LOCAL AND GENERAL

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4458, 4 September 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Judging from the amount of support accorded the Carnival Committee, the gala will take place and will be the means of bringing hundreds of visitors to the district. It is only a question of everyone putting their shoulders to the wheel and the success of the Carnival—financially and otherwise will be assured.

We are pleased/to notice Mr J. B. Thomas out and about again, after his recent illness.

Those having suitable bacon pigs for sale should bear in mind that Mr John Rowe, of the Te Aroha Bacon Factory, is now offering 4d per pound. Land in this part of the Auckland Province is attracting, a good deal of attention, and some good pnees are being offered, and in some cases accepted. Everything is progressing favourably in connection with the Te Aroha Children’s Horticultural and Industrial Society’s first annual show, to be held on Saturday, 18th December. The schedule of classes is now printed, and will be distributed forthwith throughout the district. The Auckland Education Board on Wednesday approved of the appointment of Mr H. K. Burns to the headmastership of the Kauaeranga School. From 15,000 to 20,000 acres on the Hauraki Plains, which are now being drained by the Government, are to be thrown open for settlement in March under the optional system.

St. Mark’s Girls Guild “ Cinderella Dance ” takes place on Wednesday evening next, a good time is promised all who attend.

Mr Thos, Mcjndoe announces that, in response to numerous requests, he has decided to allow himself to be nominated for the vacancy on the Borough Council, caused through the resignation of Captain Lyons-Montgomery. The Piako County Council notify that the Stanley road, from Manawaru to Turanga O Moana, is stopped for traffic, owing to Sheafs bridge and the Stanley Landing culvert being completely washed away.

The attention of those interested in the study of astrology is directed to an advertisement elsewhere in this issue from Mr L, Banks, Wellington.

On Thursday evening last four of Mr Glynn Lewis’ horses got out of the paddock near the Wainou station and Btrayed along the railway line. About 8.30 o’clock the goods train —mere fatnilaily referred to as the “ wild cat,”—appeared on the scene, and the affrighted animals galloped ahead of the ’train in the direction of the Piranui stream, where the engine with its formidable cow-catcher worked havoc amongst the poor animals. Two received such serious injuries that they had to be destroyed. The third was slightly injured, while the fourth, a valuable animal, was tosted info the creak, and disappeared down stream, whether it gop fiftfely out of the creek lower down .could not bfl a9POFfcWJ e 4 By this mishap Mr Lswi(f js a lqeen.

The death In announced of Mrs Cullen, wife of Mr Charles Cullen who for some time conducted a drapery business in Te Aroha, Mrs Cullen died at her residence, Mowt Roskfll, Auckland, on Thursday last, after % long ft n “ painful illness. As Mr Mackie anticipates removing id more central and commodious premises at an early date, he has decided to have a clearance at The Mart to-day, at 1 t’clook. Goods will be almost given away ; no reasonable offer refused. Amongst other things we noticed a very nice organ, splendid tone, almost new, to be sold fit about half cost.

Tha Te Aroha Dairying Company is rapidly growing in prosperity, At the Waihou factory there are twelve more suppliers now than there were at this time last year. For August 1908 there were manufactured at the central factory, 3,1751bs of butter, while for August of this year, 11,8771bs of butter were made, The output per day at the present time is 25 boxes of butter. The above figures will be largely increased during the present month. The clean, orderly, and wholesome state of all the apparatus, etc., at the central factory bear high testimony to the care of Mr Morrow, the capable manager and his efficient staff.

The ceremony of opening the new hall at Manawaru took place on Thursday evening, and a right royal time was spent.

We are pleased to learn that Mrs Ross, of Waitiou, who has been suffering from pneumonia, is now convalescent.

There was a good attendance at Mr Thos. Bellamy’s Clearing Sale on Thursday last. Mr Geo. McCullagh officiated as auctioneer, and everything sold fairly well.

Blood, poison resulting from srtfal, wounds is becom’Pg more prevalent Even so slight an injury as the scratch of a pin will sometimes cause blood poisoning- The safe way is to apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as soon as the injury has been received. That liniment prevents all danger of blood jpoisoniDg and causes the injury to heal in about one-third the time required by the usual treatment. For sale by J. B. j fiuson, Agent.— Advt, You know all about it—you fiavp tried it befoio. and we are only reminding you tb*t it is now the soasoa for Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. At all stores. See that the full name is on the label.

The collection of quartz specimens, presented by Mr R. T. Jansen to the Tourist Department, has been arranged in a neat cabinet with a glass front, and hung in the passage of the Tourist Builcing, Te Aroha,

The mine manager of the Rising Sun Gold Mil ing Cotupauy, Limited, reports fjr ihe wpek ending 28th August, as f llows : The contractors have driven a further 21 feet during the week, making a total of 392 feet The country is still j sandstone and good progress is being made. Mr Herbert A. Stanley has sold his suburban property, part of the Ingeldell Estate, to Mr E. B. Snow, of Levin. We understand that Mr Stanley has purchased another property on this famous Estate. Mr 0. K. Lipsey, of the Jersey Dairy, recived by yesterday’s train from Thames, four extra special Jersey cows, which should prove a valuable addition to his present Jersey herd. The Rev. Frances Sutton, D.D., of Sienna Italy, who is at present on a visit to Te Aroha, will preach in St. Mark’s Church to-morrow evening at 7 o’clock. The rev, gentleman will be the celebrant at the 8 a.m. service. Mr E. H. Taylor, M.P., of Thames, passed through Te Aroha yesterday on his way to Morrinsville, where he met the Hon. Mr Buddo, who is going to Paerca on business connected with the Piako lands. The inquest at Mount Eden Gaol on Thomas Martin, aged 28 years, who was committed for a month last Friday for breaking a prohibition order, resulted in a verdict of death from alcoholic poisoning. Deceased had a succession of fits after admission, and died on Monday afternoon at the District Hospital. An illustration of the benefits of the membership in a friendly society is afforded by the recent death of a young | man in Wanganui Though on the books of a local lodge for only four years, during which he paid in about £l3, his dependents receive a benefit of £l2O in addition to which the lodge of course, paid all expenses in connection with his illness. A short sitting of the Police Court took place on Thursday morning, before iCaptain Lyoi i-Montgomery and Mr J. Mills, J’s.P., when a man named John Dare was charged with being found drunk on the Main Road, at Waihou; also with damaging a cell bucket, valued at os. Constable Maokle asked that Dare be prohibited for 12 months. Accused pleaded guilty to both charges, and was ordered to pay for the bucket, and fined five shillings and costs. A week was allowed in which to find the money. Dare offered no objection to the prohibition order, he thought it the best thing to do. Order made accordingly. It was only last week we mentioned that the ex-champion *• Tommy ” Burns had purchased a two-year-old from Mr John Lennard’s racing stock for 200 guineas to be shipped to Australia. We now learn that Cripps, who gained the Australasian “ light - heavy weight ” championship in a boxing match at Christchurch with Griffin on Tuesday evening, intends, it is understood, to devote a portion of the purse be received as the award of his prowess, to the purchase of a high-class New Zealand bull for the purpose of improving the milking strain on his New South Wales farm. The annual social of the Te Aroha Tennis Club, which eventuated on Wednesday evening last, was, notwithstanding the inclement weather, very Will patronised. The Hall was tastefull decorated with bunting (kindly lent by a well-wisher of the Club), greenery, and arum lilies. Tne floor was in apple-pie order, and the music supplied by the popular Te Aroha trio was all that could be desired. On the Btage card tables were arranged for those not dancing. Some thirty-five couples took part in the Grand March, this number beiDg afterwards augumented by some twenty more couples. Among those present we noticed son\e visiting tennis players from Auckland, and the various country Clubs, Mr W. W. Maingay made a very efficient M.C. Extras were supplit d by Mrs Wiggand Miss M. Maingay. At 10.30 an excellent supper was provided by the Clubs members, and handed round by an army of willing helpers, and justice - was done to the good- things. A most enjoyable evening’s outing was an Shortly after 1 am. The whole Club (who in the absence of the Secretary took chage of all arrangements) are to be complimented on the successful result. after year brings increasing proof of the value qf garland’s Moa Brw4 Egg preservative, Thousands wear by it. To be had at all stores, ee that the full name is on tho label. « Nazol H cur 69 coughs, colds, bron chitis, influenza, nasal catarrh, or cold in the head. It represents the latest advance in Medical Science, and is known as the antiseptic and germicidal treatment, It does not derange tho system like the ordinary run of cough mixtures. Each bottle contains 60 doses, and is sold by chemists and stores at Is 6d per bottle. Saga are down. Now is the time to use Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. It will give you cheap eggs all the year round. At all stores. See that the full name is on the label, For Children’s Hacking. Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d and 2s 6d. —A.dvt. 1 It has served you well for many years now. We don’t need to tell you its good qualities—but eggs are getting cheaper, and you have no Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative by you. Don’t forget it until eggs have gone up again. At all stores. See that the full name is on the labelPimples, eruptions, hlotqbea, scales, ulcers, and eczema are rll caused by bad blood. * Chamberlain’s Stomach and Diver Tablets are wonder workers in the cure of all disorders caused by bad or impure blood, They eliminate all poisonous matter by enriching the blood and enabling it to make new and healthy tissues. Pure blood means perfect health, and if you w.’U use Ch|mberlaiu’s -Tablets they wil give you good health, and a pure clean skiu free from pimples and blotches. For sale by J, B. Johnson, Agent.—Advt, Thousands of pounds are saved every year to the Poultry Keepers of New Zealand by the use of Sharland’s Moa Brand Egg Preservative. If you want to share in this, use it this year to preserve your eggs. At all stores. See that the full name is on the l%bel. Mrs R. Gadd, CO7 Madros-st., North Christchurch, N.Z., writes : “ Chamber-; lain’s Cough Remedy is a most valuable medicine, letUalotof it in my shop, and it is used in my home. I have recommended it ta several people and have never known it to fail. There is no question but what it is tbe foremost cough medicine sold in this district.” For sale by J, B, Johnson, Agent.—Ad. For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is 6d and 2s 0d, —Advt, Special job purchase Ladies’ Winter 1 Coats, Gahagan’s Economic*— "Advt.