The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1608, 24 October 1882, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Equal and exact justice to .ill men, Ot whatsoever state or persuasion, relijjious or political. Here shall the Press the People's rijjht maintain, Unawed by influence and unbnbed by gain.

TUEBDA T, OCT. 24, 1883.

We are glad to find that the blundering action of the postal authorities in again accepting a tender for a horse service for the Waikato Raglan mail is not to be allowed to remain unnoticed by those concerned. The Department invited alternative tenders for horse and coach services, and have accepted the tender of Mr Charles Sutton, of Waitetuna, for a bi-weekly horse service, the amount being £200 per annum. The utter absurdity of the thing will be apparent when we state that another tenderer offered to run a, coach to Raglan twice aweek for £220. It is true that Mr Sutton intends putting a vehicle on the road, but we may be sure that he will only retain it there so long as it pleases himself. Should the road be more than usually heavy, or should the arrangement inconvenience him in any way, it cannot be expected that he will continue to run a coach from motives of philanthropy. It is no injustice to Mr Sutton to say this. We conclude he is a business man, and will be guided to some extent by self-interest. The trade between Waikato and Raglan has got to be created. Bye-and-bye it will, without doubt, be profitable, but an intermittent, and consequently an inefficient service is not calculated to foster it. Nor is it Raglan alone that has to be considered in this regard. The rising district surrounding Whatawhata calls for attention. Its claims have been conspicuously ignored too long. The settlers intend holding a meeting to-morrow night to consider the question, and this, together with the action which is being taken in other quarters may, we hope, result in preventing, the perpetration of a piece of gross injustice.

A meeting of those interested in the establishment of the Auckland Freezing Company will be held at Delaney's Hotel, Ohaupo, at 11 a.m., this day.

Mr John Sheehan, M.H.R., accompanied by Mis Slicehan, returned to Waikato by Saturday's train. They proceeded the same evening to Cambridge, where they will reside temporal ily.

Messrs H. E. Cotton and Moore have been appointed delegates by the Cambridge Cricket Club to represent the club on the Waikato Cricket Association Committee for the ensuing season.

In reference to the list of tenders for the Rotorua bush contract which we published in Thursday's issue, Mr Montague, of Cunhridge, informs us that his tender «as not £3,379 as stated, but £2,379, or exactly £1000 less than the amount published.

It will be seen from our report of the case against the native Te Rakatu for breaking and entering and stealing fiom the Masonic Hotel on the morning of the 13th inst., that accused has been discharged, the bench considering the evidence not sufficient to send him for trial.

The "Herald" learns that it is the intention of the Government to shift the police — both officers ami men — a good deal more in the future than has been done in the past. The Defence Minister is convinced that it injures the efficiency of the force too keep them to long in one place.

The detachment of 50 men of the A. C. Force, intended to be employed on the Rotorua-Road at the Ohinetmutu end arrived at Auckland on Saturday, under command of Capt. Baker. They will at once proceed to their destination.

Hempton, the Christchurch com- 1 mission agent, who absconded after committing numerous forgeries, was arrested at Springfield on Saturday morning.

The Homeward mails via San Francisco, which left Auckland on September 12th, were delivered in London on Friday last, three days in advance of contract time.

Our sporting readers will be pleased to learn that the Press Association have made arrangements to receive from this date me&sages giving full and reliable information ragarding the Melbourne Derby and Cup. Full descriptions of both races will also be received.

The Cambridge Highway Board have resolved to apply to the Government for a loan of £1000 under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act, ISB2, for the purpose of making the various roads in the district leading to railway stations. The board have also agreed to wait on the District Engineer in Show week regarding the location of the Tamaheve, Fen Court and Hautapu stations.

A Reuters telegram, dated London Oct. 19th says : — The tenders for the Auckland Haibour Board £150,000, 5 per cent, loan, wore opened to-day. The total amount offered is €5i5,000 t the tenders ranging from £100 to £103, and the aveiage being £101 12s 2d. The tenders at £101 10s Od and upwards will receive in full, and those at £101 10s will receive "to per cent.

The body of Mrs Hedges, who, it is alleged by her daughter, was poisoned by her husband iv Auckland some sixteen months ago, has been exhumed, and the stomach handed over to Mr J. A. Pond, Government Analyst, for analysis. No inquest will be held, as any proceedings which may be necessary will take the form of a magisterial enquiry.

A large number of persons assembled m the paddock adjoining the Duke of Cambridge Hotel, Cain bridge, yesterday morning, to see Mr Charles Hitehman, a local athlete, do a running jump of 17ft. Gin. on level ground for a wager. Hitehman won the wager by jumping 17ft. 11 in. A considerable amount of money changed hands over the event.

A large mob of Napier and local horses were disposed ot at Mi 1 J. S. Buckland's sale at Cambridge on Saturday last. There was a good attendance of buyers from all parts of the Waikato, and the prices obtained were considered very satisfactory. The Povei ty Bay hovses adveitised did not avrive until late on Saturday evening, and consequently were not offered for sale. They will be put up for sale next Saturday.

An entertainment of a somewhat varied character, in aid ot the Cambridge Wesleyan Sunday School Library, will be held iii the Wesleyan Church tomorrow evening. The object of the entertainment is of a most deserving character ; and judging from the programme, which consists of a service of &oiig, entitled " Voyage through Life," together with recit itions, solos, and instrumental selections, the entertainment promises to be both instructive and enjoyable.

The Vaudeville Comedy and Biulcsquc Company gave performances in the Oddfellows' Hall, Cambridge, on Fuday and .Saturday evenings las-t. On each occasion the performance was of an exceptionally good character, and though the pel formers had many disad\antages to contend with in the matter of scenery and accommodation, each evening's programme went oft' without a hitch. Daring their four nights' stay at Cambridge, however, the company was very pooily patronised ; but this, to a great extent, may be attributed to the fact of the performances being in the Oddfellows' Hall instead of the Public Hall.

On Thursday evening next the members of the Cambridge Mutual Improvement Association, with which is combined the Dramatic Society, will give their entertainment in akl of the Cambridge Public Library. The programme which has been drawn up for the occavsion promises to afford no small amount of entertainment. The opening, or first half of the entertainment will consist of readings, recitations, and musical selections by members of the association, and the second pait of the entertainment will consist of a farce entitled "Borrowed Plumes," which, judging from the rehearsels, promises to be very amusing. Considering the object of the entertainment we anticipate it will be extensively patronised.

At a meeting of the directors of the Waikato Cheese and Bacon Factory Company (Limited), on Saturday, the plans for the factory building \\ ere submitted by the architect, MrT. H. White. The directors considered the estimate too high, and requested Mr White to recast tae plans, which will be done forthwith. The plans showed a factory equal in area to a building 100 feet x 23 feet with 10 teet studs, exclusive of engine house. The foundation was to be of brick, with concrete floors throughout, and the walls were to be dust proof. The architect's estimate was £690, but in this sum was included the cost of a four-roomed mana-

ger's cottage. A number of our reader will regtet to learn that the Rev. Father O'Gara, 0.5.8., who has for many months past resided as Roman . Catholic pastor in Waikato, is about to take his departure from, the district. On Sunday evening' last he preached his fafwell sermon to the 1 members of the, .Catholic .Church at Cambridge, when the church was well filled. The sermon was of a?mostimpresBiVeandinstruc't{^ecKafac% i/ / and' like, the 'genevali'ty,,of 'Father G'Gafa&t di^urse^; (^aa > fuU ; W-interest.to'^whd/ bejftrd it, The il&Wid

ing his stay in Wailcato tiaa many many friends amongst all denominations who will be sorry to lose him. He leaves for Coromandel immediately, and will be succeeded by Father Fox of that place.

The followinglate Egyptian news was received by Reutei's New Zealand agent on Saturday. It is dated October 19th : —It has now been agreed by the Egyptian Government that Arabi and his associates should be allowed the soi vices of English counsel on their trial, which will be accordingly forthwith commenced. — The English counsel engaged to defend Arabi on his trial have visited him in prison at Cairo for the purpose of preparing his defence, — The scheme for the organisation of the Egyptian army, which has been drawn out by Baker Pasha, lias been finally approved of by the Egyptian Government. — The British troops are now beginning to arrive from Egypt, and banquets are being organised in their honour at several places.

Mr Audus Raynes. well and favourably known in the Waikato as the proprietor of the National Hotel, Cambridge, has purchased the Star" Hotel, Tauranga, and Avill take possession of that house in a few days. The Star is one of the best hotels in the colony. It is built of brick, with an iron balcony, and contains t3'2 rooms, having cost- between £4,000 and £5,000. Tt also enjoys the distinction of being the only hotel in New Zealand which is lighted by gas manufactured on the premises. Under the management of Mr and Mia Tlnynes the house is certain to maintain the reputation it has acquired, and Waikato people visiting the East Coisfc will be certain to meet with a hearty welcome there.

The hon. the Premier and the Native Minister arrived at Auckland on Saturday. Mr Wliitaker expects to return to Wellington in about a fortnight, and as he has a large amount of business to attend to it is not probable that he will he present at the opening of the Whatiwhatihoe bridge. Mr Bryce may be expected to arrive in Waikato about Friday or Saturday next, and will meet Tawhiao and the other chiefs at Alexandra on the occasion of the opening of the bridge, to confer with them on the subject of opening up the King country, the railways, surveys, and other matters in which the natives are interested. Mr Butler, Mr Bryce's private secretary, proceeded to Alexandra yesterday to ascertain the wishes of the natives. It is thought that the Native Lands Court at Cambridge will be adjourned for a short time to enable the natives engaged thereat to meet the Native Minister, but nothing is yet finally settled. Mr Bryce has received a letter from Tawhiao, enquiring when he will be at Alexandra, and the natives generally are anxious for the Minister's presence. Affairs on the West Coast are becoming quieter every day, and when Mr Bryce passed through to Tarauaki the natives were engaged in planting. The A.C. Force has been gieatly 1 educed.