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The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

E(jual and c\act justice to all men, Ot whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political. Here shall the Press the People's right maintain, Un.iwed by influence and unbnbcd by gain.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1882

Since the publication of Mr Hosking's report on the defective drainage of the upper flat of Cambridge, in the vicinity of the lake, much discussion has taken place among those people immediately concerned in the scheme — those who are ratepayers, and concern themselves in regard to the management of the local revenue ; those who are anxious for the proper care of the public recreation reserve, and those who reside in the vicinity where the defective drainage exists, and whose comfort and interest it more immediately affects. The public, while eager for any system of drainage that would remove the water which lies on the surface during the rainy months, entertain strong, and not altogether unreasonable objections to Mr Hoskiug's idea of converting the only sheet of water in the district which has been reserved for ornamental purposes, into a gigantic cesspool for the reception of the j drainage of the neighbourhood. There are some ratepayers who strongly object to such a system of drainage, as being too expensive, altogether, and too likely to be superseded at no very distant period by a general scheme of drainage for the entire town, and consequently, the money spent on that propounded .by Mr Hosking would be thrown away on a matter of but | temporary convenience. This latter surmise carries with it a considerable amount of weight, inasmuch as Cambridge is now fast developing into a town of no mean proportions, and will shortly have to be provided with a general system of underground, or other suitable system of drainage — probably of such a nature as that suggested by Mr ITosking. Considering the damage which has been done to the banks j of the lake by the recent rains, and ] tho numerous land-slips which have occurred here from time to time, something in the way of drainago must be undertaken ; but what that system is to be is the question with which we have to deal. Mr Hosking is perfectly right when he j says that the drainage of the locality at presejit finds its way into the lake, and consequently by an established system of drainage no more harm would be done to the water in the lake, while the banks ' would be preserved. But we must j not lose sight of the fact that ; when the drainage permeates through the soil and down the j banks, as it does at present, it is to a certain degree filtered, and all the impure substances and vegetable j matter are left behind ; whereas, by a scheme such as i that suggested by Mr Hosking, not only the surface-water, but probably the filth of the neighbourhood would find its way interruptedly into the lake, and in time convert it into what we have before J namod it, a huge cesspool. Time may probably demonstrate a better use. for the lake, than thjsl , In fact present experiences amply proves itsj utility. During lasti summer, when •water, was so extremely scarce* in* tfiis s district, c^qme)i'^a]f^^i\drenj •'could ibe seen^daily cayryAng^ater' ' from' 4fere 'for^KoUseholdmpTirbodesjf 1 Haul as „ ,yei;;; : beonVin^oftucCd^n%/

Cambridge, this source may again be required next summer for the same purpose, Again, the waterfall which has proved such a useful institution to Cambridge, and where almost seven-tenths of the entire population resort for bathing, derives its supply from the lake, and it is not likely that an enlightened public will continue to £0 there when they are conscious that the water is polluted with the town drainage. It will therefore be seen that there is something more than the cost to be considered, [f this is to be a mere temporary scheme, and it cannot be anything else, let it be treated as such. We believe a system of surface drainage, by which the water could be conveyed on to the flat below Mr Hally'b house, would be effective ; if so, we hope the board will consider f he matter, and adopt a more advisable course than that which they seem to be at present pursuing. Wo might also draw attention to the fact that the formation of the railway through this locality may entail some system of drainage which may render any expense on the part of the board wholly unnecessary.

Our report of last night's meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council is held over.

Sir George Grey has intimated that he intends to present his rare and valuable library to the City of Auckland.

The Bella Mary, with cargo of bonedust for the W.S.N.Co., crossed the Manukau Bar on Saturday. The steamer Waikato will bring her cargo on to the Heads.

Mr Halcombe, who went Home some few months ago on business connected with the Patetere lands, returned to Auckland by the mail steamer which arrived on Sunday evening.

Sir Henry Parkes is issuing a circular despatched to the Australian and New Zealand Governments on the subject of his negotiations with the United States Government in regard to wool duties.

The natives have fenced in th new bridge at Whatiwhatihoc in order to prevent the passage of vehicles until the structure has been formally opened for traffic by the Native Minister, whose arrival is anxiously looked for.

On Sunday a whare at Alexandra, in the occupation of a man named Coe, was burned to the ground. Coe and his wife were away at the time, but fortunately Sergeant Dunn, A.C., observed the smoke issuing from the hut, and running clown from the redoubt succeeded in saving all that was movable before the whare was consumed.

The Comus Dramatic Club will give a private dramatic performance at the Oddfellow's Hall, Hamilton, this evening, to honorary members and their friends only. From all avc can gather there is likely to be a very large audience. The piece selected for representation is Robertsons popular comedy " Ours."

On cleaning the sand out of the northern cylinder of the Hamilton railway bridge it was found to be resting on a solid foundation, and the work will therefore proceed with expedition. Mr Simms' sureties have intimated their intention of taking up the work which had been taken over by the Government.

The Rev. D. Fulton was so unwell on Sunday evening that he was unable to conduct divine service in the Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, and had to be taken home in a buggy. We are glad to be able to state that he was much better yesterday. Indeed, he was so far recovered as to be able to proceed to Auckland.

In our advertising columns it is notified that Messrs B. and J. Coleman, so long associated with Hamilton, have disposed of their extensive butchering business to Messrs Beauchamp Bros. The Messrs Coleman intend commencing in the same line at Te Aroha, and we feel confident that they will in their new sphere of action secure that measure of support which they always commanded while in business in Hamilton.

A Maori woman was charged at the Police Court, Ngaruawahia, yesterday, before Mr Northcroft, R.M., with the larceny of a shirt, the property of Messrs Friar and Davies, storekeepers. After hearing the evidence of a native lad, who said he had taken the shirt and given it to the woman, the prisoner was discharged, and the lad was fined three times the value of the stolen property.

Mr H. Norgrove, of Cambridge, lost a very valuable mare on Friday last. The unfortunate animal was walking through the farm-yard of the owner, near Cambridge, when it tramped upon the lid of a well. The lid tilted to one side and the horse dropped in, and could not be got out, though there were a lot of people about at the time. The mare, which was in foal to Ariel, was valued at £00.

Sergeant Poster and his party of A.C. have just about completed their labors in repairing all the old military cemeteries in the district. Messrs Forrest and Mason, nurserymen, made a very timely present of a choice lot of ornamental trees for the burial ground between Taupiri and Ngaruawahia, and these have been carefully planted under the supervision of the above-named officer.

It appears that some young lads belonging to Hamilton East recently found a flat-bottomed dingy, which must have drifted down the river, and used it for the purpose of making Sunday excursions on the water, committing petty depredations on properties adjoining the river, &c. Complaints were made to the police, and Constable Murray secured the boat which is now in safe keeping. The owner should apply to the police, -who will restore it on payment of the expense incurred.

We are sorry to have to record the death of an old and respected Waikato settler, Mr William Scott, of Paterangi, which event took place on Saturday last. Mr Scott came to this colony many years ago from Canada, and like many others hailing from that country, proved a most desirable settler. He leaves a grown up family behind him, most of whom reside, in this district. In consequence of Mr Scott's death, the meeting of the promoters of the proposed slaughtering company, which was to have been held today, .will be postponed. , f ;

We learn that the delegates. Messrs Roche and- Fitzpatrick, appointed by the committee, of the ' proposed 3Yai-< t and ,3^utqhering Com-, pany, ', naye visited Auckland 'and. met , .with iCpnsiderable' 'promise' "'of >isuppc»ffc jChe es'&Dlislimerit^ of ;retail^sKops^ipL AuoWan4 c seem|d;liKe " nftjstMaTdurably ; entertemed johe^e/i :^|HpopimonXof c

the Auckland markets tosuch an extent that the Waikato farmers would be fully taxed to supply their share of the 2.30 bullocks required in the city weekly.

It is very - gratifying ,td know, says tho Etrald, that t)r. Philson is progressing favourably. Drs. Goldsbro' and Stockwell are unremitting in their attention to their patient, and they have every reason to believe that the crisis in the' disease is past, and that he is improving. There is some doubt, however, as to whether he will be able to perform surgical operations with the same success as formerly, on account of the severe laceration of the hand .and consequent derangement of its nerve. We believe it is the intention of the medical gentlemen to recommend the Government to give a leave of absence from hospital duties for a short peiiod, a holiday which he is certainly entitled to after twenty-five years' service.

Mr Moses will reopen his establishment at Hamilton oa 'Ihursday, when all goods will be Sold regardless of cost. The thoroughbred stallion Ariel will travel the Waikato districts this season. A grand entertainment will be given in Te Awamutu on Tuesday next, August 29, in aid of the school library. Mv William Duncan has been appointed clerk and collector and registrar under The Dog Registration Act for the Karioi highway district. Messrs B. and J. Coleman notify that they have disposed of their butchering bnsincss to Messrs Bcaucbamp Uros. Messrs Lewis and Simpson, Cambridge, wholesale and retail ironmongers and iron merchants, importers of hardware, earthenware, china, and glassware, boots .md shoes, tec, intimate to the public that they will open their extensive premises about the first week in October. They are now unpacking their first shipment of goods direct from London per " Easter Hill," in the Town Hall, Cambridge. Included in this shipment is a consignment of Wright and .Butler's prue medal lamps. The new pure cash system now being nitiated by G. and C. will crtainly proxc a benefit to the public. It has been a great success in Sydney and Melbourne, and when strictly carried _ out the customer who bujs at an establishment where the goods arc marked low to ensure a rapid sale must be a groat gainer. G. .and C. sell their draper}-, millinery, and clothing at such prices tor 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 car's business proye 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 they gainor lose thefirstyenr Country buyers on remitting cash withordci will be supplied with goods at co-operatve prices ; justthc same as though they made a personal selection. Furnishing goods, such as carpets, floor cjoths, bedsteads, bedding and general house furniture, the largest portion of which if turned out at our own factory, willbe marked at the lowest remunerative 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 dunng their late cash sale, the present stock is ni.w avd chi'AP/.y hough i. — An inspection invited. — Garmck and Cranwfm, City Hall Furnishing Ai cade Queen sroct, Auckland

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Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1581, 22 August 1882, Page 2

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The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1581, 22 August 1882, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1581, 22 August 1882, Page 2

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