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Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 340, 13 September 1898, Page 2

The Wellington Cycling Club (Amateur) has decided by 37 to 5 to join the League. Messrs J, Browne, C. Lake, W. G. McCann, W. H. Thomas and G. Watt have been returned unopposed as the Hautapu Drainage Board. Wc remind our readers of the social to be given by the Te Awamutu Band ou Thursday next. These socials have become very popular, and with a fine night and new music there is every anticipation of a large gathering. Notwithstanding the action of the Hamilton Borough Council at its last meeting in deciding to draw the attention of the police to' the frequent breaches of the by-laws, we notice that some of the 'cyclists are not wise enough to take the hint, and if they continue to use the footpath they may find that it leads to the Magistrate's Court, in which some of them seem anxious to figure. 11l a recent letter our Whatawhata correspondent drew attention to the large mortality among dairy stock in his district this season. We understand that his locality is not peculiar in this respect, as several animals have died at Hamilton East in a similar manner, a striking feature in each case being that a large swelling has appeared in the throat. The epidemic, if it may be so called, demands the attention of the Stock Department, with the object of ascertaining, if possible, the cause, and also finding some mtans to arrest the disease. Some blackguardly ruffian has serred Mr Poole, dentist, a nasty trick. Some little time back Mr Poole went to leeide at Pukekura, near the butter factory. Being fond of flowers and gardening generally, he had the grounds laid out at considerable trouble and expense. One night last week some one took the trouble to trample all over his garden ; he kicked up the rows of peas, and_ did as much damage as possible. There is no term too strong to apply to a fellow of this description, ft is much to be desired that the fellow should be cuughfc and severely punished.

The date of Mr John Knox's sale of the household furniture and effects ol Mr James Hume has been fixed for Saturday, 24th in«t. Full particulars wi'l be advertised on Saturday next. A poll will be taken on Saturday nexs for the return of five members of tho Kihikihi Town Board. The candidates are: Messrs I. Bush, F. Corboy, M. D. Dicneen, J. G. Elmsly. W. Thomson, J. Q. Tristram, W. Vailc and T. Wilson. The privileges in connection with the Waikato Hunt Club Races, to be held on Wednesday, September '2Sth, will be offered by Mr VV. J. Hunter at his Cambridge sale on Saturday next at 1.30 o'clock (immediately before the cattle sale). We notice that the telegraph linesmen are engaged in putting the Hamilton railway station in connection with the other stations on the line. We understand that at present a telephone will be used connecting with the Frankton ami Ruakura railway stations and the Hamilton telegraph office. A dispute between rival claimants to land is in progress of development at a place called Ruatoki. Inspector Emer son has been ordered to the scene. He has not taken a force with him, as he believes that by his personal influence he will be able to settle matters without a breach of the peace being committed. As will be seen by advertisement in another column, the annual meeting of the Hamilton Cricket Club will be held in Mr Howdeu's sample-room this evening (Tuesday), at 7.30 p.m. sharp. A great deal of enthusiasm is being shown in the game in Hamilton this year, aud there is every prospect of a most successful season. The Ladies' Guild in connection with Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, generously undertook to defray the cost of the rostrum for the new building, aud have been diligently working at useful and fancy articles for some time past. The sale with other attractions is advertised to be held in the adjoining hall on Wednesday, sth October, particulars of which will be announced later on. ' Mr Henry Wilding, J. P., Chairman of the Society for the Protection of Women aud Children ana Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, visited Cambridge last week, having seen the report in The Argus of the meeting held on the previous Saturday, to enquire into the conduct of the assistaut schoolmistress at Cambridge West, who was charged with injuring one of Mr Mickey's children. Mr Wilding interviewed both Dr. Murdoch and the child's parents, and he is of opinion that there was very great neglect, especially on the part of the father, but we cannot say whether or not proceedings will be taken against the latter until the matter has been laid before the Society's committee. We are pleased to call attention to this Society, which is doing good work, not only in Auckland, but in other parts of the colony also. We know of cases at Opotoki and Gisborue where it has helped friendless girls, when, had it not been for the prompt measures taken, they would probably have been ruined. It is a Society that is worthy of every encouragement, and as the membership fee is only 5s per annum, we trust that a number of the inhabitants of Waikato will help to support such a worthy institution. We shall be pleased to acknowledge any contributions in our columns, and trust we may have a long list to publish. The case above referred to shows that the Society is a real live one. We have received from Messrs Aldeiton and YVyatt, of Whangarei, the second number of " The Resources of New Zealand." We congratulate the publishers on the success that has attended them in their endeavour to convey to outsiders a tolerably clear idea of the resources of the country by excellently executed plates of the principal business premises of the capital of the north. These must be taken as indicative of the resources of the country districts which support the city. It is the country which makes the city, not the city that makes the country. There are also s«me excellent illustrations of the buildings and scholars of the principal schools in the city. The frontispiece gives an excellent engra\ing of the Calliope Dock, with two men-o'-war, one inside and the other at the entrance. There are also some very truthful illustrations of the scenery about the harbour and in the suburbs, full justice is done to the subjects and a very good idea of the beauties of the environs of the city is afforded. It is, without doubt, the best illustrated publication yet produced of Auckland, its suburbs aud its business places. We can confidently recommend all who wish to afford their friends abroad a good idea of the place they live in, to send them Messrs Alderton and Wyatt's second number.