The Waikato Argus [PUBLISHED DAILY.] A Guaranteed Circulation of Over 7000 Weekly. THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1903.)

Waikato Argus, Volume XV, Issue 6043, 17 September 1903, Page 2

The Waikato Argus [PUBLISHED DAILY.] A Guaranteed Circulation of Over 7000 Weekly. THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 1903.)

A movement is on foot at Kawhia to form a medical club oq similar lines to that at Raglan. It is hoped that a Government grant will bo forthcoming.

At the inquest ou the body of Osmond, which was found in the Otago Harbour, a verdict of suicide while temporarily insino was returned. Osmond was wanted in connection with what is known aB the Dunedin mystery.

According to a Southern paper a reapprochement has taken place between the Flour Trust and those millers who Beceded. The latter are reported as willing to rejoin the Trußt. A sharp rise in all mill produce is predicted if the amalgamation comes off Mr John Ross, of Karamu, wishes us to Btate that a dark homer pigeon, with dark green riog around its neck, put in nn appearance at bis place early on Tuesday morning. An elastic ring was attached to its leg, but no message. The owner may obtain it on. application to Mr Ross.

It has been arranged that the farewell to be given by the citizens of Wellington to the Countess of Ranfurly will take place in Parliament Buildings on November 2nd, and some members are of opinion that the intention in to endeavour to get the work of thb session over before that time.

At the inquest on the body of the Rev. J. M. Marshall, held at Christchurch yesterday, a verdict of death by drowning waa returned, no evidence being adduced to show how he came to be immersed. It was stated that deceased was snlvpot to fainting fits ; there were no signs of violoncc. It is interesting to note in couoeotion with the reported fall of sulphur at Blenheim that similar happenines ore annually reported from various parts of the colony. It may be merely a coincidence, hut we have observed that they alwaya occur when the nollen from the fir trees is floating about in the atmosphere. Mr W. Thompson (Messrs Carthew, Thompsou and Co.) land acent, Hamilton and New Plymouth, reports the sale of a two-acre section, Riverview Estate, to a country investor. These desirable sections are now being rapidly disposed of, and intending puronasers are recommended to view the estate before purehasing elsewhere. An unlooked-for result of nolicense in the Ashburton district is said to be an increase in gambling. At the Ashburton races last week the money mvested on the machine showed an increase of £SOO as compared with the previous year. This is attributed to the fact that there was no publican's booth on the course at which the public could ' liquid '-ate their cash. In compliance with the request of Judge Cooper that the secretaries of employers' associations in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin should nominate a temporary substitute for Mr S. Brown on the Arbitration Court, all four associations have nominated Mr W. Scott, draper, of Dunedin. Mr Scott has had coneiderable experience on the Dunedin Conciliation Board, aod also in conducting cases on behalf of employers. At a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Alliance, held at Wellington, a resolution was passed condemning the action of the House of Representatives in adding a clause to the City Electorates Bill, which will make the taking of the looal option poll impossible in cities. The executive also expressed the hope that the Legislative Council will take ateps to restore to the people of the cities the rights which the other Chamber has taken away.

The llev. J. J. Lewis will be {he deputation to visit Waikato this year in eonneetion with the Methodist Home Missions. Ho will preach at Cambridge aod Hamilton on Sunday, Ist November, morning and evening respectively, and address meetings as under :■—Hamilton. 2od November ; Cambridge, 3rd ; Tauwhare, 4th ; Ngaruawahia, sth ; Huntly, 6th. The Rev. C. H. Garland will visit Te Awamutu on 24th September and Otorohanga on the 25th in connection with the same movement.

When the Premier was at Kawhia he promised the settlers a number of thiDgs, but up to the present only one (referring to the Awaroa road) has been attended to. At a public meeting last week a committee of four was set up 'to remind the Premier of his promises.' One man to make the promises, andfonr to keep him iu mind thereof ! The settlers evidently understand the parable of the 'lmportunate Widow.' The Premier will not be lavish of promises when next he vibits that district.

In the Supreme Court, Napier, on Tuesday, a civil action, William Caley v. W. W. S. Hales, a claim for £250 0s (id damages for property de« stroyed through a tire spreadingfrom defendant's to plaintiff's land at Weber, was heard. Evidence waa given to the effect that the parties to this action were owners of adjacent pieces of land at Weber. About March 16 defendant lit a fire on his land and it spread to Caley's, destroying a hayshed, cowshed, fowlyard, and doiug other Judgment was given for plaintiff for £lB6 and costs. An inquest was held at Wellington on Tuesday concerning the death of Richard Penfold, a member of the Civil Service Rifles, who died from injuries caused by a gunshot received whilst marking during a shooting competition at the Polhill gully range on April 4th. A verdict of 'Accidental death' was returned, with a recommendation that at Bhootiug matches the danger flag should be flown directly iu front of the target, and that signals should be exchanged between butts and the tiring point before shotß were made.

Twenty-three members of the New Zealand Band returned from England by the Gothic, which reached Wellington on Tuesday. The men complain strongly of mismanagement, which they say accounted for the financial failure. The Band arrived in England at the wrong season of the year. The men, who returned home third class, have received no pay since June 11, but prior to that time they received £3 a week. So far as their actual performances went, the Band was most highly complimented, and in most cases the compariaons made between it and Sousa's famous Band were in New Zealand's favour.

Mr Lang and Mr Massey spoke strongly in the House on Tuesday against duty being charged on roadmaking machinery, stone, crushers, bridge material, etc., imported into the colony. Mr Massey urged that an amendment in the Cußtoms and Excise Duties Act should be brought down to give effect to this. Mr T. Mackenzie said if the Government did as Mr Massey suggested, the result would be an eye-opcnor. The present tariff had been largoly influenced by protectionist members from the cities, but since it was framed the Farmers' Union had been organised, and be waß satisfied that if the present House started to review the tariff the result would be almost a freetrade tariff. The following from the pen of tho musical contributor to X-Rays will be of interest to New Zealanders generally and to bandsmen in particular : fhe next piece (writing of a concert by the massed hands ac the Crystal Palace) was a quartette from 'The Yeoman of the Guard,' by the New Zealand Band, supported by the whole of the massed bands, and the playing of tho quartette revealed a marvellous player in Mr H. Oakcs, whose neat execution and clean tone delighted all listeners. He was, in my opinion, the best trombone player of the day.—ln view of the fact that some of the most famous British bands took part in the concert, in the ranks of which muse be some tine players, it will be seen that tho praise awarded to Mr Oakes by tho English critic is very high indeed. Mr Oakes is a member of the Wellington Garrison Band. The Hon. Secretary, Railway Social Committee (Mr J. A. King) desires us to state, for the information of all railway employees, that Friday evening next is the last night that lists for invitations may be submitted to the Committee. This notification is made as several officials are apparently in doubt as to the mode of receiving invitations for their friends. All communications or names sent to the Secretary, FranktoD Junction Station, or • Westcourt,' Hamilton, will be submitted for approval by tho Committee at their meeting on Friday evening next. As time is now limited, the Secretary wishes tnoße officials whose friends have not yet received invitations, to treat this notification as urgent, and communicate with the Secretary or any member of the Committee as soon as possible, but not later that b'riday night. Tickets are now on sale for those invited at Mr Paul's Book Arcade, Hamilton, and at the Frankton Junction and Hamilton Railway Stations. The of The Waikato AkoDS is admittedly 50 per cent greater i ban that of f.ny other publication in the four counties—Raglan, Piuko Waipu undWaikato.

The Auckland footballers boat South Canterbury by 10 to nil. A meeting of those interested in the opening of the proposed new street fi-om Collingwood-street to Hood-street will be held at the Council Chambers, Hamilton, on Monday next, September 21st, at 7.30 p.m. Messrs Davis and Co. report the falc by public auction at Ngaruawahia yesterday of Mr E. Perrin'a house of six rooms, with two town sections ; also horses, household furniture, etc. There was a good attendance and keen competition for the property, which was secured by Mr H. J. Saulbrey, of Ngaruawahia.

Antonio's circus, which opened in Hamilton last evening, w»b largely attended. It contains a large troupe of pe forming dogs, monkeys and parrots (20 in number), and some seven lady and gentlemen artista. Feats of juggling, contortioniem, streugth and sword swal owing are shown. The performance iaa decidedly novei and clever one, and well worth seeing. It will be repeated this evening.

It is always pleasing to report anything of a successful nature, aud it affords U 8 pleasure to record the succtsi attained uy the pupils at the Hautapu school, which reflects great credit upun Miss E. A. Harper, the teacher. Inspector Mulgan lately examined the school. There were 30 on the roll, 30 scholars were presented for examination, and 29 of them passed. V\ ell done, Hautapu.

SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS

Men's shirts at lowest prices at the Cosy Corner Store, Hamilton. Wanted : Cecerals, nursemaid, etc., Mrs McConnell's Registry Office. Lodge Waipa, Te Awamutu : Alteration of date of installation and ball.

Dancing class, Hamilton, to-morrow eveuing; fancy dress mask ball, Oct. 2. Stud notices : Draught stalliou, Earl of Salisbury ; roadster stallion, Woodstock,

Mr W. Thompson, Land Agoot, craws attention to a cheap Hamilton residential property for sale, comprising 5-roomed house, 2 acres freehold, acre orchard, and 16 acres leasehold.—Arlvt.

WAIKA TO LICENSING COMMITTEE

♦- The above sat at Hamilton yesterday for the purpose of dealiug with four cases which were adjourned in order to give time for certain alterations and repairs to bo made. There were present: Messrs H. W, Northeroft, S.M., Edgccumbe, Coates, Young, aud Melville. Harbour View Hotel, Raglan: This license was granted on the understanding that certain improvements to drainage be carried out to the satisfaction of the police and a member of Committee. Masonic Hotel, Cambridge : The police reported that the requirements of the Committee had been carried out satisfactorily.—License granted. Criterion Hotel, Cambridge: The required improvements having been made, the license was grunted. National Hotel, Cambridge : All improvements, with the exceptiou of a little inside work, having been made, which was held over till after tho Horse Parade, the license was granted.