The Waikato Times . "OMNE SOLUM FORTI PATRIA."

Waikato Times, Volume VII, Issue 400, 5 December 1874, Page 2

The Waikato Times . "OMNE SOLUM FORTI PATRIA."

An accident which nearly had a fatal termination, oocuirrod at Cumbridgo a day or two ago. A mau named William Wilson, barman at tho Duko of Edinburgh Hotel in that place, went down to the river to enjoy a bath. Ho was disport inj himself near tbo bank, when tho ground gave way beneath him, and in an instant he slid further nto the river and out of his depth. He was unable to swim and at onco disappeared beneath the surface. A Maoii was fortunately at hand, who promptly took off his clothes and dived several times after the di'owninjf man. His efforts were at last crowned with success, and ho sueceedrd in raising Wilson to tho surface and dragging him ashore, the hitter having been nearly three minutes under water Wilson has since recovered from the effects of his submersion. Great praise is due to the native for the prompt and energetic action taken by him in the matter. Had he not acted as he did the incautious bather must in. evitably have perished. We should be glad to learn his name in order that the public may be made at le to recognise his courageous and humane conduct. It will have been noticed thnt for some timo an advertisement has appeared in our columns offering for stilo eight thousand acres of land, in the Cambridge district, on deferred payments. We are in a po&ition to state that the bulk of the land has already been secured by intending set tiers, at the price asked. A small portion, some 500 or 600 oeres we believe, has been reserved, owing to its being somewhat inferior to tho rest, and it is intonded shortly to cut this up and dispose of it at a lower ilgure. It certainly augurs well for the future of the .Cambridge district, that these farms havo been so greedily sought aftor. This must bo the result of an unshaken confidence in the capability of this part of the country to give a good return for money invested, Wo are given to understand upon credible authority that i a remarkab!o development of tho passions of Englishman for clubs and organisations, and a strange instance of their extreme dislike to appear singular is about to appear at Ngaruawahia. The roads in the neighbourhood of that township are covered during tho heat of summer with a thuk coating of fine sand, which reflects with great intensity the rays of the sun, and being lifted by the wind into the faces of travellers becomes very injurious to tho eyes A lot of eligible young men livp at Newcastle, and considerable rivalry exists between them owing to a totally inadequate supply of the fair sex. All would like to wear colored spectacles to protect their eyes, but Bono will take the initiative and place himself at a disadvantage to his rivals by ha\ ing to present himself to tho gaze of his adored one in green " goggles." So they are all going to start fair, and a club is to be formed, called the "Newcastle Spectacle Society," each member agrcing co appear in " gig Limps." A nell known lady-killer, Mr T — S — , has been iippointed secretary and treasurer, and the affair promise! to bo a great success. Wo see by advertisement that the Hamilton Hotel is to receive alterations and improvements. It is we believe intended to extend tho building in the direction of tho Hamilton Hall. .The addition will comprise I<* bedrooms on tho first floor, underneath which there is to be a large dining room, a commercial room for travellers, and several sitting rooms. Along tho front fnce of the present building a balcony will bo built, which will very greatly improve the appearance of tho hotel, as well as prove a great ( onvenience to those frequenting the house. An extensive range of stabling will occupy the whole len»th of the back yard, and every convenience for travellers. Horses will be provided. The whole house will undergo a thorough overhauling, and when all is completed will be equal to any m tho province. We visited the billiard room attached to the hotel lately, and found that the table had boen re covered, and provided with new sets of billiard, pool, and pyramid balls. The management of tho house is a decided improvement, and we are informed by travellers and res'dents that they have met with every attention. We are glad to hear this as there was room for great improvement under tho old regime. The Te A.\vamutians appear determined to keep up their character of a go-ahead people. They are not going to let Boxmg-day pass without giving the people of Waikato some inducement to visit their pleasant and fertile district. A programme of horse races to be held on that day is advertised in this issue. Six events are to come off, and the affair promises to be interesting. The amount of money to bo given is not stated in the notice, but we presume tho Te Awamutu Plate will be the principal event. A hurdle race also figures as part of tho sport, and a chance is to be given to Galloway cobs, not exceeting 14 hands 2 inches in height. Subscribers of less than £1 are to pay double entrance money. We expect a great success. It is not often that we havo to make nn apology to our readers for tho paucity of matter appearing in our columns on the pleasing ground of pressuio of advertisements. Several matters of general interest wo have been obliged to omit, amongst others i.n entertaining communication from an esteemed correspondent, intituled " The reminiscences of a Waikato Militiaman during '61 and '65." However wo are suffennq from a very good complaint, and congratulate the inhabitants of the Waikato upon their realization of the grent benefits of advertising. It is purposed to hold the following religious services in the Waikato to-morrow : — Cliuich ot England, Hamilton, 11 a.m, ; Ngaruawahia, 11a.m. and 6.30 p.m. ; Alexandra, 11 a.m. i To Awamutu, 3 p.m. ; Julukiui, 6.30 p.m. Catholic, Cambnd»e, 11 a.m. Presbyterian, Ohaupo, 11 am.; Alexandra, 3p m. Wesleyan Methodist, Cambridge, 11 a.m and fi 30 p.m. '. Pukerimu 230 pm. ; Hamilton, 630 p.m, United Presbyterian and Congregational, Te Awamutu, II a.m. " > A man of the name of Thomas Campbell was brought u^> at Ngaruawalua charged with being druvik He was finad 5s and costs. \ We drai>' attention to the alteration of the time of the sale of the furniture and efleets, of Mr James luncs to hi held at Newcastle by Mr John Knox, on tho 10th inst. Two o'clock p.m. is now the hour fixed.