The Waikato Argus, [PUBLISHED DAILY] A Guaranteed Circulation of Over 8500 Weekly. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1913

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5206, 16 January 1913, Page 2

The Waikato Argus, [PUBLISHED DAILY] A Guaranteed Circulation of Over 8500 Weekly. THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1913

-f. Scarcely a week passes that a motor car accident is not recorded. Perhaps, the most prolific cause is level railway crossings over public roads. These crossings in themselves ate not particularly dangerous, provided that reasonable care is exercised by those driving the trams and Hie cars. The danger is, however, vastly increased when the drivers are unable to see each other till close up to the point of danger. This is often the case, sometimes because of the natural conformation of the ground, and at others because dumps of trees or buildings obstruct the view. In the case of the sad accident at Kaukapakapa Mr Hill who was driving the car. said: “There is a high hedge along the road, hiding the line, and there is a dip in the highway, making it im-

possible to see the railway line until right upon i*." The driver of the engine has stated that “he did not see the ear coming owing to the view of the road being obstuctcd.“ We quite recognise that it would be impossible, if only on the grounds of expense, to do away wi’h these level crossings. But it is surely a reasonable suggestion that the Department should remove all artificial obstructions to the view, sucti a? trees and hedges. 'lbis would cost some money, but would undoubtedly save some lives. The hitler is surely the principal consideration. So long as the present elate of alfairs m allowed to continue, those responsible, in the raves of accident, will he morally guilty of homicide not justifiable. The Raglan County Council, at their last meeting, had another wrestle with the question of regulating motor trallic upon the roads under their charge, and they had the assistance of the Raglan Chamber of Commerce. They had also before them a petition signed by 47 ratepayers asking that motor trallic he confined to three days in the week. The Council have already prohibited traffic on the road between Ngarua. wahia and Waingaro as being pnticuiarly dangerous, and the Auckland Automobile Association protested. Any person who has to travel this road could not help recognising the danger to tire public, and approving of the step on that ground. It is nut the traveller by car who incurs the dangers; it is the settlers who have not attained (o (he dignity of owning car?, and travel, as have their predcccsssors, in buggy or on horseback. To meet one of these curs terrifies all horses nut accustomed to their appear nice, and is no juke to the driver on a road hardly broad enough to allow a car and a buggy to pass. A committee of the council is to consult with tiie Automobile Association as to the best means of controlling tho traffic in the interests of all concerned. The question is not altogether as to pace, although that is of course an element of danger; the width nod the state of the roads upon which terriiicd horses have to pass cars is mure to ha considered.

Ob, it is grout, and there is no other greatness, to make some nook of God’s creation n little fruitfuiler, belter, more worthy of God. —Carlyle. The boundaries of the Auckland polics district are to undergo altera tion. Iluntly and 14 stations south of Iluntly, including King Country stations, are to he added to the district in charge of Inspector Wright, with headquarters at Hamilton, and the district will in future he known as the Hamilton police district. The secretary of the Waihou branch of the Farmers' Union has received a letter from the Railway Department stating that in response to the representations made to Hon. W. H. Herrics during his visit in December, cattle stops will be placed between the Auckland end of the Waihou station and the creek.

The Kith Regimental Band will play at 7.30 this evening at Garden Place, Hamilton, the following nrogramtnc: —March, “Under the Union Jack," Dubois; waltz, “Maid of the Mist,” Laski; march, "Invercargill,” Lithgnw; selection, “Rose of England,” Ord Hume; march, “The Royal Eagle,” Seddon; waltz, “Mine for Ever,” Piconini; march, “A Gall to Arms,” Oidgood. Mr A. Salter, conductor.

The case of the man who on the strength of working for a council runs up an account with the local tradesmen and leaves suddenly without paying, was discussed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Raglan County Council. Cr. Ralfo suggested that tradesmen should ho protected by the council. The clerk, Mr Marsland, pointed out that the trouble was that the council might be asked to act as a debt collecting agency for the whole county. No definite decision was come to on the subject.

The To Awamutu Polo Club has notified the Cambridge Club (hat they intend sending a team to Cambridge on Saturday next, to have a game with the local players there. The Cambridge Club therefore requests all players to be upon the ground at “Bardowie,” at 2.30 p.m, prompt, at which time play will commence. These friendly games are just what is required to put the teams in good form, and should receive every encouragement. Much money is to be made by patenting the right ideas The shrewd inventor puts himself into the hands of an expert. MESSRS BALDWIN aid R.\YWAKI-), 30, His Majesty’s Arcade, Auckland, are intimately familiar with all matters concerning Patents. They aic specialists Expert knowledge in their case is backed by au elaborate system ol reference.

A telegram rceeiveaHHniuriiing states that Cuptain MWBpV- Nortbcroft, formerly s, Magistrate, and lately Kinikihi, has been offered d t) ,i accepted the position of Resident Commissioner of the Cook Isis mis. Synopsis of How Advertisements Cow for rale. (' invjj sgß r wanted. \ice bedroom wanted. Four-year gelding for sale. A aid and Co. End of season sale. Clients waiting for bouses -F. J. Saxby, W. D. Choyno—Properties wanted for sale. Rune?, bottle?, etc , bought -S. Foulsham, Hamilton High School—Election of governor.