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Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 184, 16 September 1897, Page 2

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Bekthoot Petition.—The several petitions sent rouud asking the Government to gant a bonus, have been numerously signed, on'y a few refusing to sign on the plea that if the industry ia likely to be of any value it ought to start without Government aid. 'that, of course, is a matter of opinion, and others again say that many of those who have signed the petition showed inconsistency in praying to the Government to graut a concession, while at the same time they would put their sword into the veryheart (politica'ly) of the men they are asking fur help. 1 trust the Government will take a broad view of the question and grant the concession asked for, even though sinners signed tho petition. Qji.viipo School Committee. The monthly meeting of the above committee was held in the Council Chambers, on Monday evening. There were present : —Messrs R. Meats (chairman), Graham, Edwards, Ranch and Kusabs. One or two small accounts were passed for payment. Mr Dickinson, the Inspector, held the annual inspection on the Bth and 9th, and his report was very satisfactory. The following is the Inspector's report .---The passes were satisfactory : Standard I : Present, 9 ; passed, 9. Standard 11. : Present, 10 ; passed, 9. Staudard (11. : Present, 5 ; passed, 4. Standard IV. : Present, 6 ; passed, 5. Staudard V. : Present, 10 ; passed, 9. Standard VI. : Present, 3 ; passed, 2. Total on roll, i>B ; present, 43 ; passed, 38. lam informed the Inspector spoke highly of the compositon of standard live, saying it was a credit to the class. Tin; failures were attributable to nonattendence through sickness and other causes. Stcp Houses. —Stud korses are now beginning to par.ide at sales and markets. Mr Pollard's Prince Fergus and Mr W. Taylor's Rob Roy were on view at Tc Aivamutu on Saturday last. Rob Roy, I understand, is a new importation to the district, and looks a big powerful animal. Prince Fergus seems to be still a great favourite with many of the farmers ; he is in prime condition, a big little horse, good barrel, thick set, and not showing too much daylight % under him. Of course, every farmer backs his fancy. It is to be hoped both horses will have a profi-able season.— (Own Correspondent).