AN AMERICAN VIEW OF NEW ZEALAND.

Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1191, 14 February 1880, Page 3

AN AMERICAN VIEW OF NEW ZEALAND.

Under the heading " Progress ' of Acclimatisation in the Britain of the South," » Sao Frmcifco paper publishes the following, which, although inco rect in some details, is wonh repubhshing on account of the goO'i-natured interest shown iv New Zealand's advancement :— The persiiteut efforts of New Zealand in the work of acclimatisation deserve the utmost commendation . Half a century ago there were no domestic animals in that country, except a few head of cattle and horses iotioduced by the early missionaries at the B*y of Islands, near the extreme north of ihe Northern Island. The celebrated discoverer, Captain Cook had introduced sheep and swine half a century earlier, but the sheep very soon perished. The swiue, however, incretsed rapidly, ao.il became a nuisance to sbeepfarmers af cer the colonization, of th» couatry, rewards being paid* for their deastructioo, as if they were noxious varmiu. The colony was founded in 1840, and the natives .had then barely abandoned their oannibal practices, desoladmg intertribal wars having lasted till with in a few years of that date. Since then the progress of the country has been the most remarkable on record. It has succeeded in acclimatizing nearly all the game birds of the old and new world. Cihfornian quail are more plentilnl there thaa in this s ate; pheasants, grouse, partridge, etc. afford excellent a port, the several provinces competiufr with each other in Ihe work of »cclima* tizing them The song birds of England are 'uliy reprsen ed, and these, with the native songsters, make mountain and ( lam vooal the year round. Prairie chickens and mountain quail have likewise been introduced, tixt^en of the latter birds out of 22 recently fnt to Nelson by Robert J Creighton, agent of the co'ony, having arrived i here. These birds were forwarded from * migrant Gap by J. R. Chinn, who took grert Interest in the mutter. ■ - Deer stalking is noc possible >n many part9,of New Zealand, red and fallow deer naviug been introduced and increased Wonderfully. The rivers are full of Englisu and Cuifornian trout, Eastern trout hemg likewise represented. lv the Post of the 9 h instant particulars were publi hed of » successful cross between Eastern and English trout by Mr Johnson of Opawa, in the Uanteibury province of New Zealand, the hybrid gr-'wii'g larger and faster than the pure fish of either vane>y. Caiifornian samon nave likewise been acclima ized, and are in almost every river of any volume in the island*. English sa mon are establiahed in New Zealand waters, also sal mon trout. Toe latter fish have increased very fast, and are now purchasable in moio of the marke sof the colooy. But the great interior lakes of the country' are comparatively without fish ; indeed in several of them and tributary rivers fishlife can h <dly be said to exist. To remedy this defect two attempts were made to stock the lakes w:th white fi,h from Lake Michigan. These attempts failed in the colony from local causes This year however, another effort is being made on a much larger sc*le than formerly. Mr 'Jreighton has arranged for the shipment of over two million white fish eggs fiom < he fish-hatching establi hmeut of Fred. N. Clark, Northv Ie Michigan, by t este»mer Australia, wnicha^ils on Monday next. The eggs will be pa ked in mountain ice, and carefully wstcued during the voyage. On their arrival in Auckland t&ey will be transferred to a colonial steamer, preparations having been made for their reception and distribution throughout; the colony. Mr Clark kindly forwarded to Mr Creighton models of his patent hatching bovjs, and these are already in the colony, so that no hitch will occur in thai; regard. Mr Clark teleg'aphed from Omaha on the 15th that the eggs had been shipped in good condition, and wonld arrive in San Francisco on the 19. b. Mr Clark came with the shipm nb from North villa to Omaha, to ensure agamst any damage or accident en route. 'I he friends of acclimatisation m this S ate will b» gratified, no doubt, ad the success of this experiment. Of the Australian group of colonies, New Z aland is more clos ly identified with their country than any other.

A National Cueiosity. — A recent number of the Exchange and Mart contained the following advertisement : "Wanted a walnut wood cottage pianoforte by a widow lady with carved legs. It will be of interest to Volunteers especially intending competitors at the forthcoming New Zealand Kifle Association meeting, to learn that competitors will be porraitted to reverse the sliding bar of the backsight of their rifles, and use a fine line drawn perpendicular down the bar Shooting men who have tried this plan speak highly of it, and ii is doubtless worthy a careful trial by our leading shot*. — G Y. Gazette. Thl new Pure Cash System now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly pro\e a benefit to the public. It has been a great success in Sjdney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment where the goods> arc marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. .sell their drapery i millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-opcrathe society, without the risk of being called upon to bearaportionofthe loss should the year's business prove unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the public have hitherto shown them, and are detinmncd to give the pure cash system .1 fair trial ; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country buyers on remitting c ash with order will be supplied with goods at co-operative prices ; just the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as cat pets, floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding, and general house furniture, the largest portion ot winch is turned out at our own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. G. 8c C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is ni w \n» vii. \\>\ y uought. An inspection is invited. — Gakmciv A\i> Cranwell, City Hall Furaibbing Arcade, Queeajtrcct, Auckland,