AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVI, Issue 1375, 26 April 1881, Page 2

AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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TUESDAY, APRIL PA 1881.

Local matter has crowded out a , leading article. [ The Cathedral at Christchurch is J to be opened on August 10th. j I ! I ' !

We regret to hear that Mr Geo. Kelly, of Hamiltou East, lost a valuable draught mare on Friday last. The animal fell into a ditch on Mr Douglas' Bruutwood property, Tamahere, breaking her neck.

We understand that all misunderstanding between Captain Steelo (acting for Messrs Grant and Foster), and the Government regarding the Lincolnshire Farmers Settlement scheme has been arranged, the Minister for Landtf having made important concessions.

The team of Waikato cricketers go down to-day to try conclusions with the several clubs in Auckland and Otahulm. The men chosen are—Stafford, Smith, Tonka, E. Pilling, F. Pilling, Gleeson, Fit/patrick, Cotton, N. Hunt, Sheath, Stubbing, and Wood. The first match will be played against the Otahulm Club, on their own ground, on the 27th inst. The remaining matches will be in the following order :— Auckland, United, aud West End. We hope to see our boys return in a manner that is heartily wished by all here, namely, victorious. A fine herd of 101 head of purebred heifers are on their way from Napier tor Eureka Station, in charge of Mr Beauchamp. Mr tiuttor entrusted the selection of thede cattle to Mr Bishop, Hastings, who is considered one of the be^t judges of stock in the North Island. Twenty head are from Longlands' station, the prosreny of Sir Jaiueß (Imp.) Madcap and Earl Derby. Twenty, bred by the Rev. S. Williams and Carlyon; twenty bred byD. C. McLean, Tukituki, by " North - way Lad ;" six bred by Cowpcr Havelock, Ity a son of Earl of Oxford ; eleven bred by the lats G. Peacook, by a son of Sir Jamas ; eighteen bred by Bishop by son of Earl of Oxford, Madcap, Knight, Templar. As will be seen from the foregoing these heifers comprise the moit fashionable strains of breeding, and will no doubt form the nucleus of another herd of purebred cattle of considerable credit to the Waikato district, as Mr Suttormade no restriction abeut price, stipulating only for the best animals procurable.

The attendance at the Alexandra concert on Thursday night last in aid of the funds of St. Savour's Church was not so large as was anticipated. In speaking of the programme the parts sang lacked practice and bass voices. The solos were fairly rendered, nearly all being encored. The gem of the evening was by a young lady from Auckland, a pupil of Mrs Mitchell, who sang- " Oh ye tears" very sweetly and with great feeling. The audience were quite enraptured, and for the encore the lady sang " Dublin Bay," which,if passible, was better rendered than the former one. Miss Wainwright played two solos, which showed much execution and taste. A dance followed, which was thoroughly appreciated by all. Mr I*. A. Bell was in Alexandra on his usual visit to the schools in this diatriot, and kindly played the accompanements with general satisfaction.

In a biography of the late Earl Beaconßfield, a writer in the "Sydney Mail" says:—"lt is one of the most curious freaks of fortune that the world has ever witnessed, that the leadership of a party with which the maintenance of the position and privileges of the State Church ifi, or was, supposed to be peculiarly indentified should have devolved upon Mr Disraeli. His connection with Christianity was entirely accidental, and TfMJ if the generally recognised account of ,lt b» true," babied nipon Heine's aphorism that''^certificate of baptism is the cacd of admjssioa fa> .European cul-

ture." For it was simply because Rogers the poet, th >ught that it would he a shame to deprive so promining a youth of the cocial and politicnl advantages of Christianity, that Di-raeli, sit twelvo jrpars of age, was taken by Rogers and baptised in the parish of St. Andrew^s on 3Lst July, 1817. This waa don? with the absent of his father, although Di>ru«li had been recieved into the tjfiwKh community.

There was a fair attendance at the Middle Park stud sale at Christchurch od Wednesday, and good prices were obt.iined. All the animals were Hold. The highest price was 525 jzuiueas for a biy colt by Traducer jut of Idalia (full brother to Sir'Modied) which fell to Mr Dolman. He bought a brown colt out of Eri Avant for 475 guineas. A bay colt out of Aglair was bought by Mr Grigg for 375, and Mr Horsford gave the same price for a filly out of Hanueck. The next highest prices were 275 guineas for a filly out of Rupee, Mr. Carter, and 250 guineas for a two-year-old filly out of En Avant. In all thirteen animals sold for 3025 guineas. A bay colt by Traducer, from Raupo (Mata's dam), offered by Mr. E. Cutts, was passed in at 700 guineas. Ten of the Middle Park stud were by Traducor, two by Fapapapa, and one of Lewlinus. A serious poaching affray recently occurred at Leek with-wood, near Cardiff Wales. Two gangs of five poachers each, armed with guns, stopped and disarmed some of Lord Bute's keepers, by whom they were met, and beat two of them, John Davis and his boh, so severely that their recovery is considered doubtful. They afterwards attacked some of Captain Jennor's keepers at Wenvoe, two of whom they nlso severely injured. Two men of Cardiff, one named Fox and the other culled " Long Joe," were apprehended later in the day by the Cardiff police. They were identified by Captain Jenner's keepers. The Forest Hill tramway, which in about to be commenced, is to join the Kingston line at a point in the heart of Wiuton. For sometime the question of tha rival routes produced considerable anxiety on the part of those interested, and settlors in the direction of Forest Hill struggled hard and manfully for the construction of the iron road in their midst.

Mr Trewheellar announces the receipt of a direct shipment of new grocery goods. Mr J. S. Buokland holds his next Cambridge cattle bale on Tuesday ne\t. Mr George Dickinson has copies of Sullivan's now opera, " The Pirates of Pen/<ince" on sale. Thomas Dawson, late hotelkeeper, of Hamilton has filed his schedule ; first meeting- of creditors on Tuesday next, iv a.m. Tenders will be received up to noon of Tuesday, May 3rd, for works on the Whatawhata Road. W. dimming, Esq., advertises for tenders for repairs, &c, to the Ropal Hotel, up to Monday, May 2. Messrs W. and G. Pearson advertise as shoeing and general blacksmiths, next Oddfellows' Hall, Hamilton East. A vacancy having occurred in the Hamilton Horough Council, an election of a member will take place on the 17th May. Mr T. 0. Hammond has been appointed legal manager of the Waikato Gold Mining Company (Limited), To Aroha. Unless the call of 3d per scrip share, now 'due, on Waikato Godmining Company (Limited), be paid within a week from this date, legal proceedings will be taken for its recovery or forfeiture. 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 Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried out the customer who buys at .in establishment where the goods arc marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer, G. and C. seli 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 aporlion 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 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 ot five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay af the time of purchase. G. &C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is new and cheaply nour.HT. An inspection is invited. — Garlick and Cravwkli, City Hall Furnishing Arcade Queenstreet, Auckland