THE The Bay of Plenty Times. AND THAMES VALLEY WARDEN.

Bay of Plenty Times, Issue XX, 13 June 1892, Page 2

THE The Bay of Plenty Times. AND THAMES VALLEY WARDEN.

' The Spirit or the Timet shall teach ms spx —dgJofaUetiT. MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1892.

A somewhat significant remark fell from the Hon. Mr Seddon at the meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday morning, when the subject of railway extension was under discussion. In response to Mr Kelly's remarks urging the desirability of completing the railway to Botorua, the Hon. Minister, while recognising the importance of completiug the line, said that if any greater outlay was to be undertaken, there was nothing for it but borrowing. The Government bas so far resisted the temptation. Does this mean that at length it is going to fall into the evil ways of so many former Governments, and *>nee more dabble in loans. New Zealand has had experience enough of the truth of the adage ' He who goes a-borrowiog goes a-sorrowing.' All the piles of our New Zealand debt have been heaped upon us by this plausible, delusive plea of public works, and we should be sorry to see the Botorua, or any other railway made the stalking horse for another New Zealand loan. Certainly, in the interests of economy even the completion of the remaining few miles of line into the township, should be undertaken with as little delay as possible, and the interests of the district also claim the same consideration. The matter has at present only presumptive importance as far as Tauranga is concerned, but the presumption is that the completion of the line will be of some, possible considerable advantage. For a considerable length of time the bulk of the tourist traffic has fo.und its way to Botorua via Oxford, that is, by rail and coach, and the business connection between Auckland and Botorua has gradually eclipsed that between Tauranga and Botorua, and this development is perfectly natural under exist- j ing circumstances. However we anticipate a considerable revival in the tourist traffic when the railway line ig completed. That portion of the public which travels for pleasure, is always on the look out for fresh sights and sensations, and when the whnle weary journey from Auckland to Botorua is accomplished in one day by train only, it is probable tbat a considerable percentage of visitors will bail with pleasure the alternative of a return by coach and steamer. Again the increase of population, partly stationary, but chiefly migratory, that will result from the railway connection will necessitate a corresponding increase of the food supply, and in this li"« Tauranga and Te Puke are c«inp»t« nt to compete successfully with all c mere, in such focd Attiff* a* tlipy produce. While hoping thprff re to see the Botorua railway speedily completed, we hope also that it will be done without borrowing^

We desire to call the attention of our settlers to the petition now lying at Mr Bodell'B store for signature, praying fo* the formation of Thompson's track into a/ coach road. It is hoped that every settler in ihe district will append hip name at once in order that the petition rn^y be forwarded to Wellington before the H6use meets. Af teV mature deliberation and considering the probabilities of aid from the Government, the Cbanty Coundl have decided to advocate this piece of work, though not losing sight of the claims of the Kaimai road; We hope therefore that all will give their cordial support and that fiie petition will | be ft»Hy representative of the district, (

It is our painful duty to chronicle two deaths of persons well known here, the first being that of Mrs Lee, daughter of our fellow townsman Mr A Asher, who dud last Saturday in Auckland; the second is that of Mr Albert Johnston, son Mr Noble Johnston of Katikati who died this morning of effusion on the brain following on an attack of typhoid fever. Mr Jasßodell announces the receipt of Yates's new season's garden and flower seeds, and he is now prepared to fill all orders. The seeds are , well known all over Australasia for their germi- \ nating power, and the reasonable price at which they are sold. ( A list of the new books and novelties just received by the proprietor of the Tauranga Book Arcade is announced to appear in our next issue. The s.s. Waiotahi leaves Auckland to-morrow lat 2 p.m, for this port arriving on Wednesday morning early and sne will depart for Auckland at 10 a.m. The date finally fixed for the forthcoming public ball) in which the local Band ana talented musicians from Auckland will take part, is Wednesday, July 6th. Prices of admission and other particulars will appear next issue. We have received a letter signed *'New Chum" complaining of want of civility on the part of colonial business people and other matters connected therewith ; the matter is not of public interest however and the letter is too long for our columns. In consequence of the boisterous weather the schooner Saucy Kate, which left this port for the north on Wednesday morning last, put back for shelter and remained inside the harbour until this morning. We learn that MrSpooner, of Omanawha, intends removing to Te Puke and has taken Mr John Lee's house ; we learn that his two sons have re-opened the smith works recently carried on by Mr James Tanner. On Wednesday evening a dance is to take place at Katikati as a farewell demonstration to a young lady who is removing elsewhere. An impounding dispute has been going on for some time in the neighbourhood of Maketu, and is likely to come before the E.M. Court. One lot of cattle was sent up to the Tauranga pound from Paengaroa and their unfortunate owner had something like £6 or £7 to pay in poundage fees. In view of the performance of the Band in the Domain on Thursday afternoon, a special practice will be held on Wednesday night.

fwAn old rifle was discovered on Saturday last ,by a lad who was exploring one of the old paLs across the harbour. The weapon bore evident signs of hard service ihe stock being broken as if by clubbing, while the whole barrel was heavily encrusted with, rust, 'showing that it must have lain many] years in the spot where ;&j»M4pundy probably since, the last war. **A reply hasbee'n received from Messrs Reynolds an<LCo, by the Te Puke settlers, relative to the piuposed establishment of a dairy factory in thaFidlstnct; unfortunately the firm does not consider/ the guaranteed number of cattle sufficient to justify it in-opening the faotory. "^TChe sTs. "W^aiotahij having taken her load of sheep on board, again put to sea at midday on Saturday, by whioh tiirie the heavy sea had / gqnedown. \ ! The work of -slaughter ih the Deyonport road has begun, and for some inexplicable reason the first victin^ was thej/itr«£ tree" in row instead of the second. Nqw that the Borough Council has goiie into the firewood trade we may expect to see some sh^rp cutting-^=in prices as well^as tree*. \ j

3#e notice by pur telegrams that Sis Ex* iSellency, Lord (Glasgow,' Governor of New Zealand, etc., etc., 'etc., has been good enough to pass his opinion upon Windy Wellington and its harbour, eyen at this early stageof sojourn in "God's own country." Not long ago a Sydney paper suggested that all vessels entering that port should hang out a painted sign to the effect that all on board thought the harbour the best in the world, and if we are to judge by Lord Glasgow' 8 opinion being telegraphed abroad, it will be necessary to do something of the kind at Wellington.

Good grogress is being made in reinstating Mr Bennett's flax mill at Te Puke, and it is now nearing completion, most of the machinery is on the spot, ana Mr Gilmao, carrier, takes remaining portions next week. A number of sheep have just been conveyed to Mayor Island by Mr Alf Faulkner for native owners. He took 40 at each trip of his boat and accomplished his task in about a fortnight. A good sized mob of fat cattle have passed passed through from Te Puke to the Thames under the care of Messrs Lemon Bros. It is very satisfactory to notice the revival of this remunerative trade and augurs well for the prosperity of the district. Capt Fairchild, of the Hinemoa, took over 20 of the tuatara lizards for the Sydney museum on his recent trip to fetch the Governor. An important new industry is to be started in Hawke's Bay. A strong syndicate of Napier business men have ordered a Spawn fruit and vegetable -drying and evaporating plant, which is to arrive in a fortnight, when an immediate start will be made at evaporating vegetables. The Primate has communicated with the Government with reference to a resolution passed by the last Anglican Synod asking the Government to seek the consent of Parliament to a number of amendments in the marriage law. The Hon W. P. Reeves replied stating that the Government were not disposed to move in the direction desired. Messrs Nelson Bros, will not kill any cattle at their Woodville works this season. There is not sufficient coming forward to make it worth opening again. The cattle for freezing from this district will therefore be all sent to Tomoana. One hundred and eight head have been already sent.— Examiner. A gentleman residing in Buffalo, U.S., writing to a friend, says : — "I was much interested in the account of your holiday trip to the West Coast Sounds, and must say I had no idea of the existence of such scenery in New Zealand. I pictured to myself a rather flat, wooded country, occupied by rabbits, snakes, mud turtles, and kangaroos, with a sprinkling of Scotchmen." The best medicine known in Sander and Son's Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effect in coughs, colds, influenza, etc.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesy the King of Italy, and medical syndicates aU over the globe are its patrons. Bead the official reports that accompany each botttle. Mosler, M.D., Prof. University, Greifswald, reports :— The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently success • ful in very severe contusions, bruises, sprains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. (Mert Journal, Nov., 1881). In diseases of thekid- ! neys, either active congestion or suppiession (uroemia) or albuminuria, dropsy, lithiasis nothing will equal in its action Eucalypti Extract i Doses, sto 8 drops. Mesler, M.D., Prof. Uni ! versity, Greifswald, reports: — Diptheria.Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudats. Cured in 14 days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lntyre, College cf Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis — Scirrhus of Breast Excision. Eucalypti Extract employed. No swelling, hea or discoloration. Cured in 14 days — f Advi~J