THE RAGLAN MAIL CONTRACT.

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1613, 4 November 1882, Page 2

THE RAGLAN MAIL CONTRACT.

It is satisfactory to have to record that the Government have so far recognised the agitation which has taken place here, also in Waikato, in regard to their action about the Raglan mail service, that Mr Biss, Chief Postmaster, has been sent here to enquire into the whole matter. On his arrival here he was interviewed by Mr Duncan, chairman of the Raglan County Council, and Mr Ellis, in reference to the subject, and subsequently a deputation, consisting of the previously named gentlemen and Messrs Wallis, J.P., Powell, Ngatipare Karaka, and Penchami Kiwi, also waited upon him. Mr Duncan, who acted as spokesman, briefly explained to Mr Biss the purport of their business, informing him that the residents in Raglan and elsewhere were so anxious to know how the state of affairs stood in reference to the mail service that they should now feel much indebted to him if he would kindly satisfy their desires in this respect. It will only be necessary to say that Mr Biss received the deputation in the most courteous manner, and although he could not as yet speak very decidedly as to the mail service, still he might say that he would do all in his power to give effect to the strongly expressed wishes of the public generally, that the mails should be carried by coach. He might say that the road over the Hakamarata ranges was in a far better condition than had been represented, and he saw no reason why a coach should not be driven on it during the greater portion of the year. The deputation having thanked Mr Biss, then withdrew. — (Own Correspondent, yesterday.)

' /file Hamilton Troop, Waikato Cavalry, will parade on Monday, 13th November, tor their h.ilf-j early drill, , . ■ Mr James, Mercer Refreshment Rooms, announces that during the holiday week passengers will be treated to all the delicacies of the season — joung ducks, lamb, green peas, etc. Mr George Aklriclge will lecture a LeQucsne's H.il), Hamilton, to-morrow evening, on " Christ's Reply to the Dying Thief." Tenders are required by Mr G. H. A. Purchas, To Aroh.i, for rood works for Mr Cox. Mr J. S. Buckliuul notifies that he will in future hold fortnightly sales at "Waitoa: ne\t on Thursday, No\ ember 10. Kent House, Hamilton, will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday next to allow of favourable buying of new goods which will be shown following week. Mr J. B. Marriott, auctioneer valuator, house, land, and general commission agent, Queen-street, Auckland, makes an announcement to th.it effect in our advertising columns. Messrs W. J. Hunter will soil at Frankton, on Wednesday, November 18th, steers, store cattle, horses, &c. At Ohaupo, on Thursday 19th, they will sell choice steers, mixed stores, dairy cows, sheep, horses, %.a, , ; . Messrs W. J. Hunter and Co. will hold a clearing-out sale of the live and dead stock, the property of Messrs Graham, T.imahcre Estate, to close partnership accounts! We draw attention to the detailed list of the lots to be submitted, which include valuable horses and horned stork, sheep, implements, Sec. 'Iho sale will t.ike place on the estate on Friday, November 24th- ■ Tm: parcel system in'scwing machines. — Singer (hand), £fi Is ; Singer's improved with cover and all extras, £5 ss; Wertheim, £4 10s; Home Shuttle, £3; Knitting Machine, £7. Howe, White, Davis, &c.; always in stock' at D S. ChambciS) 70, Quecn-stroct, Auckland, Wholesale and Retail Sewing Machine Depot. Great changes are taking place in Auckand, new business premises of various kinds are rapidly improving the appearance of the city; several firms are extending their- premises, and the keen competitive spirit of the old Country is now apparent amongst 'the city ' tradesmen ; the wholesale warehousemen, ironmongers-, and banks, are extending their boundaries : and not the least important amongst the local industry establishments is the completion of a largo concrete building three storeys^ hifehj 75 foet long, and 50 wide, Erected in Lome-street, as a cabinet factory for Messrs. Garlick and Cranwcli, who have erected machinery with the latest improvements, enabling them to turn out , their wo,rk economically and ex'peditiously.' ■ This firm arc nbw giving up their drapery and clothing business in order' to secufoimore'space as show rooms for their furniture, and,, to eftcct a. speedy .clearance, have' reduced to* very low 'price all their drapery aad clothing, which will be sold (for ca^h only) . for one.mbnth. -\- This' jsj a* splendid' opportunity 'for thrifty housewives 'nofonlyjtq secure^ cloth*;' irijy but all kinds of' Manchester 'andi furnishing goods at rates that, wiil<iiay|to lay goods by' till they arS 'rcally^an'ted Ji ' * f; k * * < " ,t, t * ,'' " , l ! >•-' ** lAcooß^iW^^il^eful'ie^uktef^^'' beer^niaue ln^tli^'atate^'* of y nio/in a»j»yeat.