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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2491, 28 June 1888, Page 2

The ss- "Waikato" has taken several tons of raw flax from Hamilton this week. The weather just now is very frosty, but remarkably fine aud open for this time of the winter. The Italian Government is endeavouring to force the Pope to leave Italy. It is thought they will succeed. A Wellington telegram states that Mr Pearson, M.H.K. for Ashley, has suffered a relapse, and is now suffering from acute brain fever. Mr Sare, with Mr M. Hume, is in charge of the branch of the Loan and Mercantile Agency, which was opened for business in Hamilton yesterday. The East Coast settlers are very much disturbed at the presence of Te Kooti with his large following of nearly one thousand. The Government will not put a cl.«ok on iiis movements. On dit, that the congregation of a Church in Hamilton East, or a few iiiembers of that body, intend to hold open air service in Hamilton East ou Sunday afternoon next, in opposition to tho Salvation Army. We have been informed by Mr Hudson that the proposed alterations in the train service in tho Waikato is still under consideration, and that nothing in regard to it has yet been definitely hxed upon. A Press Association telegram states that the first meeting of the Mokan Commission was held yesterday, but Mr Jones, acting under legal advice, has decided not to submit his case or evidence to the Commission. The number of lodges of the various Friendly Societies in New Zealand is 200, with 30 central bodies. The total amount of their total funds is £334,075, and their investments, bearing interest, £208,703. Tho membership is 21,07!). Inspector Fidler, of the Educatisn Department, commisnced tho annual teachers' examination in Hamilton on Tuesday, and will be occupied till the end of the week, There are 20 present in ali for examination, including 13 candidates for employment. The following dialogue was overheard in Hamilton this week:—lst. candidate : One of my questions was, Where is Noumea. I put it down as in Africa. 2nd candidate: Well, I gave it as in Egypt. Ist. candidate: Oh! did you? that will be right, as Egypt is in Africa. Both retire happy.

Messrs Sandes and Co's art union was drawn last night, and passed off satisfactorily. Tho result of the drawing will be found in our advuitisiiig columns.

Mr Henry Redwood (says a Blenheim paper) goes Homo for the purpose of inspecting various racing studs and selecting sires for importation to his own stables here. Mr Redwood's judgment and enterprise are such as to make it assured that he will very soon have a stud farm second to none in the colony.

Constable Lowther proceeded to Auckland on Tuesday, for tho purpose of bringing up to Cambridge the defaulting bank teller, Porter, who is on his way from Napier, where he was arrested. We understand Mr McGregor Hay has been retained to defend him on his trial.

Mr and Mrs Trewheellar left Hamilton on Tuesday for Sydney, where they intend to settle for the present. We trust the change of climate will prove beneficial to Mr Trewheellar. Mr G. Scorgie, formerly on the staff of The Waikato Times, has also left the district, to try his luck in Melbourne.

To morrow being S. Peter's Day, and the festival of the dedication of S. Peter's Church, Hamilton, there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion in that Church at half-past seven o'clock in the morning, and choral evensong at half-past seven o'clock. The prayers will be said by the Rev. R. G. Boler, and the Rev. J. Hazelden will preach the sermon. The Archdeacon is also expected to be present.

On every side (remarks an exchange) comes the evidence of the depletion of the Victorian country districts of their population, and the congregation of the people in "marvellous Melbourne." The teachers of the colony find that the attenddance at the country schools has been reduced to such an extent that the salaries attached to many of them will have to be reduced.

The Wellington Press impregated to tho backbone with the essence of officialdom, generated in the atmosphere of the seat of Government, oppose retrenchment in the Civil Service. The expenditure of the money of the people, and plenty of it, is essential to the existence of the denizens of Cook's Strait, whatever all the rest of the colony may think or wish.

The following problem has been agitating the columns of the Wellington Press for some week past :—" If a hen and a half lay an egg and ji half in a day and a-half, how <many eggs will six hens lav in seven days ?" The prize is 2s od, but the question is still unsolved. Incorrect answers have been received varying from *of an egg up to ity. Our latest P.D. says it is an egg a day for each hen, or 42 eggs for the six hens in seven days.

Says the Napier Herald .-—Here is an item which should set us wondering whether tho colony is suffering from lack of Protection or of industry and foresight. The koromiko plant is a native of New Zealand, and a specific in the treatment of dysentry and allied disorders. Iu spite of this we arc actually importing from America medical preparations of the herb. The question is, should there be heavy additional duties placed on koromiko preparations, or should'we decide that as a people we suffer from a form of laziness which no amount of Protection will cure '!

The agricultural district around Blenheim (says the local Times) is celebrated for raising more bushels of corn to the acre than any other part of New Zealand ; and the town can boast of more larrikins to the block than any other town approaching its size. A larrikin is a very harmless individual in the centre of a hun-dred-acre paddock, or in the drawing-room of one of her Majesty's public institutions. But when a larrikin perches at a street corner like a sparrow, and gradually gathers his flock round him, it is time to bring him under the Small Birds Nuisance Act, an 1 offer so much a head for them delivered in their own homes any time after dark, or at the police station.

The Ohaupo Library and Reading Room will be opened on Ist prox, tha Committee having completed all arrangements. Thanks to the Ohaupo Minstrels, tho goodly sum of ten pounds has been expended in books, which, supplemented by donations of parcels from several residents in the district, will form the foundation of a tidy little library. The subscription has been placed at the moderate rate of 2s Gd per quarter, The County Council, with courtesy worthy of imitation, has allowed the Council Chambers to be used for the institution, for which a c irdial vote of thanks from the committee has been recorded.

The Napier Telegraph says One at least of the New Zealand woollen factory companies has notified to its customers that the prices of theii goods have been raised. The day after the Financial Statement was delivered a soft goods firm in Napier received a circular from a woollen factory stating that no further supplies would be forwarded at former quotations. This we presume refers to all woollen goods, blankets especially. The increased duty of 10 per cent, is a profit to the manufacturer which, of course, the consumer has to pay. And vet there are thick-headed, smug-faced Protectionists who say Protection does not increase the cost of living ! As with blankets so it will bo with boots, and ready-made clothing. The poor will suffer the most.

The following tenders have been received by Mr Armstrong, 0.K., for the erection of a residence for Mr Lawson, at Maungatautari Ranch. Kvisabs and Co., for house £377 ss, for out-building £141; C. Potterton, ±.*387 10s and I'luO 7s; Doyle and Clark (accepted), £388 10s and £142 ; McFarlane and Miller, £31)8 5s and £130 17s; C. Kennedy, £11!) and £171 ; Blarcowe and Thomas, £400 10s and £185; Scott and Harvey, £1111 and £181; Gidge aud Calvert, £4!) 1 and tl'.Hi; G. and H. Rollett, £50!) and £1S1; Johnson and Holmau, £510 and £151 l!)s; D. Henderson (including barn), £G2(i; J. McConnochie (including barn), £845; W. White (for barn only), £207.