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Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 337, 6 September 1898, Page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Piako County Council will be held at the office, Morrinsville, on the 9th hist., at noon. A meeting of tho Pukekura Road Board will be held iu tho Oddfellows' Hall, Cambridge, on Saturday next, at 3 p.m. Mr W. J. Hunter will hold a special sale of horses at Ohaupo on Thursday, October 13th, for which entries are solicited. The date of Messrs McNicol and Co.'B clearing sale at Hautapu on behalf of Mr J. D. P. Morgan has been altered from Monday, 19th September, to Thursday, 29th September. An advertisement appears in this issue announcing a concert to be given by the Cambridge Orchestral Society in the Oddfellow's Hall on Wednesday, 21st September. In addition to the instrumental items, Miss Ella Farrell, Aucklacd's celebrated prima donna, will sing, also Sir F. Lloyd, of Taupiri, who is known as one of the best humourists of the day, and they will be assisted by the leading local vocalists. Full particulars will appear in a future issue.

The roturns for Lin: Hamilton Creamery for the 10 days on \vh ch the milk was received (luring August last were 4892 gallons from 16 suppliers, as against 3623 gallons received on 17 days last year from 15 suppliers. The creamery "is now running every day, and the supply is gradually increasing. At the Hamilton Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning a special service was held in memory of the late Mr Robert Henry. The pulpit and several of the front seats were draped with black. There was a large congregation, and the Rev. J. M. Mitchell, in the course of an appropria'e discourse, based upon the Golden Text for the day : —" Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the death ot His Saints/' referred in feeling terms to the many good qualities of the deceased Elder, and especially his zeal in connection with the work and services of the church. Suitable hymns were sung. The following is suggested by Mr W. Tucker as a good poison mixture for the abatement of the small bird nuisance :—Thoroughly dissolve loz. of strychnine in some spirits of salts ; then Uke three or four pounds of common brown sugar and dissolve in boiling water ; mix the liquor together and pour it on the wheat, taking care to well stir the whole, so that every grain may fully absorb the poison ; cover over with a sack to keep in the steam. Let it soak for twelve or fifteen hours ; strain off the liquor (if auy) and let it leak for half an hour ; then spread the grain over the field late at night or at daylight in the morning, as all medicines act quickest on an empty stomach. Nevermind drying the wheat ; don't grudge the birds a. good breakfast. The best time to spread it is a day or two after drilling, when they have picked up the loose grain lying on the top. A meeting of the members of the Cambridge Polo Club was held iu the Criterion Hotel, Cambridge, immediately after Messrs McNicol and Co.'s sale on Saturday. Mr James Taylor (the President) was in the chair. There was also a large attendance of members. The Secretary (Mr Banks) stated the club was in a healthy state, it having 47 members and a credit balance of £3O. The followiug olhcers were then avpointed :—President : Mr J. Taylor. Vice-Presidents : Messrs W. H. Park, G. McCullagh, \V. Main, and Thornton Walker. Secretary : Mr N. I. Hunt. Captain : Mr N. Banks. Vice-captain : Mr R. Hannon. Committee : Messrs W. Thornton, M. H. Pickering, C. C. Buckland, R. Hannon and T. Weatherill. It was decided to start playing on Saturday, the Ist of October, in the paddock which the President has kindly placed at the disposal of the club. Mr D. Grozier, of the firm of Dexter and Crozier; well known in connection •with the "Rambler" bicycle, is at present staying in Hamilton and intends to work through the Waikato in "pushing" his wheel. The "Rambler," from its first introduction into the colony, has been a popular and favourite machine with all lovers of cycling, especially the racing fraternity. The immense number of winnings it secured for its patrons last year is in itself a sufficient guarantee that it is fast enough, while the ever-increasing number of tourists whom we see riding " Ramblers" bears out an unmistake able testimony as to its durability. The firm are always aiming at being up-to-date, and we understand Mr Crozier has now on view a number of beautifullyfinished '9B machines. In addition to the large shipment of "singles" just to hand per the Mariposa, they have also landed several multicycles, one being a racing triplet that will, no doubt, be much heard of on the racing track. We can confidently recommend those who have an idea of following the cycle craze for the coming season to call upon Mr Crozier at Mr Mann's Hotel, or business letters directed to Mr J. Drury, Hood-street, will recive prompt and immediate attentiou.