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Waikato Argus, Volume II, Issue 150, 24 June 1897, Page 2

On our fourth page this morning we publish the report of a public meeting held at Te Mat* last week to consider matters in connection with the rating of property ; a circular to milk suppliers from Mr Wesley Sprang, the manager of the N.Z. Dairy Association, setting forth the Company's intentions for the forthcoming season ; a letter to the Editor dealing with a subject of great interest to farmers, and other matter. The Hon. Br, Seddon has been appointed to the Privy Council. Owing to the Telegraph Office being clo.cd yesterday evening, we arc without our usual late telegraphic news this morning. A young man was brought to the Waikato District Hospital by train yesterday from l'aeroa, having had his leg broken while playing football. A meeting of the Waipa Cricket Association, for the consideration ofimportant business, is convened for Saturday next, at 7 p.m., at the Royal Hotel, Hamilton. Two of the four Maxim guns recently ordered by the Government have arrived at Wellington. It is understood that one will be stationed at each of the four centres. The quarterly meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Hamil-ton-Tu Awamutu Circuit, will be held in Trinity Chinch, Hamilton, on Wednesday next, :50th inst., at 2 30 p.m. Considerable dissatisfaction Iris been caused throughout the colony at the action of the Postal and Telegraphs Department in practically suspending all bu-iness for three days. In the case of Hamilton, with the exception of those having private boxes, no letters were received from .Saturday afternoon until yesterday morning, and we suppose the other odious kept the same hours. A most enjoyable evening passed off in the Te Rahu schoolroom on Friday evening last in the form of a social got up by the young ladies of that district. Notwithstanding the bad state of the roid, visitors from Kihikihi, Itangiaohia and Ohaupo attended. The music was supplied by Mr T. Weal, and was all that could be desired. During the evening songs were rendered by Mess-s Deaville and Cavanagh. The former, in his well-known style, sang " The Old Brigade,*'while Mr Oavauagh's rendering of " Sailing " and " Harbour Lights " was greatly appreciated. Dancing was kept up with much spirit till '2 a m., when the company joined hands and sang " Cod Save the Queen " in anticipation of Out' Most ('racinus Majesty's Record Reign.—(A Correspondent).

Wo direct attention to the large number of additions made to tin: li-t of entries for Mr VV. J. Hunter's sale at Ohaupo on Tuesday next. They include Mr Duncan Maclarcn's dairy herd of SO cows and heifers, and as they are a firstclass lot there should, ill view of the improved outlook for the dairying industry, be keen competition for them. On Wednesday evening, the 10th hist., Messrs VY\ Rnncinian and .1. M. Jones entertained a large number of their friends at a social held at the Hamilton Factory. The large room was \ery tastefully decorated, the walls being completely coveeu with ships' flags (obtained from Onchunga), interspersed with greenery, prettily arranged between the draped flag's. A Urge number of invitations were issued and about fifty responded. Dancing and games were indulged in until 11 .'SO p.m., when refreshments were handed round. The programme was then continued until 3 a.m., when the company joined in singing ' Anld Lang Syne," and after cheers had been given for their entertainers and the hope expressed that they would enjoy a pleasant holiday, the company dispersed all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. In the intervals between the dances and games, songs were given l>y the Misses St urges and Hurst and Mr W. I. Wallace, and instrumental sclec tions by Miss Guthrie (piano) and Mr A. Wallace (violin).