The Waikato Times. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1878.

Waikato Times, Volume XII, Issue 1005, 30 November 1878, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1878.

Equal and exact justice to all men, ■ Of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. * ' # # # . *

Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, Unawerl by influence and cnbribed by gain.

Owing to press of matter up to a late hour last night, the leading. article and other matter in type have been unaveidably held over.

Presentation to Skkgeant - Maj.>k Frazeb. —Yesterday evening on their return to Hamilton after the review, a mooting of several members -of , the Hamilton Contingent was held at Pearce's Commercial Hotel when a handsome Bilver English lever hunting atop wa ch was presented on behalf of the contingent to Sergeant-Major Fraser, in recognition of tho care and attention bastowed by that officer,as drill inatructor.in bringing the contingent to its present s:ate of ditiipline and efficiency. The presentation was suitably acknowledged.

Woolshed at Tamahebe.—Mr D. Richardson, of Cambridge, is calling for tenders for the erection of a wool shed, and also for additions to a dwellinghouse at Tamahere, for Messrs J. A. and W. M. Douglas. Tenders must be sent in by Saturday next.

A Soihep. will be held on Wednesday next, in the school-house, Pukerimu, in aid of the building fund of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cambridge. A very live'y interest is being taken in the affair by many of the settlers and residents of both Cambridge and Pukekura, and a very successful gathering is expected to take place oh Wednesday evening, when several ministers and friends will address tho company. Tea will bo placed on the table at 6 o'clock, and an efficient band will bs in attendance.

Mr Senjamin Maclean is appointed Deputy Laud Tax Commissioner for the Auckland district.

The Rev. Father Golden telegraphed to us yesterday, from Auckland, stating that there would be no services in the Roman Catholic Churches in Waikato to-morrow, as he was detained in Auckland over Sunday, on duties. A Mr Montgomery applied at the Waste Land Board meeting, on Thursday, for leave to cut timber at Waipa. He had engaged to supply timber and do work on the Ohaupo and Te Awamutu extension of the Waikato Railway.—The Chairman said the land was within the prohibited boundary, but as the timber was required for railway purposes, it was agreed to forward the application to the Government, asking that the Board might be empowered to deal with the timber on thase lands. Mr Cobb, who had taken up a homestead.•selection in Raglan, which the natives prevented him from occupying, also applied to the Board, stating that he had been put to a great deal of expense, and claimed compensation, or to be allowed to select a similar area in Whatawhata. The matter had been referred to the Government, who recommended the Board to comply with the latter request. As this was a special case, and the applicant had a real "•rievanco, the Board agreed to comply with tho recommendation of the Government.

The establishment of a Waikato Derby the notification of which appears in our advertisements to-day—will greatly: tend to encourage the breeding of good horses in this district. Some gentlemen have already imported well-bred sires, and the fact that the Turf Club are in a position to offer £l3O for added money will encourage the settlers to get a few good mares, of which there is a great scarcity at present. Concert.—The Hamilton West school committee have determined to give a concert, on the evening of Friday, the the 13th December, in the Bchool-house, the proceedes of which will be devoted to tbe purchase of prizas for the children, arecbion of swings, &c, »large support of amateur talent has been prom : S"d. At the Wcslcyan District Meeting, held on Monday, the following returns were made for the Auckland District:— Clmrchee, 88-, other preaching jilaccs, 43 ; ministers, 15 ; eatochists, 2 ; Sundayschool teachers, 307 ; local pvoaehcrs, 43 ; class-leaders, 37: accredited Church member, G01; members on probation, 70 ; communicants, 116 ; catechumens, 111; Pundny-schools, 32; Sunday - school pftholnrs, 2,110; attendants on public worship, /),100. It was stated that tho Conference would bo aslccd for t.ho ;ippointment of a second minister for Waikato.

TitE settling- tip at Mr H. N. Abbott's Sweeps for the Melbourne Cup took place evening, at the United Service There were two sweeps, each f.or £2OOO, making in all £IOOO to pfty "•way. The first prize in each was ™j, th||ocond £3OO, and the third £2OO, to which every person who hfjpj. the tic'ket representing a horse which hadjatarteji in the race got £l3 14s, and those whb'hbld tickets representing non-starteiS-received £4 13s 6d. In the first sweep the first prize was won by a Maori residing in Dargaville, Northern Wuiroa, the second by a young lady residing at the Bay of Islands, and the tliird by a minor at Coromandel. In the second swoop, the first prize fell to the lot of Mr Henry Kelly, of Auckland, the second to Mr J. B. Robinson, of Auckland, and the third to Mr A. Walker, of Auckland. The whole of the £4OOO, except about £SO, remains in. the province, and a!#out £2OOO is retained' rby city, and suburban res dents. /'The were of a very satisfactory oharaoter throughout.

The Dresses; .at, the Melbourne Cup Race. —The publication of the following, from the ' Argus,! will probably v make our peace with' bur ■ lady readers- for ' the i omission of the usual chapter or two of " Wife in name only." " Without doubt the handsomest dress seen on the lawn was one of a gblderi bronze colour, the bodice and train being of a somewhat darker hue; while the beauty of the dress was enhanced by the front of the skirt being beautifully embroidered with beetles' wings, which glittered brightly in the sunshine. A n elegant costume was one of a rich shade of fawn. The robe had a long train with a gathered flounce and pelisse kiltings. The garnature was of damasse silk of the same shade, and was brought in soft drapers across the front, aud then drawn tightly back, displaying the folds of the front, and shewing the train to perfection. A very handsome dress was that worn by a lady who is celebrated for her taste in those matters. It consisted of a fawn silk robe, trimmed with coloured embroidery, blue satin, and fine pleatings of the. same material. Corresponding tp the colour of the embroidery was a scarp of light fabric, which was arranged in folds covering the greater part of the skirt. Both the design and colouring of the embroidery was very beautiful. Another very becoming costume was one of a light shade of drab, with a long fanshaped train. The front was richly trimmed with an embroidered BCOTp and handsome fringe to match. A ruching of drab brocaded silk was caught tightly back, and a cuirasse body of brocaded silk completed a very handsome costume. A lady who is recognised as one of the leaders of fashion wore a drab princess robe, trimmed with an embroidered scarp of the same color, and point lace. There were, also, a collar and cuffs of point lace, with bonnet to match. An attractive costume was one of very rich satin in a very rich shade of marine blue, the skirt being handsomely trimmed with silk to match. The bonnet had a light shade of pink, which relieved the otherwise sombre richness of the dress. A greatly-admired dress was one of a very rich shade' of lavender silk. The dress was a princess robe, and trimmed very prettily with a richly-embroidered scarp. This, with lace, was folded across the front of the skirt, and fell in pointed shell form over the train."

The Cambridge Harmonic Society propose to give a grand concert on the 10th of next month, a full programme of which ■will shortly appear in our advertising columns.

Tiie contractor for the Ohaupo-Te Awamutu railway extension works is advertising for 100 navvies. New . Hotel, Te Awamutu.—-Tenders for the erection of the Railway Hotel at Te Awamutu, to be built for v Mr L. B. Harris, are called for by the architect, Mr I. R. Vialou, and-- will be received up to the 27th proximo.

Tenders for taking down and stacking tho material of part of the old Town Hall, Hamilton, will be received by Mr T. H. White, architect.

Serious Illness op Major Clare.—lt is with great regret we have to state that Major Clare —so well known and so universally liked and respected by the inhabitants of Waikato—is lying dangerously ill at his house in Cambridge. Some three weeks ago, an attack of cold led to dropsy, and ,the disease took such hold of Major Clare's system that medical assistance was powerless to arrest it. The ordinary recourse of tapping was resorted to, but this gave only temporary relief. The Major's family have gathered round lain, ami it is with sincere regret we learn that his condition is most precarious.