The Waikato Times.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1277, 4 September 1880, Page 2

The Waikato Times.

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SATURDAY, SEP. 4, 1880.

The need which exists for intellectual development among the, young men of this Colony is a matter upon which we have dwelt with much insistence more than once. We cannot —no observant person can —be ignorant of the disfavor with which our youth regard the common sort of effort which is put forth to win their sympathies. We are not going to be dogmatic, and lay down as incontrovertible, any particular reason why this should be so, but we shall offer a few remarks in support of what we look upon as a partial solution. In general, we would say that the means which are taken are not direct enough ; sermons and lectures on this particular subject are addressed more to collective bodies than to individuals. He is, in short, not directly called upon to exercise his own individuality. An earnest man will, by his discourse edify himself more than he will nine-tenths of his hearers; for the reason that he perforce understands its import, and the rest because they are not applied to, as A. B. and 0. consider they are in no way included in the scheme with which the lecturer deals. That this is the truth few will deny who have listened to the flippant criticisms upon secular lectures and religious discourses. We are out of narmony with the purpose of the pulpit and platform ; we feel indeed at times as though " we had no business there." We have nothing in common with them. We do not here refer, be it understood, to the religious teacliing of the pulpit, we only include the efforts made tnerein to inculcate the advantages of intellectual training among the masses. We repeat that these efforts put forth with earnestness and painstaking fail of their object. If we wish to profit by the teachings of these men,. and we have need to, we must not close our thoughts to them during six week days, and on the seventh accord them at best but a yawning reception ; we must not attend lectures and literary meetings because " every body else does," or to kill time. We ought, in fact, to keep ourselves in practice that we may not be out of tune when occ asion serves. We are happy in the belief that in Waikato, young as I it is and great as have been its draw backs, more that one successful effort has been put forth to promote and strengthen the intellect. Although Hamilton now possesses an admirable Chess and Debating Club, which finds favor among all ages and all classes, and which it is not too much to say has done considerable good already, the pioneer in this walk was Cambridge. Nearly six years ago Cambridge, then a mere fraction of what it is now, possessed its library, Literary and Debating Society and its Magazine Club. From whatever cause the two latter have died out, but the library remains, and is in a more prosperous condition than ever. Te Awamutu and Alexandra each have their library, and the former place has followed Hamilton in the establishment of a Debating Club which, from all we can learn, promises to be a great success. Why, with its increasing population, its activity in almost every other direction, Cambridge should make no effort for the resuscitation of those ! dead institutions, which when alive were of such value, we can only wonder. Let those who desire to see tha advancement of their fellows take the initiative; and we think we can promise success, j

Owing, to $fee broken weather which w«havel«fxperienced the portion of the Cambridge Town Belt granted by the Domain- Board for the joint use of the Cambridge Cavalry and Farmers' Club, will not be ready ior the plough fo soon as was at first anticipated. Mr. Mcgarry the contractor for clearing the ground had a good turn on Thursday, but it is not likely that any ploughing will be done during next week.

The frame-work of the new hotel in Cambridge West is up, and the work is being pushed on " with vigUur." There' is a strong feeling among the settlers in the Pukekura district against the grants ing a license to this house. They allege that there are already a sufficient* number of hotels to meet the public demands, and the establishment of a new one while it would not in any way add to the convenience of traveller^* visitors or others would tend to increase ' the curse of drunkenness. With such opposition, it is doubtful that the new house will get licensed.

Cambridge presented rather a holiday appearance on Wednesday morning; the occasion being the marriage of Mr. J. P. Thompson, one of the oldest identities, and most generally respected members of the community. Mr. Thompson, being manager rfor Mr. Hewitt, open house Vas kept at *tha Criterion Hotel, and the health of the bride and bridegroom was- honored in bumpers of champagne.

The pine trees planted on either side of the main street in Kihikihi, although they have very' substantial post and rail fences around them are apparently not sufficiently well protected against cattle as the foliage has been nipped off considerably. The addition of a few palings would mend matters very much. After all we think it a mistake to plant evergreen tiees, such as pines in the main streets. The experience of Ngaruawahia ought to prove sufficient to assure people of this. In summer the shade afforded by such trees is of course very grateful but in winter we waut all the sun we can get. But in addition to being deprived of the sum, the ground shaded by the thick foliage of pines is kept muddy aud disagreeaole. The plan adopted in Cambridge of planting diciduous trees such as elms, oaks &c, is much to be preferred. These trees are open to none of the objections brought against the evergreens.

If there is one thing more striking than another about Cam bridgeitis the rate at which thepermauent buildings-increase. New cottages aie going up in every direction, and vacant ground, is becoming populated week by week. In Fort Street alone there are at present in course of erection two four roomed cottages, and there are many others iv various parts of the town in process of building.

Considerable improvements are bein« made in the always well kept cemetery near Cambridge East. It has lately been surveyed into lots and a body of the Armed Constabulary is now engaged forming a spacious drive through the centre with numerous branching pathways. The old fence of bank and wattling has been taken down to be replaced by a substantial one of timber. The trees and shrubs are growing rapidly, and in a month or so this little rural •• Gods acre " will assume an appearance of neatness, creditable alike to those who have subscribed, and to the taste displayed by the Trustees. A portion of the ground will be handed over for the interment of members of the Roman Catholic Church, and this in due course will be consecrated. It is intended that the settlers around shall at an early date be asked to assist in a " Gravel bee " foy the purpose of laying the road and walks with gravel.

The football match between Fen Court and Grorton will be played this afternoon in Mr Sharp's paddock. Kickoff two, o'clock. It should be a good match as there are many good athletes on either side aud if the rules should be slightly infringed upon, the tussles and scrimmages will not be the less fought for.

The five marksmen who have been selected to represent the Cambridge Cavalry Troop at the Carbine contest at Te Awamutu this day week, do not intend that they shall be behind for want of practice. Several members of the team have been at the butts during the vreek, and iv the forthcoming week all will indulge in a little rehearsal. . Nothing we think can be better calculated than the3e contests to deyelope good shooting, and to promote a feeling of brotherhood amongst the members of the several troops.

On Wednesday last a party, chiefly composed of gentlemen interested in coursing and hunting visited the farm of Mr "V^. Reynolds, Pukekura, for the purpose of catching hares. This was with a view to liberating them in the Te Awamutu district, where there is good hunting aud coursing country but very few hares. Althqugi upwards of 30 hares wero seen th^ party only succeeded in obtaining five, catching them hy means of a net. Of the five two were males and three females. They have bean taken to Te Awamutu where they will at once be set at liberty. In a year or two, we may expect that district will afford an equal amount of sport with its neighbours

James Bastable was brought up before the "Resident Magistrate yesterday on a charge of unlawfully wounding his wife, and was remanded until Monday, as the woman was unable to appear on account of the injuries sustained by her.

Store cattle are in demand throughout the district, over 200 head went up by rail on Thursday ; these had been bought at Huuter and" Nolans Papakura sale the day before. Mr James Harper, Ohawpo, was one of the largest buyers, having secured nearly 100 head.

The Cambridge Cricket Club will oommence their (season in about three weeks, and there is every prospect of its being a successful one. Messrs Thomson and Graham are returning a " match pitch," and labour is being expended on the out fielding. A very fair ground should be the result.

Mr. J. Conway on Monday received a letter from James Lillywhite, who is agent in England for the Australian team, and has been umpiring for them throughout their tour. The following is an extract from the letter which is dated July Ist: — "Now for the Australian team. They are a very good lot, but in my opinion not as good as the team you brought here. They have played Eighteens where yours played Twentytwos, and they have not met such men as yours did. They have not played a match in which their bowling has been collared, the wickets always having been wet, and Spofforth is very awkward then, as you know. Palmer makes the ball do a lot, but he is as yet very short in the pitch. Boyle has bowled very well at times. Though the team have not yet bean licked they have not yet played against anything strong. They beat Yorkshire withont Ulyett, but the victory was won thanks to Yorkshire's bad missing of catches. They have not yet met a gentlemen's team, and there is no doubt that that Sydney affair was a bad thing for cricket in both England and Australia; though in my opinion tho affair was made too much of."

We have had the pleasure of inspecting a number of oil paintings from the pencil of Dr J. G. O'Neill, brother of Mr Lewis O'Neill, barrister of Hamilton, and eon of Dr O'Neill, one of the old

Auckland^BfettlerB^..j>nd fq^man^ yours one of the'.membeya of tj|£ Legislative Council c% tlje^ (Mony. ■ the paintings atevfoortnts dsj^he awiest'n' father and mouier, both fl of whicli' are pronounced to be excellent likenesses, and several views of Italian Fcenery. Dr O'Neill accomj»nnied the British troops in Zululand in the capacity '.of- surgeon, and many of the sketches illustrating that campaign, which appeared in the Graphic were supplied by him.

We are pleased to learn that the sparrow-nuisance remedy* in the "shape of -PQisonecV wheat, which .has beejt prepared bjS Sandes & Co., Chemipts? Hamilton, is proving very efficacious. On making a post *»or£f»rexaHiinanioir itpon one" of the ' victims yesterday, it waB found that four grains of the poisoned wheat had sufficed _for the purpose of destruction. We "Would recommend those troubled with the sparrows to give Messrs Sandes' wheat a trial.; * t t , ; r >* ~ \ ; ;

A meeting of the members of the Comus Dramatic Club was held at the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening, Mr.. T. A. Bell in the chair, after some preliminary business it was resolved that the next pieces to be played by the Club, should be " Your Life's in Danger " and "Meg's Diversion," it having been found impossible at present to produce "Money." A meeting of, the acting members will be held to-night.-

A large number of well-grown ornamental trees have been handed to the Hamilton East School during the last few days, for planting the school grounds. The are the gift of Mr. Henry Reynolds, „ Eureka.

Property in Cambridge West is coming into demand. Mr B. Garland has lately purchased from Mr E. Hutchin's a five-acre block at something above £50 an acre, opposite the site where Mr Clements is about building an hotel. Mr Garland has for some time past been carrying on a butchery business, and principally supplies this part o£ the town. He has plans and specifications already in hand for the erection of a butcher's shop on his new purchase.

Hippocampus, the well - known racer owned by Mr William Walters and advertised to stand this season in Waikato, will in all probability be in charge of Mi* B. Garland, of Cambridge, to whom an offer has been submitted.

The death of Colonel Moule will be" learnt with regret by many in the district. Since his retirement from the head of the Constabulary, he has resided in England. He died at the comparat ively early age of 55 at Molesworth, Surrey.

Messrs Maclean and Go. forwarded several truckloads of fat cattle to Auckland by yesterday's train j very prims beef.

A very handsome and substan-tially-made cabinet, for holding the Sun-day-school books and requisites, has been presented by Mr Henry Reynolds, to the Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, and will, no doubt, be duly appreciated by scholars and teachers.

The Cavalry Volunteers of Waikato must keep up their reputation for smartness and soldier-like cippearance. Atra late meeting of the Volunteers in Auckland, in the tittw of September 1, it was decided to hold a review on the 9th November, and to ask all the Volunteers in the provincial district to do-operate. Softie remarks were made on that occasion by Captain Derrom, pointing out the necessity for better attendance at parades. The Waikato Cavalry, of whom the district is so justly proud, must keep up their credit, and the officers of the different troops should arrange to get an increased proficiency in the sword exercises ; nothing looks better than a Cavalry Regiment at their pursuing practise cuts well together, and delivered as though they meant it.

The usual weekly meeting of the Hamilton Chess and Debating Club was held in the Court House last night. There were about 30 members present and a large number of visitors. After some preliminary business, the treasurer moved the order of the day ; "That the present system of Counties and Roads is unsatisfactory." He was supported by the Chairman and opposed by the Rev. Mr Griffen, Messrs Hill and McDonald. On a division the motion was lost and the Committee resigned. Mr McDoßald was then called upon to form a committee with the following result -.—Chairman, Mr McDonald ; Treasurer, Mr W. M. Hay ; Secretary, Mr R. F. Sandes ; "Receiver, Mr John Knox. The Club then adjourned.

Support Local Industries.— Messrs, Hidlcr and Dalton, Kiwi Mills, are producing the best of Hour from Waikato grown wheat. For prices, see advertisement in first column, page two. — [Advt.] If current report speaks truly, Mr Corry's reward will uot cud with a lift Into the peerage. Some day may see the whole of Lord Beaconsfield's possess ons pass into his hands.

The magnificent Imported thoroughbred Fovc, the piupcrty ot K. H. 1), Fcrgu&son, ISsq, Gorton, Cambridge, will stand this season in the W.iik.ito. Henerv Reynolds, Esq., notifies that the gato^ on the W'.uk.ito L md Association's property will be kept locked it the tiavelling public will not shut them when using them. A \ocdl and instrumental concert will be given .it Ohauqo on l'Vulay, 17th September; the pioceeds to be de\ oted to pur( hassing an harmonium for the Church of England there. Mr J. Wriglcy, architect, of Auckland, invites tenders tor the erection of a hotel at JAunahere. Notice is given that on Friday, 17th September, the Newcastle ;Huard intend to make a rate of one shilling in the £ for the cusuing highway year. Messrs Hunter and Nolan hold their firs, Waikato Cattle Fair, at Ohaupo. on Thursday}' 30th September. Pei sons wishing to dispose o stock at this sale should forward entries addressed to Messrs Hunter and Nolan, not later than Monday, 27th. Mr J. S. Buckland advertises some choice farms at Ohaupo, Cambridge, Orakau, and Hamilton for sale. Mr J. S. Buckland fa\orcd with instructions from Mr M. M. Taylor, will sell by public auction at his residence, at an early dato, household furniture, farming implements, cattle, horses, Bee. Messrs Guthrie and Larnach, intimate that ! they have withdrawn from the business of general met chants and importers, and that Messrs John Reid & Co. are appointed agents for their wood ware manufactures. Messrs F. Parker an,d E. Goodman! announce that they will open a general smithy at Graham's, Narrows Road, on 10th September. Mr Kennedy Hill will sell by auction on Saturday 18th September, by order of the Registrar, certain allotments in Hamilton West. The 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 cai ricd out the customer who buys at an establishment where the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery millinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the bujer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bearaportion of the loss should the year's business prove unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the public have hitherto shown them, and are determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose the first year. Country bujers 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 bo 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 nkw and chpaply hough r. An inspection is invited.— Garlick and Cr vnwell, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queenstreet, Auckland,