The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1583, 26 August 1882, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Equal .md cx.irl justice to .ill men, Ot wli.itsix vit st.itc or prouasion, religious or politic. il Hcio shall tin- Pn ss the People's riijlit m.iintain, Unuwvd liy inlluciK i< .md unhnbrd b> {j.iin.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, JBS2.

V Some of the shareholders in the Waikato Cheese and Bacon Factory had an opportunity, last evening, of gaining much valuable information on the subject which just now lies nearest their hearts, Mr Bowron, a gentleman who has had over forty years' experience in the dairying districts of England, and who has .settled in Canterbury, New Zealand, returned to the colony from a visit to the old country by the mail .ste.uner on Sunday List. Since thi'ii he has, at the invitation of Mr J. C. Ku-Ui, boon \isiting Matamat.x whence he returned en loufc for Auckland, to Hamilton yesterday. Agreeably with the wishes of those gentlemen mentioned ,it tlio beginning of this article, he met them last night ab the Hamilton Hotel. Much of the information elicited is of a nature fitted to be of much use in the practical management of a cheese Inclory, but unless reproduced with precision, and in full, would servo little purpose in thoso columns. It relates, for instance, to tho details in the working- of tho factory, the size of (110 choose, elc. There was, however, much that can bo reproduced in broad colours which is fitted to arrest tho attention of even those who have not, nor are likely to hnvo. anything 1 more than an indirect interest in tho manufacture of chee.se. Mr Bowron is eon. viuecd that tho staple products of the northern island of New Zealand u ill be cheese and bacon, beef and million. Tho two first articles, lie holds, are inseparable. The whey produced from tho milk of one cow is HdHLcicnt to fatten two hogs, with the addition of two sacks of barley or oatmeal. In "Wiltshiro this plan is invariably followed, the result being a not prolit of 255, more or less, perpig 1 , or£2 10s per cow for the \\ hey. Nor there can bo any better bacon than that fed as describod, in proof of which we havo only to consider tho position the Wiltshire bacon holds in the London market. Mr Bowron is strongly of opinion that milk condonsingfactories would pay in Now Zealand. Regarding tho food best adapted for dairy cows, Mr Bowron approves of old pastures, mangolds, and sugar-beet, but would banish turnips and cabbages altogether. In answer to questions put to him concerning' the frozen meat venture, ho declared himself to be not so sanguine on the point as were many Mends of tho colonies in England. The Dunedin's cargo was certainly successful, but it should not be forgotten that it was placed on tho Home market at, the most favorable season of the yoar, and could not thereforo bo. ' taken J ns a criterion of what they wove to expect as a general thing.

Nothing was more necessary in order to the successful prosecution of the frozen meat trade tlian that the colonists should regard the seasonb. Meat arriving in England in November and December, though .t might not be sold at a loss exactly, could not be expected to return -i profit, for the reason tliat it was just at this time that the" English meat was at its lowest value. Ln iuldition, poultry is cheap during those months, and the Ostend rub bits arc plentiful. The proper time to land the meat is during the months of April, May, and June, when all the turnip-fed sheep are done and graziers are waiting for grass. Luckily this arrangement is just fitted to suit the New Zealand farmers To return to the subject of cheese factories, Mr Bowron is an advocate of the English, as opposed to the A nierican system of cheese making. During his recent visit to England he purchased a complete plant for a factory about to be started at Christuhurch on the Cheddar system. As it is intended in this district to follow the American plan we shall thus have a fair opportunity of comparing the respective results of the two systems in their application to New Zealand.

The despatches received on Thursday from the Seat of War state that General Wolseley is organising an attack on Arabi's position at Kafradowar, taking the Canal as a base of operations. The telegraph wires between Caiio and Constantinople have been cut by order of Sir Garnet, whereat the Sultan, who apparently understands the motive, is reported to be greatly enraged. The object of the British General is to secure the Canal against any hostile demonstwv tion, and ior that purpose the enemy is being closely watched. Cavalry have been landed at lsmalia, and were intended to advance on Wednesday. From other sources it is reported that Ar.ibi's forces are deserting Kafradowar, and arc massing at Mehallet el Kebir, where, to the number of 25,000 they hold a strong position. It is satisfactory to learn that great dissatisfaction exists in the enemy's tanks, and that many of the officers and men aie deserting. So far as can be judged by the utterances of the Press, public opinion in Europe is in favor of the British occupation of the Canal, so that it is difficult to believe that Turkey, in the strange couise which she is pursuing, has the concurrence of any of the Christian powers. It is more probable that the policy of the Porte is being shaped by Musselman pressure, and by the Sultan's fear of losing the leadership of the great Pan - Islamic movement. The other ' items of news received on Thursday are to the effect that the Governor and troops of Soudaii have declared for the Khedive, while the Government of Tripoli intends to render assistance to Arabi. Last night's news, while not of a very startling, is still of a reassuring character. Arabi's forces are losing strength, while the cause of law and order appears to be gaining ground lapidly.

A quantity of matter interesting to country readers will be found on our fourth page.

The Rev. McKenzie Fraser of Auckland, \\ ill conduct divine set vice at the Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, tomorrow.

Several companies are being formed in London with the view to further the development of the importation of New Zealand meat to England.

The joint committee appointed to consider the Brogden claims ha\e reported that they cannot recommend that the consent of the Government should be given to a reference under the Government Contractors Arbitration Act, 1872.

The cable announces the death of Mr Gnildford Onslow, foimerly a member of the House of Commons, and well know n in connection witli the famous Tiehbonie ease, as tho ardent supporter of tho Claimant.

The race for the Hawkesbury Guineas, which took place yesterday at Randwick, Sydney, resulted in an easy victory ior the Hon. J. White's br f Ifccla, by Maribyrnong. Hecla is also entcicd for the Melbourne Cup, and with 7st 31bs up ought to give a good account of herself.

The Patatere Company, in view of the approaching settlement of the Patoture country are continuing ploughing and other operations by way of preparing the way for the new comers. They are now calling for tenders for the harrowing, sowing, and rolling of 250 acres in the vicinity of the proposed township in addition to what lias already been done.

The adjourned first meeting of the creditors in the estate of Robert Cashel, of Cambiidge, a bankrupt, was held in the courthouse, Hamilton, yesterday. Three creditors were represented by proxy, and Mr W. A. Richardson was elected creditor's trustee. The liabilities wcic stated to be about £370 (<>f which debts amounting to about £35 were pioved) ami the assets £10.

The Cambridge Mutual Improvement Association held their usual weekly meeting on Thursday evening, when Mr Brooks delivered an essay on "Speech or Speaking," and Mr Keosing one on "The. Perfectibility of Mankind." Both papers wcie ably handled and received due praise from the members. A number of lady visitors were present. It wag decided that the association give a musical and literary entertainment some time in September.

A meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council was held last night for the purpose of receiving tenders for the preparation of a scheme of drainage for the borough. Five tenders were received, namely, those of Mr Calderwood, Messrs Boylnn and Lundon, Mr Hosking, Mr W. T. Campbell, and Mr T. G. Sandes. On the motion of the Mayor it was resolved to communicate with the tenderers asking them their terms for undertaking the supervision of the works provided the council decided to carry out the proposed scheme. The council then adjourned till Tuesday.

We are sorry to notice that the interest which was at oue time, indeed not very long since, manifested in the Waikato Ploughing Association by the farmers of the Cambridge district is fast evaporating, and giving way to, that apathy to which we must attribute the ( non-auccess of such like institutions in; the past. A meeting"of the committee was called for Wednesday evening'last, at the Duke of Cambridge/! Hotel, -but>' with the exception of the' secretary !- and, our reporter', no one concerned put* in''an appearance. Probably* the non-attend-.ance of the committee-may berAttribiited* to the fact' that the meeting wW, no,t advertised. v Anyhow' 1 we hope,.that the. club, which gave evidence .of such/ata-

bilityand animation /a t few*'weeks ago, will nt>t pc allowed to drop oiit of existence.

The Kihikihi Town Board has communicated with the,. Arnied., Constabulary authorities, of the district respecting the neglected, and it seems ft rgotten, soldier's graves in the township, which from some oversight of the noncommissioned officer whose duty, it is presumed, it was to report on them, have up to this time escaped notice. The board, through their secretary, requests that the men of the Force now employed at Te Awamutu, may be directed to remove the sacred remains to where they will find a last 1 estiug-ulace, in the grounds of the new cemetery, which is about to be suitably enclosed, grassed, and planted with ornamental trees.

A correspondent writing from Cambridge says :—At the annual meeting of the mcmbeis of the Cambiidge Public Library it was proposed that, as soon as the committee could see their way deal, a new room should be added to the front of the present building, and other suitable aecomodation pio\ided. As the financial condition of the institution was sound, and of nxch a nature as to admit or extensive improvements, plans were immediately drawn up ; and it was thought from what subsequently tianspired that the proposed improvements would be carried out without delay. But through some reason, of which I am not aware, nothing has as yet been done in the matter; and though, I believe, the finances are as favourable now, if not moie so, than when the im provements were first proposed, it seems as if the matter was entirely forgotten ; and like many things of a similar nature, the idea only reached its first stage. Whether the committee intend taking any further steps in the matter afe present Ido not know ; but, assuiedly, want of sufficient reading-room accomodation is just now badly felt. Since the constabulary have come in from the roads the member's list has been largely augmented ; and the attendance in the evening is generally so great as to be uncomfortable. I hope the chairman of t!.e committee will loose no time in bi inging the matter forward, and have it decided, whether or not, the proposed improvements are to be can icd out.

In the Legislative Council on Thuisday, sevcial bills wcie advanced a staye. A resolution affirming the expediency of amending the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Bill was can icd. The Public Works Bill was re-committed, and the Te Arolui Township Bill wati lead a second time. In the House, on the same day, leplying to questions, it was stated that no provision would be made this session for the continuance of diiect grants to aid local bodies, as the matter would bo pro\ ided for by the Roads and Bridges Construction Bill; an increased rate of pay had been given to all 1 ail way labouicrs. Several private bills were advanced a stage. The Public Healths Act Amendment Bill was passed with amendments ; The Resident Magistiates Act, 1576, Amendment Bill was passed with amendments: The Canterbury Rivers Act, 1870, Amendment 33111 was passed without amendments; The Patents. Act Amendment Bill was passed with amendments ; the Legislative Council's amendments in the Bluff Haibour Foiushoie Bill and The Small Bud Nuisance Bill were agreed to. Sir Geoige Giey moved the committal ot the Land Boaids Bill, which provides for making these bodies elective. After some opposition from Mr Rollestoii and dt'icio fie motion was carried and the bill \\c«> considered in committee, and repotted with amendments. The House then went, into committee on The Fencing Act Amendment Bill.