Waikato Times. AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1410, 16 July 1881, Page 2

Waikato Times. AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1881,

Pressure on our space compels us to hold over leading and other matter. i

We are pleased to see that efforts «iro being nude in Hamilton as elsewhere to give Tawhuo a fitting reception on his j ,'imval. A committee has been formed ,uid .suitable arrangements made, and it now remains for the townspeople and ! settlers to come forward and assist with conti lbutions either in kind or money to provide for the entertainment of the large niunbei of natives who may be expected here about Monday. Several have ah eddy piomised valuable subcnptioiib, and it mnains ior their example to be followed. Mr Owynne, of the Hamilton Hotel, or any other member ot the committee, will be glad to iccenc contributions.

Mr Gwynne requests us to state th.it as boon as it l's known upon what day Tawinao will visit Hamilton, the mombevs of the Hamilton Band will be made aw are of the fact.

The newly elected Cambridge Town Board have appointed Mr Thomas Wells ch.urmat), and Mr J. P. Thompson sccietary.

The Public Works Department invite tendrrs for draining the Te Aroha Block. The advertisement appears in .mother column.

At the Supreme Court, Auckland, on Tlnusday, the case Hurst v. Wicklum, for cnminal hbel. was practically withdiawn, defendant publishing a humble apology to the plaintiff and paying £20 towaids the expenses of the latter.

The settlers of the Waitoa and Pi.iko districts aio about to present Mi W. P. (Jheprncll with a, valuable gold ■\\atch, in recognition of the services ho baa reudeied for -iOiuo years a^ Chairman of the Highway Boaid.

A new time-table comes into foicc on the Auckland railways on Monday next, but «> far as Waikato is concerned, thoio will be no alteration.

The dog nuisance is again proclaiming itaelt in To Awamutu, on Woiluu'aiUy night some of these ownerless canines paid a visit to Mr Pai son's farm, on the Kihiluhi lload. Two sheep weie killed and three wounded. It is an imperative necessity that this abominable o\ ll should be nipped in the bud.

We beg to call the attention of the public to Mr Kennedy's advertisement, which we think cinmot fail to be appreciated by the public ; travellers and settlers will be able to avail themselves of this conveyance. Wo understand Mr Kellow has piocured a paddock a short distance from his hotel, ho that the public fiom Raglan, &0., cau leave their horses <md take advantage of Mr Kennedy's tiap. The want of a good paddock has been felt to be necessary for this now progressing little township.

The farmers in the Springstone dibtnot tire up in arms about tho sparrows, and aie jjoing to petition Parliament to get thorn pcnvor to levy a rnte for the faupprestiiou ef the hmall birds nuisance. They also want to abolish all acclimatisation bocieties, mid get the fees, fines, liceuces, ifcc, now paid to them, handed over to some local body to expend in undoing tho injury said to be inflicted on the fanning community, by the importation of sparrows and such biida.

After the Orange Annivery proceedings ia tlio Cambridge Public Hall on Tuesday evening hast, a number of bachelor fiienda inaugurated a select dance and were joined by a good many ' of their acquaintances with their lady friends. The dance however, had no connection with the anniversary proceedings. An excellent supper was provided and a very enjoyable night was spent the the music being contributed by Mr Johnson.

It would seem that a few of the mcmbora of the Cambridge Reading Room are unfortunately — not altogether for themselves—suffering slightly from kleptomania, which means that through a natur.il greediness for news, they have an unnatural desire for the complete possession of the newspapers. No sooner are some papers put on the table than they suddenly disappeared, and never turn up ' again. This is a very discreditable state of affairs, and the committee ought to take steps towards preventing its oontinuance.

A paragraph appeared in the Auckland Herald a few days ago, under the " District News " heading, which is likely to create an erroneous impression on the minds of "Vyaik&t° residents. It says that at a meeting of the Cambridge Farmers' Club, held on Monday last, it was agreed that " the affairs of, the Club should be wound up," ,aiid the property disposed of. At the meeting above referred to, this propositions-was submitted by Mr Buttle, but was subsequently withdrawn. Ifc was however decided Jibat the property should be offered for sale by tender ; but it was not determined; that the , institution should cease to exigt.l , ; At the ' Resident ' Magistrates' Court, Hamilton, on Thursday, judgment

was given 'in the case Mullions v. Swarhrick for cattle trespass. The evidence foi the defendant went to show that he had offered to make favorable arrangements fot 1 the erection of a fence between his and plaintiff's prppertyy .and that when the* damage was done' he had expressed his willingness to have it assessed. Plaintiff had claimed £17, but his witnesses having valued the property destroyed at ,-CU 10s, judgment was given for the latter sum. Cockhead v. Dickson claiir £4 10s, value of a sewing machine purchased from plaintiff by defendant. Judgment for amount and costs. John JDunn charged with being drunk and disorderly was cautioned and discharged.

A full special meeting of the Hamilton Kust School Committee w»b held the other evening. After di^cu^ing the action of tha members of the Executive Committee, and hearing their explanation, the executive faice was put an end to by a motion to the effect "That the Executive Committee be abolished," being moved, seconded, and earned unanimously. Two members left before the motion was put. Mr Steadman's tender for sinking a well was considered, and regularly accepted, and three meniberß of the Committee appointed to inspect the ground and select the spot where the well is to be sunk. The conflicting excresenue having been successfully amputated, there h now neither deadlock or obstruction.

A meeting of the Cambridge Jockey Club was held at the Ma«ouio Hotel, on Tuesday evening last, the President of the Club, Every Maclean Eiq., in the chair. A considerable number of the memberß were present. The object of the meeting was to fix the date of the Spring Meeting, and after a little discussion it whs resolved that it was to be held on Thursday, the 22nd September next. It was also decided that the amount to be run for would be 22350v5., which is the joint amount of the stakes. The programme consists of the following events : — Hurdle Race, Maiden and Open Steeplechase, two Flat Races, and a Consolation. Iho Club theu decided to hold the Annual Summer Meeting 1 on the 12th and 13th January, ISB2, when it is .supposed that moie money will be run for than has been dono iv Waikato up to the present, in two dr.ys. As the majority of those present at the meeting were members of the Coursing Club, an impromptu meeting 1 of that body was held, and it was resolved that a day's coursing should be held the day after the races — Friday, September 23rd, when an all-aged dog stake will be run off. Several gentlemen were elected members of the Jockey Club. This terminated the business.

At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Cambridge, yesterday, before H. W. Northcroft E-q., R.M., Henry Norm'ove, was charged with having on the 30th June last assaulted one Thomas Hoy by striking him with his fist. Mr Beale appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Dyer for the defendant. Evidence having been given as to the nature of the assault, tha defendant was put in the box. He admitted having committed the offence, but he only did. so after great 'provocation. Plaintiff had boon spreading a report to the effect that he was engaged to his (defendant's) sister, and this roused his ire. His Woivship considered the defendant had received sufficient provocation and dismissed the case without costs. Three men named respectively, Murdoch, X jnnedy, and McCullongh, were charged with having created a disturbance in a public place, to wit, "Duke-atreet, on Saturday last. Mr Dyer who appeared for the accused pleaded in extenuation that they had come into Cambridge after a lengthened stay in the country for the purpose of having a little spree, and that the row was caused by ono of their number having been accused by another person of stealing a bottle of brandy. His Worship fined Murdoch, £3 and costs, or one month in gaol — this not being his first appearance — Kennedy would have to pay 30s and costs, or suffer fourteen days' imprisonment, and McCullough 20s and costs or seven days. Several civil cases were also disposed of.

The residents of Hamilton and its neighbourhood will hear with regret of tho projected departure from their midst of a gentleman who, in numerous ways, has contributed to the social well-being of the place. Mr Charles Laishley. manager of the Union Bank at Hamilton. Mr Laishley' s services are required by his superiors in a wider field of operations, and he leaves at the beginning of next week for Hawera, Waimate Plains, where the Bank is about commencing business. We are pleased to hear that it is the intention of the townspeople and others to present Mr Laishley, previous to his departure, some substantial token of the regard in which he U held by all sections of the community. To that end subscription lists have been put in circulation, and already a considerable sum of money has been subscribed. Besides taking an active interest in church matters, more especially in regard to church music, Mr Laishley's name will ever be associated with many movements, tending to promote the social welfare of his fellowtownsmen. He was ever a prominent member of musical societies, concerts, and has fiom the commencement taken a deep interest in the proceedings of the Debating Club, an admirable institution having 1 for its object the intellectual advancement of the rising generation. Of this Club he was recently elected president, and the committee, through their chairman, Mr Kennedy Hill, have on the receipt of his resignation addressed him the folio wins; letter :—: — "Hamilton, July 15th, ISSI. Charles Laishley, E^q. Dear Sir. — The committee of the Hamilton Debating Club desire- me to express to you the great regret that they feel at losing your valuable services as president. They also regret that your early departure prevents the Club from expressing to you personally how much they are indebted to you for the consistent interest you have taken in their welfare and in all other objects that tended to promote the moral and social advance* ment of those by whom you h<ive been surrounded. The committee and Club join with me in wishing you and Mrs Laishley every happiness in your new sphere of duty." We cordially re-echo the wish expressed in the last paragraph of this letter.

Mr J. Moses 1 advertisement will be found in our fourth page. The annual meeting of the ratepayers ot the Town of Kihikihi Highway District will be hold at the School-room on Friday, 29th inst., at 6 o'clock p.m. Mr Kennedy will run a trap between Whatawhata and Hamilton to meet the trains. Mr Kennedy Hill will sell by auction at his Mart, Hamilton, to-day, allotment 203, Hamilton Kast, pigs, bacon, potatoes, carrots, Sec, &c. Tenders will be received up to Saturday, the 23th inst.,,by Mr J. P. Thompson, Cambridge, for the erection of a cottage in Cambridge East. Mr J. M. Gelling will submit to auction this day at noon, the lease of several Borough endowments. ' << *$.'*} A quadrille party will be held at ttfe Oddfellows' Hall, Hamilton, on Thursday next. ' 'Admission, 2s 6fl, ' ' , > < * u ' The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Pirongia r Highway District will be neld'at the School, Harapepri, en Saturday/July 30th. The annual meeting of the ratepayers of tho Randaohia. Highway piftricfc will be held'at the Pybjic Hall, Te Awarautu, ori Saturday,^ July'3otb,' at 3 p.m. Ji " ' ~ M t t J \ '"-'A m^e'tirig'of the Waipa C^uiilrfpoun- , cil will be held >! oa Tuesday, 'AiigUst'lth, at" 10 a.m., <to pass a certain by-law.