The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. Equal and exact justice to all men, Of whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political. THURSDAY, MAR. 27, 1890.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2762, 27 March 1890, Page 2

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. Equal and exact justice to all men, Of whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political. THURSDAY, MAR. 27, 1890.

[n a previous issue we referred to Mr Jules Jubert's pamphlet advocating the holding o£ a NewZealand and South Sea Exhibition in London, during the present year. The question is one of great importance, and we so entirely agree with Mr J. Joubert as to the advantage and benefits to be derived from such an exhibit, that we propose to deal more fully with the subject. The pamphlet opens with a letter from Mr Joubert, to the Premier, Sir Harry Atkinson, in which the writer points out the opinions on both sides, which appeared in the public Press. It has been contended that the gospel of New Zealand has been preached by lecturer and agent in every town in Great Britain, and that therefore, nothing new nan bo said about this colony at Home. Be this as it may, it is labouring to put it mildly, under a distinct dis-

advantage, New Zealand is for th most part looked upon by th< masses in the Home Country as i semi-barbarous region, peopled probably by dwellers in tents, etc Mr Jouhert forcibly points out tha no amount of lecturing or canvass ing can possibly bring New Zealant before the British public in tht way that such an Exhibition as th< one proposed would achieve. Thi success which has attended the pre sent Exhibition (and which, thougl unacknowledged by himself, ii mainly due to the indefatigable efforts of Mr Joubert), has been altogether beyond most sanguine ex pectations. Such a thoroughly re presentative collection of exhibit! evoked surprise from those whpst experience lias been large and variec and Mr Joubert maintains that a likt display, enlarged of course, woulc effect a complete revulsion"'in th"( popular impressions of New Zea land at home. An exhibition such as proposed would act, so to speak, as a formal introduction of New Zealandi products. To 1 imagine that New Zealand can be best known by her pro ducts without such an introduction is absolutely absurd, as may be witnessed by the fact that New Zealand mutton is sold as Scotch, New Zealand cheese as American, New Zealand butter (when not so badly packed as to be sold for grease) passes for Australian. Tallow and flax we have, but of the former be it said, it is only the inferior quality that is sold as ours. As for flax, what with careless pre-

paration and fraudulent represents tion, we have earned for ourselve a cheerful name. A number of attractions wouli necessarily be provided to lure th giddy crowd within the exhibitioi walls, such as a Fernery, New Zea land Art Gallery, etc. A principa feature would be an Intelligenci Bureau where information of al and every sort, (particularly dealin; with the Crown lands for sale could be obtained. Wotking dairies, Mr Joubcr would have as another feature o Exhibition. J"he dairy industry ii New Zealand is not half worked up The whole annual make of buttei in our dairy factories would not b< adequate to supply the detnandi of London for half a day. And £ twelvemonth's product of cheesc would barely furnish a su'ficieni supply for four days. This has beer clearly proved by statistics. Mr .Xoubert estimates that a credit of .£20,000 would be ample. Given he says cash receipts amountto over £15,000 in a small centre like Dunedin in less than two months what could be done with a more attractive exhibition in six months in the largest city in the world. Mr Joubert suggests the Colonial Institute for the Exhibition and while saying that the exact time is immaterial, suggests that it should be held in the present year and so timed as to include part of the winter months and part of the London season ; money being just now especially cheap and plentiful a very necessary point to consider if the Exhibition is to prove the very material aid to the colony that it can be made to be. Mr Joubert concludes his letter in

the following words : "It seems t< me that not only would the Exhibi tion be of immense service, to th< colony in increasing its populatioi and introducing cheap foreign capi tal, but it would also very materially strengthen tho hands o£ thf Agent General in London, who would he presumes, bd placed officially at the head of any sucli enterprise, aided by an honorary body of advising commissioners, formed of distinguished New Zealand colonists, in London, and n similar body appointed to act here in the colony. As Mr Joubert has plainly shown what the colony wants is to be known as she is, aad to bring this about the industries must be worked up. This proposed exhibition would secure the influx to the colony of capitalists, prepared to take up land, of which there is any quantity, and to spare. The pamphlet also contains letters that have already appeared in the daily papers, bearing on the subject. Two of these are from Mr Joubert. Mr Bilborough (chief representative in New Zealand of Thomas Cook and Son, tourist agents) also writes favourably, speaking of the inestimable benefit derived by India, from Mr Joubert's Calcutta Exhibi tion. . Mr H. J. Scott, Commis-

sioner for South Australia, compares in his letter the croakings which have greeted this scheme with those that assailed Mr Ernest Twopenny on his advocating the holding of an exhibition of purely colonial products in London. This, as we all know, led to the most successful Exhibition ever held in London. The Colonial and Indian Exhibition of 1886. Mr W. Freeman Kitchen, special correspondent to the London Times, advances as his opinion, that there a,fe three chicf-and-only remedies for

the "depression" that is at present casting its gloom over the whole colony:— Ist. An extended market and increased prices for our products. 2nd. The introduction of foreign capital to furnish work for our people, whether that wolk be found in the mine, the factory or the field is immaterial. 3rd. An increased population, provided the immigrants forming that increase come with the amount of capital necessary to establish themselves here. All of which such ?n exhibition would tend to bring about. The pamphlet concludes with some 30 or 40 extracts from various papers. Four of these are more or less unfavourable. The remainder fire favourable to the scheme.

Messrs Ooates and Metcalfe have completed their parcel of ten tons of flax for trial shipment direct to England. It is to be hoped prices will have rallied before it arrives. We are pleased to hear that Messrs Booth Bros, have completed theii drainage contract on the Lockerbie Estate. The late dry season ha* been especially favourable for carrying out works of this nature. The Hamilton Football Olub will open the season on Saturday afternoon, wjien a practice will be held on Sydney ISqiiari at 3.30 p.m. All members are requested to roll up. .The Bight Reverend the Bishop will be in Waikato West on Saturday next, and will hold confirmations on Sunday, the 20th inst., at Alexandra at 11 a.m. and in Te Awamutu at 7 p.m. Several teams have been buss carting grain to Hamilton for some days past. Mr B. Ewen, of Tamahere, and Mi Coates of Hamilton, have both sold lartye parcels to Mr McCorquodale for the Nor thorn Milling Company. £ The poll of the burgesses of Hamil tori taken yesterday to decide whethei £1000 standing to the credit of the Borough Loan Account should be transferred to the general account for the purpose of paying off the present overdraft was decided ir favor of the proposal, the voting being 34 for and 16 against the proposal. Notwithstanding that several lad; in Hamilton were not long since severely reprimanded by the Bench for disturbing the Salvation Army, it does not seem tc have been much of a caution to them, as a lad residing in Hamilton East, is likely tc be brought before the court at its next sitting for annoying that body on Sunday last. Mr John Franklin, formerly on the Public Works Staff in Waikato and lately visiting this district as representative ol the, .wall-known Auckland firm of King, Walker and Co., of Robertson Whisky fame, has, we are pleased to hear, been admitted as partner. Mr King, the head of the firm, is shortly leaving for Melbourne to open up another branch of the business. Since the rain fall last week the weather, has become much colder, and slight frosts have been experienced in lowlying spots, not however sufficient to cut off the pumkin vines. It is to be hoped in the interests of stock-owners tlmt open weather .will continue for sometime yet. After the dry summer should an early and severe winter set in, stock generally would fare badly and sheep owners would be at great loss. We have been shown the medals and trophies won at the late Hamilton annual swimming gala since the inscriptions have been engraved upon them. The workmanship reflects great credit upon Mr Howden, and the manner in which the whole matter has'been carried out by him has given every satisfaction to the committee, and we are sure the recipients will be highly delighted with their souvenirs of the late gala. On dit that Mr Hay, solicitor has been instructed by Mr W. B. Liwson owner of the pony Grace Darling to bring an action against the stewards of the late race meeting at Te Aroha to recover the amount of stakes payable to the winner of the Pony Race Handicap, and damage-*. It will no doubt be remembered that Giace Darling was disqualified at the meeting in question for being over the prescribed height 14 hands 2 inches, but notwithtsanding that, Mr Lawson weighed out, started and got first past the winning post with his pony. By the train service advertised in this issue for the Easter holidays, excursion tickets to Auckland will be issued from Wednesday, April 2nd, to Tuesday, April Bth, available for return up to and including Tuesday, April 22nd. Saturday return fares from any station to any station will be issued during the same dates. On Easter ! Monday an excursion train for the Auckland races will run, returning the same day ( to Cambridge, but not to Te Awamutu or Te Aroha. | As Mr J. H- Johnson, of Cambridge, was riding from Oxford on Tuesday afternoon, his horse reared and shied violently , at suddenly meeting a mob of , cattle which was just turning the corner of the road above the Gorge. The rider was thrown heavily on the hard road, getting severely bruised at the bottom of the spine and the right hip. Fortunately no bones Were broken, and with a little assistance Mr Johnson was able to remount and continue his journey, although on his arrival at home he was unable to walk from the gate to the house without help. The proprietor of the pottery works at Huntly'is turning out a splendid sample of fire-bricks as one of the branches of his trade. We are pleased to hear that this , local, industry is rapidly making a namo for itself in this department, aud we would suggest that the manufacture of large-sized drain pipes would be a profitable branch to devote some attention to, as there is a considerable demand from the local bodies for these articles, and freight by rail would give a great advantage over Auckland-made goods of this description. The news of the improvement in the price of flax in England, forwarded by the Agent.General to the Government, received by cable yesterday, is the most satisfactory item of intelligence chronicled, so far as this colony is concerned, for some time past. At the rates lately ruling, tew, if any, of the mills in the colony could have kept going, and the number of hands that would have been thrown out of employment just at the commencement of winter would have been a very serious matter to contemplate, and much hardship would have ensued. Active preparations are being made for the entertainment which is to come off on Thursday, April 10th., in the Oddfellow's Hall, Hamilton, in aid of the funds of the Hamilton Football Club, and judging from the rehearsals, a splendid " bill of fare" will bo presented, In addition to the usual chair business and farce, a series of tableaux, representing different football scenes will be given, which, being a novelty, should prove an extra attraction. If anything further were needed to complete the. attractiveness, it is a dance, and this privilege will be extended to holders of front seat tickets. With a good moon and fair woather we will expect to see a bumper house. Mr L- G. Gnbbins, representative of the Australian Mutual Provident Socjety,. who. made himself so popular during his visit last year, is again in Waikato and is prepared to "take lives," not on his own behalf, but on behalf of his office. This year a supplementary prospectus has been issued by this office, possessing unusual advantages and embracing features never before introduced to the public, and which are explained in an advertisement appearing in another column. Intending insurers should see Mr Gubbins, who will give all information and letters to wham addressed to Hamilton will receive prompt attention. A rather novel exhibit that attracted great attention and carried off first prize at the recent Horticultural Show at Te Awamutu, was that shown by Mr J. G. Vause, of that place. It consisted of , a glass case containing one large frame and several lib section frames of honey in the comb, beautiful specimens, and nicely decorated with coloured paper, &c., and surmounted by anothar glass case containing a frame of honey just taken from the j hive with the bees busy at work thereon. ] It is worthy of note, as showing what can be doue with a little confidence, that a few ■ months ago Mr Vause, to use his own words, "could not come within coaey of a bee 1" but now successfully manages a number of colonies.