The Waikato Argus GEORGE EDGECUMBE. Proprietor. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1899.

Waikato Argus, Volume VII, Issue 510, 7 November 1899, Page 2

The Waikato Argus GEORGE EDGECUMBE. Proprietor. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1899.

The cordial reception accorded Mr Lang at each of the centres which he has yet visited must be very gratifiying "to that gentleman, after six vs’ service. An adverse motion was uioved at Pirongia, but notwithstanding thatanumberofthemembersot the Te Awamutu Liberal and Labour Federation was present at the meeting it was not carried. Considering that the other candidate for the seat has now spent some months addressing meetings in the electorate, and of course criticising the political acts of Mr Lang, and that the Premier has twice visited the district and spoken in favour of the Government, it must be taken that the electors of Waikato are satisfied, after mature consideration, with their representative. Addresses by members seeking reelection are of necessity a recapitulation of political events, events which for the most part, have been thoroughly discussed at the time of their occurrence. A member who has voted as a rule with the Opposition is bound to give his reasons for so doing, and though somewhat wearisome to him and his audiences, he has to dilate upon what he believes to have been bad policy or bad and dishonest administration. We will not, however, add to what we have already written on the matters alluded to in Mr Lang’s speeches. As, however, the Premier at Te Awamutu contradicted Mr Lang’s statement as to his (the Premier’s) travelling expenses, we call special attention to what Mr Lang said on the matter at Bombay, as printed in our issue of November 4th. It is important that voters should know clearly as to which of them stated facts. As Mr Lang has never been convicted of being untruthful, there should be no hesitation in ac cepting 1 his figures as correct. Mr Lang has also been accused by his political opponents of a desire to cut down workmen’s wages. Reference to the report of the meeting at Pirongia, which appears in this issue, conclusively refutes this accusation. Mr Teasdule, who is an opponent of Mr Lang’s and a moving spirit in the ranks of the Liberal League, who are responsible through their agents for the charge, admitted that he had for some years been associated with Mr Lang on the County Council and on Road Boards, and believed that he had never attempted to do so. Mr Culver, the Secretary of the League explained that the accusation was not made against Mr Lang personally, but against the Conservative party. Highly appreciated, as we believe Mr Lang to be in Waikato as a man and a representative, those who appreciate him must leave no stone unturned to see that every possible vote is polled in his favour. The greater the majority by which he is returned the greater will be the prestige he will command in the House. A useful motto both in war and politics is : “ Never despise your enemy.”

The Alexandra races will be held on Boxing Day as usual. Wednesday, December Oth, is mentioned ns the probable date of the general election. The Rev, Dr. Hoaking will address the electors of Waikato in the Volunteer Hall, Hamilton, to morrow. The Lieut. Matthews, who has left England for the Transvaal, is an officer in the Hawera Mounted Rifles, and has been on a visit to England. The Hon, Mr Cadman has definitely decided not to stand again for election, lie has replied to that effect to a requisition asking him to stand for Ohinemuri. At the Hamilton Presbyterian Church ou Sunday evening, Mr Walton sang the solo “The Lost Chord ” in a very pleasing manner, and it was much appreciated by the congregation. In our Saturday’s issue Mr Lang was advertised to address the electors at Te Kuiti on Thursday, 9th inst. This should have been Poro-o-tarno. He will address the electors at Te Kuiti on a date to be announced shortly. The Eev. J. B. Findlay, lecturer for the New Zealand Alliance, lectured in Victoria Hall, Cambridge, on Sunday evening after the services at the churches had concluded. There was a good attendance and a good number subscribed to the Alliance Fund. We would remind our readers of the approaching annual show of the Hamilton Horticultural Society, on November 23rd inst. Intending exhibitors and those desirous of joining the society can obtain every information by applying to the Hon. Secretary (Mr A. Swarbrick), Hamilton. A correspondent from Ohaupo writes ;—I heard the pipiwharaaroa or New Zealand cuckoo for the first time this season on Saturday, October 28th, and can any cf your readers say whether the arrival of this bird is late or early this season. It is general'y regarded as the harbinger of summer. We remind our Hamilton readers of the musical treat in store for them this evening, when the Federal Band will appear in the Volunteer Hall. One of our best known local musicians said of the last programme that it was “ the best entertainment of the kind he had ever attended.’’ In the face of praise like that we need say no more. The price of admission is 2s and Is. Yesterday morning an unfortunate accident happened to the infant child of Mr John Milne, of Hamilton East. From the particulars to hand it seems that Miss Milne was frying some bacon when the pan caught fire. In the endeavour to extinguish the flames the boiling fat was spilt over the child, who was very severely scalded about the head, ears and neck. Dr. Brewis was quickly in attendance, and he did the most in his power to allay the sufferings of the little one, who was afterwards removed to she Hospita',

The creamery at To Rapa was fairly started on Wednesday last, November Ist, under the able management of Mr Pulman. Over 400 gallons wcro dealt with on the opening day, supplied by 13 settlers, and there is every prospect of this quantity being largely increased as the season advances. The settlers within reach of this factory have every reason to be satisfied with the expeditious manner in which the work was carried through, and much benefit will accrue to them from the "starting of this industry in their district.

Mr A. Bailey, of Hautapu, met with a serious accident in Victoriastreet, Cambridge, on Saturday afternoon. His horse shied at a handcart and collided with a tree, throwing Mr Bailey violently to the ground, injuring his shoulder and back. He was taken home by Mrs Allwill and is progressing as favourably as cau be expected. The trap and the tree against whish it collided, were much damaged, but the horse was little the worse for the escapade. We are told this was the animal that ran away with Miss Mahood, some months ago, and injured her severely.

Mr J. A. Young, dentist, may he consulted at Kiliikilii all day to-morrow (Wednesday).

A young woman named Elizabeth McDonald was committed for trial at Wellington for ill-using her little daughter; three years of age. The evidence showed she was cruelly beaten and held naked under a tap in cold weather. The inhabitants of Cambridge will be pleased to learn that Mrs Chas. Chitty, who , has undergone a difficult operation in the Waikato Hospital, is progressing favourably, and hopes to soon be able to return home. We know her pupils will be gratified to learn that they may soon be able to resume their studies under her.

Considerable interest is being taken in the election of a member of the Waipa County Council for the Pukekura ruling, which takes place to-morrow. There will be a polling at the Cambridge West Public Hall and it is anticipated there will be some fun going on. The candidates are Messrs Jno. Win. Scott and James Anderson, all residents of Pnkerimu and fim friends in private matters, but they intend having a fight over public affairs.

On Friday afternoon a boy, named James Dwyer, of Cambridge, met with a nasty accident at the Hautapu Postoffice. He was with his brother delivering bread from a baker's cart, when the horse turned round suddenly and upset the cart on to the top of the lad, crushing him somewhat sßverely. He was taken home by Miss Russell and attended by Dr. Murdoch. At fir3t it was thought the boy's spine was injured, but we are pleased to say he is fast recovering and the doctor now thinks there is not any permanent injury done. An announcement was made to the members of Trinity Church, Cambridge, on Sunday last that the call to the Rev. John Erwiu, which had received the signatures of 130 members and adherents, would be submitted to the Presbytery at its next meeting on sth December. Efforts had been made to get a special meeting for the purpose, but in reply to an enquiry the Rev. Mr Erwin, who is in Christchurch, had telegraphed that he would much prefer waiting till the ordinary meeting. It is understood he has decided to accept the call, but as he has not yet been formally received by the colonial church it is desired his credentials from home and admission to the Presbytery of Auckland should be dealt with by a full meeting.

The pyrotechnic display at Mr N. R. Cox's paddock Hamilton last evening was largely attenedd, there being some hundreds of people present. Shortly after s ven the bon fire was started and this blazed away- merrily to the accompaniment of the strains of the Hamilton Band which played a nlimber of lively airs which contributed greatly to the evening's enjoyment. After this a large number of rockets, Catherine wheels an'd all descriptions of fireworks were shown. They looked exceedingly pretty from a distance, but at close quarters one was kept too busy eluding the crackers of the small fry to appreciate them thoroughly. Towards the close of the fun the balloon and aeronaut were despatched upon their journey, and when our representative left the passenger had not elected to use the parachute, so it is safe to conclude that he is quito satisfied with his exalted position, atid is going yet. To Messrs R. F. Sandes and C. Cox fell the duty of firemen, and as all the arrangements were most complete the fun was concluded at a reasonable hour, and every, one departed for home thoroughly convinced that th s was the best display of fireworks yet shown in the town.