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Waikato Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 3486, 1 November 1894, Page 4

We understand that Miss Douglas, of the teaching staff pi the Hamilton East School, has received notice of her removal to another school.

At 12.50 p.m. yesterday, Captain Edwin wired :—North-east to North and West gale with rain after 15 hours from now. Glass fall, A meeting of the committee of the Hamilton Athletic Club, will beheld in the Waikafco Hotel, this evening (Thursday), at 8 o'clock, ' The Audit Inspector (Mr W. R. Holmes) was in Cambridge yesterday auditing the borough accounts for the halfyear enddd the 30th September, The supply of milk to the Alexandra Factory is gradually mounting up, over 300 gallons a day is now supplied and before long it is confidently expected that double this quantity will be reached. An error occurred in an impounding notice appear in our last issue. The horses impounded by Mr W. J. Alexandra, at Te Awamutn, will be sold on Saturday, 10th November, and not on the 3rd, as advertised. We would remind the parishioners, that this being the Festival of All Saints, there will be service in St. PeWs Chsrch, Hamilton, at 7.30 p.m. this evening, when the sermom will be preached by the Rev. W. H. Wilson, of Te Awamntu. ' The first/.prize in the shorthand competition at tho Auckland Literary Societies' Union'!) annual contests has been awarded to Mr W. Williams, who is a pupil of the Marist Brothers, under the tuition of Mr J. H, Colwill, of the Auckland Shortland School, Queen-streot. At the meeting of the Hamilton ChristianEnleavour Society on Tuesday evening, a communication was received from the Te Rore Society, inviting the Hamilton Society, to be represented at their first anniversary, to be heid on Th arsday, the Bth November, and it was decided to send two delegates on that occasion. The new tale, by a local author, en* tirled the "Courtship and Adventures of Squire Personate," is we understand, meeting with a rapid sale, over two hundred copies having been sold in one day. Copies can now be bought in nearly every tDwnship in the Waikato, and as a short interesting story we can recommend it to our readers, A correspondent writing from Rag-. Lan states that a great many of the small formed fruit on his Japanese plums trees are turning yellow, and falling off, and he asks if digging round the roots when the trees were in bloom would cause thin. Some of the peach trees in the district, too have the curl very badly, but still have a good show of fruit , The Manawatu Farmer truly remarks that it is not often that one has the opportunity of seeing 163 chickens in one brood, but this is possible just now at Mr Richardson's house at Shannon. Three weeks ago some 200 eggs were put into an incubator, and the hatch has turned out so successful that 163 is the result. This is a very good average, and shows to what importance this industry may become, under careful management, A sewage farm of 1,400 acres is owned and worked by the municipal corporation ot Birmingham, England. The farm receives the sewage of the town, the population of which is about 500,000, and immense crops of potatoes, turnips and other, vegetables are raised yearly, besides grass and other forage for the large herds of dairy cows and fattening cattle, sheep and swine. The sales of vegetables and animal products of the farm amount to £20,000 pwyear. The Wairarapa Observer states that a peculiar phenomenon is puzzling the settlers around Stony Creek. Every night recently a bright light has been seen on one of the hills, but all efforts to discover the cause of the illumination have so far proved futile. Owing to the rough nature of the country it is impossible to take a "bee line". to it, and if a detour is made the light disappears from view, and all traces of ! it lost, as it can only be seen from one point. An attempt will be made to find the origin of the phenomenon by the aid of signalling with torches. The trout "fishing season commences today. Mr Seymour Thorne George, of Auckland, was a passenger for Oxford yesterday, bent on following the "gentle art." Our well-known and popular, sportsmon in this line, Mr F. W. Browning, also passed through Hamilton, en route for the same destination. We hope to hear that these gentlemen have met with good sport, as certainly by. this time the streams about Oxford should be well stocked with fish. There is, we believe, a general feeling amongst those who have tried these waters that some attention should be' given to the clearing of the scrub on tha banks of the streams, as with few exceptions it is almost impossible to use the fly owing'to the high' ti-tree, etc., growing down to the water's edge, Now that the holiday season is upon us, those who are in a'position to take a few days' relaxation from the cares ot I business will be making arrangements for their annual trip to the sea-side. Raglan has long, en joyed an enviable reputation as a watering place, and this year it is anticipated that the number of visitors'will be larger than aver. The local hotel-keepers have been making extensive preparations for this season, and that great desideratum to an enjoyable holiday—a comfortable and well-appointed hostelry-will not be found wanting in Raglan. Host Fairweather, of the Royal Hotel, and Host Smith, of the Harbour View Hotbl, offer special induce-. ments to visitors, and we trust that their enterprise will meet the reward it merits. Advertisements, setting forth the relative advantages of these hotels, will be found in another column. The Matabeli. had firearms, but understood -very little about the use pf them. In The Downfall of Lohengula it is stated their, ignorance in this respect made matters easy for tha South African forces. They thought that the higher, they put up the sights of the rifles the harder they would shoot—which wa9 . lucky for the whites, for. most of the bullets went over their heads. The idea of shells and their contents was very quaint. Says Major Forbes:-" We had noticed a curious thing that morning, that whenever a shell ox* ploded all the Matabeli near fired their rifles at it; on inquiry from a prisoner we found that they thought that the shell was full of little white men, who ran out as soon as it burst and killed everybody near; we saw this done almost every time that a shell was fired during the cam paign."

Wg have to acknowledge receipt <# the Official Year Book for 1894, compiled by E. J. Von Dadelszen, Registrar-General The publication this year has largely eP' ceeded in bulk last year's issue, and'eofl' tains information of a varied and interest' ing character, dealing with statistics in all departments of the State, There was a rumour current Itf Hamilton yesterday that Mr H. Eullocikv Webster had sold his property at the Lakfr lnw estate has been in the market for some time, and the only wonder is tfotf such a fine residence, with its beautiful surroundings, should not have found » purchaser lorn? atro at the low figure whichwe understand the agenb were empowered to accept) Mr /. B. Harker, watchmaker, of Hamilton, is about taking up his residence' in Cambridge, haying recently purchased' the old-established business of Mr R WV Sargent. The Hamilton branch of Mf Harker s business will be. in charge of hitf brother, Mr S, Harker, who arrived by train yesterday from Gisborne, where fol' some time past he has been in the employ of our erstwhile fellow-townsman, Mr S,< McLernon. We were permitted yesterday W attend a practice of Miss Gibbons-Reid'* dancing class in Hamilton. We thoroughly', enjoyed an half hour spent in witnessing the graceful Cachucha and a number of other dances and take this opportunity of congratulating Miss Reid on the proficiency' of her pupils. From the pleasure it was m< dent that these gathering afford th'epnpwV we, feel sure they regret the approachingtermination of the season. Mr T, E. Dodd, of Tauwharfy. called on us yesterday with referar.ee to W exhibit in the competition for Messrs Key"' nolds and Co.'s prize for the best butter-faf test.at the lato Show. He states that, W cow calved on 15th , May, 1893, and had been milking for seventeen months, whiclif . would account for her small yield jf .mill*/ The catalogue simply states that the cot/ calved on May 15, withojt reference to tW, year, and this Mr Do Id thinks caused hiflf to lose the prize, and he considers he hs* just grounds for complaint against thtf compiler of the official catalogue. Preparations are being actively made by the Presbyterians of Cambridge for suitably commemorating their anoi', versary, and at the same time showing friendly, feelings to their respected secre' tary (Mr R. W. Sargent) and his family) on the occasion of their leaving Cambridge for Hawera. The Presbyterian anniversary" soiree and concert usually ranks among the l ; best local entertainments of the year, and the meeting next Tuesday will be w exception to the rule, for several ladies audi gentlemen, who are excellent musicians/ and are new to a Cambridge audience; havtf kindly promised their aid. "Enquirer," Awatuna (1) ''What wjuld be the simplest and bes' mode of eradicating lice from cows and calves?" (2) "What is the reason of,of. how do they get - the lice ?" In answer Uf, the first question; an application of aheep! dip is about the best remedy for eradica' ting the lice, being cheap and'effectirey' although there are other remedies, butth? one referred to is the best the writer ha# tried,' As regards the second query/ poverty is the cause of the presence of \W/; Let cattle become low in condition, Sod lice will make their appearance. As sootr as the cattle again get into condition thtf vermin will leave them, and it is nothing uncommon during winter to find lice in' poor stock. Warm baths will often prevent tW most virulent diseases. A person who may be in fear of having, received infection tit ■ auy kind should take a warm bath, suffer. perspiration to ensue, and then rub dry/ advised to dress warmly to guard;, against taking cold. If the system has its I '.. bibed any infectious matter, it will be ifa f moved by resorting to the warm bath if tU] latter is taken before the infection has had' time to spread over the system; and eveil if some time has elapsed, the drenching perspiration that may be induced by bof water will be very likely to remove it to cases of congestion, bilious colic, tion, etc., there is no remedy more certain" to give relief than a hot bath. In cases tit obstinate constipation, also, wonderful enrstf have been wrought. For sore throaty dipthoria, and inflammation of the lungs, a hot compress is one of the most potent l '' remedies. ( For some months past, the ladies o( St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, have beet? preparing for the Sale of Work in aid of the Church funds, which is to be held in tjj# Volunteer Hall, on Saturday 10th inst. %f large number of articles-useful and orB&f mental—have been made at the weekly bse-ty and in addition this supply has been largely augmented by donations from friends at $> distance, or those who were unsble to asa - at the bees, A general meeting of theladiei/ comn.ittee is to be held at St. Peter's V&Pt sbnaee, this afternoon, to fix the prices of the different articles and arrange varioitf, details in connection with the affair, In ad* ditipn to the Sale of Work, there will be * Christmas tree which will no doubt be A .. great attraction to the young visitors, the; Cachucha dance will be given by a immbei' of children—pupils of Miss Gibbons-Reid -and in the evening there will be a really. firstnrate entertainment, Throughout iW afternoon tea will be provided, and in way the comfort of visitors will be catercw ■ for, and although it is hoped their ptiraes 1 . will suffer, good value will be given in thV articles sold.' Christchurch is up in arms because', the Government are said to be inclined Jo* remove a torpedo and the submarine ■ stores to Wellington. Why should -trw. Government not do so? All the borrowed money, when it comes out, will be put iff the Treasury in Wellington, atid if therein : nothing to defend it with, then thieVef. break through and steal, or ths Russians may come in. Goodness on!/ knows what might not happen if the ds< fences of Wellington are not made impregnable. Russia or France might declare waf if only to make a raid on New Zealand'*' loan moneys. With so much borrowed, money in Wellington it is necessary ths . Government should make every effort Uf, protect their treasure. When the load •; moneys are spent the Government could/ sell the warlike stores and torpedo boats some of the other colonies, for no.Ru<siatf or Frenchman in his senses would think of attacking us fjr the purpose of robbing tiff 1 , of our large indebtedness. Let the 'vernment carry out their intention by M means.-North Otago Times,

How acute is the shearing difficulty may be judged from paragraphs that appear in the Conservative press from time to tune. Here is a glimpse of the policy of the monopolists :- 4 The Australasian's suggestion (saya the travelling reporter of tho Register) that in future pastoraiists should set their shearing done by contract is receiving earnest consideration. Contract solved the Broken Hill difficulty; it may be the effective rejoinder to the shearers' strike. If . this be so the game of the sundowner will be played out, and the old indiscriminate, generous hospitality of the bush a thing ot the past. Pastoralista cannot bo expected to feed those who burn their woolsheds, try to prevent their sheep being shorn, threaten to burn their wool, and generally try to ruin them. The miserable pusillanimity of the Reid Government will bring it a bitter harvest of trouble and expense. On the way down the Darling the traveller sees the scorched leaves of the trees overhanging the river where the Rodney burnt as she floated down stream. , A portion of her paddle-boxes is caught near where she sank. On a white board nailed to a tree in black letters, as if over a grave, is the word Rodney.' Hygienists all aspee in telling us that we do not eat sufficient fruit-good fruit, which i? infinitely more productive of health and , beauty than sweetmeats and pastry. Ripe apples.are especially healthy; and children may eat them without danger. Some doctors say that an apple at bedtime produces sleep. Pears are more savoury than apples, but. not so' healthy, unless cooked. Prunes have medical qualities which cannot be denied. They are better cooked, however. Apricots are also more healthy: cooked than raw, Peaches are very healthy. The most healthy of all fruit, however, are grapes. Consumption • has been cured by grapes when every other ; remedy has failed. English cherries may ' also be eaten in enormous quantities, as they also frequently restore health and strength to the weak. Strawberries, though a cold fruit, have the virtue of healing rheumatism. Gooseberries and currants are bent cooked. Figs are also excellent; they were in great favour with ancient "> Roman ladies, who always ate them for breakfast, Pineapples are said to be the best care for dyspepsia yet known. Nuts of all kinds are indigestible. Oranges are also excellent as a cure for dyspepsia, lemons produce cheerfulness and prolong .■life.' w'..-::,'■:■■. In the course of a debate in the • House upon the North Island Trunk Rail* s way, and the necessity for direct communication by rail between Auckland and Wellington, the member for Waipa said s the question was one of considerable importance to his district, and he wished to add his protest against the action of the Government in not pressing on with the construction of the line connecting the e two important cities. He thought the route, having been made a question of dispute, was kept /n\ by the Government in order to delay the construction of the line. It would be a good thing' if the .:, members interested would give way to one another and unite to bring pressure to have the line pushed on at once. So much had , been said on the question that he did not wish to'delay the House, but he considered it a disgrace that the Cities of Auckland and Wellington should remain so long separated. There was one thing, however, that he thought of more importance even than the railway, arid that was a track 'suitable for driving stock between Waikato and Tarariaki. This .road would not only be of benefit to the districts named, but also to the whole of the province, as itwould enable settlers in the far north to, dispose of their store cattle to better advantage. He hoped that the Government would Bee their way to open this road • at once, so that it might be used this summer.