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Waikato Argus, Volume XV, Issue 6051, 26 September 1903, Page 2

Tho authorities of St. Andrew's Church, Cambridge, ask us to say that they will feel obliged if seat-holders who desire to occupy their seats to-morrow (Sunday) evening will be in their places by half-past six o'clock. The examination just completed at the Cambridge Ptiblio School by Inspector Petrie must be very gratifying to the head teacher, Mr W. R. C. Walker, and his staff, for notwithstanding the great amount of sickness that has been prevalent, out of 150 scholars presented 139 have passed. Yesterday afternoon a deputation of members of tho Cambridge School Committee waited upon Inspector Petrie re the extra accommodation required. Mr Petrie said the school was much overcrowded, and he should strongly recommend that another room should bo added for tho District High School scholars. McMillan Bros,, of Cambridge, advertise their tiotting stallion Pleasant Tom in this issue. Any inhabitant of the Waikato during the past ten years has only to look at his pedigree to know that he comes of good stock, for they will remember the performances of his dam, Maud, and of Tom Hicks, to whom she was also dam. The Hamilton Brass Band held an excellent practice last evening under the conductorship of Mr Savage. The membors are requested to meet at the band-room to-morrow (Sunday) morning at 10.15 shirp, when a practice of sacred music will be held which it is intended to play at the Waikato Hospital on Sunday, October 4th. The Hamilton Cricket Association intend giving a concert in aid of their funds in about three weeks' time. The arrangement is in capable hands, and all the best local talent have been secured. The Hamilton Band have also uoanimously granted their services for the occasion. Full particulars will be advertised in a future issue.

At the Hamilton Borough saleywls we have noticed a stack of some 20,000 ft. of rough heart of kauri timber, which is to bo sold to the highest bidder by Messrs McNicol and Co. on Thursday next. The timber is direct from the mill, and will be offered in lots to suit all. Farmers having any outside building to do, gates, bridges, or hurdles to make, should take advantage of an opportunity like this, as the timber was secured just before the mill prices were raised recently.

A familiar face was missing from the meeting of the Waikato County Council yesterday, and regrets were expressed when it was ascertained that the genial clerk was laid aside. Habit becomes second nature, and as this was the fiist meeting for 27 years that Captain MoPherson had missed, his feelings on the matter can be easily imagined. Everything, however, was in readiness for the consideration of Councillors, and the meeting proceeded with the usual decorum. We wish the Captain a tpeedy recovery.

At Ouaupo on Tuesday next the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will hold their annual hogget fair, when they will offer close on 2000 sheep, principally hoggets. There will also be the usual yarding of cattle and other stock. The sale will commence at 12.30 with the cattle, and immediately these have been got through the sheep will be brought under the hammer. Space will not permit of our here giving further particulars of this important sale, but we would refer our readers to the advertisement to be found in the usual column.

The young man Lloyd, who had the misfortune to have his hand crushed in the machinery at the Waikino battery which necessitated amputation at the wrist, was well-known in Hamilton, where he resided for a considerable time. He was a member of the Suburbs Football Club, having represented that club last season when they appropriated the ohampionship. 'Teddy,' who was oilman at the Waikino battery, was a smart allround athlete, having competed successfully at various athletic meetings in the Waikato. Much sympathy is expressed for him in his unfortunate accident. A very important clearing sale will bo held by the N Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited on Monday next, on account of Mr Frank Kerr, on his farm near Te Awamutu (not far from Messrs Goodfellow's place). There will be over 40-head of cattle offered, all of them being in splendid condition off turnips, and from to 4 years old, about half being 4-year old bullocks. The draught horses are well-known to be exceptionally good and bred from imported pedigree stock, prominent among them being that splendid draught stallion Heather Jock by Royal Conqueror and out of the imported Clydesdale mare Lass o' Cowrie. Some of the farming implements aro quite new, whilst the balance of them are in really good working order, and as everything will be offered without the slightest reserve, farmers and others would do well to make a point of attending the sale. Luncheon will be provided, and the auctioneer will tnake a start at 12.20 prompt. Not a Minute should bs lost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given as boon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears will prevent tho attack. It never fails, and is pleasant and safe to take, For sale by W. Dey (Hamilton), Thos Wells (Cambridge), and G.M. A. Ahier Te Awamutu).

The Crown Flaxmill, about six miles from Foxton, has been burned. It was the largest in the dii-trtict. The annual meeting of the Hamilton Polo Club will be held at 8 pm- no Tuesday at The Waikato Abgos office. An elderly married lady, Mrs Westbrook, who was injured by lighting from an olectric car while in motion, at Kingsland, died io the Auckland hospital on Thursday night. Owing to the Public Hall being encased for Saturday, the monthly meeting of the Whatawhata Branch of the Farmers' Club will be held on Friday, October 2nd. An old age pensioner named James Hogan was ptoseouted for obtaining a pension by false pretences, and attempting to secure its renewal by the same means. The man was very old, and the Magistrate being of opinion that he had nob wilfully made a false statement, dismissed the case. The members of the Hamilton Ladies' Hookey Club entertained their friends at a ball in St. Peter's schoolroom last evening. The young ladies decorated the room very tastefully ; the supper was excellent, and the tables so arranged as to be mist pleasing to the eye. Miss Soppet provided the music to the entire satisfaction of the dancers. Dancing was kept up till about 2 o'clock. We are glad to state that the health of Rev. Father O'Gallagher is steadily on the improve. He is now sufficiently convalescent to take advantage of the fresh air. Under the skilful oare of his medical adviser (Dr. Going) and the constant attention of his uurses (the Sisters at Hamilton), we hope soon to see him abqut again. This news, we are sure, will be welcome to his many friends, and especially to his parishioners. We wish to call attention to the sale of privileges for the forthcoming Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show, to be sold at Messrs Davis and Co 's auction mart at 2 p m. (sharp) on Wednesday next. The Stow Committee has obtained assurance from the Waikato Licensiug Committee that a license will be granted to any person who the Show Committee can recommend, thus saving much trouble as in former years. There are to be side 6bows, merry-go-rounds, extra grandstand and larger attractions than informer years for young and old. Further particular will be found in our advertising column, SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS Waoted : Work on farm. Stud Notice—Pleasant Tom. Farmers I lub—Branch meetings. Taupiri Sawmill Company, re white pine. For Sale—Duck Exgs, Camera Outfit, fine House, Cambridge. Messrs Davis aud Co.—Sale of goods, Thursday next, Hamilton at 2 p.m. Amusements : Presbyterian Coucert, Hamilton, 29th ; Band of Hope, Te Awamutu, 23th ; dance, Matangi, 30th. Meetings • Hamilton Polo Club, 29th ; No. 1 Company Waikato Mounted Rifles, 3rd October.

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