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Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2260, 4 January 1887, Page 2

Mr James Forrest is in Auckland, where he i» (in conjunction .tvj&n Mr Newland) going through the books of the Co-operative Association. The promenade concert in aid of the Hamilton Band Fund takes place this evening in the Public Hall. Several s of the leading amateurs have promised their assistance, the band providing the dance music. Watch-night service was held at S. PaulVWesleyan Church, Cambridge, on New Year's Eve at 11p.m. The Rev. J. Rishworth preached an eloquent sermon, and after 12 o'clock wished the congregation a happy new year in God's name, after which they separated. On Sunday afternoon Cambridge was deluged by ashes of fern that were blown from a large fire on the east side of the Maungakawa range. Later on' in the day the fire appeared to have caught the bush, and at night the sky was lit up in a very, vivid manner, showing that the fire was a very largo one. It is reported that the jockey, Archer, has left a little over £100,000. His infant girl, two years of age, receives £40,000, and the rest,has been generously dividod among bisfriends. .Charles Archer. his brother, receives £2000, and Mr Hebert Mills, - one of hia. confidential friends at Cheltenham, falls in for £5000. No one who might fairly be thought entitled to be remembered by the Btar horseman has been forgotten. The Cambridge band made the town quite lively on New Year's Eve. They played in front of the Public Hall for about an hour and a half, and then moved up by S. Andrew's Church, to enable.some of the members (who are also members of the singing guild) to sing the old year out and the new one in. In former years the band have played in the domain grounds, .but .the .'.larrikins did so much damage that they decided (very wisely) to play in Uictoria-street. , Chairman of the Waikato Council has been sued by the Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board for a sum of £277 14s 4d, and £6 6s costs. A meeting of the council has been called to consider the matter, at 2 o'clock to-morrow (Wednesday). As the Waikato Hospital Board meet atlla.m. for a like purpose, it may be expected that some defh; nite and combined line of action will be' taken, as the defence, whatever it may be, must be lodged within fourteen days from date of service of the summons. Tin Waikato county case cannot, however, be tried before March, on account of the vacation. \ Some of the Sydney magistrates are very severe on bakers who supply lightweight bread. At Parramatta recently evidence was given in a case of this kind to the effect that between 500 and 600 loaves; were seized, and the total deficiency im weight amounted to 6090z5. Out of 509 21b loaves only 14 were of full weight, 8 41b loaves were 3Sozs. short, and 30 lib loaves were 38oz. short. The bench inflicted a fine of os for every ounce short, making a total fine of £152 ss, together with costs of court and professional costs. Three months were allowed to pay the fine in, and it was ordered that the bread should be sold and the proceeds given to the Parramatta Hospital. The following notices of motion have been tabled for next meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council:—Councillor Von Sturmer to move next sitting day, "That the opinion of Mr Hay in re compulsory furze-clearing be referred to a Furze Committee with power to act, such committee to consist of the Mayor, Crs. Knox, Tippen, and the mover." Councillor Von Stiirmer to move next sitting day, "That a By-law Committee be appointed, consisting of the Mayor, Crs. Edgecumbe. Knox, Scott, and the mover, whose duty it shall be to amend any existing by-law and frame new ones for approval of the council for submission to the solicitor of the Borough Council previously to their being finally adopted." Messrs Lewis and Simpson, of Cambridge, have presented the Domain Board of that town with a couple of very handsome garden seats, which are to be placed on the grounds immediately after arrival. They are of a very handsome design, and were manufactured by the Falkirk Iron Company, the ends being of cast iron, with polished wooden battens between. The thanks of the inhabiaants of Cambridge are due to the firm presenting them, seats being greatly needed. At the present time there is only one, and that is half way down the hill, where you do not get the pleasant westernly breezes that .make the evenings so delightfully cool after the hot days. We trust that the larrikins will not disfigure the seats, and that other townspeople will follow the good example set by Messrs Lewis and Simpson. The following testimonials to the worth of Mr Larney's anthelmintic will be of interest:—Fen Court, Cambridge, Ist October, 1886.—Memo, for Mr N. A. Larney, Waihou: I have great pleasure in stating that your "Anthelmintic "fluid has been in use on the properties of the Auckland' Agricultural Company, Limited, for more than two years, and has given satisfactory proof of its efficacy. In several instances I have personally seen the mixture administered, and noted the results, which have been satisfactory. I believe the use of the medicine will considerably reduce the mortality amongst sheep, particularly young sheep suffering from lung worm, and I consider that stockowners who use it will do so with advantage and profit.—James Bailey, Manager for the Auckland Ag. Co. Ld.—Mr Larkworthy's Estata, Waitoa, 11th Nov. 1886. —Mr N. A. Larney,—Dear Sir: I dosed our hoggets with your "Anthelmintic'" last autumn, and have since been very pleased with the results. It effectually checked all internal parasites, and the sheep, although kept on comparatively poor feed, maintained their condition during the winter, and rapidly improved with the spring feed.—Yours faithfully, J. S. Grant, Manager.—Cambridge, Aug. 28th, 1886.—Mr N. A. Larney, Waitoa,— Dear Sir: I think your "Anthelmintic" is a first-class preparation, and is a cure for either calves, sheep or lambs that are scouring, or suffering from intestinal worms. I have not had so good an opportunity of trying it as I would like to have had, but from what I have seen of it, and from what others, who have tried it, tell me, I believe it is all you claim it, and is a really valuable medicine, and ought to meet with a ready sale, as it is much needed. —Yours faithfully, J. McNicol.