The Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume VIII, Issue 483, 24 June 1875, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

Equal and exact justice to all men. Of whatever state or pevsuision, religious or political; # # # # # Here shall the Pre«? t^e People's right maintain, Unawed by influeilce and unb. ibed by gain,

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1875.

The, recent correspondence between Sir George Grey andDr Pollen, o^hibits the existence of anything but friendly re^titiens laet*i^nJ*TO..province :md tlie General Govevhme'ftfr. jS^^rttferoS^aft- between the two authorities has been increased by one circumstance and another, until it lias reached a stage very nearly resembling open war. The spectacle of ex-Governor Grey, and the honorable Dr Pollen engaged in a memorandumiad, in which the skill of the* combatants is exerted to the utmost would be supremely ridiculous, were it not that important public interests are involve 1. The mere wasteof ink and paper pellets, and the artillery of diplomatic phraseology constitute a very harmless syi|£em. of warfare, and must be an extrem<(^^^is&ratinjtand entert^riing pastime for the two p^ocyaiJ^i^bala^tJm^^OTninds one very forcibly ofntose ancient TlpmV ie comkats in which the doughty champions stood afar off and assailed each other with oratorical missies couched in unexceptionable language without coming to actual blows. Sir George Grey stands on the very pinnacle of fame as a writer of diplomatic despatches. Those who recall the long war of correspondence which was waged between him and General Cameron, will acknowledge his powers in this class of political wai-fare. A^s^for JDilkiel Pollen, or " Soapy Dan," as he was styJ^a«^tßl^ulgar,^iiilluBion to that quality of suasiyeneSw; (JoH^tee»vH^a certain degree of slippsrfness, for which the honorable gentleman is distinguished, he is equally gifted in that facile style of writing which deals in smooth diplomatic phrases, and leaves am pie loopholes Tor retreat, under cover of a cloud of polite generalities, "which may be interpreted according to the tastes and capacities of the readers. Between these two ready writers, dire and dreadful war has been raging for sometime past, victory has trembled ifo the balance, while an expectant workl^has beheld the conflict with dismay. '^'^^tic\hr^l}e fjiS!^ Daniel holds the key oHSfI? piaittcti^wWaat ajsg^js the key of the Colonial irfcqney chest. ; The representations of the Provincial' Auditor he treats with calm disdain, the fusilade of despatches from Sir George Grey he answers with a heavy fire of diplomatic artillery, but stoutly refuses to apply the key to the chest. Meanwhile, the Engineer of Works in the Waikato under the Government is left to make bricks without straw, and the travelling public are in danger of making business for undertakers at the Wangamarino bridge. Nothing but a resort to the Supreme Court appears likely to unravel the complication. Seriously speaking, Dr Pollen displays undue haste in. his attempt to give the happy despatch to Provincialism. We are no advocates for a continuance of the system. By all means lot the old sinner die, but let him shufflle off this mortal coil in a respectable and .seemly manner. We do not approve of Dr Pollen's anxiety to strangle the "bedriddeu patient and rob him of what little vah^bies he has left. For decency's sake give him H^eN^o will, and do not unnecessarily je^iUeVj^fiJ^N^n rs of a sinner who has enough Stroumes Ajfcighmgu^n his mind already. In &ru th we need not go far to seek the motives which actuate Dr Pollen in his unseemly haste to murder poor Provincialism. The doctor regards Auckland with the jaundiced eyes of a misanthrope. In days past he wooed the sweet voices of the Aucklandcrs in vain. They were blind to the tran&condant genius of the- doctor, and refused to listen to his seductive charming, charm he never so wisely. But even then he did not take his rejection to heart, and retire like another Tinion to wail at the fickle goddess. He shewed more worldly wisdoai by accepting an office under the General Government, in which, by a blind devotion 4o his chief, he^secured promotion to a posimisused by domineering ' -?ver\Jsie pip\pee-; ancK.an arbitrary, and often illegal stretch of his powers. We are as anxious as the doctor himself that the Provincial system "should die, but lot all things be done lawfully, decently, and in order. The illegal withholding of money fairly due to the Province is a piece of sharp-practice which we cannot but condemn, and we feel sure that the Premier would not approve of these ill-considered and despotic acts of his subordinate. Even the " Southern Cross," the Ministerial organ in Auckland, and the " New Zealand Times," the special organ of the Ministry at the

seat of Government severely condemned Dr. Pollen's action in withholding the capitation allowance on a suddenly trumped up claim for interest on the Onebnn^a railway. In conclusion, we can only hope that a- speedy stop will be put to this unseemly clashing of rival authorities, and those miserable disputes over small sums of money, by the good riense of both parties, aud the decent interment of the Provincial system.

The entertainment which took place in the Courthouse last evening was a success despite the unfavourable weather. In defiance of a threatening sky and muddy roads, people came in considerable numbers from the surrounding districts, and quite a numerous and highly respectable audience mustered in the hall. The arrangements were very excellent, and the programme was judiciously varied. The singing and music were well rendered, and some of the readings were given with good effect, particularly those by a gentleman who has rendered himself a favourite with Hamilton audiences by the assistance he has rendered on other occasions of the same character. His reading of an essay on music by Josh Billings was loudly applauded. We were pleasecThosee that the ladies patronised the enterSumCbit i^gjoodlv^uuibers, and that many of them^^otan Scl^A sliaf c in the programme. Amongst'the audience we noticed Mr Janres Williamson, and many of the leading residents of Hamilton and the adjacent districts. In an affair of this kind it would be invidious to attempt a criticism, but we may say that whileallaquitted themselves with credit, many displayed musical and elocutionary abilities of a high order. The thanks of the community are due to the gentlemen who have taken the lead in organizing these periodical entertainments, which are calculated to pleasantly and instructively relieve the tedium of the long winter evenings, and we trust that they will persevere in their efforts. The very 'moderate charge made for admittance, and the worthy object to which the proceeds are devoted entitle the movement to the most cordial support. We trust that our suggestions with regard to the building of a hall will be adopted, and a meeting convened to consider the matter without delay. The next step will be to organize an amatem dramatic company, and to make the entertainments more frequent. At a recent meeting of the Pjrt Albert Agricultiuul Assosjpi^^conS^l^tion\\QS given to the question of obtalinin"f m orQ%aroNfruotiye and permanent pastures Ojr sowThg sift}!? 1 mixtures of grasses as arc found in English ireadows and permanent pastures, the usual plant of rye-gr.iss, with and without cocksfoot and closers lasting from two to five years and then dying out, necessitating the ploughing up the land and re-sowing, to last another similar period, which settlers' profits and circumstances will not allow, the outliy in seed and labour being out of all proportion to the recompense. A practical farmer str'jfcgly advocated getting a better pasture th»nttiut of^nejre rye-gfci^s, the staple article, by soNim?!ju]>od rrnKtVeaSpgrass seeds. It is said that the "luost pnJmin^.nt'aud vaTnrable of the English pasture passes, unfortunately have as yet become little established in New Zealand, and it is feared that our climate is against them, owing to the heat of summer, and the occasional droughts. But the droughts are no severer than those of England, and the averare summer rainfall equal, if not greater, -rt^i Jfclber^ already fynuiishes numerous examples ot goVt^k,nd^iVng^)^n* i^plouglied and well sown wftji gr^*, wl^cffi? wrw<»-^ondly hoped, would be permanent ; but it has grown luxuriantly for a few years, and then died out. A sample of dried pulp, of New Zealand flax, has been manufactured by a process discovered by Mr De LEan of Auckland. It is said to bo eminently iitted for the manufacture of paper. The pulp bricks are pure white, the fibre is strong and tine, and well iitted to supply the place of linen rags, and is a basis for the best paper ever produced. It is estimated that in England it would be worth £25 to ,£3O per ton. We trust an experiment will be made on a large senile with the view of testing the praetic|t^alu%pf De L'E%^s discovery. We hear so mucl^or^|S^its'\nltspajScVin these days of impositions- xm, pa^yUir- criGTmli6y^.4ji^it we are in the habit oF regarding alleged discoveries with suspicion, but the almost inexhaustible fields of phormium tenax in the Waikato, and the enormous benefits whioh would result from their profitable utilization, bespeak a fair trial for Mr De LE ans alleged new process, and we trust that men of enterprise and capital in Auckland will take the necessarjCsTtesA? mrlke an experiment upon a scale sufficientlfe[arje^ test^^al^yj^V The preliiiftyiaryTrfle jSwopCe <&£kB Cambridge Cavalry Volunteers will take place at the butts on the 26th inst., commencing at 10 a.m. The competition for the prize star medal will take place on the 3rd and 10th July, commencing at the same hour, and the highest aggregate scorer will be the winner. The medal is of gold, and is presented by the officers with the view of encouraging good shooting. The distinction must be gained twice in succession, or three^imes altogether by the same couipetitorrHk^fofn^ itNbecomes lnst personal property, and th^£rm<^for it\y ßltal^D flpKlg at intervals of six montH^ The*' valfuji^]* .ffl^lal is £9. We learn that the "ball given by the Cavalry Volunteers at Cambridge was a great success. The affair took place in the school-room, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and there were about 70 of the principal residents in the district present. Messrs. Laird and Kirkwood were the caterers, and provided an excellent and recherche supper, in their well-known efficient style. A few of the members of the corp qvoked some little comment by not anrxawiinG: in uniform. Dancing was continued until fla} r lrgdit)'^^iuus^Skiag^^^|uled by an amateur orchehrfct. satisfactorily, and the arrangements* were creditable in the highest degree to all concerned. A boy, named Charles Clarke, a^ed 13, was recently charged before the Resident Magistrate in Auckland, with letting off fireworks in a public street. It appeared that the Jioy's parents were in Ngaruawahia, and that they were immigrants by the Hindostan to Aukland. The father is said to | be employed on the railway work, and the son had been left in charge of a person in Auckland who was un.'ible to exercise any restraint over him. The Renclpi^ynn^teiliyie k^l the Naval Training Schoofl^J^^ \. iW The n|ceipw*jdf t%J V*^ 7*7 *™ 00 °f Napier, under iho hoad^- of " Territorial Revenue," estimated at £34,G50, have only amounted to £22,041. The total expenditure for the financial year ending June 30th is £62,534. Population i 9 increasing, but the revenue is said to be falling- off The E£yen»e f%ftm a^ sources is i;42,1()G, as against ©to^KLlasVyeax. The^ estimated expeuditure for pr^vidiHjjfi|r A^roHcary^s&'inces of the Provincial Government, incluamg r "ga«l^4ipspital, police, harbour surveys, lighthouses, &0., is £12,337, Propose'l expenditure for public works, ,£26,005. 1 yiifi prgprWors of this journal invite tenders for the l^^**^ o^he^huxeft^f England building, 41 feet 1& wardAo w\nl^ lafcrtoria-street. Tenders are receivable until Sauttr<3ay, July" 3rd, at this office. We learn from Alexandra that the natives are sending down large quantities of wheat to that township.

We observe that Mr Geo Neale has commenced business as the proprietor of a livery and bait stables, in Hamilton West, where also horses are broken to single and double harness, and carting is undertaken at moderate rates. Mr Neale is also prepared to arrange for the care of cattle and sheep in secure paddocks. He has had considerable ex perience in the class of business in which he has embarked, and as he will supply a want which has long been felt in the district, we trust ho will secure that success which he merits. * The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Tamahere Highway district is advertised to be held at Mr Hargreaves house, at Tamahere, on Wednesday, July 21st, at two p.m., for the purpose of striking a rate and appointing trustees and auditors for the ensuing year. A meeting of persons interested in the election of a committee to conduct the affairs of the Presbyterian Church in the districts of Alexandra, Paterangi, and Ohaupo, is convened for Saturday next, in Mr Seccombes barn, Paterangi, at one p.m. It is notified in a Provincial Government Gazette that the "Impounding Act, 1867, Amending Act, 1874 " (excepting section 3), and the Fencing Act, 1855, Amendment Act, 187l£shall come into force on and after July I^^V %JL \\ \ The election of EJ^rdyGran^^.V^inn, to represent Waipa in the iSjovineial Council is gazetted, also the election of Henr^ Lowther Kin^sley as a member of the Highway Board of Hamilton West. The constable at Mercer recently found a man in the last stage of emaciation, in an old disused whare, about three miles from the township. He was removed to Auckland. Mr J. Knox will sell to-day at the residence of Mr J. M. Oleary, the household furniture and effects, also a riding horse, saddle and bridle, under a distraint for rent. Mr Lawlor, revising officer, will hold a sitting of the Electoral .Revision Court, at Ngaruawahia, on Saturday next. The bretltfß^o#*the*mystic tie, -belonging to Lodge Beta, will me^^j^e iifcteil jjCKeJ, at 7 o'clock this evening. " w * \ V-~^%w-In the election for Wairau, MrWard has defeated Mr Moorhouse by a majority of 25. A locomotive for the Manawatu railway has been made at Mills' Foundry, Wellington.