THE Waikato Times

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 540, 4 November 1875, Page 2

THE Waikato Times

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1875.

San Fbancisco.— The next inward mail via San Francisco is due at Auckland on the 7fch instant.

Auckland axd Mbboeb Bailwat.— The total receipts on thw line for the month of Sep- | tember amounted to £1,566 3i 6d.

i Wxikato East.— We learn that F Whitater, Esq, eenr, has definitely decided to become a candidate to represent Waikato Ea«t in the General Assembly.

Db Care. — This phrenologist, mesmerist, and lecturer announces his intention to appear ehortlj in the Waikato.

NaABUAWAHii Cbicket Oiub. — A meeting of the member! of this Club adjourned from Saturday night last, will be held this erening, when it is hoped there will be * full attendance. Cemetery ait Kihikjhj. —A. New Zealand Gazette contain! a notification by the Secretary for Crown Lands reserving six aores and four poles of confiscated land at Kihikihi, being allotments 266,— 60, as a pullio cemetery.

Lett's Diaries, 1876— Meaira Langbridge and 9ilver have, we perceive by advertisement, received their annual mail parcel of these Diaries, comprising all the favorite editions suitable for all sections of the commanitv.

F Whitakkb, HflQ, Seitb.— The "Thame* Adrertiiar" congratulates the Waikato upon hating secured this gentleman as a candidate, Mr Whitakw having declined a numeromly and influentiallyjaigned requisition from the Thames.

FoRBSTraa Court.— The attention of our readers is directed to an advertisement in another column requesting person* interested in the establishment of a Forester's Court at Hamilton to communicate personally or by letter with "A 0 Fat the office of this journal, when all information will be given. It it stated that several gentlemen have already given in their names.

Almanac. — Mesirt Langbridge and Silver annouee a sheet almanac to be published at the commencement of the year, and distributed gratuitously to subscribers to the Waikato Times. The almanac will contain* a complete official directory for the Waikato, full -and accurate time tables <fep, an itinerary, and much valuable information in a convenient form for daily reference.

Catholic Education.— A Dunedin telegram states :— " The ' Tablet' dictates to the Catholic electors tboir duty for the coining eleotions. ffhey are told that the education question is infinitely more important than P« ovincialism, Centralism, Separation, or any merely political measure, wherefore no Catholic, unless, indeed, he it a deeded or lost man, will vote for any candidatefiio matter whjt his qualißcations may be, who is in favpur merely of secular education and against giving aid to Catholic schools. When the choice lies between two secularist candidate« they will abstain from roting."

Thtjndkb Btorm. — .1 prolonged storm, accompanied by rolling thunder, and vivid fltthes of lightning, and followed by a v«7 heary ihower of large hail rtones, passed over Hamilton at

about a quarter to one o'clock this morning. Suppobid Dbowning. — Intelligence it to hand that a man, name unknown, who left Major George 1 * place, on Tueiday. with the intention of crossing the Piako River, hat not «ince been seen or heard of, and it ia presumed that be has been drowned, as there was a fresh in the rirer at the time. A. learoh party i* out.

Lubd jutd Kiriwood'b Swkp.— -The attention of our readers is directed to the adTeniae* ment of the Hit of lucky winners in the abore •weep. The entire affair has been conducted throughout with the greatest satisfaction, not a single hitch occurring. It may be mentioned that one holder of ten tiokets is the lucky drawer o( seven horses.

Mb Beokham'b Soir.— Our reader* will be glad to learn that a ion of the late Judge Seek* bam has passed a most creditable examination at a military college, and baring been awarded a first olass certificate, which is equiralent to two years service, has received a commission in the 28th regiment, in which his father served with considerable distinction.

Mr Fbank Wibtok.— lt will be seen by reference to our, advertising column that Mr Frank Weston, of Wixard oil fame, will make a professional tour through the Waikato. ' He will appear at Cambridge to-night, at Hamilton tomorrow erening, at Alexandra on Saturday, and Ngaruawahia on Monday. From the notices that hare appeared in the Australian and New 2oalan4 Pr«»» regarding tk« wir»rd, we confidently anticipate an entertainment of a norel and •triking character.

RiXOTOD to Hoipitil.— Tho sufferer William*, who fcas be«n for soirie day* past in the lock-up, under tbe treatment of Dr Oarej, was yeiterdaj remored by steamer to Mercer,, to be conveyed thence by train to the- hotpifisl ht Auckland. Williams wai lately in a rery critical condition, but Under the ■kilful treat-, me'ist of Dr Carey, and tbe astiduoui attention and kiDdnet* of Mr McGoveru, Conttable Haddock, and the police authorities generally, the pitient has become sufficiently coaralascent to. Mar renaoral to Auckland.

H«ax Complimknt*.— During the sitting of the District Court yesterday, hi* Honor Judge Fen* ton, remarked ; "Judging by the attendance ia Court to-day, time cannot be raluable in Hamiltob." Mr Whi taker, with hi* customary promptitude, improved the occasion thus : " Your Honor forgets that this it your first appearance here at judge." This nt»t complimeot, elicited the following acknowledgment from nil Honor : "I »a «ure I am yerj much obliged , for the honour,"— and after a moment's reflection— "but I hope next time there will be ft better ■teamer."

Nxuvjb Nxwa.— Oar Alexandra correipondept inform! us that the attires who lure lately visited that township from the King country regard tho murder at Otiwa as a mere ordinary occurrence, The natives are still in expectation of Sir George Grey's presence at the meeting at Hikurangi, where there will be a great " korero " and the usual consumption of pork and potatoes. Assemblages of this nature are usually of comparatively little importance, but in view of the probable presence of an ex-Governor at tbe forthcoming meeting we shall, if possible, despatch a representative of the TiMlfl to Hikurangi, and take measures to keep our readers fully posted up in the proceedings.

Pbikob of Waxes Birthdat.— We bare not yet heard that any steps bay* been taken to celebrate this day in the Waikato with becoming loy<U*y. While the people of Auckland, atid all the*<fljhpr centres of population in tke colony have made energetic prepirations for the uiual eports and pastimes which come on this day, the townships of Waikato make no sign. Surely it is possible to do something. A few foot rares &c, and other erenfs for jureniles would furnith an occ&eion for a holiday, and for some wholesome recreation. •• We may mention that if a moTOmerit be made with that object, the proprietors of the Waikato Times will be happy to gire a prize for competition.

Taking ▲ Bath. — A new arrival in Hamilton on Tuesday night treated himself to an unexpected luxury. Ho got out of the steamer in the darkness and asked the way to Hamilton Bait. . A bystander pointed to the punt. Tlio stranger, who carried a heavy swag, started fLr Hamilton East at a slapping pace, walking over the landing stage in' o the river. A life buoy wa« thrown out, but noised him. Capt Rom was more fortunate with a rop>, and the map was hauled in, after a, very narrow escape. It \» neo 1* less to say that the man was under the itnpreatfon that he was walking on a bridge, when he stepped orer the landing stage, the punt being At the opposite site.

Professor B&ucb. — This gentleman gave one of his popular mesmeric and phrenological seances in the school-room, Hamilton West, last evening. Owiug to the inclemency of the weather, there was onlj a moderate audience, but in spite of this, the Professor gave aa excellent entertainment. A Maori megmeric subject was obtained, and his vagaries created much amusement. Two other subjects ware also brought nnder mesmeric influence, but owing to their extreme youth, the Professor did not deem it prudent to test his powers to the utmost. Ho also gave a lecture upon phrenology, illustrated, by drawings on a black board. Professor Bruoe leaves for Ngaruawahia to-day, irhere he will give an entertainment this evening.

Memorabilia.— To-day is ths anniversary of the re-election of President Grant. Friday, being the sth November, is the anniversary of the memorable Gunpowder Plot, which, in the days of our youth, were observed with many imposing and solemn rite*, more especially by the juvenile portion of the population, who, by going about with a stuffed effigy of Guy Fawke?, usually contrived to gather the wherewithal to provide a great bonfire at night, upon which fche effigy vraa solemnly and relentlessly immolated, amidst, a general fugilade of firework* and much boisterous rejoicing The familiar " Please to remember, The fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot," ii seldom heard in New Zealand in these days. People have by common consent agreed not to rip up old sectarian sores, but to allow the relic* of mummery and bigotry to fall into disuse The memory of the Gunpowder Plot hat certainly been invested with much fiction, but it was not more diabolical than hopeless and mad. It wai -in-itself mysterious, and for purposes of State policy and Protestant zeal a further mystery was thrown over it. No name in history has been more detested than that of Guy Fawkes, but the absurdity of the old rites has become so apparent in these practical days that the namoj Guy Fawke* has become synonymous with anything grotesque and ridiculous.