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Waikato Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1499, 5 March 1903, Page 2

A number of recent popular works have just been added to the Te Awamutu Public Library.

The syndicate that purchased the wreck of the Tasmania advertise warning anyone against interfering with tho wreck without communicating with the owners.

A named James Murdon, a resident of Huutly, died somewhat unexpectedly in the Waikato Hospital last night. He had been an inmate since 29th November. His wife and family reside at Huntly.

The total rainfall for the month of February, as recorded at noon daily at tho Public Library, Te Awamutu, and supplied to us by the librarian, was 242 inches. Rain fell on seven days, the heaviest being on the 26th and 27th, when 1 42 inciies were recorded.

Mr W. Thompson, land agent (E. J. Carthew and Co., Hamilton and New Plymouth), reports the sale on behalf of Mr W. O. Snell of section 9, Woodlands Estate, comprising 23$ acres, to Mr George Chamberlin, of Punio Island, at a figure satisfactory to purchaser and vendor.

By advertisetieut it will be seen that Miss Ellerbeck, a South Kens'ngtob certificated teacher, will give lessons in painting at hor 6tudio, Claremont Villa, Hamilton. Lessons will be giveu in oil and water colours, perspective, outdi or sketching, aud drawing from life. Arrangements cau be made for private lessoDS.

Long service medals were, under a recent general order, granted to the following members of local corps : *A ' Battery, N. '/j. Field Artillery : Sergt. Orr, Lieut. Bosworth, Gunner Brown, Sergt. - Major Kherson, Bombardier Greenhough, and Quartermaster Kersley ; No. 1 Co.. Waikato Mounted Rifles-Quartermaster-Sergeant Cowley ; Auckland Garrison Band—Private Nodder, Corporals Ewart and Walker. The New Zealand Times concluded an article on th» Newtown Local Option ca=e as follows :—' If, instead of striving after an unattainable ideal, tern-' perance reformers would turn their attention to practical measures of improvement, a better order of things would soon be introduced. In the meantime, apparently, the futile strife must con*tinue ; and it only remains for Parliament to see that neither the public convenience nor the interests of individuals suffer from the imperfect state of the law as to licensing polls.'

Despite tho fact that the quarterly meeting of the Hamilton Circuit invited the Rev. H. L. Blamires to stay a fourth year in charge of Trinity Methodisc Church and district and the rev. gentleman consented to do so, we notice that the Conference now sitting has set him down for Gore in the second draft of stations, the Rev. Pinfcld being on the list for Hamilton. Of course the matter will not be finally decided uutil the third draft of stations (to oome down tomorrow) has been adopted, so there is still a possibility of the mutual wish of the local church and its pastor being acceded to.

There was a large attendance at the meeting called last evening in connection with the proposed Oddfellows' Lodge in Hamilton. The Cambridge Dodge sent several members to instruct re forming the new lodge. Mr Brockelfield, P G., of Cambridge, was elected to the chair, and he spoke at some length as to the benefits to be derived from the Order. Bro. Shean (Cambridge) also gave an interesting address on the fees, etc. A large number gave in their names as intending members, fully forty having decided to join the Order. The meeting then adjourned.- Tho committee arc to meet at Messrs Hardley Bros.' on Monday next.

David Sommerville, a middle-aged Auckland clerk, with pood connections, was charged on remand yesterday at the Police Court, Auckland, before Mr T. Hutchison, S.M., with the serious offence of wilfully and maliciously tetting fire to the premises of Messrs John Reid and Co., wine and spirit merchants, Fortstreet, his employers, with intent to cheat and defraud the New Zealand Insurance Company. He was also charged that he did, on February 24th, the date of the first, offence, .ommit the theft of £3O, the moneys of John Reid. Accused had been remanded a week ago, and Chief Detective Grace, who is in charge of the case for the prosecution, now asked for a further remand until next Wednesday. Mr Detfore (Messrs Martin and Devore), who represented the accused, said he had no objection, provided the tame bail as before was allowed. Accused was therefore remanded until Wednesday, bail being allowed, himself in £IOO, and two sureties of £IOO each.

On Tuesday evening the musicloving people of Auckland united in welcoming with joyous enthusiasm, Madame Melba, the celebrated primi donna, whose great fame hag been achieved by the judgment of the most critical audiences in the world. Notwithstanding the very high prices charged for admission, . the spacious theatre was crowded in every part. Inside of the Opera House and outside of it prior to the commencement of the performance evidenced the expectancy of the city. Great crowds gathered to get a glimpse of the diva as she alighted, and to watch fashion and others enter the building. When Madame MelbVs carriage arrived, tho crowd cheered and rushed it, which made it very difficult for the oantntrice to alight; aud when she left the theatre at tho close of the performance, there was a large assemblage without to give her a similar greeting, and she drove off amidst much excitement and cheering. There are indications, telegraphs the Star's Wellington correspondent, that the negotiations by the Government for the acquisition of the Matamata Estate in Auckland district will shortly lead to successful results. It is stated from an apparently inspired source that the Government has given notice of its intention to take another large estate ill Canterbury under the Land for Settlements Act. This may or may not refer to the Highfield Estate in North Canterbury or the Annaodale Estate, the latter, i understand, having already been advettised for sale by public auction shortly. Neither of these ostates can be said to be of largo dimensions. Mr Barron has already traversed a greater part of the Middle Island, going as far south as ICdendale Plains in Southland, with instructions, I believe, to pick on a few good plums for consideration by the Laud Purchase

Board. Mr Huron is now in the Oaumni district. Long'.'ii'-h, and tho Tablelands settlement in the Wairarapa district will be on the market in the course of a few week*.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS Plums for sale, 2s to 3s a case. Tenders : For side aud block cutting Hamilton Borough.

Buy your drapery wants at the Cosy Corner Store, Hamilton. The cream of knowledge in The Century Dictionary & Cyclopedia & Atlas. Annual meeting of Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Thursday, 19th inst.

Wanted : Boy to work farm horses, Whatawhata ; improver for carpentering, Hamilton.

New collarettes, umbrellas, and corsets just opened up at R. T. Tudehope's, Cimbridge. Tenders are invited for the erection of offices for the Waikato Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.