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Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2331, 18 June 1887, Page 4

THAT "KEEN CONTEST" FOR FOX TON. # TO THE EDITOR. .... Slßj—As> an elector who signs himsell " Duke-street" questions my position it the Foxton contest in 1881, I ask you in justice to allow me to give the figures from the Government return H—l, ISB2, ol votes recorded for ench candidate : — .Foxton. Wilson, J. G. ... 379 Izard, C. B. ... ... ••• 243 Russell, G. W 227 Buller, W. L 212 Newman, S. K. 199 France, SV 62 At the time I stood I had been a resident of ! only thcee yeafs>. and despite the snee'rrnf yortr" correspondent, my position on the poll was regarded against so powerful a set of opponents as a brilliant victory, —You. obediently, ; G. W. Russell. Cambridge, June 16th, 1887. LORD TENNYSON'S JUBILEE ODE. <' —-—-#■ — The April number of Macmillan's Magazine contains an ode by Lord Tennyson, under the title " Carmen Sieculare," in honoiir of ! the Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is as follows ' I. Fifty times the rose has flower'd and faded, Fifty-times the golden harvest fallen, Siriceour Queen assumed the globe, the sceptre „ . ' - 11. She beloved for, a kindliness Rare in Fable or History, . _ Queen,*; and Empress of India, » Crd\4h'd so long with a diadem Never worn by a worthier, Now with prosperous augeries jConjVs last t® the bounteous . " Crowning year of her Jubilee. - ... ~ 111. Nothing of the lawlnss, of the Despot, Nothibgof the vulgar, or vainglorious, All is gracious, gentle, great and Queenly. :i V . ■ ' ' ' ' iv. ..i You then loyally, all of yon, - i Deck your houses, illuminate All your towns for a festival, And in each let a multitude ~t ; Loyal, each, to the heart of ifcj y j >iOne full voice of allegiance, ' Hail the great Ceremonial Of this year of her Jubilee. —. Tr; ,.,, ri , TO/ « • V4C , , ■: « • Queen, as true to womanhood as Queenhood, Glorying in the glories.of her people* Sorrowing".with the sorrows of the lowest! 1 •'' vi. * in affluence, - r Spal^not ; n6\v'to bo bountiful, Call your pooif to regale with you, Make their neighbourhood healthfuller Give your, gold to the Hospital, f tefc. the weary be comforted, : Let the needy be banqueted, 'Let the maim'd in his heart rejoice ' At this year of her Jubilee. IX : Fifty years of ever-broadening Commerce! Fifty years of ever-brjghtening Science ! Fifty years of ever-widening Empire ! s. / ••. V' -. .. x. You, the Mighty, the Fortunate, . pYottjithe'Lord-territorin], "Yriu,* the' Lord-manufacturer, Yo'u, "the hardy, laborious, Patient children of Albion, You, Canadian, Indian, Australasian, African, : 'All-youij hearts be in harmony, ,iJ All your voices in unison, Singing " Hail tothe glorious Golden year of her Jubilee ! " XI. ~ Are there thunders moaning in the distance ? Are jthera spectres moving, in the dark- ' ' ness? Trust the Lord of Light to guide her people, : Till th'c thunders pass, the spectres vanish, And the Light is Victor, and the darkness Dawns-into the Jubilee of the Ages. One of the almost countless instances of the late Mr Beecher's readiness at repartee occurred a few years ago on April Ist. Some would-be wag sent him a letter, containing on a sheet of paper only . the words "April Fool." Mr Beecher opened it, and then a delighted smile beamed over his face as he exclaimed : ."Well! I've often heard of a man ; . writing a letter and forgetting to sign it; but this is the first case of a man signing his name and forgetting to •write the letter !" Yes I It is certainly true. Ask any of yoilr friends who have purchased there. Garlick and Cranwell have numerous unasked for and very favourable commendations from country customisrs on their excellent packing- of Furniure, Crockery,' and Glass, &c. Ladies - and gentlemen about tn furnish should remember that Garlick and Cramvell's is the Cheap Furnishing Whaxehouse of Auckland. Furniture to suit all classes ; also Carpets, Floor Clotbs and all House Necessaries. If yout new house is nearly finished, or, you are going to get married, visit Garlick and Cranwell, Queen-street and Lorne-street Auckland. Intending purerasers can hav a "iMnynp crif frpw. Notices. FREEZING INCREASE, SPECIALLY YIELD ON PREPARED FOR ALL SOILS. EVERY CROP. , i Discourage Insect Life, COMPANY'S approved ( Sold by all Merchants, . by J in bags, leading V low freights to disAGRICULTtRISTS V TAXT DISTRICTS. MANURES White for Detailed Catalogue. A.; M o" os * C°(Successors to Heaketh & Aitken, Durham-street), SEED, GRAIN, MANURE, AND :. PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Durham-street West, Auckland. AMBRIDGE ~ AMBRIDGE Roller iitills. OLLER IVIILLS. LIOX BRAND. The Undersigned desires to-intimate to the Farmers and settlers of Waikato that he has just fitted. up at his Mill a complete set of Roller Machinery, imported from Europe and America, and specially adapted for Waikato Spring Wheat. The whole plant is now in full operation and the proprietor's most sanguine expectations are realised, as the flour now being turned- out will bear comparison with anything produced in the colony. By this process 'flour of the very finest quality is now being obtained from Spring Wheat grown in Waikato, and as the advantages of this are very great to the farmers, the undersigned confidently looks to farmers and' other settlers of Waikato for their support. Whilst thanking the public for past support, he trusts with the new appliances at command to receive greatly increased patronage. wp?N.B.—Ask for the • LION BiiAND of Flour, the best, purest, and'finest on sale in Waikato, and which, is the product of the District. / "RICHARD CHAMBERS, CAMBIUDGE KQELEB MILLS, Cambridge, Waikato.