LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4461, 11 September 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The weather has changed for the better, and the warm sunny days are much preciatedMr Thos. Bellamy takes his departure from Waihou for his new home at Scotchman’s Valley, to-day.

The number of births recorded at the local Registry Office for the past quarter totalled 21 ; marriages, 10 ; and deaths,

Let us hope the Tourist Department will do something towards planting the bare slopes of the Bald Spur with wattles, etc., to prevent further slips. The trees would greatly enhance the appearance of the hill. The Te Aroha District High School Committee deßire to thank all those persons who so generously subscribed towards the Cadets Ammunition Fuad.

In the Methodist Church on Sunday morning the Rev. A. J. Reed Will preach on the RUgrims’ Prayer, and in the evening the service will be conducted by the Rev. A. B. Chappell, M.A., the Organising Secretary of the Methodist Bible-Class Movement. Mr Chappell will also give a lecture in the Methodist Schoolroom on Monday evening. At the opening of the new Courthouse at Cambridge on Thursday last, Dr. Findlay announced that a Supreme Court would shortly be opened at Cambridge. Mp J. Illqtt, the well known advertising agent, met with a rather serious accident in - Wellington through his : bicycle Bkidding. His collar bone was broken in two places. Mr Ulott is progressing as well as can be expected under the oireumstances.

During the last few days several iufluential deputations have waited on Mr Thomas Stanley, sent., asking him to allow himself to be nominated for the extraordinary vacancy on t% B.pyough Council, caused by the resignation of Captain Lyons-Montgomery. It is rumoured ttyat Mr Stanley has consented to content the seat. The new butter factory recently erected by the Eureka Co-operative Company at a cost of £2,200 was opened on Wednesday by Mr H. M.P. About 300 white Jupsqnt. The machinery ryqs by. Mrs Greenslade, and various toasts were proposed and honoured.

The following candidates have been nominated for tho Rangitikei seat \- F. JJockiy. Opposition ; Gao, Hutchison, Opposition Irfeldrum, Government; R. E. Homblow, Government and Labour; James Georgetfci, Independent; R. W. Smith, Government and pledged to freehold. We understand that the Northern Steamship Company is considering the advisability of raising the gqods shed at the foot of Bridge-street, several feet, in order to get well out of the reach of flood water.

We draw special attention to Messrs Mackie aud Sons’ Sale at The Mart today. A lot of articles too numerous to particularise will be offered without reserve.

The Presbyterian Social, held in the Public Hall last evening, was a great success.

A cujnoqs point cropped up at the meeting of the Waikato Licensing Com mlttee yesterday morning, Mr Harris, proprietor of the Huntly Hotel, stated that he had had legal advice on the amount he was entitled to pay for his license, which he had been advised was fixed by the Consolidated Statutes at £25 instead of £4O originally paid. He asked tbe ruling of the Bench on the mater. Mr Loughnan (chairman), Stated that the matter had been discussed by fh® Bpnch, and although it was not part of tUe functions of a Licensing Committee to give a ruling on such points, he believed that what Mr Hants stated was correct. The definition of “ Borough ” had been apparently altered, and the Board was of opinion that in town districts the fee was now rpduped to £25. Horsqbreedeps will read with interest Messrs Leonard Bros,’ advertisement in this issue regarding their thoroughbred. Extractor. A careful perusal will satisfy the moat exacting as to the excellence of its pedigree, Extractor will be stationed at Falcon Lodge. Waihou, for the season.

A Social promoted by St. Mark’s Girls’ Guild, which was held on Wednesday evening last proved a most successful one in every respect. The decorations reflected great credit on the workers apd an ideal floor had been prepared, wmle jtha popular trio (Miss Faes, piano; Mr Mclnman, violin j Mr Buchan, cornet) provided first-class music, Thosp who did not dance were not neglected. Card tables were arranged for them on the stage, which had been transformed into a drawingr-room, and many took advantage pf tJm opportunity, An excellent supper provided by the girls themselves, was handed round during the interval, Dancing, which commenced shortly after 8 p.m was continued with spirit until shortly before 12 p.m. The firls, under the able leadership of Misses awcett (President), andK. Holden (Secretary), worked well together and thoroughly deserved their success. There were some 45 couples present. Mr P. A. Harris made an efficient M.C. _ Extras were contributed by Miss M. Maingay, •

The Waitoa Drainage Board meet on Monday afternoon next, at 2 o’clock. Bishop Leuil an leaves for Australia on Monday week to attend the triennial Homan Congress of Australasia in Sydney.

The present comsumption of milk in New York City is five times as much as it was 24 years ago. It now takes 21,000,000 forty-quart cans to supply the yearly demand.

Mr William Sweeney has disposed of his farm at Waitoa and will probably return to Waihou, to which place his old friends will be glad to welcome him back.

Michael Forde, a porter at Tipperary railway station, who bravely Baved John Eonan from being run over by a train, is the first person in Ireland to receive a Carnegie hero award medal. We acknowledge receipt of the current number of the Lone Hand from Messrs Gordon and Gotch’s Auckland agents. It is as usual full of bright and interesting matter and is well illustrated. The editor’s story is continued. Mr N. A. Winter, B. A., has resigned his position as a headmaster of the Thames High School, He intends to proceed to Europe for a year’s study of languages and educational methods.

The ladies connected with the Manawaru Sewing Guild have decided to hold a social in Mr Thackray’s hall on 17th inst. An enjoyable time is promised all privileged to attend. Mr John Redmond, speaking at Waterford, said if landlords were mad enough to reject the Irish Land Bill he would advise the people to take vigorous action in the winter, and he himself would lead the campaign. We regret to learn that there is very little improvement in the health of Mr T. Lenuard, eldest son of Mr John Lennard, of Waihou, who has been suffering from a severe attack of rheumatic fever for some weeks past.

Just at present Te Aroha is well-sup-plied with visitors. One of the local boarding-houses was compelled to turn people away yesterday, as every room in the house is occupied. This speaks well for the popularity of our health-giving springs and mineral waters.

The Lower Waitoa settlers, to wh :i e away the long evenings, have established a real live debating society The members met last night at the creamery to debate the question, “ Should Bachelors be taxed l'”

During the last ten years over 80,000 tons of wattle bark has been produced in South Australia, equal to considerably more than half a million pounds sterling in value.

Mr Dalton and staff have cleaned out the muck deposited on the new bowling green during the recent visit of “ Dido.” A few fine days will make an appreciable difference to the appearance of things in the sanatorium grounds. At the present time the world’s consumption of fertilisers has been estimated to be about 10,000,000 tons, and every year brings an increase to this quantity as its employment extends to fresh countries, and farmers in old countries use it more largely.

The schedules of the first annual show of the Te Aroha Horticultural and Industrial Society are now in the hands of the Schools of the district, and, judging by the active and growing interest the children are displaying, there will be a record number of entries in the various classes.

The handsome Silver Cup, presented by Messrs Weddel and Co., to the Auckland Winter Show for competition, for highest grade export butter, and which was won by the Manawaru Co*op., (Mr C. Dickie, manager), is at present on view in Mr ,J. B. Johnson’s shop window, The Cup, which carried with it a cash prize of ten guineas, was keenly competed for, and Mr Dickie is to be congratulated on his success. At the District High School Committee meeting the other evening, it looked as if the old complaint—shortage of funds—would prevent the contemplated sanitary improvements referred to at a previous meeting. The Rev. P. Cleary came to the rescue, and undertook to arrange a concert in aid of the School funds. Chairman Wallace thanked the rev. gentleman for his ©ffer. The concert is to take place iu about a month’s time,

Under a regulation issued in the last “ Gazette,” any person is liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding £2O for (without permission) carrying or using any gun, rifle, or firearm, or using any net, engine, insti ament, or device, or using any dog, for the capture or destruction of any bird or animal, or taking or attempting to take the eggs or young of any bird, in,-any of the reserves affected by the Tourist and Health Resort Act, 1908. With the approach of summer outdoor games claim the attention of bowlers, tennis players, o.ioketers, etc. A meeting of members of the Waiorongomai Cricket Club and all those interested, is called for this (Saturday) evening. It is about time something was done in Te Aroha to form a Cricket Club, and we trust that wielders of the willow will band together and keep up the reputation of Te Aroha. A few years ago this district could boast of one of the best Cricket Club’s outside of Auckland.

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