LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43327, 19 May 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We regret to learn that Mrs Parr, wife of Mr R Parr, of Waihou, is seriously ill at the Thames.

The annual meeting of St. Mark’s Church parishioners takes place to« morrow (Wednesday) evening.

A farewell social takes place in the Public Hall this (Tuesday) evening. The affair promises to be a great success.

Cr. Hubbard, who has been absent from Te Aroha during the past month or so is back again amongst us. The many Te Aroha friends of Mr J. Thomas, of Waihou, were pleased to see him out and about after his recent illness. There is some talk of the Thames Yalley Co-operative Dairying Company building a new factory nearer the railway station.

The young man, Maisey, of the Gordon, returned home from the Hamilton Hospital toward the end of last week.

We are pleased to learn that Mr Thos. Gavin, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks, is making good progress towards recovery.

We would like to issue a note of warning to those cyclists who are in the habit of using our footpaths for a racing track. It is about time the powers that be asserted their authority. The Waihou Rugby “ reps ” played a daahing game on the local green la&t Saturday, when they defeated Te Aroha by eight points to nil. The many Te Aroha friends of the Rt. Rev. Monsignor O’Reilly will regret to learn that he is indisposed and is present at Auckland under treatment.

During the past week several residents ascended the Te Aroha mountain, and were rewarded by a grand view of the surrounding country. They report that the track is in very fair condition.

Mr Downey, accountant at the Paeroa branch of the Bank of New Zealand has received notice of his transfer to the branch at Timaru. Mr Downey leaves Paeroa on Friday next for that place. The engineer to the Ohinemuri County Council invites tenders for building a bridge and formation work on the Waihi Beach Road- Tenders close at 2 o’clock on Thursday, May 21st. The ratepayers of Matamata are requested to assemble at the Matamata wool-shed this (Tuesday) evening to meet Cr. Keeley and hear his views regarding proposed division of the Fiako County. During the past two weeks over 100 tons of canned fruits were sent away from the Frimley works, Hastings. The manager of the works estimates that next season the works will put through nearly 1,000 tons fruitWe draw the attention of our readers to Fry’s Cocoa advertisement which appears in this issue. This cocoa maintains its very high standard of excellence, and'it is well spoken of throughout the civilized world.

The Directors of the Hardy’s Mines, Ltd., Waiorongomai, intend paying a visit to Te Aroha to -day on matters con nected with the tramway, mines, etc. The contractor (Mr Jennings) is making good progress with the alterations and additions to Mr A. W. Edwards’ place of business. When the work is completed Mr Edwards will have one of the finest shops outside of Auckland. New men, as well as additional rolling stock, will be required to work the Northern Main Trunk Railway when it is completed. About 100 extra men have been admitttd to the railway service recently, who are receiving special training to fit them for minor duties on the new line.

Speaking but of your turn at a dinner party is like looking fpr a more reliable firm to do business with than J. B. Johnson. Its simply wasting time.— Advt.

A rumour was current in Te Aroha yesterday that a prospector had unearthed a rich gold-bearing reef in the upper reaches of the Waiorongomai. We trust that such is the case. There is not the slightest doubt that payable reefs are hidden in the locality mentioned. It only requires systematic working. Great slaughter of new goods at L Cullen’s. New goods at ridiculous prices.—Advt. Another of the Hon McGowan’s “pet lambs ” made a dash for liberty on Friday last, jumping off the express while travelling at the rate of 40 miles an hour. Apparently there are some desperate characters sent to the Waiotapu forestry. Criminals of the class referred to would be safer inside the brick walls of Mount Eden.

The Misses Davery desire special men" , tion 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. By cutting down the large pinus insignus tree which occupied about the centre of the Bridge Domain, the authorities have placed within reach a splendid practice ground for both our hockey and football players. It is intended to erect a small wicket entrance gate, so that those using the grounds can gain easy access thereto. At a meeting of the Paeroa Bugby Union on Wednesday evening the chairman (Mr Bush) pointed out that there were several players who when not taking part in a match would not keep off the tonch lines when requested to do so by the Union officials. He stated that if any of the line keepers reported a man for thi» offence he need not expeot any sympathy at the hands of the Committee. The ability to save, means the opportunity of taking advantage of life chances. To do this you must start right, and you can’t do better than make your purchases at .Johnson’s stores.— Advt,

A bay pony mare, lost about a fortnight ag ), is advertised for. The Land and Income Tax Department gives notice that returns of income must be furnished not later than June 1.

A correspondent writes I notice in a recent issue of your paper you regretted the fact that the newly erected hotel at Waiorongomai had been blown down during the gale. Sir, I consider this beershop—for you can oall it nothing else—should never have been allowed to erected on the site selected. It is about time the people objected to this sort of thing. Furs ! Furs !jj Furs ! In real Marmot Bear, and Pox, and high class Russian Furs. We sell at less than Auckland prices. Try Gahagan’s Economic.

The Phil. Walsh Dramatic Company gave one of their popular entertainments in the Te Aroha Public Hall, on Friday evening last. Notwithstanding the numerous counter attractions the hall was well filled, which speaks volumes of tin opinion held by Te Aroha playg«!is for this Company. Prior to the doors opening the Te Aroha Band, under Mr Tom Donovan, played several selections. The piece chosen by the Company was the four-act drama “ Wedded, but no Wife.” which was well sustained throughout. Ten per cent, of the gross ta!<ings were handed to the Band, which benefit ted to the extent of £2 odd.

Farmers and horse breeders will be pleased to learn that the well known w; .11-bred, and highly spoken of sire, Ben MeDhu will stand at Te Aroha West this coming season and travel the surrounding districts. Ben McDhu’s breeding is not to be denied, glance over the advertisement inserted elsewhere in this issue and you will be convinced. Settlers are indeed fortunate in having a h.irse of his calibre at their disposal. Ecu M'Dhu, who is a nice dark bay in colour, with particularly good markings, shows immense power combined with good quality and soundness from any hereditary infections, and his breeding should ensure his success as a sire, as every strain on either side of his lineage is of the best. The well-known draught stallion “ Chief Commander,” by Field Marshall—Lady Sovereign, will also be at the disposal of breeders. For further p trticuLrs we refer those interested to Mr R. B. Hines, owner, Te Aroha West.

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.

At a meeting of the Rotorua Rod and Gun Club on Thursday evening the following letter was read by the Secretary from Mr T. E. Donne, General Manager of the Tourist and Health resorts :—“ As regards the poisoning of rabbits within the district •: Poisoning is probably the most fertile source of feathered game destruction in New Zealand, but of course sportsmen must recognise that the subjection of the rabbit pest is of greater importance generally to a district than is the protection of game, and I think there is no chance of the Stock Department being influenced to discontinue its efforts in this connection. Your request has, however, been submitted to the Chief of that Department. As far as hawks are concerned, I regret that I am not prepared to recommend the payment of a ■onus for their destruction; they are re cognised as being invaluable rabbit killers, and on those grounds they are deserving of protection in districts where rabbits are likely to get a strong hold if not kept down.”