The Waikato Times
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1880.
At the present moment peoples minds are naturally turned in the direction of Te Aroha, where it is alleged a goldfield has been discovered. We use the word " naturally" advisedly, because a great deal has been said and written upon the subject, iuferentially proving that on the ridges and in the gullies of the great mountain there exists a veritable Eldorado. Whatever may be the cause there is an evident disposition just now to give the fullest credence to the seeming good tidings. We think we should best consult the public good by endeavoring to restrain this tendency. Nothing could be more welcome to the people of Waikato than proof of the real existence of a goldfield at the Aroha. Every body must feel how greatly our prosperity would be advanced by the creation of another market for the produce of our lands, or how much the whole colony would benefit, by the establishment of further means for raising much-needed revenue. On the other hand, were the field to prove what is techically known as a "duffer," it need scarcely be pointed out that the result would, so far from proving an advantage, be most disastrous it its effects. The hurried proclamation of the disfrict as a ! goldfield would be followed immediately by a rush of men, the majority of whom are not overburdened with money, but who at the present are in all probability in the receipt of wages sufficient to maintain them in comfort. When their cash is spent and there remain no prospects of riches, their .numbers largely augmented by others in a similar condition who have been attracted frdm oth«r parts of the colony, employment will be much more difficult to obtain than now. Nor will the employers of labor, the farmers in this district, derive any benefit, because the withdrawal of labor may seriously affect; the extent of their operations during the season. Of course, we do not presume to say whether the Aroha is a
djjpd or a bad field, but we havetjtltle hesitation in stating that up ts ! present nothing has occurred to warrant the indulgence of any very sanguine hopes. Some of the specimens which have been shown are by no means extraordinary, and would scarcely have passed muster in the old Thames days. We may be content to work for less now, but no one can-work long for nothing. Until, therefore, some intelligence mor^ reassuring, than iknything which has previously reached U8 comes to hand it would be an act of folly to waste time and money at the Aroha. The stupid, sensational reports which have appeared in the Thames Advertiser ana the Auckland Herald have induced many unthinking people to congregate at the Omahu, in the belief that the Government were about to proclaim the field out of hand. We have the best reasons for believing that this step will not be taken unless much better evidence of the payable nature of ( the ground be forthcoming. Until that time intending diggers may well be content to remain wjiere ,they are ; the Aroha is not far away ; it is easily accessible by a good road from Waikato, and can be reached if need be in a day. Nothing of importance that transpires is likely long to remain secret, and the class to which we directly refer will probably learn as much by staying at home as they would by making a rush to the goldfield. At any rate they will be in a much safer position.
Mr J. B. Whyte, M.H.IL received a telegram from the Minister for Public Works yesterday, stating that the latter had ordered a survey to be made of the proposed Cambridge Railway* and that the material for the Hamilton Bridge was deliverable in London on the 13th September last, and would be erected as soon as it arrives. This will probably be in December.
Mr Fenton, the well-known hatter, of Queen-street Auckland, arrived in Hamilton* by last evening's traiii. Mr Fenton, it will be remembered, is the successful tenderer for sppplying helmets to the Cavalry Volunteers in Waikato, and he has brought the helmets with him and, we understand, they will be distributed forthwith.
; We learnt last night, but cannot Touch for the truth of the information, that fresh indications of gold have been found at the Kanawhaniwha.
Oar Thames file 3 give no very glowing account of the Aroha. Warden Kenrick visited the ground a few days ago and found slight indication of gold. While there is, he says, sufficient to justify prdspecting a rush would not be warranted.
Improvements have been effected at Martyns bridge cutting ; the watertable on the Cambridge side has be^n repaired and the numerous nits filled in.
We direct attention to Mr J. Moses's new advertisement in our fourth page. In consequence of the Auckland Cattle Show being: held on the Bth and 9th November, Mr J. S. Buckland's regular Ohaupo sale will take place ou Thurddiiy, November 11th.
We would advise all those who intend joining- Mr T. Be>l's sinsnng class to give in their names this day to Mr Geo. Dickioson, bookseller, Hamilton.
The little difficulty about Mr Wella' MKiibo'ird has uppareutly been sottled umicably, the obnoxious structure having been removed to the rear of the allotment.
We learn on good authority that one «»f Sir Julias Voxel's intimate friends in Dunedin wiih *o anxious to ascertain for certain whether he intended returning to the Colony, that he telegraphed to him direct, making 1 the enquiry. Sir Juliun telegtaphed back, saying that he does not purpose returning tit present.
The Alabama Coach, under the direction of Mr R. Land, started from Hamilton, yesterday morning cm route for Te Aroha, With a full complement of passengers, at the rate of 30s per head for the return ticket.
The cricket match between the towu and country members of the Cambridge Club which wan to have come off to-daj% has beon postponed, and in its stead thero will be a scratch match.
Mr D.M. Beere, C.E., Resident Engineer, will be presented with an address by the Public Works employe's in Wuikuto at G Wynne's Hotel this eveiiin^r, on the occasion of bis loaving the Government service.
It is understood that a match between the Hamilton School Cricket Club and the Juvenile Olub of Cambrid/re will come off on the ground of the latter this evening.
The addition to the Criterion Hotel Cambridge, is very nearly finished, aud little except the inside fittings remains to be done. The addition will udd greatly to th? appearance of the Hotel, as well as to the street.
Victoria Street. Cambridge, between the Anglican Church and the Town Board offices is just now undergoing extensive alterations which it h hoped will be finished as early as possible, the road at present being in a hopelessly disorganised state.
A cricket match will take place this day in Mr Primrose's paddock, Hokunui, between Taupiri and Hokunui ; wickets to be pitched at 11 o'clock.
In addressing his constituents at Kaikoura, the other day Mr Saunders took an extremely gloomy view of the financial position of the colony. Thongh ihe did not wish to appear to be an alarmist, he feared the colony might have to repudiate its debt and be brought into disgrace, and the colonists of New Zealand be afraid to show their faces amongst men. It is only fair to add that this Mr Saunders challenges the accuracy of the report of his speech.
The usual weekly meeting of the Hamilton Debating Club was held last evening, the President (Mr Hume) in the chair. There were about 25 members present, and a large number of visitors. The question, " That war is not opposed to Christianity" was resumed by Mr Laishley in the negative, and after debate lost upon division. Mr Park moved the question, "That the services of Sir Julius Vogel deserve the thanks of the country," and several other speakers having taken part in the debate it was adjourned.
The Hamilton Mayoral election comes off next month and the burgesses are beginning to exercise themselves regarding the choice of a candidate. There is some chance of the present occupant of the office standing for reelection, but if opinions go for anything the burgesses are heartily sick 01 the existing regime.
Amofig the names ;>f probable candidate* are those of a well known brewer and Mgffoiieer, djiher of whom would filll the "chair with credit to himself and the burgesses. It is to bo sincerely hoped that the result of the election will be the infusion of new blood into the Qouncil,
The Xorth Bhithh 1 Agriculturist thuft refers to Messrs Grant and Foster's report on New Zealand :—'• Perhaps no publication on the subject that has hitherto appeared can he of greater interest to the fanning community of thi« country, as it is, de fneto, a farmer's report to farmers, and deals with the; subject in a manner specially suited to the. purpose. It is on the whole a favorable report, but it contains nothing to support the belief which obtains in certain quarters, that the penniless have only to emigrate in order to make a fortune. A little capital and capacity for a, deal, of hard work are indispensable requisites. For people thus prepared, this Well-written and evidently conscientious narrative ought to have many attractions, as it conveys much useful information and sound advice. "
The Bachelor's Ball, which took place at the Public Hall, Cambridge, on Thursday evening last, -was a great sue* cess. The hall was decorated with evergreens, flowers, bunting, bannerets, &c, in a very florid Btyle, the effect from the door being very striking. Refreshments were supplied by Mr Laurence in his usual efficient style, and the musical part, of the programme was provided by the Cambridge and Waikato Heed Band, ut.il gava the greatest satisfaction. t)ancing wns kept up with spirit until an early hour yesterday morning.
Chief Inspector Lewis, Inspector Runcimau, and Mr A. Sharpa, M.tf.C.V. S.L., returned to Hamilton yesterday, after completing the work of inspecting the cattle of the Waikato Land Association which has occupied five days. They made a most complete and thoreugh examination of the herd, Home 2300 head, but of course the result cannot at present be known. The official report will be furnished to the Cattle Board in the course of a few day*, when it will doubtless be made public. Iv the meantime it is satisfactory to know that the Veterinary Surgeon, Mr Sharpe, who is a gentleman of oonsiderable experience, having occupied the position of Government ca*tle Inspector in one of the midland counties of England for eleven year-*, did not order the slaughter of any beasts. Thi» is a significant and reassuring oircnmafcanoe. The Inspectors and Mr Sharpe left by last evening* train for Te Awamutu, where they will take occasion to inspect Mr Burkes cattle.
In connection with the forthcoming meeting of the New Zealand Bifle Association, the yew Zealand Times is informed thnt a target on an entirely new plan is proposed to be adopted. At Wimbledon, the celebrated "Swiss" targets are used , after many trials and experiments with all kinds of material, it has been found that the most serviceable and economical target is a simple ' * screen " of the required dimensions made of 4 x 1 woodeu frame with canvas stretched over it, upon which is a paper covering. The shot strikes and goes through into this butt, thus avoiding all splashes and recoils so dangerous to markers. At the Wimbledon moetng these targets work like a pair of window sashe*. The lower being the " dummy." and covered with a fine wire netting. When u shot is tired and Btrike<the target, a disc showing where the bullet has struck is booked on the netting, the "dummy, "is raised out. of the markers butt, and the target lowered, when h small squat e of paper is pasted over *he hole. The "dummy" i* then lowered, and the target raised ready for another shot. This plan requires an elaborate frame work with b ilance weights, &c. But we think, from the description wo now give of the new target, (hat it bid** fair to surpass even the Wimbledon system. The tarjrets are made like the Wimbledou, but are in pairs, attached by central beam, in fact, like two sails of a wind-mill. These work on a pivot ; when one target is above ground, the other is, of course below. The method of working 1 is — When a shot at ikes, the marker swings the target round into the trench below ground in which he stand", then points with a di>c on the new target where the shot ha* struck, anl cover* the »-liot-hole in the turgwt which is at his feet with a paper patch. Another shot, and the target is again t»wunj* round, and repaired and so on. These pair..s of targets arc attached by a screw pivot to a post sunk below the level of the ground, and, should they require changing at uny time, the nut of the bolt, is unscrewed, and the two targets lifted off and replaced with new ones. The targets thus constructed are simple, light, and efficieut. and, above all, in these times of economy, very inexpensive. The cr dit of this invention is dne to Mr Christie, the Grovernmeut armourer, who is well known at the prizn meetings at Nelson, as h ying had charge of the ranjre and targets on those occasions. A cample target has been erected at Mount Cook depot where anyone taking: an interest in shooting matters can see it. Mr. Berry declines to see any more deputations from the unemployed.
Messrs Hunter and Nolan will hold their next Cattle Sale at Ohaupo on Thursday nc\t, when .1 large number of choice beasts will be submitted. Messrs Hunter and Nolans third Papakur.i Cattle Kair takes* place on Monday next. Mr Altred Buckland holds a Cattle Fair at the Drury Yards, on Wednesday, 17th No\ ember. Mr James Wiseman, saddler, of Hamilton East, announros that he ha* on hand e\ery dUcription of haddlery and harness. In consequence of the advance in flour and extra freight the bakers of Kihikihi, Te Awamutu, and Alexandra, find it necessary to raise the price of the two pound loaf to fourpence half-penny. Mr Kennedy Hill, favored with instructions from Major Mair, R.M., will sell at Alexandra, next Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m., furniture at the residence of Major Te Whcro. Mr J. S. Buckland's next sale of cattle, sheep, and horres, at Waitoa and Waihou will take place on Wednesday, November 17th at 1 p.m. The drawing for Mr Buck's £500 consolation on the Melbourne Cup takci place at 8 o'clock this evening at the Hamilton Hall, Hamilton East. The Waikato Land Association invite tenders, to be in by the 9th November, for the removal fund re-erection of a budge on the Koraakorau and other works. Particulars may be bad from Mr John Clarke, Woodland. The members of the Hamilton Contingent, Te Awamutu Cavalry, arc reminded that the usual monthly meeting takes place at Gwynnc's Hotel this evening, when business of iniportanc will be bronght forward. The new pure cash system now being initiated by It. and C. will certainly prove a benefit to the public. It has been a great 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 mtllinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a ro-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bcaraportionofthc loss should the year's business prove unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence •which the public have hithrrto 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 nt co-opcrathe 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 nkw and lhpai'LY noucHT. An inspection is invited. — G\klick \nd Cranwfix, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Qucensrect, Auckland.
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