The Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1266, 10 August 1880, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1880.

The serious inconvenience to which business men have been put by the present train arrangements is of so palpable a nature as to need very little comment. To do any business in Auckland now means the sacrifice of three days, because the north train does n^t arrive at its destination until after business hours, and the return train the next' day leaves before anything can be done. It is therefore a case of three days : one going, one there, and one returning. Beyond the enhanced comfort in travelling — and it is hardly worth talking about — we are not a whit in advance of the old coaching days. Fully appreciating die extent of the evil, our members have been busily devising means for its removal. Mr Whyte in especial has given the subject much thought, and the result has been that he has handed a memo, to the Railway Commissioner for the North Island, which in effect is as follows : — " It being assumed that one passen- '• ger train each way between Te "Awamutu and Auckland, one "goods train each way between " Ngaruawahia and Auckland per " diem are sufficient for the traffic, " the points to be considered are : — " (1) To avoid as much as possible " running in the dark. (2) To utilise non-business hours in travelling as much as, possible, while " still allowing Cambridge and Alexandra settlers and mails time to " get to and from the nearest sta- " tion. (3) To allow settlers as " many business hours in Auckland "as possible without taking up " more than two days. Having "been informed by Mr Lawson " that half-an-hour can be saved on "the through journey by extra "speed, I suggest: (1) That the " North passenger train leave Te " Awamutu at 8 a.m. ; Ohaupo, " 8.22 a.m. ; Hamilton, 8.50 a.m., " and so on, reaching Auckland at " 2.30 p.m., thus giving two and a- " half business hours of that day in "Auckland, while still allowing " Cambridge and Alexandra settlers " sufficient daylight, even in winter, "to reach -fhe 12.30 nearest station. "(2) That South passenger train " leave Auckland at 12.30 p.m., thus " giving three business hours of this " aay in Auckland, and arriving at " Hamilton and Ohaupo at 6 p.m. " and 6.35 p.m. respectively, hours " not too late to permit of Cam- " bridge and Alexandra settlers and | " mails getting to their destination " same evening. (3). , That north " goods train from Ngaruawahia " leave at 2 p.m. (or if possible " later). By this arrangement there " would be a long interval (four and " a-half hours) between the north " passenger and goods trains ; and " the latter, leaving Ngaruawahia " as I suggest at 2 p.m., would pro- " bably be much used by settlers " living on the banks of the Wai- " kato and Waipa, as steamers " would run to suit. This would " probably be the favorite family " train for them. The Friday south " 4.15 p.m. train is useful, as that is " Auckland market day ; but the " Saturday 12 o'clock north train " is not of much use, there being " but few country settlers who wish " to spend Sunday only in Auck- " land. On the other hand, the " above arrangement would suit " excursionists who wish to spend " Sunday in the country, as they " could leave after banking hours on " Saturday, and return on Monday " in time to do a little business on " that (Jay. Of course this arrange- " ment will not be popular with the " coach proprietors, but we cannot " help that, ajs time to do business " in Auckland is the great desidera- " turn. Also, by this arrangement, " professional men and others — and " I know there are many — living in " Waikato, whose business takes " them to stations on the line even " as far south as JDrury, can go and " return the same day. Of course *' the alterations suggested are no " great improvement a3 regards " people from Auckland who Avish " to do business in Waikato, as all " they gain are the few business " hours before leaving Auckland and " after returning, those hours* of " course being lost in Waikato. " HoweVer, the traffic of this nature " is* comparatively slight. In this " memo. I instance Cambridge and ! " Alfx-indra only, oh they are tl c " farthest, out district* to wliielt •

", tixavi is daily communication." Adopting the premises upon which Mr Whyte goes, a more admirable arrangement and one better calculated to serve the wants of business mon could not well be devised. It is pretty evident that in the present state of the finances of the colony t conomy must be the first consideration, and we connot expect, for some time at least, to see more than one train a-day each way between Auckland and Te Awamutu. If we accept this position, the next consideration is undoubtedly — how to aft'ect the greatest saving of time on the journey. It may be urged, and very reasonably too, that were this arrangement carried out it would prove a gr^at hardship to Cambridge and Alexandra, but it must be remembered that, under the existing state of things,' people at those places have to leave home very early, and if, by getting up an hour or two sooner, they could reckon on getting home the next night, instead of the next but one, as at present, they would not, we think, complain about the change. As regards the Cambridge people, however, they would have an opportunity of leaving much later by the steamer, catching the mid-day train at Ngaruawahia, reaching Auckland the same night, transacting their business next morning, returning again that evening A month's trial would suffice to demonstrate the good, and, if any, the bad points of the arrangement, and such we have reason to believe it will be accorded.

The nature of the sequel of the rowdyism and egg throwing at the entertainment at Le Quesne's Hall, on tiie evening of the 2nd instant, may not be exactly what the larrikins themselves desired, but it is very satisfactory to the respectable portion of the community. Within the memory of the oldest resident, there has never been another entertainment in Hamilton at which such disgraceful conduct was exhibited. On the contrary, indeed, Hamilton audiences have always borne the reputation of being most orderly and quiet. The prime movers, or at least the individual who has been brought to justice, are, we believe, comparative strangers both to Hamilton and the Waikato. If these gentry thought they could with impunity create a noise and destroy the enjoyment of those people who were unfortunate enongh to be under the same roof with them, they have been much disappointed. The young man Wheeler will for the future understand that behaviour such as he was guilty of will not be passed over lightly, and people who venture to entertainments will now feel they , may go without risking the treatment which some were unfortunate • enough to receive at Le Quesne's Hall. The determination expressed by the Resident Magistrate to put a stop to this Kind of thing will commend itself to every body, and is characteristic of Mr Nbrthcroft.

The new Board of the Cambridge North Township are commencing their tsrm in the inoafc zealous manner, by beautifying and improving 1 the town on all sides. A row of trees are now being planted in Victoria Street, and footpaths improved and mqde ■in many of the streets.

At the urgent request of a number of people who, on account of the unfavorable nature of the weather, were unable to be present at the dramatic performance' on Thursday evening last, the ' members of the Comua Dramatic Club h,ave consented to perform "£100,000" again on Saturday evening next. The successful manner in which all the lady and gentlemen amateurs acquitted them - selves ought to ensure a good house. As there still remains much to be done to render the stage accessories at the hall, erected at s® great an expense by the Oddfellows, complete, the funds will be again "devoted to the same deserving object.

Support Local Industries.— Messrs, Ridler and Dalton, Kiwi Mills, cave producing the best of flour from Waikato grown wheat. For prices, see advertisement in first column, page two. — [Advt.]

The usual monthly meeting of the members of the Hamilton contingent of the Te Awcimutu Cavalry, which was to have taken place at the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday wa9 postponed on account of the indisposition of Lieut. Johnson.

A meeting of the Pukekura Highway Board was held on the 6th , iust, all the members being present. It • was resolved, on the motion of Mr E. B. Walker, seconded by Mr Buttle, that the rate of 8d in the £ on the rateable value be confirmed. It was resolved that the road closed on the west side, of lot 51, Pukekura be added to the Hospital reserve, and that the road on the east side of the said lot be opened instead. On the I motion of Mi' Buttle it was resolved to erect linger posts, oue at the junction of the Hamilton and Cambridge roads, at | Fleming's corner, and one at Howie's I corner, at the junction of the Eangiaohia with the main road. It was also resolved that the Secretary notify to all owners of dogs in the district, that they are required to register for year 1880-81, and dogs found at large without collars their owners will be proceeded against, in accordance with the Dog Nuisance Act.

We are informed that our respected fellow - towusman, of Cambridge, Mr James Camp, has purchased from the Messrs. Graham, a site for an hotel at the junction of the Hamilton, Cambridge, and Narrows Roads. For some time paat the travellingpublic, and laboring classes seeking employment, have felt the want of a halfway house between Hamilton and Cambridge, and we are glad to hear that that want is now going to be supplied. But what, doubtless, will be more satisfactory to the favmew and settlers in this thriving locality to learn »s, that one of the conditions of sale of hotel site was, that Mr Camp should induce a competent blacksmith to establish himself at Tama- j hci'p, and to this effect he has arranged with his brother- {»>law, who understands all kiirls of faim machinery fti)d bla<&.smi'h's work, to como up fro;n O.intisfi bury, a'rl cininmic" bit -.i no s adjacent to ' tlv'liot 1 To f.inniT- !!ii;l stolen in t!ie ucijhb')itrliood ol the N«wro>vsi Bri Igo, a

blacksmiths shop located at T*wnahere, will prove a. great convenience. The site for blacksmiths shop and hotel being: secured, tenders for the erection of the necessary buildings will be called for by advertisement, as soon as the plans arc ready.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, before H. W. Northcroft, Esq., R.M., an elderly man named Jonathan Tyler, whose appearance denoted neglect and suffering was brought up chai-ged with being of unsound mind. The unfortunate man made a long statement to the effect that he had been sent into the world by the Almighty to cure all diseases, and that he had cured a man who had been deaf for seven years. People, however, persecuted him, and would not allow him to live long enough in one place to get an answer from the Queen, to whom he had written, otf from the Governor. At Foxton he was so* persecuted that he was obliged to go and live with the Maoris. Sergeant McGovern said the man had come to Auckland by sea from Napier in February, and had only been in the Waikato a few days. He read the following copy of a letter found in his pockets : — "Manawatu, 4th March, 1878. —T0 Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. — Your Majesty : I spoke the truth in Foxton, and was consequently greatly abused and ill-treated on that account. Would claim Your Gracious I Majesty's interference on my behalf. I stated what happened three or four days , before I left Australia, and the man lives at Hallalwin diggings who can prove it. His name is Grimshaw, publican, and I want someone to assist me to get justice done me in the name of God. " The poor fellow is perfectly harmless, but is evideutly suffering from religious mania. His Worship remanded him till Wednesday for medical examination.

An act of honesty worth recording took place a short time since. A Maori pi'oceeding to Tamahere from Cambridge found a saddle and bridle, and with all the instinct 3 of his better nature left it with Mr Hally, Cambridge. It has since been handed over to Constable Brennan, who now seeks the owner.

We understand that the tender of Mr J. Gwyiineth, C.E., has been accepted for the survey of the Cambridge town belt, for the Domain Board, the price being £139.

The Presbyterian Kirk, Ohaupo, was opened on Sunday by the Rev. Mr McNicol, of Auckland. The attendance was very large, and the rev. gentleman delivered an earnest* and eloquent address.

Mrs Neilson desires to thank those gentlemen who so kindly organised and carried out an entertainment in her behalf, and also the public for attending the same so numerously.

Advertising largely rules the present age and distinguishes it from other ages. Men who once eat at home and did business with customers that sought them, must now send out their canvassers to seek, for customers. Newspapers live largely by the new need for publicity which thoy have helped to create. But there arc no such stupendous advertisers as newspapers. Central Atrica has been opened up as an advertisement to two newspapers. Very much of what is called nsw.spaper enterprise i< regarded by the publishers simply in the light of advertising. Medicine men and insurance companies are the chief advertisers of the present day. The latter have so much to say that they cannot get it into the newspaper and circulate wonderful little books, presented by wonderfully smooth tongued men. The medicine men run boat, racfis and the insurance men build fine fronts. Merchants sometimes ruin themselves by advertising* and sometimes make fortunes, the difference being chiefly whether what they advertise deserves the notice or not . The moral is, if you have not a desirable commodity to offer do not advertise. If you have, then print and prosper.

Ti'NDKRS arc invited till noon of the 14th inst. for the office of secretary to theNcwcastleDistricHighvvay Hoard. Mr Gkorgk C. Eli.is, of Oakhurst Mill, Tao- . taoroa, notifies through our advertising columns that he is prepared to deliver firewood in any lengths. Thk Quarterly Licensing Meeting for the districts ot Raglan and K.irohia will be held at the Resident Magistrate's Court-house, Raglan, on the 7th of September. A mi.i iin-g of the Newcastle Highway District Board is called for the 28th inst , in the schoolhouse, Wh.itawhata, for the purpose of. striking a rate of one shilling in the £. Mr Jv.mis Parki r Hautapu, has a large quantity ot one-year-old quicks for sale at 8s per 1000. Mr Kkv.vpdyHiix will offer for public competition on Saturday next, an allotment of land in Hamilton West. Mr J. Ma\o, nursery and seedsman, Drury, notifies through our columns the arrival of a large and choice selection ot larch, spruce Scotch, Austri.m, Corsican, and other tree seeds ex Famenoth, and the price is per 01, ; or free by post, is 3d. Mr T, P. C\Mpm.tr., chairman of the Cambridge North Township Highway District Hoard has convened a public meeting of the settlers in and around Cambridge, to consider the question of iailway communication in connection with the Commissoner's report, and the Public Works Statement, which i> to take place in the PublicHall, Cambridge, on Wednesday, the nth inst., at 3 p.m. A KhQi'istriox h.is hern drawn up and presented to Mr Cornelius Day, lequesting him to call a public meeting of the ratepajers to elicit an opinion on the action of the trustees. The meeting will be held at the Delta Hotel, Ngaruawahia, on Saturday, the 14th inst., .it 2 p.m. Thk new Pure Cash System now being initiated by G. and C. will certainlj prove 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 wheie the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a gieat gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash .is gives the bin or the advantages of a .shareholder in a co-operativ e society, vv ithout the risk of being called upon tobearaportionofthelossshould the year's business prove unsatisfactory. G.ulick and Cianvvt'll will aim to retain the confident c which the public have hithei to shown them, and are determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first je.ir. Country buyers on remitting cash with oider will be supplied with goods at co-operativ e pru es ; iust the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as caipets, floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding, and genet al house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factory, will be marked at the lowest remunerative prices,c es, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. G. &C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their Lite cash sale, the present stock is .\i-vv anw chkvi'jy Houfwr. An inspection is Invited. — Garlick And' Cr v\ vvli.l, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queenstreet, Auckland.