ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2091, 1 December 1885, Page 4

ALEXANDRA.

PKESKNTAriON" TO CUTUN CU'EL. Ar the conclu-ion of the los-oiw on Sunday last at the St. Saviour's Sunday school, a \ciy interesting ceremony t'iok place, the Decision being the piescntation of an address and testimonial to Captain Capel, of tho Armed Constabulary, by tlie lady superintendent, Mrs Aubin, and tho teachers and scholars attending the school. The address and testimonial were piepared ■omo weeks since in anticipation of Captain Capel's contemplated departure from the district, to the general regret, his kindly dispositi >n having endeared him to ail His services both iia a Sunday school teacher and lay reader have been since his residence here unfailingly and cheerfully rendered. Neither has he ever failed to •übstantially assist in anything for the progress of the school. Capt. Capel had received notice fiom the Government that in consequence «»f a rednc tion in tho number of othceis his services would be no longer required, under tho supposition I believe that he was one of the junior members of the force. Ca.pt. Capel has served no lass than seventeen years in the force, is therefore one of it« senior members, has been wounded in the held, and is well-known in the district as one who has done his full share of duty in the road works of Waikato These facts being made known to the HonMr Ballanceon his late visit here, that gentleman at onco intimated that Capt. Capel would proceed with his duties as usual, which determination has given unusual satisfaction to the caplam\ numerous friends of both races. The subscribers of the testimonial, although tho circumstances were so pleasantly altered, detei mined to present it, which was accordingly done. Miss Alice Finch on behalf of the scholars read the addiebs and presented the testimonial, which was as follows. Alexandra, November 22nd, 188j. To Captain S. A. Capel, Alexandia. Dear Slit,—The teacheis and childicn of St. Saviour's Sunday School, request- your acceptance of the accompanying Bible and Prayer .Book as a mark of then respect and esteem. The books weie obtained and an address prepared in the expectation th it you were about to leave Aluxandia, but we are pleased to learn that your ate not going to leave \h. Wi»hmg you health and happiness, We remain den sir, jours veiy faithfully, A. Aubiu, E. Fielder, I. Fmch, C. Aubin, Alice Finch, Margaret I. Ham-., Edith E. Koberti, Annie Milhngtnn, Ellen Millington, M. Milhngton, E\elyn Wilton, Estefie Aubin, lieine Aubin, Lille Aubin, Luzie Stunner, Norman Hill, George Hill, Doaglos Hill, Hva Bayli&s, Sarah Bayhss, Biancho Fmch, Harold Millington, Frank Lyndon, Winifred Millington. Capt. Capel returned thanks for tho kind remembrance in a few well chosen woids. The books were a- revised version of the liible, church hervicc and hymn books, bound in morocco leather, case and cla&ps with suitable inscription.

A NVTIVE TRIBUNAL. The natives at Whatnvhatihoe, finding tho fees, etc., so heavy when they have any law businoss inourß.M. Couit, have established a court and Resident Magistrate of their own, and also have appointed a few J.P.. Last week was a busy one at the new court, which was principally established to keep a check on tho blue ribbonites. Any one found the worso for liquor will be hned. The first two cases brought before tho Resident Magistrate, Mr Kamaka, were, I am borry to say, two of the nev. ly-appomted J.P. well-known Waik.itos, who were each fined 5s each for )ia\ing exceeded the bounds of temperance. Thiee other natives were also fined in the same amount and for a mmilar offence.—A native named Ropata Whakaea was ,ilso charged with the larceny of a horse, the property of the chief To Tuhi. Fiom the ewdoncc it appeared that Ropata took the horse off the inn at Ohinepu and sold it to a native retidingat Punni, named To Itangi Weare, for the sum of £3 10s. Some time afterwards Rangi rode into Whatmhatihoe on the horse, which was identified and taken poshession of by the ownor, and a summons issued for the pnsoner, who, after a long Ffarch was found in the lower Waikato by Pourou the policeman. On being brought before the court the prisoner was find £10 for hm mistake. He paid £6 10s into court, and the bench gave him one month to pay the difference,—Another c.iso was a dispute re tho ownersship of a horse, Thos. Hughes v. Wni. Hughes. The paities are brothers, half-castes, residing at Kopua. It appeared from the cvi denco th.it a lelativo of theirs having lately deceased, Thomas Hughes attended the funeral ceremonies, and presented according to custom a greenstone and shawl to the friends, who according to custom gave Thomas a horse, once the jnoporty of tho deceased. To this horse AY illiam Hughes, the defendant, then asserted he had an equal claim with his bi other, which Tom couid'nt see. In Tom's absence, gum digging, William took possession of the horse; hence the action. Tho court decided for plaintiff, as the horse was given to Tom only, who had attended the tangi and made presents, while the defendant was conspicuous only by his alwonce. Judgment for plaintiff with costs, JL'l.

A NEW RKMCJION. I loan i Weteie To Huki, from Kawhia, is over here on a mission to establish a a new religion. The Wai Wera Weras ? Yes. Hot water is the principal feature. AH »re to go to Hoani and get well scrubbed with hot water. Tbit and Ids incantations will take out all thoir ignorance, superstitions and ailments. Good on him ! Cleanliness will do no harm any way to a great majority of th^m. I wish him mimy conveits.—(Own (Joirespondent.)

Four German gfnci.ils h.ue lately celebrated tlio fiftieth anniversary o£ their entemg tho ainiy, namely, (ieneial'i yon Tuwkow, yon Cranach, yon Stotch, and ■vnn Schlothtiw. Dn .I. <;. H"l'ind wrote: "Drink has murdered my best friendd, and I hate it. It burden* me with taxes, and I denounce it a nuhancp, «n which every honest man (mould put his heel." Lirn.i: Tommy was having hi« hair combed, and grumbled. " Why, Tommy, you oughtn't to make such a fusn, I don't when my hair i« combed " " Yes, but your hair ain't hitched to your head. Ah a resmlt of recent repdigtous revival in Nashville, Term. ; several liquor dealers have closed their shops and joined the church. An owner of n h tea in boat lino on Cumberland liver has closed the bars on all he-* boatn, nnd headed a subscription to erect a building for the Young Men's Christian Association. Yes llt is certainly true. Ask any of your friends who have purchased there. Oarlick «u dCranwell have numerous unasked for nnd vi ry CiTOiirablo commendations from co intry customers «n their excellent packing of Furniture, Crockery, *nd Glass, &c. Ladic; my gentlemen about to furnish should remember that Garlick and Cranwell'^ i» tiik Cheap Furnishing Warehouse of Auckland. Furniture to suit all classes ; also Carpet*, Flcor Cloths and all House Necessaries. If your new bouse is nearly finished, or, jou are (foing to get married, visit Garlick nnd Cranwell, Queen-street and Auckland. Intending pur chtitri can hate • raUlof u# i«o fr««.