The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1638, 4 January 1883, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 4, 1888. <

Judgekq from the unqualified"'pucces|3,df the, tJ New,Year meetin^Jof the Cambridge -Jockey 01ul?, f li,tf^s quite evident racing has nqt come

number of people who' attended; the mooting at Oambrillgu on Moiiday last, and who represented the' various parts of, Waikato, shows that when a good day's sport is promised the pulilic aVQ always ready to avail themselves of it .should the cirenmstances of weather, season, and .situation be favourable. Monday's mooting affords a lesson which should not; bo thrown away by the stewards' of the club. Thf non success in point, of attendance of many of our previous meetings in Waikato has been justly attributed to the iinsnitablu timo of the year at which they were hold. The Auckland Jockey Club vory wisely takes advantage of the holidays, and the result has been, not only that the inhabitants in and about Auckland have found their way to the Ellerslie course, but settlers from all parts of the Auckland province, from the Thames, Piako, and Waikato districts, who having no local attraction to keep them at home during their holidays, go to Auckland to see the races. Thus, not only have the people to go away from home for holiday recreation, but a considerable amount of money is carried out of the place, and when local meetings occur settlers have neither time nor inclination to attend them. This has been the cause of the nonsuccess, in point of attendance, of our meetings in Waikato, and the poor attendance of our settlers at those meetings has led the outside public to think that our institutions are far in advance of our population, and that our enterprise exceeds our means. We hope, therefore, that in future our local clubs will avail themselves of the lesson which Monday's meeting inculcated, by holding their meetings as far as possible at holiday times, instead of choosing the periods of the year when neither settlers nor their servants can leave their homes without considerable inconvenience and expense. A great deal has been written and talked about the undesirableness of holding sports of any kind during harvest time, — which, of course, includes the Christmas holidays — and we are not prepared to deny that the farmers have a considerable amount of justice on their side. But, on the other hand, we know perfectly well that if no amusement is provided at home, people will go abroad for it, and so long as they insist upon enjoying their Christmas and New Year's holiday a, so long must provision be mode for them. The sum of money which annually finds its way into Auckland from Waikato and other country districts is enormous, and settlers should seriously address themselves to the task of devising means whereby i some/ portion of this loose cash might be retained amongst us. Many little local jealousies will have to be overcome before anything practicable is arrived at, but the suggestion is, wo feel sure, worthy of thoughtful consideration. With our capabilities we ought to be able not merely to keep our own people at home, but to attract no inconsiderable number of outsiders.

On Sunday next the Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, will administer the rite of confirmation at Ngaruawahia, in the morning, and at Taupiri in the afternoon. It is very gratifying to find by an advertisement in another column that the wheat crop at Matain.xta gives promise of an abundant yield. Mr W, T. Firth, the manager, invites tenders for carting one thousand tons of wheat from Matamata to Stanley (the landing place on the Thames river). Tenders arc also to be invited for carting a large quantity of hay to the same place. The death is announced, in our cable news to-day, of AI. Leon Gambetta, the leading statesman of Fiance, and one whose figure has been familiar ever since the unhappy war of 1870. The death of Gambetta will leave a wide gap in the ranks of French statesmen, but it is nevertheless true that the removal of so determined an enemy of Germany will tend to preserve the peace of Europe. The man Kay, charged with breaking into the cellar ot the Waikato Hotel, Hamilton, and stealing therefrom a quantity of liquor, was brought before the Resident Magistrate, at the Police Station, on Tuesday, and on the application of the police remanded for eight days. Kays condition has improved but little, and he is still under medical treatment. Th« usual monthly me§fcin« of the Kirikinroa Road Board was held at the Waikato Hotel, Hamilton, yesterday. Present : Messrs Primrose (chairman), Swarbrick and T. S, Runciman. No business of any public importance whatever, beyond the passing of a few small accounts, was done. The Secretary reported that the board's credit balance at the bank was £234 13s lOd, an announcement which was received with satisfaction. Another horse died in Hamilton, yesterday, evidently from the effects of the intense heat we have recently experienced. Carter's coach returning h'Qin the Hamilton junction, yesterday morning, had just reached G Wynne's Hotel, when one of the leaders, the well-known little mare Waverly, suddenly, and without warning, dropped down, and died in a couple of minutes, without a struggle. The immediate cause of death is said to be apoplexy. The journey from Cambridge, fourteen miles, over a dusty road, in an hour-and-a-half is too much, md Mr Carter lias just cause of complaint against the postal department for not allowing moore time for the trips. In our notice of the Presbyterian Picnic, held at Cambridge on' Boxing Day, we omitted to mention that Mr W. It. Carter, with his accustomed generosity, placed one of his large coaches at the service of the committee. The enthusiastic cheering of ffoe juvenile cargo that crowded the vehicle, both inside and out, testified their appreciation ft? the proprietor's, kindness towards the U#Jb folks. Wbblmo forgot to mention in our notice of fche Wesleyan Sunday-school picnic that the CO pupils wfeo turned out from the Cambridge part of the district, were -joined by, the scholars of flther school* throughout the circuit, and the number, of juveniles on the ground; did not,,conse<iuently, number leas than 200. xWe received intimation yesterday tha&the railway formation on 'the Wai-kato-Tham.es line" had- again .caught ,fire, , this .timeabouV, tWo miles' on i. the Wai-, katd side of Mr 4 Jenkins, property, and^ threatened to do inuch'damage if not r £x-; iiaguished. OnJ >,the /intelligence , being. eoipt»vq&jfsed r ,#'(^the^Public':i , Works, officials', afcHa^u^n^Mr ißuriiandj rcornpanied for kfyeftftii >mehi7iprpmptly" 'proceeded to!-tn%s scene /affwt%M>yitln the object of/p\»venting istfof;skmfafi ''TKo'l)epar^&e^t'pughVj^^^vM^on^| •J)ettermeaW^fol >^th%^r6tectid^b,f|the):

It is announced tha|;tlie members oftheComus Dramatic Ctttb intend giving a perfc rinance, in the Oddfellow's Hall, Hamilton, on'oiuiS3ay "evening,, next, to honoraiy metnbersfand thejr friends only. Programmes and tickets will be forwatded to honoiary members in due course, and it is requested that '.-ill unpaid stibsCl'iptions should be sent in without delay. We understand that the programme is an evooptif nally good one, and comprises the dramatic sketch, "Our Bitterest Foe," the commedietta "Uncle's Will," aud tie amusing ■ farce "A Bilious Attack." The scenery and statje fittings are being improved and renovated, and the 'entertainment should be thoroughly successful. Those who desire to become member", shottfd apply during the week to the honorary 'secretary; ,' Mr Smith, when they will be enrolled, the -rules of the club not requiring the formality of a ballot in the" case of honorary members. Poor old Fishhook, says the Wangnnui Herald, lias gone the way> of all flesh, after a career as notable as that of any horse this colony has produced. He was undoubtedly the best racehorse by far yet bred in Wanganui — squally distinguished for foot and staying qualities. In his day he had no superior if any equal in New Zealand. As a weightcarrier he was facile princeps, and game to the last. He was nred by Mr Ballance in 1872 ; trained by Mr John Walker, and won his first race, the Maiden Plate, at Wellington, when a two-year-old, in 1874. He won the Dunedin Cup in 1876, besides many of the fastest races on record. The quarterly meeting in connection with the Hamilton Wesleyan circuit was held in Trinity Wesleyan Church on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 3rd. The Rev J. Dukes presided. There was rather a small attendance of office bearers. The stewards presented the balance-sheet, showing a slight deficiency. A vote of thanks was accorded to the stewards, and on the nomination of the Rev J. Dukes, Messrs G. French and R. N. Buttle, were re-elected steward? for the ensuing year. Mr George French was appointed representative to the Conference to be held in Aucklaud in the latter part of January. After the meeting the members adjourned to the parsonage, where the ladies had prepared tea, which was greatly appreciated by all present. Mr K. N. Buttle kindly invited the members to hold their next quarterly meeting at Rukuhia. A proclamation in the '' Gazette " fi»es the date of the sittings of the .Supreme Court for Auckland. The sittings for the trial of criminal cases will be held at the Court-house, Auckland, to commence on Wednesday, January 17th. The trial of causes under the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act, 1807, may take place at any of the sittings. For the trial of civil actions, sittings of the Comt in Banco and Bankruptcy will be held at the Court-house Auckland, every Wednesday, except during the vacation, the absence of the Judge, or when he is engaged on other business. Sittings in Chambers will be held at the Judge's Chambers in the Court-house, Auckland, every Tuesday and Friday, except during vacation, the absence of the Judge, or when he is engaged' on other business. | Sittings in Chambers at other times, aud in vacation, in respect of irgent business, may be held at such times and placos as may suit the convenience of the Judge. The following appointments are also gazetted :— Henry Claytan Brewer, to be Registrar ; George William Basley, to be Deputy-Registrar; George Brown, Interpreter ; Rees Esdale Thomas, cleik ; Thomas Aldridge, crier. The cricket match between the Hon, Ivo Bligh's Eleven and the Au.*tra* lian Eleven, which Iws beon looked forward to with koen interest in the colonies, Avas commenced on Saturday laht at Melbourne. The Englishmen not having sustained defeat since commencing their tour, it was thought by many that they would prove to be too strong for the colonials. The Australians, however, have retained their well-earned laurels, and obtained a most decisive victory over the Englishmen. The Australians won the toss and went in first, and at the conclusion of the day's play had scored 251 for seven wickets, of which Boimor contributed CO, not out, The match was resumed on New Year's Day, the Australians' score closing for 291 runs. Bonnorwas caught after scoring 85. The Englishmen in their first innings scored 177, Tylecote being the highest scorer with 33 (bowled). Being 114 behind their opponents, the visitors followed on, and their second innings dosed on Tuesday for a total af 169, Tyleootc again being top sourer with 38 (bowled). The Australians requiring 56 runs to win the match, then commenced their second innings, and obtained the required number for the loss of one wicket, Murdoph ajul Bannerman being both not out with 33 and 25 respectively. Massie, who went in first, was caught and bowled for nil. The attendance tin ougliQut the match was enormous, and on Tuesday there were 20,000 persons present. The return match will be oommenccd at Melbourne on January 19th. The Home News alleges that the object of the ill-starred expedition into the Sinaitic Peninsula was roally to pay certain Bedouin Sheiks the bribes Professor Palmer on his first mission promised them it they would desert Arabi, and come orei 1 to our side. The first journey was one of the most daring exploits of the war. Palmer travelled alone through the Sinaitie Peninsula at a time when the Arabs WPP? incensed apainst us, and by his wonderful influpnoe over the people he had so far undermined their loyalty to Arabi that he oould at any moment raise them against the Nationalist's other allj.es— -the Nije Bedouins. During this journey Palmer was supposed to be a .Syrian officer of rank— the Sheik Abdullah, Bnt for hla intrigues Bedouin hordes would have swarmed into Egypt the moment our army began to attack the rebels, Hud they done so, the march to Tel-el- Kebir would not have been a mere walk -over. It is very sad to think that after rendering such splendid services, -fcis career aud that of his gallant comrades should have been cut short, apparently by an unforeseen accident. We can only hope, remarks the Ntws, fchafc th§ country will make a generous proyisjpn far tlje young family he has left behind him— all the more so because Palmer, when he undertook his mission, trusted to the honour qi tjiose who sent him forth, aud did not extract from them any written agreement as to the conditions of his service.

Mr E. N. Buttle advertises cattle running on the Rukuhia estate. , An important property tax notification appears elsewhere. t The Waikato Land Association advertise for a pair of sawyers for breaking down logs. A meeting of the creditors in the estate of Robert Harris will be held at the District Court-house, Hamilton, on Monday next, at 11 a.m., to receive trustee's report, and pass a resolution of discharge. Mr J. S. Buckland will sell at the Ohanpo Yards on Tuesday next, 100 head mixed jzattlp, fat oxen, dairy cows', sheep, Bee. &c. On Saturday, }3th January, lie will sell at the Cambridge M, fot)rscs,'l{arhess, &c, &c. A flQtjce iff cflnngctifljj Tyifch dog registration in the Borough of Hampton, appears in thisjssue. , Mr John Knox will tall at his mart, Hamilton, pn Saturday, at noon, furniture, produce, &c, Afsfli afeur-roomedftpuse in Hamilf ton West. Where shall I buy my furniture and carpet* ? You cannot do better than purchase fronvGarlick and Cranwell, who have now avery large assortment 1 ot; iron bpdsteads^/varylngtn, price from 10s 6d to to ten pounds, and kten in ' stock bedding of all size* and kinds. ' Their large factory is completed, and machinery in full swing, enabling them to turn out furniture quicker - arid cheaper thanihitherto. ,G. &C. always Bjivej v ready a large vati&y,bf drawing and diningiropm ( •uites. Special Jatt^ntionr is paid 1 to- bedroom j ,furniture,"iuitabloVtoall classesi: Great vanety; from!te\6d I ''pe^yard*Jiyiinolenm^and' oil cloth;