Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1458, 5 November 1881, Page 2

Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Equal ■md exact justice to nil men, Of \vh itovcr state or persuasion, religious or political Here ill Llic Press the J J eoplc's rii^ht maintain Unawed by influence and unbribcd by g.nn.

SATURDAY, NOV. o, 1881.

On the issue of events to-day at Parihaka, momentous results, in the development of native affairs, depend. The first impulse awakened is that of internecine warfare, the possible extent and ramifications of which it would be quite impossible, under existing circumstances, to predict .Readily as we acquiesce in the warlike attitude in ken. up by Government, we cannot disguise the fact that, the phase 10 which the difficulty has now been brought is, at the present time, in very many respects, most inopportune. Situated as we are, in the centre of a district upon which European footing has, so to speak, been carried at the point of the sword, and which was for a length of time convulsed by the horrors of a native outbreak and its attendant evils, it would be very strange indeed were we to view the present prospect, in the light of mere passive spectators. Indeed, that is not the only reason that moves us to an interest in current events. Eapid as the progress of civilisation has been within the last few years, it must still be remembered that we are located upon the frontier of a disaffected native settlement, with only, to use a current phrase, which will be quite well understood in its present application, one step between the sublime and the ridiculous. We have said a " disaffected native district," and in making use of that remark we are not by any means indifferent to the important transactions which have lately taken place, in the way of completely obliterating the line of demarcation, hitherto existing between us and our Maori neighbors. The final adjustment, however, of that long-standing difficulty cannot as yet be said to have been completely consummated, however hopeful its progress may be, and on that very account we ai'e bound to look upon the aspect of affairs at Parihaka, with more than ordinary solicitude. So far as indications and assurance have gone, it is true that, there is not the least likelihood of the Parihaka difficulty influencing the progress of the king country settlement, still we may be equally well assured it will not tend to promote its progress, and it is just possible that it may influence the minds of the youthful and less guarded of the native race, residing in that quarter. Had the friendly relations lately entered upon had time to consolidate, our acquiescence in the steps taken by Government would have been all the more hearty. As it is, we can only look upon them as sfceps in the right direction, forced upon us at a raost inopportune season. En passant we may note that while, we admire the ardour o£ our local volunteer forces, we hope Government will not think of transporting them at pres?nt to the seat of " active hostility," but rather allow them to remain where they are, doing the gallant deeds of him whose mission is prevention — that '•' prevention which is better than cure.*' The inning point in the present crisis, as Bt&Gecj. ftbpve, is to-day. The proclamation issued on th.c 19 th ultimo, ran its course yesterday, and, in accordance with intimation already ffjade, the Native Minister will to-day vlsifc Te Whiti for the express purpose of getting Ma ijs£iraatum. There seems very little doubt as to what that ultimatum will t»e. Evidently Te Whiti's mind has become rpoted.and > gFQunded in^ the trash taught abpus a second &<syent ; and with a

following similarly infatuated, it is not difficult to forsee, the overture will be treated with the same studied indifference, that has hitherto marked the advances made on behalf of Government, AVhat will then follow, remains to be seen. In the interests of self preservation, justly esteemed the first law of nature, we trust the action will be firm and decisive. Retreat is now impossible, and everything in the shape of an indecisive or temporising policy will have the worse possible effect on the Maori mind. This recalls to rememberance words uttered in friendly communing by the renowned chief, William Naylor, on the eve of the Rangiriri fight : " Unless some hundreds of Maoris are killed, the war will become general throughout the whole country, and it is quite impossible to say when and where it may end." We have there a lesson, a hard lesson, perhaps, but it is one which must not be neglected, otherwise our king country and other Maori settlements may be looked upon, with the gravest apprehension.

" Echoes from the Cafe " and other matter are crowded out of this issue.

The banks in. Waikato will be closed on the 9th inst.

The alphabetical cricket match will be played on Sydney Square, Hamilton, this afternoon.

Next English Mail via 'Frisco will close at tlio Hamilton post-office on Monday, Sth ui&t., at 10 am.

Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs us can item of news, las>t night, that Mr Northcroft is reported to be at Pungareliii.

The usual monthly meeting of the Hamilton West School Committee was held on Thursday, but the business done was of a purely routine character.

The tender of Mr Isaac Coates for contracts Nos. 5, 0 and 7 Waitoa drainage works has been accepted, the aggregate ot the amouuts being a little over £1300.

In response to a numerouslysigned requisition, Mr F. Gaudiu lias consented to contest the election for the mayoidlty of Hamilton. The lequisition and reply will be found in our advertising columns.

The concert at Te Awamutu on the 2Gt.li ult resulted in the mm of £IJ Is 4d beinj; added to tho fund for the widow and orphans of Mr McKeon who met with a fatal accident recenty.

We are in receipt of the current monthly issue of Garder's Auckland I'inny Time T'tble. This little book fitill keepb up to its original ttanddid of excellence, and for travellers and toiui^ts visiting Auckland nothing could well bo more useful.

The shareholders of the Morning Star mine, Te Aioha, biought dowu the iiiafc instalment of a quantity of btono, intended to bo crn>he<l at the bittery, ypstcicl.iy mo-ruin" 1 . The quartz is rc•firded as "likely," and the result is .■iwiiitud with much interest.

The Melbourne Oaks, one ana a-half miles run on Thursday, wa& won by Mr W. Blanch's Royal Mail, by King of the Ring— Maid of all Work ; Tourmaline second, and Declamation third. Birthday and Spinningtlale al&o staited. Time, 2mins. 44aecs.

The many friends ofMrßenner, who during tho absence of Mr Reynolds was in charge of the Post and Telegraph Office, Cambridge, will be glad to hear that he has been promoted to an assistant inspectorship in the Department.

The usual half-yearly drill and training of the Cambridge Troop, Waikato Cavalry, will commence on Monday, the 14th inst., at 10 a.m., in front of the Public Hall. Members are requested to bring all arms and accoutrements in their possession belonging to the Government.

At the R.M. Court, Cambridge, yesterday, before Captain Jackson, R.M., the ehatge brought against William Ripley by Mr Granvillc, for libel container! in a printed circular distributed by the defendant was dismissed, the Bench not deeming the case sufficiently strong to send before a jury.

The following gentlemen have been nominated, and, failing opposition, have been declared duly elected members of the Piako County Council : — Waitoa ruling : Messrs W. P. Chepmell, J. P. Campbell, and W. L, 0. Williams; Matamata riding : Messrs J. C. Firth and W. T. Firth ; Taotaoroa riding : Messrs R. H. D. Pergusson and G. C. Ellis ; Te Aroha riding : Mr H. E. Whitaker ; Ptitetere out-di^tnct : Mr John Martyn, junr.

Waikato promises to be wellrepresented at the Auckland Show on the Bth aud 9fch. Mr Fergusaon, of Gorton, and Wr S. T. Seddon, of Hamilton, are among others sending down some pens of sheep. Mr Fantham is sending three of his pure-bred shorthorn heifers, (Queen Victoria, Queen Bee and Cambridge Rose) while Fen Court will contribute largely in horse stock.

Messrs Woollams and Ireland exhibited a series of dissolving views in the Public Hall, Te Awamutu, on Friday evening, to a very good audience. Each person, on leaving the hall, received a gift, and -went away thoroughly satisfied. As will be seen by advertisement in another column, they will appear at an early date in the following places : — Alexandra, Ohaupo, Kttrikihi, aud Ngaruawahia.

We had the pleasure, yesterday, of inspecting a bugay^ belonging to Mr Milne, of the Commercial Hotel, Hamilton, which has been repaired and painted by Mr O'Gara, coach builder, of Hamilton in a style which could not be surpassed in any of the Auckland establishments. Mr O'Gara has earned for himself a very good reputation, and the buggy in question is only one of many specimens turned out veoentlVr

A correspondent writes from Morrinsville :— " An accident took place ygsterday, by which a man named Carron was slightly hurt. The earth at the cutting opposite the rocks. fell sooner than expected, and threw the above-named navvy under one of the drays working on the formation. The man rested during the afternoon and is all right this morning. I §cad the above as no doubt the Eorald will contain an exaggerated account."

Mr T. Trewheellar, baker and storekeeper, Hamilton, has introduced a new feature into bis business, having completed arrangements for producing a self-raising ftom?, Tli© artfcle has been tried by impartial judges", and has been pronounced excellent. ' " u For up-country settlers, surveyors, and contractors, it will prove a great convenience, and, w§ doubt not, will be extensively patronised. ,

At a meeting of the Rose of Te Awamutu Lodge 1.0. G.T., held on Wednesday evening lasfc, »the following onice-bearere installed for| tKe 'cn 7 jSniujf v y*iar. »,Bro^ M J,. Rendell, Lodge Deputy ofljoiatin^ j-w^w, p. Ju^kioj

W.C.T. ; Bro. J. W. Bridgman, P.W.O. T.; Bio. Ford, W.V.T ; Bro. Glass, W. 0 ; Bro. E. Biidsjman, W.T. ; Bro Messenger, W.S ; Bro.Nechols, W.F.S. ; Bro. Be.arsley, W AS. ; Bro. Smith, W.M. ; Bro. Roffey, WD.M. Bro. Pottb, W.I.G.

Since the remark passed at the last meeting of the W.iikatoCounty Council by one of the members, relative to the Council not receiving the proper amouut of fees accuriny from the slaughterhouses of the Cambridge butchers, the police havo been busily engaged looking up the matter. Visits havo been made to the slaujrhter-housos and shops, and the matter thoroughly investigated, and if <my injustice is being duno to the Council the circumstances will undoubtedly be m.ido known.

The programme for the grand concert m aid of the new Wesleyan church, Hamilton, which is to take place on Friday, November 18th, m the Oddfellows' Hall, will be one of the best that we have had at our local concerts- A strong chorus of ladies and gentlemen have come to the front with the intention of miking it a great success. The glees selected are of a very high class, and the songs, duets, trios, and instrumental music when fixed upon will come up to the same standard. The recitations will also be from the best authors.

Mr H. A. Keesing who has for sooie time resided in Combud^o, ia we hear about to take leave of his many friends and acquaintances for other fields. For the past few years this gentleman has secured the name of beiny: one of a class of individuals who dev^to thorn - selves to the furtherance of social harmony , and are always ready to assist in encei tain men ts and other objects for the good of the place. Thesf services his excoptional talent-, both a-> a musician aLcl a vocnl^^t ) with ln-> urbane nature, fitted him for, and his contiibutions will be much mKsed in the future.

The Cambridge Brass Band, which has for many montns pist been suspended, made its first appearance, since its reorganisation, m public on Thursday night List. The music which was rendered on Thursday evening it would be impossible to find fault with, and any Jittle disparity winch may have been noticeable, can easily be accounted for when we consider the time it is since the members have been last together m practice. ]\Jr Stuait is now the conductor.

Travellers and tourists going to the Like Country from CanibiKljro, will be gl<Kl to know that the inconveniences which they have hitherto been subject to, thiouarh not bpin<* ahlp to obtain decent acromodahou on tho way, thus making the journey tedious and unpleasant, have now been remedied Mr Raynes the proprietor of tho National Hotel, Ccimbiidije, since taking 1 over tlio Wnofcu Hotel has made considerable alterations to th.it hostelry. The hou^e has been almost complelly refurnished and eveiy pi o vision made for the comfoit of vibitora

In last issue we announced that the tender foy constructing tho lailway bndt'e, Hamilton, had been secured by Mi- W. Sims (Thames), pneo £5519 13s Gil. The unsuccessful tendoreis and piicps were as follows • — D Glendinm^ (Napiei), -t1 0,023; A. O'Biien (Auckland), £979:) 16* sd; T A. Poll ens (Patea), £0444 15s ; T). Hondeison and Co. (l)unedin), £0050 ; W. Fon«hcy (AuckLxml), £7SG2 12s 2d ; Hunt, White and Olaik (AucUknd), €7710 3b; 0. Archibald (Dunedin), £7507 7s ; T. Denby (Auckland >, £0085 ; Davidson and Conyors (Dnnedm), £6656 10s ; P. Goodfellow (Wellington), £6517 7s 3d ; Ross and Dunbar (Auckland), £5997 9s ; H. Mclvenzie and Co. (Dunedin), £5994 5s 3d.

At the Police Court, Hamilton, yesteiday, before His Worahiu the Mayor aud Major Jackson, J P., John McLeorl, described as a ship carpenter, was brought up, charged with, having been drunk and disordeily in a public place on the previous afternoon. He was further charged with having on the same day unlawfully assaulted one Robert Hughes in the bar of the Commercial Hotel, by throwing a tumbler at his head, and also with wilfully breaking a luwblpv valued at Bd, tho property of Mr J.*S Milne. Sergt. McGovern prosecuted and the piisoner, who was undefended, pleaded puilty to all the charges. Robert Hughe*, barman, in the employment of Mr Milne, was placed in the witness box, and deposed th.it the prisoner came into the hotel about 4 o'clock on the previous afternoon, and endeavoured to force his way into the bai', and on witness preventing him, he teued a tumbler, and threw it at him. The tumbler narrowly ebcaped hittinar him and went very close to Mrs Milne, who was standing by. Prisoner was the "worse for liquor, and very violent. His Worship the Mayor having seveiely adrnoni&hed the prisoner, ho was fined for the fhst offence 5s and costs, in default 24 hours imprisonment ; for the second £1 and costs or 7 days imprisonment, and for the third he was oidered to pay tho clamige and costs, or go to gaol for an additional 24 hours.

At the meeting of the Cambridge Town Board held on Thursday evening last the ohairman, Mr, Wells drew tho attention of the Board to tho fact that the nominations of Mr Kirkwood and himself for seats in the Waikato County Council, which through the negligence of the Post Office official at Kh'ikiriroa, had not reached the returning officer until the day appointed for receiving the nominations of candidates. Mr Wells remarked that at the request of the ratepayers of Cambridge ho and Mr Kirkwood had agreed to again represent them in the Council, as it was desirable, when it was considered that Cambridge contributed more than all the other parts of the riding put together to the funds of the Council that they should be wall represented, so that tho funds paid out of district should benefit it in some way, and not be carried el&ewhere where they were not raised. The poll was now decided, and through the blunder above referred to they wore not elected, and Cambridge —if no alteration was possible— was left out in the cold for three years. A solicitor|had been consulted oa the matter and it waa his opinion that the election was void. The matter however would be seen to, and no doubt the mistake would be rectified. A letter explaining the affair had been sent to the Chief Postmaster, Mr Bias, at Auckland, with a request that it be forwarded to the pbstnaster General at Wellington.

The quantity of gold on which duty was paid in this provincial district during the quarter ending 30th September last amounted to 14,133 ouncea, valued at £55,785. The amount exported during the corresponding quarter of last year was 6,642 ounces, representing a money value of £27,751. The total for t'Sie polony was 83,710 ounces ; the corresponding quarter of last year being 69,631 ounces. It is also worthy pf note that that the increase shown by Auckland, viz., 7491 ounces, as compared with the previous year, is far in exceda of the jncrease shown by any of the other goldfields disfcrjoj; in New Zealand. Otatro, for example, has aq. jnqrease of 2351 ounces, and the West Coast (Middle Island) 1505.

4. njeeting of the ratepayers of tho I Whainearoa District , will Ijo hold' in the Waitetuna school-room qp Saturday, Novera26th,' for thepurpose'of electing a mohjber, Qf jthe Board to fill the vacancy c^uie.d by the resjgnsitioa of ** r J« v. lung,