The Waikato times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE, Equal and exact justice to all men, Of whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political. FEB. 11, 1892.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3054, 11 February 1892, Page 2

The Waikato times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE, Equal and exact justice to all men, Of whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political. FEB. 11, 1892.

Owing to pressure of advertisements, we are compelled to hold over our loader and other matter. The rneetiag of the Cambridge Bor.niKh Council waa adjourned oh Tues day evening at the special request of the town clerk. The Junction mine at Broken Hill has shut down, throwing a hundred and thirty men out of employment. The reason ia understood to be that the sulphide* which constitute the bulk of that ore cannot be worked at a profit. The Bay of Plenty Times says : Peaches seem to be more plantifulin Tau- : ranga and district this year than has been | the case for some time. The Maoris are \ offering very decent biskots for a shilling, and they huve bean soiling at auction at from per dozen. We understand that Mr J. "W". Smith, of Tamiihere, who intend* leaving this district to return to Canterbury, has sold his property to Mr Casey, of Tamahere. The property consists of 30 acres of land formerly a part ci the Tamahere estate, and a commodious dwelling bouse, the price toeing £550. The Ashtmrton Guardian records a, somewhat surprising incident which occurred on the farm of Messrs Watson, at Ashbv. A crop of corn was being cut witn areaperand binder, when a hare was seized bv the machine and bound up in a sheaf. The 'creature was unhurt, its whereabout being discovered by its repeated cnes.

A ball will take place at Olmnpo tci.in..rr..w p.vciung, i" ntifs I'ublic H ill. MrChambHvlan has been elected 1,».i,!, v i,f t:iti Unionists in plaeti of Lord

Hii"!iii f, t 'ii. ' Tho Presbyterian Assembly at ■Wklan'l, ve.st.-i-d»y, pa-s.'d * resolution "t iVstßPin and iiff.!i:tit.ii f»r ths late R-jv. C. H. Spurgeon. Messrs Pettigrew and Co., ot \garnawiihia. were the succ-ssfnl lemliirers for the erection of the sh-px for Mr H. H,,wd.-ii in ITamilton. The work will h« t ,!<cn in hand at ..ncc, and it isexpecti-d will lie completed in about twelve weeks. At the Hamilton Domain Board meeting on Tuesday, Mr R, F, Sarnies drew attend >n to the consent infringement of the Buroujch bylaws in the shouting of the wild duuksonthe lake and river, anc it wis decided t> interview the police, and <t .e if tln'.y could not manage to stop the

practico. The .National Association ot New South Wales has issued its platform, practically throwing down the gauntlet to the Labour Party. The platform includes du .1 vote,reduction in the number of 1 arliainentiivy representatives, single electorates, registration of voters, economy in public 'expenditure, fedaration, local government. In our report of the ram fair we should have stated that Mr McNicol took the whole line of Mr Rybuni's rams (t«n) at a guinea, and not a single one as 1C appears ill the report. We make this correction m justice to Mr Ryburii, as it puts a much more favourable construction upon the sale than we made it appear previously. The station bridge at Ohaupo is we notice now in an efficient atute of repair. Some necessary works iu connection with this bridge were authorised by the Pukekura Road Board sometime ago, these have now been carried out and have been duly passed by Messrs Anderson and Kusabe to whom the supervision of the work was entrusted. Mr George Dickenson lias returned from the Lake district, and has> resumed his business in Cambridge. It is well for the Cambridge Library that Mr Dickenson has returned, for we doubt if anyone could be found in the town who would take as much trouble « he does in getting up entertainments for the benefit of that institution.

Some little time ago it was reported in the Southern papers that a Can. terbury association had taken up a large area of land at Whakatane. From a gentloman lately from that dietnct,, we learn that the negotiations have fallen through. The land is low-lying and the cost of drainage on going into the questions assumes larger proportions than was at first reckoned upon. In addition to the Horticultural Society's annual show at C.imbridge on St Patrick's Day, there willjbe a further attraction in the capital programme of foot-sports which will be carried out in that township on the xame day. Some liberal prizes are offered, as will be seen by notification in this issue, and as over £10 have been allotted for distribution, it is bound tn' »dd to the number of visitors who will hnd their way to Cambridge on St Patrick day. The monthly meeting of the Hamilton Domain Board was held on Tuesday evening Present: Messrs Coates (Chairman), Sandes, Scolt, Wood, Slade, Bell, and Salmon. Several donations being received for that object it was decided to have the pavilion painted. It was resolved to get the building insured, and a six foot picket fence erected round the front to prevent it being used as at present by people at night. Mr Hinea was appointed official caretaker. A concert and ball in aid of the funds of the Hukanui school will beheld in the Public Hall, Hiikunui on Thursday evening next. Our friends at Hukunui are renowned for their hospitality and the attractiveness of the gatherings promoted by them so that all who attend may rely on spending a very enjoyable evening, lor tho convenience of ladies a coach will leave the Waikato Hotel at 6 o'clock, conveying ladies free of charge to Hukanui and returning after the ball. When the Auctioneers Act came into force, it was thought the troubles of the small settler and fruit grower in not being able to obtain the return for their produce would be over. It does not appear to have, so far, made any difference, as we were waited on yesterday by a fruit grower in this unfortunate position that he has been sending fruit since the beginning of the season to Auckland and up to this, notwithstanding repeated applications, he has not succeeded in getting payment. The Hamilton Brass Band (Band master Mettam) will play a selection of popular music on Sydney Square this evening at 8 o'clock, including rom»nza serenade, "The Evening Star;" marches, Out in the Moonlight," "Draw tho Sword, scotland," and " Wild Monarch £ grand march, "Ali Baba ;" polka, XY \ etc., concluding with " National Unity (quickstep) nt about 9.30 p.m. It is intended to give these open-air coucerts alternately on each side of the river. "Wβ regret to hear of the serious loss to Mr Johu Fisher, of Pukerimu, in having two stacks of oats destroyed by nre on Monday afternoon. The crop—about 12 acres—had been laid a good deal; and it became neceasary to clear the stubble before ploughing. Seeing the ram approaching and having a strip ploughed ruund tha stacks, Mr Fisher put a match to the stubble, but uufortunately a sharp whirlwind came along and swept the tire right on to the stacks, consuming m a few minutes the labours of many long days. The Cambridge members of the Waikato Farmers' Club did not meet on Monday, although that was the date that appeared upon the club card as the day of meeting. There appears to be a misunderstanding about the matter, but most of the members think it is on the Monday nearest the full moon ; consequently they did not show up. Wβ presume the meeting will be held on Monday next, that being the Monday nearest the full union, but in either case the members will bo duly notified m baturday's issue. The annual meeting of the parishioners of the Anglican Church, Ohaupo, was held in the church on Monday evening, Archdeacou Willi* presiding. The accounts | for the year including £30 for stipend and £53 foradditions to the church were adopted and arrangements were made for holding fortnightly services. Mr Kusabs was reappointed parson's warden for the 12th year, and Mr W. J. Huuter people s warden. The folbwing were elected on the vestry:—Messrs E. Lake, I men, Uleye, Roche, Piinca and Coghlan. The harvest thanksgiving services will be held in the Wesleyan Church, Cambridge, on Sunday next, and the following evening a fruit soiree will be given inthu school adjoining the church. The preacher at both services on Sunday will be the Rev. C. H. Garland. Unfortunately this, gentleman's Hay in Cambridge is now ripidly drawing to a close, and that fact will be sure to cause a large attendance, for he is not only eloquent but also very popular ; and, in addition, the harvest decorations always command big congregations. The following will represent Paterangi in the return cricket match with Hamilton, which will be played in Hamilton on Saturday next s-Messrs Aubin, Macfarlane (captain) Woraely, Ryburn, Nabbs, Richdale, Gennann, Potts, Bnwden (2) and Macky. The Hamilton team will be picked from the following :—Messrs Barton, Browning, von Sturmor (captain). Fielder, Ewen, Stevens, father l> Uara, Palairot, Jf'int, Smith, Rnwdnn, Steadnmn, Peacock, llama and Sandes. Play will comment nt 11 o'olwk sharp; the Faterangi men are therefore requested to make an early start. In another column will be found the advertisement of Mr John Hall, seed merchant, of Otahuhu. Mr Hall has supplied seeds to formers in Waikiito for over 20 years and thoy have invariably given the greatest satisfaction. Jfo has just received his season's supply of clovei-a Jj.V the Matatua and Rimutaka, which h<. utfers at reasonable rates. He U also off«r;r»E Pacey's English perreninl ryegraae (tested growth in New Zealand !l."> per crat) in addition it imme fine samples if Poverty Bay ryegrass and Akarof. cocksfoot. Those wanting really gowi £».ed should send for samples. The Davy's Bright Rights Comedy Company will appeal' in ibg Hamilton Public Hall, on Monday evun.ing next. In referring to their opening performance ii> Auckland, the Star refers to them in the following laudatory terms :— " The first part of the entertainment consisted of a, comedy entitled " Tho Wrong Man," in which songs wera yUroduced. Several of the situations were vary fenny, and caused great laughter. In the second p&tt Mr Davys gave two Irish impersonations, which were full of merit and found great favour with the audience, and Mr Zam Fritz appeared in Dutch character.

11.-also rendnrod song* with Swiss warbling in an cffVctive niitnner. Miss Oeorgie |).>-nf. in :i Mstnful cn-tumi , , sinir the s.!Mt.-cMiiiic song " Wink Y»r.r Other Eye," ivid ">n twins encored cav« the sons «nd (lanco " I'm .fust u Sweet Bouquet." Mis* May contributed a ballad, and John Tudor mid Miss Devnc did a Rpecia ty net. The enturtiiiunent concluded with a first-cla«s

marionette exhibition, which included a comic DMiitniniiiiK. A transformation scene, with liiwdight effects, w.ib introduced, and was both pretty and effective. The show is entirely free from vulgarity. Interviewed at Christchurch, Mr St-inley. the explorer, spoke as follows on thn beauties of New Zealand :—" It s a beautiful country. I have seen many places in it where I should like to live. I like the country and I like the people. The children, especially, are charming. There in as much difference between Now Zealand and Australian boys as there is between English and American boys. I hope y<m will always have such newspapers, too, as you have now. I have soen nothing in a New Zealand newspaper that was not gentlemanly. A man might Rive any <>f them to hin wife or sister to mad. It is β-isy to eee what will come to pass in New Zealand. The country will become better known in England as tt*nriats return from It. People at Home will realise that these are some of the most bea-itiful islands in the world, and the colony will be thoroughly permeated, if I may say en, with visitor's, especially when you get steamerß which will do the voyage from England in twenty-five days. I think, too, that much good must come to the people here from constantly meeting with people from England ; in fact, the benefit will be mutual. If the Englishman from London rubs shoulders with the Englishman from New Zealand the ideas of both will be expanded; each will assist to raise the other. If, however, the people here were to remain isolated they would noon fall behind. I do not think, however, that the people of New Zealand will remain isolated onfall far behind their friends in England."