AN INDIGNATION MEETING AT HIKURANGI.

Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 193, 15 August 1889, Page 8

AN INDIGNATION MEETING AT HIKURANGI.

((BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hikurangi, this day.

A very large and enthusiastic meeting was held here last night md the accompanying resolutions were unanimously passed, Mr J. Rollerston occupying the chair:—First, " That this meeting expresses its indignation at the opposition shown to the Kamo Puhipuhi Tramway and at the untruthful statements made by interested parties who are tryine to monopolise the timber trade of the North, and propose fallacious and misleading schemes for floating the timber from the Puhipuhi forest through miles of impassable swamps, and over falls and rapids, to the other side of the Island." Second, "That this meeting respectfully urges upon the Government and members of Parliament the great importance to this district, and the colony as a whole, of at once proceeding to construct the proposed tramway from Kamo to Puhipuhi Forest, as the value of the dead timber alone would be sufficient to recoup the colony the cost of construction, besides leaving a considerable balance for other public purposes, and, if the dead timber is not at once utilised, it will be for ever lost by being burned or allowed to rot. The tramway would also pass through about 1,000 acres of coal-bearingland belonging to Government The coal has been proved of first-class quality, is easily wrought, and is at presenb worked on adjacent private lands, and secures a ready sale, but the want of a means of haulage prevents proper development. Another fact, too, is that the proposed line will pass for nearly its entire length through settled farm, land." Third, "That Sir George Grey be "respectfully requested to support the Kamo-Puhipuhi Tramway Bill, as ifc wi'l be the means of saving public property from being waeted and find employment for thousands of people. ■

Mr J. H. Witheford.at the request of the Goldrields Committee, has proceeded this day in the Waihora to Wellington, and ac eoroe of our citizens feel that it would be an injustice to Mr Witheford to pay hh own expenses, Mr F. J. Bennett will be glad to receive contributions from persons willing to subscribe.

Professor Carrollo is recovering from his typhoid fever illness. An inqniry this afternoon at the District Hospital elicited the information that he is progressing very favourably.

Charles Edward Beckman started for Wellington this morning under the care of Constable Donovan. This is the bankrupt who was arrested earlier in the week by Detective Chrystal, and was remanded to Masterton.

There was a very fair attendance of players at the reclamation yesterday afternoon to practice for the approaching rep. matches. Interest in them eeems to be be coming greater as the time draws near, and the players are settling down to steady work.

The grand vocal and instrumental concert held at St. John's College, Tamaki, last evening, in aid of the Diocesan Home Mission Fund, was rather poorly attended, but was a great success from a musical standpoint. His Lordship Bishop Cowie was present. The following very attractive programme was rendered: — Overture, "Iphigknie en Auiide" (Gluck) ; eong, "Across the Border," Mr Ivan VVansbrotiprh ; duo dramatique, " llomeo et Juiiette," Master Harold Kiug (violin) and Miss Mabel Tilly (pianoforte) ; soug, " Love's Old Sweet Song," M-iss M. Stevenson (accompanied by, Mrs McCosh Clark): duo for clarionet and piano,."l Vespri Siciliani," Mr S. Jackson (clarionet) and Miss Tilly (pianofojsjje); Toy., Bymph.oQy»i' pupils of« the- school; pianoforte solo, " Rakoczy Maroh," Miss C. Wright; song, "Fiddle and I," Miss May Tayior; violin obligato, Master H. ' King"; sonata, "a Kreutzer" (by request), violin, Herr Tutschka, pianoforte, Mies C. Wright; song, "Phillida Flouts Me," Mr H. H. Perring; instrumental quartette, " Sylvanti Miaueo ;" song and chorus, " To the Maypole Haste Away," soh .ol choir. Bishop CoW'e thanked the Key. Mr and Mrs King, Herr Tutschka, and the other performers, and the National Anthem was suns.

The Caledonian Society held their usual fortnightly entertainment last evening in the Protestant Hall, Newton, which, despite the boisterous state of the weather, was packed to the door, and was one of the most enjoyable entertainments that have been given by the Society. Dr. Walker (President) occupied the chair, and introduced the following programme : — Pianoforte selection, Miss Fortzer; glee, " See Our Oars," by glee party; part song, Messrs Tapper, Carder, and Dr. Walker; song, " Killarney " (encored), Mrs Cottingham ; dramatic peaforuiance, " The Happy Pair," by ; Mrs Davis and Mr Robertson. This item gave greatamusement and was loudly applauded. Duet "Juanita," Mesdames Tapper and Michaels; song, " Flower That Bloometh," MrTapper; glee, "Where Art Thou, Beam of Light ?" glee party. " Auld Lang Syne " by the company terminated the first part of the programme. The usual dance then took place. Misa Fortzer (piano), Mr Ness (violin), and Messrs Simon Fraaer, senior, and Livingstone (bagpipes) supplied the music. Boys' clothing and hate being terribly slaughtered at Fowlds , g eat clearing sale. — (Advt. ) Men's mackintosh ooate reduced from 15s 6d, 22s 6d and 26V, ab Fowld/e great clearing tule. -- (Advt. ) '