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Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 178, 2 September 1897, Page 2

At a meeting of the Thames Jockey Club it was decided to give t'SH) in stakes, being an increase of £l3O on those of last year. The balance-sheet of tho Waitoa Road Board for the year ended Met May last will be open for inspection at the Hoard's oflice, Moirinsvillc, during the present month. We are glad to be able to announce tint Mr W. A. P. Sutton, wdiose serious accident was lecorded in last issue, is progressing favourably, and on enquiry last evening we were informed he had passed a very satisfactory day. Fourteen Hamilton 'cyclists had a very pleasant run to Cambridge yesterday afternoon, The trip up occupied about an hour and a quarter, and after a look round the town all .lined at the Criterion Hotel and then made for home, arriving in Hamilton at 7.30 p.m. Mr 1. Coates having resigned his membership of the Kirikiriroa Road Hoard, mi election to fill the vacancy will be held (if required) on Tuesday, -Ist September. Nominations of candidates must reach the Returning Olliccr not later than noon e„ Saturday, 11 til The election oE a member of the Hoard of Education to fill t | lc v . u „ llu , v caused by tho death of Mr Woodward was held on luesday last. 'j her(J wcre two candidates, Messrs L. ,J. Ba<<nall and J no. Ilastie, aud the voting resulted in the return ol Mr Bagnall, who secim ,\ the votes of 130 school committees, as against 70 obtained by Mr Ilastie. There were five informal votc3,

We understand that a movement is afloat in Hamilton for the formation of a literary and debating society on broad and non-sectarian lines. Information has been received from Sydney that Green, the English 'cycling champion, and Reynolds, the ' liish champion, will compete at Auckland, Wellington and Christohuroh in September. The charge against J. Macindoe, of attempting to shoot a, resident at Te Rau-a Men, named Harris, will be proceeded with at Te Awamutu, before two Justices to-day. Mr A. Swarbriek, of Hamilton, will appear for the accused. We remind those who have registered their claims of the sitting of the commission under the Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Act, which will be held at the Magistrate's Court, Hamilton, at 11 a.m. tomorrow. It will he remembered that a few weeks ago a Nigger Minstrel Company was formed in Hamilton, anil since that time ichearsing has been actively taken up, with the result that a performance will be given about the end of November. The exact date will be advertised later on. The Melbourne correspondent of an Otago paper writes :—" The draught horse parade was this year noticeable for the great superiority of the New Zealand horses, and the Argus states that a noticeable feature of this year's parade is the number of really good horses sent from New Zealand. The settlers at Waharoa are trying to induce Mr Spragg, manager of the New Zealand Dairy Association, to take over the Waharoa Cheese Factory and run it as a creamery. It will bo a good thing for the settlers if they succeed, as they would then get their skim milk back for their calves. The first of our weekly dances (writes our Waharoa correspondent) took place on Saturday night bust and proved a great success. It is the intention of the committee to hold an " all night " dance every fourth Friday night. With plenty of refreshments and Mr Scolly as MO. it should prove a success. We learn that Mr Vickernian, Government Engineer, is pushing on with the survey of the West Coast Road, and expects soon to be in a position to lay off the grades on the Raglan-Rua-puke Road. This road will open up a large area of good land for settlement at present practically inaccessible. It appears that an unusual emigration from Ireland to the States is going on Seven hundred Irish girls recently disembarked at New York in one day. The agents say that there will bo ten thousand during the season. Half of these emigrants had their passage prepaid by friends it) America. They go over with a certainty of finding service in housework. Last evening Mr Woodward gave another of his interesting lantern entertainments entitled " Almost Wrecked." There was a good attendance. In the Wesleyan Church after the lantern, the newly-formed 1.0.G.T. Society held a meeting, and five new members were initiated. Mr Woodward was asked to give another lecture tonight, which he has consented to do. The examination of members of the Hamilton branch of the St. John Ambulance Society, in the nursing course, was conducted at " Jesniond," Dr. Brewis' residence yesterday afternoon, by Dr. Roberts, of Dcvonport. Eight of the members presented themselves for the examination, the result of which will not be known for some time, as the papers have to be sent to Auckland. Mr Graham Bruce, principal of Kings College, " The Tower," Auckland, is at present on a visit to Waikato, and until Saturday morning will be at " The Cottage," Gvvynne's Hotel, Hamilton, where he will be glad to see the parents of pupils and intending pupils. The next term opens on Tuesday, 21. it September, and boarders and new scholars must be in attendance on Monday, 20. h. The late succession of broken weather has delayed tanning operations generally. Of the heavier lauds in the Raglan district a good area is ready for sowing in oats, and a change to drier weather is anxiously looked for to enable this very important branch of the settlers' spring work to be completed. Fnrly po'atoes are in many sheltered places well up, and plums, peaches and Japanese plums are in full bloom. Mr W. Bright took over tha Hamilton Hotel from Mrs Gwynne yesterday. The new proprietor is no stranger to Hamilton, having been deservedly popular when manager of the Commerei.il Hotel for his mother, Mrs Blight. We are sure we express the feelings of a large circle of friends in extending a cordial welcome to Mr and Mrs Blight on their return to Hamilton ami in wishing them every success in their new venture. Messrs McNicol and Co.'s annual spring cattle sale, to be held at their Cambridge Yards on Saturday next, has brought forth a large entry of stock of a very suitable description, and which the auctioneers should have little difficulty in disposing of. In addition to the cattle, 000 wethers and hoggets will be yarded. The sale will commence at half-past twelve sharp, and at three o'clock the privileges in connection with the Waikato Hunt Club Kacc Meeting will be offered. A correspondent writing from Raglan, says the action of the Raglan County Council in taking up the light railway scheme, introduced by Mr W. ] Duncan at the late meeting, is being very warmly supported by the settlers. lie adds the West Coast ought to be connected with the main line of railway ! One thi:-:g is certain, we ought to have either a light railway or a good graded metal load to Hamilton, that being the centre of Waikato, and it is best always to strike for the centre. Amongst other business transacted at the meeting of the Waikato Licensing Committee yesterday was the granting of a transfer of the licence from the old Mercer Hotel to the new house recently creeled on the adjoining allotment, of which Mr Hallett is the proprietor. The new house is conveniently situated to the Railway Station, and will provide first class accommodation, not only to the travelling public, but also to those whose business or pleasure necessitates a prolonged stay, who will find most obliging hosts in Mr and Mrs Ma licit. A mooting was hold in the Wesleyan school-room, Hamilton, last night, to consider the formation of a Literary and Debating Society. There were fifteen persons present. Mr Kretschmar introduced the objects of the society to the meeting, and proposed that a society be formed on a broad basis, and that the young people of Hamilton be invited to join. This was seconded by Mr Young and carried. Mr White occupied the chair. The next meeting will be held in the same place, but it is intended to hold them afterwards in the Public Hall. 11 is announced that the Premier while at Home arranged for Mr Tin; bridge, recently Chief Inspector (I Se> tkirl Yard, to take the position of Chief Commissioner of Uie New Zealand police. Mr Tunbridgo will start with a salary of £SOO a year, rising to £OOO. Ho has high-class credentials, and will leave London to-day (Thursday) by the lonic. It is understood that the Premier has also iirr(Mige(l for the engagement of two first-class detectives from Scotland Yard, . one of whom will supervise the delec- , theu in the South Island, and the other Uiu.-.c in the North Island.

It is rumoured in Invercargill ciicles (says a Southern contemporary), likely to be well informed, that Mr G. A. Birch, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Timaru, and formerly of the Colonial Bank in Invercargill, who made a graphic statement it the recent inquiry into the J. G. Ward Farmers' Association's affairs in Duuedin, has been relieved of his office. A kinematogrnph showing portions of the Jubilee procession in London is doing a roaring trade in Chriatchurch at present. On the opening night so vivid was tho picture of the Queen leaving Windsor Castle in the State carriage that the audience rose en mmse and sang the National Anthem. In another viaw Mr Seddon is seen waving his acknowledgment to the cheering crowd. The colonial troops, with the Maori contingent, arc also plainly seen and recognised. While the criminal case preferred by Miss Loonoy against the man Giilies (out of which arose the. recent shooting case at Feilding) was proceeding, the prosecutrix attempted to " lay out " defendant's counsel. After threatening him with a " bat in the mouth if he persisted with his questions, and as he did not take the hint, she walked up to him and coolly slapped his face. She then proceeded to follow up her advantage with a chair, but the police had by this time recovered from their surprise, and grasped the weapon, when order was restored. Tho Rev. Dr. llosking preached at the Te Awamutu Wcslcyan Church on Sunday last to crowded congregations ; in the evening the building was taxed to its utmost capacity, seats being in the aisles and several outside the building. The pictures of " The Life of Christ" at the end of the service were specially attractive. This novel departure evidently " took on," and as the Doctor will preach at the same church o:i Sunday evening next, undoubtedly another large audience will greet him. On Monday he will boture on " Pictures of the Heavens." As the Te Awanntu folks are specially pleased with the pictures they have seen, they will attend the lecture, which promises to be eminently instructive and entertaining, Admission to the lecture is by silver coin.