Brass Band Association has decided that the next contest shall be held at New Plymouth. In this issue a notice is inserted warning trepassers with guns to keep off the Annandale Estate, where poison is also laid for dogs. The Cambridge Borough Council has decided to take a poll of the ratepayers on the proposal to raise a loan of £2,500 for the erection of a horse bazaar. It was after five o’clock on Thursday afternoon when the Auckland express arrived at Te Aroha, over two hours late, owing to a goods train being derailed near Ngaruawahia. Last week coal gas was used in Cambridge for the first time, the Municipal Chambers being lighted by it. It gave splendid results, and , was evidently of superior quality. Mr A. Adams, Havolock, Marlborough, N.Z., says :—‘‘l consider that Chamberlain’s Tablets are an A. 1. remedy, ami the most efficient procurable for all disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. I have used them for some time, deriving the greatest benefit, and have every confidence in recommending them to all in need of ouch a medicine. —For sale by Johnson and Wigg, agents.

On Tuesday evening last in the ’Public Hall there was a good muster of the Gymnasium Club, about twenty performers being present. The rings, trapeze, boxing-gloves, and other gear were got to work, and were well patronised. An enjoyable social was held in the Waihou Public Hall last night by the Waihou Cricket Club, in order to bring the present season to a close. There was a good attendance, and everyone passed a most enjoyable evening.

For Bronchial Coughs take Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d and 2s 6d. —Advt.

Miss M. McNicolmet with a painful accident while cycling at Clauclelands on Tuesday afternoon. While descending a hill she lost control of her machine, with the result that she fell heavily. She was removed, to her home, and attended by Dr. Going who found her to be suffering from severe bruises, which will incapacitate her for some days. We understand, says the Argus, that an officer, representing the Telegraph Department, will visit Hamilton early next month for the purpose of conferring with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce on the question of establishing telephone communication, similar to that between Auckland and Hamilton, with the various outlying settlements.

OK ! Yes, there are lots of things that are OK, but our washing machine beats the lot. Try one. Johnson and Wigg. —Advt. The editor of the “ Bookfellow ” recently offered prizes for the best description in ten words of the Australian and New Zesland girl respectively. The following took the prizes :—Australian girl, “ a product able to hold its own without protection New Zealand girl, “an interesting flower belonging to a family which ‘ blows ’ in profusion.” At a stormy sitting of the Russian Duma, the Government asked for '459,000 recruits, the Minister for i War (General Rodiger) remarking, “ You must give us the soldiers!’ He quoted the fundamental laws to show that the Tsar was empowered to raise six contingents, as in the previous year. It is believed that the fate of the Duma hangs on the result of its decision on this question. The debate has been adjourned.

A very choice selection of the latest styles in dress material just arrived at L. Cullen’s Te Aroha. —Advt. The arbitration award affecting Auckland tailors has been interpreted to rule that all garments made up and sold as tailor-make, for which measure is taken, must be made up on the premises, and not sent out to a factory to be made up. Three firms were fined at Auckland the other day for breach of this award, whilst two other cases were dismissed with costs, as the defendants proved that their customers had received sufficient indication that they would not receive tailor-made suits.

For children’s hacking cough a* 1 night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d and 2s 6d. —Advt.

A proposal to establish miniature rifle ranges throughout the colony, is at present in the air. A Home contemporary, speaking of similar ranges established in England, says that the only pity is that the w'ord “ miniature ” was used, and that the word “ short-range ” would have been less calculated to raise prejudice against an excellent movement. No doubt there is something worth noting in this idea. “ Short-range” is certainly the more dignified term of the two.

Before buying men’s wool underwear see prices at L. Cullen’s Te Aroha. —Advt.

For the time at least Gilbert and Sullivan’s famous comic opera, “ The Mikado,” will be no more seen in England, By the simple proceeding of withdrawing the necessary license both in London and the provinces, the Lord Chamberlain (Lord Althorp) has prevented all representations of the play until further notice. It is generally assumed that this drastic proceoding is due to the fact that Prince Fushimi, brother of the Mikado, is visiting England, and to the Japanese alliance. Though an unemployed difficulty was expected by many people to follow the closing of the Exhibition (says the “Lyttelton Times”), the number of men out of work in the city appears to be very small indeed. The Labour Bureau has had not more than half-a-dozen applications for work during the past ten days, possibly because many general labourers have found employment in the dismantling of the Exhibition. There is still plenty of activity in the building trades, and the Labour Bureau is visited only very occasionally by carpenters or bricklayers in search of w r ork.

MILKING MACHINE HINTS

Before deciding to buy an unproved or “ improved ” machine, wait till the heavy flow of milk is on. Previous machines appeared to milk all right in the slack season, but failed hopelessly on heavy milking cows. A trial even of one season is not long enough to see if any injury results to the cows, and it is not only after a second season that the safety of any milking? machine can bo determined. Why experiment when you can secure the “ L.K.G.” machine, which lias been five years in practical use, and has been proved by 250 level-headed New Zealand farmers, to be a complete commercial success. Book now to avoid the rush. Agents, J. B. Mac Ewan and Co. Ltd. Street, Auckland.

Whilst assisting the fire brigade yesterday morning, Mr Maxwell cut his hand badly on some broken glass, medical assistance being required to close the cut with four stitches. On Thursday night, at the Hot Sp mgs Hotel, a farewell dinner was tendered to Mr Geo. Robson by a number of his friends who regret his depirture from the district. Mails for Australia, Ceylon, India, China, Japan, Straits Settlement, South Africa, Continent of Europe and United Kingdom per “ Zejilandia ” close at Te Aroha at 6.50 a,m on Monday 6th inst.

We hear that a number of parents an 1 guardians will shortly be haled before the Court for allowing scholars to neglect putting in the statutory number of attendances per week at the Te Aroha school.

Mr J. Cummins, guard on the King Co-.i ntry-Frankton section of the railwav, has been transferred to Auckland. Prior to leaving Taumarunui Mi and Mrs Cummins were recipients of tokens of esteem from the residents.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and colds never fails, Is 6d and 2s 6d. —Advt.

The postage on newspapers, magazines, and trades journals between the United Kingdom and Canada, from May Ist, will be one penny .a pound. On packets not exceeding 20oz it is to remain one half-penny. A little attention could well be paid to the lower entrance to the Domain from Boundary-street. In wet weather the street at this point is a quagmire, and a crossing of some kind is badly needed. Since the addition of the sand, the short road leading to the Domain has kept very clean and tidy. We hear that the Waiorongomai battery is likely to resume work again very soon. After a rest of considerably over a year, the sound of the stampers would be a very welcome one to the residents around that spot. Certainly it was never seriously thought that Hardy’s Mines were closed for good, and we only hope that profitable ore will be struck, and enable the battery to continue running when once work is resumed. A beautiful lot of ladies flannelette embroidered underclothing (samples) at sale prices at L. Cullen’s Te Aroha. —Advt.

Owing to the continued indisposition of the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, Chairman of the Native Land Commission, the sitting of the Commission at Te Kuiti has been adjourned for several weeks. Messrs A. T. Ngata and A. L. D. Fraser M’s. H. R., have been during the week collating the titles and data with regard to the land that the Commission has to deal with in the immediate future, and this will cover quite a million acres. The Minister for Railways has _ received, and has promised to consider at an early date, a number of recommendations from the recently held conference of the New Zealand Railway Officers’ Institute. These include provision for an eight hour day in the first division and payment for an extra day ia Leap Year, and for Sunday duty; compulsory retirement of members at sixty yeass of age, re-elassifying of stations ahd improvement of stationmasters’ residences ; of the classification allowances to cadets who have passed the Civil Service examinations before joining the service ; and the issue of privilege tickets to superanuated members.

The loss of the turnip crops is producing many anxious faces amongst the Taranaki farmers, who foresee a shortage of wintes fodder. A blight has attacked the fields in all directions, and many crops seem to be absolutely ruined. The damage seems more severe along the coast and on the low lands, than on the higher country, and a farmer tells an exchange that the worst sufferers are those whose fields have been previously under crop. The maiden bush soil seems to have produced turnips that withstand the ravages of this scourge.

Everyone is not looking for hard work. A whisper to these, buy, or rather get a trial of our OK washing machine, and see if this does not suit you. Johnson and Wigg. —Advt.

During the Avondale races on Wednesday afternoon two accidents happened in the jumping races. While contesting the Maiden Hurdle Bace Haeremai fell at the first obstacle, and her rider, W. Wilson, was thi own heavily. He was picked up dazed, and was carried to the enclosure, where he was attended by Drs. Sharman andOarolan. After a short rest he quickly revived, and though he did not ride again during the afternoon he was able to walk about, little the worse for his misadventure. T. Howard, who rode Tui- in the Steeplechase, also received a nasty fall, resulting in a badly-bruised leg through his mount coming down, Mrs Jessie Lomas, Gladstone, Cowrites I strongly advise every parent to keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Eemedy in the house, and I always make a point of telling my friends of the recovery of my son. For 11 years he had suffered from acute bronchitis, and though I had him try a lot of things, nothing seemed, to give him permanent relief. A medical man advised me to got Chamberlain s C mgh Eemedy, and I did so. A de-* cided improvement was noticed beforp the first bottle was used, and I am pleased to state that after he had taken four bottles, he was completely cured, and is now enjoying the best of health.—For sale by Johnson and Wigg, agents, Don’t think twice about it. Take our printing orders to the Mews Office,

A banquet was given to Hon. McGowan, at Thames last night. Mr J. W. Shaw, ex-mayor of Coolgardie, and prospective candidate for Bay of Plenty electorate, is at present staying in Te Aroha. Two well-known local sports, Messrs F. Graf and William Brinkley secured good bags on the Piako. Starting operations on ' Tuesday evening and returning home Wednesday morning, they secured ninetythree brace of ducks.

A clergyman raises the question whether it is not time that the bishops should discontinue to wear their robes in th« House of Lords. Undoubtedly the practice of wearing the costume designed and used for divine worship in the heated political arena of Parliament is a cause of regret to many, and one’ of the chief objections to the practice from the Churchman’s point of view is the unhappy readiness with which it lends itself to the remorseless pencil of the political caricaturist. The business meeting in connection with the annual gathering of parishioners of S. Mark’s Church, will be held in the Public Hall on Wednesday next at 8 pm. The social gathering which in recent years has formed a setting for the annual meeting, was held on Wednesday last in the Public Hall, when a short but enjoyable concert organised by Mr Wharton Thompson, was given, the performers being Mrs Newsham, Mrs Wigg, Miss M. Wigg, Messrs Burton, Pavitt, Thompson, and Dr Kenny, and members of S. Mark’s Musical Society. ( The Girls Guild provided light refreshments.

Man wants hut little here below When wintry wind. 3 commence to blow, With sleet and rain and hail and sno w Man wants but little here you know. But that same little that he wants Must make him always feel secure The wise man knows, so off he goes To purchase Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. -