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Waikato Argus, Volume VII, Issue 532, 23 December 1899, Page 2

A large fish, believed to be a true salmon, was caught in a net on the Riverton beach. Its weight is 23£ib. The newly-inducted minister of Trinity Church Cambridge, the Rev. Jne. Erwinß.A. will enterupon his public duties to-morrow, and will preach at the usual hours, The presence of mud turtles at Waihopai is explained. Four were brought from 'Frisco about 25 years ago, and escaped from a house in the vicinity of the river. We have to acknowledge the receipt of calendars from the New Zealand and South British Insurance Companies through the local agents, Mr W. Dey and Mr H. H. Howdcn, respectively. The remains of the late Miss Ada Day, daughter of Mr Cornelius Day, of Tamahere, were interred in the churchyard at that place yesterday afternoon. Archdeacon Willis officiated, and, notwithstanding the fact that the time of the funeral had not been made public, there was a large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends. Our Cambridge correspondent writes:—The alteration of the AiiOCS from i> tri-weekly into a daily meets with l l.f greatest appreciation all over this pan of the district, and 1 have not the si u'niest hesitation in saying that its list of subscribers will be very materially inere m I thereby. Everyone speaks in the |.i-.'.cst terms of the get-up of the "new daily" and of the late news it com .ii,3, and the extra delivery of one diy in each week in the outlying places iiiu.it be a great to tha sutticis.

The Otago Education Bond has decided to disrate the Port Chalmers district schools, and has given notice to the other district high schools of its intention to modify the present system. Sydney Square this afternoon will be occupied by the A and B cricket teams, who will indulge in a practice in order that a team may be chosen to play the crack Thames eleven, which arrives here on Boxing Day. We have uo hesitation in saying that the visitors will find that cricket has made rapid strides in Hamilton since their last visit. The members of the church and congregation of S. Andrew, Cambridge have been asked by the Vicar, as chairman o f the vestry, to endeavour to make up a sum of £SO at the offertories tomorrow and on Christinas Day. This contributi'ii is asked to take the place of the usual effort made at the anniversary in November, which was not mado this year. We noticed that Mr M. G. Farrer made his first shipment of peaches from his orchard at Kirikiriroa to Auckland on Wednesday. The fruit are well grown, and with the warm, sunny days are of a good colour and flavour. Since then consignments have gone forward each day, and catching the Christmas demand should realise good prices. Visitors to the sports on BoxingDay, Hamilton, are notified that luncheon and afternoon tea will be procurable at Pearson's shop, at a low charge. A Christmas Tree, laden with useful and ornamental goods, sjiould prove a great attraction to the children. 'The proceeds are in aid of the Debt Reduction Fund for the Presbyterian Church. The man Lipscombe, who attempted suicide at the North Shore, Auckland, on Wednesday, by cutting his throat with a razor, had a narrow escape, it appears that he left his home in the forenoon, and is supposed to have perpetrated the rash act outside somewhere, as he returned with his throat injured, and was so fouud. He injured one of the veins of the Deck, the larynx, and the carotid artery. He is now stated to be progressing favourably. The Te Awamutu Library continues to flourish under good management, and the resideuts of Te Awamutu have reason to be satisfied with the position it maintains. A number of new books have just been placed on the shelves, and a further supply will shortly be added. We understand it is the intention of the committee to hold another Industrial Exhibition in November next, which—circumstances being favourable—should be as successful as that of last year. In the prize list of King's College we are pleased to note the successes of Waikato boys. In Form VI. E Cox was successful in English, Latin and French, and hi Form Lower IV. F. Swarbrick was successful in mathematics. The former is the son of Mr E. B. Cox, of Freshfield, Taupiri, and the latter of Mr A. Swarbrick, Hamilton. In the special subjects F, Swarbrick was first in drawing and E. Cox, with another, in music. The boarders' sclnlarship, of the value of £3O per annum, was won by Oliver Farrer, son of Mr M. G. Farrer, Kirikiriroa. The amended scale of premiums for different classes of policies issued by the Government Insurance Department is published in the Gazette. Heretofore the Department's tariffs have been the lowest in Austrdhsia, and even now they are stated to be on a par with the lowest, but, in accordance witli the policy of colonial and Americau offices generally, dictated by the requirements of sound business. On account of the fall in the rite of iuterest it has been found necessary to make a very small increase in the premium rates. Existing policies are not affected. The report of the directors of the Rivcrhead paper mill states than efficient and up-to-date plant has been purchased in England. It has arrived in Auckland and a start has been made with its erection. In the meautime the site at Riverhead has been prepared for its rcc?ptio;\ As tho result of a deputation that waited on the Premier the duty on the machinery had been remitted. The directors thought that the shareholders might be congratulated on the site secured for the mill. Its close proximity to Auckland ensured cheap carriage, and there was an abundant supply of water, both for power and iuc in the manufacture of paper. It is expected that the first sheet of paper will be turned out about March of next year, and the directors looked forward with all confidence to a successful career for the company. A pleasing little ceremony took place at the Te Awamutu Library, on 'lhursday evening, when Mrs J. F. Andrew was presented by Mr Vause (on behalf of the Library Committee) with a very nice- silver mounted alligator skiu purse, as a slight recognition of her services in connection with tha recent flower show. The gift was quite unex--pected and Mrs Andrew in a few words expressed her thanks to the committee for their present. The Hon. Secretary to the show (Miss Ida Vause) was also presented with the sum of two guineas in recognition of her services as Secretary and Treasurer, the duties of which had been so ably carried out by her. The young lady thanked the Committee for their handsome donation which was quite unbooked for.—(Own Correspondent). At a meeting of tho Dunedin Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night the following resolutions were carried :-(l) "That this meeting is of opinion that as the Commandant of the Forces is presumably a reliable authority ou the question of defence, it is imperative that liis recommendations should be given effect to without delay ; " (2) "That in view of the war in which the Mother Country is at present engaged, and the possibility of European complications following, arms of the most recent type should at once be cabled for, sufficient to arm at least 50,000 of the militia ;" (3) "That it is highly desirable that every male liable to serve in the first-class militia should be compelled to attend' drill at stated periods until he becomes efficient." The Mayor is to be requested to convene a public meeting at once to obtain a general expression of opinion, and the motions are to be telegraphed to other Chambers requesting similar action. We have been afforded an opportunity of inspecting the articles prepared for the sale of work to be held in the Volunteer Hall, Hamilton, 'on Boxingday and the day following, in aid of St. Mary's Monastery. It is needless to say that the artistic and plain needlework is of a very high order, as the good sisters aic noted for the excellence of their taste and skill with the ucedle. Wc were very much stiuck with the raised work applied to cushions ; there were several exhibits, each representing different flowers. There were several panels executed in a most artistic manner. We also noticed some very handsome mantel and bracket drapes. There was a fine display of dolls, dressed witli great taste. We were also shown the articles to be hung on the Christmas tree, thev are very varied and of excellent quality. During the first day there wid be musical selections by pupils and friends and ou the secoud an eutert»iument will be given, composed of music and dramatic representations, by the pupils and ex-pupils of St. Mary's school. Those who. witnessed the last entertainment given by these young people Will no doubt attend themselves, and will not hesitate to recommend their friends to do likewise