AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2251, 11 December 1886, Page 2

AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

Equal and exact justice to all men, Ot whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political.

SATURDAY, DEC. 11, 1880.

The policy of the Government is about to suffer a change. Everybody says so, and we suppose the old proverb is still applicable. The announcement is rather refreshing, because, unless our memory is sadly at fault, very few people up to the present were ready to concede that the present Government ever had a policy to change, good, bad or indifferent. We are now told, however that the policy, that is, the policy now .about to be abandoned, was one of extensive borrowing; but

this was never the policy of the Premier or of Mr Ballance. We doubt, indeed, whether any member of the Cabinet, save and except Sir Julius Vogel, ever seriously contemplated a course of "plunging" and even his ideas were considerably modified long before the date of his Tuapeka speech. It has, indeed, been pretty well known for sometime past that the Government had it in contemplation to make substantial reductions in the civil service expenditure, though they have wisely chosen to go to work quietly and so avoid anything in the nature of a panic. It is absurd to suppose that any intelligent body of men, and it is only fair to presume that the Government are possessed of intelligence, could have remained so long blind to the signs of the times in the face of a rapidly diminishing revenue and the pressure of hard times. Doubtless the deficiency looming ahead looks greater than the sanguine mind of the Treasurer would have supposed possible, and on that account it is more than likely that additional taxation will be temporarily laid on the already pretty heavily weighted shoulders I of the people. It is hard to have to be compelled to pay a little more than the penny and not receive the whole of the cake, but we must just make the best of the position. If we jib at the bottom of the hill we shall never get up. Better .times are undoubtedly ahead of us and not very far off. Nearly all the raw products of the world are rising in value, the English manufacturing industry has received a decided impetus, and we in New Zealand must participate in the general prosperity. The Government are provided with a splendid opportunity for exhibiting their best qualities, and we venture to think they are fully aware of the fact.

We trust the settlers of the district will not lose sight of the important subject touched upon by Mr W. A. Graham in a letter printed in our last issue. The value of lime as a mechanical manure for Waikato lands has long been acknowledged, and there can be no doubt, had it been possible to obtain it at a moderately cheap rate, it would have been largely used. Why an article of such undoubted usefulness, so plentiful and so easy to obtain and prepare, should still be withhold from the market is on a par with many another problem which confronts anybody who tries te understand how the people of New Zealand manage to live. Any number of men are to be found who will, with the most childlike trustfulness, invest what little money they have in gold mining or any other risky speculation, but those who are ready to embrace a downright reality are few indeed. It is one of the banes of colonial life that everybody wants to make a fortune out of hand, as though we lived in the days of Alladin or Ali Baba, and could, by dint of sufficient patience, some day, sooner or later, but without fail, light upon the magic ring or learn the mysterious " open sesame." The only real magician in this or any other country is Work, and the sooner we leave off pursuing bubble companies and settle down to the tail of the plough the better it will be for us. This is a figurative way of saying that the agricsltural interests, which have been so sadly neglected in the past, both by individuals and by the colonial community as a whole, must receive a more substantial share of attention. If we thought less of abstract politics even than we do, and more about the best sorts of grass and the most fitting breeds of cattle, we should not suffer very much. On the contrary, we should be very much richer in the end of a decade or so. As we have said above, we trust the farmers will not allow the matter to pass out of their memory. The maintenance of our soil-fertility is much too important a matter to be allowed to slip.

It is currently reported in Cambridare that the late chairman of the Town Board is about to sever his connection with the Borough Conncil of that place.

The Hamilton West school will break up for the Christmas holidays on Monday next, and the Hamilton East school will follow suit on Friday,

We are glad to welcome back Mr and Mrs J. T. Horne, of Hamilton, who have been on a visit to the mother country. They returned to Hamilton on Thursday evening.

Mr R. Salmon, whose purchase of Mr R. H. Barugh's farm at Tamahere, we recently announced intends to reside there, and engage in active farming. Mr Salmon will prove a worthy successor to Mr Barugh, who, we understand, contemplates returning to the old country.

Another saddler is about to open in Hamilton, Mr Philip, formerly manager of Mr Wiseman's business at Hamilton Ea3t, hag leased the large shop in The Waikato Times Buildings late in the occupation of Mr Jessop and will shortly commence operations.

In consequence of counter attractions, the entertainment in connection with the breaking-up of the Hamilton Kast School will be held on Tuesday next, the 14th, instead of Thursday, the 10th. The entertainment, which promises to be rery successful, will consist of a play and Christmas tree.

In another column will be found the programme of the Alexandra BoxingDay Sports. Judging by appearances, our Alexandra friends should enjoy a very pleasant holiday. The events are numerous and the prizes substantial. The days' proceedings will wind up with an entertainment in the Public Hall.

The school committee of the Waiotahi District, Thames, have recommended the appointment of Mr Isomonger — at present in Kthikihi— to the head mastership of the Waiokaraka School, vice Mr R. D. Stewart, who has been appointed to Onehunga. It is probable Mr Millington will succeed Mr Isemonger at Kihikihi.

We need scarcely remind our readers that the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers will appear at the Public Hall, Hamilton, on Monday night. Many residents of Wailcato have enjoyed the privilege of hearing the singers in years gone by and they cannot speak too highly of their merits. We fully expect to see a crowded house. Ticket" may bo obtained at tho establishments of Mr R. I<\ Sandes, Hamilton East and Went. The Singers will appear at Cambridge on Tuesday evening,

The result of a trial made at the Manaia Dairy Factory gues to show that from 221 bs of now milk a pound of butter is made, leaving a margin of about 2d per pound to the manager to cover cost of manufacture. This is considered a favourable result, and is expected to leavo a fair profit provided that an average prioo of 8d per lb can be secured, a- prico which hocms likely to be exceedod.— Hawera Star.

Intending competitors are reminded that entries for all handicaps at the Hamilton Annual Christmas Sports, to be run off on Wednesday, the 29th inst., must be made to the secretary, MrU.Edgecumbe, Hamilton, or to Mr R. E. Ellis, Auckland, not later than Monday, the 13th inst. In all cases entrance foes aie to be went in with nominations. The handicaps will be isttiied in a few days.

A cricket match between Hamilton East and West will be played to-day on Sydney Square, beginning at 2 p.m. The following will form the respective Hide, but all others are cordially invited : — East, Messrs Stevens, Yon Stunner, Flood, Radford, Browning, McQuinn, Keep, Bijyd, Sage, Gaudin, Cochrane, Pritchard, Tidd, Mc(4lashan, McCabe, Peacock; West, Messrs Barton, Beale, Byng, Sandes, Bindon, Kirk, Edgecumbe, Andrew, Salmon, Scorgie, Hume (2), F. Odium, Pratt, Galderwood, F. Murray.

We gladly call the attention of our readers to the success attending the efforts of the enterprising Hamiltonian, Mr E. Pearson, for the sale of his already renowned "carbolic aand soap." It seems bound to make a path for itself wherever introduced. Its cleansing properties are unequalled; as a purifier it has no compeer for household purposes, such as paint, begrimed ceilings and floor boards; it is marvellous in its touch, the accretions of years becoming obliterated in a few minutes, leaving in their place sweetness, freshness and newness We trust that j Waikato residents will not alight such an invaluable means to household comfort, cleanliness, and health.

The directors of the Cambridge Cheese Factory met on Wednesday last, when the manager, Mr Watt, reported that the supply of milk now being received was 650 gallons per day, and would, no doubt, be 700 gallons by the next week. This is considered very # satisfactory, as it is in excess to the quantity received last year, when between two and three hundred gallons were daily delivered from Cambridge West, and which is now cut off in consequence of Mr Reynolds havingstarted a butter factory at that place. There is still about four tons of old cheese on hand, and as the room is wanted for the new cheese it was decided to endeavour to sell to the Auckland merchants, as the demand in Sydney was not inci easing, and the price there, viz. BVd per lb., was not sufficient to cover the cost of transit.

The ordinary meeting of the Newcastle Road Board was held at the office of the board on Thursday afternoon. Present: Messrs Corboy (chairman), Corbett and Shepherd. It was resolved that the consideration of Mr Hay'ij account be further deferred until he furnishes the board with a more satisfactory explanation than he has yet given as to how Mr Johus obtained his memorial of title before the balance dv« to the board upon the laud was first paid in accordance with the conditions of sale, the clerk to send Mr Hay a copy of the foregoing resolution. It was resolved that the tender of Grix and Matson for contract on road between Henrickson's and Puketo railway station be accepted, on condition they sizn the specification. It was also resolved that a sum not to exceed three pounds be expended on the Tuhikar.unea swamp road under the supervision of Mr E. 0. Shepherd. A few small accounts were left over until next meeting.

The following special message d;itcd London, November 24th, appears in the Sydney Evening News :— The Parnelite members of the House of Common* have held a moeting with the object of discussing the advisability of expelling Sir Joseph M'Kenna, the member for Monaghan, from the circle «»f the Parnellite party, atao from having any participation in the Irish National League. The grounds' for this action are that Sir Joseph is alleged to have been guilty of tyrannical treatment to several of his tenants, by evicting them from their homes and holdings. Mr J. \V. Lane, one of the members for Cork, vehemently denounced Sir Joseph M'Kenna at a meeting of the League, held recently. In the course of his denunciation Air Lane accused Sir Joseph of having 1 offered to reduce the lents of the tenants if the League would pay the cost of his last election. Sir Joseph M'Kenna denied this charge, and demanded an apology, whereupon Mr Lane replied — " I have seen your letter making the offer referred to. "What have your starving tenants to do with your Parliamentary ambition? They only ask from you what most Tory landlords are giving them. Your threats will not prevent mo from doing my duty." M'Kenna retorted that Lane's statements were untrua, deceptive, and slanderous. It is expected that the quarrel will result in a lawsuit. There are complaints also against Mr Corbett, member for East Wioklow, and other Parnellites of having used their positions to oppress their tenants. The whole affair is creating a sensation here.