HUNTLY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 2929, 23 April 1891, Page 2

HUNTLY.

AiuitsT. — A mau named Priest was arrested here ou Suuday evening last by Constable White for usiug language that was anything but priestly. This sacerdotal blasphemer had been worshipping at the shrine of Bacchus during the day with the result that those iu his immediate neighbourhood were suddenly outraged by such a burst of profanity as is seldom heard from a white man. He was charged next morning before Captain Jackson, R.M,, aud sentenced to three weeks' imprisonment for the first offence and ditto for obstructing the police, a sentence totally disproportionate to the offence as being altogether too light. Entkbtainmbnt. —On Monday evening the Rev. J. Hazeldcn exhibited a series of lime light views illustrative of Tennyson's poem, Euock Arden. The views were much appreciated by all those present as was also the poem itself which was feelingly read by Mr Hazelden. The proceeds, which were added to the Mining Disaster Fund, netted the respectable sum of £4 18s 3d. It is a matter for regret that Mr Hazelden is not able to visit us oftener, without depriving other outlying districts of his ministrations, as the services held here by him are much appreciated and productive of much moral comfort.

The Coal Tkaue.—'The coal trade ia improving with the advent of winter, but in this as other industries the Railway authorities (whoever they may be) make a big display of their business capabilities by stifling the local trade as much as possible by a short supply of rolling stock. Should a steamer arrive at Onehunga with coal, or a sailing vessel iu Auckland from Newcastle, all help is afforded the consignees or agents to discharge such vessels while the mines, which ought in the very nature of things to have the first call upon available roiling stock, are entirely neglected, orders cannot be fulfilled uud so the trade is diverted, and money which would have been earned aud spent in the Colony is sent abroad to our impoverishment.

Tut: Late Disaster.—The Court is sitting here again this week to hear the •'large against Mr Collins, Mine Manager, and it is anticipated that all the evidence nooessary will be taken at this sitting and aa praotiqally olose it, Though an expensive matter to those charged, it will no doubt |do much Rood iu leading others engaged in such work to act with sufficient care and forethought, and also as Mr Tole said, to have the effect of keeping the Mining Inspectors awake, and alive to their responsibilities.