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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2438, 25 February 1888, Page 2

To diy's Supplement contains the continuation of "My House in OxfordTerrace," a complete tale called " 100 to 1 Milton amongst the publishers; Literary Notes ; Farm and Garden Notes, and many other interesting articles. The Colville goldmining Company has been registered in London with a capitil of £7,500. Sir H. Holland, after consulting w ith Sir Charles Mitchell, has decided to take steps to assist the Wesleyans in Tonßa. We are glad to hear that Mr McGregor Hay, who was attacked suddenly on Thursday with his old complaint is now much better. As a counterblast to the agitation agiinst the Borough, we hoar that a move,o, nt is being set on foot to organise a Total Prohibition Party in Hamilton. Mr J McNicol will bold a clearing out sale next Thursday at Mr J. Hintou's late Mr F. Forrest's nursery) on the Hamilton-Piako road. Particulars will appear in our next. Mr Mulgan has been installed as manager of the Hamilton Creamery, and took charge of the factory yesterday. He is experienced in the Company s butter manufacturing business and is a practical engineer. The Cambridge Junior Tennis Handicap was finished yesterday, the winner being Mr McDonald, who beat his two opponents, Hartley and Richjirdson very easily; to the former ho gave 15J, and to the latter 15J. One of the finest business places in Auckland is that of Mr W. G. Allen, at the corner of the Victoria Arcade building, where his show windows are a feature in Queen-street.. We can heartily recommend Waikato people to pay his establishment a visit.

Dr Cameron's amen dment on the Address-in-Reply, deploring the absence of remedial laws in the interests of the crofters, was negatived by a majority of 01. The Government declared they would uphold the law, and assist emigrants who desired to leave the place. Tlie Harvest Thanksgiving at S. John's, Te Awauintu, which has been deferred in consequence of the severe illness of the Rev. It. G. Boler, will be held on Sunday, March Uth. The evening service will be choral, the anthem, " Sing Praises being noted for the occasion. Mr John Dods, the Cambridge Librarian, has found Auckland so beneficial to his health, that he has decided upon remaining there, and has resigned his office. If the appointment of his successor rest with the committee, it is probable Mr W. 11. Westby will get it, and will have his accountant's office at tho Library. The Victoria Prize Cream Separa tor, manufactured by Messrs Freeth and Peacock, of Edinburgh, is an improvement on tho Danish and other machines generally in use, and is considered by the experts in the service of the Freezing Company as the most suitable and economical ono for the colonies. It is tho only soparator of British manufacture. We are informed on good authority that the following magisterial changes are about to take place:—Mr H. W. Robinson will bo transferred from Oainaru to Wellington ; Mr H. A. Stratford from Thames to Oamaru ; Mr H. W. Northcroft from Waikato to Thames, and Captain Jackson takes Waikato, with his prosent district. Mr Northcroft leaves Hamilton next jveek.

Tlie return cricket match, Hamilton v. Taupiri, will be played to-day, at TiUipiri.

Mr James Hally made his debut as a solicitor at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Cambridge, yesterday, when he acted for Mr John Hill in a civil case.

Mr Northcroft, the Resident Magistrate, is determined to make a severe example of cases of cruelty to animals. At Cambridge, yesterday, he inflicted a fine of £10, and costs £1 Bs, on a Hugh Call for over riding a horse.

Major Wilson will deliver a lecture in the Public Hall, Cambridge, on Monday, and as musical selections and a farce will also form part of the evening, a large audience should assemble to hear the gallant lecturer.

Another disgraceful scene took place in the Sydney General Assembly ou the 23rj inst. Mr Dibbs accused Mr Garrett, the Minister of Lands of being blind drunk, and so exasperated the Minister that the latter attacked his tormentor with a water-bottle. Oaths and accusations had previously been indulged in.

Among the tenders opened at the Waikato County Council meeting yesterday, was one from Pokeno, for contracts No. 21 and 22, to which the tenderer had omitted to sign his name, and consequently the tender was informal. This is to be regretted, as being the lowest tenderer, he would probably have obtained the contract, and have saved the county a considerable sum.

After enduring great suffering from the dreadful accident which lacerated his body and inflicted severe internal injuries, Mr F. G. Thomas died at twelve o'clock on Thursday night at the District Hospital. From the time tetanus set in there were no hopes of his recovery. There will be no inquest, as the coroner is satisfied as to the cause of death certified to by J Jr. Kenny. The funeral takes<place at 2.30 p.m. co-morrow.

The following Waikato teachers have passed their examination for certificates Cla«i I>, Mary E. Hould, (partial), Hamilton West School. Class E : Walter L. F. Chambers, Cambridge; Charles W. Clark, Taotaoroa ; Frank C J. Crooks, Paterangi; Arthur Edwards, Tamahere; William Hooper, R. .Tones-Parry, Cambridge We->t; Leonora Salmon, Hamilton East ; Mary Stone, Kirikiriroa; Ada M. Trial ram, Oatnbridge ; Margaret E. Tristram, Emily Kripner, Ohaupo; Charlotte Wallnut.', lite of Hamilton. Lydia Hill, Cambridge. Partial Class E: Catherine J. Birry, Annie Keany, Hamilton West; Charles Nettleship, Pukete.