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Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3155, 13 September 1892, Page 2

It would be too absurd to suppose that either Lord .Salisbury or Mr Gladstone care two straws as to what the opinion of the people of New Zealand may be as to the result of the late general elections, and they must be perfectly well aware that no association, be it Liberal or National, is in a position to give an opinion as to the sentiments of the majority, for the good and sufficient reason that no means exist by which they can be ascertained. The Premier, in his official position, telegraphed congratulations to Mr Gladstone. The National Association telegraphed correcting the natural assumption that Mr Ballance was authorised by Parliament, and acted under its instructions. Sir R. Stout, as President of the Liberal Association, has written to Mr Gladstone claiming that Mr Ballance's action was endorsed by a vast majority of the people of New Zealand. This we deny, aB very many of those who think with Mr Gladstone have condemned him. The Liberal Association assumes to itself that it represents the majority of the people in this colony, and that the iNational Association is nowhere. It is to be sincerely hoped that their assumption will not gain credence at Home, and by some unfortunate circumstance their creed, as given forth in Dunedin, be published at the same tirno. The j inevitable verdict would be that the i people of this colony are " mostly ! fools." We repeat that it is the opinion of the majority Gf thinking men in this colony that the Premier had not the right to take upon himself to telegraphing officially. It will be remembered that Sir George Grey refused to move an address in the House, previous to the elections taking place, committing it to an opinion on the Home Rule question. He very properly pointed out that he was not returned by his constituents for any such purpose. This should have been a hint to Mr Ballance, and kept him from deliberately committing a wrong act, for tin: purpose of courting popttWily with a section of the people.

Mr W. Jones, being th" only candidate nominated for the extraordinary vacancy in the Hamilton Borough Council, he was yesterday declared duly elected.

A general meeting of the members of tho Hamilton Football Club will ho held in Tub Waikato Timks buildings on Saturday evening, at half past seven sharp.

The Pukekura Mutual Improvement Society is evidently doing good work, for the members of its choir assisted at the Cambridge West School concert on Friday evening, and rendered several items in a very creditable manner.

On Saturday last Constable Murray arrested a young man named McEntee in Hamilton l'list for being drunk while in charge of u horse. He was in a helpless state, and had to be taken to the lock-up in a cart. McKntee was brought up yesterday morning before Mr \V. A. Graham, .f.P., when a fine of 10s and costs was inflicted. The amount was paid at once.

As will be seen by an advertisement appearing in this issue, Messrs Mahooey and Son, architects Auckland, invite tenders for the erection of offices and warehouse for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited), at Hamilton up to noon on the 22nd inst, Plans and specifications can be seen at the Company's office, Hamilton, or the architect's office, Auckland.

It is gratifying to hear that Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co., impleplemetit manufacturers, of Christchurch, have no reason to regret pushing their business in Waikato. Whether their success is due to the ability of their representative, Mr Greig, in knowing how to effectively introduce their machinery to the notice of the farming community, or on account of the excellency of the machinery itself it is not our province to determine. The fact however remains that they have done good business. By advertisement in this issue the public are notified that a grand display of their implements will be made in Cambridge on Wednesday 21st September, when samples of the following on exhibition :—Ploughs, Disc Harrows Spading Harrows, Cultivators, Cambridge Rollers, Wool-presses, Wind-mills, etc.,etc,

We frequently have to chronicle unpleasant events, in the shape af people compromising with their creditors, and this makes it a pleasing doty to place on record the fact that not all of them are rogues. In 1881) a Cambridge man found himself in difficulties, and paid a composition, of course receiving his discharge. At that time he stated he should pay every one in full. Some of his creditors did not beliove him, and in one instance a firm sold their debt at a consideiable sacrifice. The individual referred to does not now reside in Cambridge, but he forwarded the money to pay everyone 20s in the £ and redeemed his promise. We trust he may continue to prosper, and wish we had a few more of his sort in the Waikato.

At tho Hamilton Wesleyan Sun-dav-school on Sunday afternoon Miss Thompson (who has been connected with the school for about ten years, and during the Litter part of the tune filled the position of superintendent, and who is about to leave Hamilton to reside in Napier) was presented with a beautiful album, a very nice gold brooch, and an illuminated address by the teachers and scholars of the Sunday-school. Miss Thompson, svho was taken by s«rprise, and who appeared to be much overcome, thanked the donors for their valuable presents, and said they would bring to mind the many happy days she had spent in Hamilton, and also the kind friends she had left behind her. Miss Thompson will be greatly missed from Hamilton, as she is well known and respected throughout the district.

We have been shown a very artistically prepared selection of views of Hamilton and vicinity taken by the new process of reproduction from photograph and kn «vn as " collotype." The artist, Mr Stevenson, spent some months in Waikato last season and the views were amongst those taken by him during his trip. The pictures are nicely bound and were printed and published for Messrs Sandes and Co., by Chas. Spencer, collotype printer, Auckland. The collection will make an admirable and appropriate Christmas present for friends in other parts of the world, the price 3s, bringing it within the reach of all. Amongst the views wa find Hamilton Lake and Lake House, the residence of H. Bul-lock-Webster, Esq., the traffic bridge and Hamilton East froin St. Peter's Church, Victoria-street, Hamilton West, looking North ; tho same, looking South ; Railway Bridge, Waikato Hospital, Grand Stand Claudelands, views of the various churches in Hamilton, and Hamilton West from Eastern bank of Waikato river.

On Sunday evening, at the Hamilton Wesleyan Uhurch, the Rev. Jas. Thomas preached a sermon especially for voung men, taking his text from tho second Book of Samuel, XVIII chapter, and a portion of the 29th verse, "Is the young man safe?" and in doing so referred to young men hanging round the street corners, and said that young men who Were in the habit of doing so had lost all selfrespect; they soon developed into larrikins, and then gradually drifted to ruin, whereas they might be at home cultivating their minds with something that would be useful to them in time to come, He also referred to young men tippling at the public-houses, remarking that by so doing they brought on poverty, remorse and wretchedness, and before very long they would be ruined, both socially and spiritually. As for gambling, Mr Thomas said it was one of the biggest evils under the sun, and men who had indulged in it were now in gaol, whereas they might have been living honest, respectable lives. He did not intend these remarks to "hit"at any individual, but only wished them to be taken as a warning. There was a large congregation present, the young men being most conspicuous, and the rev. gentleman's remarks appeared to be well received. Several additions have been made to the string band, which is a great assistance to the musical portion of the service.