TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1869, 28 June 1884, Page 2

TE AROHA.

[FROM OUU OWN COIIBESPONDEXT.J Te Aboha, Wednesday. The excitement in political matters which seems to be agitating the minds of the electors in most parts of the colony lias thus far taken but a slight hold here, and electioneeiing affaiis aio engrossing only a moderate share of attention. The general impression seems to be that the interests of the district are veiy well looked after by our present representative, and that any attempt to bring about a change would be much more likely to eventuate in doing harm than in doing good. The prevalent desire is to let well alone. The mail service between here and Waikato has lately been as well conducted as it is possible to be under the existing "system, but with the railway completed to within 13 miles of us, and engines running regularly it is thought that arrangements ought somehow to be made for a daily instead of a tri- weekly transmission of letters between here and Auckland via Hamilton. Mr W. A. Murray, of Piako, has been in communication with the Chief Postmaster on the subject, but his representations have not brought about the desired result. In the reply received by him it is stated that the line will be open for general traific in three months at latest, but this is felt to be a loss of time which might easily be overcome, and it is probable that the matter will be taken up by the residents here in order that the desired object may be effected. An adjourned meeting of the Licensing Committee was held on Saturday to consider the application of Cornelius McMauus, of the Royal Hotel, Oxford. Complaints had been made as to the manner in which the house was conducted, and the sergeant of police had been despatched to make inquiry into tfie matter. This report was of a satisfactory nature and the renewal was granted, conditional on, the carrying oat of '^certain enlargements and.: improve-- ; ments to meet the growing requirements gpfjihe dUtrict. ' f j, ( , r ,i^.'^.\- C . ||Alth.o.ugh l 9Qm.e dsisfttUitwtiQU w^Ulj!

first expressed with regard to the new regulations fur the management of the laths and hot springs, the general opinion now is that the change has proved decidedly beneficial, and the small fee charged for admission is ungrudgingly paid in consideration of the increased comfort and conveniences which now make tilings much more pleasant than formerly. The case against the individuals who were charged with making forcible entry into one of the buildings was heard before the R.M. yesterday, and dismissed, as th^re was no evidence to support the charge The magistrate, however, took advantage of the occasion to explain the poweis vested in the domain board, as it has been the opinion of many persons that they were not justified in charging any fee for admission to the baths. The board, it seems, has the povv er to erect such buildings at the spiinjjs as they may consider necessary, and to make a charge for admission. They have also power to lease any part of the ground, but the exercise of this rifjht must first receive the sanction of the Governor in-Council. The public now clearly understand the position and the prosecution, although it broke down will no doubt have a salutary effect, and be the means of putting a stop to larrikinism for the future.