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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1088, 14 June 1879, Page 2

We understand that during his stay m this part of the colony, His Excellency the Governor will, m all probability, pay an official visit to Waikato, next week, which will afford the Volunteer Cavalry an opportunity of meeting him, for there seems but small chance of their going to Auckland. We must again and pointedly remind our readers, and especially advertisers, that Business Letters and Advertisements must be addressed to the Manager, Literary Matters to the Editor of this journal. ByadoDting this very obviously necessary rule much inconvenience and many mistakes would be avoided. The Mayor of Auckland has proclaimed Monday, the 16th inst., a pubiio holiday, and asks the co-operation of the citizens m giving His Excellency the Governor a hearty welcome on that day. Alfred Walker, the son of Constable Walker, of Mercer, who got at his father's revolver and shot himself m the abdomen, died at the Auckland hospital on Thursday morning. As showing what can be done m the horticultural line, m Waikato, we may , mention that a fine crop of green peas, ready for table, is growing m the garden of Mr "Vialou, of Hamilton. The pods are fairly filled, and the crop an excellent one. The Te Puna Scare.— A few days since, a telegram went the rounds of* the press, that a Mr Eisdale was warned off his land by the natives. The * Bay of Plenty Times,' of the 10th inst., thus alludes to the matter:— On Saturday, Herbert W. Brabant, Esq., R.M., and Enoka, the Native Assessor, accompanied by Major Roberts and one or two other gentlemen, visited Te Puna, for the purpose of interviQwing the Hauhau chiefs who it was alleged were the promoters of tim late disturbance. Durin°" the talk which ensued, the natives denfed having threatened to burn out any of the settlers, declaring that the only reason of their interference was that several of the Europeans had been shooting pigs belonging to members of their hapu. With reference to the stoppage of the works on the Te Puna road, wo learn that the natives assert that the land through which the road was made belongs to them, having been given by the late Sir Donald McLean, and further that it was being carried through a burying-place which was sacred. Mr Buckworth, who We were informed had been threatened by the natives, has sent us a communication, stating such was not the case, and that the Maoriß,had m no way molested him. The most alarming rumours were afloat regarding the affair, which was magnified into a petty rebellion by the fears of the workmen who were interfered with. Mr Brabant and the other gentlemen from Tauranga were received courteously by the chiefs, who explained what had taken place. We are glad that this affair has ended m a bottle of smoke. " All's well that ends well." The Rabakariki Arson Case.— John Le Saur, who already stood committed to the criminal sessions of the Supreme Court, on a charge of perjury, arising out of evidence given by him, with the object of incrimanating Thompson and Dunn m the case of the fire at William Barton's house, at Karakariki, was further charged before W. H. Northcroft, Esq., R.M.fon Thursday, at Hamilton, with arson of 'the premises m question. A large number of witnesses were examined. Le Sam- was fully committed for trial on this offence also. The Te Awamutu Ploughing Match. At a meeting of the committee appointed for the purpose nf carrying out a Ploughing Match m the Te Awamutu district* held I on Saturday morning last, it was resolved that the Match should be hold m Mr Buckland's paddock, Ohaupo, on Priday July llth, two days after the Cambridge' Mutch. This time was chosen m order to give an opportunity to competitors comimr from a distance to the Cambridtre Match to compete aleo at the Te Awamutu Match . It was agreed tbat prizes should be given for double-furrow, single-furrow, and boys' ploughing ; also for roots, such as potatoes, carrots, mangolds, &c. The Hamilton Contingent Te Awamutu Cavalry Volunteers will meet for sword-drill this morning.

Tenders for sinking and staining a well for Mr Neweil, of Hamilton, must be sent m by noon of to-day to Mr T. H. White. Messbs J. D. & K. Hill will hold a large and important sale of stook, agricultural implements, &c, at Hamilton East, the property of Mr Boon (Claude's farm) , on Wednesday next. Ybstebday, at the Hamilton R.M. Court, Frederick Recce, remanded from Cambridge, was committed on the evidence of twe medical men aa a person, of unsound mind. Ma J. S. Buckland's horse sale at the Cambridge Yards, takes place to-day. Fevb, j|Mr R. Fergusson's celebrated thoroughbred stallion will serve mares at Gorton and at Cambridge, during the next season. A mistake occurred m the list of tenders for the approaches to the Hamilton Cart Bridge. Messrs Lees and Land were reported as having tendered, whereas the names should have read, " Lees and Lyon". The amount of Punch and Williams' tender was £928, not £628. The dogs of Hamilton or their owners had better look oUt. Constable Murray has got his eye on them to collar the one and summon the other, because as yet it has no collar. Parties owning dogs are not purchasing collars so freely as they 1 should do, and to spur them on to their duty an advertisement appears elsewhere Btating that all persons neglecting to register their dogs will be prosecuted forthwith. At the Auckland Police Court, yesterday, Mr D. Rhind, charged with obtaining £30 under false pretences from Mr Coleman, was remanded until Tueaday, Mr Hesketh, his solicitor, stating that he had not had time to prepare his defence, j The Native Lands Court, at Cambridge, has been adjourned, and Judge Monro left yesterday, for Auckland. A relative of the Assessor sitting with Judge Monro died, and his presence was required. _ The services of no other Assessor, it is said, were available who was not m some way interested or related to the litigants on either side. The Quarterly Financial Meeting of the Hamilton Lodge of Odd Fellows will be held on Tuesday evening next, at the Lodge Room, Hamilton. A Young Men's Christian Association is proposed- to be formed m Cambridge, and a meeting to further that object will be held m the Odd Fellows Hall, at a quarter-past 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening. Whatawhata Tree Sale.— A choice , seleotion of fruit ornamental and forest trees, shrubs, &c, from the well known nursery of Mr George Mason, of Hamilton, wiU be offered by Messrs J. D. & K. ■ Hill, at the Whatawhata Hotel, on , Thursday next. The sale wiU commence at 12 noon, sharp. , The Shbep Act. — Mr John Runciman, Inspector of Sheep for the Waikato district, has received from Wellington a large number of copies of the Sheep Act, 1878, together with all proclamations, . Orders m Council, Gazette notices and forms to be used under the act, as well as a memorandum on the parasitic, insects which affect sheep. Sheep-owners can procure copies on application to Mr Runciman. i .' ' ' " ' —rr