LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES.

Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 3, Issue 154, 13 November 1895, Page 2

LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES.

The following publications may be obf tainod at the Hot Lakes CiiuoxicrJ-: office, and orders will he 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, Scribner's Magazine-, Woman at Home, Schild's Ladies' Fashions, Schild's Mothers' Help, Young Ladies' Journal, (with fashion plates and patterns) Strand Musical Magazine, The Album (new illustrated weekly) Cassells' Illustrated Stories, Snap Shots, Scraps, .Detroit Free Press, &c, &c." Orders will be received at the CHRONICLE office for Lett's Diaries for 1896.

Mr Bull, postmaster, Taiiranga, accompanied by Mrs Bull, spent a day or two here, en route from Auckland to their home.

Melbourne Punch was the only Australian paper that tipped Anraria for the cup and then only as an alternative to Preston. The Rev Mr Headrick conducted Presbyterian service in the; schoolroom last Sunday, and will officiate again on Sudday next.

A boriccrt in aid of the building fund of tin; Presbytei'iup Church will be given in the schoolroom on Friday evening Nov; 22'.

Mr Henry Piper," formerly :i resident of this district, but now of Akaroa, Canterbury, is at present in Rotorua, renewing old acquaintanceships. Mr Tlurstliouse, who was acting as district engineer here prioi to Mr Reaney's arrival, left Rotorua on Friday last in order to resume his duties in the King Country.

The conditions under which the Rev. F. 11. Spencer proposes to lease his suburban sections Xos. 3 and G, near the railway station, may be perused by intending tenderers at the CinioxiciJi office. Mr Robinson received a telegram from the Bishop of Vaipu yesterday in which it was stated that the Rev. F. H. Spencer would conduct the services of the Church of England for a time

Sir J. H. Muldoou, lute of tlie Auckland Helping Hand Mission, who conducted the Presbyterian services here recently, takes up the work in the'fe Aroha circuit during the temporary absence of the Rev. Mr Joughin. The Rev. J. Milne, M.A.., of Chahner's Church, Sydney, who had been. " doing" a portion of the Lake country, returned to Auckland on Friday in order to preach in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church there on Sunday. Negotiations have been completed by which the coaching business eirrioi on by Messrs Mcllroy and Marchesseau, will in future be conducted by Mr E. Robertson of this place, in conjunction with Messrs Patcrson and Co. of Auckland. The lawn tennis court, at the Sanatorium is once more in full swing for the season and is a point of attraction to visitors and others. A guard net ha; been erected at the geyser end of the ground but another at the opposite end is equally requisite, and when funds permit will, no doubt, be supplied. 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 n. splendid representation of Now Zealand bush and mountain scenery. These can be obtained at the CitnoxicLK Office.* Mr C. Malfroy states in reference to the Waikili Geyser, which has not been playing of late, that he can restore the geyser action if the requisite money is placed at his disposal by the Government. Wo are inclined to think that the geyser will start disp a-sing its favors before the Government move in the matter.

A number of the tree-guards placed in Amohau Street between Fenton and Tutanekai Streets, as a protection to the trees recently planted, were upset between Sunday night and Monday morning resulting in considerable damage to the young plants. From the hoof marks and other evidences it is supposed that stray horses an 1 responsible for the damage. Mr Seymour Thome George arrived by Friday's train for the purpose of enjoying a day or two's fishing in the district. There is plenty of this sport attainable 11 few miles from town. Of a catch of American brook trout taken out of the Taahungatara creek, the other day, the biggest turned the scale at 4lbs. An application for tho removal of the licence of tho Omaio Hotel to the Waiotapu Valley will be made at the next sittings of the Bay of Plenty liceusingbench. Wo understand that it is the intention of the applicant to erect a hotel at. the junction of the Galatea, Taupo and Waiotapu roads, and also a house for the accommodation of tourists in close proximity to the sights of the Valley.

The townspeople turned out in great force at the railway station on Saturday night on tho arrival of the excursion train from Auckland. The number of passengers was scarcely so great as anticipated but this may be accounted for by the unsettled weather which has ruled of late and the many other attractions offering at the present time nearer home. A contemporary in referring to (lie Pahiatua schoolmaster who insists on his pupils taking daily doses of brimstone and treacle thinks it is like Oliver Twist over again. The paragraphist's reminiscences of his early reading are certainly "all of a twist" or he would not have mixed up the practice of the infamous Squeers of Dotheboys Hall with the unfortunate charity boy who perpetrated tho crime of " asking for more." Mr C. Birss is erecting a shop and dwelling house on his section in Hinbmoa street, opposite the CllltoxiCl.K office. The premises will consist of a large singlewindowed shop, with sitting-room in front, and two living-rooms in the rear. MrMoCord, who is the contractor, has just completed tho erection of one of the neatest residences in the town on Mr Corbett's section in Arawa street. Considerable interest has berMi aroused in the minds of the native population at least by the advent of a brace of lady

" wheelists." In spite of the rather too obtrusive crowd who at times attended their peregrinations the ladies demonstrated ve-v clearly that it is possible for the fair sex to take bicycle exercise without donning bifurcated garments. The evolutions of the late visitors on the wheel were graceful in the extreme.

A notice in the Government Gazette in regard to trout-fishing relates to " all thr»t portion of the colony known as the Auckland Acclimatisation district which includes the Provincial district of Auckland with the exception of the counties of Tauranga,Whakatane,Waiapu and Cook." Is this a sort of tacit inclusion of the county of Rotorua in the Auckland Acclimatisation district!' According to this notice the fishing season begins on November loth and closes on March 31st. The fee is £1 ; ladies, ss; boys. 10s. Mr D. J. Quinn, an Australian journalist, who made a short stay in this district towards the- close- of last season takes advantage of tile presence of Sophia in Sydney to furnish the "Star", of that city with some interesting reminiscences of Whakarewarewa the wonders of which he first viewed under thd pilotage of the famous guide. The article i.s most interesting as it shows the impression left on an observer after an interval of some months, and we propose to find room for the descriptive portion next issue. Amongst the passengers who arrived on Saturday night's train was the Hon. E. Blake, who represents an Irish 'constituency in the House of Commons. His visit to New Zealand at the present time concerns the Midhind Railway dispute in which he will act as arbitrator. Mr Wake, who is a Canadian by liirtli, was first premier of Ontario and afterwards Minister of Justice and Attorney-Genera] in the Dominion Parliament. Lately he has lesided in England and was returned for the Longford South division .by the anti-Parncllitcs in 1892.

The Rev. F. 11. Spencer writing to the Herald on il Why Moderates become Prohibitionists?" says Hint at Rotorua the Native Land Court had to he closed on account of the " ; Maorics being drunk and incapable of conducting their eases." While deploring the opportunities which the natives have here for procurug liquor we must point out that on one occasion only, owing to the over-excitability of one individual—a deaf mute from "Wiiakarewarewu- -a particular case bad to bn adjourned, but the Court remained open r.nd proceeded with other business. As n whole the conduct of The natives—taking into consideration the fact that much money is finding its way into their hands through the laud purchase agent—would compare favorably with that of Europeans exposed to similar temptations..

1 A digest of the list of gold mining companies now before the public may prove of interest to those of our readers who are likely to be attacked by the prevailing popular craze. Out of a list of )<>l companies published in an Auckland paper 33 are managed by the same individual. 2-i by another, 18 by a third and so on giving a total of 127 companies to V managers or an average of over 14 each. The capital of these amounts to about £8,000,000 in shares of from Is (id to 20s each. Nine of these companies are fully paid up or nearly so. 12 to about onehalf, 30 have a mere trifle paid on them, 102 have absolutely nothing and 11 are silent on the point. Tho shares of 21 of these companies are quote 1 above par value—these being tho older established mines.

Those dosirou i of m iking R >toru 1 tliei.headquarters during their stay in the Wonderland will find in Mrs E.*A. Beldon's Lake View a most desirable residence in every respect. Toe house i* charmingly situated on the Like shore and from the balcony, which may be said to overhang the native pa. a magnificent prospect is afforded—a scene which artists love t<t dwell upon and even after transferring to C-invrts are proiie to return to time after time. Tiie grounds lead right down into the native settlement and those desirous of gaining an insight into tho munucrs and customs of a primitive people will la-re find an inexhaustible source of interest. The house is comfortably—even luxuriously furnished—the cuisine excellent, and the attendance and other arrangements all that could be desired.

Perhaps one of the best evidences of the commencement of tho sens in is afforded by the announcement which appeal's in another column of the visit of a company of professional entertainers headed 'by Mr William MacKcnzic, the wellknown baritone and Scottish humourist. Though Mr MacKenzio is a- host in himself, and by his versatile talent able to conduct a most enjoyable entertainment single-handed, ho is assisted by an able company in the production of his programme of mirth, music, song and story. The members comprise Miss Jessie Glover, elocutionist and Scottish vocalist, whoso appearance in Auckland has lately been most favorably commented on, Miss Louisa Alyett, a soprano who is endowed with a rich full voice of much expression. .Air V. F. 11. MacKenzio, Scottish and Irish dancer, and Mr W. .1. Hookey, pianist. Mr MacKcnzic is anuounced to appear hero on the 23rd inst and there is little doubt that lie will lie greeted with an overflowing audience. The Library ami Reading Room Committee met in tho Institute last Friday night when there were present Messrs Purcell, (chair,) McAuloy, Webber, Watt; boon], Williams, treasurer, and Neighbour, secretary. A letter was received from the Town Board agrcoiug to net as trustees of the property of the institution. The treasurer's statement showed that after paying tho accounts passed at last meeting there remained a credit balanco of L'l 13s !)d. Accounts amounting to £2 Us Sd wore passed for payment.. The Concert Committee reported that a programme had been drawn up and that an entertainment would bo given in about three weeks' time. It was decided by means of rcposting notices at the baths, hotels and boarding-houses to acquaint tourists and other visitors that tho free use of the Heading Room wns offered them. A discussion nioso as to the manner in which residents of the place, who were non-subscribers, were in the habit of frequenting the room and it was decided that such lie requested by letter either to pay the reading room subscription of 2s (id per quarter or refrain from visiting tho room.

Thr Wellington correspondent of the Hawkesßay Herald hi reference to the present of greenstone ornaments made hy the natives hero to Mr 'J'. Machenzio, for Clutha, bus the following:—" Mr Hono Hoke, the member for, the Northern Maori district, made-thc presentation on behalf of the Arawas. It consisted of an address and fonr greenstone kurus, which were presented to tho member for Chithu as a mark of the appreciation of the donors of Mr Mackenzie's efforts in supporting their member (Mi' Hoke) in Parliament, ami also for his earnest attempt to press stringent legislation to prevent alcoholic liquor being sold to natives. The greenstone ornaments are ancient tribal treasures, all of native workmanship, am! arc named after some of their ancestors ami chiefs. Mr Mackenzie is sending a suitable acknowledgment to the natives at Mokoia (Rotorua). He is especially pleased with the gift, as he informs nm he has for years desired to have a "ood collection of native implements and ornaments, ami the presentation will no doubt be valued by Mr Mackenzie, not so much for its intrinsic value as for the interesting incident which prompted the gift." In tho interests of To Aroha we cannot refrain from pointing ie.it the manifest unfairness to that place of the gorgeous placard just issued by the Railway Department descriptive of the routes available by tourists who contemjilatc visiting tic beauty spots of the Hand. At (be left-band"bottom corner, and rinse to the letterpress descriptive of the To Aroha route, is a representation of "a Whakarewarewa geyser" on a most liberal scale. Tho contemplation of this picture by a nervous tourist, who. knowing nothing of the topography of the island, fancies that the awesome phenomenon, suggestive of eruptions and earthquakes, lies in close proximity to To Aroha, is enough to drive all idea of visiting the City of the Mountain of Love out of his bead, and induce him to book to Rotbi-ua instead. Tho letterpress relating to Rotorua, on the other hand, is placed amidst the tranquil waters and snow-capped peaks of the South Island, to which desirable r.egion the perspiring stranger cheerl'ully Sooks himself in the dog days, and instead of what his fancy and this misleadin.•• placard painted him-, finds himself at the end of his journey in the midst of geysers, solfataras and fumcroles. A SUPERB STOMACHIC -0- ; Is Wolfe's Schnapps, an invigorator of the organs of nri.iation and the bowels, and aninvaluftble cleanser of the kidneys.