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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1067, 26 April 1879, Page 2

The Amatuer theatrical performance in aid of the funds of the Cambridge Public Library, will take plaae oh Tuesday evening next, at the Public Hall, Cambridge.

Pigeon Match. — The sweepstake pigeon match will take place oh Monday, in the vicinity of the National Hall, Cambridge. The handicappers will be appointed by the competitors.

The Book Agent-Nuisance.— A somewhat singular case, and one which satisfactory meets a growing nuisance was heard at Bnninyong on March 8, when an agent for an American firm of booksellers sued a resident of the town named for £3 10s, being the price of a family Bible supplied to defendants wife. The defence set up was that the article not being a necessary, either for household use or consumption, the husband was- not liable for the debt, he being in no way connected with the purchase of the article sued for. The Bench took this view of the case, which was therefore dismissed.

The Waikato County Council not having received any satisfactory offer for the materials contained in the oid Wangamarino bridge, boat Sec, will receive fresh tenders, up to Thursday next.

Hamilton - Whatawhata Road- — The work of formation of the road from the Hamilton Station to Whatawhata will be at once proceeded with. The promised subsidy from the Government has, we understand, been lodged for the purpose, and the work will be carried on by native labour, nndor the superintendence of Mr

Palmer, surveyor. Many of the same natives as were employed on the Raglan and Waipa road will bo taken on, but only those who proved themselves good workers. Under Mr Palmer's superintendence, we may look for a full return m labour for the money expended. The construction cf. thia road will bring Whatawhata- within seven miles' of Hamilton.' It will strike the Waipa at f 6 1 , where .it is proposed the bridge shall be erected, .'and thus unite with 'the Raglan- Waipa road, which is now completed, the portion between the Whatawhata ferry and the Waitetuna Creek being as good a piece of road as any ( in the district. ••"'"

The Inspector of Cattle announces that pleuro -pneumonia does not exist in any part of the United States. Hamilton Horse Sale.— Mr J. S. Buckland will sell, to-day, at Gwynne's Hotel, a number of useiul horses, good in harness, saddlery, &c. . The next Whatawhata Cattle Sale will take place on the 21st of May. Intending sellers are requested to give early notice to the auctioneer. There will be a Church Parade for the Hamilton Contingent of Te Awamutu Cavalry Volunteers to-morrow, when they will muster in f rpnt of the Presbyterian Church.

Messrs J. D. & K. Hill willsell, to-day, at their Mart, Victoria street, Hamilton, a quantity of household furniture, books, and farm produce. Usually, at this time of year, a good many pigs are forwarded to Hamilton auction "'sales, but noneias yet, that we can hear, have made their appearance,, though frequently enquired for.

Firewood.— Mr W. Gumming advertises that orders for uncut wood may be left with Mr C. Tippin or Mr J. K. McDonald, but orders for out wood wjll b3 received" at the brewery.-

A general meeting of the creditors of Edward Mann, of Piako, will be held in the Court House, Hamilton, on the 6th proximo, for the purpose of receiving the report of the creditors trustee, and granting an order of discharge to the debtor.

By the mail news we learn that Captain Boyton has undertaken to swim from Pittsburg to New Orleans, hi his lifesaving armour. His course will be down the Ohio and Mississipi River about 5000 miles. We believe he will succned if a Louisana alligator does not bring the journey to an untimely conclusion.

Captain Russell addressed a meeting of his constituents at the Theatre Royal, Napier, on Monday night. The theatre was well* filled even in the dress cirelp, where there were also a, few ladies^ Captain Russell had a very hearty reception, anel there was no attempt at interference with his meeting as was the case at Sutton's. There were a few interjectional remarks now and then, but they were not of a very adverse character, and, altogether, Captain Russell undoubtedly had a very large proportion of the meeting with him. A considerable portion of his speech was devoted to criticising Mr Ballance's financial policy. He did not object to the commission of duties, hut he considered that the articles on which the commissions were made' were injudicious. He stated he had no confidence in a Ministry which was composed partly of old-fashioned toriesj and partly of extreme radicals, but he spoke highly of Colonel Whitmore. At the close of his address he was 'questioned very closely by O'Dougall and MoAneneney, two warm Greyites. A vote of - thanks and confidence was passed by a majority.

Proposals for another {Public Works Loan appear to form part of the anticipated political programme of the Ministry in the next session. Both the morning journals published in Wellington favor the idea, and regard a new loan as necessary in consequence of the falling off in Land Revenue, and the' inadequacy of the ordinary means of the colony to continue the construction of public works. The | New Z'ealarider/ which, says the | Star,' is still credited with occasional gleams of official inspiration, notwithstanding its change of proprietary, regards the necessity of a new loan as generally admitted, but suggests the alternative of issuing debentures on the security of a future loan.

A meeting of the Reception Committee I appointed to make arrangements for the 1 ceremony of turning the first sod of the | Thames-Waikato Railway, at Hamilton, and of receiving the Premier, on the 'occasion of his visit to perform the ceremony, met on Thursday, at Gwynne's Hamilton Hotel. Several matters of detail were arranged, and it was resolved to send invitations to the Mayors of Auckland and Thames, and to the Chairman of the Waipa, Waikato and Thames County Councils. The day on which the affair will take place 'is not, of course, yet known, depending, as it does, upon Sir George Grey's own movements. The sod will be turned on Mr Claude's farm, at the Pah, on the east side of the river, where there is a fine grassy amphitheatre, which would ssat hundreds of people, giving them an excellent opportunity of both seeing and hearing the proceedings.

•Martin's Hamilton Store. — We would draw public attention -to the business announcement by Mr James Martin, of the opening of a very choice assortment of autumn and winter drapery, at the above store ; • also, that a very large assortment of men's and boy's clothing is bein a: offered at the lowest remunerative prices. Mr Martin, who is one of our oldest established Hamilton storekeepers, has the reputation of com--bining quality with cheapness, . and has thus gamed for himself a more than ordinary share of public patronage, not in Hamilton, alone, but throughout the district.

The Parnell Borough has been mulcted in £300 damages and £25 costs, for injuring a property in Parnell, bv cutting away the street frontage, for the purpose of lowering the levels, of the street. The decision of the Compensation Court was as follows:— "That tiie land and buildings, in respect of which the claim has been made, have been injuriously affected by the operations of the Mayor, Councillors, and Burgesses of the Borough of Parnell to the extent of £300, which sum the Court awards that the Mayor, &c, &c, shall pay to the owner or owners of the said land, or his or their legal representatives (which the claimant Leahy professes to be, but of which fact the Court has not before it sufficient evidence), and that the Mayor, &c, &c, do further pay the sum of £25 for the costs and charges incurred in this inquiry.." The ' Herald,' in reporting the case, very truly says, " This is one of the most important cases yet heard."

Hamilton Borough Council Vacancy. —The nomination of candidates for the seat vaoated by Mr N. R. Cox, has been fixed for Friday next, and the poll, if necessary, will be taken on the following Thursday. Mr J. K. McDonald, it will be seen, is a candidate for the vacant office.

Tiie English Opera Company now in Aucldand purpose visiting- Hamilton, and performing on May oth and Gfch, when the Operas of Maratana and the Bohemian Girl will be produced.

The usual menthly meeting of the Sons of Ulster L.O.L. Avili take place on Thursday next, at the Victoria Hall Hamilton, and that of the William Johnson Lodge, at the Lodge room Cambridge on tho following cvouing.

The Annual winding-up feting of the Hamilton Cricket Club was held this evening, at the Royal Hotel, Mr. H. Steel in the chair. The Secretary read the follovHng rtport of last years' sport and congratulated the Club, that although in point of members the matches were few, still as a successful season it was great, as they, had not lost a single match. Not only that, but many of their prominent members figured strongly in matches with other, districts, proving that they could turn out good cricketers- from the Hamilton Club as could hold their, own anywhere. The Club is composed of 35 members, and shows a cash balance of £10 17s 9d, to be carried forward for next year. The following matches were played and won :— Cambridge, Waipa Marsden, Marsden Waipa. Mr C. 0. Wood proposed and' Mr E. Pilling seconded, "^ Than the game of La Crosse be substituted this ' year for football, carried unanimously. Proposed by Mr Cox, and seconded by Mr Field that the yearly subscription to La Crosse Club be 7s 6d. Carried Proposed by Mr Rhodes, seconded by Mr C. C. Wood, that the first practice take place on Saturday, the' 3rd May, at the Cricket Ground, Hamilton West. A' vote of thanks was given to the late Treasurer, and Secretary. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the proceedings A meeting, to elect officers, will be advertised at a later date

Narrow Escape from Drowning. — Last night, as the Rangiriri was on her trip up to Ngaruawahia, she colloided with a small boat, containing J ames Gall and Richard McGrane," smashing and upsetting it. ' McGrane, fortunately, got hold of the steamer, and go pulled himself aboard. Gall was dragged under the steamer, but, being a powerful swimmer, he managed to swim underneath her, and then ashore. Gall, ' who has been the means of saving several from drowning in the Waikato river, thus narrowly escaped himself. — Correspondent.