The Waikato Times

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1292, 9 October 1880, Page 2

The Waikato Times

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1880.

A leading article is unavoidablyheld over.

The finding of quartz at Kaniwhaniwha has had the effect of directing the attention of old miners to be on the look-out in other parts of the district Yesterday, aMr McConnachie left some fine specimens of quartz at this office for Mr Gribble to test. The stone is certainly very promising looking, and although no jrold is visible, from its great weight it must contain a large per centage of some sort of mineral. The exact locality from whence it came we could not of course ascertain, but the finder jstated that it was in Waikato on private property and within 12 miles of Hamilton.

The executive of the New Zealand Alliance (Anckland Branch) are we understand desirous of starting a branch in Waikato. Mr J. S. Buckland held his first sale at the Waihou en Wednesday. Abouc 200 head of cattle were yarded and there was a large attendance of buyers from all parts of the district and the Thames. Good prices were realisad for all the lots submitted. The sale was in every way a great success.

We regret to learn that Harry Dunn, for a long time resident in Hamilton, had one of his hands cut off in Buckland and Shepherd's saw-mill.

Where are the rural police? The dead carcases of a mare and foal have for days been lying in a paddock close to, and sloping down to the railway, near the Manurewa station, the former nearly eaten away. The stench arising from the carcases is terrible.

We regret to learn that Mr Gerrand's store at Rangiriri station was burnt down some days ago.

Nine men of the Armed Constabulary stationed at Kihikihi, under Sergeant Marshall, marched on Wednesday morning to Cambridge, en route for Welling, ton.

Twenty-five men of the A. C. Force arrived in Hamilton from Cambridge yesterday in two coaches, en route for Wellington and the south, they will be required we understand to undertake police duty in connection with the Maori prisoners.

All the Sub-Inspectors in the N.Z. Police Force have received notice that their services will be dispensed with at the end of the month.

The first batch of farmers emigrating under the auspices of Messrs Grant and Foster were to leave England last month for this colony.

The Timber Trades Journal has received some interesting particulars of the discovery at Sandef jord, in Norway, of a ship like those used by the Northmen in their raids a thousand years ago on the coasts of Britain and North France. The portion of the ship which is already brought to light shows that it must have been at least 75 feet long. It appears to have formed the sepulchre of some important person, ana when placed in its present position was fully rigged Oars of several descriptions, the greater portion of a mast, 22 feet long, remains of sails and ropes, and more or less complete specimens of appliances and ship furnishings were found, giving a good idea of how ships were worked in the eighth or ninth centnry. A number of shield buckles were discovered, and their position proves that a large portion of the inside planking of the ship had been used to hang the shields of the crew upon. The position of these shields is in perfect agreement "with the position assigned to such on iho famous Bajenx tapestry A few human remains have been found, and these seem to have been burnt. Three skeletons of horses and a dog have been found on each side of the vessel a short distance from the sternpoet. The middle ,

|~ 5 f of the ship had been inert as the grave /vault, but the contents of the vault were reiuced to a few human bones, a tray turne-l in a half-round form. »nd presumably of horn, and (several pieces of worked wood, leather, and metal, thf» latter contesting pi iueipally t»f bronze, silver, or lead buckles for belts, and mounting* for saddles, &c. Two bronze buckles are especially remarkable ; they represent a horseman with couched lmcp, and seem to belong to the later portion of the feudal period, while the nhip and other objects, within and around it belong unquestionably to about the year 800. Two large iron fish-orookft of the same form as those ustd in. out day were found.

Mr Isaac Coates, agent of Hamilton East, notifies that he has on sale, and to arrive, manures, grass, turnip, and other seeds. Mr Williant Bond announces that ho has purchased the thoroughbred horse Knottingly, which will stand the season at the stables, Cross-roads, near Te Awatnutu. Mr J. S. BuckUnd will hold a cattle sale at Ngaruawahia on Monday, 25th October. Captain James McPherson, Secretary Kirikiriroa Highway District, notifies the closing of two roads through the property of F. R. Claude, Esq. , Partridge and Woollams, the well-known tobacconists, of Queen-street, Auckland, announce a laige shipment of the choicest brands of tobaccos and cigarettes, billiard requisites, and cricketing goods ot all descriptions. Tenders are invited by the District Engineer for the erection of a passenger station, platform, and other works at the "Lake Road Station," tenders to be in by noon of Mohday, 25th October. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works office, Hamilton and Auckland. Anniversary sermons in connection with the Hamilton Weslcyan Sunday-school will be preached to-morrow at the Oddfellows' Hall, in the morning by the Rev. \V. Evans and in the afternoon by the Rev. C. Griffin. A meeting of the Sops of Ulster, No. 9, L.0.L., will be held at the .Victoria Hall, on Tuesday, t2th inst., at half-past 7. Mr Kennedy Hill will to-day offer for public competition at his mart, a. five-roomed house situated at Ngaruawahia. A tea meeting and lecture in connection with the opening of the Good Templars' Hall, Hamilton East, will take place on Friday evening next. The lecture will be delivered by W. T. Speight, Esq., M.H.R. Mr Kennedy Hill notifies through our advertising columns that he will sell on the 16th a villa residence and 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 gre.it success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried 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 milhnary, 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 tobcaraportionofthelossshould 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 buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co-operative prices ; lust 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 factor}', will be marked' at the lowest remunerative prices, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at I 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 cheaply bought. An inspection is invited. — Garlick and C ranwi-11,r anwi-ll, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queenstreet, Auckland.