TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume 2611, Issue 2611, 6 April 1889, Page 2

TE AROHA.

Rev. Jlit Marshall.—On the occasion of the last appearance of this esteemed gentleman as Pastor of St. Marks', the church was crowded to overflowing on Sunday evening. Prior to his departure the Kev. gentleman had declined a public recognition of the esteem by the congregation, and was no doubt somovvhat taken aback to meet the large numbers who assembled to hear his farewell utterances. After an eloquent address from St. .John's gospel 1 chap, versos 43 to 51, Mr Marshall, in a very few remarks, feelingly referred to the severance of the ties which had linked them together as congregation and Pastor. The Kev. gentleman left by train on Monday, for his new Held of labours at K'.lerslie, and the Rev. Mr Kvans, of the Thames, will meanwhile supply the vacancy at St. Marks.

Fi.sk J uhilkh Sixuwts. —It is needless to say that this popular troupe had a very large and enthusiastic audience to meet them at the Public Hall here on Monday evening. Long before the doors were opened a large crowd assembled outside, and in a very short time the hall was packed, The selections were much the same as you were favoured with at Hamilton last week, aud were as highly appreciated. Some critics however, appeared to think that the performances were not so well timed in the vocalization as formerly, and the absence of Mr Lotidm aud Miss Lawrence was somewhat disappointing, still it was generally admitted as a treat, not to be had every night. The company left on Tuesday morning for the Thames.

AVauden's Count.—'The usual fortnightly sitting of this Court took place here on Tuesday, Mr Northeroft presiding. The following business was brought before hitn. —Bismarck Lic-jnsed Holding: The Mining Inspector, Mr Wilson, asked that the license be cancelled as the Act had not been complied with in working and manning the ground. Mr Cameron (who appeared for the owners) asked for time, as he had advised those interested, to put in a drive of 200 feet through their claim. Adjourned for one month. Lord Nelson : Also an application for cancelation onthe ground that no one was working the claim. Mr K. B. Walker, representing the holders, viz., Messrs M. Edgar Watets, Cornes, Pond, Carter, Tonka and Co., McArthur, and hii son, stated that a goo*d deal ot work had been done, and admitted that a swindle hail been tried with this ground but now that element had been removed. On the promtso that five men would be put on at once, the application was adjourned for one month. Lord Wolsely Claim : Cancelled. Jubilee Claim : Mr Squirrell, one of the holders appeared, to show causa why the license should not be cancelled, and pointed out that they had four reefs to work on, had taken out several tons of stuff, and had been assured by Mr Parkes that it was valuable, but when after that gentleman rather unexpectedly departed, it had cast a damper on the shareholders. The claim had cost him per-ioually, £70 and if be could got others to join him, and get rid of one shareholder who had done nothing, the ground would be sufficiently manned. Adjourned for one month.

11. M. CouitT. —Messrs Northcroft, 11. M., and Beamish, .I.] 5 ., presiding, Mr S. Hn.iU'don appeared in answer to a chares that he did, contrary to the Licensing Act, allow two persons to play billiards in Ins hotel at. Waiornngamai, after 10 o'clock on the evening 23rd Maruh. The charge wits admitted, Mr Sraardon stating that the parties playing were boarders in his house, and if he had committed an olfuucs against the Act, he was sorry for it. At the time, the Constable could not give any information as he was not sure that after 10 o'clock the house was to all intents and purposes a private boarding house, and the billiard room door was locked. Cautioned and told not to lot it occur again.

TV AiiOHASrLVKU andUoi.d Mining Company.—Mr Jameson, the Managing Director of this Company, arrived here on Wednesday afternoon. The object of his visit has not transpired yet, but it is to be hoped it is one of progression, and the thorough working of their claims. The want of sufficient water power has been the only hindrancj in having the whole of the available machinery at the battery iu full operation. There is an abundance of stuff awaiting treatment.