LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43322, 7 May 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A smart errand boy is wanted for Gahagan’s Economic. Mr H. Whitehead wants at once an apprentice to the plumbing.

Tenders are invited for the sale of a five-roomed cottage. Particulars at Hazelwood House.

Copies of the Electoral Rolls and Defaulters’ Lists for the Ohinemuri County Council are now open for inspection. At an early hour yesterday morning, the whole of the framework, chimneys, etc., in connection with the new Wai* orongomai hotel in course of erection, on the corner of the Te Aroha-Waiorongomai Road, was blown down. This means a great loss to the contractor for the work.

The Mine Manager of the Rising Sun Gold Mining Company reports for the week ending 2nd May, as followsJn the No. 2 winze a distance of 5 feet has been sunk for the week. The reef still maintains its size and good payable ore is coming to hand. The Misses Lavery desire special mention to be made of the choice winter millinery they are now selling at extraordinary low prices as everything must be sold. Call and see the latest styles.— Advt.

The Rev. and M"s Ward, of Tau* marunui Presbyterian Church, are at present on a visit to Te Aroha, and intend staying several weeks. Mr and Mrs Ward are staying at Park House. You can’t get away from the fact that you cannot buy better or cheaper than at Gahagan’s Economic.

Nearly 'every Maori belonging to the local pah, both young and old, put in an appearance at the Police Court on Tuesday, when the three natives were charged with disturbing the peace. This appears to be an old Maori custom, and dies hard.

But we are not all alike, some like on and some another. We have variety 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 On Sunday morning next, at St. David’s Presbyterian Church, there will be a Children’s Service, commencing at 11 o’clock The children of the Sunday school will sing special hymns which they have practised for some time We hope that the parents will do their utmost to let the children be present. We would mention that the service is not only for children, but for adults also. For your Millinery, “of the best,’ newest, and stylish shapes. Paris Fashions in Felts, Straws, Satin, and Silk. At less than Auckland prices. Try Gahagan’s Economic. Of late years the Ruakaka Estate is bearing a changed appearance. The land is undergoing a course of subdivision, and cosy homesteads are being erected in this very pleasant part of the district. We notice that Mr Hall is building on his recently acquired section while lower down Mr James Lavery is erecting a commodious dwelling on his farm fronting the Te Aroha-Thames Road. We also hear that Mr Mclndo contemplates building on his selection. Maids jackets. A beautiful range. ( These are of high-class value, at Bed. Rock Prices. Try Gahagan’s EconomicA poultry breeder in a Wellington suburb sold eleven young golden Wyandotte cockrels the other day, the average live weight being 6lbs.' He received 8d a pound live weight, so that his cheque amounted to £2 2s 4d, a return of 3s 10£d a bird. One seven months old cockiel weighed Bslbs and so made 5s Bd. Call on us and inspect our prices in Oilcoats, Raincoats, Ladies Jackets, and Skirts. We sell at less than Auckland prices. Try Gahagan’s EconomicA rather amusing incident occurred at rifle practice the other day, says the “ Lake County Press.” One of the shooters was trying for the first time a new sight. Upon delivering his first shot the danger flag was seen rO appear at the butts, and the marker, emerging, proceeded to clear the hill for some distance round of straggling sheep ; the marksman in question took it as a very high tribute to his shooting powers.

“ Some little time ago,” says Mr J. G. Boyle, Kelmscott, W.A., “ I was suffering from a severe cough, which threatened to take a serious form. Hearing so much about Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy I decided to give ii a trial, and to my great satisfaction was completely cured by the time I had finished the first bottle.” For sale by J, B. Johnson, Agent.J

The King uses Smokeless Diamond cartridges, loaded by Curtis and Harvey. If good euough for him should suit most people. Sample at Wigg and Co’s. — Advt All members of theTe Aroha Band and Finance Committee and Councillors are requested to attend meeting at'Band room this (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock The young man, Harry Grainger, who met with an acc dent at the Bank Build ing3 on Tuesday morning, was a member of the South African Cricket team of 1904. On Saturday afternoon last the last game of bowls of the season eventuated on the local green, when Messrs Dalton (skip), Barbour. Salmon, and Stanley (28) met and defeated Messrs Somers (stop), McKee, Spooner, and Holland (20). The game was a most enjoyable one for all concerned.

When Mr Cleave, of Auckland, was coming. through to Paeroa from Te Aroha in his motor car on Friday last, he car got stuck in a bog hole on the Te Aroha side of the gorge The hole was 10yds long, and several feet deep Mr Cleave had to fascine the place before he could get through with his car. It is a pity this road is not kept in better repair, as if it were in good order more tourists would visit Paeroa from Auckland, coming by way of Te Aroha.

At the County meeting la»t evening the Mayor stated that as a result of an interview he had had with Mr Sherlock, one of the Band Trustees, that gentleman had expressed his willingness to hand over the trusteeship of the Band to the Council, without compensation, provided that he was reimbursed for monies he (Mr Sherlock) had expended in connection with the bandroom and band. The Mayor said MrMclnman had also agreed to hand over the trusteeship under certain conditions.

Amongst the published list just re* ceived from Scotland of the class merit lists of the winter session, 1907-8, of the Edinborough University Medical School, we notice)that Mr J. F. Brown, a brother of Mr Stanley Brown, of Te Aroha, has met with a good deal of success. In the senior practical anatomy examination, Mr J. F, Brown obtained 2nd class honours; in the senior division of physiology, he obtained 2nd class honours; honours without medals for successful condidates in the experimental physiology examination have been awarded to Mr J. F. Brown; also second class honours in practical chemical physiology examination.

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,