Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1467, 26 November 1881, Page 2

Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 26, 1881.

There have not been wanting those who docried the action of the Government in disposing of the Te Aroha block to Grant and Foster, nor has the settlement scheme of the latter been without its detractors. We have hoard it stated, and we have read the same thing in print, that the sole object of the promoters was to make money, and that the land would be sold to any class of people so long as a profit could be cleared. We are not among those who held these opinions, and current events demonstrate clearly enough that the object of the Lincolnshire delegates was an honest one, that it was the bettering the condition of those to whom the past few seasons in England have proved so ruinous. It was felt that if these men remained in the old country the probabilities were that what of their substance had been spared would be lost, while if they sought a home in a new country, where the conditions of life are more favorable, they might build up comfortable homes for themselves and their children. Those who have already taken up sections in theblockare men of the right stamp, prepared to work, and possessed of the capital necessary to carry out extensive improvements. Messrs Roche, Ckaig, and Squirrell have entered upon the task of reclaiming the wilderness, in a spirit which augurs nothing but good of the ultimate position which the settlement will hold, and they are to be followed by men equally disposed and circumstanced to engage in similar labors. The Cotopaxi and other vessels, now nearly due, have on board a party selected by, and under the guidance of Mr Cox, a gentleman who has taken a deep interest in the scheme, and who has already secured a large area of land in the block. Among those of his party are to be found not only practical farmers with capital, but also mechanics and artisans, for all of which provision will be made. The settlers already on the ground are greatly pleased with the quality of the soil, and the crops of potatoes, maize, oats, &c, which have been planted this season are making splendid progress. The settlers shortly -to arrive will therefore have an excellent opportunity for estimating the

G\pabilities of the land, and, building on the experience of their forerunners, will naturally avoid many blunders, into comraittingwhichthey might otherwise Have fallen. ' The promoters, too, are using every endeavour to complete facilities for obtaining access to all parts of the block, to which end bridges are in course of construction over various creeks, and the roads are being placed in an efficient state. Pending the settlers making their own arrangements in regard to residences, comfortable three-roomed cottages are about to be erected in different parts of the block to serve as temporary homes, Within the last few days, Mr Geo. Grant, son of Mr S. Grant, one of the proprietors, has arrived at the Aroha, with the object of taking up land for his father, and assisting in the work of founding the settlement. Captain Steele and Mr Hanmer, the local agents of Messrs Grant and Foster, are most assiduous in furthering the interests of the new comers, and deserve much credit for the compleceness of the preparations made. We may expect to see, before long, a settlement possessing within itself all the elements of success, and one calculated to confer vast benefits on this part of the colony, rearing itself on the banks of the Waihou, on land that up to the present has been lying useless, and which, but for Messrs Grant and Fostir, might have remained unproductive for yeai's to come.

" Echoes from the Cafe," and other matter, are unavoidaby held over.

The members of S. Peter's Church choir, Hamilton, are requssted to attend a practice in the church this evening.

In the Victorian Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, the bill to legalise the totalisator was rejected bj' a majority of six.

In our report of the civil cases at Hamilton last issuo, a typographical error occured. In the case Dalton v. Bates, judgment was for £2 15a Od full amount and costs.

The contractor for the Hamilton Public and Volunteer Hall is making ripid progress with his -work, with a view to getting the building ready for the Concert and ball co be held on the evening of the 30th (S. Andrew's Day).

The Rev. Y. Lush will preach for the first time in St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, to-morrow morning, on which occasion there will be a church parade of the Hamilton Troop, Waikato Cavalry.

A two-mile foot race, for £10 a side, will come off at Frankton, near the Railway Hofel, to-day at 4.30 o'clock. The competitors are Messrs H. Lane and K. Devery.

At the Police Court Hamilton, on Thursday, before His Worship the Mayor, a native named Herne was charged with enness and disorderly conduct on the drunk previous evening, and ordered to pay the costs of the case. Another inebriate was in the representation on Sergt. McGovern let off, as it was his first offence.

A cricket match, between the married and single members of the Hamilton Cricket Club, will be played on Sydney Square this afternoon. The postponed match between Cambridge and Hamilton comes off on Saturday next, and that between Alexandra and Hamilton on the following Saturday, both on Sydney Square.

The polling for two members to represent the Ivarioi riding in the Raglan County Council took place on Wednesday. The number of votes polled by the three candidates respectively, were as follows : — Allan Gilnaour, 35 ; W. Duncan, 22 ; W. Powell. 5. It will be seen from this that Mr Powell's desire to bring the Counties Act into force ia very unpopular.

Various causes have combined to delay the completion of the necessary arrangements in connection with the establishment of the Waikato Cricket Association on a sound foundation. Within the next week or two it is hoped that matters will be so far advanced as to allow of a programme of matches for the season being drawn up

The contractor for the Hamilton lailway bridge, Mr Simms, haa arrived, and. haa ahe.idy commenced operations. The banks of the river are being cleared of sciub, and a monkey haa been brought up for the purpose of driving the piles for the temporary wooden bridge. Mr Walsh's contract for clearing and levelling the btation reserve and laying the permanent way to the river bank has been completed.

Considerable interest is beginning to be manifested in the Hamilton Mayoral election. Both candidates are working quietly but assiduously, and it is expected that a very large number of votes will be polled next Wednesday. Unfortunately the election takes place on the day of the Ohaupo races ; but there will be plenty of time to attend to the former before the latter commence.

At Thursday's sitting of the Conference of the Committees of the Legislative Council and Assembly of New South Wale?, at Sydney, for the consideration of the Influx of Chinese Restriction Bill, the queption of £10 poll tax upon all Chinese coming into the colony by land was discussed at length, and the representatives of the Council ultimately agreed to accede to the demand of the Assembly for the retention of the clauses providing for the imposition of the tax.

A cable message dated London, Nov. 23, informs us that a general and gradual revival of agrarian outrages and boycotting has of late been apparent in Ireland, and the attitude of the Land League is causing much apprehension. The Times, in a leading article commenting upon the present position of affairs in that country, discusses the situation as disappointing and disquieting in view of the recent labours of the Land Commission, for the determination of the agrarian difficulties.

According to the correspondent of the London Standard, the following ia the Fenian scheme for the dismemberment of our British Empire. The independence of Australia is to be declared ; and India to be incited to resist taxation and an alien government. Canada is to be annexed to the United States. An independent South African Republic is to be created ; and the British Isles are to be formed into a Federation. Now (says a Wellington centemporary) we do c©nsider that a grand comprehensive scheme, and no doubt one that might be easily worked out} but we notice poor, Itfew Zealand is left put of the glorious programme. We can only suppose that, our Future is to be lifted up on high with tons of dynamite.

The nomination of candidates to repreeeatthe Western Maori Distriofc in the .House .of Representatives took • place, at the Couftrhouse, i Cambridge, ■ on Thursday ,;MajoP;M»ir;aQjiipg, v as u return- * ing offioer. Four candidates were nonu-

nated, namely, Major Te Wheora (the late member), Mita Karaka, William Hughes (a helf-caste), and Hamiora Maungakahia. On -a show of hands beiug called for, five were held up for Te Wheorb, three for Mita ? ' five for Hughes, and six for Maungakahia. The three first namad are Waikato natives, while M lunga'cawbia belongs to the Thame . There were about 50 natives present at the nomination. The poll will be taken on the Bfch December.

Mr W. Gumming writes to correct an error which occurred in our report of the case against him for a breach of the Beer Duty Act. heard at the R.M, Court, Hamilton, on Wednesday. He says :—: — "Mr Field returned into Court and asked to be allowed to amend his evidence to the effect that it was the cellarman's attention that he called to the letters j ' N.S, ' and absence of stamps. I was not i in Hamilton when the beer was delivered or seized, and only for my unavoidable absence for about a week there would have been no case. The Act, as it stands at present, leaves the brewer at the mercy of anyone in his employment ; in fact, to be properly safe, he would not only require to see every cask stamped before going out, but would require to accompany them personally to their varioas destinations, to watch that the bits of paper did not get rubbed off or washed off in transit. I may return to the subject at some future period."

During the stay in the district of Mr Knorpp, Superintending Engineer, North Islaud, that gentleman has made a careful inspection of all the works aided by grants from Government, and on the whole is thoroughly satisfied with the manner of their execution. Especially so is this the case with the new HamiltonWhatawhata road. Accompanied by Mr F. A. WhiUker, Mr Knorpp has also visited many parts of the district for the purpose ot determining those places deserving assistance. The party drove over the swamp road connecting Cambridge and Te Awamutu, and although at this season it presents its best appearance, Mr Knorpp cannot fail to be impressed with the utter inefficiency of the road for the purpose for which it was designed. The road is so very bad that it is almost impossible to take a buggy over it except at a walking pace, and night travelling is simply out of the question so far as people not well acquainted with the locality are concerned. We sincerely trust that the Government will see fit to make a substantial grant in aid of this most necessary work. Mr Knorpp and Mr Hunter, Resident Engineer, have also visited the Ohaupo racecourse, in reference to the proposal to place a station at some point on the railway more convenient than that at Rukuhia, but in this matter the manager of the Auckland railways is of course concerned, and he will necessarily have to be referred to. Unquestionably some better arrangement is required to enable people to reach the course. Mr Knorpp proceeded to Auckland yesterday, but returns again on Monday. We understand that it is the intention of the Government to push on the construction of the Cambridge railway with as little delay as possible.

At Thursday's meeting of the Auckland Crow a Lands B jard the following business of interest to Waikato readers was transacted : — The Chairman of the Raglan County Council protested against the lease of limestone quarries granted by the Board without provision being made for the use of the road. This road, which had been constructed at great expense, was unfit to bear the heavy traffic from the quarries, and would soon be destroyed, and he thought a provision should be made that the lessee should keep it in repair. — The Chairman said this was no part of the duty of the Board. — It was agreed to reply to this effeit. — Mr William Aitken had applied to the Board regarding certain lands between Rangiriri and Mercer, and it had been referred to the Chief Surreyor, who now reported that there were about 19,800 acres unserveyed, and 3100 surveyed. The latter had not been applied for during sixteen years, although it had every means of traffic available during that time — two rivers and the railway. He recommended that the surveyed portions bo aold at 5s an acre, and the unsurveyed portion cut into Urge blocks. Ho also buggested that coal might be found on these lands, but it would beat great depths. — It was agreed to act in accordance with the Chief Surveyor's recommendation. — An application from a Mr Wood for ieave to occupy an island in the Waikato river had been received, and referred to the Chief Surveyor, who recommended that leasing was the best vvay to deal with it. — The Board, however, agreed not to deal with it at present. — Mr Arthur Buck asked permission to occupy an allotment in Cambiidge. — The request was rofusad. — Mr G. S. O'Halloran offered to lea-e the Te Aroha hot springs reserve at L 25 a year, or lie would act as curator for the use of the paddocks and one bath. — The Chairman said ono condition of lease of in this instance was the erection of a suitable accomodation house. — It was agreed to apply to the Government to remove this restriction, and not to enter into any private negotiations in regard to the place.

Miss M. Edwards, of Hamilton West, who has just arrived from England, announces that she is prepared to trim hats in all the latest fashions. A concert in aid of the funds of the Church of England, Ngaruawahia, will be held on December oth. In another column will be found the advertisement of Mr A. G. Hughes, pharmaceutical Chemist, importer of drugs and chemicals, patent and proprietary medicines, &c. Mr Hughes has a. splendid stock of drugs and all chemist's stores to select from, Dr. Cushny attends daily for consultation between the hours of 9 and 10 a.m., and after 6 p.m. Kent House, East Hamilton, will be closed en Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, to re-assort stock. The public are notified that the first race at the Waikato Turf Club's meeting on Wednesday next, on the Ohaupo course, starts at one o'clock. Member's tickets arc obtainable from the secretary. A bagatelle table is for sale at the Railway Hotel, Hamilton. Mr J. S. Buckland's next Ohaupo live stock sale will be held on Tuesday, December 13th. Tenders are invited for works on the roads in the Kirikiriroa highway district, to be in by noon of Wednesday, the 7th December. Attention is directed to an important announcement by the interim secretary of the Thames Valley and Rotorua Railway Company (Limited), regarding shareholders' benefits. 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, withoutthe risk of being called upon to bear a portion 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, \nd 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 of < .five per cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. .G. &C. having realised the entire yalue of, their, stock during their, late cash saje, the present stock is* new AND cdiktvt bought. An inspection is invited. — Garlick and Cranwull, City Hall Eur|»Uhing,Ai:eade Queen-