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Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3082, 16 April 1892, Page 2

The British Parliament will ad journ for the Easter holidays until the 28th inst.

The Queen, who is staying in the South of France, has paid a visit to Toulon. Severe floods have been ex| oerienced in Tennessee, resulting in great loss of life and serious damage to property. „ Owing to the telegraph omces being closed yesterday, we are without our usual budget of late cables and interprovincial news. The Widnes magistrates have granted tho application for a warrant for the arrest of Deeming in connection with the Rainhill outrages The Foreiga Ministers have been refused an audience at the Palace at Pekin on the ground that Western monarchs are inferior to the Emperor. The acceptances and general entries for the various events at the meeting of the South Auckland R icing Club to be held at Claudelands on Saturday next, close with the secretary to-night. A meeting of the executive committee of the Waikatn Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held in the Club-room, Cambridge, at 2 o'clock to-day. In this issue the Waipa County Council are calling for applications for the office of Clerk, Treasurer, etc., salary required to be stated by the applicants. Two bonds are required for £000 each, and applications will be received up to Monday, May 9th. Judging by the reports that reach us from the Te Awamutu district, the yield of grain in that locality this season is exceptionally good. Mr Coates' atoain thresher has been engaged for somo days past at Mr W. Taylor's, Green Hill, and by the number of sacks filled in the hour, the yield will exceed forty bushels to the acre.

The excursion train from Auckland to Ta Aroha, Lichfield, and Cambridge yesterday was well patronised, but there did not seem to be so many as in previous yenr>. Only a few people from Hamilton took advantage of the trip, owing no doubt to there having been no notification of the excursion aa on former occasions.

The Manawatu Times says that the valuations under the new land tax assessment in the Manawatu Road District amount to £570,408, as against £335,094, representing an increase of £23!;,314 on the last property tax assessment. In the I'itzherbert Road district, the amount of the new valuation is £288,317, as against £181,827, an increase of £10G,4!)0. We are in receipt of a catalogue of forest and shelter trees from the Whanf;arei County Council experimental nursery at Maunu, near Whangaret. The prices quoted, which inolude careful packing and delivery in Whangarei, are very reasonable and the trees, some of which were purchased for Waikato last season, have turned out satisfactorily. Our Cambridge correspondent writes:—ln reporting the Cambridge School Committee meeting in last issue, I said the inspector reported "that very great improvement had been made during the past twelve months." That statement might imply that list year's report was a bad one, but such was not the case for it was a very good one, and that being so the work done this year must bo extra good. We are pleased to hear that at least a dozen children in the Hamilton West school intend to compete for the prizes specially offered for school children at the forthcoming Chrysanthemum Show at Cambridge. Mr J. M. Murray, the head teacher, has taken a good deal of pains to explain *he mutter to the children, and ws sincrjrely trust a share of the prizes will fall to the lot of some of his scholars. The following are the particulars of a novel cure for cancer published by a contemporary. It may be pointed out, however, that before accepting the statement, it would be necessary to have a qualified assurauce that the case was really one of cancer "Mr Smar f , a farmer residing near Port Wakefield, had been for more than four years a sufferer from a large cancer on the right shoulder blade, when his wife's attention was directed to a letter from an officer in California, who stated that three of his own family connections and two friends of his had been cured of severe cancers by the application of the yolk of an egg beaten up with as much salt as would form a paste or ointment, and dressed twice a day. Mrs Smart resolved at once to try it, and in three days sho saw nn improvement; the cancer gradually diminished in size, the discharge ceased, and in three months there was scarcely a vestige? Istfc,

Mr John Cross, telegraph line man at Hamilton who was suspended from duty about two months ago, has been rein-tited in his former position, Kiliikihi concert on Easter Monday. A and varied programme of vocal and instrumental music is provided. A foil band will be in attendance for the dances. A bumper house ia exported. A good supply of refreshments is provided, Mr J. McNicol will hold sales next week a.s follows :—Usual Ohaupo fortnightly sale on Tuesday, clearing sale at Whatawhata on Thursday, and Cambridge monthly sale on Friday. Saturday is the proper date for the last sale, but as the South Auckland race meeting will be held nn that day, the sale will be held as above. Messrs Milne and Choyce, the well-known fashionable ladies' out-titters, Queen-street, Auckland, have just opened up their new goods for tho winter season, and the several departments are now replete with tho latest fashions. Patterns with price list of all goods are Bent post free on application, and patrons from the Waikato should either call or send a sample order before the pick of the goods is gone. We have received from Mr Geo Swanson, of Whatawhata, a couple of specimens of a new potato, the "Salmon Kidney." These potatoes are pink in colour an 3 are very large and well grown. Mr Swanson considers that they will prove very heavy cropper*. If they are good tible potatoes and keep well, these " Salmon Kidneys " may yet take an impoitant place among the many varieties now grown. The sumples in question are on view at our office. On more than one occasion we have drawn attention to the inconvenience caused to travellers by carelessness on the part of the railway officials in Auckland issuing tickets for stations on days on which there is no train service to these stations. Another instance of this kind has been brought before us, a ticket oeing issued on Thursday for Te Awamutu, to which station the train does not run on that day. The passenger was put to considerable inconvenience, and had to stay at Hamilton until to-day before being able to proceed. Surely the railway officials should make themselves acquainted with the intricacies of their time-table?, as very few of tho public are able to comprehend them.

One of the best farmers in this district is (says the Pahiatua Star) of opinion that the top price for young cattle has not yet been reached. He bases his opinion chiefly on two tacts : (1) The large area of bush iand that has been burned off this year, on which the grass is already sown ; and (2) the large number of cattle that have been taken out of the district during the past few months. Our farming friend, who in this case is a practiaer as well as a preacher, thinks that about the best use to which our bush land c«n be put at present is breeding cattle, for as long as large areas of bush country continue to bo put under cultivation each year, the prices must keep up to, even if they do not exceed tho rates that have been ruling for the past few months.

Thus writes " Madge " in "Truth Several weeks ago, when our particular butcher had charged us something enormous for a joint of decidedly interior beef, I happened to walk past a new shop just opened in our neighbourhood, and, seeing that the meat looked very good, decided on giving it a trial, and ordered a saddle of mutton. It proved perfectly dolicious, and to my surprise, was charged for at the rate of 8d per lb. Thinking there must be some mistake, I sent for thoir price list, and found that it was New Zealand mutton. Since then we have frequently had some, and have invariably found it excellent. I was reminded of this by reading in some paper that the Beefsteak Club ha 1 quite recently pronounced an encomium upon New Zealand mutton, and had ordered a regular supply. Do try it next time you have a chance, and let me know what your opinion of it may be.

Apropos of leap-year balls, the following '•ules for observance from an American contemporary may be of interest: —1. Gentlemen must be careful to act in a lady-like manner. 2. A gentleman asking a Lady to dance wi'l be fined. 3. A gentleman refusing a dance when not engaged will be fined. 4. No gentleman allowed to walk across the floor unescorted by a lady. Fine for each offence. 5. Ladies must not monopolise any one gentleman. 0. Married ladies ninst not indulge in spooning, but must assist the young ladies in giving the gentlemen a good time. 7. Ladies are requested to see that no gentlemen remain as wall-flowers. 8. It is hoped that ladies will not take undue advantage of timid men. 9. Ladies must choose their partners without regard to good looks. 10. Ladies must see that mufflers are properly adjusted, and that overcoats and gloves are well buttoned before gentlemen start for home. Our representative lately paid a risitto the Novelty Depot, next door to the General Post-office, Shortland-street, Auckland. The leading novelty at present on stock here is the " Michigan Washer. This is a marvellous labour saver, and is so valuable and adjunct to the laundry that every housewife and laundress in Waikato should have one. Besides being a groat economy of time ond work, the clothes washed by this machine are rendered beautifully clean and the work is done in less than one-quarter the time needed to wash by hand. Amongst the other advantages of this machine is that it automatically lifts the rub-block free from the clothes at the end of each revolution and returning rapidly and with force it pounds thetn, takes a new hold, and each tune rubs them in a new place. These operations are much like the process of hand-rubbing and with a very small percentage of wear and tear. The choice selection of fine art gcods and now illustrated books by the well known firm of Raphael Tuck and Sons, are well worth inspection. Tho Novelty Depot should prove a great convenience, especially on mail days, as a full stock of stationery is kept on sale, and a writing table provided for use of visitors. Visitors from the country are welcomed and due courtesy paid thorn.

Mr Snazelle, a public entertainer now in Dunedin offended the audiouce on his first uight bv addressing some " strong ' remarks to two or three young fellows who slightly interrupted him, though in a complimentary way. He wrote to the Press apologising for his hastiness, and in doing so drew a picture of the Australian larrikin : —" that the " larrikin " does not exist in New Zealand, and right glad atn I to know it, for he is the foulest weed of tho other side, and I mako it my duty and pleasure to put him down upon all occasions. Ho has no soul for beautiful poetry or music, and no idea of wit whatever. Such names as Longfellow, Tennyson, Dickens, Mark Twain. Holman Hunt, Sir Noel Paton, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, etc, etc, he has never heard of,but sits with a stclid, putrid, beer-sodden face,with about as much expression as a stone dog, listening or looking at anything high class ; and a feiv such as these can upset the enjoyment of thousands of people, who have paid their money and have therefore a right to be protected from the stage, as they cannot protect themselvn. It is very gratifying for me to know that I shall meet with none such in New Zealand and with a reiteration of my regret that I should have mistaken a good-natured interruption (intended as a compliment more than otherwise as I am told) for the illmannered effort of oue of the above."

A telegram from Broken Hill a fortnight ago says A number of residents who have just returned from the Nunthernngi district give a fearful account of the distress in the country through which they have passed in consequence of the continued drought. Nearly every dam and waterhole in the Barrier district is now perfectly dry, and unless rain comes within a few days many large sheep owners will be absolutely ruined. The sheep are dying in scores all over the country, and there is no feed to be found anywhere. Many thousand.! of pounds will be lost if the dry weather continues another fortnight. One gentleman owns 13.000 sheep no great distance from Broken Hill, and they were on the very brink of starvation. Information has also been received here that people engaged in mining in the Nunthernngi district are contemplating abandoning the claims, as they cannot get sufficient water to live on. 'there were indications of rain lust night, but the clouds cleared away before daybreak, anil rain now seems as far o(T as ever. The town supply is becoming very muddy, owing to the suction pipos being placed too low in the tanks. It is believed Smith Australia will keep at least four weeks' supply of water in the Mingary tank to supply the locos., so that roughly estimated, there ia between two and three weeks' supply at Broken Hill. About 25,000 gallons had been ordered at the town hall at 3 p.m. U day, but there was not sufficient to meet this demand.

As will be seen by reference to our advertising columns Mr W. R ; Bridgman, 288 Queen-Btreet, Auckland, is opening up ?nmc -jplßndid winter goodi ex 3.5.

Pakeha, Duke of Sutherland, etc. Capita l value is being given in the matter of quality and price. Amongst t h»> stock are some fine lines of blankets and rugs marked at very low rates with a great variety to choose from, shirtings in cotton, union, and wool, are also to bo had cheap. Amongst the other goods on sale are some of Dr. Scott's electric corsets. These confer great and lasting benefits on the wearer and are most beneficial to the nervous system. They are also symmetrical and comfortable. There are also large assortments of flannels, cashmeres, fancy dress goods, and robes of beautiful design and good texture to choose from. Lady friends who purpose dancing away the dreary winter evenings at socials or fancy dress balls should not fail to go to Mr Brtdgman for some of his lovely fancy dress goods. While if thev wish to protect their forms from the " biting cold or penetrating rain " they should provide themselves with some of liis shapely and waterproof macintoshes and ulsters all in the newest styles. Amongst the stock will be found some of the best goods obtainable in plush jackets, wool shawls, gloves, umbrellas, furs, fichus, etc. A great assortment of boys youths and mens'clothing in English and Colonial tweeds, etc., is also displayed herd. We think heads of families and tho public in Waikato generally will Hnd by patronising Mr Bridgman that they will get the best drapery goods at exceedingly low prices. Mr Bridgman makes a speciality of attending to and promptly despatching country orders. All freight ia paid to places direct from Auckland.

It will be remembered that a number of the residents of Hamilton applied to tho Borough Council for permission to form a footpath, at their own expense, along tho river bank on the road frontage known as Whitaker Terrace. The matter came up for consideration at the Council meeting on Tuesday evening, when it was evident the advantages of the proposed walk commended themselves to the councillors, the only objection to granting the permission sought being the future liability of the Council in tho event of any possible damage to private property adjoining the path, occasioned by its formation through loose or sandy soil. After some discussion, the matter was postponed till the next meeting of the Council. We understand that the sandy portion referred to is opposite Mr Cussen's property, and that after passing this point the soil is of a ranch firmer nature, the path liue going back further from tho river. We would, therefore, suggest to the promoters of the work that they be content with commencing their footpath from the northern side of Mr Cussen's fence, carrying it past the back of tho Borough Council allotments (from which it can be reached by the gate at the Council Chamben), and continuing it to where it would join London road, as originally intended. This would give about two-thirds of the walk they ask permission to make, and avoid the possible risk that might be entailed by forming it the remaining third of the distance, in which portion tho soft ground occurs. We feel sure this would meet with the approval of tho Council, and the rasidents will gain a pleasant and attractive walk, ind the township a permanent benefit by the carrying out of the work.