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Waikato Argus, Volume XXI, Issue 3360, 14 December 1906, Page 2

The new landlord of the Alexandra Hotel, Pirongia (Mr hrthur Higgins) is now in occupation. The Hamilton horse sale was concluded yesterday. A large number of animals were brought forward and a large percentage was quitted, good prices being realised for anything choice. Full particulars of the sale will appear in a subsequent issue.

A young man named A. G. Griffiths was arrested in Hamilton yesterday morning on the serious charge of interference with a girl of tender years. Accused was brought up at the Police Court, Hamilton, this morning, and remanded for eight days. No bail was asked for. We understand that this case is the outcome of an anonymous letter received by the police in Hamilton. In the Law Professional examinations held last month Mr F. Swarbrick, eldest son of Mr A. Swarbrick, barrister and solicitor, Hamilton, and Mr Geo. Finlay, assistant clerk ot the Court at Hamilton, were both successful in passing the first section. We congratulate these gentlemen—-both of whom were coached by Mr Percy Watts, of Hamilton—on their success.

The attention of those interested is drawn to the fact that a meeting in connection with the proposed Auctioneering Company will be held at Hukanui on December 15th, at 8 p.m,; Matangi, December 17th, at 8 p.m.; Rangiriri, December 19th, at 11.45 a.m.; and Wairangi on December 20th, at 8 p.m. The Rangiriri meeting was previously advertised for 8 p.m., and farmers should note the change.

A rich collection of watches and jewellery was found by pure accident in the Pirie-street reserve (Wellington) a couple of days ago. The treasure was handed to the police, who suspected it to be the haul of a burglar who was at work in Wellington about two years ago. The articles were taken to one of the victims of these burglaries, and he identified some of the recovered watches and jewellery as his property. The man who is suspected of having made the haul and “ planted ” it in the reserve is now serving a sentence in gaol. The burglar had wrapped the jewellery in a New Zealand Times cutting, in which a full account of the robbery was given. A function of a pleasing nature took place in the Victoria Hall, Cambridge, on Wednesday evening, when the Rev. W. and Mrs. Gow were accorded a hearty welcome on their return from their wedding trip. A social was held, the hall being very prettily decorated for the occasion, the ladies of the congregation evincing much interest in the matter. Songs were sung by the Misses Taylor and Watt, Mrs Shepherd and Mr Bayliss, all of them being much applauded. During an interval in the proceedings Rider Fisher formally welcomed Mr and Mrs Gow, and presented the latter with a purse containing a cheque, subscribed to by the members of the congregation, as a wedding present. The present was duly acknowledged by Mr Gow on behalf of his wife, and after refreshments had been handed round one of the most pleasant functions held in that hall for a considerable time was concluded by the singing of the Doxology. The accompaniments were ably supplied by Mr McDermott. A native was doing the circus act on a horse near the post office one evening (says the Gisborne Herald). He had a big bag of fish and another with pipis strapped to the saddle. A crowd gathering, one of the police got hold of the bridle with the intention probably of taking the Maori to the station and charging him as drunk and disorderly. The constable had not gone far leading his capture when the native quietly slipped off the horse and made over the Kaiti bridge. On looking round the man of the law was surprised to find that he was leading a riderless horse. He mounted the animal to go in pursuit, but the horse was in conspiracy with his owner, and jibbed. Finally the constable chased the Maori over the bridge, but here the wily native tucked up his trousers and waded into the river, where he threw verbal mud at the constable after this fashion : “ You rock

up my horse and fish, but you no rock up me.” After waiting some considerable time, and seeing there was no chance of the Maori leaving his watery citadel, the disgusted constable gave the horse and fish in charge of a lad who was watching the fun. The man in the river watched till his pursuer was out of eight, came out and got his horse, and scampered off on the road to WftiOWf

To morrow Messrs Davis and Co. will sell Christmas poultry, potatoes, onions, furniture, horses, and goats. A full muster of the Hamilton Band last night unanimously agreed to play a series ot marches and selections to-morrow afternoon at the Hamilton Rowing Club’s aquatic sports.

St. Andrew’s congregation, Hamilton, having decided by vote to adopt the individual communion cup, the Session has applied to the Presbytery for the necessary permission to effect the change.

A Press Association telegram states that it is probable Mr H. Dunbar, late Judge of the Native Land Court, will succeed Captain Mair as Native Land Purchase Agent for Wanganui and Taranaki.

The ladies of Frankton, assisted by members of S*-. Andrew’s, Hamilton, have been prepai ing for a sale of work and Christmas-tree, the proceeds of which are for the Frankton Hall. The results of their industry will be seen next Wednesday and Thursday. A presentation for bravery will be made at Waihi on Saturday in the presence of the Minister for Labour, and Messrs Herries, Poland and others, to Mr J. Ogilvie, the braceman who went down the shaft of the Waihi mine to the assistance of his mates, Boxall and Grey, whilst the fuses were alight. Constable Dell, who has resigned from the force, left Waihi yesterday for Cambridge, where he takes over his parents’ farm, his mother having recently died. Constable Dell has been in the force for four years, during which time he has been stationed at Christchurch, Wellington, Gisborne, and Waihi. He retires with an excellent record.

About 200 appeals have been lodged against the orders made by the Commission which dealt with the Urewera native land matters some time ago. The appeals are to be heard by another Commission consisting of Captain Mair (late Native Land Purchase Agent), Mr G. Barclay (Maori interpreter in the House of Representatives), and Mr Paratene Ngata, of Poverty Bay.

The following have received awards in the home industries competitions at the Christchurch Exhibition : Plain needlework: Class 3, Mrs J. S. Bond (Hamilton); class 7, Tikoi Hetariki (Auckland), silver medal; class 12, Winifred Fairweather (Auckland), silver medal; class 19, Mrs C. W. Grace (Bay of Islands), silver medal. Decorative needlework: Class 8, Grace Leon (Auckland), bronze medal.

At the Dunedin Supreme Court on Wednesday, Mr Justice Cooper and a jury of 23 were occupied with an inquiry upon the petition of Madeline Robinson, wife of Robert Robinson, of Greenbank, Taieri, for an inquiry as to whether Robinson is mentally capable of managing his own affairs. The case is likely to last two or three days. It is alleged Robinson has made over his property to his sons, and left his elderly wife practically penniless.

A message from Te Araroa, in the Gisborne district, reports that a Maori named Daniel Haufiti, aged 19 years, was thrown from his horse and killed on Saturday night, his neck being broken. It appears that a party of 10 Maoris were returning home from shearing, all on horseback, and one galloped his horse between the deceased’s and another, causing them to fall, and throwing him on his head. At the inquest a verdict of accidental death, due to a collision and reckless riding, was returned. The Hon. R. McNab has left Dunedin to tour Central Otago. He addressed a meeting at St. Bathan’s on the Land Bill, and at the conclusion of his remarks he was presented with a congratulatory address. The following resolution was unanimously agreed to : —“ That this meeting passes a cordial vote of thanks to'lhe Hon. R. MeNab for bis lucid explanation of the Land Bill, expresses continued confidence in the Ward Administration, and pledges itself to assist the Government in every possible way in the event of their appealing to the country.”

The quarterly meeting of the Primitive Methodist Church was held on Tuesday, December 11th, when delegates from all parts of the circuit were present; The income from all sources tor circuit account was £54, and expenditure .£sl, leaving a balance of £3. The delegates appointed to the conference which is to be held in New Plymouth were the Rev. P. J. Mairs, Mr E. Watkin, and Mr A. Jamieson, A unanimous resolution was passed that the Kev. P. J. Mairs be invited to the Hamilton circuit for another year. Dr Reece having kindly lent the use of his grounds to the church, a sale of work and garden fete will be held during the month of February.

The captain of the Hamilton Rowing Club has waited on the Mayor of Hamilton with reference to the clearing of the gorse, etc., on the west bank of the river, in order that the boat races might be seen from the bank near the traffic bridge. He also asked that a number of willows should be topped in order that the view should not be obstructed. At present it is only possible to see the last couple of hundred yards of the race; but were the improvements suggested carried out, an uninterrupted view of the races could be obtained from beginning to end. The Mayor promised that the council would give the matter favourable consideration, and that the work would be carried out in time for the forthcoming regatta.

Interest in the sculling match between J, Stanbury (Australia) and W. Webb (Wanganui), which takes place on the Wanganui River on Boxing Day, is daily increasing. The final deposit of £IOO was made good on Wednesday. Every day, at eleven ajn. and two p.m., large numbers of the public gather on the banks of the river to see the men go out for their spins, and the appearance and styles of the men are freely criticised. Stanbury is rapid'y improving in condition, and though his style has not the entire approval of connoisseurs, there is no question as to the power he infuses into his strokes, or his ability to drive his craft through the water. Webb, who is a far more finished sculler, is in perfect condition, and his work is fulfilling the highest anticipation of his friends, so that if he is beaten it will be by a better man. His new boat, built by George Towns, which arrived last week, has given every satisfaction, and he is now perfectly at home in it. Extensive arrangements have been made by the committee for the conveyance of the public to the scene of the race, which it is confidently anticipated will attract a large number ot visitors from all parts of New Zealand.

William Otter, a conductor on a double-decker car proceeding down Wellesley-street from Epsom about five o’clock on Wednesday evening, was the victim of a painful and serious accident. Just as the car was passing the People’s Palace, a young lady passenger was startled by hearing a loud thud, and upon looking up, she saw the conductor leaning over the edge of the car on the centre-pole side, with his face streaming with blood. She immediately gave the alarm, ajid the car was promptly pulled up, when the injured man was carried into the shop of Mr Edson, chemist, and temporarily attended to, before being sent to the hospital. Upon inquiry being made the precise nature of Otter’s injuries was not ascertainable. He was not able to say where the pole struck him, or how the accident happened, and it is rather remarkable that there are no distinct outward traces of the blow. His condition is regarded as being somewhat serious. It is surmised that ho was leaning over the side when the pole struck him. Fortunately the car was going very slowly at the time, else Otter would moat certainly have been killed.

He has not been long in the Tramway Company’s employ. It may be in place to mention here that leaning out of tramcar windows and over the railings of double deck cars in a earless manner is fraught with danger of collision with the poles in the centre of the tramway track. The swaying of a heavy car going down hill might easily result in a broken arm for a passenger sitting with an elbow protruding beyond the side of the car, which is a common occurrence.

For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle

On the 20th instant a detachment of Squadron A Auckland Mounted Rifles, will leave for Christchurch for the purpose of taking part in the military tournament which is to be held in connection with the Exhibition. The programme includes teat pegging, Victoria Cross, Lloyd-Lindsay, and other detachments. The detachment will consist of Lieut. Eaynes, Corpl. Farrer, and Privates Farrer, Eanstead, Shaw, and Ramsey. In another column will be found the report of two sales of shorthorn cattle, held in Inverness and Perth during October, which should prove of interest to our readers. During the past few years Buenos Ayres buyers have been attending all the principal cattle sales in Scotland, and have never let an opportunity of possessing the best that money could buy slip, regardless of cost. This must bear fruit in the long run, and New Zealand farmers will have to be on their guard, if they are to keep ahead of their Argentine competitors. We are indebted to Mr G. A. Mackintosh, of Harapepe, for the clippings referred to.

On a young man coming before the Dunedin Police Court on Wednesday, charged with drunkenness, the magistrate (Mr Widdowson) said he could not help remaiking that be had noticed a great many young men in the streets lately under the influence of drink. It seemed to him to be a great disgrace to Dunedin that such a thing should exist. When one was out, not only on week days, but on Sundays, he could not help noticing this kind of thing going on. If something could be done by the police it would be a boon, not only to Dunedin, but to the young men themselves, many of whom were very young.

The Hamilton Town Band having lately purchased new music and instruments from the celebrated makers (Besson and Co., of London), they will give the public of Hamilton the pleasure of hearing some first-class selections and marches on Sunday next at 2.30 p.m,, in the reserve above the traffic bridge. The following programme will be gone through during the afternoon ;—March, “ Victoria Cross ”; selection, “ Fiorina ” ; fantasia, “ Syringa ”; sacred cornet solo, “ The Lost Chord’’; march, “ The City of the Plains ”; selection, “ Lortzing ” ; fantasia, “ Ernani ” ; selection, “Le Domino Noir”; march, “Mount Egmont.”

An interesting wedding' took place at Oakleigh, Mount Albert, Auckland, on Wednesday, when Miss Ella Harbutt, third daughter of the late Mr Thos. J. Harbutt, was tr arried to Mr Stanley F. Allen, of Sydney. The wedding was carried out on the Quaker principle, and is almost the first of its kind celebrated in Auckland. During the opening music the bride entered, accompanied by her mother and two sisters, who acted as bridesmaids. The happy couple facing the meeting, declared in theii own words that in the presence of God and before those assembled, they took each other as husband and wife, after which several friends spoke encouraging words to the bride and bridegroom.

The Fijian fire - walkers have arrived in Wellington en route to the Christchurch Exhibition. This is the first time that they have been out of their native land, and naturally they find their surroundings impressive, especially the large buildings and the electric cars. “ They say it is the spirits that save them from harm when they are walking on the hot stones,” stated Mr Griffiths. “It is said that whi'e men could do the same thing if they had the faith, but they won’t risk it. Any amount have burnt their fingers in trying the heat of the stones Doctors have all been puzzled, and the professors of the New Zealand University, who have been invited to see the display, would not be any the wiser.” The fire-walking at Christchurch will be the first performance of the feat outside Fiji.

In connection with the shortage of trucks at Ngaroto reported by our Te Awamutu correspondent a few days ago, the district manager (Mr T. W. Waite) states that the difficulty arose through a farmer utilising more trucks than he had ordered, and leaving the other settlers, who had ordered the trucks, in De lurch. Ngaroto is a flag station, and there is no railway official there permanently to supervise the loading of the trucks, or to see that those who order them are not deprived of them. Mr Waite explains that one settler ordered, nine trucks, and these were duly delivered by the Department in plenty of time. Four of the trucks were loaded last Saturday, and five were left for the same man for the Monday morning. Instead, however, of only loading the five on Monday, this settler loaded nine trucks, the Department having conveyed four additional trucks for three other consignors, also for the Monday. The man with the large lot of cattle arrived first at Ngaroto on the Monday, and was thus enabled to load the nine trucks. Consequently, when the other consignors arrived their trucks were already loaded, and they had to turn back with their stock. The same difficulty had presented itself on more than one occasion, but unfortunately at flag stations this could not be guarded against. Mr Waite added that there was no shortage of trucks, and the Department could have supplied many more had they been ordered. SYNOPSIS OP ADVERTISEMENTS Ploughman wanted. Woman cook wanted. Found—Lady’s umbrella. Hamilton Domain Board—Offers to remove grass on Steele Park. Sale of work and Christmas tree— Frankton Hall Wednesday next. Fine display of Christmas millinery to-morrow at Ramsey’s, Hamilton. King and Co. advertise full particulars of their furniture sale to-morrow. Davis and Co. have a large entry of turkeys, etc., for their sale to-morrow. Are you going to the Exhibition ? seems to be the burning question of the day. The question which really interests you, Mr Clothes-wearer, is: Have you seen the exhibition of lovely suitings in V. Houghton’s window ? They are all at one price—ninety-five shillings. It will cost you nothing to look at them, and it will save you money to order one. If there is nothing inthe window to suit your taste, just walk inside and you will be suited at V. Houghton’s Up-to-date Tailoring Establishment, Hamilton.