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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3064, 5 March 1892, Page 2

The Rev. W. Evans is announced to preach at Tamahere, to-morrow morning. At Mr "W. J. Hunter's second sheep fair, to be held at Ohaupo on Wednesday next. 12,000 sheep will be offered. Tho sale commences at noon sharp. The request of Mr Darcy Irvine fur a full enquiry into the circumstances connected with his retirement from the Government Insurance Department has been refused. A meeting of the Horticultural Committee w.v; held at Cambridge on Wednesday evening when the final arrangements were made for the forthcoming show. Wβ would remind intending_ exhibitors that entries close on tho 10th inst. The Presbyterians of this district expected a visit from their former minister, the Rev. S. J. Neills, of the Thames, and hoped he would have preached in Cambridge to-inom.w, but owing to engagements in Auckland, the rev. gentleman'* visit is deferred. We would specially direct the attention of members of the Farmer's Club to the fact tliMt the Cambridge meeting will be held on Monday evening next. A full attendance is requested etin addition to the discussion on Major Wilson's paper on "Foot-rot in sheep," several other important matters will come up for discussion. The Cambridge and Taupiri Cricket Clubs meet for their first match this season at Hamilton, fco-duv, and the game should be a good one. It has been arranged to play the return match between the Counties of Waipa und Waikata at Hamilton on Saturday, the lflth inst. The teams will appear in Tuesday's issue. Mr John Parr, of Hamilton House, Hamilton, has just received a large consignment of now seeds for the autumn sowing, including Webbs' clovers, aleyke, cowgrass, &c, and timothy, rye grass, and cocksfoot, VariouH fertilisers are kept in stock, and agencies are held for Waipa lime and Planet J K. implements. In our report of Mr McNicol's second sheep fair appearing in last issue wo made a serious omission. In the rams offered for sale one of Mr Seddon's was purchased by Mr Thomas Rosborough, of Te Rore, at 4J guiueaa, this was the highest priced ram at the fair. Mr James Hume was also a buyer of Mr Seddon's rams, securing six nt SjJ guineas.

The name ot Willie Tuck, a son nf Mr Chas. Tuck of Cambridge, was omitted from the list of Auckland candidate who have passed the, Junior Civil Service Examination that was litely published in the Herald. We are pleased the lad has passed for he showed great pluck hv tackling thn examination when he was seriously indisposed. His passing also reflects great credit upon Mr R. G. Dyer who coached him for his " little go." It is needless to tell practical farmers that it is waste nf time, money and energy to sow bad eeed. Messrs Hesketh and Aitken, of Queen-street, Auckland, have just received their grass and other seeds for the present season, and so are in a position to supply nil who favour thim with their orders. Mr Hesketh's long experienco in the grain and seed trade is a guarantee that the firm's customers will be supplied with what thoy order, and that of the best quality only. The Mercer Regatta Association have been working hard for some time past to ensure the success of their annual gala which will be held on Saturday next at Mercer. Special trains have been laid on by the Railway Department and every arrangement made by which r 'the comfort and convenience of the public may be secured. The popular canoe hurdle races will no doubt excite great amusement and with tho other events make up a very attractive, and what should prove an interesting programme. The particulars for the champion collection of apples for which a five pound prize will be awarded at the forthcoming Horticultural Show at Cambridge, ehould read as follow:—Apples, champion, collection 20 varieties (12 dessert and 8 cooking) four of each. In the published schedule appearing in this day's Hupplement owing to alterations from time to time the conditions have Rot rather mixed up and it would appear aa though exhibitors had to provide 80 exhibits, the explanation above shows that 30 exhibits of four only are necessary.

An information has been laid against the Hon J. B. Whytfl and Alfred Frederick Fttaroy Etheridge, late receiver of Crown Lands Revenue, Auckland, for alleged conspiracy in obtaining moneys from the Crown Lands Office for which land orders were substituted. The information was filed in the Police Court on Thursday, and the case comes on at the Police Court :in Monday. Mr Button appears far the prosecution, instructed by Mr O'Hara Smith, the Audit Inspector, the prosecution being a departmental affair in which the Government have not so far taken any action.

In our advertising columns today will be found one from the Now ZaaItind Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited), Hamilton, Mr G. W. Sure, agent. Owing to its expensive operations, this company possesses unrivalled facilities for disposing to the best advantage any produce which may be entrusted to their earn. The company hava also on sale sheep dips, Larney's Anthelmintic, and clover and grass seeds. While acting as agents for the New Zealand Drug Company's celebrated manures, any other brand of manures which may be desired by clients will be procured at the lownet rates. "Ifyou please is Mr D- in?" said a youngster who stood before a Hamilton ehop counter, addressing the, assistant. " Yes, what do you want ? " "'I want Mr lj_ " persisted the youngster. " Well, whnt is it?" said the proprietor, who overhearing the enquiry, came from an inner compartment. "A pennnrth of lolliea, replied the unabashed child, who knowing Mr D—'s weakness in this respect, confidently relied upon getting about twice as many sweets from him, as any assistant would give. Need we add that the good natured storekeeper, with a curious smile about his countenance, handed over the big parcel. Two boys were brought up before Measre Wells and Webber, at Cambridge, yeeterdiiy, charged with robbing an old man, named James Brandon, of ten shillings. The boys names are Ross Stewart and Jamos Stewart (cousins), and the mother of the former, Mary Ann Stewart, was charged with receiving the money. The case was fully proved by Constable Brennan who did not lose any time in bringing the culprits to justice, for the theft only occurred the previous afternoon. Tho boys were sentenced t<i 24 hours' imprisonment and six strokes with the birch rod, and Mrs Stewart was sentenced to six months, but was let out on probation. Visitors to Hamilton often complain that thore is no nice walk close to the township where thoy can spend a quiet hour or two. During the List day or so this matter has been actively taken up and we understand steps are about to be taken to remedy this want if posiible. It i* proposed to form a walk along the river reserve —a chain wide being reserved along the river banks—commencing at the bottom of tho street running past the Hamilton Hot«l and terminating at the street adjoining Mr Frear's property. It is stated the walk can be made at very little cost and wo feel sure the residents will gladly take the matter up as it will supply a want long felt in the township and also be an attraction for visitors. Application will bn made to the Borough Council on Tuesday next for permission to do this work. Tauwhare has long been more than locally famed for ths good cheese turned out at the factory there, and it is now being raised into further prominence by the lambs sent from there to the Anckland market. On two occasions this season lambs from Mr Diprnse of Tnuwhare, have topped the market, first at Christmas time when they realised 12s each and again on Tuesday last, when 13s 6d was got for them. These lambs were from Merino ewes by Lincoln and southdown rams, and were, as said by one of the leading butchers in Auckland, the best lambs that havfl been in the market for some years. At the time of sale the lambs were shorn th 3 fleeces realising 4* each. Wo congratulate Mr Diprose and hope he will continue to realise, top prices as were for his own sake as for the credit of the district.

A peculiar feature of the London Krain markets during the la*t few months has been the increasing demand for canary seed, which, it appears, is becomming a popular feed for horaes and cattle, as well as for poultry. Prices have gone up, and sales have been made at up to 52a per quarter of 4641ba for foreign of extra fine quality, and English has been realising 35s to 403 for 480ibs. We bnlieve that canary seed could be grown with advantage in ttm district, and with a yield of from 40 to 50 bushels per »cre might be made to pay as well as wheat : and, as much has of late been mid about the recklessness of farmers putting all their eggs in one basket, canary seed might with advantage be grown by our fanners, tor evidently there is likely to be a growing demand for it.—" North Otago Times." The Mataura Ensign reports that the floods have wrought terrible hovoc in the Waikaia district, especially that part of it between the township and head of the Bush. Fords are all out of order, a culvert here and there has been washed away, and many farmers are now in possession of a lot of firewood and silt, and minus etooks, turnips, and other belongings. A large amount of crop has been so offectually laid that it will never rise again. On the Glenary estate one of the finest of crops is fearfully battered about, and from a coign of vantage it appears as if the crop had been cut and was in stook, there being only an occasional tuft standing amidst the ruin?. On Sunday one Hettler was to be seen, sickle in hand, reading his partially ruined crop, and dismal tales come from all quarters. Mr R. Hutton had a fine crop of lint and some oats damaged ; while of Mr T. McKinnell's heavy crop of oats near the river there is scarcely a blade standing, and the only thing that can be done is to turn stock on to the section. One of the best and most thriving carriage factories in Auckland, ia that carried on so well and ably by Mr Mackie, under tha name of "The Thames Carriage Factory." High-street, Aucklaud. opposite Messrs T. and S. Morrin and Co. u store. Mr Mackie has a complete plant and a clever staff of 20 hands bosides himself and his son constantly employed. AH the latest improvements in design and workmanship are carried out in the manufacture of vehicles. The business is conducted on economical lines and thus customers don t pay for extraTagant management, inere are traps manufactured here tn the boat New Zealand and- foreign woods, and provided with the finest fittings upon which a wealth of talent in the coach builders, trimmers', painters' and blacksmiths work has been lavished. From ti.e stately carriage down to tfie more useful farmers waggon cr "carry all" or dray; all kinds of vehicles in fact are manufactured on the premises. Mr Mackie has made a departure and country settlers would do well to avail themselves of it. He has started a "Carriage Register." This is published monthly and country people generally should send for a copy. Thoso who wish lo buy ?ohicle« end well as those who wish

to sell will find thin an excellent means of outlining their desires. Wβ call attention to his advertisement appearing elsewhere.