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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1074, 13 May 1879, Page 2

We are pleased to state that the result of the Bazaar, (m aid of painting and repairing S. Saviour's church Alexandra,) was a great success, the round sum of £70 was realized. The ladies who presided at the stalls were Miss Finch, the Misses Allan, Mrs McLeod, Mrs Miles, and Mrs Stunner. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to ladies Committee and to Mr Kennedy Hill *f or his kindness m coming from Hamilton and selling off the remainder of the articles by auction. L

We have . received a copy of the Progressive Policy of the Australian Mutual Provident Society reviewed, published by Mr George Roberston of Sydney and Melbourne. It contains a comparative abstract of English, American and Australian Life Assurance Institutions, and is from the, pen of no less an authority than Mr Morrice E. Black, the actuary to the Society,^ and published at half-a-crown. The wprk is one well worthy of perusal by all policy holders.

The meeting of the Parishioners of St. Andrew's Church, Cambridge, to consider the desirableness of adopting the plans prepared by the vestry for increasing the sitting accommodation, will be held to-morrow evening.

All claims against the estate of Messrs Maddigan and Miller, builders^ of Cambridge, must be sent m before the 31st inst., to Mr G-eo. J. Ncal, of that place.

The Trustees of the Cambridge District Highway Board announce their intention of striking a rate of tenpence m the pound, for the year commencing the Ist of April last, the same being payable m one sum, on the 30th of September next.

A Public Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Cambridge Highway District will be held on Thursday, the 20th inst., to consider Avhether the road through. Mr Graham's property, at Tamahere, advertised to be stopped, shall be so stopped or not.

Native Lands Court, Cambbtdge. — Judge Monro had no reply to his telegram to Mr Sheehan, the Defence Minister, re the adjournment of the Court, till Sunday morning, at 10 a.m., when he received instructions to postpone it definitely till "the 20th inst. Mr Dearie was also communicated with, to see what arrangements could be made with the store, to put the Maories, now encamped m and around the township, on rations. On Saturday last, the natives were expressing their disgust at the Court being so often postponed, but probably the present arrangement will satisfy them.

Wjs have frequently heard surprise expressfid that no surgeon dentist has thought i.t worth his while .to take a professional trip round the Waikato District. It is not every one who can or who will take a trip to Auckland, for the purpose' of getting artificial teeth, but there are scores who would gladly avail themselves of the services of a professional man who would pay a visit to the several settlement. The last visit of the kind was that made a year ago* by Mr Smith, formerly chemist, m Hamilton, and we understand, on good authority, that Mr Smith found a large and likely to be increasing business m the district, but was prevented from profiting by it, through the disinclination of his family to leave Nelson and reside m Waikato. The trial is one well worth making by some one of our Auckland dentists, who, if his visits were duly announced, would, doubtlesp, find the experiment a paying one.

HaShi/ton Volunteer and Public Hall. — Tenders will be received by the architect, Mr F. H. White, at noon of tomorrow for the erection of the above hall occording to amended designs. Ohatjpo Cattle Sale. Mr. J. S. Buckland holds his regular fortnightly sale of cattle at Ohaupo, this day. The Whata Whata cattle sale will take place on the 21st inst. Rangibiri Biding. — An Assessment Court for the outlying district of Rangiriri will be held at Mr Shirly's store on Friday the 23rd inst. The Rifle Gallery established m the skittle alley at Grwynne's Hotel Hamilton has been very much frequented during the last few days. Mes3eb Hunter and Nolan 3 next cattle at Ohaupo, takes place on Thursday.

That Pheasants are becoming scarcer each year m Waikato is easily to be accounted for. There are a certain class of persona m most of onr local districts who too lazy to "work, mak.e a living during the shooting season, and before and after it too, by shooting and selling game. They own no land themselves, but trespass upon every body elses and hens and cocks come alike to. them. One of these was offering for sale, three and a half brace of birds the other day, of which only one was acock. Owing to hares not .being game, the pheasants have no chance with poachers during the close season as if found wandering with dog and gun and challenged, the "answer is that they are only looking for hares, but woe to the pheasants that some of them come across. If hares are not to be preserved they sheuld at last bo only killable by the owuer of the land or any person bearing hie written authority to shoot thorn,

. Proposed Thames Cavalry Volunteers. — We learn from the Grahamstown * Star,' that on the evening of the 6th inst. a meeting of gentlemen desirous of joiniug the proposed Cavalry Troop, was held m the Shor bland Hotel. Mr Strange, of the Committee, , presided and Mr Spencer acted as Secretary. The minutes of the last mooting were read, and the list of names of those willing to join read over, From the list it appeared that over 50 persons were willing to offer their services to the Government. Mr Me Culloiigh proposed that the list of names be forwarded' to the Defence Minister through Major Murray, asking the Government to accept their services. This was carried unanimously, after which some details of dress, cost of fittings, and and other matters were touched upon, but nothing further was done pending the reply from the Goverument. Major Murray was supplied by Mr Hume with the list of names to-day, and sent a telegram to the Under-Secretary for Defence recommending that the services of the. men be accepted, believing it to be the nucelus of a representative troop for the Thames Valley. His Worship the Mayor also wired to Mr Sheehan, the Defence Minister, urging that consideration should be given to the request for acceptance of the services of the troop.

The Labor Market m Canterbury is coming to a somewhat healthier conotion.' The Canterbury 'Star' of Wednesday says : — ■" From inquiries made this morning full details as to thp present state of the labor-market were obtained. There are now plenty of laborers unemployed, and among them are some firstclass ploughmen. Were a steady rain to take place for a few days to bring the soil into better condition for working, ploughmen would doubtless be at once m demand. There is a brisk inquiry for potato -diggers. The price paid :f or raising is from 8s to 9s per ton, including digging, sorting, and bagging. There is a like Remand for men to clear land from timber m readiness for ploughing. Corirates are from £7 to £8 an acre. Married couples are greatly m excess of the demand, though there is no inquiry of couples with encumbrances. Useful boys are m great request, and a growing demand is expected for men to undertake contract fencing. Already several orders have been received for hands for bush clearing, 35s to 40s per acre being offered. For all classes of servants there is a sileadily-increasing demand. Rates are as follows : — Ploughmen, 20s to 22 6d per week, with ' rations ; married couples, £55 to £75 per year and found ; boys, 10s to 12s per week and found; general servants, £30 per annum ; female cooks, £10 ; housemaids, £20 ; housekeepers, £30 ; nursegirls, 5s per week ; waitresses, 153. Barmaids, there is absolutely no inquiry at present, and for male servants for hotels the demand is very limited.

at a public meeting of the Ratepayers of the Pukekura Highway District, held on Saturday, the 9th' inst., the stopp age of roads,- advertised on the 18th January, was taken into consideraton. Mr Lake occupied the Chair. It was proposed by Mr Fisher, and seconded by Mr Francis Hicks, " That the road running through lots 59a and 80, Parish of Pukekura, be closed." Carried. Proposed by Mr. J. Fisher, and seconded by Mr Frank O'Neill, " That the road running through lots 51, 52, 53 and 54, Pukekura, be stopped." Carried. Proposed by Mr John Fisher, and seconded by Mr Joseph Gane, " That the road running through lots 124 and 127, Pukekura, be closed." Carried. The Chairman thanked the ratepayers for their attendance, and closed the meeting.

■ The Pakuranga hounds meet at Walker ß National Hotel, Cambridge, to-morrow.