RAILWAY MANAGEMENT. TO THE EDITOR.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1557, 27 June 1882, Page 3

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT. TO THE EDITOR.

Sim, —During the lust few Aveeks several letters have appeared in the columns of The Wddato Tnncb commenting upon railway management, moie particularly applied to the Auckland-Waikato line. After looking carefully into the matter, I find that the great trouble, in the minds of most of the writers, lies in the fact that the mileage scale as i&sued from the department has not been adhered to after leaving Mercer, in fact that an exceptional one has been prepared for this section. This is quite true, but I hope to show, it is the very point where judg: merit on the point of the manager has been displayed. The rates of charges arc no doubt prepared upon a graduating scale according to class and mileage distance without taking anything else into confeideiation. The Waikato line after reaching Mercer becomes exceptional so far as Kites are concerned. At this point it meets with a vigoious opposition from the YV.S.N. Co. It lias been often said that the line would pay better if in the hands of a private company. Would a company stick to a scale of charges that would force the business into the hands of an opposition? The lower lates in proportion charged above Mercer is no injustice to those using the line below Meicer. If their rates Avere raised to compensate for the above reductions, there would be some reason for complaint. In the foregoing remarks, looking at the question in a business point of view, I consider the course adopted by the railway management as one of self defence ; they would not for a moment argue that the rates are payable of themselves, but seeing the road has to be traversed, better to carry stuff at a low rate than to lose the freight altogether. —l am, &c, LAr*CERS. Ohaupo, June 22, 18S2. P.S. —I meet a good many people on sale days, and, although Waikato people are pretty good hands at grumbling, I haven't heard a single growl about the reduced rates of fi eights.

Thk next volume in the English "Men of Letters"series will be "Charles Lamb," by Rev A. Ainger, and "Bentley," by Professor Jebb. The Fionch Society in Japan is about to publish in French the history of that empire, and to establish at Yokohama a school of the French language. Prince Bisjiahck.% memoirs will include his impressions and reminiscences of the Prussian, German and Foreign Ministers whom he has met during his long career. The Te A.\vtunutii poundkeeper notifies that two horses h.ive been impounded; to be claimed before the Ist of July. Captain McPherson offers a reward of five shillings for the rccovciy of a Lincoln ram. The returning officer for the Borough of Hamilton announces that a poll will be taken for the election ot a councillor on Monday, the 3rd of July. 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 jp-rat gainer. _G. and C. selj their drapery, millinery, and clothing at such prices for cash as gives the buyer the advantages of a shareholder in a co-oVeiative 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 th»m, and are determined to give the pure cash system a fair trial; whether they gain or lose thefirst year Country 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 remunetative prices, and a discount of five pet cent, will be allowed to those who pay at the time of purchase. G. and C. having realised the entire value of their stock during their late cash sale, the present stock is nkw and cheaply bought.—An inspection invited.—Garlick and Cranwkll, City Hall Furnishing Arcade Queen street Auckland, ■ x