Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1461, 12 November 1881, Page 2

Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 12,1881.

The news from the "front," as Parihaka by virture of its warlike preparations is now dubbed, is brief but to all intents and purposes reassuring. True to the studied indifference, if not silent contempt, with which their chief all along treated the action of the Government, they have maintained their sullen demeanour since he was taken from amongst them. Thus fai 1 , the whole proceeding seems discouraging, more especially, to those who predicted that, so soon as the natives were relieved from Te "Whiti's presence, the gathering would scatter, and in process of time the disaffection would altogether die out. Such, however, has not been the case. They still continue holding together, not certainly a tumultuary gathering, but with a kind of dogged silence, seemingly passive in all respects, excepting as regards, the demand made for their immediate dispersion. In that way the situation becomes embarrassing, and in dealing therewith, a certain amount of delicacy and indecision is liable to be created. It is therefore the more satisfactory to find Government continuing to act with firmness and determination. No attempt was made to follow up the " first advantage" with undue haste or severity. On the contrary, the natives were called upon by proclamation to disperse peacefully, and they were left alone without further molestation to give them an opportunity for doing so. That indulgence, for, indulgence it was under the circumstances, has not been carried too far. A telegraphic despatch received yesterday, and which appears in this issue, reports that, as no disposition was shown to comply with the proclamation, further arrests of importance were made, and that Titokowaru, along with ten other chiefs, had been taken into custody. What effect that may have remains to be seen. Presuming it does not succeed, then it may be believed that the arresting process will be cai*ried on until the rank of the disaffected ones becomes so thin and disjointed that it can hang together no longer. That we take to be the most probable solution of the affair, and after all, we are not so sure but that, in time, ! it will provi3 to have been the best. "With the ringleaders secured, the road-making through Parihaka country will be carried on to better advantage, and we are afraid that not until the country is so intersected will we have the pleasure of contemplating complete subjugation of that troublesome district. It is also satisfactory to note that the stirring events lately enacted at Parihaka have not had the slightest effect on the Maoris elsewhere. Our Alexandra correspondent, in a communication published in another column, makes special allusion to the fact. At one time apprehensions were entertained that the knowledge of these proceedings might have a disturbing effect .on the adjustment of affairs going on in the king country. These apprehensions may be said to have been set at rest, and we may now fairly conclude the disturbance or disaffection, such as it is, will remain confined to the district within which it originated.

Announcements, made in to-day's issue, set at rest all further speculation as to the probable date of the forthcoming elections. The writs were issued as on the 9th inst. These, in accordance with section 9, of the "Regulation of Elections Act," of last sesion, are returnable within forty days, which, on this occasion, will expire on the 19th proximo. The Act further provides that, in the writs to be issued, a day shall be named for the polling, and the same day shall be appointed in each writ. December 9th, f being the day so named, the poll, 'for all contested elections throughout, the colony, will be taken (j tljiat . #ay. tforaination for bpth. "W»ip& mi

Waikato are fixed for the Ist proximo. These appointments comply with the provisions of the Act, which provides that, beween the poll and the nomination five, and not more than ten days must intervene.

A large amount of interesting matter will be found in the fourth page of this issue.

Judge Penton was a passenger to Cambridge j'esterday.

Mr Fletcher Harrison has been apppinted lieutenant of the Alexandra Volunteers. His commission dates from Bth ultimo.

Mr Edward Frissell has been appointed a trustee in place of Mr Richard Galvan, deceased, to provide for the maintenance and care of the Raglan public cemetery. The appointment dates from Ist November current.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of the New Zealand Protestant a friendly societies' journal printed at Christchuroh.

The services of members of the Cambridge Brass Band wo are told have been secured for the forthcoming Oahco Ball.

A correspondent writes : —That portion of the Great South-road between Taupiri and Rangiriri requires immediate attention ; several bridges being in a dangerous state.

The polling: for a member of the Borough Council of Hamilton to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr Price took place on Thursday, and resulted in the return of Mr Robert Bradley, who secured 55 votes to Mr Grove Vowless' "2'L

I Mr Wm. Johns will address the W«vipa electors at Raglan at 7 o'clock this evening, at Ruapuke on Monday evening, at Whatawhata on Tuesday, and at JSTgahiuepouri on Wednesday next.

Messrs Henry Buttle and Edward Lake have been elected members of the Waipa County Council for the riding of Pukekura, unopposed.

In regard to the finance of the colony, Westgarth's Circular for August remarks that satisfaction was felt on reading the New Zealand report*, aa the Government appears to have a considerable portion of the last loan still unexpended.

The country in the neighborhood of Auckland is looking remarkably well just now. In many places wheat ia in the ear, and gives promise of an abundant harvest. Potato crops too are very forward, while grass appears to be plentiful everywhere.

It is probable that a match between the Cambridge and Hamilton Cricket Clubs will come off this day week but the arrangements have not yet been completed.

Messrs William Sloane, Wm. Taylor, James Ramsay, Henry Moncrieff, and George Churches, have been appointed by the Governor, jneinbers of the Rangiaohia Highway District for the ensuing year from the 26th ult.

Members of the Hamilton Band have kindly consented to pive their services at the opening of the new Public and Volunteer Hall, which will be celebrated by a grand concert and ball on the race night.

Our Cambridge correspondent reports : — Judge Fen ton opens a court of enquiry here Ibis morning to investigate a few disputes raised by natives against the decision of the Native Lands Court in the Kurunui-Whaiti block, decided last March. The parties interested are in town awaiting the final decision. The enquiry is not expected to last long.

Acting, we are informed, on the advice of counsel, plaintiff in the libel suit recently heard at the R.M. Court, Cambridge, has preferred an indictment of the Supreme Court against defendant. It is stated that, despite the warning he has had, defeudant persisted in exhibiting the libellous matter in his window and otherwise publishing the same.

The following are gazetted returning officers for the County of Raglan — Onewhero : Mr William "Walker ; Te Akau ; Mr Chas. Marshall ; Karioi : Mr Jas. La Trobe ; Pirongia : Mr Robt. Ormsby ; Whangapo : Mr James Shirley.

The members of the Cambridge Musical Union have decided to hold over their concert for the present, owing no doubt to the lateness of the season. When the Union do give their entertainment it is expected the public will be afforded a treat.

The usual half-yearly drill and training of the Cambridge troop of Cavalry commences in Cambridge at 10 o'clock on Monday. As the members usually turn out well, and as the weather is now exceeding fine, a large gathering is looked for.

The Public Hall committee Cambridge has received from their architect —Mr Richardson — completed plans and specifications for alteration and improvements on the Hall. These it is expected, will be gone on with shortly. Their estimated cost is set down at £300. The expense we are told is to be defrayed by loan.

A charge has been laid against Mr W. Camming, brewer, for a breach of the Beer Duty Act, by neglecting to affix revenue stamps to a number of casks of beer. It is but fair to state that at the time the alleged offence was committed, Mr Cumming was in Auckland.

Theßiverton paper understands that a fund, amounting to £3000, has been raised by the Chinese for the purpose of exhuming the bodies or bones of de - ceased Chinamen in New Zealand and conveying them to China, where they are supposed to find a more sacred place of sepulture. A ship is to be chartered for the purpose.

We are requested to state that in order to avoid clashing with the services of other denominations, the Eev. H. S. Daviea will postpone his first services in the Waitoa district till Sunday, November 20th, when he will hold service at Piako at 11 a.m., Waihou 3 p.m., and Te Aroha at 6.30 p.m.

Letters of naturalisation have issued on behalf of the following : — Joseph Bauer, cabinetmaker, Hamilton ; Josef Sittauer, bootmaker; and Louis Forkert, Antony Turn wait, Julias Bukowsky, • Hans Krippner, Henry Heerdegen, Joseph Karl, George Kohlers, and Joseph Papesch, farmers, all residing at Ohaupo ; also, Emil Simmelhag, hotelkeeper, JSTgaruawahia.

A Southern contemporary mentions that » few 'days ago as many as seven leverets were seen with one dam. If hares multiply at this rate in Waikato, the struggle for existence between them ■and the sheep will be one that sheep farmers will hardly care to watch patiently.

The County Engineer, according to instructions, met, toe principal settlers of Wnirangj, on Ttiendayi for the purpose of ;reporiing to' the Comity Council as to the more urgent requirements of the main road. It transpired portions of the'rbad are so completely im- i I passtjble) that the Ootinty 'inay/'ooriaidejp : itself fortuuato that no olaims for coqa«;j

pennation through accidents have been made. Settlers have to make considerable detouw, and in one instance it is found necessary to trespass upon the properties of four different sottlers to obtain acoe.' s to their homesteads.

The Cambridge Quadrille Assembly met in the Hall on the evening of Wednesday. Twenty-five couple occupied the floor. The member list of this assembly has been considerably increased of late, but as the summer months approach and the nights become shorter and warmer, dancing will be suspended for the aeasou from the termination of the current quarter. The music on Wednesday evening, pro\ ided by Messrs Stuart and Johnson, was, as usual, tolerably good.

A Cambridge correspondent bitterly complains of the unmannerly conduct of a "few mischievous lads" who are in the practice of unduly monopolising the waterfalls, used for bathing purposes. Not only has the adult male been inconvenienced by this conduct, but the hours set apart for ladies using the place have been obtruded upon. These youthful delinquents are likewise charged with "slobbing" about the water-pool and bath-house, in a way most offensive to the better- disposed of its frequenters. An end certainly should be puj; to such conduct, even although the "strong arm of the law" has to be envoked. One suggestion made by our correspondent should most certainly be attended to, that is the posting of a notice in a conspicuous place, setting forth the hours during which it is reserved for females.

Had the Hamilton telegraphist been so minded, he could have caused serios public inconvenience in connection with Thursday's issue of this journal. Wednesday was the first departmental holiday, since the new regulation came into force closing the office on Sundays and holidays. By an oversight, for which he was in no wise to blame, no provision was made for receiving press messages. At a time like this, when the latest intelligence is &o eagerly sought after, an oversight of that kind became rather serious. Mr Logic on being applied to readily admitted the dilemma, and With great good nature curtailed his holiday, in order to convenience next morning's publication. It is with pleasure, as well as thanks, we have to acknowledge an act of this kind.

The Rev. Charles Fraser, of Chnstchurch, in a contribution to the Catholic Piesbyterian, says :—lf: — If Scotland is still what it formerly was, there must be many honest, indiibtrious, and intelligent familes who would find comfort and independence here such as they will never reach at home. There are no drawbacks here in climate, soil, wages, or land laws ; our chief obstacles are scepticism and whisky. The recent census which, by the way, brings up the European population to about half a million, returns a surprising number of sceptics. In Dunedin, infidelity is somewhat outspoken and rampant. As to intemperance, the money spent in intoxicating liquors would support all the churches, all the schools, and all the poor. Still, this is a great country with a great future.

A meeting of subscribers only to the Mission Room, Cambridge West, will be held there on Monday next, at 8 p.m., to decide on the best means of disposing of the building. An extraordinary vacancy having occurred in the representation of the Rangiaohia riding, Waipa County, an election will take place on the 28th inst. Nomination on the 21st inst. Rates due the Borough of Hamilton must be paid foithwith, or they will be sued for, Mr Robert Bradley, secretary Waikato Turf Club, announces that acceptances for the Club's Spring Meeting close at Hamilton on the 25th inst , at 7 p.m. Mr J. S. Buckland will sell at an early date, particulars of which will be given, a number of horses, harness, etc. Mr Kennedy Hill will sell at the Potter} 7 , on Saturday next, a large number of drain pipes, flower pots, etc. The household effects, horses, etc., the property of the Rev. VVillictm Calder, will be submitted to auction by Mr Kennedy Hill on Wednesday next, at noon. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns. Mr Thomas Kirk, Registrar of Electors, notifies that the electoral rolls for the \Vaipa and Waikato districts are open for inspection. Particulars arc given in our advertising columns. The new pure cash system now being initiated by G. and C. will certainly pro\e 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 an establishment where the goods are marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a great gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery millinery, 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 bearaportion of the loss should the 3'ear'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 lair 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 , \nd general house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at out 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 nbw and cheaply bought. An inspection is invited. — Garlick and Cranwell, City Hall Furnishing Arcade Queenstreet, Auckland