MR BRYCE AND WAHANUI. Mr Hursthouse to be Allowed to Proceed. [BY TELEGRAPH. — SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Waikato Times, Volume XX, Issue 1669, 17 March 1883, Page 2

MR BRYCE AND WAHANUI. Mr Hursthouse to be Allowed to Proceed. [BY TELEGRAPH. — SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Alfxaxdra, La&t Night. Hearing of the natives having turned back Mr Hiualhoubc, Mr Bryce caino to this place to-day in order to pat the matter right. He ai rived here early in the atternoon, and about 2 o'clock proceeded to Whatiwhatihoe to see Wahanui. On ani.vi.ng at \\\ihatmi's camp, Mr Bryoe, accompanied by Messrs Butler, Wilkinson and Hursthouse, was coulially received by Wahaoui in a whare where were Rewi and several other Ngatimauiapoto chiefs. After the usual greetings, Mr Biyce proceeded to address the chiefs on the matter of turning back Mr Hursthouse. In the course of his address he pointed out that what Mr Hursthouse was engaged in was simply a work of exploration before actual survey or the laying off of the lailway was commenced. They would have plenty of time to discuss these matters before the survey had proceeded, for they would have learned to appreciate the advantages which the railway would bring them, and as had been the case on former occasions of this kind, they would be anxious for its completion. Maoris in other districts who had strongly objected to roads and] surveys when in embryo had come to' realise how they were working against themselves, and gladly consented in the long run, and had ofte red to give timber for bridges and sleepers. After a few other xemarks Wahanui reqnested Mr Bryce and party to retire until the chiefs had talked over the matter. After half an hour's deliberation they were called in, when Wahanui stated they had agreed that Mr Hursthouse be allowed to go through for the purpose ot the exploration of the country between Alexandra and Mokau, so as to judge of the suitability of the uonntry for a railway. Wahanui then asked Mr Bryce not to send Mr Hurstbouse up the country tomorrow until he had sent a messenger to all the up-country settlements to inform them of his (Wahanui's) consent. Several chiefs then offered their services as guides to the exploring party. Wahanui's agreement with Mr Bryce was put in writing, and signed by the chiefs present. Having satisfactorily arranged the matter, Mr Bryge leaves for Auqkland to-morrow.

Mr Whytock will preach in the Oddfellows' Hall, Cambridge, to-morrow morning and evening. Owners of clogs m the Alexandra Town District arc notified that they may obtain collars from Constable Connor, A.C., registrar. Mr J. S. Buckland notifies that in consequence of Messrs Rhodes and Runciman being about to dissolve partnership, they have instructed him to Sell at Obaupo on Tuesday, 10th April, 100 well-bred three-year-old steers, and 200 head mixed store cattle. Messrs W. J. Hunter and Co., will hold their nc^t Cambridge Cattlo Salo on Thursday, 22nd, whon a lot of cattle and sheep will be offered for sale. The parcel system in sewing machines. —Singer (hand), £5 Is : Singer's improved with cover and all extras, £b 5s : Wertheim, £4 10> ; Home Shuttle, £'i ; Knitting Machine, £1. Howcj White, D<ivis, &c, always in stock at D. S Chambers, 70, Queen-street, Auckland, Wholesale and Retail Sewing Machine Dep?t. „You will do well to, furnish your house from Garlick and CranwylPs. They have now the most complete Furnishing Warehouse in Auckland, furniture to suit all classes, good, ■strong, and cheap, They have Tapestry Carpets from 2s 3d per , yard, Brussels from 3s Hd per yard. Linoleum from 3s Od tp £js, Oil Cloths frpra Is Gd'to'4s'6d per yard, good- 12 feet widq O|l Cloths at 8s 6d per yard. Immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads from .Infants', Cots to 5 feet wide halfrtesfcr. Bedsteads. Double iron Hedsteads from 255. 480 Bedsteads in stock to select fr6m. Beddings' ot all kinds and sizes: kept in iJißadinVss. » Dijiing>,- Sitting, Prawing-rpcm tmr r niturc, and and a large assortment of Manchester .anct' Furtiish'ing' 3 Goods';' including s a"'l6£ <! of Cretonnes. Book Catalogues sent frcfrltb ia.WditW s^jjf^s«?pf eiirlfc^i ;aqd Cr^nwol), $^$^!fflsBfc , I