The Waikato Argus [PUBLISHED DAILY.] A Guaranteed Circulation of over 8500 Weekly. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1910.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXVIII, Issue 4399, 11 May 1910, Page 2

The Waikato Argus [PUBLISHED DAILY.] A Guaranteed Circulation of over 8500 Weekly. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1910.

The cable announces that all the meat stores in Sydney are full to the doors, and holders are troubled to know how to deal with it. The cause of this is given as being that the abundant rains which fell in January have produced an unprecedented growth of grass and output of fat stock. The cable states that all the vessels have for some time past left with every available foot of space occupied. All the vessels are bound for the United Kingdom, and the inevitable result must be that the markets will bo glutted and prices range low. These ana other circumstances evidence that a reorganisation of the meat trade is imperative. In America the short supply has necessitated the suspension of operations. Many of the works in Chicago have been closed down, and the trade has been unable to tender for the supply of the armies and navies of the European Powers with preserved meat. It is already demonstrated that the British market will ho unable to absorb the enormous quantities which vessel after vessel are discharging at her ports. The manifest cure for this state of affairs, which is likely to be recurring, is to establish canning works in convenient Australian centres —that is to say where there is a surplus of stock. All the best authorities arc unanimous in the opinion that although there may be a surplus of meat in London and Australasia, there is a world’s scarcity, both for fresh and canned meats. Were canning works of sufficient capacity established at this side of the world it would be possible to regulate the London} market. They would be able to avail themselves of the demand for the use of the forces of the European countries for tinned goods, whereas the duties levied on fresh carcases arc prohibitive of demand. Australasia will, under existing conditions, have a surplus of stock for many years to come; but the fact once established that there is a certain and profitable market, and the supply will be forthcoming in a very few years, even if the demand becomes much greater than is at present the case. It is for the grazing community to move in this matter—the most effectual means would, no doubt, be the formation of co-operative companies, which have already done so much for the farming community.

Rev. C. Bates telegraphs:—Easterly strong wind to gale; expect unsettled and cloudy weather; rain probable; glass little movement. The ordinary meeting of the Piako County Council will be held at the council’s office, Tc Aroha, on Wednesday, the 18th inst., at 10.30 a.m.

Messrs King and Co. will sell tomorrow at their mart without reserve, a large lot of household furniture, linoleum, etc., which must be cleared as their rooms are overcrowded. Percy Ray, an unmarried man, 25 years of age. was sawing branches off a tree at Birkenhead, when he fell. A splinter of wood entered his body, causing internal rupture. He was removed to the hospital, where he died. The Anglican services in the Waikato West parish on Sunday next will be taken by the Ven. Arch. Walsh, and will he as follows:—Kihikihi 11 a.m., Ir.c.; Rangiaohia 3 p.m., evensong; Te Awamutu 7 p.m., evensong. Undesirable characters are evidently invading the Upper Thames goldfields district, as on Friday last the establishment of Mr Fleming, jeweller, of Karangahake, was entered, and goods to the value of about £SO were stolen.

Owing to the presence of gas in the little dip in Ralph’s mine at Huntly on Tuesday morning, the men who were working there, some 17 pairs, returned to the surface. Not the slightest danger need now be anticipated, the noxious fumes having been driven out.—Own Correspondent. At Hamilton yards tomorrow the Farmers’ Co-operative Auctioneering Company hold the usual sale of fat and store sheep and cattle. On Friday and Saturday, 13th and 14th. the company hold two clearing dairy cow sales near Te Aroha, particulars of which will be found in their advertisements. The weather for the past fortnight has, says our Raglan eonespondent, been wonderfully fine, and has afforded a splendid opportunity for getting through work of aii descriptions. On the other hand complaints have been very frequent that the dry spell has proved inimical to the young grass on bush clearings, which very qu'ckly goes off in its early stages on exposed places. A big framed Maori named Ngaki Peno, from Pirongia, was yesterday committed to the Avondale Asylum, of which he had previously been an inmate. Some days ago after working a valuable draught horse all day he imagined the horse was going to kill him, and taking an axe, he buried the blade in its skull behind its ear, the animal dropping dead in its tracks.

Asked at Christchurch as to what he had to say to the professed anxiety of the Ministerial Press to know the Opposition's policy, Mr Massey, Leader of the Opposition replied: “The platform of the party will be put forward at the proper' lime and when it suits me and when it suits the party. It will certainly not be put forward at the request of Government supporters who seem to be hungering for editorials.” The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company hold their annual monthly sale at Cambridge on Friday next, 13th*inst., when a large yarding of stock will be submitted. The entry includes fat steers, cows and heifers, Syr and SJyr old steers in forward condition, choice 18 months to 2j yr old steers and well bred strong calves; also a line of woolly lambs and pigs. The many friends of Mr Charles Wilson will regret to learn that he passed away in his sleep on April 2Cth. Mr Wilson was for a considerable time in the office of Messrs Ellis and Burnand, and took a great interest in musical matters, being secretary to the orchestral society up to the time of his leaving Hamilton. 111-health forced him to seek a warmer climate, and he journeyed to Queensland. Mr Wilson was highly respected, and was an earnest worker in connection with the Hamilton Baptist Church.

Synopsis of Advertisements Tudehope—A dry time. Education reserves for lease. To let-Butcher’s shop at GreyLynn. Wanted —Family to milk for coming season. Manning’s Olpyne, the best remedy for coughs and colds. King and Co. —Notice re sales tomorrow and Saturday. Allen, Gifford, and Co. —Notice of interest to dairymen. Kirikiriroa Road Board—Tenders for carrying 500 yards of sand. Town Hall, Hamilton, Friday and Saturday next—Musical All Blacks. Auckland Racing Club—Acceptances and general entries for June meeting. Dalgety and Co.—Land to be sold under conduct of Registrar Supreme Court, Hamilton.