The Waikato Times. "OMNE SOLUM FORTI PATRIA" THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1875.

Waikato Times, Volume VIII, Issue 457, 22 April 1875, Page 2

The Waikato Times. "OMNE SOLUM FORTI PATRIA" THURSDAY, APRIL 22,1875.

It is curious liow 0,1!, of sin ill things larger are produced. A case lias L>.3ea brought under our notice of nn unfortunate m m named Feldon, a recent arrival, who, from having str.une 1 his back whilst working became destitute ; he lived, or rathor existed, in one ,of the Immigrant Cottages, at Hamilton Eist, ! where he received the munificent sum of one shilling per diem for his support. 110 was destitute of bkaketa, and had it 'oof been for private charity, would, in all probability, have been allowed to die, he was unable to move hand or foot to assist himself. We are glad to learn that the man was sent, at the expense of the charitable, to the Auckland Hospital yesterday by steamer. It is such exceedingly isolated cases, as the above, that furnish the groundwork fur the statements m ide occasionally in the home pipers in reference to the prospects of immigrants in thi3 country. Such men, as Mr Grant, lately of Dunedin, if they can only find a single case, which cannot be denied, gi in credence for the whole of their productions. This same Mr Grant has asserto 1 that immigrants are not required, that they are badly treated by the Gjvernment, and that tiiere are large numbers unable to obtain employment. Wo, of course, know that, notwithstanding the large importation of population that, has tik"Mi place of lat^, wage* aie higher, and labour in proportion to the dennnd more scarce than three years back. Wo are not inclined to argue with Mr Grant, because to do so with our readers is unnecessary. It is our duty, however, to point to the necessity for the establishment of a Hospital in this district, in order that no such handle, as the case of tho unfortunate, man Feldon offers to the grasp of enarav to tho co'ony, miy beat their disposal i,n future. We have instanced tho c-iso of Feldon because he is a recent arrival, but there are few of us who cannot call to mind cases of accident and seiious illness by which the energies of a whole have been more than neutralized fur mo-nhs. The houses of our settlers arj as a ruh» small, and ■> serious case of illness, if ii, bo cout igiom cnaot ■|ul to leive its in irk upjji eu-iy mm ito. It. 13 that when practicable tho Auckland hospital is opnn for the receipt of patient-?, but it is only necessary to u->m the most ordinary common sdjjso <jo ( understand • tiut the, dintaneo in prohibitory in serious o^s -«. Tiicr^ 19 a building in i^t,Mruawahi 1 auit-ed li>r a hospital, in fact was built for one tho war ; it is m r.tth^r a dilapidated on bufc a \xlt\e r^^nitYt^uvG would rev lor it z\ntv<\ s fui- ih -, rfc an< j tie.^nioiat of na* tenth. <Ji» the pri»icip! • o/" who trip ',TPru.j°'V*}?i," Wf nrj^upop l.he Gov.-n -jifu*- to pat,

th( j building in repiir, and offer a certain sum per annum provided that they find only one pound for every tluee required. Every working man and every employer of labour, is bound in duty to himsnlf to subscribe liberally. The situation we x sug_>e^t is very Suitable, because it is at the junction of two navigible river-i, and tin* trausit of patients by river is much more suitable than by vehicle. We appeal to the settlors to take action in this matter, when they have shown that they are willing to help themselves it is time to appeal to the Government.

There was a sood «leal of excitement in the township of Hamilton, ami along the roid between that township and Cim bridge, yestfrday morning. The cmse was that a celebrated am i tour pedestrian was to walk against time from one township to the othpr. Those who bet, as the result prove 1, fir under-estimated his powers of progression, as they gave him the very liberal allowance of three hours and a quarter to do the distance. He started away at a slashing pace, and reached E wen's in fifty minutes, and half way in one hour and twenty two mirhites, Reynolds' in two hours and twelve minutes, and finished in good style at the National Hotel m two hours forty-two minutes. The distanc<>is "Hated at 14 miles. He was largely attended on the road by both bar and bench, who were on their way to attend the Court at Cimbridge. One of the spoiling members of the black robe, carried a liquid commonly known as the " champagne of the Laud o'Oakes," he also acted ns umpire not tfhlv of th.*, walking but also of tne quantity of the refreshing liquid that should be administered at n time. Walking is likely 1.0 become the rage for a little time. We have heard several corpulent parties who fancy themselves thin again, and several elderly persons' blood has circulated with renewed vigor through their veins. They are all going to walk againsfcvSomebody or the enemy of man We have no donbt that a little gentle exercise will do them good, but from what we know of most of thenit is not likely to exceed an ordinary promenade p.ice. The most exalted limb of the 1.-iw it is currently reported will walk next week, the distance and terms are not yet made public Xow, that we have done with our joke, we can accord to the pedestrian the Kudos due to his pluck and physical en.lur.uice. We believe that there are few man who could travel the same distance in as short a time. He had no training more than is customary with men of active habits. We learn that General Government have handed the WitikafcoNßoads over to the Provincial Government. We &Ase this opportunity to point out that unless the roid between Hamilton and Ngaruawahinr-is repaired before the winter sets in it will be impossible for the coach to get through. The Highway Board we notice have called for tenders to gravel from Alexandra to the Hi'f-way House, this will no doubt ba of great b3iient, the road, however, wants the same thing done to it on the Ngaruawahia side. We do trust that the chairmen of the Boards through whose territory the road rims, will do their utrn >st themselves, and when they have done that, point out to the Provincial authorities the necessity of doing the remainder. Mr W. J. Mooney, the Government Life Insurance agent, left the Waikato yesterday for Auckland, his stay in the Waikato has been of considerable duration, during which time by his perseverance and energy he has succee led in convincing a large number of our sebtler-j of the advantages of Life Assurance. Jt will be seen that Captain B^ere is appointed agent for the Waikato. and will no doubt complet-i the work — the found ition for which hdh been so substantially laid by Mr Mooney. By a typographical error in Mr Ke-i'ielv ff ill's announcement of a s-ile of cattle at Cambridge in our last issue, it was announced to take place on Thursday the 27th inst., in place of (Tuesday the 27th). We are sorry to have to record a fatal terminaI tion to the accident which happ >ned on Sanday to Mr Galvin, at Newmarket. The unfortunate man expired yesterday. An inquest will ba held this afternoon, at the Junction Hotel, at two o'clock. A Ljndon linn have announce 1 a book on the Hot Springs and Likes of N"ew Zealand, under the title of " Rjtomahana." If, is to be beautifully got up, aud will be imperial quarto, to be illustrated by sixteen photographic views. Dr Yon Hociistetter is to edit and supei intend it. Mr Carruthers, E igin°er-in-Chief, accompanied by MrKnorpp, Disti\ci Engineer, and Mr i Tender-on (of the Mjssrb Bro, 'den's staff) arrived here on Sundap afternoon from Oliiiieaiiif.ii hnd the lakes. Mr Cirruthers was engigxl all Monday morning in the Public Works Office, and in the afternoon, accompanied by the District Engineer, inspected the Wairoa bridge. — Bay of Plenty Times. The rails are now laid over the Mumgatawhiri bridge. A fortnigat at \aost will complete the railway to Mercer. At the sitting of the NatuvXinds o>urt, now be- ; ing held as Oluow.ii, about 200,0 )0 acres are ex- '■ p>3cted to bo pisssd through the C>art. It will be seen by advertisement that the banks will be closod oa Fadiy next, waicii will be St I George's day.