THURSDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1876 CAMBRIDGE RIDING ELECTION. The Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 705, 21 December 1876, Page 2

THURSDA Y. DECEMBER 21, 1876 CAMBRIDGE RIDING ELECTION.

The Waikato Times.

The Zimjak: E\tert unites r. — The prngianmio for tho concert to-morrow niglir appears in our adTortising columns and judging from a cursory gknco tln-oueh it, a c>pital evenmg'i amusement may bo looked for. The musical charade, LSD, nnd the " Blind Beggars" operetta are both excellent in their own line, and we fefl sure they will lose nothing at the hfiuds of those gentlemen eutrused with their performance.

Onb Vote ob Fits — A« still some misapprehension exists as to the right of ratepayers to-morrow to exercise a plurality of voten, we have made full enquiry into the matter, and do not hesitate to say that thoao who believe they cm exercise the ri^ht are mistaken. Section 51 of the Countiei Act prescribes tbe qualification of electors for first elections, but does not give a plurality of votes. We are aware that another interpretation is put npon the law, co aa to give a plurality of votes, but the opinion of the highest authorities ii against auch interpretation.

RANGIiOHIA. DISTRIOr BOABD MEKTing. — A meeting of the Rangiaoliia District Board was held in Te Awamutu on Saturday last, Mr A Kay ia the Chair. Some Tcry important matters connected with the proposed works of the district vrcre discussed and decided upon. That section of its mam rond fiom about the school houso at Ohaupo to Te Awamutu, is to be immediately put in order. Mr Clarke the Engineer his examined it and hid report ii expected in a diy or two. Mr J Farrell was appointed valuer of the R»ngiaob.'» Riding under the Rating A.ct lS7t>. His duties will commence forthwith, as the Trustees consider there is now no timo to be lost in preparing iho valuation list, and other neceisary forms by the 15th January.

The Waikato Tubf Club Racels— We understand that Mr Walker of the Commercial Hotel, Hamilton, has made the liberal offer to the Turf Club, of £5 towards the abates for a Pub icans Purse, to be ran for on the second day's races at Ouaupo, the Bth Febuary, aud en the strength of this promise, such race has we believe, been inserted in tbe programme. .Running over the number and names of Wafkato hotelkeepers we do not think it will be difficult to make up a sum of from £4i) to £50, and Iho club, we trait will meet with a liberal response from the pubheaua. Ifc is to our interest as a community to make thu Waikato Races worthy of the district, and attractive to the outsido public. There ii nothing which brings a couutry district into such general and favourable notice as a good race meeting. It not only causes the district to become known, and talked about, but brings many visitors, who like those shining examples of Dr Watts' " Who came to sjolf, and stopped to pray," come limply to amuse themselves, and end in purchasing' land, and settling permanently in the district. Mr Walker, at least, has made a spirited offer, and one which we trust soon to announoe has been productive of still further result.

Equal and exact justice to all men, Ot whatever state or persuasion, religious or political • » # • * Here shall the Pres-j the People's right maintain, Unaised by influence and unbribed by gain.

Wit underitond that tho omission of Mr Kirkwoods name from the list of candidatea for tbo representation of the Above Riding, was owing to a doubt, which was thrown upon tb.3 eligibility of one of hi» nominatora. to vote at the forthcoming Elections. The Returning Officer deemed it Advisable to refuse to insert Mr Kirk wood's name in the advertisement until he had consulted hia anperior in the matter. The opinion received from the authorities ia to the effeot that, although grave doubts exist, the whole of the candidates nominated ahoald be allowed to go to the Poll. Mr Kirkwood'a name, the j fore, it will be icon, appears in the advertisement containing the names of the candidates, whioh is inserted in another column.

Cambridge Sports.— We would draw attention to the change made in the Cambridge sporti, a first and second prize being offered for tilting in the nng.

Nkw Hotel Cambridge.— The time for receiving tenders for the building of Mr Hewitts new Hotel, it will be been, baa been extended to the 23rd mii.

Ranqirihi Riding.— lt will be seea thfct the only nomination for Rangiriri riditig, County Waiktto, was that of Mr J. Gall, who it, therefore, declared elected.

Hamilton West District School. — At their IMb meeting, the Central Board voted £2 Isi for »xtr» work to the uohool building, and authorised its use by the Committee.

Thb report ot tho Cambridge Library Committee, the Hamilton ichools Cricket matcb, Alexandra E. M Court, Cricket meeting, letters to the Editor, leading artiole, and other local matter art unavoidably held orer till oar next.

Accident at Tamahbrb.— We regret to le»rn that ft severe Accident happened yesterday to » daughter of Mr Hackett, of Tamahere. The little girl fall across the door step, and it is feared aeverely raptured herself. Mr Hackett came io to Hamilton yesterday evening, for medical MSistanoe. We trust to learn that the injuries received are lighter than Anticipated. In another column will be found an •ocoant of the progress maio on the Railway Works between Mercer ard Newcastle. We are farther informed that the line from Newcastle to Ounupo will be ready for lay.ng the rails by tl c end of the year, the insertion of the culverts in the swamp to Ohaupo being nearly completed, which was all that was required to put the fini'hing touch to the preliminary work.