The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE. TUESDAY, NOV., 6, 1894.

Waikato Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 3490, 6 November 1894, Page 4

The Waikato Times AND THAMES VALLEY GAZETTE.

TUESDAY, NOV., 6, 1894.

Equal and exact justice to all men. Of whatsoever state or persuasion, religious or political.

The railway fares for the Prince of Wales' Birthday will be found advertised in this issue.

Additional entries have been received by Mr W. J. Hunter for his Rangiriri sale, to be held on the 14th inst. Among the entries will be found three four and five-year-old bullocks, calvesj yearlings, two-year-old steers, cows, etc. The time-honoured custom of "Guy Fawkes" was kept up by the youngsters in Hamilton last night. Bontires were ablaze on all the hill tops round about, and crackers and squibs were banging off in all directions,

The Otorobanga Jockey Club's annual races will be held on Friday, 21st December.

Mr Richard Davies has been elected a member of the Cambridge Borough Council, vice Mr James Webber (resigned).

The election of Mayor for the Cambridge Borough will be held on Wednesday, 28th inst,, nominations being due with "the Returning Officer (Mr Thomas Hartly), by noon on Tuesday, 13th November.

Wo heard last evening, though not officially, that Mr Richard Reynolds had secured Mr Wright's prize for the greatest number of points gained at the late Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Show, beating Mr C. Day by just half a point,

We heard yesterday that Mr Samuel Teas had sold his one hundred acre farm at Kirikiriroa to a Mr Hall, a late arrival from the Old Country at £3 10s an acre. We trust Mr Hall will be satisfied with his purchase, at the price wo should say he has a bargain. We hear that it is the intention of the Rev. J, J. Mather to preach a special sermon at the Wesleyan Church, Hamilton, on Sunday evening next, bearing on the late disaster to the Wairarapa, and that the collection on that occasion will be in aid of the .sufferers.

Mr Browning's friends have been enjoying the fruits of his sport amongst the trout at Oxford. On Saturday Mrs Gwynne distributed over a dozen beautiful fish that had been sent down for that purpose. The fish were in fine condition, and proved a great treat to those who were the fortunate recipients.

Those interested are reminded of the sports in connection with the Te Awamufcu Amateur Athletic Club, which are to take place on Friday next, 9th inst., comlr.encing at 1 o'clock sharp. A concert will be held in the evening in the Mill Granary, at which all the best local talent procurable will assist.

Miss Simpson, of the Pukerimu school, is evidently a good teacher, for of 27 pupils presented for examination, 25 passed, and Inspector Goodwin says the tone, discipline and behaviour of the scholars are excellent. This will be very gratifying to the Pukerimu parents.

"Gold mining, like other industries, is rapidly being brought to a science. The happy-go-lucky method of working hitherto by sinking here, there, averywhere, without a defined plan, is fast dying away," says the Minister of Mines. ..There "he stops, What else'could he do, asks Truth, since last year, on the scientific plan, £911,138 was the value of gold entered for export duty, as against £2,844,517 worth in 1888, on the happy-go-lucky system? For the last few days Mr and Mrs Edward Withy have been staying in Hamilton, and during that time some very interesting meetings have been held by Mr Withy and his numerous country friends. Now that, the proposals of the singletaxers are shorn of some of the most objectionable features, the number of persons willing to consider the question from the new standpoint is perceptibly increasing. The very fact also that such an able and fair-minded public man is leading the party cannot fail to give it increased strength. The latest addition to the Hamilton Salvation Army is two Maoris (father and son),, residing at Hamilton East,.and the fajct that .they, were .to. he enrolled, as .members on Sunday evening elicited some .little interest,'and consequently there was a •good attendance at the,meeting. Captain and 1 Mrs Nicholls are the officers in charge of the station. Before they, came to Hamilton they were connected with the Maori work carried on by the Salvation Army up the Wanganui-River, where a good work is still being done amongst the natives there, !

, On Christmas night an efficient choir and orchestra will render J. Burns hams beautiful cantata, "Glad Tidings," in the Volunteer Hall, Hamilton West. In addition t« the cantata will be rendered several of Quad's new Cornish Carols. This is the second effort of our Wesleyan friends towards paying for the fine organ they now have in use for the-church; As the music of both the.cantata and carols are of a bripht arid taking character, and most of the leading talent of the district will assist we: predict a very successful Christmas night's gathering.

Wo extremely grieved to, hear yesterday that Mr S. S. Graham, formerly residing at fatnahere, and one of our pioneer settlers, was lying dangerously ill at his residence, near Pokeno. To the older' residents Mr Graham was wellknown, and although of a somewhat retiring disposition, to those who enjoyed his confidence ho was much esteemed for his many sterling qualities. His many friends, will be sorry to learn that he is suffering from some internal complaint, and that no hope is entertained of his ultimate recovery.

The TawahereMutual Improvement Society terminated this year's season with a most enjoyable dance held in.the schoolroom on Friday evening. ' The member* and their friends were just sufficient to comfortably fill the.room for dancing, and everyone appeared to thoroughly enjoy the recreation. At intervals between the dances Miss Murray and Mr J. Dean sang, "Hunting Tower," for which they were loudly applauded, and Mr A. Batger sang, "Remember Mo no More" and "Mona," in both of which he was very successful. Mr Dean also recited, " Jealous Peterkm Peep," which caused considerable amusement. The dance concluded shortly after midnight.

Prior to taking her departure from the .Hamilton West School to enter on her duties at Kirikiriroa, Miss Wilson was the recipient of two handsome gold brooches from the children as atoken of their affection and kindly feeling towards her. The presentation was made and the following address read by Miss Ida Cussen:—"' Ham>« ilton West District School, sth November, 1894.' Dear Miss Wilson,—The pupils of this school wish to express their regret at your removal and desiring to show the esteem they feel towards you ask you to accept the accompanying small token as a souvenir of their kindly regards,—Signed on behalf of the pupils, Ida Cussen, Inez Sandes, Tarry Sutton, Rebeit Peat, Armstrong Gribble, Ida Newell, Eva Biggs, Lillie Land, Mary Whitaker." In a few well chosen words Miss Wilson thanked the. children for their kindly and handsome present.

As a large number of country peiiple are expected t" visit the Sale of Work at Hamilton, on Saturday, arrangements have been made fc-i have a light luncheon for them, so tha't they may be in cnnvenienced as little as possiple. The work of pricing the various articles will be continued by the Lvlies' Committee on Thursday, and it is requested that all goods be sent in to the Parsonage, by to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, so as to allow of arrangement, and thus facilitate the work later on.

Our Cambridge readers are reminded of the Presbyterian soiree and concert this evening and the public farewell to Mr Sargent at its'close. There are few townsmen, if any who have done more in a quiet and unobtrusive manner to advance the mil interests of the community than Mr Sargent has done, the services he has rendered for eleven years call for recognition by all parents of children who have attended the public school, and we trust he will receive the hearty "sendoff" he*o well deserve?.

The members of the Salvation Army in this district will hold their annual selfdenial week of prayer commencing on Sunday next, November 11th, concluding on the 18th. The week of self-denial is observed by the Army all over the world,and. during the week the Sal vationistnnd their friends are asked to give up luxuries and anything they are able to do without the money thus saved going towards the furtherance of missionary effort. From thissource in New Zealand last year no less than £2262 was raised, the Cambridgebranch contributing the creditable sum of £4B. With the proceeds of this year's? offering it is intended to open up work in Java, Japan, Demarara and the Sandwich Islands,

Mr W. S. Evans, piano and organ tuner' and regulator, is now in Waikato. Orders may be left with Mrs Gwytme, Hamilton and addressed to the Post-offices, Cambridge and Te Awainutu,-(AI)VT.)