LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43347, 9 July 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In the Public Hull on Wednesday evening, 15th inst., a Progressive Euchre tournament and social will be held, in aid of the Convent School and Church. The prizes to be presented to the successful competitors are above the average offered at functions of this sort, and will doubtless bo eagerly played for. • In one of Gahagan’s “ Economic ” show windows the prizes can be seen. The doors will be opened at 7.30 sharp ; and excellent music arranged for. Should the weather prove favourable we expect to see the Hall well filled.

There are quite a number of enthusiastic golf players in Te Aroha at the present time, who would willingly form a Club, but a difficulty arises owing to there being no suitable links within a reasonable distance. >' .

Ladies’ underclothing, bloomers, skirts, neckwear, blouses etc., at ridiculons prices. L.. Cullen’s Sale. —Ad. Mr George Maclrie, son of Mr Robert Mackie, of this town, left by train on Tuesday for Auckland, en route for the United States, where he wall remain for some months. Mr Mackie left Auckland by the direct boat yesterday, and we wish him a safe and pleasant voyage. It is stated on good authority that up to the present time, Mr Phil Walsh has given the creditable sum of £307 to charitable institutions. This speaks well for the itakings of a theatrical travelling company and the generosity of the principal.

A beautiful assortment of choice flowers and foliage at half price. L. Cullen’s Sale.—Advt.

There are some real live Christians connected' with the Aratiatia Anglican Church. Quite recently a fence, a gate, and a path to the Church required making. Did they hold the questionable bazaar, or go around with the hat to raise the needful ? No; about a dozen or so of the members mustered with carts, horses, and the necessary implements and set to work and carried'out the job themselves. The Church officers are also very grateful to those who have assisted in a quiet way. On July 24th a Basket Social wall bo held, when it is expected a big crowd will be present. . A resolution of regret was pissed by the Conference of Societies for the Prevention of C uelty to Animals that the churches of New Zealand had shown laxity in the matter of holding special services in the cause of the humbler creation. It was pointed out that in England 2500 sermons were preached on “ Animal Sunday. ” Several denominations had expressed their willingness to embrace the idea, but there was no geueral response throughout the dominion. It was hoped that the resolution would have the effect of arousing the interest of the churches in this matter.

Maids jackets. A beautiful range. These are of high-class value, at Bed Rock Prices. Try Gahagan’s Economic In the huge buildings that have been erected in Piccadilly on the site of the mansion of the Duke of Cambridge, the limit in flats has been reached. Those who require a modest little suite of rooms of the "self-contained ” variety, at rents from £SO to £IOO per year, should leave Piccadilly alone, for the new flats there are meant only for the fortunate persons who can afford to pay from £2OOO to £3OOO a year in rent. These snms do not include rates and taxes, which may be assumed to reach another £SOO or so yearly. The gentleman who is termed the “ richest young man in the world, ’’ Mr Alfred Vanderbilt, has taken one of the flats. Altnough it is supposed to be the smallest in the block, Mr Vanderbilt’s contains ten large bedrooms, three bathrooms. and a large number of smoking, billiard and drawiug rooms, in addition to cloak-rooms, kitchen, halls, and : boudoirs. All these are situated on one floor and have a frontage to Piccadilly of nearly 70ft.

Have you considered the very important fact that it is through us you are getting your Drapery at less than Auckland prices. Gahagan’s Economic. The Dunedin Star recently issued circulars to doctors in Otago, making inquiries in regard to consumption in the province. One doctor writes as follows:

—“ I think tuberculosis is not on the increase here. The Government is doing a very great deal in the interests of public health generally, and is doing as much as can reasonably be expected of it for the prevention of tubercolosis. Rome was not built in a day, and tubercolosis cahnot be stamped out in a day either ; and in any case, the results of sanatorium treatment, although on right lines, are not nearly so great as the public think. It is by i carefully selecting cases that good percentages of “ cures ” are obtained. A great many cases can be treated just as well at home if common sense is used, and in addition the patients can have the benefit of home comforts, and the constant association of their friends to cheer them up, which is a very big matter—the influence of mind over matter being still very important. The risk of infection to friends is practically nil with anything like proper precautions. I also protest against consumptives being looked upon as pariahs or lepers.”

Have a real good sample of feed oats, price and quality not to be beaten. Wigg and Co.—Advt. The risks attendant on gambling—and especially successful gambling—have been forcibly brought home to M. Lambert, a gentleman of independent means, living in the Rue Quincompoix (writes the Paris correspondent of the “ Standard ”). Recently he went to the suburb of Engheim, where a casino and a gambling club exist. At the casino he won about £2O at “ petits clievaux,” and then found his way to the club, where baccarat was being played. His luck continued, and he finished up by taking the bank, and rising a winner by a little over £7OOO. Two men followed : him as he left the club to make his way to the railway station. He was tripped up, and his pockets emptied ; and the men after undressing him, threw him into a lake near by. The water was not deep; and M. Lambert was able to wade to shore, where he. met a policeman, to whom he explained his unpleasant adventure. Borrowing the policeman’s cloak, M. Lambert went vv'th him to the railway station, where more clothes were lent him, and he was able to make his way home. He is now laid up with a severe cold, and refuses to be interviewed

Tan-ol has been on the market just seven years, and the sales each year have been greater than the preceding year. That is the very best proof that it gives absolute satisfaction. For cleaning, polishing, and preserving linoleum it has no equal. The experience of thousands testify to the truth of this assertion. It is economical in use, and gives a brilliant polish. Sold in bottles by all stores. —Advt. Mr M. A. McFarlane, Tobacconist Maryborough Vic., writes : /“ My boy had been troubled with bronchitis for some time, and though I had expert opinion and their prescriptions he still seemed to be getting worse. I was really afraid that he was developing consumption. At length I concludsd to give Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy a trial and can truthfully say the result was wonderful. From the very first he commenced to pick up, and is to-day quite healthy. At the least symptom of an attack I now give him a few doses, and it riways checks the complaint at once Have also given Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to my other children when attacked witn Croup, with the same good results.” For sale by J. B. Johnson, Agent.—Advt

The lambing season has sot in. To give some idea of the force'of the recent gale we might mention that several telegraph poles between hero and Pueroa were blown down.

The next meeting of the Te Aroha Band of Hope has been fixed for July 14th. A good programme is being arranged.

The prolonged illness of Mr Edwin Edwards, of Paeroa, is causing his family some anxiety. We understand the local Druids’ Lodge has taken up £IOO worth of debentures in the Te Aroha Borough Loan. We regret to learn that Mr H. Whitehead, plumber, has been indisposed during the past few days, suffering from a rather severe chill. Mr R. F. Way, of Auckland, has definitely decided to contest the Ohinomuri seat in the interests of Labour at the approaching general election.

A shod has been erected at the Waih Cemetery, so that in wet weather funeral services can bo held in the shed up to the committing of the body to the grave.

Mr J. W. Shackelford, of Mount Albert, and formerly Mayor of Grey Lynn, will contest the Eden seat against Mr J. Bollard in the Government interest at the forthcoming election. Wo are pleased to hear that Mrs Clouson, who has been ill for some weeks, is now convalescent.

Don’t forget Cullen’s sale is now proceeding.—Advt. Yesterday Mrs Robt Harrison, who has been indisposed for some weeks, was taken to the Hamilton Hospital for treatment.

The giantess Abomah, the tallest woman in the world, on exhibition in the Public Hall this (Thursday) evening. A big Mormon meeting is proceeding at the Tui Pab.

All our readers should make a note of the staitliag reductions made by L. Cull n. diaper, Te Aroha Read the replace advertisement.

As a result of the recent storm the motor launch “ Rita ” was carried down the river, where she now lies capsized just below the railway bridge. Several smaller craft were swept high and dry. The trains to Hamilton yesterday, were well patronised -with visitors to the Waikato Winter Show. It is spoken of as one of the best winter show ever held in the Waikato, and one that -will be very hard to beat.

All sorts of pastes and liquids have been placed on the market, for polishing linoleum and furniture. Most of them rub in the dirt and polish on top. Tan-ol not only cleans the linoleum but polishes as well* Those who try Tan-ol once never use a paste again. Sold in bottles atalU stores. Advt. Presbyterians of Te Arolia and district are reminded of the annual meeting which is to be held on Friday evening. After the business has been disposed of a social meeting will be held. A large attendance of all connected with the Presbyterian Church is requested.

There is likely to be electricity in the ah- shortly in certain quarters. It has come to the knowledge of “ the powers ” that in, some instances ipeople are using more than they are paying for. A little more light will be thrown on the matter shortly. Thousands of ladies know the superiority of, Tanol over polishing pastes and other liquid preparations. They know it from experience in their homes, they have compared it with other articles, and now they will not have anything but Tan-ol for polishing linoleum and reviving the furniture. It is the best, most satisfactory, most economical article of the kind. Tan-ol is a cream put up in b ttles and sold everywhere.—Advt.