Te Aroha AND Ohinemuri News. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1907. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43215, 15 August 1907, Page 2

Te Aroha AND Ohinemuri News.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1907. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

This above all—to thine own self be true, And it must follow as the night the day Thou canst not then be false to any man Shakespeare.

Owing to the unsatisfactory state of the weather yesterday morning an urgent wire was despatched to the Thames ad vising the lady hookey players to post pone their visit. To the great disgust of the local playeis the weather cleared up, and was quite fine enough to play. Mr A. W. Edwards’ big shop is now one of the most attractive business places in Te Aroha, with its neatly dressed windows. Mr Edwards is now opening up a large assortment of new goods for spring and summer wear, of which your inspection is ihvited.

A beautiful assortment of ladies’ neckware, newest styles just arrived. L. Cullen’s, Te Aroha.—Advt. The following statement is rather interesting, showing as it does the price of gold per ounce on the several fields. Thames, £2 12s 6d : Coromandel, £3 15s to £4 ; Paeroa, £4 4s; Te Aroha, £4 4s; Waihi, £4 4s 7d. In the case of Waihi, Waitekauri, Te Aroha, and Karangahake the higher value of the gold is explained by the fact that it is separated from the silver.

Some idea of the wonderful development of the dairying industry in the Cambridge district may be gauged from the fact that the annual amount paid to subscribers (including bonuses) of the Cambridge Co-operative Dairy Company has grown from £(5100 during the period 1901- 02 to £32,610 for the season 1906-07, being an increase during the five years of £26,510.

Bargain hunters will do well to notice the big advertisement appearing on our front page relative to the gigantic sale of drapery and boots now proceeding at Gahagan’s Economic. A saving of six shillings in the pound is offered, and the sale will be continued for two weeks longer. g

We would remind those interested, of the Waihou Stock Sale which takes place to-morrow. Good entries have been received, among which appear fat and store cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, doubleseated buggy, set single and double harness, saddle, etc. The Rev. Colin Robertson, who is leaving Te Arona shortly for Australia, offers his furniture and household goods for private sale at his residence, near the Roman Catholic Church. The list comprises a first-class piano by Mignon, bedroom suite, bedsteads, tables, chairs sofas, lamps, linoleums, kitchen utensils, etc.

The Huia ladies’ hockey club did not journey to Te Aroha yesterday as arranged. The team was at the railway station when a telegram arrived stating that the match had been postponed owing to the unfavourable weather. Needless to say the local players were disappointed, but hope to arrange a match later on. — “ Thames Advertiser.”

Speaking to an application by the Grand Junction G.M. Company for a reduction of hands for the Waihi West special quartz claim (says our Waihi correspondent) counsel for the company (Mr Jackson) said that the company had expended something like £200,000 in mining developmereat Waihi, and the present monthly expenditure amounted to about £SOOO.

As an inducement to the Government to extend the Kaihu railway to Waima, it is stated that.if this is done, and if the two hundred million feet of timber ahead of the present terminus is sold on the condition that it is to be carried over the railway, a guarantee will be given for the private construction of an additional seven miles of line to bring this timber to the Government railway.

An assortment of the new season’s goods now on view (see windsws). L. Cullen’s Te Aroha—Advt.

There was a large attendance at the Oddfellows’ Pound Social, last night in the Public Hall, and a very enjoyable . evening was spent. The music and floor as usual, were first-class. Extras were played by Misses Faes, H. Stanley and Gavin, while Mr Benny capably carried out the duties of M.C. It is pleasing to see the Oddfellows coining out on the right side of the ledger, as they were greatly handicapped at the beginning of the series by the bad weather.

| A budding Carnegie in Te Aroha. We ' are very pleased to learn from our contemporary that the Editor of the “ Mail ” has generously spent a shilling in forwarding a packet of postcards of Te Aroha to the Premier, in order to advertise this town. He wants 79 more generrous people to also spend a shilling each and send a packet of postcards to the different members of Parliament. Te Archaites should rise to the occasion and subscribe a purse of half-pennies to recompense hiio for his last lonely lost ghilljngv

The manufacture of fertilisers from fish is now carried on at three places in the colony viz., Whangamumu, Matakana, and Moeraki. This industry leads to the destruction of large uumbers of sharks, dog fish, etc., which now infest some of the fishing grounds, and which, up to recently, have been allowed to increase unmolested, to the great destauction of marketable fish. The Chief Inspector of Fisheries recommends that a substantial bonus be given on all fish fertilisers of a standard quality manufactured in the colony. For Bronchial Coughs take Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure, ls6d and 2s 6d — Advt. The Rising Sun Gold Mining Company’s Mine Manager reports for the week ending 10th August, as follows : The crosscut from the hanging wall from the winze has been extended a distance of three feet for the week. The country is still of a favourable character and intermixed with quartz veins, and we should meet with the hanging wall resf within the next few feet. The air-shaft has been sunk a further distance of four feet, but owing to t e heavy rains we have had to discontinue working here uut'l the surface water drains off. Six different styles of sewing machines to select from. Time payment or cash. See Johnson and Wigg’s stock. —Advt One, if not actually, the first church in the Waikato belonging to the Latter Day Saints, or Mormons, was successfully opened at Waahi (the settlement near Huutly ever which the Hon. Mahutu Tawhio M.L.C. presides) on Sunday last when the district president of the mission, Mr R. K. Hardy, Mrs Hardy, six elders and ‘ saints” and friends numbering some 200 were pr. - sent, and when no fewer than five services were held, the Maori langua .e being the chief medium used throughout. After dedicating the building as a place of worship a conference of elders was held and matters connected with the district mission were discussed. One of the most useful things in the house is to be bought in Te Aroha at wholesale price, ask Johnson and Wigg.— Advt.

Replying to a request from the Palmerston Borough Council for a sum of £IO,OOO wherewith to erect a library building there, Mr Andrew Carnegie lias written, giving it as his opinion that it would be absurd to spend such a large sum in a town of that size. He considers that even less than £SOOO would be ample, and wants the Council to send a plan and picture of the present building, with details as to the accommodation it affords, its cost and age, and whether it is owned by the Council, or rented.

Just landed a big shipment of sewing machines both hand and treadle, ball bearing, and otherwise, no middleman profits, direct from manufactures. Johnson and Wigg.—Advt. The consulting engineer for State coalmines has recommended that the new area reserved in the Paparoa range, in connection with the Point Elizabeth State Colliery, should be developed, as it is known to be part of an extensive field, and contains coal of a very superior quality. A large portion of the coal can be got to the rise where no pumping is required; but it will take three to four years to complete works before coal in large quantities can be put on the market as before developing-works are com-

menced the line of railway will require to be laid out and its terminal point decided upon, so as to get a starting-point for other works required to open np this new coalfield. It is intended to have a survey made for the railway line as soon as the Public Works Department can make the necessary arrangements. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds never fails, Is 6d and 2s 6d.—Advt.

Special attention is drawn to the fact that Mr John Nicol, associate of Mr Samuel Barry, eyesight specialist, of Auckland, will be in Te Aroha from Thursday, August 15th, to Saturday, 17th, and may be consulted at the Palace Hotel. There is hardly need to emphasise further the wisdom and expediency of taking proper care of the eyes. Defects of sight causing constant eyestrain call for relief, which is deemed under one subject to headaches, nervous derangement and general debility. The perfected science of optics, makes it possible to get complete relief by a careful adjustment of special lenses, and many a person young or old owe a life’s happiness and health and progress to the wearing of spectacles. It is quite unnecessary, we think, to add that a haphazard choice of spectacles for one’s own use from a ready-made stock, has in it the element of danger rather than help. Every sufferer from eyestrain should consult a specialist when possible, and for this reason we remind the public generally of Mr Nicol’s visit to Te Aroha, particulars being announced in the ad • vertising section of this paper.

“ Oh dear, oh my, I’ve had wind and fire’ trying to shut my shop ; but as long as I know it’s the people’s desire, Billy Berghofer is on the hop, and his bread as it rises will keep him on top.” The “ Ashburton Mail,” referring to land values in Ashburton, states that tlie land in the Ashburton County continues to steadily increase in value, not with, standing the fact that the last season was an exceptionally dry one, and that the rainfall during the past few months has been much below the average of previous years. The land on the north side of the Rangitata,-from the railway west to the hills, has earned a great reputation for the fattening qualities of its pastures, and is consequently much sought after by practical farmers. Recently sales have taken place in that district which leave a heavy margin of profit to the seller, as the followin': instances show:—One farmer who about seven years ago bought at £3 1-Os per acre, sold out a few months ago at £lO per acre ; another, who within the past tewelvemonth bought at £8 12s 6d, sold the other day at £lO 10s, netting about £2OOO on his bargain. The buyers in both cases are experienced farmers, who. whi e they count the cash, expect to make a profit on their investments. It may be also mentioned that a farm within three miles of the town changed hands the other day at £42 per acre. The purchaser of this farm is a practical man, and nob accustomed to give fancy prices for the land he buys. THE POPULAR “LK.G.”

It was expected for the coming season that the demand for this popular milking machine would be four times greater than during the past season. Recent advices from the general agents for Australasia show that for the months of May and June last, over seven times as many ° L K.G.” machines have been sent out as compared to the same period of last season. This speaks with no uncertain sound as regards the popular verdict. A list of purchasers’ names and addresses is supplied as proof that these record sales are genuine. J. B. Mac Ewan and Co: Ltd., sole agents, Fort-street, Auckland,

The regular moutl ly parade (dismounted) of the Piako Mounted Rifles will be held at the rifle range at Te Aroha on Saturday, August 24, at 2 p.m. The adjourned annual me-ting will bo held at 7,30 p.m.

The magisterial district of Waikato is likely to be divided, and Mr Cruiekshank, formerly of Te Awamutu, may officiate at Ha ilton and south of that town, Mr Nor! hcroft taking the remainder of the district as defined at present.

A number of members of the Waihou Ladies’ Hotkey Club visited Te Aroha yesterday afternoon on purpose to see the match against Thames, and like a number of townspeople who also visited the ground, had to go home disappointed Two scratch teams were made upon the ground, and a very good practice resulted. Owing to the muddy state of the grouud some of the croppers of the ladi s caused roars of laughter from the onlookers. We thiuk that next time a match is arranged with an outside team it should be gone on with, regardless of the appeal til ice of the weather. IS'i w season’s goods just arrived (see windows). L. Cullen, Te Aroha. —Advt. In the report of the Tourist and Health Res rts Department, presented to Parliament, the following are the receipts at Te Aroha for the years 1902-3, 1904-5, and 1906-7 :—Hath fees and towel hire £396 12s K)d, £lO7l 2s 4d, £1095 18s, £lOl2 17s 9d ; out-patients’ fees £l6 os (id. £365 0s Od, £413 10s, £419 11s; tenuis players, library, etc., £27 4s, £lO6 11s 9d, £123 16s 3d; £9l 7s; totals; £4-10 2s 4d, £1542 14s 7d, £1633 4s 3d, £ls >3 15s 9d.