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Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1155, 20 November 1879, Page 2

, Thb Hamimon Bbidgb.— The scale of tolls published for the new bridge at Hamilton by tho Borough Council m our

last issue has caused no little disappointment to. those who 100.>.0d forward to a reduced tariff under tho now conditions. It must, however, bo remembered that the toll paid onco m the twenty-four hours entitles apcrnn, vohi.ile, or animal to cross anynumbßr of times free of charffO for the rest of the day. No time should, however, bo lost m obtaining tho consent of the Government to tha throwing open of tho bridgo freo of toll. Ngaruawahia has a ffee bridge built eutirely with Government money, so has Cambridge, so has Alexandra, and it does seem hard that Hamilton and tho country adjacent should be made the oxception to the rule, and tho borough have been called upon to contribnto £7000, more than two-thirds the cest of its erection. "

At the third anniversary festival of Christ Church, Westminster Road, Lon. don, under the patronage of the RevNewman Hall, the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon was present, and spoke at some length on the subject of preaching; He remarked thatjMr Morley had said that the habit of staying away from a place of worship was getting common. He would ask the honorable gentlemen whether he, himself would like to go listen to some of his reverend brethren. He confessed that sooner than hear them he would have the gout. (Loudlaughter.) Those who had had the gout' would appreciate what he meant. It was awful. (Renewed laughter.) He had the privilege once of hearing a reverend brother, he would not say how, when, or where ; but he always considered he should be rewarded for it at the resurrection of the juat: (Laiightei\) A preacher should try to make his preaching gopd. In Germany it must be made evangelical to the extent of sixteen ounces to the pound if the church was to be kept full ; but regular attendance at places of worship there had gone out of date. Would any man go and listen to some German divines if they preached their books? If he were bad with the headache and wanted to sleep, he certainly would go. They had some of the best books printed from the German, but they had some almighty dry books which could interest no person, unless they wanted to have sin taken out of them m the same way as Eve was taken out of Adam— when m a deep sleep.

Waikato Racing Stock.— The sporting public and particularly owners of racehorses m the Waikato will be glad to learn that a special chapter descriptive of local racing stock will be published m the : Hand-book now m .course of publication. Mr Langbridge will be on ths Cambridge .Racecourse to-morrow, to receive subscribers names. The subscription is £1, which includes a description of the subscribers property whether stock (racing or otherwise), land, business, &c, and a dozen copies of the Hand-book.

Waikato Stud and Herd-book.— We understand that the Waikato Hand-book will supply a want long felt m this direction. Owners of stock should send m their names as subscribers with a description of their stock. Vide advertisement.

Mr War. Reed, of the West End House, Cambridge, announces that he has just received a new and fashionable stock of first-class goods for the coming season.

The statement of accounts of the Borough of Hamilton for the half year, ending 30th September, 1879, is open for inspection of burgesses at the Borough Council Chambers.

Tenders for removing the Wesleyan Church at Hamilton and fencing the new church site are invited by the trustees. Specifications may be seen at the store of Mr John Knox.

The full report of the Finanoial Statement, which we published yesterday, says the Merahl, was transmitted at a late hour, and wo think a public acknowledgment is due for the speed and accuracy with which it was sent through by the officers of the Telegraph Department, lhe message contained 13,000 words, and was transmitted at the rate of ,over 2000 words per hour.

Tiie Hamilton Contingent Te Awamutu Cavalry Volunteers will assemble for halfyearly drill on Monday next. The usual aword drill will take place m the Victoria Hall on Saturday evening, and the monthly meeting will be held immediately after the sword drill. The next squad for class firing will meet at the butts on Saturday morning at 7.30 when all who have qualified for 2nd class will fire for marksman's badge.

Wharf-street is becoming quite deserted now that the traffic is begining to ft id its way. by the bridge, though not yet formally opened. It is only lately we noticed Mr N. R. Cox's removal to new premises at the corner of Victoria and Hood-streets, and now Mr John Knox announces his removal into the old Bank of New, Zealand, comer of Knox and Victoria-streets* further on towards the bridge.

The Piako Stoee, which has lately been taken over by Mr Thomas Rowe, has been new stocked with draperies and grocries, which are submitted at reasonable rates as our Piako and Waitoa settlers may see from the price list contained m Mr Rowo's advertisement elsewhere.

Mb B. Willis of Waitoa is calling for tenders for six feet drains.

The Frankton annual sports, as we announced m a late issuo, have been arranged to come off on New Yeara Day m a large grass paddock, near the Hamilton junction railway station. Mr James has been very successful m obtaining public support for the affair, which is intended shall include not only the usual athletic sports but horse racing also. James Hume, Esq., of the Bank of New Zealand has consented to act as President, and a committee has been formed consisting of Messrs. Thomas Jolly, j5. Edwards, Captain Steele, Gr. Edgecumbe and Von Stunner.

There are, two vacancies m the Hamilton Borough Conncil besides the office of Mayor. The Mayoral election takes place on Wednesday next. Nominations for the vacant seats of two councillors will be received on Tuesday next, and the polling, if any, will take place on the 2nd proximo. The Cambridge Ametuer Minstrels will give a benefit, m the Public Hall, Cambridge, this evening, m aid of the funds of the St. Andrew's Church. A full programme of the performance will be found m our advertising columns.

Mb H. Smith, whose enterprise as a fruiterer and fishmonger m Hamilton, has established what appears to be a deservingly prosperous business, is prepared to supply the public with strawberries during the season m any quantity. Strawberries m single quarts are sold at the reasonable price of eightpence, but housekeepers desirous of obtaining them m quantity for preserving purposes can do so for sixpence per quart, a price.at which few could, we should think, let the oppor-> tunity slip.

Tub Cambridge Farmers' Club will hold its annual meeting on Monday next, at 3 p.m., immediately after the usual monthly meeting, which takes place at 2 o'clock.

We intend to publish the Financial Statement m full m our issue of Saturday.

Proposed Eeoeption of Pabtob Chiniqtty m, Auckland. — We learn from the Herald that a large and enthusiastic meeting was held on Tuesday evening at tlie Protestant Hall, Newton, under the auspices of the Grand Orango Lodge, the R.W.M., Mr fl. Barton m the chair, to consider what steps should be taken to welcome Pastor Chinquy to Auckland, on

his expected arrival m December next. Tho following resolutions were unanimously passed : — " First. That it is desirable that the Grand Lodge of the Royal Orange Institution, should take the initiative m organising the necessary steps to secure a suitable welcome being given to Pastor Chiniquy on his aiyival m Auckland." "Second. That all Grand Lodge officers, masters, pasfcmasters, secretaries and Grand Lodge delegates be an interim committee to give effect to the foregoing resolution." "Third. That this meeting hereby expresses its desire that the interim committee shall at once give a special invitation to as many representatives of all sections of the rcligiou3 and general community as may be convenient, to constitute a general committee for the purpose of these resolutions — such committee to elect its own executive." These reso-" lutions were all carried, and the interim committee met afterwards, and authorised all Heceasary steps to be taken. A cablegram has been sent to Pastor Chiniquy inquiring the date of his arrival, and it is expected a very enthusiastic reception will be accorded him. Messrs Seabrook and Brame were appointed secretaries.

The Auckland Mayoralty election was uncontested. Mr Peacock was the only candidate nominated, and was therefore duly declared re-elected to office. Mr George Uodlin has been returned as Mayor of Onehunga. .

We would remind our sporting friends that the entries for tho Waikato Turf Club Spring Meeting and Cavalry Races will close on Saturday evening. , The privileges of the race-course will be sold on Saturday. It is expected that there will be a large field for each event, especially m the case of the Maiden Cavalry Hurdle Kace. The railway authorities have given passes from Auckland and intermediate stations from the 27th instant, available to the 2nd proximo at single fares. We trust that a large number of our Auckland friends will take this opportunity of enjoying themselves and "doing" the Waikato.

Pbofesbob FRABER, the phrenologist, is about to visit the Waikato. We shall refer further to his visit m another issue.

The Hamilton Choral Society propose giving a complimentary concert to Mr Culpan, on Monday, Ist December, at Le Quesne's Hall. The "May Queen," a -cantata, by Sir W. Sterndale Bennett, will comprise the first part of the concert, the latter will be miscellaneous, consisting of songs, duets, and choruses. >vir Oulpan, since his residence m Hamilton, has been ever forward, m promoting 1 musical entertrinments for public institutions and tho least the Hamilton people can do m return i 3 to give him a bumper house on this occasion. '*

We regret to state that Mr T. Bell, when returning home on Tuesday evening, was heavily thrown from his horse, and seriously injured. It is supposed that the animal shied at an object on the side of the road. Owing to the unfortunate occurrence, Mr Bell will be uuable to attend to his public duties for some little time.

Cambcedge Jockey Club Races. — Should tho weather prove fine there will, doubtless^ be a large gathering at the Cambridge race-course to-morrow. There are a number ,of entries for th.6 Several events, and the race-course, we are told, is m excellent order. The steamer Delta, will leave Ngaruawahia and Hamilton, for Cambridge m the morning, returning at 4.30. p.m;

In our account of the cricket match played vt Cambridge on Saturday last, between .the A.C. and the C.C.C., the words m reference to the &.G. team, "theylplayed with great luck" should read " they played with great pluck." A reference to the score will show that they must have ployed with judgment as ■well as pluck, Fizpatrick making a top score of 33 m the first iunings, and Killkenny working out 20 m the second innings by steady play.