COUNTRY NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8386, 14 October 1890, Page 6

COUNTRY NEWS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.]

Hamilton, Monday. For the last few days large schools of whitebait have been observed in the Waikato River at this place. No doubt, some of our enterprising townsfolk will soon be hawking these little delicacies round from door to door, together with fresh-water mullet, numbers of which latter may be seen at any time of day in the shallow water beneath the traffic bridge. The young man, Frank Taylor, who was brought in to the Waikato Hospital three weeks ago, suffering from a compound fracture of the leg and ankle, is making good progress, and Dr. Kenny has every hope that the foot will be saved, though it will be some months before it will be of any use to its owner.

The many friends of our District Railway manager, Mr. Hudson, were pleased to welcome him buck to the Waikato on Friday, when, for the first time since his return from the South, he has been able to pay a visit to this district.

An accident, which might have had a serious ending, happened yesterday morning. Mr. A. LeQuesne and a friend were driving on the Ngaruawahia road, and when opposite Mr. Booth's farm the horse took fright and bolted, throwing the occupants out of the hufc'gy, they luckily escaping with a severe shaking only. The buggy, however, fared much worse, both shafts being broken, and the harness also broken in several places. Mr. Booth kindly supplied them with a new pair of shafts, and after patching up the harness thev drove back to Hamilton without farther mishap. Tk Kuiti, Monday. The Maoris are assembling here in large numbers at the call of the native prophet Mahuki, formerly Te Whiti's right hand support. Mahuki informs his followers that the end of the world will take place in about a month, and in the meantime lie is receiving all sorts of worldly goods'' from his infatuated audiences. He lias also made several donations of land to some of his European friends. N»;akuawaiiia, Monday. The improvements to the streets in ami about the township, which have just been completed by the Ngitruawuhia Town Board at a cost of between £70 and £'80, have long been needed, and now that they are completed add greatly to the appearance of the place. The works have been carried out under the supervision of Mr. Stubbing, who did all the surveying and laying out part that was necessary. vViiatawhata, Monday. The proprietor of the Whatawhata Hotel, Mr. Meredith, is renovating and improving his newly-acquired property—not only in the house itself, but having purchased several adjoining allotments, is fencing ami improving them. This little hostelry will now compare favourably with any of its kind in the Waikato.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] Cambridge, Monday. • The annual meeting of the Cambridge Cricket Club was held at the National Hotel on Saturday evening. There was a fair attendance. Mr. J. H. Wilson was in the chair. The report of last season's operations and the balance-sheet were submitted to the meeting. The balance-sheet showed the club to be in a, healthy position, there being funds in hand. Several gentlemen were proposed as members and elected. The office hearers for the season were appointed as follows President, Dr. Moon ; vice-president, \V. S. Stewart; hon. secretary and treasurer, J. H. Wilson; committee, Messrs. Stubbing, McDermott, Douglas, Loncbottom, J. and (i. McCann ; captain, J. 11. Wilson. The subscription for the current year was fixed at /is. Trophies -were offered by Mr. Bach for the highest individual score for the season, and by Mr. Hartley for the best bowling average. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. James Taylor for the use of the roller. It was decided that the club dinners lie held alternately at the National and Masonic Hotels. The adjourned meeting of the Sports Committee was held 011 Saturday at Bach's Hotel. Mr. T. Wilson occupied the chair. The programme as drafted was adopted, and a sub-committee was appointed to collect subscriptions.

Hamilton, Monday. Death has been busy amongst us. having within the last few days carried off two of our young men—Mr. T. H. White, second son of Mr. T. H. White, architect, of Taupiri, died on Saturday night at the Hospital, where he had been admitted the previous Thursday, suffering from inflammation of the bowels. Dr. Kenny, at the time of the patients admittal, expressed his opinion of the case as hopeless, and the young fellow lingered on for a few days only. Mr. Arthur Sage, a promising young man, and a general favourite with all who knew him, died at an early hour yesterday morning of congestion of the lungs. Great sympathy in both cases is expressed for the bereaved parents, who are well known and respected throughout the Waikato.

Rotokua, Monday. A numerously signed petition lias been forwarded to the Commissioner of Telegraphs, asking that a telephone be established here, connecting with the telegraph office in the new township. This will be a great boon to the residents and the travelling public, as to send a message at the present time entails a walk of over two miles, which is not agreeable after a long journey. Pakroa, Monday. The usual Resident Magistrate's Court for to-day was adjourned until the '27th install# Mr. Northcroft being indisposed.

MAUNGATUROTO. We have passed through a Ion;; and severe winter, and spring is warmly welcome.l by all; and now, as our roads are at last returning to a position suitable for travelling, wo hope to resume our monthly Band of Hope meetings. The first meeting was held on Wednesday evening, the Ist October, in the Congregational Church, being presided over by the Rev. C. E. Davidson. A great number were present, and appeared to be thoroughly interested in the following programme Hymn (Sankcy's) 17U ; prayer, by the president, followed by an address: recitation, "My Wife," Miss Davidson: quartette, "The Flowering Spring," by Mis. Jeffs, Miss Ford, and Messrs. O. and K. Ford; recitation, "The Boy Who Means 10 be a Man," Master Johnnie Mould; duet, " He Leadeth Me," Misses May Cullen and Maggie Davidson; recitation j "The Drink Fiend," Mr. Jameson; solo, "Tread Softly, the Angels are Calling," Miss Flower recitation, "The Origin of Scandal." Miss Louie Rowsell; recitation, "Leading the Children Astray," Miss Cullen: hymn No. 15; dialogue, "How to Live Within Our Means,' 1 by the Misses Rowsell, P. Mason, M. Cullen, and A. Cloyn. The dialogue was especially interesting to many present, as it was composed by the Rev. ('. E. Davidson's sister, who resides in England. Recitation, " The Enchanted Shirt," Mr. Mason ; reeil.ition, " The Bridge keeper's Storv, " Mis? Porter ; recitation, "The Landlord's Bet," Mr. W. Gloyn, prefaced by a few extremely practical remarks, which 1 hope will have good etlect; duet, " Welcome, Wanderer ! Welcome!' Miss Porter and Mr. Jameson: recitation, "Have Von any Stars in Your Crown?" Miss Mould. The meeting was then closed with the Doxology and Benediction.—[A Correspondent,