LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43349, 14 July 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TA lost black Cocker Spaniel is advertised, for.

Tenders are required for cutting ti-tree at Waitoa. Social in the "Waihou Public Hall on Friday evening next, 17th July.

The Waikato Winter Show terminated on Saturday, and proved a great success in every way.

Messrs Hetheringtons Limited have a startling replace advertisement in this issue, announcing them great winter sale. The Ordinary Meeting of the Piako County Council will beheld at the Council’s Office, Te Aroha, on Monday’’, the 20th inst,, at 2 p. m. The monthly meeting of thje Te Aroha Band of Hope will be held in the Public Hall. An excellent programme has been arranged, including several items by members of the local Gymnasium. 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.

Everything promises Avell for a record attendance at the progressive euchre tournament and social in the Public Hall, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, in aid of the Convent School and Church. The prizes, which are on view in Gahagan’o “ Economic,” are very choice, and will doubtless be eagerly competed for. Ladies’ underclothing, bloomers, skirts, neckwear, blouses etc., at ridiculous prices. L. Cullen’s Sale.—Ad.

The many To Aroha friends of Miss Marjory Similes, eldest daughter' of Mr and Mrs A. N. Smales, of Mildura, will regret to learn of her death. News has just been received from Mildura to the effect that Miss Smales was seized with typhoid, from which she succumbed. Don’t forget Cullen’s sale is now proceeding.—Advt. We regret to record the death of Mrs Robert Harrison, of To Aroha, which sad event took place at the Hamilton Hospital at an early hour on Saturday morning last. Mrs Harrison was taken suddenly ill about a month ago, and no improvement being noticeable she was conveyed to the Hospital. An operation was found neceseary, from which .deceased never regained consciousness. Deceased leaves a sorrowing husband and young family to mourn their loss. The mortal remains were laid to rest in the Hamilton cemetery.

Whether resulting from a sprain or from rheumatic pains, there is nothing so good for a lame shoulder as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Apply it freely and rub the parts' vigorously at each application and a quick cure is certain. For sale by J. B. Johnson, Agent.—Advt.

Chatting to a standard reporter the other day, .a Palmerston merchant stated that at the present tin e the country is experiencin'? one of the worst period of depression for many' years, and in the face of that, he stated, politicians are going about the country bragging of its prosperous condition.- The tightness of money, he continue.!, was forcing farmers to market their produce irrespective of value, which was producing a very undesirable state of affairs.

Maids jackets. A beautiful range. These are of high-class value, at Bed Rock Prices. Try Guhagan's Economic On Saturday morning last the staff of the News gathered round the “ stone ” to say farewell to Miss Nellie Smith, who has been associated with the paper for about two years. Miss Smith is leaving To Aroha to join her parents in Auckland. The foreman, Mr McCall, handed Miss Smith a lady’s handsome dressing case, as a small token of the esteem in which she was held, and in doing so said he hoped she would long be spared to use it. Miss Smith left for Auckland by yesterday morning’s train.

A beautiful assortment of choice flowers and foliage at half price. L. Cullen’s Sale. —Advt. The Te Aroha Public Hall was well filled on Friday evening’last, when the Ladies’ Hockey Club Social took place. The Hall was tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers, while a number of crossed hockey sticks also graced the walls of.the building. The stage was, for the time being, transformed into a spacious drawing-room, where the Te Aroha Trio discoursed sweet music, and those who did not care to dance, indulged in a quiet game of cards, or watched the young idea tripping the light fantastic over a glass-like floor to first-class music. Several extras were played by Miss Teague (of 'Waihou) and Miss Fisher (Waitoa). Mr Geo. Deverell made an efficient M.C. During the evening refreshments were handed round. The social was voted a gieat success by all present.

We keep nothing but new and up-to-date goods and all at the very lowest ready money prices. Just opened a shipment of “ Woodraw’s ” celebrated hats in all the latest shapes, also two eases of ladies’, children’s and gent’s warm slippers from fid per pair. A. W. Edwards, Direct Importer, Te Aroha. — Advt.

All sorts of pastes. and liquids have been placed on the market, for polishing linoleum and furniture. Most of them rub iu 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 atall stores. Advt.

Do it now ! Inspect our women and children’s winter underwe ir.' Our values are good, Gahagan’s Economic.