Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1313, 27 November 1880, Page 2

Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 27, 1880.

The immediate result of the opening of the Aroha goldfield will, we hope, be the thorough inspection of the country, with a view to settling the question whether it is sufficiently auriferous to warrant the good opinion which some people have formed of it or not. For very many years the Aroha has been regarded as a rich gold country, and many will remember that when Ohinemuri was proclaimed, practical miners expressed the opinion that the boundary was short of the real gold country, and it will now be discovered how far their conjectures were just ; not, indeed, that their opinions were based on mere supposition, for we know of at least one party of prospectors who by stealth crossed the range from theßotokohu, and made a hasty examination of the country, being prevented from prosecuting thoir researches through the hostility of the natives. The mountain cannot, therefore, be said to have been prospected with anything like completeness until the present, and even now little has been done. The country is said to be difficult for prospecting, but the real obstacle, as every one knows, has been the natives, and we think we are pretty correct in saying that a very few months will suffice to give prospectors a pretty accurate idea as to the capabilities of the field. So far, little has been found, except in the Prospectors' claim, to raise the hopes of anybody, and being aware of this we are sorry to see so many unpractical men wasting time, that might be better employed, and money, which is not so easily got, in the endeavor, which must be vain, to find their " crock of gold." While we have hopes in the ultimate prosperity of the field, we cannot see that there is any warrant for a rush. There is plenty of land ; the range has been proclaimed for twenty miles, and there cannot possibly be any excuse for hurry, even were the country a veritable El Dorado. So far, it is gratifying to know the prospects are undeniably good, and when the effects of the establishment of the field will have on the fine valley of the Thames, in inducing its settlement, and thereby both directly and indirectly adding to the prosperity of the Colony, we may well pray for a confirmation fof the hopeful opinions we have heard expressed.

Anything like a rush on the part of furm labourers to the Aroha is to be deprecated in the present state of the

field. So far tho prospects are decidedly VBguo. It is true patchy leader.-* have been discovered here and their, but whether •rold is tlieio, in eveu payable quantities htill remain** problematical. With the hay harvest closest haud, all available labor in the district will be required by Waikato fanner*, during next mouth, and trom that out labor w ill bo in steady demand.

The redoubtable Mr Wickham of the Free Latter, pa-sed through HaniiUou a little too rapidly yesterday morninjr, en route from the Arohti, to Vulcan Lane Auckland, the neeno of his exploits in Knight ciTinlry. Mr Wickham who, it is has struck a p-itch at Te Aroha, haa never been in Waikato before, and is therefore, or was until about noon yesterday, unaware of the existence of a toll-bur on the Hamilton traffic bridge. In blissful ignorance, he came down the outting on the Bast side, at full Hit, crossed the bridge a la John Uilpin, well forward in the saddle, utterly oblivioils of the Bye -laws of that august Body, the Hamilton Borough Council. Arrived on the West side, Mr Wickham was enjoying a quiet luncheon at the Commercial Hotel, with " a brother in arms," when a knock came at the door, and Constable Wild, entered solemn, grave, and exactConstable Wild having declined a proffered chair, in courteous terms informed Mr Wickham that it was his sad duty to detain him in Hamilton to answer the demands of one Daley, a toll-collector for that he did, on Friday, 26th November, in the year of our Lord ] 880, and in the forty-third year of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, commit, etc. etc. against etc. etc. Poor Wickham, looking aghast, explained his deep regret at any misunderstanding, and explained that if there was anything to pay, it was to be "put down to the Free Laiiee and be all right." a reply which the courteous constable did not seem to see quite. However, the ''brother in arms," who is a Magistrate to boot, proposed settling the matter in proper form there and then, and suggested that the blue paper should be served and the matter "gone into" on the spot ; Constable Wild suggested that the attendance of the before mentioned Daley would be necessary, and so His Worship the "brother in arms" went bail for the Knight errant, or more propeily speaking the erring knight, and drove him down to the Railway Station, and saw him safe off the premises.

A return ball to the bachelors of Cambridge will be given in the Public Hall, Cambridge, on Thursday evening next.

The Commanding Officers' Inspection Parade of the Hamilton Light Infantry Volunteers will be held this eveningin the Oddfellows' Hall, Hamilton East, at 7 o'clock. A full number of members is requested.

This afternoon a private match for £100 a-side, between MrE. R.Laing's Harold and T. McKinnon's Gilderoy, takes place on the uhaupo racecourse. Should the weather prove fine, the attendance uo doubt will be large. The match is fixed for 12 o'clook.

His Lordship, the Bishop of the Diocese, will hold confirmation services at Te Awamutu and Alexandra, ou Sunday December 5 th.

The Waifarapa Standard says, a rush from the Waikato is expected at the Te Awumittu gold reefs. Inus are our children taught Geography. Truly the Schoolmaster is abroad.

At the R.M. Court, on Thursday, before Jtl. \V. Northcroft, Esq., H.M., Alexander Jackson was brought up on a warrant for deserting his wife, Sergt. Mcgovern stated that the accused had been arrested at Dargaville. Jackson in answer to the Bench said he had been unable to send any money to his wife on ac-v count of his having given a large sum to his brother, whom he met in Auckland. His Worship bound the prisoner in his own recognisance of L5O to pay 10s per week towards the support of his wife and child, and ordered him to pay the costs of the Court.

The number of miners rights issued on the Aroha goldtiekl up to Thursday was 520. The number of people on the ground on the opening day would probably be over a thousand.

The programme for the Whatawhata races to be held on Boxing Day, is as will be seen on reference to our advertisement columns, a very good one and should produce some very good sport.

The departure of his Excellency the Governor, and the Premier from Auckland, has been postponed. His Excellency will leave Auckland so as to arrive in Wellington on Monday. The official landing at Wellington will lake piace on Tuesday, which, being St Andrew's Day, has been declared a public holiday.

Since Father Golden was transferred from the Waikato district to that of Pukekohe he has been taking steps to have his new charge put into proper order. A residence for the clergyman was wanted, and the contract for building the same has been let to Mr Andrew Kenny, who is now engaged erecting a neat house of six rooms. The house is being built upon an acre of land recently purchased, adjoining the Roman Catholic Church there, about a quarter of a mile from the railway station.

Prof. Fraser gave the last of a very successful series of lectures in the Public Hall, Cambridge, on Thursday evening. The lecture was given under the auspices of the Temperanca Society, and the subject Avas " Pood, or how, why, when, and what to eat and drink, " and was treated in such a manner that the interest was sustained throughout even the boys listening with pleased attention, During the lecture a bottle of "Bass" was put in a small still and the alcohol extracted and the lecture concluded by several experiments among which the burning of alcohol over gunpowder was the most prominent. The lecturer was frequently applauded and at conclusion warmly thanked by the audience and committee. We understand that this lecture will be given on Monday in the Le Quesne Ball.

The usual weekly meeting of the Hamilton Debating Club was held last night, Mr. Laishley, in the absence of the President, presiding, j There was a very poor attendance of members. The Chairman (Mr. S. E. G. Smith) moved the adjournment of the Club for two months, and the motion having been duly seconded was carried. The next meeting will be on the first Friday in February.

Professor Frasers lecture, advertised for last night at LeQuesne's Hall, Hamilton, did not come off owing to the smallness of the attendance.

Such is the nature of the ground on the Arolia, that one of the miners described his claim as a "Yankee acre," as he might grow a crop on both sides of it. He said driving in pegs was like nailing on weatherboards.

The members of the Hamilton Contingent of the Te Awamutu Cavalry Volunteers arc notified that the firing for the district prizes will take place in December ist, when intending competitors will have to be on the ground by ioa.m. The favourite p.s. Delta will run to Mr Steele's landing on Tuesday next, for the convenience of thc^e wishing to attend the Ohaupo races. She will leave Hamilton at half-past 10 o'clock. A select quadrille party will be held in Le Quesne's Hall on Tuesday evening next (race night). T. Maunder, Esq., Clerk to the

\V lip.i Conpty Coiiik il, calls for tenders from persons willing to perform the duties of treasurer and t-lcrk to the above Council ; also, tenders for H<i|T collars, to tie sent in not later than 13th December.

Messrs B. Tonics and Co. announce in our advertising rolupins that ,thi'V have artifice lot ot American wagons; implements, &g., to arrive per I'rojjress, from Xcw York.

Mr J. S. Edgecunibe, Commission A'jjcnt, has> been authorised to collect ;ill outstanclinff debts in connection with the Lite butchering business, curried, on by Messrs. J. and W. L. Martyn.

Mr Henry Turnrr, tif Pukerimu, ha* good accommodation pmlclocks tor horses at Te Aroha, situated near the ferry.

A public meeting will be held m the hall, To Awamutu, on Saturday, December 4, to protest against the Government removing the proclamation over the Patctere lands.

A Garden Party will be given in the Parsonage Grounds, Te Awamutu, to welcome the Bishop of the Diocese, on Friday afternoon ne\t.

The new pure Ccish system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly prove a benefit <to the public. It has been a great success* in Sydney anij Mtflbourne, 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 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 aportion 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 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 .it 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 nkw and chkapi.y bought. An inspection is invited. — Garlick and Cranwkm., City Hall Furnishing Arcade Queenstreet, Auckland.