The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1491, 24 January 1882, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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TUESDAY, JAN. 24, 1882.

We have inquired into the complaint of the twelve deferred payment settlers on the Te Aroha block, passing reference to which •was made in last issue. We have not yet succeeded in collecting all the circumstances of their case, still, we have brought enough to light to prove that, a substantial grievance exists, and that they have good ground for claiming immediate attention, and relief, at the hands of the authorities. In planting them on the settlement, certain surveys were made, and an undertaken entered into by the Government, to execute a system of drainage. Without the hitter operation their holdings were practically useless, so that, in effect, the effi ciency of the drainage system was a sine qua non of the whole arrangement. The work -was undertaken, but carried out in a manner which makes it virtually useless for any j>ractical purpose. In the first j)laQ6, tke system is n,ot carried out

in accordance with tlio "lay" of the country. The natural flow of the streams and rivers in the neighboui'hood is due north, and it follows as a matter ef course, the outfall or drainage is in that direction. That is a well - established principle in the science of hydrostatics, and in this particular instance it seems to have been completely ignored. To gratify some whimsical notion about following survey lines, the drains have been cut due east, and the result is, they cannot be made to " draw " so freely as they otherwise would do. Then again, thpy have been cut through broken, hillocky country, the consequence being that, while the uniform level of the drains has a depth or cutting of eight feet in some places, in others it does not exceed two, or, at most, three. Peaty soil, similar to that operated upon in this case, sinks when drained, and the consequence is that the surface of this land, in many instances, has sunk down to a level with the bottom of the drain. In other words, considerable portions of the drains have disappeared bodily, and in that way the whole system has become utterly worthless. These we understand to be the leading facts of the case, and we hope to find that the difficulty will be at once grappled with. »So far as we can see, there is just as much a breach of agreement on the part of Government as if they had taken the money of those twelve .settlers, and then refused, or delayed, to carry out the bargain for drainage altogether.

Pending repairs at Ewen's Hill, the ti.vlHo between Cambridge and Hamilton will go through the Messrs ftraliam's Tainnhero estate.

Shearing at Te Aku station, Situated between Waiksito Headb and Raglan Hiirbour, was completed about ten daj s ago. Tlic clip is considered to be good, atthough the total quantity is not yot known.

Makaere Te Par»a and Peina Te Kcie were brought up yobtonliy .it tho R M. Court, Cambridge, before Mr Well.-*, J. P., ;m<l leimmlud again to Monday, t!ie SlJth init. On the application of AJi'&sis Hialo iiml Dwycr, on l)t'li.ilf of tho accused, eiilaiyeinunt of bail wms granted.

From Raglan we learn that exceptionally l.uge h.inls. of fi->h, moic puiticulaily mullet, with afow schnapper, liavc of late huim ought. I3ein<.,' far in excess, oi tlio reijtiiionients of tlie place, and having no other a\aildbU i inuket, a large piopoition of tiic-fo fin'l 1 * have Leen htouillj thrown aw.iy.

M> Lovetf s tender, £740, has boon .'iccqikd f*"«i bill.i-tmg ro;idf> lately funned bj (bain.njc o;iei.itions on the piopjity of tlic Auulclancl Agricultural Association, Waito.v. Tlie Highway 130, u il ior that <listiiot are foi'tunatc m lieniL? icliuvotl from such an extensive umkrtivking, whilst at the same time it increases the rating powers at their command.

We are glad to learn that the flax trade is still keeping bris>k, and that the commodity itself continues to show an upward tendency. The steamer trading to and from Raglan, and Manukau,is now taking away regular consignments, the quantity sent last trip being 18 tons. The price per ton is up to £23 and £24 and lor very superior samples as much as £23 is given.

The conversazione in aid of the bazaar fund of the Hamilton Presbyterian Church, will be held this (Tuesday) evening in the new Volunteer Hall. A number of our leading amateurs have kindly given their services and the entertainment promises to be as good as the object is worthy. Mr J. "B. Whyte, M.H.R., is adveiti&ed to take the chair.

We have been shown plans for a new hotel, Mr A. Isaacs, of Cambridge, proposes erecting at Oxford, which have been prepared by Mr J. P. Thompson. The building will be of one storey, and will consist of thirteen bedrooms, two sittingiooms, bar, and bar parlour, with detached kitchen. They will be submitted for approval at the next meeting of the Licensing Bench.

" Paterfamilias " writes :— *' I was glad to notice in Saturday's issue that you had taken to advocate the formation of a suitable recreation ground for Cambridge, and that your attention had been directed to the very suitable spot which you advocated. The Boai'd is now (according to its annual repoi't) in a po&ition to undertake the work, and I hope they will take your advice and proceed with it at once. I believe a more suitable spot could not be found than that which you pointed out."

At a special meeting of the Cambridge Highway Hoard held yesterday afternoon, arrangements were made for repairing the culvert and roadway at the cutting at K wen's Hill, damaged by the Lite flood. It was decided to substitute a large wooden culvert for the pipes previously used, the same to be made of extra strength. A hole occasioned by the same flood at the Narrows bridge was ordered to be filled up. The members present were Me&srs Graham, J. Martyn, jmi., J. J. Smith, and Selby.

Swamp hands wanted for Waitoa. Mr Richard Gwynne advertises fora gardener ; must be able to milk. Boi'ough of Hamilton ; annual tenders invited. Rangiaohia Highway District advertise tenders tor works. Mr Milne, Commercial Hotel, Hamilton, offers a reward for the recovery of a bay mare. The travelling public are cautioned by advertisement that the old road to Whatawhata is impassable, and that abridge near Moanavale is unsafe. The Hamilton Highway Board calls for tenders for earthwork at the foot of Stokes' Hill on the old Whatawhata Road. Piako County, Patetere outlying district, extraordinary vacancy to be filled up on 7th proximo. 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 arc marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a croat 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 bear a portion 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 arc determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether theygainor lose thefirst yearCountry buyers on remitting cash with order will be supplied with goods at co-operatve prices ; just the same as though they made apersonalselection. Furnishing- goods, such as carpets^ floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding and general house furniture, the largest portion of which is turned out at our own factory, willbe 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. and C. having realised the enth-e value of their stock during- their late cash sale, the present stock is new and cheaply Bought. — An inspection invited. — Garlick and I Cranwell, City Hall Furnishing Af cade Queen street, Auckland.