THE Waikato Times

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 536, 26 October 1875, Page 2

THE Waikato Times

Equal and exact* justice- to all men, Ot whatever state or persuasion, religious Or political Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, "Unawed by influence and uubribed by gain.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1875

We ace glad to learn that the rapidly increased facilities for travelling in Waikato, the natural beauty and interest of the scenery, and other circumstances are attracting tourists to the Hot Springs by this route, in preference to that via Tauranga and the East Coast. Amongst the recent travellers by the Waikato route was no less a personage than Lord Lyttelton, and paTty, ■ lately arrived from Great Britain, and there are general indications that this route is rapidly gaining the ascendancy over all others in public estimation. 'The healing .■qualities of the Lfot Springs are Jrigbly esteemed in Australia, and their fame has extended to Europe. During the summer there will doubtless be a large ''influx of invalids from all parjs p£ New Zealand, from the neighbourin, q Colonies and elsewhere, to undergo a co urgaPof treatment at these famous Springs, and .gome steps should be immediately taken to make the superiority of the Waikato roiite generally known. The steamer and coach proprietors, and others directly interested should facilitate travelling bydisseminaiiflg information, the issue of return tickets at reduced rates, and careful attention to visitors, so that the excellent impression winch already exists may be increased to thu utmost and that traveller* may roturn

to llieir friends with favourably accounts of the country. If the relative ad&fcntages of the East and Waikato. routes b&.i^irij^ placed before tourists coming: to Auckland pit rpuje~ to the Springs, none will be so shortsighted as to prefer the hardships of a Bea, pas«^e to Taurancja, and v the long; delays' and accui mulative expenses of* land journey over a rough and comparatively uninteresting country to the easy travelling by railway and coach or steamer to Cambridge, and thence by horses to Taupo, all the way through a settled and picturesque country, iritfe ■comfortable accommodation, quick transit, and cheap fares. Mr Trollope, who vent to the "Springs by the Tauranga route and returned , Tia Waikato to Auckland, speaks in high.! terms of the latter as compared with the former. In his -book on New Zealand he -say^: "The upper parfc of the Lower Waikato and the vallpy of the Waipa *which runs into *it, the districts round the new towna of •Cambridge, Alexandra, Hamilton, and Newcastle, »te smiling with English grasses. I was there in 1872; the first occupation of tit 'by Europeans had been in I8(>5 ; and the wilderness h&d become a garden. A party of gentlemen h&d met me at Carabridgp, which h as it wene the frontier settlement of civilization in that direction. From there we were driven by Mr Quick, the gallatvt .American coach proprietor, and true descendant of the great Cobb, through Ohaupo to Alexandra, theuce to Hamilton, Newcastle, Eang»riri, # *•* Durisg the earlier parfc of this journey and down to the junction of Waipa and Waikato «t Newcastle, we were for the 'most part among fields green with lEngViflhtgrassep. * * * All • English fruits grow there, and all vegetable!. It is * country of great; abundance, — and the day will even yet come when the valley will be jellow with corn." ;

Some three years "have passefl since the above lines 'were penned, and were MrTrollope to pay this district a second visit, he could not fail to be struck with the rapid I strides that ha re 'been made since 1872. He"! would find settlement and agriculture largely increased, and the facilities for travelling . very much greater than at the time of his' former visit. When railway communication, has been opened to Obaupo. thetourist will be enabled to.proceed from Auckland to the "Sprites in .one'day without difficulty," raid., meantime Mr' Quick is prepared to extend his coach line onwards from Cambridge *i ioon as the road has been constructed by th^JGovernment, a wor-k which -we trust will be accomplished during the summer. Meantime let'the authorities, *steamer and tjoacb proprietors, and others, neglect no opportunity of facilitating the progress of tourists. We may mention that it is the intention of Messrs Langbridge and -Silver, to ptrblish early in 1876 a guide to the Hot Springs via Waifcato, containing full and explicit information for the guidance of invalids and tourists. The Handbook 'issued at ,Tauran#a by. Messrs Langbridge and Edgecumbe, was highly eulogised by all the JNaw^faalandjand the leading Australian newspapers, which is a guarantee that the proposed Guide for the Waikato route will be complete in ,'aH^.the necessary details calculated to render itgenerally- acceptable and useful.

Tbayeileiis on the Continent -of Europe and America have been slruclc with the beautiful and picturesque appearance given to towns by. the planting of trees 'along fc&e sides of the thoroughfares. l ln hot climates they afford shelter from the scorching rays of the sun, and exhale certain health-impart-ing properties -^vhich are of great value in places where vegetation is scanty. The benefits of tree-panting have <been recognised in many cities of Australia, and the system has found favour even in some of the centres of population in New Zealand, particularly (Jhristchurch. In the -Waikato, Ngaruawahia has set an excellent example in this matter to the sister ■ townships, 'and there is no doubt that in the course of a few years the natural picturesqueness of that township will be considerably heightened by the ornamentation of the streets with the pinus insignia and o'her species. In Hamilton, Mr McGovern has improved the front of bis private residence by planting gum trees, which have thriven very rapidly, but we- do not recommend this species of tree 1 for ral use in our streets. The poplar, and trees of the pine species are far more ornamental in appearance, and less objectionable ■on other grounds thun the gum. Now that the superior classes of trees are obtainable at a comparatively cheap figure, we shouM be glad to see the various Town Boards throughout the Waikato devoting a larger share of attention to beautifying the -streets, thereby rendering them more attractive to tourists and travellers, and more 'comfortable and healthy to the inhabitants.

Entertainment at KmiKiHi.— -An entertainment to raise funds for providing school prizes and a pic-nic for the children at Christmas will be given at Kihikihi, this evening. Riyrß Steamers.— The s. s. Alert arrived at Hamilton from Mercer on Saturday evening v\ii,h a number of passengers, and left on her downward trip jesterday. Memokabilia — On the 26th of October, 1869, the Royal Charter was wrecked, and tomorrow is remarkable as tiie anniversary of the capitulation of Metz. To Srajscßißirats.—Mr T- C Hammond, lias been authorised to collect accounts and esfcvass for subscriptions to the Waieato Times, with which object; he will visit Alexandra, Te Avramatu, and Itihikihi, this week. Central Agbicttwubai, Show. — A meeting of settlers will be held at the Hamilton-Hotel, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, to appoint delegate* to confer with- those of Te Awamutu and Cambridge respecting the 'proposed Central Waikato Agricultural Show. The Season, — An experienced settler informs us that gloverand grass are growing at this season of the year in unprecedented abundance in the Waikato, and that the young cattle are rapidly thriving. ' He regards the prospects oi thp pa«tornl interest as particularly cheering. iZODiACALNjTE3.~- When Libra (the Balance) enter* your Banker's book on the ri-jht side, you may expect funny weather. When > Gemini (the Twins) enter jour family, looks 'out for squalls. When ' Cancer* (tbe' Crab) enters" your stomach late qt night, expect "nightmare." NGARUAWAHrA Mail.— We have been requested by Mr Nicholls, Postmaster at Newcastle to notify through our columns that the next English -and European mail via -£an , Ftanciaco, will close at Newcastle, -on Tkurs'day tbe 28th day of October, at'T/30 a.m. -Alexandra Baoeb.-— Tub sporting men" 'of the thriving and go-a-fread township of Alexandra have held a meeting to decide upon a progi-aeame of races for Boxing Day, and. the result is advertised in this issue. In this and many other matters, the settleri of Alexandra are exhibiting a degree of energy wfych is worthy of imitation in other quarters. Pukebimtt £chool.— We learn that in answer to a request from the Pukerimu Sdhool Committee for half the cost of a sohaol and a teacher's residence, the Central Board of "Education asked to be informed of the precise amount required, and held out hropear 'Of 'feeing' shortly ma- , position to favorably consider the application. The Eaii-Wat.— A correspondent informs u« that a barge has arrived at Taupiri with a locomotive for the railway wbrks'and 50 tons of rails for the permanent way. We learn also that the line is to be pushed forward with renewed energy towards Ohaupo, asuvveypartybeing now engaged in exploring in that direction. 'The Syperm-, tending Engineer of yaitwaya in the North Island will shortly arriT© in tho Waikato "to impart aa impefcut to tbe oomtractite of tho

Me Satan at '* H<Jmb.— -tbe third canto of this satire has hem; jreceiTeft' from our special travelling oon-espoktfent, an 4. w will appear in, our nfab', „ " >V V i - V<"X-,> ' \ ' ', " PEISCB 4y WAXJB BiKTHDAtWiEnet-getio preparations are bains made tin Auokhwad.and otjtojf parts of.ebo'^toDy (jo obaerv^bs]s hofelay itsfy hecovgliiii<ct)r'stm,Qnj. j The aa4jl#r iprfipti at. SilieraHp, i|ro to* be a gr&at Recess. Carniot tbe'iporting fraternity thrtf'ughoub y the Waikato do something to promote publio amusement and recreation on the occasion to enlir en th« monotony of life in the country. Mm Tfortot;— W& hare fceea "^quested bf Mr Bennett, Postmaster at Te Awamutu, to announce that the English Mail' 'closes at th*t office cm Wednesday next, the 27th insf 1 , at 12 TiooiK „ Uutil further notice mails for Auckland intermediate offices and all Nevr Zealand will close at the same office at 12 noon, on Mondays, and Wednesdays, instead of 11 a m as heretofore. Thfl" mail on Fridays will close as usual at 9.30 a.tti. IJefrattding thb Pbinter — Snyder in the Coromandd Mail, flays :— ••To give a customer a reo«ipt on a written bill head instead of a printed one'iubjects the Tradeem*n to a penalty of £100 with" six months hard labor, the first six weeks to be in «olJtary confinement upon bread and wtter. We do not think the punishment ia sufficiently •evere. Tha lav should be made more stringent. The man who writes cut his own bill heads instead of heaving them printed would be capable of committing »ny crime that is to be found chronicled in the Newgate Calender."

GERBRift Aibbmbly Stakbs.— ln addition to the regular Parliamentary horses who have •carried off prize 3 in former contests, we teft^nthat a number of untried colts will be entered for the event to be run early next year. The names of a few " dark 'uns,' are also men - ftiqned, and it is probable that tbo field will be^numerous anfl Ahe race well contested. Waikato staßlea will ba largely and respectably represented. The orily horse as yet entw?ed i§ the winner of the last Provincial Maiden . Plate, but Beveral maiden horses from good studs, and with promising staying powen are in active training. -Setpplembnt, — What da the meaning of the singular awakening amongst correspondents ? What extraordinary atmospheric influences have brought about the singular activity which w disclosed in our " Open column " to-day? Is the nitllßnium uighf and *' if so, howeoaaever, why not," as our old friend Cuttle would say? ' The ruih of correapondenee has compelled us to launch out into the extravagance of another supplement, »in order to release certain matter from that biurne where the "crowded out," and "held orer," remain in myterious abeyance. By tbe issue of ft supplement we are enabled to bring up some arrfars and to keep abreast with the demands upon our space/ Waikato Almanac. — For tb« information erf onr subscribers, and friends geneially, we take ithis "opportunity of announcing that Messrs Langbridga and Silrer intend to publish at large sheet *lman«c for .the year 1576, which will be replete with information specially adapted ftff^Waikato read«rs. It is intended to spare no pains or expense in making the Almanac an •efficient vade mecum and generel directory for the settler's home. It will contain reliable coach, iteamer, and railway time-tables -and tariffs, a general postal guide, an official directory for the wtole 6T the Waikato, an itinerary, a calendar, with the usual solar and lunar tables, produce tables, religions, judicial, and a great variety of valuable general information ■special y designed for ready reference by country settlers. Ct;assic3 cnx tiie Bench. — 'Judge Fenton ha 9 quite a happy way of dealing with crime. Re throws quite a halo of poetry and classic beauty around the- mostlrepulsive features of the cases 1 which come before :he Auckland Police Court, He touches nothing that he does «ot*dorn. ■The nicest verbal distinctions he deals witii as airy triflee to relieve the monotony of tiie proceedings. 3Phe other day during 'the hjaring of the case against'Kirby, charged with a criuaunal offtnee, Judge Fenl on iquoted Clanbels ssng "JStrangers yet," French, and an ode of Horace. If this sort of thing be properly cultivated, Judge i'enton's daily levee will develop into a morning f *shionable conversazione where tire scholar and tho mm of science will resort for muiual profit and instruction/'and'oriminals'wiU esteem it an honor to be made the bU'bjeets of 80 much learned disquisition. Mti Quick's Nmv Steamer --The following are the particulars of 'the steamer u for the Wai<ato tr»de, r.ow bnilding'to the order of Mr CGJQ.uick. Mr Williams £j>lme« has - the contract for the hull, which wll be 90 fefct on the "keel, 16 feet beam, "8 fret 6 inches in depth of bold. She will have a 1 fore cabin of 16 "feet, an after cabin of l>B'feet, and a ladies' cabin at the stern of the boat. f£he ironwork for the hull »will be supplied by Mr Hawkeswood of Hobsonstreet. Messrs Fraser and Tinne have the con tract of putting in a pair <Si- cylinders and a boiler of ther locomotive 'descrijition. The paddle wheels will be 5 15 feet in diameter, and 4 feet -9 "inches length of float. The vessel will be completed* in about ten weeks. Her -cabins are to be "fitted up in the-best possible style, regardless of expense. We will -tarke another opportunity of referr.ng*to this steamer more fully i — fichoi CitiCKßT.— Afc'a meeting of the Ziogari Cricket Club at the Hamilton HoteJ, on Saturday, evening, Mr A E Cox in the chair, the minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed. The new member* wey« added to the Club : r Mesar& Waitt, Corbatt, Silver, Sandes, Claude, X Hill, Bellaro, N B Cox, "Danvere, Waollv, ' Langbridge, S l Cox, \? Peacock, Hay, White' Mcmtrose, and Rev »W Oalder. 'The Oomwittee elected was: Messrs Waitt, Bellar#, 'Claude,. Saffdes, Burgis, and Whitaker. Mr C C'Wood wae elected Secretary, and Mr Waitt Treasurer. The Committee iraß empowered 'to -select a practice ground, and *2 p m on Saturday ne-xfc-was fixed for the first practice, by which date all subscriptions must be paid. Mr A "E Oox was elected Captain, and it was 'agreed that in the absence of the permanent captain one should be elected the members on the ground. Saturdays 'arfd Wednesdays were 'appointed j regular practice days. "The Committee was empowered to draw up % set of -rules to be printed for circulation amongst the members. It was agreed that t?he colors of the -club be"' white flannel shirt and trousers, straw hat with black-and white band and black -and white belt.