LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4380, 2 March 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In our recent leading article entitled “ The Marriage Problem ” the following (statement appeared : “In the first place, as far as possible, young people of both sexes should meet on terms of frank arid disqualified friendship.”. It should have read “ frank and dignified friendship,”

Some 10,000 wethers, ewes and lambs, will be offered-at the Ohaupo sale tomorrow (Wednesday). The Morrinsville stock ssle takes place on Friday next.

Amongst the most successful exhibitors at the Thames Show last week, was Mr A. Bossons, of this town. Mr Bossons’ fruit took quite a number of prizes. In the course of a conversation with Mr Bossons, that gentleman spoke in flattering terms concerning the Thames Show, adding that “ they can grow some tine stuff down that way ” We might here mention that Mr Bossons is a capable judge of anything in the fruit line. Saturday’s Auckland Herald says : “ Mi T. E. Donne, general manager of the Tourist Department, returned to Auckland from Rotorua on Thursday. It will be learnt with regret that Mr Donne is not in good health. Immediately on his arrival he drove to the Grand Hotel, where he stays while in Auckland Dr. Shannan, who was called in, stated that Mr Donne was suffering from nervous break-down, and ordered him' oomplete rest for a few days.” Mr G. W. Ruscell, M P., believes that one of the greatest curses of New Zealand towns arises from the fact that children and young people are allowed by the parents to roam the streets after nightfall, This expression of opinion was elioited at a recent meeting of the Canterbury College Board of Governors in answer to a statement by Mr L. B. Wood that the juvenile sections of public libraries at Home were open in the evenings until eight n’clock, and the suggestion th it the same system should be inaugurated at the Christchurch Public Library. \ We are informed that Mr John Salmon has purchased the well-known ‘‘ Te Aroha House.’ Mr Salmon intends to have the house, all renovated and fixed up in first-class style. This house has been long favourably known by the travelling public and we think that under new manag‘*ment it will continue to give every satisfaction to those in search of a home, from home. Messrs Gordon Bros., have taken over Mr A, Hogan’s Liviry and Bait stables, as from to-morrow (Wednesday). Eighty seven brigades from all parts of Vew Zealand, will be ropres. uted at the Fire Brigade’s annual competitions to be leld at Auckland on March 10th. It is ixpccted that over seven hundred fireuen will take part.

We have some of our imported turnip seed left, also manure, at right price. Wigg & Co.—Advt.

The Leidt-r of the Opposition is acting ] wisely in keeping the aims of his party I well before the country. It is the weight of public feeling throughout the Dominion, rather than the added numerical strength of the Opposition, that his caused alarm in the Miuisteri il camp, and the Opposition c-mnot be fully effective as a check on Ministers unless they take care to keep the public well informed on the questions of the hour, and so strive to stimulate the interest of those who have most at stake. The Government for some years past have had almost a monopoly of political rallies and party gatherings of a like nature, but the tide now appears to be moving in the other direction, and in this fact lies promise of a keener scrutiny | of Ministerial actions, and, as a const*- I quence, more wholesome conditions in the administration of public affairs. —The Dominion.

The Te Aroha West and Waiorongomai schoolboys tried conclusions at cricket on Saturday afternoon. A good deal of interest was taken in the match, which Was eve ntually won by Te Aroha West, with 8ome~h"&lf-a~-dozen runs-to the good. The game was played on the Waiorongoiuai pitch.

It is not generally known that women are eligible for election on a licensing committee. - The Licensing Act provides that “ any duly registered elector” may be a candidate for a seat on a licensing committee, whereas the Electoral Act restricts candidates to “ male persons.” During the Cadet Camp at Omabu, Lieut-Colonel Loveday took advantage of the opportunity to congratulate Corp Clausen, of Te Aroha D.TT S., upon winning the Government medal presented to the cadet making the highest score in the province during the year’s class firing; also Lance-Corp. K. M. Burton, of the same corps, who, by making the highest score, 23 out of a possible 25, in the iuter-battalion shooting match is to receive a silver-mounted swagger cane suitably inscribed, the present of Major A, E Kenrick, of Waihi, who on Friday was a welcome visitor at camp. Saturday’s Thames Advertiser says “ At Thursday’s Show the riding of Miss’ Hunt and Miss Hinton in the ladies’ jumping competition was greatly ad-j mired. For best lady rider Miss Gage Brown was placed first, Miss Hunt second, and Miss Bradshaw third. This was a splendid competition, Misses JLaw, Carr, Jamieson, Smith and Holt proving good equestriennes. For best lady rider (over fences) Miss Hinton secured first prize, Miss Gage Brown being second. At first there was some misunderstanding as to the identity of the ladies, but this was soon removed.”

The exterior of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Te Aroha, is much improved in appearance since Mr W. Towers, of Paeroa, finished Liis painting contract.

f)n Sunday afternoon at the foot of Rolleston-street, ’neath the shade of a willow on the banks of the Waihou, between 30 and 40 men of all ag°s, spent the time in playing “ two-up. ” Mr Frank Pilling, the popular host of the Palace Hotel, has just added a neatly arranged wine room on the side of ,the Hotel.

Last evening the Hamilton Band played a number of selections in the Domain grounds, which were much appreciated by both residents and visitors. The pity is Te Aroha does not possess a Band of its own. We draw the special attention of contractors to the Hunga Hunga Drainage Board advertisement announcing that Mr T. Hanna will meet intending contractors at Kereone Cross Road at 10.30 a.m. on Thursday, March 4th., and will show them over the works.