The Waikato Times

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1307, 13 November 1880, Page 2

The Waikato Times

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SATURDAY, NOV. IS \ 1880.

It is not perhaps generally known that an Act to compel the registration of dogs passed last, Session, entitled " The Dog Registration Act, 1880," comes into force on the first of January next. This Act will be found an exceedingly beneficial one. It will lessen the number of useless curs one sees roaming about the streets and highways, a source not only of annoyance, but positive danger to equestrians. Its provisions are somewhat stringent, but not more so than the circumstances demand. For the benefit of all classes of the community, we publish the Act in another column.

A man called at our office yesterday, and with every appearance of sanity informed us that he was the sport of evil spirits, which he supposes are the personifications of his sins. He cites Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress in support of his a--sertion, and as he has been put to much trouble and expense through the visitations he wishes to know if anyone is prepared to deny the truth of his statement. We are not sufficiently versed in the study of demonology ourselves, but perhaps Borne of our readers may be able to tell us something on the subject.

A mishap occurred to a buggy in Victoria street on Thursday, but fortunately no serious damage was done. Mrs Moses was in the act of starting for the railway station in her basket carriage, when just opposite the Bank of New Zealand the pony refused to proceed, and deliberately laid himself down on the road. Mrs Moses quiokly got out. and help arriving the harness was loosened and the animal extracted from the uncomfortable position into which he had got himself. It was found that one of the shafts, which is of hollow iron, was bent considerably, but no further harm was done,

In spite of all our boasted democracy, New Zealand has about as large an army of Jeamea's as any country on the face of the earth. The other day a person named Claud Park was arrested on the Queen-street wharf for debt, and immediately every paper which hears of the occurrence, dubs the unfortunate the "hon." Claude Park, a distinction to which the poor man has no claim whatever. But then flunkeyism "dearly loves a lord," and it is not always that such a chance is obtained. Could not His Grace the Dulie of Manchester he induced hither, in order that the appetites of those people might be legitimately appeased ?

A large flock of sheep, some 1,500 in number, passed through Cambridge on Thursday from Napier, consigned to E. Maclean, Esq. They were brought over by Mr A. Worcester, and had been about three W9eks on the road. The sheep looked in first-rate, condition, considering the journey. About five or six hundred were left at Paeroa, so that the flock numbered over two thousand at the start.

It is said Messrs E. Maclean and Co. have disposed of 1,000 acres of Pen Court to a new arrival. This will be another valuable acquisition to the advancement of tbe district.

In the match, Albion v. Cambridge Colts, given in our Thursday's issue, the score of the Albion was not sent with the other scores. Application was made for particulars, to appear in to-day's issue, but the secretary is now in Auckland, and the scoring book not get-atable. However much ire may believe in the necessity that exists for preventing

tho increnao of tho«c destructive rodent*, still we cunnot countenance the exhibition of levciets 5 or 0 inches long for salr. Some of the Cambridge butchers should j take the hint, and when they *ell haies sell those that are fit for hum iv food.

We are credibly informed that a lnr^e number of Maorialeft Cambridge on Thursday for Hokuwngi, having been ; summoned by the Maori King, Tawhiao. It is supposed to be with reference to amingements being made for their final residence there. Many of the Maoris say they will never come, back. i

The Cambridge and Alexandra Cricket Match will be played to-day cm j the Government Reserve, Cambridge ; game to commence at oleven o'clock, ihe Cambridge team will be selected trom | Messrs Pearson, MtiointOHh, Rhodes, M. Stubbing, P .Stubbing, Cooper, Fitzpiitrick, |tfartiD ) A. B. Stubbing, Mooro, Cotton, Regan and P. Pilling. The home team will have to loot to their laurels as the Alexandras are said to play very strong this season.

, Work has been begun on Lake-si, Cambridge, and it will be constructed to the permanent levels of the town, forming the direct route to the lake reserve. The Domain Board are determined to lose no time in improving this pleasant place of resort. Paths will be cut, and the slopes planted with deciduous and evergreen trees, forming 1 under their leafy shades, one of the pleasantest retreats in the colony, more especially for that halcyon period of life, when *• lovers vows seem sweet in every whispered word."

Victoria-street, Cambridge, under the able suprintemlence of Mr G. JT. Hoskins G.h., is rapidly approaching completion, gravelling having been commenced. This, when finished, will make one of the finest streets in the province, being two chains wide, with sixteen feet footpaths. The intention, we are informed, is to carry it through the town belt, in the prosecution of which there will be no delay.

On Thursday, a man, whose name we are not able to ascertain, had a very narrow escape at Cambridge. He was walking along the edge of the bank overhanging the Take, when by some means he missed his footing and fell down, rolling over and over in a most alarming manner. On reaching the bottom, however, he picked himself up, and pursued his way, apparently little the worse for his rapid descent.

We draw the Cambridge Town Board's attention to the disgraceful condition of the road between the bridge over the Karapero Creek, and that over the Waikato river. There are great ruts in it quite sufficient to bury a man, and rendering it exceedingly dangerous for vehicles.

We also beg to call the attention of the Pukekura Highway Board to the road leadingfrom Sergeant Chitty's to the bridge over the Waikato river. This should certainly be fenced, otherwise a terrible accident is certain to take place some day. Nothing could save the unfortunate traveller who might be precipitated into the river beneath from certain death.

Mr. G. F- Hosking C.E., and -party have started on the survey of Messrs Maclean and Co's property beyond Cambridge. We are informed that the principal object of this survey is a topographical one, with the ultimate object of cutting up the land for smaller settlements, as this property comprises about 40000 acres. If the subdivisou is carried out aa intended, it will add a great source of prosperity to this district.

The "observer" says the Town Board at Cambridge is managed by We, Us, and Co. We is the chairman, Us is the surveyor, and young Us is the ranger.

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The members of the Northern Club purpose entertaining His Excellency The Honorable Sir Arthur Gordon at dinner on his axrival.

A meeting of the Committee of the Waikato Turf Club was held last night at Grwynne's hotel. The business consisted in drawing up a programme for the forthcoming race meeting, which will be found in another column.

The members of the Hamilton Contingent, Te Awamutu Cavalry, met for their usual half-yearly drill on Thursday, under the command of Lieutenant Johnson. The number on parade was 27. Yesterday the number was 36. The men have turned out remarkably well, and are most attentive to their drill.

Mr. W. J. Hurst has taken legal ailvice as to the propriety of initiating proceedings against the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association, for not sustaining the award of the Judges in reference to Bertie Saverna. His contention is that the committee or stewa'ds had no legal power to overrule the award of the judges.

A gentleman in Dunedin has received a letter from Alexandra, stating that the Australian team ia anxious to visits New Zealand, and playing two or three days at each of the principal towns ! if suitable terran can be arranged— their leave having been extended.

In searching over the effects of Sir Robt. Burdett, brother of the Baroness Burdett-Coutts, £270,000 in bank notes were found stowed away. And yet the Baroneas allows her nephew, a baronet, to eke out a miserable existence in New Zealand as a gum "igger.

The graceful and pleasant game of lawn tennis is now widely played over the whole colony, but does not attract the same notice aa cricket or football. A club of gentlemen play on the lawn in front of Government House, while in Parnell there \ are numerous devotees of the game, both ' male and female. No general interest, however, -will be excited iv the game till match-playing ia commenced. The Waikatoplayers "fancy themselves," and "we Herald understand that a match is be:ng S arranged between the cracks of that district and Auckland players. The representatives of Anckland will be : — Mv. A. McDonald, M.HR., Mr. Dargaville. Mr. J. Russel, Mr. S. Kissling ; and those gentlemen will contend with Mr F. A Whitaker, M.H.R., Mr. J. "Wood, Mr. J. B. White, M.H.R., Mr. R.H.D. Fergusson. There are, it will be seen, a large proportion of senators in the teams, and that phenomenon may be explained by the fact that there is a lavrn tennis ground at the back of the House of Representatives.

A correspondent of the Sydney Mail in speaking of the excellent qualities of Exmoor sheep, says :— " Many a bitter day, an old herd told me, he had spent under the walls of the forest, digging, these poor creatures from beneath the drifted snow. It is well known that a shepherd dug out some of these wethers which had been 21 days covered in the snow, drifted many feet above them, and the starving animals had actually devoured the wool off one another's backs, yet lived, and some of them were tat mutton for the next Christinas market. I have only to add that they are the best of mothers, often fattening their lambs, which are worth a guinea each; and some of the ewes weigh 18 lbs. a quarter the Christmas after they have fattended their lambs. lam speaking of the best sorts ; they commonly produce two lambs if kept well. The only sorts equal to them in fattening early lambs are the Dorset and the Dartmoor. The best breed of Exrapors may be found about Molland, North .Molton, and the parishses near the Moor. Mr Snow, of Sore, is one of the

largest owners of this breod a^ present. The ram has a beautiful pair of horns, like the Josophiue merino sheep, only larger, and the ewes have a smaller and more delicate pair, which the merino has not."

The Abridged Prospectus of the Caswell Sound Marble, Portland Cement and Mining Company, (Limited), appears in our advertising columns. This Company is being formed for the purpose of purchasing existing interests, extending operations, purchasing and erecting additional machinery, &c, in order to work effectually and profitably the extensive antl valuable Marble and other Mineral deposits at Caswell Sound. The license for this exceedingly valuable property was acquired some two years ago from the Government of this Colony, by a party of twelve gentlemen, and is convertible into a lease upon application, for a term of twenty-one years, at a nominal rental, with the right of renewal. They have expended a large sum of money in thoroughly prospecting and opening up the quarries with a view of ascertaining definitely the value of the deposits therein contained, the result of which has greatly exceeded their most sanguine expectations. They have extracted a number of samples of the two principal kinds of Marble (white statuary and dove), forwarding them to the most prominent marble importers, architects, merchants, monumental masons and others, both in these Colonies and Europe, requesting reports thereon. These reports are exceedingly favorable : they say that this marble is superior to the Sicilian variety, and equal to the most valuable Carrara statuary. The samples, good as they have proved themselves to be, have merely been obtained from the shattered, weather-beaten, and rugged outcrop. As everything connected with this Marble, quality quantity and high price, is readily obtainable in Colonial, English, and the World's markets, the Promoters foel themselves fully justified in floating the Company at once, with a view of commeucinij operations in a thoroughly scientific and practical manner, being confident of a gigantio financial success, the commercial value of this Marble being now established beyond all doubt. Prepared and polished namples were exhibited in the Industrial Exhibitions of Sydney, Christohurch, and Melbourne, at the two formei of which it has taken the first prize and medal against all the other European and foreign varieties ; at the present Melbourne Exhibition ' it will also undoubtedly hold its own. Judges say that it is a first-class, almost pure sychrine marble, easily and freely worked, and susceptible of a very high polish. The advantages and facilities for working these marbles are such as are possessed by no other marble quarries in the world. Caswell Sound is a commodious, thoroughly safe and land-locked harbour, with great depth of water throughout, and the largest ocean vessels can ride with perfect safety in all weathers, taking in cargo close up to the quarries, the marble cliff outcrop being about 600 ft. perpendicular, with 30 fathoms of water immediately albngside. The Provisional Directors are all gentlemen of known integrity and ability, and the investment may be regarded as a very reliable one.

Judging from a recent case heard in the Small-debts Court, Mudgte, a great many newspaper subscribers are ignorant of the law bearing on the subject. For their benefit ye make the following extracts :: — <% Any person who takes a paper regularly from a post office, whether directed to his name or another's, or whether he has subscribed or not, is responsible for the payment.' "If a person orders his paper to be discontinued, he must pay all arrears, or the publisher may continue to send it until payment is made, and collect the whole amount, whether the paper is taken from the office or not." "The Csurts have decided that refusing to take newspapers and periodicals from the post office, or removing and leaving them uncalled for is prima facie evidence of that intentional fraud, " The Trade Protection Society sued sixteen of their subscribers for arrears of subscription to their paper. The defendants admitted that they were subscribers, but refused to pay the amount sued for, alleging by their attorney as a defence that they had .given notice to the proprietors to discontinue sending same to them. The plaintiffs, by their attorney, Mr. J. M'Carthy, contended that the defendants were liable, as at the time the notice was sent the defendants were in arrear in their subscriptions, and that his clients could, in face of that notice, continue sending the paper until all arrears were paid. In snpport of this viow he referred the Court to several authorities on the matter. The police magistrate, after hearing the attorneys on both sides, sustained the view of the plaintiff's attorney, and gave a verdict for the amount claimed in <?ach case, together with witnesses' expenses.

Special sermons in connection with the Weslyan Home Mission Anniversary will be preached to-morrow in the Wcslyan Church, Hamilton, in the morning and evening. The public meeting will be held in the Church on Monday at h.ilf past seven, when Joseph Gane, Esq., will preside, and collections made in aid of the fund.

A meeting of the Hamilton Cricket Club is convened at Dawson's> Royal Hotel, on Monday next, at 7 p.m. Tenders are invited until aoon of Friday, 26th inst., for the erection of a teacher's dwelling at Taupiri. Tenders are invited until noon of Friday, 26th inst., for the erection of a school at Rangiaohia. James Stewart, Fsq. , District Engineer, imites tenders for sundry very important public works in the district. Particulars, sec our Gazette columns. Tenders are invited tor additions to the Post and Telegraph offices, Cambridge. Mr Kennedy Hill will sell by auction on Monday next one cow and calf in good condition. The next of Mr J. S. Buckland's Ohaupo sales will be held on Tuesday 23 rd instant. Hunter and Nolan will sell by auction at the Ohaupo Yards on Thursday afternoon next, 150 two, four, and six-tooth longwool ewes with lambs at side. Mr J. S. Buckland will sell by auction, in lots to suit purchasers, about 30th instant, 3000 wctners. Mr J. S. Buekland holds a horse sale at Cambridge next Saturday. A vocal and instrumental concert will be held at Ohaupo school-room on November i6th. Tenders are invited by Mr W. Paton for post and wire fencing at Tahuroa. The programme of the Waikato Turf Club Spring Meeting is advertised in another column. 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 Sjdney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at an establishment where the j goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must c a great gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery raillinary, 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 bearaportion of the loss should the year's business prove unsatisfactory. Garlick and Cranwell will aim to retain the confidence which the nublic 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 ; 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 jjer 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 nrw and cheaply bought. An inspection is invited. — Garlick and Cranwkll, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen - street, Auckland. '