The Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume I, Issue 7, 16 May 1872, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

'I'lli:i:kdav, may if;, i,572. I' i:s i sj hi r.i'i'v si In lightly on iti n.u v men'.shoulders, but the rn;>n must be callous indeed, who---having taken upon himself fhr (Inly of represent ing a, i\ew Zealand const ilne ney n(i Iho present juncture— docs not feel that he h;is undertaken a task which few men are capable of performing with credit to themselves or benefit to their cmstiliienfs. This inability of members to perform I heir duly properly arises to a great extent from the indifference with which they treat their constituents, when once t.hev have succeeded in securing- a sufficient number of v iles to en! itle t lieni to add ML.A. to their names Few, however, put an extravy.gaiit value on Ihc honour of being- selected lo represent a section of their fellow-colonists, i-'ome new members go down to the House with the full intention of obtaining for their constituents, as far us practicable, what thov require; the atmosphere oI the Assembly is not. however, conducive to high moral thought 01 actions. The new member linth that he must ally himself with one party or the other, otherwise all are against him and .none ready to lend him a helping- hand to carry any measure which he irmy introduce in Ihe interests of his constituents. Loorolling is the order of things; unless a member will assist, to roll other people's logs, regardless of his opinions, lie is tolerably certain to lincl himself deserted in the time of need, be his cause never so «rood. The .Assembly of iNew /joiland is eerlainlv not ■worse than any other of our colonial lege I u 1

hires, in fit ct it 11:«s always been considered the least yciki! of any of t.lio po-jul.-ii- J?o } ?iTonciitalive Assemblies in the Southern seas. An inexperienced genlleman, as regards the mode of conducting the business of the .1 !on:--(\ will fake liia seat at the commencement of the next session, as f lie rcpresenta! ivc ol the Waikato district. Jn writing the above wo had this fact in our mind. Up to the pre'seuf fimo ho has neither expressed Lis own opinions on the questions of the

day nor solicited those 0 f j IKS constituents A wise man never takes more responsibility upon himself than as a matter of duty he is compelled to do. We, in all friendly ieelino' iowards Majou Jackson, tvish to surest to 11i tn the advisability of calling together a meeiing of his const itnetits before proceeding to Wellington to take his seat, in order that lie may ascertain their opinion and (hey his ]>y doing this he will relieve himself of a great deal of tho responsibility attaching to Lis cilice : unless he pursues this course it is simply impossible that he can fairly represent. (lie opinions and interests of the Waikato people; and if, when lie returns homo, he is severely censurol for having neglected to bring forward measures of the necessity for which he was entirely ignorant, lie will only have himself to blame. Behaving made himself thoroughly acquainted with our requirements, although ho may not, have an opportunity of bringing them before the House, he will at least be exonerated from the blame of not having taken any trouble in the matter. We are using every exertion, as is our duty, to ascertain the wants of the Waikato settlers, which, when we have completed our labours, wo shall make known through our columns. The potty jealousy which prevails between the people of the different little settlements renders this task not an easv one. Residence for any length of time in a tliinlv : populated country, where there exist few j opportunities of intercourse with the outer ' -world, ci ream scribes the mental powers of a ; people. To this cause we must attribute the > almost, childish jealousy the people of the different settlements t'eel towards each other. They seem to be quite incapable of grasping the lac", that if their neighbours

performance on Wednesday evening at Kgaruawahia. Tiic entertainment commenced. with a . i series of conjuring tricks by Mr. South. Some of : the illusions were very clever, and evidently afforded tlit; spectators much satisfaction. The key trick, and the tiring of the bank-note from the pistol, are ■ as difficult of comprehension to the uninitiated as ; anything of the sort we remember to have witnessed. ; We refrain from describing the results brought about ! by the sleigh t-ofdi •! rid of- the " Wizard," as this would '.>n!y have the clfceb of marring the pleasure of those who purpose attending on a future o :i"!«ion, 'The second part consisted of dancing and i i s ''i7ing, a hj Zavistowsld, by Messrs. Southland W right. Mr. South sang several comic songs. His " Orrible Tale " and "Tobias and .Miancas " "were ; specially good, arid excited immense laughter. Mr. Lord discoursed pleasantly on the violin durin-r the evening. Mr. Wright is an excellent dancer : and connoisseur" er.nnot do better than go and see Ins performance. The audience left evidently ■ well satisfied with their evening's amusement, ; There is a movement going on at I'atea, on the | West Coast, to got separated from Taranaki. We | learn, troni an exchange, that a petition is circuj lu ting in the district, and obtaining a considerable number of signatures. As is the oase with most I of She districts far distant from the seat of Covern-

! "lent, they arc very much in the position of abson ; ;u'(priinti'inccs : "out of sight, out of mind." Wi in the YVaikato an; no exceptions to the rule. The M renin;/ J'usf says of the Government Tmmi ; " ft is singular to note that ii ; spite of Mr. Yogel\s_ scheme for immigration, 1>) . which tl i o work of introducing settlers into'the ; colony was to lie a colonial and no loncrer a provincial duty, it is the provinces that are doing all that ;is being done in that direction. The special work of the provinces, it has been said repeatedly, was to loster immigration and public works, an 1 when the Assembly gave to the (xenernl frovernrnenfc tln'3 <1,1 ty, a heavy blow was supposed to be struck at provincial institutions. But in spite of grand appliances, an A gent-General at home, and sundry lesser lights hunting up immigrants, the attempts of the (General (rovernmenfc have resulted in failures, ami reeonrse Ins to be made to the provincial authorities. doubtless this fact, which is most nk'nifieant, \ri7l be well remembered and ventilated should any further attempt to abolish or curtail the powers of the provinces be made next session." We thoroughly endorse the sentiments of our contemporary. We have find an expensive machinery at work for a considerable number of months, with the result—nothing A meeting of young men and others interested in

the establishment of a Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association was held at the School-room, ('nmbridge. oa Taos 'ay evening. Mr. James Ruuciman was called to tho chair. The chairman stated that the primary design of the proposed Society was to enable the men of the district to express themselves fluently and correctly in public, an objoct which av is sought to be attained by the yearling of essays, the discussion at' speculative questions, ami the delivery of recitations. After a few further remarks from the chairman, it was 'decided that an oh a Society should be formed, to be called the

j Cambridge. oung Men's Mutual Improvement ; Association." A series of rules was adopted for the ; guidance of its members. It was decided that Major : Clare should be requested to accept the Presidency ■ of the Association. A working committee, consisting : of Messrs. Campbell, Clare, and Whitlaw, was i appointed. Mr. Bremner was appointed secretary . and treasurer. After passing a cordial vote of ■ thanks to the chairman, the meeting separated. ; Our readers will recollect that a correspondent, ■writing from Cambridge, stated that the natives : had mistaken pyrites for gold. A trial of the : mineral, however, has been made in town at the ; Bank of Xcw Zealand, with the following result

: per ton • ! Cold ... ... 0 ozs. lOdwts. 0 grs. ; Silver ... .. ] ~ 15 ~ fi ~ , Tins return is not large, but it proves the preseno of the precious metal. The sample tested wastakei from the surface, on the margin of Lake Taiipo : within a foot of the water level.—Herald. Our settlers visiting Auckland with horses will b< ; glad to avail themselves of the great convenience ol turuinji them into the Domain, which is now lieavih grassed. It will be seen by advertisement it ! another column that the lessee receivea dairy stool, for sale on commission, and we would advise oui friends that newly-calved cows are now meetim with a ready sale at high rates, and th-it then interests will be carefully attended to in this par tieular.—A pvt. By the coach last evening there arrived, from the Auckland Acclimatization Society, two hares, which are to be turned loose on Mr. Cox's land. Some linnets and red-poles have also been received ; these will be turned loose on Mr. Leslie's property. We understand that we are indebted to Mr. Williamson for these additions to our stock of birds and beasts. V\ e trust that they will increase and multiply. We must, on behalf of our settlers, record our thanks to Messrs. Quick & Co., for having carried the oases containing the above free of cost. A meeting of the members of the Waikato Rifle ■ "Volunteer Corps is called for Saturdav next, for the j purpose of electing a Lieutenant to fill the vacancy . caused by the resignation of Mr. Isaac Coates. We call attention to an advertisement announcing the Anniversary Tea Meeting of the Congregational Church at Hamilton. The repast wilt be followed by addresses, musical selections, etc. We trust that the meeting wdl be a success as an entertainment. and also that the funds will be considerably increased..

' advance, it must benefit them more or less indirectly. Jf the people of the Waikato wish to be felt by those in power to have a political organisation worthy, of consideration, they must nnito {■og'other as one man, and bury all I heir petty differences for the nuke of the district with which they have thrown i-i their lot. We trust shortly to be antho.'ised by oar member to make, known the time ;ind place at which it will b ; convenient for him to ine;;t and consult with his constituents. Alexandra, one of the ir;o ;b populous districts in the Waikalo, only s one mail weekly. That they have not two arises Apparently from official ' blundering or incapacity. It would he diiiicull for any not acquainted with the indoeility o£ New /'■• aland ofiicials to believe that at present two mails , a;i' lo warded on' Tuesday to Alexandra ; the one j f-'im .VgwuawahrL and the other from Hamilton. • Jt never seems to have struck the .sapient official | to -./horn has heon entrusted the arrangement of the j mails in this district, that if the mail were for- I warded from Hamilton on Friday in place of Tues- : day, Alexandra would then have two mails | u eckiy instead of one, at no additional cost. We j trust that this matter will meet with immediate attent ion, as the Ale xandra settlers are at considerable inconvenience in consequence of present arrangemori ts. Sonth's I'olygraphic Company gave their first

i 100 much praise cannot be accorded to t-lv members of the Ngarua rahia District Board for tin spirited manner in which they have this year carrici on the works within their boundary. W'e notic< that ten<lcin are out for the la-st bridge neeessan to complete the road which it is intended shall meei that being constructed by the Alexandra or Manga-pikoDistiiet-a. We tnmfc lint our Alex.au ha frien i: will push their work on in the same eaergetic planner. \\ ith a little exertion on their part there | is nothing to prevent the openim; up of the .road : between tha two settlement's within the next six ; weeks or two months. This roa 1, when completed, | will be a groat convenience to the set: iers <>f Alexi a J l .'". a '. 1/iterangi, Ranipawhi t, Te Awur.utu, ami j Kihikihi. In addition it wili open up a large tract I of country between Xg'iruawahia and Alexandra, I which hitherto, from want of road communication, | has been practically closed to seti'l -i a. ! . * Ir - V'Wra agreement with the Australian Assoj ciated Press, in regard to English telegrams, was of j the doubh:-l)laded character which we predicted, j He made it in hi)? capacity as a member of the j Government, ami used his influence as such to | induce Mr. George to come to terms with him, J but, knowing that he had no authority to enter | into such a contract officially, he added a proviso, that in the: event of the (Government refusing to ratify it lie would in his other capacity, as proprietor of the Sout-hmi <Jrnnx, carry it out himself. The little arrangement is, however, likely to fall through aftei all ; for the last mail from Europe brought advices to the effect that the various companies ' along whose lines Renter's English Press' telegrams ;

will have to pass on their way to Australia,"have resolved to charge full rates for them, so that the expense will be double what was anticipated. Under the terms of this arrangement with Mr. George, Mr. Vog?l will consequently have to pay £l,Ootf a

year instead of £500, as originally contemplated. Under these circumstances, we wish him joy of his bargain ; for, whether as Colonial Treasurer or as a newspaper proprietor, he will have very great difficulty in getting anything like this sum from the Press of this Colony in return for a weekly tele gram of English news. Mr. Vogel's position in the matter now is very much like that of the dog in the manger.—Past. ° Owing to several of the gentlemen who take an interest in the formation of a Chess Club having been unavoidably prevented from attending the meeting called for Tuesday, a meeting will be hold after that called for this evening to consider the advisability of prosentingaddresaes to His Excellency the Governor and the Idon. Donald Maclean. We are informed that some marble, beautifully marked, has been discovered in this district • also, some freestone, which stones a mason considers to he well adapted for building purposes. Some black stone has also been found ; its consistency very much resembles marble. Specimens i of all these natural productions of the district, I were sent to to-day Auckland to be polished and ex- I Inbited for the benefit of those errwed in the i hnilrlinir fi-wlc. 13 ° ;