The Waikato Argus GEORGE EDGEGUMBE, Proprietor. SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1898.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 306, 25 June 1898, Page 2

The Waikato Argus GEORGE EDGEGUMBE, Proprietor. SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1898.

On our fourth page this morning we publish the speech read by His Excellency the Governor at the opening of Parliament yesterday. Want of space precludes our commenting oil it in this issue. "We remind our Pirongia readers of the meeting, re the formation of a volunteer corps, which is to be held in the Public Hall on Monday evening, at 8 p.m. A meeting of the Cambridge contingent of the Waikato. Mounted Rifles is convened for this afternoon at 3.30 p.m., at the. Public Hall, Cambridge. We have been requested to mention that the service at St. Paul's Church, Raugiaohia, will, during the winter months and until further notice, be'held each Sunday afternoon. Mr James McGuirk, of Harapepe, who has been recently gazetted a Justice of the Peace, took the usual oaths before the Stipendiary Magistrate at Te Awamutu on Wednesday, The Magistrate's Court, Hamilton, was occupied for but a very few minutes yesterday. Two undefended debt cases constituted the business, Mr L. O'Neill appeared for the plaintiffs Judgment with costs, was given in each instance. Mr W. J. Hunter has received instructions from Mr A. Ross, of Kihikihi, to sell early in August at Ohaupo Yards, 30 choice dairy cows, to calve September and October, He will also offer at Ngaruawahia early in August, on account of Mr A. Nicol, 34 good cows and choice heifers, to calve in August, September and October. Particulars are advertised in his column. The following debt cases were omitted by our correspondent from the report of the proceedings at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, at'Te Awamatii. Mr Gresham.appeared for plaintiffs in each of the cases:—C. Ogle v. Stephen Bond, claim 15s. Judgment for plaintiff with costs. A. E. Price v. Daniel Bockett, claim £24 0s sd. Judgment for plaintiff with costs, £2 153. Price v. Stephen Bond, claim £3 lbs 2d. Judgment for plaintiff with costs. 1 Pastor Steed has taken do"/n his tent at Cambridge, much to the regret of many who have so thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant meetings .held in it. The prospect of continued unsettled weather necessitated its removal, therefore arrangements will be made to continue the lectures in a hall. Mr Steed's childrens' meetings will be held iu the Public Hall on Sunday morning. Mr Steed will lecture upon a specially interesting subject iu the evening, and will bliow how remarkably the scripture prophecies are being fulfilled iu the Waikato. AVe remind our readers that the opening services of the new Trinity Presbyterian Church at Cambridge will be continued to-morrow, morning and evening, by the Rev. J. McKcnzie, M.A., and in the afternoon a special children's service will be conducted by the Rev. T. Scott. The inclement weather of Wednesday evening prevented many from hearing the able and eloquent discourse ot the Rev. J. McKcnzie, which those present thoroughly appreciated, and doubtless they will avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing him tomorrow. The arrangements for the annual Installation Ball of Lodge Beta, to be held on Thursday next, are now well in hand and everything will be as complete as possible by the evening of that day. A good working executive has been appointed and they have adopted the general arrangements that were so successful last year with such modifications and improments as experience suggests. Last year many intending visitors were unable to attend owing to the installation of an important Auckland lodge being held on the same. evening. .On this occasion there will be no such counter attraction, and it is expected that the number of visiting brethren from Auckland, and other centres will be very large. The total number of tickets will, however, be strictly limited to the number the hall' will conveniently accommodate, so that I no undue crowding can take place.

The "Ralph's Taupiri Coal Mines Company intimate that they will be in a position to supply the best household and steam coal from Ist July. The quarterly meeting in connection with the Wesloyan Church in the Hamilton-Te Awamutu Circuit will be held in Trinity Church, Hamilton, on Wednesday next, 29th insfc., at 3 p.m. It is announced in our advertising columns that the Rev. Dr. ITosking will deliver a physiological lecture, entitlsd " The House We Live In." The funds which accrue are to be devoted to the Hamilton Lodge of Good Templars. He was a Justice of the Peace—not in Hastings. The case Regiua v. Wintergreeu was called cm. The defendant put in an appearance, but_ as Regina did not show up, the Justice, seehig only a constable present, struck out the case and allowed the defendant costs. Fact !—Hastings Standard.

The New Zealand Dairy Association, by advertisement on our fourth page, invite tenders for the cartage of cream and coal betwecu the various railway stations and the Association's creameries ; also for the supply of coal to a number of creameries. Full particulars can be obtained from the manager of the Association, Auckland, with whom tenders close on Thursday, 14th July. One result of the volunteer boom (says a Wellington telegram to the Dunedin Star) is the demand for a higher standard oE education for officers, including, besides drill, training instrategy, tactics, and fortification, and thatsome allowance should be made to_ efficient officers for uniform and appointments. Owing to the rush for volunteering, the Defence Department will be unable to arm more than a few of the corps with the Lce-Metford rifle, The greater number will be supplied with the Martini' Henry and Snider.

It is pointed out by a contemporary that the Huddart-Parker Company's steamer Eliugamite when constructed in England was specially surveyed, strengthened and fitted under the Admiralty regulations for service as an armoured cruiser in time of war. Provision is made for the fitting up of four quick-firing 65-pounders, two of which would'be fitted on each bow and quarter. The guns arc housed in the Admiralty's store iu ' Melbourne. It is understood the Elingamite is the only vessel trading to these waters that can be requisitioned for use as an armoured cruiser.

On Thursday evening a meeting of the Hamilton Town Band Committee was held, there being present: Messrs Meachem (Chairman), J. Drury, J. Munro, H. Salmon and K. land. The Secretary (Mr J. Munro) produced a balance-sheet, which showed that during the past season £47 had been expended on new instruments, £33 beiDg contributed from the earnings of the band engagements and £9 contributed by outside subscriptions, leaving a debit balance of £o. To meet this liability and also obtain a new set of band stands, etc., it was unanimously decided than an entertainment be given in the Volunteer Hall, and judging by the amount of promised support, the committee feel confident that before long our band will be able to turn out in a style equal to anything in Auckland- Capt. Reid has kindly placed the volunteer instruments at the disposal of.the band,, the strength of the band being recently augmented by a number of .learners joining. Rules for management, etc., of the bands affairs were drawn up and passed by committee, and it was agreed all round that a smart uniform is the one thing needful to set off the players.

It is common gossip in political and officialcircles that there have been breezy times in the Cabinet, or at all events such a quarrel as might have taken place " between man and wife," in consequence of a differeuce of opinion between the Premier and the Minister for Lands (writes the Wellington correspondent of the Christchurch Press). The story goes that the Premier is far from pleased that Mr John M'Jleuzie should insist upon invading Riccarton,',and that he is still less pleased with his performance there. It is also stated that Mr M'Kenzie, on the eve of 'his address, telegraphed that he was going to attack the New Zealand Times and the Bank of New Zealand. It is also no secret that he will attack both institutions during the coming session if opportunity offers. The Premier's position just now must be anything but a happy one. Meantime he is restlessly roaming about the country, and there is no head in Wellington to control affairs in view of the approaching session. Everything is behind hand, and the Ministry is unsettled and very uncertain as to .vhat a day may bring forth.

A correspondent from Rotorua writes :—There i 3 a certain young man of sporting proclivities in this town just now who has been taken down bad at at his own game, It happened thus: Jbnes meets Brown at an hotel, they are both colonials, and after a drink or two the conversation naturally turns to sporting matters. In the course of an argument Jone 3 says he has a horse which he would like to back to trot anything belonging to Brown three miles for £25. Brown says nothing, but smiles knowingly. A few nights after * they again meet. Brown enquires about the horse, and Jones says the offer is still open. Brown, who in the interim has arranged for the importation of a horse called Hurricane from the Hamilton district, accepts the wager ; the money is staked and the day arranged. Hurricane is accordingly taken in the dead, of night from Hamilton to Rotorua, and Brown again smiles broadly as he sees, in his imagination, the old trotter kuocking corners off the local neddy, fed mostly on mountain rimu and sulphur, with an occasional draught from a boiling spring to wash it down. Jones, however, has got a quiet hint of the arrangement, and-plays accordingly. On the day of the race Brown docs not half like the look of thiog3, for the mountain pony has developed into a dashing-look-iug mare, in the pink of condition. He is not Jong kept in doubt. At the-fall of the flag the unknown steals away from her oppouent at every stride, and wins easily without an effort, and Jone 3, looking pitifully at his discomfited friend, murmurs gently, " Liisitania in a walk."