The Waikato Argus [PUBLISHED DAILY.] A Guaranteed Circulation of over 8000 Weekly. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1908.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXIV, Issue 3785, 19 May 1908, Page 2

The Waikato Argus [PUBLISHED DAILY.] A Guaranteed Circulation of over 8000 Weekly. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1908.

On our back page today will lie found "On the Land," and "Loans to Local Bodies."

Mr Kceley will address meetings as under in promotion of his proposal to divide the Piako County:—Wednesday, tomorrow, Hinuera, at 2.30 p.m.; Tirau 7.30. p.m.; Thursday, Putaruru at 10 a.m.

Mr Gavin, chairman of the Piako County Council, who is recovering from a rather serious illness vaceted the chair at 6 o'clock yesterday, and Cr. Keeley was elected to preside over the evening sitting, which lasted till 9 o'clock.

An Auckland firm received rather unique particulars from a farmer who desired to sell his property. After stating its dimensions, he went on to say: "It's God's own country, and it's bounded on three sides by good, pious neighbours." A well-known Northern stationholder has, says the Dunedin Star, proved the efficacy of certain flypapers. During the summer season he was plagued with flies, and spread these well-known fly-catchers everywhere. The first day he caught many flies, three fowls, two rats, and a mouse; the second day a cat, two turkeys, and a polecat; the third day two mice, a fowl, and a rabbit were entrapped.

At Ngaruawahia tomorrow the Farmers' Auctioneering Company will offer 6000 sheep, comprising 2000 fat and forward wethers, 2500 hoggets and 1500 ewes in lamb, the whole entry coming from settlers in Waingaro, Glen Murray, and neighbouring districts. The sale commences at 1 a.m., sharp, and buyers can take the morning train clown and return by the express.

A young man named P. A. Gould who arrived in Hamilton about the beginning of April was arrested in Hamilton a day or two ago. He was a recent arrival from New South Wales, and was "wanted" on a charge of obtaining £6 by false pretences at Forbes in that State. Gould, who was working as a clerk in Hamilton, was immediately taken to Auckland en route to the Commonwealth.

An examination of candidates for employment as pupil teachers under the Auckland Education Board will be held on Tuesday, June 30th, and the three following days, at Auckland, Thames, Hamilton, Whangarei and Aratapu. Entries will be received by the Board on or before Monday, June 1. - Printed forms of application may be had from the secretary, and no candidates will be admitted to examination who does not comply with all the requirements of the form of application. The Board does not promise employment to any Candidate upon passing the examination.

People who have been annoyed by fiddlers, gramaphonists, and other alleged musicians in railway trains will be pleased to learn that an effort is being made to stop the nuisance. A telegram received from Wanganui on Wednesday states:—At the Magistrate's Court on Wednesday a man was charged on the information of the Railway Department with making himself a nuisance in a railway carriage by playing a violin and soliciting pecuniary help. The case was brought as a test to combat similar nuisances. Defendant was fined £1 and costs £3 10s. The Walsh Dramatic Company produced "Wedded but No Wife," in the Town. Hall, Hamilton, last night. Half the proceeds had been promised to the Waikato Hospital and as the audience was a good one the institution is likely to benefit considerably. The artists all acquitted themselves admirably and the entertainment was heartily enjoyed by everyone. Mr Walsh announced his intention of returning to Hamilton in June, when he will stage "Conn the Shaughran," and another favourite piece and said he would not be satisfied until he had increased his donation to the hospital to £SO. May he succeed in his laudable desire.

This evening there is sure to be a large attendance at the Town Hall, Hamilton, when the Children's Entertainment, in aid of St. Peter's Church fund, will be given. The young performers have been carefully trained by Mrs Bosworth for some time and the result of her efforts is sure to be admired. Among the features of the entertainment which includes character songs and dances, the comic operetta, "The Fancy Dress Ball," which concludes with [the Grand Amazon March, will be introduced, and the youthful jugglers and acrobats, Presto and Vardo will give an exhibition of their skill. The price of admission isjjone shilling ..with children at half price.

On Monday June 29th., in the Town Hall, Hamilton, a concert of a very high order will be presented, in aid of St. Peter's new church fund when several artists from Auckland and other visitors have kindly promised to appear. Mr Riley is organising an orchestra on a scale, which promises to eclipse previous records, and two playettes from the pen of Miss E. M. Lorie, of Rototuna, will be produced for the first time in Hamilton. The two act comedietta entitled "The Managing of Betty," is arousing keen interest. The piece is written with much skill and displays great artistic touch in dialogue and characterisation. The authoress will play the title role and the whole will be under the stage management of Mr A. E. Manning. Messrs A. and T. Burt have an interesting piece of work in hand just now at their Dunedin foundry. It is the construction of a steel lattice girder for a railway bridge over the Waikato river. The permanent way of the present bridge at Hamilton is carried on two similar girders, each of a total length of 476 ft. The Railway Department considered the structure unequal to carrying the heavier rolling stock that is now being introduced; accordingly they decided to double the width of the bridge by placing a third girder parallel to the other two. The structure is still to carry only a single line of track, wi'h a narrow footbridge in addition. In constructing the new girder, Messrs Burt have had to pay particular care in making sure that the connections with the old one will fit with exactitude. The existing girders are of a design said to be unique in New Zealand bridge work, the diagonals or vertical members being joined to the horizontal top and bottom members by pins insteadjof rivets, one pin to each joint. This system is greatly favoured in America, because it means ease in erection. The total weight of the metal in the job is about 250 tons, most of it mild steel of the highest quality, the best plates being case iron fitted with rollers to allow for expansion.