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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1037, 15 February 1879, Page 2

Taa 'Northern Advocate' pays a generous tribute to the ability of the Waikato team, as evidenced in the late match, Marsden v Waikato:—" J. Wood and GK E. Alderton generalled the teams. The Marsden team were at a great disadvantage through not having played together before, and many mistakes were made which a better acquaintance might have obviated. However, before going any further,- we will say the Waikato team was the best of the two. Their fielding was Bimply magnificent, and suoh as is seldom seen in Auckland. J. Wood's fielding was as good as any to be seen anywhere in the world, and this is no exaggeration, for all oricketers in Auckland are agreed on this point." The Wheat Crop.—-At one, time, says the ' Herald,' it was feared that the wheat yield in this province would be considerably less than that of last year. It is too early yet to say what the general yieli in this part of the colony will be, but in several instances the outcome of the crop, after thrashing, has been far in excess of that which was formerly anticipated. The orop of Mr Hugh Ifuox, Camp Farm, Otahuhu district, has recently been thrashed by Mr J, Wallace's machine, and the actual yield was a fraction over 58 bushels per acre. Mr J. Bainbridgo, Mangere, has also had an unexpectedly good yield, so that it is to be hoped that the actual return from the wheat crop may be greater than was anticipated. If the price of wheat was a little higher, the farmers would be content with such crops.

Waipa County Cotwoh. Meeting.—At the time appointed for meeting of the Council, on Wednesday, the 12th inst., only fire members put in an appearance. After waiting one hour, to give others timu to come and form a quorum, the meeting was adjourned till Wednesday, the 19th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m,

It is said that if the strike in Kent and Sussex, among the agricultural laborers, cannot be settled, Mr Simmons, the secretary of the union, will endeavour to oome to some arrangement with Sir Julius Vogel, by which 600 of the men may be went out to New Zealand.

EucHtED A correspondent, writing from Cambridge, says:—On the occasion of a racinar sweep being drawn in Cambridge on Saturday, a well- nown turfite storekeeper rushed frantically to an absent member and bought his chance at an advanced figure, the absentee not being aware that his number had drawn a horse, Imagine, however, the disgust of the "knowing one" the following morning, on finding the said horse had been scratched.

Highway Board lureouurities.—The Parnell Council have boon seeking indemnity for neglect in complying with the forma prescribed by tha Rating Act, and have received in reply a communication from the Ciolonial Seoretary referring to the frequent applications made to the Government for "extension" of ]blme, and that such extension should be provided for by Orders-in- ouncil, under the 68th clause of the Kating Act, 1876. The communication was to the effect that an " Order-in-Council" would only be made | where there was some " misadventure," or some difficulty not contemplated when the Act was passed. An " Order-in. Council" could not be issued to remedy negligence or mere oversight on the part of the local authority. Anaootdent ooourred on the first day of the races to a horse and traD, In which Mr Vincent, of Hamilton, and his mother and sisters were proceeding to the races. On coming to the culvert near Hammond's farm, the horse backed the trap over the slide, throwing its occupants out. Fortunately, no injury was done to them, and, the horse and tpap paying been extricated, the party were enabled fco proceed to the races. Mr Vincent wishes to express his thanks to those who assisted in the extrication of the horse and trap. Therb will be a special Harvest Thanksgiving Service to-morrow at St. peter' a } Hamilton. An on the same occasion lasjb year, the church will be appropriately decorated with cereal*, fruits and flowers.

Me H. Reynolds, the manager of the renowned Piako Swamp Company's estate, has just returned from a tour through the South, having been purohan ing stock for the -various stations oom prißed in the Company's property. 0! the stock selected by Mr Reynolds, 3< pure bred shorthorns arrived per a.s. Wallabi, in tho Manukau, and wii be forwarded as far as Taupiri"'bv rail. A further herd of 150 cattle am' 1,500 sheep are to follow. Mr Reynold is considered an excellent judge, and hi selection will, no doubt, prove a valuablt addition. At any rate, it is now in ac cordanco with progress aud civilisation to hear the bellowing of cattle rather than the hoarse cry of the solitry bittern, and better to hear the bleating of many sheep than the plaintive wail of the Pukaki. An abundance of good pasturage awaito the cattle arid sheep when they aro landed in the old Piako swamp. The DisTaEss in Em»aot>.—An old Aucklauder, writing to the «Herald'on the distress prevailing in England at that time-—December 28 last—says: "I. gives one the heartache to bo in Manchester just now. The distress is said to be deeper and more general than during the ootton famine. The other day, a respeotable-looking woman was Been by a butcher to snatch a piece of oats'-mea> from the stall, aud make off with it. He followed her home, more in pitiful curi osity than in anger, and found herself, husband, and children, devouring it raw. Instead of prosecuting, he relieved her. and interested others to do the same. ] f aar there aro thousands of suoh homes This morning's 'Guardian' contains two significant columns—one is a list of subscriptions for the relief of the poor headed by £SOO from the Mayor; and another, a list, nearly as long, of insol vent debtors. The correspondent columns contain little else. Every sor of ingenuity is employed to bring up the giving oapabilitiea of the people! to a maximum. It is suggested that balls hj. dispensed with this year, and the mone\ - given to the poor, and not a few, 1 imagine, will adopt the truly Christian Buggestion. One lady pleads for th. little bits of rag that are so generally wasted, on the ground that, cut up into pieces about the size of a shilling, they will make beds for the shivering children. At every ohuroh, in prayers and sermons, the prevailing distress is alluded to. It is particularly keen among the respeotable middle class. They have lived up to theii means in prosperous times, and now find themselves suddenly without income, and unable to obtain oredit. People who live in comparatively large and comfortable houses are wanting bread. The other day a clergyman here found a family Btarvinp on 6s a-week, who not long ago were in the receipt of £I2OO a-year, and were among the most liberal supporters of hitchurch. An advertisement, offering a clerkship of 30a a-week, is sure to be answered by hundreds of clamouring applicants, many of whom have lived in luxury. Not long ago 1800 of such applicants oompeted for a gas coUoctor- . ship, at 24s per week. Credit is almost gone. Nobody knows whom to trust, or For how long.

Tsb Rev. Mr Nelson, of St. Paul'* Ohuroh, Auckland, will preach at Je Awamutu to morrow at both morning and evening servioes, and at Rangiaohia in the afternoon.

Me Alfred Buckland announces that his next regular sale of cattle, at the Drury Yards, will take plaoe ou Wednesday, the 19th inst., when a large number of well bred calves and yearlings will be yarded. The next cattle sale at Queen's Eedoubt will be held on Monday next. It is said that Mr Kirkwood is prepared to back his horse Loafer, against Mr Rutherford's Sportsman, for a two mile race, over 8 flights of hurdles, for £SO or £IOO a side. Messrs J. D. & K. Hill will hold their fortnightly cattle sale at Cambridge, today. Amongst the horses advertised are, the well known animals trotting Minnie, Slim Jim, and Sultan; also, a quantity of clothing. The "Learned Pig" puts in his appearance to night at Le vjuesne's Hall. The performance is varied with conjuring feats and sungs, and the audience sent smiling away with their arms full of valuable gifts. The usual monthly meeting of the Hamilton Contingent Waikato Cavalry Volunteers take.s place this evening.

Sepabate Tenders for tho erection of a Court-house at Alexandra, and a Courthouse at To Awamutu, will be received by the Coionial Architect, at Wellington, up to noon of Monday, the 24th insfc.

The Whatawhata Cattle Sale takes place on Wednesday next, when Mr J. S. Buckland will offer for sale, a number of mixed cattle, sheep, horses and quiet hand fed heifers and steers.