LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XL, Issue 5850, 26 August 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council will be held this evening. Mr A. B. Stubbing intimates by advertisement that he is prepared to undertake all kinds of survey work, including that of Native lands, outside of the Tauianga district. All correspondence addressed to Box 20, Tauranga Post Office, will receive attention. A noticeable addition to the residences in" Tauranga has been completed by Mr 0. Mortensen for Mr G. A. Gamman, on the latter's property between Seventh and Eighth-avenues. The building covers a ground space of 2500 square feet, is divided into nine apartments, with a wide verandah, set off with railings and iron brackets, on three sides. The building is fitted with nil modern conveniences and only the best of rimu, supplied from the Omanawa sawmills, was used in its construction, which was carried out in a most substantial and effective manner by Mr O. Mortensen, the result being that the house is one of the best in town. The decorative work was tastefully executed by Mr C. E. Stewart's staff. I The residence occupies a splendid position, commanding a magnificent view of the harbor, Maunganui, ana several of the islands in the Bay, and the country to the east, south and west. People have remarked on the good quality of the methylated spirits obtained from Mr Mirrielees, chemist, at 4<i per gallon.*

The a.k. Torea (Captain Norris) arrived from Te Puke on Saturday evening with a load of fibre and chaff. Boat-owners are now engaged in giving their vessels the annual overhaul, and the paint brush is being used with good effect on many vessels. Whitebait ia very plentiful in the Kaituna River just now, some splendid hauls being made last week in the neighborhood of the Otaiparia ingMr J. B. Cow, chairman of the Opotiki County Council, left for Wellington last week, and while in the Empire City will interview the Minister for Public Works concerning the most pressing requirements of the County. The schooner Three Cheers arrived from the North on Friday with a load of material for the Public Works Department, and will load timber for Auckland from the Omanawa sawmills. Negotiations are now proceeding between the Rifle and Gun Clubs for the firing of a match. It is suggested that the members of the latter should try their skill at the targets, and that the riflemen be permitted to prove their ability with the "pigeons." Last Friday night a horde grazing in a paddock in the borough was seized with a bad attack of staggers. The animal became entangled in a barbedwire fence and was severely cut about the legs and body. Eventually it fell into a spring t\nd was found drowned therein the following morning. The local Gun Club, which has the •nonor of holding the Jenkins Cup, intends to have a practice on Thursday, j A largo, number of gunmen have Big- ' nified their intention of joining the Club and may have their wish in this direction gratified by their names to the secretary, Mr F. 11. Dodson. The steamer Manaia (formerly the Rotoiti). which was recently purchased by the Northern Steamship Company from the Union Company, arrived at Auckland last Thursday night from Wellington direct, and it hi expected will take up her running in the Auckland-Whangarei service today. The construction of a large scow is now nearing completion in Mr Brain's shipyard. The vessel is 60ft. long, with a 20ft. beam, and will be propelled by a 16 h.p. ''Standard" oil engine. The vessel is built to carry 60 tons on a draught of 3ft. and bhould prove very suitable for trading purposes in this district. Mr Mac Donald, M.P., has asked the Postmaster-General whether it is the intention of the Government to complete the construction of the telephone line between Toatoa and Motu, a distance of about twenty miles. The completion of this line, he explained, will connect Gisborne with Opotiki, and will confer a boon on settlers and business people generally. A start has been made with the* erection of the new Methodist Church at Taneatua oh part of the section occupied by the Pastor, Rev. W. A. Porter (says the Whakatane Press). The excavation work in connection with the foundation of the edifice is now in progressi and it is anticipated that the structure, which is to be of concrete, will be completed in December. The Mamaku correspondent of the Hot Lakes Chronicle says:—"l am told that the chairman of the Rotorua County Council has received notice from Mr P. S. Waldie, Commissioner appointed in connection with the Tauranga County claim, that tjhe inquiry will be held at the Courthouse, at Tauranga, on September 24th. The Rotorua . County Council will be represented by the chairman and solicitor (Mr G. Urquhart)," While cruimng down the Kaituna River last Saturday a navigator counted no less than six carcases of dea*d horses, cattle, and sheep between Canaan and the mouth of the waterway. One of the carcases, he says, was only about fifty yards from Canaan Landing, and being in an advanced stage of decomposition the odour in the vicinity was very unpleasant, especially for those engaged in shipping work. Any person inclined towards photography should call and see Mr Mirrielees about a camera' as the season will soon be here.* Of the thirty-six member* of the police force stationed in the Thames district eight are located at Thames, seven at Waihi, four at Rotorua, two at Tauranga, two at Opotiki, and one at each of the other districts. The general opinion is that there should be an addition to this force and it is probable that this will be brought about when the matter is brought under the notice of the Minister. It is understood that To. Aroha is about to move in this direction.--Thames Advertiser. The ketch Torea is proving a most suitable vessel for the Tauranga-Te Puke shipping trade. The ketch is capable of carrying a cargo of sixty tons on a draught of 4ft. 3i*., and thirty tons on about 3ft, while her power enables her to make the trip from the Kaituna bar to Tauranga in about three hours. Since relieving the Victory the Torea has given much satisfaction, and we understand that some of the. leading settlers and shippers, of Te Puke, have made representations to the Northern Sti'aimhijj Company, asking that the vessel be retained in the service. Messrs Wilson and Robbins report:— The attendance at the Mart sale on Saturday was very large and good business resulted. There were good entries in all linos, except poultry. Table potatoes made up to 8a per cwt, onions 2d per lb., swedes <ls per sa k, turnips and carrots 3d per bunch, broc- | coli 2d and 3d each; Jettucr, etc., brought fair prices. I3ucon was quitted at lOd per lb., ham JOd per lb., eggs 9d per dozen, fowls li 7d, ducks Is 9d, apples 8s cave, oranges 4d per dozen. A line of weaners, 7 werks old made 10s each From 700 tv 800 fruit trees were disposed of, al'o a large quantity of clothing, boots and shoes, household furniture and effects. The same firm had a very fj,ir sale of fruit and shelter trees on Friday. Carbolol, a new veterinary oil, beats all others for healing. Mirrieloea, chemist, la od.*

A meeting of the Tauranga \{\n a Club will be held in the Cognation Hall on Friday evening at 7.30 when amongst other matters, the question of procuring rifles will be considered i

Messrs Wilson and Robbins notlfv' that they have been favored with il structions from Mr Cunningham « sell the wholo of his household furni ture and effects on Friday, September v) v J J • No less than seven launches follow ing in procession, arrived at Whart < rua this morning from the westwn settlements, conveying a large number of Natives who will attend the funwal obsequies of the late Mori Ngatai.i A large consignment of fruit ami shelter trees will be offered for sale «t Te Puke on Wednesday next by £* Wilson and Robbins in premises if joining the Bank of Australasia % trees are a well selected lot. TheS starts a 1.30 p.m Bale The attention of those interested in directed to an announcement on tm»« one from Messrs Wilson and UobbiiS who insert particulars of the house' hold furniture and effects to be sold on lhursday next, on account of Mr A Lemon, llamilton-atreet. The furni. • ture is a nearly new and is in good order. Ihe sale is timed to start at i*t J)t 111* The Richardson Shipping Company'■ steamer kahu cleared port for Gis borne on Saturday afternoon with V cargo ot timber consigned by the Tau ranga Sawmilling Company Tm" schooner May Howard is being loaded with timber for Auckland by the tZ local sawmilhng companies, while tho scow Kahu left for Auckland today with a cargo of timber shipped by Gamman's Tauranga Limited. A large congregation assembled in the Baptist Tabernacle last evening when the Rev. W. Barnctt conducted a memorial service out ot respect to the late General Booth, founding hit} remarks on Job v., 26: "Thou shall come to thy grave in a full age, like a shock of corn cometh in it 3 season." Suitable hymns were sung by the congregations, and Missca Uarnett and Re veil rendered the duet "Safe in the arms of Jesus." Miss Barnett presided at the organ.