The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1891.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2981, 22 August 1891, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1891.

I'AjUiit ami exact ]usticc to all mo.n, Of whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political.

On Monday Sir John Hall's amendment to the Electoral Bill is to bo debated; lie asks the House to grant tho franchise to women. We have already given our reasons for believing that it is right to grant women the privilege of aiding in the decision as to what men should represent the people in Parliament. Wo are glad to learn, on the authority ot tho Premier, that two-thirds of tho members of the llouso are favourablo to the measure. This being so, there cau be no doubt that, so far as the Lower House is concerned, tho jiexc general election will see man and wife walking arm aud arm to the poll, their grown sons aud daughters following in their wake. The spectacle will bo a novel ono : in fact Now Zealand will be handed down to history as tho first country in which the equality of women and man was recognised. There are men on both sides in politics who dread the step; they fear the female vote may be against their party. This fact may bo accepted a3 being evidence that neither party will naturally benefit by tho addition to the rolls. We believe that tho privilego should cease with tho right to vote ; this for physical rather than mental or moral reasons. We think tho women should not be eligible for election to the House. Sir George Grey's bete noir at the present time is the Upper House, aud evon at the cost of making himself ridiculous he could not resist tho temptation to givo it a blow. He proposes to abolish tho Council and substitute a sort of Board of Matrons with power to veto measures coming from tho Lower House as has the Council at tho presont time. If Sir J. Hall's clause is inserted in the Bill, it is to be hoped that its action will bo stayed till the next general election; tho country cannot afford to indti-go prematurely in the luxury Another reason is that the evils which must fall upon us in consequence of the policy of the Ministry require time to be traced to their cause. Until that time has elapsod, wo trust that tho Opposition will not forco or give pretext for a dissolution.

lilr H. B. Walker was the purchaser of tho Punluiu Mid Piik-'kura land, sold by Mr McN'icol nt hi- Hamilton sale Oil Thursday. Tin twn blocks were sold m onn lot, and realised £IGI. Whenwriting about the Cleveland 11 iy stallion Mountaineer last issue, wo were not. aware that horses of this breed wero sii highly valued. We have since, heard that the horse under notice co.-t Mr McNicol two hundred guineas. Owing to the banquet to Mr Henry Reynolds being held ill the Hamilton Public Hall on Thursday evening next, the inspection panda of the Hamilton Light Infantry, which was to have been held on that evening, is po-tponed. Mr Michael Lewis, the celebrated whistler, will appoar for one night only in the Public Hall, Hamilton, oil Monday. Mi Lewis is accompanied liy Mr W. Iloltom. comic speciality artist, and will be a.ssi.-ted by leading amateurs and professionals. Tho date for the banquet to Mr H. Reynolds has been fixed for Thursday. Such a large number of settlers have notified their intention to bo present that it has been found necessary to engage the Public and Volunteer Hall for tho occasion. Mr T. H. White's son who met with such a severe accident at Taupiri ou Wednesday is, we are pleased to hear, progression as well as can be expected. Or. Murch who is attending the lad found that there were three ribs broken in addition to a lacerated side from the shoulder to the hip. We regret to learn that Dr. Waddington, though considerably relieved by the consultation with Dr. Haines, is still considered in a very critical condition. Ho is not suffering from congestion of the lungs as was at first supposed, but from woak action of the heart and a sharp attack of asthma. We trust mora favourable reports will reach his many anxious friends to-day. Mr McNicol's heavy draught stallion General Fleming was to the fore at Hamilton on sale day. From the opinions we heard expressed by competent judges, tho character claimed for him, that he is one of tho grandest horses of his class ever seen in New Zealand, was generally admitted. The fact that his list is already nearly Hlled thus early in the season shows very clearly that breeders intend to make sure of securing his services. Seme little time since we published a letter written by Sir Walter L. Duller to tho returning officer at To Aroha complaining of the conduct of the deputy officer who presided at the Cambridge polling booth during the election. A copy of the letter was forwarded to the Government and we understand an enquiry is to be held aa to the veracity of the statement contained therein, at which the Resident Magistrate will probably preside. Yesterday Mr H. J. Kallendar said fatewell to Fencourt aud journeyed to Matainata, of which station he is now the manager. Mr Hunt will remain at Matamata for a month or so to initiate the new manager after which he will reside in Hamilton. There are perhaps 110 two managers of estates in the district that aro more popular than the two gentleman above referred to and they have tho hearty good wishes of every one for their success in their new undertakings. Mr F. J. Sanders, of Cambridge, has n fresh a ivertiseinent in this issue. Owing to his business being a largo 0110 and working expenses low, ho is able to olfer the best value obtainable. Ho offers groat bargains in clothing, and all his goods are marked in plain figures. He states he can olfer a larger assortment of goods than tiavelling packmen, of equal quality and at lower prices. If that is the case, those in the neighbourhood should certainly give him a trial, as it is to the interost of residents to keep as much money as possible in the district. Notwithstanding having received a vary tempting offer to lease Ingomar, Mr J. Allwill has decided to again hold this stallion at the service of the Waikato horte breeders this season. There are .1 large number of his stock in this district and among them are .some of the best hacks in Waikato. Last racing season Ingomar had only eight representatives running for him, but he gained seventh place among the winning sires, some of whom had as many as twenty-one representatives. Full particulars as to route and fees for tho coming season will appear in a future issue. The following team will represent Huntly in the match against Hamilton to be played at Ngaruawhia to-day B. Marshal, C. Lovell, Turner, .J. Poland, T. Conolly, J. Harris, L. Harris, Helfernan, Sampson, Frost, Atrill (2). J. Bailey, McSweeney and O'Brien. With reference to the above we have been informed that the Hamilton Club referred the inclusion of Helfernan in the Huntly team to the Auckland Rugby Union, on tho grounds that as 110 was playing tor the Newton District team on Saturday last ho would not be eligible to play for Huntly to-day. The following reply was received yesterday morning: "Committee decided Heffernan not eligible to play for Huntly."

At the committee meeting of the South Auckland Racing Club, held in The Waikato Timks Buildings 011 Thursday evening, the dates for the two days'Smnmer Meeting were fixod for the 18th and llltli December. The programme for the first day contains seven events, including the South Auckland Cup and a steeplechase. On the second day the First Waikato Produce Stakes will be decided, and another steeplechase will bo found amongst the events. The sum of £IJ3O has been allocated, and the final arranging of tho programme, the appointment of presidont and hatidicipper, and other matters in connection with tho meeting, will be further dealt with at a meeting of the committee, which will be held nil 31st inst.

A magic lantern exhibition was given in tho school-house, Rmgiaohia, by Mr Vause, of To Awamutu, ou Friday evening last, and attracted a good attendance. The views were shown with a very powerful lantern, and included a series illustrating scenery and placos of interest in and nrnund London, all first-class pictures, and tho description given was entertaining and interesting to old and young alike. There wore also various New Zeahuid views, as well as "Robinson Crusoe,''"John Gilpin,''and a number of coinics, which highly delighted the younger folks. During the evening Mr Vanse varied the proceedings by introducing a couple of his inimitably comic songs, which "fetchod tho house," and added to the popularity of the entertainment.

At the Hamilton sale on Thnrs« day there was a full market of all kinds of stock, and there wero more buyers than have yet assembled at any previous sale ; bidding was consequently particularly brisk. The greatest jump in prices of late has been in young stock, and, strange as it may appear, this remark applies more particularly to female stock. It is evident runholders realise that horned cattle are becoming scarce, and early steps may be taken, and with profit, to meet tho certain demand that is undoubtedly before them. The killing olf of all tho calves during the factory era, and the improvement in the price of wool and mutton thac has beon going on for tho last year or two, has brought about this present scarcity of store cattle. A large proportion of farmers in the province were a few years ago engaged to some extent in rearing stock. This may be said to have practically ceased for several years, and sheep have replaced the cattle. Thac there would ba a falling off in the supply of storo cattle was predicted two or three years ago, and although the time then stated that an improvement in prices might be looked for from this cause has been exceeded, there can bo 110 question that an unsatisfied demand now exists which will become more apparent as the season advances, and values may bo expected to rise considerably above present quotations. A pen of choice well-hred three-year-old heifers sold at Jt2 17s (id, and another pen of small, but well-bred two-year-old heifers reached £2 Is. All tiio best of tho beef fell to the dealers for shipment to Auckland. Fat steers brought Itis to 18s per lOOtbs, and fat cows 12s. All the fat sheep were purchased for tho Auckland market, the local butchers not feeling disposed to pay the price put upon them by owners.