TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2579, 22 January 1889, Page 3

TE AROHA.

MI.NI.Vi;.—A general meeting of shareholders ( .f the Golden Crown Cold Mining Company took place on Monthly evening. Amongst those present, were: Messrs A. W. Edwards, E. Gallagher, Don, Menzies, and Bew. It was stated that the drive is in 213 feet, and -shows gold right along the reef. The whole of the dead work is done, aud they are now w.tiling the completion of the Waiorongnuiai battery, when upwards of fiO tons, which thev have to grass, will be sent along. The last crushing of 5 tons went 407. Ddwts to the ton, and it is fnliy expected the next will "how a much better yield. Meanwhile application will be made to the Warden for protection, and after the Unreel in band has been treated they hope to have Millicient. funds in hand to fully man the ground. The Company have 45 acres, the same ground on which the Morning Star and the Early Dawn claims were worked. Monte zuiua claim : A meeting of shareholder:! was held on Satm day evening, when Mr Quoi, who has been negoti atiug with some of his friends for the sale of the property was in attendance. I understand the amount required is iIo.OOO, which, when received, will be a perfect godsend to the bulk of the shareholders. There have been some excellent assays of the stone from his ground lately, and very probably it may pay well in the hands of capitali.-ts. I hear it stated on very good authority that Mr Peter Ferguson is only now about to start from the Old Country. Judging from the expectancy of his numerous friends, it is a miracle that a banquet had not been arranged for his reception here this week. Some raiher ill-natured talk is heard about the quiet way thi-' ground is bemg shepherded from fortnight, to fortnight. Only the other day I heard it said, were it a poor man's patch of an acre it so, it would have been forfeited long ago. At the next sitting of the Warden's Court we should hear of a detinite course to be pursued with this undoubtedly rich patch of country. Coaching.—Since the beginning of the year, two opposition coaches have been run between here and Waiorongomui, and those travelling the road benefitted by it m a reduetiin of fares. From all appearances, each were being very well patronised during the holiday tune, but now that people are shaping down to the ordinary groove, our local whips have agreed to let matters go on as before, and now the enterprising fiini of Bradley and Co. have the full command of the Thames-Te Aroha road, whilst Mr E. Gallagher holds the foit bet.veen this and Waioiongomai. Both linns deserve to be. well patronised by the public, as the coaching accommodation here is unsurpassed in the colony for confortand efficiency.

Tut.—-Mr Bew has a largo contract mi at present, making bricks fur works to be erected at the Tui ground. Humour hud it two months ago, that four furnaces were to be erected on this ground, for the Park's process, but as that gentleman lias departed fmtr. Kew Zealand, orat any rate, from the Tut connection, it is just possible, that our genial bnckmaker is preparing bricks for a tabernacle, where tin: shareholders of the different c'aims may offer up thanksgiving for favours to come and repentance f»r the refusal of offered mercies.

Racic Mektino.—A large number of those of our residents interested in snorts met at Downes' Glut) Hotel on .Saturday evening, to consider the advisability of holding a race meeting at Te Aroha. On the motion of Mr Rowe, senior, seconded by Mr Heathen to, it was unanimously resolved they sh-.uld hold a race meeting in March. The Chairman stated that Mr Bradley had ascertained at l'aeroa, that the meeting llieie would iikuly be held on Monday, the LSI It March, and it was the opinion of the meeting that it would tie better to bold the Te Aroha race day two or three days prior to the l'aeroa meeting. Amongst other matters, it «as stated, the course is -10 to 45 chains in extent, and a " beautiful grass paddock, not a .-tone in it." i'lo of subscriptions was to bu relied on. It had been suggested by Mr MeNieol, when here, they should add a trotting race to their programme, avid the meeting was of the sune opinion. The election of officers was then proceeded with, and the following were duly elected :—Pr.silei t, E. 0. Maisey Thompson, lv-<|., (Mr Kelly, M.H.1!., the former president, being at a most decided discount) ; judge, A. A. Downes ; secretary, T. P.ivitt; treasurer, .). Don, starter. J. McNux'l ; clerk of course, Reuben Parr; clerk ot.-e.des, ,1 nines Mills; handicappers, Messrs Ole.uy and Brennan ; steward.-. Me.-srs Ilanmer, Wiseman, K Gallagher, Brennan, Bradley, (.'avin, Woods ami Harrison ; committee, Messrs Chary, Wiseman, Downes, K. Gallagher, Mill-, Don, Bradley, Woods, Brennan, and M. Murphy. A c mimittee meeting takes place on Thursday next to draw up the programme, ite. LlWi.uiY,—An adjourned meeting of the Committee of this institution took place on Kiturday evening. Pie-ent: — Rev. Mr Lawrie.'J. Mills, Deve.ill, and Menzies. Mr Menzies staled that no vigorous canvas for subscribers had yet been made, although a few had promised to join. —Mr Laurie moved that it is desirable that the offices of custodian, librarian, and secictary, be filled by the same person, to be called the libra: it u. Seconded by Mr Mills, and carried. Mr Lawriealso moved the remuneration beat the rate of 5s per week, and a commission of per cent on all monies collected by the librarian.—Carried. On the motion of Mr Mills, 25 per cent com mission was fixed. Mr Lawrie moved that the present librarian receive one month's notice from the passing of these resolutions, and applications be invited from persons willing to undertake tho duties of librarian and secretary. Seconded by Mr Mills and carried. .It was also resolved that Messrs Lawrie and Menzies draw up a statement of the duties of librarian, &c, and call for applications for the position, and also to look out for more suitable premises. On the motion of MiMills, it was resolved that subscriptions to the reading-room be 2s per quarter, and 'Is for library and reading-room. C.uut'si Housk. —This line large dwellinghouse, containing 10 or IS i ms, and situated in extensive grounds half-way between Te Aroha and Waiorongomai, has at last been disposed of by the Bank of New Zealand, Air H. I[. Adams, formerly manager of the works of the Te Aroha Silver and Goldmininc Company, being the purchaser for £500. There are about DO acres of tho best land in the district allocated to it, the lease of which has some 1-1 or 15 years co run, and as the house itself cost about £2000, it goes without saying that Mr Adams has gut a good bargain. It is understood that Mr Adams will occupy the house.

Tkadk. — Under this heading it is to be regretted Unit tenders are being called fur Hie businesses of T. find S. .Murrin and Co. (Limited), as curried on a ITe Aroha and the Thames. Messrs Abbott and Co., the well-known Auckland drapers, also contemplate closing their branch hero within a month. On the other hand Mr Coultbard, whose flaxmill was recently destroyed by lire, is preparing to re-build on the old site. Novel I'ishisc—An unusal phenomenon has appeared lately in the Waihou River, close to the town, namely the- presence of shoals of fish apparently of the trout species, and measuring from 3 to 10 inches in length. A number of our townsfolk hearing of this, were attracted to the bunk of the river on Friday morning, and after gazing intently at the sportive fishes, they evidently held a council of war, as subsequent proceedings towards these innocent invaders will show. Izaak Walton's old-fashioned ways are ignored by our fish warriors. Netting was not thought of, nothing short of a strong charge of dynamite would bring the strangers to book, and before long the seige was laid, the match at the end of a ten foot supple jack was applied, and whilst the fuse tizzed in the water, with breathless awe a crowd of men and naked boys, stood, not by their gun, but at what they considered a safe distance. The shot went off and so did tlio fish, and whether through exasperation at the disappointment or the intense heat of the weather, immediately after this about 20 persons were weltering in the river looking for the fish, alive or dead. One of the latter was found and measured a limit six inches in length. It is understood, our sportsmen are to adopt different tactics the next thro these fish come along.

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