LOCAL AND GENERAL

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43316, 23 April 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

An old man residing at 'West Cheshire, Connecticut, claims that he is Charles Blondin. The famous rope-walker was supposed to have died in London ten years ago.

Mr George Willett, a Crimean veteran, living at Haywards Heath, has just celebrated his 90th birthday. He has been married 62 years- Though blind he is content.

The boarding-house keepers in Waihi have formed a union, and intend raising the tariff on account of the high price of pro\lsions. j . A Napier paper ssys :—“ It is said to be possible, even probable, that the Rev. Leonard L. Isitt will be a candidate for tbe representation Of Napier at the next general election.” Many cattle, principally young cows and heife-’s have died in the YarrawOnga district, Yictoria, during the present summer, some farmers losing nearly the whole of their dairy herd. The inspector of the stock diseases branch, who was sent to investigate the matter, has reported that the disease is nerve trouble, originating in the digestive organs of ca,ttle, and largely owes its origin to improper treatment. By an inset in the News the attention of our lady readers is drawn to the grand display of new season's millinery, being made in Te Aroha by Messrs Smith and Caughey, Ltd., Of Auckland. The displa£ is being made in that commodious room opposite tbe Palace Hotel, next Bank of New Zealand. Mr Fred Wild spent his Easter hobdays fishing at Rotorua. 1 He reports veiy fair sport, and returned to Te Aroha v. Ith a good basket of fine trout. Tbe fish, although a good length, are not as plump as those caught in this neighbourhood. We question if they are as tasty. But we are not all alike, some like one and some another. We have varety and will try and satisfy the lot. Ballistite, Smokeless Diamond, New Club. K.B. black powder. Ruby Smokeless, Nile Ballistite are some of cartridges, Wigg and Co. stock.

The late Mr Allan McLean, who died at Christchurch last _ year, left property which has been certified for probate at £596,904 13s lid. It is estimated that after theaffaiisof the estate have been settled personal property to tbe value of £570,207 will be left. The real estate ■will be worth about £20,700, The individual marks gained in each subject at the last examination for Junior Free Place, are now to hand. This examination is for pup’ls above the Scholarship age, and candidates ages ranged from 14 yeaas and a few days to 16 yesrs. James Poland,, a pupil of the Manawaru School gained fifth place for the whole of New Zealand with 600 marks being beaten by two v Ith 610, one with 602, and one' with 601. Poland’s marks in eac?h subject are : —English 235, AtlthmeHp 154, Geography 78, Generai Paper 75, Drawing 58, total 600. This was only a fortnight over the Scholarship An illustration in the Scientific Attiericam shows a saddle made of leather from tanned huma** skin. This, made from the skin °ne man, is probably tbe largest article ever made of such leather, though persons of peculiar taste have)not infrequently possessed and prized s maller articles of a similar origin. V- 1 8 sai u that the human skin makei excellent leather, somewhat siinila* to that obtained from the pig Andi c i 8 found that when a piece of hum; ‘n skin is tanned, any tattooing regains. The skin of the scalp can berimed with the hair on and this is said make the best kind of wig.

The Mj 33es bavery, who have been in business m Te Aroha for some years have decided to retire from business owing fb the ill-health of one of the firm. Everything is to be sold within the next few The stock comprises dress* making appliances of all descriptions, including a first- class “ Singer ” treadle sowing machine, in good order, chairs, cables, etc., also millinery, choice assortment of dress materials, trimmings, etc., etc. —Advt.

If you are troubled with Dyspepsia which gives its victims no rest day and night,,, and causes pains in the stomach and bowels, headache, dizziness, loss of- appetite, constipation, etc., take a course of Chamberlain’s Tablets. They will stimulate the liver and bowels to perform their work naturally and gently, and strengthen, the digestive organs. For sale by J. B. Johnson Agent, i j

There w‘ll b 9 no children’s service at S. Matthew’s, Morrinsville, on Sunday and Evensong at Christ‘9 Church, Aratiatia will be at 3 p,m., instead of. 2.30 p.tn. The long-looked for Euchre Tournament m aid of the local Fire Brigade funds, takes place in the Public Hall to-morrow (Friday) evening. The cause is a good oue, whilst the prizes, which are on view in Mr Jackson's window are well woith winning, and they will doubtless be eagerly competed for. A very old identity in the "person oi Mrs Reid, wife of Mr Joseph Reid, died on Monday morning last, at the age of 74 years. Deceased, during her long residence in Te Aroha, extending over twenty years, made many friend 9, who regretted very much to hear of her demise’ The funeral took place yester-* day afternoon at 2 o’clock- The Rev J, Dukes of the Methodist Church, read the burial service, We extend to the bereaved husband and family our heart, felt sympathy in their sad loss.