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

Mr W. S, Evans, piano tuner, will be in Hamilton on Monday next, and may Lo found at Mrs Gwynue's hotel. The Portuguese Government is preparing to conclude a treaty with Great Britain respecting South African territory. At Ohaupo yesterday sheep maintained and in soma cases exceeded late prices, and beef was from 1a to 2s per 100 better worth. Mr R. Crowe, Inspector of Schools, who has been on a visit of inspection to the schools in the Raglan district, arrived in Hamilton last night. A meeting of the members of the committee of the South Auckland Racing Club will be held at,B p.m. in The Waikato Times Buildings on Saturday. The Hamilton Light Infantry Volunteers have issued invitations for their anniversary soiree, concert and ball, which will take place to-morrow (Friday), April 24th. The English wheat crop shows a general advance of Is. The Continental and American markets are still advancing, and the latter is showing increased firmness. The bridge over the Blackwater Creek on the old Hamilton-Whatawhata road having been taken down, all traffic is stopped on this road, pending the erection of a new bridge. The concert and dance given in aid of the funds of the Ohaupo Cricket Club at Ohaupo last night was very successful, and the funds are likely to be greatly benefitted. A full report will be given in our next issue. In our advertising columns today will be found the revised programme of the Waipa Racing Club, to which we would direct the attention of horse-owners. Nominations for the Hurdlos and Cup close ou the 2nd prox.

A good illustration of the value of factory skim milk for pig feeding was to be seen at Mr Kempthorn's at Whatawhata on Thursday last, in the shape of three fine bacon pigs hanging up. The largest of these weighing nearly 3001bs, was just 12 months old.

The privileges in connection with the Autumn Meeting of the Waipa Raciuc Club to be held at Te Awamutu, on the "Joth proximo, will bo olferod at auction bv Mr W. J. Huuter at To Awamutu on Saturday, May 2ud.

The receipts of the Salvation Army receded to t£ooo for the quarter uuding March 31, and the falling off General Booth attributes to the large amount subscribed for his colonial emigration scheme. _ . „ , , The Eastern Extension Cable Company announce that the new cable rates to the colony come into operation on Mav 1. To Xew Zealand, the rate will be 10s lid for ordinary and Government messages, aud 3s 2d for Press messages.

Very little interest was taken in the local option pdl taken at Hamilton yesterday, only twenty-five votes being recorded. In every instance the voting has gone in favour of an increase, a result which was not altogether expected. Mr E. Hope acted as presiding officer. Tho detailed result will bo fouud in our advertising columns.

Mr McNicol has changed the date for holding his third sheep fair of the season from May 11th, to Friday May Ist. All the sheep except those coming from Loch lnver can be in by that date. This lot of 4000 Merinos and half-bred ewes and wethers will be offered on arrival, of which due notice will be given.

Many people have the impression that the land in the Waitetuna district is no good. In contradiction to this, Mr A. Petty, who has taken up some virgin land in that district left some splendid samples of kiduey potatoes grown ou half an acru without a bit of manure, the laud being broken up with a spade. The half acre gavo tj l bugs, or nearly 11 tons per acre.

Mr H. F. Windsor, late of Messrs Kemp aud Windsor, surgeon dentists, is still carrying on the business established by that firm in Shortland-street, Auckland. Mr Windsor is well-known throughout the Waikato, and will no doubt receive a fair share of Waikato patronage. All his patrons may rely on first-class work and every attention.

A very pleasant entertainment was given last Friday evening, in the Whatawhata school-room, by the young ladies of tho district. There was a good at tendance, and everything was carried out in first-class style. The refreshments were ordered from Mr Mahon, the music beiug kindly provided by MrS. Calder. Dancing was kept up till a late hour.

The Hamilton Borough Council are about to fencq in the block on which the Council Chamber? stand, and tho posts and wire are already on the ground, and tenders are called for erecting the fence. Settlers attending the Hamilton sales will derive considerable benefit from this fence, as their cattle frequently got into the fnrza r,B thjs block, giving no small amount of trouble in getting them out again.

Yesterday aftepnopn a lad named Valallie u-ho livej U'iti) }[r JfcCutcheon near Whatawhata, was brmight iu to tho Waikato District Hospital, having either dislocated his wrist or broken tho bone near that joint. It appears the lad wiis playinsron the school fonco at Whntag'Jl'iitn, when he fe'.j. inflictinf; the injury ns iiXf.'-K, ; li'.v, L'c Kenny's carc.

Mr W. L. F. Chambers, of Cam-1 bridgo, has decided to re-enter the teaching profession, as his throat appears to hare sufficiently recovered to permit of his doing so. He has received an offer to take charge of the Raglan school, which he has accepted and he journeys there by Saturday'* coach. His loss will be greatly felt amongst the inusicnl circles of Cambridge, and especially at St. Andrew's Church, where he has lately officiated as choirmaster. We have been surprised that the convenient business premises at Frankton Junction, lately occupied as a general store by Mr J. W. Uoffey have remained closed so long. During the time Mr Roffey was in business a good trade was done both with the railway employees and other residents at Frankton, and also with a number of out settlers, including as far as Tuhikaramea. The little shop was a great convenience, and we believe a good trade is to be done there yet, by an energotic man, with a little capital. As an instance of the value of the meat freezing and export trade, we may quote the price recently realised for a draft of 200 ewes, sent by Mr John Bycroft, of Avondale, to the Auckland freezing works. Thoso brought 12s each, and there is still the chance of an extra percentage if the mutton sells well at Homo. Seeing that the Auckland price just now is from 8s to 13s for fat ewes, out of which selling expenses have to bo deducted, it certainly pays best to freeze the sheep. On Sunday last the bells rang to call together all those who wished to hear the word of the Lord explained to them. The worshippers arrived and waited, but the shepherd did not come, and after enquiries had been made, it became known that it was his Sunday out at the Springs. All the pious folks, after short prayers, returned to their respective homes. Let us hope it will not deter them from punctually attending on the next Lord's day. This happened one Sunday during this month ot April not a 100 miles from Raglan. "We hear that our Raglan neighbours intend to run a steamer on their own account, and that the district is being canvassed to this effect. There are to be no large shareholders; tho shares are to be 10s each, to enable every sottler to become part owner of the boat. Tha vessel is to be owned locally, and manned by local men; freights are to be reduced, and a more regular communication with Oneliunga and other parts establised. So far us we can understand, the support of nearly everyone interviewed on the subject is for the project.

We have been informed that the drainage works recently carried out on the swamp road between Whatawhata and Hamilton have effected a great improvement, the water being considerably lowered, and with a fair winter the road may bo passable right through. Tho worst point now is considered to be where the road leaves the Whatawhata township, and passes through Fitzgerald's bush. This is heavy clay, low-lying, and very imperfectly drained, and with the first rains it will become, as it was lust winter, a perfect quagmire. It is only a short line, aud should be attended to. Tlie three retiring members (Messrs Foxall, Corbett and Mclvnight) of tho Newcastle Road Board, having been urgently requested by ratepayers iu their respective parts of the district to again allow themselves to be nominated to till the vacant seats, have acknowledged the compliment by acceding to tha request. The late Board have done a large amount of useful work iu various parts of the district during tha past year, and it is somewhat satisfactory to note that ratepayers recognise this fact, especialjy at a time when fault-finding iu other districts would seem to be the order of the day. It is now understood that one of the^ first works the new Board will undertake will be the opening of tho road from the Waipa road to Pukete, through Mr Orbell's property.

With the advent of cooler weather, the milk supply at the various creameries iu Waikato, has rapidly fallen off. The cold nights tell upon the cows, and although iu many cases, the herd is being regularly fed with hay and greenstuff, the quantity at the pail continue* to decrease. The advantages of good feeding at this season, arß obtained in the increased richness of the milk, and the improved condition of tho cows. Rightly viewed, the dairyman who feeds liberally now, and during the next few months, is preparing for a good season next year. A few cows in fine condition when calving, givo more milk and of better quality than a large herd half starved, yet how much more frequently do we see the latter in the spring. However, our farmers are realizing the necessity of keeping th«ir milking stock in good order, and now it is clearly seen, that it pays woll to do so, we believe ft new era for our faithful]friends, the dairy cows, will set in.