LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The Sports Ground Improvement Committee wish to acknowledge with thanks the sum of £lO 10s 6d as a donation towards improving sports ground, from the Te Aroha Ladies’ Hockey Club. Up to the present very few fish have been landed by local anglers. Although trout appear to be fairly plentiful, they have exhibited a shy and retiring disposition, and notwithstanding the numerous tricks indulged in by the more expert disciples of Izaak Walton, the fish will not hook on. The other day Mr Wm. Everitt basketed a plump ‘lmpounder, while Mr A. Annan secured a nice ojlb. fish. The Rev. B. and Mrs Wingfield, paid a short visit to Te Aroha yesterday. Exceptionally close and muggy weather has prevailed during the past few days. At St. David’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday last a Children’s Service was held. The Church was prettily decorated with all kinds of white flowers. The special hymns practised by the children of the Sunday School, who were arranged in the choir seats, were nicely rendered. A suitable address for the children was given by the Rev. Wm Blair, Mrs W, C. Blair presided at the organ-
The congregation of the Presbyterian Church at Cambridge have decided to increase the stipend of the minister (Rev. W. J. Gow) by £25 per annum, The other morning a horse Mr J. E. Wild was ridiug became somewhat restive, and indulged in a few equestrian tricks of a superior degree, with the result that Mr Wild was thrown somewhat heavily and was much shaken. “ Many a life has been lost,” 3aid a speaker at the meeting of the Royal Humane Society directors at Christchurch “ by people standing up when a house is on fire and being suffocated, whereas if they kept on their hands and knees they could crawl to safety. There is often an area of. fine air close to the floor.” At the Te Aroha Methodist Church on Supday the following resolution was carried unanimously : “ That this meeting protests most strongly against Government allowing iacilitiesfor getting intoxicants in canteens at Military gatherings throughout the Dominion,” In moving the resolution the Rev. J - Reed referred to the evil of combining the facilities of obtaining intoxicants with compulsory military training. He expressed the hope that the moral indignation of the Christian community would be roused. Copies of the reso • lution were, on Monday morning, telegraphed to the Premier, and to the Member for this electorate.
Mr C. W. Thomas met with a painful accident on Sunday last. While engaged in openiug a bottle of soda water for Mrs Thomas, who is in an indifferent state of health, the bottle burst, cutting the artery of the right hand to the bone, and badly cutting two of the fingers, whilst the tip was cut clean off one of the fingers on the left hand. Dr. Axford’s services were requisitioned, I and the necessary aid rendered. This accident has happened at a most unfortunate time for Mr Thomas, whose ever-increasing bakery and confectionery business, has kept him busily engaged for some time past, and more so"of late in view of the approach of the ’Xmas and New Year trade. Mr Thomas was unable to get a local baker to temporarily tide him off the difficulty; but on Mr Hugh Magill, of Waihou, learning of Mr Thomas’ trouble, that gentleman immediately sent in his head baker to reuder the necessary assistance, for which, it is needless to state, Mr Thomas was deeply thankful. There was a large and repiesentative gathering at the funeral of the late Mr H R. (Davi i) Stewart, which took place at the Thames on Sunday, the place of . interment being the Totara Cemetery, where Mr Stewart’s mother also lies. From far and near representatives came to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased, and all parts of the Hauraki Peninsula, Auckland, and Waikato were represented. Quite a number came from Auckland, where Mr Stewart was wellknown and highly respected. The deceased being a meinbsr of the Masonic fraternity, having been a Past Master of Lodge Sir Walter Scott, there was a large gathering of Masons, and the three local lodges (Sir Walter Scott, Lodge of Light and Corinthian) were well represented, while many other lodges had prominent members present. The Thames Jockey Club—of which the deceased had been a prominent member, steward and committeeman—was also well represented, as was the Thames Rugby Union, with which Mr Stewart had long been associated. Telegrams of condolence, wreaths and floral emblems came from near and far, including a message from the Hon J. Carroll. The Rev. J. Milm officiated at the grave, and conducted an impassive service, while the beautiful Masonic funeral service was conducted by Bro. W. D. Reid. The Rev. Mr Marsh also conducted the funeral ceremony according to native custom. The whole proceedings were most impressive. Mr T. McLaren, of Manawaru, has arranged f ir a visit of the well-known water diviner (Rev. Mason), who will arrive about the end of the week. Any farmers desirous of taking advantage of the rev. gentleman’s visit to the district, please leave their names with Mr McLean ; or at the office of this paper. The official opening of the npw butter factory at Paeroa yesterday, was a most gorgeous affair, and was afterwards celebrated with a dinner in the Criterion Theatre, at which 200 persons sat down, amongst which we noticed quite a number of ladies. Visitors were present from all parts of the Valley. Mr W. Mace represented the To Aroha Co-op., Dairy Company ; Mr F. Hubbard, the Borough Council ; and Mr T. Hanna, of Ngama, the suppliers from the upper portion of the Valley, A report will appear in ne x t issue. Messrs Baino, Lamb and Co, adslse u« that great interest is being taken in the Waipa Collieries and that shares are goirg off rapidly. Over 30,000 shares have been applied for. Shares applied for before the 16th inst. carry a cumu’ative dividend of 6 per cent, sojinvestors should hurry up and secure the advantage of early application iu addition to what will be a most remunerative investment. Mr T. Runciman, who is largely con- . pected with the undertaking is now in 1 To Aroha and will be pleased to afford investors any information, and will be : pleased to meet apy enquiries at Messrs, 1 Bn'ne, Lamb aud Co.’s Office, * 1
A good deal of interest is being evinced by settlers in the forthcoming Te Aroha A. and H. Society’s Show. A number of new settlers have thrown in their lot with the Society, and as many of them have had considerable experience in the conduct of Shows in other parts of the Dominion, their knowledge will doubtless prove invaluable to the Te Aroha Society. • On Saturday evening there was a very good attendance of Executive members of the Te Aroha A. and H. Society, at a meeting held in the Secrerary’s office. The President (J. B. Thomas, Esq.,) occupied the chair, and there were also present :—Messrs F. Hubbard, McKenzie, G. Goodfellow, Rowe, H. O. Cooper, A. Bossons, Teague, R. Parr, T. D. Rice, O’Grady. R. B. Hines, S. Bellamy and Carswell. A number of alterations and additions were made to the schedule. The question of arranging special prizes was left in the hands of the President and Messrs Cooper, Goodfellow, Teague, W. Taylor and O’Grady, A visitor to the trig reports that the track, since it was overhauled by the Tourist Department, is in a very good state of repair, and the views from the various points of ’vantage well repay the climb.
Messrs Cullen and Co„ the wellknown drapers of Te Aroha and Paeroa, are holding a great sale of drapery ; new goods will be sacrificed ; closing the Te Aroha branch, therefore everything must be sold regardless of cost; bargains in all departments. Sale now on. Read the inset in this issue.
Lovers of a good drama, will doubtless roll up en masse to the Public Hall to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, when the ever popular Phil. Walsh Dramatic Company stage the three-act drama, “ The Drunkard’s Daughter,” founded on the social play “ Caste,” which amply demonstrates the fact that “ True hearts are more than coronets, and simple faith than Norman blood.” The staging, dressing, and scenery of the piece are suitable and appropriate.
Our Mangaiti correspondent advises that Mr W. Mace has just had built to order a new milk waggon, to carry 1£ tons, with all the very latest improvements.
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Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4500, 7 December 1909, Page 2
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