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Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2766, 5 April 1890, Page 2

The following tenders have been received for, the Public Hall at Huntly : — Carter, £320 ; Stephenson, £295; Hobson, £2112 ; Wrisley, £2G5; Cliappell and Salmon (accepted), £204. Mr Meredith, the present propriatnr of the Royal Hotel. Hamilton, has, we understand, leased the Whatawhatii Hotel for a t:rrn of two yeprs, and will shortly take possession. We were shown a very fine specimen of the Bismarck apple grown by Mr G. Reed at Claudelands, weighing 27 oz. This i." the heaviest apple we have had brought to our notice this se ison. Messrs Hunter and Nolan's usual weekly sale at the Junction Yards, Newmarket, will next week bo held on Wednesday, April 9th, Tuesday being a public holiday. The cattle train will leave Waikato on Tau«day. We were informed by the secretary of the South Auckland Racing Club that Hunter's Artillery Band from Auckland has been engaged to enliven the proceedings at the forthcoming meeting this day week. The cattle and horse sale at Hamilton on Thursday brought together a large number of buyers, in fact it was remarked that scarcely on any previous occasion had so large an attendance been present. Fair prices for cattle were obtained, and for horses of the right stamp, an unsatisfied demand existed. The race meeting at Whatawhata did not pass off altogether without a draw- ; back, as ;ve hear that in the race for the; Consolation Stakes, Fisherman ran off the course, upsetting three of the spectators, 1 one of whom, Mr Charleston, was rather seriously injured. Dr. Murch, who was called ip t found that the muscles of the chest were somewhat seriously lacerated. The flock of sheep of Mr Robert Bruce, of Whatawhata, has again been visited by sheep worriers. On this occasion his flock of sheep grazing at Kent Farm were attacked, and several dead carcases were found lying about on different parts of the property. One of the dogs has been identified as belonging to a neighbouring settler named McCutcheon. The excursion train that passed through Hamilton yesterday for Te Aroha and Cambridge carried more passengers than we have seen taking advantage of excursion fares for some time past; quite a number of people left the train at Hamilton. It is quite apparent from _ this that given reasonable fares the public will be found to patronise, and we are quite satisfied that even if the present scale were reduced by one-half and more frequent opportunities afforded, the railway would find it financially to their advantage. Our Te Awamutu correspondent writes:—" The reforence in the firstinstance to Mr Vausn's exhibit of honey was correct in every particular, and the honey in comb that was so nicely decorated, attracted the most attention, and took prize was Mr Vauses, and not Mr Forrest's. _ Mr Vause's honey was much fresher and nicer looking than the other, the latter was crystallizing, and not looking so fresh. It is not fair of one who has, as he said, done so well to claim what did not belong to him, and a prize that he did not get. His affectation of modesty is very refreshing indeed. The full programme of the entertainment in connection with the Garden Fete at Cambridge next Monday (Easter Monday) evening appears in our advertising columns to-day. We are asked to say that the grounds at Major Wilson's will be opened at 12 o'clock. The sports will begin at 2. We are also asked to remind Cambridge people desirous of taking advantage of the cheap railway fares to Auckland, that they can attend the fete and yet not miss the train arrangements, as there will be a train leaving Cainbridgo at 8 a.m., on Tuesday. Mr Campbell Johnston, of Raglan, was admitted into the Waikato Hospital on Monday week last, suffering from a tumour in the upper lip. After careful examination, Dr. Kenny being uncertain as to whether the tumour was of a malignant type cr not, decided to and in doing so, made a considerable incision cutting a wedge shaped portion out of the lip. We met Mr Johnstone on Tuesday last, only eight days from the date of his admission into the Hospital, and there was scarcely any perceptible disfigurement, and the rapidity of the adhesion and cure reflect great credit upon tho success of Dr. Kenny's operation,

The members of the Hamilton Light Infantry will fire for Endean's and Harker's medals at 1 o'clock on Monday next.

The committee of S. Andrew's Garden F6te ask us to.say that they will be glad to receive contributions of provisions from all who are willing to help. They will be especially thankful for poultry and hams, (cooked). Contributions befote Monday should he gent to the parsonage, and all sent on should be taken to the grounds at Major Wilson's. Other contributions of cake, pastry, puddings, blanc mange,' bHtter, cheese, jams, etc., -will also be thankfully received.

Referring to the animadversions made in our report of the proceedings of the Kihikihi Assessment Court upon the acting Town Clerk, Mr John Marie Grace, for not having made out the valuation list within the prescribed time as provided under the Rating Act, 1870, we understand Mr Grace has only, been acting temporarily- during the illness of Mr Forbes Gordon, and that business called him away from Kihikihi for some time prior to the 15th February, the date provided under the said Act before which these valuation lists have to be prepared. The informality has, however, beon met by the R.M., who has instructed Mr Grace to prepare a fresh valuation list, which has been done, and the list is now open for inspection at Mr Elmsly's store. Objections will be heard at the Court, which wilUsit at Kihikihi on Tuesday, May i3th.

The meeting of the Kirikiriroa Road Board, which wag to be held on Thursday afternoon, lapsed for want of a quorum, Messrs Primrose and Coates being Ihe only members present, The following tenders were dealt with, subject to the ap proval of the Board:—Contract No. 20, River Bank Conservation at Taupiri—J. Smith: Fencing, 10s per chain ; timber, 12s per 100 ft; willows, 55s per 100; filling in, 3d 'per yarij (accepted). Contract No. 21, Gray's road—J. Smith:; Earthworks, 6d 'per yard; timber, 12s per 100 ft. (accepted). Contract No. 24, painting bridges —E. Wilson, £25 Bs. Od (accepted); J. Smith, £32; A. Vincent and Co., £32 10s. The Engineer reported that he was not satisfied with some of the material the surfaseman was putting on the road, and he was instructed to draw the attention of the contractor to this matter.

Another anecdote characteristic of the Victorian Governor's homely instincts is related in connection with his recent visit to Ballarat. When the special train stopped at the ancient township of Ballan, his Excellency stepped out of the carriage and was accosted by an elderly darne, .who said: "Sir, could I see the Governor?" "Certainly," replied the Earl, "I am the Governor." The old fashioned lady was rewarded with a hearty shake of the hand, and when she had recovered from her astonishment at his youthful appearance, she ventured to comment on the fact, of his Excellency being cleanshaved. "Well," said the Earl, "Iliad whiskers onco, but they were inclined to be nearly as red as a fox. and the Countess insisted on me shaving them off." The incident caused great amusement on the platform, and was the principal subject of conversation "on the block "at the little township for several day subsequently.