The Walkato Argus GEORGE EDGECUMBE, Proprietor. THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 1896.

Waikato Argus, Volume I, Issue 48, 29 October 1896, Page 2

The Walkato Argus GEORGE EDGECUMBE, Proprietor. THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 1896.

A GREAT deal of discussion arises from lime lo time as to the efficacy of vaccination as a preventive of small pox. If is inconsequence important that the decision of the Royal Commission, which has made exhaustive enquiries, should be generally known. It is as folltws : 1. That it diminishes the liability to be attacked by the disease. 2. That it modifies the character of the disease and renders it (a) less fatal, and (b) of a milder or less severe type. 3. That the protection ;t affords against atta-ks of the dscase is greatest ■ luring the years immediately succeeding the operation of vaccination. It is im possible to tix with precision the length of this period of highest protection. Though not in all cases the same, if a period is to be fixed it might, we think, fairly be said to cover in general a period ot nine or ten years. 4. That after the lapse of Ihe period of highest protective potency, the efficacy of vaccination to protect against attack rapidly diminishes, but that it is still considerable in the next quinquennium, and possibly never altogether ceases. 5. That its power to modify the character of the disease is also greatest in the period in which its power to protect from attack is greatest, but that its power thus to modify the disease does not diminish as rapidly as its protective influence against attacks, anil its efficacy during the. later periods of life to modify the disease is still vety considerable. (>. That revaccinalion restores the protection which lapse of time has diminished, but the evidence shows that this protection again dimiirshes. and that, to insure the lii.L'liost degree of protection which vaccination can give, the operation should be at intervals repeated. 7". That the benefiehl effects of vaccination are most experienced by those in whose c-iso it has been most thorough. Wo think it may fairly be concluded that where the vaccine matter is inserted in three or tour pi ices it is morj effectual than when introduced into one or two places only, and that if the vaccination marks arc of an area of half a square inch they indicate a better state of protection than if their area, be at all considerably below this.

This report is clear that vaccination lessens the chances of contagion and the violence of the disease when contracted. This appears to us full justification of the lawmaking vaccination compulsory. Wc believe, however that only lymph direct from the calf should Bo used.

An English anil European n.ail, via San J.'Yanebeo, per R.I'l.S. Alilliiuiltl, will close itt Hamilton at J. 30 p.m. tomorrow (L'Yiday). Tlin time of Mr \V. IT. Hurries meetings at Cambridge and Cambridge West, on Saturday and Monday next respectively, has been altered from 7.."«> to S p.m. We learn that .Mr John Hanks' camp at Tinm lias been burnt down. It is thought to have been the work of an incendiary, and on Tue-day Constable Brcnuan went up to make e'»i|uirie«.

A telegram states that then- is a further rise of 10s pel ton in flour at Suothern poi ts. The outward 'Frisco mail steamer has or. board gold to the value of £125,000, shipped at Sydney and consigned to America,

The Victorian Rowing Association has decided t'lafc cash 'cyclists cannot row as amateurs. Four elul s have seceded from the Association in consequence.

A phenomenally large duck's c«g has been forwarded toourofliee by Mr C. Martelli, of Hamilton East. It weighs a small fraction over five ouuecs, an 1 we are told that the duck lays a similar egg three times a week.

On Sunday next the Rev. L. Hudson, of Cambridge, will preach at Te .Awamutu, morning and evening, and at I'atcrangi in the afternoon. At Te Awamutu the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at the morning service.

Mr Henry Milburn, who has disposed of a large quantity of his direct shipment of music in the Hamilton and Cambridge districts, will visit Te Awain til ti on Saturday next, and the music may be obtained from Inn at Lynch's Commercial Hotel.

Those interested arc reminded that entries for all events at the Te Awamutu Amateur Athletic Club's Sports, to take place on the 9th November, close with the Secretary (Mr D. Bockett) tomorrow (Friday). The programme appeared in our issue of Saturday, 17th hist.

The Rev. W. H. Wilson will preach farewell sermons next Sunday at Rangiaohia(St. Paul's) at 11 a.m.,atKihikihi (Christ Church) at 2.45 p.m., and at To Awamutu (St John's) at 7.30 p.m. A sacred so'o will be sung by Mr Fell at the evening service in St. John's, Te Awamutu.

Mr Home, who purchased the privilege from the Waikato Show Committee, will have a refreshment booth on the ground at Claudclands during show day, where te>, coffee and temperance drinks, a'so sandwiches, pas'ry, cakes, fiuit. and a variety of good tilings will be obtainable.

What looks like an attempt to blow up George Rignold, the well known actor, was discoyered at his residence, Fast Melbourne. A board had been removed from the floor and the gas pipe severed, and the carpet then replaced. Fortunately, Rignold noticed the escape before lie struck a match.

Our Ohaupo correspondent calls attention to the large increase in the supply of milk to the local factory during September this year as compared with the sane month last year. The cash return is given as £23 15s for the latter and .€74 (i* for the fornnr. The daily supply is now 550 gallons, Mr Graham, from Canterbury, who advert'ses himself as an expert in owing foot lot in sheep (which wo believe is still prevalent in some parts of the district) holds several testimonials from Southern sheep owners, who spcik highly of bis specific as a permanent cure and has also icfcrcnccs from some we'l known Auckland residents, will be on the Show ground, and can be consulted by sheep-owners. He guarantees a perfect cure in a week with one dressing.

The annual general meeting of the Taupiri District Cricket Club, which had been unavoidably postponed was held in the Taupiri Hotel on Thursday, Oct. loth. The statement of accounts showed a small balance in hand. The Hon. A. J. Cadman was elected patron ; Mr A. Walford president; Messrs J. Cordon, F. Littlowood, T. H. White, G. I''. Mellars, (i. T. Worthington, M. Friar and W. Wilson, vice-presidents. Mr I''.. I>. Cox was unanimously chosen captain and Mr C. Glecson, deputy captain. On Tuesday last Mr Rowdem Returning Ollicer for the Waipa County, received the following nominations of candidates for the triennial election of councillors for the Waipa County Council :—Piikekura Riding (2) : Messrs E Allen, William Scott, Henry Kusabs. Mangapiko Riding (2) : Messrs A. Smith, J. J. Ryburn, George Totty, Henry James Bell, George Finch. Rangiaoh'ia Riding (2) : Messrs J. W. M. Singleton, T. B. Teasdale, W. 11. Mandeno, J. G. Kin sbv, Michael Ttirncy. Newcastle Billing (1) : John James Bycroft, Tuhikarair.ea Riding (I) : I''. J. Viekers. Hamilton : !No nomination received. The Premier of Victoria lias introduced a State Bank Rill. In doiuir so he explained that general advances arc to be of a minimum amount of fifty and a maximum of two thousand pounds. The State Bank will have the exclusive right of note issue, which is limited to two million pounds, with power to the Oovernor-in-Council to increase. In regard to finance, he said the Government had command of .£1,800,000 go'd reserve, and £1,400,000 at three per cent., which would return £42,000. It was estimated that £15,000 would be obtained from current ac mints, making altogether £07,000, which would meet the expanses of the Bank and any loss.

The Presbyterian Synod was opened "on Tuesday evening in Dunedin, when the Moderator (the Rev. J. Lothian) gave his opening address on " Ha'.f-a-eenttiry's Progress in Religion and Theology." The question of marriage with a deceased wife's sister was then brought up by an overture from the Mataura Presbytery, ti'kitig that the premises be taken into consideration, with the view of rescinding the resolution of last session, carried by 51 to 18, granting ministers and members liberty to determine what course they shall pursue. After an animated debate it was resolved, by 08 to 38, to pass away from the overture. The majority of last year was thus increased by 17. Mr Merries, who is a candidate for the Bay of Plenty seat, has addressed his constituents at several centres of population, and has been on each occa siein well received and accorded votes of thanks and confidence. It will be seen by advertisement in another column that Mr Homes will address the electors of Cam bridge on Saturday evening. We.-hall take this opportunity of reporting his speech in order that all electors who may not be able to attend one or other of his meetings may become cognisant of his views on the political and social questions of the hour. 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 Jordan, who was spoken of as a probable candidate, has decided not to stand, and no other names are as yet mentioned as likely to bo put forward,

At the adjourned meeting of the Kihikihi l'olo Club held on the niulit of 24th inst, at the Alpha Hotel, the balance sheet was presented and showed a very good surplus, notwithstanding the fact that during the past season the Club went, to the expense of improving the ground. New ollieers were elected subject to the approval of the gentlemen elected. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Messrs Missoli and darker, jewellers, and many others for the very handsome troplib's presented to the club, also to the gentlemen who so cordially subscribed to the funds merely to keep so good a pastime to the fore. Mr T. Wcthorid's resignation from the Club was accepted with regret, perhaps he may stilt be seen play ins fir Mr Hewett's team. It was decitled to bald the annual sports on New Year's Day, when a good day's sport will lie provided for poleiists, athletes and lovers of fun.

Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. circulate an inset in this issue re their well-known brands of manures, which is worthy of the careful perusal of farmers.

As will be seen from Mr W. J. Hunter's advertising column, he will sell on the show ground (Claudclands) at 11.30 a.m. to-morrow the well-known hunter Dandy Dick, on account of Mr W. Thornton, and two ponies on behalf of Mr 11. Bullock Webster. These horses arc all of exceptional quality, and should elicit keen competition.

Mr T, McEwin, of Auckland, who is to supply the luncheon at the Show grounds, arrived by train yesterday with a large stall' of assistau's and the necessary appliances. As we stated in last issue, he will serve lunch'on in a large marquee as well as in the building provided by the Association, so as to meet all demands as far as possible. The charge for luncheon is 2s, and this includes a cup of tea if desired.

During the past week the two splendidly dressed windows of the local branch of the New Zealand Clothing Facto-y have attracted a considerable amount of attention. In to-day's issue it is announced that a gaslight display of now goods will bo given to-night and to-morrow night from seven to nine p.m. As in addition to tie tine window show the shop will also bo decorated for showing off the new season's goods, it will probably attract a grot number of spectators, and repay a visit of inspection.

The excursion fares in connection with '.he Waikato Show came into operat'oii yesterday, and wc heard of a case wlitre they competed with the railway freight charge s . A party wished to send a package to a wayside station by the passenger train, and was told the freight would be 7s (! 1. Tris was thought to be pretty stiff, and being pretty smart at figures the aforesaid party reckoned that by taking advantage of the cheap fares :i few days might be spent in the country and ihe package conveyed to its destination for 4d less than the freight charge. The train was just about to start, the ticket was obtained, and now the parcel has been safely delivered and the consignor is enjoying the bracing air of Waikato.

We have to record the death at the ripe age of 80 years of Mrs Harriett Uzzcll, who was one of the oldest residents of Hamilton, having arrived with the 4th Waikato Regiment. 1864. The deceased came to New South Wales in 1854 with her second husband, and came to New Zealand with the above regiment. She was born at Watford. Hcr'.s, England, in 1810. She leaves behind her to mourn their loss one son, Mr Charles Tippin, of Hamil on East, and two married daughters, one Mis Coombcs, of Hamilton, and the other Mrs Kist, of Mccury Bay. As will be seen by advertisement in another column, the funeral will leave her late residence on Saturday at 3 o'clock for Hamilton East Cemetery.

There will be on exhibition in Mr H. H, Howden's window at Hamilton today three of the cups which are being competed for at the Show to-day. They are for classes 32, best weight-carrying hack, three years o'd, bred in Waikato, given by the late Cambridge Cavalry, and 119, McNicol Memorial Cup, for the best pen of five two-tooth unshorn wethers (any breed), inostsuitable for freezing and calculated to pioduce the best fleece, and the special pr'z■; given by Mr F. Luard Wright for the best exhibit of eatt'c on the Show ground, the bona tide property of one private owner. The trophies are all very handsome, auc'. of which the winner's should feel proud. They have been supplied by Mr llowdcn, and reflect great credit on his powers of selection. There is also on exhibition the Cup presented by Mr Wright at last show, and which was won by Mr Richard Reynolds.

A correspondent to a contemporary writes :• Now that the Government has got the million loan passed, just fancy our great Richard going to John Hull and asking in this wise : " John, 1 am the great Richard, leader t-f the Great Liberal Party of New Zealand. We arc a little hard up just now ; so wc have come to you for a little assistance by way of a small loan, say a million." " Well, Richard, as we are now going to a*k a few more questions about small loans of this kind than we were, may I ask you could you not Wind it oil' for'a few months, say March, 1807 ; and, ii"uin, what do you want the money for at all ? " Richard : " Well, John. 1 have always been candid and stra'ght with you, but between ourselves we want it just now to make things pleasant and agreeable to our Great Liberal Party (luring the forthcoming elections." John Ball : " Well, I will think the matter over and let you know in a few months' time ; meantime ta ta, Richard."

A feat of penmanship that stir passes all previous roc mis in linetie-s and sinallness of writing has been performed by Mr E. Wilkie Watson, a civil servant in the local Rand and Income Tax Department. This is writing no less thin 8753 longhand words on an ordinary post-card. Mr Watson saw an article in the Australasian stating that Mr Walter D. Wellmaii, a bookkeeper in San Francisco, had written 70(>8 words on an ordinaly post-card, beating a previous record of 5451 words, written by a Frenchman named C. F. Grincourt. .Mr Wellman asseitcd that he could easily have crowded 8500 words into his post-car.l, but it wi'l ho feeii that even that limit has been passed by Mr Wat son. This is the latter geutle.nan's first trial at such oiallograph, though previously he had written the Lord's Prayer four times within the space of a threepenny bit Examples of this feat fie have also seen The writing on the post-card and the Lord's Prayer is quite clear, and can be deciphered by any one of good sight. We may add that Mr Watson did not choose tor transcription any articles containing especially short womK ]|e states his ability to put as many as 10,000 words into the same space. Post.