LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4339, 21 November 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Foreman Pilkington and staff are doing good work within the Borough putting the paths, water-tables, etc., in order. The work of asphalting will be commenced shortly. The Rev. J. Dukes will conduct a “ Flower Service” at the Methodist Church, Te Aroha, on Sunday morning and in the evening speak on “ Persecuted for righteousness Sake.”

The exact number of votes polled by Mr Herries at Te Aroha was 353, as against 158 for Mr Young. A local majority of 195. Only one informal vote was recorded at Te Aroha ; thus showing the intelligence of the community.

The important question of registered flock culling was before the council of the New Zealand Sheep Breeders’ Association at a special meeting held at Palmerston last week. It was announced that as the result of a plebiscite of the members, the proposals for culling had been approved, the council then decided to take further action in the matter, end alter the rules in the necessary direction. The proposals are to cull 10 per cent from two-tooth and 5 per cent from aged sheep, with provi ion for inspection of all lots sold for transfer-

On Wednesday next, November 25th, a Promenade Social and presentation of Senior Cup (under the auspicies of the Piako Rugby Union) will take place at Waihou. Tho presentation will be made to the Waihou Football Club, by the President, Mr O. F. Pilling, and doubtless many footballers and their friends will be present to witness the ceremony. A strong effort is being put forward to make this social the event of the season. Everything is to be of tbe best. Dancing will commence at 8.30 sharp. Mr J. Comorford (hon. see.) and a strong committee have the arrangements m hand.

Messrs Mclndoe and Co., land and estate agents,have for lease by tender 40 acres of rich riverside land, two miles from Te Aroha.

A rare opportunity is offered to dairy farmers of securing a first-class milking plant, comprising vacuum pump and three Lawrence-Kcnnedy milking machines* The reliableness of these milking machines are well-known, and should meet with ready sale. Send to Mr G. W* Binney, Fort Street, Auckland.

Call on S. Levy, Watchmaker Te Arohu, opposite Bank of New Zealand, for repairs. Conntry orders promptly attended to. Twelve n ontbs guarantee with all work, AU work at town prices ~Advt.

Country employers and employees are reminded by the Secretary of the Auckland Painters’ Union that they are now working under the Auckland Painters’ Provincial award, which came into force on November 9th, and that they will be liable for any breaches of the said award.

Mr J. J. Anderson, who has been successful in obtaining the Mataura seat m the Opposition interest, was born xu Bendigo (Victoria) in 1800, and so is 48 years oi age. His parents, when ho was of the early age of three years, l were atattracted by the “ gold fever, and they immigrated to the Dominion digging in 1863. Afer a primary school education, Mr Anderson was apprenticed to printing trade, nnd followed i Oamaru. Christchurch, Dunedm, an “ Gore, where he has Jbeen ever since. « was eighteen years ago that Anderson turned his attention r journalism proper, taking an interest in the ‘‘Matura Ensign,” of which he eventually became part proprietor, and when both Gore papers amalgamated, he became *a partner in the combined management. Although Mr Anderson has always taken a keen interest in politics, this is his first attempt to gain Parliamentary honours.

I Tenders are invited for the erection in brick of a Police Station at the Thames. I Mr Green, fruiterer, has an exception- * ally good show of apples of Ithe “ Borne | Beauty ” variety, just over from the States. I It is expected that the Domain Tea ' Kiosk will be opened about the beginI ning of next month. Miss J. Ryan and Miss L. Michael have been appointed i manageress and assistant respectively. , With these two popular young ladies in charge the new tea rooms will doubtless . be well patronised. ! Mr H. Jackson’s show of Christmas, New Y<ar, Birthday, picture and other cares are worthy of inspection. The views of Te A'oha are exquisitely arranged and do credit to the place, ' No-lieense in Ohinemuri means the closing of all the ihotels at Waihi, Waikino, Wftitekauri, Mackaytown. and Paeroa, Hikutaia is not included in Ohinemuri, ibut is not in tho Thames electorate. The position of a brewery situated in any district in which Noliconse is carried is somewhat peculiar. Tho manufacture of liquor can still .bo proceeded with, and it can be supplied to other districts, but delivery within the district which has carried. No-liconse is against the law. The decision for Nolicense at Eden closes fourl hotels, namely the houses at Henderson, Avondale, Epsom and the Junction. It also means that no booth will ba opened for the gale of alcoholic liquor at race mootings

at Avondale. Sitting of tho To lAroha S. M. anti Warden’s Court on Tuesday next. 1 • Tbo united Druids picnic from tin Ohinemuri and Thames goldfields INO 1( District, will bo iheld at To Aroha today. It is expected I that closo on 10(H members of this |Ancient Order, accompanied by friends and well-wishers, will participate in tho festivities. The excursionists will arrive by the 11.-K> train and headed by the Waikino Brass Band, will march to the grounds. It is to be hoped that tho weathor will prove favourable for the outing. Mr Hurtly (of Cambridge) Returning Officer for the Tauranga electorate, was intTe Aroha yostorday, enjoying a dip in our baths after his recent exertions. A beautiful display of Tea Sots, in Williams’windows on Saturday, direct from tho manufacturers. —Advt. A splendid range of children’s silk bonnets at Qahagan’s Economic. —'Advt. Chamborlaiu’s Oolio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is tho most successful medicine in the world for bowel complaints, both for adults nud children. Pleasant and safe to take, prompt in its action, and effectual in results For sale by J. B. Johuuon, Agent.—Ad.

The members of St. Mark’s Church Choir were entertained at the Vicarage on Thursday evening last by the Rev. P. and Mrs Cleary. A most enjoyable social evening was spent.

Mr T. E Donne and party return to Rotorua by the express this morning.

Mr J. A. Young returns thanks to all who supported him in the recent contest.

Farmers, gardeners, and others will do well to read Messrs Wigg and Co.’f new advertisement in this issue. This fiim intimate that they have on hand a very serviceable lot of mowers and rakes, besides numerjus every day requisites of all descriptions. Call in aud look them up.

Yesterday Messrs T. E. Donne Dr Wohlmann and Berks (engin er) paid a visit of inspection to the To Aroha Sanatorium Grounds. The party were shown over the grounds by Dr G. G. Kenny (local officer in charge) and Mr G. F. McGirr of the clerical department; Mr Dalton head gardener, also accompanied the party. Mr Donne appeared to be well satisfied with what he saw, and, consid ring the way in which the grounds are kept, he has every reason to be pleased. Doubtless much good will result from this visit of the Head of the Tourist Department, and we hope ere long to see further improvements being carried out. The open concrete reservoir and the background near No 2 drink-ing-pump etc. could very well do with a few pounds expended thereon. We might here suggest to Mr Donne the advisability of subsiding a Brass Band during the tourist season.

Owing to continued ill-health Mrs L. Cullen, Te Aroha, has decided to sell the whole of her new and up-to-date stock of drapery and clothing at cost price and under. Everything must go ;no reasonable offer will be refused. The sale commences this day (Saturday) and will continue until everything is cleared out.

An old offender, and one who has been frequently before the local Court, is once again within the power of the law. We refer to Wharepapa Ngakura (better known as “ Young Mick ” t who was brought before Mr J. Mills, J.P., on Thursday, and remanded till next Court day. He was charged with assaulting and causing actually bodily harm to another native named Hohepa Tauhou ("Joe ’’) It appears the natives, who were more or less under the influence of liquor, had a difference of opinion, which culminated in “ Mick ” striking “ Joe ” a severe blow, damaging the eye to such an extent that Dr. Axford’s services were requisitioned. It was feared the sight of the eye had been destroyed. The Court sits at Te Aroha on Tuesday next, and during the interval Mick is within the walls of Shortlam l gaol (Thames).

Machines beautifully balanced in light or heavy, cutting and raking, at prices that defy- competition. Wigg and Co. — Avdt.