The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1506, 28 February 1882, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Ki|ii.il and ovitt lustttc to all mon, Ot whitsoiM'i state 01 persuasion, lcligious or ptllllcal. I Tim i 1i 1 Mnll Ilio Pi ess the People's lisjhl' ni.iintain, Ln iwcd In influence and iinlnibeil by pf tin.

TUESDAY, FEIi. JB, 18S,1.

Mixistlr-s during their brief stay in Uio'Waikato. received their full share of deputations. They are not likely to forgot that the people of Waikato ,ire fully alivu to their own interests ; nor is it well tint they should. And yet we are not at all certain that the dqwtition. business was well managed. A great deal too much was ask d for. tt would have boon well h<id some arrangement been come to between the \ arious distiiels as to which works were of the most importance. As it is the Ministerial appetite (if Al misters has can appetite for (.his kind of food, which we take leave, to doubt) has' been satiated, and something very nearly resembling a fooling of repugnance has been produced At any rate, it is certain that \ery little good has been obtained. A great deal might be urged in favour of Ministers on account of the scarcity of money, and perhaps this circumstance had, after all, much more to do in framing the Premier's replies than anything el&e. During the last few weeks or so, glowing reports of the revenue returns have been spread, and It is to be hoped that they are correct ; but at the same time it cannot be questioned that there still exists a need for the most u'gid economy. T ot the less are wt> .sorry Mr Hall could not see his way clear to extend assistance to one or two works which seem to us to be of paramount importance to the interests and progress of settlement in this part of the colony. The expenditure of a few hundreds of pounds in the construction of certain very necessary works at the Aroha, and in opening up communication between Cambridge and Taupo, are not local matteis, and ought not for a moment to be regarded as such. That their accomplishment would to a laige extent benefit this district, is not sought to be denied, but the advantage, whatever it might be, would be extended over the length and breadth of the North sland. So far as the Taupo road is conon'ned, it will be soon in another column that there is a possibility of a grant being forthcoming, as in the case of the JETarapiro bridge, but there is, of course, no certainty of this. Recent reports from the Aroha go for to confirm the sanguine anticipations of the last few months, and although the Government have, hi a measure, ignored the claims of that district, we have little fear that before long their importance will be such as to demand attention. To the majority of the other matters brought under the Premier's notice at Hamilton and elsewhere, Mr Hall's answers were substantially that the Government would keep them in mind when they came to appropriate the next loan. Wo suppose there is no help for iti We believe the Government are honestly endeavoring to do the greatest good for the greatest number, and this being so it hardly becomes us to find fault. The people of the colony have joined almost unanimously in the cry for retrenchment, and ought not to abandon their cherished principle the moment it affects them individually. It should not be forgotten also, when bemoaning the untoward fate of numberless applications for aid, that tbere is a contra account^ The Cambridge railway and the "Kbtorua road are to receive immediate attention, and we have the assurance of the Government that no unnecessary delay will be permitted to take place in the extension of the Thames line as' far as " the "Waihou river. Tho

establishment of telegraphic communication with the new goldfields will, it is said, dopend upon the amount of support forthcoming. Looking at the growing importance of the (icld, this should not long remain a matter of doubt. The question is one which the miners and business people of the Aroha ought to attend to without loss of time. We cannot conclude these remarks without deprecating the ill-judged action of certain settlers in the Cambridge district in attempting to procure a deviation in the route of the railway. Without discussing the merits of their claims, we cannot help remarking that they committed an error in urging them at the present time. They should have done so long ago, and not at a time when their action might have resulted in seriously delaying the progress of the work.

Mr P. Quinn was the successful tenderer for the works lately advertised foi by the Waikato Land Association. A fuller report of what transpired during Mr H all's visit to Cambridge, than that published in last issue, appears in another column to-day. The Rev. Mr Bull, of Cambridge, has been holding services in different parts of the Raglan district to numerous congregations. A few appeals against the Hamilton Borough valuation were heard by the Assessment Judge, Mr Noi thcroft, on iS.vtuiday, and in some cisus 1 eductions were made. The 101 l was then signed in the usual Wtiy. The Yen Archdeacon Maunsell conducted the services., morning and e\ cuing, at 8. Peter's, Hamilton, on Sunday, and preached two eloquent sermons, to large congregations. l)r Maunsell was a passenger to Cambridge by yesterday's coach. An amateur theatrical performance 13 to be given ."ifc llaglan next; month, the proceeds to be devoted to the benefit of the English Church Fund. The piece selected is called ' ' Borrowed Plumls." Some of the Waikato amateurs arc to take part in it, and we anticipate a grext success. In the return match between Shaw's All-England Eleven and Eleven of Victoria, the latter in their first innings scoied 249 runs,, Boyle being the highest scorer with 37. The Englishmen commenced their second innings on Saturday, and when the stumps were di awn ior the day they had put together •201 for the loss of five wickets. A man named William Stewart was ehaiged at the Hamilton Police Court, ye&tcrday, before Mr Nor thcroft, with the larceny of a coat, the propeity of one Joseph Hill, from the yards of the Commercial Hotel on .Saturday last. Sergt. McGovern said the coat was of no use, and the prisoner, who was the worse for liquor when he took it, made no concealment of the theft. The Bench cautioned the prisoner and discharged him. It is with regret, writes our RuapuUe con espondent, i have to announce the projected departure of Mr Ellis from this district. He has now lived here for a considerable length of time, and has, both in his private life, and also in his capacity of storekeeper made himself exticmely popular with all chisses of the inhabitants. In linn the Maori King loses a staunch friend, and one in whom he has placed more confidence during a long acquaintance than many other white man I know of. Messrs B. Tonks and Co- will "sell at their Mart, Queen-street, Auckland, to-moi row, the townships of Oxford, Waipa, and S. Kilda, the property of Auckland A gricultmal Co. (late Maclean and Co), together with the suburban lots adjoining the same. The value of thia pinpertyas an imestment is considerable, aud wo expect to see spnited competition ,it the sale. Our Huntly correspondent writes : —The Waikato coal mine hat. ceased to lie a competitor with the Taupiii mine, they having come to an amicable arrangement by which the Waikato mine gets the supplying of the steamer trade, and the Taupiii mine monopolises the rail tiaUie. The .steam lift at Taupiri will accordingly be done away with. And Capt. Gibbons, of the s.s. "Lillie" resumes his trading to the Waikato Heads. The new an.ingement is to take effect at once, Capt. Gibbons having foiegone six mouths notice which he mis entitled to under his arrangement with the Company. When the Premier was in Hamilton, a memorial signed by a number of l esidents was laid before him by Mr J. B. Why to M.H.R., relative to the case of Lawrence Hayes, ■who was convicted of ! lape a short time ago. The memoralists pointed out that evidence of a nature to exculpate the prisoner was available, and leferred to the petition on Hayes behalf which was forwarded to the Minister of Justice. The Premier promised to give the matter his attention. It is hoped, in | the interests of humanity that the executive will see fit to recommend the Governor to exercise his prerogative of mercy in this case. The vestry of S. Andrew's Church Cambridge, have received the following letter in reference to their peal of bells, from the makers, through their agents, Messrs T. and S. Morrin :— " Sheffield, Dec. 10th, 1881.— Messrs J. McEwen and Co., 27 Lombard-street, E.C. Dear Sirs, — We duly received your favour of the sth inst., but have been very unfortunate with your order, having had to recast some of the bells several times, and as we wish to send out a good peal, we must bespeak your kind indulgence a little longer. We regret the delay, but assure you that no unnecessary time shall be lost, the difficulty being with one bell only. — We are, &c, Vickers, Sons, & Co, Limited.' 1 We publish in our advertising j columns to-day the programme for the complimentary concert to Mr T, A. Bell, at the Volunteer Hall to-morrow night. Although the names of the A r arious con.tributors are not given, they will comprise some of the most popular amateurs from all parts of the Waikato, including Cambridge, Alexandra, andNgaruawahia, The entertainment will, therefore, possess the merit of novelty as well as excellence. The programme includes one or two old favorites which Hamilton people will be glad to hear. We trust that the music loving portion of the public, at least, will testify by their presence at the concert that they are not unmindful of the many services which Mr Bell has rendered during the time he has been resident in Waikato. A correspondent at Te Aroha writes :— " Mrs Woods and a , lady friend from Auckland rode s up mountain yesterday, in company with her husband, Mr John Wood, MfrlCilian, and Mr T. Wood. They had someyery, rough and- dangerous country to climb before reaching, their destination; the • ( New ' Find" on^the reef of .which 'jfcljey stood. Their going . up seemed* to bCrtjii omen of good luck, the Prospectojs^hav^' in justj ust brought to tlie surface'somo' very •

rich specimens which the ladies did not forget to chrinten with brandy — champagne not being at lnnd. I may mention they are the first ladies that have been coui agoutis enough to face the dangeioifs ta.sk.* The ]Hrfcy anived home safely at T) p.m. The field is now looking healthy. I was shown this evening by Mi 1 MoOlear, manager of the "Hero," some veiy good stone, the piecious metal shoving pretty freely through it." On the 11th inst., Mr James Boon reported to the Hamilton police that he he had lost a pair of spurs on that day from the stables of the Waikafco Hotel. The spurs, which weie valued at 8s (id, were said to be easily identifiable, having br-en purchased at Mr Wiseman's shop, in East Hamilton Constable Murray made every enquiry, but could get no clue to the thiel until the 16th, when he heard that a half-caste named George Joy had been at the stables on the 11th. Search made for Joy, and ou the 22nd he was found by Constable Wild at the Waitoa. As he had not the stolen goods upon him, and as he denied the charge, he was not arrested. On the 24th, however, the police got information from Mr Brown, of the Nottingham Castle Hotel, to the effect that Joy had sold a pair ofnew spurs, answering to the description of those stolen, to a man named Thomas Trim, at the Piako. On this information Joy was arrested yesterday, and will be brought before the R.M. to-day. Mr Win. C. Breakell writes :— "Your report of the deputation of the Deferred Payment settlers on the Aroha block to the Premier does not give the \ whole of the business done, and, moreover, what it does disclose is incorrect. I did not suggest that a Government engineer should accompany me over the block so as to give Inm an opportunity of proving Ins assertions, as inferred by your report. I stated that had I known that Mr Hales was about to inspect the drains I would have endeavoured to accompany him, and place any information which I might possess at his (the District Engineer's) disposal. I also asked that I might be allowed to accompany any Government engineer who might be sent to inspect tho drains, so that I, in the interest;) of the Deferred Payment settlers, and to maintain my own reputation, might have the opportunity of practically p loying that the assertions made in my xepoit were correct. Mr Hall, in the most courteous manner, replied that he was unable to promise this. Your report staets, "Mr Hall assented.'' Mr Hales, on being asked if he \i si ted tin* diains, stated he had, and that they v\eie working. As Mr Hales had only a limited time at his disposal, it was impossible tor him to examine the giound, as I am sure he would wish, so as to obtain sufficient information to either refute or support my statemeuts. I consider that as the settlers undertook to have a leport furni'-hed to Government, which has also been published in your columns, they are at least entitled to receive a copy of the Government engineer's leport, more especially as this question of settlement upon the deferred payment system is of general importance, and its success or fdihue affects not oidy theindividuals themselves, and the adjoining districts, but also the colony at largo." [Tho report in question, in common Mith othois had to suffer consideiablc condensation, and enois have no doubt, inad\ ertently enough crept in. We are glad ot this opportunity to rectify sonic of Ihcs-o mistakes. — En. | The "Kings County Chronicle" wilting in the deplorable condition of affairs now existing in Ireland says :—: — The characteristics displayed during the agitation of the past year disposes we should think, of the saintly title to which as a nation we were in the habit of laying claim ; and \\ hen taken in connection with the huge amount of shocking ruffianism that has disgraced our Isle of late, the following outi age (pnblished by the Noiar/h Gntmluni) puts all doubt as to the baibarous natures of some vho claim to 1)0 Irish Christians beyond the pale of dispute. "We learn from the paper in question that a few days since the wife of Michael Kennedy, residing in Moneygall, bailiff on the pioperty of Mr Blackett, took biuldenly ill with the puiiis of chilli-birth during the absence of her husband. Can it be believed that she could not get a woman in the village to attend her? Dr. Nixon (Shinrone) was sent for, and on his arrival, finding how niittteis were, telegraphed for the dispensary nurse. She was met on the road by two men who actually thought to persuade her, but without effect, to return back. It is also said that Dr. Nixon got an advice, delivered in a friendly manner, that he ought not to meddle in such cases.

The Hamilton Domain Board invite tenders foi forming road. Mr J. S. Bucklancl will hold a clearing sale .it Ormond, Hokonui, on Wedncbday, 15th March. The Hamilton Highway Board invite tendeis for cci tain road works. Mr J. S. Bucldand will hold a clearing sale of the stock of Mr D. Campbell at Ohaupo to-day. Pioperfcy-tax payers are reminded that a pcnalt) of 2s in the £ will be chargeable upon .ill amounts of the fiist instalments, due 15th February, if unpaid after the Ist of Match (tomorrow). Mr J. S. Buckland will hold his next cattle sale at Cambridge, on Tuesday next, of fat and store cattle, sheep, &c, «uul his nett horse bale on Saturday, nth, of horses of all descriptions, harness, &c. Suburban and rural lands, lease of hospital endowments and hot springs lcservc, To Aroha, are notified by the Commissioner of Crown Lands to be offered for sale. Particulais will be found in our advertising columns The annual soiree and concert in connection with the Wcsleyan Church, Te Awamutti, will take place on Thursday next, the 2nd March, in the Public Hall. Tea will be on the table at 6 p.m. The programme of the Kihikihi annual sports, March 17th, is published in this issue. It is an exceptionally liberal one, and should secure large competition. Mr H. E. Cotton will attend the Crown Land sales, at Auckland, on 7th March, and will negotiate for intending purchasers. A meeting of the Waikato Cricket Association, to arrange matches, will be hetd at Dclaney's Ohaupo Hotel, at 5 p.m., tomori ow. Messrs H. E. Cotton & Co, Cambridge, invite inspection of their new seeds, ex Roman Empire. "We have been requested to state that Dr. Beale's hours for consultation in Hamilton are at his residence, East Hamilton, from 8 to 9 a.m., and 3 to 5 p.m. daily, and at Messrs. Sandcs and Co's, West Hamilton, from 6 to 8 every evening. 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 grpat gainer. G. and C. sell their drapery, milliner}', 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 jear'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' ordei will be supplied with goods at co-operatve prices'; just' the same aVtbougTi they made a personal selection. Furnishing' goods, 's,uch as carpets^ floor cloths, bedsteads, bedding 'and general house furniture, the 'largest' portion 'of which is turned put-at our ( own factory, willbe marked at the lowest renjunerative..prices, :c and::a discount of five pet cent*.avjll^be^ajlowe"d;tp tho'sewho pay at the, time of p,tirchase. I '"<j\ and 'C Shaving realised thoentiro vatue;of their stock^during JtheirHMte - cash" salejjthe present stock- js new^anu 'cheaply, BOUGHTi— An inspection >invited.-^GARLfcfcAsjp . CRANWBLt^City Hall-FMnjshing -Arcade- Queen -, street, Afsmnipf'-^r f? M»s* -*#•*■ -t ';•,