Local and General.

Waikato Times, Volume LVII, Issue 8005, 10 September 1906, Page 2

Local and General.

Messrs Huddart, Parker and Company are buildiaK at Hartlepool and on the lay, respectively, two GUUI) ton .steamers for the Australian tridn. The Cabinet lias decided that the cost of holding a cadet cioip at Christchureh is more than it feels justitiad in incurring, Rnd thb proposal has therefore been abandoned. A return bill given by the ladies of ECihikihi to the footballers was a great success, and thoroughly enjoyed by the Urge number prosont. The committee had displayed much energy ic. making preparations for the event, and all thbarrangeuiunts were admirable. A first class supper was provided. Excellent music was supplied by Miss liuichinsoo, and Messrs Corboy and Walsh acted as M's.C.

Largo shipments of exhibit- are arriving at Chris'cburch daily, and are being delivered direct from the ship's side into the Exhibition buildings. The Exhibition authorities receive all exhibits as they arrive at the Exhibition buildings, and deliver the same to the exact site allocated to each exhibitor, for which a charge of Is tid per too measurement is made. A number of late applications for spaoe are being received, and every effort is be;nc made to find ace mmodation, especially when tie exhibit i& of au attractive or serviceable character. At the present time there are upwards of 500 men employed in the different parts of the Exhibition buildings. When exhi 1 iters commence fitting it up it is estimated the number will be increased to one thousand. During the past month a considerable accession to the population of Christchurch has been visible. Many persons interested in the Exhibition are arriving Lorn all puts of the world. Bemember! We keep a comple stock of Arthur Yates' reliable seeds. in this department, as in all others.no order is too big or too small for us to execute. Address: Tidd and ttanton's Imperial Grocery and Confectionery Stores, Hamilton, 6 *

"Inconsistency, thy name is Massey !" Sir Joseph Ward in toe Address-iu-Reply. Loth the Chris ten urch morning pipers take the Licensing Committee seveiely to task for refusing to grant a conditional license to the Exhibition. Bowler 3 and lovers of euchre and dancing nro reminded of fe Hamilton Bowling Club's euchre party and dance to bo held in at. Peter's schoolroom this evening. Tom Burrows recently completed the enormous task of swinging f. ur lb clubs for oT consecutive hour< in Buenos A) res, and in the last four hours won tho Si mh Amor can championship for fancy swinging, beating a nj.m who came fresh for tbe tray. A respected resident complains of the conduct of a number of youths who congregated in Cook-street, Hamilton Ea=t, at a late hour ou Saturday night, a week ago, and last night, and by throwing stones at the houses and shoutii.g among the householders. He a3ks that the police may take steps to put an end to this annoyance.

An area of 1587 acres of second class heavy bush land in Taupiri Parish is to be thorown open for selection on October 30th. L-.ght bush land of 1080 acres in extent, and second diss scrub land of 2538 acres in the s-uno parish are also to be opened for settlement on the same date. There is no change in the usual teuures, selectors being able to purchase for cash, or lease in perpetuity. A meeting was held at Stratford last Friday under the auspices of the local branch of the Farmers' Union to cousider the establishment of the Hix-growing industry ia tho district. It was decided to urge farmers to plant waste lands with flax, and to approach tho Department of Agriculture with a view to obtaining the assistance of the fibre expert later on to deliver a lecture. Mr E. Clifton, Superintendent of Experimental Stations, is abjut to visit Lichfield in connection with the establishimnt of a small experimental station at Lichfield, chiefly for the purpose of testing several varieties of saltbush for growiug on that class of country. The saltbush plants were raised at Wairangi, and two acres are to be planted this season. About 25 acres altogether will be devoted to experimental purposes at Lichfield. Another boy and rifle accident is reported from Auckland. On Saturday afternoon Herman Carter, the 14-year-old son of Mr Carter, of Ponsonby, having obtained possession of a miniature rifle, was using it on the beach near his parents' residence. In some manner he managed to discharge the weapon, and the bullet entered his antle. The services of two doctors were ctlled iu to apply the X-rays and extract the missile.

It is announced in this issue that the Government's imported Shire horse Resolution will stand this season at the Kuakura Experimental Station, and will travel the surrounding districts. A glance at his pedigree shows that he conie3 of some of the best stock in England, and on this account alone farmers are sure to avail themselves largely of his servvices. Full particulars c*n be obtained on application to the groom in charge; Inspector of Stock, Hatnilbu; or Mr Dibble, manager of the Ruakura farm. In connection with the Bind and Hrigade Bazaar, Mr J. Hammond has agreed to act as judge of the decorated bicycles in the procession on the opening nigh', and the committee have arranged that a bandsman will take charge of all bicycles, which will be stood alongside the fence in London Street. The owners will leave them there until the judge has given his decision. This should causa the judging to be perfectly unbiased. All bicycles must be handed in not later than 7.15 p.m. Should it prove a wet night, the bicycles are to be taken to the Hall, where trey will be judged. The ladies' hockey match, Paeroa and Hamilton was p'ayed on the local ground on -aturday in pouring rain, which completely spoiled any euj >yrnent of the game. The visitors, who were captained by Miss Edwards, proved too good for the Hamiltonians, captained by Miss Swarbriok, aad won by five goals to nil. The best 'team undoubtedly won. Mr Hubbard, of Faeroa, made a just and fair referee. On arrival by the 9.20 a.m. train tho visitirs were entertained at morning tea by Mrs Brewis and after the match,at lunch at the Metropolitan tea-rooms, leaving for Paeroa by the express.

A deputation representing the executive of the Counties Association, waited on the Colonial Secretary on Saturday with a string of objections to the Town Districts Bill. What they particularly objected to was the proposal to give town districts the right to control certain portions of the main roads. Colonel Pitt said it was desirable to have a comprehensive measure relating to local Government passed, but the task was not an easy one. The Bill was a very harmless one, and Parliament was in favour of town districts. At the same time he promised to give consideration to the views of the deputation.

The " Life of the Right Hon R. J. Seddon," which will include a history of the Liberal Party in Now Zealand, by Mr Drummond and Dr. Hight, is to be published by Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., towards the end of the year. Tho publishers regard it as the most important work they have ever undertaken, it will naturally deal very fully with Mr Sedd n's life, tracing it from birth and early days his life on the goldtields down to his late political activities. Mr Seddon's life sitice 'BBO is the life of New Zealand, and tho coming volume will be eagerly looked forward to by a large number of subscribers. The price before publication is, we b-dievo 10s 6d. Afterwards it will be raised.

At a meeting of delegates appointed to meet at Te Kowbai on 'Thursday evening, for the purpose of drawing up a schedule of works for the Newcastle riding of the Waipa County, Messrs 11. J. Saulbrey, B, B. Taitoa, 1). Fulierton, H. U. Poynter, K. i'. Duxfield, C. Pope, and S. Fullorton w,>re present. On the motion of Mr Duxiiel 1, Mr S. Fullortoa was elected Chnirman, Cr. Duxfield esp'uined the result of the meetings held at the various centres. The Chairman submitted a list, of works as drawn up by the 'Te iiowh") Farmers' Club. 'The meeting went into the <[Uestiori of all the uiose urgent works r quired in the whole riiing. After a long discussion a schedule of works was arranged that was considered would be satisfactory to the piyers A vote of thanks to Mr Duxfield for attending, and thn usual vote of thanks to the chair concluded the meeting.

The New South Wales Minister for Mines aad Agrioultue has informed the Legislative Assembly that during the drought period of 1003, seed wheat to the value of 'j* Id (including fodder) was supplied to wheat growers,, Cp to the 27th inst. jCSS,77o' Kis had been repaid, Laving J828,i10 18s Id still outstanding, but it was at present impossible to estimate what the loss would bo. The Premier also staced that had full rates been ehargwd for all stock and fodder carried during the drought period, r.K)I-2-3, the dift'-rence in the freights would have amounted to JttO'ifii.o. The Railway Commissioners, however, did not look upon this as a " loss/' and it had also to be borne in mind that a good deal of the starviug stock would not have been moved had full rates been charged. No provision had b6ec cade for the repayment of these concessions.

Undeterred by the defeat of his 'i'utauI satur Abolition Bill, Mr Ell is gamely ! persevering and will secure another opportunity of dividing thb House on the subject this session. He litis given nonce to move an amendment to the Gaming and Lotteries Act Amendment Hill, introduced by the Minister for Justice, a clause which, if adopted, would have the same effect as his defeated bill. Mr Tanner (Avon) has hlso taken up the oudgeli against the gambling machine. He has secured leave to bring in the Limitation of Totalisator Permits Dill. It is regarded as a significaut sign by advecates of Air Ells measure that, on the motion of Mr Fisher to insert the words providing for the reduction of tote porujit:; by 15 per cent, defeated by the narrow majority of nine, the proposal was supported 'by tho Premier, Mr filasaey Leader of the Opposition, the Hous. HaltJones, MeNab and Fowldu, membnrg of the Ministry; Mr .1. Allen, deputy leader of the Opposition, and Mr B McKunzie, Chairman of Committees,

Egg Preserving Season, 1906! Egg Preservative sold in any quantity at Tidd andjSUnton's Imperial Confectionery and Grocery St ires, Hamilton. (j Sing the song of the five-starred cross, Hung low o'er Southern Seas. Then tell about our frightful loss For coughs and colds and sneeze ; Again, again let voices ring In one great, grand bravure, To praise the magic healing kingWoods' Great Peppermint Cure. 20