SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1886.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2176, 19 June 1886, Page 2

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1886.

Arrangements are being made to light the Woodstock furnace, Karangahaks, by the beginning of J ulyy

The Strasburg Clock on exhibition in the Public Hall, Cam bridge, w attracting.* great number of visitors.

The new class-room for the Gambridge High School is novr completed, and raady for inspection by the board* architect.

The Rev. Mr Fairbrotber, Baptist minister, late of Wairo», will, wo understand, succeed the Rev. Mr Wilton at Cambridge.

We regret to learn that Mr Alfred George Smith, who was so severely injured by the falling of the roof in Huntly mine a short time apo, died yesterday.

; The weather yesterday morning was intensely cold. Thn self-refriaterinfc thermometer kept by Mr W. Skeute», | watchmaker, Hamilton, fell to 24', regutering eight degrees of f roit.

The R.M.S, Mararoa, with the New Zealand and Australian mails, arrived at San Franciico on tho 14th in*t. The Alatneda sailed from Sydney for Auckland on Thursday.

Accounts from the East Coast go to show that the volcanic deposit will confer a permanent; benefit. Since the raiu vegetation is Apringing up, and the lean of a cattle famine are now pretty well allayed.

The Dedication Festival at S. Peter's Church, Hamilton, will be held on the 29th inst., (S. Peter's Day). There will be choral evensong at 7.30, and the offertory will be in aid of the choir funds.

A correspondent asks :— How !is it that the Parliamentary Unions of Hamilton and Cambridge are not in session this winter? Have the legislative spirit and aspirations of the en: bryo statesmen of both places become exting uished ?

The captain as d two mates of the American whaleship Petrel, now lying at Russell, have beeu arrested on a charge of causing the death of Bntton, the ship's cooper. They have been brought to Auckland.

Mr Harry Kerr, the wpllknown coach driver, arrived in Cambridge yesterday afternoon from Rotorua. Ho says things are quieting down, but that threo hf»ry shocks of earthquake were felt on Thursday nigh*, and that Rotorua is not safe whilst such activity continues.

The Cambridge Domain Board is still prosecuting improvements in the Park. Te Knutou Lake is now bordered with a well-made walk and bright green nlojw. Several acres of new ground havo been cleared and plough id, preparatory to beinfr laid down in grass and planted with ornamental trees.

The business done in the Legislative Council yesterday did not amount to much either"** regard* quantity or quality. This respectable body of men, who have always been regarded as a break upon haaty legislation, carried by 12 to 11 Mr Bathgate's resolution in favour of establishing a State Bank of, Issue. Of course the proposal will end there. Several Bills were put on a stage and the Council adjourned until Tuesday.

We learn from a telegram in the Herald that for the information of the nelect committee now considering the system^ of rail-way management proposed by Mr Vaile, Mr Lake ia to move for a return of the passenger traffic between the intermediate stations and terminals on the railw»y between Auckland and Te Awamutu, including the branch to Onolmnga, for three month:) ending 30th March.

On Tuesday afternoon last a whare situated about three miles from Woodlands, on the Telephone road, occupied by Hone Pama, draining contractor, and his men was burnt to the ground. There being only one native woman on the spot, the flames had it all their own way, and it was impossible to save anything. Hone estimates the lots t\t clothes, blankets, and provisions at considerably over £30.

Ad adjourned meeting of the Kihikihi Licensing Committee was held yesterday. Present : Messrs Primrose (chairman), T. S. Runciman, K. Gillett and Capt Powell. Mr Lovell, licensee of the Taupiri Hotel, presented a certificate from Mr T. G. Sandes, surveyor, stating that the hotel was situated five milea seven and a half chains from tho Huntly Hotel, and the committee granted him an aucotnmodalicenne, the fee being fixed at £20, the highest allowed to be imposed for an accommodation license.

The natives of Tapueknra on "Rotoiti are so far satisfied with their position in respect of the recent eruption in their neighbourhood that they intend to proceed with the erection of the Roman Catholic church projected by them some time ago. The plans for the building have been prepared by Mr J. ODea, architect of Hamilton, who handed them over to Father Fox yeiterday. A» many of the Wairoa natives will probably settle at Rotoiti, the capacity of the structure ii likely to be severely taxed.

A ball, under the auspices of the Tuhikaramea- Cricket Club, was held in the Xgahinepouri school room on Friday, the 11th June. The committee and the indefatigable secretary, Mr J. D. Reid, worked hard to make the affair a success, and though the attendance was not to large as ww expected, " everything went off well. The music was supplied by Messrs C. Drabble and D*A'ien, and Mr J. Goble made & most efficient M.C. Refreshments were provided, and several songs diversified the entertainment.

At yesterday's sitting of the ; Hoase, U «<n'«crwed to jMtstpona th» discn*si<m of tho New Hebrides Question. ; The Municipal Corporations Bill was read a third time and nas-ed. An attempt was made to get the Justice* of the Peace Bill recommitted, but it failed, and the bill was read a third time nnd passed. An Imprest Supply Bill for £250,000 was pa»sed, and the Parcel Post Bill was read a third time. The debate- on the motion for tho upcond reading of the East and West Coast Railway and Railway Construction Act, Amendment Bill w«« procee iirg • t fcl c 5.30 adjournment, .

A correspondent writei :—Numerous cotaplaintt art tnad« of the action of the Cambridge Town Board in eloßinf the run, and a iwtition ha* been prepared and Hijjnod by a considerable nuthber of re«dent*, iwkinff the board to keep it open throughout the year. There can be no •eriouj objection to thin ootirae being taken, AM it will confer a great boon on many families who keep a co^ or two, but who poMtw n» piddi>ck« of their own. The board would, of feiitw, in granting th« wqneot, itnpoie an additional charge for erazine privilege!.

At Thwidaft "Mating « the Auckland Crown jLantw .Board the lollowing busineM' interesting to our readors w;»s tr°n«acted :— Taupiri.— This wni an apphcati»n to purchase or lease a small piece of land nt Taupiri. The application, which had bof n received at the lait meeting, w»i referred to the Railway Department, to m-, certain whether the land in q«"*"»h w required for railway purpoMS. Mr Coom, renident engineer, now replied that it was not so required, and it vratt agreed to offer the land for aale.-N«MfCJ»tl«.—Mr G«org» | Perkins applied to lease the cemetery reserve at Newcastle, as it was not likely ( to be used for years. It was agreed to in. form the applicant that the land having been reserved for a specific purpose, it was beyond the control of the board.

We hare r«ceiT©d » copy ot L« Ne*o Z(sal»ndais, a journal started in Auckland tome t\f «> or three yeati back in the ; interest! mainly of French student* and now revived. The object of the publication meet* with our hearty approval, and we cordially recommend it to those of i»ur reader* who wish either to extend or to keep up their knowledge of French. It nlwity* contain* a number of notes on French grammar, usage of *pe*kin|f and literature, hardly oHhwwiw to bo obtained by our French stndants otit of big towns. It ha« also exoellently digested artiales on music and the drama, and well selected notes on matUm of liUrary and artittic i interest in the civili»»d world. Without taking a partisan view, it generally d»»cusies questions of local or national interest which, m the opinion generally of French, men, give us the point of view of the intelligent and sympathetic bystander. T» quote tho paper itself, "Qui n' entend qtf wie cloche n' entend qu' un urn." W« advjw our readers to peruse a calm and intelligent article on the Now Hebrides Question in the first issue.

la the Home on Thuriday the report of the joint committee appointed to prepare an address to the Queen on the occasion of her Jubilee was adopted klid ordered to be cabled home. The H&pftM" and Charitnble Aid Act Amendment Bill w»r read a first time. Mr Stewart ftiovied the second reading of the Licencing Committees Election Bill, the main features of which were that the franchise ihould be extanded to all adults resident in the district for six months, and that elections be held triennially instead of annnally. The Premier expressed himself in favour of female franchise, but counselled the Withdrawal of the Bill. Major .Atkinson also opposed the measure, arid Mr Seddon said he objected to petticoat tovernment. Th* motion for the second reading was lost by 35 to 29. The Employment of Females Bill was passed without alteration, and several other measures were advanced a stage.

In the Legislative Cotttacii, on Thursday, Mr Menzies presented k |»totion from the Presbyterians of Otago, in ffcVoiir «f the Bible in Schools. The Codlin Moth Amendment Bill, and the Animals .Proteott(»n Bill were reported without nmenpment, and the former passed. The report of the joint Jubtllee Committee wa* brought up. The following is the text of the address which toe committee recommend be adopted and signed by the respective Speakers nnd members of both Houses of Parliament :—" Most Gracious Sovereign,—We, the membern of both Houses of the Legulature, in Parliament as»embled, humbly desire to be permitted to convey to your Majesty our warmest and most respectful congratulations on the occasion of the jubilee of your Majesty a distinguished and illustrious reign. "We do ■o under a deep feeling of gratitude to Almighty God for hiving so long spared your Majesty to he the instrument of much good to the vast Empire over which your Majesty! has been called upon to reign. W« believe in no part of the Empire » there a warmer feeling of loyalty than in this colony, and we venture to hope that your Majesty will be, graciously pleased to accept the assurance of the devoted and dntiful attachment of the people of New Zealand."

A very successful concert took place last evening in the Tamahere Schoolroom, which was tilled, many being unable to secure seats. Mr William A. Graham acted as chairman, and opened the entertainment by briefly expressing the regret of the committee that some of the ladies and gentlemen who had promised their services, had been unavoidably prerented from coinimj;. The Hamilton Brass Band formed a great attraction, and no doubt induced many to come to the entertainment. The baud commenced the performance with a spirited selection, which was well executed, and elicited the marked applause of the audience. Then followed a Hong " Yesterday," by Mre L. B. Ewen, a song by Mr Allen ' Chambers, a very amusing reading by Mr ] W. S. Stewart, a duet by the MUxos Main, , and songs by Miss Selby. The duet bythe Missen Main was well played and received an encore. Mm L. B. Ewefl'a song, "To the Woods," and also Miss Salby'e songi, "The Loving Hearts at Home," ,and "Robin Aduir," were very well rendered and wire encored. The Hamilton Band interpened the singing with several selections which were fully appreciated by the audience, and closed the concert with the National Anthem, played in grand style. Mrs R. Banish presided at the piano very efficiently. The room was then cleared for dancing, which was kept up till past midnight, and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent. The concert realised upwards of £10. The committee desire to express their thanks to the Hamilton Band for their generous assistance.