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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1139, 14 October 1879, Page 2

Mu Gresbam, the district. coroner at Tc Awamutu, Wai « ato, and who is a member of the English bar, has successfully passed -his examination, under the direction of his Honor Mr Justice Gillies, for admission as a barrister ancl solicitor for the colony. Proposed Income Tax in South Australia. — In as ing leave to introduce a property and income tax, the Treasurer s-nd tho Government proposed to levy Gd in the £ on money from rents, the items to bo collected by stamps at the time of payment, and payable by the receiver of the money ; also, an income tax of 3d in the £ over £300 income, or profits of business. This tax is to be collected in the novel way that every person whose income exceeds £300 shall in January, forward to the Commissioner of Taxes a statement of his income, based on the average of three years, accompanied by a cheque for the t-ix. Tho names of all who omply will be published in the * Gazette,' and persons who omit to send a return will bo prohibited from using the courts to enforce any claims. Tho tax is estimated to yield £80,000. In answer to many inquiries from all parts of the Waikato, we are authorised in stating- that is tho intention of Mr Langbridge to give a description, to the

" Waikato and Hob Lab os Handbook," of every township and hamlet throughout the district, and to publish vsiliublo local information of such a nature that must help, in no suv.ill degree, to promote bona fldf settlement in our midst. To this end, we learn that he will devoto by far tho larger portion of tbo pamphlet to agricultural and pastoral local items, decriptions of proposed townships, estates, and principal farms, qiiality of soil, crops, stock, business houses, &c. — in fact, he will endeavour to supply a real vada mecuin to the Waikato, useful alike to the tourist or intending settler Mr Langbridge is well and favorably known throughout the district, and is just tho man to do full justice to the project. Up to the present, he has only "done" the town of Cambridge ; but he intends devoting tho next two months to tho Handbook, and will personally interview the settlers iu eveiy district, when we hope he wiU be as substantiaUy supported in his enterprise as he has already been in the : Cambridge district— an enterprise which directly, or indirectly, will benefit every resident in the Waikato. Sir George Grey's Interview with the Governor.— The Wellington correspondent of the ' Herald ' wired the following on Saturday last :_— At the time when Sir George Grey waited on the Governor last Monday, I forwarded au account of the interview, which was somewhat unpleasant and stormy. The principal points, it will be remembered, were, that the Governor told 'ir George Grey that he had been beaten at the elections by a majority of ten, that on the division the Government had been defeated by eight, discounting the vote of the Ministers. He added that he did not want any advice from him, that he would pursue his own course, and that Sir George Grey had stuck to office indecently and dishonorably. The story is now told aU over Wellington in many different forms. The Governor said to Sir George Grey that he required him to give in his resignation at once, verbally, but Sir George Grey declined, saying that it must be understood he refused to give it verbally. He immediately, however, sent it in in writing, and a brisk, but not very voluminous," memoranduuimiad has taken place, which the public will have soon. It is said there is not the least attempt on tho part of the Governor, and all who surround hira, to disguise a strong desire that Sir George Grey should be kept from having anything to do with the government of the colony. The Australian Mutual Provident Society.— The members of the Australian Mutual Provident Society must be congratulated on the result of the quinquiennial investigation, which appears in our Sydney telegrams. More than half a million of money is available for distribution in cash bonuses, or, if allowed by the members to be added as reversionary additions to their poUcies, produces no less a sum than over a million sterling. The result tells a tale of prudence and forethought on the part of its members eminently praiseworthy, and a management that reflects the utmost credit to those engaged ia it. It also speaks volumes for the bonus-producing premiums of the society, which, although very considerably lower than those of the oldest, largest, and best managed Enjglish offices, are capable by judicious investment and scrupulous economy of producing such a splendid surplus. Each member cannot but be gratified at being connected with such a colonial institution, which — while only 30 years of ago— has proved eminently successful, and we think that no participating policy holder wiU now grudge the almost imperceptible extra premium which has purchased him the right to share in tbe profits. We hope shortly to have the pleasure of perusing the long-looked-f or Quinquennial Report, when we may, perhaps refer to the investigation and its results more in detail. The resident secretary of the society in Wellington, Mr E. W. Lowe, has furnished us with the following extract from a private copy of the report wliich has just reached him, in which the accomplished actuary of the society, Mr Morrice A. Black, concludes his report in the following- words:— "ln conclusion, the Australian Mutual Provident Society, at 30 years of age, stands before the world as a lif e institution that has achieved unparaUelled success. For stability it is unsurpassed, for the profit it has realised and divided it is uuexcelled, and for the liberality of its business arrangements it is' matchless. No other Life Assurance Society in any part of the world has had at the end of 30 years 35,218 policies in force, assuring £13,392,121, an accumulated fund, of £2,606,053, and an annual revenue of £622,000, of which it could be said that the ratio of expenses to premium income has been less, the rate of interest on the funds higher, the premiums charged lower, the reserves for the liabilities higher, or the bonuses aUotted to its members larger than those of this Society. Truly such an institution may well be the boast of Australasia, and the special pride of !_lydney, the city of its foundation." — c h vening Post,' 26th September. Cambridge Local Industries. — One of the best local manufactures from an agricultural point of view can be obtained at Cambridge. Mr Fretwell, the implement maker, pays special attention to the making of harrows and horse hoes. These articles are supplied at Auckland prices, aod the workmanship is excellent. Harrows can be supplied from £5 to £8 10s per set, according to weight and size. Mr. Fretwell is preparing for the coming competition at the Cambridge Cattle Show, and will no doubt add to Ids former victories of the past two years. Pedigree Cattle. — It is reported that Messrs Maclean and Co. have sold their Colac Hereford bull " University," after using him for two years, to Mr Fergusson, of Gorton, for 100 guineas. It appears that they havo received advices by the last mail that the Hereford bull Coomassie, wiuuor of tho first prize in his class at the late Royal Show in London, also winu.r of several first prizes, has been shipped to New Zealand for them in the Fenglcn. Messrs Maclean and Co. have also sold to Messrs T. & S. Morrin the Shorthorn bull calf Lord Dufforin for 300 guineas. This is said to be a veiy nice calf, with wonderful hair. BTe was got by the champion bull of Australia, Newcastle ; dam, imported cow, Lady Eleanor. A meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council was held yesterday afternoon. Present: Crs. Potter (Chairman), McDonald, Dawson, Harris, Beale, Knox and Vialou. A letter was read from Mr LeQuesue, again caUing attention to the injury done to his property by the water drainage of the streets, and stating that he should hold the Council responsible for. the damages. - Iso, from Newcll & Co., complaining of damage done to their property by droppings of tar from the tho bridge work (referred to ihe contractors) ; from W. White, of East Hamilton, complaining of the diversion of a drain, thereby injuring his property (referred to the Works Committee) ; from Sandes & Co., complaining of damage done to their property, in Victoria street, through tho sm.Ulne3S of the pipe=i laid down in that street (referred to the Works Committee, for a report). An application was received from Mr Northcroft, asking to be allowed to fence across the road by the lake, so as to save fencing an acute angle in his boundary line (leave granted). The Engineer's report was read, stating that tho contractors liad now finished the heavy portion of the br'dge work, and were rapidly progressing with tho remainder. A petition was pre-ented by Or. MoDouald, from certain burgesses^

askiug that Sydney Square bo levelled, and made suitiblo for a recreation grouud. Proposed by Cr. McDonald, seconded by Cr. Peat, " That Mr LeQnosue's letter not being couched in proper language, bo not received." (r. Beale moved, that tho letter bo received, seconded by (.r. Vialou. Eor the amendment, Crs. L'eale aud Vialou ; the original motion was carried. A. letter was received from. Mr P. A. Whitaker, in reply to one from the Chairman, stating thafc ho was bearing in mincl the interests of the borough, iii the matter of slaughter-house legislation, as well as in all other matters, aucl would use his best endeavours on its behalf. A request from Messrs Livingston & Uooth, for two weeks extension of time for performance of their contract was granted, on recommendation from the Engineer. We would call attention to the alteration in the time that the Waitoa. Board's specifications are to be seen at Mr T. G. Sandes'. They will be there until Thursday evening next. One of the bridges we see is withdrawn. Mb A RTntra Gubbins, Upper Piako, met with a serious accident on Saturday last. He was riding at full speed after cattle, when his horse put his feet into a hole, and fell, th- owing its lider with great violence. Mr Gubbins sustained a seve.e injury to the risyht hip ; also concussion of the spine, but Dc Waddington, who Avas immediately sent fo<-, finding no internal injuries, expresses, we are info .-med, his opinion that in a few weeks . tbe sufferer will be convalescent. As art union of pictures, painted by Mr Samuel R. Keesing, of Cambridge, is now being held. Forty members at 10s each, and tGii pr;zes, including portrait of Maori Girl (life size), Cambridge Waterfall, Life Boat, Love's Xoung Dream, &c, &c. The list of subscribers is rapidly filling up, and persons intending to jom would do well to apply at once. Robertson's piece, " '""aste," will be put upon the boards, at Le Quesne's Hall, on Friday night next, instead of Monday night, as heretofore proposed, in consequence of one of the lady amateurs performers leaving the Waikato early next week. In our next, we shall give a short synopsis of tho play. The Auckland Amateur Comus D amatic Company have been at great pains to make the performance in all ways a success, and we wish them 'a bumper house on this occasion. The Band of the Hamilton Light Infant y will make their fi st appearance in public, as orchestra, on Friday. The Members of the Hamilton Contingent Te A wamutu Volunteer Cavalry, who have qualified for the 2nd class, will meet at the Butts on Thursday morning, at six o'clock, and the second squad, for 3rd class, on Monday morning nexl|^; j half -past eight o'clock. The entertainment for the benefit of the Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Society, | coming off on Thursday, October 16th, ought to be a great success. The pieces to be performed are the " Area Belle " and "Loan of a Lover." This society has already performed in aid of the Library, Band, and Public Hall, each time with marked success, and deserves to be accorded a full house. jNo expense has been spared. New scenery has been prepared by Mr S. R. Keesing, including a forest scene. The costumes will be some of the best seen in Waiitato. The Cambridge band have kindly given their services, and altogether it will make a really enjoyable entertainment. After the performance, a really good dance is antieipted.