Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1314, 30 November 1880, Page 2

Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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TUESDAY, 'NOV. 30, 1880.

Apart from the awful side to the murder of Miss Dobie at Opunake, the foul deed has, it would seem, a political and a very grave political significance. We much' fear that little reason can be shown to regard the awful matter" as other than utu on the part of the natives for what they regard as the " seizure" of the Waimate Plains. The fact that no robbery was committed, and that the unfortunate victim was, thank God, unravished, both point to the conclusion that the murder was committed by a native, and for political reasons. Bearing out this conclusion, we hear that a gentleman residing in the Taranaki District has informed a contemporary that he is confident the natives do not mean to yield up the land without doing something for vengeance. They know that they have no chance in attempting to go to war, that they would be beaten easily by the Constabulary now on the Plains. But they will commit murders wherever they can, and commit them in such a manner that it will be exceedingly difficult to find out the perpetrator. Te Whiti does not command such murders, but he works the- natives up to the necessary frame of mind. It will be impossible to connect him with these crimes. So long as Parihaka remains as it is,' with Hiroki a hero there, the Government will have endless expense and trouble. Te Whiti has a large number of men around him, and lias plenty of money. If it be' a fact that this awful tragedy has been committed by a Maori, and by way of utu, che difficulty arising therefrom is very grave. The Government have all along expressed a determination to defend the settlers cfi'outrance, and are committed to action if it be clearly proved that this is a preconcerted move on the part of the Datives. This murder cannot, like many— alas, very many-<-other murders rest, and the Government are bound to act.

Mr 0. 0, M'Gee has, it would appear, considerable cause for complaint against the Railway Department. Several days ago he ordered a horse box to convey his two horses, Bundarrah and Mothe* Bunch's Baby, from Auckland to Hamilton to compete at the Waikato Turf Club's Spring Meeting to-day. Yesterday morning lie procured the necessary tickets, and presented himself at the railway station, but found to his surprise that only one stall in a horse box had beeu retained for him, the othei being occupied by an entire on his way to Te Awamutu. Under these circumstances it was only possible for Mr McGee, to bring his gelding Bundarrah, and the filly, which was entered for the Spring Handicap and appeared to be in the best of conditions, was left behind. It is only fair to Mr McGee, in order that he may be set right with the sporting public, that these facts should be made known. How far the railway authorities are liable in the matter is a question which we suppose Mr McGee will enquire into. In the meantime, it is but just that that gentleman, who has always held a reputation for running "straight," should not be allowed to suffer through the neglect of others. To-day, being St. Andrew's Day, the banks in Waikato will be closed. Coaches for the racecourse will leave U Wynne's Hotel at 10 a.m. to-day A mail service between Auckland and Te Aroha via Hamilton has been arranged by the Chief Postmaster at Auckland. The usual monthly inspection of the Hamilton Light Infantry Volunteers took place on Saturday night. There was a poor attendance. The Observer fully maintains its prestige^ and the last number teems with interesting well-written chit-chat. The members of the Hamilton Light Infantry Band are requested to meet at Gwynne's Hotel at 10 o'clock sharp, to proceed to the Racecourse by coach. His Excellency the Governor attended by the Premier and the Attorney General, left Onehunga in the G.G.S.S. Hinemoa for Wellington on Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. The street improvements in Cambridge are being pushed ahead with all expedition, and when finished will materially add to the appearacce of the town and the convenience of those using the thoroughfares Messrs. Cotton and Reynolds held a sale of furniture &c, at their new store, Cambridge on Saturday. There was a moderate attendance of buyers and fair prices were realised. We are glad to learn that the stewards of the Waikato Turf Club, have succeeded in securing the services of the Hamilton Light Infantry Band for the race meeting to-day. The band has greatly improved since the advent of Mr Calon, the new conductor, and the music will greatly enliven the proceedings of today. The Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Society under the able management of Mr Keeping will shortly give another entertainment, this time in aid of their own fund. The Club has always been found willing to assist in raisjng. money

for chari^ftble purpose* and no doubt the 01 11 which thry mo about to mnke on -their o\Vn beh.Uf will be liheraly responded to.

The Secretary of the Cambridge Jockey Club linn received the very haudsolid ,silyer cup from Mr Lewisßou, Auckland, 'to, bos competed for' on thp >.pcdnd day of the forth bbming'' races. This elegant prize, with 15 soys. added, will be given for the Hidden Hurdle Race, gentlemen riders. The cup, which is very bandxomely embossed, represents a beautiful landscape with a neck and neok horne-raoe "within "a few' strides of the Judges' box. Thin exceedingly chncte gift should certainly bring oat a large field, and all owners of tin tried but likely horses should trndonbfcedly enter. The cup is on view at Mr Stuart's Duke-street, Cambridge.

We understand that the reason the Borough Council does not gravel that portion of Victoria-street near, the Commercial Hotel where the embankment recently stood is that the contractor lias failed to carry out his work as per specifications, and that it will be necessary for the Council to carry out the contract at i his cost and l'isk, which we understand will; be done forthwith, after which no time will be lost in laying the gravel, as suggested more than once in these columns.

The Right Rev- Lord Abbot Alcock, 0.5.8., preached a most learned and impressive discourse at S. Mary's Church on Sunday (after the 11 o'clock Mass) to a large congregation. IDs Lordship read the P'pistle and Gospel of the day as follows : — Epifetle : Romans xiii., 11, 15; Gospel, Luke xxi., 25, 33. Hi* Lordship dwelt at gr,eat longth pn tho las^ or what is termed the General Judgment as related in the Gospel, forcibly pointing out the mercy of Jesus Christ to mankind, whilst living, and the many graces available through His Divine suffering:* on the Cross for the love of mankind, if only properly applied to our souls whilst living. The sermon was so forcibly delivered that it moved a great number present to tears, and will carry with it a lasting remembrance of the truths expounded. At the end of the sermon, His Lordship desired the congregation to wait in the church to arrange matters in connection with the affairs of the parish and to appoint a Committee. At the meeting the following gentlemen were duly elected : — Messrs Chitty, McGarrigle, Cussen, McSweeney, Crosby, Conuolly, and Jones. The congregation then dispersed, and the Committee held a meeting at which the following resolutions were passed :—(1): — (1) To purchase a horse and buggy for the use of the Lord. Abbot ; (2) to> erect a suitable residence in front of the one already occupied, it being quite /inadequate j tenders to be called for as soon as plans and specifications are drawn out. Mr McGarrigle was elected Secretary a»nd the meeting closed. His Lordship officiated | at Vespers and preached again to a large ! congregation, there being a number present of other denominations. At the conclusion of the sermon, the Benediction of ! THE BLESSED' SACRAMENT was given.

A return has been printed showing the expenditure and liabilities out of £60,000 voted ioc roads, bridges, and wharves, North Island, in 1879. The total amount expended to 31st March, ISSO, was £4302 8s sd. We give. the items most interesting to our readers :— Manukau County : Labourers wages, &c, Hunua Road, L 325 17s 10 ; Pokeno Highway Board, Pokeno to Firth of Thames, L 253; labourers' wages, &c, Puke-kohe-Bombay Road, £215 14s 6d ; ditto, Pnkekohe-Wiuuku Road, £101 16s 3d. Tauranga : Labourers' wages, TaurangaKatikati Road, £60 4s 6d ; ditto, TaurangaTaupo Road, £128 2s ; ditto, CambridgeTaupoßoad, £14 14s- The liabilities atnounted to £45,715 14s 7d, of which we also give some items : — Mongonui County : Compensation to Mr. Hazard for land, £15. Whangarei County : David Miller, Mangapie wharf approaches, L 315, Rodney Csunty : Manga wd Highway Board, Manga wai whars, LG0O ; labourers' wages, &c, Waiwera-Hot Springs Road. L 220 98 Bd. Coromandel County : CoromandelTharaes Road L 50 0; Mercury BayTairua Road, L5OO. Manukau County : Labourers' wages, &c, Pukekehe-Wai-uku Koad, £83 8s ; ditto, Pukekohe-Boiu-bay Road, £12 13s 6d ; James Stewart, District Engineers' travelling expenses, LB7 15s. Waipa County :J. J. OBrien and others, bridge over Waipa at Teßori, L 280 0; Hamilton District Board, Hamiltou Stotion Road, extension of "VVaipaRaglan, L6OO ; Newcastle District Board, extension of Waipa-Ra>flan road to Newcastle, Ll2OO. Piako and Taurana Counties : Labourers' wages, &c, Cambridge, Rotorua, and Taupo Road, L 4035 Cs. Thames County : Lower Thames-Ohine-muri Road, L3OOO ; ' 'hinemuri via Katikati to Tauranga Road. Ll3OO ; Paearoa (Ohioe.muri) to Omahu Road, L2^oQ.Taurangi County : Ohinemuri via KatikatiTaurangi road, L 2500 ; J. T. Brains Teierenga bridge, L 350; contractors and others, Waimapu bridge, L2OOO.

The adjourned monthly meeting of tho Hamilton Borough Council was held last night. Present— His Worship the Mayor, Crs. Vialou, Peat, Knox, Jones, and Mullions. — The minutes of previous meetings were read and confirmed, and the outward correspondence waa read and approved. — Mr Calderwood, Engineer to the Borough, wrote, stating that he could not paaH Mr Kiogsiey's contract; until certain matters had been attended to. — After discussing" the subject, it was resolved to offer Mr Kinguley the amount of his contract, minus the value of the barth still required, and the extras in final settlement of his claim. — The Under-Secretary telegraphed, stating that the subsidies would be paid as soon as the amount of the charges for Hospitals and Charitable Institutions was known. — j The Inspector of Nuisances reported on various matters. — Authority was ordered to be given to the Toll Collector to prosecute Mr Wickham for crossing the bridge without paying the amount of the toll. — I The half-yearly statements of accounts, general and special, were read as audited, and passed. — The usual report of the Works Committee was presented and adopted. — It was resolved to remove the telegraph posts from the middle of the footpath in Victoria-street. — It was decided to provide a clock for the toll-house at a cost not exceeding 50s. — It was agreed to retain the services of the present tollkeeper for tho ensuing month. — It was resolved to establish a Dogs Registration Office in Hamilton, the Town Clerk to act as registrar. — The Town Clerk was instructed to write to Mr F. A. Whitaker, M.H.R., asking him to appoint to-day to meet the Council. — After some other business had been transacted, the Council rose.

Messrs Goodfellow and Evans will commence business next week as general storekeepers in their premises in courrc of erection adjoining Mr Hewitt's Criterion Hotel, Cambridge.

Mr Gillet, of the Exchange Hotel, Paincll, Auckland, has initiated a Consultation on the Auckland Cup.

Mr J. S- Buckland holds a cattle sale at Waitoa en Wednesday, December 8. Tenders for ploughing and three times harrowing 400 acres, in blocks suitable to contractors, are invited by the proprietors of the Waikato estate.

Messrs Cochrane and Son will sell by public auction at their mart, Fort-street, Auckland, on Wednesday, December 8, town and suburban allotments of Waihou ; also, rural and farm allotments of from 4 to 200 acres, together with the Ardmore estate of 635 acres, all the property of Mwsrfc Campbell J3ros.

Mr Tf> G. §an<tes, Kngineer to the AVntto.-i Highway BG.trd, calls for tenders for ( > \tciv.i\e load woik>> iv connection with that Ho »d.

The Frankton Annual Sports are announced to t.ike pi. ice on Januaiy ist, 1880.

Mr J. M. (celling, Town Clerk, notifies through our Gazette columns thiif the statements of accounts for the yq.ir ending 30th September, 1880, are now open for inspection at his office.

An amendment to By-law No. 2 of tlie Borough of Hamilton is advertised in anotner column.

The new pure cash system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly pro\c a . benefit to the , public. It has been x great success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customorwlio buys at an" establishment where the goods arc marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. sell their dr.ipery tnillinary, and clothing at such prices for cash as i gnes the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-operative society, without the risk of being called upon to bear a portion 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 thu first year. Country buyers on remitting cash with ordet will i be supplied with goods at co-operative prices ; just the same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floor rloths, bedsteads, bedding, and general house turniture, 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 thetimcofpurcha.se. G. &C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is new and cheaply bought. An inspect! is oninvited. — Garlick and CrAnwkix, City Hall Furnishing Arcade Queenstreet^ Auckland.