THE HOT LAKES CHRONICLE AND Tourists' Journal. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1897. LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES.

Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 5, Issue 218, 6 February 1897, Page 2

THE HOT LAKES CHRONICLE AND Tourists' Journal. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1897. LOCAL NEWS AND NOTES.

Tho Auckland Observer may be obtained at Chronicle Office after arrival of Thursdays train.* Miss Cross has an announcement in another column staling her willingness to receive pupils for the pianoforte. The Venerable Archdeacon Palmer of Southern Melanesia will preach in the Church of England to-morrow forenoon and evening. Brett's Auckland Almanac and Diary for 1S!)7 which is full of the most varied and valuable information may be obtained at the Chronicle Office." Mr C. L. Naylor states in another column that he has commenced business as hairdresser and tobacconist in Tutanekai street. Stead's Masterpiece Library, Numbers 1. 2 and ,'j to hand, Threepence each at Chronicle Office.* Mr J. Cross junr., announces that he has entered into partnership with Mr A. Monro as-coach builder, wheelwright &c. Business will be carried on in the premises occupied by MrMunro in Tutanekai Street. Mr E. Eugster who was here for a short season has again taken his departure for Auckland and requests us to state that his Jubille"Watches may be obtained from his premises, IJS4 Queen St for KisCd, postpaid. Tho Sydney Bulletin and the Auckland Observer can be obtained at the Clinoxiclk News Agency.* Wi Koepa Ngawhau, of Mokoia Island an old chief of tho Arawu tribe and a descendant of Wonukukopuko andßaukara, died at Ohihoinutu pa on Sunday evening. Tho sitting of the Native' Appellate Court was adjourned in consequence. An application has< been made to tho Mayor of Auckland to place the series of pictures executed By Mr Cameron Johnson of the geyser wonders af the Wairakei district, in the Art Gallery, or other room in tho Municipal Buildings, in order to familiarise citizens and tourists with these attractions of the Wonderland. The matter will no doubt come-in duo course before ihe City Council for consideration. The New Zealand Institute is taking steps to preserve tho records of unique characteristics of thoMitori race. It is intended to publish the work in five parts. The first, which will be ready shortly, will he devoted to illustrations upon Maori art. The other four parts will deal respectively with Maori habitations, weapons, ornaments, and dress. Tho work is being undertaken by Mr Augustus Hamilton, registrar of the Otago University, and arrangements have been made for Mr Hamilton to go through all the Maori country and obtain the best photographs possibleNext Sunday should be a red letter day in the memory of our Presbyterian friends. As will be observed from our advertising columns, they will open their new Church with special services. The Revs. 11. Sommerville and D. Boss are announced to preach. Besides these, we learn as we are going to press that the Rev. J. T. Main just arrived from N.S.Wales will take one of the sex-vices. The day-we know is eagerly looked forward to by those interested in the Church and with favourable weather large and enthusiastic congregations may be counted on. Wo admire their enterprise and wish thpm well in the good work on which they are- entering. On Wednesday following they are celebrating the event by a soiree. The ladies for some time have been busy making preparations for the tables.. The musical talent of tho place has been largely enlisted to lend sweetness and harmony to the occasion while an intellectual faast may bo reckoned upon from the several speakers announced. £SO, £lO, £lO, £5. Given away for a single guess. Send stamp for particulars and ciroulars to Box 176, P. 0., Wellington.

Tenders are invited ffor certain privileges in connection with the race meeting on March 17th. In going to our editorial weekly bath we have often been struck with the -wonderful succession of bloom in the Langham garden, First the crocus, cowslips and primroses of every colour nodded at us as we passed in the clear spring mornings, giving place to pansies, roses and petunias intermingled with the delicate Lady Goditia and old fashioned sweet William, followed in their turn by sunflowers, hollyhocks and gladiola. Lastly in Autumn a blaze of chrysanthemums and graceful cosiuias waved a farewell to Summer. A meeting of the Board of Health was held yesterday afternoon when there were present the Chairman, Mr Dansey, Dr Ginders and Mr S. T. Brent. The sanitary contractors wrote complaining that many residents were emptying pans and that they refuse to allow them being placed into their closets and otherwise put obstacles in the way of the night system being carried out. They especially complained of the proprietor of Lake View Boarding-house, and also asked that a list of closets should be furnished by the Board. A general conversation took place in which the whole position was refeired to and it was finally resolved to notify the contractor that all closets should be emptied between 11 p.m. and (i a.m. from Ist November to 31st April, and between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. from Ist May to 31st October. It was also decided that the inspector of nuisances report on those premises which are without sufficient closet accommodation, and also that those residents who offered any obstruction to the sanitary contractor should be proceeded against under the Public Health Act. The meeting then closed. " Fenton-st." makes the following very sensible remarks regarding the present condition of the roads at Whakarewarewa :—I wish to draw the attention of the public to the very serious landslip that has recently taken place on the road to the geysers at Whiikarewarewa, and to ask who is responsible for those roads beinp; made on such treacherous soil. I believe I am correct in stating that at the time the so-called " improvements" were made the general opinion was that they were unnecessary, and would only servo to disfigure the natural scenery. The Maori footpaths have served the purpose of tens of thousands of visitors, and no complaint was ever made, and an extension of these together with a small amount of ti-tree cutting 1 would be sufficient. And further, if the present road slips in this manner what may wo expect when the upper one, already defined against the side of the hill is made ? The slips will probably bo far worse, and certainly far more conspicuous, owing to the hill being so much steeper. I trust the public will join with me in protesting against any further disfigurement of the natural beauties of Whakarewarowa. We are glad to see that the Presbyterian Church which is now receiving its finishing touches at the hands of the contractors will prove an ornament to our rising township. Wo congratulate the congregation on the fine site they have secured; standing on rising ground and in a central situation the edifice cannot fail to attract attention from every point of approach to the town. Built upon a rock like the Temple of old, it has boon rising steadily till now it presents a pleasing and chaste appearance to the cyo of the observer. Though plain and unadorned by architectural display it is not wanting in taste and strength. Looking at the interior, we find it is well-lighted and ventilated, the walls are bright and cheerful with the lower parts panelled with polished rimu. There is no pulpit after the old fashion, but there is a roomy platform for the preacher. It has comfortable sitting accommodation for 130. There is a handsome American organ standing in front of the platform. This is the gift of Mrs Kobertson who has also donated a pretty clock to bo hung- up near the entrance door. Altogether we feel that the Presbyterians have reason to be proud of their Church while the architect, Mr Bonnie, the contractor, Mr Harper, and the painter, Mr Henshaw are deserving of great credit for their excellent workmanship. IX RENAL COMPLAINTS. «, Wolfe's Schnapps is notably efficacious, and in general debility is the best tonic manufactured. Buy bottles intact.