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Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 209, 13 November 1897, Page 2

Mr A. F. Castendyke, Consul for Germany, died at Wellington on Thursday after a short illness.

We understand that on Sunday week, 21st inst., the first Salvation Army weddi'lg will be celebrated in Hamilton. No doubt the ceremony will cieate a good deal of curiosity and interest.

A copy of the letter to Messrs Cadman, Lang and Herries asking them to use their influence in favour of x trial of Yailc's railway scheme, lies lor signature at the Cambridge Public Library, in charge of the librarian. Those in favour of the scheme are invited to call and sign it.

Mr .John Ortnsby passed through Hamilton yesterday en route for Wellington, lie proceeds thither as the accredited representative of the King Country natives to discuss matters with the Government pertaining to the dealing with the lands within the Robe Fotai. Mr Ornisby is well qualified in every respect to undertake this mission, as he enjoys the confidence of the Maoris and I'hiropeans alike.

A meeting of the committee of the Waikato Amateur Athletic and 'Cycling Club was held in the Hamilton Hotel on Thursday evening. Amongst other business, the protest entered by W. King against ('. Lines in the Three Mile Bicycle Race in connection with the late sports meeting came up for consideration. The committee considered that, in fairness to all concerned, it must order the race to be run over again, and the match has been arranged to take place ou the track on Wednesday evening next ato.lop.m. inncs is on the 100 yards mark and King on the -140, and the latter should have no trouble in winning.

IMozi'l, the winner of the Hunt Club Cup at ilie late Spring Meeting of the Auckland Racing Club, was ridden by Mr George Hyde, formerly of Hamilton.

We again remind those who purpose exhibiting at the show of the Hamilton Horticultural Society that it takes place on Wednesday, November 24th.

We hear that two local sportsmen who went o t la'.bit shooting recently had a good day's fun, and caused a big scare among the bunnies ; but at the finish they hid only the car of the unfortunate dog whicli accompanied them to carry home.

W"c again remind the public that the Hamilton Unite! Bands of Hope will ce'ebrate their jubilee in the Volunteer Hall on .Monday evening. We arc informed that an excellent and full programme has been prepaid. The fund" whicli accrue are to be devoted to the building fund of the Hamilton Library. His Worship the Mayor will take the chair.

We have received the following letter over the signature " A Supplier" : " I read that the Te Awtniutu milk suppliers are complaining that it takes from one and a-half to three hours to separate their milk. I may say that just the same thing happens at any of the large cen trcs, where there is such quantities of milk to separate. To even slightly remedy the matter it would put the Association to a very heavy expense, whicli in the end must be borne by the suppliers themselves,"

The Jubilee Jvinematograph Company opened in the Oddfellows' Hall Cambridge, on Thursday night to a very fair house, and performed again last evening, when the attendance was good. Cambridge has 1 ecu visited by so many " duffing " shows that i s people are shy of parting with their money till they have testimony that the performance is a good one. Everyone was pleased with Mr Dix's entertainment, and when he visits Cambridge again he will command a good hai-c. Wo refrain from commenting upon the en'ertainment, as we have already done so at the performance at Hamilton.

There is a melancholy coincidence in the ca e e of sudden death of the late Sir Laurence Tattersa'l. His eldest brother William died in the Hospital the same morning at about half-past five. Word was sent from the Hospital to the residence of Mr Laurene Tattcrsall, Arthur-street, l'onsonby, of the death of his brothc. Mr Tattcrsall had to go out to Parnell to complete his job of house papering, and there is little doubt that the death of his elder brother William preyed upon his mind, and precipitated his own tragic death at twenty minutes to twelve, his heart being iu an enfeebled state—Herald.

At the inquest touching the death of John Walker, late licensee of an hotel in Duucdin, who was run over by the train, one witness gave it as his opinion that deceased had deliberately thrown himself in front of the wheel of the carriage. From the evidence of the housekeeper it appeared, however, that deceased was subject to attacks of giddiness. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. It is believed he had a watch and chain valued at £SO and a £5 note on him, but these have not been found. Walker was iu comfortable circumstinees, and no reason was shown why he should attempt suicide.

"We have been requested by the ladies who have been for some time preparing for an < xhibi ion and silo of work to be held in aid of the funds of St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, to state that they have S' lecttd Thursday, the 16th December, on which to exhibit their handiwork and reap the reward of their labour. There has been for some considerable time past a number of " bees " busily at work making preparations. These " bees " are not only industrious, but arc, iu addition, possessed of both skill ar.d tast •, so that it may be anticipated that the articles they will offer on the Kith D c.-mber will prove irresistible to the public and in consequence a considerable addition be made to the funds of the church. There will be an entertainment in the evening.

The latest scheme in connection with Klondike has been started by a man from ot'e of the We •tern States of the American Union. It is to send a number of young women to the Yukon in order to seek husbands. The originator of the proposi'l is a staunch Presbyterian, and lhe party is to be accompanied by a clergyman, who will tic the nuptial knot before the girls arc allowed to leave the steamboat. The promoter of the enterprise expects to get from the fiancee of each young woman the sum of £IOO in payment of her travelling expenses, whicli will leave a very handsome profit. The originator pays ho has been at Klondike, has talked with the miners, and knows what they want. "Nice girls, 18 or SO years old, respectable, good-looking and willing to work, will go 1 kc hot cakes."

Mr R. Hannon, of Cambridge, had a narrow escape on the thirl day of the Auckland Races. He was riding The Monk in the Hunt Club Cup, ami making a faulty jump at the stonewall threw Irs rider ou to his neck. Mr Hannon had almost regained his soil when The Monk swerved and unseated him altogether Unluckily, Mr Hannon's foot became entangled in the stirrup, and a thrill-of horror struck the crowd as The Monk commenced to drag his rider. Fortunately, however, the gear proved unequal to the heavy strain, and the whole show gave way, releasing the rider from his perilous position an.l affording i.nmcnsc relief to the onlookers. Mr liaiiuou could not have been injured much, for a little biter on in the day he rude The Monk into second place iu the Farmers' Handicap .Steeplechase.

The following transfers of station-masters iu the Government Railway service have been decided on, having been rendered necessary on account of the new classification scheme :—"arsons, Hastings to Ashburton ; Payne, Ashburton to Napier; Graham, Napier to Balclutha ; Day, Balcltithato Hawera; Wilson, Fuilding to Woodville; Hill, Hawera to Hastings; Woodhouse, Woodville to Fcildinc ; Baton, Kelso to Lawrence ; Guy, Edcndalc to Inglewood ; Kerr, Lawrence to Kelso; Faris, Inglewood to Edcndalc ; Young, Hinds to Methven ; Gaw, Waitati to Wyndham ; Brown, Putaruru to Eltham ; Arthur, Henley to Nelson Port; Ingpcn, Takapau to lialeombc; Kirton, Wyndham to Waitati; Daniell, Halcombe to Woodlands ; Turner, Methven to Hinds ; Hall, Nelson Port to Henley ; London, Eltham to Putaruru ; Whilson, Te Aro to Takapau ; Petre, llocfton to Te Aro ; Kerr, Woodlands to Recfton. These arc the only changes of locality consequent on the classification scheme. There will be some increases of pay in tun lower grades, and some of the changes announced above carry increased pay.