Te Aroha AND Ohinemuri News THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43314, 16 April 1908, Page 2

Te Aroha AND Ohinemuri News

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ihis above all—to thine own self be true, And tt must follow as the night the day Thou const npt then be false to any man Shakespeare.

Visitors are loud in their praises of the curative properties of our mineral drinking waters.

There is at least one Chinese laundrymam with a sense of humour in Wellington. The name of his firm, prominently exhibited on the premises, is Wah Shing arid Co. On Thursday afternoon the members of the Church. of England choir at Paeroa entertained Miss Cock prior to her departure from the district. During the afternoon, the Rev. Cowie, on behalf of the members of the oboir, presented Miss Cock with a travelling trunk. Quite a number of local sports have decided to spend their Easter vacation in the vicinity of Mat Amata deer shooting Deer are said to be fairly plentiful, and good sport is expected, .

At the last meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council Mr Fow suggested that Mr Bond should be asked to stand for another term as Mayor, in view of the important matters the Council had in hand. Other inembers of the Council endorsed the suggestion. The Mayor said be would offer his services for another year., Mr and Mrs T. Moncrieff Pattullo, late of Waihi, left by the Monowai on Saturday for Wellington, where they will join the Ayrshire, which is timed to depart on the 16th for London, via Monte Video, Mr and Mrs Pattullo expect to be away for seven or eight months. On their return they will probably settle in the Waikato. New Regulations under the Defence Act are published in the Gazette in respect of Cadet Companies. The minimum strength is fixed at 35 and the maximum at 63. Cadet Companies in connection with Colleges and High Sohools may be formed into battalions, the minimum number of companies in each battalion being three. Two companies of Artillery Cadets And one company of Engineer Cadets may be formed in each of the four principal districts— Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Both the Artillery and Engineer Cadet Companies are to be exercised in the same musketry course as laid down for infantry companies. For Children’s Hacking Cough at night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d and 2sfld.

* Mr P. Allen, sub-editor of the New ’Zealand Herald, who, with his wife, has been sight-seeing at Kotorua, is at present in Te Aroha. Offerings of white flowers and evergreens for the Easter: decorati ns will be thankfully received at S. Mark’s Church at 2’30 p.m on Saturday. The Board of Education notify meetings of householders for the election of School Committre, to be held on Monday, April 27 th Ladies’ jackets and cloaks in the latest shapes.—-L, Cullen. Constable and Mrs Mackle left by the 12.15 p.m train yesterday for Auckland, for a month’s holiday. Constable Mackle is being relieved by Constable Berry, of the Thames.

For your millinery in cheap and up-to-date styles try Gabagan’s Economic.—Advt.

The Druids Social was held last night, and was well attended. The floor was in good order, and the music first-class, and all present thoroughly enjoyed themselves. . .

Mr and Mrs Oliver returned to Te Aroha yesterday after spending a months’s holiday on the Tararu Beach, Thames. Mr Oliver resumes his duties this morning at the local Post and Telegraph Office

Mr A. S. Mackay, for some time practising as a surgeon dentist in Te Aroha, takes his departure from Te Aroha at an early date. Mr Mackay dating his stay amongst us, has 1 marie many friends, who regret his approaching departure.

The various prizes to be competed for at the Fire Brigade’s Euchre Tournament on April 24th, are on view m Mr H. Jackson’s shop window. The prizes are most useful and valuable, and will doubtless bnng forth keen competition. The Hamilton Hodges Concert Party gave one of their deservedly popular concerts before an appreciative audience in the Public Hall <jn Tuesday evening last. Lovers of high.claas music were not disappointed with the excellent programme set before them, and it was indeed a musical treat.

At a meeting of creditors in the estate of J A. Cochrane, farmer and flaxmiller, of Orongomairoa, held at the office of the official assignee (Mir E. Gerard) on Tuesday, it was decided that the realisation of the assets be not comthe secured creditors had seen a schedule of the valuations, which was being prepared. Messrs L. Cullen, and Co., are holding a six days sale of general . drapery, clothing and mercery, at prices that will astonish th 6 public of Te Aroha and surrounding districts. This is a genuine chance to obtain new and fashionable goods at about half the usual price. Call in and be convinced.

Mr H. McKenzie, who has been long and favourably known in Waihou, has sold out his saddlery business to Mr Buttcrwell, of Whangarei, and leaves next week for Whangarei where he intends to reside. Mr and Mrs McKenzie carry with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

On Friday night, says our Paeroa correspondent, at about 7.30, the fire alarm bell sounded. On investigation it was found that a monkey belonging to a travelling show was the cause of the alarm. The animal had climbed the bell tower, and was playing With the tongue of the bell. When you hear that J. B. Jihnson has the best equipped general business in Te Aroha, you may rely on that as a fact. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. Quality of goods and promptness of despatch we are noted for, while we can quote you for anything on earth.—Advt. Our first display of winter dress goods commences Saturday, March 28, Gahagan’s Economic,—Advt.

A new form has been issued by the Labour Department to be posted up in every factory, detailing the procedure to be followed by a worker who desires to make a claim under the Workers Compensation for Accidents Act 1900. It describes the steps to be taken to give notice of claim, and to lodge an application f for arbitration in _ the event of a settlement not being arrived at. The Misses Lavery, who have been in business in Te Aroha for some years have decided to retire from business owing to the ill-health of one of the firm. Everything is to be sold within the next few weeks. The stock comprises dress-, making appliances of all descriptions, including a first-class “ Singer ” treadle sewing machine, in good order, chairs, tables, etc., also millinery, choice assortment of dress materials, trimmings, etc., etc.—Advt.

For winter millinery of the latest and up-to-date models try Gahag Advt. A pretty wedding took place at Paeroa yesterday afternoon, when Mr Alex Macgregor, first assistant of the Devonport Public School, was married to Miss Ivy Yuglar, third daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Vuglar, of Te Aroha Road, Paeroa, The nuptial bonds were tied by the Rev. Mr Blight (late of Te Aroha). After the ceremony the newlywedded couple left for the Thames, en route for Stanley Bay, Auckland, their future home.

After many years absence some fifteen or more —the many old friends of Mr Tom Wood, (brother of Mr John Wood of this town), were pleased to welcome him back, once again to To Aroha. Mr Wood during his absence has spent most of his time in Australia. He expressed himself as agreeably surprised at the improved. appearance of Te Aroha s { nce be took bis departure. We offer him a hearty welcome.