The Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1251, 6 July 1880, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

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TUESDAY, JULY //, 1880.

To intending exhibitors at the approaching Intornation.il Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Agricultural and Industrial Products of all nations, to be opened on the Ist day of October next and remain open till the 31st day of | March, 1881, the following abstract of tho General Regulations, subject to any conditions imposed by the International Exhibition Commissioners, will be useful : — Exhibits will be admitted free of duty for the purpose of exhibition. The removal of goods, except under special circumstances, will not be permitted prior to the clo.se of the Exhibition. Facilities will be given for the sale of exhibits to be delivered after the close of the Exhibition. The protection of inventions capable of being patented, and of designs, is secured by the patent laws of Victoria. The Commission reserves the right of rejecting or returning any proposed exhibits. Articles that are in any way dangerous or offensive, or injurious to public decency or morality, will not be admitted into the Exhibition. The following special regulations are framed for the reception and admission of works of art. The works admissahle include the five classes mentioned below : —1. Paintings. 2. Drawings, watercolors, crayon drawings, miniatures, enamels, porcelain, designs for stainedijlass windows (with the exception of those which merely represent subjects of ornamentation), and mosaic work. 3. Sculpture and dio-«inking, awl engraving on precious stones. 4. Architecture. 5. Engraving and lithography. The following are excluded :—l.: — 1. Unfrained pictures or drawings. 2. Sculpture in unbaked clay. The following i.s the system under which the awards will be made : — The awards shall be based upon written reports adopted by the Jurors. The Jurors shall be selected for their known qualifications and character, and shall be experts in the departments to which they are especially assigned. The British, Foreign, and Colonial Jurors shall be appointed by the representatives of each country or colony exhibiting. Jurors will be reimbursed their personal expenses. Awards shall con&ist of gold, silver, and bronze medals, and a certificate of honorable mention, together m ith a special report of the Jurors on the subject of the award. Every person who becomes an exhibitor hereby undertakes and acknowledges to observe the rules and regulations established for the government of the Exhibition.

Nkw Zjcalvmi Rewlvtions. AH exhibits must, unless otherwise .specially arranged, lie forwarded to the E\ecuti\e Commissioner for NewZe.vland at Melbourne, through the Local Committees, any time after the Ist June, and not Liter than the first week in July ; and no articles can he received after the 15th August. The Collectors of Customs have been directed by the Government to arrange for the transmission of the exhibits at the public expense and free of charge to the exhibitors. The space which has been allotted to New Zealand is only 8000 square feet, including passages, so that the greatest economy will be lcquircd in its apportionment. Each package must have two of the flag-address labels aiiixed to different, but not opposite, sides ; and must also bear a distinctive mark, such as

A H l\ or AHi, the letters! l>ei n^ the initials o* tlie c^»bitor, the upper number representing the total number of packages sen* by '»»«> and tlie loner figure the particular "»niber of the package. If more than one exhibit is packed in a cisc, it will be n<l\ is.ible to distinguish each exhibit by a serial number. j It is very necessary to insure that nothing is exhibited which does not excel iv quality. Exhibitor!* should therefore be very careful in their selection of samples. The ( 'onnnisaioners will use every endeavor to provide against the lo.ss or damage of the collections, which will be duly insured, but they will not hold themselves or the Government responsible for my damage or lojs. Messrs. Wright and Vincent, of Hamilton, purpo.se forwarding two very handsome terra coffa vases, manufactured at their Hamilton Pottery Works, and which have been on view at the establishment of Mr N. K. Cox, Hamilton, for some months past, and received much commendation from persons well qualified to give an opinion on such subjects. It would be very interesting if Messrs Wright and Vincent would forward with these a .sample of tlie raw material,, and also a detailed description of tlie machinery used in the manufacture. It is to be hoped that Messrs. J. A. Douglas, Leslie, Fergusson, Maclean and Co., Heddon, McNichol, and Major Jackson, will forward specimens of wool from their pure-bred stocks, and by so doing bring the Waikato district prominently under the notice of the world. Mr James Stoddart, Auckland Honorary Secretary for the Auckland Committee will furnish all information that may by required, to whom we refer those interested.

The telegraph wires were down to all stations south of Tauranga last night, and therefore our telegrams from the seat of Government arc not to hand.

The Football match Cambridge v. Ohaupo did not come off on .Saturday, owing to the latter team not showing tip through, some misunderstanding. The Cambridge men have challenged Hamilton for next Saturday, and it in to he hoped the game will eventuate. Rather a good story comes to xta from Ngsmmwahia, too good to be lost,

A cfet't&ttf iiu-cljojll gentleman soino tjime ago happened, during a visit to one of Us patients, to require a wrapper for a parcel.. The laily of the hniitc, quite innocently, handed him a cop) 7 of the \VviK\T(» TiMKiSj this Mas indignantly refused, and tossed under the table with the remark that for even the most ignominious purpose lie would not use the "dirty rag." On Saturday last, however, for some reason unknown to our correspondent, this same medical gentleman was seen excitedly flying about Ngaruawahia, triumphantly waving a copy of that day's issue of the Waikato Timks, button-holing his friends, and remarking upon the wonderful improvement the^WATKATO Times had undergone during the last few months, and under the present Management. Why this thusness ?

Much annoyance is caused to travellers an the main roads in this distict, through the tactics of a number of curs, which ru«h out most unexpectedly from the shelter of gateways to attack the hordes of the passers hy. Not only has this become an intolerable nuisance but it i.s a source of much danger befide. To rcptive horses and timid riders the ri»k is especially great, and it is to be wondered th.it no serious accident-) have occurred. These remarks while they have general application, have especial reference to the road betweeu Hamilton and Cambridge. This matter has been adverted to before in tlie.se columns, and we hope that no further hint will be needed.

Mr. James Gribble whose earliest associations in the old country are connected with mining and who has also had large experiences throughout the colonies in mining for many different minerals, as will be seen from our advertising columns, lias kindly offered to analyze and report free of ihnrge, upon any mineral bearing atone, or peculiar sttatu that may be obtained in the district.

We are pleased to learn "by reference to our report of the last meeting of the Trustees of the Hamilton Highway District, that the old planking ovei Mystery Greek is to be removed, and the approaches to the creek generally improved.

The erection of the two bridges on the Hamilton - Ngaruawahia road ia nearly finished, antl the work has been very faithfully performed by Mr Mcßierney.

The following tenders for additions to a house at Newcastle, for B. I'athbone, Esq., havo been received :—: — Mr Thorp, £'J"7 ; "Wbrthington, £449 ; Evans, £386 ; Freer, £37 1 ; Prioe (accepted), £368 ; Macarteny (informal), £314 ; Hill (informal), £308. The tender of- Mr Price is accepted for the work.

The Kamiohana Whana Bridge which has been frequently referred to in our columns as being in such a dangerous state of repair can now be safely crossed, the flooring 1 having been replaced by the sound decking taken from the old Maunga Kowhai at which place Messi s Scott and Kellon are erecting a new structure.

News for the Anglo-Israel-follow-ing "Atlsis," in the World, tells a good mot by one of the Avits of the House of Commons, who observed, on hearing of the caucis meeting of the Tories under Lord JJeaconsfield, that "it was a meeting of the remnant of the house of Israel."

The Good Templar movement is s«tilJ retaining its hold over its adherents. We understand that at the last meeting on Saturday evening, there were about 25 members present out of a roll of less than 40. Knergetie steps sve being taken to build the proposed Good Templars Hall: We wish the movement every success.

It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that a grand billiard tournament is now proing on at Mr S. W. Back's Wnikato Hotel, Hamilton East. Tho prizes are liberal and the entrance fee low. Since the above iiotel has been opened the spirited proprietor lias bt»en fully alive to the times, in providing for the wants of his patrons in the hhape of amusements.

Mr. E- Parsons, of Te Awamutu, has forwarded the March number of the Btvh<C])ir,s Mfif/azhit. It is published in New York, and would bo of gr ;at i ervice to those who are going into the bee industry. For the snu.ll sura of five shilling parties can be posted up for a twelvemonth Avith the newest intelligence about bees. Mr. Parlous says : — "There is no expense in keeping bees in this country compared to the cost in the greater part of the United States. I knew a friend of mine there one season took 1.30 lbs. of honey from one hive without any foxindation comb. He told me he had known a hive of bees to gather lOlba. of honey in one day. The honey-dew is very large there in the hot season. I have seeu it so plentiful that it -will drop off the leases of the trees." Amongst other interesting reading, the Magnziue contains u. full report of the Bee-keepers' Convention, held at Utiea, on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of February. At the Convention a largo number of beekeepers related their experienae during the year that had passed. One apiarist had 4200 pounds extracted honey and 000 pounds comb honey. Another, having 100 swarms, got 5000 pounds, using foundation in the boxes. He had himself obtained 8000 pounds from 0.1 swarms. He had Italian bees, and also black ones "Some of us," said a beekeeper, ''depend upon our bees for our bread and butter.'' The following remarks on " swarming" are worth reading: — " While I practice artificial swarming nearly altogether in my own apiary, I must confess- I like, at times, to see a swarm issue. There is something exciting in it. While every intelligent beekeeper knows the folly of gingling bells, &c, for the purpose of making the swarm settle, and to prevent its going away, lmt 1 never forbid thiiir nse. They add to the excitement. Bees swarming ! bees swarming ! AVhat pleasure to the young folks. The little negroes, the young white folks and the old a\ hita folks, rush to see the sight. The former come with their bells, tin pans, frying-pans, shrill whistles and screeching throats. Tis a battle of ' sounds' — of clatter, tumult, noise and din, against the hum and roar of the swarming army overhead. When the operation of swarming goes on uninterruptedly the bees will soon settle. Sometimes the queen may get lost and the bees commenced to go into another hive. In this case, throw a sheet over the hive in which you think they are going. Often several swarms may settle together. In this case get as many empty hives as there are swarms united, and j place them five or six feet apart with cloths tacked to the entrance boards. Station an assistant who knows what a queen is, before each entrance to look out for her as she passes in. First, sprinkle the cluster with a little water ; then, with a long-handle dipper, dip them off and empty them, alternately before the entrance of each hive. The assistants are to Bee that only one queen goes into a hivo. Divide the bees equally, and when all have entered, carry the hives to their stands, and the job is over."—Auricola. — N.Z.U.

The bridge approaches are receiving the careful attention of the Works Committee, ami as a, stitch in time is particularly applicable in this instance, we are glail to »>e able to state that the foreman of works has received instruc* tious to employ , to-day, drays and men to secure theje works, We would again

remark th&t during the winter Months it would bo r saving to the Dmwgh to desist fVom earthwork of ally magnitude, and rather employ three of four more extra hands to keep in good repair v> hat has previously been done. Tho pivsi-nt staff is quite inadequate to the demands upon them at tin's season of the year. The it«>f if Unity Tim*t says :— "lt ha.s been often stated that settlers of this coast can- lot breed cattle for killing worthy of competing with those of the Waikato and other districts. Two beasts killed here last week, however, should go a long w.ay to bhow the fallacy of thi*. Both w^re grass fed, and tho one weighed 9761b*., and the other 10021bs." The Hay °f Plenty Tint's reports that a peculiar form of disease is at present very prevalent among the sheep on the Ea-st Coast. Several bheep-owners have already been sufferers from this cause.

The Tauranga Town Board have another " little bill" on hand ! Mr Bromfield, of Taur.'inga, has instituted le^al proceedings against the Town Board thore under the Public Works Act, 1876, for rendering the street in front of his premises impassable by the iirvprovements recently effected. Ho considers that £!)0 would give him satisfation for the trouble ho has been put to. The streets there used not to be in a nie.NS !

The last hope that the Atalanta is still afloat must now be abandoned. Search has been made for her in every direction, but in vain. The melancholy conclusion, therefore, is that she must have experienced the same fate as the En ry dice. The only question now to be decided is whether a grievous blunder was or was not committed in sending such a vessel as the Atalanta on the duties of a training-ship, and this question is to be officially investigated by the Admiralty. Upon this point the most opposite opinions seem at the present moment to prevail. On the one hand, it is maintained that the ill-fated ship had a crew of Hi, exclusive of boys — enough, as is asserted, for a ship double her .size. On the other hand, this statement is directly contradicted, and the cause of the mishap is said to be the youth and inexperience of those who formed the majority of her crew. — Home Xcu->.

In order to bring horses out of a stable on fire throw the harness or saddle to which they may have been accustom' d, over the hack, of the horses in this predicament, and they will come out of the stable as tractably as usual. Horses in such a situation will sometimes not move, from fright, and putting on the h'iniess

paeilies them. We are pleased to notice that the Borough Council have, after 12 or 18 months trial, given up the idea of inducing water to run up hill. The foreman of the works was busily employed yesterday in opening up a channel for a .^et of pipes opposite Mr Bre.ikell's paddock, gate, the lowest part of this portion of the road. This will dear the pools round and about the entrance to the station, as also the drainage from the new cutting near the Commercial Hotel. We trust the foreman will be permitted at same time to open up the water tables from the front of the station, and that small culverts will be put in to allow of the safy passage of coaches and vehicles to the two roads into the station, thus saving the risks of broken springs or damage to frail merchandise.

Mi< KhN.vun Him. will sell at his mart, next Saturday, tlioin quuki.. Tin annual meeting of ratepayers of the luhikaramoa Hij{h\\a_\ DWtiitt will beheld on Saturday, 17th instant, .it the .St hool-hoiiM-, Xjjahinepouri. Jm annual meeting of rati'p.ij ers of the Hamilton Highway District will be held at James' K.ulwa) Hotel, Fr.inkton, on Saturdaj, 24th instant, at 2 p.m. Mr H. E. Loiiov, Vcc<mntant and Commission- \tfent, C.imbiidvto, n<itities th.it all at < ounts due to the late fiim ot M< Cann and Xoi^iom-, Cambridge, unpaid to him before the i)th, will be placed in n solicitor's, hands for ret o\ery. Xmia is pi\on that at a general mootinif of creditors, held List Frid iv, in the estate ot Da\id Klliott, .1 bankni])f, of Hamilton, builder, it was rosohed th.it the debtor be distharged.