The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1922, 30 October 1884, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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TUURSDA V, OCT. 30, 18S4-

Whatever its future short comings may be, in respect to the execution of its present intentions and promises the Stout- Yogel Ministry is thoroughly to be depended upon. It lias evidently made up its mind that no district largo or small, important or insignilicant, shall have occasion to grumble on the score of being overlooked and neglected. By the estimates, almost every want that we have heard of for years past, and, indeed some that have been very little heard of has been amply provided for. In ihis respect v\ aikato lias no reason to complain, and the success which has attended the efforts and representations of our members at Wellington might almost be sufficient to win them over to the side of the reigning powers. Mr Lake went to Wellington avowedly to lend a hand in keeping under and curbing the proclivities of the apostle of borrowed millions, but the apostle of borrowed millions, with that judicious dispensation of the favours of office and thoughtful manipulation of the keys of the Parliamentary piano which characterises his master hand, has we find turned the tables in his own favour. The provision made for works in the Waikato district leaves nothing to ue desired — at le.ist, so far as the present is concerned. The grants are principally for roads now in course of formation, and which are urgently required to open up new country and afford better communication with the interior. For the Canibridgc-Taupo road £1000 has been allotted, and with this sum, though the road is about 100 miles long, a large amount of necessary improvements can be effected. Improvement is mainly required at the Cambridge - Mangaiti end. From the junction with the Rotorua road to the Wai pa Falls the road in many places requires immediate attention. There are a few creeks to be bridged, but if proper crossings and approaches are made these can stand over until a further grant is available. We are glad to notice that the urgent representations of the Piako County Council and the Cambridge Town Board in respect to the proper repair of that most important highway, the Rotorua road, have not been overlooked. There are few roads in the province of equal present importance, not only so far as the district public ar« concerned, but also travellers and tourists. The sum of £3000 has been set down for this road, and with careful and economical administration this should make the road to Rotorua one of the best in the country. Mr Sandes in his report to the council estimated that £800 would make the CambridgeOxford portion available for traffic at all seasons. On the road between Cambridge and Tauranga a much meeded expenditure of £500 is to be made. In constructing a road or track across the ranges between Te Arohaand.Katikati £400 is to be expended. The Tauranga and Piako County Councils urged upon Captain Morris and Mr Whyte the desirableness of paying thj? road

opened, and the sottlers interested will bo pleased to notioe that they hrtvo boim successful in getting the nocossary sum placed on the estimates. We are glad to notice that ample provision has boen raado for a punt at Huntly. The absence of some moans of communication across the Waikato river here has always beon much folt, and some years must necessarily elapse before? the proposal to erect a bridge can be entertained. £100 ha.s been named as a subsidy to a punt at Churchill, where some provision of this nature is much needed. Possibly the most important item of information which the estimates afford is that referring to the Morrinsville-Aroha railway. A sufficient sum is on the esitmates to complete this piece of lino, and the settlers of the Waitoa, Aroha and surrounding districts may reasonably be jubilant at the happy intelligence. Altogether we think Waikato will have reason to be satisfied with its share of this year's disbursement should the estimates be carried without alteration,

The Cambridge Brass and Reed Band, which has been successfully resuscitated, starts practice in the Public Hall, on Thursday, November 6th. Mr Holloway has been appointed bandmaster.

Tawhiao was a passenger to Mercer by ye.stordaj'a train. He will probably arriveat Alexandra to-day, but nothing is certainly known respecting his movements.

The usual fortnightly sitting ot the R.M. Court, Hamilton, was held yesterday, but there was no business. There were no criminal cases, and all the civil cases set down for hearing were settled out of court.

The Native Land Court sat at Cambridge yesterday morning, when His Honour the Chief Judge gave judgment in the Matamata, Puketntu, and Hinuera subdivision oases. The judgment will be found in full elsewhere.

We understand that Mr W. A. Graham's pamphlet on beet-sugar is well thought of in Wellington, and lias created an enquiry into the matter. Mr Graham was to have had an interview with Sir Julius Vogel some days ago, but the result has not yet reached uk.

The'election to fill the yacaancy j in the Hamilton Borough Council caused by the resignation ot Cr. Davy took place yesterday. There were only two candidates, and the polling resulted us follows : —Mr A. Y. Phillip, 79 ; Mr W. Wood, 41 ; informal, 2. Little or no interest was taken in the contest.

Mr Richard Reynolds' show stock consisting of three fat bullocks will be exhibited at Mr J. S. Buckland's Horse Bazaar, Cambridge, on Saturday, from noon until evening. These animals aro well worth seeing, as showing what can be laKed in the district. The proceeds of the e\hibitian will be given to the public library.

The anniversary soiree in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Te Awamntu, will be hold in the church on Tuesday evening. Addresses will be de livered by lie vs. Hutson, Dewsbury, Dukes and Dean. All the best singers in the place have been practicing for it, so that a very pleasant evening may be expected.

It is pleasing to notice that the Government has not overlooked the necessity of subsiding tracks on goldfields. No diiect vote will be given for the purpose, but subsidies on the principle of £2 for £1 will be granted to works which are approved of. The Piako county has applied for £3000 under this principle on account of the Aroha tramway.

The Bruntwood Estate, Tamahere, the property of the Messrs Douglas, has been disposed of privately, and the auction sale advertibed for to-day will not therefore take place. The stock and implements will, however, be sold as advertised on the sth November, as Mr J. A. Douglas intends to leave the colony at an eaily date.

The following special messages to the Press Association dated London Oct. 27th have been published :—lt ia considered that the passage of the Recidivisite Bill through the French Senate appears inevitable.—The various Agents-General have held a meeting to discuss Pacific affairs The Agents were disposed to refrain from pressing Lord Derby for a reply at present.—The Melbourne Tramway Company's half million 4 per cent loan is announced. The minimum has been fixed at par. Tenders will be opened on November (5.

A correspondent at Huntly writes: —A meeting of the ratepayers of the Rangiriri Riding was held in the Huntly school, on Saturday 25th. Mr L. B. Harris in the chair. The chairman briefly explained the purpose of the meeting. Owing to the fact that Cr. Johnson had withdrawn his motion for a second councillor at the last meeting of the Council it was desirable to return «a member that will take more interest in the Huntly distiict. It was propose,d by Mr Simpson, and seconded by Mr Coy, that Mr R. R. Ralph be nominated —Carried. I also hear that Mr Hubboat is to be nominated at the lower end of the district, also Cr. Johnson. So we shall have a lively time on the 12th.