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Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2408, 15 December 1887, Page 2

Teemerhas challenged Beach. President Cleveland’s policy is g,lining him much support. The European beet-root crop is expected to tall below the average. Consols are quoted at 1015. and New Zealand -1 per cents, have advanced to £97 10s. Four or five police inspectors will probably he called upon to retire from the service. We understand Miss Georgie Smithson, the female Maccabe lias postponed her Waikato tour till the New Year. S. Peter’s Church Society, Hamilton, will hold their annual picnic on the 30th January, ISSB. Samuel Cl egg for the manslaughter of Arthur Dewson was sentenced to two years hard labour, Dr. Pollen has obtained leave of absence from the Legislative Council for tho rest of the session. Mr Thompson, M-H-R- (Marsden), has received a telegram from his constituents conveying their thanks for his independent conduct in the Vogel affair. It is rumoured in English circles that the late young Karl of Halhousie blew nut his brains it) a paroxysm of grief at tho sudden death of the Countess, A terrific storm is reported to havo taken place on the north goast of Scotland last Friday, doing great damage to the fishing fleet, with great hwa of life. Lord Hartingtou has declared that the Unionists arc not ashamed In cooperate with Lord Salisbury, as joining Mr Gladstone means the betrayal of Fngland. A daughter of Mr Jas Coombes, of Hamilton least, whilst crossing a paddock ■in Tuesday, fell _ainl fraptured her arm. .-she is under Dr Kenny's cars. Wo are pleased to learn that the entire horse Mlgiu, remains in good condition, ami in no way deterred from completing all his engagements. Sir Julius Vogel has shown himself wise at the eleventh hour, by withdrawing his proposed resolutions in reference to tho Speaker’s rulingin the Privnlega episode. An interesting cricket match will bo played at Tnhikaramen on December ■,'Stb. between tho ladies and gentlemen of that district, the proceeds of which will be given to tho District Hospital,

A young man named Hill, of Murrinsville, was thrown from his horse on Tuesday afternoon, and falling on his arm, lias severely injured the ulna or smallbone. Ho is being attended to by Dr Kenny, of the District Hospital. Visitors to the sea-side will be glad to hear that Mr Moon, of the Harbour View Hotel, Raglan, has erected a bathinghouse, which will be a great convenience to bathers, especially ladies, who will thereby be assured of privacy. The Taukau C.C. has challenged the Hamilton C.C. for Thursday, the 2!) th inst. That being race day, it is of course out of question, s« is also Boxing-day, but the secretary of the local club has replied that any other day of that or the next week Hamilton will bo most happy to see the Tnakan players and give them a hearty welcome. Mr Canned has left us a sample of his lime, which appears to be of a very superior quality, ami equal to a proof of 92 per cent. Several persona who have given it a trial are highly satisfied with it. Mr Canncll is selling his article at very low prices, which can be ascertained on application to Mr Maunder, Hamilton. The following items appear on the, estimates (Jambridge-Tanpo Road, £SO ; Raglan-Waipa, £250 ; Native officer, Waikato District, £200; Water Supply, Rotorua, £1,500; baths, grounds &o. £1,500 ; Roads to give access toMarton-Te Awnmutu railway £500; Purchase of native lands, £29,700; additions to Waikato railways £BOOO. Sir Dillon Bell writes that Sir Robert Stout never wrote any letter to him in which he anticipated being defeated at the late elections. It is now t» be explained how it came about that the late Premier gave two contradictory explanations of the alleged letter, and Sir Julius Vogel also published a version of the fact different to those of Sir Robert Stout. The Ngamawahia Flour Mills, which have ceased operations for some days past, will, in all probability, pass back to the hands nf the late proprietor, Mr R. Lamb, who, we hear, is in treaty for the property. Should Mr Lamb taka to the business again it will be conducted with that energy and enterprise which characterised and rewarded Mr Lamb in his former conduct of the concern. The comparative values of boneflour and New Zealand Freezing Company’s Superphosphate have been demonstrated very clearly on a one-acre paddock held up for hay. The men who were mowing were asked the question if they noticed any difference in the crop. They replied that one crop was twice as good a crop as the other. It proved to be that on which the Superphosphate had been used at the rate of £3 to the acre. An equal quantity of boneflour bad been applied to the other half. The forthcoming bazaar at Ngaruawahia promises to be an immense success if we may judge by the energy and enthusiasm displayed by the committee of ladies, who are its chief promoters. The attraction should bo irresistable, as, besides the huge quantity of goods of every conceivable description to be sold, there will be a heavily-loaded Christmas tree ; a grand presentation of not leas than two hundred prizes, consisting of real watches, jewellery and toys ; and, best of all, real kisses, two young ladies, enthusiastic in the cause, having volunteered to sell for a quarter of an hour single kisses for sixpence, and ad libitum one shilling. By Gum !! we will be there, and will pay in advance for the whole quarter. Several applications have already been sent in for “time” from Hamilton sparks. The Hamilton Light Infantry met for their usual commanding officer’s inspection on Tuesday evening. There was a good muster, and the company, after inspection, were put through the manual, firing, and bayonet exercises by Lieuts. Cuombes and Edgecumbe, and several company movements by Capt. Reid. After drill Private R. Hines was appointed Lance-Corporal, vice A. Edmonds, promoted. A shooting competition for a prize presented by Colonel Forbes will take place on Tuesday, the 27th inst., and the corps will be inspected by Colonel Shepherd on or about the 29th. It is expected that Sergt.-Major Campbell will pay a visit to Hamilton in a few days to superintend the judging distance practice, the date of which will be advertised. Intimation has been received from head quarters that Lieut. Edgecumbe has successfully passed his subaltern examination, a source of much gratification to the members of the corps. The Standard discourages the idea of the New Zealand fanners opening up a cheese and butter trade with Great Britain (says the Loudon correspondent of the Otago Daily Times). It points out that butter cannot be frozen without injury, and declares that there is really no opening for a new supply of cheese, which is liable at any time to go down to an unremunerative price. The correspondent goes on to say, “ That other authorities are of opinion that a cheese trade might with advantages be opened between England and New Zealand. There is a good demand for Canadian cheese in the English market, and there is no reason why New ijealapd cheese should not sell equally well. If an attempt is made in that direction, however, care should be taken to send over small cheeses, from 71b to 101b, such as the head of a household can liny entire. The demand for large cheeses will come afterward, when the dealers find that the small cheeses have established a hold on the market.”

The history of a small farming experiment is related by a farmer. A labourer in his employ took, at a rent of £ls a year, a cottage, with three acres of ‘ very poor ground, which had been badly cultivated for a number of years.’ With an expenditure of about £2 per acre in manure the ground was enriched and cropped ; and the first year’s produce paid expenses, and kept the family in vegetables. fu the second year, ‘ not a quarter of the labour was required, and the produce was much larger. 1 The tenant was so encouraged by this result that he gave up his work as a farm labourer and devoted himself to his holding, being at the same time always ready to hire himself out for the day. The balancesheet for the third year showed a clear profit of £'2S from tho land, and this with the other earnings for the man and his wife gave him an income of over a pound a week, besides the wages earned by the two elder boys.’ The ‘ farmer ’ concludes: —* Previous to this ipan entering upon it, the produce was not worth ,95 per annum, it is now £59, the result of industry—family industry—the family residing upon the land. Let the labourer and the land be brought together on fair terms, without any landlord intervening, and there is untold wealth in the productiveness of the land, and the capacity for labour in the people.’—N.B. Agriculturist. The Australians have just won a victory that will gladden all hearts of the Antipodes. France has not only abandoned her intention of sending convicts to the New Hebrides, buthas'gr'acefiilly ggfeed fo withdraw both her troops and her pretensions to those islands. For more than thirty years British Presbyterian missionaries have been in possession of the islands, and had very largely succeeded in bringing tho natives under the peaceful influences of their teaching, A native Government, advised by the missionaries, sijftjaed to give law, order and a wise management of affairs, ft) tips condition of things, great wastlje surprise when the French Government lauded troops, took possession, and set out to establish a convict settlement. The Australians became furious, and it they had been as ready as they wore willing, would have declared war, with or without the consent of the old country. At the recent Colonial Conference in London, one Australian statesman broke out into something very like treason, and tho feeling generally was strong. This caused the Home Government to enter upon renewed negotiations with France, and, as the result shows with eminent success. All is jvell t))at puds Tho Salisbury Government have scored'a point, Franpg is more than satisfied in haviiur done a gracious thing, .and the Asratians, we may bo sure, will bo happy. The .course of France in this case contrasts strangely and favourably with the action just taken by Germany in Samoa, which certainly appears anything but friendly to tho United States. Tho dethroning of King Maleatoa and the sending him frnm Jijs tropical home to Germany, a prisoner in irons, on bwd °f a man-of-wor, is a l)igti-))iii)(|ed outrage, against which our Government ought to energetically protest.—’Frisco News Letter.