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Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 202, 28 October 1897, Page 2

§sv'' An extended report of the first day of the AVaikato Show will be found in a special supplement to this issue. A quantity of other interesting reading will also be found tin rein. 'J he Christ church City Council has pissed a resolution protesting against the' p s-age of Mr Tannei's Municipal Franchise Kx'.eiwou B 11 Percy Cavill won (lie 88yds swimming race at Westminster Bath in ."ilis., defeating Lindbcrg by two yards. 'I he winner was subsequently entertained by l lie Ravensbouruc Club. A European mail, via San Francisco per R..M.S. Mariposa, will close at the various Waikato olliois on Friday next at the usual hour. This mail will be due in London on Ist December, The earthquakes at Taupo are apparently all finished, the volcanoes having been quiet for some days. The mountains are steaming well, which is considered a good sign, Many tourists are in the neighbourhood, and the weather is beautifully line. .Mr Henderson, the gentleman who Ins been recently appointed by the Government to impart know'edge to the, people of the colony on the raising and management of poultry, and the advantages w licit soma heeds oiler over otluis, will give a short lecture in the inaiqueo on the showgioUi.d at 3 o'ceck to-day. Wo understand that Mr ,). Clark'n, contractor of Paeroa and AVaihi, has purchased the old sawmill plant at Ngaruawahia, which has been lying id c for some: eonsideiable time past. On 'I uesd .y las! two of his teams—one c : ght-horse and the other six passed through Hamilton on their way to Ngaruawahia to take the p'ant over to Waihi.

A mysterious case of poisoning is reported to have taken place at Leeston on the EllcMiK i c show day. Thomas Gulliver was taken ill after eating some sindwiches for lunch, and Dr. Cosset, who at leaded him, discovered he was suffering from stn ohliino poisoing.. Gulliver ate sonic of the same sandwiches for brcakfa-t with jut ill ell'i cts. The i olieo arc making inquiries.

According to a contemporary, Di.-tn'ct Judge Kettle has suggested that every person against whom a prohibition o:ibr is in force lie compelled to wear a badge consisting of a large ted button with the letter " P : ' in black on it, or a red I and lound Ihe r.rm, in order that hotelkcepcrs and their servants and others may know the poisons who are prohibited. There is some erim humour is this. But why necessarily a red button ':

News from flu: Kast states that Borneo was the scene ol a tremendous volcanic eruption oIT the coast on the •..'lst ultimo. Only slight tremors were fell ashore. A new island has |, ~,.„ thrown up hctwein Meiupakaill and 1.a1.' idan, oil yards from the mainland, opposite Labium Island, composed of el ay and n el;. Its dimensions ate •200 yanls bv TiO yards, and 00 feet high.' It opi ai3 to be increasing in i/,e .

Mr •John Knox advertises that he wi'l sell by auction at his mart, rl'.imilton, on Saturday nest, a quantity of furniture, (lumber bicycle, dog-cart and set of harness.

The negotiations pending for the last few days between Mr L. Sutton and Air Hnrwoor! for the purchase of the lattei's coaching plant and livery busincss in Hamilton was concluded at a lite hour last evening. AVo understand the price paid urns into a little over a thousand pounds.

Mr E. Hall, Secretary of the Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association, will be on the Showground, Claudelands to-day, and entries for the forth coming Auckland Show can bo made with him, in the Secretary's tent. Mr Martin Butler will also ivcjive entries up tc Monday i.<. xt.

Replying to a deputation from the Knights of Labour, yesterday, thPremier saul a Bill was now in hand that would deal with the question of lawyers' fees. The Government were not averse to subsidising doctors in out-of-the-way districts, lie was in favour of the extension of the State Farm System. As t.< the Local Government Bill, it would be brought down to the House in a modified form.

A well-known sheep station manager named Wairen had a narrow escape reecn'ly when crossing an unbridged river at South Tokaanu. Two streams which have been bridg- less since last Easter are on the mini road, there is plenty of limber in tie locality, rendering the cost (if re-crrction small, and it is hoped the Government will take the ma'tcr up immediately, as the streams are dangerous, and the road is a favourite one for summer traffic.

At the last meeting of the Education Board it was resolved to consult the committee as to the ]ii oposed appointment of Miss F J. Hutchinson to Paterangi. The committee- of Cambridge West was informed tint it is impossible to supply a substitute during the short absence ot the head master. It was resolved tint the Christmas holidays extend from December 21th to February 4th, both dates inclusive. The consideration of the charge of undue punishment brought against Mr Ellis was adjourned.

Mr J, Caliill, representing Mr A. Aitkcn's auctioneering linn, is (writes our Ohoupo Correspondent) now visiting the VA r aikato and making arrangements for extending their business during the forthcoming fruit season, the prospects of which appear to lac very good. I understand this is the only firm in New Zealand that employs two auctioneers selling at one tiniff, this they do during the height of the season. Sir Co hill has met with eonsideiable success, and it being an old-established firm, will no doubt gain the confidence of those who have business to tlo.

While out driving on Monday afternoon last with two ladies, Mr W. Preston, of the Royal Hotel, Han iltou East, had a narrow escape from a serious accident. Jt appears that when going down Barugh's Hill the break failed to act, consequently the horse took charge.. Mr Preston endeavoured to pull the horse round, but somehow or other the animal got doubled up and upset the buggy ever the steep bank, rolling over twice in its descent. The only damage done was a shaft broken and the axle bent a little. After a short time things were righted, and we are glad to report that no one was seriously hurt. Interesting statistics have been compiled by the Victorian Customs Department, showing the growth of Australasian trade during the Queen's reign. In 1837 the value of exports from the United Kingdom to Australasia was under two million pounds, while in 1 Slid.o7 they were valued at C 53,750,000. The trade from Australasia to all countries m 1837 was two million and a-half pounds, while last year it was 1211', million pounds. The flocks and herds have inci eased from seven to over 120 millions. The total output of gold from the Australian colonies to da'c is valued at £150,000,000.

A meeting is called by advertisement for to-morrow evening, of all officers of the recent Industrial Exhibition held at Cambridge. '1 he object of the meeting is to receive a statement of accounts and to make arrangements tor the lntue. Wc understand that the executive would be glad tosieall present who rendered any special assistance, as the members of the managing committee, the referees, judges, stewards, etc The meeting will be asked to consider suggestions as to amendment in futuie exhibitions or any proposal that may be brought fo ward, such as, instructions to judges, management of musical competitions, etc. Ai rang> incuts will also be made for presenting medals and certl ,'ica'es. The medals are expected to arrive in time for the meeting.

Last night Bernard's circus op::ncd their season here, and the audience showed their appreciation by continued applause. Every act is worked by an artist of high calibre. Too much piaise cannot be given to the performance. Little Lady Ethel must be seen ; her performance is marvellous, ami without doubt her equal has never been teen iu the world. To-night A r ictor Mailo (late of Flying Jordans), will appear; he has an American reputation ol the. highest order; his performance has created a furore both in America and Australia. Kadarro, the Japanese wire walker, opened the pciforinance, and he is without doubt very clever. Hayes, the clown, was ; ,] s q a success. Mr S. Bernard's exposure of the method of teaching the' talking horse -is highly educational. The performance is well worth a visit, and the prices of ad mis sion arc within the reach of all.