Untitled

Waikato Times, Volume XI, Issue 899, 28 March 1878, Page 2

Mb J. M. Gelling has on sale or lease, on esay terms, a oapital farm of nearly 300 acres, half fenced and m grass, some three miles from Hamilton, on the main road.

* The Ohaupo Cattle Sale of Messrs Hunter and Nolan takes place to-day, when a quantity of cattle, of all classes, will be offered.

A Meeting of the ratepayers of the Alexandra Highway district will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday week next, to elect a trustee m the place of J. H. Edwards.

Hamilton Borough. — We understand that the census returns, just taken, will show that the Hamilton borough has a population of 1,240 souls.

The Rangriohia Highway Board have published their intention of striking a rate of ninepence m the pound on tho 13th of April next, for the year ending March 31st, 1879.

To-day is the last on which tenders will be received by the Waitoa Highway Board for the construction of several mileß of ditching and road forming between the Waitoa and Piako rivers.

Db Cowik will preach throe full services at St. Andrew's Church, Cambridge, on Sunday next — a children's service being held m the afternoon. A meeting of the congregation will be held m the church on the afternoon of Monday,

TnE. Tenders for the construction of a bridge at No. 1 creek, Ngaruawahia and Whatawhata roads, and of cutting 3 and culvert, on section 58, Horotiu, must be sent m to the Chairman of the Newcastle District Board by Saturday next.

Cambridge Footpaths. — The North Township Highway Board has fixed the width of the pavement on either side of Duke-street, Cambridge, and given notice of the same ; also, as to tho conditions on which covered verandahs may bo built over them.

Pukekura.— At a meeting of the Pukekura Highway Board, held on Saturday the 25th March, it was resolved that the present trustees do vacate office on the 3 1st inst, and the Secretary advertise the public meeting of ratepayers for the election of trustees, &c, to be held m Pukerimu School Room, on Saturday the 13th of April, at 2 m.p.

The Sale of Mr James Hume's household furniture will take plaoe on Monday at his present residence, Mr Hume is entirely refurnishing on removal to the new Bank buildings, and persons desirous of picking up all descriptions of furniture of a good, class, if not new, will have the opportunity on Monday next.

Stoppage of Road, Camuiudge East.— The Cambridge North Township Highway District Board giva notice of their intention to stop the line of road running between lots 418 and 419, »nd to give the 1 uid, therein contained, to the owner of lot 418, m exchange for a similar area. A plan, showing the land proposed to bo given and that taken m exchange, may be seen on application to the Chairman .ef the Board,

. The New Boiler belonging to '»lr W. Cumming, of the Waikato Brswery, ha:s j lately been coated with Hadrill's non- I conducting composition, whereby a considerable saving of fuel is cuccted. This composition has now been applied to noarly all tho steam boilers m Auckland, m addition to those of a large number of stoamors belonging to the port, and is highly recommended by all who havo used it. Amongst other advantages it will not catch or communicate fire, a disaster which has frequently ocourod with felt and wood lagging. It will be remembored that the steamer Rotoahana narrowly escaped destruction recently through this occurring, when much dairiage was done. Messrs Fraser and Tinneyher owners, are now .replacing the lagging with Hadrill's composition. • Oub Boys. — Sir George Grey, at the Dunedin banquet, spoke m eloquent terms of the rising generation of New Zealand, belioving they would be well qualified to become the future legislators of the colony. The editor of the ' Post,' however, m commenting on the Premier's remarks, tells the following few home truths: — "Taking the young men m the colony as a whole, it must be confessed that many of them are over-addicted to light and. frivolous pursuits n and amusements. Novel reading, billiard playing,: opera bouffe, burlesque, and low comedy are all amusements, when moderately indulged m, unobjectionable enough, but excess therein has certainly not a tendency to enlarge the understanding, educate the mind, and raise the moral dignity of the character. And, to speak plainly, the the rising generation is too much inclined to turn with distaste from the study of what is really good and elevating m literature, science, and art."

Sheep Killing. — We regret to learn that the irreproachable character which the Hamilton dogs had gained for themselves since vlr Jolly's sheep were last worried about a year ago has had a slur cast upon it by the conduot of some three or four sporting dogs belonging to certain gentlemen m West Hamilton. These animals — on Sunday night, too, above all other nights of the week — made a raid on the sheep of Mr Charles Johnson, Ohaupo Road, and killed two of them. The owners of the dogs were known to Mr Johnnon, aud that gentlemen, very good naturedly, instead of setting poison, gave notice of the occurrence to them that they might keep their dogs on the chain, an act of grace which, to say the least of it, deserves to be met m a similar spirit. The least people keeping these sporting dogs at large m the town can do is to shut them up safely at night. If they do ,jiot, our flocks are all iv danger, and the owners of the dogs themselves run the risk of having to pay dearly for their carelessness.

Return of the Governor and Party to Auckland. — His Excellency, after having witnessed the review at Cambridge, took a literally flying trip round the Waikato, crossing to Te Awamutu and thence to Ohaupo, oj carriage, the same day. His Excellency made Ohaupo about six o'clock m the evening, and found a special train awaiting him, which starting from Ohaupo at 6*7 p.m., reached the Hamilton station at 6*33, tho ten miles being done m just 26 minutes. His Excellency spent Tuesday night m Hamilton with his family, and yesterday morning about 11 o^clock the Governor's party, together with the Hon. Col. Whitmore, were conveyed m a carriage and four to the Hamilton station, accompanied by Mr Cox, M.H.R., and the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hamilton. His Excellency spoke m high terms of approbation of the advanced state of progress exhibited m those parts of the Waikato visited during his hurried trip, an advancement he was scarcely prepared to see.

Educational. — At the meeting of the Education Board, held m Auckland on Friday last,, the appointment of the teacher at the Cambridge School was confirmed. With respect to the Kihikihi Schdol, it was stated that the committee closed the school through some disagreement with the teacher. The Secretary was instructed to notify that the committee had not power to close the school. It was stated, too, that the Inspector had promised to transfer the teacher, Tho •application for rent for the East Hamilton School was agreed to. The appointment of Mrs Casbrook as sewing teacher was also confirmed. A sum of £14 was granted for a chimney to the Paterangi School. The committee suggested the division of the Pokeno district. Mrs Bedford was appointed as teacher to tho Pukerimu School 8 . With regard to tho Raglan School, it was resolved to wait on the Waste Lands Board, with a view to obtain an exchange of school site. An application to constute Te Eori a school district was not entertained.

A good story is told m the * Canterbury Press," by the Loafer m the Street, of a victimised publican, and its chief merit is that it is fact ; — " A good wind must ever blow somebody ill. Even Father Henneberry's praiseworthy crusade against the demon drink has rung things very low on a licensed victualler m this city. The L.V., like the man of old who made silver shrines for Diana — and the circumstances are so very similar that I must be pardoned for such a profane illusion— felt that the Temperance Father was making things too warm. He resolved to encourage back-sliding from the paths of water straight, and offered a free drink to any renegade who would produce the temperance, medal and drink. Tho renegade was found. He drank, and bust up his pledge ; but, alas ! he did worse : he passed his medal on to others of the cabbing interest, and not till thirtytwo drivers had refreshed did the landlord suspect there was anything ungenuine about the whole proceeding ; and now he has lost faith m human nature to the extent of thirfcy-one drinks. However, that amount of credulity is soon recovered by any landlord who knows his business.',

The Proposed Visit to the Kino. — Every day (says yesterday's 'Herald') brings us closer to some determnation of the matters m difference between the Kingites and the Government of the colony. Since the meeting of the Premier with King Tawhiao there has been a good deal of agitation m the councils of the Maori King as to the prospects of the royal cause. The more moderate begin to recogiuse, on the part of the Government, a determination to be just, yet firm, m all its relations to the Maori people, of whatever class or party. The question as to the possible result of another meeting with Sir George Grey and the Ministers has been canvassed. They have construed the Government reserve, m regard to matters which, for them, possesses the highest interest, as rendering a more explicit understanding desirable. But it is extremely probable that the reserve is mutual, and. that the Government will require the Maoris to be explicit if the Maoris desire or expect that the Government make any formal disclosure of its policy. Sir George Grey .is too well known to the Maoris to leave it doubtful' that, while he would promote the welfare of the Maori people, experience has made him thoroughly acquainted with their aims and purposes. These he is able to meet or oppose, as the occasion may require, but the action of the Government will greatly depend upon the character of the proposals which may be made by the natives themselves towards a good understanding. As an '' announcement of a further meeting between the King natives and the Government becomes, m these I circumstances, a matter of considerable i importance, wo arc enabled to state, upon i the best authority that telegrams ijave

boon received by the Government from native chiefs of influence, "about the King's person," who assort that His Maori vjajosty is desirous again of meowing the Government, and they wish tho Hon. the Native Minister— Mr Shechon— to fix an early day iv April when the meeting shall tako place. This looks lileo business. [From information received yesterday wo think it more probable than not that, the meeting will not tako place at all.— Ed. W.T.]

Sheep von the Noam.— The ' Lyttelton Times,' of tho 20th instant, writes :— "By tho s.B. Hawea, yesterday, were shipped a very large number of long-woolled rams. Of the number, 20 were Sutton Lincolns, bound for Wellington, to the order of Mr Buchanan. They were shipped by Mr R. Wilkin, having been purchased at the late ram fail-. The next lot wm three, which were shipped by Mr C. W. Flint, Auckland. Sixty more wero shipped by Wr Joseph Palmer for Mr M. R. Miller, of Napier. Messrs Miles, Hassal, & Co., also, shroped five for the Ressington Estate, Napier. I n addition to these, several other small shipments were made. All the sheep were very fine specimens of breeding, and will, no doubt, sustain the reputation of Canterbury."

Adulteuated Milk.— The 'Herald,' of a recent date, says : " Many complaints are at prosenfc being made about tho quality of the milk which is now supplied by those engaged m the milk trade. Whde Mr J. M. Tunny held the office of Provincial Analyst, after the first exposure that was made, he became a terror to milkmen who endeavoured to unduly swell their profits. Since his resignation of that office, and the non-appointment of a successor by the City Council; milkmen hove had no check upon their proceedings, save that which their own conscience provided. Judging by the accounts given of some of the milk which has been lately delivered m Auckland, it would seem that the conscience of certain milk vendors is made of very flexible material, and appears to be quite expansive enough to reach to i anything which will bring m an increase lof profit. Ii is stated that, m some instances, the milk, delivered as sweet, was actually stinking, possessing a most offensive odour. In other cases, portions of boiled rice have been found m the milk which was said to be supplied " pure as it came from the cow," while young and lively tadpoles have been found m other samples, thus betraying the "tricks of trade" which have been resorted to to eke out profits.