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Waikato Times, Volume I, Issue 31, 11 July 1872, Page 2

A number of Armed Constabulary left Hamilton yesterday en route for the Thames. We understand that this step has been thought necessary in order to be prepared for the disturbances which are likely to take plaee on the 12th inet., that being the day on. which, Orangemen are in the habit of making demonstrations with no other object, real or apparent, than that of insnlting a section of their fellow-colonists. The necessity for these Societies, if it ever existed in the old country, most certainly cannot be supported by the most red-hofc Orange or Riband-man on acconnt of their utility in this colony. This being the case, it is qniter; time that the quiet and respectable of the community took steps to prevent a few rowdy, hot-headed fanatics from periodically disturbing the peace of onr towns. The Legislature of the United Statee has passed an Act prohibiting these unseemly processions from taking place, It is quite time that some such Act was passed in |New Zealand, and not only passed but steps taken to bring to condign punishment those who infringe its provisions.