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Waikato Times, Volume XII, Issue 1015, 28 December 1878, Page 2

At a imating- of the Pukekura Highway Board, held on Monday last, the tender of Mr. John Bell for removing soil from the top of gravel, a$ 3d per cubic yard, was accepted ; also, for carting tind spreading gravel for both sections of the road, as advertised for, at Is 3^-d per cubic yard. Te Ratiu School.—An examination of the pupilsj attending the above school, Avas held on Monday last, the oxaminers being Messrs Potts and Walton. The latter gentleman presented the prizes to the successful competitors, making a few appropriate remarks tp each recipient. The following' pupils obtained prizes : — Fifth Class: M. Davies, Ist prize; T. Potts, 2nd. Fourth Class : M. E. Taylor, Ist prize; A. M. North, 2nd. Third Class : J. B. Floyd, Ist prize ; C. Weal, 2nd. (Miss J. B. Floyd deserves especial mention, having made tho greatest progress during the year.) Junior Classes : S. B. Walton, M. Potts, C. Potts, J. Floyd, H. Weal, H. E. Thompson, J. Corrigau. Waipa County Council. —lt is notified that the office of the Waipa County j Council will, until further notice, be [ situated iv Mr Burkes hotel, Ohaupo. [ Secretary to N&wcastle District I Board. —The time for receiving applications for the above office has bean extended to Wednesday next, January 1. Cambridge West. —lt is not long since a handsome church was erected m this township, and more recently a meeting of the householders of Cambridge West was held, to consider the advisability of getting a public day school for the district. At the request of the meeting, Mr Francia Hicks forwarded to the Board of Education, the signatures requesting that the district might be proclaimed, and the result has been that, on Saturday last, a numerously attended meeting of the householders of the district was held, at the residence of Mr Moisley, for the election of a school committee for the current year. Mr Francis Hicks was called to the chair, and explained the object of the meeting. Eleven householders were duly proposed and seconded. Messrs D. McKinnou and Thos. Jones having been appointed scrutineers, tho following seven gentlemen were found to have obtained the highest number of votes, and were, accordingly, declared duly elected, viz.: Messrs Francis Hicks, Geo. Bailey, Hugh Fitzgerald, Win. Howie, Hart Hicks, W. Tucker and John Bell. The Chairman described the boundaries of the district, which he had sent to the Education Board, and which the meeting approved of. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the public meeting. The first meeting of the committee was then held, at the same place, when Mr Francis Hicks was elected Chairman, and Mr Hugh Fitzgerald, Secretary and Treasurer. Dr Hector, the Government scientist, has completed his journey through the King Country from Mokau, arriving m Waikato on Tuesday. Dr Hector was accompanied by Rewi, and during his journey met everywhere with the most friendly hospitality and expressions of good-feeling from the natives. Dr Hector speaks moat enthusiastically of the of the country —not merely from an agricultural and pastoral point of view, but as likely to prove rich m mineral wealth when once opened to development by European enterpriae and skill. Cricket. —A match between Married and Single will I c played this afternoon on the cricket ground m Mr Martin's paddoGk, West Hamilton. The choiqe of men will not be confined to members of the United or any other Club. Wickets will be pitched at 11 a.m. Imported Clydesdale. — The Messrs Morrin, who have, within the last two or three years, come to the front as cattlebreeders with marked success, have, says the Auckland' Herald,' turned their attention to the wants of the country m respect of horseflesh, and have just imported the magnificent Clydesdale stallion Elgin. This fine animal was safely landed m Wellington, from the Bhip Otaki, and arrived hero m splendid condition by the s.s. Hawea. Whether it is the intention bf the owners to keep the hor.se at their stud farm at Remuera, or transmit him to the Piako estate is not yet known, but he will provo a very valuable acquisiton to the district m which he is located. Elgin is a pure Clydesdale of a rich bay, with black points. Although only 2 years off, ho stands over 16 hands, is possessed of immense bene of the best character, with an abundance of hair of the right sort. His middle pioco is remarkably good, and his action is that of a Norfolk trotter. Altogether, he is the most symmetrical and massive of Clydesdales, upon the shortest and best shaped legs and feet. Take him for all m all, wo have never seen his like m Australasia. Elgin was bred by Mr David Riddell, 31ack Hall, Paisley, Scotland. Foaled on the 10th May, 1870, got by the celebrated f eMUop Luck, grandsire Lofty, winner of the Champion premiums of Scotland, including Dalbeatie's first premium two years m succession. His dam, Riddell's celebrated brown mare, by Loch Fergus, grandam Champion, winner of tho Kircudbrigbfpremiuin of 80 guineas three years m succession, whose stock obtained the highest prices at recent sales of Clydesdales. The Cambridge Harmonic Society's Concert, it has been decided, shall come on; on Wednesday next. A full programme will appear m our next. Masonic—Yesterday being St. John's Day, the installing of officers, of Lodge Beta, Waikato, for the current year, was celebrated m the Masonic Hall, East Hamilton. Tho following officers wore installed: —Bro. Frow, W.M.; Bro. Dawson, Senior Warden; Bro. Montgomery, Junior Warden; Bro. Field, Secretary ; Bro. Harris, Treasurer; Bro. P. Walker, Senior Deacon: Bro. C. Johnstone, Junior Deacon; Bro. Hindle, 1.G.; Bro. Neilson, Tykr. In the oveninur, a number of brethren sat down to dinner iv the Hall, m celebration of the day, Avhen tho usuul loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and responded to. The dinner was provided by host Bro. T. Dawson. Waitoa Bridges.—The tenders for the construction, labor only, of bridges at B 1 \s and Steed's, and for repairs to the Waitakaruru bridge, plans and specifications of which may now be seen at the offioe of Mr T. G. Sandes, Hamilton, must be g -nt m to the Chairman of the Waitoa Highway Boaid, by Thursday next, the 2nd proximo. Tenders for alterations and additions to Lewis' Central Waikato Hotel will be received up to the 10th Januai j next,

Mr Jas. D .vix, who obtained a license j for the hotel at Te Awamutu built for Mr Canny, is about to make an extension ' of and alterations to the present building, and will receive tenders for the performance of the same up to the Bth January. Plans and specifications may bo seen on' tho premises. ThNDithS for ploughing 100 acres of land for, Mr 1i..3. Ewen must be sent m by to-day. / .:« Ax eduoatioix reserve at Hautapu of 21 acros.in extent is for lease, and tenders for renting the same will 'be received by the Commissioners of Education Reserves, Auckland, up to noon of Monday next. Conditions of lease and form* of tender can bo procured from Mr 0. J. Ashwell, of Cambridge. 1.0.F.T. — A bail m connection with the. Independent Order of Free Templars will be hold at Le Quesne's Hall on Wednesday night next, under the patronage of tbe Grand Lodge of New Zealand, on the occasion of holding the first session m AVaikato. Tuk meeting for the election of three : trustees to the "Waitoa Highway Board — ;in the place of Messrs Cochrane, Campbell, and AValker, who have resigned — will take place at the Nottingham Castle Hotel on Saturday next at 1 p.m. On Thursday evening last, the 19th inst., the employees on the Gorton Estate, presented Mrs Fergusson with an elegant locket and chain, on the oocasion of her leaving the district, together with Mr 11. A. C. and Miss Fergusson. The presentation was made by Mr Richards, the foreman, who, m a few well chosen remarks, expressed the very great regret ivhich all would experience on their departure. Mr R. H. l). Fergusson returned thanks on behalf of his mother, after which the company adjourned to the woolshed, which was prepared for dancing. In one part of it, a sumptuous supper was tastefully laid out. Mr Carter's large coach took out, to Gorton, a few friends and the Cambridge Band, to the music of which, dancing was kept up till daylight, and a most agreeable time was spent by all present. The departure of Mrs Fergusson, together with her son and daughter, will occasion a loss not only iv the social circle, but the English" Church will lose a liberal and warm supporter. Funeral Sermon on the Late Major Clare. — On Sunday evening, a funeral sermon was preached m Trinity Presbyterian Church by the Rev. W. Evans for the lato Major "Clare. The church was crowded, and all seemed to feel the loss of an old friend. The. discourse was founded on Numbers (24 eh., 10 v.) — " Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like His. After a few introductory remarks, iv which he explained the object of referring m this manner to departed friends as that of impressing important lessons on the minda of the living, the preacher went on to set forth death as the common lot of mankind, and the importance of dying the death of the righteous. He enlarged on the contrast between the death of a sinner and the death of a saint as implied m the language of the text, and gave various illustrations of both. With regard to our late friend, it was remarked he sorrowed not as those who have no hope. In years gone by, when m active »3rvic», he had espoused the cause of religion. He served his country and his Saviour at the same time. He had been an unfaltering supporter of the Presbyterian Church m this country, because he believed it to be as an organisation most m accordance with Holy Scripture, yet he cherished a most liberal and Catholic spirit towardsall; and, although he differed sometimes from his friends on political and social subjects, he is acknowledged by all to have been a man of honor and undoubted integrity. His declining days were marked by calm and unshaken confidence m Christ* His language was : "He is mine, and lam His. I am kneeling on that rock. I see the better land before me, bright and glorious. Passing through the door of mercy, we shall find crowns that will never fade and suns that will never set," and, with the 23rd Psalm on his lips, the spirit took its flight. Messrs J. T>. & K. Hir.ii will hold their regular fortnightly auction sale at the mart, Victoria - street, Hamilton, this afternoon, when they will offer a great variety of goods, carts, horses, flour, soap, sugar, and tea. Thb Cambridge Races come off on Wednesday next, and the Waikato Steam Navigation Company will run the p.s. Delta between Ngaruawahia, Hamilton, and Cambridge, leaving Ngaruawahia at 7 a.m. and Hamilton at 9 a.m., and returning from Cambridge at 6 p.m NiiW Ymu'a Gifts. — Messrs Sandes and Co., of tho Pharmacy, Hamilton West, whose advertisement appears m the first column of our fourth page, havo just opened out a fine assortment of now and elegant goods, suitable for New Year's presents. There is a large stock of handsome vases of various designs and shapes, and there are many novelties iv the ornament, and toy lino that would well repay a visit of inspection. Of dolls and children's toys, there is an endless variety, and those wishing to make presents will find a large and choico assortment to select from. These articles will be sold at Auckland prices. Boxing Day was kept up as a general holiday throughout the Waikato, .and the , weather keeping fine until late m the afternoon, nearly the whole population •! turned out for special enjoyment. At Cambridge, Hamilton, Taupiri and -' Whatawhata, races and other sports were kept Up with great spirit, aud, at Cambridge, the day was concluded with a largely attended ball, given by the Cambridge Voluuteera, m the Public and Volunteer Hall, at that place. One very satisfactory matter we have to notice, and that is the general absence, next morning, of invitations to pay a visit to the R.M. and Justices, m tha several townships. Tbero was very little drunkenness, and, such as there was, did not obtrude itself upon public notice. We have been requested to_..draw attention to the large and handsome stock of paperhangings lahl m by Mr G. Lovegrove, of Hamilton. East, and wore really surprised at tho great variety of choice, the exceedingly elegant designs and handsome get-up of the large and varied assortment Mr Lovegrove has m stock. There arc papers, drawing - room and dining-room, na rich and elegant as the most fastidious need desire, and handsome bed-room and parlor papers of less costly eharactor, while a good, serviceable common paper can be procured for Gd per roll. The price all through is cheap, and, what is mere, we noticed the papers arc full width. Thb Alexandra Sports take place on Wednesday next. A full programme appears m our advertising columns. The following is the translation of a | paragraph which appeared m the 1 Rotterdam Courant' of Nov. 3, alluding to Mr R. Millar, the father of our muchesteemed fellow-settler Mr R. T. Millar, of Paterangi : — " After having been connected with our firm for a period of forty years with unwavering fidelity and Uit ring zeal, our esteemed friend Robort Afillar, Esq., wishes to spend his remaining ye; rs m well-earuod rost. It is a pleasant task for us to announce publicly, aud do honor to sue \ a happy fact and rarj c ample of honorable discharge of duty— {.rgned) P. Luovudie & Sons. Rotterdam, N7\*. 1,

Tub removal, further back on the allotment m Victoria street, of the wooden : building m whioh the printing- and husiuess of tho Waikato Tihes Office lias been hitherto conducted, was completed yosterday evening, which will, wo trust, be accepted by our leaders for any shortcomings m this morning-' h impression. The tender $f Mr Price, of £1,125, for the erection fof a brick; buildjtfg ou the frontage to Victoria-street, for a new office, was yesterday ■accepted^ '-: Fatal Railway Accident.— The first serious and 7 expected fatal accident through the cattle on tho lines, consequent on their mifeuccd condition, unfortunately occurred on the Invercargill line, on Saturday, the 11th inst., 52 miles from InveroaYgill, between Otcria and Pukerau; time, about 4.13 m the afternoon. The train consisted of an engine and trucks of ballast, carrying several workmen going m the direction of Clinton. Just before reaching their destination, cattle wero seen on the lino. The usual alarm was whistled, and ono of the auimals attempted to cross the line ; steam was shut oft, but the brute rushed the engine, and was caught by the cowcatcher. Unfortuately the appliance did not perform the operation it is meant for, but _ ove-rodc the animal ; the engine getting above it, and going with the obstruction for about two chains, then it went off the lino, and ran along about thirty feet, capsizing over a six-feet embankment. The truck and nearest engine were turned completely over, partly covering the engine, and the two next trucks topped over on to the first, all the woodwork being smashed. Mr Proudfoot'a carpenter, John Mainland, was riding m tho first truck and was nearly buried, a small portion only of his legs protruding. Death was instantaneous. John Hough, onginedriver, was thrown oft' the eugine and his face severely Bcalded, besides his getting a nasty shaking. Peter Oliver Webb, foreman, miraculously escaped. When the engine went over the bank, bo was thrown j oft and dragged aome distance, and finally buried m a portion of the ballast which was ou the deceased. The man says he must have been insensible at the time, owing to the shock, and escaped suffocation owing to the nature of the stuff enveloping him. He must have come to, and, and finding au aperture leading under tho cow-catcher, managed to escape. Nearly two chains of rails were displaced, and the rails twisted m all shapes..