LOCAL AND GENERAL

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4431, 3 July 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

(Cfur Rufykgka, and Man gaiti friends are MOW ttye dry srpa ”of O'ninemujrj. Mr Mqrpby, contractor for the Kenrick-streefc bridge and approaches, is ppsjtpng along ti)o work with renewed vi pop, This Saturday flight, grand display m Williams’ windows of Glasware, at auction prices.—Advt. Already some of those who were successful in getting sections in “Edwards’ Block v have cq umenced work jojproving We expect to see the ljjpcj£ dpftpd homesteads shortly. Farmers »j,nd othpro ape reminded that poisoned wheat for the destruction of small birds, rats and mice, can be obtained at “ The Old Pharmacy,” Te Aroha. The wheat is described as very deadly by those who have used it. Tfre Te Aroha drapers are busily engage 4 iff ponnection with their midwinter clearing sales. are. beginning to realise tije fact that there is no occasion to go to Auckland or Wellington to secure value for their money, hut can get satisfaction right at their very doors, so to speak. In connection with the approaching Waikato Winter Show, from (3 th to 10th inst , special train arrangements have been made by the Failway Department, to which we draw the attention of our readers. Everything augurs well for tho Show, which promises to be a revelation to ail those privileged to be present.

It is expected by some people that our Ohineuriri friends will spend their weekends and their hard-earnod cash in Te Aroha, new that Norlieenso reigns supreme. While we are always ploased to welcome visitors to our ever-increasiug popular health resort, we do not anticipate any great inflkx from the so-called thirsty ones.

m a. j. Farmer, well and favourably Ifnpwp Jn this district, is contesting the oast ward scat on the Auckland Education Board* Mr Farmer bolds decidedly progressive ideas. He has resided for 26 years in and around Te Aroha. and having served on various public bodies is well acquainted with the wants and requirements of the more remote country districts, the claims of which ho will strongly advocate.

Borough Ccuncil meet on Wednesday next.

As we go to press a regular gale is blowing from the east.

Piako Mounted Eifles shoot for Lieut. Rowe’s trophy at 2 o’clock to-day. Dismounted parade at 7.30. Mr Harris has his Land Agency for sale in ibis issue. Over £40,000 improved town and country properties. We again remind our readers of Messrs Mackie and Sons’ opening sale at The Mart, corner of Bridge and Whitaker streets, commencing at 12 noon sharp. Tf you want bargains be sure and visit The Mart to-day. Incubator (almost new), separator, and numerous other articles, brought in too late to advertise, w : U ba offered.

Mr W. Mace, of Mangaiti. who has been on a visit to Christchurch, and other Southern towns, for the past month, has returned.

Notice to my Customers.—Rose and fruit trees just arrived, also cabbage and cauliflower plants. John Williams.—Advt.

Service will be held to-morrow morning and evening in the' Te Aroha Presbyterian Church. During the evening service the solo “ He shall feed His flock,” from Handel’s oratorio “ The Messiah,” will be sung.

A collection of 36 choice varieties of cactus dahl as has been very generously donated to the Tourist Department, for the local Domain, by Mr G. B. Simpson, of Cambridge. These plants are of recent importation from Eng land, and obtained a number of awards at the Dahlia Show recently held at Cambridge. A Correspondent writes Is Secretary Hanna, of the Chamber of Commerce, neglecting his duty ; does the fault lie with the Chairman ; or is it the Committee that is respcns.ble for the laxidaisical and iudiffereut manner in which the affairs of the Chamber are conducted. I am waiting arxiously. There is plenty of work for a Chamber of Commerce to do in Te Arolia.”

The increasing popularity of the Devon breed of pigs has led Messrs Geo. Goodfellow and M. O’Grady to add to their present stock. Our readers will remember the fine Devon boar imported by Messrs Goodfellow and O’Grady some months back, and which proved the centre of attraction at the Te Aroha and Cambridge Shows These breeders have just purchased two pure-bred black Devon sows—really fine specimens—which may be seen at the owners’ farms. In course of time Messrs Goodfellow and O’Grady anticipate being in a position to supply the demand for this class of stock.

Our reporter paid a visit of inspection to Mr D. McL. Wallace’s coach factory yesterdav, and had the pleasure of seeing a splendid double-seated buggy built to the order of Mr Thackery, of Manawaru, . The buggy is up-to-date in every particular, and is beautifully finished. It is painted a royal green, picked out with black and gold, and lined with vermillion. The trimming is matched with the body in colour, and has spring cushions. The vehicle is also silver-mounted throughout. A baker’s C-’i t, built to the order of Messrs Linderwan and Turnbull, the wellknown bakers, of Morrinsville, again shows the work is of a high order. The two vehicles ar well worth a visit of inspection.

On the eve of No-license at Waihi the water-mains burst, and the water was turned off in consequence. A writer to our Waihi contemporary, signing himself “ Thirsty One ”says “ Bee-rand water being turned off on the samp day ! This $s the latest injustice to long- suffering Waihi, and adds yet another record to her glorious history. The trouble is, what ax-0 we going to drink ? No beer, no water. It seems to me that this turning off of the water on the part of tho borough at such a critical moment is a deep-laid plot. The only thing for it is for us all to take the first train to Katikati, where there is lots of beers and lota of water. O, beer, where is thy victory ?■ 0,, water where is thy sting ? (when there isn’s any of either).” We are shortly to be favoured with a visit from the Rev. W. E. Rice, representing Dr. Barnardo’s Boys, which talented combination will shortly arrive at Te Aroha, Besides giving selections op almost every kind of instrument, musical drill and action songs will also be rendered by the company. Tbe Rev. W. J. Mayers, who has charge of the boys, will lecture on “ Tragedies of Child Life,” and introduce pictures and stories illustrating Dr. Barnardo’s forty years of child-rescue work. The company have been on tour about eighteen months, and have by their efforts earned over £II,OOO for the Homes, and it may not be out of place to mention that the South Island of New Zealand contributed £2,S|O() of this amount. In Wellington alone £SOO was raised for this noble work, and wc feel sure that when Te Aroba’s turn comes that the Public Hall \yill be crowded to tho doors.

Mr. H, Jeffries, who has been 3(3 yearn iu the seyvior of the Postal Department the last 10 as postmaster at Cambridge will retire frqrq the seovice at the end of July.

The Minister for Education contends that the grant supplied for free school books, a matter recently discussed by the Auckland Education Board, is quite sufficient for the purpose, Already the furniture and effects of the Waihi Hotel have been disposed of by auction. It is understood that the Fob Eoy has been leased, and will be. converted into a boardinghouse, the present bay portion to be converted into a “ soft drinks ” saloon. The Central, Sterling, tynd Waihi Hotels have, so far, not onud tenants.