THE HOT LAKES CHRONICLE AND Tourists' Journal. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1896. LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES.

Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 4, Issue 205, 4 November 1896, Page 2

THE HOT LAKES CHRONICLE AND Tourists' Journal. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1896. LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES.

Tenders are called for in another column for painting and paper hanging the Presbyterian Church. We understand that arrangements lire in course of progress to make the break-ing-up picnic of the district school a monster success. Putaruru is mentioned as the proposed distination. Certain rural lands in Rotorua County in the Makctu, Rotoiti, Koloma, ami Waihi South district are gazetted open for sale or selection. The sections are situated at from 13 to 18 miles from the township of Maketu. Mr and Mrs W. R. Bloomfield of Auckland have just concluded a short visit to Rotorua making tue Grand Hotel their headquarters! Mr Bloomfield lias now entirely recovered from the accident which he lately met with in the hunting field. The Government Gazette contains regulations for the issue of return excursion tickets available for three months from Auckland Newmarket and Oneliunga to Rotorua at 4os first class and 30s second class ; also to Okoroire at 30s first and 22s Od second class. Timber from Mamaku to Paeroa, Te Aroha and intermediate stations will bo charged 2s Gd per 100 superficial feet. As evidence of the lateness of the of the Spring this year a fall of snow was experienced on Monday evening last at Mamaku and neighborhood together with a severe frost, the frost likewise touched up a few of the local gardens the early potatoes, beans and pumpkins suffered pretty severely. Mr William Kelly notifies in anotiier column that he will give ail address on Friday evening in PukCroa Hall in furtherance of his candidature for the sufferages of the electors of the Bay of Plenty District in general and the Rotorua portion of them in particular. In reference to Mr Kelly's candidature for the Bay of Plenty seat we clip the following from the Wvikato Ari/us: — "We understand that the other candidate for the seat will be Mr Robert King a son in-law of the sitting member. The Rev. Mr Jordon, who was spoken of as a probable candidate, has, decided not to stand, and no other names are as yet mentioned as likely to be put forward. The strong breeze of Thursday last besides raising clouds of dust in the new township and making matters extreilifely unpleasant out-of doors blew down one of the gum trees near the main entrance to Pukeroa.- Inspection showed that the tree was minus a tap root and that the other roots were not embedded more than three or four inches in the e'ai'th.Through the fall of a lamp at the Geyser Hotel, Whakarewarewa, on Thursday night last the safety of the house was endangered for a few minutes; Fortunately Mrs Nelon had the cohrage and presence of mind to smother the flames with some rugs before the fire had time to spread. The ordinary meeting of the Prospecting Association will be held tliij evening and our advertising columns announce that the subscriptions for the current month are due on that date and should be paid to ensure continued membership. Messrs Jackson Bros, of Mamaku had the misfortune to have their house burnt down on Monday evening. It appears they left the house (.a corrugated iron one) with some clothes hanging before the fire to dry whilst they went to witness the arrival of the Auckland train, and before they could get back everything inside the building was destroyed, A very sensible petition was presented I at the last Town Board meeting asking that a system of watering the streets by ! means of a hose from the different fire j plugs or by water-cart, be established, j The prevalence of the high winds from | the west and south-west and the consej que.nt clouds of dust coursing down ell | the streets iti the new township renders I this almost a work of necessity. K choice selection of oil paintings by Mr C. Blomfield may now be seen at the Chronicle Office. They comprise views in this neighborhood, Wairnkei, Whakarewarewa, &e., and from their faithfulness and attention to detail are well worth the attention of lovers of art. In addition to these there are a number of water color sketches suitable for birthday or Easter Cards.* Messrs L.- and R. Fenwick of the Otmjo Daily Times and Mr L. Blundell of the Wellington Evening J'ust accompanied by several members of their families left for Auckland on Friday. During their short stay they visited most of the sights near the town including Tikitere and Waiotapu and were much impressed with the liorors of the one and the beauties of the other; The current issue of the New Zealand Graphic is as interesting as ever. In the matter of illustrations most striking is a page full of pretty bits of scenery in the neighbourhood of Governor's Bay, Lyttleton. Another page records the opening of the Dunedin Cycling Season and is a reproduction of one of Burton Brothers photos. It is an admirable proof of the excellence with which this class of work may be executed as out of the two or three hundred places in the group there is not one that would fail to by recognised. The other illustrations are full of interest and the reading matter both instructive and entertaining. £SO, £lO, £lO, £5. Given away for a single guet-s. Send Mump for particulars and circulars to liox 176, P. 0., Wellington.

The report of the annual meeting of the Rotorua Brass Band is unavoidably held 'Over until next week. " The Chronicles of Count Antonio," by Anthony Hope ; " The Ti'ail of the Sword," by Gilbert Parker ; " Lady Baby," by D. Gerard ; "Peter Ibbetson " by the author of " Trilby " ; " Miss Armstrong," by John Davidson, the author of " Fleet Street Eclogues " &c., &c., may be had at Chronicle Office.* The Australian cricketers lately returned from England are to commence a match agains an eighteen of Auckland on Friday, the 6th inst and judging by the form displayed by these doughty champions of the willow in the Old Country our Auckland exponents of the good old game, will stand an excellent chance of receiving a well matured drubbing. Notwithstanding, a large crowd will doubtless assemble each day just to see these giants at their game. The railway authorities are offering their usual low rates for the 7th and !)th inst., and also for the 12th, 13th and 14th inst for visitors to the Auckland Agricultural Show. A selection of minature views of the Paribus places of interest in and around Rotbrua, WhaUarewarewft, &c., has been received at the Chronicle Office. These little oil paintings are by Mr J. P. Baelcliotisc of Newton Road, Auckland, and are well worthy the attention of those desirous of possessing or of sending to their friends an interesting and artistically executed souvenir of the district. Stead's Masterpiece Library, Numbers 1. 2 and 3to hand. Threepence each at Chronicle Office.* KEEP YOUR WEATHER EYE OPEN And do not be deceived with imitations of Wolfe's Schnapps. The original has a line flavour, and is an excellent stimulant.