LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4437, 17 July 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TherC nrc $69 Sunday Schools connected with the Presbyt«riau Church of New Zealand. In these schools there are 29,600 children, taught by 3,132 teachers.

Look in Williams* windows this Saturday night. Fancy flower pots, biscuit barrels, crockery, cruets, A yariety of useful articles. —Advt.

The Prussian Government has introduced a Bill for increasing the Income Tax by 5 per cent, on incomes between £6O and £l5O, and by 10 per cent, on incomes between £l5O and £525. Incomes over £1,525 will pay an increase of 25 per cent. Allowances wiU be made for young children. Baohslors, widows, and married persons without children are to pay a supplementary incomo tax under the new AueGian Budget. Matches and land values are to be taxed.

At the annual meeting Q.f tfre Thames Jockey Club the foUowjing dw?s of meetings were fixed : Summer Meeting, Dumber 27th and 28th, 1909 ; Autumn Meeting, Saturday, March 12tb, 1910.

A very -pleasant fh#« spent at the Methodist School Raom*>n Wednesday evening, when the members of the 'Young People’s Literary Society gave their third open evening. The play chosen was “ The Merchant of Venice.” The following ladies and gentlemen took part in the reading “ Shyloc’.:,” Mr Harwood ; Portia,” Miss Balcke ; “ Gratiano,” Mass Robertson ; “ Lorenzo,” Mr Prank Harris 4 ■” Rassauia,” Mr Wright; “ Tubal,” Miss Wallace, Sol»nio,”Mr Fugill; “ Salarino,” Miss - '■ 8 ft lthazar,” “ Stephana," Mr Belcher; “Nerissa” Miss Fawcett; Gobbo, Mis<McCallum; “Antonio,” M rs F - ';> ] W Duke, Mr F. Wild; “Jessica, Mm Spooner; “ Launcelot, Mr J. Wild; Portia's actors, Miss Gates ; servants. Miss M, jEowe. After the reading a Bhort lmisteal pivgrammp was gone through. The following laches and gentlemen assisted, Mesdames Axford and Wigg, Misses Stanley, Pickmere, and Mf Harwood. During the ovemng •Hglit wt ' ro Provided by the Society.

The work of building.the .new Presbyterian Ohurch at Paoroa is pearly completed. We understand that % .opening is to *,O hold on August Ist.

Mx Harry Salmon, son of Mr James Halmon ofhbis to"'u.hasileft,in company with a party of young follows from Kamngnhakn. for A,w»t.ralm. destination is Mt Morgan, line 01,15.land.

In connection with the tenders for the erection of a creamery and cottage at Okauia. near Mataniata, it should be noted Hint plans and specifications may be seen at Mr J®* >'• 0illl, «t n ’?, Paeroa and at Mr V. \V. Wild s olheo at To Aroha. Tendori) <ie«o upon on Wednesday next, 21st lust., at Mr Wild’i, office at Te Aroha.

Two wealthy American Roman Catholics have presented the Pope with a luxurious motor car, built expressly at Tniun jor hie use. The car will be used, when he takes tjhe air in the Vatican gardens. The Pope pas expressed warm appreciation jp£ she gift, 1

The Rev. P. Cleary will conduct divine service in the schoolroom at Waitoa to< morrow at 11 a m.

We notice our local artist, Mr Belcher, has several new oil paintings in Mr Jackson’s wiudow. The pictures do him credit.

Bishop Neligan keeps steadily improving in health, but is not yet able to resume active duties.

Mr A, W. Edwards has a special announcement in this issue, to which we draw the particular attention of our lady readers.

In order to avoid clashing in any way with the Hamilton Hospital Ball, Dr. Kenny has decided to postpone his ambulance class meeting till Friday, 23rd inst. lin the Public at 8 o’clock.

On Thursday next, July 22nd, Messrs Mackie and Sons will hold a property sale at The Mart. The list of properties to be offered will be found duly advertised elsewhere in this issue. Messrs Hetherington Ltd., announce that their winter sale is booming. The firm state that they are not looking for profits, all they desire is to keep faith with the bargain-lovers and to effect a clearance within a few days. Read their new advertisement.

Sir W. J. Steward, M. P., for Waitaki recently represented to the Minister for Agriculture the inexpediency of enforcing the too drastic provisions of the proposed dairy regulations. The Hon. T. Mackenzie replied :—“I think I can assure you that the regulations in the form approved by Praliament are not likely to be brought into operation. I hope to so deal with the question of inspection and instruction as, whilst on the one hand securing the necessary cleanliness, will on th 9 other, not unduly press or harass milk suppliers.”

We understand that Mr Wm. Reid’s tender has been accepted by the Te Aroha District Co-op. Dairy Company for the necessary machinery in connection with the new creamery at Okauia, near Matamata.

For the position of clerk in the gas office of the Masterton Borough Council there were no fewer than 108 applicants. Many of them have in the past occupied responsible positions in public and private institutions in New Zealand. The final selection has been deferred for a month.

A correspondent writes suggesting that the proprietor of the Public Hall be invited to add to the floor space of the building, as it is much too small for the present population of the district. At socials, etc., half the pleasure of dancing is robbed by overcrowding. Our correspondent suggests that the Borough Council build a new Town Hall, with Council Chambers, etc., and thus keep the district abreast of the times.

The problem of No-License is discussed in all good humour by the man in the street, says the Wairarapa Daily Times. On Saturday last he came out of a tobacconist’s shop and said: “I have five shillings, I have spent one on tobacco, but how am I to spend the other four ?” A friend replied, 1 ‘ My money is burning my pocket, I’ll have to buy a motor car ?”

Oscar Rothschild, the son of Albert the head of the Vienna house, suicided’ His father refused to allow him to marry his governess. The Government has decided to invite Lord Kitchener to visit New Zealand and give advice on military matters. On Sunday the Rev. A. J. Reed will conduct service at Waitoa at 2.30 p.m., and after the service will administer the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.

The sharemarket still remains active, and good business is reported. The price of scrip keeps up, and generally the market is animated and firm.

The Oamaru district is producing some good root crops this year. The North Ofcago Times tells of a long red mangold weighing 281 b, which was grown in Oamaru, and of cat rots weighing 91bs each.

The '‘Economic” sale of drapery, clothing etc., commences to-day, when everything will be marked at ridiculously low prices, as Mr Gahagan is determined to make a clean swoop. The members of St. Mark’s Ladies’ Guild have decided to hold their next Social evening in the Public Hall on Wednesday, August 18th. As we anticipated, there was a large crowd at the St. Mark’s Choir Scoial, in the Public Hajl on Thursday evening last, Those present had a most enjoyable time, as no pains wore spared by the Committee to make fchp function a success. The hall was tastefully decorated with nikau palms, ferns, flowers, etc., while the floor was as smooth as glass, and the excellent music provided by the To Aroha Trio, made dareing a real pleasure. Duiing the evening Mrs Wigg a song, Mrs Hedge and Miss Biggs a vocal am} Mr Thomas McIndoe a song, all of wjiiich were greatly appreciated. Several &ance extras were played by Miss Bossons and Miss M. Maingay. About 11 o’clock supper was handpij round, and the Social terminated shortly after midnight. Mr A. J, Clarke made an elhciput M.G.' An exchange says “ X went into the hotel bar and found two men there. One was a Scotchman ; the other man didn’t spend anything either. He was never known to be the worse for liquor but, meeting our Mao late the other evening he asked “ Is this the Kopuru Road or Thursday night ?”

The Mine Manager of the Rising .Sun Gold Mining Company 1 , Ptd., 'repots iqv week ending 10th July, as followsA further 16 feet liavo been driven during the week, making a total of 234 feet. The country is still sandstone with several mineral veins running through it t

Wo notice certain work being carried out at the “ Octagon ” drinking spring in the Domain. Some yeara ago this spring was one of the most popular in the Domain, and it was much sought after. For some reason or other the building was removed from over the spring and taken a short distance down tlio hill, and thp water conveyed thereto in pipes. Prom the pme toe water was tampered with light up to the present, it depreciated, and has a sort of “ pipy ’” flavour, not at all relished by tourists or residents. It would be a wise move ou the part of the To.urist Department if the Dctagw w : placeijt in ifs original position over the spring. 1 Whether resulting from a sprain nr 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.

Mrs Mcßurney, }. T pper Hutt N.Z., says ■ Chaiulxrltqu's Coligh Remedy is the best medicine for croup in children that is made. 1 have no fear iu recommending it, as, after a lengthy trial, I have found it to have no bad effect. Have used it for years, and will have no other. All my friends say the same.’.' For sale by J. B. Johnson, Agent.— Adyv'

A new industry, sawmilling, has been begun at Cheviot. A large plantation of pinus insignis belonging to the Mackenzie Domain Board is being converted into ti nber and firewood, and a contractor has secured contracts for cutting plantations on the north side of th Waiau river, belonging to MeSsrs Giles and Wilkinson and the Hawkeswood Estate. The timber that is now being cut at the Domain Board’s Spring Creek plantation is showing excellent qualitj* A large quantity of it has been puichased for use in the erection of wooislieds and similar bnildings.

The Massey testimonial fund is now closed. A substantial sum has ceen secured, which is to be presented to the Leader of the Opposition at a public gathering to be held_ m < month. The committee m charge of the arrangements decided, at a meeting presided over -by Mr F. W. Lang, M.P., to invite Mr James Allen, M.P. to make the presentation to Mr Massey, on behalf of the subscribers, and to arrange for a gathering of all interested m t e P ** sentation in the Choral Hall, on Frida} , August 20th. Mr Allen was telegraphed to on Saturday, and replied the sama day, intimating his willingness to fall in with the arrangements thus made, levitations to he present are to be sent to every member of the Opposition, party 3H Parliament, and to the subscribers to the fund, although it is not, of course, expected that any great number of <5 latter, outside of the city itself, will Da able to attend.

“What season is this, children ?’* asked a teacher engaged in givmg a nature study lesson. “ Shooting season. Miss,” replied the expert flycatcher of the class.

Sir Bar tie Frere, Governor of Bombay, has said : “I speak simply as to a matter of experience and observation, and I assure you that the teachings of Christianity among 160 millions of civilised Hindus and Mohammedans in India are effecting moral, social and political changes which for extent and rapidity of effect are far more extraordinary than anything witnessed in modern Europe.” The Annual Review of the Australasian wool markets for the year ending on 30th June, which has been published by Messrs Dalgety and Company, Ltd , with characteristic promptitude, deals in a comprehensive manner with the wool industry. The remarks under the vari-: ous headings are very interesting, while the statistical matter has been carefully compiled. Space does not permit of our dealing with the compilation as fully as we should like to do, but all those who are in any way interested in Australasia B staple product can be recommended to apply to publishers for a copy of the publication, which we understand will to furnished gratis, As this well known institution sold no less than 313,943 bales in Australasia during the past season, in. addition to 124,130 bales inj London, for the twelve months ending December 31st last, their Annual Review of the wool markets, we have no doubt, will be read with interest.

Spurious half-crowns are in circulation in Waihi. Business people beware. We regret to learn that Mrs Pickmere, mother of our respected stationmaster, is in a precarious condition.

At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Waihi Borough held the other evening, accounts amounting to £732 3s were passed for pay ment. Receipts totalling £4a4 2s 3d had been received since last meeting, and the district fund debit was reported at £22,243 10s od, including amount passed for payment. The gold duty outstanding amounts to £2,886 6s. We understand that Mr Chudley has! decided to cut up his property, near Waihou, into Bin tab. 6 dairy farms. The estate comprises some of the best land in tne district, and should be eagerly sought after. A high tribute to the nature of the work of the teachers of the public schools was paid by His Excellency the Governor on Thursday. After being conducted over the Training College, in Wellesleystreet, and witnessing a practical demonstration by the principal (Mr H. A* Milnes), His Excellency expressed Its pleasure which the visit had given him. He said they were all thinking a great deal about Dreadnoughts and the defence of the Empire, but Germany was making in another form Dreadnoughts - that was in traiuing the young. Those engaged in educating the youth of New Zealand, were doing something just as fine as the building of Dreadnoughts, and it was something that would assist greatly in keeping New Zealand at the top of the tree, He hoped that the students of the college would meet with every success.