THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2081, 7 November 1885, Page 2

THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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SATURDAY, A'Ol'. 7, 188 j.

Ik Mr BalLince has not done anything \ery wonderful during the last week, it is only fair to say that nobody, he himself probably least of all, expected that Jk* would accomplish very much. Whatever we may think about the Mative Minibter'.s general policy -and tte, are not going to discuss that just now--we have every confidence in his method of dealing with the natives. I We have all along believed that in older to the effectual settlement of the Native Question it vvas necessary to destroy the authority of the so called "King." And indeed this is what successive .Native Ministers have .set themselves to do, only their methods have been diH't-rent. Sir Donald McLeans method was to wear the difficulty out, and to kill the titular monarch with kindness. -Sir Donald's mode of proceduie has often been attacked, violently and even scurrilously since his death, but no one, who calmly surveys the |j.ist can doubt that he saved the country »n enoimous expenditure iil " blood and treasure." He kept the* peace at a time when hostilities might easily have been provoked, and maintained it until it was no longer possible for the Maori to <s<>]*j with his European rival. Mr ]>ryce found Tawhiao with only a more shadow of his authority soft, ami it vtus in his power to have diverted him even of that. Mr Bryce, honest and capable as lie was, failed. He was too impet«toUK. He attacked the Maori in the most .sensitive part, his dignity. Ta^'hino's paper crown

\ti\s frayed, :uul for all the natives-, c.ircd iiii";lit have rotted oft', but when the Native Minister, with rude hand, snatched »t it, the natives held fast to it, and iuiniodi.itcly set to work to put it in a hotter state of repair. Though we laugh at the poor old chief, .tnd smile at his preposterous claims to sovereignty, it were useless to ignoro the fact that he still exercises (.•onsideraMo influence o\er the native mind. Jt is fin influence that i> of necessity on the wane, but it's decline ni.iy he retaided or accelerated accordiii"; to circumstances. We believe the present Native Minister hnsdone something, and promises to do a great deal more in the latter direction. Mr Ballauee's mode is to weaken the cau->e of the " king " by .securing defections from the ranks of his supporters. The means employed have been called in question, but as they have never been xery clearly defined by those who condemn them most loudly, and as nobody short of an angel could «>\er hope to be a Ministei unsuspected of having committed some dreadful crime, this is not surprising. Tlie native " difficulty " is not one to be settled in a day, or a month, or a year, or by one man, but Mr Ballance lms, since his accession to office, made a distinct step in advauce.

"WriKX the question of erecting slaughter yards in the Waikato and the establishment of a dead meat market in Auckland was first agitated, it was acknowledged by all those who attended thepublic meetings to be a matter of t ital importance to the district. For .some reason the carrying it into effect has been protracted beyond what might have been expected from the earnestness and unanimity that pre\ ailed on those occasions. In our issue of October 29th, we pointed out that the importance of the undertaking would warrant an effort et en to the extent of a .sacrifice in the case of our smaller .settlers, many of whom ha\e lost heart. Others do not feel altogether assured ot its success in the face of powerful opponents, but by far the greater number hesitate because they decline pushing the matter to an issue whilst those more largely interested stand aloof. The advancement or otherwise of the proposed slaughtering of cattle in Waikato rests entirely in the hands of the large landed proprietors. We ha\ c no hesitation in saying so, for, putting aside the liiiiinci.il aspect of the question, the moral effect it would havo in deciding the waver ing and giving a healthy tone to the whole pioceeding is undoubted. Tn a few day.s the question will be decided, whether sufficient support is likely to be afforded the North New Zealand Co-operative Association for proceding in the matter. Mr T. (i. Sandes is now in Auckland, expressly commissioned to canvass the owners and representatives of the large landed estates in Waikato. It has been stated that the Co-operative Association is not looked upon with much favour by some of the landed proprietors in Waikato, but this should not be }Ho wed to stand in the way of carrying out the proposed work. The necessity for the undertaking is so striking that the particular course ndopted \b of socond.uy consideration. If it can bo .-.how n that it would be better on an independent basis, thoso members of tho association who liavo takon sucli an interest in tho matter, would bo none, the less hearty in supporting it, and only requiro t:> be shown the direction it should take.

The Doric arrived at Plymouth from Wellington on the 4th inst. She left on the 2."> th September.

The assessor concerned in the case of alleged bribery committed mime time ago at Ctunbiidge, in connection with tin) hitting of the land court theie, wns Waata Tipa, and noHJeorge Leaf, as stated in our last i.s»ue.

A number of stock for the Auckland Show went through from Cambridge yesterday. They included exhibits from Cranstoun, Wai Valley (Mr K. Reynolds'* f>lace), lioitoii, and other place". Mr lichaidson'-s Veto vtus also a passenger foi the Show.

Commander Edwin wired at 11-45. a.m. yesteiday: -Ktpect bad weather between North and Simth West within 10 hours, and heavy ram. (Jlass further fall. Indications heaty gale.

The directors of the Cambridge Jam Company will make an effort to start operations without delay, as nearly the required number of shares have been subscribed for.

The hon. John Ballance, Native Minister, ariivrd at Hamilton yesterday. He leaves by the tram to-day for Te Vioha, where numerous deputations await him.

An entertainment and dance will be held at the Hukanui Hall on Tuesday, the 17th inst.

Mr Wm. Taylors champion Australian bull, " Duke of Newcaktlo" went doivn l.y yesterday's train to the Auckland s*how.

At the meeting of the Kirikiriroa Road Board yesterday, the tender of Mr Thomas Cassidy, for constructing a culrert tec. at Ciosbie'.s * Jully, vv.w accepted. The amount of the tender wasbs fid per 100 feet, for timber work, and lid per yaid for earthwork.

The Te Awamutu cavalry will leave for Auckland by special tram at 7 o'clock on Sunday morning. Major Jackson s.tvv Mr Ballanco on Thnrsi.iy, nnd arranged that tho men, or those who vvUhcd, could make use of tho ordinary train or. Saturday morning. Some of the officers and intn it ill go by Satin day's tiain to prepnrn tho camp and. have, ovorytiling

A few days ago it was mentioned that Mr Seabrooke, of Vukekui.i, had wild h'.s faun to an Auckland f?ontleman. Tho purchaser is Mi H. Salmon, formerly of Hamilton. Mr Salmon has for «nnv years carried on ft very xucces-jful butchering busine^H in Auckland.

Major Jackson's gooseberry crop this yeai pioinises to bo oven a greater succchs than that of last year. Ahc.idy the berries are nearly fully developed, and the trees thick with fruit. He has been offered six pence a. pound for all ho can grow.

During his visit to Alexandra, the Defence Minister, Mr l.allnnce, paid a twit to the constabularyipMiters. Me was met by Captain Capel, who showed him round. Mr Ballance expressed himself greatly pleased with the appearance of the plice and condition of the buildings.

A correspondent writes from Kihikihi :—" There is a good opening in this district for another doctor. One doctor for this big district is not sufficient. When a man is taken suddenly ill and nbout to dio a painful death, oi looks like it, the t hance* are ten to one that a doctor ii not available."

in readings when the troop airiioi. The men expi'ct to bo in time for the church parade on Sunday. i

The following special messages to tho Press Association, dated London, Nov. 4th and ."ith, have been published :—Tlie fio/en meat by tho Doric has arrived in HpliMidid condition. —Mr Edward Cooiiiben, C.M.<i., of New South Wales, will lead a papei on that colony at the next meeting of tho Royal Colonial Institute.—Mr K. C. Crack null, Siipeiintendent of Telegi.iphs in Now South Walex, letuniH by the Onent steamer Oiient. —The Soudan war medals foi the New South Wales Contingent hate boen shipped by the .steamer Oiient. -A I scheme, vvliich has been pro|jonnded by Mi It. C. Ilaker, M.L.C., of Soutli Austi.ilia, for a joint postal sort ico between England and Austialia, has boon rcfeired by tho home authorities to a postal committee, for consideration. The colonies of Victoiiii, New South Wales, and Soutb Austiab.i hatu iibeady accepted tho pioposal.—Tho Adelaide Chapter of Freemasons have been erased fiom tho toll.—Tho Flench (Joteininent intend introducing tho Toirons Act, for facilitating luid tiansfer, in Tunis, — KuuiourM have bpon citculatod tothoutfect that an anti-^Jernian agitation hax taken place at Manilla, tho capital of the Spanish settlements in the Plnlippino Islands, an<| that the agitators have burnt the lesidonco of tho (ieim.in Consul thoie.— Messrs ftoldsborough and Co. held their usual weekly sale this afternoon. The rooms weio ciowded with IJritish, foreign, American, and local buyeis. The bidding tlnoiighout was Kpuited, the American buyoiK being especially noticeable. Five thousand balus weiu diu^oned of dining the afternoon. (Sreasy merinos wold up to Is Old por lb, and scoured wool as much aa Is 4}d.

Mrs Editk o'Oorman, well known as the "Escaped Nun," and who was for mx years an inmith of St. Joseph's Content, Jersey City, New .Jersey, will deliver a lecture ne\t Tuesday ovening, 10th November, in the Public Hall, Hamilton. She has \isited nearly all tho principal citii's, where sho has spoken to crowded audiences. Her .subjects are " Lifo in a Conveiit," "How hho Escaped," and "How it was She became Converted to Protestantism.'' According to sonic of out conteiuporaiies .she is possessed of a, hue pet .on.il appearance, is young, sprightly, and Miiait, and a fine elocutionist, one of the, best now in the leetuie field. Mrs O'dornian, were aie told, will give some, revelations that Will startle the public. Sho bis had a personal o\p -rumens nf the most thiilliug ch.uacter, some chapters of which she w ill relate. Sho has gioat talent and power as a speaker, and has created a great sensation in the various cities sho bin usitrd. Her lecture has been the lively tropic of conversation for several days past in Auckland, and she will be sure to hare a crowded house. The leetuie on Wednenday afternoon is for ladie.s only.

At Thursday's meeting of the Auckland Crown Luids Hoard, the folloning businosK mtoiesting to otn leaders w is ttansaUod :—Wuhmivkkkf.—Th • Chairman said this block had recently come under the control of the board, but he had received a letter from Mr E. Hesketh, acting foi Mr Thomas Hnssell, in which he stated that this block was always recognised to be the property of his client, and be had received no compensation. Now that they were handed o\ei to the boaul, he could not forego his client's claim, and allow the, board to presume to deal with the land in question.—Tlie Chait man said the block had been formally handed owr to the Goidon sottlor-s and the Assistant-Siir\i»yi>i-(Ji'ni'ial had pone down to sub divide it.—The Bo.ud agreed to foi wind Mr Hesketh's letter to the Minister of Lnnds.—Kmukihi.— Messrs Anderson and Uarnett applied for leave to tniipoianly oc cupy certain reserves at Jvihikihi. -Tho Chairman said one of these insert ok was a Public Hall site, and tho other <i Hoident Magistiate's Court Mto, and it wan decided to refer tho HjFplicantu to tho committees who had contiol of those sites.

The inauguration of the Auckland Caledonian Society vvas celebi ited bj a con\er-<n/ione at tho Choial Hill, «n Thinsd.iy night. There was a \ery large jttteiidancn, and the proceedings weioof a most interesting character. Tho prosidunt, tho Ke\. I). Bruce, in tho eouiso of his opening' address, deliued tho objects of the society to be, first, to render practical aid to charitable institutions or persons in distress whose, claims may bo deemed worthy, as aKo to ghe the requisite encouragement to newly arrhed lmmiirrants ; second, to afford facilities where necessary foi tho puiptwe of ouablitiß doserxing youths to prosecute their educition in elementary and technical subjects ; and, third, to foster tho study of Scottish literature, especially the departments of poetry, history, and aich.i'"l<igy, and if possible make sonic substantial recognition of literary merit; as also to encourage the preservation of national customs by ottering prizes for excellence in the athletic games to be pei formed at tho Hociety'a annual gatherings.

Mr A. F. Halcombe. F.R.QS., late manage! of the Thames Valley Settlement Company delhered a lecture on " Vmeriti and the \ni'iicaiis ' desciipti\e <if three journeys acios« the big continent, at the Public Hall, Cambridge, on Thur-.-daj (M«'iniig, in aid of the hall funds. The chair w.js occupied by tho A'en. Aichdeaton Willis, and there was, rath»i a small attendance. The lecturer was howe\er, listened to with mirk*d attention throughout, and at the clo-,e of the lecture lecehcd a hearty \oteof thanks, coupled with tlie expiessionof a wish foi the futuie happiness of hiiu^-lf and his f unily. Dr. Mureh and Mr Tom Hartly contributed some \ery accoptablo mu-ncil selections dm ing the c\enni£.

A correspondent writes :—There ise»ery likelihood of a company beingforiiird for tho puiposo of fuithor do\ eloping the coal tiAdeat Huntly. Thr old wain in Ralphs mine is now getting worked out and the piomoters «f th« company, hating good season to Hippo-o; that tho seams of coal run under the Hakanoa Lake, ha\c mdi'iud from a well-know n en^inee-mitf linn from Knglaml the req\ii>ito pmnpinn machinciy, which will bo capable of pumping the lake dty m a few weeks. Tins area of the lake h not e\ten-i\e, piobably n<it more than a couple of thou-and at,r«->..

TheTe Awamutu Cavalry, tinder Captain Rntherfotd, met the lion the 1 )efenct3 Mini-U"- 11 Te A w amutu > estoi day. reconi'd him with a jjcnei d-aluti' and accompanied the Mini-«teiinl p.utv to the railway station. When at tho st ition tlie troops went through swoid cu-iu^o and otlicr evolutions in a \o«y cieditablo niAnuei. Their appearance elicited the compliments of the Minister who was highly pleased with tho troop. Major Jackson was al»o in nttend.ince. The drill reflected gioat ciedit on the instructor Scrgt. Major Cailey.

A false alarm of fire occurred in Hamilton We*t hhortly bofore eight o'clock last ni^ht. Though no indications were visible, a cry of " hre " was raised, and to make matters wor-»e, some stupid person rushed into the Hamilton Hotel and commenced to boat tho gong. A crowd collected in the street, but of course there was nothing to be .seen. It afterwards tr inspired that sotno children weie ]>Uyin« with lire balln ne.ii the trattic bridge, under tho imnriisMoii that it was htill (ivy Yaw kes s day.

The Rev. O- E. Mason, who is to conduct thr mission at rf. Peter's, Hamilton, took his M. Y. degree at Cambridge in 1871, h.o in}; obtainpd liiffh cla-.>ical honour-. Ho «as ordained bv tbc Uisbop of London ill 1572 to tho rnr.iey of S. .John's, Holborn, of whichDr Webber, the pro-ent Iti»hop of Urisbane (Mrs Cowie's brother), wan \ic«u. He was afterwards jircKented by the Duke of Portland to tho Ining of Whitwell, in Derbyshire, which he still holds. The liwiitf h worth £!HX)a year, with ji population <.f 2000 smils.

Yesterday Captain Beere and party piocooded to the Amli.i f«r tho purpose of pro-tpj'ctmtr and making a complete Kiuveyof the track known .is Thouipson'<, fimn * nt>ar Shaftesbuiv i»\er the lan^e towaidsT.iur.ing.i. It in hoped that suHiciently easy jji.ulcs will be found to admit of tho construction of a coach uud, the piuseiit K.itikati tiack being fit only for h'ir>e trafhc, and not \ery good .it that. C.iptain Heero will be engaged on the woik for some time.

The anniversary of Guy Fawkes's J),t\ w.h celebrated on Tiwdav night in \.nious parts <>f the dihtriet. Tho usual number of crackers, squib-., locket-., etc., wi'ie let otf, bonfires bhucd, and the ju\t> nile> hooted atid cheered until tho old c m-.pn.itor> gh«st, huppoMtiK it to haw been in the neighbourhood, must lu\e turned pale.

Monday, will ba observed as a cl'»>i> holiday at the Post and Ttfli'Riaph Office all mails usually made up on that day will be clo*eM to-night at #. i».in. A supplementary English mail will bo made up on Mondny morning closing at 8 a.n 1.