THE HOT LAKES CHRONICLE AND Tourists' Journal. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER6 1895. LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES.

Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 3, Issue 153, 6 November 1895, Page 2

THE HOT LAKES CHRONICLE AND Tourists' Journal. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 1895. LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES.

The following publications may be obtained at the Hot Lakes Ciihoxicle office, and orders will be taken for their regular delivery:—Black and "White, The Sketch, Illustrated London News, Strand Magazine, The Minster, Windsor Magazine, The Idler, English Illustrated Magazine, Ludgate Magazine, Scribnor's Magazine, Woman at Home, Schild'a Ladies' Fashions, Sehild's Mothers' Help, Young Ladies' Journal, (with fashion plates and pattc i) Strand Musical Magazine, The Album (new illustrated weekly) Cassells' Illustrated Stories, Snap Shots, Scraps, Detroit Free Press, &c.,&c* _ A notification regarding the Waiotapu oil leases appears in another column. Mr W. Rogers has just received a consignment of prime Canterbury potatoes at bis store.*

The Library Committee meet in the Institute on Friday night at 7.30 o'clock in place of 8- as formerly. Mr W. Kelly, M.H.R., arrived in Aucklaud, from Wellington, last Monday and may be expected here at any time. The rainfall for the 2-1 hours preceding 9 o'clock this morning amounted to 1-07 in., giving a total for the week of .'J-'iOin. We would remind those interested that tenders for the removal of the native school building from Kotoiti to Te Ngae close in Wellington on the 9th inst. Mr H. W. Neighbour has just received a large consignment of new material for summer wearing apparel to which ho invites attention.

Messrs J and J. Dickey, of Quoen-st., Auckland, diroot tlio attention of purchasers to their well-assorted stoek of household and garden requisites. The lliiv. F. H. Spencer conducted the sen-Ices in the Church of England last Sunday morning and evening to good attendances. Mi- Sponoer will remain in Botorua for a week or two and will continue to officiate during his stay.

The rainfall for the month of October amounted to 3-98 inches. It rained on 16 days and the greatest fall occurred on the 9th instwhen 1-03 inches was recorded. It is notified in another column that the Pukoroa reserve will not bo available for grazing purposes between the 7th and the 28th insts.

Mr C. Malfroy left for Auckland on private business by the early train yestor.day morning. He expects to return tomorrow.

Messrs Nicolls, boiler inspector, and 0 -ven, local foreman of the Railway Department, Auckland, arrived in Rotorua on a visit of inspection on Saturday and left for Auckland on Monday morning.

Mrs Ann Robertson returned from her trip to the old country hist night. Mrs Bobortson appears to have enjoyed excellent health and eomesback looking fully twenty years younger. Messrs Thomas Cook and Sons will reopen their agency here for the season early in December. An office is being prepared for them in Hinemoa St., opposite the Grand Hotel. The Rev. John Walters officiated in the Presbyterian Church (soke lhouse) last Sunday and left for Auckland, en route for the Great Barrier Island on Monday morning.

During the past week some of the Ngatiwhakauo natives have been orectin" small cottages on the Turoekuroe section. Whakarewarewa, for the purpose of lotting them to Europeans during the coming season.

The Rev. Father Madden, who has been here for the past week or two in company with Brother Joseph Madden, Superior of the Marist Brothers in Auckland and the Islands, took his departure on Tuesday morning. Since the opening of the present sittings of the Native Land Court over 86,000 acres in this neighborhood have been awarded to the Crown. Judge Wilson's labors which have boon more than usually engrossingaro, however, nut yet approaching a close. The Official Year Book for ISO.j is to hand, prepared by Mr E. Von Dadelszen, Registrar-General. It is replete- witli valuable information and the description of the Sanatorium and the Wonderland generally besides being more exhaustive than ever is accompanied by several excellent sketches. The Urewora Native Reserves Bill which is a measure to give effect to certain promises made to several TJrewera chiefs in regard to the land in that locality was introduced in the House on Thursday last and is mentioned in the list of Bills " dropped or otherwise disposed of" on the following day.

We have received from Messrs Jones and Son of Wanganui some beautiful designs in Christinas cards which not only convey the compliments of the season but also furnish friends abroad with a splendid representation of New Zealand bush and mountain scenery. These can be obtained at tlie Chronicle Office.* The total number of baths taken at the Sanatorium during the month of October amounted to 1,636 as compared with 1,213 for the corresponding month of last year. The receipts amounted to £2(> 9s 3d. The Priest's, Rachel, and Blue Baths are now open every evening from 7.30 to 0 o'clock with the exception of Fridaysand Sundays. Mr R. D. Dansey, post and telegraph master, notifies the following arrangements for the Prince of Wales' Birthday:— The office will be closed in all its branches on the above date. There will, however, be a delivery of correspondence over tbe counter between 7 and 8 p.m. Mails usually closing on Saturdays will on the above occasion close on the preceding evening at 7.30. The Waipawa correspondent of the H. B. Herald states :—" There is going to be great competition for the sections in the Waikopiro block, and among the selectors is a Maori who is anxious to get a slice. This seems an anomaly, as he was one of the original owners who sold out for 10s per acre, a very different thing to the price, £2, set upon it by tin; Government."

In conformity with a notice in another column Mr R. J. Gill, native land purchase agent, will attend at To Whaiti on Tuesday next for the purpose of ascertaining and obtaining the consent of certain natives to land there appropriated for a native school site under the " Native Schools Act, 1880." Mr Gill accompanied by his secretary, Mr F. N. Carnahan will leave for Te Whaiti on Saturday.

The business announcement of Mr R. Bell, carpenter, appears in another column. The substantial nature of the work turned out by him is apparent in various parts of the town, the most recent structure being the new offices of this paper which our native modesty prevents further allusion to than to say that it is as compact and strongly built an edifice as stands within the tewn limits.

The laying out of the permanent levels of the town is progressing most satisfactorily under Mi - Phillips and his staff and judging by the great care and accuracy with which the work is being carried out Rotorua, in this respect, will be more favorably situated than any other town in the Colony. Most of the street work is now completed but the preparation of the necessary plans will yet occupy some time.

Since Mr Reoney's assumption of the duties of district engineer lie has, in com pan j" with Mr Hursthouse, been making a thorough tour of the neighborhood. On returning from a trip to Taupo a visit to Waiotapu was undertaken and an inspection made of the road works in progress there. On Monday they proceoded to Itotoiti, and on their return from there the road works in the Galatea district will be visited.

"The Land of the Moa," Mr Greorge Loitch's spectacular drama was presented at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, on the 10th inst. Sophia Taiawhio was billed as " the original guide to the Hot Lakes district and leader of the troupe of real Maoris." The Bulletin wonders "if the scenery will arouse her old familiar instincts and if she will make a strenuous effort to undress and wash Lcitoh in the middle of the drama." Rut then the Bulletin i* always frovolous. The boxing classes formed by Owen Higgius, a noted proficient in the " noble art," are progressing satisfactorily and several local experts who fancied that they had not much to learn in fistic matters have discovered their ignorance of its first principles. A recent visit to MiKeys' rooms, where the classes are held on Thursday and Saturday evenings, convinced a representative of this paper that an essential part in his early education had been unmistakably omitted.

Some time ago the attention of the Town Board was drawn to the large outflow of water from the lake through a new channel which hits been formed near the debouchement of the Ohau creek and it was decided, on the recommendation of Mr Mueller, that a visit of inspection should be made to the locality. The laterains have had the effect of increasing'the widtli of the channel and if, as alleged, the temperature of the baths depends on the lake being maintained at its level such an inspection is rendered more necessary than ever.

The Railway Department notifies that excursion tickets at 2d per mile first class and Id per mile second class will he is:-u sd to any station on Friday and Saturday next available for return up to and including Tuesday, November 19. Tin's will miike the return fan; between Auckland and Rotorua, or vice versa, 2Ss (id first class or 14s 3d second class. Those tickets may be extended for a further period of fourteen days on payment of the difference in value between half the excursion fare and an ordinary single ticket. The break in the S-inch main water pipe in Fenton Street, referred to in lust issue, lias been repaired by Mr Purcell and his men. On uncovering the main the break was discovered at a place where the pipe passes through some sulphurous ground and though some protection was afforded by a coat of clay yet the fumes had bitten right through thir -J-ineh cast iron pipe. A new length of pipe was placed in position protected by a wooden trough placed underneath, filled with a composition of tar and sand, forming an asphalt. Mr Malfroy has fovnd this method answer very well elsewhere

In these days when disastrous fires seem to sweep across the land with sill the virulence of an epidemic, as witness the successive outbreaks at Haweru, at Gisbomo and at Hastings, the announcement of tbe United Insurance Company which appears in another column, will be of practical henefit to the property owner. Mr James S. Jameson, a recent visitor to Rotorua, is the resident secretary of the Company in Wellington, and Mr A. Heather, Custom Street, conducts the Auckland business. Mr F. F. Watt, Ciiroxiolk Office, acts as local agent, from whom all information may be obtained regarding rates, &c. The Auckland Advertising Agency Announce in another column that they are prepared to undertake advertising in all branches by means of novel, unique and shaking methods. A special feature of the Company's programme is an artistically designed album containing views of the province generally interleaved with tastefully designed advertisements, with descriptive paragraphs. The idea is a good one and ought to commend itself to the attention of that large section of the trading public who believe that " advertising is to business what steam is to machinery." The album will have a girtramteed gratuitous circulation of 3,000 copie3.

Major Wiremu To Whcoro who, as announced in last issue, left here on the 28th inst for his home neai Rangiriri in a moribund condition breathed Ids last at that place on the following Wednesday. Through the troublous war timeTe Wheoro was friendly to the Europeans and did much to the establishment of peace with the Waikato tribes. T'uu ugh espousing the European cause he was much respected by all the kingites over whom he had much influence. His efforts to bring about peace arose from a consciousness that a contest with the Europeans would lead to the utter defeat of his countrymen. Major To Whcoro was .about 70 years of age. We have to acknowledge receipt of the Waihi Miner, the new bi-weekly published in that delectable region of auriferous quartz. The Miner has norw passed through its chrysalis condition—-caused by the non-arrival of plant and so on—and is now full-fledged and strong on the wing. The most burning question with which Waihi is concerned, according to the Miner, " is the position, as to tenure, in which our citizens may be placed after the completion of the rcsurvey by Government now proceeding. A similar resurvey by the then Government was made at Rotorua some years ago, with disastrous consequences to the original tenants." The Miner therefore exhorts its constituents to be up and doing so that similarly disastrous results may not be experienced. The Rev. F. H. Spencer offers for lease in another column his two suburban sections Nos 5 and (J, for a term of five years. Tliese sections are on the opposite side of the railway line from the town and close to the station. They contain rich drained swamp land; and are thoroughly fenced. Wo. o has over three acres in good grass, nearly an acre in manuka good for firewood, and the balance in rough feed. No. G has had about throe acres thoroughly spade-trenched and the timber taken out, and two acres has been twice ploughed. This section would make a most suitable vegetable garden and being close to the leading hotels offers great, advantages to a market gardener. Mr Spencer is willing to erect a small cottage on cither section on terms. It is also probable thai the Parsonage house and grounds will be offered for sale or lease. Those sections undoubtedly occupy one of the best positions in Rotorua and would form a most desirable homestead.

The Hot Lakes district can scarcely he done thoroughly without paying a visit to Tokaanu at the head of Lake Taupo and tourists who include the "Cold Rock" (for such is the English rendering of the native name) on their itinerary will not regret having done so. Although the Maori may still be observed here in his primitive condition the comfort of the travelling public has not been lost sight of, and Strew's Hot Springs Hotel will be found a luxurious and well-appointed stopping place. The hotel stands in threeacres of ground, the rear being bounded by the Tokaanu liver, on the bank of which are several ngawhas utilised by Mr Strew in suyjplying his hot baths. From the hotel all the wonders of the neighborhood—including the Wuihi waterfajl may be visited. From hero also the ascent of Tongariro, Ruapchu or Ng.iruhoe may bo made, every facility being offered at the hotel for doing so. The Spa 1 Hotel Coaching Company run coaches between Tokaanu and Taupo twice a week and facilities are also offered by sailing boat or steam launch. Mr Strew's business, announcement will be found in another oolumn. THE PEOPLE'S FAVORITE REMEDY For disorders of the stomach, bowels and liver, a medicinal every way renowned foritsdeHghtful flavor—Wolfo'sSolinappßd

Mrs Noil, formerly Inspector of Factories, and now assistant Inspector of Hospitals under Dr Maogregor, pail a visit to Rotorua during the past few days. Mrs Neil was reticent, after the order of Government officials, to our representative as to the purport of her visit, hut as the information was vouchsafe 1 that Dr Maogregor would not likely bo here for some time we may assume that the functions of the Tiispector-.Geiier.il of Hospitals are delegated to the lady. Mrs Neil brings a keen intelligence to bear on the subject of hospital management and, we understand, is now preparing a scheme which will alter in many respects the present nursing staff system and tend to the avoidance of those unseonly squabbles which have occupied the attention of the public recently in connection with more than one institution. Mrs Neil math; a close inspection of the Sanatorium and Baths and enquired minutely into the working details, expressing approval of win ' came under her notice. We have received a letter from " Fair Play" dealing with certain matters affecting the Band of Hope, and pointing out a breach in the rules of that body committed by no loss a personage than tin; president himself. According to the rules of this little society no one is eligible for office unless he has signed the roll three months prior to election. The president, it appears, has never signed, yet. he objected to a certain nomination ontnevery ground that disqualified himself. That is the gist of our correspondent's remarks, and the absurdity of the whole position is very apparent. It is unfortunate that dissension should exist in a supposedly friendly circle of this sort, and we would recommend the members of the Band of Hope to endeavor to cultivate a little toleration for each other's weaknesses. "The itch of disputation," said a very old writer, " is the scab of the Church," and the remark applies with equal force to societies of this sort. A continuance of the dissension evidenced here will probably put a stop to the pleasant social gatherings with which the name of the Band of Hope is so agreeably associated. Wo hope, with our correspondent, that the election of a new committee will place matters on a different basis and that harmony and good feeling will be restored. Our readers will by this time have become pretty well convinced that the preparations incidental to the opening of so large aitd well-appointed an establishment as the Grand Hotel necessitate a considerable expenditure of time and trouble. So numerous are the matters which have required attention and so varied the necessary arrangements —some of them trifling in detail, it is true, but all conducive to the comfort of the expected guests—that Mr Houlton arid his staff of assistants since their arrival on the scene have had their time fully occupied. Their labors are however now approaching completion and the last consignments of furniture are expected to be delivered in the course of the present week. Many alterations which Mr W. Boulton's long experience in hotel management suggested as advisable have been mode in the interior and the result of these changes is entirely satisfactory. The recent rains have had a wonderful effect on the grass plots and flower beds, the young leaves and tender shoots having sprung rapidly and taken away much of the newness in appearance of the surroundings. The various outbuildings, laundry, wash-house and workshop, have been completed and the utmost care has been bestowed in milking the servants' quarters as comfortable as the other portions of the house. At the main entrances in Hinemoa and Fonton streets preparations are being made for the laying of asphalte approaches. It is most probable that the hotel will be opened during the coming week. The usual monthly mooting of the Band of Hope took place in the Schoolroom on Friday last, when the Rev. John Walter, who has been ministering to the Presbyterian congregation here, was in the chair. It happened to be the annual meeting of the society as well, and a partial election of office-bearers took place. It was, however, a mistake to hold a business mooting on the night of a social re-union, more especially as the spirit of brotherly love which is supposed to exist in all societies having the approval of the Church, does not seem to bo much in evidence at the present time. A little scene occurred over the election of officers which would have boon more discreditable to those concerned had it been less amusing, and it was only through the repeated refusals by those nominated to accept office that this part of the business was brought to a close and harmony restored. With the exception of this little contretemps, all went pleasantly. It is observable that these concerts aro increasing rapidly in popular favor, the programmes submitted becoming more and more attractive. An address, the length of which was its least attraction, was delivered by Mr Harding, of HiAvkes Bay, and the Chairman's remarks, which were highly amusing and instructive whiled away a pleasant halfhour. It would be invidious to select from the programme of songs any item for special mention, but the audience welcomed with satisfaction the first appearance (it the.se concerts of Mrs Wilson anil Miss Daveny. The choir and children sang at intervals and the following is a list of the selections otherwise rendered :—■ Cl'.i irtette, "Jubilee," Misses Robinson, Messrs Fairley and Wallace; solo, "A Summer Shower," Mrs Wilson; song; " Two little Girls in Blue," T. Dansey; trio, "Ye Shepherds tell ma," Misses White and Murray; song. " The Vacant Chair," Mr Lynds ; recitation, Elsie Murray; duet, Misses White and Robinson; song, " It was a Dream," Mrs Keir r pianoforte duet, Misses White; song, " In Rothesay Bay," Miss Daveney; duet. " Th ! Gipsy Countess," Miss Murray and Mr Wallace ; song, " The Spider, "F. White ; solo, " The Liquid Gem," Miss Lucy Dansey.