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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1077, 20 May 1879, Page 2

The Mangapiko Distriot Board gives notice that it is their intention to strike a rate of one shilling m the £, for the year inding March 31st 1880, payable m one sum on the Ist of July next.

A Soiree and dance, m aid of the funds of the Church of England, will take place at Taupiri, m tho school-room, on Friday evening next.

The Tb Awakuto Ploughing: Matohv — Persons having a paddock suitable for the above purpose, and willing to place it at the disposal of the committee, are requested to communicate with the Secretary, Mr J. H. Mandeno, on or befor Monday next. It is intended that the ploughing match shall take place early m July. v

The Cambridge Oavalby. Voltoweebs and the Governor's Reoepwon.— At the meeting of the Cambridge Cavalry Volnnteers, held on Saturday last, Captain Runciman stated, the object of the meeting, and :read a telegram from Mr Poacock, the Mayor of Auckland, asking if the Troop would go down to the roception of thq Governor, if they had free passages there and back:. It was decided ,to go, if they could muster forty well" mounted troopers, willing to do so. It was also resolved to parade at Cambridge, atjthree o'clock next Thursday, to inspect horses, and to have a short drill. The Hamilton Contingent will also muster m strong force at the reception, and we think it would be well if, to facilitate the conveyance of so many men and horses to Auckland, arrangements could be made with the railway authorities, that, troopers who wished to doso, might go down one or two days before .the time.; Some, no doubt, have friends m town who would put them up, and it would lessen the number to be taken to Auckland and brought baok again by special trains, if a free pass by the railway was allowed to any of the Troop who wished to go a day or two earlier, and stay a day or two later. . v .

Hamilton Borough Cotmoiii Election. We would draw attention to the amended advertisement, issued by the Returning Officer, m to-day's Times, of the election notice for the nomination of candidates for the vacancy.in the Hamilton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of 'Mr N. R. Cox. The day for receiving nominations is Tuesday, the 27th inst, this day week, and the poll, if necessary will be taken on the 2nd proximo.

At the Education Board on Friday, the report of the Executive Committee was read and recommended, amongst other things that the application fo^a school at Waipabe dealt with under the 1 88th Section of the Act, and that the grant of £20 to the Pokeno Hill School, for [improving buildings &c, be authorised. An application for the enlargement of the School at Hamilton East was ordered to stand over till the inspector had visited and reported on the necessity. Tenders were also received for enlargement of school building at Hamilton "West, from Mr Message, at £341; from Mr Grey, at £429, and Mr Muir at £442 The Engineer's estimate was £370. The lowest tender was accepted. It does not appear that a tender sent m by Mr Price, for £374, was received m time. Mr Price posted his letter en the same day, and telegraphed that morning to the Secretary that hi 9 letter was en route. Mr O'Sullivan, the lnspeotor of ' Schools, arrived m Hamilton on Saturday night from Auckland, on a visit of inspection to the district.

Thb Paxobakga Hototdb met at Broadmeadows, Cambridge, on Saturday. They had a good run, killing one hare, but hares were too plentiful and cover too handy. A full report of the season's hunting is crowded out of to-day's issue.

Bazaar Gambling.— A case has just been decided m the Auckland Police Court which will render raffles at Ohurqh Bazaars a somewhat dangerous proceeding. Mr Thomas L . Mackay was charged on Saturday with disposing of goods at the bazaar m aid of St. James's Church School Building Fund to wit, articles of furniture and fancy goods, by a certain game of chance, to wit, the drawing of tickets from a certain revolving box, such game of chance not being a raffle for any work of art nor a raffle of a private nature. Mr Alexander appeared for the defendant, and pleaded guilty to the charge. , He hoped his Worship would only inflict a nominal fine, as defendant was not an old offender. Hia Wor ship said he did not like to give defendant six months' imprisonment. Mr Pardy had no objection to a nominal penalty, as the case was only brought before the Court as a caution to others. His Worship inflicted a fine of ss, and 7s! costs. Mr Alexander asked Mr Pardy if he was going to give the costs towarda. 'the building ..fund ? Mr Pardy had no objection, as 5s cleared the case.

Wb must again and pointedly remind our readers, and especially advertisers) that Business Advertisements must be addressed' to the Manager, Literary Matters to the Editor of this journal. By adopting this very obviously necessary rule much inconvenience and many mistakes would be avoided. Otm Cobrbspondbnt, "Brimstone's" letter is full of libel. For his sake, as much' as for our own, we must decline to publish it. The Waipa County Council have called for tenders for fencing m the land round the Council Chambers at Ohaupo. A meeting of the Band Committee of the Hamilton Contingent Te Awamutu Cavalry Volunteers wUI be held on Thursday evening next, at Pearce'a Commercial Hotel.

The Anniversary, of the Sunday School m connection with the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, was celebrated by special services, on Sunday last. The Rev. Jas. Bruce preaohed m the morning, taking for his text, Gal., 6th chap. 9 ver., "Let us notbe wearyU well doing, for m due season we shall reap, if we faint not," and delivered an earnest and impressive discourse, particularly suited to the occasion. In the afternoon, a children^ service was held, when the same revi gentleman addressed those present, from the text, "Children, obey your parents m the Lord, for this is right." The scholars sang several hymns, m a pleasing manner, reflecting credit on Mr Mackintosh, who had taken great pains to instruct them. Mr Brookes, Superintendent of the 'Bchool, referred to the satisfactory increase which had taken place m the attendance during the year, and the interest manifested by the scholars m their work. The Rev. Mr Bruce preached again m the evening. On each occasion, there was a large congegation. The collections, which were on behalf of the school funds, amounted to£3UsU4.