LOCAL AND GENERAL

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 43368, 5 September 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Owing to pressure on our space several letters, articles, etc., arc unavoidably held over till next issue.

The Mangaiti social, held last evening, was well attended, and a most enjoyable time was spent by all present, The school-room was crowded.

We draw special attention to Mr A. W Edwards’ new adveit scmcnt.

Mr Wenzel Sliolluin is spendingi a few days at Te Aroha.

Mr A. J. Farmer is once again in our midst, and we are pleased to notice him looking so well NurseE. Allen ( certificated) announces that she has opened a nursing home a 4 Morrinsvill-. Term* etc, on appl citioi, accommodation for Indies.

A meeting of the TeAroha School Committee will beheld in the Schoolroom on Monday, 7th September, 1908, at 7. 30 p. m.

Mr W. Maingay, local agent for tho well-known firm of Messrs Smith and Caugliey, has a new advertisement in this issue. Read it.

Several men have been put on to make a track, leading through a very pretty part of the bush, to Mr Murphy's new mining claim. f l he truck, which x\ ill doubtless become popular with tourists and residents for its scenic beauties, will be known as 14 Brown’s Avenue.” Tho truck comm* ucea near Mr Barbour’s residence, close to tin* Domain. What might have proved a serious accident, was narrowly averted by the prosonce of mind displayed by two young ladies of Te Aroha, on Wednesday afternoon. While driving near Mangaiti the horse became unmanageable and dashed over an embankment, the ladies however, jumping out with commendable promptitude. Tho horse completed the wreck of the gig by dashing oil for some distance with the remains of the trap behind him.

Mr T. Donovan, conductor of the Te Aiohu Brass Band, reminds bandsmen that a full practice of the Band will bo held in the Band-room on Monday evening next, tit 7. 30 o’clock. Members are requested to bring music elands. We trust that every uiomb t will make it hi* business to put is au appearance at the hour and place nnmed, in order to make a good start. The mombers are indeed fortunate in having snch capable and painstaking musicians as Messrs T. Donovan (conductor ) and L. Buchan ( bandmaster ) at the head of affairs.

Mr John Bew notifies that he has again taken over the Te Aroha Brick Kiln, and is prepared to receive orders. The quality of bricks made by Mr Bew is well-known.

The Keegan - Nightingale Company opened to a crowded house in the Public Hall on Thursday evening, and gave a sterling interpretation of the great military drama 44 The Roll of ihe Drum.” The Company intend paying a return visit to Te Aroha in about a month, when we feel certain they will be again well received ; and the seating accommodation of the Public Hall taxed to its utmost.

The hon. Secretary (Mr R. S. Hanna) announces that the annual meeting of the Te Aroha Tennis Club will take place in the Tourist Office on Monday, Fept. 14th. Members and intending members are invited to be present. The game of tenuis appears to be very popular in Te Aroha just now, and there are strong indications of a most successful season during the summer months. Several matchas are already spoken of. There are a few adepts with the raquet at present residing in our midst.

We understand that Mr iMatthew Henry has received a letter from the General Manager of Railways notifying him that the request of the settlers of Waitoa for increased goods shed accommodation for that station has beeu granted, and the work is to be put in hand forthwith. The material for enclosing a portion of the railway reserve for stock accommodation paddocks has also been given by the Department, and these are now ready for the use of stock owners. The question of appointing a care-taker to look after- the ever-increasing traffic at this important centre, is still in abeyance, but we hope that this, and the ’ through telephone communication to Auckland so urgently impressed upon the Premier by a deputation of settlers, will receive at the hands of the authorities the consideration it deserves.