CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by our correspondents.] (To the Editor of the Waikato Times)

Waikato Times, Volume VII, Issue 370, 26 September 1874, Page 2

CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by our correspondents.] (To the Editor of the Waikato Times )

Sir, — It is matter of congratulation not only to Waikato settlers but to all who take an interest in the welfare of the colony to find that our Government — uninfluenced by glowing representations of various prospective payable lines — has determined upon a route that will meet the requirements of several productive districts, and ultimately open up a section of country, hitherto inaccessible, leading to wh«t has been termed the "Garden of New Zealand." I believe the Government has taken, and will take cognisance of all information afforded by settlers to facilitate the construction of the line. And it is that the attention of engineers may be directed to an advantageous circumstance which possibly may have been overlooked, that (by your courtesy) I take the liberty of writing. I understand jfche survey from Ngaruawahia has already been continued as far as Cox's swamp, and that the, intention is to cany the line west of McNicol's farm, there to eross — involving deep cuttings — into the Moanatuatua swamp. My object is to show that by keeping to the east of the Ohaupo high lands, and ciossing the Hamilton and Te Awamutu road near to McNicol's bridge, a level country is passed over, reaching to the Moanatuatua swamp, where, with the exception of about a quarter of a mile of flax with a firm bottom, a spur or inland is found extending to Te lJahu, from theneo traversing the Mangapiko ilat low lands obtain our present frontier. I trust theso few remarks may load the Government to cause an inspection of this route, and am requested to btato that Mr J<l l3. Walker, of Moanavale station, will, if required, accompany any gentleman Avho may be appointed to this business. As a colonist, and one who intends remaining in the country to help " pay the piper," I shall be glad | to see the railway laid in the right place, and believe it to bo the duty of eveiy settler possessed of local j information to use his influence for this object by showing where the line can be shortened and expense curtailed, thus benefiting the whole colony. — I am, «fee, Live and Learn.

(To tho Editor of tlio Wajkaio Times.) Si>', — You will oblige a large number of your readers by answering the following question, viz., What constitutes a public place where an assessment list can be left for tho inpection of ratepayers ? Youvs, &c., A Waikato Settler. [We should say any place within n district which is open during reasonable hours can bo considered a public place within the moaning of the Act — Ed W. T.

In France, where hlr.iwberry cultuio is very cxtonsivcly pursued, and the tiansport of the fniit to the great markets ia an impoiUnt consideration, smiill jars of baked eartli liave uipeiwdorf baskets for tlie jjackago of fruit of late. Thoy hold about a quart of frail cacli, and are conm -d in largo baskets. lho hiiit is b.iid to come to liiai"} ct in thW» j.uh in line fondition.