Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1462, 15 November 1881, Page 2

Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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TUESDAY, NOV. 15, 1881.

The road over the ranges to Eaglan has been justly called the lungs of the great district which lies almost undeveloped beyond. It is absolutely the only outlet from that part of the country by land, and its effect has been to transform Eaglan from an isolated district into a portion of the Waikato. "We need not therefore dwell at length upon the importance of maintaining in good order the one means of communication which exists. At present, indeed, nothing could well be better, under the circumstances, than the mountain road. Despite its steepness, its admirable condition makes it a thoroughfare over which all kinds of traffic may be conducted. We wish we could say as much for that lying between Waitetuna and Raglan, parts of which are positively dangerous, and all of which is disagreeable. Still, presumino; that due care be exercised, the road is fairly adapted to the requirements of the district, and is a wonderful stride in advance of the old order of things. After duly considering all the blessings which have boen conferred on the district, what will be the thoughts of the settlers were we to tell them that the road was about to be closed to them 1 And yet this is not at all improbable. Elsewhere in this issue, reference is made to the establishment of a lime kiln on the summit of the range. This, of course, is a very interesting item of news, because not only does it m< an the upraising of a new industry in our midst, which is a great matter, but it also promises to provide what has long been a desideratum in Waikato, namely, a cheap and efficient fertiliser. Everything, then, should be done to encourage such. But we must not disguise the fact that so far as the main road to Raglan is concerned it will effectually put a period to the traffic, at all events during the wet months of the year. The matter is really a very serious one, for the heavy traffic to which the road will be subjected will close it as effectually as though it were fenced across. But the case is by no means a hopeless, one. We say the road may be shut up, but we mean of course in the event of nothing being done to keep it open. It is with the intention of gettin* something done that referenced here made to the subject. Plenty of excellent metal is to be found on the very road side, and all that is wanted is a grant of a few hundred pounds for the purpose of breaking and laying it on. Fortunately the summer is before us, and there is no immediate necessity for the work, but the future member for Waipa will have to bestir himself to get the work done before the ensuing winter. The local bodies are altogether too poor to attempt it, even if it had a legitimate* claim upon them.

Mr F. A. Whitaker will address the Waipa electors at the school -house, Cambridge West, on Saturday next, at 7.30.

Mr Wm. Johns publishes elsewhere dates and places of his meeti gs during the week.

Mr Henry Hadfield being the only candidate for the representation of the Tuhikaramea riding in the Waipa County Council, that gentleman has been declared duly elected.

The Gazette fixes the nomination for the Eastern Maori district for the 25th inst. at Cambridge, and the polling day for the Bth December.

The concert in aid of the Hautapu School funds, which came off in the school-room on Friday last, was very successful, the proceeds amounting to about £8. A very interesting programme of vocal and instrumental music was gone through, and the proceedings terminated with a dance.

Our Alexandra correspondent telegraphs last night :— At a meeting held at Finch's hotel on Saturday night-, a committee was appoinied to carry out sports here on Boxing Day. Tawhiao has accepted the office of judge of the native sports

The claims of the various natives to be placed on the list for the WhaitiKnrunui block, which were heard before Judge Fenton on Saturday last, were all disallowed. The enquiry having closed early on Saturday, Judge Fenton left » 'am bridge for home the same evening.

The Cambridge troop of the Waikato Cavalry turned out for drill, under Captain Runciman, at Cambridge yesterday morniag at 10 o'clock. Out of a total strength of 60 members, only 15 turned out for drill.

The resolution which was, passed at a recent meeting of the Cambridge Jockey Club to the effect that the secretary should communicate with the sporting editor of the Australasian, asking hia opinion — which was to be bipding— as to the winner of the steeplechase between Harkaway and Sportsman, has been rescinded,; and the stakes paid to th« rramAP at HirltMmw. ' -

Major Jackson will address the electors of Waipa at the Public Hall, Te Awamutu, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at 7.30 o'clock ; at Alexandra in the Public Hall on Thursday, and at Ngaruawahia on Friday evening.

We are glad to be able to state that tho Lauds Department has decided to expend the sum of £88 on the Churchill punt, which sura will be suffi ,ient io put it in good order.

Late advices from Farihaka state that the Government have taken measures to arrest the Waikito and Whanganui natives who refuse to go to their own districts. Mr Bryce expects it will be necessary to remove the whole by force.

The members of the Hamilton Troop, Waikato Oavalry, will mccc for their usual half-yearly drill on Monday next, at 9.45 a.m., with all arms and accoutrements. A full attendance is requested. The members will also meet for prize firing at the butts on Saturday \ next, at 2 p.m.

A meeting of the Tuhikaramea Distriot Board was held in the achoolhou«e on Friday, 11th November. There were present, Messrs F. Viokers, H. Hadfield, and W. Aldersan. Mr Vickers was elected chairman. The following tenders were opened: — For making road over swamp between this district and Hamilton : James Coombes, £310 10s 4d; W. Shepherd, £299 0s 6d; D. McKinnon, £283 ss ; Boyle and Pierce, £267 Is 9d ; J. C. Booth, £263 2s 6d. The tender of Mr Booth was accepted. It was resolved to advertise for tenders, to be in by next monthly meeting, for the cuttings required this aide of swamp on same line of road. The secretary was instructed to write to the Hamilton District Board, calling their attention to the necessity for immediate repairs being made to culvert near Mr Dinsdale's. Tnis concluded the business.

The grand concert in aid of the New We-leyan Church is announced for Friday next. There can be no doubt the concert will be one of the very highest class. The programme which we shall publish in Thursday's issue, will contaiu new music of very high (quality. Glees, trios, duets, songs and instrumental music, with two recitations will provide a very interesting and entertaining evening. The object towards which the proceeds go is a very good one, and we hope there will be a large practical show of sympathy, in the shape of a crowded house.

It is now finally settled that the cricket match between Hamilton and Cambridge will take place on Sydney Square next Saturday. The wickets will be pitched at 10 a. ra., and we may an- ' anticipate seeing a vigorous contest between the two teams, as the Cambridge Clvb — strengthened by several new players who are experts at handling the willow and trundling the leather — are determined to do their utmost to vanquish the Htmiltonians, and to retrieve the laurels they lost last year. We have not received a list of the Cambridge players. Hamilton will be represented by the following : — Wood, Palmer. Forrest, Tonliß, Gleeson, Langdale, Pilling, Browning, Orraerod, Percy, N. Hunt and W. Hunt.

It will be seen by the notification advertised in another column that Huntley has not been included on the list of polling places for Waikato. Mr J. B. Whyte has put himself in communication with the Colonial Secretary with a view to getting the mistake rectified, and is also taking steps to get a polling place at Hautapu. In the Waipa district, Mr Whitaker is also exerting himself to get a polling booth at Waitetuna. At these several place? a large number of electors reside, and it would be a matter of inconvenience to them if they have to record their votes at other polling places.

Travellers along the Raglan road cannot fail to note the improvement* which have been effected around the comfortable hostelry and homestead of Mr Sutton at Waitetuna, who owns a block of very good land in this locality. A considerable amount of fencing has been done and a large area of land has been Hid down in grass and crops which promise well. Mr Suttons garden is a special object of attraction and reflects the highest "credit on the taste of the owner. Situated in the midst of a valley noted for its beautiful scenery. Mr Suttons hotel will doubtless during the summer form the centre of attraction for a crowd of visitors bent on a week's pleasure.

Mr Bedford of Ohaupo threatens to prosecute certain boys attending the Sundayr srhool at that place if they do not cease using: vile and abusive language upon the church premises. Mr 0 Day, it is notified, has retired from the contest for the election of a member for the Newcastle Riding, County of Waipa. Particular attention is drawn to an important announcement by the London Photographic Company Upper Queen-street Auckland. Mr J. C. Booth requires navvies, also tenders tot cutting fascines. The adjourned meeting of the Grand Orange Lodge representatives from Wos. 9, >7, ?i, 29 and 38 will be held iv the Victoria Hall, Hamilton, on Wednesday 16th Nov. (to-morrow) at 8 p.m. sharp. Messrs W. J. Hunter and Co. will sell at the Ohaupo yards, on Thursday nett, yearling and 2-year-old steers, bull, pig's, cows, etc. They have also for sale a choice farm of 250 acres, improved. The draught stallion Argyle will stand this season at Mr Cine's farm, Pukerimu, and travel as per programme published elsewhere. Mr F. Forrest, seedsman and nurseryman, Piako road, is prepared to receive orders for next season's planting. The Exmoor pony entire, Nutmeg, the property of Mr N. I. Hunt, will serve a limited number of mares at the Narrows this season. For terms, etc., see advertisement. 1 Attention is drawn to an alteration in the published list of polling-places in the Waikato electoral district. The Court-house, Mercer, is omitted, as it is outside the district ; the Court-house, Te Aroha, is the place, not the school-house; and for "school-house," Turua, the notice now reads " polling- place." A notification by the Ngaruwahia poundkecper appears in another column . The nomination of candidates for the office of Mayor of Hamilton takes place at noon on the 21st inst. The nomination of candidates to represent the riding of Whangape, Raglan county, will take place on Monday next at noon, at the school-house, Churchill. Election on the 30th inst. The furniture and effects of the Rev. William Calder are to be sold to-morrow. As they consist of many pretty at tides which are pleasant to lock upon, we have no doubt there will be a good attendance at the sale. The Parson's horses and horse furniture are also to be offered, and these should command a fair number of buyers. Both horses are well known — the mare Venus having won a race at Ngaruawahia — and both very good in their paces. 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 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 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 ; iuit the same as though they made a personal seJaction, Furnishing goods, such as carpets, .floor cloth,*, bedsteads, bedding , tnd general house furniture, the laig<wt pprtion of Which is turned out at our .'own notary, will bo narked at the lowest remunerative prices, and a discount of five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at th'e^ime'df ptt?a?as& Q, k% laving- realised the en tire' value of their stack during their late cash tale, the;pro*ent stock is N»W AJfB CB»AM,y •Ought, Aa inspection is invited.— Garuck Xnd C jUNwicix, City HaUFuroiehin j Arcade Queenstreet, AucWwd ( , .'• t , . - ' \ „ <-.