The Waikato Times "OMNE SOLUM FORTH PATRIA." TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1872.

Waikato Times, Volume I, Issue 60, 17 September 1872, Page 2

The Waikato Times "OMNE SOLUM FORTH PATRIA." TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1872.

Tun Waikato is now blessed —or otherwise—by the existence of two Agricultural societies. There was really no need for the second, which owes its establishment to the spirit of rivaly which prevails amongst our settlers, and which they satisfy periodically. It in appalling to observe the systematic opposition brought to bear by the settlers of one portio.i of tlm district upon those of anothei who may be endeavouring to promote the general good. Each of these associations has announced its intention of holding a show this year, which, we predict, will result in the comparative failure of both. The " bone of contention " was, the place at which the "Waikato Agricultural Society" should hold its inaugural show. A meeting of delegates from erc\ locality decided that this <iuestion was to be settled by tender—a most equitable arrangement and worthy of a more successful issue. At a subsequent meeting, held at Cambridge, at which the tenders were opened, that town was found to be the highest bidder and'.was consequently entitled to the show. The chairman read a letter from one of the Te Awamutu settlers, stating that they would not be bound by the action of their representatives, who had exceeded their instructions in agreeing to let the show by tender, and that it had previously been arranged to hold the exhibitions alphabetically commencing with Alexandra. Although this may be true, we should like to see more of that spirit of magnanimity amongst our settlers which Cambridge displayed when she consented to forego her right to the first show, in order to prevent a division in the camp which otherwise seemed inevitable ; they were willing rather to do this than that such a dire result should be brought about. The action taken by the Waipa settlers is highly reprehensible. If their representatives were men whose decision they were not willing to ratify, it was their own fault for having sent them, and they should, therefore, have considered it their duty to suffer the consequences of their error. They are not willing to do this, but repudiated everything that was done at the meeting in which their delegates took part—delegates who by their- action proved themselves men of sound sense _ anc l at once held a meeting at which they established the society called the " Central Waikato Agricultural Association." If the district were ripe for two societies, there could be no objection to this, but in our case, we can only predict the existence of two sickly societies, or the premature demise of one. We do not attribute the establishment of two agiicultural societies in Waikato to any extraordinary enterprise, but to a recusant propensity which permeates the public doings of our settlers and for which we are becoming celebrated. A short time since we alluded to this subject, and incurred the displeasure of some of those who were instrumental in forming the second society. We did not intend to give offence, and we do not think they were warranted in taking it. However, we were quite prepared for this and for the request that their names should be struck out of our book of subscribers. We are not willing to be ruled by any particular portion of this community: "We must have liberty or death.." The loss is theirs, not ours. We are informed that forty out of the first consignment of breech-loading Snider carabines received by the N. Z. Government, are now in transitu from Wellington to the Waikato. Twenty are to be forwarded" respectively to the Te Awamutu and Cambridge Cavalry Corps to be given to the twenty best marksmen in each troop. This prompt action on the part of the Government shows that they are alive to the necessity of arming the frontier corps with the very best weapons obtainable. The Cambridge Mutual Improvement Association held its usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday evening, the 12th inst." Mr. Cunningham delivered a lecture on " The Atmosphere," which was listened to with great attention, and much appreciated by the members of the association. We believe it is shortly intended to close the session. So far, the attendance has always been good, and the interest taken in the various essays and debates has been cheering in the extreme. The Rev. Mr Stewart is expected to arrive in the Waikato in the course of a few days. He will be accompanied by the Rev. Mr Norrie. who has been appointed by the Presbytery to induct the minister elect into his new charge. The Presbyterians of Cambridge are about to purchase a piece of land for a glebe on which to erect a manse, and are now calling upon their friends in Hamilton, Ngaruawahia and elsewhere, to afford, some assistance in carrying out this desirable object. We have no doubt, that this call will be heartly and promptly responded to by the Presbyterians and others in this good work During Sunday the s.s. Hero waa visited by a large number of our citizens, all apparently gladly welcoming back this favourite steamer and her esteemed commander aud officers. The Bflwakk. —By advices from the Mauritius to August 1, received by the s.s. Hero, we learn that the repairs to the ship Bulwark were almost completed, and that she was to sail for Auckland about August; 3.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS TO THE "W A I K A T 0 T I M E S." Auckland, Monday, 8 p.m. The Nebraska sails to-morrow. A Rifle Match came oil , to-day, Artillery v. Victoria. The latter won by 20 points. The Hadrig, barque, with 340 German immigrants, and the Ballarat, from.London, with 220 immigrants, have arrived at Napier. Chamberlain has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for house-breaking at Ilokitika. LATER ENGLISH NEWS. London, August 29. Serious riots have taken place in Belfast between Protestants and Catholics. The military were called out, and the city placed under martial law. The fighting was desperate, ending in many sword cuts and bullet wounds. There were four killed. The Rioters have broken out afresh, and severe fighting is going on. Dr. Livingstone's letter is published, and is fidl of details.