The Waikato Times. AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2175, 17 June 1886, Page 2

The Waikato Times. AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1886.

Mr John Joshua, of the Taupo Sanatorium, has built 'a fine twit hotel for which he h.ii obtained a license, and ha* made mauy improvements to this famed beautiful spot.

The Cambridge Licensing Com- 1 mittee held an adjourned meeting on Tuesday, when they granted Mr R. Kirkwoods Application for a renewal, the applicant appearing iv person.

The Straaburg Clock will be on -view> at the Public Hall. Cambridge, on Friday and Saturday next. Those desirous of seeing a truly wonderful piece of mechanism should not loao this opportunity.

The death, is announced of Mr "Robert Gillie*, younger brother of Mr Justice Gillies, at Dunedin. The deceased was very much rpfpected for Ins ab'ilitiei and excellent qualities of both mind and heart. [

A cable message has been received, ■tating that the New Zealand Shipping Company's Rimutaka, from Auckland, arrived at Plymouth on Monday, after a capital passage of 38 days. All her pa»•engers are in excellent health.

Saturday return tickets to Auckland will be issued from any station on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th June, available for return up to and including June 28th, in order t» Rive those desirous of doing so an opportunity of seeing the Auckland Poultry Association's annual show, which commences on the 21th.

A concert is to take place tomorrow evening at Tamahere in aid of the school funds, at which the Hamilton Brass Band will be present to issist. An attractive programme has been arranged, and as a number of lady and gentlemen vocalists from Cambridge have promised to take part, the evening's entertainment will doubtless bo a success. Dancing will follow at the conclusion of the concert.

The Wellington correspondent of the Herald wires on Monday :•—" Mr Vaile it still here. During the la»t few days he has been preparing a full explanation' of his scheme, which he will snbmit to the committee to-morrow. So far as I can learn, the committee are not particularly enamoured of hia theories of railway management, while admitting at the same time the pressing necessity for improrement in the manner of working New Zealand Railways. It is not by any means unlikely that the outcome of the committee's investigation will be » recommendation in favour of railways placed under the control of a Board."

In the Legislative Council on Tuesday, Sir F. Whitaker moved, "That a treaty bhould be made between Great Britain and Prance, whereby England should withdraw all opposition to the acquirement of the New Hebrides by Prance, on condition that no more convicts be sent by France to any of her possessions in the Western Pacific, and that religious freedom and protection should be given to all British .subjects residing in or re-enter id£ the New Hebrides." Sir ¥. Whitaker contended th.it it would be better to have free 'French colonists in the group than that Au&tialasia, should be overrun with French criminals from New Caledonia. The debate was adjourned until Friday.

Specimens of the volcanic mud and dust, also the stones, which fell so thickly upon ill-fated Wairoa on Thursday morning last, can bo noun at the office of this paper. They were picked up by Mr T. 13. Lewis, of Cambridge, who has kindly placed them at our ditpoutl. Among the .specimens is A portion at a horse'i tail, to which is attached some of the mud, which' has net after the manner of Portland cement.

The audience assembled to witnesi ■ the Comus Dramatic Club's entertainment at the Oddfoliows' Hall, Hamilton, on Tuesday night, were greatly annoyed by the interruptions of a drunken man, who somehow gained admittance. Finally, one of the actors came down to the footlights and asked that the man bo removed. Thereupon the police took charge of him and locked him Hp. Yesterday, tho man, whose name is Thomas Mullius, wan brought up at ths Police Court before Mr John Knox, J.P., charged with drunkenness, and with disturbing the audience in the Oddfellows' Hall. The Bench inflicted a fine of 5s for each offence, with coats, the whole amounting to 14a, in default the usual term of imprisonment. The money was paid.

' The entertainment given by the Comus Dramatic Club on Tuesday even* in& fh Jiid of the funds of the Hamilton Public Library and the Hamilton Bund, was undoubtedly a very groat success, both as regards the attendance of the general public, and the carrying out of a new programme I .' The Oddfellows' Hall was quite crowded,, not less than 400 people being . present, and tbjsin the face of, decidedly bad weather, knows the interest taken in the institution by the inhabitants. The band played several selections in front of the Hall before the performance" and during the interval, and the progress they have made .was remarked upon generally. The first portion of the evening's entertainment was devoted to a series of " Tableaux Vivants " from the Idyles of the King, and too much praise cannot be given to those who took part in this portion of the performance. The dressing of the various character* was as perfect as could be desired, the scenic effects were excellent, and altogether the performers must be heartily congratulated on the result of their efforts to please and interest the Audience. In fact the whole affair was a credit to (those who designed and carried out tho details, Applause was fully meted out to each in succession, more particularly to "Elaine." An encore was demanded, but time would not allow of such being given.* The comic drama, "The Rough Diamond," was well put on, and the acting of "Sir W. Evergreen" and " Cousin Joe " was as usual much appreciated. The character of " Margery, particularly, and " Lady Evergreen " were Very nicely played by lady amateurs, and these ladies will be able to give great assistance at unyebing of the kind in future. The whole affair must be pronounced a decided success, the orchestra added not a little to the evening's entertainment, the music being applauded loudly^n everjr occasion.

In the House on Tuesday, Sir J. Vogel called attention to the scandalous paragraph which had appeared in the Christ-church Press, to the effect that he had promised the member for Waikouaiti anything he asked for his district if he voted for the Government on the no-confi-dence division. ' He said the charge was wholly unfounded. He would leave the matter in the hands of the House, and if the House took no step*, he would certainly, at the end of the session, take such proceedings ngainst the newspaper as he was advised by his solicitor. — Mr Seddon moved " That in the opinion of this House a gross breach of privilege had been committed, and that the publisher of the paper be called on to give trie name of bis informant."—Mr J. C. Buckland said the statement was wholly unfounded. He had himself telegraphed to the Press in contradiction of the statement when it was brought under his notice, but the Press had only published a portion of his telegram. — Major Atkinson regretted as much as anyone that attacks of this kind should' be mad* on public men, but he thought that the House would consult its own dignity by taking no notice of the matter. He himself had been attacked by newspapers frequently in worse terms than these. He moved "That the debate be adjourned." — After a long discussion, Sir'.R. Stout suggested that Major Atkinson's amendment be accepted.— Mr Seddon then withdrew his motion, and the amendment was carried on the voices.

The Municipal Corporations Bill was considered in committee in the House on Tuesday. In clause 63, providing that burgesses with property on the valuation roll of not less than £50 shall have one vote, Sir K. Stout moved that it be struck out. A lengthy discussion ensued, which was not closed at half-past five p.m. When the Home resumed, Sir G. Grey moved a further amendment, "That every person of 21 years of age shall have a vote, and only one in his borough." Several members took exception to the Premier taking the House by surprise. The House divided on Sir G. Grey's amendment, which was lost by 72 to 11. A division was also called for on the original question, with the result that cumulative voting was retained by 59 to 23. The penalty for unlawfully acting as councillor was altered to making any offender taking a contract liable to repay the whole amount. The next clause taken was that treating of the election of auditors, which evoked an animated discussion as to whether these officers should be elected by the burgesses or nominated by the Government. The clause was struck out and notice of a new one was givenby Sir ß, Stout, and Messrs Garrick and 1 Hatch. Clause 14, allowing rates to be raised to the extent of Is 3d in the pound each, was opposed by several members, including Sir J. Vogel, and was supported by others, including Major Atkinson. The Home divided, and the Is 3d clause was rejected by 35 to 34. Sir J. Vogel asked Sir R. Stout to adjourn the consideration of the Bill in, view of the narrow ; majority, but the Premier refused. ' 'A number of new clauses were inserted in place of those in print, but not materially altering the character of the measure, and the committee then went back to the question of the auditors. There was some disagreement as to the positi^fi of affairs. The chairman ttrnck out£he ciause that provided for the election of auditors by the burgesses, and objection was consequently taken to the proposition by Mr Garrick, for moveable auditors to be elected — one retires each yenr, so that no two men should hold office together for two successive yean. The chairman ruled that the motion was in order. Mr Hatch iugSested that the Government should audit y the Controller and Auditor-General, which led to a discussion as to whether the Government should bear the cost. Mr Garrick'i amendment was lost by 41 to 33. Mr Hatch's proposal for the Govern'rhjnt to audit, and the local bodies to pay <)he expense, was carried, after some discussion, by 47 to 22. Mr Garrick moved a new clause enabling the city of Christchurch to raise a loan of £6000 for municipal officers. He explained it had been found they had no power to spend the money, as it was at first thought. Exception was taken to the clause by some members as being properiy the subject of local bills. Mr Seddon moved to report progress, pointing out that certain clauses repuired recasting, in view of the carrying of Mr Hatch's amendment. Sir R. Stout suggested that Mr Garrick should embody the clause in the Bill, and have it advertised in the locality affected. The clause was rejected on the voices. The motion to report progress was withdrawn. Mr Stewart moved that a new clause enabling effect to be given to certain agreement! entered into by the Superintendent of Otago be inserted. Mr Conolly opposed the clause, which was lost, and the Bill reported as amended.