The Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1274, 28 August 1880, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1880.

By the courtesy of Mr A. Y. Macdonald, District Manager, we have received a copy of the railway timetable which will come into force on the Ist of September. The arrangement of the trains to Waikato has been very materially altered. The through train, which at present leaves Auckland at 8.15 a.m., reaching Te Awamutu at 3.25 p.m., will depart from the former place at 12 noon, arriving at Hamilton at 5.37 p.m., and at Te Awamutu at 6.28 p.m. The North train will leave Te Awamutu at 11.30 a.m., Hamilton at 12.27 p.m., and will arrive at Auckland at 6.25 p.m. The daily train between Auckland and Ngaruawahia will run almost as at present, a few minutes difference in the times of arrival being effected. Until it is found that more than one train a day can be run each way, we think very little improvement could be made upon this arrangement. It may be objected that the South train will arrive too late in Waikato, but it must be borne in mind that did the train leave at an earlier hour sufficient time would not be afforded those who wish to do the journey to Auckland and back in two days to transact any businesss in the morning. In regard to mails, some little inconvenience may be felt in the most distant of the places in daily communication with Auckland, but compensation for this will, to a great extent, be found in the circumstance that longer time will be afforded for answering business communications on the following morning, the coaches from Alexandra, ICihikihi, and Cambridge leaving just two hours later than at present. The alteration in the time of the departure of the North train will, we think, be appreciated by those who are in "the habit of sending stock to the Auckland market, as time will now be allowed them to get their cattle and sheep to the several stations on the day of transmission. The Friday night train from Auckland to Te Awamutu, and the Saturday late train to Auckland will cease to run after the Ist of next month, their place being, of course supplied by the ordinary trains. We believe it has been represented to the railway authorities that the train which leaves Auckland at 6 a.m. should proceed as far as Te Awamutu, or at least Hamilton, but this the Department say they cannot possibly do, as even now the time allowed at Ngaruawahia, for shunting, etc., is little enough ; were it, however, extended, the train would arrive in Auckland much too late ; as it is, it does not get there till 8.40 p.m. On the whole, therefore, whatever its imperfections may be, and it would be next to impossible to construct a table which would find favor everywhere, • the new arrangement is deserving of an impartial trial.

Pressure of advertisements necessitates our holding over Echoes from the Cafv and other interesting matter.

A telegram was received in Cambridge at midnight, on Thursday, from Mr J. B. Whyte, M.H.R., similar in effect to one from our Wellington correspondent, published as an extra the same day. It was to the effect that Sir George Grey and party intended to stonewall the Cambridge railway. The telegram was read at Messis Hunter and Nolans cattle sale, most of the principal settlers of the district being present, but few believed it to be true. Shortly afterwards a telegram was sent to Sir George Grey, asking him if the facts was as stated in a telegram received. Sir JGeorge telegraphed to enquire as to who received the telegram, and by whom it was sent. This information was furnished, and at latest accounts nothing further has transpired. [Since the above was written information has been received that the Grey party do iftien4 to stonewall. We are assured that prompt measures are being taken on all hands to secure that the Bity shall have the fullest support,and success, we do not doubt, will be achieved.]

Much required improvements on j^he Hamilton- Ohaupo road will, we undoFssai}4? £>? undertaken this next Biimroor,

Mr t Cotton, commission agent, Cambridge, has sold a portion of Mr Webber'a allotment in Victoria-street, to the Union Bank ef Australia. The portion runs through to Brewery -street, and will become a valuable property. The purchase is? made for the purpose of building a bank, but it is not known when the work will be put in hand.

Mr Ward is about establishing a pottery factory in Cambridge on some land belonging to the late Major Clare's 'estate, near the wharf. Tiles, bricks, and all articles in connection with pottery ware, will be manufactured, and the venture will in all probability prove-ftbrilliant success. -Mr Ward has already several large orders on hand.

W. Martyn, Esq.., of Hautapu, has presented the Cambridge Town Board with several young trees, for planting in Vic-toria-Street. Amongst others are two English oaka, two American oaks, and two large foliage white elms, and finer and more symmetrical trees we have seldom seen. Those named B re arc about 15 feet high. Mr Martyn will, no doubt, receive the thanks from the Cambridge public, which such a handsome gift deserves.

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

The signs of approaching spring are everywhere observable. The willows on all parts of the distriot have put on a misty mantle of green and in many places the peach trees are bursting into flower. The work of sowing is steadily being carried on, and the crop, wheat and oats, are already showing above the ground. The sparrows are doing an immense amount of damage, pulling up the young blades and eating off the corn at the bottom. Several settlers have suffered severely already. Attempts have been made to destroy the wretched pests, and me farmer in a Very short time succeeded i a shooting «500 pf them. Experiments have been tried with poisoned wheat, and we had an opportunity yesterday of seeing how effectually the strychnine did its work. Many farmers are investing in this medicine, but to effect any good the onslaught must be universal.

The only means of access, and it is difficult, from Hamilton to Tamaheve, at present is via Crawfords Gully. The Tamihere Board contemplate improving this approach, and also to further communication by connecting the district with the Piako road by opening the Tramway road.

It is a great pity that from want of thought er by grosa careles&ness Messers Morrin and Studhoime's cattle sent to the Pinko a short time ago were driven through a herd not having yet received a certificate that distase no longer exists amongst them, as k has caused their estate to be quarantined for 28 days' and probably for the next eight months, or until after the summer heat has shown that the cattle are not infected. By going another road by the Scotchman 't* valley, only two miles further, all this trouble would have been avoided. When lease of this kind is reported to the Cattle Board no other courso is apparently opei* but to act as it has done, to p event the spread of the contagion, and we refor to the matter now to warn settlers not to allow their stock to go near infected herds, as although the Board may not like to interfer , yet when such cases are reported some similar action will always be taken for the protection of the cattle owners of the district.

No 2 section of the Whatawhata road fras been satisfactorily completed. We hope the others will also be finished soon.

Mr and Mrs Hart appear for the last time in Cambridge, in their charming entertainment, in the Public Hall this evening. They have met with much deserved success everywhere they have been, and we hope to see a bumper house this evening. The programme has been changed.

Leslie's cutting, or more properly the embankment below the cutting, has got through the bad weather extremely well. The Cambridge Highway Board have had the forethought to plant tht slope of the bank with willows and poplars which will natmally strengthen the earthwork.

The resolution passed by the Waikato County Council yesterday, to impose a tax upon all dogs in the County, will be very welcome to the suffering settlers in the neighborhood of Cambridge and Hamilton. The extent of the loss to which shecpownoi s li iVe been put m o ild be ctlmo.st incredible were not the f.ict vouched for on the best authority. In the vicinity of Cambridge, the miserable curs that, infest the township have committed fearful havoc among the young lambs. Mr Ii Reynolds of Pukeritnu, who has suffered to a very largo extent, at first attribute I the mischief ciused to the hawks, but upon a more careful examination of the carcases of the lambs he is certain that the culprits are not feathered, although they deserve to bbande — and tarred. The racasu:es taken by the Council will, we hope in some measure abate the nuisance.

The wretched state of the road leading to the biidge over the Karapero creek, Cambridge was brought before the County Council by Cr. Kirkwocd yaatcvr day, and that gentleman applied for a grant in aid. At present, however, the Council is not' in a position to give any assistance! A report of the proceedings will be found also where. \i\ this issue.

At the usual weekly debate of the Hamilton Chess and Debating Club last night, the debate on the question as to whether the present detention of the Maori prisoners was an infringement of the rights of British subjects, and contrary to the Treaty of Waitangi, was resumed, and after several members ha.d spoken for and against, a division was called, the voting being — for, 13 ; agaiust, 13. The President gave his casting vote in favor of the Committee.

Mr T. Trcwhoullar acknowledges with much pleasure the patronage bostawod on his new grocery undertaking, and purposes still further reductions in his prices. J. Palmer Campbell, Esq., Chairman Cambridge Town Board, convenes a meeting of r.itei payers, to be held at the Town Board Office, Cambridge, at 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, Htb September, to consider the advisability of bringing the I<ocal Elections Act into operation. Mr Alfred Buekland's Cattle Fair will be held at Remuera on Wednesday, September 8, Messrs. Hunter and Nolans Spring Cattle Fair will ,be held at their yards, Papakura, on Monday next, 30th init. Mr George Floyd has commenced business in Te Awamutu, and is prepared to supply garden and farm seeds, bone dust, flour, bran, fencing material, timber, posts and rails, &c. v Messrs Dickenson and Burnett announce that they brew their splendid ales purely from malt and hops, and caution customers against glucose preparations. Glccson's comfortable family hotel, corner of IJobson and Custom House-streets, Auckland, is now open for reception of visitors, and has been fittod up regardless of expense, and with strict regard to the comfort of visitor*. John Gwynneth, Eiq., C.E., is prepared to survey the correct boundaries of allotments for owners of property in Cambridge. Mr Frank Hosking is appointed Ranger to the Cambridge North Township District. Carlaw & Co., of Custom House-street "West, Auckland, have a large and well selected stock of building material on hand. X paper entitled the Waikato Mail, is an nounced in our advertising cplumns to be published on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, at Cambridge, the first issue appearing on Wcdnes* day next. I Mr R| f Millar, Patcrange, has a magnificent stock of seeds on sale.

Me J. S. Buckland will dispose of 400 head of mixed store cattle at the Ohaupo Lhe Stock Sale, on th 14th September.. He will also hold regular sale» pf live n»d dead stack at Waitoa and Waihou. The first will take place about the first week in October. Tenders are invited for the office of secretary and collector to the Rangiaohia Highway Distitct Board. A meeting of the Rangiaohia District Board will be held on the nth September for the purpose of striking a rate of od in the £. Thb new Pure Cash System now being.initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a- benefit to the public. It has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly can ied out the customer who buys at an establishment where the goods arc marked low to ensure a r.ipid hale must Be a great gainer. G. and-C. sell their drapery millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bear a portion of the loss should the year's business pro\e unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the public have hitherto shown them, and arc determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial ; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country buyers 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, bedding, and general house furniture, the largest portion of which 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. &C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is new and cheaply uought. An inspection is invited. — Garlick and Cravwkll, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen - street, Auckland.