LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XL, Issue 5804, 8 May 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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Mr Faulkner's launch Farina was responsible for a fast trip on Sunday last between Katikati and Tauranga, the ves3el accomplishing the passage in the good time of 2 hour 320 minutes.

The s.'s. Waiotahi arrived from Mercury Bay at an early hour this morning with a cargo of 47,000 ft. of timber, which is being discharged today. The steamer has also aboard; a large quantity of timber for Opotiki and will leave for the Coast this evening.

Mr C. Kramer Walter has disposed of 189 acres of his farm at,the Paengaroa Junction to an outside buyer. Mr Walter has retained 20 acres of the property facing the Maketu-road, which he is subdividing into allotments.

Mr E. Reeve's orchard at Gate Pa has given excellent returns this year. Although the fruit season is now well advanced, no less than 100 cases were forwarded to Auckland yesterday from the orchard in question.

An announcement of interest to those contemplating building is drawn to an announcement on page 7 from Messrs Henry Bros., who intimate that they hold dozens of plans for all classes of residences, and are ready to furnish estimates free of cost. The members of the firm have had considerable experience in the building line and are prepared to guarantee their workmanship. The temporary address is Bellevue House..

At i\ special meeting of the Borough Council or. Monday afternoon, the Mayor (Mr B. C. Robbins) spoke in support of the action of the Tauranga Railway League in regard to inviting the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald (Minister for Public Works) to visit Tauranga. Mr Robbins said it was of the utmost importance to the district if they could induce the Government to start the construction of the railway from Tauranga, and moved: "That this Council congratulates the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald upon attaining Cabinet rank, and extends to him a most hearty invitation to pay Tauranga a visit at an early date." —Cr. Duncanson seconded the resolution, which was put and carried unanimously.

Children receive great benefit from emulsion of cod-liver oil during winter. ,4s 6d quart bottle at Mirrielees', chemist*

A settler who has lived on the East Coast for over thirty years, states that the past season has been the most changeable in all his experience.

Whatever your ailment, look it up in the Nyal book. NyalV--remedies are the finest ever marketed. Mirrielee 3, sole agent*

Mr J.^Hannah, district engineer, has forwarded a communication to the Tauranga County Council—read at yesterday's meeting—re the Hikurangi Gorge-road. The letter states that "no doubt, this road will be used for railway purposes and possibly several deviations will be required. Whatever is done the read will bo handed over to the Council in good order, as is usual in such cases, where deviations, etc.,, are made.",'.

In connection with the "Otamarakau No. 2-road, the Department of Lands, Auckland, has informed the Tauranga County Council that it has no officer available for making the survey of the land through Otamarakau No. 2 Block. At the meeting of the Council yesterday it was decided to bring the matter under the notice of the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald when he visits the district.

The total number of , game licenses issued for the Tauranga Acclimatisation Society's district has now reached 108.

The monthly meeting of the Tauranga branch of the, N.Z. Farmers Union will be held in the Coronation Hall at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday next.

The s.s. -Tasman arrived from Whakatane last night with a load of sheep for the Loan and Mercantile Company, taking in a supply of water the steamer left for Auckland.

A meeting of the Men's Hockey Club wa<) teldlast night. It was decided to write to the Te Puke Club re a triangular competition for Mr Jnnes' trophy, and asking that Club to enter a team. -It was resolved to send a team to Tam-atua on the 17th mst., and members are requested to roll up to practice so a* to get into form for the match.

The office of the Commissioner of the Public Debts Sinking Funds has forwarded a statement to the Tauranga County Council in connection with the County loan of £2000. Up to March 31st last the investments amounted to £1201 and the cash in bank to £2 9s Id, making a total of £1203 9s Id in reduction of the debt.

The Tauranga Acclimatisation Society received from Wellington yesterday seven red deer —5 hinds and 2 stags —which will be liberated m the County during the current week" The animals reached hei'e in excellent condition, and their location in the district should make for the improvement of the hunting sport m the neighborhood.

His Worship the Mayor, Mr B. C. Robbins, has received the following telegram from the Hon. W. D. S. MacDonald, Minister for Public Works: "Very many for your message conveying kind congratulations from your Council and also for cordial invitation to visit Tauranga, both of which are very highly appreciated, and I hope to be able to visit your town about the last week of the present montlj. Kind regards. —W. D. S. Mac Donald."

At the recent Mayoral elections Mr B. C. Robbins defeated the Rev. Canon Jordan (the sitting Mayor) for Tauranga by a substantial majority. Mr Robbi.TS was Mayor of Hawera for a number of years, and proved himself an able leader and successful admin • istrator. It will not be his fault if Tauranga does not move forward. — Taranaki News.

A special meeting of . the Borougii Council will be held today for the the purpose of selecting a delegate to attend the conference at Whakatane on Friday in connection with the Local Government Bill. The delegates leave for Whakatane tomorrow morning.

Mr F. A. Turner, of Papamoa, writes to us as follows:—"I wish to emphatically contradict your report re Papamoa School picnic. Owing to the Public Works Department, being unable to convey the children to the Mount, the picnic was put off to a future date yet to be fixed. The picnic you refer to must have-been some private gathering as it was in no way connected with the Papamoa School. The school was held as usual that day."

Messrs C. H. Jordan and F. Dodson returned yesterday from a sporting trip to the eastern part of the County. These two gunmen were very successful and bagged no less than thirty-four pheasants and a large number of quail for 4J days' shooting. The bag is said to be the record ore for the county.

The long-expected Leap-year dance tendered by the ladies of Oropi eventuated on Friday week, when a large and representatative gathering of local residents joined in the quadrennial, revel. The addition of pungasand chrysanthemums had transformed the somewhat bare walls of the Public Hall, and praises of the work of the decorating committee were no le3S numerous than sincere. For the nonce the fair sex reigned supreme and doubtless derived immense satisfaction in turning Ihe tables on their brethren, some of whom were occasionally left.adorning the wall?. From the beginning the proceedings were distinguished by the verve with which the choosing of partners was conducted and the alacrity with which the chosen granted the "pleasure of the next dance." Much commendation is due to the energetic M.C., Miss Scales, for the way in which the dance was managed. At midnight the ladies renounced their rare privilege, but dancing was continued well into the morning. Much praise is due to the ladies' committee, who, under the secretaryship of Miss M. Kensington, had spent considerable time and trouble in promoting the dance, and who, inspite of adverse, circumstances, were able to bring matters to such a successful issue.

We desire to point out to our readers that we are publishing a large amount of interesting reading matter each issue on pages 6 . and .8. Tcday articles headed "KatikatiNotes," "World's News," "Native Lands," "The Poultry Industry," "Road Deviation?," "A French Problem," "and "A Candid Colonial," appear on page 6; and on page 8 relics of Captain Cook, a vanishing sea, afforestation, and ensilage making are the subjects dealt with. Some cable and general items also appear on page 6.

A notice appears in this issue requesting payment of all overdue sub scriptions to the Tauranga Agricultural and Pastoral Association, as the books close this month for annual balance, and the money is urgently needed. It of course goes without saying that to close a financial year with a number of unpaid subscriptions showing doe? not look well for the Association nor for the membera so in arrear, and as serond notices have been posted to them by the secretary, there can be no want of knowledge to excuse nonpayment. Nevertheless, we are informed by the secretary that some fifty members' subscriptions now remain unpaid. Urgent need of funds has been caused by the extra expenses incurred in fencing the Showground and the Judea endowment.

For summer burn and winter chap Nyal's Face Cream is equally good. Mirrielees, sole agent*

Messrs D. J. Mcßwen, J. A. MeGhie and H. Douglas have been returned unopposed as members of the Te Puke Road Board. ,

The sneak thief appears to be in evidence again in Tauranga—this time ho ha^ evinced a partiality for carpenters' tools. An introduction to a magistrate may cure him of, his "taking

ways."

The -Valuation Department, Wellington, han notified the Tauranga County Council that the Department is now engaged valuing the Taurangu County, and has requested the Council to advise them of the name of the person who will a-t on its behalf as a member of the Assessment Court. At yesterday's ireeting of the Council the chairman intimated that Mr S. Crawford, of Te Puke, had been asked to act as assessor.

MesTt Monntfort and Baker notify that they have properties for sale in all parts of the Tauranga, Te Puke, and Kati&ati district*.

A final reminder is given of the special sale to be held at Messrs Wilson and Robbins' mart at 1.30 p.m. on Friday, when a superior and comprehensive range of household furniture and effects will be offered. Particulars of the firm's usual Saturday sale will be found on the front page.