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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3000, 6 October 1891, Page 2

To-day the electors of Waikato are invited to exercise their privilege in returning a candidate to the House of Representatives. With the exception of th'i returns from Waot i, Te Mata, Onewhero and Kawhia, the results of the poll at the other polling places will reach Hamilton by 10 o'clock to-night.

Mr J. A. Allan has ju3t taken over the Wavrrlev Hotel, Auckland, from Mr Vr. Pauter, and will endeavour to suftain the roputati in the house has Rained as :i first-class hotel. The house is situated close to the railway station and wharf, and Waikato settlers will find it very convenient. The internal arrangements are under Mrs Allan's care, and aro all that could bo desired.

The Hamilton junior footballers (under 17 years) journeyed as far as Nt-aruawahia on Saturday last to play a match with the hoys of that town of about the Kama aire. The visitors had all the bed of the game, and eventmlly won by two points (two tries) to nil, both of which were scored by J, Quick. The return match, we belinvf), will take place on Sydney Square on Saturday, the 17th inst.

A grand concert and dance %will beheld in the Hukanui Hall on Tuesday next, the 13th inst., to celebrate the establishment of the public school, which will be opened on the 12th mst. The hall has been lined and painted throughout, and is now as comfortable us any public building in tho district. The tickets admitting to the concert and dance are only 2s, and refreshments will be provided. Tho whole of the proceeds will be devoted towards the school fund.

In this issue Mr Laurence Sutton notifies that ha has taken over the livury and bait stables in connection with Mis Gwynne's Hamilton Hotel. Busrgies, busses, and saddle horses will be on hire at reasonable rates. The Royal Mail coach leaves Hamilton for Cambridge every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3 p.m., returning on the alternates days, leaving Cambridge at (5.45 a.m., arriving at Hamilton in time to catch the Auckland train.

No little excitement was caused on Sunday evening in Hamilton, just as people wore going to chuich. by an alarm of tire, and a bright glare over the large block of wooden buildings in Victoria-street. A large number of people quickly collected, but it turned out to be only a chimney on fire in what is known as Harper's Buildings, now occupied by Mrs Carey. The flames quickly subsided, and no damage was done. A chimney at Dr. Murch's place caught lire early yesterday mnruing, but it Was not noticed by many, and died out in a short tune.

The Taupiri Cricket Club held its annual meeting on Saturday last, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing season :—President, Mr Walford ; vice-president, Mr McLean ; captain, Mr E. 15. Cox ; vice-captain, Mr (J. Richdale ; secretary, Mr W. Fuller, tho last-men-tioned three, with Messrs J. C. Hill, .1. Edney, A. Hall, and A. Taylor, to form the selection committee. Twenty-four members were enrolled, and the club ptomises to keep up its old repat ition. Tho opening match. Married v. Single, tike; place on Saturday, October 10th, when au exciting game is anticipated.