The Waikato Times. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1878.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 932, 13 June 1878, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1878.

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This census returns for the Provincial District of Auckland are now published and show that Auckland as well as other districts of the colony has made a r^pid advance m population since the last census was taken m 1874. Then the total for the province was 67,41 G. This year the population numbers 82,421. In 1874 the entire population of Waikato was 4,576, vow it numbers no less than 7,232 persons of whom 4262 are males, and 2970 females, a large disproportion which it is clearly tbe duty of our bachelor settlers t:> rectify at their earliest convenience and as the populations of Newton, Parnell, and Onehunga are m a similar disproportion m the other direction they need not go out of their own Provincial district to supply themselves with the very first requisite for a farm or home. The districts which have made the most marked inrease m population during the last four years are Waikato, East Coast. Eden, and Franklin, while Auckland proper is almost stationary, though Newton and Parnell have both increased far more than the city has done. Jt is satisfastory however, to find that the country population as a whole, has iucreased m larger ratio to that of the city, a sign of healthfulnesw for the future of the district. The population at the Thames is almost stationary, being now 12,380, -as against 12,270 four years ago.

Thj Allkged W/llkato Scab Case I formed a principal subject of discussion at the meeting of the Cambridge Farmers' Club on Monday, and at the meeting 1 of tho Association held at Ohnupo on Tuesday. Combined action ;ha3 boon resolved upon and a commission appointed to examine Mr Jolly's flock, and, according to the result of suoh examination, to demand from the authorities a dismissal, on the ground of incompetency, of whichever sheep inspector shall be found to be m the wrong. . Narrows Bridge Committee. — A meeting of the members of tho Narrows I Bridge Committee will be held on Satur-' day next at Gwynne's Hamilton Hotel. The time for receiving tenden for the ereotion of the new hotel at East Hamilton haß been extended to tho 18th inst. I The Rev. W. Calder will hold divin c Service at. Taupiri, next Sunday, at 10 a.m. ; at Ngaruawahia, at 11*30 ; and at Hamilton, at 7 p.m. "While the New Zealand Loan has bees, floated at par, we learn that the average of the late Queensland Loan m : I London is only £92 lis. j A Grahamstowx telegram of Monday J states that the Mayor of Hamilton has I arrived to consult the Mayor and County ( Chairman on matters relating to the j Thames Valley Railway. Messrs J. D. k K. Hill will offer for sale at Alexandra, on Wednesday next, a large quantity of thorns, fruit trees, j strawberry plants, roots, and bulbs from the nursery of Mr Mason, of Hamilton. Masonic. — The members of Lodge Beta are notified that, m consequence of an important public meeting being held m Hamilton this evening, the usual monthly meeting of the Lodge is postponed until Thursday evening, the 20th instant. Waikato County Council Meeting. — In consequence of the unavoidable absence of Cr. Whyte, it has been arranged to postpone the meeting of the Waikato County Council, which was to have been held on Friday next for the readjustment of Ridings, until another fortnight. City Hall Aecade. — Me»srs HollowayGarlick, and Cranwell, of the City Hall Furnishing Arcade, ..Auckland, have issued their hook catalogue of goods, which to persons about to furnish will be found a most useful reference. The stock, however, consists not only of furniture, but drapery, milinery, clothes, and anything required for a general outfit. It is m fact as a general repository not to be matched m the colony. Fish Oh !— Mr H. Smith, who has ! lately, m an itinerant sort of way, kept Hamilton pretty well supplied with fresh flsh, has, it wiU be seen, settled down fairly to business as a fishmonger m a portion of the premises lately vacated by Mr Moses, opposite the Bank of New Zealand m Hood Street. Fresh supplies ■ of fish are received three times a week, and an oyster saloon has been opened on the premises. Waitoa Cavalry Contingent. — We are informed that there is likely to he a large muster of settlers at the Nottingham Castle Hotel, Piako, on Saturday afternoon to take into consideration the formation of a Volunteer Cavalry Corps m that district. The movement is popular ; indeed, many of the settlers foel that they have been remiss m not before taking action m the matter, as their county is now the only one m Waikato west of the Waipa which has not taken active part m the Volunteer movement. Ohaupo Township Sale. — Tuesday next is fixed for the sale of the future town of Ohaupo, which is the present terminus of the railway, and the locality m which the chief cattle markets of the Waipa district are held monthly. There is no Government township at Ohtupo, and the allotments belonging to Mr Burke, to be offered by Messrs J. D. and K. Hill on Tuesday next, lie most conveniently near t© the station and saleyards, and naturally must become of great value m so central a township of the Waipa district. We take the following from the ' Swindon Advertiser.' The Mr Norris whose death is referred to was a brother of Mr Thomas Norris, of Taotaoroa, Cambridge. A correspondent from Bishopstone writes: — "We regret to announce the death of an old and much respected inhabitant of our viUage, Mr William Norris, builder, &c, who finished his earthly career April sth, at the age of sixty-seven, deeply lamented by a large circle of friends, whom his kind-hearted-ness, good humour, and general good feeling towards all had endeared him to. As a husband, he was affectionate, kind, and per-evering ; as a father, he waß always deeply attached to his children, of whom he leaves a numerous family to mourn his loss. As a man of the world and a man of business, it is almost needless to say he was respected by all ; whilst as a master, he was always kind and lenient. Having entered a married state at an early age he was enabled to commemorate his 'golden wedding' September 2nd of last year. His funeral took place on Wednesday, the 10th of April, attended by his family and a goodly number of members of the School Benefit Society, of which he was a member. Our beautiful village bells were sweetly heard m the chime of 'Rock, of Ages,' and as the mourners left the ground, the sounds of the muffled peal accompanied them to their mournful homes." Fatal Football Occurrence : Vebmct op Manslaughter. —An inquest was recently held at Ashby-de-la-Zouch as to. the death of Herbert Dockerty, a young man who received fatal injuries while playing at football. Mr Geerge Dean Orchard, Captain of the Ashby F.C., stated that Dockerty was one of the players m a football match at Ashby on the 27th ult., played under "Association" rules. In the course of tha game a man named Bradshaw charged Dockerty, who was " dribbling " the ball. The witness stated that Bradshaw put his knee up, and jumped towards Dockerty with his hands clenched close m front of him. Dcckerty was knocked down by the charge, and Bradshaw went down also. Bradshaw charged Dockerty m a way totally different from the usual manner of play. The witness added that Bradshaw could, at all events, have avoided coming into collision with Dockerty, notwithstanding that he was running very hard. The witness did not think the charge was fair and legitimate f _ otball. MrN.J. H. Hallett,solic-tor,whotookpartinthegame, stated that Dockerty was following the ball up when Bradshaw met him. Dockerty kicked the ball on one side past Bradshaw, who, however, still charged Dockerty, and jumped at him with his knee protruding very much. He was completely off the ground when he met Dockerty, and his knee appeared to catch him m the stomach. From what the witness saw the charge was a most unfair one ; m fact he had never seen a more unfair charge, although he had played football for the last fifteen year... iSelina Dockerty, sister of deceased, said he died on the 28th ult., his last words being "Forgive Bradshaw, all of you, as I forgive him. He has done you a great wrong." The jury returned a verdict "That the deceased died from the undue violence used by Bradshaw," which tho coroner held to be a verdict of manslaughter. The jury expressed the opinion that the gsimc of football ought to bn erased from the pastimes of England. Brads-Uaw was committed for trial by the coroner.

After the Bale of the Burkes Ohaupo Township on Tuesday, Messrs J. D. and K. Hill will offer for sale 255| acres of land all fenced, and part of it m grass,-- at? tho junction" of the T e Awamutu and Alexandra roads. Tho railway runs through the property. Hamilton Ferry Lease.— The leaso of the Hamilton Forry for the. next twelve months will be sold by public auction at noon on the 22nd instant, at Gwynne's Hamilton HoteL Terms and conditions may be learned on applisatiou to the Town Clerk. Tenders for the supply of gravel, a*J required, to the Borough Council o* Hamilton, for the period of one year, are invited, and will be received on or before Tuesday next. Separate tenders for East or West side, or tenders for both sides will be received, and security to the extent of £20 for carrying oui the contract wiR be required. Hamilton East Reserves. — A notice appears m a ' Gazette ' of the 30th inst. proclaiming Lot 441 East Hamilton, containing 9 acres formerly set apart for a redoubt, as a site for the Waikato County Council Buildings; also Lots 412, ten acres, and Lot 416, ten acres, of East Hamilton, to be a public recreation ground.