The Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1211, 3 April 1880, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1880.

Thb Burgesses are to be congratulated on the return of Mr W. H. Pearce to the Borough Council. From Mr Pearoe's acknowledged integrity and thorough business habits, he will be a valuable member of the Council. The Choral Society will hold a practice at half-past seven on Monday evening, in the "Wesleyan Chapel. No information has yet been reoeived by the police of the discovery of the body of the late Mr Jukes, drowned in the Waikato on Tuosday last. The panorama and dissolving views are open this afternoon at the Victoria Hall, and we advise everyone to give a look in. We have been shewn two views of the interior of St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, taken by Mr Charles Spencer, photographer, with the Easter decorations up. One view is taken from the choir stalls, taking in the chancel, prayer desk, and part of the organ ; the other, from the south-east corner of the Church, takes in pulpit, lectern, prayer desk, and organ, and the trancept arches running down the south side, and including a general view of the east end. The photographs are exceedingly well defined, and reflect great credit on the artist. The photographs are on view and for sale at Mr Sandes aad Mr Dickinson s, and the price is 4s each. An accident happened on Wednesday to a boy named Edward Burton aged twelve. He was riding a horse on the Whatawhata road just outside Ngaruawahia his horse shied, & the lad was thrown breaking his right arm just above the wrist what is known a collet fracture. He was brought up to Hamilton by the night train and taken to Dr Sandes who set the arm. The boy is progressing favourably. The season for shooting native game, which includes wild ducks of every species, bittern, native pigeons teal, plover, curlaw, quail, &c, commenced on Monday last, and extends to the 31st July. Many of our local crack shots have during the week made capital bags, and report game plentiful, and in good condition. The Chronich states that Sir George Grey is so ill, that he will not be able to attend the next sitting of Parliament. We cannot gather that such intelligence has been received by any of Sir George Grey's personal friends, or political adherents in Auckland. A telegram from HoUitika says :— Men of the Wesland Eifles filing at 200, 400, and 500 yards, seven shots each, scored averaging 68, which is believed to be the best average ever made in the colony under Bimilar conditions. Last evening's ball, or rather it looked very, much like aWe won't go home till morning sort of an affair, brought the season's festivities, and the reception of our very jolly visitors to a close. High jinks have been theorder of the day since their arrival in our midst, and a more orderly, well-behaved, and soldier-like body of men it would be a rather difficult matter to find, taking their number into consideration — a credit to theircammanding officers as regards soldierly appearance, and a credit to themselves and the district they belong to as regard their conduct since their arrival at the Thames. We have not to chronicle the looting of stores, the insulting of women, or any other misbehaviour on their part, but all has been one round of pleasure and instruction, mstructire thus far as showing- at the late review what the several arms of our citizen soldiers combined are capable of accomplishing, and although it was but a small army parading, it looked rather formidable; and should the occasion ever arise that their services are reqnired, no doubt can remain for one moment or any one's mind but that the little army would give a good account of themselves and fulfil our utmost expectations. Although Monday's review was but a show, as it i were, there was a deal of earnestness thrown in:o that mimic warfare; the dash of the blue jackets, the steady advance of the rifles, the charge of the cavalry, and the skirmishiug of the cadets, all told of what we will do when needed ; and as for pleasure during their stay, it has been one round of fun and frolic, and never since the building of the town has such an assemblage of holiday-making folks been gathered together. The only regret was the inability of our Auckland visitors to remain, being deprived through business engagements of joining in those festivities. The very good fellowship existing on all hands, the jolly fraternising of our Volunteers — as wherever you saw two or three red coats or blue jackets congregated together, you were sure to find a pair or two of spurs in their midst, and a little clinking of glass going on, and the ladies, not to be outdone in generosity by the male section of the community, must open their arms and give them — "ah," well, a dance ! and there seemed to be an awful lot of mutual understanding between the Waikato lads and the Thames lasses, and the upshot of all this visiting 1 may end in a jfreat run for those little articles in tho shape of a golden hoop displayed in Mr Wilkes window. Wero we asked the question as to which will have the most lasting rememberance — the the feasting or speechifying of the wales,

or the dancing and charms of the ladies (and it is a proverbial fact that we possebs home pretty girls in onr community) — we would most decidedly say that the remembrance of the ladies will have the most lasting effect, as the artillery of their glances, and the charms of their arms, seem to entirely subdue the warlike nature of war. On the whole, we think it has been a most enjoyable season, and it is difficult to say which *ill be the most regretted — the parting on our side with a lot of good fellows, or the severance for a time of the connection on theirs from a community that contributed greatly to their pleasure while on their brief sojourn amongst us, and it is to be hoped that the same goed feeling will be continued at their next, annual gathering, whether at the Thames, Auckland, or Waikato. — Thames Advertiser*

The time tor receiving tenders for improvements to the school and tcacher'.s house, at Pukerimu, is extended to noon on Wednesday ne\t. Mrssns Hunter and Nolan will sell at Ohaupo, on Thursdjiy, April 15th, a large number of mixed cattle. Notick is given that William Wheclan, of Hamilton, has filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements. W. N. Skaranckb, Esq., Returning Officer for the Borough of Hamilton, declares William Henry Pearce to bo duly elected a Councillor, vice B. C Beale, Esq., elected to the office of Mayor. A mbbting of the South of Auckland Cattle Hoard is to be held at noon to-day at Cambridge. Cattle owners arc invited to attend and give any information they may possess on the plcuro question. Prior to removal, the balance of Air R. Harris's stock will be offered for sale for one week more, at further reduction in prices.