AUCKLAND, Last Night. THE ORAKEI RUNANGA.

Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1206, 20 March 1880, Page 3

AUCKLAND, Last Night. THE ORAKEI RUNANGA.

The Orakei meeting opened at 2 o'clock to-day. Paul Tuhaere, in his opening speech, said the Orakei Parliament was not intended to interfere with the Parliament at Wellington, but only to look into its acts : it would make laws for the Maori side. Maori members at Wellington were only dummies, who did no good. Do not let it be said they were keeping distinct from Tawhiao ; let all be of one mind. Let them seek out some good for Tawhiao. The general korero commences at 2 o'clock to-morrow. The following entries have been roceived for the Manakau races : — Open Handicap. — Raver.shoe, lOsfc. ; McGee's Bundarra, 9t>t. 41b. ; Walker's Lady Bird, Bst ; Tooraan's Nell, 7st 12 ; Hart's Beeswing-, 7st. 101b. ; Fulerton's Lord of the Isles, 7st. 71b. Open Hurdle Race. — Rutherford's Sportsman, list 121b. ; Moore's Cossack, list. 41b. ; Lusk's JJavershoe. list.; Hart's Kangaroo, lOst. 411).; Kavanagh's Highflyer, lOst.. The Eden County Council to-day decided to divide subsidies on basia of rates collected. At the Presbyterian Assembly, the Maori Mission Committee's report recommended the location of missionaries at Cambridge. THE HORTICULTURAL ,sIIO"VV. The Horticultural Show was well attended. W. P. Buckland, J. C. Firth, and W. J. Palmer were the principal prizetakers in cut flowers. Hobbs, of Pokeno, took several prizes in fruits.

Tun new Pure Cash System now being initiacdt by G. and C. will certainly pro\c a benefit to the public. It has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who bujs at an establishment where the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. sell their draper}', millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operathc society, without the risk of being called upon tobearaportionot the loss should the year's business prove unsatisfactory. Garlick and Crainvell will aim to retain the confidence which the public ha\e hitherto shown thorn, and are detirmnied to gi\e the pure cash sjstem a lair trial; whether they gain or lose the fiist jear. Country buyeis on remitting cash 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 carpets, floor cloths, bedsteads, beddiug, and general house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factor}', will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a. discount of fi\e per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. G. &C. having realised the entire \aluc of their stock during their late, cash sale, the present stock is new and cheaply noL'our. An inspection is invited. — Gauiick and Crawvkil, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queenstreet, Auckland.