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Waikato Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1049, 16 September 1901, Page 2

[Some interesting matter appears on jour fourth page.

We received a telegram from Mr |Leo Carri on Saturday to the effect that he had been detained at Whaugarei. Ho expected to reach Hamilton to-day. I A telegram from Dunedin states that Mr J. Burns, a well-known citizen died suddenly yesterday, he was i descendant of the Scottish poet. Surgeon Major Bums the principal medical officer for New Zealand in South Africa, is a son of deceased.

On Saturday afternoon Acting Adjntaut Reid examined Lieutenants Langley, Shilsnn, Marshall and Norton, |in the practical brand) of their duti s. [About 32 men were on parade and we understand that the candidates showed a good deal of proficiency. At the horse sale on Wednesday Messrs MeNicol and Co., have received instructions to sell, without reserve, the thoroughbred entire, Freedom (winner of Canterbury Cup). No horse is leaving better stock in the district and all are well-mannered and intelligent. | The funeral of the late Mrs Gasipard, of Auckland, youngest daughter of |Mr Bernard Murray, of Hamilton East, Srook place after the arrival of the 2.30 Sp.m. train from Auckland, The funeral |was largely attended hy friends of the Ideceased, and the burial service was could noted by the Rev. Father Darby. | The examination of the Kiri-j fkiriroa School was conducted at the! Lnd of last week by Inspector Grierson.] fit is satisfactory to note that overvi [scholar, with the exception of one,l massed, and we must congratulate Miss aWilson upon the success that has] attended her efforts during the year. I

The Hamilton Band, under Band master Monro, played a number ol tunes in Victoria-street. The evenim was not a pleasant one, and many ptoph preferred to listen at a distance ; hul nevertheless the music was much appreciated. We understand that the Banc intend to give another open air coneer in about a fortnight’s time.

Mr R. Hannon advertises two stallions in this issue—namely, Loohaher Lnd St. Crispin. The latter has won the Derby and numerous other good races, ns will be seen on reference to the Racing Calem ar. The route they will travel has not y t been decided upon hut will he advertised in a future issue. Both animals may he seen at the Stallion Parade at Cambridge on Wednesday next.

A most important meeting of the inhabitants of Cambridge East and West is called for this evening at 8 o’clock in the public hill at Cambridge, to try and find some method of putting an end to the present undesirable state of affairs re the Domain, Matters have come to a deadlock, and, in the interests of the community at large, it is a matter of urgent necessity that some definite arrangement should be come to. We trust there will be a large attendance of all ratepayers from both sides of the river, and that some amicable settlement may be arrived at.

j A novel and really most perfect [gripper has lately been fitted to Page’s Swire strainer. This gripper is so made [that it cannot slip when once attached, [does not out or damage the wire being (strained, and will not wear out, as there jare absolutely no teeth. Mr Page, after [trying unsuccessfully for two years to (invent a perfect gripper, at length hit jupen this principle, and the general verdict is that it is really good. Messrs P. and D. Duncan, of Christchurch, have turned out some 6000 of these grippers, which are made of the best (spring steel. All farmers and station! holders interested in wire fencing should! make a point of seeing this machine ut work at the next Ohaupo sale, and also at the Cambridge Horse Fair, where ii will be shown. The above machine is for sale by W. Souter and Co., Cambridge and Ohaupo, who will be glad to send one of the machines to anyone wishing a trial.

Trooper J. S. Broun, late of the Railway Department, who has recently returned from South Africa, where he served with the Fourth Contingent, was the recipient of a magnlficunt gold watch and chain, with pendant, suitably inscribed. Mr H. Buxton, district traffic manager, who made the presentation in the mail-room at Prankton, said : Snmt of Trooper Broun’s admirers and friends in the Railway Department wished to give him some tangible expression of their admiration of his patriotism and pluck in going to South Africa at his country’s call. He (Mr Buxton) was pleased to accept the very pleasant position of making the presentation, trusting that the recipient wonld be lent spared to wear it. Trooper Broun, with some emotion, expressed his surprise aud gratitude at the spirit which prompted the donors. He said it was the first valuable present he had ever received, and he prized the gift very much. He particularly desired to thank Messrs Mack, Williams, aud Northcott, who were the principal movers in the presentation. Fraternal greetings closed a! pleasant gathering.

A runaway, which was attended with a good deal of luck, took place just before midday on Saturday The Swell-known coachman, Mr T. Mayes, iwas driving three young horses on the ijocoastnn, aod he had just drawn up at ijthe Frankton station. During the Driver’s temporary absence, a train, Jwhioh was shunting, startled the animalland they started off at high pressure |They just grazed the gate post, and deluding several persons yvho attempted Ito check them by dashing at their head? Jor endeavouring to get on board, they Icame up the Franktou-road at a merry Jbat, just escaping a spring cart which a boy had drawn across the road to try and stop them. Mr Rowland, ot Frankton, started off on his bicycle in pursuit, but turning Mr Edgecumbe’s corner rather sharply, became tangled up in his machine, and took no further part iu the chase. With the reins] tightly fastened and the break hardl down they reached the town safely, and] instead ot turning into the stables kept straight on, and turned the bank corner.' Running a bit wide at this point they levelled the frame round one of the trees recently planted by the Improvement Committee, and this fortunately proved to be the only mishap. The horses slowed down on reaching the first hill on the Hospital road, and were brought to a standstill by an approaching horseman.